I have to find the video where you threw a book out the window because it was that bad! I've never done that but so wanted to at times. Love the long and short list videos of your irl book club. Also, I think they poetry ideas sound like fun. Would definitely watch those.
I never threw a book out the window (cuz then I'd have to go out and pick it up). BUT I have burned a book that I didn't like (because I did not donate it so nobody else would have to suffer like I did).
I miss single book reviews, at the same time I tend to enjoy the reading vlogs that seem to be more popular. I feel the single reviews are long term videos. I still get comments on years-old reviews, while vlogs and other videos seem to not track views after some time. Loved hearing your answers and so happy you are still here making content.
I have commented this before - I found you just as you said, because you did the review of Washington Black, which I loved, then went looking for a reviewer who loved it as much. Right away I could see your astute comments and your very natural way on camera. I'm so happy you've carried on with booktube and now arts tube🎉
Somehow I missed this tag 🤦🏾♀️ Excellent advice to the booktube newbies! You were one of the first Black women I saw on here and I was so happy to find you.
Thanks for the tag. I loved the video where you threw the book out of the window. I enjoyed being a part of the Read Soul Lit crew. Thanks for including me. 😊I’m trying to get back over here to my channel and keep it updated. I’ll get my video done soon.
Lovely video, Didi. You were one of my first favorite booktubers I followed, in large part because you stood out from the homogeneous booktubers and our reading tastes aligned better as I had already outgrown YA, which was predominately all that was discussed at the time. You have introduced me to so many wonderful books and helped to save precious reading time by steering me away from ones that contained deal breakers for me, and I will forever be grateful for you sharing your reading thoughts. I enjoy all of your videos but ones that discuss multiple books in one video are my favorite, be they book hauls, book club selections, monthly wrap ups or book tags. It definitely feels like you are just hanging with a friend when watching your videos. Maybe one day I will be energetic and brave enough to join in. I'd love to participate in discussions on booktube but really hate being on camera and am overwhelmed by how much work it seems like having a channel would be.
Thank you so much Cher!!! I really appreciate this. It's hard to know if what you're doing is interesting to people anymore. I'm glad to hear you like my wrap up and when I talk about several books at a time.
Happy holiday, Didi. Wait, did I miss you mentioning Friday Reads Live? Those are my favorites. Oh, and so many of my new favorite books have been recommended by you - Cutting for Stone and the Rougon-Macquart series.❤
Thanks for the tag! These are some really great questions. Me, you , Eli, & Peta had an amzing conversation! I remember being so nervous, but just chatting about books with other readers melted all the nerves away. Spine poetry was so much fun. I definitely remember that book flying out the window 😂
On your review videos, I just found you through the one on the Miniaturist. I usually find booktubers by searching for reviews on specific books and then subscribe to see the other videos. I know for me, personally I don't like to watch book reviews on books I'm not reading, but most booktubers I have subscribed to I initially found via book reviews. If anyone is like me, it's probably still worth doing them as long as they are not all of your content, because the people would find you first then subscribe for the other videos. I'm not a booktuber at the moment, though, so idk for sure. I do like your personality so I just subscribed! 💜
I loved this video so much Didi! I sure wish I could remember how I found your channel. I came out of the book blogging days and made connections on YT from that. I do know we go way back! I loved that you didn’t talk exclusively about YA (we were few and far between back then) and it wasn’t all about book hauls. I don’t do many tags but am considering this one!
I hear this about single book reviews from a lot of booktubers. I'm also guilty of watching them only after I've read a book. But I also notice that they are doing better with views in the long run, because who wants to watch a wrap-up from three years ago?
@@browngirlreading That's true and I personally would definitely do that. I also very often watch favourite books of the year videos, when I'm subscribing to a new channel. I only heard booktubers speaking about that single reviews are usually don't get that many views straight away in comparison to other videos, but in the long run, they are doing well, because they age better.
I have a few comments and a question. Part 1: I was attracted to your channel because it was very rare (and still is) to find an AA woman who offers full-bodied reviews; with a lean toward my preferred genres (Historical/Literary Fiction) especially those featuring some aspect of the African Diaspora or cross-cultural topics or non-AA authors of color (African, Caribbean, Black British/UK, Indian, etc). You cover what some may consider “difficult” or controversial topics and offer well-balanced critiques to cover character analysis, structure/form, storytelling/layering, pacing, plot analysis, author insight, historical significance, etc. We are age-adjacent, so at this point in our literary lives, we’ve read many of the same works and authors. I can relate when you make references to other works and author/novel referrals. Obviously, I’m an outlier, but I love your book reviews - especially for new(er)/upcoming novels in the genres I prefer.
Great vid! I used to do book tube (I was/am WordieNerd ha) and my recommendations were my fav to do too but also didn't do as well. I just wanted to pop in and say hi!
@@browngirlreading I have been actually. I made a "new" channel for more general books and art stuff but I only have made a handful of vids on that one (cookiemakesstuff...not sure of the name yet lol). When I paused on videos I was doing a 4 hour daily commute and burned out on life in general. Here's to remote jobs haha
You know what I like about your book shelves? They look like mine! LOL! None of this "clean, neat and have space for everything" look. Double stacked, books on top and in every direction, and certainly no collections where everything looks the same. Nothing against those folks and their shelves, but yours are more my style. FWIW, I like the single-book reviews videos best. However, I won't watch a review unless I've read the book; mostly because many reviewers won't state beforehand whether it is spoiler-free or not. If your other viewers are like me, those are not an "appeal to everyone" video like a TBD or bookhaul.
Part 2: Since you’ve been in this social media circle for a while, I must ask: Where is the space to openly review /discuss books with “spoilers” mentioned? Other “sectors” of social media offer in-depth reviews and opinions for TV shows/series, music, and movies frequently and passionately - but not so much in the literary scene. Aside from the monthly book club picks (many are done via Zoom/Teams) the discussions still seem a bit muted or overly complementary (especially when the author is present -- which is understandable). I mean I “get” that social graces encourage silence when nothing complementary can be offered; however, it stifles opposing viewpoints and discourse on the novel’s shortcomings, plot issues, problems with character development and behavior, etc. Perhaps it’s because of the backlash that authors (publishers?) have against low book ratings and less than stellar reviews? All this to say, I would love a place where once a novel is released, let’s REALLY discuss it in its entirety without tap-dancing around the implied “no spoilers” rule. Do you know of any forums?
There aren't many because people as a whole don't want to be spoiled. However the closest thing to it is when Tatiana, Michael and I discuss our read along book for Read Soul Lit. There are always spoilers.
Love this. Thanks Didi. Love Poetry Thursday ❤❤
My pleasure 😊 Thanks again to you for tagging me!❤️
I have to find the video where you threw a book out the window because it was that bad! I've never done that but so wanted to at times. Love the long and short list videos of your irl book club. Also, I think they poetry ideas sound like fun. Would definitely watch those.
Couldn't find it but it's there somewhere. I was frustrated.😅 Noted for the poetry videos.
@@browngirlreading Thanks for trying to find it. I will browse through at my leisure. I'll find it eventually. 😁
I never threw a book out the window (cuz then I'd have to go out and pick it up). BUT I have burned a book that I didn't like (because I did not donate it so nobody else would have to suffer like I did).
I miss single book reviews, at the same time I tend to enjoy the reading vlogs that seem to be more popular. I feel the single reviews are long term videos. I still get comments on years-old reviews, while vlogs and other videos seem to not track views after some time.
Loved hearing your answers and so happy you are still here making content.
Thanks so much Wiebke! I'm glad you're still here too.
I have commented this before - I found you just as you said, because you did the review of Washington Black, which I loved, then went looking for a reviewer who loved it as much. Right away I could see your astute comments and your very natural way on camera. I'm so happy you've carried on with booktube and now arts tube🎉
Aww Thank you so much Lisa!!! You have definitely been a long time supporter and I do appreciate you!❤️
“Do you.” Excellent advice. Fun to hear your BookTube journey.
Thanks Doris!
Somehow I missed this tag 🤦🏾♀️ Excellent advice to the booktube newbies! You were one of the first Black women I saw on here and I was so happy to find you.
You should do it! Thanks so much for that! I was happy to find you too!
I personally love the review videos! I prefer it when a reviewer goes in depth about a book
Glad you like them! There will be more.
Thanks for the tag. I loved the video where you threw the book out of the window. I enjoyed being a part of the Read Soul Lit crew. Thanks for including me. 😊I’m trying to get back over here to my channel and keep it updated. I’ll get my video done soon.
My pleasure Kay! We need you back over here.❤️
Omg I forgot about Poetry Thursday and book spine poetry! I loved those
😂😂😂 I remember the book flying off the window 😂😂😂
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Lovely video, Didi. You were one of my first favorite booktubers I followed, in large part because you stood out from the homogeneous booktubers
and our reading tastes aligned better as I had already outgrown YA, which was predominately all that was discussed at the time.
You have introduced me to so many wonderful books and helped to save precious reading time by steering me away from ones that contained deal breakers for me, and I will forever be grateful for you sharing your reading thoughts.
I enjoy all of your videos but ones that discuss multiple books in one video are my favorite, be they book hauls, book club selections, monthly wrap ups or book tags. It definitely feels like you are just hanging with a friend when watching your videos.
Maybe one day I will be energetic and brave enough to join in. I'd love to participate in discussions on booktube but really hate being on camera and am overwhelmed by how much work it seems like having a channel would be.
Thank you so much Cher!!! I really appreciate this. It's hard to know if what you're doing is interesting to people anymore. I'm glad to hear you like my wrap up and when I talk about several books at a time.
Loved this and remember the book out the window 😂😂
I'm so glad! 😁😂😅
Happy holiday, Didi. Wait, did I miss you mentioning Friday Reads Live? Those are my favorites. Oh, and so many of my new favorite books have been recommended by you - Cutting for Stone and the Rougon-Macquart series.❤
Thanks so much for mentioning those Alba. Forgot to mention them.❤️
Thanks for the tag! These are some really great questions. Me, you , Eli, & Peta had an amzing conversation! I remember being so nervous, but just chatting about books with other readers melted all the nerves away. Spine poetry was so much fun. I definitely remember that book flying out the window 😂
You are so welcome! Yes that was a great discussion. I think I may bring that back in 2025 for Read Soul Lit in February. Would you be interested?
@@browngirlreading Yes, I will participate for sure.
On your review videos, I just found you through the one on the Miniaturist. I usually find booktubers by searching for reviews on specific books and then subscribe to see the other videos. I know for me, personally I don't like to watch book reviews on books I'm not reading, but most booktubers I have subscribed to I initially found via book reviews. If anyone is like me, it's probably still worth doing them as long as they are not all of your content, because the people would find you first then subscribe for the other videos. I'm not a booktuber at the moment, though, so idk for sure. I do like your personality so I just subscribed! 💜
You're probably correct about not having them be the only content.
I loved this video so much Didi! I sure wish I could remember how I found your channel. I came out of the book blogging days and made connections on YT from that. I do know we go way back! I loved that you didn’t talk exclusively about YA (we were few and far between back then) and it wasn’t all about book hauls. I don’t do many tags but am considering this one!
Thank you so much Terri!! Yes you definitely need to do this one!
I enjoyed this booktube journey tag, I would like to hear and learn about poets and poetry. You gave very good advice!
Thank you so much Donna! Why don't you do the tag?
Book spine poetry is a great idea! Never heard of it!
It's so good! Will try to work on one soon.
I would love some poetry. Remember the booktuber from Atlanta, she had such a soft voice, who would do a poem everyday of April?? ....I miss her.🥺
I'm not sure who that is.
I believe you're thinking of Alicia from PrettyBrownEyeReader. I miss her on here too.
@browngirlreading I think she's talking about Alicia Pretty Brown Eye Reader
This was fun to watch! Makes me miss filming a bit.
I wish you were back on here.😍
Morgan you are definitely missed!
I hear this about single book reviews from a lot of booktubers. I'm also guilty of watching them only after I've read a book. But I also notice that they are doing better with views in the long run, because who wants to watch a wrap-up from three years ago?
I agree about book reviews however wrap ups are a good way to see what the Booktuber was reading and liked.
@@browngirlreading That's true and I personally would definitely do that. I also very often watch favourite books of the year videos, when I'm subscribing to a new channel. I only heard booktubers speaking about that single reviews are usually don't get that many views straight away in comparison to other videos, but in the long run, they are doing well, because they age better.
I have a few comments and a question.
Part 1: I was attracted to your channel because it was very rare (and still is) to find an AA woman who offers full-bodied reviews; with a lean toward my preferred genres (Historical/Literary Fiction) especially those featuring some aspect of the African Diaspora or cross-cultural topics or non-AA authors of color (African, Caribbean, Black British/UK, Indian, etc). You cover what some may consider “difficult” or controversial topics and offer well-balanced critiques to cover character analysis, structure/form, storytelling/layering, pacing, plot analysis, author insight, historical significance, etc. We are age-adjacent, so at this point in our literary lives, we’ve read many of the same works and authors. I can relate when you make references to other works and author/novel referrals. Obviously, I’m an outlier, but I love your book reviews - especially for new(er)/upcoming novels in the genres I prefer.
Thanks so much Phyllis! I really appreciate his! We do have the same reading tastes.Brilliant minds think alike!
Great vid! I used to do book tube (I was/am WordieNerd ha) and my recommendations were my fav to do too but also didn't do as well. I just wanted to pop in and say hi!
Thank you! Hey I remember your videos! I was a fan. Are you thinking of coming back?
@@browngirlreading I have been actually. I made a "new" channel for more general books and art stuff but I only have made a handful of vids on that one (cookiemakesstuff...not sure of the name yet lol). When I paused on videos I was doing a 4 hour daily commute and burned out on life in general. Here's to remote jobs haha
You know what I like about your book shelves? They look like mine! LOL! None of this "clean, neat and have space for everything" look. Double stacked, books on top and in every direction, and certainly no collections where everything looks the same. Nothing against those folks and their shelves, but yours are more my style.
FWIW, I like the single-book reviews videos best. However, I won't watch a review unless I've read the book; mostly because many reviewers won't state beforehand whether it is spoiler-free or not. If your other viewers are like me, those are not an "appeal to everyone" video like a TBD or bookhaul.
Oh thank you! Now I do have some that are all the same collection but most of them look like this video.🤷🏾♀️
I would love for you to read or post a poem even if you do a short ❤
Will definitely keep that in mind.
Enjoy your trip. Not you throwing books out the window. I bet the black booktubers collab was a fun show. I see collabs now, but very clickish.
Yes very clickish!!
Part 2: Since you’ve been in this social media circle for a while, I must ask: Where is the space to openly review /discuss books with “spoilers” mentioned? Other “sectors” of social media offer in-depth reviews and opinions for TV shows/series, music, and movies frequently and passionately - but not so much in the literary scene. Aside from the monthly book club picks (many are done via Zoom/Teams) the discussions still seem a bit muted or overly complementary (especially when the author is present -- which is understandable). I mean I “get” that social graces encourage silence when nothing complementary can be offered; however, it stifles opposing viewpoints and discourse on the novel’s shortcomings, plot issues, problems with character development and behavior, etc. Perhaps it’s because of the backlash that authors (publishers?) have against low book ratings and less than stellar reviews? All this to say, I would love a place where once a novel is released, let’s REALLY discuss it in its entirety without tap-dancing around the implied “no spoilers” rule. Do you know of any forums?
There aren't many because people as a whole don't want to be spoiled. However the closest thing to it is when Tatiana, Michael and I discuss our read along book for Read Soul Lit. There are always spoilers.
I miss collaborations and video responses
Me too! Hopefully they will come back.