*Someone criticizes reading fiction* Me : I'm about to end this man's whole career.

@aniceberg9044

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly 😂

@fandomnewbie

3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha

@jaipurbooktuber

3 жыл бұрын

Point to be noted my lord 😜

People in our country is like “I don't have time to read” I mean come on you guys spend 2-4hr scrolling through Insta, Facebook whole day and then complain that how they have no time for reading. Bull shit 😂

@conversationcorner1837

2 жыл бұрын

They should consider audibooks if they do not like reading.

I'm a teacher and whenever parents ask me about improving their children's English I always recommend them to develop habit of reading in their children. But almost all of them had a similar reply, "Arey sir pehle course ki kitaab toh padh le kaam toh wahi aani hai." And then they send their students to heavily advertised and fancy Spoken English Classes that too till it's in their "budget". The awareness about reading is absolutely zero. Also I feel that in India and also on Indian KZread channels we don't give importance to Indian English literature. Whenever somebody talk about Indian literature they have very similar book recommendations. And many of them pretend that they want to "explore" Indian literature but in the name of exploring they just read some very popular Indian book and call it a "discovery". There is a plethora of great great Indian fiction in English but no we won't ever even try to give those books a chance.

@aniceberg9044

3 жыл бұрын

... and sooner or later students also began to think that reading is some kind of burden and not at all important.... Unless they themselves explore it .. Well, that's what happened with me few years ago

@vikalptrivedi6730

3 жыл бұрын

@@aniceberg9044 that's true, that happens.

@Musafirx30

3 жыл бұрын

Sir could you tell me the names of the book so I could also dive deep into indian English literature

@vikalptrivedi6730

3 жыл бұрын

@@Musafirx30 All The Lives We Never Lived by Anuradha Roy, The Guide by R.K. Narayan, The Last Song of Dusk by Siddarth Dhanwant Sanghvi, Sacred Games by Vikram Chandra, Em and The Big Hoom by Jerry Pinto, Atlas of an Impossible Longing by Anuradha Roy, Cuckold by Kiran Nagarkar, Chronicles of a Corpse Bearer by Cyrus Mistry, Half the Night is Gone by Amitabha Bagchi. Some of the best English translated books- Cobalt Blue by Sachin Kundalkar (Translator - Jerry Pinto), Dozakhnama : Conversations in Hell by Rabishankar Bal (Translator - Anurava Sinha), Shenshah : The Life of Aurangazeb by N.S. Inaamdaar (Translator - Vikrant Pande), Shala by Milind Bokil (Translator - Vikrant Pande), Parva : The Story of War, Peace, Love, Death, God and Men by S.L. Bhyrappa (Translator - K Raghavendra Rao), Avarana : The Veil by S.L. Bhyrappa (Translator - Sandeep Balakrishna)

@nityamjain1561

3 жыл бұрын

@@vikalptrivedi6730 You can try Upon a burning throne by ashok banker its one the best fantasy written in india inspired by our ancient indian civilization.

Ruskin Bond has said that he pities the people who don't read. I agree

@meghnilachakraborty1205

3 жыл бұрын

Right!

@fandomnewbie

3 жыл бұрын

So totally agree!!

@KHABRE_AAPTAK-24

2 жыл бұрын

So relatable💯

@souhardya1487

2 жыл бұрын

I found you XD

@somritamisra468

2 жыл бұрын

@@souhardya1487 Hiii

This is such an important rant!!! //Totally agree with on the hesitation of parents toward fiction books. //Also the fact that there are so less public libraries or used bookstores or even general bookstores makes me so so mad.

@aniceberg9044

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, I feel really bad about this ... Even if there are libraries in the campus of any institution, only students enrolled in it are allowed to borrow ....

@rahulrastogi4882

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, there are very few or say no public libraries in small cities and that too are covered with dust. They always remain behind in news.

@kuntaldey944

3 жыл бұрын

Increase in public awareness can be a way out. Yes, more number of libraries is definitely the basis. The time one should start reading, cannot be burdened with the expense of buying books. Rather readers to be allowed to grasp book from libraries. This will form their tender minds very very effectively.

@somritamisra468

3 жыл бұрын

@@rahulrastogi4882 In rural India very few libraries have English fiction or non fiction

@aniceberg9044

3 жыл бұрын

@@rahulrastogi4882 Not to mention majority of books which are available are guides for competitive exams.💁

Judging someone on basis of the books that they read is so annoying. I started my reading journey by reading Chetan Bhagat's books. For the 13-14 year old me, that was the best thing I had read back then. However, I did not remain stuck to Chetan Bhagat's books. I discovered different writers, different genres and found my love in them. But I'll always admit that I went gaga about CB's book at a time. I'm not just stuck there anymore I have friends who are crazy about the latest Chetan Bhagat book and I'm fine with it. It's their taste. I just advice them to check out so and so writer as well. And that's where I peace out. No fights about who's a better writer and all that stuff.

@kuntaldey944

3 жыл бұрын

I personally started my reading journey in English with Chetan Bhagat only. After some years of read, I may not like his book. And it's not an offence, and neither they are offenders who are still very fond of Chetan Bhagat's work.

@kuntaldey944

3 жыл бұрын

The more you read, the more you learn. Isn't it?

@ThePoeticGuy

3 жыл бұрын

@@kuntaldey944 Exactly!

@NeetuSingh-eo4iu

3 жыл бұрын

Reading is what matters. One has the right to read what one wants to, happy reading 🤗

@vaibhavi.singh.

3 жыл бұрын

I'll keep this in mind! Thanks

I completely agree with you. I've heard parents say to their kids at stores " don't waste money buying books. You are never going to read". No words of encouragement at all... Sad

@conversationcorner1837

2 жыл бұрын

Parents say that ?😮

The fact that a booktuber has to constantly give disclaimer while criticising a book shouts on how emotional ‘readers’ can be.

@fandomnewbie

3 жыл бұрын

Yes omg! I do that too..with the disclaimers 🙈

@ChronicallyStudent

2 жыл бұрын

Oh yes! I have seen that too. It is so sad, that there is no space for personal opinions.

Thank you so much for mentioning this! I've always received criticism for reading fiction, obsessing over fantasy worlds and things like these books aren't gonna get me anywhere and that is just so insensitive. I've learned kindness, empathy, how to deal with your emotions as a 17 year old and so much more. I've learned more from these books than I have in 13 years of school life and I pity people who don't know that there is so much more to reading than they can imagine.

@imaginativebibliophile549

3 жыл бұрын

As a fiction writer, reading fiction is so important. I love escaping into fictional words and characters through both reading and writing.

@matotpater61

3 жыл бұрын

Don't listen to idiots They have no life

@jinikapoor6149

3 жыл бұрын

@@matotpater61 yess!!!

That vent on people intolerant towards differing opinion is so satisfying. So true, Since I have started booktubing I have been so surprised at the number of people interested in Booktubes, such an underrated community.

I agree with everything you said. You have summed up everything that Indian booktubers face and are frustrated about. You are right about authors wanting free reviews but to some extent, the fault lies with us. There are some who will agree to do a review for a measly sum of 200 or 300 Rs. If we don't value our own work then how can we expect the authors to appreciate our hard work?

@fandomnewbie

3 жыл бұрын

Yes that is so true!!

You're soooo on fire 🔥 today, so is the video 😀😀. Many more emotions poured in. Agreed on all points. 1. Majority of children are never encouraged to read apart from their study. 2. People criticize others for their reading habits. 3. Absurd trolling videos get millions of like. I'm sure there must be some take out elements for the audience. 4. The books recommended by celebrities are kind of biased mostly, not all. And they are more like self help book, which can develop you in certain way but not because of sheer pleasure of reading. 5. And yes, I also like Heli's videos a lot. You two are my favourites.

Today, In the afternoon after watching house of cards I was judging my friend who watches vampire diaries, now I am feeling ashamed 😦

@kuntaldey944

3 жыл бұрын

Please don't. Read and let read whatever is enjoyable in that person's perspective. A smile can be the take away from a book. 🙂

@sreegitabose8493

3 жыл бұрын

Vampire diaries is a huge show? Why would u want to judge someone based on a tv show they watch help, don't do that

Wowww!!! 🙇‍♀️🙌 you did it!! every issue and every concern you've raised here is just accurate. This is a wholesome, thorough, and precise video that everyone should watch. More power to you Shruti!! ❤️️👍 ps. I am not exaggerating here but you actually took the words right out of my mouth.

@sangshri24

3 жыл бұрын

Hi! Love your channel ❤️ Subscribed after the first video 😊 Can I get a hi?

You covered all the points very well. I have seen parents stopping their child from reading Harry Potter too. And yes, India is very judgemental. I agree. I feel lucky that atleast my parents don't stop me.

@kuntaldey944

3 жыл бұрын

Very happy to hear that. Let's read and encourage reading.

@matotpater61

3 жыл бұрын

Why the hell would someone do that? Idiot parents Reading must be encouraged

@arunashinde2462

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly, my mom doesn't stop me but she did thought for a moment that Harry Potter is this dark and witchy stuff when I was telling her the story but that's just oppiniative

The parents attitude towards it so rightfully said and I shared this vid with my parents pointing out their stupidity! That still didn't help but at least in a way, they got it!

@fandomnewbie

3 жыл бұрын

That's great that they understood. Change will happen slowly...don't give up!! ❤️❤️❤️

@uxphoria

3 жыл бұрын

@@fandomnewbie 💖

I completely agree with u Shruti. I hate it when ppl try to push their opinion. I remember, a friend of mine used to praise "Alchemist" n she gv it to me n I didnt like it n she was like how could u not like it? It has changed millions of lives n I was like ok! May be i am not a part of that million. N believe me so many ppl say this to me - " U read fantasy. What will u learn from it. Start reading non fiction. U r not a kid". N i am sick of explaining them that I get to learn so much from fiction. Harry Potter has taught me so much. Each n every character of that book has taught me so much. Matilda was the book that made me brave. N i cn keep writing on how these fictional characters changed my life. N yes u ppl deserve so much more respect. Makeup is given imp, skincare is given imp, so why not books man? Authors should collaborate with the booktubers. Even if it is paid, someone who is honest will be honest. N we r smart audience, why would we blindly trust anyone. U ppl should be given all the support that u deserve n then let the viewers decide whom they want to follow or trust.

@fandomnewbie

3 жыл бұрын

Yesss!!! Every book has a lesson that it teaches you. Every book helps you to grow in some way or the other. I wish people could see that!!

Exactly! Even I feel that a great section of people are unaware about the reading community and what makes me feel sad is that how people don't like to see reading as one's passion because for them it's just a mere hobby !! This video was much needed Shruti!🤍

I totally agree with everything you have said.... But for me, I feel really lucky and thankful that my lovely parents have always been encouraging me to read since I was a kid... But I have observed that most people around me do have parents/relatives/friends always discouraging them from reading in some way or the other . The second part of the video is so damn true and you explained everything really well

This is just so so true Shruti! I feel like I've read much less number of books than I could have had I not been made to feel guilty about it. I was told I'm just wasting my time and money because once I've read a book, I won't read it again. It's so so irritating having to explain it again and again.

I agree about what u said about reading being discouraged in India. My parents never let me buy books when I was younger. I discovered my passion for reading in lockdown, when I was 15. I wish I had found it earlier! 🙂

Very True!! I am a reader and I follow various channels for book recommendations and so. At a time i was really influenced to start my own channel but it kind of demotivated me seeing that there are so many great Booktubers and still they are undervalued or i can they should be noticed so, how would I being a beginner can stand a chance to grow and be a booktuber.

@fandomnewbie

3 жыл бұрын

The only advice I can give you is start booktubing because you have a passion for books. Don't think of it as a career or something like that. Do it because you love books 😊

You nailed each and every point. Especially the part about influencer marketing. Booktubers are sadly among the most ignored part of the overall Indian KZread space. And I think this boils down to the first point: reading itself isn't valued in India. Hope the situation improves with the booktubers and bookstagrammars inspiring more people to read. Amazing video Shruti!

@fandomnewbie

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!

1. People like you are self-motivated and are kind enough to share the entire process/experience of reading. I appreciate your consistent work and knowledge. Keep doing it, like me many others need it. 2. There is so much to read but support or guidance to build this habit is needed in India. Small town kids and Adults actually need to know the variety available to read, and booktubers like you should be given extra support. Indian Hindi Novels Should also be promoted and no rough ROADMAPS are available. 3. Books & authors are best if u can not read or pronounce the name....as it looks cool ( People with these mindsets are there/ negative mindsets should be taken as challengers in this reading journey....to make it more fun) sometimes that is actually cool to open the boundaries and explore the horizon...variety and getting ahead of our appreciated genre should be cherished and supported. don't be judgemental of what someone is reading...we need to develop ACCEPTANCE. 4. The right to have an opinion is something that needs to be taught and we must respect others opinions before getting to conclusions. many times we differ in opinions while reading the same book after some time. so which opinion was correct is not a matter of concern and not much attention needs to be given, rather we should appreciate and develop the reading and reading community around us. 3. fixation is a big problem....pre-opinioned reading is dangerous as it kills the zeal and destroys the fun part of reading...why can't someone read anything which is not trending...give a break. 4. I find this reading community rising. Ur words are real and we can see the pain and passion and that's what keeps it going....this embarks the RISING. 6. Gift 12books to 12 people in a year should be passed as a law. if not 12....just 1 book to a stranger/friend/family/anyone...Promote gifting Books...it can change someone's life....I mean it. 7. Books are magical... Hardcover, Paperback, Used Books, Pre-owned Books, Or Pre-Loved books or even Kindle are all same...and sharing is loving...we need to respect the reading more and enjoy the whole process of having it. ... so go ahead we are reading what u say..... :)

@fandomnewbie

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!

Yes I agree. It's a really frustrating reading culture. I watch American booktubers and have been searching for story books in libraries. It's so sad to see that academic and public libraries don't have that many collection of fiction. And also good fiction books are way out of our budget. Only the non fiction books are cheap I think

OMG you are so on point. I am reading like since my primary school days. I would just love stories so i would read any kind of stories. And i would be judged for reading not so famous authors. N all the other points that you mentioned are so right too. I got my vocabulary only because of reading. I am so much grateful for this hobby of mine 🥰🙏🏻🧿 i still remember reading those fortnightly magazines sort of books for kids in mother tongue

Very valid points. I wouldn't consider this as merely a rant video, but as a video that talks about the obvious reality of booktube in India. By and large, reading is still elitist in India eluding the interest of people in general. So tough to make it as a booktuber here!

Well, I would like to confess that I was judging people by what they are reading, but I will not now. I don't know but that thing never crossed my mind that I was wrong. Really thank you Shruti Ma'am.

Yess! I totally agree with you Shruti! Judgment on books is just sooo annoying!! You are my inspiration and motivation! ❤❤

Hi Shruti! Everything you mentioned in this video is so true! From reading not being encouraged enough to being judged by others and being trolled badly... It's very sad and hope things improve with the coming generations 🤞.I have been lucky enough not to have gone through these nasty experiences but have heard from others about the same.... A very nice video.thank you!🤗

Subscribed! As a reader myself, I love this content and I can see how much thought was put into this! I agree with all the points that have been mentioned and I look forward to more of your videos :) Really good stuff.

@fandomnewbie

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!

Each one of those points are so so true and relatable .. especially, judging people on the basis of the authors they read, and the ‘what have you written, to be a legit reviewer’ .. so baseless and flawed .. loved this rant .. so satisfying!!

@fandomnewbie

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

The booktube community really does require attention. Your content is so good

@fandomnewbie

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😊😊

Hi. I’m a booktuber from Malaysia. The first point is sooo like my reading community here in Malaysia. I hope things will change here

Hats off to you for saying this out loud🙌❤️️... Being a part of the bookstagram community, I understand your struggles when authors/publishers judge you on the basis of your followers, they should instead take into account the basis of the content quality. Also, even 50k subscribers/followers is a lot and not everyone has that much. Most people in the Indian booksta community have 1k-10k followers.

I'm postive that efforts like yours and other Indian bootubers, dedicatedly making such beautiful contents will change the face and soul of Indian booktube community pretty soon. All the best, girl. Go get them!

You know, this video of yours has inspired me so much. I'm just a teenager and have been reading since 6 years, and I love it. But there is no one to discuss it with. Reading community is really small in India. Thanks a lot for creating this video.❤️❤️

@fandomnewbie

3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

I started reading Hindi novels after comics and my first novel was Munshi Premchand ji Gaban

This was such a comprehensive video, I am a newbie in booktube so I don't have any personal experience but i can feel all your frustration through the video. Great work!!

So glad I stumbled onto this video on my feed today!!! 🥰 so fascinating to see how the book community in India is doing! I definitely love to see this!

It was something which needed to be addressed. Thanks ma'am for putting that up. Some solid pointers indeed. This video needs more and more reach.

I think for English booktubers the situation in India is really terrible. Things need to improve and the only way of doing that is to encourage English fiction and Non-fiction reading

Thank you for this video. I really had no idea about these complexities and nuances (especially about being discouraged to read in childhood! Though I guess some families may have to prioritise other things if they, for example, cannot afford books). I love your point about reading what brings you joy! On that note, do you have any recommendations for Indian works (fiction, non-fiction, poetry, drama) that bring you joy? I'd like to read more from Indian authors. With love x

And regarding booktubers point i want to disagree on one point and that is Helly is not a booktuber acc to me She started with booktube and now she is doing / including other videos like videos related to productivity, freelancing, movie recs and life updates etc which is fine. Everybody have their choices and she has a right to do whatever she wants to do. And i am not a hater/crtique of helly. I liked her content too. I'm just saying she can't be called as a hardcore booktuber bcoz of the content diversity 2nd point - major booktubers subscribers range below 10k. Apart from manpreet and booksand toast i think no body is there in booktube above 35k subs in india

True rants .. I agree . fiction books are so significant for the diverse training of a child. As Einstein said .. "If you want your children to be intelligent, read them fairy tales. If you want them to be more intelligent, read them more fairy tales."

i feel like most of booktube community revolves around the US/UK and indian booktube gets ignored af. the way i read books, i mostly follow the international releases (because they suit my tastes). the booktubers i follow have 1 lakh subscribers (approx.) and they are all from the US/UK and i've been following them for so long that my reading tastes have become aligned with them. moreover, i always see a repetition of books that are being mentioned. this has also got to do with the fact that some books are not always available in most indian bookstores because of lack of proper funding (which again is the case of indian people not encouraging reading). there is vast chasm between the global booktube community and the indian booktube community and some of the problems do stem from these.

On point, Di! come across so many people bashing each other just because they don't agree on liking a book. If it happens to me, I now have a reply ready. ' Honey...Honey, I did understand the book!'. 😂😂👍

@fandomnewbie

3 жыл бұрын

Hahahaha 😉

I feel so bad for the people that aren't allowed to read fiction....

You spoke so wonderfully about the topic that so serious, yet never discussed. Keep up Shruti!!

Well… I paused the video and saved “Patrick ness” and “Queen of the tearling” on my wishlist. Will that explain enough to the authors?

You earned a new subscriber💝 I support every single point you made. These are the same reasons stopping me from starting a booktube channel. I used to run a book blog, which was easier to run and luckily attracted international readers as well, but the fact that authors would never pay you disturbed me a lot. But you inspired me a lot. So, maybe I'll give a try to create a channel. 💞

You stole the words out of my mouth. You were so on point when you said reading is not a huge thing in India. Barely any of my friends read books like me and I have always felt very alone when it comes to my passion because I can't talk to someone about the books I love. People talk about so many different things like music, movies, politics but very few people talk about books especially where I come from.

@conversationcorner1837

2 жыл бұрын

Reading is big in India. Reading books, not so much.

Such a wonderful video ,I came to know very new & different thing.Actually I also judged many of my friends about their book choice but certainly it is Wrong really it open my eyes... thank you keep uploading such video😎😎

@fandomnewbie

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your comment!!

Reading kind of teaches to respect differences and if you/we are doing opposite of it.....it's bad... Even if it's bit hard sometimes ... We should try 😅

My dad literally ripped my novel apart and I was legit crying the whole damn night as there was nothing I could do about it! Btw love you❤️

More power to you..!! I agree with everything you're saying.

Maybe this happens in north India but in Bengal parents encourage children to read. So 🙄

@conversationcorner1837

2 жыл бұрын

Bengalis are known to love literature.

Hey Congratulations 👏on 7k subs . Loved the video will like to see more like this.

It's very very important to have a differing opinion and still sit on the same table. And yes, OMG! AUTHORS! Especially since the publishing industry has been so open such that anyone can publish a book these days, some authors are just worse! And talking about the influencer, part of it, yes, I have experienced this first hand when a very famous book platform decided to select some beauty blogger and a comedy channel to promote their platform over someone who actually uses their platform to read books 🙃🙃🙃

You are very inspiring! I liked how articulate u were with your words and opinions. I'd love to learn about how books and reading were a part of your childhood.

@fandomnewbie

3 жыл бұрын

I'll try making a video about it 😊😊

I can relate with your full video and it is hard truth to accept. Whenever I say my parents to purchase me some books they always say what you can do with a book just study ur course books and this thing is hurt a lot 💯😔

I totally agree with your arguments about the reading culture in India. I also faced bad experiences since childhood as whenever I say to someone that I love reading books, collecting them or anything about books everyone gets amazed as I asked for something abnormal.

@matotpater61

3 жыл бұрын

Can you share a few comments they would say

@rahulrastogi4882

3 жыл бұрын

@@matotpater61 Mostly we can get this sense of their unlikeliness by their gestures. It is very evident and observable. If they would say then it may be like why don't you read your curriculum books, extra books will waste your time or don't waste money

@matotpater61

3 жыл бұрын

@@rahulrastogi4882 , yeah This is one of the reasons that India is still not developed

@fandomnewbie

3 жыл бұрын

I'm so sorry you had to face that :(

I totally agree with everything you just said I was just discussing all of these things with a friend yesterday , That how some mediocre Vlog channels (not providing any values to the lives of their viewers) just showing wife and kids hits 5M subs and we Booktube channels ( providing huge values in viewers lives ) aren’t even able to get 100k subs , we keep suffocating around 10-30k subs Now everyone of us is investing huge amount of time and money to make quality videos and if we didn’t get enough money to pay our bills then definitely this community will end soon and that makes me feel sad for Indian people .

@fandomnewbie

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, it's just the sad truth about Booktube in India :(

My problem is that the authors or publishers gives free books to famous influencers who are not even a part of booktubers or bookstagrammers.

Ohh my gawddd..I am just so fascinated with how well you explained all the flaws and talked very crisp and to the point . Also I felt the part where you discussed how some people actually bully you for reading a certain book and yes the last part where your discussed about how paying for reviewing book is not considered a service is really horrible. I mean I am a reader and I adore you so much and I actually wish to be like you..maybe review a book someday 🥺but after hearing this I don't really have the motivation to work for something I'm not gonna get paid for

@fandomnewbie

3 жыл бұрын

Noo! Don't be demotivated. Believe me, the reader community it so lovely that you'll forget about all this. Just start reviewing books and making videos because you're passionate about it. That way you'll never be demotivated!

You are amazing. Hats off to your confidence and honesty. 🔥💯

@fandomnewbie

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 🤗

I'll add to that list. Indians have a thing where they somehow feel non-fiction is the actual reading and superior and fiction is basically garbage and a waste of time. When I started college, that's the first time I started telling people that I read books. I felt more comfortable saying it simply because at that point it felt like I could find more people sharing that love for books with me (schools here really don't encourage reading so even if people read, they don't talk about it). But it didn't take me long to realise that when people said they read, they usually meant The Secret or Rich Dad Poor Dad (which is fine if you like it) but the second I would throw back that I liked let's say, John Green or Meg Cabot, their reactions changed. Like a line was drawn lol. That never affected me really, it was all cool because I get how we are here. But now every time I tell people I read books, I literally either directly say or add that I like FICTION. I leave it upto them to decide whether they want more out of that conversation or not. And they don't.

@fandomnewbie

2 жыл бұрын

I’m so happy you didn’t let it affect you! I really hate that people in India think like that. It’s kind of a part of just how judgemental we can be 😒

This is something that I'm trying to learn, you know, to not judge people by the books they read. Actually, it works both ways, like having too high of a opinion about people who read "gOdD" books. (although I do agree that this term, good book is a highly subjective one) Having said that, I really appreciate the points you've made in the video. And I'm sure it convinced me to not do that whole judgement thing or so I hope :p Thank you for sharing this!

This was a much needed video! Thank you for giving us an insight 😃

There has always been a huge reading culture in my extended family, which I have failed to see in case of my friends and acquaintances. My grandmother had a huge book collection and multiple library cards, resulting in my mom and aunt automatically growing up as bookworms. Similarly, my father too always has a book on hand, though his whole career is based on technical work. And this is all fiction. The reason I am an avid reader and took up literature in college has a great deal to do with how I was brought up.. books over toys. People assume that everything has to do with schooling, but no. Reading regularly ever since you can read can and does make all the difference. My parents literally had to endure bullying and shaming from other parents because they would let me read so much of fiction growing up, as if it's something bad !!

@conversationcorner1837

2 жыл бұрын

When I was changing houses, the guy in charge of moving and packing said we were the family with most books he had ever moved. We have books in all rooms except the kitchen and washroom.

Good content. I guess its all about consistency. If you have content and regularity, slowly you would amass a substantial subscriber base. Sometimes people also subscribe to your big youtubers thinking "itne subscriber hi hai, acha hi hoga". So in the nascent stages, the initial few subscibers you get are the ones who are able to really value good content and can appreciate it. And I guess quality content is more important for a newbie than a veteran. Goodluck and May your love for reading deepen.

@conversationcorner1837

2 жыл бұрын

It's not necessarily just about being consistent. You need a bunch of skills to.grow your numbers on KZread.

YESSSSS 👏🏼👏🏼 especially about the critiquing bit. 🤭

@fandomnewbie

3 жыл бұрын

:(

Totally agree with you, well said💥💥

This might be my favourite Booktube video ever. I said it. Just discovered your channel. Loving your content.

A good rant was something we all needed!! Thanks:))

Please bring us this type of chit chat videos. I love your vocab and watching you talk about books

I can’t believe parents stop child from reading books in India 🙄. It surprised me to the core. And what they want child to do play games on mobile?

@fandomnewbie

2 жыл бұрын

Hahaha, more like they equate reading as the same as playing on your mobile. It’s about putting down story books and picking up school books to study..

Yes! The argument that only writers should be allowed to critique books is so infuriating! Books aren‘t written for writers.

Well said👏I totally agree with you and this disgusts me .I have seen foreign youtubers geeting book mails from publishing companies for free but never seen any indian booktuber get that opportunity .Also I feel people who can afford new books or physical books needs some form of book subscription boxes for new releases and stuff which is totally obsolete in india in terms of no.of subscription boxes available in india and how much they try to reach a booktuber.Again this goes down to the root as you said,reading is ignored in india and people dont realise its importance and happiness that can come with it .Also i feel apart from online shopping ,there should be more half priced books and libraries available to people as not all can afforf to buy brand new books or have the opportunity to get an online subscription to audiobooks .So ultimately the resource gets limited.I feel really sad and this is something that should be focused on .

@fandomnewbie

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, but it all boils down to the fact that many people just don't read enough. So then people don't put in efforts to do these things - subscription boxes etc :(

Every word she said, just makes so much sense!!!!

I will say sorry to my friend today, who likes chetan bhagat books.😔😔

I could start a rant of my own Shruti. I am an Assistant Professor and PhD scholar and believe me I see the total lack of awareness of the significance of reading that you mention in India. No wonder English language education is in such dire straits in our country. My school, fortunately, had a very vibrant reading culture but it is definitely an exception.

In this instant gratification generation, we need extra effort to promote this thing.... May be u can do book summary of some non fictional books. ....some 5 fact video ... How to read fast video.... The value of imagination. Just try to versatile enough to reach out, use hashtag well because sometimes the KZread algorithm messes up and don't notify our videos.

I agree with your comments completely on how little Indians read especially Indian men. They infact take a lot of pride in saying that they read only ‘work related’ books and everything else is beneath them. No wonder we have a lack of real scalable innovation (not jugaad) in this country.

Namaste Shruti😊Loved this rant! I am a new booktuber and although I just completed 1 year but I really felt quite unwelcome in the Indian Booktube community when I initially joined. The truth is- the struggle for seeking spotlight focus based on commercialing videos through books has led to a tooth & nail race within the Indian Booktube community & honestly I have felt more welcome in the UK & US booktube communities than the Indian Booktube Community. I do love authors like Meera Nair & Sonali from the Melodramatic Bookworm but none of the readers really made me - as a newbie - feel welcome.The other aspect I faced was- being a booktuber for "x" no. of years does not give anyone the right to have a "cold attitude" to a new idea from a newbie. In the 1 year that has passed - although I was down with Covid & could not make any videos for atleast 5 months at a stretch - yet I still am quite happy to call myself a Global Booktuber than an Indian one. (Just my honest opinion). Lovely video, & I agreed with everything you mentioned here. 😊👍👍👍HAPPY READING😊😊😊📚🙏

@fandomnewbie

3 жыл бұрын

I'm so sorry to hear that Hamsavahini. I guess everyone's experience is different with that respect :( But I am happy that you've continued your passion of making videos and that you've found your place within the global bookish community! Because the worst thing that could happen was for us to lose a voice that was passionate about books. There are so very few to begin with. ❤️❤️❤️

@HamsavahiniVajraasthra

3 жыл бұрын

@@fandomnewbie 👍👍👍😍📖

I think the twilight, fantasy judgemental thing is not just in India but the entire world.

Another thing that upsets me is that some authors pressurize you to give only positive reviews about their book. I mean why would anyone do that? Clearly they don't need genuine book reviewers but actually fancy advertisers.

I, too, was in the phase when I used to judge people who read Chetan Bhagat a few years back. But I didn't realised at the time that Five Point Someone (or any else of his book for you guys) was the reason I got into reading. Gotta give credit where credit is due.

Ahhh......I agree with each and every word you said in this video...... seriously reading is really really underrated in India. People around me, my friends assume that if I'm reading, I'm boring. Idk,why reading is considered as boring and nerdy....like you poured every thought of my heart in this video. I feel pity for the people who don't read,as a 15 years old girl I'm really thankful and proud that I came in this amazing world of Reading......... You were just amazing........I wish booktube and our readers community get recognised by these big people ...... 👍

Exactly right. Parents don't understand the value of reading. In Gujarat it is very less.I am also a fiction lover. God bless you.

I'm in Canada and when I was growing up reading was encouraged. Even in India when I was there each summer. But nowadays worldwide it's really not as emphasized. It's a loss to the current generation. Now TikTok is the trend. Just my thoughts as someone who has seen different countries and places. It's a pandemic itself not reading!

@fandomnewbie

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I totally agree. I grew up in the US in the 90s and reading was a HUGE part of my childhood because we were forced to read critically and try to understand the meaning behind books. I don't know how things are done nowadays, but I still feel that in the west overall, literature and reading are given much more importance...

@sunvavachi

3 жыл бұрын

@@fandomnewbie ya I am born and raised here in Canada. 90s it was but now its not really as emphasized and you don't see people sitting down to read books like back then. Its everywhere. In India, gossiping and judgement are there but as someone who has seen both worlds, overall reading isn't as encouraged here as you think either. Hence, why a lot of people are losing general knowledge, you'd be surprised. The America's are not as gracious and warm to reading as you might think! I totally understand the linguistics you're talking about in India too so I hope it gets better! I just think overall people worldwide need to be reading more and less on their phones.

@conversationcorner1837

2 жыл бұрын

Tik tok is here to damage our attention span. KZread is doing the same with reels.

I 100% agree with you on the first point... You see whenever I used to ask my biological father ( yeah biological because he is not a father but a piece of 💖ART💖sculpted with perfection)to buy me books but he would refuse and tell me to read NCERT.... But now I live with my matashree and she allows me to read as long as I am studying and I love her for that... I mean that person would straight up refuse even when I have already studied NCERT for three times!!

I just love fiction books more than non fictions. My mother always supported me to read books of any author i like . But i have seen many of my friend's parents restricted them to read story books as they think that it's only waste of time and they compelled them just to read the school books which they have in their syllabus 😑. Everything you have said in this video is 10000000% true .

I just love this video of your, you have given a reality check girl !!!

Authors expect reviews for free, because reviews are available for almost free that too on three platforms, e.g. INR 20, 40,50,60 Sad but Reality..

@Musafirx30

3 жыл бұрын

Which platforms could you specify?

My parents actually encourage me to read a lot I get books for Christmas and my birthday and I love it so so much also, I also have a booktube channel and I totally understand the problem with supper underrated Indian booktubers

Whatever you spoke is actually the need of the hour, every word every point is so relevant 😍...i have been reading since school days and seriously I don't understand why reading is so unrated 😕... I particularly loved the point when you spoke about being a critique (are you a chef/movie director that u are criticizing the food/movie?) You just nailed that point 😂.... It's really time we appreciate different opinion or at least understand that choice are extremely personal 😌 Just keep on with your good work 🥰

Arre even people judge because you like to read books/novels. It happens a lot with me. And I completely hate it then do arguments ! They literally annoys me by doing this. In fact, they also behave as if I read books then I don't have other hobbies or I only kill my time by reading books! I mean what??!! Don't you watch movies and like them so much? Does it mean you're doing that only?

Unfortunately in India, many folks are judgmental AF! Not just about authors, but even the fact that someone reads! Smh.

Kudos to you and your constant effort. 👍❤️ All your rant points are valid!!!

@fandomnewbie

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!