Laura Rae Says

Hi guys!
I have tried my best to figure out who the Dinosaur person from my Crowdfunding Gone Wrong video, but I'm not able to because I'm not a backer. Several people commented that they did back one of Crow's campaigns, so if anyone is able to get in touch, I'd love to reach out and see if we can do anything for her 🤞🏻. My email is in my bio 💜

3 weeks ago | [YT] | 118

Laura Rae Says

Thank you for 30,000 subscribers!! Still can’t believe you guys like me 😅🫶🏻

1 month ago | [YT] | 1,604

Laura Rae Says

Very proud of myself for remembering to put a pillow on the floor to sit on before filming a LONG video! Get ready, my friends 👀

3 months ago (edited) | [YT] | 1,335

Laura Rae Says

A week ago, I was ready to take an indefinite leave from YouTube. I was emotionally exhausted in a way I haven't been since I lost my dad. I know there will always be people who don't like me, but the vitriol being thrown my way was unbelievable.

But immediately, I had people standing with me. People who owe me absolutely nothing, but decided to stand up for me anyways. I was absolutely floored by the number of emails, DMs, and comments I received with reassuring words that I didn't do anything wrong. Being able to step away from the vile things being said about me, but knowing I was being defended is what got me through the week.

Please know that I read every single supportive comment, and I am so grateful for each and every one. What started as one of the worst weeks I can remember ended with me being so proud of this community we have. (And I am officially a certified barre instructor, so my week REALLY turned around!)

I debated if I should even address this again, because it is firmly in the past as far as I'm concerned, but I felt like I needed to make sure I conveyed how much I appreciate everyone who believed in me and was willing to go to bat for me. I hope you all know how much it means to have such good people behind me. (In the non-weird parasocial way 😉)

3 months ago | [YT] | 3,070

Laura Rae Says

No new video this week, sadly. (This whole training-to-be-a-barre-instructor thing is really taking a lot of my time, lol.)

I promise I'm not going anywhere, I'll be back on my normal schedule within the next two weeks or so, but hopefully I'll get a new video up early next week!

4 months ago | [YT] | 794

Laura Rae Says

Hi all! This week's video is going to be a little bit late. I'm shooting for Wednesday night, or Thursday at the latest. It's been a busy week 😅 Hope everyone is having a lovely 2026 so far!

4 months ago | [YT] | 504

Laura Rae Says

Working on my last two videos of the year! They are going to be a little more chill, and I’m always getting questions in my comments, so I figured I’d do a Q&A video if people have anything they want to ask!

(This feels weird, because like who cares? But perhaps someone does, haha)

5 months ago | [YT] | 556

Laura Rae Says

Oh hi!!

Yes, I decided it was time to change my username. I made Book Lover Laura in 2020, before I had any idea that I'd grow any kind of presence, and I've spent a lot of time thinking about changing it. As I keep growing (which still is mindblowing), it's only going to get harder to make the switch to something else.

So here we are! Nothing is changing but the name. You'll be getting the exact same bookish content, but with a name that just feels a little more "me" where I'm at now.

Love you all!!!

5 months ago (edited) | [YT] | 2,496

Laura Rae Says

Copied from my Patreon---

ANNOUNCEMENT

I just launched my brand new Bindery page, and after much thought and consideration, I’ve decided to shut down my Patreon. The discord will remain open indefinitely, so if you aren’t interested in making the move with me to Bindery, don’t worry, we will still be able to chat! Billing on Patreon is currently paused and the page will become inactive 11/17.

The reason for the switch is because I want to spend more time focusing on the books I’m reading, and Bindery is made for exactly that purpose. Think of it like a blog and Patreon had a baby, and that’s Bindery. There will always be a free tier, but I will be throwing in a few extras for the paid tier which will be $5 per month. I appreciate all of you who have supported me this far, and I completely understand if you aren’t interested in moving to a different platform, but I think it’s going to be really fun, and I hope you will give it a shot.

There will be a book club coming soon and a new private discord, and everyone (both paid and free) who joins before 11/18 will be entered to win a $100 gift card to Bookshop.org!

bookloverlaura.binderybooks.com/

6 months ago | [YT] | 341

Laura Rae Says

I have an idea that I want to run past my team (iykyk)...

I frequently get emails from folks with stories of scammers and general bad behavior by someone in the bookish community, but often I can't find enough information to make a full length video.

I was thinking of perhaps taking a page out of Hannah Alonso's book, and doing a "horror story" type video from time to time. I want to be able to expose every scammy person/business in the book world (after doing due diligence of course).

What do you guys think? Basically multiple, smaller topics in one video. Would love some input!

7 months ago | [YT] | 325