In this episode of the Quick Book Reviews podcast, Philippa chats with Victoria from the BookTube channel What Victoria Read about books, community, and the growing reading crisis in UK schools.Victoria has been creating BookTube content for over seven years and is also an English teacher, giving her a unique perspective on how reading habits are changing — both online and in the classroom.Together, Philippa and Victoria discuss:What BookTube is and why it mattersBuilding an online bookish communityHonesty and authenticity in book reviewingCharity fundraising through BookTubeTeaching English in secondary schoolsThe reality of falling reading levels in childrenWhy reading for pleasure is so importantHow schools try to engage reluctant readersWhy it doesn’t matter what you read — just that you readAudiobooks, rereading favourites, and TBR pilesBook recommendations from the past yearAnd, of course, a very important discussion about biscuits 🍪Victoria also shares her three magic-wand wishes to help solve the reading crisis and offers thoughtful advice for anyone thinking of starting their own BookTube channel.Books mentioned in this episode include:Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne CollinsHuman Rights by Juno DawsonWayward by Amelia Hart🎥 Find Victoria on YouTube: What Victoria Read https://www.youtube.com/@WhatVictoriaRead🎧 New episodes of Quick Book Reviews every Monday & Friday (and occasionally on Wednesdays)Follow Quick Book Reviews for book recommendations, author interviews, and weekly podcast episodes.📧 Email: [email protected]📸 Instagram & Threads: @quick_book_reviews🎵 TikTok: @quickbookreviews🐦 X: @quickbookrevie3🦋 Bluesky: quickbookreviews Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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