I’m lonely… so I joined booktube 📚 | booktube newbie tag

[@NickellesNook]

A HUGE hello to everyone here! I am completely and utterly overwhelmed. I’ve been sat here crying and reading all of your lovely and kind comments. I genuinely didn’t expect this level of kindness and warmth at all. ALSO there’s over a 1,000 of you now, which completely blows my mind. From the bottom of my heart, thank you so much. I feel incredibly touched by all of you. 🥹✨🤎 P.S I’ll try and reply to comments as much as I can, but just know if I’ve hearted your comment, I’ve read it. ❤️ Thank you so much again.

[@kathyhackney7950]

I commented below😂 but I’m gonna say again, if you haven’t please read the a court of thorns and roses series. If you have audible, there’s even a dramatized version of it, if you’d rather listen and it’s so good. ❤

[@noeborn87]

I LOVE the smell of new books, too!!! ❤

[@boopunkymainecoon]

I here two weeks later and now there’s over 10k of us

[@Julie-si3hi]

Hi 👋 new subscriber 😊

[@JustCrissie]

Popping in here to leave a comment and saying an amazing congrats to over 12k subbies! I got recommended your video this evening and I enjoyed it so much 🥰 I've recently gotten into reading again so your video was a wondering joy to watch. I too remember when Twilight was all the rage and I binged those book as well. Such great times. I've used "I" a lot so I'll go back to being a silent viewer 😁

[@SavidgeReads]

Welcome to Booktube! Your mug game is STRONG, jumper game is STRONG, as is the decor! Love the nook. I predict we will get some fun from this channel, the hot tea moment hinted at it. Can't wait for more.

[@NickellesNook]

OMG you have not commented here?!? Wow! I’m a fan of your videos so I’m speechless that you’ve found me! Haha thank you so so so much! ☕️🥹🥰✨

[@tanyam6197]

How lovely of you Simon to mention Nickelle’s channel on your latest video ❤

[@rosettagrey2851]

You're a natural in front of the camera, this was a smooth start! Loving your unpretentious, sincere,warm energy as I am heartily sick of the overly curated, 'fun-KZbin-persona-voice' creators. I hope this doesn't come off as odd or offensive but thank you for being normal lol. Subscribed.

[@NickellesNook]

Hahaha no not at all! Quite the compliment actually as I completely get what you mean. I need calm videos as I can get overwhelmed and overstimulated sometimes. Thank you so much 🥰🥰

[@shwetanagarkar7673]

This is exactly what I thought when I saw this video! Amazing start, so relatable and looking forward to more!

[@MikaelaShea]

I agree.❤

[@janelbuckingham6292]

You are such a natural… if this wasn’t a newbie tag I would have thought you’d been here for years! ❤

[@esjaymusings]

Aww this video made me feel so cozy and seen and relaxed. Much love to you!

[@JaniceIsLearning]

I look forward to a more relaxed Booktube experience. Too many have made it into a competition, it seems. Who can read the most, who buys the newest book first, who has the most bookshelves, etc. I just like to read at my own pace and watch Booktube videos. Good luck with this channel.

[@mmarieritter216]

You smashed this! You hacked the youtube algorithm and ended up on my welcome feed and I am overjoyed. I have Crohn’s Disease and there have been periods of my life that have been very hard so I wish you well, and happy your body is doing well right now so you can enjoy a new venture! Looking forward to whatever you share ❤

[@mikeeluvv]

I have a killer of a corporate career, and being a Booktuber is my fantasy job! Happy to join you on your Booktube journey - I’ll be living life vicariously through you! Congrats 🎉

[@GavinReadsItAll]

Absolutely loving the cosy vibes of this video, welcome to Booktube!! 🎉 Also Jacqueline Wilson was everything growing up 🙌🏼

[@NickellesNook]

Oh wow! Thank you so much! And yes, she deserves her flowers for sure. 💐

[@cloverlynnfurhop]

Fellow reader with chronic health issues here 🙌 I have always wondered the same thing about booktubers - how the heck do they read so much so quickly?? I'm doing good to finish one book within a month 😂 I feel the loneliness, girl. I hope you feel very welcome here on Booktube. It's always been a great escape for me 👍

[@NickellesNook]

Ahh hello! There’s so many of us, which is bittersweet! I’m exactly the same! I think 5 or 6 books is very good for me. I guess some people can read two books simultaneously, which I couldn’t do at all. My brain fog would never allow it 😂 Oh it’s a great escape for sure! Thanks for your kind comment and I’m sending you so many spoons 🥄💖

[@rebeccagoulding92]

It's baffling!! There doesn't feel like there are enough hours in the day to consume THAT many books. I am both in awe and slightly unnerved by those that can! 🤣 And thank you both for talking so openly about the loneliness. I feel much less already just skimming through the comments here knowing it's not just me.❤

[@NickellesNook]

⁠ Completely agree!! I guess a lot of people do this as their full time and fully abled etc, so may be able to read many books a week! But fair play to them, I just can’t do it at all! My brain would cry 😂😂 Oh I’m so glad, I think it’s really important to talk about loneliness, it’s much more common than we think.

[@bloggingwhilechronic]

I agree. I have decided to read whenever I can. Always take a book with me

[@Steph-qs4yq]

A british booktuber who likes contemporary and litfic? AND has green walls? I'm so glad you popped up, Ive been stuck on fantasy reader reccs for so long. You delivered all that so naturally, looking forward to more!

[@circleofleaves2676]

I completely relate on the health front. I have a slew of rare diseases and my healthcare is my full time job. Booktube has been such a companion to me over the years. Your video and sound quality is really good, which is sometimes rare in new youtubers. I love the look of your space, the green colour of the walls etc. So... hi! I'm a 44 yr old autistic, queer, chronically ill and disabled white woman in Australia and my main passions are nature and literature (and my cats). My favourite genres are lit-fic and classics and nature writing. I've seen a few booktubers doing a "reading around the world challenge" where they're trying to read from every single country in the world, and I'm keen on doing that too. I'm not into tiktok either; I prefer content that is more immersive.

[@NickellesNook]

Ugh me too! I’m very new to the chronically ill/disabled club (about 2.5 years in now) and I was out of work for nearly two years because of it and bedridden for many months, but luckily I’m able to work part-time. Even that can be a struggle. Oh wow you’re all the way from Aus, that’s amazing! Thank you for all of your lovely, lovely comments! 🙈 That sounds like an amazing challenge, I’ll defo check it out. I honestly cannot stand TikTok, I tried it last year and it ruined my attention span. I also have sensory issues and I found it was way too stimulating for me. I much prefer KZbin, especially BookTube. It seems like a calming and positive space. ✨

[@Wildflower1013]

@@NickellesNook Tiktok really started to erode my attention span too! It's also way too easy for me to get stuck in a doom scroll for like an hour at a time. At first, I completely uninstalled the app, but I've since downloaded it again but put an app timer on my phone so I only can use it max 20 mins a day. It's a tricky app, and definitely one that I think people should be conscious of how they're spending their time on.

[@LeAnne0724]

Welcome! I'm going through a tough time, too. Lost both my parents 2 years apart. Had to move back to Virginia (after my sister and I being caregivers for my mom for two years). And now I'm facing a health scare that has me wrestling with fear and hoping that it's nothing serious (the waiting for answers makes things harder). I've not read anything in a couple of months but I'm hoping to get back into it eventually. So lovely to see a cozy BookTube video. (And though I'm American, I have SUCH an appreciation for British culture and people). So glad you're here! Let's try to get through life together. I'm LeAnne, by the way!

[@NickellesNook]

Hi LeAnne, so so sorry to hear of your loss and also your recent health scare. I’m really hoping that the results are all good! I know what it’s like waiting for results to come through. Thank you so much for stopping by! 💖 Sending you lots of love and hoping you can escape reality for a little while with a good book. xxx

[@LeAnne0724]

@@NickellesNook Thank you so much. I'm glad to have found your page. Once things settle, I'll be able to interact more and share some of my favorite reads, too. Take care! And thanks again for responding. So sweet of you.

[@MelReads]

your energy and the cozy vibes in this video are everything!! welcome to booktube, nickelle❤️‍🔥

[@NickellesNook]

Thank you so much!! 🤎🤎🤎💖✨

[@Libriecappuccini]

Hi! I stumbled across your video on my homepage and I immediately liked your vibe, your voice, your calm attitude, kinda everything about you. So thank you for deciding to share your book journey with us, I’m very happy you’re here and I’m very happy to follow you ❤

[@diegosmum]

Totally agree, just the most beautiful light emanating from her. ❤️

[@Mari.belle702]

I appreciate your video!! I am 32, Hispanic American and also have a chronic health issue, fibromyalgia so happy to see another bookie who likes to read but isn’t a super reader. 💜 can’t wait to see more from you!

[@HannahsBooks]

Welcome to booktube! This community is warm and wonderful, and I hope you will enjoy it as much as I have. You have a such a lovely on-camera persona-calm and curious and comfortable.

[@alonememe]

Books aside - I love snippets of your apartment, looks very foresty and natural.

[@sprinkledsunshine]

Oh my god stop, I just found your channel and love how much it has blown up and how sweet everyone is being! I hope you enjoy KZbin/BookTube

[@NickellesNook]

Thank you so much!! 🥰🥰

[@subhareadsbooks]

Hi Nickelle - You've inspired me to start my own BookTube channel! It's something I've been wanting to do for quite some time but had just been so nervous. 2024 is the year we get over our fears and try those activities that we've been wanting to! I just love how honest and peaceful you are. I've watched your videos since but just wanted to pop on here and say that my BookTube channel wouldn't be here without you!!! Thank you and have a lovely day!

[@NickellesNook]

omg my heart 🥹 thank you so so so much!!!! I've subbed btw, you seem so lovely!! So glad you've joined BookTube. 💗

[@gabbylikestoread]

Oh Nickelle! I’m so happy that I found your channel. Yay for slow readers. This video was so relaxing and chill. 🤗

[@rebeccagoulding92]

I just wanted to say, as another fellow 'stuck at home feeling isolated' girl, I related to your introduction so much! I've just started getting back into reading too and I've loved discovering the world of booktube and bookstagram, but I often feel like I'm playing catch up with it. So I cannot wait to follow you on your new adventure from the start. What a gorgeous warm person to be representing our little community. PS. your home looks divine!

[@NickellesNook]

Ahhhhh you completely understand! I’m sorry that you’re also a housebound girlie too! But it’s comforting to know I’m not the only one. 🥹 Oh I’m EXACTLY the same! Playing catch up. Just have to take it at our own pace. 💖 Oh thank you so much!

[@ReadBetweenthePages]

Yayyyy! Welcome to Booktube! Elated to add a new black booktuber, especially one who reads Literary/Contemporary fiction. You read from the same genres I do, which is refreshing to see. Can’t wait to tune in

[@Yesica1993]

Why on earth does anyone's skin tone matter?

[@Safi-Dee]

​​@@Yesica1993It's important that there is diverse representation and perspective wherever we go. A black booktuber is more likely to be able recommend books to others who not only have a similar experience but who want/need to learn more about the Black experience. It's not racist to acknowledge people of different races and ethnicities have different experiences - it's actually important in order to make sure we're creating a loving, understanding, compassionate world ❤ I know your comment came from a good place, but I'm pretty sure OP was just saying it's great to see more people who represent their experience ❤

[@NickellesNook]

@@Safi-Deethank you for taking the time to write this comment! 🤎🤎🤎🤎🤎

[@Catherine-2008]

How adorable and sweet are you! I am sorry you are having health problems. I wish you continued improvement with your health. You glow like a little ray of sunshine!

[@rondagrow5762]

It's Black Friday and here I am discovering you and I'm feeling absolutely charmed. I agree with the masses, you are an absolute natural. Such a pleasant voice, personality and gorgeous to boot. I'm a senior female living with a disabled husband. We spend lots of time reading and listening to books. I'm thrilled to find you.

[@NicholasOfAutrecourt]

I'm lonely, so I joined BookTube" might be the opening line for my autobiography. Thanks for the inspiration. Glad you decided to join, and I can't wait to see what you have to say about what you read!

[@NickellesNook]

Haha that’s brilliant! 😂 Thank you

[@marcellainthemargins]

Oh my goodness, look who is taking booktube by storm! I love it!! 😍 You have such a lovely presence, I hope you'll stick around 💙

[@NickellesNook]

Awwww you’re so sweet! Thank you so so much! 💖

[@MikaelaShea]

I just discovered your channel. You’re very good in front of a camera and a genuinely kind person. I’m sorry you’ve had isolating health issues. 😢 I think you offer a unique perspective, being a Black British woman. ❤️ I’m happy you’re here and glad to have found you.

[@katejones5396]

I am also at home most of the time due to some health issues for the past three years, so that struck a chord with me. I am reading, writing and painting more, those are my outlets that help keep me sane :) I am impressed by booktubers, especially anyone who can make it look as natural and easy as you do! Looking forward to more videos, and adding some titles to my TBR.

[@behniwal08]

I literally NEVER watch tag videos so I don't really know why I ended up watching this bit I'm so glad I did. Definitely looking forward to the rest of your videos.

[@sarawithoutanH]

i'm always so impressed whenever i stumble upon a new booktuber that's this well-spoken! my first videos are embarrassing 😂 welcome to the community 💕

[@thelefthandedreader6632]

Hi, Nickelle! Welcome! I can say as a fairly new Booktuber myself - i started my channel about a yr ago - I have found it the most warm & welcoming space. I have a very stressful job, that’s just gotten more stressful this yr. Thank goodness I have this wonderful community and creative outlet. I love it so much. What’s really nice too is that it doesn’t matter how much you read or don’t read. It’s really you, as you, that people come for. 🥰

[@astoldbybrandi]

just subbed you! looking forward to checking out your content! I am about 3 months in and looking forward to building more community

[@thelefthandedreader6632]

@@astoldbybrandi , thanks! You will certainly find a community here!

[@emilyr8668]

so glad the youtube algorithm worked to show me this video!! your energy and super cute little nook totally hooked me even a few minutes in! im so excited to see what comes next :D

[@NickellesNook]

Thank you so much!! 💖🥹

[@CarrieAround]

Welcome to BookTube I'm so happy to have a new creator to watch in this space! 💕 I hope you feel at home with this community. Reading brings people together 💗

[@NickellesNook]

Aww that’s lovely, thank you! It really does 🤎🤎🤎

[@julieannelovesbooks]

Welcome to booktube!!! As a fellow chronically fatigued person I really really relate to a lot of what you’re saying. Very happy that you made the decision to start a channel!! Hope this will be a very fun journey for you.

[@NickellesNook]

Thank you so much! So glad you can relate too, not many people do unfortunately. 😔 Sending you so many spoons for the day 🥄🥰

[@katehowereads]

So lovely to find your channel, welcome to booktube! I too am home most of the time due to chronic illness and booktube has been such a life giving hobby. I look forward to following along with your reading life. 🎉

[@mariahw3041]

Dang you have 3 videos and thousands of subscribers and views already! Go girl! Can’t wait to see more from you! And you are so beautifulllll! ☺️

[@newtscamander9370]

You have such a warm vibe, welcome !!!💛✨️

[@angelawest6296]

I’m so happy I found you! I love your vibe and aesthetic, but I also love how I can relate so much to you. I’ve been dealing with health issues for years as well with no help from doctors, specifically brain fog and fatigue. I LOVE to read and got my bachelors in English literature but I find it hard to read when my brain fog and fatigue are so bad which is constantly and felt guilty or ashamed when I saw so many booktubers or people able to read so many books in a month and I’m still struggling to read one. Sending you lots of love 🤎

[@NickellesNook]

Ohh thank you so much! 💗💗 I’m so sorry that you’re battling health issues too. I also have brain fog and it’s a nightmare. I can’t read as much because of it, but I just do what I can do. Audiobooks were everything to me last year when I could manage them in a flare. Also don’t feel ashamed at all, you can only do what you can physically do. Sending you so much love 🤎🤎🤎🤎✨

[@jullsneska9323]

I'm so happy I found you! Binge watching all your videos while cross stitching 😊

[@elizabethkonadu6210]

Cant wait to see the books you read hopefully this will get me back to reading. I used to read soo much in elementary school atleast 1 book a week I am lucky now if I could read with all of life issues and family. You doing something different is challenging me to do some of the things I have dreamt of and also ignored for years to do. Thank you and hello to eveyone on this comment section.

[@Lili.37]

First video of yours I stumbled upon, and just want to mention I kinda love the fact you’re so real in a way when it comes to not being able to read that many books a month. Feels like it’s the first “realistic” booktuber I’ve found, and I just love how I can relate to a booktuber in that sense now. Keep going, keep it fun and light, I’ll be watching ur vids ;))

[@NickellesNook]

Awww thank you so much!! 😘

[@luce9620]

jaqueline wilson got me through my childhood!!! such an amazing author!! so nice to hear someone else loved her books too xx

[@mansparekh]

You have such a warm, lovely energy! Thanks for sharing yourself with all of us

[@thewatchfemme4051]

I read enough to be on BookTube, not that that’s the only requirement, a high clearance of books but I’m afraid if I started a channel it would change my love of reading which is such a solitary and personal experience. I’ve rarely found people who share my deep love, or who read as much as I do, or who read the same things. I wish you much success! You have a lovely naturalness that will draw people to you.

[@glowingfalkor5246]

8.31k subs as of November 18, 2023! I can't wait to see what you bring to Booktube. You're a natural at being in front of the camera!

[@jenvcampbell]

Welcome to Booktube! Very glad this video popped up in my recommendations. I'm also a booktuber (and disabled, too) - looking forward to watching more from you. ☺ x

[@NickellesNook]

Wow Jen! I’ve watched a few of your videos, and I’m a fan! I can’t believe you’re commenting here! 😱😮 Thank you for the warm welcome! Nice to find other disabled booktubers too! Thank you for commenting, it means the world! 🤎 x

[@theMermaidRhonda]

Yay! A new booktuber! Finding booktubers has reignited my love of reading. Happy to add you to my subscriptions. :)

[@EmmaMayJune]

Love seeing the booktube community expand!!! Not a poster but an avid watcher and so excited to keep up with your current reads and recs 📚📖❤️

[@gbuireh6497]

Welcome to Booktube! Unrelated to bookish things, but I absolutely love the green colour on your walls.

[@EveningReader]

Welcome to booktube! Same here--joined to combat loneliness (as an expat who works from home). Wishing you all the best with your channel!

[@erikaroth6049]

Ive had this on my Watch Later list for a bit, and now finally watching it... Omg! I wasnt let down! Love seeing the numbers climb for you and the sweet comments! Note: there are some corners of TikTok that i really love and find to be delightfully wholesome but i understand why you'd rather be here!

[@horsemadme]

Fellow reader with chronic illnesses here! I can also relate to not having the time and energy and not reading 20 odd books a month! Welcome to Booktube! Really looking forward to watching your videos 📖💚

[@NickellesNook]

Ahh another spoonie reader! Ugh yeah my brain fog could never 😂😂😂 Thank you so much! ✨✨

[@TimeslipNovel]

I just love how comfortable you are in front of a camera. And I'm definitely subscribing ❤❤❤

[@toyo.saketoba]

It never hurts to have another booktuber to watch!! I love seeing peoples opinions on books even though i cant keep up due to having a very busy work schedule. Sometimes I love how youtube algorithm works❤❤

[@itsnessuhhh613]

The cozy vibes, the mug game. Another fellow black booktube, I’m living for it all! Welcome!

[@Safi-Dee]

So lovely and refreshing to hear a booktuber with more relatable reading habits. I've wanted to start a book tube for a couple of years now but felt so intimidated because I sometimes only read 2 books a month. You've inspired me to be honest! ❤ Also, I'm sorry to hear you're unwell. I hope you improve soon and this channel brings you lots of comfort! Have a look at All's Well by Mona Awad if you're interested in reading some weird, trippy fiction about a woman with chronic pain

[@NickellesNook]

2 books a month is plenty! You should defo join! 🥰 Thank you so much, I appreciate it! I’ll have a look out for the book, thank you so much for recommending.

[@faervel]

I’m new to this community as well. Glad I found you and look forward to your content. You completely drew me in like a good book! Good luck and have fun navigating this process ❤

[@heidijones2976]

Really enjoying the relaxed vibe as I tend to get a bit anxious watching really loud and excited booktubers. So thanks for the calm cozy vibes! When you said you made a hot tea I decided to make one too ahhaha Just to give you a bit of an idea of where your viewers are coming from, I’m from Australia! Xx

[@NickellesNook]

Omg same! I can get over stimulated and stressed quite easily with loud, shouty KZbinrs! I used to love it when I was younger, but unfortunately I just can’t bear it now. Ahhh that’s amazing, love a good cuppa. Is it warming up in Australia now? ✨

[@MadeleineMarina]

Honestly that thumbnail is 10/10 coziness!!

[@mallorydebrow6573]

Your vibes are absolutely immaculate 💖 also, I’ve been considering starting a BookTube channel for a while but I keep putting it off because it feels overwhelming to jump into such an already established space, but you’ve re-inspired me

[@NickellesNook]

You should do it!! 🫶🏾

[@sunspot8]

Looking forward to seeing more of ur videos! Love ur aesthetic and I’m excited to watch another reader with health issues who understands the challenges of reading with a chronic illness :)

[@NickellesNook]

Thank you! Sending you so much love and spoons 🥄 🤎✨

[@sunspot8]

@@NickellesNook aww thank u so much and to u too! 😊🥄💜

[@Vicscornerz]

Cannot wait for you to bloom in this community! Love watching booktubers and just watched your wrap up and loved your vibe. Glad you decided to join the community!

[@tammydinh]

so excited to watch the rest of your videos

[@Tomleyboo]

Welcome from a fellow Brit newbie! My daughter is currently learning to read with biff and chip books from school, absolute classics 😁

[@NickellesNook]

Hello! 👋🏾 Thanks for the warm welcome. Oh no way?! They still do them?! Ahh they’re awesome books! ☺️

[@browngirlreading]

Welcome to Booktube! Loving the cosy feel of your video.☺

[@CharlesHeathcote]

Welcome to Booktube, I hope that it proves to be just what you're after. Great to hear about reading journey and look forward to hearing more about the books you're reading in future. 👍👍👍

[@martinasophiaisaksen3034]

I love your energy! The vibes here are so warm and cosy I can't wait to see you around booktube! Hopefully we can help you feel a little bit less lonely

[@hayleilei9604]

So glad KZbin showed me your video! I think it’s amazing that anyone puts out content. I relate with chronic illness and the escape of reading. Thank you for sharing your cosy space!! Also, your scrunchie and blush combo are so beautiful on you, that is the most beautiful colour!! ❤

[@kkatiebird78]

So lovely to have found this channel! I’ve neglected my own booktube, but you’re inspiring me to come back ❤

[@novelideea]

Welcome❣️ Happy to have you with us 🥰🤗 Don’t feel like you have to do anything more than what you can. This is a wonderful community that supports eachother. You won’t get any push from us to do more, & we’ll be here for whenever you have something to share ☺️

[@jessandink_]

I'm so glad I found your channel! I've been living with a chronic illness for nearly two years, and it also helped me finally get around to making a booktube channel! I definitely relate to feeling lonely and being stuck at home, I think the only things that have really helped with all the health-related ups and downs have been communities here on KZbin, and also having the time to start new hobbies! I also wanted to say thank you so much for sharing, it's also been so amazing scrolling through the comments and seeing so many people sharing their struggle with health issues - it feels like we're not all alone! I'm so excited to watch more of your videos!

[@NickellesNook]

Awww amazing, I’m defo going to check out your channel! I feel exactly the same, being a part of community, especially when you’re chronically ill is crucial! 🥰 Not alone at all! 🧡🧡🧡 Sending you so much love. Take care of yourself 💗 xxx

[@judegrindvoll8467]

Well you're adorable! Subscribing immediately! Please don't put too much pressure on yourself - my favourite Booktuber always takes February off and we're all waiting for her when she returns 😊 the thing is with readers in general is that we're so starved of bookish friends we'll take any book videos we can get so just enjoy yourself and we'll enjoy you 💚💚💚

[@NickellesNook]

Awww thank you SO much! You’re so sweet. 🥰 Thank you, oh wow that’s a good idea! Taking a month off etc Yes you’re so right, it’s a wonderful community here of likeminded people. It’s so lonely to have people to talk about books with. ✨💖

[@nicoleschaffer]

I love reading but i don't follow BookTube very much and yet here you are, showing up in my timeline. Your authenticity and warmth pulled me in and i watched your whole video. You're a natural. I just wanted to congratulate you on your massive success gaining a great following. You're very inspiring! Way to go! 👏🎉💜

[@NickellesNook]

Awwwwwwww thank you so so so so much! The fact that you don’t even watch Booktube, but you watched my video is amazing! Thank you again ✨🥰

[@melissacoetzee1385]

Just watched, and I am so excited for this channel! I have health issues too and I've slowly been diving into non-fiction about chronic illness and disability (as well as the general experience of being a woman). Would love to see if you have any recommendations in future. I also mainly read contemp/lit fiction and am looking to diversify my reading, so I'll be happily hooked to this corner of the internet. Wishing you all the best! From Melissa, your new South African Bestie 🦄

[@HeartDrivenTarot]

You have a lovely presence/demeanor and voice. I love your sincere energy.

[@booksgurrsandpurrs]

Welcome to booktube ❤📚❤ Don't pressure yourself to pump out content, just go at your own pace. We'll be here ready to watch. I recently read And Then She Fell by Alicia Elliott and that lovely book took my breath away.

[@camila_ans]

I love how honest and pure this video is. I’m so glad you came up on my recommended! I’m excited to see future videos✨💜

[@literarydiversions]

Welcome to Booktube lovely! 💚 This doesn’t feel at all like a first video from someone just starting out, my first video was definitely not this together. Hugs from a fellow spoonie.

[@NickellesNook]

Thank you! From one spoonie to another ✨🥹

[@KikiLynnie]

Welcome to booktube! You’re a natural and your voice is so soothing 🥰

[@livsbookishnook]

Welcome to BookTube 🤍 You’re stunning! I agree, for me starting BookTube channel was to find people to talk about books with, so glad you’re someone new to chat with about books! 📖 No smelling books and the page texture are the best 😅 ugh I just love books ✨ I’ve never read Twilight and I just started The Hungers Games for the first time, just finished book 1 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ You’re super sweet and I can’t wait to watch your content!

[@NickellesNook]

Ahhhhhhh thank you SO much for your sweet and kind comment!!!! 🥰🥹 I love your channel and I’ve recently subbed! Oh I’m so jealous you get to experience The Hunger Games for the first time! They’re absolutely epic! Glad you enjoyed the first one. Thank you so much for the warm welcome ☺️ 💗✨

[@piCtrufa]

Automatically subscribed! Love your vibes, your honesty and love your content! You deserve all good things. Hope we can enjoy talking about books ! 🧡

[@anasofiaaceves]

I also just joined booktube at the beginning of the year. Hope that you are finding it a great place with an awesome community ❤.

[@cardanswifeyy]

the second you appeared on screen i gasped out loud because HOW ARE YOU THIS GORGEOUS??!!!?? (i actually gasped, i'm not exaggerating) your vibe is so so so AHHH!! you seem like such a lovely and kind person, and i could really see the spark in your eyes when you talked about reading🥺 i can't wait to follow you! also as someone who also has a lot of health issues, i really hope that your health has gotten better🙏🏻💗💗

[@dipannitamazumder]

Omg! I love how real you are in front of the camera. Love love looove your presence of mind. Have at it, pal. I hope you love booktube❤

[@josepha133]

Loving the cosy vibe! And your voice feels so soothing to listen to ❤

[@faithsreadingthings]

WELCOME!!🫶🏼 so happy to have you here. You are so loved and I’m so excited to see your videos🫂🥰

[@Cozyrenreads]

Hi there! I’m a little late to the party lol! But I am starting a new book tube soon! And I am at the research stage of my book tube! Can I just say that I loved your video and to echo what everyone else has said, it’s so refreshing to see a booktuber that is so relatable! And I hope to bring that content to my channel!

[@nataliesanson1963]

I just found your channel and instantly followed you!! This video was so relaxing and comforting, i could honestly watch it multiple times over and never get bored. I can't wait for more videos!!

[@mariaruiz8820]

Your beautiful smile and just in the first minute I was drawn in. Love your sense of humor. Glad your here and I look forward to your book hobby.

[@Kami.71]

Welcome to the booktube 😍 so excited to watch your future content! You are so beautiful! And I love the setup 🥰✨ so cosy!

[@LPPLPPpls]

Eep!! I’m so happy to have found you!! Super excited for a British booktuber as I live in the UK too so I’m excited to see your book choices! All the best to you! What a comfy cosy vibe here ❤🎉

[@ericacarlsson7717]

Oh, I'm so happy your video popped up in my feed! Such a warm and cozy vibe you bring to the community. 🥰 I to am a book lover with chronic illness and I try to never push myself to read, so your calm energy is super welcome! ❤

[@rosieford5665]

so glad i found you! already loving your content and you have such a calming comforting vibe

[@angellyrics5395]

I just watched all your videos and came back to this one to comment. You are such a sweet soul and I can't wait to see you grow.

[@samibobami]

i subscribed within the first few seconds of this video. your whole vibe is so so cozy! welcome to booktube!

[@Pucabilly]

I’m only halfway through this video, I’ve subscribed and now I have to take a second to write a comment! You just seem like such a genuine, lovely person, I’m so happy to have stumbled across you!

[@NickellesNook]

Awwwww that is SO lovely! Thank you so much! 🤎🤎🤎🤎

[@ew1912-b6y]

such cozy vibes I love it! Also so happy that more British people are joining booktube! Love from Yorkshire xxx

[@NickellesNook]

Thank you so much! Love Yorkshire, full of friendly people! ✨🤎

[@kelseysbookshelf]

Girl you sound JUST like me!! I have a cozy corner on the sofa with a lamp and my blanket too lol, all about the vibes! I just joined the booktuber community and i love it here 🥰

[@yourstruly9013]

I very much resonated with your title. It’s a lonely world sometimes! I love the cozy vibe you have here, and I look forward to hearing the kinds of things you’re reading :)