CONVINCED.

When I started watching booktube, I was so obsessed with keeping my books tidy and clean that the smallest dent used to upset me. I then found a video where the girl said that the damages you cause to your book gives it personality. It really got me thinking so I stopped stressing about how tidy my books should look, rather how I felt comfortable reading them. I like the fact that you write in your books but I find writing in a notebook of reviews is better for me :)

im sooo hesitant to start doing this, i want to sosoo bad but i cant physically bring myself to do it, it’s a working progress tho

Where have you been all my life!???? I have been criticized for abusing my books or just mistreating them and I feel that the marks you leave behind brings the story of the person reading the books!! I want my daughters to remember my marks on my books and what I loved about them 20 years from now

I don't write in my books but I have a separate "reading journal" in which I usually write the quote or whatever I liked and the page number and maybe a comment of mine. This might be an alternative for some people. The only problem is that I always have to have this notebook and and a pen by my side while reading

Annotating is key to interacting with a text (that was my teacher voice). Now, I won't annotate in a collectors edition though. I prefer paperbacks for studying and annotation.

I am far too lazy to annotate. You have such commitment 😂

WRITE IN YO' BOOKS. Getting used books with notes and doodles is my favorite thing in the world.

I loved this!! I just started annotating my books but I use a pencil to underline sentences because I'm still a bit scared that the ink of a highlighter will show through the pages, especially if the pages are a bit thin.

I've written in and highlighted my books for years and love to read books that other people have annotated. Thanks for this encouraging video. It was refreshing to see someone be real with their books.

Side note - I *love* the headwrap and hoop earrings combo. So beautiful!

Naya!!! You evil genius, this essay has made my scream in triumph and scream "YES! I'm not alone!!" I'm an emotional tabber; I have a hard time putting my thoughts into words and I created my own system so that a different color represents those thoughts and I can look back and physically SEE my emotional journey. You said it truly and wisely "its glue and paper, the value IS in the words" AND in the journey the story takes us on. ♥️

Does writing on a sticky note and placing it inside the book count? 😂😂 I personally can't write in books, I don't like the way it looks. But I don't think it's bad 💙

I just started to write in my books!! I'm both excited and nervous about ever mark I make. Thanks for telling how you learned to write in books.

I LOVE ANNOTATIONS! They are amazing. I love read them from others because then you learn about the reader! I even love rereading a book I've annotated, and trying to see if I think of things differently! Great video!

I used to sticky note my favourite parts in books but I stopped doing that, although I do miss it. I have tried writing in a book with pen but it felt wrong. I do think worn books look cool but the one thing I refuse to do is dog ear my pages! In the end, whoever bought the book has the right to do whatever they want with it!

"The value is within the words." Such a beautiful way to say that.

Yes!!!!!! I love writing in my books because I don't plan on ever reselling my books. Like you I watch Booktube and no one is writing in their books so I thought it was wrong. Now that I have watched your video. Now I feel like......They are mine and I will highlight, write, dog ear pages all I want!!!! What kind of pens do you use to actually write with in your book?

... I think I might be convinced

I love writing in my books! It makes it way more personalized and it's so fun to re-read a book and know what you thought the first time.

She is the happiest youtubers I've ever watched😂

I love this! I've always been scared to write in my books but I'm over it, like you said the value is in the words!! I love that you have "conversation" with the characters. 💕

You should definitely read Inkheart by Cornelia Funke! It's a middlegrade series about a family that also loves books and has a special talent: they can read characters out of their books! The main character Meggie also annotates her books and the book has these amazing quotes about readers and books. I definitely recommend these series!

LOVE the way you annotate.

I love that quote from the essay! I'm so close to being convinced. I'm mostly scared about making mistakes or writing something stupid! :)

I love annotating and dog earing and highlighting… I feel like a book feels well loved when you care enough about the content to do such things!!!

I cannot help but smile when I watch your videos!

Thank you!!!!! You got me annotating... I haven’t done any annotating since high school when we were reading atonement and I forget how much I actually love it, it’s so refreshing!!!

You've inspired me to write in my books more! I love the idea that my books have been used and well loved, not just kept pristine. ❤️

WOW. I just read that essay, and I'm so ready to start annotating my books!!!!

I've probably watched this video about 20 time! I love it and you have convinced me to annotate my books on the second read!!! I was wondering if you couldn't mind making another video maybe a bit more in depth on other ways to annotate. I know it's all very individualized, but just to get a better idea...I don't know, but I'm very excited to try it out!!!!

Your energy gives me hope.

This video changed me. And that article makes some great points as well 💜💜💜

you were so cheerful throughout the video and yes annotating isn't bad!!

Thank you so much! I was always hesitant to write in my books, but now, thanks to you, I won't hold back anymore! this video saved my life! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

Gosh i love your energy and you really convinced me to annotate books, gonna do my first one right now! Thanks!

Recently I have been thinking about writing in my books, but I was kind of lenient to do what I used to think was "destroying" books. This past year I had to annotate my books for my English class, and now this video has made me want to start annotating books for fun.

I am convinced to write/annotate my books!

I love ur enthusiasm!!! I've occasionally thought about annotating some of my favorite books that I tend to reread because to me, annotations add a personal touch to books and allow you to be more connected to the story (depending on how you annotate). But I've never done it because I was so scared of ruining my books!! Now, just seeing how passionate you are about annotating your books makes me wanna do it! Not only that but just seeing how happy and energetic you become when you talk about your books makes me wanna grab a random book and just READ! I haven't read a new book in about a month, partly because I don't have the time due to other activities and partly because I have no inspiration to read but thankfully I found this video and you make me want to start reading more😄

I recently reread HP6 and you inspired me to write on it. It was so much fun!

I love how you are always so enthusiastic! It just brightens my day everytime I watch ur videos!

Hey Naya I love how passionate you are with books

Yes! I was a literature major in college, and I always wrote and highlighted in my books and carried the habit over to my own reading. Yay for active reading!

Ive always loved annotating for school but hadn't done it in my own reading but started doing it last summer. Love your videos!!

Once you've started its literally impossible to stop

Your energy is contagious LOVE IT.

thanks to that essay I started annotating in my books years ago. It's so good!

I have been annotating my books now ever since I first saw this video when you originally posted it. Thanks for the new perspective girl!

You convinced me to start annotating my books! Love doing that now! Thank you so much!

your positivity is the cutest thing😩

Thanks Naya! This video has convinced me to annotate and write in my books!

oh thank goodness, i found this video. it's so eye-opening and i really loved it and I'll start from now to integrate the advice you and mr. adler gave. Thank you so much for this. I believe this will really help me.

a part of me is screaming for even thinking of doing this but in the end, you have me convinced! I loved this video, it really opened a new side of reading to me, that I hadn't even considered. Just keep doing you, you are so amazing and you always give​ me a smile. Thank you, Naya!

wow i just found your channel and LOVE this video! you've officially convinced me to annotate more often now!

literally my new favorite booktuber, so glad i found your channel. I have kinda started annotating my books but havent been sure what to do. I love watching your videos they always make me smile! truly my inspiration

Thank you! I don’t understand people who are so anal about not writing in books. Few material things bring me as much joy as a well-annotated book. It just feels like I’ve engaged with a text so much more when I write or highlight in it.

You convinced me! I read the essay and I really want to thank you for this 😃😊

You've convinced me! Definitely will give that essay a read too

Convinced, Gonna write in my favorite books that I plan to keep and reread.Thank you Naya

it's actually getting to me. i think why i'm starting to consider this is your amazing super cute way of talking about the whole thing 😊😊

omg I’m in love with your personality you are so bubbly I love itttt

THAT ESSAY WAS BEAUTIFUL AND MOVING AND EVERYTHING I NEEDED RIGHT NOW; THANK YOU FOR SHARING IT!

Ahhhh I’m so glad I found your channel! I’ve stumbled upon a few videos about writing in books and ever since I saw Pink Lemonade Read’s and Ariel’s and your video... I’m CONVINCED I’m gonna draw in and annotate Raven Boys now💞

You've turned me over to the pink side! I've just started marking my first book.

I love to watch this video as inspiration right before I read and annotate

You got me! Sold! I’m gonna start right when my BookOutlet order comes in!!!

Loved that article! I have to try annotating my books now

I haven't watched you before and as soon as the video played all I could think was "How is she so happy?" but then I continued watching and I got used to it and now I am happy that you are super happy! And now I wanna try and annotate my books.

Hi Naya, it was the first ever video I watched on your channnel and you really convinced me to annotate my books. Apart from that your cheerful and bubbly personality just adds up to the experience and makes me happy as well.

I love your positive energy.. it honesty warms my heart ♥️ p.s I’m going to annotate my Harry Potter books from now on because there’s so much that I love in those books and it’s honestly sooo heartbreaking when you just forget your favorite lines, chapters, scenes or when something spectacular happens.. I’m officially convinced

Wow! I can't wait to try this!

i have watched a lot of how to annotate books videos and was not convinced,,,, but thanks to this video i definitely will start!

I just started annotating after watching this, and i feel kind of like i have a deeper connection with the book if that makes sense??? You don't even know how grateful i am💖

You haven definitely convinced me to start annotating my books!

very helpful, i loved it. it helped me in my journey to annotating books

I love this. I always highlight my books and I never make any effort to keep them in perfect condition. If I wanted to keep a book perfect then I would just check it out from the library. To me the whole point of buying a book is having the freedom to mess it up a bit.

I love writing on my books! Whenever I go back to it I would see all my previous thoughts on it.

I annotate ALL the time! Especially if I'm going to review them on my channel. Love that you did this!

I just watch cause she is so joyful !!

Because of you I now write in my book, thank you. It's actually freeing after trying to keep my books perfect.

I’m going to try and anotate during my jane eyre re-read, it’s one of my favourite books of all time, and i have a feeling i’m going to love doing it. I just have to be brave 😋

I love writing dates in my books. I love your miles. Beautiful you are ✨

I normally don't annotate my books. However, for my favorite book (TFIOS), I tabbed, highlighted, and wrote in it each time I've reread it and it was the best thing! I love to see what struck me when I read it before and how I was feeling in that moment. I will continue to do so each time I reread it until practically every page is marked up!

Thanks Naya for convincing me to write in my books , I did & I found out that helped me alot . In addition , by writing on them I felt that I'm a part of the story. Thank you again ❤😍

Girl you have phenomenal energy!

This article was so insightful that now I want to annotate my favorite books😍

You go girllll!! This is awesome❤

you convinced me, I printed the essay and it was the best thing I could've done. I only came back to thank you for this. I love you nana. keep up the good work

I subbed within the first twenty seconds of this video; your personality is just amazing! Keep up the good videos :)

I annotate my books too! Usually when I want to write reviews or when I enjoy the book a lot and what to draw up theories. I use more sticky notes than actual writing in the book, but it allows me to be analytical and look at things more closely as opposed to just casually reading the book- devising your own theories are so much more fun.

Love that essay! Read it my Freshman year in college! Changed everything!

This video and the essay were SO AMAZING thank you Naya!

How am I just now finding your channel?! You are so positive and you made me smile! I subscribed!

I LOVE THIS VIDEO!! ❤️ And you look gorgeous! ❤️❤️ I can't stop annotating and taking notes while reading, and I found myself remember most of what happened in the book I annotated even if I haven't read it in years! Also, when I look at my annotated books, I feel how much passion and love I gave them! :)

Saw this video the day you posted it and I wanted to come back, 3 months later, to let you know that you have since converted me to the life of book annotation!

I've been staring at my laptop for a while with a blank expression on my face and literally 15 seconds into your video your energy already rubbed off on me and I'm smiling. I LOVE YOUR CHANNEL!

i LOVED this video. If i really love a book I buy a second copy to annotate usually. but writing little snarky comments on the side is the BEST

I shall combine both of your videos on annotating and make my own personal style. Again, super helpful video 😀

I wish you were my English teacher right now you have so much enthusiasm for literature and it would be so exciting to be in a class with you as a student!!

I find your voice very comforting!☺️