For a few years now, YouTubers writing books has been a trend. It’s a trend that hasn’t decided to die down yet since there are many more set to be released over the course of this year. If you’re big on your YouTube fandoms, then this list will be such an essential to you. Here’s our definitive list of releases for YouTuber books 2017.
Ryan Higa – ‘How To Write Good’
Release date: 30th May
Genre: Autobiography/education
Description: The OG of YouTube, Ryan Higa has been around for some time now. In his first book, Ryan tells all on how he wrote his way out of a spell of depression and into a remunerative career of being a creator as well as offering advice along the way.
Available in the UK / Available in the US
Anna Akana – ‘So Much I Want to Tell You: Letters to My Little Sister’
Release date: 13th June
Genre: Biography
Description: Following the loss of her sister, Kristina, in 2007 to suicide. Anna decided that after discovering comedy was her one thing helping with her grief and healing process, she would make YouTube videos as a form of creative expression. A decade and more than a million subscribers later, Anna has opened up about her own struggles with poor self-esteem and the rollercoaster of growing up. In a collection of essays, Anna offers advice on all walks of life, aiming to help young women on everything from self-care to money to sex and refreshingly straightforward in talking about the realities of life. A guide that is perfect to hand to a little sister, Anna says that this story belongs as much to Kristina and to every other girl who must learn that growing up can be hard to do.
Available in the UK / Available in the US
Bethany Mota – ‘Make Your Mind Up’
Release date: 15th June
Genre: Lifestyle
Description: With tips on life, love and all that comes in between, ‘Make Your Mind Up’ is Bethany’s guide to rocking at life. She also shares her well-documented life that has been shared online ever since she was 13 years old, so MotaFam, this book is an essential to you!
Available in the UK / Available in the US
Louise Pentland – ‘Wilde Like Me’
Release date: 29th June
Genre: Fiction
Description: Louise Pentland is joining the likes of bestie Zoella and her brother, Joe Sugg, in taking the fictitious route of YouTube books. While there’s not too much information of the novel’s plotline, Louise says that the heroine, Robin Wilde and her family have lived in her imagination for quite some time, so with a long time to create the backstory of the characters, it’s pretty clear this story is going to be flipping awesome coming from the mind of Miss Pentland.
Available in the UK / Available in the US
Because You Love to Hate Me: 13 Tales of
Villainy – Ameriie
Release date: 11th July
Genre: YA anthology
Description: Prepare for a twisted turn of events as 13 bestselling YA authors team up with 13 influential booktubers to reimagine fairy tales from the point of view of the misunderstood villains. Featuring writing from Booktubers such as Sophia Lee (thebookbasement), Christine Riccio (polandbananasBOOKS) and Catriona Feeney (LittleBookOwl), this is a book release like no other which you need to get your hands on.
Available from the UK / Available from the US
Alfie Deyes – Pointless Book 3
Release date: 13th July
Genre: Non fiction
Description: Back with everyone’s favourite journal, Alfie Deyes brings out the third instalment of the Pointless Book. Full of brand new challenges and activities including recipes, haikus, riddles and mindfulness, there’s so much to do that’s so pointless but so fun!
Preorder in the UK / Preorder in the US
Grace Victory – ‘No Filter’
Release date: 27th July
Genre: Lifestyle/Self Help
Description: Known for her open honesty, TV presenter and queen of the internet, Grace Victory, has penned her first book which shares her inspirational story and fountain of knowledge and advice when it comes to problems that all young people go through, including topics considered taboo. From learning to love your body and dressing for yourself to more serious issues such as mental health, domestic abuse and other personal battles, Grace guides you in an honest and sass-filed way.
Available in the UK / Available in the US
Emma Blackery – Feel Good 101
Release date: 7th September
Genre: Lifestyle/Self Help
Description: Based on the YouTube series sharing the same name, British YouTube star, Emma Blackery, has finally decided to write a book and share all her hard-learned life lessons. With advice on standing up to bullies to embracing body confidence, Emma’s outspoken personality can be read in this book full of honesty in regards to issues she’s faced, including the struggles of anxiety and depression.
Available in the UK / Available in the US
Melanie Murphy – Fully Functioning Human (Almost): Living in an Online/Offline World
Release date: 7th September
Genre: Lifestyle/Self Help
Description: Releasing her debut book, Irish YouTuber Melanie Murphie shares a series of experiences from life growing up in the digital age. From cyberbullying, dumping by text, having acne in a world of Instagram filters and finding the strength to tackle poor mental health, Melanie’s warm memoir of wit and wisdom offers important life lessons about family, friendship, love and mindset, creating the perfect life guide for millennials.
Available in the UK / Available in the US
Gabbie Hanna – Adultolescence
Release date: 9th September
Genre: Poetry
Description: YouTube phenomenon Gabbie Hanna, AKA The Gabbie Show, has taken a different approach in sharing her life story with her viewers. From confessional, whimsical and humorous observations of her life, Gabbie has written a collection of over 150 poems featuring illustrations from herself, this book will give you an insight of life through the eyes of one of the biggest stars of social media today.
Available in the UK / Available in the US
Joe Sugg – Username: Uprising
Release date: 21st September
Genre: Graphic Novel
Description: All good things must come to an end and in the third installment of the ‘Username’ trilogy, Evie and the gang return to face challenges and resolve the rift between the online and offline world.
Available in the UK / Available in the US
Joey Graceffa – Elites of Eden
Release date: 2nd October
Genre: YA Fiction
Description: Following his debut book release in 2015 and first YA novel releasing a year later Joey Graceffa announces the highly anticipated follow up, ‘Elites of Eden’. Two girls, one destiny. When Yarrow and Rowan the thread that binds them together, the collision of memories means that their lives may change drastically—and that Eden may never be the same.
Available in the UK / Available in the US
Jim Chapman – 147 Things: My User’s Guide to the Universe, from the Big Bang to Bellybuttons
Release date: 5th October
Genre: Lifestyle/Education
Description: Following a whirlwind career of YouTube superstardom, TV presenting and modelling, Jim Chapman takes us on an incredible tour of the best bits of everything in a comical user’s guide to the universe. Full of weird and wonderful facts, to lifting the lid on his life and oversharing on his relationships, embarrassing stories and life lessons, you’ll be left fascinated with sheer unlikelihood of us all being here, thus feeling a little less overwhelmed by the small stuff in life.
Available in the UK / Available in the US
John Green – Turtles All The Way Down
Release date: 10th October
Genre: YA Fiction
Description: Mystery, mental illness and Star Wars fan fiction are just some of the things that that protagonist Aza Holmes will face in this story written by bestselling author and YouTube star, John Green. While we don’t know all too much about the plot as Mr Green keeps tight-lipped, we have no doubt that it’ll be just as amazing as his other novels.
Preorder in the UK / Preorder in the US
Alex Bertie – Trans Mission: My Quest To A Beard
Release date: 2nd November
Genre: biography/self help
Description: After going through his transition during his teenage years online, Alex Bertie has decided to put pen to paper to write about his experience from his point of view. Trans Mission talks about dealing with bullying, self-doubt and facing a medical and physical transition along with advice for other young trans people.
Preorder in the UK / Preorder in the US
Tanya Burr – Tanya’s Christmas
Release date: 7th November
Genre: Lifestyle
Description: With her passion for Christmas being no secret, Tanya has decided to pen the ultimate festive book to share her love for the season with tips and suggestions on creating the perfect Christmas, with how to celebrate in style, hosting the ultimate yuletide gathering plus her favourite Christmas recipes, you’ll be as excited for December to arrive as much as you did as a child.
Preorder in the UK / Preorder in the US
Rhett & Link – Book of Mythicality: A Field Guide to Curiosity, Creativity, and Tomfoolery
Release date: 10th October
Genre: Autobiography / Comedy
Description: Making the big leap from screen to page, the debut link of longtime pals, Rhett & Link contains all the comical genius from their internet breakfast show ‘Good Mythical Morning’, with a sprinkle of their backstory, a dash of life advice and a spoonful of artwork, the ‘Book of Mythicality’ will be a great companion for any Internetainer.
Preorder in the UK / Preorder in the US
Connie Glynn – The Rosewood Chronicles: Undercover Princess
Release date: 2nd November
Genre: Fiction
Description: This brand new book series by Noodlerella is based on the fairy tale obsessed Lottie Pumpkin, where she begins school at the infamous Rosewood Hall only to find out she is sharing Crown Princess of Maradova, Ellie Wolf. After falling into a web of lies and coincidences, Lottie ends up pretending to be the princess in order for Ellie to live a more normal teenage life. But the real world of royalty is no walk in the park and she must do everything possible to help Ellie keep her secret. Connie has said that she aims to have five books within the series, so we’re very excited to see the magical mischief and mayhem brought from Lottie and Ellie in this enchanting collection.
Preorder in the UK / Preorder in the US
Got a book you’re looking forward to most? Have we missed any other YouTuber books releasing in 2017? Make sure to tweet us @UnitedByPop and check back regularly for any updates.
