Being in the bookish community
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- Опубліковано 19 чер 2024
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Hey Hey.... Just throwing this out there.... BUT... I would more than willing to help make some friendship bracelets for you!!... Should you want to get some made up for next year!..
Im sorry who is saying you are pathetic or pitiful?? I will FIGHT. Lemme at them.
Same!
The really shitty ones get immediately blocked lol
i will pay to watch the cage fight
(tying back my hair and taking out my earrings) I'll join you
@@foodfornot we ride at dawn
Not caraval being ur literal villain origin story
I’m interested to watch this video, the bookish community was one of the first places I felt at place (am I wording that right?) being autistic, people in real life were really difficult for me to connect to. Since I liked books connecting online with others who liked books was magical to me, being able to infodump about books I love is so amazing and it’s one of the reasons I’m so grateful for the internet 🦕
Autistic Gang!!
This is me as well. The book community has really been something I appreciate and love. I would feel so alone without them ♥️
Same here, it can be occasionally difficult and frustrating to get my words out right as well, in addition to connecting with others.
As a super super ultra anxious autistic, YOU BELONG AT THIS EVENT! It was so easy to float between panels, leave, or come in late if needed. Also everyone is just so kind and patient and checks in if you look like you need help lol. Obviously, it's not going to be perfect for everyone, but i so so recommend it. It was the safest exposure therapy experience and i promise you will have a good time!
I've been a stay at home mom for 15 years and I'm autistic, so my friend pool is minimal. Being part of communities like this makes me less lonely, even if it's only ever online.
I don't know if you'll be able to find my comment among all the others, but this video made me start to cry. Specifically around 14:40.
I have been struggling to get back into reading for nearly 14 years. Coming across your videos, both the positive and negative review videos, has really helped bring back an interest in reading I had been begging for after whatever unseen sky daddy out there had stripped away from me. Reading had always been a comfort to me. I know the exact moment in my life when my interest plummeted, and as I said I've been struggling through Hell and high water to get it all back. Because now, more than ever in my life, I've needed the safe space books gave me so long ago.
Your videos helped me so much. I might not share the same interests in books, but you've introduced me to so much that my TBR list has increased exponentially. I even read books that I should've already read at a young age. It's embarrassing to admit, as a 34 year-old woman, but I finally finished reading Hatchet by Gary Paulsen. I would've never done it without finding the inspiration from your videos covering everything from author drama to book reviews to covering book bans.
Thank you, Rachel.
You made such an important point that we should want to be part of nuanced conversations more than our desire to be right. And that two opposite feelings can at times be true at the same time.
Thank you! ❤
The way you talk about the bookish community warms my heart. At the end of the day we're all just people who see ourselves in books and want to be around people who see themselves there too ❤
i was a voracious reader in high school, but i was not a part of the online book community. i stopped for a few years bc i was trying to get out of a depressive slump (and my homophobic parents house). when i left, i started getting back into reading and I stumbled across booktube. i’ve found so many people that are funny, smart, and kind, you included. i feel like i found my people. thank you. we love you, rachel ❤
I was just thinking about starting a booktube channel just to get some sense of community, feels nice to see this ❤
You should! You’re valued and you matter
@@ReadswithRachel thank you 💖
I’m an isolated SAHM of two and I’ve really enjoyed watching your channel grow over the years. This channel has encouraged me to crawl out of my depression hole and find people to talk to about books. Maybe I’ll try to figure out a way to book net fest. ❤
Also, Half a Soul is a really cute book. I read the whole series. Regency fairytale needed to happen lol
Minnie here!!! This video made me cry (in a good way) and i can't fucking wait for next year! 🥹 You content (yes, even the negative reviews) are such a ray of sunshine in my life and I appreciate you a whole lot
Ferngully? Sign me the FUCK up!! That shit made me queer I swear down, Crysta was my gay awakening.
I hope you know, that you make so many lives better. I am chronically ill, and not to be melodramatic but my life really sucks right now.
When I’m very sick and having flares, I listen to your videos like a podcast. You always bring me so much joy with your snarky commentary and we share a lot of opinions, so it’s like listening to a friend rant over voice note (in a parasocial way lol). I hope you know, you make a huge impact. Huge. Every day. And you make my, and many many other bookish fans, days better every time we tune in. Much love from MA
I'm not exaggerating when I say your channel has provided such a net positive in my life. I have had such anxiety about being more involved in the bookish community, and it was you and your channel that motivated me to finally take the plunge. My channel exists because you inspire me. You are truly an awesome person and I see a lot of myself in your story. I wish I had joined the bookish community sooner instead of being a lone reader for most of my life, but I am so glad to be here now.
The plan is to hopefully go to Booknet Fest next year, but life has been hard on my end at the moment. I hope things turn around and get better and that I am able to go. It would be an absolute fucking delight to meet you in person. Never change, stay amazing. 💜💜
i'm sending this to every bookish content creator i come into contact with. also you're one of the best content creators out there and your drive for justice, accessibility, and representation is part of what keeps me active in the book community so your voice definitely matters and fuck whoever is making you feel otherwise. i will fucking fight them 🤬🤬
The way you are with ferngully I am with treasure planet. You literally sold the book to me when you mentioned treasure planet
31:46 "For fans of Titan A.E." *immediately summoned*
I know I didn't find your channel until early 2022. I was still having outpatient care due to a psychotic break in 2020, but I could feel again. But I felt so isolated, and it sucked, so I turned to books. Reading Iron Widow was a turning point of finding joy in things again. I wanted to talk to people about it and found booktube. This community is something I treasure because it is exactly that: a community of people who are all sharing this thing they love.
I love it for that. I appreciate you, Rachel, for that too. You were the first reviewer I felt I could connect with. I know you said here you were glad you'd found this space. Well, I'm glad I found you in it too 💜
(I wish I still had family in FL to use as an excuse to travel the 1400 miles. One day, I'll go, but it may not be a for while)
Hey! Fellow person who dealt with outpatient and psychosis at the same time. I'm just commenting to let you know you're not alone in that :3
Hearing about how you had such a great time just melts my heart ❤ Also, you're incredible. Don't let the bastards get you down.
Between you and Natalie sharing your experiences with BookNet Fest….I am buying my ticket today
I work at an indie bookstore in southwest Virginia and we’ve sold SO MANY copies of I’m In Love With Mothman bc Point Pleasant, WV is pretty close to us. Paige is doing an author event at our store in October and everyone is really excited!😂
I hope I get to go to booknetfest next year or the year after, because it just looks so fun! The FOMO is real
I hope I’m not overstepping, but you’re not pathetic or at least not regarding what you do online in the book community and how you stand up against book banning in your state. That’s pretty awesome.
And yes, it’s reactionary, but isn’t everything reactionary in a way, no really, what isn’t a reaction?
But the way you talk about books, the opinions you have and the openness and compassion when you talk about serious topics, sharing your own traumatic experiences, can be very healing or at least reassuring to listen to.
Now I’ll continue watching the video and hopefully fall asleep doing so, cause in 4 hours my bunnies will demand food.
I’m planning to fly over to attend BNF next year. it sounds like you’ve been through so much and I just want you to know you’ve had such an impact on my reading and how I approach books. so glad you decided to make these videos about books you read :D
You had me at Treasure Planet. But justice for Cinderella! Drew Barrymore's Ever After is peak Cinderella, top tier 90s gems!
I went to Booknetfest for the first time this year. I met so many amazing people, and had some deep conversations. I’m just salty my migraines made an appearance so I couldn’t go to prom.😊
This happened to me in 2019 😩 I feel you
@@ReadswithRachel they’re the fucking worst. Hopefully my partner and I can make next years! I’m going but idk about them.
As someone who lives nearby in Florida and feels an overwhelming dread due to the political climate around here, your content about book bans and seeing you fight back gives me a lot of hope. I appreciate your content so much! I'm sorry that the negative comments get to you sometimes, and I hope you know your content and point of view matter. And let's be honest, hating on books is part of being a book lover. Sometimes ranting about some nonsense you read is just as fun as reading a book you actually like! lol
i really appreciate you offering personal info i'm always curious how people get started making videos and have always appreciated your frankness, honesty, and welcoming space.
the "it's hard to be rude to people irl" is funny because ive seen this video recently poking fun at how sincere and apologetic we are when walking in a crowded public area vs how rude and angry we get while driving a vehicle on a crowded road.
i would never consider you "reactionary" you bring so much more depth to your analyses then just a reaction
sorry for long comment i could keep going but i feel ridiculous pausing the video every few mins to start a new paragraph haha
Your channel means so much to so many people. Don't ever doubt the positive impact you have on people. I appreciate your channel so much and appreciate your insights into various books. Thanks to you I introduced my 11th grade students to bell hooks and have no regrets! Thank you for your honesty, vulnerability and genuine passion for books.
Oh I went through 2 losses in 2018 and had a spring 2019 baby too! I totally can relate to how you got into this community. I'm still watching but so far it's making me think and reflect. Thanks!!
I literally can't talk about books without people mentioning how much they love you! From the Cosplay scene to the Disneyland scene (where I work) lol
It's always me saying I read and like watching reviews, and you're always the first person people bring up. You're so cool! None of those negative words at all.
Also, breaks my heart that the con is during the same weekend as another con I work at. If it's ever another weekend, then I def wanna go!
Oh, Rachel, you are overflowing with charms. I fell pleasantly into your vibes of Peace and Joy in this video. I loved seeing the pics and footage of all the smiling faces and people enthusiastically enjoying themselves amongst fellow hobbyists and career people. Truly a tribe.
I don't know what kind of bookish events we have in the UK, and I am a staunch basement dweller type with social anxiety so probably wouldn't attend anyway, but I loved living vicariously through your account of your experience and what kinds of people exist out there. Really great video. Brought positive vibes to an otherwise dreary morning for me.
I always admire you for the honesty and forthrightness with which you conduct yourself on your channel. I especially enjoy listening to your videos to help keep me alert when doing mundane or otherwise disagreeable household chores. You enrich my life (not in a creepy way lol).
Thank you for all that you do.
BNF was amazing and fun and so sorry for crying in front of you when we met to say hi. I know you said you're a nobody, but honestly, you're a somebody to me, and I love all that you're doing from making book reviews and letting us know of discourse going on in this community from book bans to stupids being stupid lol. You're amazing and I can't wait to see you do more going forward ❤🧡💛💚💙💜🤎🖤🤍
As a fellow Florida girl how have I never heard of Booknet fest?! Will be going next year for sure.
RACHEL! This is such a beautiful video about such a beautiful event - I’m legit tearing up. Booknet Fest is like nothing else currently out there and everyone needs to know about it! Nuanced conversations in community are worth everything. (But also - like you said - so many silly & fun conversations and one liners that made me almost cry with laughter.)
Thank you for bringing your full awesome self to this community and to all of your content! I’m beyond grateful I got to meet you in person and hang a bit.
I definitely want to figure out a little gift to bring new friends next year and I’m OBSESSED with the yearbook idea. Please make Mari & Sam do it!! Also an official pool party would be 🔥!!
And for any fellow content creators watching this who would like to join my monetization Discord (where we support each other through negotiations and contracts and all that juicy stuff), I’d love to have you!
The Discord link that is shared publicly in my bio is my community Discord (Celestial), which is separately awesome and fun and you should for sure join, but it’s actually not the money one. (I saw a few people pop in from this video so I just wanted to clarify that!) For anyone interested in joining the monetization Discord, I don’t post that join link publicly just because I want to keep the community safe and confidential. We are 100% honest in there and I don’t want any brands, etc. finding their way in. So just shoot me a DM or email starrystephbooks@gmail.com and I will send you the link to join - so long as you are a human interested in creating content and making money, you are welcome there. :)
Ah! You are so sweet! BNF was seriously one of the best experiences. As someone with serious social anxiety, it was truly the event to attend. Can NOT wait for next year! Also 1000% to the yearbook. I will most assuredly be bringing a notebook for everyone to sign next year! ❤
I feel so ashamed for not being able to have friends due to my Anxiety Disorder and OCD. I found comfort in reading but I wish I was brave enough to trust other people again and learn to make friends, read and drink coffee or just be a part of something 😅
The absolute glee and joy you have in this video is just amazing, particularly when you got to the books you picked up. Obviously this meant that I had to add pretty much all of them to the TBR.
Nothing has inspired me as much as this video to do my best to save up to buy the right equipment to start doing this booktube thing, I wanna meet all of you and proceed to feel completely out of my depth by all of you incredibly talented and wonderful people.
Hopefully I’ll have a book out by then, too!
This was so lovely and healing for me to watch. I've wanted to go to Booknet fest for a few years now, and this makes me want to go even more. I have been slowly building up a community of writers and readers and this video is giving me the confidence to finally start my UA-cam channel
I accidentally found your channel earlier this year. I started watching for the Authors Behaving Badly series but stuck around even though the genre of books review is not one I enjoy reading. That's how good your videos are!
I love seeing people masked at book events.
You do make a difference and an impact! The amount of books I put on my shopping list or straight up bought because you did a review on them is unreal. Alone with this video I have two more books to put on my list, I mean FERNGULLY? And Titan A E. crossed with Treasure Planet? Sign me the f Up! Love that you had such a great time there (cries in European) ❤❤
Ah. I've thought about doing a Booktube channel because reading books like Fourth Wing while pursuing a creative writing degree (with en emphasis on writing epic fantasy) has made me want to be like ALL OF THESE THINGS I'M FEELING AND WHY. Lol.
Some people are gonna be weird with their comments, but you're an important voice in the BookTube community. I'll always say that the block button is self-care. ❤️
Rachel, you are making a difference! I love to watch your videos. They bring me so much comfort! Your critiques help me with writing my own book since you really try to explain why some things just don't work. Thank you.
I love that the bookish community is a safe space. I can’t wait to come to booknetfest. I hadn’t even heard of it until now but it sounds so amazing! Your channel especially has inspired me to start a book blog of my own (i have not actually started it yet lol)
I forget how close you are to me and then I’m reminded and I’m like damn… I could have friends if I just knew the creators that lived near me 😭😭😭
I instantly added the book to my tbr when you mentioned ferngully!!! omg someone else that KNOWS this movie finally!!!!
Dr. Tara was one of my school librarians and I love her so much.
I think I watched like 12 videos of yours in a row these past two days, the five hours one included.
And my mom had one complain about them Rachel. My Brazilian mom, who doesn't speak a word of English, said you speak too fast and that way she can't understand you. For you to please slow down.😂😂😂
But seriously, love your videos, can't get enough
I'm kind of a "lurker viewer." I don't comment much, but I want you to know that I love all of your videos. They may be about books that you haven't liked, but I did. But I watch even those videos because you make me laugh! You've made my day for many days and I will continue to watch your videos. I hope you know how much you're loved 🩷
I wanted to go to Booknet Fest this year since I live in Florida, but it was too close to another event I had going on. I'm definitely going to do my best to go in 2025.
This was so lovely omg
Your voice matters. Thank you for opening your mouth to speak your thoughts as often as you do. I meant that to be funny but it sounds weird. YOUR CONTENT CHANGES LIVES THANK YOU
Sad I didn’t get to go this year, but I’m excited to make it to this next year! It looks like a blast.
I don't know if you'll read this Rachel, but you got me back into reading. I used to devour 600 page books in a day when I was in middle and high school but after a while I just couldn't sit down and read anymore. Now I know it was because of undiagnosed ADD that worsened when I got older. I started watching your channel to help cope with my ADD and stay productive initially but really come to love you as a creator, and realized that our tastes overlap a lot. When you recommended a forest of dreams and whispers I took a leap of faith and bought it. After over 10 years of being unable to sit down and read a book, I bought a book and read it. And I loved it. I loved it so much I cried and ended up sending the author an email telling her how much it meant to me. this was Auguat last year and I've read and listened to over 20 books since.
I hate to think that you take other peoples negativity at heart because I think you are an amazing person. You are an amazing creator and I truly am so grateful to have come across your channel because I don't know if I had gotten back into reading without you.
Thanks to you I've rediscovered my love for storytelling and I'm working on the world building of my first book. I hope I'll be able to commission you to read it once its done because it wouldn't be happening without it.
You're the person who encouraged me to try reading again. I haven't been able to sit down and read anything that wasn't a technical manual or a history book in almost a decade, but your content makes me want to read stories.
I would love to come to Booknet Fest, but alas it’s a long way from Toronto. One day!! ❤
This video made me smile 💕 Thank you for sharing this with us :)
I just want you to know your content does make an impact. I love and appreciate what you do and your videos are very grounding when I’m going through a tough time. Keep being amazing Rachel
Ugh I wish I could go next year but the time of year is like the most inconvenient for teachers, so I could not travel at that time 😢
This is such a sweet video ❤️ love to see how meaningful these relationships are to you
Oh man, going back to BNF 2019 in this video is just so lovely. I am so excited to go again next year.
Also, Taylor is not just "like" a Disney princess... She literally worked as one. I adore her, and am so excited to get to her new book.
I adore Paige's Mothman book, and need to read more of that series.
This was such a sweet video!
I loved meeting you at BookNet Fest!
Ahw i got a lil choked up with you at the end. Lovey video ❤
this video is everything. truly.
this was such a lovely video! and such a great endorsement for a cool event. I have been convinced to go bc I've always wanted to go to something like this! :)
You have genuinely become one of my favourite content creators since I found your videos last year. I get incredibly excited every time I see an upload I drop everything to watch it. You are one of my biggest Inspirations, and every book I have read by your reccomendation has been excellent. Your content always makes my day better. Thank you for being here, thank you for making content, and thank you for reading and caring about books.
I don't know if this is a thing that Booknetfest already does or if it's possible to do, but it would be really cool if the panels were videoed. If I didn't live an ocean away, I would jump at the chance to go because it sounds so cool, but alas, I live an ocean away.
Also I can attest the fact that you've had a positive impact with this channel. So many of your videos are very informative and educational, and I've found them very helpful in being able to form more informed opinions and also just educate others. Your Authors Behaving Badly series has so much useful and important information in it; it's genuinely a wealth of knowledge. Also, your reviews are very entertaining and the "I explain X to my husband" series is one I come back to so often when I'm having a bad day because I know it'll cheer me up.
A few months ago, my mom had a cancer scare and it was terrifying, plus I ended up having to be the rock, for a lack of a better word, for both my mom and brother. And for those two weeks, I was either watching a Dropout show or a video of yours to distract myself and stop me from going into a tailspin, and I can't possibly articulate just how grateful I am to have had your videos to keep me stable.
This was delightful! Thank you for sharing about your lovely week
It was so great to meet you in person and hang out. Can’t wait for next year to see you at BNF again! I am on board for yearbooks and I kind of want to start making bracelets today.
Rachel thank you so much for everything that you do! This video reinvigorated my love of our community and my desire to be a bigger part of it. This was so refreshing and inspiring. You have absolutely been a positive and insightful influence in this community and honestly one of my favorite booktubers. Keep being you and know that you have a massive audience who supports you and loves what you do, no matter what the stinky haters may say!
I can’t believe I didn’t realize BookNet Fest was in Orlando. Not only that, but I literally work at one of the hotels in that row by DSprings 🤦🏻♀️ Guess I know for next year!
Great explorations; thank you!
I don't know who leaves you nasty comments, but they can f*** right off. You make excellent content! I will say, I watch a lot of UA-cam, and I only have notifications on for three booktubers, Jess Owens, Mara, and you. That's it. I watch plenty of other channels, but not every video, and I don't have notifications on.
The content you make is thoughtful, educational, useful, and entertaining as hell. It is very apparent how much time, effort, and care you put into your content. Don't let any dumbass trolls make you question the validity and value of your content or yourself. ❤❤
Oh, and "Fern Gully"? Sold. No more words needed.
I wish I could go, I'm not sure what's going to happen in the next few years but I completely agree. Getting to hang with yall in 2021 was a major highlight of my life.
You’re making me add this to my calendar!! 😀
I'm so glad!
I live in sweden and we will probably never meet in person, so i'm gonna write a nice comment and then you can choose to believe it or not. I always look forward to your videos, no matter if they're ranty about something you hate or gushy about something you love. Your morals and values align so much with mine and it reminds me that no matter how much the world sucks there will always be people who speak up about things that aren't right and stand up for minorities and each other.
I love your channel, i parasocially love you Rachel, i would love to have you as a friend and all of your friends and the people in your life are so lucky to have you!
With love!!!
Tbh, my husband and I cancelled part of our honeymoon in florida bc he's trans and he didn't feel comfortable but we have a family house in florida i want to show him. This is a great idea i may plan for us for future visits. Thanks!
Sometimes I think about opening a youtube/tik tok account to talk about books but I always feel like I have nothing insightful to say. This video just makes me wanna do it more lol.
Also, side comment but Rachel, you have a really pretty smile
I self published a book in 2016 and didn’t know what to do really to get people to read it. I sold a few copies and then nothing. But honestly the book community makes me realize that my book shouldn’t be a thing and that I shouldn’t write. I can’t afford all these things I need, and I can’t sell the book to get the money I need because I’m scared someone will think I’m problematic. I want the book to be inclusive but also feel as if I can’t write this way because it’s not something I live with. This video just cements that I shouldn’t do this. I think I should remove it from Amazon and just give up. Anyway I’ll keep reading though lol.
We love you Rachel!! ❤
Omg this sounds awesome!
@34:30 for monster romance try creature cafe by clio evans
I never read this genre but the books are short and the story is so much fun and tge characters are just sweet
Also each book has a type of lgbtqia+ rep
This looks like so much fun. I wish I had a friend to go with, but my friends aren’t big readers. I’m too awkward to go by myself, and being alone in a crowded room is not fun. 😅
Weeeeee , I find it very interesting to hear you talking about booknet fest because i want to go and see it in person , well if i can one day 😅 , but i really want to get in a community that talk about what i like ⭐ books ⭐
SO WISH I could have gone this year!
I’ll be there in spirit, since Florida is a bit far from Australia in general and the far south-eastern corner of it in particular!
The last panel at bnf this year was the first time I talked about my history with getting started with the bookish community and it reminded me how much I loved writing and reading books and fanfic despite my mental disabilities. My biggest regret was not asking someone for the discord link because I missed prom 😭😭(SO VERY SAFE TO SAY IT CHANGED MY LIFE) (also the ppl who called you pathetic were wrong!!!)
Isabel is so sweet. I adore her
I didn't know this video was just gonna be a slap of fomo to the face lol. I live in Wisconsin, odds of making the convention are extremely slim. So I will just hear about all the friendships I cannot partake in😢 *plays lonesome guitar dramatically *
i wish i had a social life like this damn. i have no friends irl sadly and i dont get out much because im a homebody and dont like going outside much... but one day.
I remember when I first started watching your videos. I think it was your tinder videos that google gave me 😂
I just want to say, I love your content! I genuinely appreciae your crtical eye and I think only people who are deeply passionate about something areas deeply critical. People get up in arms and truly believe all criticism is negative. Yes, sone criticism is negative but it also constructive. You critique because you want it to be better, because you care! I'm sure you dont spend your limited free time working on shit you dont care about.
I am kind of a lonely stay-at-home mom looking for myself. I find myself every once in a while and it is usually through books. ❤
This makeup look is giving Shego 😌🌿
I really, really want to go! Where are the british ones???