YouTube is a great resource for everything from videos on how to unclog a toilet to cute pet videos. YouTube is also a great place for readers and lovers of books. There are a group of people who create videos about the books they have and want to read. The name of this community of video creators is BookTube and the people who create these videos call themselves BookTubers. I stumbled upon this community thanks to a Google search for information about a book. Think of BookTube as a giant book club where you can hang out and hear about the books others have read, engage in conversations about the books and make your own suggestions by using the comment section for a video. I have found this community to be a great resource to discover new books.
I want to share ten BookTubers I follow. Check them out and I am sure you will be please. Plus once you discover one BookTuber you like you will probably find others who sparks your interest.
Runwright Reads Host: Karen What I like about the channel:
- Karen is a very diverse reader who provides great book reviews
- Karen delivers valuable reviews of award winning books
- Hosts a book club via booktube where a book is selected and she holds a discussion via Google HangOuts
YouTube Channel URL:
https://www.youtube.com/user/facebookdiva Karen's Website:
https://runwright.net/ Rincey Reads Host: Rincey Abraham What I lIke about the channel:
- Rincey is a very diverse reader. She consistently finds interesting books by authors of color.
- Her reviews are complete and interesting. She provides a complete picture of the book that helps a reader determine if this is the book for them.
- Rincey co-hosts the "Read or Dead" podcast with Katier McLain. A by-weekly podcast where they discuss mysteries and thrillers.
YouTube Channel URL:
https://www.youtube.com/user/rinceyreads Brown girl Reading Host: Deirdre Borie What I like about the channel:
- Deirdre's reviews are very complete and take in all aspects of the book.
- She speaks from her heart. She will tell you why she likes or dislikes a book
- Deirdre's insights are very valuable in determining if a book is a good choice to all to your reading list.
YouTube Channel URL:
https://www.youtube.com/user/frenchiedee/featured Bree Hill Host: Bree Hill What I like about the channel:
- A great source for reviews of literary fiction.
- Bree's channel exposes me to a very diverse library of books.
- Bree's reviews are a pleasure to listen to and very rich with information.
YouTube Channel URL:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVMNI0Lh1yXja-zFVmekr0Q Bookish Realm Host: Ashley What I like about the channel:
- Ashley covers all types of books including children's books and Manga.
- Ashley brings a lot of energy to her videos that inspires you to go read.
- I am so impressed by the number of books Ashley reads.
YouTube Channel URL:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0tDaannkUjppw6o8HCA0Hg Cimone Watson Host: Cimone Watson What I like about the channel:
- Cimone's videos provide insight in the book publishing process.
- Cimone helps readers understand genres and writing techniques.
- Cimone's videos are a great source for both readers and writers.
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