Whether looking to add to your TBR—to be read—or just looking for something to play in the background, BookTubers often provide straightforward advice on which books they recommend. With so many facets and so many creators, it can be difficult to determine who to subscribe to. This article will break down the top BookTube influencers, giving some insight into what they talk about and why they’re worth checking out.
Destiny Sidwell
Destiny provides her 278K subscribers with personal vlogs, book reviews, and even occasionally participates in readathons—reading for twenty-four hours straight. She started posting on YouTube in 2018 but didn’t consistently involve books in her channel until 2021. She dabbles in all genres. Destiny is never afraid to be open and honest with her viewers, whether she’s reading a book she doesn’t like or dealing with personal struggles.
Rachel Catherine
Beginning each video with a bible verse, Rachel has curated her brand to be wholesome and welcoming. She also makes vlog content, but her signature video structure is the use of a monthly TBR jar. In these videos, Rachel pulls prompts out of the jar which must then correlate with a book she will read within that month. Prompts range from ‘a book with a red cover’ to ‘something you’ve been putting off’. She usually posts a wrap-up at the end of the month, discussing her rating on those books.
PeruseProject
PeruseProject (aka Regan) sticks solely to everything book related. She is all about the fantasy genre, reviewing anything between action packed tales and cozy fantasy. Regan has been reviewing books on YouTube since 2013 and has her videos down to an exact science. If you are searching for a fantasy rec, her channel is definitely a good place to start.
Sara Carrolli
Exuding ‘it girl’ energy, Sara promotes both book content and lifestyle content. She makes a variety of book videos such as, “my boyfriend chooses my december tbr!” and “tier ranking the 100 books i read in 2025!”. Another common video she regularly posts is, “let’s do book stuff together”. In these bookish vlogs, Sara does everything book related, taking a trip to Barnes & Noble, adding to her reading journal, and simply reading, of course!
Instantly charming viewers with his British accent, Jack discusses everything literature related. His refined taste and brutal honesty are appreciated by his over one million subscribers. He commonly incorporates his extensive home library into his videos, as well as reviewing and recommending novels he’s deemed up-to-par. For more sophisticated suggestions, Jack has got you covered.
With the most subscribers on this list—3.89 million to be exact—Haley is the steady and dependable reading guru you can count on for any recommendation. She stays true to herself and remains honest about her ratings. Haley also recently completed her debut novel. She will be releasing her romance novel, Just Friends, on March 3rd. As a reader, Haley is unafraid to conquer any genre.
If I’ve missed any of your favorite BookTubers, drop their name in a comment below. Receiving recommendations from someone you trust can make your entire reading experience way more enjoyable. When you’ve watched these YouTubers long enough, you start to feel like you really know them. While we may never get to meet these bookish superstars in person, we know we can trust their book reviews.
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