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YouTube is a great resource for everything from videos on how to unclog a toilet to cute pet videos. YouTube is also a great place for readers and lovers of books. There are a group of people who create videos about the books they have and want to read. The name of this community of video creators is BookTube and the people who create these videos call themselves BookTubers. I stumbled upon this community thanks to a Google search for information about a book. Think of BookTube as a giant book club where you can hang out and hear about the books others have read, engage in conversations about the books and make your own suggestions by using the comment section for a video. I have found this community to be a great resource to discover new books.

I want to share ten BookTubers I follow. Check them out and I am sure you will be please. Plus once you discover one BookTuber you like you will probably find others who sparks your interest.

Runwright Reads

Host:  Karen

What I like about the channel:

• Karen is a very diverse reader who provides great book reviews
• Karen delivers valuable reviews of award winning books
• Hosts a book club via booktube where a book is selected and she holds a discussion via Google HangOuts

YouTube Channel URL:  https://www.youtube.com/user/facebookdiva

Karen's Website:  https://runwright.net/

Rincey Reads

Host:  Rincey Abraham

What I lIke about the channel:

• Rincey is a very diverse reader. She consistently finds interesting books by authors of color.
• Her reviews are complete and interesting. She provides a complete picture of the book that helps a reader determine if this is the book for them.
• Rincey co-hosts the "Read or Dead" podcast with Katier McLain. A by-weekly podcast where they discuss mysteries and thrillers.

YouTube Channel URL:  https://www.youtube.com/user/rinceyreads

Brown girl Reading

Host: Deirdre Borie

What I like about the channel:

• Deirdre's reviews are very complete and take in all aspects of the book.
• She speaks from her heart. She will tell you why she likes or dislikes a book
• Deirdre's insights are very valuable in determining if a book is a good choice to all to your reading list.

YouTube Channel URL: https://www.youtube.com/user/frenchiedee/featured

Bree Hill

Host:  Bree Hill

What I like about the channel:

• A great source for reviews of literary fiction.
• Bree's channel exposes me to a very diverse library of books.
• Bree's reviews are a pleasure to listen to and very rich with information.

YouTube Channel URL:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVMNI0Lh1yXja-zFVmekr0Q

Bookish Realm

Host:  Ashley

What I like about the channel:

• Ashley covers all types of books including children's books and Manga.
• Ashley brings a lot of energy to her videos that inspires you to go read.
• I am so impressed by the number of books Ashley reads.

YouTube Channel URL:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0tDaannkUjppw6o8HCA0Hg

Cimone Watson

Host:  Cimone Watson

What I like about the channel:

• Cimone's videos provide insight in the book publishing process.
• Cimone helps readers understand genres and writing techniques.
• Cimone's videos are a great source for both readers and writers.

YouTube Channel URL:  https://www.youtube.com/user/bunbacheso/featured

Pretty Brown Eye Reader

Host:  Alisha

What I like about the channel:

• Alisha has the most pleasant on-camera presence.
• Alisha covers poetry as well as literature
• Alisha videos with her sister are fun to watch as they talk about the different books they like.

YouTube Channel URL:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdXA0kXgLIwcCjZ92LIChZw

SomedahSaySo

Host:  Deidre Somdah

What I like about the channel:

• Deidre reviews coffee table books.
• I love her energy she brings to each video.
• Deidre's reviews are informative and encourage readers to explore the world of coffee table books.

YouTube Channel URL:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpEORSVmcGRSowIuiQNRkVA

Onyx Pages

Host:  Njeri Campbell

What I like about the channel:

• Njeri focuses on Afrofuturism, Science Fiction and magical Realism.
• Discusses the inclusion or absence of LBGTQ characters.
• Njeri's review system is the most information system I have ever seen.

YouTube Channel URL:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_reNHCI5mUeKGbvkN2_bTA

Dope Liberian

Host:  Jaz

What I like about the channel:

• Jaz's love for all things books is wonderful.
• Her reviews are very informative and interesting.
• Jaz's video series with her sister about urban fiction changed my view of the genre.

Youtube Channell URL:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6NsGIcp3yyP7quvCpt62tA