Books, Baking & Everything Else | Reading Vlog #2
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- čas přidán 27. 07. 2024
- Hello everyone, here's this week's vlog. Let me know how you are. Links to everything can be found below. Lots of love. xx
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MY BOOKS:
THE GIRL AQUARIUM: tinyurl.com/yd426vap
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THE BEGINNING OF THE WORLD IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT tinyurl.com/yatcm2ko
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FRANKLIN’S FLYING BOOKSHOP: tinyurl.com/mmfrq69
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FRANKLIN AND LUNA GO TO THE MOON tinyurl.com/ybjsrawo
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FRANKLIN AND LUNA AND THE BOOK OF FAIRY TALES: tinyurl.com/y4sgeb35
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THE BOOKSHOP BOOK: tinyurl.com/zxoqbex
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WEIRD THINGS CUSTOMERS SAY IN BOOKSHOPS: tinyurl.com/z6qdah3
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MORE WEIRD THINGS CUSTOMERS SAY IN BOOKSHOPS: tinyurl.com/zrt8hrv
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THINGS MENTIONED:
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Women's Prize Longlist*: tinyurl.com/tayfnoo
Notes from the Apocalypse by Mark O'Connell tinyurl.com/vazzqnx
Call of the Weird by Louis Theroux tinyurl.com/vcv2ll8
The Bass Rock by Evie Wyld* tinyurl.com/w2cpns4
Quacks of Quendlinberg boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/2...
The Great Pottery Throwdown www.channel4.com/programmes/t...
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WHO I AM
Hello, my name's Jen. I'm an award-winning poet and short story writer. My debut short story collection 'The Beginning of the World in the Middle of the Night' is published by Two Roads, and my children's books 'Franklin's Flying Bookshop,’ ‘Franklin and Luna Go To The Moon’ and ‘Franklin and Luna and the Book of Fairy Tales’ are published by Thames and Hudson. I'm also the author of the Sunday Times bestselling 'Weird Things Customers Say in Bookshops' series, 'The Bookshop Book,' 'The Hungry Ghost Festival’ and ‘The Girl Aquarium.’ I run writing workshops, give talks at universities & book festivals on a variety of topics, judge literary prizes, and take on freelance writing and editing. If you would like to speak with me about the possibility of working together, please get in touch via email: jenvcampbell@gmail.com x
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(Since starting CZcams, some of you have been asking what's wrong with my hands. This should answer any questions :) tinyurl.com/z3kzk24.)
This video does not contain any sponsored content. Some of the links above are affiliate links. Books marked with * were sent to me by publishers for an honest review. - Zábava
I love how nature keeps going and obv isn't aware. My sister has had some little fox cubs just joyfully jumping in her garden recently . It's little things like that which make me smile XXX Take care Jen xx I loved this vlog ❤️
That made me smile and I didn’t even see them! 🧡 how lovely x
and unlike any other times, we have the time to breathes and see those things.... we have to learn to see the good through the bad.
It's funny, I haven't been reading for days now... But I have been doing things I haven't done for years. I've been sewing and drawing and watercoloring. And planning what houseplants to get and where to put them 🙂 Hope to get back to reading soon!
Really lovely ❤️ nature is so calming. I can't believe so many squirrels!!
Doing ok, working on the NHS frontline. Anxiety is manageable for me at the moment 🌷 spring is helping a lot.
Really enjoyed the vlog, I absolutely love vlogs and yours are always fab to watch x
Thank you for uploading still. Really appreciated as I will now be working from home and I live on my own with no friends of family within 200 miles. Happy if it's not reading focused just nice to have some time spent not in my own headspace
Sending love x
Really appreciate you creating content just now. Would love to hear you reading some of your stories!
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These vlogs are lovely. Love the mix of food, walks & books. Sending positive vibes your way during this uncertain time.
Glad to hear you're staying safe. I'm on my second week of isolation in a small apartment, so thank you for sharing your countryside walks. I look forward to your vlogs while all this is going on.
Hope you find some contentment in the present circumstances. Love the woods at dawn. God bless. x
Thank you Jen. This is just what I needed today. My grandma died and I can’t get home to the UK to attend her funeral due to you-know-what. Thanks for cheering us all up ❤️
I'm really sorry to hear that, Rachel. Sending love x
Rachel H condolences 🙏
Rachel H Sorry for your less.
thanks for these vlogs. trying to establish a routine to keep things are normal as possible. Coffee and a favourite CZcams - morning run - household chores - reading time etc
you're really helping , thanks again xx
I'm finally feeling mentally well enough to cycle back and watch the videos that my favourite creators put out last week. This was so nice to see! I hope you're keeping well, Jen, and Mr. M too!
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Lovely vlog, I especially appreciated the nature scenery and wow - I haven't seen any squirrels in a few weeks where I live, how amazing to see so many in one single walk.
Thank you so much for your videos, Jen. I am not in a great headspace today so I decided to take the afternoon off work and binge watch your new videos as well as some old ones (because, if you can't do this during a global pandemic, eh, when can you?). They make me feel cozy and warm. Take care x
Lots of love xx
Thank you for the vlog. Board games are a great idea for Skype. I find your voice very calming and soothing. I watch/listen to your videos at night and today in the morning too. Today I shed a little tear. Thank you for posting. 🥰
It's such an anxious time. Glad you're able to get out & walk atm. Love a reading vlog. For some reason I find them very calming.
Thank you, Linda. I find other people’s reading vlogs calming, too x
Thanks for the update, Jen. Always glad to have a video from you. I'm struggling with this confinement and lack of freedom and movement due to the COVID-19 virus. Books are a big help!
Dear Jen, thank you for the video, it was really lovely! Our university has this week moved to distance teaching and so I am teaching from home. A lot of my students said that they were feeling stressed out, depressed even and isolated, but I think the classes that we have, videos like yours, even public chats on youtube make us much less isolated than we think. My parents live in another country and there are no more flights from Turkey to there. But even in this situation things like these, even simply messaging each other, really helps. So thank you again, sending you lots of love :)
Sending all best wishes to you
@@jenvcampbell Thank you :)
This was such a precious spark of joy and inspiration!
Yay squirrels! I feel ya on the family front; I live with my husband in Cheltenham, but my family are in the States in Nevada and California. Thank goodness for Facetime! Even got to see my 92-year-old grandma today, who’s hunkered down and doing fine. The weirdest part for me; though, is the fact that we’re all going through the same experience across 5,000+ miles.
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That's true; it's odd that it's a worldwide feeling/experience. Sending love. x
I'm going to make those jam tarts to calm myself tomorrow, thank you for the recipe ❤️
I had a fox making himself comfortabel for an hour in my garden yesterday. To be clear, I live on the edge of a city, and have never seen a fox during the day strolling around.
I've watched this video twice and only just realised you said you like to control things in a 'Monica kind of way' and I can't relate more! Just watched the entire series of friends again in a month..... no regrets!
I really LOVED this vlog, thank you 😊...and I love your woolly hat too, it really suits you 💛
Too much going on that is for sure, and not just Covid-19, but to watch a video from you make my day a little bit easier. I have been so stresed that the only thing that has helped has been hiking and yes I can still do that as long as I stay away from people. Corona or any other flu in this house will be a disaster. So everyone think of the vulnerable and keep distance and stay home as much as possible. Thank you Jen for keeping me insane.
Lots of love, Ingert x
Thank you for vlogging, Jen. 💕💕
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I enjoy your vlogs so much! 🌼
I have been cooking and reading a lot too. Also gardening, because ironically, the weather has been amazing. Not particulary baking, because there was a shortage of flour for a while around here. But I finally got hold of it, so I think I am going to try to make those tarts :) Here they also closed many parks and the beach this week, because people were going for barbacues in the park... Stay safe!
Just thanx yet again.Your channel is beautiful and calm in a world so alarming.I also love your cooking videos.Stay safe,sorry to hear you are not the best,I go up and down all the time,I think its a feeling of loss of all we take for granted.My daughter is disabled so that just adds to the general anxiety.Anyway of to make me some jam tarts.
Enjoy the jam tarts! And sending you and your daughter all the very best xx
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I have just found your channel and I'm loving it. :)
lovely vlog, thank you for sharing! 💛
Loved this vlog, so cosy and comforting xx
Jen, I have been doing so much stress baking that my jeans are barely fitting me!! We will all emerge from this pandemic much larger people. I am glad you are well. I am homebound home with my husband, boys, and books. I want to read Girl, Woman too. I own Red at the Bone but haven't read it yet. OOO what lovely blooms are out on your walk. I love it. I have been sitting out on my deck each day for fresh air. Agreed. No apocalyptic fiction right now and no movies like that right now. My husband and I have listened to books together. I recently downloaded "Clean Getaway" by Nic Stone to listen to with my son. I am sending you a virtual hug. I know how you feel. We miss our weekly dinner with my in-laws and seeing my other family members. But we will get through this. Stay well, my friend.
Hi Jen, I've been stress baking as well. I decided to take this as an opportunity to work on my baking skills and try some new recipes. I am really proud of how my first attempt at a carrote cake turned out :)
I would definitely appreciate some audiobook recommendations. Need something to keep my brain and ears busy when I'm cleaning or doing some crafts.
Stay safe! xx
Sorry, I listen your video just now... I'm far from my family -10 hours drive- and the border between us is closed (I'm in Canada). It's my birthday today. It was a good day because of facetime and phone call. My son is with me, he work in a facility care for people with autism and he is my hero. Because he has to help me at home also and take care of the course. He is so patient with me, I have ms and sometimes its hard because I'm afraid of everybody coming at my door. The spring is here at least, so I walk with my dog :) You are lucky to be able to read, I lost my concentration in the recents weeks. Thank you for you video, you have the ability to make me stop thinking about.... everything that happen in this place in time. Thank you for your book recommendation.
Hi Jen. Found this video both comforting and inspiring. As a small business owner, I’m concerned about the very foggy view ahead. I admire how you’re kindly sharing your resources to make things a bit easier for others. It reminds me that there’s always something we can do to help. Sending a huge hug and positive energy xx
Jen Campbell Thank you! I’m a dealer in contemporary African art and also a bookseller x
Hi Jen! I hope all is well with you :) I'm from Canada and I've been watching your channel for over a year. I appreciate your videos so much! I'm always excited when I new one pops up in my news feed. I totally understand the need for normalcy and even though I'm working remotely now I still make myself put on office clothes so my brain knows it's work time vs home/family time) I think it's so important to stick to the same routine as much as possible ( while practicing social distancing) Thank you again for your great content and stay healthy and safe :)
Wishing you all the best, Cynthia x
Thanks for a lovely video. Hope you stay well! 🇸🇪
And you x
Loved the video, thank you for including the recipes. I made crêpes as comfort cooking/food! Here in France we are entering our second week of isolation, and it's still as surreal as the first day. I really wish I had better board games, it's such a good idea! Sending virtual hugs.
If you have an ordinary pack of playing cards, I'm sure there are lots of card games you could play over Skype x
Those jam tarts look amazing. I make something similar with the pastry bottom and jam in the middle but I put a cake batter on the top, they are so good. I may have to make some now that your video has inspired me to do some baking.
Happy baking! x
Sorry to hear you're feeling so low, sending you lots of positive thoughts and I hope you start feeling better soon.
Thank you for your vlogs! They are like warm hugs❤️ I'm starting my sixth week of homeschooling (I live in Shanghai), luckily everything is starting to get better at where I live, school may start in May if not April. Hope that this epidemic can be over soon ;-; Sending best of wishes and lots of love!
Got everything crossed for you. x
We've been quite lucky so far live in small town in the Highlands, can walk the dog for miles and not meet anyone but it's still so scary.
I’m glad you’re able to do that ☺️ x
Thank you for carrying on making videos. It’s much appreciated.
I absolutely loved Girl Woman Other; you’re in for a treat. Stay well, xxx
11:19. My heart did a flip, Pride and Prejudice 2005 came instantly to my mind when Lizzie walked with her book reading and when she met with Darcy almost to the end very early in the morning.
I understand how you are feeling.I live alone in Rome, my family is an hour away but I can not go visit. thanks for your videos. I'll try your jam tarts and your idea of different books for different times of day. lots of love
Lovely video! I enjoyed seeing the squirrels. Sending lots of love
And to you, Sabrina. x
That soup looks amazing defo adding to the cosyness.
Will for sure be making this!
You should defo get a soup maker they make it so much quicker and easier.
I'm stress-eating a chocolate cake I stress-baked. Lol. I've been wanting to bake bread lately, but am out of yeast as well. Thanks for the virtual company.
Stress-baking sounds like a good idea. I’ve been stress-looking-at-cute-animals 💕
Always a joy! x
So glad we're still able to go for a walk - we're a household of 3 adults so it looks a little bad when we're walking round!
I've got lots of reading and cooking planned to keep me sane and hopefully some writing too 😊 I've just got a copy of Girl, Woman, Other and I can't wait to start it.
Hope you're doing ok!
💕 Just wanted to say lots of hugs Jen!
♥️ and to you, Bianca x
I'm for sure going to try the jam tarts, they look so yummy. I bow to you for your determination to go for a walk even if that means going in that ungodly hour. Thanks for the video. It's really nice escape and helps me cope with anxiety and stress. Love❤
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Am struggling too and loving listening to your vlogs which give me something to concentrate on. I have 2 children at home constantly now and one is 6 months so reading has gone out the window sadly. Keep going. You are awesome xx
Sending love, Aimee 💕 looking after children in lockdown is a lot! xx
@@jenvcampbell it certainly is! Thank you for responding. I hope you and Mr M are keeping safe and well :)
Oh wow! Your park is so gorgeous at first light.
It really is!
Loved this relaxed style vlog Jen! Keep them coming! I'm working from home now as well. My husband is not. I hope things start to calm down soon. 💗📚
I hear parakeets in your video (and green woodpeckers)! I know 'cause I have them where I live. ☺️ I sometimes get red squirrels in the garden too, though not 92, wow! I'm trying to keep calm in the Coronastorm, but honestly, my mental health was doing badly before this, and now it's really hard at times (hello panic attacks)... We've all got to stay strong, this will pass. On a positive note I made apple and chocolate chip muffins today! 🙂
Those muffins sound so good! Stay well.
Red squirrels are the best. We had one in the garden of our cottage when we stayed on the Isle of Arran and we called her Shirley, ha. Sending lots of love x
@@sludgeduke Thanks, and they are very tasty! :) The recipe is originally just for apple muffins, but I had extra chocolate chips lying around so decided to chuck some in there.
@@jenvcampbell That's really sweet! 😊 And thank you, same here. ;)
The Great Pottery Throwdown is one of my absolute favourite shows, I'm so happy you're enjoying it!
New Zealand went into Level 4 lockdown last Wednesday - life indoors is going okay so far, lots of books and board games to get us through, and we've also started rewatching Friends because why not?
One of the smaller less important consequences of this is that the couriers are only delivering essential items - so my copy of The Bass Rock is going to have to wait for the next month...
Hoping you're keeping safe and entertained xxx
Yes, please put the books that are out of copywrite on YT, that’d be so cosy plus, great for access for people like me who are reading-disabled.
You need to stay safe, you’re doing a fabulous job and this will help with the anxiety. BTW I got your postcard today! ❤️😘
Hurray!
Regarding the Women’s Prize, I just finished Weather last night. Tiny little thing that took me 11 days to read, such is the state of my concentration. I definitely liked it a lot, but I’m still sorting out my feelings about it. Trying to decide whether Red at the Bone or Djinn Patrol is next. I’m thinking I’ll do the Ann Patchett on audio. That way, even if it’s not stellar, I still have Tom Hanks reading to me and that will be soothing. Girl, Woman, Other is lost somewhere in my house! 😱 I have to find it. Finally, I cannot wait to get my hands on Hamnet! It’ll be a couple weeks yet because it’s got to swim across the pond.
I’m so thrilled you loved The Bass Rock so much! I’m hoping it will arrive this week. That’s the other one I can’t wait to read.
The video of your walks is so soothing. I wish I had a Hampstead Heath near me. Thank you for a lovely video. I hope you are finding things a bit easier this week. xxx
I will be making those jam tarts!! Yum. Sounds like you have a routine that is working and I hope this all passes soon. I’m in the states on the east coast; working from home and my middle schooler and college student are home too. They closed schools here for the rest of the academic year but will begin distance learning mid April. Take good care.
Weather is so interesting. I would love to hear what you think after you read it.
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Not doing well here in the US. I work at the library. We are closed for patrons but still offering curb-side pickup of holds. I’m going in 2 days this week, and it makes me feel panicked. My daughter also works in a restaurant that is doing carry out orders. I feel terrified a good bit of the time and yes plenty of tears. Other than work we are staying home. Thanks to you I’ve purchased Sushi Go and Quacks so look forward to playing them soon. Also, primary and secondary schools in my state are closed for the rest of the school year. My 18 year old son will miss the rest of his senior year and graduation. 😥
That all sounds tough, Kelly. I hope that the board games help a little and sending lots of love. x
Ah Jen, I love your vlogs, the mix of cooking, books and nature walks are very calming, thank you. I’ve been getting out for walks round our local nature reserve which is very close to our house, we go at dusk when everyone has gone home and see lots of muntjac and pheasants! I’m trying to read most of the Women’s Prize long list but have been thwarted by the closure of the libraries which is just super sad. Am reading Queenie at the mo and grabbed The Most Fun we Ever Had from my last Library shift. Sending you lots of love.
Ah, that is frustrating! If you would like a copy of Weather, I have spare copy and it would fit through a postbox, so I could post it on my walk without needing to go to the post office. Drop me an email if you do jenvcampbell@gmail.com x
Jen Campbell ah thank you so much that would be aces! Will email you xx
I actually think your separation from Lola is one of the saddest things. If not for my dogs I would be very lonely. I ordered The Bass Rock off your recommendation on your last video, as well as two others. I love the way you film the cooking portions. Hang in there. This too shall pass. Virtual hugs.
♥️ I hope you enjoy Evie Wyld’s book. Hugs to you and your dogs x
Just loved the Dutch House ..so much I've ordered the hardback special edition from Waterstones . Was on click and collect but had to switch to on line . Shop staff were really helpful ... Really hope you stay well . I've got the call up to go back to my job so reading medical text books mainly ...
Ah, lovely to hear from someone who really enjoyed it. Thank you so much for going back to work
Thanks for sharing this video Jen!
Week 2 of shelter in place here in Northern California. Apparently some people are so irresponsible that they are still out hanging out at parks and tennis and basketball courts. Then they get interviewed on the local news and they are just so darn proud of themselves. As if they’ve achieved something grand.
The governor of CA is pissed about that, as most of us are definitely.
It’s a stressful time all around. I’m struggling to find a balance with staying informed and not fueling the stress and anxiety I’m feeling.
So thanks again for sharing your videos and kind words with everyone. Stay safe! ❤️
Let’s hope we can find that balance between being informed, helping where we can, and not fixating to an unhealthy degree. Sending all best wishes x
Your videos are so calming, thanks for making them 💜 p.s that bright blue jumper is GORGEOUS!
Thanks for commenting. I hope you're doing ok x
@@jenvcampbell thank you and likewise 💕
Also in self isolation as I live with my parents and don't want to be a risk for them. In the meantime I am surprisingly busy as I am applying for jobs and also study for a test I hope to take in May (if the situation allows). I decided to go on a Corona-news diet, especially all the news about the next worst case scenario and the next. I understand the stress baking, it gives one a certain control, very relaxing. Anyway, thanks for the vlog and please take care of yourself.
It’s tricky to find that information balance! Wishing you all the best with your job applications x
Squirrel take over! 😬😂 Looking forward to your review of the shortlisted books - whichever ones get chosen! I'm eager to read The Bass Rock too and your description and enthusiasm makes me want to get to it sooner rather than later. Mmm... jam tarts! And lovely shots of the empty heath. I'm good and working from home now. Take good care!
♥️ you, too, Eric x
Making jam tarts with left over filo; kedgeree, rhubarb crumble and Biscoff Victoria Sponge . Love your cooking vlogs xxx
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I've never seen that amount of squirrels in my life. Unless you count me rewatching Up over and over again
Hahaha. x
Thank you for your videos. Please more. You help to survive. Best wishes from Poland
I'll be uploading every Monday and Thursday, please also take a look at the Instagram stories I uploaded talking about content I'll be uploading there, too. x
Of course I follow your instagram :) it's lovely
hello Jen... In Argentina we've been in total quarantine since friday. We are not allowed to leave our homes at all, only to buy food or go to the pharmacy. I'm struggling quite a lot to keep me sane... I'm in a small house, quarantined with a couple of 70 years old who watch loud telly all day long, so I can't read in peace, only late at night. I can't bake either because we're still having annoying summer temperatures (that's 30°/32°C on average), that also means I can't ventilate the house with fresh air, not even step outside and sit on my front porch because I'll melt down. I had started working out at home a bit but, again too hot, can't be bothered anymore! So, I'm just lying down in front of a noisy fan, relaying on radio/music, films and CZcams to get me distracted... thank you for your vlogs. They are really helpful. Love to you both (I enjoyed seeing a bit of Lola in your end slate!)
That sounds very difficult ♥️ sending lots of love x
I feel for you Victoria, it sounds a very difficult situation. I’ll be thinking of you and hoping things improve very soon. 💛
Jen I am glad you’re safe.
I think one experience I had in the supermarket a few days ago sums up my current state. Walking through our local supermarket looking for just our weeks groceries and finding the shelves empty for many ingredients while the intercom played Wild World by Cat Stevens. It’s been quite strange, an emotional rollercoaster. As someone who is still working in the Shipping industry I am confronted daily by the chaotic and isolating situation.
Hugs!
Sending all best wishes x
That soup looks delish!
Your favourite story (if it's not like picking a favourite child) from THE BEGINNING OF THE WORLD IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT would be fun to hear you read on youtube. I've got the printed copy, I could read along with you :D
I've already uploaded a story from that to CZcams, which you can listen to here :) czcams.com/video/QffTDjFXmiY/video.html x
I’m indoors in isolation due to asthma and my age. Complicated by the fact that I’m also my adult sons carer- he has autism.
Actress is set in Dublin. The picture on the cover is Carrie Fisher watching her mother Debbie Reynolds on stage. Fleishman is In Trouble is worth it for the ending. I’d advise audio for both. Ann Enright reads Actress.
Thanks, Jacqueline. Sending all best wishes to you. x
That moment when you space out and forget that everything is in Celsius in the UK...I had a brain fart and went, "but how will these tarts ever cook at only 180 degrees?" XD Those look delicious, and I'm for sure going to try out baking some myself. The last thing I stress baked was challah: I made a plain loaf and a cinnamon sugar loaf.
My husband and I have been doing our walks at odd hours of the night as well--it is very difficult to social distance here in Seattle because too many people are out during daylight hours, though that may change now that our governor has issued a mandatory shelter in place.
Thank you so much for making these videos--booktube and the community here is getting me through these scary times
Hi Jen - we have been playing some board games via Skype too! One that works really well even if the people you are playing with don't have the game is Scattergories. For people who have the same game - Articulate works well and also Yahtsee!
Thanks for these videos! It's nice to keep some kind of normalcy while we continue to do the things we love, like reading books. Today Quebec has decided to close all non essential services until April 13. We are not at all at Europe's level of contamination, but our government has put in place severe measures even when we only had 15 declared cases (probably more undeclared, of course). Schools have been closed for more than a week now. Parks are closed. I work in healthcare management and I've been on the front line for more than a week now, but today we decided that it was better for the team and our patients if I staid at home to decrease the number of non clinical personnel on the line. I feel like I am abandoning them, my team, but it is what needs to be done. I can manage what needs to be managed at a distance and it's one more person in back up that can stay healthy just in case. This is a weird situation, I never thought it would happen in my lifetime. And it's not really like what I would have imagined. Keep up the videos to keep our spirits up. And take care of yourself :)
Taking those precautions earlier can only be a good thing; I wish we had done it here. The rest of the UK may be protected by the measures that were put in place last night (I hope so!), but London is two weeks ahead of other parts of the UK with regard to cases, so I fear it's too late for our city. Fingers crossed! x
A Thousand Ships is really good
I love your videos they're always such a relaxing watch. I also love your publishing videos. More of those would be great if you'd like to make some. I'm also originally from the north east (Wallsend, just outside of Newcastle ) x
Champion ☺️ x
I'm sending you so much love from Berlin.
And to you! x
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I’m so glad you are taking care of yourself. I was worried about you. I have autoimmune issues and my doctor has quarantined me for the duration. She expects it to be autumn before I’ll be safe. It is strange. I am often in the house for long periods of time anyway sometimes in bed. But it feels different. Please everyone take care. Page T.
Sending lots of love to you x
I read the Dutch House but wasn’t too impressed, just finished Supper Club and now ploughing through Ducks, Newburyport 😱
That’s a beast ☺️enjoy x
Hey Jen! Thank goodness for you!
I’m high risk too and have been sitting in my garden with Bert (my dog) on my knee, listening as nature just keeps on keeping on, so beautifully, as it does. Bumblebees, birdsong, butterflies and crows (just to ruin the alliteration!) I’ve made some gorgeous videos and done some interesting macro photography which I wish I could share examples of here (do you have a F/B group??)
Anyway, I’m rambling, of course, with ridiculously meandering sentences, but hey...
Let’s keep healthy (another day down)
Ps I have two daughters and two granddaughters abroad, who are tearing their hair out because of the barriers between us, but I guess five hours on the train is kind of just as bad. One son living with me but having to keep our distance as he’s working split shifts. Life sucks at present but rest assured, we WILL all hug again!
Lots of love,
- Peta xxx
I have asthma and there are some inactive spots in my lungs, so I must stay indoors. I live on my own and I have no family left, so I have to go out and do some shopping occasionally, but I managed to stay in between March 24th - April 14th and now I've isolated myself again.
Watching you and looking at your features, I keep thinking they remind me of many old portraits of English nobility I've seen. Do you happen to know who your ancestors were?
I was very emotional about two weeks ago, bursting into tears after watching ads, but I seem to be over it. I've felt irritated rather than emotional this week.
Schools are closed here (in Romania). I am a teacher and there's a lot of uncertainty about what's going to happen after Easter (Easter is... today - today, tomorrow, and the day after). I mean we are going to be in lockdown, but we'll probably have to work from home and we need to find out how. Before the Easter break, I posted lessons and tasks for my students on my blog, but many of them have not sent in their work yet and I have no means of making sure they do.
Ido love the mix of your Chanel, it is both interesting informative and light. Keep well imisolated but with a dog. X
Thank you. Hope you’re well x
Hi Jen I am a primary school teacher in Sydney Australia and happened to find you whilst writing an English program for my class to work online. I would love to add you reading your stories from You tube for my class.
Hello - I have made a video and resources for primary school teachers; if you would like those, please email me letting me know which school you work for and I will send them to you. jenvcampbell@gmail.com x
I'm also doing a lot of stress cooking! I've just made a pizza, fingers crossed!
Nom! 🍕 x
I'm experiencing uncomfortable levels of book jealousy over your longlist delivery... Added The Bass Rock to my tbr.
Loved the squirrel spotting!
Hope you're as well as you can be. You've made The Bass Rock sound like a rather grand read, so I'll thank you for the recommendation. I've never made jam tarts, but admit that my pastry-making skills are lacking - my Dad's a coeliac and I simply cannot get good shortcrust out of gluten-free flour.
Ah, Mr. M's mum is, too, and I haven't been able to perfect gluten-free pastry either! Can recommend this using gluten-free flour, though! Works a treat. www.nigella.com/recipes/coffee-and-walnut-layer-cake
Cool vlog
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Hi Jen, thanks for the great video!
What time do you usually go to bed after waking up at around 4.30 am?
I LOVE walking, so I am thinking of trying our super-early morning walks :"D
We’ve been going to bed around 10, listening to an audiobook for twenty minutes or so then sleep x
@@jenvcampbell Thanks for the answer! :)
Did you know your egg carton is the cutest ever?
I always thought Lola was your dog. Sending much love and good thoughts that this ends sooner rather than later. I’m asthmatic so I’m on strict social distancing- literally walking the dog once a day and my partner will do the other walk. We’re also having to sleep separately until he’s been off school a week (he’s a teacher).
Just trying to take all the positives I can from this but I’m frustrated being off work
Jen Campbell you too. Finding the positives is really hard and I can’t say I’ve handled it particularly calmly as I also have mental illness. The toll is likely to be on my MH though it’s the physical that’s the risk factor
Jen Campbell also thank you for your videos which are helping me stay sane x
Great video as always. Im glad im not the only one who didnt love Queenie. Interested to hear your thoughts. Take care x
All best wishes, Maria x
i'm sorry lola can't be with you two at this time but i'm sure she's a big comfort to your mother in law...we're all on a giant roller coaster in unknown territory just now so we much expect some very low times during the day and be extra kind to ourselves during them.
Oh, absolutely, I'm glad that she is where she is given the circumstances. x
Definitely will be making those jam tarts. Also O' Brien is pronounced like the name Brian (Bryan). Hopefully that doesn't come across prick-ish. 🤣 Irish here.
Haha, correct away! ☺️ x
I remember trying to read Wolf Hall yeah i wasn't impressed which means i distracted by something. We all need warm hugs.
I'm reading it just now but I'm finding it pretty hard to read