you're not a reader, you're being fooled by labels

What if the entire idea of being a “real reader” is just a label someone made up to sell you something or push you to chase an aesthetic? In this video I’m breaking down the online “reader” label, why it’s more harmful than you think, and how it changes the way we actually connect with books. This isn’t about telling you what to read or how much to read. It’s about questioning the status quo of what a “reader” is and reclaiming the joy of reading for yourself. If you’ve ever felt like you don’t read enough to “count” or that you’re not reading the “right” books, this is your invitation to ditch those rules. Let’s talk about the myths, the pressure, and the real reason we read at all. My weekly media diary sent to your inbox: https://peppermintandpaperbacks.subst... (I do this instead of posting my more casual content to Instagram or Twitter.) Buy me a Kofi: https://ko-fi.com/peppermintpaperbacks Timestamps: 0:00 intro 0:35 what is a "reader"? 2:13 my experience reading 3:00 online reader culture 3:24 it's okay to not perform the aesthetic 4:10 we read because we enjoy it 4:48 reignite the love for reading 6:39 "I love reading" vs "I'm a reader" 7:44 outro Tags: #ReaderCulture #BookTube #BookDiscussion #BookAnalysis #ReadingCommunity #Storytelling #BookTok #BookTubeVideo #WhyWeRead #BookishDiscussion #BooktubeCommunity #booktok #VideoEssay #DeepDive #Analysis