Thoughts About BookTube: The Honest BookTuber Tag
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 12 ก.ย. 2024
- I thought it would be interesting to reflect on my time on BookTube and what the experience has been like by revisiting the Honest BookTuber Tag. Expand for more information. 👇
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My Original Version of This Tag: • The Honest Booktuber Tag
15 Books I’ll (Probably) Never Read: • 15 Books I’ll (Probabl...
My Deep Dive About Gone With the Wind: • Is Gone With the Wind ...
Books That Should Be Movies: • Books That Should Be A...
The NY Times’ 100 Best Books of the 21st Century: • The New York Times’ 10...
Channels Mentioned 🍿
Lydia’s Lost the Plot’s Version: • The Honest Booktuber Tag
Shawn Breathes Books: / @shawnbreathesbooks
This tag was created by Harriet Rosie, who is no longer on BookTube.
Questions:
1. Have you ever lied about reading a book?
2. Have you ever avoided a book because of controversy around the content/author?
3. Have you ever been sent a book for free and not disclosed it?
4. Have you ever bought a book with no intention of reading it?
5. Have you ever got caught up in booktube drama?
6. Have you ever had a hate comment, and did you respond?
7. Have you ever made a video just because you knew it would get views?
8. If you could go back to the beginning of your channel, would you do anything differently?
9. Are there any channels you wish you could be more like?
10. What's something you love about your channel?
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Email: supposedlyfungreg-at-gmail.com
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Instagram: / supposedlyfun
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The fact that I never miss a “Supposedly Fun” video and the fact that I never skip to the “Friday Reads” portion should tell you how I feel about your channel. I spent months lurking on your channel before I hit the subscribe button. Lurking for all that time showed me that you’re the real deal. I also couldn’t resist the good vibes given off when you and Joel and Teddy are in a room together.❤
Thank you for all the support! 🥂 📚
It’s been such a pleasure getting to know you over the last few years, Greg. Your honesty and integrity are so obvious and very much appreciated. I love that you’ve introduced us to Joel and shared the joys and pain of life with our beloved furkids. You’ve introduced me to fabulous books and authors. Your book joy (hello, Demon Copperhead, even though it’s not something I want to read) is so contagious and we all know JOY is our word going forward. Your channel, you, Joel, the pups, bring me great joy. So thank you for that! 💜💜💜
That means a lot, so thank you! And it's been so nice getting to know you over the years as well! 🥂 ❤️ 📚
I watched your initial video, and you were so polished after only 6 months! Also love the mustache…Imagining the two of you with identical mustaches made me smile. ❤
You’ve built something incredible and much loved here, Greg, you really should be so proud. Here’s to another 5+ years!
I’m a fairly recent subscriber, and first time commenter. This was a really fascinating watch. Especially for someone such as myself, who has only been actively reading since the start of this year. I’d just like to say that I genuinely enjoy your little corner of the WWW… and please never question your eloquence and ability to speak articulately. More power to you Greg. Best, John.
Thank you very much. That means a lot to hear!
Something fun that I started doing was to order a book (or 2😉) from independent bookstores across the country as well as GB and Ireland.
That way I throw a little support their way and,if it’s included, collect book markers that they include in the order!
Thanks to you, I’ve ordered from Montana Book Co.,Parnassus, Gutter Books, and The Winding Stair as well as several others including Birch Bark books in Minneapolis.
And, yes, I fully support my local indie book shops and county libraries 😉
Admittedly, you and I have different perspectives on many matters, but I have a lot of respect for you. Your channel challenges me (in good ways) and makes me think back through certain convictions. I think you have a lot of wisdom, and I enjoy your authentic musings on books and life. Wishing you and Joel and Teddy nothing but the best that life has.
That means a lot--thank you so much! We wish you the best as well. 🥂
I watch your videos but never comment. I just wanted to share that seeing you as an older member of the lgbt community with a family, dog, and loving husband really comforts me as a twenty-something lgbt person. Thank you.
I'm glad it's comforting! One of many reasons I'm glad Joel is a part of the channel.
Your channel is a treasure, Greg, and you are right to be proud of the content and the community you have built. xo
Thank you so much!
I’m new here and really love your authenticity, honesty and passion. I’m excited about a never ending TBR list. I also like how your values come through. My favorite independent bookstore is Politics & Prose here in Washington, D.C.
Interesting reflections! I like the space you have created here.
I do like if people tell me if they read a book with their eyes or their ears, just because the narrator can influence how someone experiences a book. But it is really only helpful if they also say whether they liked the narrator or not, because then I can try to gauge if their opinion of the book itself was coloured by it.
Hi Greg, I enjoy your videos so much because you go into depth about topics so care about.
I just had my fourth year anniversary on this week and even though mainly shouting into the void, it’s still worth it because of the people I need here. I’m not only talking about my few faithful subscribers, but the booktubers who have made my life more interesting and richer as I reach 3/4 of a century on this planet. My daughter is gay and is getting married in November. I’m very happy that we live in Hawaii where the local culture welcomes gay people.
Of course, I am an ally and never blink an eyelash when my daughter told me she was a lesbian. She’s a very private person. It was only recently that she felt comfortable talking about her private life. Not to worry, she has given me her blessing to tell everyone she is getting married and is a lesbian. Yay!
Sorry for the long comment I was very touched by this video. I guess my channel is too small for hate comments, but I’m a very sensitive person so I guess I would not have handled it well.
It’s very hard for me to get new books as I’m on a fixed income so I don’t do many recent book prize lists. But I like to watch other peoples videos and shot some names of books down for the future when my library gets them. I wish you all the best in your channel and in your life. Aloha friend.
This is the first of your videos I have ever watched. I have subscribed because I like your ethics. As for repeating things, if they are important for people to know then you should repeat. Not only for those who are regular subscribers that might have missed it but for those who are new to your channel. Occasional videos like this would be helpful in keeping us up to date on how you feel about things.
Thank you! That's a good idea.
How have I never seen this Tag? Loved your answers!
Thank you!
I enjoyed hearing your thoughts and reflections. You have definitely built a great channel!
Thank you! You too!
Greg, never let any tell you that you're not eloquent-not even yourself! I think one (relatively minor) problem the literary world has is that everyone sounds brilliant on paper, and in reported anecdotes, and scripted speeches, but then they run into people in real life who expect authors to be just as witty as their characters, and speakers to articulate themselves with a post-editing level of poise. No one is as good at speaking as they wish to be, but I think most people come across better in the eyes of others than they lead themselves to believe when they have the dreaded task of watching themselves back. 😂
A channel to be proud of definitely. Love your authentic and thoughtful content. Happy Reading
Thank you so much.
So much of this is fascinating. I have wanted to read Gone With the Wind for years - I'm trying to read every book that has won the Pulitzer prize for fiction. I'd buy a digital copy and read it that way so no one knows haha.
You should be proud Greg! I have been watching your videos for over 3 years now and since then I have been buying books mostly in independent stores, I’ve been trying to read more LGBTQ+ books and you’ve influenced me to read many authors in general. Don’t ever underestimate your power! 😁
That means a lot, thank you!
I haven’t seen your first take on this tag, but this was really great, both for your answers in themselves and for the pointers that I can take as a fellow BookTuber. I don’t come to your channel (or any) for drama.
I'm glad the answers were helpful!
Wonderful reflections, Greg! I have often toyed with the idea of recording my own booktube videos, however I get enough comments from people correcting me, criticizing me, trashing me etc over on my blog site. Not sure I could handle more in another space! The internet is a strange space. But love your videos as always, Greg. Cheers!
Hi Greg! Another great video! Thanks for sharing. I was wondering if you ever did a video of how you and Joel ended up in Montana. 😊📚
Had to edit due to typo 😜
I think we covered it in a Q&A a loooong time ago, but basically we knew we didn't want to stay in New York City. We visited Joel's parents at their home in Montana, and it seemed like a place we could live.
@@SupposedlyFunI thought you covered it as well but couldn’t remember😜. That’s awesome though. I wish I could be more adventurous. 😊
Haven't missed one of your videos since I've subscribed. Love it whether I agree or disagree with your book assessment, but more often, I agree. I became more conscious of buying from independent bookstores too. Found both Parnassus and The Bookshop in Nashville and loaded my suitcase. Unfortunately, because I retired in Mexico, Amazon has been my go-to, but when I fly home, it's always a book haul at an independent.
I absolutely agree with your reflections (thank you for sharing). And that we have to know our values and morals. So if an author goes against these - as you personally see it - then that is important to acknowledge. It matters who we support. And it’s very true that you can - in the example of JK - “keep” your nostalgia for HP if you want. I will not let her take that nostalgia away from teenage me, but I will always make it clear how I feel about JK and never buy sth by her again, go to the theme parks or platform/review the books.
JK btw is also harmful to any woman/femme who isn’t the “right” kind of woman. Which is very excluding/elitist of her - it screams white feminism, and intersectional feminism is how we better ourselves and stop the patriarchy from their “divide and conquer” strategy.
(Sorry about the rant, lol)
Great video! Really good point about whether to get involved and/or educate yourself bc we have a responsibility with what we promote and engage with.
I’ve been thinking about the most banned books in America recently. For example, 1984 was on my O’level English literature syllabus when I was 15. It’s strange that books I’ve read as part of my education are banned in USA. I can’t get my head around that.
I can't either!
Great emphasis on giving support being important as the flip side of removing support!
Well said as always.
Thanks!
One booktuber who still loves the. Harry Potter books but didn’t want to support the author, bought her copies from used book stores,thrift stores, or library stores (support your libraries 😉)That way, the author or publisher don’t receive any profits👍🏼
That does get around financially supporting the author, but continuing to discuss the books continues to platform them so other people will purchase them, visit the theme parks, etc.
@@SupposedlyFun ok sorry 😞
@@runrgrl35 All good! Everyone needs to make up their own mind about what level they should support the books if at all.
Hi Greg , I just wondered how you came up with the name 'Supposedly Fun' ?
I want to know too
@debbiejefferies @jordana99 In the early days (before I had a BookTube channel), I was looking for a name for my blog. It started as a bit of a reach for a literary pun (the full name of the blog was "A Supposedly Fun Blog I'll Never Read Again," as a nod to David Foster Wallace). But what I really liked about the shortened version is that it acts as a reminder to myself that this whole thing is supposed to be fun. It's come in handy whenever I start to feel stressed about having a channel for any reason. And it's an acknowledgment that even though this is supposed to be fun, it's a lot of work! So if it's ever not fun, I need to take a step back and recalibrate.
This was honest and amazing!
Thank you!
Thanks for sharing your thoughts with the world! This was every nice!
Thanks for watching!
Sometimes I find that, because I don't read my new purchases right away, I may intend to read all the books I buy, but then some I lose interest.
I've definitely learned something similar in my book haul revisits.
That’s also why I have a documented list on my laptop and will highlight what I have read. I do drive myself crazy picking books for trips and TBRs for the future.
Your channel and you are perfect Greg! We love you!😊
I have always wondered why you are against buying from Amazon... Maybe I'm ignorant about something...Is there a video out there where you speak on the topic?I would like to educate myself...
TBH I buy books from Amazon....
Like Greg, I don’t buy anything on Amazon. My reason my be different than his (and you didn’t ask me for my opinion so forgive me for butting in). I think Amazon has hurt small local businesses many of which have closed. Each month I see at least one small business close and a service business has taken their place. Retail stores are getting scarce in my community.
Hi Greg, I'm not sure if you noticed but your camera is focusing on the background. You're out of focus 😅
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You can listen to an audio book but not read it. That’s the only reason why the phrase ‘reading an audio book’ rubs me the wrong way. You read with your eyes, not your ears. Regardless, I think audio books are excellent and a wonderful way to delve into the world of a book when you wouldn’t be able to otherwise.
I've thought about posting a video that I think a lot of people will disagree with or even shame me for, but I don't think I want to deal with that. I have a question I'd like to ask, but I think it's taboo, and I'm a bit burned out with reading anyway.
I respect your decision to not promote Gone with the Wind. I do not feel generational guilt about slavery as a Caucasian but I am increasingly aware that I take advantage like most people on the planet of modern day slavery for example the children who work mining for minerals which are used to manufacture our mobile phones. I really want to read literature that speaks to modern day slavery which we can impact rather than looking backwards
That would be an interesting topic for a book to cover!
@@SupposedlyFun I am planning to read Cobalt Red by Siddharth Kara this month