I think a lot of us watch you for comfort, and I believe that if you ever wanted to wander off and create more non-book content along with some book content, most of us would be pretty happy with it. Just in case you found yourself running out of book content ideas, I think your non-book content would be just as well consumed. Keep smiling and stay safe :)
yes! i totally agree with you! i'd love anything that hannah does or posts on her channel, doesn't matter if she talks about her fave shows, anime, movies, songs or even bts. i love her and i'm sure i'll love anything she does. her content is awesome!!🥺
I can’t be the only one who thinks Hannah is one of the most calming youtubers to watch. Idk it’s just something about her tone of voice, the way she talks, and just her overall vibe. She’s like the Bob Ross of booktube.
this was very inspiring! i didn't read as much as normal in 2020 either and i've been bouncing between disappointment in myself and giving grace, but this video was a nice reminder that we read for ourselves and however many books we get through doesn't really matter. it's the enjoyment we get out of the ones we did read, it's about the love of stories. here's to reading when and what we want! hope you have a wonderful book year Hannah :)
Hey! I hope you’re better now and this year will be better. Make sure to cut yourself some slack and be proud in whatever you did(even if it was nothing). Have a wonderful day and stay safe❤️ you deserve a great year :)
that entire intro discussion was so unbelievably relatable & i had a lot of the same revelations in 2020. so glad to hear someone else voice the same things i’ve been thinking. i can’t wait to see what you do in 2021, hannah (bookish or not haha) 💜
I don't care if you do videos on rereads. You're literally one of my favorite booktubers/youtubers and your happiness means everything. We literally don't care what you put out or how often you put out. We'll still be here to watch the videos you do put out. And we will enjoy anything you put out!
That's so cool honestly.....cuz I don't like rereading for some odd reason. Like I really wanna pick up thay old book that I loved so much and reread it but I just can't.....maybe there's something wrong with me 😂
@@t.ris_ I think it really depends on the book and the mood for me, I remember spending like hours and hours when I was younger just flipping to a random point in my book and reading from there and I rarely do that now! And I can never reread a book immediately, it has to be like once it's not fresh in my mind anymore? So there's absolutely nothing wrong with you! Everyone reads so differently and I find that so great
I feel like it’s worth saying that if you want to do videos revisiting stuff you love after a reread, I think a lot of us would absolutely be interested! Obviously don’t feel like you have to turn all your reading and enjoyment into content but if you feel like you have something you want to say or discuss, I think we’d all love that!
"the comfort of a story I already knew was the best comfort I could find." "I was using a little less of the escapism I typically use." "Some of these stories that I say are my favorite stories are starting to loose meaning to me because I have distanced myself from them so much." "Reading is for me. And I am going to read as much or as little as I want to." "...which sounds so dramatic, but you are on my channel so.. welcome! I am dramatic!"
I have to tell you that your recommendations really impact my next read. You're one of the few booktubers that actually does that. I can feel your passion
I read 17 books in 2020! My favourites FREAKING HANDS DOWN the Infernal Devices Series. All of them. Ugh. I cried of happiness and sadness. I think of it every single day. I've already read 5 books in 2021. I think I'm addicted? Your channel was the reason I got into reading. I remember you talking about Six of Crows, and The Daughter of Smoke and Bone, and those amazing recommendations got me hooked ever since. I love your video!! Keep reading xx
I couldn’t pick up a new book for a very long time this year too and I felt so bad about it until I decided to reread my favorite series. Honestly the best thing that happened to me in 2020 was finally reading all the books in my reread list and realizing I don’t have to read a certain number of books to feel accomplished. So yeah I’m happy that you don’t have that pressure anymore
your videos bring me so much comfort I can't even begin to explain. I also did not even get close to my goal for the amount of books I wanted to read so I'm glad to know I wasn't the only one
“I’m going read as much or as little as I want to.” - yes so important! reading is a hobby and there’s no sense in forcing yourself to read when it’s just not what you want to be doing. books will always be there when you want to get to them
i love everything you said on reading and being more selective with what you read. i think a lot of us try to read as much as possible to meet goodreads goals and actually enjoying what we read and taking the time to absorb the stories is SO much more important than meeting a goal we made for ourselves
The fact that you just read is enough. The amount of books we read in a year is truly different to all of us since we lead different lives and are in different stages and phases of life. Just deciding to pick a book up and read is enough to be a reader, it doesn’t matter the amount that you read if you love it 🥰.
I'm so happy every time you post! I totally get what you're saying about reading so much. Recently I've stopped picking up whatever booktube is freaking out about each month and instead only picking up books i'm genuinely interested in reading, and I've enjoyed my recent reads astronomically more than i used to
I have so much appreciation for you! You simply show that it is okay not to read if you aren't wanting to, this is something that is often lost within the community - with a sense of competition of "how many books can you read this year". You put yourself first and I love it so much. keep being you
Hannah.. The way you're not afraid to be vulnerable on your channel, and the way you share things that some people might not want to share about themselves, it's just.. :') Those speeches you did, they made me smile. Btw I'm so glad you shared this, I really hope that you find more peace in 2021 because that's what 2021 for everyone (I guess): the year when we recover and slow down and find new things. Take good care, Hannah 😁💛
i love this mindset so much, hannah! you dont need to read for anyone else and finding joy in what you are reading is so much more important than reading for content !
I feel you on constantly trying to fill a quota. I’ve noticed in my reading habits that I tend to look at every book I finish as counting toward my Goodreads challenge...which is not how I want to live! So this year I just decided not to do the reading challenge at all, and I’ve never felt more free! 🙌🏼
One hundred percent with you on the whole "consuming as many stories as possible" thing -- I can only hold so many stories _truly_ close to my heart, and being able to do so is what I find the most fulfilling about reading. That goes double for fictional stories, because in the best case scenario with a fictional story, I connect to and cherish the characters the way I connect to and cherish friends, and I'm a very introverted person who only feels the need for so many friends. The idea of not having space for more makes total sense to me.
re-reading a favourite book is the best!! you do you! The pressure on keeping reading new stuff isn't healthy. Personally I'd love to hear you talk in depth about your fave books.
I really like that you touched on falling back in love with reading in your own way without worrying about numbers or viewers bc in the end you’re the one consuming the books. I also took a step away and have just been enjoying being a reader and not worrying about content for now and it’s resetting and peaceful. I hope 2021 is kind to you 🌬💓
Don't think for a moment that the people who truly love your content will disappear. That's something you should never force yourself to care about or try to "make up for" with book content. Reading should be a pleasurable experience. We're here because you're an extremely bright and endearing person and seeing your journey through life and creativity makes us happy. I feel so understood whenever I watch your videos, no matter what you decide to make them about. Do what makes you feel good, sis. That being said, I adored the video and your insight.
First things first. You have one of the BEST booktube channels!!! You are so relatable and have such unique tastes for literature that align with mine. My reading goals are to just read what I want just like you. And this is the year of Cassandra Claire for me. And this your year too girl!!!
Probably my most favorite video from you! I love how honest you are about your feelings and it's so comforting to hear that i'm not the only one feeling this way 🙂 by the way you don't need to talk only about books, your non-book content is great as well 🙂
Thanks hanna, I needed this. I've tried very hard to stay true to what I like to read and i have to constantly remind myself that my channel is about my reading for me
I barely read in 2020... the pandemic hit me hard & I was just too depressed to read. I feel like booktube is a lot about, "look how many books I've read this month" I will legit get on booktube and talk about the 1 book I read all month. I'm not in competition with this community. I read what I want when I want. It should be fun. It shouldn't feel like work. "I'm reading for me..." love it!
I read all of Cassandra Clare's books for the first time to get through 2020. It was one of the best decisions of my life and I regret nothing. I'm hooked and anxiously waiting for Chain of Iron to come out.
The beginning of this video really hit home for me because I constantly feel like I have to read a ton and read books quickly so I can read more and I feel like I can’t give the books I read the time and attention I’d like to. This year I really want to focus on quality over quantity. Great video, Hannah! Thanks for this 🖤
i get this so much! i read 60 books in 2020 but sometimes i feel like i barely read anything because a lot of the books i read were in the 3 star range (not bad, but nothing special) and they won't stick with me for very long in the future. i think watching booktube and creating goodreads challenges for myself has definitely decreased my love for reading in some even if it has made me read more. for example, after immediately finishing a book i think to myself "hm, how many stars would i give this on goodreads and why?" instead of just reading it for the fun and joy of reading. while i still love watching booktube and am so thankful for the amazing books i've discovered that i maybe wouldn't otherwise, i miss the carefree nature of preteen-teenage me who would just read whenever i wanted and whatever i wanted. and this is just from a booktube watcher! i can't imagine the pressure those of you making videos may feel. i thank you so much for all the videos you've made over the years and i love watching your content so much. i hope you have a great 2021 :)
I’m sorry you’ve felt so overwhelmed with reading! I love your channel and was thrilled to see your video up! Do what makes you happy because that’s really what matters!
I think it’s great that you are being yourself and exploring other things you joy that is not reading. It’s a great idea to diversify your channel and produce non-bookish content. While book content is what probably originally drew us to your channel, it’s you and your personality which we are attached to! So please feel free to share other content! ⭐️
I just wanna say thank you because you were one of the reasons why I got back to reading last year. It has almost been 5 years(?) since I let myself be consumed by literary that is truly by free will and not mandatorily imposed. You will always be my favorite booktuber. I may miss you and sometimes wish you were more active but I also sympathize with your reasons 'cause 2020 really did us dirty. I hope you will find a coping mechanism that will do good on your growth and well being. May it be reading or not.
I’m new to watching Booktubers and this is my first time watching one of your videos. You set such a refreshing tone for the year for yourself and it honestly aligns with people who love reading but aren’t content creators. Like the fact that you only read 9 books is so relatable 😭 I love your perspective!! 💖✨
And also YES TO REREADING! You put it into words so well, sometimes when I talk about my favorite books but I read them like ages ago or only once I feel like I'm only talking about loving them but not actually feeling it anymore or being connected to it. So that's something I want to focus on as well and I would love to be part of your rereading journey ❤️
Honestly any content you make is awesome, I love your journal with me and your folding laundry with me. Also it’s the quality of books not quantity. Keep your self care in check it is the most important and your followers with be with you no matter what you post ❤️
Oh I really recognize the rereading part. I also used to reread all of my favourites! Now I want to reread a lot of favs from before, but I also want to reduce my huge TBR... I'll think I'll try to do both this year, at my pace. You are completely valid when you say you want to stop reading for other people. Reading should be fun! So do whatever you like & what makes you happy
i’m so happy every time you post, no matter what it is:)! honestly i feel really similar when it comes to rereading and my favorite books so i decided to make this year a year of rereads and i haven’t been more excited to pick up a book in a long time! i hope you staying safe and happy, love you hannah
I missed your smile and your therapeutic voice :) I woke up everyday hoping to find a notification from Hannah but can't believe we finally got to see you today :')
Yay!!!! I love when booktubers do and read what they want! We want to watch whatever you want to create! I think most viewers would feel terrible if we knew you were upset and suffering because of booktube pressure :( we want joy and ease for you above all else. ♥️
Yesss girl!! I quit booktube the first time i tried it because it affected my mental health and my love for reading, it was becoming a task rather than just reading because i love reading Love your videos i feel like 2021 they will be even better!
you're so real and honest which makes your videos more enjoyable and relatable and i loved this so much. hope you're staying safe and im wishing you all the best! x
Honestly I love that you're setting your reading plans as a priority now And when it comes to content I'd totally love for you to talk about anything and everything especially since you mentioned shows and what not not to sound corny but it's just nice to hang out with you :)
honestly this video made me feel so much better about not reading a lot in 2020 because it sort of felt like I had so much time on my hands YET I didn't read excessively, when honestly its normal to not enjoy the things you usually enjoy when your routine isn't "normal" anymore. Thanks Hannah!
i read the least of amount of books i've read in a year in 2020 and honestly seeing you and other ppl in comment section is strangely comforting ? sometimes you just can't do things that you usually find joy in and that is okay
I can relate to what you said about pressuring yourself into reading for the sake of creating content, although I'm not a content creator I do the GR challenge every year and I always feel frustrated when I see other people reading hundreds or even thousands or books every year when I can do 30 if I'm lucky. Which leads me to hit some really awful reading-slumps way too often because I try to read more and so I have up to 7 books at any given time and if I finish two of those that's a lot. Anyway, I think you've expressed exactly how I feel most of the time about books and you're absolutely right: no one should read for others because that doesn't make any sense. So I'm taking your words to heart and I'll do my best this year to remember why I love reading so much instead of streaming over how many books I'll be able to read. Thank you so much! It's great to have you back! 💜
This video is exactly what I needed to hear so thank you so much! I’ve felt discouraged these last two years because I’ve become so overwhelmed with the sheer amount of books I feel like I have to read to be apart if this community and I have never been able to keep up because of school or just money. My only goal for 2021 is to read what I actually want and stories that I genuinely love instead of what the book community thinks I should read. Much love and happy new year!! ❤️❤️
*spills drink, collects notebook, blanket, headphones and squeals in excitement simultaneously on seeing the notification for this video* So happy you're back!!!!! ♡♡♡♡
I totally get your experience in 2020 because I've been in that situation as well. Glad that you still manage to give us bookish content amid these trying times. Cheers to reading at our own pace this year! 🥂
I’d love to see a video where you re read and talk about old favourites! (If that’s something you wanted to do). No pressure at all, life is hard enough right now. Just do you and we will support you along the way! ☺️
So proud of your honesty and it sounds like you have grown so much mentally! Will miss your book reviews because you are the most genuine but I’m here to watch your new endeavors. 🤍🖤🤍🖤
Yes!! Always do what makes you happy! We are here to see you happy whatever you read or don’t read!! Have a wonderful new year!! :) and yes!! All the love for Ninth House! One of the few fantasies I love!! So glad you enjoyed it!
your feelings are so understandable and know that its okay!! you dont need to read for us :) read for YOU. Also i trust your taste alot, i always check your recommendations when i buy books! Your smile is pretty :)
Hannah! So glad to see you here again 🥰 Your voice is so comforting and even if you want to do a 1 hour video of your ranting, would still watch :) Do what you love and hope we all have a better year 💜
i! love! this! video! and i support you so so much. i've only been in the book community for like, three years, and in those years i've read more than i've ever read before with 80+ books per year - and that's with me always having been a bookworm. and this year my goal is to read 50 books, but i'm looking forward to not hitting that goal, to be honest. it really is time to move away a little bit. anyway! i"m! so happy to see you being so open about this. MUCH love!!
I had the exact same reading life as you in 2020, Hannah. I read I think 76 books in 2019 and I stopped using goodreads to track my reading in 2020 (because I felt unmotivated, pressured and that it was unnecessary). However I predict I read between six-ten books last year, several being for school. I picked up sooo many books and read the first chapter of all of them, because I felt trash that I wasn’t reading and doing something I loved, but none of them stuck. I think I’ve finally kicked this reading slump now in 2021, but you know what, I’m not going to hold it against myself that 2020 got the best of me.
chain of gold was also my favorite book of the year! i absolutely adore hearing your own personal connections and experiences reading it :) pretty sure those last 100 pages made me cry and scream more than any other book!
I really felt what you said about reading even though I don’t have a booktube channel, but often seeing people talking about reading 100+ books a year makes me feel like i need to be reading that much? When for me i read for the experience of it and i like taking my time with reading and letting the books marinate in my head and then move on to the next one.
I think I read like 57 books this year, but I genuinely don't remember most of them. For years I have pressured myself to read at least 50 books every year and at some point I stopped reading the books I liked and just started reading what I saw everyone on booktube reading and I think that really altered my relationship with books for awhile. I suddenly did not want anything to do with reading or books and took a really long break from reading. HOWEVER I did read some great books in 2020, including Chain of Gold!! I loved it so much and consider it to be my fav Cassie Clare book of all time. It honestly is THE perfect book. I also really enjoyed reading Where the Crawdads Sing, My Dark Vanessa, Anxious People, Little Women, Get A Life Chloe Brown, and the Avatar comics. Happy to see your gorgeous face and can't wait for more content from you ❤️
oh man, it really hit me when you said you felt like you were consuming so many stories that you were running out of space. even though i was doing the hobbies i loved (reading, playing video games, etc), why was it getting harder and harder to get attached to the story and characters? i think you just gave voice to and validated what i've been feeling for a very long time (and especially in 2020) so thank you for that
I read In the Dreamhouse because of you and it was so beautiful and haunting. One of the books that has stuck with me the most. I need to read Her Body & Other Parties soon. Also, I cannot wait to finally read Chain of Gold!! Sending you positive energy for the new year! :)
Love hearing your voice its so nice and I will say I will watch what ever you put out so no pressure to do just book stuff. Also dont feel like you have to post so many times a week or month because speaking just for myself it gives me so much anxiety trying to keep up with all the booktube people posting all the time that I am trying to just keep up with wrap ups and TBRS right now and watching everything on 1.5 speed to get through them, so its nice that like you and a dash of ash have been taking a more laid back approach to uploading.
I just absolutely love the way you talk and the way you use language. when you were talking about consuming stories I just loved it if that makes sense.
I’m so glad that you pinpointed what made you stressed out about your reading. It makes me understand you more and I hope that this year you will read just the way you want to. You go, girl!! For me you could talk about The Night Circus or Six of Crows and your other favorites over and over, and it would still make a great video. And if you don’t want to make (as many/at all) videos, it’s fine, too. I just want you to have the best time possible here. Also, I’m really happy seeing anything from you, thank you for this video 💜
Do whatever you love to do, we watch for you and your personality also, not just content! I would love to see all kinds of content from you, since i like you as a person, your calmness and soothing vibe, and i feel like we love similar stuff and not just books. You deserve to do what you love :)
I think a lot of us watch you for comfort, and I believe that if you ever wanted to wander off and create more non-book content along with some book content, most of us would be pretty happy with it. Just in case you found yourself running out of book content ideas, I think your non-book content would be just as well consumed.
Keep smiling and stay safe :)
♥️♥️ thank you, this means a lot to me
Yes exactly!! I loved the journaling video she did. I've watched it so many times and it made me feel so comfy
yes! i totally agree with you! i'd love anything that hannah does or posts on her channel, doesn't matter if she talks about her fave shows, anime, movies, songs or even bts. i love her and i'm sure i'll love anything she does. her content is awesome!!🥺
i agree
@@kacey3522 Which one was that?
Rule for 2021: Do what makes you happy. Missed you (:
It’s a rule so we have to follow it
That's really good advice. We got to march and it seems better already...
@@soundtracksofsolitude6915 that’s amazing (:
@@matildecoelho917 and do what you know is right. Some people are happy doing some horrible things, thankfully only a minority though.
I can’t be the only one who thinks Hannah is one of the most calming youtubers to watch. Idk it’s just something about her tone of voice, the way she talks, and just her overall vibe. She’s like the Bob Ross of booktube.
Not to mention she's aesthetically pleasing to look at too. Like. She's so beautiful
Yes
Absolutely agree ❤️
Her voice is beautiful
"the Bob Ross of booktube" is the best compliment i've ever received, thank you 😭💕
"I don't wanna exist in reality and I rather be anywhere else than here" a mood
That’s literally me
That's exactly the reason that got me into reading 🙈
@@lindavanli reading and role play gaming 👌
@@pranavprashant3915 Yes, exactly!
this was me with Harry Potter so I reread all of the books and continuously watch the movies over and over again.
"We live in a dystopia" hit different this week
i was editing this as I was reading the news and i was like 😬😬😬
am I missing something ?
@@sanjaysachdeva7773 the storm on the US capitol?
@@sanjaysachdeva7773 the riot in Washington
@@sarahruwalder8165
ohk , I don't live in USA so don't know much about it
this was very inspiring! i didn't read as much as normal in 2020 either and i've been bouncing between disappointment in myself and giving grace, but this video was a nice reminder that we read for ourselves and however many books we get through doesn't really matter. it's the enjoyment we get out of the ones we did read, it's about the love of stories. here's to reading when and what we want! hope you have a wonderful book year Hannah :)
💛💛 hoping 2021 is a year of reading what you want
Hey! I hope you’re better now and this year will be better. Make sure to cut yourself some slack and be proud in whatever you did(even if it was nothing). Have a wonderful day and stay safe❤️ you deserve a great year :)
2020 was def a difficult year. Here's to good books and great conversations in 2021!
in 2020 I noticed that some people read more books than ever while others couldn't read at all. I am in the second group LOL
same!
sameeee
I read great all year but then I entered a month-long slump in December LMAO
lockdown actually made my love of reading so personally I’m in the 1st half !
same 2020 was a year long reading slump :(
**gets notification**
**instant boost of serotonin**
I was literally about to look up the name of the chemical when I saw this.
that entire intro discussion was so unbelievably relatable & i had a lot of the same revelations in 2020. so glad to hear someone else voice the same things i’ve been thinking. i can’t wait to see what you do in 2021, hannah (bookish or not haha) 💜
"i've consumed so much story that i dont have space for more"
why did you call me out like that lol
and that is when you turn to fanfiction XD
I don't care if you do videos on rereads. You're literally one of my favorite booktubers/youtubers and your happiness means everything. We literally don't care what you put out or how often you put out. We'll still be here to watch the videos you do put out. And we will enjoy anything you put out!
“I read this in March. I think it was in March. Time isn’t real.” Literally me with every single book I read in 2020 lol
I think a re-read along would be so fun, like rereading books is my absolute favourite thing in the world
That's so cool honestly.....cuz I don't like rereading for some odd reason. Like I really wanna pick up thay old book that I loved so much and reread it but I just can't.....maybe there's something wrong with me 😂
@@t.ris_ I think it really depends on the book and the mood for me, I remember spending like hours and hours when I was younger just flipping to a random point in my book and reading from there and I rarely do that now! And I can never reread a book immediately, it has to be like once it's not fresh in my mind anymore? So there's absolutely nothing wrong with you! Everyone reads so differently and I find that so great
I feel like it’s worth saying that if you want to do videos revisiting stuff you love after a reread, I think a lot of us would absolutely be interested! Obviously don’t feel like you have to turn all your reading and enjoyment into content but if you feel like you have something you want to say or discuss, I think we’d all love that!
yeah, it'd be really interesting to see if they resonate the same way, new things you've noticed or changing opinion
"the comfort of a story I already knew was the best comfort I could find."
"I was using a little less of the escapism I typically use."
"Some of these stories that I say are my favorite stories are starting to loose meaning to me because I have distanced myself from them so much."
"Reading is for me. And I am going to read as much or as little as I want to."
"...which sounds so dramatic, but you are on my channel so.. welcome! I am dramatic!"
I have to tell you that your recommendations really impact my next read. You're one of the few booktubers that actually does that. I can feel your passion
@Cäcilia Masser I feel the same way, I think it’s the way she talks about them and describes them compared to other people which I mean in a good way
I read 17 books in 2020! My favourites FREAKING HANDS DOWN the Infernal Devices Series. All of them. Ugh. I cried of happiness and sadness. I think of it every single day. I've already read 5 books in 2021. I think I'm addicted? Your channel was the reason I got into reading. I remember you talking about Six of Crows, and The Daughter of Smoke and Bone, and those amazing recommendations got me hooked ever since. I love your video!! Keep reading xx
Why does Hannah always manages to look like a beautiful goddess? We stan.
I couldn’t pick up a new book for a very long time this year too and I felt so bad about it until I decided to reread my favorite series. Honestly the best thing that happened to me in 2020 was finally reading all the books in my reread list and realizing I don’t have to read a certain number of books to feel accomplished. So yeah I’m happy that you don’t have that pressure anymore
this new era of hannah is gonna be elite i can already tell
I think no one should risk their love for reading to please someone else. Just read what you feel like reading. Happy new year!
your videos bring me so much comfort I can't even begin to explain. I also did not even get close to my goal for the amount of books I wanted to read so I'm glad to know I wasn't the only one
I’ll literally watch anything you would post. You bring me comfort regardless.
“I’m going read as much or as little as I want to.” - yes so important! reading is a hobby and there’s no sense in forcing yourself to read when it’s just not what you want to be doing. books will always be there when you want to get to them
HANNAH YOU ARE ✨GLOWING!!✨
i love everything you said on reading and being more selective with what you read. i think a lot of us try to read as much as possible to meet goodreads goals and actually enjoying what we read and taking the time to absorb the stories is SO much more important than meeting a goal we made for ourselves
Your videos always gives me such a good feeling, idk what it is, but no matter what you're talking about, it's always feels so comfortable and cozy
The fact that you just read is enough. The amount of books we read in a year is truly different to all of us since we lead different lives and are in different stages and phases of life. Just deciding to pick a book up and read is enough to be a reader, it doesn’t matter the amount that you read if you love it 🥰.
I'm so happy every time you post! I totally get what you're saying about reading so much. Recently I've stopped picking up whatever booktube is freaking out about each month and instead only picking up books i'm genuinely interested in reading, and I've enjoyed my recent reads astronomically more than i used to
I have so much appreciation for you! You simply show that it is okay not to read if you aren't wanting to, this is something that is often lost within the community - with a sense of competition of "how many books can you read this year". You put yourself first and I love it so much. keep being you
Hannah.. The way you're not afraid to be vulnerable on your channel, and the way you share things that some people might not want to share about themselves, it's just.. :') Those speeches you did, they made me smile. Btw I'm so glad you shared this, I really hope that you find more peace in 2021 because that's what 2021 for everyone (I guess): the year when we recover and slow down and find new things. Take good care, Hannah 😁💛
i love this mindset so much, hannah! you dont need to read for anyone else and finding joy in what you are reading is so much more important than reading for content !
I feel you on constantly trying to fill a quota. I’ve noticed in my reading habits that I tend to look at every book I finish as counting toward my Goodreads challenge...which is not how I want to live! So this year I just decided not to do the reading challenge at all, and I’ve never felt more free! 🙌🏼
Vlog of you re-reading your favorites would be so comfortable to watch! ❤️
One hundred percent with you on the whole "consuming as many stories as possible" thing -- I can only hold so many stories _truly_ close to my heart, and being able to do so is what I find the most fulfilling about reading. That goes double for fictional stories, because in the best case scenario with a fictional story, I connect to and cherish the characters the way I connect to and cherish friends, and I'm a very introverted person who only feels the need for so many friends. The idea of not having space for more makes total sense to me.
re-reading a favourite book is the best!! you do you! The pressure on keeping reading new stuff isn't healthy. Personally I'd love to hear you talk in depth about your fave books.
I really like that you touched on falling back in love with reading in your own way without worrying about numbers or viewers bc in the end you’re the one consuming the books. I also took a step away and have just been enjoying being a reader and not worrying about content for now and it’s resetting and peaceful. I hope 2021 is kind to you 🌬💓
Don't think for a moment that the people who truly love your content will disappear. That's something you should never force yourself to care about or try to "make up for" with book content. Reading should be a pleasurable experience. We're here because you're an extremely bright and endearing person and seeing your journey through life and creativity makes us happy. I feel so understood whenever I watch your videos, no matter what you decide to make them about. Do what makes you feel good, sis. That being said, I adored the video and your insight.
First things first. You have one of the BEST booktube channels!!! You are so relatable and have such unique tastes for literature that align with mine. My reading goals are to just read what I want just like you. And this is the year of Cassandra Claire for me. And this your year too girl!!!
Probably my most favorite video from you! I love how honest you are about your feelings and it's so comforting to hear that i'm not the only one feeling this way 🙂 by the way you don't need to talk only about books, your non-book content is great as well 🙂
Thanks hanna, I needed this. I've tried very hard to stay true to what I like to read and i have to constantly remind myself that my channel is about my reading for me
I barely read in 2020... the pandemic hit me hard & I was just too depressed to read. I feel like booktube is a lot about, "look how many books I've read this month" I will legit get on booktube and talk about the 1 book I read all month. I'm not in competition with this community. I read what I want when I want. It should be fun. It shouldn't feel like work. "I'm reading for me..." love it!
2021 Hannah is THE Hannah. I am so happy for you to come to this place 🤍 stay healthy and happy, true to yourself! happy new year
I don't know about anyone else, but if you decide to make additional content thats not just booktube I am HERE for it
Don’t feel pressured! Enjoy this year and read as much as you want to!
I read all of Cassandra Clare's books for the first time to get through 2020. It was one of the best decisions of my life and I regret nothing. I'm hooked and anxiously waiting for Chain of Iron to come out.
The beginning of this video really hit home for me because I constantly feel like I have to read a ton and read books quickly so I can read more and I feel like I can’t give the books I read the time and attention I’d like to. This year I really want to focus on quality over quantity. Great video, Hannah! Thanks for this 🖤
i get this so much! i read 60 books in 2020 but sometimes i feel like i barely read anything because a lot of the books i read were in the 3 star range (not bad, but nothing special) and they won't stick with me for very long in the future. i think watching booktube and creating goodreads challenges for myself has definitely decreased my love for reading in some even if it has made me read more. for example, after immediately finishing a book i think to myself "hm, how many stars would i give this on goodreads and why?" instead of just reading it for the fun and joy of reading. while i still love watching booktube and am so thankful for the amazing books i've discovered that i maybe wouldn't otherwise, i miss the carefree nature of preteen-teenage me who would just read whenever i wanted and whatever i wanted.
and this is just from a booktube watcher! i can't imagine the pressure those of you making videos may feel. i thank you so much for all the videos you've made over the years and i love watching your content so much. i hope you have a great 2021 :)
I read Six of Crows and Crooked Kingdom, because I discovered your channel, and I can’t thank you enough! It got me out of me reading slump!
I’m sorry you’ve felt so overwhelmed with reading! I love your channel and was thrilled to see your video up! Do what makes you happy because that’s really what matters!
I think it’s great that you are being yourself and exploring other things you joy that is not reading. It’s a great idea to diversify your channel and produce non-bookish content. While book content is what probably originally drew us to your channel, it’s you and your personality which we are attached to! So please feel free to share other content! ⭐️
I just wanna say thank you because you were one of the reasons why I got back to reading last year. It has almost been 5 years(?) since I let myself be consumed by literary that is truly by free will and not mandatorily imposed. You will always be my favorite booktuber. I may miss you and sometimes wish you were more active but I also sympathize with your reasons 'cause 2020 really did us dirty.
I hope you will find a coping mechanism that will do good on your growth and well being. May it be reading or not.
You rock that headband SO WELL. I got so happy when I saw a Hannah video pop up! Happy new year (:
Thanks for the comment as I had started feeling that I was the only one who thought so
Happy New Year Hannah!! I wish you a year of good health, happiness, great memories and only 5-star book ✨
I’m new to watching Booktubers and this is my first time watching one of your videos. You set such a refreshing tone for the year for yourself and it honestly aligns with people who love reading but aren’t content creators. Like the fact that you only read 9 books is so relatable 😭 I love your perspective!! 💖✨
And also YES TO REREADING! You put it into words so well, sometimes when I talk about my favorite books but I read them like ages ago or only once I feel like I'm only talking about loving them but not actually feeling it anymore or being connected to it. So that's something I want to focus on as well and I would love to be part of your rereading journey ❤️
Honestly any content you make is awesome, I love your journal with me and your folding laundry with me. Also it’s the quality of books not quantity. Keep your self care in check it is the most important and your followers with be with you no matter what you post ❤️
Oh I really recognize the rereading part. I also used to reread all of my favourites! Now I want to reread a lot of favs from before, but I also want to reduce my huge TBR... I'll think I'll try to do both this year, at my pace.
You are completely valid when you say you want to stop reading for other people. Reading should be fun! So do whatever you like & what makes you happy
"I'm not reading for you, I'm reading for myself" is a mood! Love to hear you talking about books, no matter how many you have read in a year 😊
Every time you upload my week is instantly better.
i’m so happy every time you post, no matter what it is:)!
honestly i feel really similar when it comes to rereading and my favorite books so i decided to make this year a year of rereads and i haven’t been more excited to pick up a book in a long time!
i hope you staying safe and happy, love you hannah
I missed your smile and your therapeutic voice :) I woke up everyday hoping to find a notification from Hannah but can't believe we finally got to see you today :')
Yay!!!! I love when booktubers do and read what they want! We want to watch whatever you want to create! I think most viewers would feel terrible if we knew you were upset and suffering because of booktube pressure :( we want joy and ease for you above all else. ♥️
Yesss girl!! I quit booktube the first time i tried it because it affected my mental health and my love for reading, it was becoming a task rather than just reading because i love reading
Love your videos i feel like 2021 they will be even better!
Everything gets better when Hannah posts!
you're so real and honest which makes your videos more enjoyable and relatable and i loved this so much. hope you're staying safe and im wishing you all the best! x
“Nostalgic, coming-of-age, teen, YA, movie, film” 😂
personally, I find it easier to digest what you have to say (regarding books) when you talk about fewer books! read for you, love
Honestly I love that you're setting your reading plans as a priority now
And when it comes to content I'd totally love for you to talk about anything and everything especially since you mentioned shows and what not
not to sound corny but it's just nice to hang out with you :)
I enjoy watching you no matter the content, the energy you create is a very soothing and calm one that’s super enjoyable.
My brain exists in 2019 that was way too relatable
honestly this video made me feel so much better about not reading a lot in 2020 because it sort of felt like I had so much time on my hands YET I didn't read excessively, when honestly its normal to not enjoy the things you usually enjoy when your routine isn't "normal" anymore. Thanks Hannah!
i read the least of amount of books i've read in a year in 2020 and honestly seeing you and other ppl in comment section is strangely comforting ? sometimes you just can't do things that you usually find joy in and that is okay
I missed you!! I'm so happy when you post anything! it's so comforting to watch your videos! love you💛💛
I can relate to what you said about pressuring yourself into reading for the sake of creating content, although I'm not a content creator I do the GR challenge every year and I always feel frustrated when I see other people reading hundreds or even thousands or books every year when I can do 30 if I'm lucky. Which leads me to hit some really awful reading-slumps way too often because I try to read more and so I have up to 7 books at any given time and if I finish two of those that's a lot. Anyway, I think you've expressed exactly how I feel most of the time about books and you're absolutely right: no one should read for others because that doesn't make any sense. So I'm taking your words to heart and I'll do my best this year to remember why I love reading so much instead of streaming over how many books I'll be able to read. Thank you so much! It's great to have you back! 💜
This video is exactly what I needed to hear so thank you so much! I’ve felt discouraged these last two years because I’ve become so overwhelmed with the sheer amount of books I feel like I have to read to be apart if this community and I have never been able to keep up because of school or just money. My only goal for 2021 is to read what I actually want and stories that I genuinely love instead of what the book community thinks I should read.
Much love and happy new year!! ❤️❤️
*spills drink, collects notebook, blanket, headphones and squeals in excitement simultaneously on seeing the notification for this video* So happy you're back!!!!! ♡♡♡♡
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I totally get your experience in 2020 because I've been in that situation as well. Glad that you still manage to give us bookish content amid these trying times. Cheers to reading at our own pace this year! 🥂
I’d love to see a video where you re read and talk about old favourites! (If that’s something you wanted to do).
No pressure at all, life is hard enough right now. Just do you and we will support you along the way! ☺️
i'm really glad you are growing and try to do what's best for your health. i'm very proud.
So proud of your honesty and it sounds like you have grown so much mentally! Will miss your book reviews because you are the most genuine but I’m here to watch your new endeavors. 🤍🖤🤍🖤
Yes!! Always do what makes you happy! We are here to see you happy whatever you read or don’t read!! Have a wonderful new year!! :) and yes!! All the love for Ninth House! One of the few fantasies I love!! So glad you enjoyed it!
your feelings are so understandable and know that its okay!! you dont need to read for us :) read for YOU. Also i trust your taste alot, i always check your recommendations when i buy books! Your smile is pretty :)
Hannah! So glad to see you here again 🥰 Your voice is so comforting and even if you want to do a 1 hour video of your ranting, would still watch :) Do what you love and hope we all have a better year 💜
i! love! this! video! and i support you so so much. i've only been in the book community for like, three years, and in those years i've read more than i've ever read before with 80+ books per year - and that's with me always having been a bookworm. and this year my goal is to read 50 books, but i'm looking forward to not hitting that goal, to be honest. it really is time to move away a little bit. anyway! i"m! so happy to see you being so open about this. MUCH love!!
i cannot believe that i have watched you for this long. you inspire me to read more everyday :)
I had the exact same reading life as you in 2020, Hannah. I read I think 76 books in 2019 and I stopped using goodreads to track my reading in 2020 (because I felt unmotivated, pressured and that it was unnecessary). However I predict I read between six-ten books last year, several being for school. I picked up sooo many books and read the first chapter of all of them, because I felt trash that I wasn’t reading and doing something I loved, but none of them stuck. I think I’ve finally kicked this reading slump now in 2021, but you know what, I’m not going to hold it against myself that 2020 got the best of me.
chain of gold was also my favorite book of the year! i absolutely adore hearing your own personal connections and experiences reading it :) pretty sure those last 100 pages made me cry and scream more than any other book!
I really felt what you said about reading even though I don’t have a booktube channel, but often seeing people talking about reading 100+ books a year makes me feel like i need to be reading that much? When for me i read for the experience of it and i like taking my time with reading and letting the books marinate in my head and then move on to the next one.
I think I read like 57 books this year, but I genuinely don't remember most of them. For years I have pressured myself to read at least 50 books every year and at some point I stopped reading the books I liked and just started reading what I saw everyone on booktube reading and I think that really altered my relationship with books for awhile. I suddenly did not want anything to do with reading or books and took a really long break from reading. HOWEVER I did read some great books in 2020, including Chain of Gold!! I loved it so much and consider it to be my fav Cassie Clare book of all time. It honestly is THE perfect book. I also really enjoyed reading Where the Crawdads Sing, My Dark Vanessa, Anxious People, Little Women, Get A Life Chloe Brown, and the Avatar comics. Happy to see your gorgeous face and can't wait for more content from you ❤️
oh man, it really hit me when you said you felt like you were consuming so many stories that you were running out of space. even though i was doing the hobbies i loved (reading, playing video games, etc), why was it getting harder and harder to get attached to the story and characters? i think you just gave voice to and validated what i've been feeling for a very long time (and especially in 2020) so thank you for that
I read In the Dreamhouse because of you and it was so beautiful and haunting. One of the books that has stuck with me the most. I need to read Her Body & Other Parties soon. Also, I cannot wait to finally read Chain of Gold!! Sending you positive energy for the new year! :)
Love hearing your voice its so nice and I will say I will watch what ever you put out so no pressure to do just book stuff. Also dont feel like you have to post so many times a week or month because speaking just for myself it gives me so much anxiety trying to keep up with all the booktube people posting all the time that I am trying to just keep up with wrap ups and TBRS right now and watching everything on 1.5 speed to get through them, so its nice that like you and a dash of ash have been taking a more laid back approach to uploading.
Never thought I'd ever read more books than you in a year haha! But honestly, do what you want and makes you feel happy!!
I just absolutely love the way you talk and the way you use language. when you were talking about consuming stories I just loved it if that makes sense.
re-reading is my life, I loved how you put that. do YOU girl, re-read all ya wanna 💛
I’m so glad that you pinpointed what made you stressed out about your reading. It makes me understand you more and I hope that this year you will read just the way you want to. You go, girl!! For me you could talk about The Night Circus or Six of Crows and your other favorites over and over, and it would still make a great video. And if you don’t want to make (as many/at all) videos, it’s fine, too. I just want you to have the best time possible here. Also, I’m really happy seeing anything from you, thank you for this video 💜
You should make a podcast! Your voice is so calming and I would love to hear you talk about books or really anything.
Editing Hannah being done with vlogger Hannah is my fave lol
Do whatever you love to do, we watch for you and your personality also, not just content! I would love to see all kinds of content from you, since i like you as a person, your calmness and soothing vibe, and i feel like we love similar stuff and not just books. You deserve to do what you love :)