my tips for beginner readers (how to read faster & more)

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  • Опубликовано: 18 янв 2025

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  • @sharleenrighini
    @sharleenrighini 3 года назад +370

    Honestly took me so long to be comfortable admitting I preferred romance books or at the very least any genre book with romance in it. Tried forcing myself to only like fantasy and thrillers because no one else I knew liked romance and I thought it was embarrassing… Booktok really showed me the light 😍 Definitely agree to find genres that you really enjoy and not books you feel pressured to like. I literally went through a 4 month reading slump trying to force myself to read things I didn’t enjoy. And yes - don’t be afraid to DNF! 😊

    • @WinterWrld._
      @WinterWrld._ 3 года назад +5

      same i always ended up dnfs

    • @joelis.nicolee
      @joelis.nicolee 2 года назад

      What does dnf mean

    • @kamilahlovee
      @kamilahlovee 2 года назад +1

      @@joelis.nicolee did not finish. so basically you didn’t finish the book.

    • @ref208
      @ref208 2 года назад

      i'm never interested with a book without romance or a 'spark' of romance in it lol

  • @Leah-ht9yy
    @Leah-ht9yy 3 года назад +95

    i’m so happy that so many others are reading now and posting stuff about it because I use to like reading but everything I would read in front of people I would get made fun of so I stopped for years , but now i’m 14 and reading is my only hoppy other than music and writing it brings me so much comfort, calmness, escape, and more while reading.

  • @rockyj885
    @rockyj885 3 года назад +115

    I never annotate my books because I want to keep them "like new" and I don't want to interrupt my reading, but I really like the idea of using color coded post-its, I might just use that! Love your energy btw :)

    • @emilybendle4097
      @emilybendle4097 3 года назад +7

      Same. It’s just I can’t bring myself to write on a book but I put coloured tabs in there because I want to convey how I feel about a scene or moment.

    • @DiviineW0lff
      @DiviineW0lff Год назад +1

      As a person who often borrows books from a library (doesn’t know what to say)…I can’t annotate it even if I did own it, I’d put colored sticky-notes instead

    • @sarahkinsey5434
      @sarahkinsey5434 8 месяцев назад

      Writing, dog-earring pages, basically messing up books in anyway hurts my soul

  • @PaigeKoren
    @PaigeKoren 3 года назад +57

    Ms. Larry Reads ✨💕

  • @prettyxdangxcool
    @prettyxdangxcool 3 года назад +38

    Sometimes I read the same book multiple ways/devices. For instance if I’m reading a physical book and I am getting ready to go to sleep I’ll switch to the Kindle app on my phone or audiobook. I found that can help me finish a book faster than normal

  • @jasonkh4
    @jasonkh4 3 года назад +75

    The quality of the literature is a factor in how books are consumed. Some books are like fine dining, or a five course meal, and some books it's like eating McD's lmao

    • @fa3ryg1rl1
      @fa3ryg1rl1 3 года назад +1

      Perfect description!

    • @jasonkh4
      @jasonkh4 3 года назад +8

      @@fa3ryg1rl1 just because it tastes good, doesn't mean it's good for you lol

    • @Mattmurdockswife216
      @Mattmurdockswife216 2 года назад

      Best description I’ve ever seen

    • @Mattmurdockswife216
      @Mattmurdockswife216 2 года назад

      For me the book thief was like mcds🤮

    • @sarahkinsey5434
      @sarahkinsey5434 8 месяцев назад

      Sometimes you just need a short book in between the 500 pagers

  • @abigailnettles303
    @abigailnettles303 3 года назад +47

    Yessss, do a video on annotating 😍 I’ve recently gotten into it outside of just highlighting things and I love to see how everyone does it!

  • @AliceSchicker
    @AliceSchicker 3 года назад +2

    omg the advice to avoid reading slumps makes SO MUCH SENSE!! i’ve never heard anyone say that but it’s real, i’m gonna follow it

  • @jse-birdiebbooks7332
    @jse-birdiebbooks7332 2 года назад +2

    I love the rain but for some reason I never thought to play rain sounds while I read. That is such a good idea and I need to use it asap!!

  • @dominikavarga3150
    @dominikavarga3150 3 года назад +23

    Its so hard to not compete with others, but everyone is in different life situations. We should be proud of ourselves for even reading something. Some people could never. I would love to see your anotations. ❤

  • @kyeoptawerk93ah
    @kyeoptawerk93ah 3 года назад +9

    having a library card and using the app your library uses (mine uses libby) on your phone is super convenient and nice. i love having it in the winter so while my car warms up and the windshield defrosts i get like 10-15 minutes of uninterrupted reading time. i would have a physical book but i get off work late at night and can't read the physical books in the dim lighting of the parking lot and i don't want to have my inner car lights on XD

  • @mikayladominguez6621
    @mikayladominguez6621 3 года назад +5

    I got into reading this year and even more so the last two months. I have been watching book-tube to gain inspiration and book recommendations and I absolutely love your channel!!! I have ran out of content already... You need to upload more sis!

  • @laurynjohnson5966
    @laurynjohnson5966 3 года назад +28

    Yes please do a video on annotating i feel like school trained me to annoyed but not for fun. Also, how do you keep track of the books you read? A book journal or anything?

    • @stephaniezorgdrager4504
      @stephaniezorgdrager4504 3 года назад +1

      Yes please!!!! Want to know as well

    • @vanessaestudillo8801
      @vanessaestudillo8801 3 года назад +1

      I started a book journal and it’s a fun way to keep track of the books I’ve read and write down how I felt about them.

    • @noorrr.s
      @noorrr.s 3 года назад +2

      Goodreads is a good way to keep track also to update when you’re reading a book

  • @eyegee6556
    @eyegee6556 3 года назад +2

    Larrisa I love that you are so passionate about so many things, one day I'd love to see Lauren show us what she's passionate about just because you are always showing her much loved mainstream media and she's always oblivious to them.

  • @hey-stob-it6247
    @hey-stob-it6247 3 года назад +3

    i’m also someone who HATES do not finish a book. but i realised that just because i don’t finish it, that doesn’t mean that was a one in a lifetime chance. i can always pick it up again if i want to and give it a new chance. for example, “the red queen”. i started it in 2020 and i thought it was soooo boring. a year later i picked it up again because my sister encouraged me to do so. and i loved it so much!

    • @sarahkinsey5434
      @sarahkinsey5434 8 месяцев назад

      Me with the Alchemist right now. I was trying to read it when my mom was diagnosed with cancer and I just could not get into it

  • @petalrhode
    @petalrhode 3 года назад +4

    right on time!! i really needed this video and here’s my favorite reader posting it 💗💗 i freshly started reading after stoping for years and i’m over the moon coping with it again making myself new habits and reading new books~
    for every beginner out there! GOOD LUCK 💗💗

  • @BrandonsBookshelf
    @BrandonsBookshelf 3 года назад +1

    Man seriously. Youre one of my favorite new channels. Such a cool vibe

  • @cupcakemae
    @cupcakemae 3 года назад +3

    ohh would def love a video about annotating! I have a trash memory so I feel like I should get into that

  • @jasmin-uw3ch
    @jasmin-uw3ch 3 года назад +3

    You really are my comfort person

  • @chelleybee1016
    @chelleybee1016 3 года назад +5

    Yes please for the kindle unlimited favorites

  • @samaramockford1080
    @samaramockford1080 3 года назад +1

    You are just amazing. Your energy is contagious. I love other people who don't feel embarrassed for genuinely enjoy reading books. Thankyou :)

  • @AdventuresInMyaLand
    @AdventuresInMyaLand 3 года назад +41

    Please do the kindle unlimited book Recs! I just got a kindle 💗

    • @taylordavidsen4610
      @taylordavidsen4610 3 года назад +2

      I’m getting one for my bday so I second this!!

    • @serenaaav
      @serenaaav 3 года назад +1

      I dont know if this is a dumb question but For kindle unlimited do you still have to pay for the books you want to read or can you read any book on the kindle.

    • @AdventuresInMyaLand
      @AdventuresInMyaLand 3 года назад +3

      @@serenaaav it’s just like Netflix, there’s not every movie or that show on their but there’s a curated collection, same on kindle unlimited, it’s not every book but there’s still a lot of good ones on there

    • @serenaaav
      @serenaaav 3 года назад +2

      @@AdventuresInMyaLand thanks you so much. I started off on Wattpad and then started reading paperbacks but I wanted to know if it is cheaper to just Kindle unlimited. So thank you. 😊

    • @noorrr.s
      @noorrr.s 3 года назад +1

      @@serenaaav if you subscribe u can have 20 KU books in ur library and just swipe between the one u finished and pick a new one but the limit is to have 20 in your library also even when u swipe an old book with a new u still have your highlights saved and also linked to your Goodreads account and if u like a book a lot and it’s KU and u don’t want to return it to read a new KU new book u can just buy it it’s still cheaper than physical books usually books in kindle are ranging between 0.99-4.99 dollars

  • @samanthaphillips2136
    @samanthaphillips2136 3 года назад +3

    Hi Larissa! I just had to say that I legit love your energy like whenever I watch your tiktoks my mood instantly gets better and I feel like we r bffs haha. Thank you for being such a positive light (:

  • @sheebakhan8419
    @sheebakhan8419 3 года назад +4

    I can't even. You crack me right up. New subscriber here, i love your energy.

  • @jazminee3601
    @jazminee3601 3 года назад +8

    I need this bc I started reading in august and I feel like I read maybe 45-50 pages an hour but I get distracted so easily lol. And other people can read like a 400 page book in 2 hours 💀💀

    • @katjajagodic
      @katjajagodic 3 года назад +2

      yesss I can relate to that, I get distracted so easily and I have short attention span :/

  • @tash94
    @tash94 3 года назад +1

    Ugh ilu bestie we need more vidsssss. Also would love a vid on how you annotate!

  • @messyatbestx
    @messyatbestx 3 года назад +1

    I am not a beginner, I've read alot of teenage and YA books, but these tips have helped me transition to the more adult books. I've recently found your channel and I look forward to your videos all the time now. So, thankyou xxx

  • @victoriakriger8194
    @victoriakriger8194 3 года назад +1

    can we apreciate larry reads for explaining tbr and dnf cause i was so lost whenever someone said that

  • @hams2410
    @hams2410 3 года назад +4

    I think another tip would be to not focus on popular books. It's related to not feeling pressured to compete with other readers. I had a hard time getting out of the habit of only reading what other people say is good when I started reading. So, it took me some time to find the genre I really enjoy, which is romance!
    And, like you, I do love a good thriller mystery and fantasy but it usually involves some kind romance.

  • @jaylenwhite896
    @jaylenwhite896 2 года назад +1

    Me over here with my first book that made me fall in love with reading that I read on my own was wonder that took me over four months to read

  • @genvillegas9352
    @genvillegas9352 3 года назад +1

    and I would totally love to see a video on annotating!!!

  • @gabriellaazevedo2887
    @gabriellaazevedo2887 3 года назад +2

    Please do a video on just annotating!! I love you

  • @courtneeeryn
    @courtneeeryn 3 года назад +2

    Yes please do a video on annotating!!

  • @leeannieee1991
    @leeannieee1991 3 года назад +4

    Hi Bestie! I am so glad I found your channel. I personally would love a video on annotation, I've just recently gotten into it! Have an awesome rest of the week!

    • @stephaniezorgdrager4504
      @stephaniezorgdrager4504 3 года назад

      Me too. I want to know more about this. I hear it all the time and don't really know what to do

  • @Myeongie
    @Myeongie Год назад

    It feel so comfortable listening to you talking:)

  • @mollylennstrom
    @mollylennstrom 3 года назад +1

    YESSSSS we neeed a kindle unlimited book recommendation video !!!!

  • @cupid111aby
    @cupid111aby 3 года назад +3

    Sissy, you are the best 🥺 I always wish if I had a elder sister like you 😭😭😭, I do consider you as my own 🥰 You always have a little brother here...Love you so much 💕Stay healthy 💖 Take care 🥰

  • @mathildeduverneuil8604
    @mathildeduverneuil8604 3 года назад +1

    I didn't know you had a youtube channel ! So here am I binge-watching all your videos 😍

  • @jojonaslover19
    @jojonaslover19 3 года назад +1

    I look forward to your videossss!!! Literally check everyday just wanting a new one lol! Your vlogs are my fav!!!

  • @bronwynsmith3225
    @bronwynsmith3225 2 года назад +1

    Omg this is helpful 📝 tips for reading 📚 more I've been wanting to read more thanks heaps

  • @erika-xf5nv
    @erika-xf5nv 3 года назад +1

    i would absolutely love a video on annotating!!☺️

  • @flovdl378
    @flovdl378 3 года назад +2

    ANOTHER TIP!! Put the kindle app on your phone! You usually have your phone with you, so if you ever have to wait for like 5 minutes you can easily take it out of your pocket and read

  • @clarissa522
    @clarissa522 3 года назад +1

    I don’t like chatty videos but your personality was amazing, it made it so easy to pay attention 😊

  • @PaolaRodriguez-zd9jx
    @PaolaRodriguez-zd9jx 3 года назад +2

    Please do a video on annotating!! I have been reading only on my kindle and now I wanna read physical copies and I would like to know how to annotate

  • @simplysarah3707
    @simplysarah3707 3 года назад +1

    Yes to the annotations video please!! 😊❤️

  • @janessaobrien1529
    @janessaobrien1529 3 года назад +1

    I’d love an annotating video!! I’m trying to get into annotating and I’ve been obsessed with seeing how other people are doing it!

  • @dandanbarraza4848
    @dandanbarraza4848 3 года назад +1

    um why did i never notice finishing a book at night never gave me reading slumps 😭😭 thank you

    • @yourfav.menace
      @yourfav.menace 7 месяцев назад

      what’s reading slumps? i’m so confused 😭

  • @KimberlysS89
    @KimberlysS89 3 года назад +1

    Bestie where you been all my life?! Your energy is everything 🔥 You're my spirit animal. So happy I found your videos. They really lift my mood. Thank you 💛✨

  • @Readingwith_lila
    @Readingwith_lila 3 года назад +1

    Yes Bestie! I love all these tips!! The thing I need are books but all these did help so much! The not comparing yourself to anyone, I loved it! Thanks for the tips!! Love you!!💖💖

  • @oneeyewitch
    @oneeyewitch 2 года назад

    I went to finland recently ( went twice in a month lol) I dont drink and everytime we went to the pub i bought my kindle and sat in the pub in finland drinking tea and reading lol

  • @Des_Diane
    @Des_Diane 3 года назад +1

    I’m just gonna binge watch all your videos

  • @myshabeig1697
    @myshabeig1697 Год назад +1

    The fact that Larry makes a tbr list for October on a non existent 31st september😂
    Jokes aside, love your videossss

  • @samanthahagen5937
    @samanthahagen5937 3 года назад +1

    I love your videos!!!!! They literally light up my day!!! I would love a video on annotating. I’ve always seen people on booktok do it and would love to annotate too!! 😍😍

  • @gisellepena6609
    @gisellepena6609 3 года назад +4

    I don’t even have to watch the video before hitting that thumbs up. I know it’s gonna be top tier entertainment just cuz it’s Larissa ❤️

    • @gisellepena6609
      @gisellepena6609 3 года назад

      Omg yes please do a video about kindle unlimited!

    • @gisellepena6609
      @gisellepena6609 3 года назад

      “These hands are rated E for everyone” 🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @gisellepena6609
      @gisellepena6609 3 года назад

      Also, I’m obsessed with your pen lol what brand is it?

    • @gisellepena6609
      @gisellepena6609 3 года назад

      “When it stops being fun, you’re not doing it right” preach girl!!!

  • @meliassadi
    @meliassadi 3 года назад +1

    We need a video on how you annotate in detail and also what things you write because I’ve been writing the same things it’s annoying me now haha❤️

  • @fatimafaria6357
    @fatimafaria6357 2 месяца назад

    I'm a slow reader and English is not my first language, so I'm gonna say, I started reading a book in English and alone I was loosing interest cause I couldn't understand words and stuff but when I started reading and listening at the audiobook at the same time it helped me read faster and understanding much better the book

  • @edwinyip697
    @edwinyip697 3 года назад +1

    Thank you very much for the tips for how to start reading book again

  • @maissa.mg06
    @maissa.mg06 3 года назад +1

    Thank you for the tips it helped me so much you're the best💓💓✨

  • @taylordavidsen4610
    @taylordavidsen4610 3 года назад

    People who can read on the treadmill are special!! I get headaches from moving while reading 😅😅

  • @jovanamorant5881
    @jovanamorant5881 3 года назад +2

    i love your videos!! Can you do the kindle unlimited recs and how to annotate.

  • @marleyboaglio6639
    @marleyboaglio6639 3 года назад

    You are literally my comfort RUclipsr

  • @vanessaxo7643
    @vanessaxo7643 3 года назад +2

    Yess I just got kindle unlimited and I would love to hear your recs!!!

  • @taniamoran7310
    @taniamoran7310 3 года назад +3

    Great video and brilliant list! Please do a annotating video. I don’t annotate and it’s something I’d love to get into. 💞

  • @saraarana-salazar4017
    @saraarana-salazar4017 3 года назад +1

    Girly this was super helpful 🤍 I just started watching your videos and I love your vibes 💙

  • @morvenannestewart8237
    @morvenannestewart8237 3 года назад +2

    I just realised some of these tips apply to studying and revision for school :) 😂

  • @MysticVixen94
    @MysticVixen94 2 года назад +1

    I honestly couldn't process in my ADHD having brain how people can just read 20 books in a month; i'm like HOW?!

  • @xyz10085
    @xyz10085 3 года назад +3

    Please make a video on how to annotate for beginners

  • @TropicalG87
    @TropicalG87 2 года назад +1

    This was a fun watch! 😂

  • @letishanorrisfineart
    @letishanorrisfineart Год назад

    I just found you and youre hilarious 😱😱❤ need to binge all your vids!!!

  • @nikkis7375
    @nikkis7375 2 года назад +1

    Yessss all of these 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

  • @HalboAngel07
    @HalboAngel07 3 года назад +1

    Tysm this really helped

  • @GabiXOXO-p8j
    @GabiXOXO-p8j 3 года назад +1

    LMAOOO “I’m big on organizing” *also forgets what number we’re one* 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 love all these tips!!!

  • @beccareid538
    @beccareid538 3 года назад +1

    Please do a video on how you tab! I’m trying to get into tabbing and need some help! 💜💜

  • @treasurelee111
    @treasurelee111 3 года назад +2

    Can you pleaseee do a video on booktok books u recommend for beginner readers!!! I have a lot of books I wanna I read but don’t know where to start.

  • @stephaniemartin8331
    @stephaniemartin8331 3 года назад +1

    Love these so fun!! :) love you 💕

  • @julianam.6567
    @julianam.6567 3 года назад +1

    The reading slump is sooo true I finished verity at 2pm and had to drive 3 hours home and had WAYYY too much time to think about it and now I’m struggling to read a new book

  • @reneeortega9015
    @reneeortega9015 2 года назад

    I love you and this video thank you !

  • @harrietgibson8904
    @harrietgibson8904 3 года назад +5

    pls do an annotating video !!!!!

  • @arielmarie8493
    @arielmarie8493 3 года назад +3

    Yes plese do a video on annotating

  • @aly.magnaye
    @aly.magnaye 3 года назад +1

    Every tip i needed :")

  • @Smollrus_
    @Smollrus_ 6 месяцев назад

    Don't forget to get a library card! Libby and hoopla have audiobooks!

  • @el9474
    @el9474 3 года назад +1

    hey can you make a vid on your book annotating

  • @sarahkinsey5434
    @sarahkinsey5434 8 месяцев назад

    When I get towards the end of the book im reading I get the next book in the lineup and put it under the current book. That way I can just reach over and start another

  • @lilyharrison8221
    @lilyharrison8221 3 года назад

    i just finished almost all colleen and i started another author and didn’t like it and now i’m waiting and deciding on what to read now

  • @jessicapsjesuslovesyou7820
    @jessicapsjesuslovesyou7820 2 года назад

    Love love love ❤️

  • @HeyPlannerGurlHey
    @HeyPlannerGurlHey 8 месяцев назад

    I know this video is 6 years old but it’s still so relevant- I hope you can make a video on your tips and skills on reading books faster.

  • @desireelopez7932
    @desireelopez7932 3 года назад +1

    Omg can you please do kindle unlimited video! I got my kindle and want to read more on it. I feel I read sooo much faster on my kindle than paperback

  • @isabelletheangel
    @isabelletheangel 2 года назад +1

    7:19 DID NO ONE CATCH THE SEPTEMBER 31ST??? THAT CAUGHT ME SO OFF GUARD I LOVE YOU😂😂😂

  • @genvillegas9352
    @genvillegas9352 3 года назад +1

    loved this video! also where did you get that sleeve or whatever its called to put your kindle in?

  • @erikabraga100
    @erikabraga100 3 года назад +1

    You are THE BEST ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @vidushiagarwal8266
    @vidushiagarwal8266 3 года назад +1

    Video on Annotating!!!!

  • @chloedahlman2088
    @chloedahlman2088 Год назад +1

    11:29 : agreed.

  • @katieelizabeth2019
    @katieelizabeth2019 2 года назад

    i can’t do tbrs they just make me feel so pressured to read and then i just never end up doing it

  • @Vrxella
    @Vrxella 3 года назад +1

    I always read at night at least I know I’m doing something right

  • @Nicole-xl9kb
    @Nicole-xl9kb 2 года назад +2

    lol that annoys so much when people say romance is "not real reading"

    • @regnisj5993
      @regnisj5993 2 года назад

      They don't Fan fiction and Wattpad

  • @makenziekrispinsky9083
    @makenziekrispinsky9083 3 года назад +4

    Serious question how does one read in the shower?!

  • @stalebread89
    @stalebread89 3 года назад +1

    Can you pls do a video on your fav books on kindle unlimited?

  • @kaylafitzpatrick1895
    @kaylafitzpatrick1895 3 года назад +1

    could you make a video on buddy reading? ❤️❤️❤️

  • @CpThugLife
    @CpThugLife 3 года назад +5

    my problem is I start with multiple books and then just start another one instead of finishing ones I started with :(

  • @EpicReads
    @EpicReads 3 года назад +2

    Excellent tips!