"I don't have time to read." **spends hours consuming social media**

@ambitiousmuslimrecordings3451

3 жыл бұрын

They’re jealous they don’t have an attention span longer than 30 seconds!! 😂😂

@Spawnofademon

3 жыл бұрын

@@ambitiousmuslimrecordings3451 lol me too I love reading but damn I can have a hard time with my attention span

@ambitiousmuslimrecordings3451

3 жыл бұрын

@@Spawnofademon that’s cool and it’s quite normal and common nowadays, as long as you don’t actively tell book readers in a condescending way that you’re more busy than them then you’re fine lol

@totallycrazystudios1801

3 жыл бұрын

With me I feel like it is more of "I wish I was more motivated to read."

@ItsMeJessieAndArii

3 жыл бұрын

@@totallycrazystudios1801 well, that’s good. If you’re a fellow bookworm, let them know! Maybe they can relate with you

"Why are you crying? Its just a book." 🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄

@ebnovels

3 жыл бұрын

Books can be sad people! 😂

@phoebe-d5792

3 жыл бұрын

IKR! How can you cry in films, but not a book?

@varenoftatooine2393

3 жыл бұрын

@@phoebe-d5792 in a way, they can be more sad, because to me, a book is a more person experience than a movie or a TV show.

@icefire7690

3 жыл бұрын

@@phoebe-d5792 exactly

@victoriarose8158

3 жыл бұрын

@@varenoftatooine2393 fr! they are often sadder because you are really in their minds and you understand everything that they are feeling, whereas a movie it's like you can only see how they are from the outside.

“I wish I had the time to read” always feels like a backhanded compliment to me

@jen4k2

3 жыл бұрын

THIS THIS THIS!

@summerb5153

3 жыл бұрын

I suddenly feel like a lazy useless person because I read too many books

@mischarowe

3 жыл бұрын

I don't view it as a compliment at all.

@jmparker78

3 жыл бұрын

"I wish I had time to read" = "those who read are pathetic losers who have no friends and no life". Maybe that's not what they mean, but that's how it comes off. I always say (or think) the same thing when I hear it, and it's kinda what the video said. "If something is important to you, you'll make time for it." So no, you don't wish you had time to read. You do have the time. You just choose to do other things with that time because reading really isn't important to you.

@mythicpages

3 жыл бұрын

@@jmparker78 that’s what I always reply with tbh! I don’t really watch movies or tv that often since I got back into reading and that’s okay with me, but I still work and study full-time, have a social life, travel and go to concerts, and even have other hobbies. It’s not a crazy concept that you can have a busy and fulfilling life and “have time” (=MAKE THE TIME) to read books! 🤷🏼‍♀️

“read a book” “i actually am reading one! it’s a fantasy abo-“ “no i mean a real book” ???

@daytonwoh.8795

3 жыл бұрын

I know! I hate when people tell me my fantasy books aren't real. It's like, "It may not be real but to me it is." I edited my comment because I think I offended a few or more people, I edited to what I was getting at. I'm sorry for anybody who read it and thought I was being rude. I didn't mean to offend or hurt anybody.

@lupitan4350

3 жыл бұрын

Oh that's so rude. They probably meant something like literary fiction or nonfiction but that's such a disrespectful way to put it.

@daytonwoh.8795

3 жыл бұрын

@@lupitan4350 I didn't mean it in a rude way. I love reading fantasy books, so when people tell me that its not real. I get sarcastic about it. I'm sorry if it came across offensive, I didn't mean it that way.

@EmpressNoriko

3 жыл бұрын

Even before this last year my reality sucked. I’d have people tell me they only read/watch true to life of uplifting books/movies in a voice that clearly conveyed this was superior to my low life habit of reading fantasy and sci-fi. If I want reality I’ll turn on the news. I definitely don’t want it in my entertainment. But hey you do you, whatever makes you happy. Most are clearly surprised at that reply. Like I’ll either suddenly repent my ways or burst out crying.

@daytonwoh.8795

3 жыл бұрын

@@EmpressNoriko I always found it funny when people would tell me the same thing and then turn on a "Real" show which show'd unrealistic standards and people. I'm probably going to edit my comment because I believe if offended people and I don't want to do that. I hope your reality gets a lot better because I think you deserve it.

It drives me crazy when people tell me i m spending a lot of money for books that i ll read once while i know they spend 30$ to fix their nails or some shit .

@mischarowe

3 жыл бұрын

My mother did that with my video games. But then she went and bought $100+ worth of plants for her garden, all at once. And she gives me a weird side eye every time I order a new book and "haven't finished the last one".

@michaelsommers2356

3 жыл бұрын

@@mischarowe "Why are you spending money on something I'm not interested in?"

@mischarowe

3 жыл бұрын

@@michaelsommers2356 *Exactly.*

@infinityinf1

3 жыл бұрын

Or add up their streaming subscriptions and that's about what I spend on books

@chestersnap

3 жыл бұрын

My mom used to tell the people at the counter of the bookstore when I'd walk up with books stacked up to my chin with my arms stretched as far down as possible that "it could be drugs". She was very accepting of my book addiction

“You’re an adult. YA/middle grade isn’t for you.” Shhhh let people enjoy what they wanna enjoy

@ava165

3 жыл бұрын

I love middle grade books they’re always adorable

When it comes to people asking what I am reading, I have 2 moods: Mood 1: Leave me alone, I want to read. Mood 2: Sit down boy/girl and make yourself comfortable, because you're about to listen to a couple of hours of the monologue about why this book is absolutely blowing my mind and why you should read it. And if you don't read it, then I'll be bothering you constantly until you do.

@ryanb3665

3 жыл бұрын

I’m guilty of mood 2 far more often than I’d like to admit.

@avrilgloworm518

3 жыл бұрын

yes.

@alinaanderson3113

3 жыл бұрын

Now why is that me lmao 🤣

@noraburke5403

3 жыл бұрын

Same!!!

@ellen6312

3 жыл бұрын

Mood 2 is literally me in a nutshell....

Them: How do you find time to read? Me: How do you find time to watch 3 hours of tv a night?

@geekygalaxy4307

3 жыл бұрын

I find the time for both 😂

@Tracywhited2

3 жыл бұрын

And ten hours of social media and animal crossing. Lol.

I hear that crap about not reading "real" and "practical" books all the time. I don't understand the hate for fantasy. I do read nonfiction on occasion, but fantasy is my relaxation. It's fun and escapism. The world is real enough. I don't need it in my books.

@catsandbats77

3 жыл бұрын

Yes!

@thewitchyreader6131

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly! Fantasy is what I read. Fantasy is what I write about in my published books. I don't like nonfiction. But Fantasy owns my heart.

@BooksToAshes

3 жыл бұрын

Books are the same as movies and tv shows, it's just your imagination doing the work rather than producers/actors, etc. I actually prefer reading over shows and movies because I can make my own cast, have them look the way I want, and so on. I almost feel bad for non-readers, they're missing out on a lot...

@hopes9467

3 жыл бұрын

@@BooksToAshes yesss I love building characters in my head then creating my own world

@maryjulia636

3 жыл бұрын

It's like saying "if you watch anything other than documentaries then you're wasting your time." Like no?? We read for fun and to enter a new world for the same reason you like to watch Grey's Anatomy or action movies or whatever.

“You don’t look like someone who like to read”? It’s weird.

@random23287

3 жыл бұрын

At this point theres a book for everyone (its not just the classics anymore, theres millions of books in all topics and genres), so every sort of person could be a reader.

Notice how many of those things are not comments from “non-readers” but rather are judgements from other readers. Kind of sad that we look for these divisions to feel superior to each other when we should be smiling at our common love of books!

@ebnovels

3 жыл бұрын

Oh goodness do I agree with this 💗💗💗

@cifge_404

3 жыл бұрын

EXACTLYYYY oh my gosh, I just hate how humanity just generally looks for arbitrary things to make ourselves superior to these other people over here or whatever, just stop it, you're not helping anyone, not even yourself or the people that are supposedly "your people."

The whole "Audiobooks" isn't reading thing is just a semantics issue. Are they READING?... no. Are they consuming the story?... yes. But why does it matter.... thats what I don't get. Do you want to talk about the story... or do you just want to shame someone for not reading with their eyeballs.

@ebnovels

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly! I’d much rather talk about the story than how someone consumed it.

@varenoftatooine2393

3 жыл бұрын

@@ebnovels it is interesting how an audiobook can change the experience slightly, with different voices for characters and different inflections that can make for a slightly different experience, even with the exact same story.

@oliviawilliams6204

3 жыл бұрын

@@varenoftatooine2393 but that would also be true for the experience of various readers.

@applebrush7600

3 жыл бұрын

Ikr!? Audio books are great! Especially for those with vision issues or those with different kinds of learning/cognitive issues. Or those who can't physically pick up a book

@leoniesstitchymadness6371

3 жыл бұрын

For me listening to audiobooks is a lot more comfortable too, because I can work on another hobby at the same time. I love cross stitching, but it is very time consuming and I would have to divide my time between reading and stitching. But I can listen to an audiobook at the same time without any problem. So that's why I love audiobooks!

"I wish I had time to read" is such a passive aggressive move

Last week some people told me: "You have it easy staying inside with Corona cause you read. But I NEED to go shopping/nails/hair/vacation/etc" Like i don't miss going to bookshops or signings 😭. Being a bookworm doesn't mean were always inside 🤦‍♀️.

@ellen6312

3 жыл бұрын

So true! I mean, books really helped me during quarantine, and I spend (a lot of) time alone in my room... But still😅😅

3 major things I relate to: 1. the "if you like books you must be studious and quiet and an introvert". I am none of those things. I've always been a very unmotivated student, I am very loud and very outgoing. I can be loud and also like sitting quietly for hours reading. I don't need people to remark on how funny it is that books make me shut up. 2. the "how do you find time to read?" this was especially prevalent when I was in law school and then later when I was studying for the bar. I like reading. I would find time for it in the morning, in the night time, as a reward for finishing a chapter of tax law. People got so judgey, thinking I was wasting my time and "shouldn't I be studying more and anyway, how could I afford to buy any books at all when I was unemployed and studying". It's priorities. literally just priorities. and understanding that for me reading wasn't a chore, it was a break from boring law reading and studying. it's two very different parts of the brain for me. I didn't get too tired to read just because I spent 10 hours reading bar prep material. And of course, most common of all, 3. the book snobbery. I've heard "why do you read so much fantasy?" from so many people in my family, and "aren't you too old for that?" about YA. or, "why don't you try reading real books" meaning classics or non-fiction. like, I'm perfectly capable of reading all those things. I read Victor Hugo and Cassandra Clare and Brandon Sanderson and Jodi Picoult and I like all of it. I don't read a lot of non-fiction, but when I do, I enjoy it. I hate it when people say "oh, but that isn't a challenging book. isn't it too easy?" i mean, yeah, it's easy. it's supposed to be fun. Reading is my biggest hobby. I want it to be enjoyable. It doesn't mean that I don't challenge myself and sometimes read books that aren't as "fun" but for the most part, i want to have a good time. I don't need to prove anything to anyone. And you'd think that the people in my life would be aware that I am more than capable of reading difficult things. I spend most of my days reading case law and writing legal briefs. I know how to read and write. I just like to read fun things for fun. Anyway, end of rant. As you can tell, I agree with a lot of what was said lol.

@xkathygee

3 жыл бұрын

I'm sure those jugdey people don't spend any more time being in front of their phones than you do reading or anything.

"If you a read a book, that means you agree with its content." Well, I remember reading Mein Kampf a few years ago. I didn't know what to expect - perhaps some sort of reasoned argument? In fact, it is essentially a rant written down, full of non sequiturs, unsupported assertions and repetitions. Shockingly, I was not converted to fascism.

@anxious_apparition

3 жыл бұрын

I had to study parts of that for a Writing class in Uni on identifying logical fallacies in arguments. There were a heck of a lot of them in there!

@MetalCharlo

3 жыл бұрын

Mein Kampf is literally a child ranting about life for one entire book.

@michaelsommers2356

3 жыл бұрын

I'm amazed you could finish it. I tried reading it once, and couldn't get past the second page it was so awfully written.

@ItsMeJessieAndArii

3 жыл бұрын

Lmao. I remember reading that, too. TO WRITE A HISTORY PAPER. Sis, the only thing I agreed with was making up enough bullshit so I could get an A 😂 😂

I’d like to see someone tell a visually impaired person that “audiobooks” don’t count. What a ridiculous state of mind.

@21swords76

3 жыл бұрын

I’m sorry but they don’t. You’re not reading. You’re listening. Or when I listen to Joe rogan am I reading his podcast as well? This is so stupid. Audiobooks aren’t reading. No one should be shamed for listening to audiobooks but it’s not reading.

@Johnny641

3 жыл бұрын

I don't think any rational person would tell anyone that for the consumption of a story that an audiobook doesn't count.

@CinematicGalaxy

3 жыл бұрын

@@21swords76 But why would you tell someone that when it's the only way they can consume the content? Maybe it's not reading, but if you actually tell a blind person that, well, that speaks volumes about you. Either way I don't think people, blind or not, should be "guilted" for listening to audiobooks over reading if they're still consuming the content.

@daygl0wyell0vv

3 жыл бұрын

it is reading. it’s incredibly ableist to say otherwise.

@Johnny641

3 жыл бұрын

@@daygl0wyell0vv Listening to an audiobook is not reading, it is listening. That isn't being ableist it is just stating a fact. That doesn't mean it is a less valid way to consume a story and that is what Freyawarrior was alluding to (I assume) and I am sure in this respect most of us would agree.

WHY DO PEOPLE TALK TO ME WHEN THEY SEE I'M READING

@joyfultunes

3 жыл бұрын

Yes!!

@BookMaven9

2 жыл бұрын

Ugh everyday at work lol

@michaelsommers2356

Жыл бұрын

Because you obviously aren't doing anything; at least anything important, such as drinking, or watching the game, or anything else they're interested in.

I work in a library, so I’ve not only heard that audiobooks aren’t books, but that eBooks, graphic novels, or basically anything that isn’t a tome with paper pages and blocks of text isn’t “a real book” I feel saddest for the kids who aren’t allowed to read what they like because what they’ve chosen is “too hard” for them or “too easy” I was so lucky that I was able to explore my reading tastes and no one ever put limitations on me. Also, libraries are awesome! Most authors are thrilled to know you got their book from a library. Thanks for another great video, EB!

@ginafercho4581

3 жыл бұрын

My daughter only likes to read specific books. She would reread series over and over, and would read regularly. Her teacher last year pushed her to read different types of books. She hated it. Since then (almost a year ago now) she has only read two books. I wish teachers would just be happy kids are reading instead of forcing them into something that turns reading from enjoyable to a chore :( I love librarians. I love libraries. I am beyond thankful we have them and I will always support them. Thank you!

@The92Waffles

3 жыл бұрын

I was that kid who thought books were "too hard" for him. I missed out on the Harry Potter craze for this mindset. Now as an adult I've found I enjoy this hobby

@BooksToAshes

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the work you do! I get 90% of my library books from my local library. I can't imagine spending money on the 80-100 books I read each year, so I LOVE going to the library and picking out books. It's the place I escape to and I feel so happy when I'm there. Literally my paradise

@niebieskie2

3 жыл бұрын

I would never be able to afford all the books I read. Libraries save lives. I mean if we didn’t have any my children would go hungry 😄 (of course this is a joke. I love my big stinky teens)

@michaelsommers2356

3 жыл бұрын

@@niebieskie2 Of course you wouldn't let your children go hungry. You'd sell them to get more money for books.

“You don’t need to eat today because mommy wants this book” 😂😂 I’m dead Also Elliot your bookish opinions are 👌🏼 I hate the pretentiousness of genre and age ranges sooo much too. especially coming from people who don’t really read lol

An assumption that you are lonely. When my children were small, I had a job outside my home. My only time to read was my lunch hour. On a number of occasions, people would say, “awwww, you look so lonely, may I join you?” I still remember wanting to cry when they sat down.

Age range snobbery is so real - I hate seeing that on booktube. There are great books of *every* age range!

@average_oddity

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah! I never abide by age ranges for books though... I read ToG and ACOTAR when I was 10-11, and I wasn't destroyed for life! But I totally agree that there are good books for every reading level & maturity!

The "you're just reading" as if my reading is equivalent to scrolling on my phone and just me trying to fill time until someone comes up with something better to do.

@movedtothreemoonwatchers

3 жыл бұрын

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA THAT IS LITERALLY MY PARENTS 24/7

@user-gv2mc3db8v

2 жыл бұрын

Right???? Sometims I'm like "oh, maybe I should do "something productive", but I've actually done everything I wanted, so I guess now it's "my" time... but maybe I should've do something else.. " I swear, I'm such an overthinker:(

"So what are your hobbies?" -I really like reading! "No you don't." -??? "Tell me the truth, no one ACTUALLY likes reading." * visible confusion/anger/annoyance *

Whenever I tell someone I have dyslexia they hardly believe me because I read books..it’s so annoying because it took me years to get over my fear of reading

@orianabloom2571

3 жыл бұрын

I feel like media plays a big big role as to why ppl dont believe u read jst bcd u have dyslexia. Buttt its so amazing u overcame ur fear⛄

@michellesmirnova4471

3 жыл бұрын

This!! Not only do people have dyslexia to different degrees but having dyslexia doesn’t automatically mean that you should distance yourself from anything that challenges it. That’s okay if you DO want that, but if you wanna read it’s just weird (and I’m sure hurtful) for people to act like you can’t read because you’re dyslexic like what??

When I'm crying about a fictional character's death and someone's like "You know they're not real right?"

@gymnastoman1

3 жыл бұрын

Just respond with “You’re not real” 😆

@michaelsommers2356

Жыл бұрын

Say to them, "You know you're an idiot, right?"

All of which can be summed as: let other people read whatever the heck they want.

@Nina_chitchat

3 жыл бұрын

agreed! :)

@ambitiousmuslimrecordings3451

3 жыл бұрын

Yes and audibooks are still books

@raswartz

3 жыл бұрын

@@ambitiousmuslimrecordings3451 whatever the heck they want however they want

I think at the end of the day, with spending money, everyone has a different Thing. Some people love buying clothes, some love buying art, some love buying books, some love streaming services because they love movies/tv, etc. It's like, why judge how other people spend their money on hobbies? Everyone is going to value different things that they "don't need"

@emmaellin

3 жыл бұрын

I remember being with a friend when she bought a £400 handbag. It was a once every few years style treat but my first reaction was, "that much? for a bag?" Then I remembered how much I spent on games consoles and realised I was just being judgy for no good reason. We all have our thing that we'll happily spend money on and we don't need to judge others for it.

@kerrykalinoski817

3 жыл бұрын

hahaha my problem is I have two "things" books and leggings really start to add up lol

@BooksToAshes

3 жыл бұрын

I'm an avid reader but I'm also SO frugal. I buy about 5-10% of my books and utilize my library for the other 90%+. It's so cool to be able to read free books, and when I do buy books it's either indie authors, books that I LOVED and want to re-read, or authors that I trust knowing I'll enjoy their books. I also don't like clutter, and if I bought all 500 books on my TBR, I'd have no space in my room lmao but to each their own of course. If people can afford it, go ahead.

@michaelsommers2356

Жыл бұрын

Why judge people? Because they aren't exactly like me, that's why! This must be stopped! It is an abomination that everyone does not like exactly the same things I like!

For anyone who still has issues with audiobook v physical book, I´ll say this. Psychologists who studied the subject found out that whichever form you consume, your brain engages the same centres to process the content. I rest my case :)

@modernscholar02

3 жыл бұрын

Can I get the link to that study or the article name?

@kefinkamed

3 жыл бұрын

@@modernscholar02 Honestly, I don´t remember the exact thing I read, but if you put "audiobooks v reading research", it will lead you to articles in Time and Discover magazines, and they both link research papers on the subject.

@kallistoindrani5689

3 жыл бұрын

Really? Oh, that is interesting to know!

I hate when people think that I should like a book just because it's classic or because it's wellknown They look at me like if I wasn't normal but being a classic or wellknown doesn't always mean that it's a good story

@kylerieman221

3 жыл бұрын

I agree. I actually DNF'ed The Catcher in the Rye because I thought it was boring

@Torsin2000

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly, I've DNF'd more "classics" than modern books. Like Tolstoy, at a certain point the story was just dragging on and on and on. Read what you like, and don't be afraid to stop reading something if it isn't interesting.

@abigase135

3 жыл бұрын

I feel like there's some sort of superiority shown by some classics readers, it's annoying. I read to relax not to compete.

@AlexG-zd6bn

3 жыл бұрын

@@abigase135 Well said!

@luthientinuviel3883

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed! Personally, I tend to enjoy the classics, but a lot of times they aren't so easy to read. People should read good books, and but just because a book is old doesn't mean it's their type of good book. Read what makes you happy!

When people see me reading a big book like Stormlight archive and say, "just a bit of light reading, huh?" 🙄

@avrilgloworm518

3 жыл бұрын

hihi, that's kinda funny though

@gymnastoman1

3 жыл бұрын

Ya...STORM light reading

Thank you for talking about audiobooks!❤️ I can’t read books anymore due to a traumatic brain injury from a car accident so now every time I try to read I reread the first sentence a million times and I can’t comprehend it. I love reading and I can’t stand people saying audiobooks don’t count 😒

OMG “audiobooks don’t count” is so frustrating, I am dyslexic and reading is hard for me. Finding audiobooks was a blessing because I can finally enjoy books. Some have questioned me on why I listen instead of reading, have told me that is not the same, but I don't care, I get to enjoy stories and that is all that matters

@Franc--sg7zo

3 жыл бұрын

Keep enjoying audiobooks! I read books and also listen to audiobooks. There is absolutely nothing wrong with audiobooks. People claiming otherwise are just ignorant. Why would a story that is read to you be any different than actually reading it? Like, i don't get it. You can fully immerse yourself by listening to a nice voice that reads it to you with passion.

@xkathygee

3 жыл бұрын

Of course it is a different way of consuming a story, but that doesn't mean one way is better than the other. Honestly, sometimes I wish I'd like to listen to audiobooks. I could be more productive or I could get to hear the author themselves if I was lucky. It's not for me tho. But it is perfect for you. Shockingly, we all differ from each other. Some people don't understand that yet. With that said, keep enjoying what you enjoy, Wilhelmina :D

The one where ppl talk to you while your reading bc they think your not busy doing anything really gets me lol

@ebnovels

3 жыл бұрын

Haha, we’re clearly just staring at the pages, we’re not actually engaging with a story 😂

Problematic Author: This doesn't stop me from reading a book I'm interested in and I don't let it affect my love of books that I've already read.

@ebnovels

3 жыл бұрын

I think I can’t help but be affected to some degree, depending on the thing, but I also get your way of feeling too! 🤗

@Kelsey_Layne

3 жыл бұрын

@@ebnovels it definitely knocks it down a peg with the initial 'shock', but the way I feel about the story and the characters ends up winning out. Thankfully I dont have that many problematic authors on my shelves, only 2 I know of.

@ifihadfriends437

3 жыл бұрын

I never go looking for information about an author before reading a book because I don’t wanna know

how the hell is your hair always on point

@savannahmorrow7675

3 жыл бұрын

^^ Elliott! Hair tutorial please! Please give the people what we want

@belalaloca

3 жыл бұрын

I'm sure she spends a lot of time on it

@thefriesofLockeLamora

3 жыл бұрын

@@savannahmorrow7675 she did a hair and makeup tutorial some time back

I have so many people tell me “you’re spending so much money on books” and I’m always like I set a budget for my books, after I’ve paid all my bills I’m free to spend what I want on books. I figure it’s my money, why not?

@NeverAskedtobeMade1390

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly! I get that every time I bring home a new book. That, or "you have an addiction" and it's like, uh, my bills are paid in full on time every month. God forbid I spend my spare money on something that makes me happy. It's a collection, not an addiction.

Some books can be so gripping. Having someone trying to chat with you on the train when you want to read your book is a bit like your favourite show being cancelled and getting 2 hours of the weather channel instead.

I hate when I say didn’t like the first book of a series and someone goes “ you have to continue to understand just how amazing this series is.” No. I didn’t like the first book, why would I waste my time reading the next when I could be reading something I could potentially love instead?

@modbz

3 жыл бұрын

That's me for any medium. Film, TV, or games. *Tony Stark voice* If you're nothing without this sequel, then you shouldn't have it.

I know a lot of people who say audiobooks, graphic novel, manga, all that don't count as reading because it's "easier". I don't read because I think it's a hard thing to do 🤷🏼‍♀️😂

@ash81818

3 жыл бұрын

exactly

As a blind bookworm who completely relies on audiobooks, I can’t imagine someone telling me that I have never actually read anything. Thankfully I rarely hear that Also when I tell someone I’m reading, I usually mean can you please leave me alone. People usually think it’s a conversation starter

I do believe it is fine to separate the art from the artist. We don't know the beliefs of every actor/ actress of movies we watch. We don't know the beliefs of the clerk at the checkout stand, and yet we still grocery shop at the store. I don't agree with the beliefs of the ceo of chick fil a or hobby lobby but I still purchase the goods from those places as do millions of others. I don't see why it should be different for books

Commenting that you can't genuinely like The Witcher because you're a girl is the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard 🤔

@thomasfarrier9520

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah that's pretty ridiculous. The Witcher 3 is my sister's favourite game.

@brettwood8379

3 жыл бұрын

The witcher books (not including the short stories) are really boring, that anyone of any gender likes them surprises me

@BooksToAshes

3 жыл бұрын

I mean, I play the video games and I'm a female. I always grew up with guys being amazed or sexist by me playing games, so whoever said this comment might go off the rails if they found out some of us actually PLAY the games that "aren't for girls" lol

Honestly I can usually separate a story from the author. Although to be fair it would depend on what the creator of the novel had been caught up in. I think most of the time it should be down to the individual to decide. I don't think anyone should be told what they can or cannot enjoy, as long as people are respectful of others .

I love audiobooks for when my eyes are spent after work, or I have a headache that makes it difficult to look at a page; it’s so relaxing to listen to and unwind with

On a different note, recently, my colleague asked me whether I had a certain book. I, wanting to strike a conversation, asked whether he liked the series. To which he replied (quite condescendingly): "I don´t read fiction." My only response to that was that that´s the saddest thing I´ve ever heard :D

For the Romance books question/statement: Romance =/= Erotica You can totally have romance without any sex on the page or even the implication of sex on the page (ie "fade to black after entering the bedroom"). Erotica is just one sub-genre within the Romance umbrella and typically involves explicit sex scenes throughout the book.

Besmirching the library. Being approached when reading. And being judged for romance can relate so hard. Also your makeup is chef's kiss as is your hair girl you whole look is gorgeous!

I've got to admit, if I read an audiobook and someone later asks me if I've ever read this book or that book, I will say "yes", but I feel the need to caveat the yes by saying "well, it was an audiobook". I need to get over myself and just say yes and call it a day. Ugh!

I don't have many readers between friends or family. So I have heard too many times the thing about me spending too much money that I earned working. Also, I have a cronic disease that produces muscular pain and I listen audiobooks because I sometimes can't even hold a book, well, most people that I know don't get it. And the last thing I can relate to is the genre. I am a therapist, I work all day long listening to other people problems ( and I love to be able to help them), but my weekends are mine so if I want to read fantasy or nonfiction that is not related with my profession what's the problem?? Loved the video!! Can't wait for part 2. Hugs from Argentina. 🤗🤗

Love this video! I have heard everything on this list at some point from someone. The thing I hear the most is the "I wish I had time to read" thing. It doesn't really bug me too much, but I do think to myself that they totally have the time lol. The thing that bothers me the most is when people say that audiobooks don't count as reading. I struggle a lot with focus and sometimes I need to listen to the audiobook while following along in the book. Also, sometimes it is just nice to listen to a book while getting things done or driving. Audiobooks totally count! Anyway, thanks for making this video! I look forward to part two. I hope you are having a wonderful day!

Omg!!! Yes!! Everytime I'm reading someone wants to talk to me! Then I'm unapproachable when I do not respond to the conversation!! Or I could be listening to a book in my car before work and they actually come up to my window and ask if I'm okay 🤦🏽‍♀️

I don’t count audiobooks om my Goodreads challenge, generally. People seem to take offence when I say that and I can see why - however, I do NOT say that others aren’t allowed to count their audiobooks listenings. I often do other things when I listen to audiobooks and my brain has a tendency to wander when I do that, so sometimes I miss chunks of the story. I also started using goodreads as a way of motivating myself to start reading books again instead of listening to them, because it simply makes me focus in a different way. It wouldn’t make sense for me to tell a more auditive person (or anyone that gets a lot out of audiobooks) that their audiobooks “don’t count”. We all work differently and there are no rules. Read what you want in whatever medium that you want - whatever works for you.

Fell in love with your YT chanel... I've been looking for this type of content for ages

Unfortunately, yes, I still see the “audiobooks don’t count” crap fairly often....

@haleymyers8702

3 жыл бұрын

Same. I had this conversation a couple days ago.

@avrilgloworm518

3 жыл бұрын

same, dude. Still feel kind of guilty for some reason every time i say i read something on audiobook instead of physically reading.

@LogenNineFingers43

3 жыл бұрын

I mean it can be said that physically reading a lot had a much better effect on you cognitively compared audiobooks. Which I believe is proven. But, I don't think most people are reading for that benefit. Im exclusively consuming audiobooks and I only regret it when there are books that don't have one for me to consume :(

I never try to shame people for what they are or aren't reading. It's their business. But if I decide that I do NOT want to continue supporting a certain author, the reverse should also apply. I shouldn't be shamed for that, either! I keep seeing that happening lately.

honestly i love audiobooks. I'm super dyslexic but love to read. It's so difficult for me to take in what I'm read if it's not being read to me. People can be so snobby when it come to audiobooks and saying it's it's not real reading or I'm not a real reader blah blah (hasn't happened in years though, so maybe people are over it?) Like bro, I don't read because I wanna collect books - I read because it takes me to new places.

Amazing video, and I loooove your hairstyle! :)

Just watched this and everything you said was so relatable. Subscribed!

I dislike the "I wish I had time to read" comment. It doesn't make me angry, but I have been known to respond that you always find the time for things you love. One can find time for hiking, traveling, watching tv, etc if they want to and the same goes for reading. Just tell me you don't like to read...

Good lord, when they say "Read a book that educates you." I go murderous!

@thelakai7960

3 жыл бұрын

Those poeple should read books that educate them not to be a snob

@summerb5153

3 жыл бұрын

@@thelakai7960 for real!

@melol560

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely!

YES! I hate hearing " I wish I had time to read like you" Uh I have 2 small kids a job and a part-time job lol I make time when I can! BAhaha I mean I could totally tell my kids they don't need to eat because I need more books, my kids eat so much they would probably start eating my books LOL

@ECA-14

3 жыл бұрын

I work 45 hours a week (never take a lunch) and have a toddler. I still make time to cook, clean and play with my child. I read for 1-2 hours after I put my daughter down to sleep. People seem to think I’m ignoring my kid and that reading is expensive. In reality, I buy second hand and Overstock and yes, I occasionally treat myself to a new release because I work hard and deserve it 🤷🏻‍♀️Lol. Just because we’re moms doesn’t mean we’re not allowed to have our own hobbies and fun. I hate most tv and enjoy books instead so making time is easy.

@TheBookishMom

3 жыл бұрын

@@ECA-14 yes yes and more yes!

Thanks! Your videos have brought me joy during the awful monstrosity that was 2020. Keep up the amazing work ❤️

I don't think I've ever "needed" a book. My special edition of Dracula doesn't count. I had to have that because it looks really good on my shelf 😊

audiobooks count. cuz both reading or hearing, made you imagine the story.

Happy reading to u!! 😊📖

I purchase books because I like being able to show my support of an author in a monetary way. I am glad the library exists because I haven't always been able to afford books and the library provides access to literature regardless of income levels. I also like to own a book or tv show that I love because it represents who I am and what I enjoy.

"audiobooks don't count as reading" when literature started orally, because there was no writing?! I mean... The Odissey and The Iliad had to be composed orally and passed down orally from generation to generation until it was written down.

"Oh, what are you reading?" "Well, right now, nothing because I'm now forced into this conversation with you" My boyfriend's dad is a great guy, but he is SOOOO guilty of this

I read fantasy and romance mostly. Sometimes together or separate. I think a lot of people treat romance readers as if their reading something worth no substance just because there’s sex in it, which is crazy to me. Nothing wrong with erotica, if that’s what you’re reading then you know what you’re getting. But a regular romance book? Sure there’s sex in it but there’s more to it than that. I know a lot of people in the romance book community are looked down upon. To add I agree with what you said about the Witcher. A girl can’t read the Witcher or fantasy? I don’t understand is there no winning?????

From a purely grammatical perspective, it does bother me when people call listening to an audiobook "reading". That's just not what that word means. That's where my pet peeve is. As far as counting an audiobook as having completed a book, that's fine.

@marcelbeaudoin3886

3 жыл бұрын

I agree. Like what she said, it technically is not reading, and it is factually incorrect to call it reading. If you want to include it in your “completed books” for the year, I think that makes total sense because you still ingested the story/information

@xkathygee

3 жыл бұрын

I'm really confused when people say that and have to think about it for a second. Every time xD

Love your shirt, Elle!!! COSMERE!!

Wait I absolutely love your shirt!

I can’t stop looking at your hairr it’s gorgeous!

@ebnovels

3 жыл бұрын

Haha, it requires lots of pins, but is actually pretty easy :D

I would love for you to make full videos on some of these topics

I love your lipstick shade 😍😍

Omg! Im a booktuber from Poland and the thing about audiobooks not counting drives me mad! I don’t know where is it coming from, but unfortunately, I hear this a lot. Idk why, Maybe some people just want to put you down so badly, that they don’t care if what they say even makes sense 😅🤷🏼‍♀️Also, im a huge fan of you, you are truly amazing!

@ebnovels

3 жыл бұрын

Hey, hello from America! That’s so cool that you’re in Poland 😄 I agree-I think some people just really need to put others down; it’s honestly quite sad 🙁

a conversation that occurs frequently between me and my friends is something along the lines of "so what have you been up to lately? - well mostly reading, as usual - cool! as for me i've been binging tv shows like a complete degenerate" - like??? what am i supposed to say to that? we're both consuming fiction in different forms in our free time and yet there's this weird division they've constructed to imply that what i'm doing is a more useful activity. it's like they think i'm judging them so they use this self-deprecating language to do it first. but ofc i do nothing of the sort and yet i don't want to reassure them that watching tv is fine cause the whole situation seems very dumb to me. this mindset is harmful both for people who like to watch stuff in their free time and those who like to read bc it casts them into this role of a /superior/ person with /superior/ tastes who cares very much about /intellectual/ things and isn't fun at all. which is ironic cause 90% of the time i'm reading literally the /intellectual/ equivalent of what they are watching ://

@michellesmirnova4471

3 жыл бұрын

THIS! I constantly hear people thinking that reading is a superior form of taking in a story, especially from older people, you can enjoy your story however you want! I don’t want you to put some barrier between me and you because we consume stories differently.

I just found your channel and I feel *seen* 😂😅 Also, I love those glasses and am super curious where they came from!

@ebnovels

3 жыл бұрын

GlassesUSA.com! I do giveaways for them every month. The most recent giveaway winner was just announced, but there’ll be another chance next month 🤗 Here’s my exact pair! bit.ly/ElleB-Waterloo Also, hello and thanks for the nice comment! 💕

@ashleejones1690

3 жыл бұрын

@@ebnovels Ooh, thanks so much for the link and for the warm welcome! 👋😁

Ok I just wanted to say that your makeup and hair is GORGEOUS 🤍🤍

Also my husband is the SAME WAY about not giving me quiet space when I'm reading lol especially if I'm reading on my Kindle or phone.

1) The sound of someone's voice while I'm reading 😂 that's what this bookworm hates to hear!!!

@CinematicGalaxy

3 жыл бұрын

I used to be that way, but I've gotten really good at tuning people out 😅.

@michellesmirnova4471

3 жыл бұрын

This is why I can’t read on the damn train or bus, some people are SO loud. Even more annoying is that one dude who plays sound on their phone aloud, that’s just rude

“We are sensitive Sally’s” 😂

I definitely belong to the "separate the art from the artist" faction, certainly within the realm of 'fiction'. There are individual exceptions, of course. Such as Goodkind's famous/infamous series. Even those I enjoyed early on, for their nonsensical absurdity. But, after a point the books became too obviously sermons on a particular political philosophy I am at odds with. At that point I abandoned the series. But, I can and will still re-read those early entries from time to time. Now, non-fiction books on political / social / economic matters are another story. With those, I have no qualms about ignoring works by 'authors' whose views I disbelieve in.

@Decrepit_Productions

3 жыл бұрын

@@thomasray Agreed. Or rather be informed. Doesn't have to be written in a book.

The audiobook one always annoys me because they're great. Especially when you have a good narrator, it reminds me of an old time radio performance where they have the story come to life through audio. I like to have them on in the car during long car rides, they really help to pass the time. For me it's like the book has come to life and your listening to the cast of characters. Plus another thing I love about audiobooks, so many books print in tiny print and have their lines close together and with my eyesight that can be a hindrance, probably why I use my kindle more than actual physicals print cause I can make everything bigger. But when you listen, you don't have to worry about print size. Something that bothers me when it comes to books, is big blockchains that go after the smaller independent companies and can make a monopoly over what books are put out and for what price. Because a lot of times they censor what kind of material that goes out and their prices are inflated.

@haleymyers8702

3 жыл бұрын

I agree about the performance. I feel like with the advent of podcasts, we are circling back around to alternative entertainment options. (Not just music/radio).

@eleanor7

3 жыл бұрын

@@haleymyers8702 Exactly, the way we get our information and knowledge is constantly changing. In a way, I think oral storytelling has really started to come back strong.

The video is great but i couldn't stop looking at your glasses. They're so pretty!

That one gets me, I'm not available when I'm reading.

I work nights in an ER and when it’s slow I read. There’s this one girl who when she gets bored always has to come talk to me even though she knows I’m reading. Her favorite thing is to ask me about the book 🤦🏼‍♀️ she’s so nice though that I don’t say anything but it drives me crazy lol

I would be very interested to watch a video/discussion about problematic books/authors from you!

I love your sweatshirt. Where did you get it? Murderbot has quickly become my favorite book. It means a lot to me.

I did see the audiobooks comments a few times recently. I listen a lot to some at work.

How did you do that beautiful hairstyle? It looks so good! Possible explanation?😆

It's funny but I've thought the first one myself since I started my booktube channel like every other day 😂

For the longest time I had no idea how anyone could read more than a few books a month. Until it dawned on me that they were listening to audio books 🤦🏽‍♀️. Audiobooks have been amazing and have given me time to listen to books in a matter of days that would probably take me months to read because of little free time. I am a frugal person so I love using the libraries resources for books or buying second hand. I personally don’t like to buy brand new unless it’s a new release but I also don’t shame others who do. I have zero business telling someone how to spend their money 🤷🏽‍♀️

Yup! I do agree with almost all the points except I would like to talk about the book I am reading or any bookish interaction with strangers but I might be biased because that's how I found the love of my life 😀❤️

Really looking forward to your thoughts on Best Served Cold. One of my all time favorite books. I love it so much. Hope you're still enjoying it! :)

@wescraven2606

3 жыл бұрын

13 months. That's how long I've been waiting for my favorite booktuber to read Best Served Cold. I hope she loves Monza Murcatto, Friendly, Morveer, and that scroundrel Nicomo Cosca. I wonder what she'll think of Shenkt? I hope she loves every bit of it.

@coleton7048

3 жыл бұрын

@@wescraven2606 Dude... Are you me? I've literally been commenting on her videos for a year trying to get her to read Best Served Cold. Admittedly I think I got on her nerves a bit. haha Now I just hope she doesn't take another year to read more First Law after this. I think The Trouble With Peace is top 3 of the entire series so far. Wisdom of Crowds is going to be incredible.

@ebnovels

3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha, I’m currently LOVING IT!!! 😄😄😄

I just noticed the Arrow's Trilogy on your shelf 👀 and I'm wondering if you've had a chance to read it? I've become a bit obsessed with the series since you mentioned it a past video.

Thank you so much for addressing book shaming... It gives me a smile just to see people reading... I have zero cares what they enjoy reading... how can people judge something you do because you enjoy it? When I see people book shame and judge others it screams "I have insecurities."

@ebnovels

3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha, it does to me too 😂😂😂

First: What's the name of the font you used on the texts? I loved it. Second: I've heard a lot of people saying that fiction in general and romance specifically are not real reading. I say: Read what you like and makes you happy. My preferred format for reading is audiobooks because I can play games or work around the house listening to my books.

“I’m too busy to afford that luxury” Yeah I can see that by your thousands of Instagram posts