The Book Guy: Origin Story + One Big Announcement

[@KitCronk]

I'm legit tearing up reading all these supportive comments. You all don't even know the half of how amazing this man is and how bloody hard he works. To see him finally find people who appreciate his passion and genuineness makes my heart so happy. We appreciate every single one of you ❤

[@Michael_R_Miller]

A super hero origin story for the ages!

[@cronkthebookguy]

If I am Wolverine, you're my Professor X!

[@zerojanvier79]

Having suffered depression, I was very moved by your "backstory" and your way of telling it. You're not just the Book Guy, you seem to be a very nice guy too, and I wish you success and happiness.

[@richdudley2888]

I believe, as a community, we all also owe you a debt of gratitude for that humm-able-y catchy catchy theme music. 🎵

[@ALifeInStories]

As a fellow burnout-sufferer I'm really happy for you and I wish you all the best! Looking forward to your books! Love your channel!

[@cronkthebookguy]

Burnout is the worst. But we're gonna kick it's butt, my friend.

[@historydragonsandmagic]

I found you through Elliot and I am so glad I did!

[@tonijekov515]

I have subscribed a month ago and, by far, your reviews are the most interesting I have experienced in Booktube. Just the fact alone that you realized a character would never make a decision in order for the plot to continue, makes me want your trilogy to be my very first intentionally bough English books (I only have Everything's Eventual)!

[@grandadmiralmanatee]

So excited! Congratulations and best wishes for your health ❤❤❤

[@isaacpunch9295]

So cool. I didn’t even realize your channel is less than a year old. Congrats good sir. We are cheering you on❤

[@angelabassett7984]

I’m not sure how the KZbin gods decided to have you show up in my feed originally. It was the ToG video. You earned my subscription with your message of inclusivity. With your message of let people read what they like and don’t gatekeep. You are a fresh voice in the book tube space and please keep it up.

[@nicholibaldron8171]

This is amazing news! Congratulations.

[@kirsireima5758]

I'm happy for you! You're a refreshing breeze of positivity within the booktube sphere and I think you deserve all the good things.

[@enjoyingstory]

I am so excited hearing this! Congratulations!!

[@manu.0003_s]

oh my god i cannot WAIT!!! hopefully i can get it from here in Brazil :') already saving up money for it btw

[@nicolea8046]

You are so genuine, I love how you share your real life struggles on here. I think people need to hear it and I'll be very interested in checking out your books once they publish. Keep doing what you are doing with the QUALITY content and if it takes longer between videos so that your other priorities get the needed attention, we are all here to support you.

[@mavalle89]

Your amazing bud!!!!! Keep up the good work. Too excited for what you produce but you got a guaranteed sale over here lol

[@jillauld1773]

Love this vid so much! Love that I was one of the first 1000. Your reviews are always so fab X Onwards!

[@debbiewilson695]

This makes me so happy! Exciting news. Burnout is no joke

[@mandicruz912]

Congratulations 🍾🎉🎊

[@martacoxreads]

Honestly I found you because of Elliot so I’m loving your content

[@kurathchibicrystalkitty5146]

Never apologize for crying. Crying when you need to cry is a way of showing strength. 🙂

[@Talking_Story]

So awesome my booktube brother! I will be backing this as soon as it hits Kickstarter.

[@kelsiepoe]

Whoop! I've been watching for a while and very excited to see your own work! Thanks for putting in the work to review and describe all these great books!

[@KitCronk]

So freaking proud of you.

[@lorimariebee]

Ahh! I am so excited to read your stories. I found your KZbin channel and was immediately a fan. I hope you start feeling less burnout and have a great time in your publishing journey. I have found so many great stories from your reviews and love your breakdowns. ❤

[@NevsBookChannel]

Good luck! Thanks for sharing more of your life

[@alexiasp]

So looking forward to this!!! and also to the FOMO video, this is so important!😁 I hope you are better health-wise❤

[@terrilabeth]

First of all, thank you for speaking out about your burnout experience. I went through the same thing and I am still fighting it, four years later. It is better, yes, but one of the things (among many) that makes it better is actually talking about it. Enough of that. I am so excited about your books, oh my goodness! I will be there for the kickstarter! I love your little synopsis, it sounds right up my alley! And I am looking forward to your YT series! Take good care of you though, yeah? Big time congratulations are in order for reaching this point. T ✌🏻

[@cronkthebookguy]

Oof, four years later? Oh joy! :D I had nearly flawless health for January and was thinking I'd 'recovered'. Then Feb was rough. It comes in waves, hey? All the best with your recovery journey. And yes, talking about it can help steer people away from the over-work culture. Thank you for cheering me on!

[@Gekoelrec]

TWELVE BOOKS TWELVE BOOKS !!! 🥰🥰

[@lempollo6430]

Good luck to you mate, I look forward to the kickstarter/books!

[@yelena86]

Yay Congrats 🎉❤

[@AReadersJourney]

You bring such a wonderful presence to booktube! I'm sorry you experienced burnout and health problems, but I'm glad you started a channel! Good luck with the writing, can't wait to hear more about your books!

[@jenniferhodge6156]

You are amazing and I’ll patiently wait for whatever content you can make. Good luck with the writing! I look forward to reading it!

[@paziis]

Can't wait to support those books :)

[@peteinfernicous5865]

Well hello there! I cannot wait for the Kickstarter. The future looks inspiring, bright and exciting. Stay strong and follow your dreams!

[@AnnieO_]

Fantastic news!!! Looking forward to getting my hands on your books

[@madhulih]

We love you book guy! And I for one am happy for the slower loading pace. It'll give me time to catch up on the backlog.

[@michaelaporee260]

So glad I found your channel! The fastest 11 months ever! Congrats!

[@zenda7569]

sooo happy for you! very excited to know more about your books!!

[@ReadingIDEAS.-uz9xk]

Good luck with the writing. I hope it goes well.

[@LordB298]

Being a huge fan of the Dresden Files, I can’t wait to read your books! I am looking forward to your books!

[@jenot7164]

I am looking forward to reading your books. Urban fantasy & mystery is right up my alley. 😊

[@susinok]

I also had a massive burnout. I quit my job 3 years ago. I was not aware it could take so long to recover. Now, I realize I'm still feeling that way. Good luck on your series, it sounds wonderful!

[@DutchGreyBeard]

Wow, great video! Good on ya, publishing three books in one year! I admire your industry and your guts. And these backstory video's are most welcome.

[@RLJSlick]

Congrats and good luck!

[@WordsCanBeLikeXRays]

I'm so excited for you! Congrats.

[@hectatereads105]

A fellow burn-out victim. I left my career of 10 years after 1 year at a place that should’ve been exciting and place to grow, but turned out to be extremely toxic and misogynistic. Still recovering from burnout, better than 2022, but still have recovery to do. I do love my new career and job now. Wishing you all the best! And can’t wait to read your books!

[@cronkthebookguy]

I feel that. My workplace was meant to be the same because they paid their workers really well. Turns out, it was just because they understaffed like crazy and everyone was overworked to extreme levels. (they could afford to pay us well since they should have hired twice the staff...) I hope your new position is taking better care of you. ❤

[@hectatereads105]

@@cronkthebookguy discovered a whole new career path in a sector that really cares about people. My boss is amazing, my coworkers are amazing, the work we do matter - and I’m paid better! (Which is funny because my old career is typically thought of as higher earning). I’m glad to hear you’re on the mend, take care of yourself and I’m so excited to read your books.

[@andieland1923]

Ahhh so excited! Can't wait to buy your books!! As a fellow chronic illness/ pain person, take it as easy as you need to and take care of yourself. We will be here when you do upload. For the love of reading sounds AMAZING! Thank you for sharing part of your story.

[@shellypolwort5688]

I will definitely be on the lookout for your books. They sound great! Signed up for your channel when you had only 1K subscribers, one of the best things I’ve done😊

[@WhiningMoon]

Omgdss! So excited for your books! ✨ Also please don’t burnout again, please take care! It’s really hard enough to maintain healthy work habits post burnout (wel that’s how I’ve been experiencing it). Love your videos but want to see you thriving in them 😊 it’s okay to wait a little longer for something good. 😊🌻 Please take care hope your day is awesome!

[@KitCronk]

I’m gonna print this comment out and shove it in his face every time he’s feeling guilty about not making more videos 😂 thank yoooou!

[@cronkthebookguy]

Thank you! It's hard for me to slow down because I LOVE the work I'm doing now! I get so excited. It's different to corporate work where it's all guilt and deadlines. It's hard to tell the difference with such wildly different motivations. But you're right, and it's still important to go slower and at a healthy, sustainable rate.

[@Antipodeano]

Wow!!! Go for it 🙂

[@antwon3803]

I can't wait to support you and read your books!

[@weronikaryfka1098]

Can’t wait for your books 😊

[@charoi9659]

I'm really excited for your books! :D

[@over-caffeinatednerd]

Good luck with the future kickstarter! I think bigger booktubers shouting out super small creators is so important and I wish more did. I deleted my channel a few years ago because after a year I only had 170 subscribers and it just felt like I was talking to no one. FOMO absolutely kills my reading and puts me right in a slump. I've figured out I'm more of a "series binger" than someone that reads loads of different things at once. But this means I'll spend 2-3 months only reading one series so I'm not "taking part" in the rest of the community because I'm not reading what everyone else is.

[@cronkthebookguy]

To be honest, I thought that was how my channel was going to go. That's a tough experience and its so common. 💔 You're absolutely correct about FOMO. It's that desire to participate in the wider community and fan based, instead of just one. (Every time I go to a comic con, I see all these anime fandoms and wish I were more of an anime enthusiast). That urge to belong can be tricky to manage.

[@Thistrueone]

omgg I've been here since your second or third video, it's so cool to hear your story and we're all very excited for your books! ✨️

[@theblanketstealer]

i'm so happy for you cronk!! i love your videos so much ~ you have definitely impacted my perspective on books & reading in the best way possible since i found your channel. i am excited for your books & look forward to supporting you on your journey :)

[@Avid_Reader]

Awesome news! So glad you chose Kickstarter, I love their platform. Thank you for sharing your story. It takes a lot of guts to be so vulnerable, especially with total strangers. You are very genuine, and it's one of the reasons you are my favorite KZbinr. ❤ I will 100% be backing your Kickstarter.

[@arinad2]

Congrats im so hyped ❤

[@TheValentino4600]

I'm really really happy for you, i hope everything work out perfectly with your schedule

[@cronkthebookguy]

I love that your super kind comment is paired with a Heisenberg pic. 😂

[@Alkemisti]

Your book series sure sounds like something I would like to read. I like some occult world domination conspiracy. ❤

[@Olliemar28]

I'm so happy for you, Michael. You're one of the most genuine creators I've come across on KZbin, and I hope you find great success with your books. You deserve it!

[@spcyfic68]

I’m one of those who found about your videos thanks to Elliott Brooks’ share 🥰 I’m so happy to hear about your backstory and your projects 🤗 Congratulations 🎉 I’m so excited for those books of yours 🥰

[@zeynepnursozer]

Oh wow, you are just a wonderful person, it shows through the screen. You got emotional based on the people who helped your chanel and I just found your channel from another small booktuber giving you a shoutout. Clearly you deserve all these people’s kindness. I hope your publishing career and plans go well, wishing you all the best 🤍 I will keep an eye on your upcoming books 📚 I only watched couple of your videos but I will watch them all to enhance my TBR too, please keep doing what you love 🫶🏻

[@Paulovlyra]

I'm on my way to subscribing to Elliot's channel...

[@thesuperheroguy1]

Fantastic! Congratulations. You're not only one of my favorite BookTubers, but I'm looking forward to your books. You're amazing! I look forward to your upcoming videos as well.

[@morleywritesbooks]

congrats luv! ^_^ (btw, your first videos weren't too bad) I think i joined the day after your ToG video, I know it hadn't been up very long, but the sheer enthusiasm talking about the books is what made me hit that subscribe button :) keep us posted on your kickstarter journey! Rooting for you

[@irocz5150]

Your review of Red Rising and Mistborn Era 1 make me pickup the books the finish them...thats a real influencer. So many booktubers to choose, yet I'm subscribed to a few, you are among those few. Looking forward for the Kickstarted campain. Keep the amazing work.

[@cronkthebookguy]

YEEESSSS!! I'm so proud of you! Red Rising and Mistborn are two EXCELLENT choices. Well done!

[@thankscovey]

i love hair bands! gets the hair out of my face since i’m growing it out. it seems like you’re getting closer and closer to reaching your goals. can’t wait for you to achieve them!

[@cronkthebookguy]

Ooh good luck growing out your hair! It takes a lot of patience in the first couple of stages.

[@Wouter_K]

I'm so happy for you and curious to see what you've written. Take your time for the things that you feel are most important. I feel that is also the best remedy for burnout recovery. I feel by any standards the quality and elaborateness of your videos was hardly sustainable, also simply because the number of series will run out at some point 😉 So take it easy. You've really made it impossible to miss that you are a brilliant book series reviewer and a beautiful person. So I'm gonna assume people will gladly consume a reduced number of video's if this will help you attain your goals, and still really enjoy your contents.

[@cronkthebookguy]

Thank you, my friend. It's curious. I thought I would run out of series at some point too! But I have literally hundreds of books on my 'completed' list ready to review, and about 50 new authors on my list to start reading. There's just so much out there! It's exciting and awful at the same time. 😁 The difficulty for me is not just taking it easy when I'm stressed, but also taking it easy when I'm excited! My passion can trick me sometimes into overextending.

[@tdkkowalski6167]

Love the channel i think ive said this before but your my fav booktuber

[@cronkthebookguy]

You can say it again as many times as you like. 😁

[@temwrkscks]

I just binged a lot of your videos, funny enough I listened to them on my way to and from work. Your positive attitude and love of books makes me incredibly happy. Please never change who you are and honestly after watching your videos and kind of learning about you. I don't think you will, good luck Kronk you have a loyal subscription from me

[@carliewritesstuff]

Thank you so much for sharing your story - mine is very similar (minus the KZbin channel) - I've also gone through the query trenches and will publish my first three books this year. All the love ❤❤❤

[@cronkthebookguy]

Oof! The query trenches are a rough place. When you release your books, please tell me!!! I want to read them and talk about them here. ❤

[@carliewritesstuff]

@@cronkthebookguy thank you so much, that is so kind 🧡

[@crimsonwhispersva2498]

Just found ur channel and I think it's great u have this aim, I wish u all the best and I look forward to finding ur work to read 😊.

[@rafaelsousa2633]

Nice! Wish you the very best. Those video ideas you said are brilliant. I also feel like that, you've recommended so many good series that I'd like to read but I can only go so fast. Topics like reading habits can go really far to break down barriers to entry. Also, if I may give a little suggestion, by all means slow down on video output if you need. But maybe you could do some videos with top 10 lists or tier lists. I think they're easier to produce, they drive a lot of engagement (I don't know why but having things neatly ordered into lists and the lure of seeing what's number 1 or where your favorite series is is enticing). Also, it would be a way to have your personal opinion on your favorite books.

[@cronkthebookguy]

Thank you! Yeah I'll include reading habits in this theme, don't worry. :) As for top 10 lists...I enjoy watching them but I'm not sure if they're my thing. I don't like the philosophy of putting books in competition with each other. Even if it's just my personal opinion. I prefer being objective with books and letting people make their own choices. Still, I'll keep it in mind.

[@colettejames9754]

I'm super excited for your series:" For the love of reading ". I'm actually a weak reader, but want to improve and you have been so encouraging. Helping me to my accept own interests, reading tempo and abilities....

[@maybelore]

Your hair looks good in a head band but then again it's always looked good. I'm so happy for you! Writing a book is an incredible achievement and you've done it 8 times! Also I so get the character thing, sometimes they just have a mind of their own. I'm actually really excited for the love of reading as I haven't watched some of your videos yet because I know that you are going to convince me to read at least some of them, you are just too good at your job.

[@cronkthebookguy]

Thank you! Actually I wrote 8 books BEFORE I started this current 'trilogy', so technically I'm up to 11. 😁I've had a lot of practice at failure! Haha not to be self-deprecating, failure is how we learn. My current work has come a long way. Thank you! That means a lot, that I can convince people to read books. What a superpower! Thank you my friend.

[@maybelore]

@@cronkthebookguy 11 books? Nice! I kinda want your superpower but I don't know how not to spoil the books I'm trying to get my friends to read.

[@ArborWinterBarrow]

Thank you so much for sharing about burnout. That happened to me a few years ago too, to the point where I had to step down from a management position. It was a sucky time and I think it legitimately took a little over a year before I felt *recovered* and it can be really hard to prioritize yourself when everything in this world is constantly so demanding so I'm glad you are easing up when you need to for the things that matter most: WRITING. I look forward to your progress!!

[@cronkthebookguy]

Wow, similar for me. I was overworking trying to GET a management position. Wasn't worth it at all! I don't even like people. 😉 I am seriously so excited to talk about your books. Cannot wait for that!

[@vitobiundo2892]

Wonderful story. Looking forward to supporting your writing.

[@Kialas]

Hi! I'm looking forward to your audiobooks! Have you considered doing more shorts of your existing videos every now and then? Then you wouldn't have to film more content? Kind of like a refresher for our memories.

[@cronkthebookguy]

I've been considering shorts, actually. Like a 1 minute super pitch on a book that ties in with each full length video. I know shorts bring a huge amount of attention to channels. They're also a TON of work... so it's an option I'm considering.

[@Kialas]

@@cronkthebookguy Some have done them like clips of the longer video, and there is a link to continue the long video in the short, I don't know how it works :D

[@CristinaCAnsbjerg]

I love the way you talk about books. Your passion is contagious. I found you yesterday while looking for a review of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. Then I saw you had started your channel with The Wheel of Time and I decided to take a look at your channel. I watched The Realm of the Elderlings video and now I want to read them all. You have my full support and a new subscriber.

[@AnyEmbodiment]

I discovered your channel this month and have been watching all of your videos nonstop like I would a great TV series deep into the night. Your thoughtfulness and categorization of each video is spectacular. Books I’d never touch have been placed in my hands by your words alone. As a huge film buff I await your content like the next art house film or big blockbuster and I genuinely mean that. I cannot wait for your books later this year and someday I wish to sail across the pond and caress those beautiful waves of hair. Here’s to hoping everything works out for you, friend.

[@colettejames9754]

Also your books sound great! Can't wait to read them!!! Mystery fantasy+ vampires and a secret society 🫠🤩🤯👍🏽🫶🏽

[@colettejames9754]

Thank YOU so much for your videos! I love watching them so much and all the joy and encouragement you give.

[@heatherlilly2344]

Good for you! Congratulations! You are inspiring me and others to choose the positive direction even if it seems scary. I wish you well on this daring adventure.

[@CarpinchoStormBlessed]

Wow, congratulations on such big goals and I wish you succeed on this journey! I love your content, I like very much how you always mention the "representation" segment of the series/books. I am currently riding de Cosmere rollercoaster, but as soon as I am finished, I would like to read your books. I hope there is a kindle version planned, it's a long way to Uruguay!

[@generalmagma1797]

I'm usually a silent watcher but I wanna write to you. I discovered your channel through your Discworld video because I really wanted to get into, it's the favourite series of my mother and I grew up with the sight of every book on the shelf. I really loved your video and the others too because of your clear structure and informations which you convey so cleary. And because of your humor, I can laugh every time because of your jokes. I wish you the best for your books and I'm looking forward to your next video series and your books, I hope I can find em in Germany.

[@cronkthebookguy]

Danke, my friend. Discworld is one of my all time favourite series and I'm honoured that I could help you get into it too.

[@oliviaderesteau9795]

Thanks for this interesting video about the origin ! I wish you plenty of success for your books and finger crossed for the audio book, that would be so cool 🤩 hi from Belgium

[@blerg-z2h]

Your books sound really interesting, so I hope everything works out and I get to read them!

[@cronkthebookguy]

Thank you! All three books are fully written and I'm just in the editing phase. Should be out this year!

[@justforsomething]

Exciting news

[@aniruddhsathe2420]

Bro you are a definitely a tough Aussie you are doing and you will do ahead too ❤

[@floriananderer2574]

but the important question is: DO YOU FEEL BONITA?

[@cronkthebookguy]

Si, mi amigo. ;)

[@hazemwalid6121]

❤❤❤

[@lysandergrey]

Three books for the Viewers Behind shining screens Seven discarded novels Preparing the way Nine(teen) hours of content New readers to birth One Cronk the Book Guy On his Book Throne In the land down under Where the sun does burn One man to read them all One man to write them One man to bring them all And to this audience review them In his land of urban fantasy There a mystery lies

[@lysandergrey]

Not my best poem by far, but I had fun with it! a few notes: my brain is convinced you're an aussie, but I'm not great with knowing accents so if you're a kiwi, my biggest apologies i'm really going to enjoy videos on healthy reading, I was staying balanced while flying through eight books at a time but I think it all finally got to be Too Much (partly because I'm switching from almost exclusively audiobooks to audiobooks and physical books, and my "sit still and Read" muscles are lacking) lastly, I'm hyped for the kickstarter. I'm not sure how I'll be doing financially by then, but if I can afford it I absolutely will. Your videos are a bright spot in my life and I appreciate them so much.

[@cronkthebookguy]

This was AMAZING and I LOVE IT! 😍😍😍 I particularly love 'seven discarded novels, preparing the way.' Genuinely encouraging, that those 'unsuccessful' novels were part of the journey and have brought me here. Great job! And yes, I am an Aussie. I cracked up laughing at 'in the land down under where the sun does burn'. Burn is the right word indeed! 🤣

[@KitCronk]

My friend... you bow to no one

[@lysandergrey]

ahh, thank you both so much !! :D

[@CodyMitchell-sr6lp]

For Gondor...

[@K1teks]

I just wanted to thank you because you are the reason I started reading my first book ever Mistborn. I love your channel and I wish you all the best in the future with youtube and with your books, Congrats 🎉❤

[@KitCronk]

This is so wonderful! What did you think of Mistborn?

[@K1teks]

@@KitCronk I'm currently still reading it and so far its very good but i'm sure it will get even better

[@cronkthebookguy]

This brought tears of joy to my eyes. I'm so proud of you for reading your first book ever! Here's to many more reading adventures to come.

[@Paulovlyra]

3:09 Hey! Don't talk like that about the Wheel of Time video, I loved it... Well, It's your doing, so it's alright, but let it be registered that rough video is a good one

[@cronkthebookguy]

I really appreciate this, thank you! I'm still very proud of it. But I would like to redo it someday.

[@LuxVi7]

I’m so exited to read your work! Congratulations! I really wish you nothing but the BEST!

[@katbana2720]

Thank you for all the great recommendations!!! Excited for the vampires!!!!!

[@AmandaInEly]

Sweet. But somehow, I have been watching you ever since the first video last year. Sheer luck perhaps but I am very thankful.