My Thoughts on the Community and Frustrations with Booktube | Booktube Oldie Tag

[@PeaceLoveBooksxo]

First, does that flying piece of hair out of my bun bother you as much as it bothered me while filming? SORRY 😂 Second, these are just my thoughts and you can definitely have a different opinion. I am not all all trying to point out anyone in particular, these are just things in general that I’ve noticed! I’d love to hear your thoughts about what I talk about!

[@brewsbinds7975]

PeaceLoveBooksxo didn’t even notice the hair until I read your comment 😂

[@heabooktubes]

I sooooo appreciate what you’ve done for romance readers on booktube. I’m happy to see other channels adding romance into the mix, but I know how much groundwork you’ve laid for us romance booktubers. I JUST started booktube in April, I’ve been watching for two years, and I’ve been reading almost exclusively romance for two years. I appreciate you, and genuinely hope that the “smaller romance channels” don’t feel jipped by ya channels branching out. 😆♥️🌿

[@oliviareadsalatte]

“you are complaining about people not watching to the people who are watching” THANK YOU.

[@asmalljoy]

*slow claps*

[@chandlerainsley]

loved this. and you already know how i feel about people bashing the romance genre ;)

[@gabbyreads]

I totally agree with everything you had to say! I also joined booktube in 2015 and it’s so crazy to see how much it has evolved since! I love reading challenge type videos they have quickly become my favorite! And same reading vlogs have only recently gotten so popular and I prefer that style of filming so much honestly 😅 but love this video! And love getting to hang out with you on read with friends live shows! ❤️

[@mariam0205]

One thing that has been annoying me these past few years on Booktube is the quantity and quality mindset. I feel like recently everyone has just been caring about reading as much as possible to have a lot of books to talk about or to have a big wrap up which takes the fun away from reading. I personally prefer watching videos where people care about the books they are reading even if they are only reading a few books!!

[@panda41183]

I have engaged in several conversations recently in Facebook romance reading communities regarding book tubers, more specifically romance book tubers. Overwhelming consensus is we all love you guys, everyone likes something a little different and we appreciate the variety. Some people don't even know that book tube is a thing, it is amazing to be able to open their eyes to this world! I will say you, lacey, Lisa and Laura get mentioned a lot ;) nothing but so much love to all of you guys! Thank you for all of the great recommendations.

[@Mokoko83]

Totally agree with more diversity on Booktube; I would LOVE to see some more slightly older content creators; bring on people in their 30’s and 40’s who’ve got a bit of life experience, talking about & recommending books. Also, fantasy YA is wonderful BUT with a majority of booktubers doing it...it’s (personally) becoming a bit tedious watching the same books in every video. So as romance is my go-to, I find the romance channels very refreshing and genuine, also the channels with broader genre focus like contemporary & literary fiction, thrillers etc...are always good. (I would have my own channel that focuses on all of the above but my mental health dictates otherwise) So; more romance, thrillers and literary fiction!😄

[@drcorteswrites]

moira McArthur Hey there. I’d like to start my own channel. I’m older, but I read a little of everything. Do booktube watchers prefer themed channels? I just read whatever comes my way. Lol

[@breeunabashedly]

Romance keeps the LIGHTS ON for the fiction world, I just keep telling myself that the genre as a whole doesn’t need validation because it’s making the money! Our little community loves it and we’ll keep pushing books and hopefully it really starts to get more respect but I laugh when people talk crap about it. Literally it’s the genre paying the bills in the fiction world!

[@heabooktubes]

Bree Hill preach girl 🙌🏻♥️🌿

[@breeunabashedly]

hea booktubes romance just continues to laugh all the way to the bank. So I just roll my eyes at the down talking💁🏽‍♀️it’s been the genre bringing in the money for YEARS now

[@thecozycommune]

You are so sweet for mentioning how much you love the Read With Friends Liveshow! I am so glad that you decided you wanted to join the Liveshow, because I feel like I have been able to start growing a friendship with you! ❤️

[@PeaceLoveBooksxo]

We Be Book'N thank you so much for including me ❤️❤️

[@books-on-a-wire]

I think all of my favorite booktubers are younger than me (I'm 43) so its great when I see people trying the genre and then falling in love with it. I don't think I will ever get in front of a camera, so I think all of you are amazing!! I don't think it matters which platform you're on, romance readers always, ALWAYS, get bashed, I get a lot of grief from strangers, friends, and family. I try to avoid the negative videos and if I see that they become a trend, I know how to unfollow lol! While the genre can certainly have its drama, I think romance lovers band together to support each other!

[@15aribel]

I don’t even watch the “biggest booktubers” no just cuz I read romance and they read fantasy but I don’t like them they seen fake & full of themselves, I like genuine people with bright content like yours Jessica, You were my first booktuber & Inlove with your channel ❤️

[@Catinthehatwiththerat]

same bruh. Some act like they're all high and mighty for hating on romance and liking other genres more.

[@cori4727]

Subscribing to you, Riley Marie, and Chandler Ainsley was one of the best decisions I ever made! Because of you three, I've started reading a lot more romance (which was like, what I exclusively read when I was 14/15). And I am SO glad for it. Like... reading all the fantasy and stuff that is popular on other channels has been awesome, don't get me wrong. I just forgot how much I love this genre, but I'm back, thanks to you. ❤

[@TheBookishMom]

I'm still rather new to booktube and have been finding it super fun. Granted, I have been in the mom blog community for quite a few years now but booktube is pretty new to me. it has been a fun way to get to know people who have similar interests for sure!

[@jessicagolden1631]

I love your videos so much! And I completely agree with you on everything. Even though I don’t have a channel I’ve been watching since 2016 and it’s so interesting to see how much content has changed. I have become more picky with who I watch because of my frustrations with the way certain people act. But I love your videos and you are one of the main reasons I got into romance and now I’m obsessed (:

[@CosaDeOcho]

I feel like right know some of the booktube channels are the same: 1. A haul full of really famous books that they are not interested about but they are so popular that they need to read them. 2. A TBR video with some ot this books. 3. A "reading" vlog showing some books on the thumbnail but then not reading them on the video. 4. A wrap up. 5. Unboxing of the same bookish box that everyone else has done already but that are too expensive or almost imposible to get for people not in the US. And it's like a cycle... Every few months they would also do an unhaul where they get rid of those popular books they were 'soo exited' about (but not really). I love your channel btw, you have great recommendations!! I'm always trying to find more romance booktubers!

[@girlygirlbookworm]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this. I agree when I joined booktube back in 2012 I started my channel just because I wanted to talk about books. Numbers wasn’t even a thought back then now it’s hard not to think of it since it’s always thrown in your face. I think my struggle is I read so many genres that it’s hard to find an audience, but I agree like you said that when something isn’t working try something new. I’ve been doing that. Romance bashers confuse me. It was the first genre I ever loved when I started reading.

[@TheLitReviewForBooks]

As someone who is brand new to making BookTube videos, this was super helpful and validating. Hearing your thought process on making content and channel growth was awesome because it's so easy to get stuck on the numbers and forget that I got into this for fun. I've been a BookTube viewer for years and only recently started my channel, but I really love this community from both sides of the screen!

[@eduo.2096]

Totally agree 100% with what u said about ppl needing to try out the romance genre. Its such a HUGE part of fiction because no matter what anyone says, romance is everywhere. It’s almost in all, if not all, fiction.. even if it’s just a little, romance still exists. & you can’t say that about any other genre so.. 😌

[@lidijazorman6714]

After 4 years you are still my favorite booktuber and I agree with everything you said. Also this purple eyeshadow looks beautiful on you!

[@PeaceLoveBooksxo]

Lidija Zorman thank you ❤️❤️

[@sofiareads4668]

Loved this!! I definitely feel the pressure to grow and focus on numbers in the community.

[@TheMamaMoments]

OMG memory blast. So glad we read Shatter Me together & built our friendship from there. So grateful. Great video, I agree with pretty much everything you said about the community 🤣 I feel you.

[@PeaceLoveBooksxo]

Mrs. Dunn Reads ❤️❤️

[@KassidyReads]

You made some great points! I love how much BookTube has grown since I started in 2013, it's incredible. ♡ I'm loving diving into the romance genre lately, I definitely have a ton of your recommendations on my wish list 😄

[@brewsbinds7975]

I definitely felt like I wouldn’t fit in because I’m 30, but I was so so wrong. I’ve met so many great friends!

[@RowskiHeat]

currently me! I have been getting more involved with my bookstagram, but I still feel like I am too old to start a booktube channel and fit in!

[@rebeccaw9656]

I’m (cough) “a little older,” and I love finding romance channels that don’t look like they’re barely past puberty😂

[@ThisNovelReader]

I'm in the over 30 age bracket and feel like I'm a bit old for this but I watch so why can't I join in 🤷🏻‍♀️. Went for it, started my channel.

[@TheMamaMoments]

💛💛💛💛

[@heabooktubes]

Brews & Binds I’m 29 and a mom of three, I think there’s a lot more 30ish watching booktube than people think.

[@InLoveAndWords]

I love this so much. The romance community is SO great! You're absolutely right. Yikes, I didn't know there were people who complained about not having subscribers in their videos. That's awkward.

[@TheBookRefuge]

You are the #1 reason I was brave enough to speak about the romances i read. Taboo, age gap, sexy... i never mentioned those books in my videos. Just fantasy and Historicals. So thank you so so so much!

[@PeaceLoveBooksxo]

The Book Refuge Aw yay!! This makes me so happy to hear ❤️❤️❤️

[@AikiraBeats]

I would say I've been watching booktube for about a year and a half now . One random day a video of Jessie the reader popped up into my recommendation and I just fell in love with his content. So now I'm subscribed to about ten or twelve different channels that I watch regularly. Also just subscribed to your channel really loved the points you made about the romance genre I've been reading more historical romance since that's the kind I like the most.

[@maryhelen7588]

Even though I don't read a ton of romance - you're one of my fave booktubers to watch. I love your positivity and I always look forward to your content. :-)

[@PeaceLoveBooksxo]

Mary Helen Aw thank you ❤️❤️

[@BookBFF]

Definitely agree with everything you said. I started making videos in 2013 and the content and the community was so different. I’m really glad vlogs are in right now because it gives us a chance to get to know the readers more than a sit down video and gives them a chance to be more creative with editing. And I’m glad romance is getting more credit as I’ve always loved contemporary the most. For awhile I was reading popular YA Fantasy because I felt like I had to, but now I read mostly Contemp with a little bit of everything else here and there and it’s made my reading experience a lot better!

[@ThisNovelReader]

You have inspired me to talk about Romance books on my youtube channel (which I only just started). Its a mix between Middle Grade and Romance (aimed at parents). I have fallen in love with Historical Romance and love watching your videos because of that. I find you're videos warm my soul. Thanks for making them, wish I had of found you earlier.

[@elisap4355]

I think your channel is amazing and I hope you enjoy doing videos as much as I enjoy watching them. I also wanted to say that what make me watch booktubers was at first to have some recommendations (I was on my phone and found it simpler than to go through goodreads' lists and through the lists on maryse book blog.. ) but what make me really invested as a watcher (I admire you for having a blog and then a channel) is seeing how other people are also enthusiastic about the things I love. Therefore, if I am thrilled to have new recommendations I also love having your thoughts on books I already read even on a recommendation video. I feel less alone with my addiction. Thank you again.

[@TheLunarFire]

I really liked your take on this. I found your channel only last year, even though I've been watching Booktubers since 2011. I think it's been really interesting to see the way some channels have changed, the way others haven't, and to discover new people as my own reading preferences have expanded.

[@kaitlynne95]

I'm finally finding more Romance booktubers, and booktubers that don't exclusively read YA. I like YA, but its nice to have diversity in reading. Discovering your channel recently has opened a whole new area of booktube.

[@annielockett5586]

Love the chair! It's a nice look and it's cool to see you talk while sitting in it!

[@Catiedid51]

Love a good booktube tab. Also, happy teacher appreciation day!

[@PeaceLoveBooksxo]

Caitlin thank you ❤️❤️

[@SallySimply]

As a huge fan of romance for so long, it's tough when people don't realize that 1) there is a TON of well-written romance, and 2) there are SOOOOO many subgenres - if you don't like one, two, or five subgenres, you might still like another one, two, or five. A friend of mine recently asked me for book recommendations by women of color with women of color as main characters and most of my list was romance, and she was blown away. I wish people were more open in general when it comes to books, but definitely when it comes to romance.

[@Mercy16TheElf]

I totally feel you when you mentioned the paid promotion, I used to see that so much and never heard anything about the books after they were brought up. So, it really never did anything to catch my interest because even the people paid didn't know anymore than I did. Emma has always been good about it, and I appreciate her honesty so much.

[@Keridawn13]

I started about 5 months or so ago. I totally felt nervous going into it because I’m 31, and I just felt like I was outdated 😂 It’s been so amazing connecting with other readers, and sharing recommendations. I’m strictly romance, so I doubt anything major becomes of my channel, which is perfectly fine with me. I just wanted to jump in and connect with other romance readers. Thanks for paving the way Jess. I love your content and I get so many recommendations from you. It’s amazing how different our opinions can vary on some books, but I respect you so much!

[@CosaDeOcho]

Here you have a new subscriber!! I'm always searching for romance booktubers 🤗

[@Mokoko83]

Same here! Just subscribed 🙂 Always on the lookout for more romance channels.

[@daijahsbookworld]

I love how you say you want booktube to grow! I made some videos all the way back in middle school and once I got into high school I just didn’t have the tone. I’m a junior now (17) and with corona im hoping to restart my channel I’ve been wanting to for years. My taste have changed so much. I love fantasy, romance, and thrillers mostly. I’ve been getting a lot more into adult books recently which has been amazing!

[@JRACE732]

I love that we're getting more romance focused channels on booktube. You definitely helped pave the way. Here's a tip some might not think about to grow your channel; if you own cute animals have them in your videos regularly. Books and dogs get me every time lol.

[@reagonzbeauty]

So ironic but I decided yesterday to start a Booktube channel! So excited to post the booktube newbie tag!

[@Ashleysbookworld]

This was interesting to watch!! I love romance books, so keep the recommendations coming, and even the fantasy romance books new or old!!

[@MerrilyKristin]

We've been on BookTube for the same amount of time

[@maddiewali4095]

Romance is literally one of the - if not the - most important genre in literature that helps in keeping bookstores and book sales going in this day and age and I will not tolerate slander against it. It's also the most feminist, female-catering and woman-empowering genre. I'm personally very hot-headed when it comes to this topic and any time that someone has directly tried to come at me for my tastes in literature, scandalous words have been exchanged. I've also never been one to shy away from stating that I love reading romance. I was probably the only 14 year old in my class who carried around a Judith McNaught or Jude Deveraux book everywhere she went. I carried those books around like they were trophies. This was just a few years ago so, it was definitely un-cool and unacceptable but I braved the pressuring storms. 😏 I totally agree with you on what you said about channels that blow up because of snarky, negative reviews. The very idea of torturing myself while reading just so that I can get views, completely flies over my head. Everyone's allowed to do negative reviews but when you know that the subject-matter in a book is something you despise then your review has no credibility! What are you even comparing it against? Reading, to me, is such a wholesome and fulfilling self-care act that it bothers me that people take that experience and use it to churn out such vain content. The titles of those videos can also be really derogatory and the comments made can sometimes easily make the readers and lovers of those books feel stupid, un-worldly or less intelligent, which kills me. What I hate the most, is when they'll show the book and then forcibly guffaw or smother their fake laugh to insinuate that an intellectual like them has lowered themself to the level of pea-brained peasants. Can you imagine if I did that next time I read a thriller or a literary fiction novel? I'd look so stupid and I'm sorry to say, but they look proper stupid to me. I hate plenty of books that other people love - Beautiful Disaster - and love plenty of books that people hate - AFTER - and I get the temptation to rant and vent about those books but when an entire genre isn't your thing then it just isn't a good look, in my humble opinion. Also, them acting as though the readers of certain books, (AFTER, Bully, Whitney, My Love) don't understand the problematic aspects of the stories, always has me fuming. A KZbinr who shall not be named practically salivates while talking about fictional serial killers but then gives very serious moral lectures on how characters from certain NA books are "trash". I despise that word. I've only ever called one book that word and I stand by it but to say "trashy romance" all the time as though it's a sub-genre is just ridiculous. P.S. I don't think there's anything wrong with this person enjoying reading about a well-crafted, fictional serial killer. That's their genre. That's their thing and it's great that it makes them happy. If anyone's actually reading this then know that I'm having to physically stop myself from typing right now. I have so many thoughts. 😂

[@Catinthehatwiththerat]

This right here!!!! I am a really big romance fan and I also love thrillers and horrors as well. I hate whenever people shit on a book if it has even a hint of romance. Even if its well-written. Its so annoying. Its like people just want to shit on whatever female likes. I am not a huge fan of NA books but I'm not going to after people who like them.

[@dearjoanna3578]

I love your videos! I do have to say I also love the rant reviews on books! Even books that I loved, like After by Anna Todd, those rant reviews had me dying laughing! 😂 I do think with your personality you could totally rant about a book you didn’t like, I think it would be funny!!

[@Inmylibrary]

I'm glad more BookTubers are branching out to romance. You and The Naughty Librarian are my go-to channels when it comes to romance novels 🙌

[@georgiaotaku]

People should give romance a shot! Because of you and Chandler I got like the first 5 Black Dagger Brotherhood books and a few romance from Sarah Maclean! I love them!

[@FromJessToYou]

I've been a book reviewer since 2008 ... starting with my blog too so I completely agree with you ... if you're going to review a novel honesty no matter what is best. YAY for romance reads!

[@Bookishlynicole]

Great video! You were making me laugh when you said you are getting up there at 26! Girl, I’m 50! I’ve been reading romance since the beginning! I would love to see more age diversity in booktubers. I don’t always enjoy young adult or new adult. I’d like to see different sorts of romance books that are reviewed or recommended on booktube. Love your channel! You are my favorite!😘

[@heabooktubes]

Do you read Kristen Ashley? She’s my favorite and 99% of her heroines are in their 30’s or 40’s as opposed to the average romance topping out around 27. 😆

[@Bookishlynicole]

hea booktubes Thank you:)) Yes, I have. I’ve read all of her books:) She’s one of my favorites!

[@Tarasreadingnook]

Honestly I follow people who dont really bash books they dont like. Maybe passionate or kinda funny or alot of sass but not negative [mean] I think most of the people who booktubers are really nice. There are a few favorites & you are one of them. Thank you for making content. [I dont like when people complain about numbers just do what made you start doing this in the first place] I used to not like it but I read Beared to You series by Silivia Day & read others after.

[@breeunabashedly]

Yeah, sorry not sorry! I’m not going to read a book I hate JUST to do a ranty video😂 those videos are huge and I don’t get it

[@Bookishlynicole]

Bree Hill Thank you! I agree.

[@15aribel]

Totally agreed! I never clicked on those videos

[@AikiraBeats]

Yeah that part makes no sense to me

[@sabrina.lnd95]

If someone reads a book with the intention of loving it and then posting a rant review because they were very disappointed I actually quite like the videos. I do, however, agree that reading a book you know for sure you're gonna hate is absolutely a waste of time.

[@breeunabashedly]

Sabrina Lindholm oh absolutely. That’s happened to me before and it’s such a disappointment. That was basically most of my hyped reads in 2019. 2020 so far 🤞🏽 has been so much better

[@breeunabashedly]

I was hoping you’d do this!!!! 💕

[@valentinafigueroa7196]

It's necessary to share those thoughts to allow people grow. I have watched BookTube for almost two years, way before I knew about Bookstagram and I agree, what makes the difference is the creativity of the content. Like yours and also LovelylikeLaura's.

[@Suleiman_Bronwyn_Winifred]

Omg! You’re so right about the ads... I mean, WHY?

[@HeathersBookReview]

Loved hearing your thoughts. I am sitting here like....would I qualify to make this tag lol? I just started my channel back up after starting in 2012 and filming through 2015. It is INSANE how much the booktube community has grown... I was shocked when I came back and saw the success of so many people! I remember thinking "wow! They are still filming after all of these years, good for them!" For me, life definitely got in the way, but I am grateful that I am at a place in my life now where I can start filming again. I was also laughing at how much my tastes have changed! I used to mainly review YA, and now my channel is all thriller based lol!

[@NovelteaCorner]

I think I've been on Booktube for 4 years now (I lose track because I didn't start out making book videos on KZbin and transitioned to it after a few years, so it's all a blur!) and I started talking about books because I loved reading and I wanted an outlet to share my thoughts and find a community of like minded people. I also started out as someone who never read romance (didn't think it was for me) and I'm not 100% a convert and adore it and all the channels who talk about romance books. I also love seeing people reading diversely across readerships/genres/etc because I think we're so quick to label ourselves as one kind of reader when I think there's alway potential to explore new genres and stories.

[@ErynBroughtaBook]

definitely agree that the key to good book/brand sponsorships is integrity. i don't necessarily mind seeing them in a video (get that cash, fellow bookish creatives), but if you're recommending a book you haven't read then.... what are you even doing?? what is the actual value you're offering me here? i appreciate transparency and honesty with my product placements lol

[@AikiraBeats]

Agreed I hate it when people complain about people who aren't watching their videos. I don't mind sponsored content but I don't like it when every other video I has a sponsor in it that part gets me.

[@jessicac7279]

I love the reading reviews I would think the reading reviews would get the most views cause if you love to read and enjoy books you would want to know all the good books and know what your favorite book tubers enjoyed especially if you and the person have the same tase in books so it expands your book shelf in my opinion stay safe love your channel 🙂❤️❤️❤️

[@KLR307]

Jessica Carco I like to do reviews.

[@quinniehalee]

I’m trying too transition into more booktube content on my channel. I’ll admit, I’m very shy, but I’m really enjoying it so far!

[@MsLiryc]

You are one of my favorite booktubers and bloggers especially since you're also a teacher. The booktube community has changed a lot and for a lot of it I am not here for. For those who are making videos just to bash books they are annoying. Keep doing what you're doing. I love you reviews, we have similar tastes and I go to you to see if a book is worth the buy.

[@kate_1910]

loved everything what you said in this video

[@crystalsbookishlife]

Lol I'm 39. Feeling very old, but I love your honesty here and your heartfelt love for romance 💕

[@MySunshine234]

I won't care about my subscriber amount once I join book tube. It's just enough of achievement of being able to have a book tube channel. Hopefully this December fingers crossed.

[@sabrina.lnd95]

I think it gives a book much more credibility if 1) more people recommend a book, 2) people that primarily read a specific genre recommend a book from a different genre (e.g. if you as an avid romance reader recommend a fantasy with romance), 3) people that have similar reading tastes as you recommend a book.

[@ravenluvs2read]

Yes to all of this!!!! ❤️❤️

[@AwkwardBookworm]

Booktube is so different from 5 years ago, I definitely agree that it’s all about numbers now 😅

[@AikiraBeats]

That is very true . I've noticed that people show their true colors when they don't reach a certain number they make a complaint video about it

[@nicnac1261]

I’m 30 and always get bashed for the books I love reading but you know what who cares I read what I enjoy love your vids 💕

[@AlwaysBooked]

Thanks for paving the way for romance readers!

[@siuzannavyshneva6312]

I loved how she was very personal with the opinion! Also, on a side note, same story of adulting here minus the KZbin channel, kind of. Graduation 2015, also 26 now and heavily into Booktube on the consumption side. Also, am I the only one noticing, how you turn a certain age and everyone starts to bring up that number regarding someone/themselves age/experience vise? Piera Forde is also 26 and a lot of others, but somehow they would mention it when I'm attentively watching and I would think it's because of the age gravity or something, like age attracts age sort of thing, I don't know. Anyway, enjoying the content always!

[@rose_and_thorns]

YES to the multiple ads thing. I don't mind ads in general, but it is so freaking annoying when you have a relatively short video with three, four, or more ad breaks, or an ad like literally three seconds before the video ends. Come the fuck on.

[@Channyreads]

I love this! 💗

[@PeaceLoveBooksxo]

Kaye Books ❤️😘

[@nevadavies744]

I have a question for you: what would you recommend for readers who have an eclectic taste in books? I don't have any particular genre that I prefer, which makes me feel a little intimidated to start a booktube account!

[@PeaceLoveBooksxo]

Neva Davies there are definitely people who read eclectically! I think that’s totally fine to have a channel that’s not for one specific genre!

[@drcorteswrites]

PeaceLoveBooksxo This was going to be my question.

[@SierraHillbooks]

speaking of romance booktube channels - I just started mine! I agree - romance channels are much more positive.

[@MySunshine234]

You're also very encouraging I love it.

[@ArchiLee-ch]

Do you ever read romance books from small press or independent publishers? If so, what are the differences in those books compared to the ones put out by the big publishing companies?

[@PeaceLoveBooksxo]

D. D. The main difference is that they just don’t have a lot of money behind their marketing. People who publish independently are writing AND marketing, which is hard to do.

[@ReneeC]

I took a lot from this video, mainly about some things I could do to try and make my videos a little more interesting. I think I'll try a my first reading vlog. Do you think it's important for a Booktuber to mainly stick to one genre? I mainly read and make romance genre videos too but I'd love to branch out a little :)

[@PeaceLoveBooksxo]

Renee C I think it’s great to branch out! Especially for yourself. I read some thrillers occasionally and love the break from romance!

[@joralemonvirgincreche]

I thought my playback speed was on 2x but then I realized that's actually how you talk.

[@bookswithike3256]

On the topic of romance, I'm hoping to start reading some romance books this year (specifically M/M romance) which I am both nervous and excited for. On that note, do you have any recommendations for M/M romances? Particularly sci-fi/fantasy romances?

[@heabooktubes]

Everyone is raving about Wolfsong by T. J. Klune.

[@vamps_rock]

As a long term stan of TJ Klune ANYTHING he writes is fab, but Wolfsong (and the rest of the series) is my favorite of his. And he writes across various sub-genres of romance so I'm sure you'll find something of his to love.

[@PeaceLoveBooksxo]

Yes to TJ Klune! I also love Him/Us by Sarina Bowen and Elle Kennedy, but those are contemporary!

[@Thecatladybooknook_PennyD]

Great video!!

[@MarilynMayaMendoza]

I’m 70 and started my channel on my birthday.I’m more into thrillers and nonfiction but I’m open to romance Aloha

[@ironrainofbooks274]

There's only one negative about paranormal romance...the author never stops the series 😵. Or when they do it's like book 3000, plus some spin off series and 50 short novellas lol.

[@underwaterreader8938]

I have been on booktube/making videos for 3 months and if anyone is trying to make money off this and not because they love reading then they are in the wrong part of youtube.

[@LunaciaBooks]

I have never stressed about numbers, but that's probably why I'm still such a small channel after so long. 🤣 I only have like 200 subscribers.

[@readingtoplants8955]

The ranty videos get more views in every area of KZbin, and it's sad because it should be a platform to talk about what you love.

[@kiwistars]

is there a video where you read the knight/the bandit by bb reid? :)

[@PeaceLoveBooksxo]

Emma I haven’t read those!