HOW BOOKTUBE AND GOODREADS RUINED MY READING

My first time doing a discussion video! I really enjoyed get things off my chest.

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[rananajjar]

How did booktube/ goodreads affect your reading?

[monaangelavargas]

Slow reading is not celebrated enough. I'm a slow reader too. I take my time and don't rush. Reading (especially of fiction books) should be a leisurely activity, not a challenge or competition.

[austinauthor]

I'm in so much agreement here on this one! Donna Tart said in an interview, "its better to reread a book you love than constantly read new books you feel nothing for." Books are meant to be savored, thought about, and lived in. I think consuming them as products of commercialization makes the whole act of reading something akin to a hotdog eating contest. I hope more readers get out of that cycle.

[jojochen]

I am beyond flabbergasted how social media affects almost every corner of hobbies in the way you described it. I'm myself from the artist community, drawing as a hobby and semi-professionally, and Social Media made me produce, produce, produce work to the point you don't enjoy doing it anymore but try to appease to the algorithms. That it also applies to reading in a way never even popped into my imagination, but here is another category of hobby that suffers from the endless curse of "content". Thanks for sharing that! I am happy you found a better way of reading for yourself again.

[goodnightsocialite]

Finally someone who puts it into words!! I hate watching the same books being recommended over and over in every single booktube video. I was even forcing myself to like some of the books that were realy hyped. When I discovered Dakota Warren's channel I felt like an oasis, finally someone who didn't care about the trends with such a genuine love for literature and a taste similar to mine!

[marilync]

This is how im feeling too! The popular books are starting to feel like “fast fashion” and I’ve been losing brain cells. Now, my 2024 goal is to read all the classics and its been going so well so far! It’s been challenging but worth it. i’ve been getting so much out of it! I heard recently that “difficulty generates meaning” and its so true

[SweetOtaku_]

Finally someone said it reading is a hobby not a competitive sport

[kaleahoylear]

I love your hot take on “popular books”. I hated every popular book I read this year and ended up enjoying all of the “old books” I selected for myself way more!

[hanie]

This video is wonderful. Tbh, I'm a slow reader. I like to underline things. I like to look up vocabulary I don't understand. I'm also a writer, so I like to sit there and ponder on how an author wrote their prose. I like to analyze subjects and themes. In a good month, I could probably read like 3 books. And then you have people reading seven books in a WEEK. Good on them for being able to read so fast, but I cannot enjoy books that quickly as an adult, I was able to do that when I was younger, however.

I think books are magical. Stories are meant to be digested, NOT inhaled. I'm glad you made this discovery for yourself and that you are re-examing your tastes. We all started reading because we love stories. Let us never lose that love. And if we do lose that love momentarily, it is always okay to take a break. C: <3

[Kenough_in_Wonderland]

Reading even one book a month is insane for most people. I've read 23 this year and when I tell my irl friends that number they loose their minds because they can't fathom reading that much, booktube etc really does skew ones view of how much reading is normal or a lot for that matter. So glad you made this video for some perspective!

[SavannahSedai]

I am not a slow reader by any means, BUT I have a family. I have little kids. I have a husband. A home. People whose wellbeing depends on my attention. I could read 10 books in 2 months easily in college and after, even with a full time job, but thats out of the question now. Thank you for addressing this. There are so many facets to why someone may take longer to finish a book we may absolutely love. I have friends in similar situations to me that read 50+ books in half a year and when I asked HOW (our kids are all similar ages) she told me “we talk for 30 minutes at dinner time”. It broke my heart. I know that it works for some kids and families but mine would be broken hearted if I ignored them all day and had a “set” time to talk with them. I will read more when they are older. I will enjoy what I can read now. The comparison game is not fun. Much love to you ❤

[storiesandsadhbh]

I love this video! And I love you pointing out the job factor. Some of these booktubers do this for a full or part time job so we can’t even compare our reading! Great video and good dialogue

[sherribugd]

Yes! So many booktubers are reading the same things over and over- books to me that look like garbage. There are so many good books out there that will never make it to booktube and people forget that.
First time I have found your channel. And I love seeing you voicing this!

[chigirl]

"Who is chasing us with a broom?" LOL. Thank you for this! You put into words exactly how I feel. Congratulations on making your Goodreads goal! 🥰

[dysprosium]

100% agree with you. It's not about how much you read. It's about what you get out of it. We are all different people, with different life situations and preferences. So tired of cookie cutter lemming social media.

[cavarsarah]

This video just showed up on my recommended, and I'm so glad I decided to watch it. I'm someone who reads a ton of books, 200-250+ a year. I hate the way people talk about wanting to read "as much as me, " when it's clearly not something they truly want to do. I hate being praised just for the act of reading, rather than for all of the meaningful conversations I get to have about the books I love. I hope that more people leave behind this gamified idea of reading and realise that we're all different, read at different speeds, and have different goals. The point is to learn and have fun!

[moonlampje]

“And I used to read 10 books a year and I used to be SO proud of myself”. Girl, I read 1 book in 10 years and I’m still proud of myself😂🤣. Sometimes I’ll read more: up to 2 (not too heavy) books a day, but sometimes I don’t read for months/years on end. And that’s just fine, reading should be enjoyable and not feel like a chore. I usually go to the thrift store for my books, because it’s cheap (0, 50 cents to about 3 dollars), or use the library app or borrow them from the internet. That way it doesn’t get too expensive, and if a book really tickles my fancy I’ll buy it and it won’t be a disappointment/waste if I don’t like the book. It also ensures that I’ll read books that are not entirely in my comfort zone. I’m a new subscriber, this is the first video I’m watching and I love it. Hello from The Netherlands ❤

[itsjustbethg]

I agree and relate to this video so much - I always feel that I'm missing out if I'm not reading what is popular instead of actually considering if I will actually like it !

[grff_]

This is why i only have 5 books in my goodreads goals. Last year i only read one, this year I've read almost 20! I personally like to be given a guide of what i could read thanks to booktube, but i noticed most people read fantasy, and I'm more into contemporary😅 I used to feel shame for not having popular books in my shelves, but now I'm really trying to find my personal taste.

[raychie]

I just found your channel, and I completely agree. I hope no one compares themselves to my personal goal of 200 books. I listen to audiobooks when I'm doing boring tasks, so I get through a lot of books pretty easily. I like to occasionally push myself out of my comfort zone in reading to potentially find different and interesting reads, and sometimes, that really pays off, while other times, it doesn't. I don't chase after the most popular reads, but I do look at the ones that might interest me and seek out award winners for their potential to be a great read. Read as much as you want of the books you enjoy, but don't be afraid to step out of your comfort zone occasionally.