10 Books You Must Read Before You Die

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  • čas přidán 6. 07. 2024
  • It's the summer time so hopefully this means that everyone has a bit more time to start reading recreationally. In this video I list ten of my favorite books of all time! I hope you enjoy. (:
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    ❐ BOOKS MENTIONED ❏
    ➥ John Steinbeck | East of Eden
    ➥ Haruki Murakami | Kafka on the Shore
    ➥ Mitch Albom | The Five People You Meet In Heaven
    ➥ Ernest Cline | Ready Player One
    ➥ George Orwell | 1984
    ➥ Margaret Atwood | The Handmaid's Tale
    ➥ Donna Tartt | The Secret History
    ➥ Oscar Wilde | The Picture of Dorian Gray
    ➥ Stephen Chbosky The Perks of Being a Wallflower
    ➥ Stephen Covey | 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
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  • @imjennim
    @imjennim  Před 7 lety +1435

    Happy Sunday Jems! Today I'm going over some books that you MUST READ! Have you read any of books on my list? Also please leave any book recommendations in the comments section!

    • @saharbouzidi2
      @saharbouzidi2 Před 7 lety +10

      I ve read 1984 by george Orwell and the picture of Dorian grey , currently reading the handmaid's tale and very intrigued by the story although the first part is a little slow !
      I recommend you read "we were liars" and "the girl with dragon tattoo" im sure you will like the intrigue in them ! love you jenn

    • @rstumbraite
      @rstumbraite Před 7 lety +2

      clothesencounters I recommend a book called "Games are for Real" written by Estonian writer Diana Leesalu but I'm not sure if you can get this book easily :/ But it is an amazing book. Very sensitive story about being bullied and so on.

    • @zurl7553
      @zurl7553 Před 7 lety +5

      clothesencounters murakami🙋!! and damn girl what's your beauty secret?😍 you're stunning Jen.

    • @agicziffra6621
      @agicziffra6621 Před 7 lety +1

      The Martian Chronicles by Ray Bradbury

    • @AbiTheEngineer
      @AbiTheEngineer Před 7 lety +3

      The 7 habits has changed my life too! It is definitely a book everyone should read before they die. The world would be a much better place if we all read that book . I love this video Jenn! More books videos please :D

  • @nayu7267
    @nayu7267 Před 7 lety +6374

    One of my favorite things is seeing people talk about things they love.

  • @rizkiprabowo4713
    @rizkiprabowo4713 Před 4 lety +1082

    Haven't seen anywhere on the comment, so here's to help my fellow 3rd countries citizen with a limited internet
    1. East of Eden - John Steinbeck
    2. Kafka on the Shore - Haruki Murakami
    3. The Five People You Meet in Heaven - Mitch Albom
    4. Ready Player One - Ernest Cline
    5. 1984 - George Orwell
    6. The Handmaid's Tale - Margaret Atwood
    7. The Secret History - Donna Tartt
    8. The Picture of Dorian Gray - Oscar Wilde
    9. Perks of Being a Wallflower - Stephen Chbosky
    10. The 7 Habit of Highly Effective People - Stephen Covey

    • @armitahosseini8683
      @armitahosseini8683 Před 4 lety +30

      Thank you! I didn’t wanna watch the video so I was scrolling through the comments for this😅

    • @Definitelynotabot4
      @Definitelynotabot4 Před 4 lety +3

      Thank you😂😂for thinking of us

    • @ValerieChigbata
      @ValerieChigbata Před 4 lety +1

      Thank you so much

    • @catoboman7817
      @catoboman7817 Před 4 lety +28

      It’s in the description 👩🏻‍💻

    • @clairebennett7831
      @clairebennett7831 Před 3 lety +2

      Rizki Prabowo Another work by Mitch Albom, “Tuesdays with Morrie,” is excellent and well with the read.

  • @valeriapellot4898
    @valeriapellot4898 Před 4 lety +845

    She talks about these books so passionately it’s amazing

  • @happypandas2069
    @happypandas2069 Před 5 lety +648

    The Perks of Being a Wallflower is definitely one of my favorites it's such a good book

  • @KRZYZANWSPANIALY
    @KRZYZANWSPANIALY Před 7 lety +3153

    Am I the only one who find it satisfying to look at her teeth?

  • @MiloCantTalk
    @MiloCantTalk Před 7 lety +79

    I LOVE when you talk about books, I love that you recommend classic books because sometimes people assume that classic means boring and that's totally not true, thanks!

  • @joannabenedicto
    @joannabenedicto Před 4 lety +268

    I can’t believe you mentioned The Perks of Being a Wallflower, I absolutely adore that book

    • @kodajean3743
      @kodajean3743 Před 4 lety +1

      That BOOK is SO freakin good 🥺

    • @zebras_123
      @zebras_123 Před 3 lety

      @@kodajean3743 do you recommend it? i’ve been wondering about reading it

  • @marleebaya
    @marleebaya Před 5 lety +940

    To Kill a Mockingbird, must-read for all ages.

    • @clairenolan4199
      @clairenolan4199 Před 4 lety +41

      kaminari_denki you have to get through the start to actually enjoy it. At first it may be boring but you get into it at the end

    • @infamouscrusader3363
      @infamouscrusader3363 Před 4 lety +18

      The book is good. Not in my top 10 but definitely a must read if you enjoy reading.

    • @infamouscrusader3363
      @infamouscrusader3363 Před 4 lety +17

      @Rachel Wilson
      My top 10 (for now):
      1. The Holy Bible (1611 King James Version)
      2. The Epic of Gilgamesh
      3. Folding Beijing
      4. Heart Of Darkness
      5. Fight Club
      6. War is a Racket
      7. Essay on Man
      8. Rosemary's Baby
      9. The Metamorphosis
      10. Phaethon

    • @anushkabhawnani8670
      @anushkabhawnani8670 Před 4 lety +5

      Just finished reading it and it is something everybody should read before they die 😍

    • @micahsatiada3216
      @micahsatiada3216 Před 4 lety +1

      I love that book

  • @ginahtran1210
    @ginahtran1210 Před 7 lety +1654

    Oh man, Ben is a very lucky man.

    • @imjennim
      @imjennim  Před 7 lety +528

      And I am a very lucky woman!

    • @mams2847
      @mams2847 Před 5 lety +3

      HONESTLY.

    • @alexdimopoulos769
      @alexdimopoulos769 Před 5 lety +6

      You can read books too it is not a privilege, except if you are stupid or something

  • @abelsmile
    @abelsmile Před 7 lety +1365

    i used to read books a LOT, i always mentioned how much i love reading. i collected fiction novels from grade school to high school and i could finish two-three books per week. yet after becoming a college student i just don't read books at all :/ i mean, i do read a lot of free stories online like the ones on wattpad but that's it.
    i miss reading books tho--legit books. i forced myself to buy and read few of them but i just kinda gave up halfway. they seemed interesting but i just couldn't bring myself to finish them and i feel so bad 😭

    • @yuanhuilee3082
      @yuanhuilee3082 Před 7 lety +31

      abelsmile sameeee

    • @grace4683
      @grace4683 Před 7 lety +17

      abelsmile omg same! 🤤😱

    • @syahirahbintimohamadshuair1170
      @syahirahbintimohamadshuair1170 Před 7 lety +93

      YOU JUST DESCRIBED MY LIFE NOW

    • @TechnicallyAnAdult
      @TechnicallyAnAdult Před 7 lety +20

      You should try reading one of your favorite books! That might help you get back into it.

    • @summerbarbie07
      @summerbarbie07 Před 7 lety +27

      Yes some nice tips to keep reading as a habit is by rereading your favourite book! For me, I told myself i would read a book (or 2, 1 big novel and one small novel) a month so that i have a schedule. It seems a bit forced but I know that otherwise, i wouldn't do it. I've managed to go through the huge pile of books that I've been collecting (or hoarding if u must) in the past 6 months and i've never felt happier both by incorporating reading back into my life and by flying through my pile!

  • @light8174
    @light8174 Před 6 lety +46

    Love the vibe and editing of this video! I know you're not a book youtuber, but this video felt so refreshing. Most book youtubers can get so boring.

  • @LNLN123
    @LNLN123 Před 6 lety +107

    that awesome moment when you finished reading a really good book and you see it at a store then you cunningly smile at it as if you had an affair with it

  • @DarkRuins
    @DarkRuins Před 7 lety +571

    1984 was such a depressing book. It was well written, but I just wasn't expecting the ending. I felt that it truly showed the flawed nature of human character, but it sent a powerful, bone chilling message; we must fight back and stay strong.... because cowardice is the greatest sin of all.

    • @anaroque7441
      @anaroque7441 Před 7 lety +23

      DarkRuins what a great description ... that book had me shooketh when I read it

    • @victoriab.5145
      @victoriab.5145 Před 6 lety

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    • @kurlykpopfan8111
      @kurlykpopfan8111 Před 6 lety +8

      +DarkRuins It was very depressing. But I think it also showed that we're all humans. The fact that Winston chose to give in just to continue living shows that he is human. It is in our nature to survive no matter the cost. I probably would have chosen differently, but hey. When in a dystopian world....

    • @maggiemae3825
      @maggiemae3825 Před 6 lety +8

      1984 has a secret happy ending when you read the appendix after the main story. It talks about New Speak and the other stuff in the past tense, implying that the government was eventually overthrown. Very similar to the end of the Handmaid’s Tale.

    • @fatalradius
      @fatalradius Před 5 lety +6

      It's also teaching you not to ignore politics, because whether we like it or not, it is effecting us deep down in some way or form...Orwell created this book as a warning, and for all of us to be aware.

  • @dbuix15
    @dbuix15 Před 7 lety +135

    You're honestly hands down one of my fav youtubers. Everything about you is so real and I love that you do youtube for all the right reasons. You never let all the fame from youtube change who you are truly. Love you Jenn. I'm proud that I been here since when you and sarah thrifting days. If you see this please respond lol. xoxo

    • @imjennim
      @imjennim  Před 7 lety +24

      Aww thank you for the support! It means the world to me.

  • @katierubakha1429
    @katierubakha1429 Před 5 lety +18

    I love her passion for books. This is so amazing to see content on something that’s not always common. This list seems so good and I can’t wait to read these books. Definitely subscribing :)

  • @MinerlisAbreu9710
    @MinerlisAbreu9710 Před 7 lety +26

    I love "the perks of being a wallflower" that book came into my life during a very hard time in high school, and it made me feel like I wasn't alone. It's that type of book for me, I hold it very near my heart.

  • @Turkeypanini
    @Turkeypanini Před 7 lety +435

    you are honestly such a breadth of fresh air!!! i feel like youtube and this generation in general has been too focused on the tangible. it's nice to know that there are still people that care on a much deeper level. this sounds hella pretentious lol but i hope my appreciation and respect for you can be conveyed. 💜💜

    • @imjennim
      @imjennim  Před 7 lety +105

      Aww this comment means a lot to me. Thank you so much!

    • @user-bb2ip6wm8q
      @user-bb2ip6wm8q Před 7 lety

      Love her attitude as well! ❤

  • @Kristina-fu8yg
    @Kristina-fu8yg Před 7 lety +491

    Do a top 10 favorite movies/tv shows!

    • @lanerfy11
      @lanerfy11 Před 7 lety +1

      Kristina Mowatt comment commended!

    • @schu9217
      @schu9217 Před 7 lety +1

      movies one plsssss

  • @miadutoit5650
    @miadutoit5650 Před 4 lety +94

    1984 is the best book ever its the one that got me into reading..

    • @iakguui976
      @iakguui976 Před 3 lety

      Why ?? What are thé reasons ??

  • @DashiSmash
    @DashiSmash Před 4 lety +2

    This is the first video I've seen of a youtuber giving their list of favourite books that has actually inspired me to seek out these titles. The way you describe the synopsis of each book is done with so much enthusiasm and you're more articulate than some other booktubers I've seen. It's not surprising you have millions of subscribers.

  • @aribaali476
    @aribaali476 Před 7 lety +184

    Some of my favourite books are:
    1. A Thousand Splendid Suns - Khalid Hosseini
    2. The Kite Runner - Khalid Hosseini
    3. Eleven Minutes - Paolo Coelho
    4. The Alchemist - Paolo Coelho
    (LOVE them, highly recommend!!!)

    • @shesthunderstormsx
      @shesthunderstormsx Před 7 lety +9

      Ariba Ali Khaled Hosseini is everything

    • @vsalvana
      @vsalvana Před 7 lety +4

      OMG two of my favourtie authors! I like your taste 😁

    • @vsalvana
      @vsalvana Před 7 lety +2

      Also, you should really read And the Mountains Echoed by Hosseini. I'm sure you'll love it, too. That is, if you haven't.

    • @connibunny2537
      @connibunny2537 Před 7 lety +1

      I love these books too!

    • @aribaali476
      @aribaali476 Před 7 lety +1

      Veronica Salvaña I read that! It was a good book but took me longer to get into than his other two books

  • @VainHarmony
    @VainHarmony Před 5 lety +12

    I'm subscribing to you because of this video! I also read The Perks of Being a Wallflower around when I was 14/15 and the other books are just my favs. I'm going to watch some of your other videos and reread these books. Please make more of these!

  • @wendynguyen4888
    @wendynguyen4888 Před 6 lety +5

    Please make another video like this ( Books you need to read pt.2 )!! I really love your recommendations and the way you introduce them, I actually read them all since I watched this video. So please, make another video about books!!! Love you so much, Jenn!! ❤️

  • @samiamasia
    @samiamasia Před 7 lety +217

    I knew Kafka on The Shore would be there haha ! I remember you recommending it like years ago

    • @imjennim
      @imjennim  Před 7 lety +79

      The OGs already know.

    • @christinamariemoney
      @christinamariemoney Před 7 lety +1

      can't wait to read it! it looks so good :)

    • @nicolehincapiee
      @nicolehincapiee Před 7 lety

      same!

    • @Amerie.
      @Amerie. Před 7 lety

      englandlover08 heard great things about Kafka in the Shore but I wanted to get to IQ84 first (since it's already on my shelves)

    • @applebug24
      @applebug24 Před 7 lety

      me too! i read it when she first recommended it and now its one of my faves too!

  • @VanillaTwilight2017
    @VanillaTwilight2017 Před 7 lety +503

    you're so well spoken Jenn. it's so fascinating listening to you summarize these novels; definitely going to have to add them to my must read list! (:

  • @bunnie_panda
    @bunnie_panda Před 4 lety +1

    I'm smilling the whole time, it's just so great to see someone talking and describing their fav books to you.

  • @MadisonKaylinPhelps
    @MadisonKaylinPhelps Před 7 lety +72

    The Uglies series by Scott Westerfeld!! He was my saving grace author in middle and high school, and creates such vivid scenes and realities for the characters he creates. Another awesome series by him is the Midnighters (I think, can't remember it exactly!) they're both sort of dystopian, si-fi, genres and absolutely amazing!

    • @_______andrea7005
      @_______andrea7005 Před 4 lety +1

      OMG I LOVE THAT SERIES

    • @_______andrea7005
      @_______andrea7005 Před 4 lety +1

      It is dystopian

    • @saskiawong846
      @saskiawong846 Před 4 lety +1

      Yea I’ve read uglies the first book, I really recommend

    • @runningwiththewolves8284
      @runningwiththewolves8284 Před 3 lety +1

      SUCH a good series! The Uglies series was my absolute favourite set of books for a couple years. Read them in seventh grade, but I still adore them. I’m pretty sure I’ve read the first one four times lol

  • @Awwdray
    @Awwdray Před 7 lety +71

    I just finished studying and you came with a feast for my nearly dead brain 💕💕💕 you're a life saver, Jenn. I really hope one day I can meet up😊💕 a must before I die

    • @imjennim
      @imjennim  Před 7 lety +39

      Ahh! It's time to relax now! Also I hope we meet one day too. (:

  • @CherishaJulliette
    @CherishaJulliette Před 7 lety +152

    Oh my days! I just purchased "the perks of being a wallflower" 🤗🤗 another good read is The Alchemist. Def a recommendation

    • @Awwdray
      @Awwdray Před 7 lety +7

      Cherisha Etnel yeassssss the Alchemist by Paulo Coelho. it's a must read for me as well 😊

    • @christinamariemoney
      @christinamariemoney Před 7 lety +2

      i have been meaning to read the alchemist! thanks so much for the recommendation :)

    • @BYCARRIE
      @BYCARRIE Před 7 lety +8

      Cherisha Etnel yes! The Alchemist!

    • @SayonDragon15
      @SayonDragon15 Před 7 lety +6

      I love the Alchemist!

  • @sarahjane4772
    @sarahjane4772 Před 7 lety +13

    Came for jenn's book recommendations but love how everyone in the comment section is throwing out their faves too 💜💜

  • @petrapredovan473
    @petrapredovan473 Před 5 lety +20

    Great video, I also suggest reading The Little Prince, it's an amazing little story and a timeless classic.

  • @yuanlinyu2277
    @yuanlinyu2277 Před 7 lety +64

    you mentioned 5 of my favorite books!!! please do another vid on fantasy/sci-fi/dystopian!

  • @MsTinyChiny
    @MsTinyChiny Před 7 lety +1344

    How do you do that Jen? How do you manage to read while socializing, while hanging out with friends and your boyfriend, visiting your parents and flying all over the world as well as filming, editing and socializing with fans? I'm so fascinated that you even manage to read all the time. I'm only attending university and am doing almost the things that you do, but i can't manage to find time to read otherwise i would be lacking of sleep or time for anything else...

    • @sausana2501
      @sausana2501 Před 6 lety +164

      Joey Cheng i find that the best way to read if you're very busy is by taking a book with you everywhere u go! So if you have to wait for someone or if ur in the bus or even in a plane u can read! Most of my reading happened in a car or a bus lol

    • @DiscipleOfHeavyMeta1
      @DiscipleOfHeavyMeta1 Před 6 lety +32

      High IQ. High IQ is all you need.

    • @boopsnootandboogie
      @boopsnootandboogie Před 6 lety +80

      Time management

    • @NoOne-pk3go
      @NoOne-pk3go Před 6 lety +7

      Jolie Rouge Idk, I just dislike you already.

    • @kearaalasco4707
      @kearaalasco4707 Před 6 lety +37

      No One dafuq , why?

  • @emanghazniwal8165
    @emanghazniwal8165 Před 6 lety

    I love how excited she is talking about books. I totally get you! Thank you for such an amazing and diverse list of book recommendations.

  • @albertjayme9837
    @albertjayme9837 Před 3 lety +21

    The Song of Achilles is a must-read.

  • @howloudcansilenceget8884
    @howloudcansilenceget8884 Před 7 lety +877

    I´d highly recommend The kite runner by Khaled Hosseini!

    • @imjennim
      @imjennim  Před 7 lety +64

      Love that book!

    • @christinamariemoney
      @christinamariemoney Před 7 lety +4

      i would love to read that book! thanks for the recommendation :)

    • @jenny-bu4le
      @jenny-bu4le Před 7 lety +37

      If you like that author, you should try out A Thousand Splendid Suns!

    • @Rynn.zhangg
      @Rynn.zhangg Před 7 lety +3

      howloudcansilenceget I love that book I just finished it for school. I recommend too

    • @christinewu958
      @christinewu958 Před 7 lety +4

      howloudcansilenceget that book had me so shook

  • @user-iu6kh6dz3h
    @user-iu6kh6dz3h Před 7 lety +56

    AND YES PLEASE DO MORE OF THESE BOOKs videos IM SURE ALL OF US WANT MORE

  • @wedazzle2744
    @wedazzle2744 Před 5 lety +9

    The Five People You Meet In Heaven is such a beautiful story! One of my favorites for sure

  • @gracejli
    @gracejli Před 4 lety +1

    I wanted to swing by and say it’s been three years. And I’ve been busy and I’ve been a whole lot of things, but I finished them all. Thank you, Jenn. Sending all the love.

  • @Asifmagic-
    @Asifmagic- Před 7 lety +455

    In a world where we go through more memes than books each day - thanks for sharing your literary side with us Jenn! Been waiting for this for a while, very inspired and I'm sure I'm not the only one! PS. do the sci-fi video ;)

    • @imjennim
      @imjennim  Před 7 lety +49

      Aww I'm glad you appreciated this video!

    • @christinamariemoney
      @christinamariemoney Před 7 lety +4

      such a great comment! we need to be reading more books :)

  • @natuuuus
    @natuuuus Před 7 lety +60

    The moment you realise after watching this video that 7 out of 10 mentioned books are on your 'TOP EVER" list 💓💓 also thanks for these 3 more:) Now I need to add them to 'to read list' for this year:) I challenged myself to read 52 books in 2017 and I'm currently on 30. so.. wish me luck 😊

    • @ahnrina13
      @ahnrina13 Před 7 lety +1

      good luck! just 22 books more!

  • @witchf4ce310
    @witchf4ce310 Před 5 lety +4

    Honestly none of these sound interesting to me but I love how excited you seem to be about them!

  • @maxinecyria.3979
    @maxinecyria.3979 Před 6 lety

    I love the way you describe the books and summarize the novels. You use sophisticated words and your mindset and phrases are just so perfect!!!

  • @Tata-ob5wi
    @Tata-ob5wi Před 7 lety +242

    More books videos please 😊😊

  • @MichiContreras
    @MichiContreras Před 7 lety +226

    I trust you so much when it comes down to literature or really anything. I don't know why but I feel like I know you, maybe it's because your videos are so intimate and raw. I applaud you for being so open on the internet and letting us into your life and creating this huge virtual friendship/family. That being said, love you Jenn! You're gonna make me waste so much money now on books and fashion lol xx

  • @sydneyn3305
    @sydneyn3305 Před 6 lety

    Thank you so much Jenn ! I went back to this video for my first high school book report, and I can't wait to read all of these books for school and whenever I have time to spend !!!

  • @klara6961
    @klara6961 Před 5 lety +7

    I just finished The Wind up Bird Chronicle. And it is now officially my favorite book. And Murakami is my favorite author, I just love the philosophical aspect of his books! I really recommend them

  • @offiongme
    @offiongme Před 7 lety +723

    🚨"A Thousand Splendid Suns" is a MUST READ🚨

    • @rc.8436
      @rc.8436 Před 7 lety +13

      Offiong Ekanem MY FAV BOOK TO THIS DAY

    • @NatsumiNL
      @NatsumiNL Před 7 lety +5

      Offiong Ekanem that's also one of my favorite books too! I was assigned that reading but I finished the book in one day because I was so into the story!

    • @hifzahmalik3151
      @hifzahmalik3151 Před 7 lety +3

      i legit was hoping that the book would be on her list but I'm glad im not the only one that loves it. honestly, my favorite book of all time.

    • @zareena.2674
      @zareena.2674 Před 7 lety +2

      Offiong Ekanem FAVE BOOK OF ALL TIME

    • @ninac.5921
      @ninac.5921 Před 7 lety +3

      Never agreed more on a comment before!

  • @vortexofweird
    @vortexofweird Před 7 lety +35

    One of my favorite books is Nella Larsen's 'Passing"
    The book revolves around the experience of being half black/half white in 1920s New York when there was still segregation (and obviously deep racism). The story is about two women who are both biracial. One of them lives as a black woman and the other "passes" as white. The second woman even marries a white guy who has no idea she is half black. The book was extremely seminal to me as I am also biracial and could relate to the issues presented about how race is a societal invention that is meant to categorize and divide humans. It brought to light the notion of racial fluidity and the struggles of internal identity that mixed race people face.
    I feel like I should also warn that the book has a sad ending :(
    But definitely worth reading. It's also really short so you can read it in a day!

    • @imjennim
      @imjennim  Před 7 lety +7

      This book sounds powerful! Added to the list. Thanks for your rec!

  • @peiyingh1094
    @peiyingh1094 Před 7 lety

    Jenn this is amazing! I am always uncertain about what books to read and to devote my time to, but this helps a lot! Thanks, and I would love to see another book favorites video!!

  • @manaalsidd
    @manaalsidd Před 5 lety +4

    So many of the books are also my fav books of all time. Loved this video 👍🏻

  • @Elizabeth-mm3rb
    @Elizabeth-mm3rb Před 7 lety +94

    Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro - if you haven't read it already! It's a dystopian science fiction novel. I think you'll love it!

    • @imjennim
      @imjennim  Před 7 lety +10

      Ooooh, thanks for the rec! n_n

    • @blazertimesthree
      @blazertimesthree Před 7 lety +3

      seconded -- this book will be right up your alley Jenn!

  • @jessicaliu9206
    @jessicaliu9206 Před 7 lety +24

    A favourite book I have read this year has been Wild Swans by Jung Chang. The narrator takes you through her three generations of her family history from her grandmother, mother to herself in the backdrop of a changing China. Not only was it eye opening to discover Chinese history but it was so heart breaking to hear about some of the things that actually happened. ALSO TY FOR MAKING THIS VIDEO, I added sooo many books to read after going through the comments and your list :))) Love you Jenn

    • @anaroque7441
      @anaroque7441 Před 7 lety +2

      Jessica Liu i'm not Jen lol but I feel like I'll give the book a try, thanks 💖

  • @guaxc8574
    @guaxc8574 Před 5 lety +60

    My favorite book of all time is the Little Prince, this book changed my life, I read it a 100 times, it will remind you about the simplicity of childhood, it's a short story, you'll never regret reading it.

    • @bunnie_panda
      @bunnie_panda Před 4 lety

      Oh yes, We read this story this school year and I liked it.

    • @bhakabandhusethy2060
      @bhakabandhusethy2060 Před 4 lety

      Plz can you tell where to buy it

    • @guaxc8574
      @guaxc8574 Před 4 lety +1

      @@bhakabandhusethy2060 Well I'd say its available in any library, or any website like amazone

    • @sarahjohnson9056
      @sarahjohnson9056 Před 3 lety +1

      Ugh yes this book touched my heart

  • @OdaMaria
    @OdaMaria Před 7 lety +2

    It would be great to see you do one (or hopefully more) on specific genres! :D Loved this

  • @diygirl1313
    @diygirl1313 Před 7 lety +115

    Jenn, I met you my freshman year in high school at a meet up in Davis. Now I am going to UC Davis this fall as a freshman!!!

    • @takada5743
      @takada5743 Před 7 lety +6

      Lizzy Gilligan Congratulations on your acceptance!

    • @mariawin
      @mariawin Před 7 lety +6

      Congrats on your acceptance! I go to uc davis and I love it here

    • @bontentimeline
      @bontentimeline Před 7 lety +1

      Lizzy Gilligan that's amazing!! Davis is a fantastic school. Have fun on picnic day lol :)

    • @diygirl1313
      @diygirl1313 Před 7 lety

      Thank you!

    • @alanna_lee_lee
      @alanna_lee_lee Před 7 lety

      omg I am going to UC Davis this fall as well! As an exchange student from korea tho haha

  • @sailormars7740
    @sailormars7740 Před 7 lety +52

    You should do a full book collection video!

  • @Kenobi918
    @Kenobi918 Před 7 lety

    Pls do more videos like this Jenn!!
    LOVE YOUR TASTE and your way of introducing them!

  • @MrRay31
    @MrRay31 Před 6 lety

    THANK YOU FOR THE LIST! Was looking for some books to read and the list you compiled is very well done!

  • @jajapajamas
    @jajapajamas Před 7 lety +15

    I don't read books that often but I want to from time to time and for sure will look up to these books if ever I decided to read again. Thanks, Jenn 💖

  • @UsorThem07
    @UsorThem07 Před 7 lety +4

    Please do more! I really love it when you reccommend books now that I have a kindle account as well! I have finally gotten back to reading books and I'm so happy about it so more recs would be amazing!

  • @lameshahale2990
    @lameshahale2990 Před 7 lety +1

    Ahhh East of Eden... Kathy is the BEST unlikable character everr! I loved it! One of my favorite book. Great video!

  • @nananieves
    @nananieves Před 4 lety +2

    I love how you talk about things and smile, such a pretty smile.

  • @katieleee93
    @katieleee93 Před 7 lety +7

    Another book countdown for sureeee! I enjoyed so much and cant wait to try reading all your recommended books!

  • @pstt10
    @pstt10 Před 7 lety +286

    Αh thank you so much for this jenn, just in time for summer reading time!💜

    • @imjennim
      @imjennim  Před 7 lety +43

      Eep! Of course! Hope these recs are helpful!

    • @christinamariemoney
      @christinamariemoney Před 7 lety +1

      i was thinking the same thing! definitely going to be on my summer reading list :)

    • @lorannelecato366
      @lorannelecato366 Před 7 lety

      You have to check out "The lies of locke lamora". For me at least, his style of writing is orgasmic. I just can't resist the storyline and characters :))))))

    • @pstt10
      @pstt10 Před 7 lety

      Rain Drops what is the story about?

    • @Amerie.
      @Amerie. Před 7 lety

      Rain Drops I'm listening and reading to this now. Hilarious. ☺️

  • @mikako4600
    @mikako4600 Před 6 lety

    You have an amazing taste in books! So diverse! And how you summarize the story made me want to read them. Thank you for your recommendation.

  • @Sittaayyee
    @Sittaayyee Před 7 lety

    Love this video! YES, would totally love it if you could recommend more books. I loved your explanation on The Perks of Being A Wallflower because i can relate! Thanks for this video, Jenn! Love you! 💕

  • @gabrielamunoz1892
    @gabrielamunoz1892 Před 7 lety +48

    One of my favorites is "Farenheit 451" which is about a world in which reading and knowledge are prohibited and it follows a man who is awoken to how good knowledge is when he meets a young girl and his journey through rebelling against the laws.

    • @anaroque7441
      @anaroque7441 Před 7 lety +2

      Gabriela Munoz i read that book, and loved it. It's scary bc that world is so close to being ours ...

    • @buzybeeb4101
      @buzybeeb4101 Před 7 lety

      Gabriela Munoz I absolutely love this book

    • @LittleMew133
      @LittleMew133 Před 5 lety

      Gabriela Munoz same, and Lord of the Flies. Both school books for me.

    • @mialynn1078
      @mialynn1078 Před 5 lety +1

      had to read that for school.. HATED IT 😂

  • @bell3881
    @bell3881 Před 7 lety +7

    Jenn, thank you so much for doing this! I feel like people nowadays don't read enough and you're one of the very few beauty/fashion youtubers out there that encourage the younger generation to read! There's so much pleasure to be found in reading but because of the increased access to social media platforms some people seem to have neglected books altogether. Thank you so much for advocating and encouraging more people to pick up a book and read!! Love you!!

  • @amoyu
    @amoyu Před 4 lety +9

    I finally read “The Picture of Dorian Gray” because of you :) can’t wait to see what the next book I read is

  • @velvetluna5503
    @velvetluna5503 Před 6 lety

    I love the way you describe the novels with so much detail and depth! You are so well spoken and have amazing taste. Also you're so gorgeous, your makeup is perfect in every video howww!

  • @TheSlurpy11
    @TheSlurpy11 Před 7 lety +44

    I love The Catcher in the Rye! It's such a unique Bildungsroman/coming of age story. Definitely had an impact on me, although I know it's very hit or miss with a lot of people.
    I also loved We Were Liars. That book absolutely destroyed me - I've never been hit so hard by a price of writing. An incredible story about family and love and finding yourself.
    Thank you for this video Jenn! It was very refreshing :)

    • @KathyReyes612
      @KathyReyes612 Před 7 lety +2

      I'd have to agree with Catcher In The Rye. It's really a mix of character pieces strewn together to tell a story. At first read, people don't understand Holden's train of thought, but after reading it with a critical and analytical brain, it's an earnest narrative. There's so much powerful symbolism in this book that it garnered me to go to NYC when I was 18 and through this book I fell in love with that city.

    • @georgiabezzy3220
      @georgiabezzy3220 Před 7 lety +1

      TheSlurpy11 absolutely love the catcher In the rye, planning to re read this summer. I cried at the end despite it not being overly sad or emotional 😂

  • @lee881
    @lee881 Před 7 lety +151

    top 10 albums please! 💿💁

  • @NiRvana140
    @NiRvana140 Před 5 lety +1

    I am so carried away by your beauty throughout the video. I love all the books you mentioned. Thank you.

  • @amberwilliams5358
    @amberwilliams5358 Před 7 lety

    Loved this video! You explained them all so well! I would love more videos about books!!

  • @juleslovescake
    @juleslovescake Před 7 lety +57

    the glass castle - jeanette walls
    it's a memoir about a girl and her family who chooses to live like they are homeless

    • @bluepool210
      @bluepool210 Před 7 lety +3

      julzgoesrawrx3 yaaas I love that book!

    • @sm9058
      @sm9058 Před 6 lety +1

      I love that memoir!!!!

    • @someoneelse8428
      @someoneelse8428 Před 5 lety

      I just recently read that book and it was so good. It's definitely one of my favourites. 😄😄

    • @victoriali3321
      @victoriali3321 Před 5 lety

      Yesss I was just about to recommend this book. It was so amazing and heart touching

  • @camrynpeets2617
    @camrynpeets2617 Před 7 lety +6

    I loved this video! You should definitely do more book recommendations!!

  • @magaridelaro5088
    @magaridelaro5088 Před 7 lety

    I love your passion for books!! Enjoyed your video and hope to see more like these!

  • @helen51100
    @helen51100 Před 7 lety

    Absolutely loved this. Best book recommendations video on youtube. Please do more! Especially classics

  • @kathryniii
    @kathryniii Před 7 lety +215

    1. Harry Potter series (it has been my childhood favorite)
    2. The Great Gatsby - the writing is beautiful! I've read it 3 times just because I'm in love with the writing
    3. Till We Have Faces - Cupid and Psyche's love story through her sister's (Orual) perspective. The writing is pretty and there's a lot to learn from someone who is considered an ugly and flawed human compared to her beautiful sister and the godly being Cupid
    4. Howl's Moving Castle - so much fun with all the characters

    • @jackulinanton9245
      @jackulinanton9245 Před 5 lety +3

      Howl's Moving Castle - love that you included that one! I rarely meet people who have read it :(

    • @geethanks9016
      @geethanks9016 Před 5 lety

      Omg Tayeon. Kskslsl

    • @sanjanachakravarty7111
      @sanjanachakravarty7111 Před 5 lety

      Howl's Moving Castle is beautiful! I loved that book so much

    • @samanthahoefs9928
      @samanthahoefs9928 Před 5 lety

      I love The Great Gatsby so much

    • @ilonapeter0194
      @ilonapeter0194 Před 5 lety +2

      i know this is very late but i didnt know howls moving castle was also a book besides the movie :D i really wanna get it now :D

  • @Elaine027
    @Elaine027 Před 7 lety +4

    Your new office looks great!! Also definitely picking up some of these books over the summer

    • @imjennim
      @imjennim  Před 7 lety +1

      Aww thank you! I'm still waiting for the book shelves to arrive!

  • @midnightoasis
    @midnightoasis Před 7 lety +1

    'Perks of being a wallflower' is definitely one that will always stay in my heart. "And in that moment I swear we were infinite" ❤️ thanks Jen! Will definitely go check out the others you recommended 😊

  • @silvia8002
    @silvia8002 Před 4 lety +9

    Murakami is one of my favorite writers, probably the One if I had to chose. I love Kafka on the shore!
    Oh and highly recommended, of course: 1984, The Handmaid's Tale, The perks of being a wallflower and The picture of Dorian Gray!
    Thanks for all the suggestions btw, great video!

  • @bernicewong9019
    @bernicewong9019 Před 7 lety +9

    Please do more book videos! This is so so so interesting and it has inspired me to pick up a book from the library and read in my spare time

  • @vickhead04
    @vickhead04 Před 7 lety +131

    You should definitely read "Never Let Me Go" by Kazuo Ishiguro 😊
    It is hands down one of my favourite books and it's the perfect balance between dystopian and heart warming. I think you'll love it ❤️

    • @heyyitsmarmar
      @heyyitsmarmar Před 7 lety +1

      Vicky Chen I looove that book!

    • @bymoniquejackson
      @bymoniquejackson Před 7 lety +2

      I've read this and I love it so much!

    • @vortexofweird
      @vortexofweird Před 7 lety

      Did that get turned into a movie? I think I saw a movie with that name a while ago

    • @vickhead04
      @vickhead04 Před 7 lety +1

      Yes it did! Haven't seen it though

    • @tsimp2891
      @tsimp2891 Před 7 lety +9

      " perfect balance between dystopian and heart warming"
      You spelled heart breaking incorrectly... :(

  • @zoebond7288
    @zoebond7288 Před 5 lety +2

    Omg you mentioned some of my favorite books!!! As well as my all time favorite The Picture of Dorian Gray! I also love the perks of being a wallflower and the 5 people you meet in heaven

  • @frankandfrancproduction4169

    Its fun watching you explain every book with so much passion and yes with a smile on your face. Keep smiling

  • @jovjovvv9680
    @jovjovvv9680 Před 7 lety +31

    Absolute 2 fav books I always recommend to people are The Book Thief and All the Light We Cannot See. They're both in fact set in WW2, but not your standard war stories because they revolve around children!
    The book thief is told from the perspective of death, and all the light has an amazing storyline that is woven so well and it's so difficult to put down. These are the reasons why they're my absolute fav of aaalllll time I hope you get the chance to read them 😊

    • @kaz1753
      @kaz1753 Před 6 lety +1

      Jovyne Chua omg the book thief 😭😭😭💗 my favourite book. Haven’t read All the Light will check it out, thanks

    • @tt1049
      @tt1049 Před 5 lety +1

      These books are my absolute favourites!!! 😭😭

  • @AmyMathiesen
    @AmyMathiesen Před 7 lety +132

    It's insane how she doesn't have more subscribers - anyone else agree?

    • @christinamariemoney
      @christinamariemoney Před 7 lety +20

      i agree! her channel is one of my favourites :)

    • @stonecat676
      @stonecat676 Před 7 lety

      Christina Marie wait, when she mentioned Marzia, did she mean Pewdiepie's gf? Probably not.

    • @Kai-tc6zx
      @Kai-tc6zx Před 7 lety

      Kiley Faun yes, she meant pewdiepie's girlfriend! they're friends :)

  • @raskreia8326
    @raskreia8326 Před 3 lety

    I loved the way you hold the books. Purrrfect!

  • @cassiekilliany1612
    @cassiekilliany1612 Před 7 lety

    Your book taste is absolutely amazing, I am ordering all of the books on this list that I haven't already read!!

  • @Velokat1
    @Velokat1 Před 7 lety +5

    I just finished the secret history yesterday afternoon!! Jumped out of my skin when you mentioned it haha. I love your eclectic book taste, some of these are my favourites💛 (and the ones I haven't read I bet I'll love as well!!)

  • @nicolemarie0001
    @nicolemarie0001 Před 7 lety +11

    1984 is actually my summer reading book this year. Hearing that you enjoyed it was uplifting

    • @Roza-pz2gu
      @Roza-pz2gu Před 7 lety +2

      Omg it's so, so good 😱

    • @stonecat676
      @stonecat676 Před 7 lety +2

      Roza it's so grim and claustrophobic, but I love it regardless.

  • @emanm.mounier2225
    @emanm.mounier2225 Před 4 lety

    I’m new to your channel and thoroughly enjoyed this video ! So light not too long or unnecessarily chatty yet fun and informative ♥️

  • @isabelam1646
    @isabelam1646 Před 4 lety +1

    Thank you, Jenn. Thank you ❤️ reading Mitch Albom's book was the best way I could say goodbye to 2019 and welcome the next year with a hole new perspective of life and what is beyond our sight. Thank you. ❤️

  • @kyokohall8268
    @kyokohall8268 Před 7 lety +33

    Read the Bonesetter's Daughter by Amy Tan! It's follows the journey of Asian-American women, and particularly of a struggling young Chinese girl. It's really an eye-opener and definitely worth a read! I hope you read it~ Love you Jenn :)

    • @imjennim
      @imjennim  Před 7 lety +8

      Wow! Sounds interesting. Will have to check it out!

    • @kyokohall8268
      @kyokohall8268 Před 7 lety +2

      clothesencounters ahh!! Yay! I hope you enjoy it! :) thanks for replying! I watch all your videos, you're such an inspiration 😭❤️ I love you!!

    • @meibfly
      @meibfly Před 7 lety +2

      so glad someone recommended a book by Amy Tan! The woman who inspired me to write! :)

    • @lillymarino5349
      @lillymarino5349 Před 7 lety +1

      Kyoko Hall HI KYOKO!!!! FOUND YOUR COMMENT 😂😂❤️

    • @kyokohall8268
      @kyokohall8268 Před 7 lety

      Lilly Marino OMG HEY!!! 😂😂💖

  • @jeanpan7582
    @jeanpan7582 Před 7 lety +5

    notification alert and i literally jumped on to this video!!!

    • @imjennim
      @imjennim  Před 7 lety +1

      Aww thank you! Hope you have a lovely day too!

  • @zitniputriadi2083
    @zitniputriadi2083 Před 7 lety

    YASSSSS JENN!!! you go girl! really loving this video, you truly nailed it! cause you're so bright and we love that you share that side of you

  • @kimmiegross3193
    @kimmiegross3193 Před 7 lety

    So happy The Secret History was on your list! One of my favorites too, and I haven't met many others (at least near my age) that have also read it, so happy to see someone else has!