I really love your book videos! Maybe you could make some videos about your favourite books within different genres, 20 favourite classics, 20 favourite romance, etc? Anything. I'd love additional book videos to your monthly ones xx
This would be great! I want to get back into reading. you can only scroll through your phone before it gets so boring 🙃 I just really don’t know where to start!
Ah, I miss the days where I read this much a month. Time to get back into it now that I've graduated. Love your book videos. And your hair and makeup suits you super well in this video!
AGREED that a novel's primary goal should never be to educate-more often than not, it cheapens the true accounts on which the fiction is based and detracts from style. This is why chunky, exposition-heavy historical epics sometimes irk me. Certainly we can learn a lot about geographical and historical settings through fiction, but if that's the entire goal of the work then why make it fiction at all?
After watching all your book related videos, I noticed that the majority of the books you read have blue covers. Either you unconsciously pick up the blue cover because you like the color or the books you’re looking for/interested in all surprisingly have blue covers. Quite funny and interesting. Looking at my shelves, I definitely choose books With blue covers haha too much for a coincidence. (Sorry if there’s any mistake, English is my third language)
that part when you said you were not albanian cracked me up for some reason hahaha love love loveeeeee your input on books, there's no booktube reviews like yours !!!
@@joonbloom I read it years ago and to this day it still remains my favourite classic. I feel like a lot of classic literatures are character driven (at least the ones i've read are) but this one had an enjoyable story/plot as well as having thought provoking interesting characters. Some of my favourite characters in the book were the antagonists of the story :) You should totally pick it up! My copy is full of quotes that i've highlighted/underlined :) Hope Jess picks it for one of her book club reads so that I have an excuse to reread it - i've been meaning to but my TBR list is so long
If you’re interested in Latin American literature you should check out Like Water For Chocolate by Laura Esquivel and The Law Of Love by the same author. She’s works with magical realism beautifully and her female characters are quite complex which I find sometimes lacking in latin american writing.
I still remember reading my assigned chapters of Rebecca in high school every night before I went to sleep and being scared under the covers after I turned my bedside table lamp off. It’s the first book that ever creeped me out, which is a big compliment in my opinion. I really like how the main character isn’t even living during the events of the book but is more present than many main characters in other books.
I read Rebecca as a reading assignment back in high school and I could not remember the author until now!! Thank you!! Now I can re-read it. Such a great book
Jess, I would recommend Travels with Charley, by Steinbeck. It’s a nonfiction about his road trip across America with his poodle Charley. The writing is gorgeous.
Wow! that was quite an accomplished reading month. I was wondering what you do with the books you didn't like so much :) I look forward to your next book video!
Hello from France ! It's great to see people talk about books and literature on YTB. I don't know how you suceed in reading so many books a month. I wish I was this regular in my reading ! Love you work for years and years now. Wish you the best !
I hope you continue ALWAYS to to keep us updated on your reading. In fact, I found you through Booktube long ago. And I just love this. I must laugh at your 100 TBR pile. Mine is over 700. CRAZY. Lots bought second hand for charity though. Hah.
Your book recommendations are the best on youtube Jess! Just finished my exams (at least for this exam period lol) and can't wait to go back to reading fiction!!
Thanks for sharing these books! As you spoke about the plot of Rebecca I realised that I saw the Musical "Rebecca" years ago, which is based on this novel - definitely interested in reading it now! I found "Less" in one of the outdoor bookshelves in Amsterdam, so that's on my list now too :)
You NEED to read Grapes of Wrath by Steinbeck. I read Of Mice of Men and was pretty indifferent about it, but in reading Grapes of Wrath the writing style had evolved so much, the story was so immersive and heartbreaking, and it’s now my second favorite book ever. Please give it a read!
Hey Jessie, I hope you are well! congratulations on finishing the masters :) I think you should continue doing these book videos as they are really useful and interesting to watch. I also would suggest maybe doing more academic based videos, like studying tips, essay writing tips. I know your out of education now but I think you have a lot of experience that could be shared with others and be really valuable to others. I think you will do really well with Literature based videos and these Book videos as I feel like that's what your passionate about and that's what you have knowledge on. Obviously I can't control your content and you can do whatever you want but I just wanted to make these suggestions anyways. Thank you so much for making these videos for us, I have been watching for quite a while now and have watched you grow and I'm so excited for what the future holds. Best of luck! :D
east of eden is one of my favourite books ever and i was so disappointed by of mice and men once i got to it. I'd love for you to read more Steinbeck and report back!
I love love love looking at videos of your book recommendations each month. I usually read YA novels so I like watching these videos so they give me some new suggestions on what to read next❤️ Love you Jess xxx
I was soooo close to asking for The Mars Room for Valentine's Day, but in the end I went for Golden Child by Claire Adam, and I'm so glad I did after your review. Having written both my undergrad and masters dissertations on the American prison and judicial system I don't think it would be for me!
Oh me goodness, You read Hankang’s book? She was extraordinary amazing writer in Korea however she is remarkable outstanding writer in the world. I am really proud of her and so happy to watch her story from especially YOU, Jess. Thank you so much and plz read another her books.
I loved this so much - I love the way you talk about books. I really liked the Mars Room - but understand your thoughts! I read Less too - and completely agree with what you said - the ending made me a little teary too. Look forward to more book reviews! Xx
I love your Goodreads. Anything you give a 4/5, I add it to my to-read shelf automatically. We seem to have the same book tastes, have you read Ender's Game? It's one of my favorites and even though the movie didn't do it justice, the book is so good.
I was waiting for this video so badly ! I'm reading The Mars Club right now and I'm not really into it.. I enjoyed watching your revue, now I can't wait for the next one ! ♥
on Less: i feel like i am not surprised by the pulitzer prize winner being good but not feeling like an outstanding "award winning" book. the pulitzer is the one prize that i feel like lets me down a little each year. the man booker on the other hand....i love love love all of the books recognized by them
I really like your book videos! i also read Everything Under. i did not particularly like it either. i felt she wrote quite nicely and set up interesting themes but didnt really give a proper conclusion to any of them.
i find it strange in the kind of books you read and enjoy; and do very well to analyse and explain their importance, with topics such as oppression and capitalism and gender etc, yet you are still very much within the capitalist way of life and understanding in your own life if that makes sense? you read these books you say are important to read and to know, yet you stop at that. you don't go out and help change or contribute to what these stories are trying to get across and so on. its quite enigmatic almost? and not necessarily hypocritical, but yeah, you come across as quite an enigma. going on all these holidays and working with all these brands and obviously being wealthy and then talking about very important and poignant topics yet just continuing on with your life as if in a bubble. you should read more into politics and read more about what you can do to actually stop these things such as racism and sexism and not just reading about them. very much so in terms of things like marxism or libertarian socialism and all those sorts in a way to combat capitalism.
i did unsubscribe a few months ago just because your other content became way too unrelateable as someone with a heavy working class background and with all the fast fashion information out there and so on these days, but i do always check in for your book videos because you obviously know what you're talking about when it comes to literature
You don’t know what Jess does in her private life related to charity work or activism or whatever. You’re putting a huge judgement on someone you don’t actually know. There is nothing wrong with reading around and talking about various weighty subjects while also enjoying more frivolous things, spending money etc. If she claimed to be some amazing activist and philanthropic person whilst doing those things then yes you could argue that she’s hypocritical, but she doesn’t make any such claims. She just has an interest in various issues and reads a lot.
I really love your book videos! Maybe you could make some videos about your favourite books within different genres, 20 favourite classics, 20 favourite romance, etc? Anything. I'd love additional book videos to your monthly ones xx
Yeah favourite books would be so good!
Yes!!
agree!!!!
This would be great! I want to get back into reading. you can only scroll through your phone before it gets so boring 🙃 I just really don’t know where to start!
A favourite collection of Caribbean novels would be very interesting!
I find these clacking sounds you make with your rings to be really calming.
Ah, I miss the days where I read this much a month. Time to get back into it now that I've graduated. Love your book videos. And your hair and makeup suits you super well in this video!
I don't know why but you look so young here! Like 4 years ago Jess
Carlymusic haha so true. When I saw the video on my feed the first thing I checked was the date it was uploaded x)
I think it's the hair
It's probably the hair (no fringe) & outfit
Exactly what I thought of ! I remember the 18 years old jess and now I was like wow jess u don't age haha
i honestly think it's her eyeliner !!
AGREED that a novel's primary goal should never be to educate-more often than not, it cheapens the true accounts on which the fiction is based and detracts from style. This is why chunky, exposition-heavy historical epics sometimes irk me. Certainly we can learn a lot about geographical and historical settings through fiction, but if that's the entire goal of the work then why make it fiction at all?
so true!
After watching all your book related videos, I noticed that the majority of the books you read have blue covers. Either you unconsciously pick up the blue cover because you like the color or the books you’re looking for/interested in all surprisingly have blue covers. Quite funny and interesting. Looking at my shelves, I definitely choose books With blue covers haha too much for a coincidence.
(Sorry if there’s any mistake, English is my third language)
Kaoutar .M I noticed this too, maybe it’s just a popular colour for covers
Kaoutar .M Your English is flawless! Good job being so fluent in a third language!
Cara Cavone yeah probably! It looks good so x)
doodle squat owwh, that’s really sweet of you. Thank you!! Hope you’re doing well!
We stan a trilingual queen!
Anyways, more book videos please. It motivates me (and others) to read moooore. We love you.
Yes, please do more videos like this !
The “What’s happening in this book?” absolutely killed me😂
that part when you said you were not albanian cracked me up for some reason hahaha
love love loveeeeee your input on books, there's no booktube reviews like yours !!!
camion poubelle when does she say that?
Jess please read East of Eden :) I enjoyed it much more than of mice and men xx
How is it? I've been meaning to pick it up for a while, I've seen a lot of beautiful quotes from it! X
@@joonbloom I read it years ago and to this day it still remains my favourite classic. I feel like a lot of classic literatures are character driven (at least the ones i've read are) but this one had an enjoyable story/plot as well as having thought provoking interesting characters. Some of my favourite characters in the book were the antagonists of the story :) You should totally pick it up! My copy is full of quotes that i've highlighted/underlined :) Hope Jess picks it for one of her book club reads so that I have an excuse to reread it - i've been meaning to but my TBR list is so long
If you’re interested in Latin American literature you should check out Like Water For Chocolate by Laura Esquivel and The Law Of Love by the same author. She’s works with magical realism beautifully and her female characters are quite complex which I find sometimes lacking in latin american writing.
I still remember reading my assigned chapters of Rebecca in high school every night before I went to sleep and being scared under the covers after I turned my bedside table lamp off. It’s the first book that ever creeped me out, which is a big compliment in my opinion. I really like how the main character isn’t even living during the events of the book but is more present than many main characters in other books.
I read Rebecca as a reading assignment back in high school and I could not remember the author until now!! Thank you!! Now I can re-read it. Such a great book
Jess, I would recommend Travels with Charley, by Steinbeck. It’s a nonfiction about his road trip across America with his poodle Charley. The writing is gorgeous.
Wow! that was quite an accomplished reading month.
I was wondering what you do with the books you didn't like so much :)
I look forward to your next book video!
In Jess' Bookshelf tour she says she keeps books she hates too :)
@@julialouisetutt Thanks for letting me know! :)
Hello from France ! It's great to see people talk about books and literature on YTB. I don't know how you suceed in reading so many books a month. I wish I was this regular in my reading ! Love you work for years and years now. Wish you the best !
would love to hear your gothic book recs!
I hope you continue ALWAYS to to keep us updated on your reading. In fact, I found you through Booktube long ago. And I just love this. I must laugh at your 100 TBR pile. Mine is over 700. CRAZY. Lots bought second hand for charity though. Hah.
The comment about enjoying the Mars room once you started drinking champagne is a mood I need in my life
Hi Jess! I need to start reading more
Your book recommendations are the best on youtube Jess! Just finished my exams (at least for this exam period lol) and can't wait to go back to reading fiction!!
Thanks for the blog post to summarize your reviews! Always had to rewatch your videos to figure out which ones were your favourites
Less by Andrew Sean Greer is already on my to-read list, thanks for the other suggestions Jess!
I read 'the idiot' last year and couldn't really decide if I enjoyed it or not, will be interesting to hear what you think about it
You’re the most inspiring person ever!!! Love books and love your “dudududu”☺️
You honestly inspire me to read more. I haven’t been passionate about a book in a long time but your recommendations certainly help!
Thanks for sharing these books! As you spoke about the plot of Rebecca I realised that I saw the Musical "Rebecca" years ago, which is based on this novel - definitely interested in reading it now! I found "Less" in one of the outdoor bookshelves in Amsterdam, so that's on my list now too :)
You NEED to read Grapes of Wrath by Steinbeck. I read Of Mice of Men and was pretty indifferent about it, but in reading Grapes of Wrath the writing style had evolved so much, the story was so immersive and heartbreaking, and it’s now my second favorite book ever. Please give it a read!
Hey Jessie,
I hope you are well! congratulations on finishing the masters :)
I think you should continue doing these book videos as they are really useful and interesting to watch. I also would suggest maybe doing more academic based videos, like studying tips, essay writing tips. I know your out of education now but I think you have a lot of experience that could be shared with others and be really valuable to others. I think you will do really well with Literature based videos and these Book videos as I feel like that's what your passionate about and that's what you have knowledge on. Obviously I can't control your content and you can do whatever you want but I just wanted to make these suggestions anyways.
Thank you so much for making these videos for us, I have been watching for quite a while now and have watched you grow and I'm so excited for what the future holds. Best of luck! :D
east of eden is one of my favourite books ever and i was so disappointed by of mice and men once i got to it. I'd love for you to read more Steinbeck and report back!
Always find myself loving these book videos 👌🏻so good and very interesting. Every time it makes me want to read a lot more after I watch them
My favorite videos in your channel! You are so good at describing and expressing your point of view with solid arguments!
I love love love looking at videos of your book recommendations each month. I usually read YA novels so I like watching these videos so they give me some new suggestions on what to read next❤️ Love you Jess xxx
I was soooo close to asking for The Mars Room for Valentine's Day, but in the end I went for Golden Child by Claire Adam, and I'm so glad I did after your review. Having written both my undergrad and masters dissertations on the American prison and judicial system I don't think it would be for me!
I love your book videos 😍
We really need a video on your fav book/series. We know a few like broken earth, lolita, his dark materials. But we need moree!! :P
Oh me goodness, You read Hankang’s book? She was extraordinary amazing writer in Korea however she is remarkable outstanding writer in the world. I am really proud of her and so happy to watch her story from especially YOU, Jess. Thank you so much and plz read another her books.
I loved this so much - I love the way you talk about books. I really liked the Mars Room - but understand your thoughts! I read Less too - and completely agree with what you said - the ending made me a little teary too. Look forward to more book reviews! Xx
Any book related video you post I click like right away! I always love your book choices. 💕
I love your Goodreads. Anything you give a 4/5, I add it to my to-read shelf automatically. We seem to have the same book tastes, have you read Ender's Game? It's one of my favorites and even though the movie didn't do it justice, the book is so good.
I really struggled with 'The Mars Room'. I just found it to be a bit disjointed and not as compelling as I thought it would be.
I was waiting for this video so badly ! I'm reading The Mars Club right now and I'm not really into it.. I enjoyed watching your revue, now I can't wait for the next one ! ♥
Love how long this book video is. Definitely gonna add some of these to my list
on Less: i feel like i am not surprised by the pulitzer prize winner being good but not feeling like an outstanding "award winning" book. the pulitzer is the one prize that i feel like lets me down a little each year. the man booker on the other hand....i love love love all of the books recognized by them
The White Book sounds super intriguing!
Really enjoyed this video! Have written some of these books down to read myself! xx
I also started liking the mars room half way through so I guess it wasn’t just the champagne 😂
So love and appreciate your book review vids. Keep 'em coming! x
Best type of jess videos
By the way, would you consider reading some south american books? I recently discovered Carola Saavedra‘s books and am obsessed.
You should read Travels with Charlie by Steinbeck it’s wonderful
Have you read All The Light We Cannot See? I’d love to hear your thoughts and review.
Do you guys know any booktuber who has the same kinda taste in books as Jess ?
I would like to know too because everyone just reads YA. You have to find the smaller channels on CZcams to find the treasures.
Jen campbell, lauren wade, ariel bissett, jeanbookishtoughts, mercysbookishmusings, a portal in the pages...
@@DreamersArmy thanks :)
East of Eden by John Steinbeck is one of my favorite books! you should check it out!
Have you read conversations with friends by Sally Rooney? I'd love to know what you thought
Thank you for these videos ♡ they are my favorite and very inspirational :)
I love reading also I’ve read I’ve 1,000 I’ve my life time. I love the classics, books on European and American History are my favorites.
I really like your book videos! i also read Everything Under. i did not particularly like it either. i felt she wrote quite nicely and set up interesting themes but didnt really give a proper conclusion to any of them.
love this makeup look! xx
Do you still use the Luna face oil? I watched your review on the product and I’m trying to get an idea if it’s still good for long term use?
Jess, have you read Tomas Manns Magic mountain?
You should read Educated by Tara Westover. It’s the best book I’ve read this year.
just finished reading of mice and men, the ending got me crying like a baby
Blue Note | yes, so sad
Love the makeup, can we have details? X
Plz do a look book, I love them!!
Yayy, finally january books!!!, btw you look stunnig
Do I see a Broken Earth Tattoo in the future?
These are my favourite videos!
You should read East of Eden if you liked Steinbeck! Love your videos :)
that thumbnail is SO satisfying!!!!
hi jess! hope you’re doing well
You are looking so healthy!
I agree !
Have you ever read any Murakami?
More book videos please!
Thank you for yet another lovely video :)
I loved this, thank you!!!
I really liked Rebecca!
great reviews :))
The Grapes of Wrath is great Steinbeck
i WISH i could read 3 books a week! i struggle to read one within 1 or 2 weeks :/
Yaaaas! Books! 😀👐
How many days finished one book ? 🤔 you are reading so fast .😮
You dont look shiny you look *glowy*!!!
I didn't like Everything Under too. It goes beyond me why it was nominated for a man booker.
Love your book reviews so much! Your intelligence is refreshing here on CZcams. Read the Elena Ferrante series if you haven’t yet :)
LOOOOOVE IT
How do you fond the time to read all these, jealous 😂
LUV U
🔥😍🔥
you should read the lucifer effect
i find it strange in the kind of books you read and enjoy; and do very well to analyse and explain their importance, with topics such as oppression and capitalism and gender etc, yet you are still very much within the capitalist way of life and understanding in your own life if that makes sense? you read these books you say are important to read and to know, yet you stop at that. you don't go out and help change or contribute to what these stories are trying to get across and so on. its quite enigmatic almost? and not necessarily hypocritical, but yeah, you come across as quite an enigma. going on all these holidays and working with all these brands and obviously being wealthy and then talking about very important and poignant topics yet just continuing on with your life as if in a bubble. you should read more into politics and read more about what you can do to actually stop these things such as racism and sexism and not just reading about them. very much so in terms of things like marxism or libertarian socialism and all those sorts in a way to combat capitalism.
i did unsubscribe a few months ago just because your other content became way too unrelateable as someone with a heavy working class background and with all the fast fashion information out there and so on these days, but i do always check in for your book videos because you obviously know what you're talking about when it comes to literature
You don’t know what Jess does in her private life related to charity work or activism or whatever. You’re putting a huge judgement on someone you don’t actually know. There is nothing wrong with reading around and talking about various weighty subjects while also enjoying more frivolous things, spending money etc. If she claimed to be some amazing activist and philanthropic person whilst doing those things then yes you could argue that she’s hypocritical, but she doesn’t make any such claims. She just has an interest in various issues and reads a lot.
can anyone else hear some sort of african drumming in the background lol
you are so adorable and cute 😍
I love your book videos!