love all your commentary on being a booktuber of color - so well spoken!!!! totally agree about booktube "cliques" - it's just different friend groups. and amen to all booktubers being so welcoming and friendly. i still have my "fan photos" from old conventions with booksplosion/ariel, etc. and now we're all such great friends!! yes yes yes totally feel the same about ARCS - i have a new rule where i only read a book two months in advance or else i'll be so lonely with all the feels haha i feel like i am just seconding everything in this video - yes to everything about people not knowing how sponsorships work! (you are speaking for me as well, so you're totally not alone in these experiences XD) i can't wait to see you so soon ahhhhh
I TRUST YOUR VIDEOS AND RECOMMENDATIONS ! you were the first booktuber i watched and till now i have watched ton of other booktubers and i do respect them but i think your reading taste is very similar to mine and you were the one who basically made me fallback in love with books. the way you talked about the night circus that made my experience of reading it more awesome. Im grateful to you for another major reason that is introducing to so many awesome fantasy books and my favourite author V.E.SCHWAB ! you inspire me truly to read more.
I’ve been watching heaps of different you tubers for like at least 8 years now and I think you’re the first one I’ve seen to admit that you watch your own videos and like them! This video was so refreshing 🙌🏽❤️
Definitely agree that it comes down to trust! I mostly watch people whose opinions on books I agree with, so the fact that a vid of yours may be sponsored doesn't change anything. Makes me happy knowing your getting something for all of the work you put in!
The Booktube community is honestly the best community on this platform & I'm so happy it's such a welcoming tribe of people! your answers are so eloquent & true, too
Oh my gosh, I just watched your very first video on this channel where you're "whispering" and you're such a cute smol bookworm! It's so incredible how far you've come. You're my favorite Booktuber and you're honestly such a genuine, authentic, and beautiful person. I'm so proud of all your success, and it's just great that you're able to reflect back on everything and be grateful for that one day when it all started and you decided to become a part of this community. I'm glad you took that first step as well, because this community is nothing without you
I completely understand what you mean about how surprising it is with how supportive everyone is! I've only started like 3 months ago, and I'm already blown away by the support and love and amazing people I've met. Loved this video hannah!!
Loved this! One of the main things I think fuels the misconception that booktubers are dishonest when reviewing books in sponsored videos is that it's quite difficult to imagine an author/publisher allowing and accepting a video about a book which is predominantly negative and unsupportive. Admittedly, I feel like this sometimes too, but I think its more down to (like you said) the barrier of uncertainty viewers face concerning booktube in comparison to the different side booktubers themselves witness and participate in. That's why I believe videos like these are actually super important in that they're honest and informative which helps develop mutual understanding and trust between content creators and viewers
This was a really good video. And I feel like I've mentioned this multiple times before, but you're so eloquent and well spoken and well versed. Your way of speaking is very clear, and comprehensive, and informative, and I like that you're taking into consideration all kinds of perspectives and you're honest and outspoken as well 💖💖💖
Hi Hannah. I have only recently discovered my absolute love for booktube which I am now kinda obsessed with. You were the first booktuber I´ve ever watched. Your honesty and passion for books can really be felt on this side of the screen. I can imagine the pressure one feels with so many followers, but just keep being you! Really enjoyed this video, thanks a lot for sharing a bit of the community with us =)
I LOVE how open, honest and raw you are in this video. It is probably the most open we have ever seen you. I loved this video so much and your firm stand on rumours about the booktube community, people asking about your ethnicity (of which they have no right and should be focusing on your content) and everything else. I trust you and your thoughts and opinions. I adore your content and you are one of my favourites. I hope you are doing this for many years to come.
hi Hannah! // As I am Persian myself I am so proud of you and how far you have come with Booktube etc. Just as you I am happy to have Persian roots, especially in terms of culture, language and traditions. You inspire me and I am pretty sure that I am not the only one. Your videos were the first book-related I watched and I am always anticipating new ones to come out. That being said, 'motshakeram'. ♡ // Ps: Do you like Persian Poetry? Cause I think they are underrated. xx linda
You are the only book youtuber that i really like. You are true to you're content and the way you explain things are great. It's not exaggerated and i just really love your videos all in all. Hope you continue doing this kind of videos and more power to you!
You’re a gem. Thank you so much for your shout-out! I really appreciated your discussion about diversity/POC on Booktube. “Where you’re really from?” is honestly one of my biggest pet peeves. Also adored your thoughts on sponsored videos.
As someone who’s just starting out as a youtuber (with kind of more booktube videos) this was really helpful for me to learn about what it’s like to be a booktuber and the parts of the community that you don’t see. Thanks for sharing, Hannah! 💙
Loved this video! I really hope you do more Q&As. :) Your point about only being able to be a voice for yourself rather than an entire segment of people was so well-stated.
Hey hannah! One thing you can do with the arc issue is you should film a spoiler-y review and talk about your feelings and then don't post it until the book comes out! I like watching people's reviews right after they read it because it's the most real and chaotic and I like that (: just a thought, much love !
Hearing you say that you're Iranian made me ridiculously, emotionally happy. You're my favorite booktuber, and finding out that you're Persian too makes me feel like I can connect with you even more. You're amazing
I really really love this. These types of videos are so good for getting to know you (and others). I didn't care about people watching when I first started BookTube either. I've been on BookTube for almost 4 years and haven't hit the 1k mark. It can be really disheartening and I've thought about quitting in the past, but when I go without making videos things just feel off. So I keep on going because the community has helped me so much and I've made amazing friends.
Hi Hannah! I've been watching your videos for a year but only recently started commenting and I loved this video so much. I'm really happy you discussed race/ethnicity/diversity here. As a biracial woman in the US, I've always been forced to read books with characters who will never face some of the things that I have faced. It gets frustrating to read something and never see myself represented. In the media, biracial people are seen even less than people of color. I watch you because your videos are well thought out, and I trust your opinions. I'm a grad student at King's College London, and my research focuses on the intersections of race and feminism and how the lack of diversity negatively impacted the Women's Liberation Movement. I love that you study Women, Gender & Sexuality. I love that even though we don't know each other, we can relate on many shared experiences. I don't watch your videos JUST because you are a woman of color in the US. I watch your videos because I like YOU, and I like you because I feel like we connect over many things. I know this is a long comment, so I will stop writing now, but thank you very much for addressing race and ethnicity and know I'm following strong and love all your videos and you as a person. xx
Thank you for mentioning ethnicity and how it is isolating to be one of few POC booktubers, you finally put to words what I was thinking a few days ago. There are definitely some pros and cons about it, one of the pros being you're paving the way for other POC booktubers to join and giving someone who looks like them in a community they love but it's also jarring because one day you're watching your fave booktubers and it just hits you that you... don't watch a lot of people who do share your features and when you wonder why it hits that it's because there's not a lot of POC booktubers out there.
Sara Laflamme I definitely think you should try it! I just started my own channel and I was nervous too, but everyone I have talk has been so positive and welcoming!
I'm just starting out on BookTube and this video was so informative and helpful! I love all your videos and I hope I get go to events and interact with other BookTubers in person some day!
since i started watching you at the end of last year you are responsible for me reading 20+ books i otherwise would never had read so just wanted to say a big THANK YOU 😀👍❤️
This was super informative and personable. I really liked when you discussed the differences between sponsored videos and when you're just sent a book, because I didn't know that and it's definitely going to change what I think when I see booktubers say they got a book.
I'm emotional right now and I'm only through this video and already a little teary eyed. But in a good way haha.. I only discovered BookTube recently (like two or three months ago), and I have been watching nothing else since then. I don't really have anyone to talk about books with, so I'm really happy about it! PS You were the first BookTuber I watched, so thank you for unknowingly bringing me into the BookTube-world! :D
Loved this video and how open and honest you are. Appreciate you talking about being a WOC on booktube - I'm in the same boat, I can barely find any British East-Asian youtubers, let alone booktubers!
This Q and A had so much truth! I liked what you said about friends. People don't exclude each other, usually the first step in friendships is just someone reaching out, and if people really want booktube friends sometimes ya just gotta be the first one to say hi then go from there. I loved all your thoughts and feelings on these topics!
I absolutely love your TH-cam videos, you're easily one of my favourite booktubers :D It's wonderful to see how this channel has grown, you've deserved it to! :)
I also love the book community, there are great people out there in this community, and I also make videos, so, hopefully people will actually get bigger as well. I also genuinely love talking about books, and literally just talking to people about books, whether or not the person that I am talking to likes books. Even though that they don’t read, they SHOULD read books, and they only don’t because of their “excuses” of being to busy, and literally anything that they can think of. Like I have a friend that has a full time job and literally can still have a life, and also read books all at the same time! Love this video!
You are so genuine and I love hearing you talk about things like this. This is also very helpful, thank you for answering all of our questions :) I'd like to think we can all improve the way you have- maybe not with whispering specifically but you know :P Very inspiring, thank you so much. Love you!
Hi Hanna, I'm from the few people in Egypt who love English books or books in general. It is uncommon to find an egyptian who understands English, so imagine how few of these people might love reading. Not a lot. I'm one of them and guess what? YOU ARE THE REASON. I watched literary every video on your channel, and I trust you more than I trust some of my friends. I really love that you understand your audience and try to guide them if they misunderstand anything. If I keep writing all the things I love about you, maybe you'll take longer to read this comment than reading the longest book you've ever read. I just reallllllly love you and wish all the luck in everything. ;D
Thank you so much for this video Hannah.😊 It's because of you and other amazing booktubers here on youtube that I am inspired to start my own booktube channel. I am hoping to start my new booktube journey from April. Love from India💕💕
for about a year now I have been contemplating starting a booktube channel. I think I am going to go for it. Thank you for all of your content! I love watching your videos.
This was a really cool Q&A! I have always loved your channel :) you read what you want and I love how honest, kind and humble you are in your videos. You've always been one of my favorite booktubers :)
I am not a booktuber, just a watcher of you guys. I LOVE your channel and your videos, and I am so glad you are part of the community!!!! Greetings from Barcelona
i've been watching like all of your videos and im almost done in two days, you've gotten me so into booktube and i picked up the night circus just because of you! so yeahhh idk where i was going with this but i love your voice and humor :)
i love you!!!!!! i've been wanting to watch this since i found it in my feed earlier today! the booktube community is literally so supportive!!! LMAO FIGURING OUT HOW CAMERA ANGLES WORK ME TO ME LAST YEAR when hannah gives you that shoutout I LOVE U i loved hearing about your experiences about seeing someone of an ethnic descent and it's like...true? i feel the idea of booktube cliques is..weird to me because it's literally just being friends? and everyone i've had the honor of interacting with virtually or in person have been so kind and wonderful (like you) WATCH YOUR OWN VIDEOS!!! IF YOU DON'T LOVE THE ART YOU MAKE, WHAT'S THE POINT?? yes about your whole sponsored video thing/free books thing that answer was good ok - i've never met any booktuber who would rather keep their relationship with a publisher over their relationship with their viewers
I was waiting for this all day....I had a pretty stressfull week and your voice and taughts relax me....your videos are THE REASON I love to read as much as I do and I will be always gratefull fot that☄💕💕
This was awesome. Hope you go to Bookcon in NYC. I’m so scared to start a TH-cam as all I have is my phone etc. but I love books and I took a break but you were the first booktuber I began to follow and it got me reading once more. Thank you & Happy Woman’s day.
I used to be a very active booktuber with a lot more subscribers (I quit two years ago for personal reasons), and I totally understand your struggles with being a booktuber of color. Almost every video I got asked what my race was, "what am I actually", etc. I get assumptions and everything and its so nice to see this relatable coming from someone who is prominent in the booktube community. Thank you for the this video, Hannah because I had no idea other youtubers experienced this as well.
Also to add to your comment, I completely see peoples points about the booktube cliques but I went vidcon a few years ago and met many booktubers and I was SHOCKED at how friendly they were. It was definitely an amazing experience and I have to say out of all the youtube communties, booktubers are definitely the most welcoming and warm of them all. Me and my other booktube friends were very small at the time and they invited us to meet and hang out many times.
I feel like UK&US' booktube community (basically - every bt community which I'm not part of :D) is much more friendly and welcoming in a way, I wish we had the same in Poland. There are only a couple of us, maybe up to 10, being somewhat popular (considering that the most subscribed bookish channel in Poland has like 40k subs), but we have ALL the drama, jealousy, rumours and cliques and let me just tell you - it's awful. Feels like I'm back in high school again, even though I'm one of the oldest booktubers in my country... I love watching yours and your friends' videos, love to see you meeting at bookcons and stuff, it makes me feel more positive about booktube in general. ♥
I have a suggestion regarding your ARC problem. maybe you could film a review or booktalk after you've read the book but post it when the book has come out. that way you can talk about your feelings without spoiling anyone 😊 I love this video and your channel in general! you're so calm, pretty and funny and your videos are amazing ❤️
I think the reason book bloggers/vloggers get sent the arcs is for advertising, so the publishers want spoiler-free reviews up before the actual release date. Like, by accepting the arc, the booktuber is saying 'sure, I'll help you promote your book to the audience on my channel', so that when the book releases, people will go out and buy it. Waiting until _after_ the release date kind of defeats the purpose. (I think this is how it works. Not 100 percent sure.)
I'm sure it works that way but I meant more like spoiler videos where you talk about the book with spoilers and all. spoiler-free videos can of course be uploaded before the release date :)
saralace Ah, ok. Yeah, that makes sense. Like recording a spoiler and non-spoiler review, but only uploading the spolier-free part until after the release date?
yes, that's what I was thinking. Hannah also said that if you accept an arc you don't have to film a review video, what you do with the book is your own choice. but if you accept a sponsored book there are certain things you have to do (film a video or mention the book on instagram etc)
What do you think about nonfiction booktubers. I don't really see any here nor on Instagram? I was really happy to see you here as well. Keep it up, its inspiring.
Such a helpful video Hannah, I love watching your videos, they are really informative and I could listen to you talk all day, you have such a nice speaking voice :D thank you for doing this video, I will take some information and keep it in mind for my channel :D
I've only been on Booktube a month and I already hate my first video. I don't understand Twitter at all and I'm trying to talk to people, but being a small channel feels hard right now. I keep hearing about people making friends on Booktube and I think so far I've made three, but definitely looking to meet more people! This video was really helpful and enlightening. :)
Im an Arab Canadian hijabi and I really want to start a booktube, but I’m afraid so the backlash I might get and the challenges I might face for my identity and choices alone. It feels scary but I just wanna talk about books.
Loved watching the video. I love your take on answering these questions. I started my Booktube channel about 2 years ago because you and a few other people that I watch on Booktube make it look so fun plus I’ve always loved reading.
I don’t know if the other booktuber of color you talked about was NayaReadsAndSmiles, but if not, you should wach her! She’s like literally a bundle of joy I love her 😂
thank you for this video, I've been considering starting a booktube for a while now and this made me want to do it even more. We'll see if i've actually got the courage to do it, but you increased the chances a lot ;)
I really appreciate you talking about representation. I'm white af (Australian and like, honestly my skin is so white it's a bit of a joke) and I'm honestly really upset that people leave hate about your ethnicity. I don't get it. You're the person who got me into BookTube and you were the first booktuber that I subscribed to because I love how you are in your videos (aka, not yelling at the camera, having well thought out reviews, being passionate about new books, etc). This video was great :) Loved the honesty
My favorite part in this video would be when you discussed about being a person of color in BookTube. I definitely understand how difficult it would be (for someone like me who's not based in the USA, or the UK, or Ireland, or Canada, or Australia, or New Zealand). But I am proud of who I am. I am a Filipino and I love books and I know that booktube will grow in my country and more people like us will be known for it. Shoutout to all the other booktubers that I know that are people of color. squibblesreads, brandonthebookaddict, Clarisse Reads and Wina Wonders :) Very educational video.
Yay new video! Can you maybe do a video listing your favourite contemporary books?? And I don’t know if you read it but One Of Us Is Lying by Karen McManus is a definite recommendation! Love you ❤️
Love your honest discussion, Hannah! Its so refreshing to see someone talk about ALL sides of the Booktube story (no pun intended haha) - sorry I know the Q+A is over lol but what camera and lighting do you use?
Your videos are great. I don't have many friends around me who are big book nerds like me. I love to talk books and get lists of books to add to my TBR list.
The pressure when you get ARCs to read them even when they are unsolicited and you know you aren't obliged to is my biggest con. It means less time to pick your own books - not complaining but it's a tough balance to maintain!
i'm only halfway through but can you please narrate an audiobook your voice is so calming
love all your commentary on being a booktuber of color - so well spoken!!!!
totally agree about booktube "cliques" - it's just different friend groups. and amen to all booktubers being so welcoming and friendly. i still have my "fan photos" from old conventions with booksplosion/ariel, etc. and now we're all such great friends!! yes yes yes
totally feel the same about ARCS - i have a new rule where i only read a book two months in advance or else i'll be so lonely with all the feels haha
i feel like i am just seconding everything in this video - yes to everything about people not knowing how sponsorships work! (you are speaking for me as well, so you're totally not alone in these experiences XD)
i can't wait to see you so soon ahhhhh
HONSTLEY
emmmabooks Ahhh thank you! Im so glad you agree and I can’t wait to see you too!!! 💗💗💗
Funny, I have just left the same comment
i don’t listen to audiobooks but if hannah narrated one id listen on repeat
Speaking all the truths!
Ariel Bissett ♥️♥️♥️
Ariel! 😍👍🏽
23:41 PREACH
ITS THE TRUTH
Ohh it’s Jesse 🤗👍🏽
I love Booktube. I've finally found acceptance somewhere (and not a single person has chased me with a pitchfork)
I'm so happy you've found a place here
Well, that's very Goblin-like of you. Thanks.
Yay! The Book Goblin ♡
I'm actually writing a paper about BookTube, so this video is really useful to me! Thanks Hannah
Ahhh that's so cool!! I'm glad it was helpful!
What about booktube is your paper about? I've helped other people. elizziebooks knows a lot too.
You are always so eloquent, and I am so glad that you apart of the book community! You're such an inspiration!
I TRUST YOUR VIDEOS AND RECOMMENDATIONS !
you were the first booktuber i watched and till now i have watched ton of other booktubers and i do respect them but i think your reading taste is very similar to mine and you were the one who basically made me fallback in love with books. the way you talked about the night circus that made my experience of reading it more awesome.
Im grateful to you for another major reason that is introducing to so many awesome fantasy books and my favourite author V.E.SCHWAB !
you inspire me truly to read more.
I’ve been watching heaps of different you tubers for like at least 8 years now and I think you’re the first one I’ve seen to admit that you watch your own videos and like them! This video was so refreshing 🙌🏽❤️
Emily Ann Hahaha I can only watch the more recent ones bc the old ones make me cringe too much lolll 😂
Seriously though. I know I love watching my own videos back and laughing at how weird I am.
Emily Ann true
Definitely agree that it comes down to trust! I mostly watch people whose opinions on books I agree with, so the fact that a vid of yours may be sponsored doesn't change anything. Makes me happy knowing your getting something for all of the work you put in!
The Booktube community is honestly the best community on this platform & I'm so happy it's such a welcoming tribe of people! your answers are so eloquent & true, too
Oh my gosh, I just watched your very first video on this channel where you're "whispering" and you're such a cute smol bookworm! It's so incredible how far you've come. You're my favorite Booktuber and you're honestly such a genuine, authentic, and beautiful person. I'm so proud of all your success, and it's just great that you're able to reflect back on everything and be grateful for that one day when it all started and you decided to become a part of this community. I'm glad you took that first step as well, because this community is nothing without you
*has a midterm to study for* STOPS EVERYTHING TO WATCH THIS
Thank you lovely!! Good luck on your midterm!
Same. I have a chemistry Exam to study for and I'm like "Oooooh Hannah made a new video"
I completely understand what you mean about how surprising it is with how supportive everyone is! I've only started like 3 months ago, and I'm already blown away by the support and love and amazing people I've met. Loved this video hannah!!
Loved this!
One of the main things I think fuels the misconception that booktubers are dishonest when reviewing books in sponsored videos is that it's quite difficult to imagine an author/publisher allowing and accepting a video about a book which is predominantly negative and unsupportive. Admittedly, I feel like this sometimes too, but I think its more down to (like you said) the barrier of uncertainty viewers face concerning booktube in comparison to the different side booktubers themselves witness and participate in. That's why I believe videos like these are actually super important in that they're honest and informative which helps develop mutual understanding and trust between content creators and viewers
This was a really good video. And I feel like I've mentioned this multiple times before, but you're so eloquent and well spoken and well versed. Your way of speaking is very clear, and comprehensive, and informative, and I like that you're taking into consideration all kinds of perspectives and you're honest and outspoken as well 💖💖💖
Ah I love this, I'm so happy that you are apart of this community!
ProudBooklion Thank you! I’m so happy you are too! You’re such a bright light 💓
This has nothing to do with books or anything but what lipstick do you use, it's absolutely gorgeous
Hi Hannah. I have only recently discovered my absolute love for booktube which I am now kinda obsessed with. You were the first booktuber I´ve ever watched. Your honesty and passion for books can really be felt on this side of the screen. I can imagine the pressure one feels with so many followers, but just keep being you! Really enjoyed this video, thanks a lot for sharing a bit of the community with us =)
I LOVE how open, honest and raw you are in this video. It is probably the most open we have ever seen you. I loved this video so much and your firm stand on rumours about the booktube community, people asking about your ethnicity (of which they have no right and should be focusing on your content) and everything else. I trust you and your thoughts and opinions. I adore your content and you are one of my favourites. I hope you are doing this for many years to come.
hi Hannah! // As I am Persian myself I am so proud of you and how far you have come with Booktube etc. Just as you I am happy to have Persian roots, especially in terms of culture, language and traditions. You inspire me and I am pretty sure that I am not the only one. Your videos were the first book-related I watched and I am always anticipating new ones to come out. That being said, 'motshakeram'. ♡ // Ps: Do you like Persian Poetry? Cause I think they are underrated. xx linda
You are the only book youtuber that i really like. You are true to you're content and the way you explain things are great. It's not exaggerated and i just really love your videos all in all. Hope you continue doing this kind of videos and more power to you!
You’re a gem. Thank you so much for your shout-out! I really appreciated your discussion about diversity/POC on Booktube. “Where you’re really from?” is honestly one of my biggest pet peeves. Also adored your thoughts on sponsored videos.
25 minutes video?
What. A. BLISS!!!
♥️♥️♥️
We love you so much Hannah, you truly deserve all our support and love
I love you too! Thank you
As someone who’s just starting out as a youtuber (with kind of more booktube videos) this was really helpful for me to learn about what it’s like to be a booktuber and the parts of the community that you don’t see. Thanks for sharing, Hannah! 💙
Loved this video! I really hope you do more Q&As. :) Your point about only being able to be a voice for yourself rather than an entire segment of people was so well-stated.
Thank you! I really like doing Q&As so I plan to make some more!
Hey hannah! One thing you can do with the arc issue is you should film a spoiler-y review and talk about your feelings and then don't post it until the book comes out! I like watching people's reviews right after they read it because it's the most real and chaotic and I like that (: just a thought, much love !
Hearing you say that you're Iranian made me ridiculously, emotionally happy. You're my favorite booktuber, and finding out that you're Persian too makes me feel like I can connect with you even more. You're amazing
I really really love this. These types of videos are so good for getting to know you (and others).
I didn't care about people watching when I first started BookTube either. I've been on BookTube for almost 4 years and haven't hit the 1k mark. It can be really disheartening and I've thought about quitting in the past, but when I go without making videos things just feel off. So I keep on going because the community has helped me so much and I've made amazing friends.
Your voice, just like Emma said, is so calming. Your videos always make my day!
I'm really happy that you made it clear that everyone are so kind, because I haven't experienced anyone who hasn't been! Glad you spoke out about it
Hi Hannah! I've been watching your videos for a year but only recently started commenting and I loved this video so much. I'm really happy you discussed race/ethnicity/diversity here. As a biracial woman in the US, I've always been forced to read books with characters who will never face some of the things that I have faced. It gets frustrating to read something and never see myself represented. In the media, biracial people are seen even less than people of color. I watch you because your videos are well thought out, and I trust your opinions.
I'm a grad student at King's College London, and my research focuses on the intersections of race and feminism and how the lack of diversity negatively impacted the Women's Liberation Movement. I love that you study Women, Gender & Sexuality. I love that even though we don't know each other, we can relate on many shared experiences.
I don't watch your videos JUST because you are a woman of color in the US. I watch your videos because I like YOU, and I like you because I feel like we connect over many things. I know this is a long comment, so I will stop writing now, but thank you very much for addressing race and ethnicity and know I'm following strong and love all your videos and you as a person. xx
Thank you for mentioning ethnicity and how it is isolating to be one of few POC booktubers, you finally put to words what I was thinking a few days ago. There are definitely some pros and cons about it, one of the pros being you're paving the way for other POC booktubers to join and giving someone who looks like them in a community they love but it's also jarring because one day you're watching your fave booktubers and it just hits you that you... don't watch a lot of people who do share your features and when you wonder why it hits that it's because there's not a lot of POC booktubers out there.
Omg thank you for this! I've been considering starting my own channel but I'm scared and you're so reassuring ♥️
I know it can be scary, but it's so worth it! I wish you the best of luck! You can do it! 💜
A Clockwork Reader you're the best, it means so much to me ♥️♥️♥️
Sara Laflamme I definitely think you should try it! I just started my own channel and I was nervous too, but everyone I have talk has been so positive and welcoming!
Your voice alone is so soothing! You are such un inspiration to me. Thank you so much for being here❤️
I'm just starting out on BookTube and this video was so informative and helpful! I love all your videos and I hope I get go to events and interact with other BookTubers in person some day!
since i started watching you at the end of last year you are responsible for me reading 20+ books i otherwise would never had read so just wanted to say a big THANK YOU 😀👍❤️
Hannah, you are so incredible and I love watching your videos so much! Thank you for being you!
cynthiaspaperbackheart thank YOU for being so kind! 💗
The fact that you’re one of the few popular Booktubers who are POC is really inspiring!
Watching your videos feels like watching a friend to talk. I always get this warm feeling inside me when I watch your videos ❤️
This was super informative and personable. I really liked when you discussed the differences between sponsored videos and when you're just sent a book, because I didn't know that and it's definitely going to change what I think when I see booktubers say they got a book.
I'm emotional right now and I'm only through this video and already a little teary eyed. But in a good way haha.. I only discovered BookTube recently (like two or three months ago), and I have been watching nothing else since then. I don't really have anyone to talk about books with, so I'm really happy about it!
PS You were the first BookTuber I watched, so thank you for unknowingly bringing me into the BookTube-world! :D
Definitely one of my fav booktubers!!! You're so genuine and I just love watching your videos 💕
Thank you so so much!
Loved this video and how open and honest you are. Appreciate you talking about being a WOC on booktube - I'm in the same boat, I can barely find any British East-Asian youtubers, let alone booktubers!
This Q and A had so much truth! I liked what you said about friends. People don't exclude each other, usually the first step in friendships is just someone reaching out, and if people really want booktube friends sometimes ya just gotta be the first one to say hi then go from there. I loved all your thoughts and feelings on these topics!
Hi Hannah! I loved this little Q&A :) I find that, in comparison to booktubers, book blogging is far more diverse in its creators.
I absolutely love your TH-cam videos, you're easily one of my favourite booktubers :D It's wonderful to see how this channel has grown, you've deserved it to! :)
I've been here since 10k subs! I'm so proud to see how much you have grown, Hannah! Your Clockwork Reader intro was a classic!
I also love the book community, there are great people out there in this community, and I also make videos, so, hopefully people will actually get bigger as well. I also genuinely love talking about books, and literally just talking to people about books, whether or not the person that I am talking to likes books. Even though that they don’t read, they SHOULD read books, and they only don’t because of their “excuses” of being to busy, and literally anything that they can think of. Like I have a friend that has a full time job and literally can still have a life, and also read books all at the same time! Love this video!
You are so genuine and I love hearing you talk about things like this. This is also very helpful, thank you for answering all of our questions :) I'd like to think we can all improve the way you have- maybe not with whispering specifically but you know :P Very inspiring, thank you so much. Love you!
Hi Hanna, I'm from the few people in Egypt who love English books or books in general. It is uncommon to find an egyptian who understands English, so imagine how few of these people might love reading. Not a lot. I'm one of them and guess what? YOU ARE THE REASON. I watched literary every video on your channel, and I trust you more than I trust some of my friends. I really love that you understand your audience and try to guide them if they misunderstand anything. If I keep writing all the things I love about you, maybe you'll take longer to read this comment than reading the longest book you've ever read. I just reallllllly love you and wish all the luck in everything. ;D
I'm half Iranian and I love your channel and this video! You're so articulate and your voice is so smooth and soothing.
OMG YOU ANSWERED MY QUESTION THANK YOU 💓💓 (the favourite book and cons of arcs/sponsored videos) Thank you for answering and love youu 💓
Thank you so much for this video Hannah.😊 It's because of you and other amazing booktubers here on youtube that I am inspired to start my own booktube channel. I am hoping to start my new booktube journey from April. Love from India💕💕
for about a year now I have been contemplating starting a booktube channel. I think I am going to go for it. Thank you for all of your content! I love watching your videos.
This was a really cool Q&A! I have always loved your channel :) you read what you want and I love how honest, kind and humble you are in your videos. You've always been one of my favorite booktubers :)
BLESS THIS VIDEO❤️❤️ You just got me about 1000 times more excited about being able to start my channel
Great video Hannah!! Thank you for the great videos!! And thank you for recently introducing me to the Saga comic series, it's amazing!! :D
I am not a booktuber, just a watcher of you guys. I LOVE your channel and your videos, and I am so glad you are part of the community!!!! Greetings from Barcelona
Thanks so much for posting this video. I have been thinking about starting a channel and watching this has been very encouraging.
i've been watching like all of your videos and im almost done in two days, you've gotten me so into booktube and i picked up the night circus just because of you! so yeahhh idk where i was going with this but i love your voice and humor :)
i love you!!!!!!
i've been wanting to watch this since i found it in my feed earlier today!
the booktube community is literally so supportive!!!
LMAO FIGURING OUT HOW CAMERA ANGLES WORK ME TO ME LAST YEAR
when hannah gives you that shoutout I LOVE U
i loved hearing about your experiences about seeing someone of an ethnic descent and it's like...true? i feel
the idea of booktube cliques is..weird to me because it's literally just being friends? and everyone i've had the honor of interacting with virtually or in person have been so kind and wonderful (like you)
WATCH YOUR OWN VIDEOS!!! IF YOU DON'T LOVE THE ART YOU MAKE, WHAT'S THE POINT??
yes about your whole sponsored video thing/free books thing that answer was good ok - i've never met any booktuber who would rather keep their relationship with a publisher over their relationship with their viewers
I was waiting for this all day....I had a pretty stressfull week and your voice and taughts relax me....your videos are THE REASON I love to read as much as I do and I will be always gratefull fot that☄💕💕
Thank you so so much! You're the sweetest! 💕
This was awesome. Hope you go to Bookcon in NYC. I’m so scared to start a TH-cam as all I have is my phone etc. but I love books and I took a break but you were the first booktuber I began to follow and it got me reading once more. Thank you & Happy Woman’s day.
Bless this video! Thank you for speaking on so many important topics! You are one of my all time favorite BookTubers!
I used to be a very active booktuber with a lot more subscribers (I quit two years ago for personal reasons), and I totally understand your struggles with being a booktuber of color. Almost every video I got asked what my race was, "what am I actually", etc. I get assumptions and everything and its so nice to see this relatable coming from someone who is prominent in the booktube community. Thank you for the this video, Hannah because I had no idea other youtubers experienced this as well.
Also to add to your comment, I completely see peoples points about the booktube cliques but I went vidcon a few years ago and met many booktubers and I was SHOCKED at how friendly they were. It was definitely an amazing experience and I have to say out of all the youtube communties, booktubers are definitely the most welcoming and warm of them all. Me and my other booktube friends were very small at the time and they invited us to meet and hang out many times.
I feel like UK&US' booktube community (basically - every bt community which I'm not part of :D) is much more friendly and welcoming in a way, I wish we had the same in Poland. There are only a couple of us, maybe up to 10, being somewhat popular (considering that the most subscribed bookish channel in Poland has like 40k subs), but we have ALL the drama, jealousy, rumours and cliques and let me just tell you - it's awful. Feels like I'm back in high school again, even though I'm one of the oldest booktubers in my country...
I love watching yours and your friends' videos, love to see you meeting at bookcons and stuff, it makes me feel more positive about booktube in general. ♥
I just wanted to say how much I loved this video and how much I adore you as a person!! Never stop being you!! Big hugs!! 🤗
I have a suggestion regarding your ARC problem. maybe you could film a review or booktalk after you've read the book but post it when the book has come out. that way you can talk about your feelings without spoiling anyone 😊 I love this video and your channel in general! you're so calm, pretty and funny and your videos are amazing ❤️
I think the reason book bloggers/vloggers get sent the arcs is for advertising, so the publishers want spoiler-free reviews up before the actual release date. Like, by accepting the arc, the booktuber is saying 'sure, I'll help you promote your book to the audience on my channel', so that when the book releases, people will go out and buy it. Waiting until _after_ the release date kind of defeats the purpose.
(I think this is how it works. Not 100 percent sure.)
I'm sure it works that way but I meant more like spoiler videos where you talk about the book with spoilers and all. spoiler-free videos can of course be uploaded before the release date :)
saralace Ah, ok. Yeah, that makes sense. Like recording a spoiler and non-spoiler review, but only uploading the spolier-free part until after the release date?
yes, that's what I was thinking. Hannah also said that if you accept an arc you don't have to film a review video, what you do with the book is your own choice. but if you accept a sponsored book there are certain things you have to do (film a video or mention the book on instagram etc)
Such a good video queen xx
The booktube community always seems so happy and lovely xx
And omg your bookshelves satisfy me so much xx
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Hahah I'm glad to hear that! Thank you! :D
What do you think about nonfiction booktubers. I don't really see any here nor on Instagram? I was really happy to see you here as well. Keep it up, its inspiring.
Love u ❤️ so proud of you, your development and your point of view on certain subjects. Hugs from Germany 🇩🇪
Such a helpful video Hannah, I love watching your videos, they are really informative and I could listen to you talk all day, you have such a nice speaking voice :D thank you for doing this video, I will take some information and keep it in mind for my channel :D
"I am just me." That should be on a bookmark!
I've only been on Booktube a month and I already hate my first video. I don't understand Twitter at all and I'm trying to talk to people, but being a small channel feels hard right now. I keep hearing about people making friends on Booktube and I think so far I've made three, but definitely looking to meet more people! This video was really helpful and enlightening. :)
Im an Arab Canadian hijabi and I really want to start a booktube, but I’m afraid so the backlash I might get and the challenges I might face for my identity and choices alone. It feels scary but I just wanna talk about books.
Loved watching the video. I love your take on answering these questions. I started my Booktube channel about 2 years ago because you and a few other people that I watch on Booktube make it look so fun plus I’ve always loved reading.
You go girl!! Don't let the haters get you down!
I don’t know if the other booktuber of color you talked about was NayaReadsAndSmiles, but if not, you should wach her! She’s like literally a bundle of joy I love her 😂
thank you for this video, I've been considering starting a booktube for a while now and this made me want to do it even more. We'll see if i've actually got the courage to do it, but you increased the chances a lot ;)
What's with the 10 dislikes??? love your videos Hannah, i find book reviews boring UNTIL I found your channel ❤️❤️
I really appreciate you talking about representation. I'm white af (Australian and like, honestly my skin is so white it's a bit of a joke) and I'm honestly really upset that people leave hate about your ethnicity. I don't get it. You're the person who got me into BookTube and you were the first booktuber that I subscribed to because I love how you are in your videos (aka, not yelling at the camera, having well thought out reviews, being passionate about new books, etc).
This video was great :) Loved the honesty
My favorite part in this video would be when you discussed about being a person of color in BookTube. I definitely understand how difficult it would be (for someone like me who's not based in the USA, or the UK, or Ireland, or Canada, or Australia, or New Zealand). But I am proud of who I am. I am a Filipino and I love books and I know that booktube will grow in my country and more people like us will be known for it.
Shoutout to all the other booktubers that I know that are people of color. squibblesreads, brandonthebookaddict, Clarisse Reads and Wina Wonders :)
Very educational video.
I LOVE YOU SO MUCH!!!
I love youuuu
For some reason the video skipped a few seconds at the start without me realising and i was like "What about the 'Hey guys its Hannah' ???"
Lolllll
Your honesty is a beautiful thing!
I love your videos, keep doing a great job!
You're my favourite booktuber! Love ya!
Thank you! Love you tooooo 💕
A Clockwork Reader Yes I be watching some of your videos on BookTube channel
Your voice is so soothing!
I just recently subscribed to you in December and since then you have impacted my life a lot so thank you 💙
I loved this video! Thank you so much!! 💕
This is slightly unrelated, but I have to read a graphic novel for my YA class and I chose Persepolis by your recommendation - so excited to start it!
Ahhh yay! I hope you enjoy it!!
Yay new video! Can you maybe do a video listing your favourite contemporary books?? And I don’t know if you read it but One Of Us Is Lying by Karen McManus is a definite recommendation! Love you ❤️
I already have a video about all my favorite contemporaries! th-cam.com/video/pCtjvcV1-xU/w-d-xo.html
A Clockwork Reader Oh yay I’m so glad! I’ll watch it now 👍🏽
Yesss girl, I loved everything you talked about in this video!
Love your honest discussion, Hannah! Its so refreshing to see someone talk about ALL sides of the Booktube story (no pun intended haha) - sorry I know the Q+A is over lol but what camera and lighting do you use?
I could listen to you all day!! Hello from Puerto Rico!🙌🏼☕📚
Liz Santiago omg girl same
Your videos are great. I don't have many friends around me who are big book nerds like me. I love to talk books and get lists of books to add to my TBR list.
I love how eloquently you speak about BookTube.
Your my favorite booktuber💖❤️💖 your just so relatable and inspiring please never stop making videos💝💝💝💝
The pressure when you get ARCs to read them even when they are unsolicited and you know you aren't obliged to is my biggest con. It means less time to pick your own books - not complaining but it's a tough balance to maintain!
Thank you for explain the situation with sponsored videos! I’m kind of sick of people assuming that most of the big booktubers lie just to get paid