BookTube
Readers reviewing online
BookTube is the community of YouTube creators who make videos about books—reviews, recommendations, reading challenges, and literary discussions.
The term blends "book" with "YouTube," following the pattern of other YouTube subcultures.
I discovered so many great fantasy novels through BookTube.
BookTubers often participate in shared events like readathons and annual book awards.
New and unusual
- fictionImagined narrative work
- nonfictionLiterature about real events
- genreCategory of creative work
- authorCreator of written works
poetry · prose · narrative · plot · character · theme · setting · symbolism
Image capturing device
- editingRefining content for clarity
- filmingRecording on camera
- thumbnailsReduced preview images
- YouTubeVideo-sharing website
monetization · SEO · analytics · algorithm · upload · lighting · branding · sponsorship
Recorded online journal
- haulPull or carry laboriously
- unboxingRevealing packaged goods on camera
- shelfiePhoto of one's shelves
- TBRQueued books acronym
wrap-up · storytime · tier list · tag · challenge · announcement · Q&A · room tour
Detailed evaluative analysis
- analysisMethodical study of parts
- ratingsEvaluative scores assigned
- recommendationsProposed courses of action
- commentaryExplanatory remarks on events
discussion · impressions · evaluation · spoilers · rant · rave · interpretation · comparison
One who produces something
- influencerPerson with promotional reach
- subscribersThose enrolled for content
- engagementCommitment to wed or attend
- GoodreadsBook cataloging platform
readathon · bookworm · bibliophile · fandom · collab · giveaway · readership
novel
New and unusual
- fictionImagined narrative work
- nonfictionLiterature about real events
- genreCategory of creative work
author · poetry · prose · narrative · plot · character · theme · setting · symbolism · chapter
camera
Image capturing device
- editingRefining content for clarity
- filmingRecording on camera
- thumbnailsReduced preview images
YouTube · monetization · SEO · analytics · algorithm · upload · lighting · branding · sponsorship · affiliate
vlog
Recorded online journal
- haulPull or carry laboriously
- unboxingRevealing packaged goods on camera
- shelfiePhoto of one's shelves
TBR · wrap-up · storytime · tier list · tag · challenge · announcement · Q&A · room tour
critique
Detailed evaluative analysis
- analysisMethodical study of parts
- ratingsEvaluative scores assigned
- recommendationsProposed courses of action
commentary · discussion · impressions · evaluation · spoilers · rant · rave · interpretation · comparison · wrap-up
creator
One who produces something
- influencerPerson with promotional reach
- subscribersThose enrolled for content
- engagementCommitment to wed or attend
Goodreads · readathon · bookworm · bibliophile · fandom · collab · giveaway · readership