I used to be so into college and new adult romances when I started my channel on 2015. Now I reealllyyyy struggle getting through those. Also, now you really have me wanting the tea from your beginning answers 😂😂
I haven’t experienced hate for my own chronic illness online but I deffo have been dismissed, and belittled in person. It does suck. I love you Riley 💗
i’ve been around for at least five years now!! i’ve loved seeing how much you’ve grown since then. your confidence alone! and how much your content feels like YOU now 🥺 i can’t wait to see everything the next seven years will bring you
what a great way to make content during reading slumps!! I just found your channel but I really love it!! Thank you for working so hard on your channel!!
I TOTALLY understand not wanting to talk about chronic illness, chronic pain, etc. online. It’s hard. You feel very alone and understandably that everything is “in your head”. At least... that’s how I feel. You don’t owe anyone an explanation, but also know... you are SEEN! ❤️❤️❤️
Congratulations on your anniversary! I've been here for 6 years and you've remained my favorite since the beginning. We're the same age and our taste changed at about the same rate so even when I was changing up all the other booktubers I watched, you stayed on top. Can't wait to see how your channel grows from here!
You are one of my instant watch channels every time you upload and I am so thankful for your channel. Especially as another 25 year old lady with chronic illness! Thank you for your channel 💕
I was there for the “author” drama! I think I subscribed to you in 2014... but then I unsubscribed because I wasn’t interested in YA anymore. Then I found you again! As a adult fantasy and romance reader. I’m very happy that I found you again because your vlogs are the best on booktube! Merry Christmas!
I was around back then!🙋🏻♀️ and stayed. My taste has changed so much since then too. I feel like your channel has def been an influence on my changing tastes in a positive way. I used to say I didn’t like romance when that was total bs, I just felt embarrassed admitting it. I remember that whole author thing lol. I’ve never much cared for their books anyways, don’t think you’re missing much.
I've only found your channel about a year ago and I can't imagine your channel not mainly being about adult romance/fantasy/horror! I loooooved this video as always!
I've only found your channel weeks ago and have been bingeing your content! I love what you read and your TBRs are so similar to mine - I appreciate a well-placed YA but.... I love almost all of your recs!!
I'm sorry that you've experienced terrible comments about chronic illness. As another individual with chronic illness, I really appreciate this. There's such a misunderstanding surrounding this and it can be so hard.
I remember the [redacted author] video and subsequent hate. While I respect that you can find fault in yourself in some aspects, as someone who was a subscriber then - you handled it so well (from the outside looking in)- totally kept me around with how you handled what came for you.
This was so much fun! I've only recently found you and as someone else said, I can't imagine you making any other type of content. Let me take the opportunity to say I love your channel and added Strange Grace to my TBR 😂 💜
Just wanted to let you know that you aren’t alone! I have the same chronic illness that started in high school as well. They are the worst... thanks for sharing!
Strange Grace was available to borrow on Libby and I hit that ‘borrow’ button so quick! I’ve been putting it off for too long and it’s most likely what I need right now. gosh, I’m so glad that Booktube was there for you when you needed something good in your life. also, I’m selfish and am glad for me because I have your content to consume 😊 happy holidays!!!!
ahh i have beef with booktubers in my head too 😅 i feel very bad for not liking several people because i still want them to be well, i just really don’t want to interact with them lol that backlog idea is SO SMART!! and “never ever post something controversial and go to sleep” is the best advice 😂
I guess I’ve been subscribed long enough that I remember your author drama lol. It makes me upset that people leave you rude comments about your chronic illness. I think people need a little more compassion in online spaces. I’ll definitely check out that discussion you did. Also I can totally relate to getting the “are you dating?” question all the time. I get it from literally everyone and the answer is always no. It’s just not something I’m actively looking for. Merry Christmas to you if you celebrate it!
This is the most fun Q&A!! And now I really want to read some Tessa Gratton. I've read a lot of her short stories but haven't read any of her novels yet!
Yay! Riley on Christmas Eve. Loved this Q&A. Super happy to hear you talk about Poison Study, still one of my favs and every year I re-read it. By the way, messy bun, double-chin, in sweats reading sound super cute.
Omg when you mentioned the author you had a bad experience with the video popped into my head immediately. Damn, that was a long time ago!!! Ugh love your channel
The mimic one, might be that they watched your videos and just picked up on your habits without completely realising. The people I hang out with in person, or videos I watch I tend to use in my vocabulary or behaviours 🤣
yess the backlog of videos is especially good for times when i am physically unable to film. definietly has helped me still be able to post content during rough days
I'm so happy I recently discovered your channel. you help me feel not as ashamed about liking smutty books 🙈 haha also some of the fantasy books you read as well are super interesting and just wow you're becoming one of my favorite booktubers 😍 love you Riley 💕
I think the only book series that is still my favourite from way back when is In The Company of Killers series. I do hope we get an end to that series at some point.
I’ve been debating whether to give SJM books a second chance but this just decided it for me haha at the very least if I do I will get it from the library.. I will not be giving her 💵 💵 💰
I remember the whole Sarah J. Maas fiasco. I hated her first book but I was still going to finish her series but after that I was so turned off by it. I still haven’t read her books.
@@hanabanana8028 it was a LONG time ago but I THINK she tried to talk to Sarah at a book event and get her to sign a book and Sarah and another author like completely ignored her and blew her off. From what I remember lol
I feel like my taste in books was shifting at the same exact time as yours so I have always vibed with your channel lol. Also, from someone who has been 25 for four whole months--it's fuckin weird. You feel both a million years old and young as hell at the same time.
I'm trying to imagine the reservedness of a Capricorn sun/Virgo moon with the literal no filter of a Gemini rising... I'm not really one to talk though, my Sag mercury really doesn't know when to stop.
I remember when that happened with those authors. Yes, I was watching your videos then, and am still here. :) had no idea you were attacked by their fans. And as I've heard, they aren't friends anymore...
“i have beef with people in my... head.”
the wheeze that left my body, oh my god 💀😂
I used to be so into college and new adult romances when I started my channel on 2015. Now I reealllyyyy struggle getting through those. Also, now you really have me wanting the tea from your beginning answers 😂😂
we stan the crackling fire asmr in the background
I haven’t experienced hate for my own chronic illness online but I deffo have been dismissed, and belittled in person. It does suck. I love you Riley 💗
love the cozy Christmas aesthetic of this ❤️🎄
“I never had artistic talent but I had an artistic heart” - I FELT THAT
i’ve been around for at least five years now!! i’ve loved seeing how much you’ve grown since then. your confidence alone! and how much your content feels like YOU now 🥺 i can’t wait to see everything the next seven years will bring you
I'm such an old followers to remember this whole author drama in details. I remember how I took a break from their books just to support your beef!!
what a great way to make content during reading slumps!! I just found your channel but I really love it!! Thank you for working so hard on your channel!!
I love how candid this is. "I have beef with people in my head"! YESSS! Love it.
I TOTALLY understand not wanting to talk about chronic illness, chronic pain, etc. online. It’s hard. You feel very alone and understandably that everything is “in your head”. At least... that’s how I feel. You don’t owe anyone an explanation, but also know... you are SEEN! ❤️❤️❤️
I’m 40 and I’m still trying to give zero f’s!!! Love this... your vibe is so genuine and chill 💕
Congratulations on your anniversary! I've been here for 6 years and you've remained my favorite since the beginning. We're the same age and our taste changed at about the same rate so even when I was changing up all the other booktubers I watched, you stayed on top. Can't wait to see how your channel grows from here!
You are one of my instant watch channels every time you upload and I am so thankful for your channel. Especially as another 25 year old lady with chronic illness! Thank you for your channel 💕
Looove the point that romance in movies/books/tv etc is ABSOLUTELY not what I want in real life lmfao. Also love your fireplace and tree! So adorable.
Riley answering juicy questions is the only Christmas present I need 🙌🥰😍
I was there for the “author” drama! I think I subscribed to you in 2014... but then I unsubscribed because I wasn’t interested in YA anymore. Then I found you again! As a adult fantasy and romance reader. I’m very happy that I found you again because your vlogs are the best on booktube!
Merry Christmas!
👀 I'm so curious who it was and whether the author was aware of or encouraged the fan backlash
Me toooooo!
@@LolliMolly09 It was Sarah J. Maas
I was around back then!🙋🏻♀️ and stayed. My taste has changed so much since then too. I feel like your channel has def been an influence on my changing tastes in a positive way. I used to say I didn’t like romance when that was total bs, I just felt embarrassed admitting it. I remember that whole author thing lol. I’ve never much cared for their books anyways, don’t think you’re missing much.
I've only found your channel about a year ago and I can't imagine your channel not mainly being about adult romance/fantasy/horror! I loooooved this video as always!
I've only found your channel weeks ago and have been bingeing your content! I love what you read and your TBRs are so similar to mine - I appreciate a well-placed YA but.... I love almost all of your recs!!
I love your smile and laugh Riley, always lovely to see it 🥰
I'm sorry that you've experienced terrible comments about chronic illness. As another individual with chronic illness, I really appreciate this. There's such a misunderstanding surrounding this and it can be so hard.
you're my favorite booktube channel, and I love your content. You're videos can make my entire day!
This was so much fun!!! Proud of you for being here for 7 years. Happy holidays!
I remember the [redacted author] video and subsequent hate. While I respect that you can find fault in yourself in some aspects, as someone who was a subscriber then - you handled it so well (from the outside looking in)- totally kept me around with how you handled what came for you.
This was so much fun! I've only recently found you and as someone else said, I can't imagine you making any other type of content. Let me take the opportunity to say I love your channel and added Strange Grace to my TBR 😂 💜
Happy 7 years on Booktube. Wishing you many more years. 🎉
I just turned 25 and feel exactly like you, don't even want to think about it 😅😅 also, you just made my Christmas Eve better by posting ❤
Tessa Gratton so underrated! Yes!
RILEY not only do we look the same BUT OUT BIRTHDAYS ARE ONLY A FEW WEEKS APART stop this dhsidvjsvdis
🧐🧐🧐🧐
Just wanted to let you know that you aren’t alone! I have the same chronic illness that started in high school as well. They are the worst... thanks for sharing!
Strange Grace was available to borrow on Libby and I hit that ‘borrow’ button so quick! I’ve been putting it off for too long and it’s most likely what I need right now.
gosh, I’m so glad that Booktube was there for you when you needed something good in your life. also, I’m selfish and am glad for me because I have your content to consume 😊
happy holidays!!!!
I’ve only been here for idk maybe 6ish months but I’m here for your videos! Happy anni!
ahh i have beef with booktubers in my head too 😅 i feel very bad for not liking several people because i still want them to be well, i just really don’t want to interact with them lol
that backlog idea is SO SMART!! and “never ever post something controversial and go to sleep” is the best advice 😂
Tessa Gratton also has a great story in an anthology! It is SO GOOD! The anthology is Naughty Brits
I guess I’ve been subscribed long enough that I remember your author drama lol. It makes me upset that people leave you rude comments about your chronic illness. I think people need a little more compassion in online spaces. I’ll definitely check out that discussion you did. Also I can totally relate to getting the “are you dating?” question all the time. I get it from literally everyone and the answer is always no. It’s just not something I’m actively looking for. Merry Christmas to you if you celebrate it!
This is the most fun Q&A!! And now I really want to read some Tessa Gratton. I've read a lot of her short stories but haven't read any of her novels yet!
I lovveedd this video! I think you are HILARIOUS! 🤍😂
Part 2 PLEASE!!!
Yay! Riley on Christmas Eve. Loved this Q&A. Super happy to hear you talk about Poison Study, still one of my favs and every year I re-read it. By the way, messy bun, double-chin, in sweats reading sound super cute.
I hope you get to 50k soon. I love your videos sm
OMG RILEY! I remember when you vlogged about the author on TH-cam!! I've been watching you for yearsss so I definitely remember that!
Omg when you mentioned the author you had a bad experience with the video popped into my head immediately. Damn, that was a long time ago!!! Ugh love your channel
Did she delete the video? I’m unable to find it... please let me know if the video is still up? 🧐
Thank you for being here! 🥰
I have Strange Grace on my shelf! I will read it soon. Thanks for sharing so many fun stories. I love the fire place asmr in the background 😊
I loved this. So cool to get to know a bit more about you and your booktube. I’ll definitely pick up a Tessa Gratton soon ❤️
"relationships are not the life for me"
"I'm a capricorn sun, virgo moon and gemini rising" well now it all makes sense lmao
😹😹
The mimic one, might be that they watched your videos and just picked up on your habits without completely realising. The people I hang out with in person, or videos I watch I tend to use in my vocabulary or behaviours 🤣
I love everything about this!
(That question about your chronic illness came off as rude to me, too)
Yes! Our liveshow was SO therapeutic. 💖
“I will be wherever my parents are.” That’s so me.
Loveeee the idea of a backlog of videos!
yess the backlog of videos is especially good for times when i am physically unable to film. definietly has helped me still be able to post content during rough days
I hear 'rabid fanbase' and immediately think of Sarah J. Maas.
i mean....🤭
Loved this and would love a part 2!!! Also Merry Christmas ❤️💖
I think I found your channel last year around Halloween and I am so glad!! I love your content
I'm so happy I recently discovered your channel. you help me feel not as ashamed about liking smutty books 🙈 haha also some of the fantasy books you read as well are super interesting and just wow you're becoming one of my favorite booktubers 😍 love you Riley 💕
We love to see the Tessa Gratton appreciation 💜💜
i realized how long ive been here when you mentioned the author drama 😅
I am here for it. ♥️🎄♥️
Love this video & your energy over all💝 I'm definitely gonna check out a Tessa Gratton book👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
ohmygod I live in texas too! I love your videos and you seem so sweet I'm glad I found your channel recently
does the whole ice planet barbarians series need to be read or does it not end in cliffhangers ?
Part 2!!!!
I think the only book series that is still my favourite from way back when is In The Company of Killers series. I do hope we get an end to that series at some point.
Love all your videos :)
I love the backlog tip but sometimes in a TH-cam slump🤣
I’ve been debating whether to give SJM books a second chance but this just decided it for me haha at the very least if I do I will get it from the library.. I will not be giving her 💵 💵 💰
I’ve been watching your channel for so long that I remember the author issue 😂
16:02 & 17:19 we are like the same person and I live for it😂😂😂
Also having beef with people in your head.... so relatable!!!
I remember the whole Sarah J. Maas fiasco. I hated her first book but I was still going to finish her series but after that I was so turned off by it. I still haven’t read her books.
what happened with sjm? i feel like people shit on her all the time idk what specific situation you're talking about 😅
@@hanabanana8028 it was a LONG time ago but I THINK she tried to talk to Sarah at a book event and get her to sign a book and Sarah and another author like completely ignored her and blew her off. From what I remember lol
@@JulEnglefaris damnnnn that's harsh
Loved the video, you've become one of my fav booktubers this year. Also, meeeeen😠😂
Omg, I remember when you talked about that author encounter. People were coming for you back then. Damn.
Btw, same chronic illness. Doing treatment for it atm. It's really working. Hope you're having a better time with it!
I feel like my taste in books was shifting at the same exact time as yours so I have always vibed with your channel lol. Also, from someone who has been 25 for four whole months--it's fuckin weird. You feel both a million years old and young as hell at the same time.
Who was the author?!
She is an author that shall not be named, (however starts with S ends with S)
@@danivictoria I think I know who it is
If I’m correct this author has a history of being rude to fans
@@danivictoria sjm?
I’m pretty sure we have the same birthday! 😳💖
Girl I would love to live in Europe too! If you can figure out how to get a job and rent a home there, let me know! Love your channel!
Yes, move to europe! Come live i The Netherlands! I wanna hang out with you😁
YOU WERE SO LITTLE OMG
as someone who likes period dramas have you watched bridgerton? 👁👄👁
I'm trying to imagine the reservedness of a Capricorn sun/Virgo moon with the literal no filter of a Gemini rising... I'm not really one to talk though, my Sag mercury really doesn't know when to stop.
the inside of my mind is just a huge mess 😂
Are you aero?
the author has to be sjm and i just wanna say, she was rude to me too when i met her in like 2016 lol
💞💞💞🥰
Wow so many questions about romance books...clearly we have work to do to erase that stigma lol.
I don’t know your stepdad, but I love him.
Wowwww....whoever that author is would be blacklisted if I knew who they were.
Right, like I'm so curious now
It was Sarah J. Maas and one of her friends with a really popular book as well but I can’t remember her name.
GOD I WANNA KNOW WHO THAT AUTHOR IS hahaha
I remember when that happened with those authors. Yes, I was watching your videos then, and am still here. :) had no idea you were attacked by their fans. And as I've heard, they aren't friends anymore...