I paid a professional to choose books for me to read

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BooksandLala

BooksandLala

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@blessedtobealive
@blessedtobealive 4 жыл бұрын
Read the title and thought "why would I pay someone to pick books for me that I won't read, when I can choose my own books for free and not read them" 😊
@BooksandLala
@BooksandLala 4 жыл бұрын
hahaha that's too real
@moonbook12
@moonbook12 4 жыл бұрын
Or ask your bookish family members
@dancersmind
@dancersmind 4 жыл бұрын
Hahahahha
@SamanthaPlansandReads
@SamanthaPlansandReads 4 жыл бұрын
Everyone in the comments: “How can this be my job? I didn’t know recommending books could be a job!” Me, the Librarian: “Uhhh...”
@mslaureenslibrary
@mslaureenslibrary 4 жыл бұрын
Also booksellers. Did it for 8 years and made many recommendations based on people's preferences and tastes.
@deborahalice
@deborahalice 4 жыл бұрын
@@mslaureenslibrary Yup, previous bookseller. Doing that and then people coming back to get a sequel or ask me for more ideas, absolutely the best.
@aboutmygirls
@aboutmygirls 4 жыл бұрын
Hahaha!
@mslaureenslibrary
@mslaureenslibrary 4 жыл бұрын
@@deborahalice totally. I miss it, but Borders went under 😭
@Mrs._.GalaxyWanderer
@Mrs._.GalaxyWanderer 4 жыл бұрын
Laureen Pew I’m still not over Borders going under. LOVED that place.
@DrinkingByMyShelf
@DrinkingByMyShelf 4 жыл бұрын
This reminds me of this amazing bookshop I went to in Bath where you pay for a “book spa” where you go into this super cosy room with a bookseller and spend half an hour eating cake and talking in depth about your fave books and then they go and pick out like 20 book recommendations and talk you through them and you get about 4 included in the price of the book spa. One of my favourite things I’ve ever done!
@BooksandLala
@BooksandLala 4 жыл бұрын
omg Emma, that sounds so wild
@BooksandLala
@BooksandLala 4 жыл бұрын
That would make an epic video
@DrinkingByMyShelf
@DrinkingByMyShelf 4 жыл бұрын
BooksandLala I actually did it for a video in the first place! It’s on my work channel (Book Break). Now thinking I need to do this service too and then compare which gave me better recommendations... 🤓
@DrinkingByMyShelf
@DrinkingByMyShelf 4 жыл бұрын
It’s this if anyone is in England and wants to support them when they’re back up and running! kzbin.info/www/bejne/paTHm5Kjm6ycfpY
@lisasmoot314
@lisasmoot314 4 жыл бұрын
Drinking By My Shelf I want to go to there!
@Itslexreads
@Itslexreads 4 жыл бұрын
The gayer the better is such a mood. Also, I have so much respect for readers who make character charts. I always just commit to having no clue who anyone is...
@nikoletak
@nikoletak 4 жыл бұрын
bruuuh sammeeee😂
@QueenBethJoy
@QueenBethJoy 4 жыл бұрын
committing to having no clue who anyone is is a mood
@UndertheWillow_CrossStitching
@UndertheWillow_CrossStitching 4 жыл бұрын
The one time I tried to do that, I had written out a couple of pages of character notes when I discovered the charts included in the back of the book. Heh.
@Kamirose.
@Kamirose. 4 жыл бұрын
This is one thing I love about XRay on Kindle. You just tap a name and it'll tell you a summary of the character and let you scroll through previous (or future if you want) mentions of the character.
@QueenBethJoy
@QueenBethJoy 4 жыл бұрын
@@Kamirose. That's so cool!
@cassidynewman2960
@cassidynewman2960 4 жыл бұрын
omg immediately googles “how to make recommending books a job”
@moonbook12
@moonbook12 4 жыл бұрын
I need to Google it now, but after the video
@berenicethegirl
@berenicethegirl 4 жыл бұрын
Tbh librarian or bookseller lol
@ashleyswshr
@ashleyswshr 4 жыл бұрын
Start a Yt channel😂
@virginiabair193
@virginiabair193 4 жыл бұрын
Haha I get to do it a lot as a library clerk! But I think working for a company like this would make it so much more enjoyable. It's stressful when someone asks and you have no idea what genres they even like.
@juliakeeton6953
@juliakeeton6953 4 жыл бұрын
“Become a booktuber”
@phix27
@phix27 4 жыл бұрын
I totally read the title as "getting a psychic to pick my tbr" and now I'm like ".... actually though..." like think about it? You could get a tarot reading and base the books on that, get a psychic general reading and then based on those themes pick books... so many options. do it Kayla, do it!
@BooksandLala
@BooksandLala 4 жыл бұрын
omg I love that
@IfersInklings
@IfersInklings 4 жыл бұрын
I think Drinking By My Shelf did something similar to this idea.
@bharvishah
@bharvishah 4 жыл бұрын
Ariel Bisset recently did the tarot card thing! It's a really fun video
@brookemercer2886
@brookemercer2886 4 жыл бұрын
Okay well I think you just chose her next challenge video
@jamieepf9806
@jamieepf9806 4 жыл бұрын
OMG YES
@TheFloMachine
@TheFloMachine 4 жыл бұрын
next time you should ask them for a recommendation for one of the countries on your reading map you haven't scratched off yet!
@BooksandLala
@BooksandLala 4 жыл бұрын
Omg FUN!
@barbarabeatriz6504
@barbarabeatriz6504 4 жыл бұрын
@@BooksandLala for Brazil, Memórias Póstumas de Brás Cubas (Epitaph of a Small Winner), from Machado de Assis
@rachaelmarie3194
@rachaelmarie3194 4 жыл бұрын
Everytime I watch one of these I’m so impressed how WELL you know your tastes
@BethMaryHal
@BethMaryHal 4 жыл бұрын
I really appreciate that Lala makes the distinction that a successful selection of books is one that matched what she wanted, not necessarily three books that are all perfect favorites. I feel like on the clothing subscription side of things, people often don't make that distinction, even when things perfectly fit what they asked for.
@zara6472
@zara6472 4 жыл бұрын
There is a bookshop about 2 hours drive from me that offers an hour talking with a bibliotherapist who then chooses 5 books for you to take away. I visited in March before lockdown to see when their next aptmnt was and it was in Nov! I would happily pay for the experience and this video has reminded me to see if they are doing an online service during this time. Thanks for taking us along on your experiment!
@skullfullofbooks7398
@skullfullofbooks7398 4 жыл бұрын
That sounds so fun. Just talking with someone about books for an hour sounds great!
@jaes1346
@jaes1346 4 жыл бұрын
Wow that’s such an interesting idea...
@PuttinOnTheSpritz
@PuttinOnTheSpritz 4 жыл бұрын
Whooooa amazing
@SorryBookedSolid
@SorryBookedSolid 4 жыл бұрын
Ummm YES we want part 2 is that even a QUESTION??
@VenLouie
@VenLouie 4 жыл бұрын
When they started their recommendation with Hi Kayla, Here are the specific books we recommended you.. described just as you asked, I'm in awe. This is CURATED. Its hard to code something THAT personalized. That's amazing.
@maia_gaia
@maia_gaia 4 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I honestly expected something where there was a generic rec for each genre she listed. Instead, it seems genuinely personal
@kerstincarw2503
@kerstincarw2503 3 жыл бұрын
I thought the same! Especially the "it may look like historical fiction, but I promise you, it's not" part made me think that someone tailored everything really specifically to her. Amazing.
@bardhaselmani2877
@bardhaselmani2877 4 жыл бұрын
it would be so cool if you did a video experiment of judging books by their covers without reading the blurb or anything. like go to a random bookshop or book webpage and just randomly pick books because of the cover and nothing else. to see how well you'd like them.
@Greeneyedgirl0704
@Greeneyedgirl0704 4 жыл бұрын
“Is there anything else you’d like your Bibliologist to know?” “I have a 100,000 fans that will be watching your every move ...but no pressure👀😂📚😓”
@jesspolk4948
@jesspolk4948 4 жыл бұрын
Is it 2am rn? Yes, Did I realize that Kayla just uploaded this video and I'm disregarding my entire sleep schedule? 100% yes
@IfersInklings
@IfersInklings 4 жыл бұрын
1am for me and I was about to go to bed, but who cares if it was a 45 min vlog video. Totally watched the whole thing.
@arip872
@arip872 4 жыл бұрын
I would totally love another video like this. Maybe next you can be so specific to see if they’d get most of the points. Or less specific.😁
@BooksandLala
@BooksandLala 4 жыл бұрын
I do wonder if I gave them *really* aggressively specific requests, how well they would do to meet them hahaha
@bluejay5531
@bluejay5531 4 жыл бұрын
it could be interesting to NOT have new/already popular books, but only classics or "older" books...assuming you would like to read those?
@DanikaLeighEllis
@DanikaLeighEllis 3 жыл бұрын
@@BooksandLala I'm a Bibliologist and we do our best! We do get some very specific requests sometimes. If we don't know, we brainstorm together. But we have had to say, "Sorry, I don't think anyone's published that book!" before.
@penguin_gods
@penguin_gods 4 жыл бұрын
A lot of libraries have a service like this. I've loved almost every recommendation I've gotten from them. Some of them even ask for your Goodreads profile to get a better understanding of the books you like/don't like.
@gabbyreads
@gabbyreads 4 жыл бұрын
Wow I had no idea they have services like this, that is sooo cool! I hope you do a part two sometime!! I’m so tempted to try this I’m just so curious to see what they’d recommend haha 😅
@zoyab1034
@zoyab1034 4 жыл бұрын
Please do this vid Gabby!😍
@brieannastrebig3502
@brieannastrebig3502 4 жыл бұрын
Yes Gabby dooooo it! 😊
@tszchinglo8825
@tszchinglo8825 4 жыл бұрын
DO it DO it gabby
@ReadByJess
@ReadByJess 4 жыл бұрын
The whole time I was thinking that it must be quite a hard job to be one of the people at TBR recommending books because the pressure to pick right when you’ve never met the person is insane 🤯
@aislinnedana
@aislinnedana 4 жыл бұрын
I've been subscribed to TBR for a year and a half (reccs only) and I've really enjoyed it. I feel like the reccs usually are dead on and well currated. I've only read 5/18 of the books reccs (based on availability mostly), and just read the first that was a fail for me, although the recc seemed like it could be a good fit I've also asked for stretch picks, so it was bound to happen.
@BooksandLala
@BooksandLala 4 жыл бұрын
Oh that's sweet, I'm happy to hear from someone who uses it consistently! Have you had the same curator from the start, or do they ever sub out? /do you have to ask specifically for someone else?
@aislinnedana
@aislinnedana 4 жыл бұрын
I haven't ever asked for a new one, but my first 2 rounds where the same curator, then my curator switched and we've been together ever since. My original doesn't appear on the list so maybe she's moved on. I'm interested to try a new one out now though! I'll have to look into it.
@mirandafitzgerald2915
@mirandafitzgerald2915 4 жыл бұрын
A milk frother is too small to get the real “whipped” effect because it doesn’t work with enough surface area. (I have one too and used it the first time.) You can use the milk frother for the first half and move to a tradition hand whisk, but it really works, with less human effort, if you have a hand mixer or kitchenaid. (All worth it because that drink is 🔥.)
@csjkm2871
@csjkm2871 4 жыл бұрын
I was gonna say the same. 👍 Also it can be made with less sugar to make it less sweet if one doesn't like coffee that sweet. 😄
@MariasJournal__
@MariasJournal__ 4 жыл бұрын
There is a "frappe" mixer which we use to make the exact same coffee in Cyprus and in Greece (we have been doing it for years like this), I'm sure you can find it online :)
@Sky-fz7ku
@Sky-fz7ku 4 жыл бұрын
I think this is a fabulous service! I personally wouldn’t use it any time soon (not saying I never would), just because I feel like I already have far too many books on my tbr shelves and don’t need to add anymore ideas. But this could be such a fun way to discover new books that aren’t very popular on booktube, yet fit what type of book you may enjoy! :) I think this is such an amazing creative service that is one of a kind in the book world, and I hope it thrives!
@Valaina07
@Valaina07 4 жыл бұрын
"Also I need to acknowledge that I am a picky bitch" wow what a mood
@JessieDolan1
@JessieDolan1 4 жыл бұрын
You should work with a bibliotherapist - they prescribe books, poetry or short stories based on your mental health challenges
@wolfferoni
@wolfferoni 4 жыл бұрын
...well I learn something new every day. I'd be super curious about this, especially if it related to other mediums like tv shows or movies.
@PascaleWP
@PascaleWP 4 жыл бұрын
I think it's an awesome service for people who aren't necessarily well-versed in the bookish community, might it be BookTube, Bookstagram, etc. and who enjoys reading but aren't "intense" readers. I have tons of friends who don't read as much as we do here in our community, nor do they have the interest of joining because they don't define themselves as avid readers, and they keep asking me for book recs... Especially since March 10th! Also, this type of reader usually goes into a bookstore to get book recs. Now that they can't have that interaction anymore, I really think this service is specifically designed for them! I might even suggest it now to my friends who are looking! I love giving book recs, but I also have my limitations because just like you I have a very specific (weird) reading taste. Great video, as always!
@j.n.cahill1086
@j.n.cahill1086 4 жыл бұрын
Interesting idea. I wouldn't because honestly, picking books is half the fun for me! I could totally go that for a job. Booktube, Goodreads, and Friends tend to be where I get most of my recs, though also occasionally other authors.
@martiduran7628
@martiduran7628 4 жыл бұрын
Me: I should go to sleep Kayla: let me upload yet another INCREDIBLY CREATIVE video RN (1am Houston time) Me: well now I have no choice, *clicks on video
@sarahjanefrost
@sarahjanefrost 11 ай бұрын
I, too am a big fan of Safiya’s experiments in fashion through the personal shopper services, so I love that you’re bringing that into the booktube side of KZbin.😊
@thelovelybones0521
@thelovelybones0521 4 жыл бұрын
Ooo part 2 if you're willing please! I love videos like this and it was very interesting. Plus I love personally taking quizzes, but don't have the disposable income for this, so its like I can live vicariously through you haha!
@MariasJournal__
@MariasJournal__ 4 жыл бұрын
I find it funny that this coffee is trending so much on TikTok. I am from Cyprus and we have been drinking this exact coffee here and in Greece forever! It's called "Frappe" and we do it in exactly the same way. It's tradition for people in coffee shops to have a frappe with their friends every day 😊 Love your videos by the way, I am a big fan 👏🏽
@ioannnnnna
@ioannnnnna 4 жыл бұрын
Yayyyyy that's exactly what I thought! Greek girl here 😄
@myfirstnovel
@myfirstnovel 4 жыл бұрын
I agree that a second video with an “older” books profile and not recent releases might be a lot of fun...
@VenLouie
@VenLouie 4 жыл бұрын
I'm just gonna sit here and wait for this to blow up and become a trend, and check out booktubers that I have similar taste with, to see their recommendations, so I don't have to spend 15 dollars 🤠
@nevsterie
@nevsterie 4 жыл бұрын
Same
@lifeasacamera1221
@lifeasacamera1221 4 жыл бұрын
I like your thinking 😊😂
@dbookdragon
@dbookdragon 4 жыл бұрын
YES DO A PART TWO PLEASE
@emaleeh2957
@emaleeh2957 4 жыл бұрын
If I could have liked this video more than once, I would have. I loved that while you said you wouldn’t use the service again, you gave it so much props. You didn’t slam it and say, “why would someone use this?” You gave credit to the hard working people at the company and gave them credit for starting a cool business. I loved this video because this is what constructive criticism is. Not telling someone they had a bad idea, but saying why it’s a good idea for other people and giving it an honest try. Honestly, furthered my love of your channel and affirmed that you are indeed my favorite booktuber! Great, great video!
@thedragon6480
@thedragon6480 4 жыл бұрын
Great video! To answer your question at the end, lately I've been looking for more thriller recs and even though we don't always have the same tastes (i.e. I love detective mysteries), your videos/recs are always the most useful for me because you explain very clearly why a book worked or didn't work for you. I've found most people when recommending say just a general thing about the plot or something else, which is useful as well, but you talk about vibes and very specific details and things in the books. That always helps me out a lot because maybe there are like 7 different books on my radar that are all in the same niche BUT you could take any 2 books from that pile and they'll go in totally different directions or ave very different vibes... Anyhow, that is my long and rambly answer...
@fionareads7041
@fionareads7041 4 жыл бұрын
I had a TBR subscription when it first came out and I really enjoyed it! I love the stuff Book Riot puts out. I chose to go outside my comfort zone and it's how I learned that I liked narrative nonfiction. If I remember correctly, you can go back and rate the books that get recommended to you in order to get better recommendations, so I would definitely be interested in a part 2.
@its_just_seb
@its_just_seb 4 жыл бұрын
I would love to see a part 2 to this where you specifically ask for older (but not classics old), obscure and/or very not widely known titles
@astellus
@astellus 4 жыл бұрын
Librarians will literally do this for free for you. I would love to see that video! I actually thought that's what this video was. Ooh, there's also a podcaster who does this! Modern Mrs. Darcy!!! It's a pretty fun podcast if you're interested.
@jocelyndun
@jocelyndun 4 жыл бұрын
@Taylor Librarians have databases that they can use that segment book data based on genre, themes, subject, authors, publish date, etc. Also most older librarians are in administration, not Reader's Advisory, but obviously it depends on how large your library system is. You could also ask for a Teen Librarian to do your recommendations, if you are looking for YA.
@arip872
@arip872 4 жыл бұрын
I’m binging all your vids. Even the ones I already watched! And the old ones. 💛
@moonbook12
@moonbook12 4 жыл бұрын
Good job
@lisens2466
@lisens2466 4 жыл бұрын
I think this could be a really good service for people who aren't avid readers (or not as involved in the book community) because honestly it's hard to find books that fit what you want to read, especially if you don't know where to look, and it takes a lot of filtering out books you have no interest in. So I definitelly think there's a market for this kind of thing because people are willing to pay a fee for someone to do the 'dirty work' for them.
@Dani__Happy
@Dani__Happy 4 жыл бұрын
I get almost all my recommendations from you. I noticed that whenever there is a polarizing book that you love, I tend to love it too. Wilder Girls is my fav book I've read this year so far!
@HughDancy-l9e
@HughDancy-l9e 11 ай бұрын
this is the first video i’ve watched on your channel and I really love how refreshingly honest you were. your stank face when you saw that 3rd book recommendation from that author that you had read already and didn’t like was SOOOO relatable LOL i think i might actually subscribe to this once just for the experience, since i’m such a picky reader.
@sarahdavies3789
@sarahdavies3789 4 жыл бұрын
I’m curious if the recommendations get better as your consultant gets to know your taste. Is there a place to submit feedback on the books you received? I think developing a relationship with your book rec consultant in that way would make it way more valuable.
@tommykayreads6436
@tommykayreads6436 4 жыл бұрын
Yes, there is a way to give feedback on the choices. I think that was part of the design.
@quackerzsis99
@quackerzsis99 4 жыл бұрын
You can edit your profile so you can let them know if your tastes change, if you're looking for a specific genre, if you liked or hated the recs, etc.
@Ihearbooks
@Ihearbooks 4 жыл бұрын
Great video. I think there is value in just filling out the profile even if you never used the service. It makes you really think about your book tastes--what you like or hate to read and why. From watching this it seems like they really gave you what you described and that is so important. You are also so well read that you deserve to be very picky at this point. for someone not so well read but looking for just good book to read it is worthwhile. It would also work for someone to do and then give the recommendations to Amazon wish list or to someone who wants to give you a book gift. I look everywhere for book recommendations and part of the fun of reading is stumbling on a great book almost by accident. Love your videos and we do not have the same reading tastes yet I still find an occasional book that really intrigues me and I love.
@niks_082
@niks_082 4 жыл бұрын
This was amazing! When you said that a professional chose your TBR on your live, my first thought was "OMG, she's going to be on the What Should I Read? podcast". Then you said you paid someone and that idea went down the drain. I need to check this out, though. Definitely do a part 2 and maybe change the strictness of the choices to see what they would recommend to you with less restrictions.
@emilyrogers3271
@emilyrogers3271 4 жыл бұрын
I agree with your assessment. This seemed like an interesting experience. I don't think I would try it because I currently have such a huge TBR list and books I am interested in reading.
@maironamcgarvie3838
@maironamcgarvie3838 4 жыл бұрын
Kayla, just a little note to say thank you. Your content always puts a smile on my face! I LOVE your creativity and playfulness with your content, and also your honesty. Sending love!
@musicandloveismylive
@musicandloveismylive 4 жыл бұрын
Guess who just bought a recommendations plan!! This video got me fully intrigued in their service, so I had to try it myself. They should totally sponsor Kayla, cause I am probably not the only one who just bought a plan.
@certifiedbookdragon9757
@certifiedbookdragon9757 4 жыл бұрын
@justsarah you're right, I just bought a plan too.... I have to try it out!!!
@Kiarankovu
@Kiarankovu 4 жыл бұрын
Guilty :D
@froncifresh
@froncifresh 4 жыл бұрын
Do you have to suscribe to the service or can you try it as a one-time thing?
@darkacademiacafe8238
@darkacademiacafe8238 4 жыл бұрын
how is this a thing and why is this not my current job oof
@padfootparrish4539
@padfootparrish4539 4 жыл бұрын
your username is where I wanna be rn lmao
@QueenCNow
@QueenCNow 4 жыл бұрын
I love this, this is such a creative way to find new book, and it look so fun, just the idea of having that as a job, looking for book for other, i think that genius and love that concept
@qtbaba
@qtbaba 4 жыл бұрын
now im really excited for upright women wanted! also the top you're wearing in the last clip is so cuteeee
@viralthroughbooks
@viralthroughbooks 4 жыл бұрын
You are such an amazing soul... I can't describe it somehow but whenever i saw your videos i wish i could know someone like you in my life... But knowing you through youtube is blessing too. And amazing innovative video as always.
@kelleann144
@kelleann144 4 жыл бұрын
I think that this is really cool that there's people who have read enough types of books that can create recommendations. It would be cool to use that service and get very specific to see how they do. I think something this has to be used multiple times to really gauge how well the recommendations are.
@catherinemorin5594
@catherinemorin5594 4 жыл бұрын
I tried TBR because of your video and I'm really satisfied with 2 of the recommendations, and the other I'm not so sure about, but I'll see. Since I'm Canadian and couldn't receive the hardcover books they recommended, I looked for a canadian book box company that tailored their books to you and actually found one : The Not Busy Company. If anyone is like me and tired of the typical book boxes, you should definitely try their Time for Reads box. I just received my 1st one today and the books are really something I would have picked for myself but never heard of, and the snacks and tea that come with it look delicious!
@heatherlydia4728
@heatherlydia4728 4 жыл бұрын
I love your videos, the amount of different content you post is amazing and really makes my day so much more fun.
@thestitchertwin103
@thestitchertwin103 4 жыл бұрын
Part 2, definitely!
@cwreads
@cwreads 4 жыл бұрын
I am Not Dying With you Tonight was really good. I loved that whole book. Listen to it on audio. It is the best.
@Marilyn576
@Marilyn576 4 жыл бұрын
this is the video I didn’t know I wanted. also: damn you’re so gorgeous!!
@imperatrice211
@imperatrice211 4 жыл бұрын
I think 15$ is totally fair for the service they provide, though I definitely get enough recommendations from Booktube alone, I'd like to try it mostly out of curiosity, for the experience as you said :p
@kaortega1120
@kaortega1120 4 жыл бұрын
Loved This !!! Yes, Part II --- I love seeing how these services work. Definately !!!
@tommykayreads6436
@tommykayreads6436 4 жыл бұрын
I listen to pretty much all of the Book Riot podcasts and read the website articles regularly and so knew about this service. I’m glad you did this and did it respectfully. Ironically, because I am such a Book Riot fan, I get so many recs already from them, I don’t really feel the need to pay for it. I’m not one who generally welcomes recommendations (I know what I like), but it is good to occasionally read a rec that you would never have picked up on your own. I have found new favorite authors that way.
@jordanhutson6962
@jordanhutson6962 4 жыл бұрын
My library does something like this. I think it's like 10 recommendations. If your library does this, it might be interesting to do another vlog 😊
@katiewilburn7209
@katiewilburn7209 4 жыл бұрын
This was a great idea for content! I looked into this service, but chickened out when it came to paying for it. I loved how much thought went in to your selections, and can see how some would find value in this. It may also make a great gift for a book lovers.
@jessicakelley1932
@jessicakelley1932 4 жыл бұрын
Before i even knew about the bookish community, i never knew how to find new books other than best sellers or authors i recognised. This is an awesome service.
@LauravanBarneveld63
@LauravanBarneveld63 4 жыл бұрын
I don't know why, but this is one of my favorite videos that you have put out so far. I'd be interested in a part two for sure! I'd love to try out this TBR service in the future, but I feel like my reading taste should develop a little more before doing so, as I've only started to enjoy reading since the beginning of last year.
@SavannaLoren
@SavannaLoren 4 жыл бұрын
I saw an ad for TBR the other day and then in your live you said the title of this video and I was like IT CAN’T BE
@BooksandLala
@BooksandLala 4 жыл бұрын
dude, since I filmed this I've seen so many ads for them- I didn't know if it was just me seeing them because I had visited their website and they've always been marketing, or if they just started marketing around the same time
@SavannaLoren
@SavannaLoren 4 жыл бұрын
BooksandLala could just be google spying on you 👀
@BooksandLala
@BooksandLala 4 жыл бұрын
@@SavannaLoren if so someone needs to tell them to start doing prospecting instead of re-marketing and I would've heard of them way sooner haha
@passantamreltarek9946
@passantamreltarek9946 4 жыл бұрын
I would totally love a part 2! Also bookriot also has lots of podcasts, but my favorite is "get booked" a podcast for personalised reading recommendations, where people send them very specific recommendation requests and they give them from 2-4 suggestions. There are currently over 250 episodes, I think. But I'm still binge-listening to it from the start.
@macyjohnson3453
@macyjohnson3453 4 жыл бұрын
please do a part 2! i think it would be cool to ask for books with traits that you normally wouldn’t read but have good qualities in them to see if they can really dive in and understand your taste.
@mok.7624
@mok.7624 4 жыл бұрын
I'd love to see a part 2, with maybe more steps outside of the comfort zone! (Less 'familiarity')
@thebookloverdiaries7812
@thebookloverdiaries7812 4 жыл бұрын
Yes part 2 please! Maybe try a book in a genre you don't read much and have them make a recc on the books you love in the other genres.
@BlueEyedSkinner
@BlueEyedSkinner 4 жыл бұрын
Part 2 would be awesome! I LOVE these experimental videos.
@laynaf8553
@laynaf8553 4 жыл бұрын
I'm on a binge and omg this video was superb, please do a part 2 if you haven't already !
@pannie96
@pannie96 4 жыл бұрын
you could do a part 2 asking for genres you don't like but basically asking them to find you books you may like even tho you're not into that specific genre
@Secret413
@Secret413 4 жыл бұрын
My library does personalized book recommendations also.
@sebastianromero7085
@sebastianromero7085 4 жыл бұрын
OMG PLEASE DO ANOTHER PART!!! loved this video!
@HelensBookHaven
@HelensBookHaven 4 жыл бұрын
So glad I've just found this channel. Please do this again with older books 👍
@riella_reads
@riella_reads 4 жыл бұрын
I loved this Idea! I definitely would love to see a part 2 of this where you fill out a little more thoroughly and be more specific. Maybe an overly specific book recommendation??
@814912
@814912 4 жыл бұрын
I definitely don't think this would necessarily be a waste of money. I, personally, have really bad social anxiety - basically why I read so much - so I wouldn't be able to just speak to a bookseller or librarian for recommendations. For someone like me, being able to get tailored recommendations without having to speak to someone face-to-face would be brilliant, and I'm sure a lot of other readers have similar experiences - especially now all the shops and libraries are closed anyway! This definitely sounds like something I'd like to try out :)
@minoriteabooks2665
@minoriteabooks2665 4 жыл бұрын
yes to continueing this!
@ellias
@ellias 4 жыл бұрын
"I'm a picky bitch." *MOOD*
@ellias
@ellias 4 жыл бұрын
id try it out....but like you said, 'TOO RISKY'. And then, even if i paid for it....would i choose to read them right away?? knowing me, probably not lol
@BooksandLala
@BooksandLala 4 жыл бұрын
@@ellias yeah if this was not for a video, there's no way in hell I'd end up reading them in a timely matter anyway lol
@lilbabyspookybatz9189
@lilbabyspookybatz9189 4 жыл бұрын
Good morning! Ive been binging all of your videos during quarantine. Thank you for making me fall in love with books again. Now if I can only stop watching so much and read more. 😝
@beccaoquendo1795
@beccaoquendo1795 4 жыл бұрын
Definitely interested in a part 2! I would be really interested to see if they can send you a "weirder" book like the ones you love and how well they do on Adult Mystery/Thriller since you tend to be pretty well versed in those.
@maia_gaia
@maia_gaia 4 жыл бұрын
I would love a part 2! Also, based on this video, I used the website to get recs. Can't wait to get mine!
@ktxx22
@ktxx22 4 жыл бұрын
Totally subscribed for the recommendation only service so that I could discover some new books! And utilize my local library for the books that get recommended!! Will probably film and tag your video on my channel!! Thank you for the idea!
@HoneyBritney
@HoneyBritney 4 жыл бұрын
Yes, a part 2 please! I would like to see you asking for classics this time, to see if they find classics that you could like :)
@connorwingg
@connorwingg 4 жыл бұрын
I would love to see a part 2! I think it would be super interesting if you asked for a very and extremely specific recommendation and see what they give you. Always the best videos xoxo.
@eleanorhenderson9896
@eleanorhenderson9896 4 жыл бұрын
Definitely do a 2nd one of these! And I say be SUPERRRRR specific and see how well they can do this
@hclappy1
@hclappy1 4 жыл бұрын
I’ve been using TBR since the very beginning, and was super excited to see you trying out the service! BookRiot is awesome, and I highly encourage you to look around their site. Any article or recommendation post they do includes a variety of representation (POC, sexuality, disability, etc) That’s their whole brand. I’ve had a great experience with my TBR recs, though I’m a bit behind in my reading. Some things are always the same on my form (mysteries and thrillers, fluffy sci-fi), but I do ask for more specific recommendations too (disability rep, books about Cuba, unlikely lady serial killers, comfort reads) I’ve had the same bibliologist the whole time, up until recently. She was fantastic and introduced me to some new favorite books and authors. For me, the service helps by narrowing down my choices. I have a very extensive and well curated set of Goodreads shelves, but I do get overwhelmed by all those books! So having someone narrow things down for me is great. I always keep my recommendation requests between “keep it familiar” and “spice it up”, which works really well for me. I did appreciate seeing you fill out the TBR form, it gave me some ideas on ways to get even more specific on mine. Thanks for that :) I’m an “audio only” reader, so I will say to anyone wanting to try out the service, let your bibliologist know what format you’re going to read the books so they can get the right books for you.
@khg8
@khg8 4 жыл бұрын
I'd love to see a Part 2 to this!! I love the idea of this service! I love when someone knows your taste and gives a perfect recommendation so I'd love to know how spot on their recs are!
@maka2211
@maka2211 4 жыл бұрын
This was a great video. Would love a part 2.
@annaumstead4737
@annaumstead4737 4 жыл бұрын
I use the app Likewise for some of my book recommendations. I have found some interesting new options. The only thing I don't like is how many notifications it sends you, but I could probably change that in my settings.
@jocelynelessard9497
@jocelynelessard9497 4 жыл бұрын
your skin looks so good
@montanagolin3998
@montanagolin3998 4 жыл бұрын
This was so interesting to watch - love this video idea! 😊 Fabled Bookshop in Waco does custom book boxes where they pick out your books based on your likes/dislikes and recent favorite reads. I might have to try out this service too!
@kaylahale1250
@kaylahale1250 4 жыл бұрын
PART TWO!! I seriously love all of your vlogs ❤️ any 50+ minute long video you put out I’m there lol
@talentedreads
@talentedreads 4 жыл бұрын
This was such a cool idea and service! It would be cool to see you do a part 2 and put in something different in your profile. I know you like anthologies and have a taste for some weird fiction - it would be interesting to see what they pick for those! I also appreciate your commentary on purchasing the service, even though you didn't get a favorite book it sounds like you really enjoyed the experience which makes it money well spent and could be just the thing someone is looking for!
@mirandagolightly
@mirandagolightly 4 жыл бұрын
I've never heard of a service like this. I decided to sign up for TBR just to see what they recommend for me. Thanks for sharing!
@lirosenthal
@lirosenthal 4 жыл бұрын
I’ve subscribed to TBR since the beginning (received 8 recommendation rounds so far). I’m a big fan- I’m amazed at what they do even when I can’t perfectly articulate my current whims and preferences. I’ve had a few bibliologists by now and each one has brought something different to the recommendations. For a comparison, I’ve also tried the Brooklyn Public Library’s BKLYN Bookmatch service and was much less impressed (makes sense since their questionnaire is less involved and they don’t link to goodreads).
@antonellazinniparis9742
@antonellazinniparis9742 4 жыл бұрын
Love the idea of this video. I will like to see a part 2, but with recommendations based on things you don't like in books (like famous people, etc.)
@madisonc310
@madisonc310 4 жыл бұрын
Yes! I definitely want a part two!
@rachaelmarie3194
@rachaelmarie3194 4 жыл бұрын
I’ve seen the cover of that western looking one on GR and just scrolled past but now I’m watching to see what you think 👀👀
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