HOW TO READ MORE | Amerie 

I love how effortlessly you switch gears from being one of my favorite songstresses to being a mommy and wife to being a fellow bibliophile 🌻 OH! AAAAAND you know have a cozy reading channel? Ugh, just goals.

50 pages an hour is a goal for me. I read only 40 an hour max. It's really hard for me to focus, and I find myself rereading for comprehension a lot.

Amerie makes me want to read during the summer. That's crazy.

50-55 pages an hour to me is not reading slow 🙂

I was an AVID book reader and wrote poetry when I was younger, but somehow life got in the way and I stopped dedicating the time. I'm definitely going to get back into reading, it's the best form of mind stimulation and peace!

I can’t believe my precious beautiful gorgeous talented Amerie from the early 2000s is teaching me how to read more WHAAAAAT how she know?😍😍😍😍😍😍😂

Love "1Thing" and "Why Don't We Fall In Love"!! Reading is fundamental...

Oh dear. I once read 75 books in one year as a challenge, and it wasn't fun; I just kept forcing myself to hurry up so I could get to the next book in order to reach my goal. I took a test to see how fast I read. The average is about 200-250 words per minute. I read 140. Pretty slow! And that is not counting the time it takes when I stop to annotate, to reread something that sounded beautiful, or when I put the book down to look something up (a word I don't know, or something interesting I want to research further). If I do a challenge again, I am going to aim lower, maybe 45. I feel like the same way about electronic books, I feel like I don't actually have them. I also like the tactile experience of turning the pages, making notes. On top of that, my attention span on a screen is not great. Thank you for the tips! I live two blocks from my library so I use it a lot. I did not know you could recommend a book for them to purchase. I look forward to your video on DNFing.

Amerie You inspire me to become a book vlogger.

The ending segment on why we read resonated with me the most. Not too long ago, I became overwhelmed looking at all the books on my shelves I have left to read. I felt like I had to get through as many of them as possible so I could figure out which ones I wanted to donate/give away, because I was told I have too many (I really don't have much compared to other Booktubers). Then I realized, if I approach reading that way, it becomes a chore. It takes the fun out of it. When we pressure ourselves to rush through books (which is pretty common on Booktube), how much can we have a full experience from each one? I've come to realize the books that are on my shelves are not there for me to run through them, but to get a unique reading experience from each. Now, I approach reading pretty much the same way you do. I read what I want when I feel like it, and it feels good again! Also, starting a book in a library or bookstore and then taking it home and finishing it truly is one of my greatest joys in this life. It's all about getting swept away in the details of a good book! 😊

I LOVE your channel. It's such a great alternative to the usual content that's on RU-vid. I love reading and hearing about books. Such a relaxing channel. I've been silently following you over a year now.

I’m going to try some of these techniques

I literally would never read 50 pages on 1 hour. Call me sick but in a hour i do like 12 lool *seriously* anyone else? Btw amerie, i just LOVE you so much. Always.

Im sitting here on something else. My granddaughter Amerie and I are watching this video and she told me to explain to Amerie that she is named after her. Im a black and korean woman . And i had 2 choices Kimora lee or Amerie. I picked Amerie. My granddaughter is going star just like you. BEAUTIFUL smart creative and humble. Im so happy that I did this. My granddaughter sings is in dance and is great . Started watching Ameries videos when she was 3 years old

...I know this vid is about reading...that lip 💄 color- 💕💕love it !!! 😎

You are intelligent,beautiful and a wonderful entertainer! Remember you from Hitch!!!

Omg thank you so much for recommending overdrive. I read all the time. Primarily ebooks. I’d love to borrow books but I hate the idea of germs and what not from borrowed books. This solves that issue. Thanks!

Wow AMARIE IS ON RU-vid! 🙌🏾🙏🏾👋🏾👋🏾👋🏾👋🏾

Okay now I’m glad to know I’m not the only one that takes my time to read and mull over certain sections of a book. Libby does have a large audiobook selection and I think it works in conjunction with Overdrive because I can see the books that I checked out or have on hold in Overdrive on Libby. Also, Hoopla is another app that my library uses, and while it does not have a large selection, their books usually aren’t on hold because it’s not a popular app.

Libby is awesome and you can add multiple library cards so you have more options. And yes Libby has audiobooks.

I cannot get audio books to work for me. I think I zone out too quickly and they become white noise...lol

I appreciate you EVEN MORE, that you share a love of books and writing. Such a Renaissance woman, wife, mother, balancing her life. Such a unique, brilliant channel: music, books, lifestyle, fashion, parenting all in one place !😍

Omg Im so happy to hear you read!! I loved your songs growing up. I dont even think I read 50 pages an hour so that's really good for you. Although I have a long tbr I love reading whatever I'm in the mood for. Thanks for your advice. Was expecting one thing, so 6 tips was very generous of you lool x

I love how detailed this is! I didn’t know about messing with circadian rhythm I honestly didn’t even know it was called that! Thank you

I have 4 of those tiny libraries in my neighborhood. I love them. I'm always trading out books. They're kinda random so it's interesting what you will find from visit to visit. They've definitely helped me to not hoard books and free up space since I buy a lot too.

A good app for free audiobooks, ebooks, and even some movies/tv shows is Hoopla. I can’t really get the hang of Libby yet. It’s more like a... reservation app? it looks like. Like I can use it to look up books and audiobooks and reserve them at my local library or something. Idk.

YOU THE BEST AND BEYONCE STOLE YOUR FLOW!!!!!

Loved you’re first album

I've been a bibliophile since I was in the womb...my Mama put the love of books and reading in me. Books are my life! Always HAVE been, always WILL be. I just find it to be so baffling and a bit scary that my brain has changed so much that reading is harder now. Life happened. I have more responsibilities (3 B's...Babies, Boyfriend, Bills), and I'm still learning how to operate WITH OTHERS (my family) rather than my happy, free, solo and single self who read ENDLESSLY. I'm evolving (physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually, etc) AND I'm still trying to carve out time slots for my everyday life overall. Also...as far as light disturbing sleep...blue light...would be emitted from device screens so that doesn't help much either (unless maybe you have the Blue Light Filter feature on your device).

Still love your music!

Just in time! I was just thinking about reading some books today but it’s so hard to set aside time for it. Thank you Amerie! 💖

educate us queen

I absolutely love the OverDrive app as I don’t like borrowing library books due to germs. Ebooks have actually changed my life for the better!!

Reading at night is good and bad for me because I’ll get into a book and next thing I know I’m dozing off. Guess I should start earlier before my bedtime. Lol I’m not into audiobooks even though everyone recommends them. Anywho, great tips! ❤️

My idol when i was a teenager is now supporting me to read more when i'm an adult jeez time flies 💗

Thanks! I really needed this as I really want to start reading more over the summer to boost my grades and get into more YA Novels. I'll definitely put your book on my list

I find it tough to do audiobooks. I can passively listen to podcasts all the time, but when it comes to books, I favor looking at the words lol.

This is "One Thing" thats got me slipping.......

You are a smart , wise and Intelligent women . I read alot of 📚 Books too , Its cool being smart. A 👑💯🇰🇷🇯🇵🇩🇪🇨🇳🇺🇸🇫🇷🇬🇧🇷🇺🇮🇹🇪🇸💙💙💙💙💙

I’m reading the ‘A Song of Ice and Fire’ series! It’s super complex and detailed!

Yay so glad you are touring hope you come to Chicago

I just use audible then I pick Christian books by black authors and then I'm hooked. I'm never just randomly reading, I have to be in a zen

Im like is this the singer, and yes it is.

Hi 👋🏽 Amerie♥️ So happy to see you uploading... your top knot bun is super cute 🥰 👀 Ok but how the Universe 💫 knew that I was just about to do my new summer book reading log spread in my BuJo? I set up to read 17 books started on June 21 to Sep. 21 I’ve been reading in the early morning at like 5:30/6AM because the sun ☀️ rise here in my city at that time. I got back into my public library 📚 and already have 5 books from there ....Read 3 so far. I chose 17 bc it’s my Lucky 🍀 number for 2019. As for iBooks I am using Webtoon app to read graphic fiction novels or comics. As for Audio reading I use Naver AudioClip app...(obviously for my korean language learning skills) which works great. Many choices are free as a gift or decent prices. 🤓 I have to follow your GoodReads page.

I love you so much Amerie!! Keep writing those amazing books and keep singing! Love you!

Spotify also is great for audiobooks since so many people already have a subscription for that 😊

Never met someone who had the same enthusiasm I have for books and reading 😌👌🏾 I love this channel

You’re just so cool overall. I’ve been slipping on my reading challenge too. The struggle is real! Btw I love your lip color, what is that?

Yassss vampy lip... you always look flawless!!! 💁🏾‍♀️✨ I used to read at least 3 books a day and now I'm trying to get back into my reading bag !! This is just what I needed to stay focus!!! I subscribed to your 2nd Channel for more tips!!! 💖💖💖

Very helpful tips! I will start to get into the habit of reading every day. Keeping in mind that it's at my own pace.

Can you please do a video on how to publish books? Thank you for this content, I love it!

Thanks for the tips! Reading is fun whenever I do it.

I must have listened to your album 1000 times during the summer of 2005.

I love your last tip! 💜 thank you for being yourself when you made this video. It shows 🤗

I love reading! I read so many books. I love you as as one of my favorite artists but now I know we share the love of reading! I love the tips about the lights I can buy. Thanks for this video. ❤📚

ok The other day I . was wondering where the earth did you go? so happy to hear from you Queen Amerie! Reading hurts especially being a student!

Yay! Another video ❤️❤️😘 btw, I’ve had your latest albums on replay 👌🏼

Hi Amerie! I really liked this video because of the useful tips. And because of this video, I'm going to go back and finish off Isabel Allende's House of Spirits, which I haven't picked up in a couple of months because of work pressure. But you are so right, reading is fun and I do love to read (especially non-fiction), I get to travel to far-away lands.... :) Plus your tip about reading slowly and really appreciating or understanding how the author does something, really brought out the inner detail part of me. Also, do you have any books published? I would love to read one, especially since I've followed your musical career even up until now. Thanks for the upload, you're a beautiful soul!

Damn this was such a good video! Thank you for all the information.

Love your music. I've been a fan of yours for years. I read in the afternoons when I have time. Lol I'll be buying your new album too.😍

I've loved to read since I was little but I love Amerie so I'm here 😁

1) You're one of my favorite singers of all time. 2) Thank you, thank you, thank you for talking about the importance of libraries! 3) You're awesome. 4) You're super awesome.

Great topic! I would, like to read more. Thanks, for expressing another inspiring passion of yours.

Yes!!! So glad i found your channel💚 (im still rocking your album💪🏽🙏🏆💃🏽) Can you post your good reads channel please?

OMG!😱 It's my favorite singer! Glad to see you on YT. New Subbie🤗

Hi Amerie! From one January 12th Capricorn to another, I just wanted to say I've been a fan since your first album. I still enjoy your music, but most importantly, congratulations bringing your son into the world and starting your family. Anyways, I just wanted to point out, while watching your insightful video, that I'm currently battling OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder). It is one of the most horrible things anyone can suffer from. And since I've had this mental condition I haven't been able to focus on anything within the past couple of years, including reading books (which has been my lifelong favorite past time). I also experience similar challenges when I'm reading: such as re-reading a sentence several times, and thinking about grasping the words instead of just enjoying the content. For me it has also been about quality over quantity but with OCD it is even worse, because I'm constantly having unwanted thoughts to go back and read the same sentences over and over and over until I'm fed up with reading altogether. I will definitely use this video as one of many helpful tools.

You seem to be such a sweet person. I'm so glad I found your channel. You haven't aged one bit.

I was at your first show in Bahrain. I think it was 2017. I'm inspired to read more through your example. Peace and blessings!

You are still beautiful and always have been one of my favorite entertainers I love to watch. Congratulations on marriage and baby. God bless you.

Girl I love your videos they are ever helpful, but I was wandering if you are ever going to get back into the music scene, because I have loved your music for years, thank you for your time with much Jessica ❤❤

Amerie I've loved you since I was small you're beautiful and so humble very underrated!!!

I use to read so much ..I have my bachelor's in English but I have three kids now I only have bathroom time to myself 😮 I hope to get back in the groove...

Thank you.

I've read 6 books this year so far, and I'm embarrassed by it as I see myself as a reader and so do those around me, and yet... I'm not reading. I've made some progress in the last month by watching less TV/Videos/Movies. I have a tendency to binge watch, especially when I'm lonely or bored, and could just sit all night watching TV which is such an EASY choice, but I don't think it's a particularly enlightening or useful activity, especially as compared to reading. When I watch TV less, I read more, so I'm hoping by avoiding binge-watching (which isn't good for me anyways), I'll be able to read more. That being said, I bet there's a great number of people who have read NO books this year and I don't plan to, so I try to be easy on myself.

It's important to express that you know the the Solitude of reading and that on the privacy of reading is very much important you know you have to have a very solemn environment and in that environment you should be able to express you know different forms of emotion when you're reading a certain subjects of a certain parts of the book and then you should be able to record yourself while you're reading it to give dictation to whatever it is that seems important maybe a word that you stumble upon you know that you look up and the dictionary you find different calibrations or associations of ideas that will help you to continue reading until your book is complete and I also think the educational books are good bike as far as science books history books biographies mathematic books and English books like if you know just knowing the English language is a very good aspect of the interpretation of knowing how you speak or how you are as a as a speaker or teacher

I love audiobooks(though they can get a expensive) I also like listening to scripted audio podcast similar to reading 📖 it gives listener a chance to create he or her own personal visual experience which is super cool...subscribing to the new channel now 👌🏾.

Thanks for the tips! I’ve been slacking on my reading MAJORLY these past couple years (new job, fast lifestyle, and college). I’m taking summer classes (over next week), and I can’t wait to read a good book! I picked up that you have writing deadlines. Is there a book in the works? 👀👀 You’re so down to earth. Hope your baby is doing okay.

Audible is my go to. And they have an amazing return policy!

Love this!!! Can you share your home library? Thanks!!

I am committed to reading my book collection. I have about 50 books unread. I used to read a lot and going to start again. Social media has become so Toxic so I’m Deleting FB and IG and replacing with reading. Thank you.

Hi A!!! Love your New Album

Currently reading legend of the seeker series. Great read👍🏿

2019 I read 4 books. I like thinking and feelings my books. I'm still excited I read, Having my say. Ok so I'll try to read at least 8 books in 2020. I'm a writer so I do write more. I will start reading a book in Jan. I'll choose one ASAP! 50 books...,I can't promise but it's a good number.

Thank u for sharing with us like ur channel great summer idea's💝😊

Great video thanks so much Amerie u amazing have a great Sunday

Beauty with brain, love your music and life tips, keep it coming xoxo from malaysia

Aaah, a new video :D

These are great tips!

Ye I don’t annotate. I’m just a slow reader 😹 but I re-read books to see foreshadowing and shit like that.

Do you have any good summer reads? I really need something good. I used to love to read in high school but that was 10 years ago. I really need something to reel me again.

I’ve always purchased my books from amazon or Barnes and nobles. Do you believe there is a difference between reading the physical book versus an ebook? I was considering getting a kindle.. just wanted to know if it’s worth it.. for some reason I feel like I wouldn’t be “reading” lol

You're Beautiful! 😍 Thank you for your tips your Channel is so Helpful. 😊❤

Why don't we fall in love 😍 soundtrack to my youth was an honor meeting you in London at the jazz cafe..

HELP! Need book recommendations for young black girls teenagers (13-18) that helps them to be prideful of who they are. PS huge fan of your music, didn't know you were an avid reader too

Gah 💕 Just finding out about the new channel yay ❣️

I wish the tour was coming to NYC!

Where have you been?????? You and my daughter could be sisters I always have her look at your videos 😂 she gets so mad and say mom I don't look like her !!! I said yes you do 😂even my son said mom Miera is on TV 😂 I told him that wasn't his sista.... She is one of the best R&B singers..😍😍😍 Congrats on your new path in life...and your new baby boy!!

I know this is a video about books that you read but I just had to say that album with rolling down my face on it with the sample I know you got that from your father to your child this song is so dope just wanted you to know that and I’m a guy and I love that song

Proud of you.

I get sooo happy to when you post a new video lol ♥️♥️