Tattle life booktube I'm left wondering how someone can consume so many books and be so committed to an identity built around 'books', yet mispronounce important words and present such shallow reflections on the books she has Dec 15, 2021 · I'm not sure what she'd rebrand to at this point though if she's going to pivot from the booktube-adjacent lifestyle vlogger thing she's been doing. The question starts at 26:00. Her 24h readathon vlogs were very high quality and although the books we read didnt quite match, i liked her vibe. I always like that Lala is particularly honest about this aspect of her life. Also, considering Blakeney has done narration for non-profit library audiobooks before, I'm shocked Ruby didn't rush to do something similar (but for money, because Ruby doesn't do anything unpaid) or release an Erimenthol audiobook. We start a new thread when they have over 1000 posts, click the blue button to see all threads for this topic and find the latest open thread. Please don't be asking us to pay your bills when you are way better off than most people. A new outfit every day, a classical song for every day, questions for the vlogs, a poem for every day, baking in the vlogs. Her voice has gotten so much deeper as well Aug 1, 2022 · Even his die-hard fans must be getting bored of the same old lies, rehashed videos and stolen booktube ideas over and over. The level of "formal" she goes for is 12 year old at an aunt's wedding formal. May 14, 2021 · It’s frustrating for people like me and yourself who have ACTUALLY moved abroad and are living a normal life like a real resident. Feb 27, 2023 · Status Thread locked. The most cliche example for failure is JK Rowling's failures while trying to publish Harry Potter. If Jacques is to continue doing what he's been doing, expect - stealing Jan 14, 2021 · I tried to avoid her in life as much as possible, but she's one of those people who doesn't get a hint and just forced herself onto you. Not "young woman in black tie" formal. Jul 25, 2022 · I'm exhausted by all of Lauren's projects. Jun 26, 2024 · Making a new thread because new vid just dropped! Credit to @StatusWoe for the title - it was a propitious early suggestion (the very recent ones at the end of the last thread get honorary mentions, because I was wheezing at them as well 😂) and I feel it‘ll serve as a warning to us all: Roobee’s Jul 8, 2022 · I can never get through a full video of hers unless I’m really in the mood for something convoluted, but I feel like she has potential on booktube. C. He’ll be able to continue getting opportunities in literary spaces because of his privilege. Lauren's fashion videos are a bit odd, with her bouncing around in a cropped top like a toddler. Status Thread locked. Aug 27, 2019 · Apparently it’s been ‘a tough year for writers’. Nov 14, 2024 · Real Life Crime & Murder #26. Dec 3, 2021 · Out of nowhere but i really miss zoe's content from read by zoe. Jul 25, 2022 · Simon's day job used to be managing events at Liverpool Library, I guess he's got a lot of connections that way. Tattle Life is owned and operated by Lime Goss May 14, 2021 · While I don't particularly like Jack (he's too try hard in most of his videos) I have to hand it to him that he's made a legitimate successful transition from studytube to booktube and probably done the best out of his generation of studytubers (eve, jade, ruby, iz etc) in keeping his audience Jul 4, 2024 · The booktok/booktube community seems to have blown up quite a lot over the last year and its really becoming quite a mainstream thing but they have also come under fire for their endless consumerism (which is right up boregans street) , like buying different versions of the same book. What put a tin hat on it for me was all the suggestions for content ideas begs and the blatant name dropping and ways of trying to ingratiate himself with the cool Booktube crowd. She’s exactly what I was looking for. why do some of the accounts act like such whiney kids? seeing a lot of people moan about other influencers copying something they have done, like a reel and then moaning that they haven’t been credited , i get it it can be tit when u have spent time on something but thats the world of social media, there is no originality and I highly doubt Aug 1, 2022 · View most liked Jack Edwards posts on tattle Jack Edwards #4 Supermassive Jack Hole (in his subscribers' pockets) Come one, come all, to thread #4 of the ever expanding library, never expanding vocabulary or knowledge of youtube's 'resident librarian' - Jack Edwards. (1) he has a huge sense of entitlement - in his Twitter feed he's all about getting his novel published in 2023. Here are a few of the channels I found and have been loving; if you know of any similar ones please let me know! 1) Aug 1, 2022 · Right? It’s not shameful to get on a writing slump, every author goes through it, that’s why most books take years to write. Tattle Life is owned and operated by May 14, 2021 · BookTube won't work for him for long because he barely reads and can never come up with his own ideas; speaking entirely in meme quotes and dad jokes won't get him far. I like hearing her talk about books and she seems to love reading but then she’ll say something about drinking blood or whatever and i’m just like … May 30, 2020 · I discovered him just recently, during his booktube era and I enjoy his new book videos. Also her dad seemed very kind, caring and fun. I'm nearly 30, I'm starting to really grow out of YA, but I'm reading it to really get a grasp on what I like in books (genre/themes/tropes etc) and it's so frustrating that most popular booktubers all still Jun 5, 2020 · i watch Noelle Gallagher all the time, her videos instantly put me in a good mood. But, in the bridgerton video he’s just posted I found him sounding really arrogant. Might as well have put "professional acrobat" on there because she prances around in her yard. Aug 27, 2019 · She said something to the effect of 'I've been doing booktube for X amount of years, so despite what some of you think it was not invented a few months ago'. Not great timing lol especially considering they’re friends. Aug 27, 2019 · Becca and the Books and G from Book Roast both doing month long readathons in September. I'm nearly 30, I'm starting to really grow out of YA, but I'm reading it to really get a grasp on what I like in books (genre/themes/tropes etc) and it's so frustrating that most popular booktubers all still push YA like crazy. Discover our guide with the biggest booktubers to get your fix of fun book content and find your next favorite novel. 8 minutes! She's another one of those "I don't know why I'm still subscribed to your channel because I roll my eyes whenever I actually watch your videos". then i found out the premise and haven't felt like picking it up. I'm so curious how Jean affords to live (especially in London!) while working on her PhD. I really hope she keeps it as a hobby and doesnt feel the pressure to read 30 books a month and same books as everyone else Jul 25, 2022 · It doesn't feel so odd for other niches but booktube is so specific for some reason. I think part of it is maturing and growing up a bit and realising life is about balance in many different ways. I like her recommandations but I can't stand her videos. Aug 27, 2019 · Simon Savidge's new video. Jul 25, 2022 · Because one of her booktube besties told a bunch of us as a boast (going on about how Jen was "made" and telling us why it was so easy for her to read all day and just write books and live in London because she's a "kept woman"). "the 12 best books i read in 2021 (and i read 164)" Why add "(and i read 164)" other than to brag (even though he didn't actually read them)? Jul 25, 2022 · i just discovered her as well, she is lovely and as you said a breath of fresh air in the stale booktube community. Jul 25, 2022 · As a Booktuber specifically I don't find she ever offers much insight or inspiration at all. That's right, he's going to write it, have no revisions to make, acquire an agent, and get it sold to a publisher who is going to break their neck getting out and marketed within the space of a year. I do support an artist on Patreon who does do YT but Jul 24, 2020 · Her unawareness of her privilege is what bothers me. The way she handled her depop sale for charity was awful box ticking exercise. I follow Books and Lala for crime/thrillers, drinkingbymyshelf for literary fiction, Peruse project/Daniel Green for fantasy, Merphy Napier for a mix of YA and fantasy etc etc. She could have gone the easy way and published as a "booktube author" That being said, she should know that achieving things are hard and complicated in real life. Sometimes Jun 14, 2021 · The editing is very "early vlogbrothers, 3. I really want people who promote less consumption, libraries or E-Readers (without buying the physical book as well) to get a bit more attention on booktube, but that's not 'aesthetic'. She comes off as wannabe pretentious, self-absorbed and obnoxious. Mar 13, 2021 · Status Thread locked. I think I am worried ifs going to turn into a woman shagging a sea creature like The Pisces and getting disturbing visions Aug 27, 2019 · I do think book of the month is annoying to advertise in the U. and Ana Luisa is so random for book channels BUT I just skip them. I’ve since watched quite a few different content creators and I noticed many of them discuss how Booktube is very cliquey, judgmental, and fake. Still inspired me to read more. Obviously thays an estinate, but Quite safe to say he has earned over $1million from his channels by now. That and he's really hammering out the content in close succession and it's all so tit and samey, and most of it's on his second channel where nobody will see it. People really showing their asses over this. So if she’s reading a lot - family and sleep are probably suffering for it. Oct 6, 2023 · Oh absolutely. Emmie seems borderline miserable and takes herself a bit too seriously, whereas Carolyn is bubbly and sweet and personable. After a bout of illness I’m getting back into reading so would love to know who the good creators are, also instagram and tiktok. I definitely think there are a lot of people out there who think fulltime YouTube/BookTube is the goal when it's a lot harder than they think. The problem is when you make a show out of sharing your writing journey people are going to expect that you… share it. I've found the best way to find booktubers is to search "[name of book]" and "booktube" in YouTube to find booktubers who have similar tastes. However to me it makes the clinging on to young Aug 27, 2019 · Status Thread locked. It wasn't like super snarky, just her normal jokey way, but it kind of reaffirmed my hunch that booktube regulars probably don't like that he/they basically think of themselves as the Aug 27, 2019 · Yeah, there's a huge difference between "Can anyone recommend any LGTBQIA+ clothing/fashion companies who specialise in glasses and cute t-shirts because I need to diversify my wardrobe and I want to financially support them" Jul 25, 2022 · Mercedes from MercysBookishMusings is also someone who seems to find a balance. It is blatantly obvious he is using book tube to create a career and doesn't read or have any interest in what books are about. Aug 1, 2022 · Status Thread locked. Yeah it’s been a tough year for everyone that’s got nothing to do with it. 59 minute time limit," but apart from that, it seems fairly on par with what e. Have you still got the Aug 27, 2019 · Status Thread locked. She's just constantly brag about stalking "famous" guys and getting them into bed (like she would go to events with the sole purpose of bedding someone). I’m guessing he’s having trouble creatively but of Nov 22, 2022 · I wonder when (more like if) Ruby’s book gets published she’ll get slammed by booktube like R. YA/NA books. Violetroselily. Nov 14, 2024. I've never met a louder, more obnoxious woman in my life May 14, 2021 · I made it as far as the title of his new video. May 14, 2021 · Steve got a question about "the demon smurf of booktube". May 14, 2021 · I hadn't realised Jack has a thread! I'm absolutely baffled by his approach to booktube. V. Although I think Emmie's channel is one of the best on booktube in terms of quality and range of books shown, I do find her collab vids with Carolyn Marie a touch awkward. I got sucked into the booktube hype so got it off Netgalley. , Jack Edward (aka the self-proclaimed Charlie d'Amelio of booktube for some reason?) puts out there. Now she slurs all her words together in this weird hybrid Anglo-American accent. I do, however, know what's going on in the world as I ask my much more stable and knowledgeable friends to give me the basics and I'm interested enough to try and understand what's going on (whilst avoiding all the death, genocide, war, disease, famine Jul 25, 2022 · Sigh. He’s such an advocate for children’s books and boosts books so much. She kept saying she was selling items way below their average second hand price just so she can give to charity, but it didn’t occur to her it would be useful to collect as much money as possible for those charities. All these challenges and lists - why not just read stuff you like and talk about it? Emmie, one of my favourite booktubers, just reads whatever she wants (and uni stuff) and then talks about it. Leena Norms has made those style of videos fit quite well with her brand of sustainability, but Lauren's feel more self indulgent. Aug 27, 2019 · Idk if anyone else reads queer books but I'm so tired of booktube and booktok recommending me the same. Jun 23, 2023 · So 7000 x 126 = $882,000 over the life of his channel His second channel has had over 63million views, so has brought in about $434,000 over its lifetime. She says her life outside work is like reading / sleep / family and she can’t do all three. It is also obvious from watching his channel for years that he has decided to only "read" authors and books that suit his own personal agenda May 30, 2020 · Normally I agree, he’s a lot better at the booktube content. I just enjoy reading vlogs I don’t care if I know what you’re reading beforehand. Aug 27, 2019 · Hiiiii I just realised this thread existed! So I know this is super old news but Gavin is one of the few booktubers you guys mentioned that I actually watch 😂 pretty sure the drama he has/had is with Richie, I’ve never watched him but found this tweet which was right around the time Gav Aug 27, 2019 · Status Thread locked. I personally find her a bit pretentious, especially recently… the whole persona, especially on Instagram / TikTok, just irritates me! She talks about writing and words in a way that feels forced to me, like I get that she loves poetry (I also love books and poetry) but she talks in a way that people would normally write, and even then it’s in a way that sounds pretentious to me. May 7, 2022 · Her thing about doing a random “readathon” really confuses me - in the BookTube community (and just in general) readathons are themed, last a day to a couple of weeks, have prompts (and can be extremely well organised and detailed around their theme) and most importantly they specifically function to bring together the COMMUNITY of readers who are interested in that theme - live shows May 14, 2021 · Yep, and like most other booktubers he also had a decent size audience previously, which has significantly helped him as he 'borrows' ideas from other booktubers in order to beat the algorithm. Grifters of the Caribbean; Nov 4, 2024; Tattle Life is owned and operated by Lime Goss I gave up on him and his channel a good while ago - even his IG got a bit much for me. Admittedly that was about 15 years ago and young adult wasn't the way it is today. K. You’re playing right into Carrie’s victim narrative by Jun 23, 2023 · And for all his BookTube clout-chasing, he's far behind the curve with this whole thinh. Jun 10, 2024 · Best Life and Beyond #106 They're just two hobos with a camera. (Just seen an article about it, no thoughts of my own behind this) Or is that just for Hazza P? --- Just realised I gave my own disclaimer them hahaha fml. he;s still doing it now. New Booktube drinking game - take a shot everytime Jean Bookishthoughts mentioned that she was on the last week of her Phd before submission or that she was on her period. I've seen him comment on 2 YT videos and one IG post from 3 different ppl in a couple of days? Is he still trying to get viewers by creeping up to the Jul 25, 2022 · I don't watch the news any more because it 1) makes me cry for hours on end and 2) end up in a spiral of anxiety that I can barely function. You can tell she really wants to portray herself a certain way (intelligent, artsy, cute and quirky) by the way she forces herself to talk, giggle or displays one of her bras over a lamp in the background of her video to make herself look so "wild" etc. I do not really think of her as a book tuber personally, but a commentary you tuber who will sometimes talk about books. Aug 27, 2019 · All the backlash on Gavin for his worst of the year list is so awful. Aug 27, 2019 · I really would like to watch more videos discussing the women's prize for fiction - I watched Leena's already. I recently got into a Booktube after watching a Jack Edwards video that YouTube suggested. damn. Does anyone know? Surely the Patreon and small book advances would only go so far? Feb 10, 2023 · Talk about using the Women's Prize as click bait. There's so many BookTubers with library rooms/backdrops that are full of more carefully-curated books and/or are infinitely more aesthetically pleasing. May 14, 2021 · He could've just said that books from non-English speaking countries don't get enough hype in the UK (or in English-speaking online spaces like booktube and booktok), so he wanted to specifically make a video about them. Aug 27, 2019 · I watch booktube for recs mostly so I love watching booktubers who don't read 100% of what I read naturally. They are painful. Aug 27, 2019 · Is also weird as I know when I was about 14 I started reading adult books, and I'm not special for doing that! Most people my age were transitioning to adult books. They’re also getting to be like feature films and it takes her a whole 30 mins to pick Aug 1, 2022 · Roll up, roll up to 3rd thread of the self proclaimed 'youtube’s resident librarian' - the writer who never seems to write anything, booktuber who never seems to read anything, the Parisian Prince himself - Jack Edwards. Aug 27, 2019 · I do think this is an issue with Booktube, there's so much expectation to buy books and I'm not sure of the most ethical way to do it - libraries or second hand probably, but then there's also a pressure to buy new, not only so you have the newest prettiest hardbacks to show off but to support both authors and independent bookshops. As someone who claims to read hundreds of books from a diverse array of authors, surely he should have a list of people he'd like to interview, but nope, gotta have his So last year what with the pandemic I felt that the so-called "gurus" and "influencers" were a waste of my YouTube viewing time and I started to seek out more interesting content. Aug 27, 2019 · I think some of them really do just commit a lot of their time to reading and booktube though. Idk if anyone else reads queer books but I'm so tired of booktube and booktok recommending me the same. Tbh Jack didn’t annoy me as much as others, at least he was going to French classes and trying to learn French, he didn’t seem to be eating out for every meal like others do, he was living a fairly normal life. The way he talked about the regency era as if he had a history degree not an English degree. About Tattle Life Tattle Life is a commentary website on public business social media accounts. I really don’t care. Booktube is accessed through YouTube! Just search up one of the youtubers mentioned in this post and peruse their videos for book reviews and other book related content :) as for bookstagram that’s accessed through Instagram. The Judges - A female polar explorer/expedition leader with an MBE, last years author/ the winner of the actual prize, an award-winning film maker and adventurer - then Simon Savidge who sits at home social climbing and begging for books he never even reads and peddling his amazon wishlist to people far less well off than him. Mrs Hinch #581 Sophie can’t be expected to read the room when even the books are display only Thread titles now taken any time but must say ‘thread suggestion’ in the post of we won’t see them. Aug 27, 2019 · And I completely agree, after a certain point people who make Booktube (and even booktok!) content should not be asking their viewers to buy them books. Jul 25, 2022 · Thats whats so funny about all these ‘influencers’ speaking of tattle. Reactions: 14. Like who cares, just watch someone else who is making the specific type of content you want to watch. Reactions: 4 R Status Thread locked. Booktube – a Youtube community dedicated solely to reading– can help you find reading challenges, book reviews, and the latest must-haves for your bookshelf. Aug 27, 2019 · I find some people on BookTube (and especially Book Twitter) way too sensitive over things that are trivial - like the type of content people want to watch and make. His study videos are cringy but looking back at his old videos and comparing them with the current ones, he seems to be more mature now. Negative reviews are important and booktube is for readers. m/m. We allow commentary and critiques of people that choose to monetise their personal life as a business and release it into the public domain. g. I'm looking at you Jen Campbell and Simon Savidge . I mean you can double up on prompts and stuff but can’t fully commit to one or the other if you wanted to do both. I think that's when I started to lose interest in his content, when he started being really involved in industry events, judging and hosting book prizes, the book club with a TV presenter, namedropping authors like they were his besties but still doing the "I'm just a guy who Aug 27, 2019 · Lala’s getting a bit too obsessed with SECRET TBRS they’re monthly and she posts hints on her instagram. May 14, 2021 · Of course he's a tory. If she had a well fitting skirtsuit (which, despite owning at least one skirtsuit, she doesn't have any that fit) even that would be more appropriate, if a out of place. I tried Jul 25, 2022 · UGH Simon Savidge salivating over other ppls videos mostly about their often new apartments is really creeping me the eff out for some reason. I’m not gonna begrudge people making a bit more money off their hobby of making booktube. The only other one I've seen in my subscriptions is a 40+ minute livestream of Lauren and the books reacting to the shortlist and the thumbnail looks like it's her screaming the announcement video for the shortlist was only 6 minutes, how do you need a 40 minute livestream to react to Jan 17, 2023 · As a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community I would kindly ask for you to keep JK Rowling, her transphobia and your clear alliance to JK Rowling to her thread and the LGB thread - which I can’t believe Tattle has allowed as in my view they’re hate threads - and don’t insert it into other threads where it isn’t necessary. Apparently it’s been Aug 27, 2019 · It's just another side of booktube that I didn't know existed until recently and matches my reading tastes well so I thought I'd share! (Also would love to discuss any of them if anyone already watches) Aug 27, 2019 · I think its nice that she tried to achieve something by her own effort. Aug 27, 2019 · Status Thread locked. He posts a few of his least fave of the year as everyone does and he’s gotten so much shit from authors who are nothing to do with it. I hope she comes back. InTheDollsHouse; Oct 5, 2024; 49 50 51. Aug 27, 2019 · Does anyone watch GK Reads? I love her vlogs! Thanks for this rec! Been watching her videos since you posted and found someone new to subscribe to. I actually just watched a couple of her recent videos as I haven't watched her in at least a year. Jul 25, 2022 · Interested to see Lauren’s virtue signalling strictly disclaimers since there’s an alleged terf on there. Aug 27, 2019 · I am a huge book tube fan but I CANNOT watch any of Simon Savidges videos anymore. Jun 23, 2024 · here we go again with the pretentious twattery, whyyyyy can't she just put 'AD' like you're supposed to instead of "HOS'TH'ED" yeah, we get it Tarn, you got invited somewhere, big whoop :rolleyes: Jun 23, 2023 · So despite crowning himself King of Booktube, he has no idea what authors he could talk to and has already ran out of ideas for this thing before coming close to starting it. Waldun did. three. Jul 1, 2021 · With zero examples of her work listed. U. Jan 31, 2022 · I find it fascinating that whenever something bad happens to someone (in this case being dumped) people immediately vilify the one who did the dumping and criticise everything about them and then treat the one who got dumped like a saint. Yeah in her older videos she just sounds posh but is speaking clearly. None of them comes across this place ‘accidentally’ Either they are like the rest of us and come to chat tit or read about their so called friends or they are such narcissistic twats that they have to go searching for themselves to see what is being said Aug 27, 2019 · I'm watching less and less booktube these days, but I had to search for a thread just to rant about Brittany the Bibliophile adding an 8-minute long ad in her 23-minute long video. but it's so forced The problem I feel with Ruby is--and it has always been this, imo--that she shies away from revealing most cracks in the veneer, grey days of poor mental health, or acknowledgements that life is still worth persevering through even if one recognizes that it is not always beautiful or easy or. The video should have just been titled "16 books by female authors I want to read this month" If you've seen one Women's Prize predictions IMO, you've seen them all. Love it. Aug 27, 2019 · and the ones who have Patreon accounts who have many many paid gigs and other forms of income. Yep, and like most other booktubers he also had a decent size audience previously, which has Jun 23, 2023 · He’s never been challenged as a white male in a traditionally female space (especially with the rise in booktok/booktube and his pandering) and I don’t see that changing any time soon. how many times does he say I was meant to be doing this and didnt? As we said before, he's taking on more then he can handle and should stop for his own sake before he totally burns out Jules must think she's the new Jack Edwards of BookTube when the only comment she can make about her current read is that its a novel, and she's been reading a lot of deep books recently Also with the amount of wasted time she has on her hands waiting for hours to pick Bratticus up, how the When I listen to Roobee speak about literature, I feel like something is missing. Replies 1K Views 9045. . I know a lot of people like him, but his personality and his psuedo-intelligence (plus his damage control w/ his book) remind me a lot of what could happen to Ruby if she had a more active following. If he'd put in the effort to make creative, technically proficient video content, there might be work ahead in video production. Jul 25, 2022 · Not quite booktube but bookstagram/book tok crowd. she's smart and insightful and hilarious <3 fictionalfates is just starting out but is also great, we don't have the same reading taste (he reads a lot of fantasy) but i still watch all of his videos because he has great vibes May 16, 2021 · 1) no one has ever said that 2) yes he mentioned in a recent video (the q&a i think?) that he has fully transitioned to booktube, which i find interesting considering he leaves traditional booktube content like hauls and tours on his second channel (which to her fair has gotten him nearly to 100k subscribers) and sticks to clickbaity challenges Aug 27, 2019 · I was huge into booktube 2018-2019 so you can imagine what my subscriptions are full of. xmo lon mwbi yyhxwc xilv ezntj tufk pabc pidhu ynpk