Not Your Typical Booktube Bookshelf Tour.

[@Thomas.R.Howell]

What is your favorite book you spotted on my shelf?

[@CampbellNotTheSoup]

I love your versions of the LOTR!!

[@Thomas.R.Howell]

@@CampbellNotTheSoup Thank you! They are the worst to read with and follow text haha. Such tiny words.

[@unnaturalevolution5936]

My favorite would be between LOTR and 1984, but I'm going to have to go with 1984 because those editions of LOTR are so frustrating to read!

[@Thomas.R.Howell]

@@unnaturalevolution5936 Oh trust me I know! I might have to get the mass market copies when I actually read them.

[@MorganInForm]

Lonesome Dove!

[@Theworthlessopinion]

This might be the most original attempt at a bookshelf tour I’ve ever seen on KZbin! Well done!

[@Thomas.R.Howell]

@@Theworthlessopinion thank you!

[@Thomas.R.Howell]

@@Theworthlessopinion just felt weird doing a long video of me talking about all the books I own haha

[@Syssn3ck]

This is so lovely, I'm getting an amazingly personal vibe from this video. Stay blessed!

[@meghanahegde178]

this was so pleasing to watch... 😍😍😍😍😍

[@hellotmrw]

The vibe is so pleasing. More of this!

[@Thomas.R.Howell]

I got you!

[@aleenatj5360]

This was beautifully shot

[@jorgefleitao]

Hey man, cool video! Some of my personal favourites in your collection

[@zarirrahi9217]

Omgg what're you doin hereeeeee lol

[@Thomas.R.Howell]

@@jorgefleitao that’s awesome! Which are your favs?

[@Chewee394]

The bookshelf showcases with all new hardcovers and special editions get tiring after a while. It's refreshing to see someone show their paperbacks some love too. Great selection of well read books!

[@Thomas.R.Howell]

@@Chewee394 I’m new to the booktube scene so I don’t really know about the popular hardcover editions 😂 My wife LOVES hardcover. I like a good paper back because it’s easy to read and travel with. But if I really love a book (like Name of the Wind) I’ll get the hard cover edition!

[@asmatarazzo]

Impressive. Very nice!

[@benraymer6250]

This has to be the best "bookshelf tour video" I have ever seen. Love your videos

[@nickbreaux2635]

What a beautiful video. Love it.

[@Thomas.R.Howell]

@@nickbreaux2635 thank you! 🙏

[@krystalmcknight1834]

Beautiful video 😍😍😍

[@krystalmcknight1834]

And AMAZING books and bookshelf layout! I have many of those same books, however, your setup slays mine! Wow, everything is beautiful!!!

[@Shawn70Seven]

This is great! Good book selection.

[@Thomas.R.Howell]

@@Shawn70Seven thank you!

[@Gliitterguts]

Such a cozy video! Also, there are so many great books on your shelves. There's something so much more personal about filling up a shelf full of books that you love and read!

[@Thomas.R.Howell]

Thank you! It really is nice to have a slice of my personality displayed on these shelves!

[@denniscenholtandersen2942]

I really really like "The Narrow Road Between Desires". "Name of the Wind" is great, had a hard time with "Wise Man's Fear" but still great. But something click for me with "Narrow road..". I just loved it so much. Almost felt like reading a poem.

[@Thomas.R.Howell]

@@denniscenholtandersen2942 love to hear from another Name of the Wind fan! It’s my favorite book! Narrow Road is a masterpiece. How Rothfuss can write about such a mundane routine yet at the same time be profound… The beginning when he describes Bast as an artist. Knowing each wooden floor board. Each window. How to turn each door knob… Patrick is a master.

[@talvinplahe1278]

Every book you displayed has a beautifully tender amount of wear to them ❤️ Just as books should be treated And each edition of yours has a story of their own, just from the cover

[@Thomas.R.Howell]

@@talvinplahe1278 ❤️ that’s the beauty of books. When I buy a used book, yes there is a story within the covers but there is also a story outside of the book. In the wear and tear to them. Makes owning that book much more special.

[@diana.324]

This video made me so emotional. I was thinking about how my book collection has shaped me as a person over time and how each book is special. I still miss one of my books that I lost many years ago. I can't find it anywhere to buy. It's harder to find it because I read it in Romanian, my native language. It was the first book by a Japanese author that I read. The first book that paved the way for so many other books by Japanese authors in my literary journey. For reference, the book is called I Haven't Dreamed of Flying for a While by Taichi Yamada. Maybe one day it will come back to me. Yes, book collections are intimate and important. Thank you for sharing your bookshelf with us. 🫶🏻

[@Thomas.R.Howell]

Wow what a beautiful story! Books are so special. They really do shape us. And we read books in different seasons of life. So each book has life memories tied to them. I lost my first copy of Name of the Wind that I was gifted 4 years ago. It’s my favorite book of all time. 😞 there is always something magical about keeping the original copy. The one with the wrinkles and tears. There is always a story behind it. Piano always makes me emotional so I thought it was fitting for this video.

[@hanna_books]

Wow, it was a really aesthetic video😍

[@Thomas.R.Howell]

@@hanna_books thank you so much!

[@juanchicatena1305]

Hello Thomas! I loved your bookshelf, it's so nice. I have to say that I'm in love with every Stephen King's book that you show us in the scenes . Also every single take of the video is so well done, an amazing work you did. I loved it!! Cheers 🤗

[@Thomas.R.Howell]

@@juanchicatena1305 cheers! What’s your favorite Stephen king book?

[@juanchicatena1305]

I'm kind of new on King's work, I've only read three full books of him, I have to say that I really enjoyed every single one, but Revival was my first one and my mind was blown away , I got caught with the way he writes and how he handles to drive the story forward and keep the reader stock in the book. The same happened with the other ones, so I feel excited to keep reading his work. Do you have one already?

[@Thomas.R.Howell]

@ he really has a way with building characters and pacing a story. It’s so well done! Misery is by far my favorite book of his. I’ve only read Per Semetery, Salems Lot, Mr Mercedes, and Outsider and Misery. So I’ve got plenty to catch up on!

[@MarisaKoski]

Your videos are pure bliss! ❤

[@Thomas.R.Howell]

@@MarisaKoski thank you!!

[@MarisaKoski]

@ I came to your page on the recommendation of Good Books Lately, another favourite channel. Thank you for sharing your love of books and reading with us in such a beautiful way!

[@Thomas.R.Howell]

@ no way?! They are so sweet for even mentioning my channel. I’m happy you found your way here!

[@OddOdieOnline]

Bro this is sick af, nice job! Also peeped some Dungeon Crawler Carl in there so bonus points for that haha

[@Thomas.R.Howell]

@@OddOdieOnline thank you dude!! Oh yeah! It’s my wife’s favorite book. Still need to read it.

[@ballcracker7000]

Pleasure to see the books pushed all the way to the back of the shelf. In my family there are a lot of books damaged because of improper storage, so seeing them being stored properly is nice :)

[@Thomas.R.Howell]

@@ballcracker7000 who knew something as simple as pushing it a few more inches back could protect a book haha Thank you!

[@mansreads]

LOVE the cinematic quality of your videos! Also really into that bookshelf

[@Thomas.R.Howell]

@@mansreads thank you so much!

[@BookswithSam1]

the matching editions scratched that itch i didnt know i had, well done

[@Thomas.R.Howell]

sameeee

[@turtlebright]

So many good books! Still hoping for the conclusion of the Name of the Wind series someday. 😌

[@sovereignprints_217]

beautiful

[@Thomas.R.Howell]

❤

[@danielvaldez1683]

Love this! IT and Dune 👌🏼

[@Thomas.R.Howell]

@@danielvaldez1683 thank you! Still haven’t read either 😭 they’ve been on my shelf for years.

[@FinnMichael-s2b]

Your videos are always the epitomy of calmness and zen. It's really something I need more in my life. If you don't mind me asking, where did you get those incredible minis?

[@Thomas.R.Howell]

My father in law gifted them a few year ago for Christmas. They came in a boxed set for the extended edition LotR!

[@RachelJ2016]

Very nice! Love the sound of shuffling books 🥰 I love going to my library and just listening to that sound. I have that same LOTR leather set! I love it so much! I also have the Tolkien illustrated edition that my husband and kiddos got for me for a gift for Mother’s Day ❤ but that leather set brings some kind of nostalgic feel to reading those books!

[@Thomas.R.Howell]

I've seen that copy! So beautiful! What a wonderful gift for mothers day :)

[@Sersabbei]

Congrats, You just have amazing titles!

[@Thomas.R.Howell]

@@Sersabbei thank you so much!

[@alinigurumi6311]

Beautiful Video! Enjoyed it :)

[@Thomas.R.Howell]

thank you! :)

[@ianroberts5788]

Great video! If you don't mind me asking what is the name of the song you used in this video?

[@Thomas.R.Howell]

@@ianroberts5788 oh man let me get back to you on that!

[@99xd70]

Wow ⭐️🤍 amazing video 🤍

[@Thomas.R.Howell]

Thank you ❤️🎉

[@DimitrisRebelYell]

Aesthetics! 🖤

[@Thomas.R.Howell]

♥

[@glauer42]

You'll need a lot more of these very soon! 😆 Btw, I did start Eye of the World, and am on chapter 5. Good so far. It's fascinating reading this at the same time as Wise Man's Fear and Two Towers (and quite the departure from John Waters and Shock Value).

[@Thomas.R.Howell]

Whoa what a reading experience! What are your initial thoughts of WoT??

[@glauer42]

@@Thomas.R.Howell Good so far! Lots of characters, but I'm used to that via Song of Ice and Fire. I like the foreshadowing of the ravens here and there, which already makes it a lot more "literary" than say, Way of Kings. One of my friends is going to read it at the same time; it'll be his FOURTH time through all 14 books 😃

[@Thomas.R.Howell]

@@glauer42 That is wild! Yeah wheel of time is unreal. Nothing out there like it. Every book has a purpose. People just don't have the patience for it and that is understandable. It is a commitment!

[@glauer42]

@ I might, when done, be willing to debate that statement. 😀 Yes, every book is different. But once you've gotten hundreds of books under your belt, you'll start to become aware of all the literary devices your better authors tend to use, how to spot them, and how they're used as a tool to colorfully bring to life what the author has to say about the world and our place in it.

[@Thomas.R.Howell]

@@glauer42 I totally get that and I am sure my other literary friend would see it that way too. My approach has always been to separate myself from the book and even the author. Sure there are moments of appreciation of the author throughout reading their book. But I like to lose myself in the story. Fully immerse myself. It's very much like watching a film. And as a filmmaker for over 20 years, I recognize all of these tools and devices and techniques used in the storytelling and making of a film yet I ignore all that. I LOVE to immerse myself at least the first time through. It's like those murder mystery films. I have friends who all they do when watching it, is try to sold the mystery before the end. Sure that's fun. But for me, I like to immerse myself completely. Get lost in it all. It allows me to have genuine surprise at moments I didn't see coming. And I am not disagreeing with you. I am sure on rereads I will approach the book and story in a different light and recognize those literary devices the author uses! Gosh love our conversations! You've inspired me a lot in my approach to reading. Thank you!

[@pavanpluto]

I will give away a limb for that copy of Tales from Earthsea!

[@Thomas.R.Howell]

It's a beauty! I'm too scared to read from it

[@gremlingizmo]

Love this setting for a bookshelf tour, very calming! I'm not sure if it's one you've read, and if not I highly recommend 'Watchers' by Dean Koontz. One of my absolute favourite books. Seeing some Stephen King on there and it sprang to mind as one you might like. Also slightly off topic, seeing the Zelda and other gaming guides, if you've not played 'Sea of Stars,' the art, music and story are fantastic, and it's wonderful to play on the Switch! :)

[@Thomas.R.Howell]

I've heard great things about Koontz! Might have to give him a try sooner than later! Oh man another juicy RPG. Idk how much I can handle haha. I have heard wonderful things about that game. Is it truly that good?? Persona 5 was going to be my first JRPG!

[@gremlingizmo]

@@Thomas.R.Howell Watchers was my first Koontz book and is horror with heart, if you are an animal lover it will also hook you. Seas of Stars really is that good, however I am a big Persona fan also! Sea of Stars is probably a 25+ hour commitment (there's a true ending you'd want to get to) but Persona will definitely take you closer to 80+.

[@TheAlmightyOAF]

Where did you get the wheel of time map??

[@Thomas.R.Howell]

@@TheAlmightyOAF Etsy! My wife got it for my birthday last year. And my sister got me a Name of the Wind map!

[@TheAlmightyOAF]

@ amazing! I’ll have to keep an eye out for it. Shelf looks great :)

[@HasanEgeO]

Im hoping to read 1984 after finishing blood meridian but would it be tiring especially because Cormac McCarthy is really hard

[@Thomas.R.Howell]

@HasanEgeO oh wow ya those would be hard back to back reads. Just hits heavy

[@HasanEgeO]

@Thomas.R.Howell might fit in between a Turkish classic then

[@keegancherry]

Link to that bookshelf? 😅

[@Thomas.R.Howell]

@@keegancherry just added the link to the description! I got you covered 😎

[@keegancherry]

@ my man 😏 thanks!

[@link2299]

What are those Lord of the Rings editions you have?

[@Thomas.R.Howell]

I have no clue they were a gift a few years back. Maybe check Amazon?

[@adrianj7015]

Vibes

[@Dragonmoon1598]

Very astatic. 😁

[@zraadmedia3812]

do you have any recommendations for people who love beautiful writing but not in a fantasy setting?

[@Thomas.R.Howell]

Cormac McCarthy - The Road; Red Meridian; All the Pretty Horses John Steinbeck - Tortilla Flat; Cannery Row; East of Eden; The Grapes of Wrath; Travels with Charlie in Search of America Ray Bradbury - From The Dust Returned; October Country; Something Wicked this way Comes; The Martian Chronicles; Fahrenheit 451

[@zraadmedia3812]

@@Thomas.R.Howell thanks I will read Red Meridien, wanted to get into Cormac McCarthy's writing for some time

[@RachelJ2016]

Not sure how you feel about classics, but I find many classics have beautiful & poetic writing unlike many books published today. Charles Dickens, Jane Austen, Charlotte Brontë, and Thomas Hardy just to name a few!

[@zraadmedia3812]

@@RachelJ2016 yeah I really enjoyed a few classics I have read such as great expectations, little women and count of monte cristo however I find myself more gravitated towards modern literature with beautiful writing by authors of different cultures. For example Haruki Murakami, khaled hosseini etc

[@MennyMacon]

❤

[@Thomas.R.Howell]

@@MennyMacon ☕️❤️

[@dzgames4210]

have you ever read asoiaf

[@Thomas.R.Howell]

I have not!