i paid a book expert to recommend me books (2024 edition)
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I actually need a book where a BookTuber and their TBR Book Expert fall in love based on their shared love of books....
REALLLLLL
Hahahaha same
oh my gosh
Reminds me of that book of two authors that used to date and now they write about each other in their books, it’s a romance
The TBR expert has been using the Booktuber's videos to get their recommendations for all their other clients and panics when they realise their new client IS THE BOOKTUBER!
I bet it's very hard recommending books to you, just because of the sheer amount you've already read
There are too many good books out there, what he has read still doesn't scratch the surface (unless the person recommending only reads very mainstream stuff)
This is also what I always think, but then I remember there’s millions of books still out there…
The chemistry between Jack and his book expert is really high >_
One of the best comments
there needs to be an online dating app based on books. is this a thing?
i swear i was thinking, "just kiss already"
a lot of local libraries offer services like these for free! my library does “Your next 5 reads” where you fill out a form on what you’re interested and a librarian emails you recommendations than you then can check them out at your library!
That’s so neat! I’ll have to see if my library does this
In the U.K.?
I love library hacks (:
you can just walk up to the librarian and ask them what to read too lol
WAIT, we need that video where you recommend a book from each country!!
Yes please! I Do a challenge where i want to read a book from every country in the world and a lot of books for my List came from your Channel. It would be nice to have more recommandations🎉
You should do a Mr B’s Emporium book spa. It’s an independent book shop in Bath (hence the “spa”). You get to sit with an advisor and over a cup of tea talk books. They go off and get a pile to talk through. Several books are included in the price. As a relaxing day trip I cannot recommend it enough. I did mine a few years ago and need to get the book pile down so I can justify going back!
How interesting!
Stenio Gardel, the author of The Words that Remain, is from the state that I live in, Ceará, a state in the North East of Brazil. He was born in the same city my sister was born, Limoeiro do Norte. I am so happy that his novel is being read outside our frontiers!!!
Não conhecia ele, vou comprar o livro agora porque fiquei curiosa e amei saber sobre mais um autor brasileiro que tá conseguindo sair do nosso país!
Eu nem sabia que tinha sido traduzido! Eu quero muito ler esse livro, mas tenho medo porque deve doer muito.
@@VeraFran ele ganhou até o National Book Award
Muito legal ver cada vez mais o Jack ler livros brasileiros e trazer um pouquinho da nossa literatura para fora do nosso país. Ele adorou ler Clarisse, vai amar Stenio Gardel também
Eu estou chocada sobre como descobri esse livro por um vídeo gringo, vou correr pra achar e lê-lo logo
I got CHILLS when you read the book blurb of that first book. What a concept!
looo so… I was notified of the likes I’d recieved and I had to listen to the book blurb again because I’d forgotten … now I got chills again 😂
YES Identitti! It's SUCH ride, it does have supernatural/fantastical elements, but it's focus is more towards highly intellectual I think. I found it very interesting in regards to my studies, and I found it quite noticeable Sanyal is a cultural studies academic. You should definitely read it!!
Agreed!
It gives a complex variity of perspectives on Indian identity and the deconstruction of "self" in gerneral. Very interesting also for people without Indian heritage (like me)
I loved it... and loved to hate saraswati
i'm pretty sure you've never read latvian literature so here's a great recommendation - soviet milk by nora ikstena. it's a look at a mother/daughter relationship and how the soviet regime affected them. the latvian title actually translates to "mother's milk", which is a reference to how the mother chose to not feed the daughter with her own milk. it is a heart wrenching & gorgeous read.
I read it (in Swedish) and loved it!
@@LinnieCat it's so up jack's alley, isn't it??
this sounds good thank you for this rec!!!!
adding this to my tbr! my great grandparents were from latvia, and left before the soviet regime, but i need to know more about latvian history. thank you, stranger!
@@Goldlucky13 this will def be an insightful read for you!
having a similar taste to you means you paid for that service and i also get 3 free book recommendations from a book expert 🤭
Yeah, and I also trust Jack's review of a book more than the review of the people from that service. 😊
As a Brazilian, I get so excited and proud every time Jack mentions a brazilian book hahaha last video was Clarice Lispector, and now The words that remain that I read last year and absolutely loved (and I hope jack loves it too bc this book completely wrecked me)
OMG i would be so happy if somebody talked about Identitti!! It was one of my favourites of 2022, and I would be so interested how the english translation comes across (I'm german so I read it in german) and also how other people think about the very nuanced discussions and ideas in this book. It is fundamentally and a bit satirically going through every direction the discourse regarding racism, colonialism and identity has taken in the last years (but still takes it very seriously as the author herself is POC), it would be so interesting to hear someone elses opinions about it! Even if you hate it it's fine, as it is a bit - strange? Maybe that's the word 😅 your Comparison to Yellowface seems very on point to me!! Just with a way more likeable character (not very hard to be fair)
I read it in German as well and loved it. I loved how there was no easy solution I agreed with all involved on some points and disagreed on some. It felt a bit like work in parts cause I had to think so much and they used so many "intelligent" words 😂
I also think fantasy elements is a bit exaggerated, that part it is most of the book just an inner monologue with a goddess
“i need that…”
“oh i have that!!”
i love the energy 😂
can't believe it's almost been 2 years since the first of these... still get the same excitement whenever you upload, as though i had just newly discovered your channel, but it must be quite a few years now, as i still remember the late study-tuber days. what a reality check and also thanks for all the great videos
yess, i'm so excited that you've been getting into brazilian literature! can't wait to know what you think of the words that remain, everyone says it's very poignant, heartbreaking and breautifully written!
I am one of those real ones who has been here a while 😄 was in your first 1k subscribers on your main channel and followed this one since day one! Stay groovy Jack, your content makes me smile every time 😊💜
yesss, please read Identitti! it has a very minor fantastical element, otherwise it's an absolutely romp and a great study of nuance!
woahhh i didn't know it's already been two years since that last one
I can't wait to hear what you think of the recommended books. That first one sounds interesting to me.
i feel like Jack is the literary fiction expert and i NEED him to give me recommendations like normal people because that's the book that made me fall in love w the genre
I don't know about other libraries do it but Seattle Public Library will do this with five books for free.
I dont comment a lot on this channel sadly but i just wanted to say that i've been watching your videos for years now since the writing videos! and you're one of the most heartwarming CZcamsrs on this platform, your videos always make me laugh and dont failt to make my days happier and calmer 💞
Ohhh I remember watching the videos from the last time you did this! I always love watching people use this TBR service, I am always really intrigued and want to try it for myself too, but can never justify the price when I still have books on my TBR hahah! Excited to watch 😊 😊
Thanks so much for sharing this! You are really helping me get back into reading and finding such interesting books for me to explore. I used to read such simple formulaic books. My mind is getting challenged so much more!
Jack, as a Brazilian I'm begging you to read "The words that remain"! It's such a wonderful book, you need to read it!
As you've mentioned your desire to read at least one book from each country, I have some Portuguese classics in mind that could be your cup of tea:
"The Maias" - This novel traces three generations of the Maias family, primarily focusing on their romances. Set in 19th-century high-society Portugal, the narrative offers a glimpse into an ever-changing world with the author's critical views. The characters are skillfully portrayed, marked by tragedy and destiny.
"The Book of Disquiet" - Comprising diary entries of one of Fernando Pessoa's personas, this book explores his wanderings around Lisbon. You can read any page in any order, as it is observational, lyrical, and poetic.
"Blindness" - I couldn't compile this list without recommending a book by José Saramago, our only Nobel Prize winner. Although I haven't read this one yet, Saramago's unorthodox writing style, marked by minimal punctuation, is distinctive. "Blindness" is a dystopian tale where a sudden pandemic leaves the entire world "blind," sparing only a few.
I hope you consider picking up one of these books, and perhaps others in the comment section might have additional recommendations! :)
Petition for Jack to do this every year!
my public library has this system but its free lol (shoutout jana the librarian for the great recs!!)
Identitti was the book that got me out of a massive reading slump last year! Can’t wait for your opinion on it.
Even though I also read Yellowface last year I totally overlooked the similarities😂
Maybe because I read one in English and one in German. Anyway have fun reading your recommendations
Did you like yellowface?
I never made the connection either 😅 Although I also have read neither of those two books...
So happy you did this again! Loved it when you did it the first time. My fave episode alongside the specific book rec ones.
bellies was my number 1 book o f2023 omg you will LOVE it
All these sound really good!
If you like All Those Who Remain, it reminded me of The Stationery Shop by Marjan Kamali. Similar vibes- a M/F couple in Iran were set on getting married, but for some reason, he never shows up. By the next 50 years, she immigrates to the US, finds out he did too (and lives within 50 miles of her), and she finally has the opportunity to ask him why he left her. It was so good .
Oh i loved The Stationery Shop ❤️
0:06 I remember when you read a book like the mc in normal people
cheers jack (and the book expert), been wanting to find a new book to read in german for language practice and identitti sounds amazing !! added it to the tbr straight awayy
I think you would really like Same Bed Different Dreams by Ed Park, which I would describe as historical/literary fiction that looks at how historical events relate to Korean History and if there was a group still working towards a unified Korea. It is a big book, but its basically 4 books in 1 book so
i'm intrigued! would you recommend this book to someone who has little background knowledge in korean history? like are events explained, or just referenced?
Same. I hate complicated world building and focus on the story, but love when elements of fantasy are there to explore human experience and the characters. Anyone who likes stuff like that, read Suture by Nic Brewer! Just make sure you can stomach body horror because it's a huge part of the novel. The book hammered me till flat and then blew me back up like a cartoon character
you've sold me!!
Most of my book recs come from you! Always a good day when Jack posts
I remember the first video, and thoroughly enjoyed it, so thanks for posting this!
OMJACK, Stênio Gardel is an incredible author and i'm so happy that his novel, the words that reamin (a palavra que resta) is finally coming to north america. This book is DEVASTATING, and it represents so much of brazilian culture. I'm so glat to see more brazilian names pop up in your videos, clarice lispector, stenio, i wish u could read Carla Madeira, she's the end of world for all authors
Muito obrigada - adding to my TBR!!
I love that you’ve done this again 🥰
Damn, we talked about Identitti in Uni! Didn't know this book is translated outside Germany lol
Omg so much content recently im livig
omg YES Identitti was one of my favourite books of the year when it came out. so happy to see it's been translated to english and I'm super curious to hear what you think of it!
Your recommendations are amazing. The 52 BookClub Challenge has a category for magical realism. Before the Coffee Gets Cold fits right into that category. I love how personal the Book Expert gets!
Man is feeding us with content and I live for it
Happy weekend Jack hope you have a fantastic weekend! ❤❤
I got so excited when I saw this! I loved it when you did this last time! :)
need a vid where u read these asap they sound so good
3:50 the way I have read and loved all of these books!!
Why I am getting matchmaker vibes from this TBR website? Maybe Jack and Susie should meet. 😅
The title indicated Jack is self-employed but then I understood what it meant 5 seconds later.
OH MY GOD the word that remains is such a wonderful contemporary brazillian novel😭😭I’m so happy it was recommended to you i absoluted loved it
i cannot believe the original version of this video was 2 years ago?!???? i feel so old
I almost jumped out of my chair - at work - when you saw The words that remain by Stenio Gardel. I didn't know it was translated to English!
Bellies is sooooo good! Can’t wait for you to read it. I’m so excited to hear what you think!
I'm brazilian, the word that remain is in my tbr, and I was just waitinf to read to recommend to you in the comments, I think I'm gonna love it, and hope you will too ❤❤
Just finished this new, original collection of fairy tales, entitled 'Sillies, Fancies, and Trifles' - it was phenomenal and just perfect for the season. You guys would love it! What's everyone else reading, I want some more recommendations to add to the lovely ones here. Keep up the beautiful videos :)
*raises hand* I remember! So excited to see these new recommendations. The last ones were really interesting.
firstly, love these videos. secondly, wow can't believe it's been like two years since the first one!
I literally watched your version of this last night where you were recommended the argonauts !!!
I tried out this service at the end of last year and I also had Susie recommend for me!
One of the books I was recommended actually ended up in my favourites of the year 🥰
fantasy and scifi aren’t only about swords and aliens 😭 there’s so much out there that’s actually grounded in humanity and philosophy. a fantasy writer i love is robin hobb who’s written some of the best character and relationship work i’ve ever read
I see a potential live story unfolding between Jack and Susi, just saying🤫😁
That's what I said too!! I need a book about a BookTuber and their TBR Book Expert falling in love......
I would love to see you reading Carla Madeira. Her writing is pure poetry.
I recommend "Tudo é Rio", I think that was translated to Everything is a River. It's super famous on brazilian booktok, and although it started some controversy because deals with violence against woman, it definitely worth reading to experience Carla's writing.
NO WAY THIS WAS 2 YEARS AGO😭😭 i feel old
The Twilight Zone by Nona Fernández would be a great addition to the works you have read! It’s about Chilean history with some memoir twists!
That's nice that such a service exists. I will use it if I ever read the more than 200 books that I already own in my real TBR LOL
«Orb in a cube» Rey Mov - incredible story. Everything you need in our time
I just listening to this in the background and I fully didn't recognise Saraswati, i was here thinking Sarah Swati and i was like damn. I know it's not intentional but this is just unintentionally funny xD
Regarding what you said about fantasy - Maybe try some magical realism ??? I feel like its that nice mix you mentioned liking
Thank you for sharing this service and your experience with it, it seems really fun! 😊 'Identitti' is amazing, Mithu Sanyal is one of my favourite writers of both fiction and non-fiction. She has a wonderful way of handling heavy subjects with humour and empathy and treating each of her characters with kindness.
So, in my home city of Bath, we have a bookshop called Mr B’s. They have a quiz on their website you can fill out and they’ll email you with recommendations. Also you can book a reading spa in person to chat with a bookseller. Or, there’s an option for about £120 for 12 months of books posted to you! :D can’t recommend them enough
while we’re on a book recommending journey, can anyone recommend a book about people who either love or learn languages or anything linguistics related? maybe a romance book or anything like that
Kind of different, but Give Me a Sign by Anna Sortino is YA, and is about two people who fall in love that communicate while teaching/learning American Sign Language at a Deaf Camp.
Was it really 2 years ago?! Wow! You’re so great! I’ll always be a fan
THE WORDS THAT REMAIN IS A MUST READ
"Thank you Suzy 🥰"
You're such a sweetheart
Omg the fact they recommended identitti made me feel so intellectual. I mean yeah it was a best seller in germany where I'm from, and I'm not that big of a reader, but we all love that ego push😂
YOUR ON A STREAK THANK YOU JACK 🔥🔥
Can you do a video where you read and review those books???? Id love to see that
omg jack!!! the words that remain is such a brilliant and devastating book. im so glad to know that u are getting more into brazilian literature!! btw Carla Madeira, Aline Bei and Machado de Assis are some brazilian authors that i think u would love
There are so many books out their especially the one based on love stories. You can also try "Dog Who Chased Channel Hoodie"☺
is it just me or is jack actually glowing
The last vid of this was two years ago ???? time goes so quickly oh my god
been here since 2019 and now i've submitted my choices for A-Level, i'm doing lit and its basically all because of Jack
Oh my god Jack!!! I literally just read the words that remain and thought this would be right up your alley it was amazing I can't recommend it enough!
You would absolutely LOVE the Theory of Flight by Siphiwe Gloria Ndlovu, it's an African novel which is some of the best writing I've ever read. I was lucky enough to have it as a setwork and enjoyed every second of studying it.
Remember it from the first video!! Glad it’s still going 💪🙌🏻
Jack: I'm not buying anymore new books this year until I read a fair chunk of the ones i already have that ive been dying to read
Also Jack: I paid a professional to reccomend books to me but theyre specifically tailored to my personal likes/interests so ill definitely also be buying them
Identitti is soooo good, i'd be really interested to see how the translation reads because i remember reading it and thinking this would be so hard to translate into English because so much of the language feels very like german inside culture to me idk if that description makes sense but if it's translated well i think you might really love it, it is sooo funny
Jack if remembering this video makes me a real one what does it mean for me that I remember being here before your channel even became a booktube and you made a this second channel 🤭
this made me realize i've been watching your videos for over 2 years
For us you are our book expert whom we don't pay for book recommendations. I thank you so much for that.
Identitti is on the Dublin Literary Award 2024 Longlist & is on my tbr 😊
that awkward moment when you're paying a service to recommend you books while I just take recommendations from you for free...
this is my super bowl i wait every year for the next one xoxo
The Words that Remain is sooooo god, I'm so happy that you gonna read a brazilian book
"Identitti" is also the german title. It is a wordplay, since identity is Identität and Titti, well, a, let´s call it playful term for boobies would be Titties. The book was also nominated for the Deutscher Buchpreis 2021. I can really recommend the book that got the prize 2022, Kim d l´Horizon´s Blutbuch. You should check it out when it is translated to english!
I think you’d love Young Mungo (same author as Shuggie Bain) for a story of young queer love that’s heartbreaking and beautiful!
Great video idea❤❤❤