Literally Books
Literally Books (@literallybooks), a US-based channel where Virgil reads and reviews fantasy, horror, western and comics titles with co-host Creepy Baby. It has about 2,000 subscribers and a median of 319 views per video, uploading roughly every 1 to 2 weeks. Sponsored integrations run $150 to $250 per long-form video.
Engaged niche readers of fantasy, horror and small press books
- Median of 319 views and a 8.4% engagement rate on recent long-form reviews
- Roughly 35 uploads in the last 365 days, a steady book review cadence
- Viewers respond to honest, personality-driven reviews rather than polished ads
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- book reviews, live read-alongs, book hauls, audiobook readings
- Tone
- candid, nerdy
- Language
- English
- On camera
- No, voiceover and b-roll
- Production
- Phone, natural light
- Typical length
- 20 to 35 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- books and publishing
- Affiliate links
- Yes
No sponsorship disclosures found in the last 50 videos; the channel links a Buy Me a Coffee page and Amazon affiliate-style links in video descriptions.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Horror and dark fiction reviews such as "THE GREATEST OPENING CHAPTER IN 70'S HORROR?" carry graphic-content risk for some brands.
We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.
Platforms
Benchmark score: 28 / 100
Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.
Recent videos
▶The Hero Who Returned by Gerald W. Page · 546 views
▶And I liked it | A review of The Two Towers · 1.2k views
▶A Strange Standalone Fantasy Novel With Heart. · 2.7k viewsLast three uploads, latest 22 days ago.
Books Virgil reads 'em joined by ever vigilant co-host Creepy Baby I am a… Founding member of Secret Society REaD (SSR) Participant in the wonderful Avram Davidson Universe Podcast https://youtube.com/@theavramdavidsonuniverse3966?si=sQQQPtPqzPKZM6b5 You can support my weird book habit https://buymeacoffee.com/literallybooks I am on instagram https://instagram.com/literallybooksyoutube?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr And on Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/17416128 You can email me. No AI or review requests please. Literallybooksliterally@gmail.com
About Literally Books
Literally Books is a YouTube channel run by Virgil, a US-based reviewer who posts long-form book reviews, read-alongs and book hauls. Most videos run 20 to 35 minutes and are recorded at home with a low-production setup, often joined by co-host Creepy Baby and guests from the Secret Society REaD group. The channel covers fantasy, horror, westerns, comics and tabletop RPGs.
The audience is an estimated mix of adult genre readers, with most viewers likely in the United States and skewing toward ages 25 to 44. Viewers appear to be readers looking for honest opinions before buying. Sponsored content is not evident in the last 50 videos.
At a median of 319 views and roughly $150 to $250 per sponsored video, the rate sits at about $20 to $35 CPM, compared with the typical $10 to $30 CPM for paid ads. Small publishers and indie authors seeking focused genre exposure should consider booking this channel.
Written from Literally Books's public YouTube profile, platform data and web mentions. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Literally Books can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Literally
How much does Literally Books charge for a sponsored video?
Literally Books' sponsored integrations are estimated at $150 to $250 per video, based on a median of about 319 views per long-form upload. That works out to roughly $20 to $35 CPM, which is the range Starbooked uses for long-form channels. Rates are estimates and may change.
What does Literally Books post about on YouTube?
Literally Books posts long-form book reviews, read-alongs, book hauls and audiobook readings, mostly about fantasy, horror, westerns and comics. Videos often feature co-host Creepy Baby and guests from the Secret Society REaD group. The style is low-production and personal.
How do I contact Literally Books for a brand deal?
Contact details unlock on Starbooked for $0.80. The channel's public description lists an email address for review requests. Boosted creators can be booked through Starbooked directly.
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