Returning to Booktube // Where I've Been and Can I Still Read?
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- čas přidán 1. 08. 2024
- Just a quick update to let you know where I’ve been and what my plans are here.
0:00 - Intro
0:52 - What happened
3:09 - Patreon
5:21 - Grimoire
7:42 - All or Nothing / Thief of Joy
9:45 - The Plan
10:56 - Current Read
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About time.
@@mikesbookreviews 😮❤️❤️ Love ya, buddy 🤙🏻🤙🏻
@@RekindledReader Happy to have you back!
Damn right.
@@a.r.witham9215 😮🙏🏻❤️
Ayyyyy tattoos! I'm glad you're back man, take your time. Nobody cares how many books you read, you've been reading the third Licanius book since 1977 and we still accept you. The Will of the Many was incredible! Just finished it.
😂😂 bro I missed you
I'm so happy to see you back! ❤I'm sorry to hear about what's been going on with your parents. Much, much support!
Love you Johanna!
I’m sorry to hear about your parents. Spend all the time with them you can
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It truly made my morning to see your bearded mug in my sub feed! Best of luck to you in life balance and finding the inspiration to create videos here and there. Welcome back!
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Welcome back! Wishing you all the best. Sorry to hear about everything that has happened with your family. Those of us who watch your content will be happy to watch any video you put out!
Thank you so much!
Glad to have you back! I was worried about the prospect of the booktube Canadian empire
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Theo, you ALWAYS add value to CZcams!! Thrilled to see you back!
@@madisongoodyear5040 🥰🥰🥰
So good to see you again Theo! I’m so glad to hear you went with what you needed and took a break, gotta do what’s best for you! And sorry to hear about the stress and worry involving your parents. ♥️ Here’s to reading and doing whatever brings you the most joy 🥂
Thanks, Bonnie! So nice to hear from you :)
Welcome back!!! Glad you’re in a good spot.
@@Rolgar1977 🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻❤️
I agree, just make a booktube video when you feel inspired! Welcome back, happy to have you here!
@@JAKandtheBookStack thanks, girl!
Good to see you and her from you again. Sending best wishes for your family. I hope you keep your balance and have fun reading and sharing as you wish. Happy reading.
Thanks, Curt! Really appreciate your support on this channel from the very beginning.
Welcome back!
I honestly kind of prefer when people read fewer books and talk about them more deeply. Those with big lists of things they've read are more likely to mention something that I can leave a comment saying "hey, I read that too" or something, but as someone who does not read at that pace I connect with smaller wrap ups and more detailed discussions a bit more.
Phew, thank you! 😅
So glad you are back! I actually haven’t uploaded any videos for several months myself but have been itching to get back. I look forward to seeing what’s next for your channel.
Thanks, Matt! Appreciate you
Welcome back Theo! Great to see you back
Ah thank you!!!
This is the first video of yours I've seen, so I'm excited to look at your backlog and any upcoming videos! I love finding new BookTubers to subscribe to!
It can be hard when our love and passion is pulled into different places, thank goodness we have books and the book community as an anchor under it all, and it seems like you have a great community already, which will surely continue to grow too 🥰
THANK YOU!!! I hope you find some videos you enjoy :) Appreciate you being here!
Yay! Theo...glad to see you back.
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I'm a bit new to YT to know much about your prior videos, but from this one alone, I feel like you are the kind of guy I'd watch. And yeah, managing time and emotions with aging parents is about the hardest thing there is. Glad you are finding your mojo to do this kind of thing as it makes sense for you.
Hey, Brian! I’ve been hearing about you lately and will check out your stuff as well! Appreciate you stopping by! 🙏🏻🙌🏻
Welcome back! I think it's so cool that you knew what wasn't working about the process and were able to pull yourself back out of the vortex. Hopefully you can find your balance. I also have that all or nothing mentality and for content that often has me taking on way more than I can happily handle, as it were. Consider me inspired.
IMO you were providing value. It wasn't in the form of 50 books read per month, but it didn't have to be. I just enjoyed seeing your journey through what you decided to pick up at whatever pace was manageable.
Thank you so much, Niki. I appreciate you so much. I’m excited to catch up with your stuff as well. Be well!
Theo! It's awesome to see a new vid from you! Please don't over extend yourself with putting out content, we just like seeing what you're reading and hearing your thoughts on it, you don't have to do more than that. I'm very interested in reading those James Islington books. I recently got out of a reading slump with The Road which I enjoyed. I also read my first Stephen King book, 11/22/63 and absolutely loved it and now I'm reading Billy Summers, which is turning out great! Hope everything gets better with your parents 🙏
I LOVED 11/22/63, and if you haven’t already seen it, I did a dedicated review of The Road! Such an impactful read. Thanks for the support, it means a lot :)
Great to see you fit and well buddy 😀
Hope your mum and dad continue to improve over the next while. Take care
Cheers, buddy!
Great to see you again! I know it’s tough not to be an all or nothing person, I struggle with that too. Keep it at your own pace, keep it fun and glad you’re back buddy 🤘🏽🤘🏽
Thanks so much, Usman. Appreciate it buddy.
Good to see you again, glad you are okay. Seems like several book tubers jumped on the wagon, making interesting videos, and then found it overwhelming for many reasons and dropped out. And that is okay, no sense forcing yourself to do something if it isn't working for you any more. Obviously we will come back to you when you are ready.
@@jan2bratt thanks!! Glad you’re around 😀
Welcome back, Theo! ❤️ As someone who also took a year-long hiatus from BookTube and am only just emerging from the shadows, it's lovely to see a familiar face. I was wondering how you were doing and I am so sorry to hear your parents have not been doing great. I'm sending you all my strength. It's incredibly difficult to put on a happy face about books when real life comes crashing in like that. But congratulations on switching jobs to find something that works better for you. I hope making videos remains fun for you, and I'm excited to see more book review videos and readalongs. Can't wait to hear your thoughts about The Will of Many, it's been on my TBR for awhile now. Take care. ❤
@@distilledreads AWW thanks for stopping by! I definitely missed your videos and am excited to continue catching up with you :) All the best!
@@RekindledReader I was so excited to see an upload from you! Can't wait to watch your new review video! ❤️
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YAAASSS THEEOOOOOO so good to see your face back on Booktube. Would love to do a buddy read sometime if you've got the space for it! I'm glad that you took some time. That's so important. I'm sorry that your parents are doing poorly, will definitely say a prayer for you guys.
@@ToriTalks2 a buddy read with you would be so fun!! Thanks a ton! Miss you :)
Finally get to watch your video 🥳 good to see you! Love your rambles 🤣 glad you’re okay and so sorry to hear about your parents’ accident. You’re a great son for taking care of them! 🫶
and take your time. Do what you enjoy. I’m looking forward to any video you’re putting out! No matter if it’s weekly or quarterly.
Bless you, Fine. Missed you 🫂❤️
I relate to this soooooo hard!!! Sheesh dude. Big hugs.
@@madisongoodyear5040 🫂🫂🫂🫂
Theo, hey big guy. I had hope you were on your way back when you stopped by the chat with Kyle, Dan, and myself. Im thrilled to see you working your way back to making videos. I cant relate to a break and the all or nothing mentality and comparing myself to others. This second year has been that for me and havent been making many videos but i do want to keep at it. Anyway glad you're back and see ya around. -Cheers 🤘🏼🍻
@@CNavo.TheNextChapter appreciate you buddy! Hope to chat more soon 🍻
@@RekindledReader to what I said above I meant " I can relate" 🤪🤙
@@CNavo.TheNextChapter I thought so! I was like oh man, just me then…LOL😂
Welcome back. If that's not weird from someone who just discovered you :D Hope your parents get well soon.
@@gryftkin hope you find something to like haha, thanks for stoppin’ by!
Welcome! Back!!!! 🎉
THANKS!! ❤️🙏🏻
Ayeee welcome back Theo, this notification honestly made my day!! Honestly, I think I am not alone in saying that we don't give a single flying fvck about how many books you read. I am glad some of the pressure has been lifted off your shoulders now and you can find the joy in reading and making content again. Take it easy, we will be here to support you no matter what ;)
Also, sending hugs and positive vibes to you and your parents, hope their situation improves. Cheers 🥰🥰
Esmay, you’ve always been one of my favourites in this community. Thanks for being wonderful 🙏🏻❤️
@@RekindledReader You are way too kind! I have really missed you on here 🥰
Great to see you back 😃
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Welcome back, Theo! It’s great to see you! I’m glad you’re loving your current job, and my best wishes for your parents. Finally, I wish you much fulfillment and joy from whatever you do here on BookTube.
Thanks so much, Philip!! So nice to hear from you, I appreciate that!
Awwwww! Theo! So good to see you and have you back! I’m glad for you that you took time off for yourself and your family. We’ve missed you. Can’t wait to see what you’re up to next. 😊
Thanks, Elaine!! You’ve been a wonderful support - really appreciate you 🙏🏻❤️
Heck yeah, dude. Stoked to see you back. I hit that point of losing the joy of making videos much faster than you did lol, but I always enjoyed keeping up with you and the other guys and gals who kept pushing on. Excited to keep up with what you’re reading again, and glad to know you’re in a better place. That will always be more important than channel stats. Thoughts and prayers for your parents. Much love, bro 👊🏻
Love you, buddy! So good to hear from ya.
Welcome back 🎉 I am excited for your future videos.
So glad to see you back Theo! Sounds like it was a much needed break. Do what works for you, and we’ll all still enjoy it man. Sending good thoughts for your parents.
Thanks, Chas!
This was a beautiful surprise today! It’s so nice to see and hear from you. I’m also an all or nothing person. We can be our own worst enemy. I hope you’re able to enjoy making videos again and if not, that’s ok too! Forget all the “rules” and suggestions for channel growth and all that and find what works best for you. It’s so easy to spread yourself thin with things like this. We’re just happy to have you around, no pressure or expectations! I’m glad things are starting to feel more settled for you. I look forward to hearing about what you’re reading again. 😊
RACH! Thank you :) 🙏🏻🫂❤️
So happy to have you back on my screen, Theo!
Wow, thank you!
Let’s gooooooooooooooooooo. So glad you’re back and that things have settled down for you. You do you!
Missed you buddy. I’ve been slowly catching up with you 😉
@@RekindledReader ☺️
Sending my love, brother ❤️
Back at you, bro!
Great to see you back. Hope recording again and sharing your reads can bring you some joy :).
Thanks, Will!!
Happy to see you again Theo. Just upload when you read enough and feel compelled to talk! We'll be here 😀.
Cheers, Danny!!
So happy to see you back. It's great to have a fellow Canadian back on booktube. That being said, definitely spend all the time you can with your parents. As someone who no longer has that option for a few years now, it is extremely important.
Aw I appreciate that. Sorry for your loss - it’s a sad inevitability for all of us. I’m definitely cherishing the family time as much as I can.
Happy to see you, big guy.
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Welcome back my friend! So glad to hear from you, you keep doing you, do whatever sparks you joy, I’ll support you 110%! Love ya bud! ❤
RJ, you’re my dude.
Woohoo! Good to see you again brotha! 😀 Welcome back, glad things are better now.
And definitely don’t feel bad about The Grimoire mate, no hard feelings at all. You’re always welcome on The Fireside. 🔥
And Islington is an Aussie! 😜 And from the man himself, it is indeed Isle-ington.
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OOH I thought he was a Brit! I thought I heard a few minutes of him speak but not enough to catch it. I pride myself in being able to discern between even Aussie, Kiwi and South African. And my wife’s family is British, so it’s not a mistake I’d make haha. And when I googled it, it said Iss-lington, and I was like WHAAAT
So good to see you! Book reviews and discussions are my favorites.
Awesome! Thank you!
Glad you're back
@@richardadcock5450 🙏🏻❤️
Long time subscriber, first time commenter here. I’m glad to see you’re back and you have a new format that works best for you. You’re the man and you’re beholden to no one on CZcams. Just do you!
Also, very cool to see all the comments from the rest of booktubers that I watch daily on here!
Shit, thanks so much 🤙🏻❤️❤️
Welcome back mate!
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This video made my day. Welcome back my friend. Sending good vides/prayers to you and yours as well. Can't wait to see what's next for your channel. Whatever it is.....I'm here for it. 💙
@@blacknbluecollarreader appreciate you, buddy! Thank you 😂
Good to see you again Theo! Sorry to hear about your parents. I am similar age as you with elderly parents and health issues are abundant unfortunately. Glad you’re in a better spot with your reading and job. Hope you enjoy the rest of your day and read some good books!
Cheers!! Thank you! 🤙🏻
Happy to see your face Theo! Looking forward to the chill hobby, just enjoying the ride vibes going forward!
Missed you, friend!
welcome back!
Thanks, Jason!
Loving your channel already! So glad you're back and we connected through Ben's livestream last night. Will of the Many is awesome! One of my favorite reads last year. Prayers for your parents health. Look forward to more content! Also, love the intro and outro graphics. Did you design them?
@@KindlesandKicks thanks a lot, bro! Happy to know ya. Appreciate the kind words and well wishes. No actually, I had someone do it easily using Fiverr :)
Theo!!! Good to see you! I know how you feel with sick parents. 😥That's how I view booktube, as a hobby. When it's not fun anymore, I take breaks.
Absolutely, I think that’s the best way :) Thanks, Venus!
Loved to see you on my feed! Welcome back!
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It's good to see you, Theo. Sending much love to you and your family.
Thanks, Jarod!
Sorry to hear about your parents ailments and glad to see you back.. in whichever way you choose!
Ah thank you! ❤️
Welcome back bro
@@thefantasynuttwork THANKS, Bruh!
Nice to see you back! Sorry to hear about your parents, I know all about that - I lost my mum last December 😞
Ugh I’m so sorry, Mark. Wishing you all the best, and grateful for the support. Looking forward to chatting sometime when I read your work. I hope to soon enough :)
Earlier this year I read 'The Will of the Many' and I really loved it. As a result I continued with 'The Licanius Trilogy' and that's how I found your channel (looking for reviews of the books, I am curious to see other people's opinions).
I was a bit disappointed to see we don't have a conclusion to the series and that you took a break, but I found you on Goodreads and befriended you.
These days I noticed you're reading 'The Will of the Many' and was happy that most likely I'll get a written review.
But now seeing you're back on YT I actually hope for a video once you finish it :D
Welcome back!
Wow thanks for this!!!!
So glad to see this video in my subscriptions tonight! Glad to hear you are still out there and that things are seeming to calm down somewhat. Just make the videos when you have the time or have something you want to talk about. No requirements on posting. :) Just glad to see you are back!
What a nice message, thank you so much!
I look forward to catching up on other people’s content too 😊 like yours
Those are totally understandable from why you’ve been gone! I’m happy to hear you are in a better place with your job and I’m sorry it was rough and strenuous on your mental health. It’s great to see you again though, Theo!
Appreciate you, man!
Yessss!!! Welcome back man!
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@RekindledReader Sorry things have been tough with your parents. Been there too, my friend. Hang in there!
I'm glad you're back! I definitely missed hearing your thoughts on books and getting some recommendations from you! 😄
Yay, thank you!
Happy to have you back.
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THEO!!!!!!! Sorry to hear abt your parents. I'm in that position myself right now. 🫂
Aw, sorry Penny! Thank you 🙏🏻❤️
Welcome back!! Comparing yourself with other BTers is what'll kill you. Make what you like to make. My favorite videos to make are reading vlogs, but they get the least amount of views. Read-a-thons are also a fav of mine. I've never run a Patreon or Discord, and I can imagine that'd be stressful as hell. Hope you keep making videos you love.
Appreciate this!!
Welcome back…….. i understand last year my husband passed away I barely commented on CZcams…. Take your time on coming back to your channel sometimes life takes over. Read the books you luv reading. Take care…. 😊
Ah, I’m sorry 😔 Thanks for the support :)
Hello, good to hear from you!
Totally relate to the "all or nothing" mindset. I'm just a viewer and occasional commenter but it's one of the reasons why I moved away from a lot of SFFtube barring Mike's Book Reviews which I just find fun to watch.
I'm sorry your parents had that fall, sad to hear your mom is still struggling. Falls are the worst as one grows older, its so traumatic. I have elderly parents too and the one thing the doctor cautioned them against was a fall. It makes sense that a big part of your mental energy is there, spending time and just being around for them, much respect 😊🙏🏽. Wishing them good health and wishing you strength.
The Grimoire being gone was a bit of a surprise but again completely understandable. Is there any public Discord you are part of, I'll come and say hello some time. Do what feels right, 💯 with you on that.
Take care, happy reading and see you around. It was really nice to hear from you. 👋
❤️🙏🏻 thank you so much!
*THEO!* I've missed you! Welcome back!!!
Sorry to hear about your parents, but I think you're absolutely doing the right thing by spending time with them. For what it's worth, I do relate--I actually lost my father almost two months ago.
Reading slumps are the pits--I dealt with some of that last year--but I have plenty of recommendations if you're ever interested.
Again, so good to see you, and I'll look forward to more of your videos at whatever pace you may want to make them.
Ah I’m sorry to hear that, Michael! Appreciate the kind words and generous support, as always :)
THEO MY MAN!!!! Missed you
My duuude 🤙🏻
Welcome back, subbed :)
THANKS!
Welcome back. Now let’s read some indie fantasy
This is part of the plan!
Omg first 🎉
Missed ya bud! Need to do one of these video things myself sometime soon lol
Omg HAHAH
@@TallGuyReadsALEX! you are missed my friend
@@AndrewsWizardlyReadsmiss you guys too! A return is long overdue on my end
@@TallGuyReads no rush Alex whenever you are ready we will be here
Hey Theo! So glad you are back. I’m sorry to hear about your parents! I will keep them in my prayers. I was wondering what happened to the discord but I’m not on discord enough being a mom. I definitely understand leaving but glad you are back. Definitely only do this if it’s fun. I need to read The Will of the Many. I started it but then couldn’t commit to it at the time. Hoping to read it soon. Anyway as I said, glad you’re back! Hope the kitten are good too! 😊
Thank you so much!! Kitten is great and our old boy is happy enough dealing my with her still haha. Appreciate you!! Try The Will of the Many! It’s been refreshing for me :)
@@RekindledReader definitely will be checking it out! 👍🏻
Sending all positive vibes your way
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Will of the many is a solid read!
Will of the Many is very very good!!!
I’m loving it!
You're a good kid 😀
Thanks, Jarrod!
Shut up. You had me at hello. You had me at hello.
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What they said ;)
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I’d love to get your thoughts on Lord of A Shattered land by Howard Andrew jones
I JUST BOUGHT IT a few days ago based on your video!
WHAT THE HELL IS THIS IS IT CHRISTMAS
I’m sorry this is just coal LOL
Welcome back!!
@@hannahblackwellbooks thank you, my dear! ❤️