I come to your channel to hear you laugh and talk about books. Your laughter is infectious and has brought me out of the doldrums more than once. So thank you! If I want world news, I know where to go.
Deborah, I'm so glad you are "here" and glad to know I have helped you get out of the doldrums. It's hard some days. But it was absolutely lovely to hear from you! 💛
Thank you! As others have said, reading is my way to escape reality. I personally don’t want to think about reality 24/7 and appreciate knowing in advance that your videos will feature reading and community content only. I also am looking forward to your video of your 2025 plans!
Lynn, thank you so much for your kind words. I appreciate it so much, and I appreciate that people seem to know what to expect when they visit my channel. Maybe my channel is my way of escaping reality a bit? Not sure, but maybe. I look forward to hearing what you think of my announcement video! 💛
As a frequent rider of the struggle bus thank you for this. We can't ignore the world but it's not healthy to become consumed by it. Your channel is one of the things that helps with that and i am grateful for it 💕📚🐱
Hi Kelly, I’m glad that you continue to focus on positive bookish content. There are a myriad of places where we can immerse ourselves in outrage, it’s overwhelming. Some channels I follow (on multiple platforms) are a barrage of tragedy and despair, I’m upset and angry too, I get it, but stress and anxiety are exhausting. We need to disengage periodically to keep our sanity, that’s why we read. We voted for hope, we campaigned for human rights and we lost. So keep being your kind charming self and help us breathe a bit.🤗
I love how well you answered that difficult question, and I really appreciate your stance. What is going on in the world is incredibly distressing and I have gradually had increased anxiety about the current situation, the future and the unknown. I come to your channel and book tube to escape even if momentarily so I really appreciate you keeping this a safe space 💕
It is totally cool that your channel is focused on positive things that we share. A movement of interest, laughter, warmth, enjoyment etc. is a fantastic achievement and a good thing in the world! Yay Kelly!
Beautifully put! It’s important to stay informed and engaged, but it’s ALSO important for us to have a place to unwind and focus on our joys. No matter how dark things may get, it’s not ignorant or frivolous to have places for light and warmth and kindness. In fact, it’s vital! 💜
Vital to have online spaces that take us elsewhere or even just out of heads for a few minutes. Thank you so much for watching and commenting! I appreciate it! 💛
I’m on a news black out indefinitely I’m watching Booktube channels that are not political. This is how I’m coping right now. Channels like yours are helping. I feel less alone and feel there is still some sanity out there.
Michelle, thank you so much for the very kind words. I'm so happy to know that you enjoy my videos! I do really, really care about making them and how they may make other people feel. 💛
Strange. That's like watching a comedy show and being upset that it wasn't a basketball game. Everyone's channel does their own thing. Keep doing your thing. People looking for something else will find it in many other channels and avenues. 😊💙
@@BookwormAdventureGirl This person was very respectful in their comment, but clearly upset about recent events. I said I started the channel to talk about books, not politics, but that apparently was not enough. I just feel like the news or commentary about the news is everywhere. But yes, I guess this person wanted something I don’t have to offer. I hope in time this person will return. Thank you so much for your kind words! Great to hear from you! 💛
Hi Kelly! So gracefully and perfectly stated....truly. I can only echo what other posters have said. First of all, this is *your* channel, to run as you please, and I like your intuition in steering towards bringing people together and focusing on what we have in common. Second, there are many other outlets available for current sociopolitical events. I find your BookTube page appealing precisely because it offers a respite from all that. Hope you have a great weekend! Best, Joe
You have a beautiful soul Kelly! Good for you for keeping your little corner of the internet politically free! I love the way you put it that we are here for what brings us together not for what divides us.💕
Yes, I absolutely agree with your rationale on the content of your channel. We get inundated with the nonsense elsewhere and coming here is so refreshing. Thank you.👍
I had a super busy day at work and now finally getting to read the comments and it's really incredible to see how many people are glad to have a political free space. Thank you so much for being part of my community! (What's happening with postal workers there?) 💛
Everyone needs a place they can retreat to and just breathe before diving back into reality. Books provide that for me and your channel does as well. Thank you for providing it.
Very well said Kelly! There are plenty of news channels if I want to get depressed watching those, I come to Booktube for something else, bookish talk and a positive community!
Thank you, dear Jo! Thank you for the many years you have listened to me vent - not about politics, but something else. I'll always be grateful for you listening to me say the same things over and over. 💛
I love that you're being true to your inner compass when it comes to your channel. I think right now we can all use some safe spaces. Your channel feels like that, always.
Thank you so much! And please understand that I'm not saying Booktubers shouldn't talk about world events or their political beliefs - I'm just saying it's not for me. 💛
I have family/friends on opposite spectrums of the political divide. This election cycle i stepped out of the discussion, avoided any news of it. I'm mentally healthier. I come here for your "one little grain of sand". Sorry I don't always comment! Love you videos❤
Yes, my own family is a bit divided when it comes to politics. I'm so glad you feel mentally healthier for stepping away from it. What a wonderful way to be kind to yourself! I'm glad you enjoy the videos and I hope to hear from you more in the future! Thank you so much for your kind words. 💛
Happy Thanksgiving & hurrah for books. Now that the election results have mostly sunk in I’m happiest with brief news updates. But lots of books, and lots of quilting to bring joy. 💕
Jan, it's so wonderful to hear from you! Thank you so much for your very kind words. Hurrah for books and our other hobbies! I wish you and your family a very happy Thanksgiving. 💛
Please don't think I begrudge anyone who does want to talk about politics or world events on their channel! I do not. It's just not what I want to do. I hope I make it to the family Thanksgiving too! I hope you will get to spend the day with people you love.💛
I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving, surrounded by people who love you and who you love. Let's hope the physical therapists know what they are doing! Happy reading! 💛
Well, I haven't heard that before, but I get it! I used to know everything that was going on in my local community - it was amazing how easy it was to let go of that. Happy reading, friend! 💛
Hi Kelly. I watch your channel and am a subscriber. I believe this is my first time commenting. Thank you for keeping your focus on what brings us together!
Denise, hello! I'm so glad you are "here." Thank you so much for being brave and leaving a comment. That really means a lot to me. I hope you'll keep it up and thank you for your feedback on my channel and kind words. 💛
Thank you Kelly for being yourself ❤️❤️❤️ I really do not mind when some Booktube channels get political because they are also true to themselves. Personally I also try to stay out of politics in general although being dissappointed in almost every election here for more than twenty years. Unfortunately even if you have good intentions it adds to the divide already existing in the society.
@@BernasBookishAdventures Berna, thank you so much for your kind words and sharing your own thoughts and experiences. I wish I had made it clearer in the video that I don’t object to Booktubers who want to talk about politics - I just don’t want to do that on my channel, that’s all. 💛
I love your channel just as it is. I am very political and engaged with current affairs, but there is a place to do that. Mainly a place where you can talk face to face in a respectful way. TH-cam and social media doesn’t give scope for that. And sometimes we do need to connect with things we love irrespective of what goes on in the world. I agree with every single thing you say here. It is a happy place.
I really appreciate the feel of your channel, and you should talk about the things that you want to here. Each channel is different and each creator makes it what they want. It's frustrating that there are people who want you to change your channel to meet their expectations. Please keep being you!
Deborah, thank you so much for your incredibly kind words. And I am not trying to say that other Booktubers shouldn't talk about politics - just that it's not what I want to do. 💛
@@booksimnotreading I agree. I appreciate what others do on their channels, but I also appreciate that when I click on your videos I know what I'll get. 🧡
I'm SO glad that you keep this space politics-free. One of the best uses for reading and books is to escape from some of the horrifying existential realities. With my recent health problems, I've thought a lot about how I want to spend the time I have left. And I don't think that adding more attention to bad news and politics is a recipe for satisfying hours before I shuffle off this mortal coil. Your channel is a shining beacon of hope, and your videos are more important than you think.
Randy, you are going to make me cry! Don't shuffle off any time soon, please. In making this video, I did think about what would happen if my last video before being hit by a bus was some awful ranting video. That's not how I would want to leave things on my channel. 💛
I have never heard the term ‘struggle bus’. I feel old! I don’t mind people being a little political because people are being who they are in their videos. But I honestly unsubscribe when it gets too political on some channels because I don’t come to booktube for politics. The world is too much with us! Happy Thanksgiving! Karen Blixen! I love her!
Faith, I'm not sure I had heard it until my husband told me I was on the "struggle bus." LOL! Please don't think I am saying that no Booktubers should be political. If they want to, that's their choice and it's their channel. Of course you love Karen Blixen! I want to read more Rumer Godden too! Happy Thanksgiving! 💛
Appreciate your thoughts on this and agree that it’s nice to not always focus in on things that bring stress. Side note, I’m about a 1/4 through Les Miserables and so far loving it. The writing is masterful!
Diane, thank you so much for taking the time to watch my video and comment. I certainly don't need any more stress in my life - I hope I don't contribute it to anyone else. I'm so excited to hear you are reading Les Miserables! Please let me know what you think of it when you finish! You can leave me a comment about it on any video. I'm always read to dish about Les Miserables. 💛
I've been watching your channel for a few months but I just subbed because I appreciate your channel being politics free. In a world so divided, it is nice to leave all that behind, for even a few minutes, and watch a video about books. I hope you have a nice Thanksgiving.
Hello and welcome! Thank you so much for watching my channel and taking the time to leave a comment. I KNEW it was Colonel Mustard in the Library! LOL! Thank you so much for your very kind words. I hope you have a lovely Thanksgiving! 💛
I hear you, Kelley, and I agree. The only time I've mentioned current events recently in my book videos is when I read some quotes from the book I was reading that are very relevant today. "On the struggle bus"!! I love that. I have definitely been on the struggle bus lately (due to health). Sorry you've been in pain. I had some painful tendonitis (aka tennis elbow) earlier this year. Look for a tennis elbow support band that you wear just below the elbow. A doctor suggested it to me, and it definitely helped. What helped most was resting it. It finally healed completely when I got COVID in July and couldn't do anything for months! ha ha Hope you get some relief soon. Thinking of you.
@@SueJacksonDE Thank you so much, Sue, for your kind words! I am so sorry to hear that you have not been feeling well either. I smiled when I read about the band, because I have one on now! 😃 I’m also off to physical therapy this morning. But be kind to yourself, Sue. 💛
Kudos! I respect your decision to not turn your channel into a political platform. I'm glad you are staying true to your vision of your channel and continue to express warmth towards the YT community.
Hi Kelly, i’m definitely on the struggle bus with pain. I’ve had arthritis most of my life, fibromyalgia, and now osteoarthritis. I truly hope that you find out you don’t have it. I’m starting another rounds of physical therapy because I can’t have hip replacement because of other health issues. I’m actually thinking of starting another channel to talk about aging. I also don’t want to talk about politics or other dividing topics. But I want to talk more about mental health, aging not so gracefully and living life past 75. No, I’m not there yet until next year. I also find the community very comforting and definitely will stay on book tube for the foreseeable future, whatever that might look like. I’m wishing you a happy Thanksgiving with your family. Aloha dear friend.
@@MarilynMayaMendoza Oh, Marilyn. I’m so sorry to hear about your struggles. One physical therapist said I didn’t have it and the other one said I did! So I’m going with the one who says I don’t have it. 😂 I think a channel where you could talk about aging and mental health sounds good - as long as it doesn’t come at the expense of your health! But I do think it could help you and others, especially mental health. I hope you have a lovely Thanksgiving and hang in there on the struggle bus! 💛😃
@ happy Thanksgiving to you and your family Kelly. I don’t know if I have the energy to do another channel, but let’s see what the new year brings. Aloha.
SO ready, friend! I had a super stressful day at work, so I didn't really have any time to read the comments during the day. And now ... I'm a bit speechless by what everyone has to say. You are such a treasured friend to Jason and myself. 💛
Hey Kelly, Ah you'll always get a "thumbs up" from me, whatever thoughts, feelings you wish to share. 🙂 Yes though, you're among the people on here I turn to as a respite, an oasis from so much of the flotsam and jetsam of 'information' out there, of which of course there's an endless supply of resources to turn to. Appreciate you being you. Hope you're feeling better soon, and looking forward to hearing more of your '25 endeavors. 🙂 -Carm & lounging Rocky
Carm, dear Carm, I am so grateful you somehow found my channel. Your friendship and kindness means so much to me. Your videos and comments are a respite for me! Never forget that! (I'm hoping to listen to George Winston's December this weekend!) 💛
Kelly, I am thankful that you channel is about books, not about what is happening in the world. I am limiting myself how much news I consume anyway, to keep myself same. Thank you for who you are, and what do, it is greatly appreciated.
Karen, I had such a busy day at work and then finally this evening I am getting to the comments and I am totally overwhelmed by what I'm reading. Thank you so much for your kind words, and I am glad to hear you are limiting your news. Thank YOU for who you are! 💛
Thank you. The political stuff is in our face every where, and every one has their opinions. There’s a saying for that,but I won’t use a bad word here. It’s nice to share joy on common ground, our love of books.
Hello Lisa! Thank you so much for watching and commenting! I'm so grateful to hear your perspective! It's a lovely thing to share what we think about books, isn't it? Happy reading! 💛
Thanks for this video, Kelly. I really enjoy your content and am glad personally that it is not political. That’s not what I come to BookTube for. Hope you have a great Thanksgiving weekend 🦃
I am so thankful to have spaces where I do not have to hear about the world at large. I will go to a specific place for info if I need/want that. So, thank you 🥰
Hi Kelly! I am thankful that your channel is politics free. Love your channel is a comfort space and for that I thank you. Hope you have a great weekend and happy reading my friend 💛
Charmaine, you are one of my ROCKS! Thank you so much for watching and commenting on I have no idea how many of my videos. I love your presence here. I hope you are feeling well? You can send me a Voxer message if you want! I love hearing what's going on with you. 💛
Thank you for this safe space. Because of my health and the fact high stress levels make me very sick, I seek out non-political book tubers. I am seeking the joy of reading. It is at the tip of my fingers to find out what is happening in the world. What I need is a place of comfort. Thank you so much for giving that to me.
Sherri, thank you so much for your kind comment. I have so much stress in my life that my worst nightmare would be to spread the stress to others! Thank you for the comfort you bring with your comments! 💛
I'm so glad that your channel is not political. There are plenty of those around. I watch booktube to relax and enjoy bookish content and I'm not a fan of booktubers talking about politics. Keep up the good work!😊
I appreciate your non political stance. Thank you. I was very invested in politics in the past. I have needed to step away from it entirely for my own peace of mind. Thank you for a safe space, a peaceful place.
Join the club if you have arthritis as I have had it for about 3 years so wishing you good luck with your health prayers and blessings for you and your family love your Aussie family friend John xxx don’t get it please ❤
Hello John! It's so nice to hear from you. So far, one physical therapist has said that I don't have arthritis and then yesterday one said I did. I'm just trying to do the exercises they recommend and we'll see what happens. Take care of yourself! 💛
I agree, Kelly. I don't bring anything politically related to my channel. I come here to get away from that kind of thing. I watch your videos for the enjoyment of reading and books.
Oh, thank you so much for your kind words! I really do appreciate them and you sharing your own thoughts on this topic with me. That means so much to me!💛
I agree with you, and I genuinely appreciate your desire to focus on what brings us together rather than on what divides us. There's enough division in the world today as it is. No one should feel that they have to make political content simply because it's what's expected of them, there are thousands and thousands of other channels people can turn to if that's what they're looking for.
Hello! Thank you so much for watching and commenting! I really appreciate it. There are so many places to discuss political content, and I just have no desire for that - not that those people shouldn't talk about what they want to, but it's just not for me. I hope to hear from you again!
I appreciate your stance to discuss books and not politics. It is your channel and you determine the content and not everyone wants to hear about politics all the time. I personally need to escape into books and the discussion of books, and I love to come to your safe space. I hope your physical therapy does its job and you feel better in a few weeks. Here's wishing for "only" tendonitis.
Laurie, I am so grateful that you are part of my bookish community and that you regularly watch and comment on my videos. That takes time too! Thank you for your kind words. Today a different physical therapist gave me a different diagnosis, but whatever. I'm still hoping that soon my body will start getting stronger and healing itself. Happy reading! 💛
Kelly--This your channel and you do not owe anyone your political thoughts. If you want to stay away from current events (no matter what they are), that is perfectly fine! Stay true to yourself and do what feels right FOR YOU! I hope the weather cooperates and you can see your family over the holiday!
Melinda, thank you so much for your very kind words. I am overwhelmed by all these comments ... totally overwhelmed. I had a super busy day at work and so I sat down to respond and about fell out of my chair! Melinda, I hope you and those you love will have a wonderful Thanksgiving! 💛
Thank you, Montie. How are your knees doing? I know you have been on the struggle bus and I wish, as a group, we could get off the bus or it would run out of gas. Something! But I'd rather be on the struggle bus with my Booktube friends than anyone else. 💛
I watch your channel because I’m interested in books. I agree with your statement and I do not particularly want to hear about political views. Thank you for your channel and I do enjoy watching it.
Janis, thank you so much for watching and commenting with such kind words! I appreciate hearing from you and hope to again in the future. Happy reading!💛
This is your channel. You should do what you feel comfortable doing. I don't think anyone has to talk about politics and hot button issues unless they want to. This applies to celebrities too. Only once did I talk about a political issue on my channel. I put it towards the end of my video. I had a disclaimer before I talked and put text on the bottom so people could skip it if they wished. I'm happy your pain may decrease soon.
Stuart, dear friend, please don't think I am trying to tell other Booktubers what they can and can't talk about on their channels. That's why we each have our own channels. Always remember, you do you! I love your channel so much!💛
I really appreciate people who keep polarizing politics off of their channels. Not naming names, but I've unfollowed or chosen not to follow certain BookTubers who do that. (Particularly when said politics veer into antisemitism repackaged for the 21st century.) I've said many times on my channel and main blog that I try my best not to make any political comments unless they're directly relevant to the subject I'm discussing (e.g., a book about how workers were mistreated before unions, or thoughts on my political homelessness). As I see it, I don't want to risk alienating or offending a friend or potential friend who might hold much differently, and it's arrogant to presume all my viewers or readers share my views unless they're bad people. One of my blogging buddies is very politically conservative (he's even defended McCarthyism!), but we have a lot of common ground and mutual respect on other subjects.
Ursula, thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and experiences with me. I really appreciate it! By no means am I trying to tell other Booktubers what they can and can't talk about in their own videos. Thank you for not naming other Booktubers in your comment. I appreciate that sort of kindness. Happy reading!💛
Your channel is Switzerland 😉
In BookTube world. 📚📚📚
Switzerland! Oh, I love it! Maybe I should go buy some Lindor chocolate. Do you think they would sponsor my channel! LOL! Have a lovely weekend. 💛
I come to your channel to hear you laugh and talk about books. Your laughter is infectious and has brought me out of the doldrums more than once. So thank you! If I want world news, I know where to go.
Deborah, I'm so glad you are "here" and glad to know I have helped you get out of the doldrums. It's hard some days. But it was absolutely lovely to hear from you! 💛
You’re my comfort channel. Stay true.
Oh! My dear, dear N! Virtual high-five, friend! 💛
Thank you! As others have said, reading is my way to escape reality. I personally don’t want to think about reality 24/7 and appreciate knowing in advance that your videos will feature reading and community content only. I also am looking forward to your video of your 2025 plans!
Lynn, thank you so much for your kind words. I appreciate it so much, and I appreciate that people seem to know what to expect when they visit my channel. Maybe my channel is my way of escaping reality a bit? Not sure, but maybe. I look forward to hearing what you think of my announcement video! 💛
As a frequent rider of the struggle bus thank you for this. We can't ignore the world but it's not healthy to become consumed by it. Your channel is one of the things that helps with that and i am grateful for it 💕📚🐱
Oh, wow! Thank you so much for your kind words. It means so much to me!
Hi Kelly, I’m glad that you continue to focus on positive bookish content. There are a myriad of places where we can immerse ourselves in outrage, it’s overwhelming. Some channels I follow (on multiple platforms) are a barrage of tragedy and despair, I’m upset and angry too, I get it, but stress and anxiety are exhausting. We need to disengage periodically to keep our sanity, that’s why we read. We voted for hope, we campaigned for human rights and we lost.
So keep being your kind charming self and help us breathe a bit.🤗
@@MoonpomeThank you so much, Nancy. I think there are so many ways to consume news or opinions about news. I appreciate you sharing thoughts. 💛
You're not a grain of sand to me, I love your content and you radiate warmth which i so so need. Thanks for being that for me!
Oh, thank you so much for your very kind words. I am feeling so overwhelmed by all these comments. It means so much to me. 💛
I love how well you answered that difficult question, and I really appreciate your stance. What is going on in the world is incredibly distressing and I have gradually had increased anxiety about the current situation, the future and the unknown. I come to your channel and book tube to escape even if momentarily so I really appreciate you keeping this a safe space 💕
Thank you so much for those kind words. I feel helpless to make any difference, but maybe "here" we make a difference together! 💛
It is totally cool that your channel is focused on positive things that we share. A movement of interest, laughter, warmth, enjoyment etc. is a fantastic achievement and a good thing in the world! Yay Kelly!
Thank you so much, Roy! And I hope you will stay true to yourself and make your channel the way YOU want it to be! 💛
Beautifully put! It’s important to stay informed and engaged, but it’s ALSO important for us to have a place to unwind and focus on our joys. No matter how dark things may get, it’s not ignorant or frivolous to have places for light and warmth and kindness. In fact, it’s vital! 💜
Vital to have online spaces that take us elsewhere or even just out of heads for a few minutes. Thank you so much for watching and commenting! I appreciate it! 💛
I’m on a news black out indefinitely
I’m watching Booktube channels that are not political.
This is how I’m coping right now.
Channels like yours are helping. I feel less alone and feel there is still some sanity out there.
There is still sanity! It's so lovely to hear from you. Thank you for watching and commenting!💛
Thank you.
Thank you, Judy! 💛
This was the best thing I've seen in a long time Kelly. Thanks for being here, being yourself, and making this such a positive and safe space.
Thank you, Gina, for all the times you've listened to me rant and rave and helped bring me back down to earth. Happy reading this weekend! Try, OK? 💛
Thank you for the safe space - I enjoy your videos, and it make me happy that you obviously care about making them. :)
Michelle, thank you so much for the very kind words. I'm so happy to know that you enjoy my videos! I do really, really care about making them and how they may make other people feel. 💛
Strange. That's like watching a comedy show and being upset that it wasn't a basketball game. Everyone's channel does their own thing. Keep doing your thing. People looking for something else will find it in many other channels and avenues. 😊💙
@@BookwormAdventureGirl This person was very respectful in their comment, but clearly upset about recent events. I said I started the channel to talk about books, not politics, but that apparently was not enough. I just feel like the news or commentary about the news is everywhere. But yes, I guess this person wanted something I don’t have to offer. I hope in time this person will return. Thank you so much for your kind words! Great to hear from you! 💛
We can get news and politics a thousand other places. We get Kelly from Books I'm Not Reading only here. Keep running the channel your way!
Aww, thank you so much for the kind comment! I appreciate it so much! 💛
Hi Kelly! So gracefully and perfectly stated....truly. I can only echo what other posters have said. First of all, this is *your* channel, to run as you please, and I like your intuition in steering towards bringing people together and focusing on what we have in common. Second, there are many other outlets available for current sociopolitical events. I find your BookTube page appealing precisely because it offers a respite from all that. Hope you have a great weekend! Best, Joe
Joe, thank you so much for your very kind words! I appreciate your support so much! 💛
You have a beautiful soul Kelly! Good for you for keeping your little corner of the internet politically free! I love the way you put it that we are here for what brings us together not for what divides us.💕
Well, hello! It's so wonderful to hear from you! Thank you so much for your very kind words. I appreciate them so much. 💛
Yes, I absolutely agree with your rationale on the content of your channel. We get inundated with the nonsense elsewhere and coming here is so refreshing. Thank you.👍
I had a super busy day at work and now finally getting to read the comments and it's really incredible to see how many people are glad to have a political free space. Thank you so much for being part of my community! (What's happening with postal workers there?) 💛
@@booksimnotreading Still on strike!
@@binglamb2176 Keep me posted - ha! ha!
@@booksimnotreading 😂
Thank you so much, Kelly, for the peace your channel brings to so many of us. ❤
@@HannahsBooks Thank you do much, Hannah! 💛
Everyone needs a place they can retreat to and just breathe before diving back into reality. Books provide that for me and your channel does as well. Thank you for providing it.
Barbara, thank you so much for your kind words. I really appreciate hearing how you feel about reading and Booktube! Happy reading! 💛
Very well said Kelly! There are plenty of news channels if I want to get depressed watching those, I come to Booktube for something else, bookish talk and a positive community!
Thank you, dear Jo! Thank you for the many years you have listened to me vent - not about politics, but something else. I'll always be grateful for you listening to me say the same things over and over. 💛
Thank you, Kelly ❤. Truly, thank you for the happy, comforting place you share with the world. I hope you feel better soon. 🙏
Thank you! For being here, for watching, for sharing your thoughts. It means a lot! Doing my best to get better. 💛
I love that you're being true to your inner compass when it comes to your channel. I think right now we can all use some safe spaces. Your channel feels like that, always.
Thank you so much! And please understand that I'm not saying Booktubers shouldn't talk about world events or their political beliefs - I'm just saying it's not for me. 💛
I have family/friends on opposite spectrums of the political divide. This election cycle i stepped out of the discussion, avoided any news of it. I'm mentally healthier. I come here for your "one little grain of sand". Sorry I don't always comment! Love you videos❤
Yes, my own family is a bit divided when it comes to politics. I'm so glad you feel mentally healthier for stepping away from it. What a wonderful way to be kind to yourself! I'm glad you enjoy the videos and I hope to hear from you more in the future! Thank you so much for your kind words. 💛
Happy Thanksgiving & hurrah for books. Now that the election results have mostly sunk in I’m happiest with brief news updates. But lots of books, and lots of quilting to bring joy. 💕
Jan, it's so wonderful to hear from you! Thank you so much for your very kind words. Hurrah for books and our other hobbies! I wish you and your family a very happy Thanksgiving. 💛
I hope you make it to the family Thanksgiving and have a lovely visit. Your channel content always has to be what feels right to you! Take care.
Please don't think I begrudge anyone who does want to talk about politics or world events on their channel! I do not. It's just not what I want to do. I hope I make it to the family Thanksgiving too! I hope you will get to spend the day with people you love.💛
Hope you have some positive progress towards being pain free and that your Thanksgiving visit is blessed and beautiful 🥰❤
I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving, surrounded by people who love you and who you love. Let's hope the physical therapists know what they are doing! Happy reading! 💛
I love your channel Kelly and it's a lovely comforting and safe space to come to.❤
Jane, I love that people like you continue to watch and share your thoughts. Thank you so much for your kindness to me! It means so much! 💛
Booktube is my happy place. To get away from all the crisis and terrible things in the news. A stress free place like you said to share what we love.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts Vickie! 💛
Thanks for making this a safe, comforting space for us every Friday. Have a lovely Thanksgiving!
Kathleen, thank you so much for showing up every Friday! It's amazing to me. Happy Thanksgiving! 💛
I'm actually trying to learn less about global and local news. So I'm glad you don't want to talk about it here 😄
Well, I haven't heard that before, but I get it! I used to know everything that was going on in my local community - it was amazing how easy it was to let go of that. Happy reading, friend! 💛
I’ve never heard the phrase ‘struggle bus’. I enjoy your channel as is. (I love the LeCarre covers in that series.)
I'm glad you enjoy it as is. I feel the same way about your channel! I wish I could have all the Le Carre novels in that style of cover! 💛
I agree with you 100% Kelly!
Thank you so much, Donna! I'm 100 percent happy to have viewers like you! 💛
Hi Kelly. I watch your channel and am a subscriber. I believe this is my first time commenting. Thank you for keeping your focus on what brings us together!
Denise, hello! I'm so glad you are "here." Thank you so much for being brave and leaving a comment. That really means a lot to me. I hope you'll keep it up and thank you for your feedback on my channel and kind words. 💛
Thank you Kelly for being yourself ❤️❤️❤️ I really do not mind when some Booktube channels get political because they are also true to themselves.
Personally I also try to stay out of politics in general although being dissappointed in almost every election here for more than twenty years. Unfortunately even if you have good intentions it adds to the divide already existing in the society.
@@BernasBookishAdventures Berna, thank you so much for your kind words and sharing your own thoughts and experiences. I wish I had made it clearer in the video that I don’t object to Booktubers who want to talk about politics - I just don’t want to do that on my channel, that’s all. 💛
I love your channel just as it is. I am very political and engaged with current affairs, but there is a place to do that. Mainly a place where you can talk face to face in a respectful way. TH-cam and social media doesn’t give scope for that. And sometimes we do need to connect with things we love irrespective of what goes on in the world. I agree with every single thing you say here. It is a happy place.
@@tumblyhomecarolinep7121 Thank you so much for those kind words, Caroline! 💛
Go well Kelly. Stay true to yourself. 😊
Be well, Nathan! So grateful you are "here." 💛
I really appreciate the feel of your channel, and you should talk about the things that you want to here. Each channel is different and each creator makes it what they want. It's frustrating that there are people who want you to change your channel to meet their expectations. Please keep being you!
Deborah, thank you so much for your incredibly kind words. And I am not trying to say that other Booktubers shouldn't talk about politics - just that it's not what I want to do. 💛
@@booksimnotreading I agree. I appreciate what others do on their channels, but I also appreciate that when I click on your videos I know what I'll get. 🧡
I'm SO glad that you keep this space politics-free. One of the best uses for reading and books is to escape from some of the horrifying existential realities. With my recent health problems, I've thought a lot about how I want to spend the time I have left. And I don't think that adding more attention to bad news and politics is a recipe for satisfying hours before I shuffle off this mortal coil.
Your channel is a shining beacon of hope, and your videos are more important than you think.
Randy, you are going to make me cry! Don't shuffle off any time soon, please. In making this video, I did think about what would happen if my last video before being hit by a bus was some awful ranting video. That's not how I would want to leave things on my channel. 💛
@booksimnotreading I'm planning to be reading books and making videos for a long time. Don't forget that I'm hosting a discussion of Proust in 2025!
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I have never heard the term ‘struggle bus’. I feel old! I don’t mind people being a little political because people are being who they are in their videos. But I honestly unsubscribe when it gets too political on some channels because I don’t come to booktube for politics. The world is too much with us! Happy Thanksgiving! Karen Blixen! I love her!
Faith, I'm not sure I had heard it until my husband told me I was on the "struggle bus." LOL! Please don't think I am saying that no Booktubers should be political. If they want to, that's their choice and it's their channel. Of course you love Karen Blixen! I want to read more Rumer Godden too! Happy Thanksgiving! 💛
Appreciate your thoughts on this and agree that it’s nice to not always focus in on things that bring stress. Side note, I’m about a 1/4 through Les Miserables and so far loving it. The writing is masterful!
Diane, thank you so much for taking the time to watch my video and comment. I certainly don't need any more stress in my life - I hope I don't contribute it to anyone else. I'm so excited to hear you are reading Les Miserables! Please let me know what you think of it when you finish! You can leave me a comment about it on any video. I'm always read to dish about Les Miserables. 💛
I've been watching your channel for a few months but I just subbed because I appreciate your channel being politics free. In a world so divided, it is nice to leave all that behind, for even a few minutes, and watch a video about books. I hope you have a nice Thanksgiving.
Hello and welcome! Thank you so much for watching my channel and taking the time to leave a comment. I KNEW it was Colonel Mustard in the Library! LOL! Thank you so much for your very kind words. I hope you have a lovely Thanksgiving! 💛
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I hear you, Kelley, and I agree. The only time I've mentioned current events recently in my book videos is when I read some quotes from the book I was reading that are very relevant today. "On the struggle bus"!! I love that. I have definitely been on the struggle bus lately (due to health). Sorry you've been in pain. I had some painful tendonitis (aka tennis elbow) earlier this year. Look for a tennis elbow support band that you wear just below the elbow. A doctor suggested it to me, and it definitely helped. What helped most was resting it. It finally healed completely when I got COVID in July and couldn't do anything for months! ha ha Hope you get some relief soon. Thinking of you.
@@SueJacksonDE Thank you so much, Sue, for your kind words! I am so sorry to hear that you have not been feeling well either. I smiled when I read about the band, because I have one on now! 😃 I’m also off to physical therapy this morning. But be kind to yourself, Sue. 💛
You are one awesome grain of sand and I would miss you if you were not here. Hope you feel better soon 💐
Oh, thank you so much for your very kind words! Here's to healing of all kinds. Thank you so much for watching and commenting! 💛
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Kudos! I respect your decision to not turn your channel into a political platform. I'm glad you are staying true to your vision of your channel and continue to express warmth towards the YT community.
Thank you so much, Ryan. That was such a kind comment. 💛
Hi Kelly, i’m definitely on the struggle bus with pain. I’ve had arthritis most of my life, fibromyalgia, and now osteoarthritis. I truly hope that you find out you don’t have it. I’m starting another rounds of physical therapy because I can’t have hip replacement because of other health issues.
I’m actually thinking of starting another channel to talk about aging. I also don’t want to talk about politics or other dividing topics. But I want to talk more about mental health, aging not so gracefully and living life past 75. No, I’m not there yet until next year. I also find the community very comforting and definitely will stay on book tube for the foreseeable future, whatever that might look like. I’m wishing you a happy Thanksgiving with your family. Aloha dear friend.
@@MarilynMayaMendoza Oh, Marilyn. I’m so sorry to hear about your struggles. One physical therapist said I didn’t have it and the other one said I did! So I’m going with the one who says I don’t have it. 😂 I think a channel where you could talk about aging and mental health sounds good - as long as it doesn’t come at the expense of your health! But I do think it could help you and others, especially mental health. I hope you have a lovely Thanksgiving and hang in there on the struggle bus! 💛😃
@ happy Thanksgiving to you and your family Kelly. I don’t know if I have the energy to do another channel, but let’s see what the new year brings. Aloha.
Take it easy, Kelly ❤ I hope the struggle bus reaches your stop soon so you can get off 😉
SO ready, friend! I had a super stressful day at work, so I didn't really have any time to read the comments during the day. And now ... I'm a bit speechless by what everyone has to say. You are such a treasured friend to Jason and myself. 💛
Hey Kelly, Ah you'll always get a "thumbs up" from me, whatever thoughts, feelings you wish to share. 🙂 Yes though, you're among the people on here I turn to as a respite, an oasis from so much of the flotsam and jetsam of 'information' out there, of which of course there's an endless supply of resources to turn to. Appreciate you being you. Hope you're feeling better soon, and looking forward to hearing more of your '25 endeavors. 🙂 -Carm & lounging Rocky
Carm, dear Carm, I am so grateful you somehow found my channel. Your friendship and kindness means so much to me. Your videos and comments are a respite for me! Never forget that! (I'm hoping to listen to George Winston's December this weekend!) 💛
@@booksimnotreading Right back at you, dear sister. Yes, have my own December lined up and ready to go soon. 🙂
Kelly, I am thankful that you channel is about books, not about what is happening in the world. I am limiting myself how much news I consume anyway, to keep myself same. Thank you for who you are, and what do, it is greatly appreciated.
Karen, I had such a busy day at work and then finally this evening I am getting to the comments and I am totally overwhelmed by what I'm reading. Thank you so much for your kind words, and I am glad to hear you are limiting your news. Thank YOU for who you are! 💛
Thank you. The political stuff is in our face every where, and every one has their opinions. There’s a saying for that,but I won’t use a bad word here. It’s nice to share joy on common ground, our love of books.
Hello Lisa! Thank you so much for watching and commenting! I'm so grateful to hear your perspective! It's a lovely thing to share what we think about books, isn't it? Happy reading! 💛
Thanks for this video, Kelly. I really enjoy your content and am glad personally that it is not political. That’s not what I come to BookTube for. Hope you have a great Thanksgiving weekend 🦃
Thank YOU so much for watching and taking the time to comment. I appreciate hearing your feedback and wish you a very Happy Thanksgiving! 💛
I am so thankful to have spaces where I do not have to hear about the world at large. I will go to a specific place for info if I need/want that. So, thank you 🥰
Thank you for the kindness you show on your channel! It is a very safe and comforting space!💛
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Hi Kelly! I am thankful that your channel is politics free. Love your channel is a comfort space and for that I thank you. Hope you have a great weekend and happy reading my friend 💛
Charmaine, you are one of my ROCKS! Thank you so much for watching and commenting on I have no idea how many of my videos. I love your presence here. I hope you are feeling well? You can send me a Voxer message if you want! I love hearing what's going on with you. 💛
@@booksimnotreadingThanks Kelly you are so kind to me 💛
Thank you for this safe space. Because of my health and the fact high stress levels make me very sick, I seek out non-political book tubers. I am seeking the joy of reading. It is at the tip of my fingers to find out what is happening in the world. What I need is a place of comfort. Thank you so much for giving that to me.
Sherri, thank you so much for your kind comment. I have so much stress in my life that my worst nightmare would be to spread the stress to others! Thank you for the comfort you bring with your comments! 💛
@@booksimnotreading you're welcome, I feel the same way, right now what I need is positive and peace.
I'm so glad that your channel is not political. There are plenty of those around. I watch booktube to relax and enjoy bookish content and I'm not a fan of booktubers talking about politics.
Keep up the good work!😊
Lana, thank you so much for your kind words and encouragement. It means so much to me! Lovely to hear from you. 💛
I appreciate your non political stance. Thank you. I was very invested in politics in the past. I have needed to step away from it entirely for my own peace of mind. Thank you for a safe space, a peaceful place.
Hello! Thank you so much for watching and commenting! I'm so glad you find this a safe and peaceful places. I hope to hear from you again! 💛
Join the club if you have arthritis as I have had it for about 3 years so wishing you good luck with your health prayers and blessings for you and your family love your Aussie family friend John xxx don’t get it please ❤
Hello John! It's so nice to hear from you. So far, one physical therapist has said that I don't have arthritis and then yesterday one said I did. I'm just trying to do the exercises they recommend and we'll see what happens. Take care of yourself! 💛
@ will be praying for you and wishing you the very best of luck
I agree, Kelly. I don't bring anything politically related to my channel. I come here to get away from that kind of thing. I watch your videos for the enjoyment of reading and books.
Oh, thank you so much for your kind words! I really do appreciate them and you sharing your own thoughts on this topic with me. That means so much to me!💛
I agree with you, and I genuinely appreciate your desire to focus on what brings us together rather than on what divides us. There's enough division in the world today as it is. No one should feel that they have to make political content simply because it's what's expected of them, there are thousands and thousands of other channels people can turn to if that's what they're looking for.
Hello! Thank you so much for watching and commenting! I really appreciate it. There are so many places to discuss political content, and I just have no desire for that - not that those people shouldn't talk about what they want to, but it's just not for me. I hope to hear from you again!
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I appreciate your stance to discuss books and not politics. It is your channel and you determine the content and not everyone wants to hear about politics all the time. I personally need to escape into books and the discussion of books, and I love to come to your safe space.
I hope your physical therapy does its job and you feel better in a few weeks. Here's wishing for "only" tendonitis.
Laurie, I am so grateful that you are part of my bookish community and that you regularly watch and comment on my videos. That takes time too! Thank you for your kind words. Today a different physical therapist gave me a different diagnosis, but whatever. I'm still hoping that soon my body will start getting stronger and healing itself. Happy reading! 💛
Kelly--This your channel and you do not owe anyone your political thoughts. If you want to stay away from current events (no matter what they are), that is perfectly fine! Stay true to yourself and do what feels right FOR YOU!
I hope the weather cooperates and you can see your family over the holiday!
Melinda, thank you so much for your very kind words. I am overwhelmed by all these comments ... totally overwhelmed. I had a super busy day at work and so I sat down to respond and about fell out of my chair! Melinda, I hope you and those you love will have a wonderful Thanksgiving! 💛
Struggle bus person here. I wanna hear about happy times reading books, not hostilities around the globe.
Thank you, Montie. How are your knees doing? I know you have been on the struggle bus and I wish, as a group, we could get off the bus or it would run out of gas. Something! But I'd rather be on the struggle bus with my Booktube friends than anyone else. 💛
@@booksimnotreading Knees are fine. I might have other job prospects too.
I watch your channel because I’m interested in books. I agree with your statement and I do not particularly want to hear about political views. Thank you for your channel and I do enjoy watching it.
Janis, thank you so much for watching and commenting with such kind words! I appreciate hearing from you and hope to again in the future. Happy reading!💛
This is your channel. You should do what you feel comfortable doing. I don't think anyone has to talk about politics and hot button issues unless they want to. This applies to celebrities too. Only once did I talk about a political issue on my channel. I put it towards the end of my video. I had a disclaimer before I talked and put text on the bottom so people could skip it if they wished.
I'm happy your pain may decrease soon.
Stuart, dear friend, please don't think I am trying to tell other Booktubers what they can and can't talk about on their channels. That's why we each have our own channels. Always remember, you do you! I love your channel so much!💛
@booksimnotreading Thanks Kelly
I really appreciate people who keep polarizing politics off of their channels. Not naming names, but I've unfollowed or chosen not to follow certain BookTubers who do that. (Particularly when said politics veer into antisemitism repackaged for the 21st century.) I've said many times on my channel and main blog that I try my best not to make any political comments unless they're directly relevant to the subject I'm discussing (e.g., a book about how workers were mistreated before unions, or thoughts on my political homelessness). As I see it, I don't want to risk alienating or offending a friend or potential friend who might hold much differently, and it's arrogant to presume all my viewers or readers share my views unless they're bad people. One of my blogging buddies is very politically conservative (he's even defended McCarthyism!), but we have a lot of common ground and mutual respect on other subjects.
Ursula, thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and experiences with me. I really appreciate it! By no means am I trying to tell other Booktubers what they can and can't talk about in their own videos. Thank you for not naming other Booktubers in your comment. I appreciate that sort of kindness. Happy reading!💛
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