Do libraries benefit authors?

[jenniferhudson]

As a librarian, I really appreciate this 🥰

[MamaLeahRocksIt]

If it wasn't for our local library, I would never have made it to adulthood. Stephen King and Isabel Allende saved my life.

[lucillefrancois]

My favorite book series, the Percy Jackson books, I originally read from the library. And now I've bought those books like 3 or 4 different times throughout my life.

[JorisDM]

Thinking back of how I recently bought all volumes of my favourite books I borrowed from the library as a kid. Full financial circle. Never would've read the books if I hadn't seen the shiny reflective cover that caught my eye at the library.

[frida]

I became a librarian a lot because of you! Your praise and love of librarianship in your videos made me really consider the profession, and I love it! So thank you

[meleyeons]

In the UK authors get a small amount every time a book’s checked out, under Public Lending Right

[surrealistgirlx]

As a librarian I say thanks! I loved introducing our patrons to new authors. You really made my day!

[NotApplicable]

Point 4: It can lead to later sales for the author. How many of us read a book, such as Harry Potter, in libraries for free but then later watched the movie in theaters, bought merch or bought her later books?

[ezachleewright]

Man, I never had a teacher that was as cool as ANY of my school librarians. They recommended me some of the best books I ever read. They did not miss with their recommendations. And they were always right.

[oraakkeli]

Where i live (Finland), every time someone lends your book from the library, you get paid. My mom is an author, and twice a year she gets a letter from the government with all the information (how many books were lended, how much she made, etc), and its really nice honestly. I think it was something like 0.14€ for every time someone lends your book. If you manage to publish a best seller, you can actually make good money off of just libraries.

[julesss]

the library.. wow what a place. i went to the library for the first time when i was 3. my grandma took me every week to encourage me to read and learn something new. i still go to the library as an adult because i just love being surrounded by books. i’m in a room full of thousands of people’s thoughts, feelings, ideas- all written down to be remembered and cherished. and i’m there for free???? what a gift.

[MonniqueSaoPaio]

I always tear up when you talk about librarians. We try our best and are used to not get the recognition (or the financial funds to actually do our jobs the best possible way). But it is oh, SO nice when we hear someone praise what we do once in a while. thank you for this and everything else. (also thanks everyone in the comments. you made my day) DFTBA

[kaylanek]

Aw you are so sweet! I love going to the library. It’s so quiet and their are so many nice books waiting to be read. It’s awesome!

[d.h.]

The way you speak and the care you have for everyone else is what I strive for and hope the rest of the world catches on soon.

[xyenthereptilian]

Absolutely!! Libraries are a vital source of both community, & needed resources of all kinds and means, and they literally give the foundation of knowledge needed to progress in life. They're wonderful tools every community should have and we overlook them far too much

[SalariaStudios]

Man you really make me hold my librarian heart up high. I remember sitting down and reading every book that came in. So I knew exactly who would like the book and why. And if someone had a question I could answer it. I found the bones books to be my favorite but did not agree with the age range

[dragonflies]

I really, really appreciate this. What a breath of fresh air

[RosileeJe]

My local library was actually what got me into your books! I think I'd just followed vlogbrothers right around when you released The Fault in our Stars (and I was like 14), so I vaguely knew about it the book but that was it. Every year my library does a summer reading program for k-12. That year they had multiple copies of a LOT of different books, organized by grade level, and any kid who signed up that year could pick one to take home and keep until the books ran out.

TFiOS was one of the high school level books that year. I recognized the cover from Youtube and I thought it sounded interesting so I chose it. I read it, then got my friends to read it, then ended up buying your other books later on (and getting my friends to read a couple of them too lol)

[ediblezombie]

I always buy new books when I don't know the author feels like a Gamble. so Whenever I'm interested in the book I always go and check it out from the library first to see how I like it. usually if it's one I really love I will buy it to read again in the future

[amandahoule]

Thank you for supporting libraries, librarians, and by extension right of first sale! - A School Librarian