Storygraph literally gave life back to my reading culture and played a big role in getting me out a four year reading slump...in addition to discovering Jack of course ☺️
There's nothing more satisfying than clicking 'mark as finished' or seeing that you are certain percentage through your goal and god bless, if you it tells you that are actually ahead by a number of books T-T
Do you have that one book that always gets you hooked back on reading? Where you can have a few months (or years) without picking up a book or just starting and forgetting about them, but this is a book that's absolutely addictive. Total page turner and turns you into an obsessed reader? That's what I always use to get me back into the habit of reading. (For the last 5 yrs mine has been The Martian)
Claire Keegan is a brilliant author and I enjoy her writing style very much... So glad you love her too! By the way, the man of the moment Cillian Murphy is adapting one of her novels for the screen... that's his next project. Highly anticipated!
@@bookofdust “Small Things Like These”. It does have Emily Watson in it who is English so probably English. Bigger budget by the looks of it too than the other film. They won’t want to do it in Irish for the US market. His Dad apparently taught Irish and he is from the West of Ireland so he probably does speak it.
So sweet you read "Love in the Big City" in such a sublime environment but also I loved reading this novel - even though I just read it in wintry rainy London next to a creaky radiator. 😅❤
jack, ur prob not gonna see this but i just want to say thank you so much for being such an inspiration to not just me and my reading journey, but all of the people who watch your videos! great video! 👏
The bookshelves background is so great so at least your hard work has paid off in that regard 😂 My reading goal for the whole year was 12 books to read as I didn't want to overshot after coming back to reading but... Well. Yeah Ive already finished my goal well before the midyear hit 😅
Same here! I wanted to get back into reading so I set my goal as one book per month and I’m already passed that. Feels good to finally be crossing books off my list but not feel burdened.
I feel like often it works better to set a low goal, because it's easier to achieve and then when you surpass it it's kind of motivating and actually makes you want to read much more! Last year I set my goal to 25, reached it in the first four months of the year I believe, then set it to 50, and even ended up surpassing that!
Jack's reading goal is astounding to me lmfao. He has finished 140 books in 7 months which means 20 books a month while 20 books is my goal for the whole year! I know he is a book content creator but despite that, reading 20 books a month sounds insane to me.
young mungo was an absolute standout book for me this year (and I've read some absolute bangers), and I've just started demon copperhead, these two really give off similar vibes in the best way possible
I laugh when you show your StoryGraph stats. They show why I follow you, but also why I don’t read all of your recommendations. My first two categories are also emotional and reflective, in that order, and are almost half my graph. But then I read lighthearted, adventurous, and mysterious. Dark and challenging are in the middle somewhere. I’m 83 books into my 130 book goal. Thank you for your channels, your recommendations, and the recommendation of StoryGraph. I really enjoy knowing more about what I’m reading.
The Great Believers has genuinely become one of my favourite books since reading it a few months ago. It goes so much deeper than just looking at the main couple and the way Yale's life unfolds is told so beautifully considering the subject matter. It's long and a little arduous but it's so rewarding in the end.
I think it’d be super fun if you did a video where you rate your own reading positions. Just compile a bunch of different places you like to read or positions you sit in and rate them 😊👍🏼
speaking of sequels, you NEED to read the elena ferrante's neapolitan novels!! it's a quartet and the books are 400+ pages each (which we know you hate a long book), but the writing is SO so good! it's all about relationships, the complexity of friendships, desire, education, class systems in 20th century italy, EVERYTHING!! and it's literary most of all! no fantasy or YA elements!! if you liked watching the lost daughter, she wrote the novel it's based off!!
I read The Great Believers a few months ago! It immediately became an all-time favorite and just thinking about it now makes me emotional, it's such a special book. I hope you enjoy it!
As a Canadian where a paperback costs around 25 each, the fact you have more than 1000 in that room has my brain in that starstruck feeling of "there are more then 25 thousand dollars in books in that room!!" lol If you can't tell, I am broke, so buying a physical book for me has to be one I REALLY want. I found when I was reading physical books I barely read bc of money. Now that I have a kindle I read so much more and I am really excited about that bc while I had to invest some 160 dollars initially, I have more than saved that much on books through prime reading, free or next to free "sales" and through kindle unlimited! I've also got a kobo now so I can get the digital books from the library without having to worry about bringing books back, another already paid for investment when it comes to books read vs price of a paper copy. I do envy the full library but I do have several hundred books I've collected over the years, it just isn't an affordable hobby to only buy them. I wish I lived in a larger town so I could find high quality used book stores. We only have one book store in town and while it is ALL used books I find it anxiety inducing to have NO organization in it. I am not asking for the actual library style organization but something basic like "classics, thrillers, romance" type of thing would be nice!
I think this many paperbacks is pointless, read them a couple of times then either sell them or pass them on. Only keep any which particularly resonate. In the UK there is no tax on books which might make a cost difference versus some other countries? I just need an app on any device for Library ebooks. Also remember he can business expense his purchases?
Hi I use Z library to download books and then email them to my kindle. And I buy used books and make great use of my local library! Reading doesn't have to be expensive x
He only gets used books which cuts the price significantly from the full price. I kind of agree about not having so many physical books, but on the other hand I want a full on library in my dream house one day 🤩
Was surprised to see you bring out Jerusalem because I studied that in my English a level coursework but I agree with what you said. You may be pleased to know there is a play you can watch but it's not on stage now - just a past recording but it's got Mackenzie Crook in it so worth a watch ;)
I'm so excited for you to finish The Great Believers I sobbed through the last 10 chapters but it's my favorite book I've read so far this year I think you'll love it!
I read Claire Keegan’s Small Things Like These because of you and I absolutely loved it! I was so happy to hear it will be a movie! I can’t wait to read more by her
i’ve been in such a slump this year (blame my new hyperfixation on dnd not allowing me to do anything else) but this week i watched a couple of your videos and got back into it! currently reading great circle and rereading the shelf by helly acton 😊
The same thing happened with me and The Great Believers! I got a few pages in and then just never picked it back up, it's been on my shelf forever now!
OMG just finished The Great Believers this morning...in tears! It was a slow burner for me but so glad I stuck with it, absolutely loved it! Also now read Small things like these and Foster after you were raving about her and love her! Irish authors for the win! Love your videos ❤
The fact that you're wearing a sweater and that we are in august, is unbelievable to me, bro it's literally burning outside. Btw, cool video, it permites me to have book recommendation at the speed of light, thanks !
Totally with you on Claire keegan. Foster just blew me away. She’s definitely a pick up immediately author for me now. Also agree with you about Demon. Unforgettable character, the way she manages to transition him from being about 8 into being a teenager and growing up, keeping him the same person but obviously maturing at the same time. Absolutely genius characterisation, the skill that something like that takes just puts Barbara Kingsolver on a different level for me.
Loved this video Jack and now my tbr is growing even longer after hearing about all the great books you have read. I’m so surprised and disappointed that you didn’t mention “A Little Life” as one of the books that made you cry. It was certainly my favourite book that I have read this year.
A few literary sequels, series.: Larry McMurty - Lonesome Dove series (Lonesome Dove being the most well-known) Rachel Cusk - Outline Trilogy (Three books that more or less are a series) John Updike - The Rabbit series - starting with Rabbit, Run It's more of a fun read than a serious read, but at the same time a awesomely important read: The Godfather and The Scicilian (to me a duology) The others are ghost written and don't count. Hilary Martel and the Cromwell series, fascinating -- so good Obviously N.K. Jemisin The Broken Earth trilogy which are pure literary GOLD but that's an easy one. Just a couple of other literary sequel novels or series I think are quite fascinating.
That library is making me properly jealous!!! Best books I've read so far this year have all been non-fiction- Broadmoor: My Journey Into Hell by Charles Bronson, The Devil Makes Work by James Baldwin, and I'm currently racing through the engrossing nightmare of Killer In The Kremlin by John Sweeney.
so not only do you give me ✨gender envy✨, you also give me library envy :') i desperately hope for the day i will have a library and will be able to read 140 books in barely half a year 🥲 you're really living the life :D
I found my copy of alone woth you in the ether yesterday and i had bought it when i went to Chicago in February so i think hearing you rave above it means I'm gonna read it before summer ends. 🎉
ahh ive been reading another country because i read giovanni's room for alevel coursework and loved it, but it's been a bit of a slow read for me so far. the writing is amazing but its not clicking with me for some reason. but since its got the jack edwards seal of approval im defintely going to give it another go! great videos as always :)
I have been WAITING for you to finish The Great Believers bc I feel we have similar taste, and I just think you will love it! It is a book I still think about... months after reading. PUH leeeeaaase pick it back up!! 😊
You should add Prima Facie to your reading tbr. It is a play that Jodie Comer was in. I got to see her performance on Broadway. It was the best play I’ve seen in a long time. It has such an important message. I bought the book as well and it was just as good!
Thank you for making wonderfully heartfelt booktube content and take care Jack! Idk maybe it's the skeptic in me but I heard a lot of morbid references from you in this video 🥺 (more than usual)
idk if it's really your thing but if you wanna keep up with french reading a bit, can i just suggest Fred Vargas' crime novels ? It's so fun and crime-y but written in such a poetic and pretty way, with interesting characters🥰🥰🥰
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I hope you bring back the "every book I read in one sentence each" videos because I genuinely enjoy them so so much!
Yessss me too! I was expecting one at the end of last year!
Same
Storygraph literally gave life back to my reading culture and played a big role in getting me out a four year reading slump...in addition to discovering Jack of course ☺️
Same! I'm trying to read regularly just for Storygraph's sake!
There's nothing more satisfying than clicking 'mark as finished' or seeing that you are certain percentage through your goal and god bless, if you it tells you that are actually ahead by a number of books T-T
is it better than goodreads?
@@ShellovesmakeYES!!!!!
@@Shellovesmake yes definitely. Goodreads doesn't give you any analytics I believe
I’m so happy to see the immaculate library situation we have here. 👏🏽
Jack, I NEED another video about everything Isaac reads in Heartstopper S2 !!!
SECOND THIS
Third this!!!
Fourth this
I haven’t read one book this year, and my 1,000+ TBR is SCREAMING
same omg same! i have a pile of half-read books on my shelf and I NEED TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT 😭
omg. the books on my shelf stress me out sometimes
Maybe you just are not a reader sweety
That makes me feel better about almost exclusively reading comic books this year.
Do you have that one book that always gets you hooked back on reading? Where you can have a few months (or years) without picking up a book or just starting and forgetting about them, but this is a book that's absolutely addictive. Total page turner and turns you into an obsessed reader? That's what I always use to get me back into the habit of reading. (For the last 5 yrs mine has been The Martian)
never gonna get tired of seeing your bookshelf in these videossssss
Claire Keegan is a brilliant author and I enjoy her writing style very much... So glad you love her too!
By the way, the man of the moment Cillian Murphy is adapting one of her novels for the screen... that's his next project. Highly anticipated!
Do you know if it will be done in the Irish language like Foster/Quiet Girl was done? Does Cillian speak his native country’s language?
@@bookofdust “Small Things Like These”. It does have Emily Watson in it who is English so probably English. Bigger budget by the looks of it too than the other film. They won’t want to do it in Irish for the US market. His Dad apparently taught Irish and he is from the West of Ireland so he probably does speak it.
So sweet you read "Love in the Big City" in such a sublime environment but also I loved reading this novel - even though I just read it in wintry rainy London next to a creaky radiator. 😅❤
Still better than reading it in a hot, depressive Kansas City …. So very very far from Seoul. But also legit loved Love in the Big City!
Lost it at, "this girl just goes to Berlin and is just insufferable everyday". The disappointment was palpable lmao
your new bookshelves look sooo pretty and the lightwood pops so much against the deep blue
i can't stop staring at them
jack, ur prob not gonna see this but i just want to say thank you so much for being such an inspiration to not just me and my reading journey, but all of the people who watch your videos! great video! 👏
entirely unrelated but having FREUD: A general introduction to psychoanalysis standing right next to THE a little life is crime xD
The bookshelves background is so great so at least your hard work has paid off in that regard 😂
My reading goal for the whole year was 12 books to read as I didn't want to overshot after coming back to reading but... Well. Yeah Ive already finished my goal well before the midyear hit 😅
Same here! I wanted to get back into reading so I set my goal as one book per month and I’m already passed that. Feels good to finally be crossing books off my list but not feel burdened.
I feel like often it works better to set a low goal, because it's easier to achieve and then when you surpass it it's kind of motivating and actually makes you want to read much more! Last year I set my goal to 25, reached it in the first four months of the year I believe, then set it to 50, and even ended up surpassing that!
Jack's reading goal is astounding to me lmfao. He has finished 140 books in 7 months which means 20 books a month while 20 books is my goal for the whole year! I know he is a book content creator but despite that, reading 20 books a month sounds insane to me.
I love StoryGraph so much! Although I've also read very few 'lighthearted' books this year, but I'm also very excited Heartstopper Volume Five!
young mungo was an absolute standout book for me this year (and I've read some absolute bangers), and I've just started demon copperhead, these two really give off similar vibes in the best way possible
I laugh when you show your StoryGraph stats. They show why I follow you, but also why I don’t read all of your recommendations. My first two categories are also emotional and reflective, in that order, and are almost half my graph. But then I read lighthearted, adventurous, and mysterious. Dark and challenging are in the middle somewhere. I’m 83 books into my 130 book goal. Thank you for your channels, your recommendations, and the recommendation of StoryGraph. I really enjoy knowing more about what I’m reading.
140... and the year isn't even over... at all. 😱
Freud being next to A Little Life is such a vibe 😂
The Great Believers has genuinely become one of my favourite books since reading it a few months ago. It goes so much deeper than just looking at the main couple and the way Yale's life unfolds is told so beautifully considering the subject matter. It's long and a little arduous but it's so rewarding in the end.
I think it’d be super fun if you did a video where you rate your own reading positions. Just compile a bunch of different places you like to read or positions you sit in and rate them 😊👍🏼
Not be being estatic about meeting my goal of 20 books yesterday, and Jack casually just annouces that he's read 140. 😭😭
RIGHT? I’ve only read 15 so far and I thought that was good 😭
I watch your videos with my library’s catalog in another window so I can easily put them on hold 😂
speaking of sequels, you NEED to read the elena ferrante's neapolitan novels!! it's a quartet and the books are 400+ pages each (which we know you hate a long book), but the writing is SO so good! it's all about relationships, the complexity of friendships, desire, education, class systems in 20th century italy, EVERYTHING!! and it's literary most of all! no fantasy or YA elements!! if you liked watching the lost daughter, she wrote the novel it's based off!!
I agree. It's just so good
I read The Great Believers a few months ago! It immediately became an all-time favorite and just thinking about it now makes me emotional, it's such a special book. I hope you enjoy it!
As a Canadian where a paperback costs around 25 each, the fact you have more than 1000 in that room has my brain in that starstruck feeling of "there are more then 25 thousand dollars in books in that room!!" lol
If you can't tell, I am broke, so buying a physical book for me has to be one I REALLY want. I found when I was reading physical books I barely read bc of money. Now that I have a kindle I read so much more and I am really excited about that bc while I had to invest some 160 dollars initially, I have more than saved that much on books through prime reading, free or next to free "sales" and through kindle unlimited! I've also got a kobo now so I can get the digital books from the library without having to worry about bringing books back, another already paid for investment when it comes to books read vs price of a paper copy.
I do envy the full library but I do have several hundred books I've collected over the years, it just isn't an affordable hobby to only buy them. I wish I lived in a larger town so I could find high quality used book stores. We only have one book store in town and while it is ALL used books I find it anxiety inducing to have NO organization in it. I am not asking for the actual library style organization but something basic like "classics, thrillers, romance" type of thing would be nice!
I think this many paperbacks is pointless, read them a couple of times then either sell them or pass them on. Only keep any which particularly resonate. In the UK there is no tax on books which might make a cost difference versus some other countries? I just need an app on any device for Library ebooks. Also remember he can business expense his purchases?
Hi I use Z library to download books and then email them to my kindle. And I buy used books and make great use of my local library! Reading doesn't have to be expensive x
He only gets used books which cuts the price significantly from the full price. I kind of agree about not having so many physical books, but on the other hand I want a full on library in my dream house one day 🤩
I also loved Jerusalem! The ending produced literal goosebumps and its such a witty play. Excellent choice!
so cool to see your library as the backdrop! 😍
3 videos in one week?? you’re on a roll 🙇♀️
Was surprised to see you bring out Jerusalem because I studied that in my English a level coursework but I agree with what you said. You may be pleased to know there is a play you can watch but it's not on stage now - just a past recording but it's got Mackenzie Crook in it so worth a watch ;)
I'm so excited for you to finish The Great Believers I sobbed through the last 10 chapters but it's my favorite book I've read so far this year I think you'll love it!
I read Claire Keegan’s Small Things Like These because of you and I absolutely loved it! I was so happy to hear it will be a movie! I can’t wait to read more by her
this library looks so good it makes me feel feelings
I'm currently halfway through Chain-Gang All-Stars and it is SO GOOD
i’ve been in such a slump this year (blame my new hyperfixation on dnd not allowing me to do anything else) but this week i watched a couple of your videos and got back into it! currently reading great circle and rereading the shelf by helly acton 😊
i’m literally just about to pick up alone with you in the ether after watching this video and now i’m so excited
Love your content, favourite book youtuber. And this bookshelf is screaming amazing 🫶🏻
Loving the bookshelf!!
You are are so genuinely fascinating to listen to! I can't get enough of you!
The same thing happened with me and The Great Believers! I got a few pages in and then just never picked it back up, it's been on my shelf forever now!
OMG just finished The Great Believers this morning...in tears! It was a slow burner for me but so glad I stuck with it, absolutely loved it! Also now read Small things like these and Foster after you were raving about her and love her! Irish authors for the win! Love your videos ❤
The fact that you're wearing a sweater and that we are in august, is unbelievable to me, bro it's literally burning outside.
Btw, cool video, it permites me to have book recommendation at the speed of light, thanks !
chain gang all stars has been my fave 2023 release and is definitely on my all time faves list
Omg I am so pumped to read Heartstopper volume 5 😭😭🥰 I am also looking forward to the fourth book in the Before the Coffee Gets Cold series
Totally with you on Claire keegan. Foster just blew me away. She’s definitely a pick up immediately author for me now. Also agree with you about Demon. Unforgettable character, the way she manages to transition him from being about 8 into being a teenager and growing up, keeping him the same person but obviously maturing at the same time. Absolutely genius characterisation, the skill that something like that takes just puts Barbara Kingsolver on a different level for me.
I always love your end-of-(half)-year videos. I hope you’re doing well now, even if the year was rough for you ❤️
i feel like he made this video just to be able to pull out books out of his new library shelves and i absolutly love it😂
Jack-your videos make my day.
Claire Keegan love her incredible author and love her style of writing and love her stories ❤
Not me, watching this while being behind on my 20 book goal for the year ._.
Loved this video Jack and now my tbr is growing even longer after hearing about all the great books you have read. I’m so surprised and disappointed that you didn’t mention “A Little Life” as one of the books that made you cry. It was certainly my favourite book that I have read this year.
Your video came exactly on the right time 😭🙏
- sending love and support from Morocco 🇲🇦
He’s more himself in this channel, I’m an old subscriber and this video feels like his really old videos and it’s so heartwarming
A few literary sequels, series.: Larry McMurty - Lonesome Dove series (Lonesome Dove being the most well-known)
Rachel Cusk - Outline Trilogy (Three books that more or less are a series)
John Updike - The Rabbit series - starting with Rabbit, Run
It's more of a fun read than a serious read, but at the same time a awesomely important read: The Godfather and The Scicilian (to me a duology) The others are ghost written and don't count.
Hilary Martel and the Cromwell series, fascinating -- so good
Obviously N.K. Jemisin The Broken Earth trilogy which are pure literary GOLD but that's an easy one. Just a couple of other literary sequel novels or series I think are quite fascinating.
How about a video about all the greek mythology re-tellings? Maybe from worst to best. Love all the content though ;)
That library is making me properly jealous!!!
Best books I've read so far this year have all been non-fiction- Broadmoor: My Journey Into Hell by Charles Bronson, The Devil Makes Work by James Baldwin, and I'm currently racing through the engrossing nightmare of Killer In The Kremlin by John Sweeney.
Hope you’re doing okay, Jack! You got this.
that freud book on the shelf spent the whole vid staring at me oml
so not only do you give me ✨gender envy✨, you also give me library envy :')
i desperately hope for the day i will have a library and will be able to read 140 books in barely half a year 🥲
you're really living the life :D
Ugh, your bookshelves look so good now!! 😵
i loved watching this video!Thank you,Jack!
Freud next to A Little Life in your bookshelf is WILD
This home is a cure for the soul. Readers and brilliant minds come together to hear the sweet melody of Jack. Thanks for the amazing content 🎙️✌🏻
Chain Gang All Stars is so compelling. I am still thinking about its central themes months later
Claire Keegan is the love of my life too. Foster made me cry, which is such a rarity. So beautiful.
Still can't believe those bookcases aren't fastened to the wall....
So glad you enjoyed Young Mungo, I just finished it and thought it was incredible, I’ll have to check Demon Copperhead out now!
Getting so interested in Chain Gang All-Stars! I read his short story collection Friday Black and it was so cerebral and interesting!!
chain gang all stars is so good its the best book i’ve read this year
I found my copy of alone woth you in the ether yesterday and i had bought it when i went to Chicago in February so i think hearing you rave above it means I'm gonna read it before summer ends. 🎉
I know Jack didn't like the dark walls but omgggg I love them 😍
Me too! Looks like Farrow and Ball 🎨
I was surprised when he’s said 140 books. My goal this year is 25, and I’m only fifteen books in!
With you on the Novelist! I am struggling to finish--it's just so self-indulgent.
Reading Chain Gang Allstars currently . About halfway through and think it’ll be one of all time favorite dystopian novels .
I am so proud of you Jack you are doing amazing job ❤❤❤
Your bookshelves!!!
Claire Keegan - Yes!!! 100% Yes!
Wow, that’s just impressive! I’ve only read 10 books so far, with some of them being super tiny ones lol
Wow, thank you for this amazing video! :)
Jerusalem was on not too long ago at the lyric in London! Shame you missed it!
Loving the new background ✨
1:37 I'M CRYING 😭
love you Jack. Been watching your content since 2019❤️
You made me pick up The Novelist and it was such a grueling experience to slog through. Lol
I was waiting for this video since June!!
YOUNG MUNGO REALLY FOREVER I cried so hard I loved him so much
love the library 😭😭
Always great to get a notification from you😁
THE LIBRARYYYY IS FINALLY HEREE
I did miss the character in Young Mungo so much. The weeks after I read it, I tought about them alot. I even had a dream about them once.
ahh ive been reading another country because i read giovanni's room for alevel coursework and loved it, but it's been a bit of a slow read for me so far. the writing is amazing but its not clicking with me for some reason. but since its got the jack edwards seal of approval im defintely going to give it another go! great videos as always :)
I have been WAITING for you to finish The Great Believers bc I feel we have similar taste, and I just think you will love it! It is a book I still think about... months after reading. PUH leeeeaaase pick it back up!! 😊
You should add Prima Facie to your reading tbr. It is a play that Jodie Comer was in. I got to see her performance on Broadway. It was the best play I’ve seen in a long time. It has such an important message. I bought the book as well and it was just as good!
I didn’t know it was based on a book! I saw her performance as well and was completely blown away. Definitely adding that to the TBR
My TBR is screaming, I’m behind on my reading goal as Goodreads likes to remind me. Hey ho, it happens ig
can't stop staring at your bookshelves
Thank you for making wonderfully heartfelt booktube content and take care Jack! Idk maybe it's the skeptic in me but I heard a lot of morbid references from you in this video 🥺 (more than usual)
Oh Jack you HAVE to finish The Great Believers it is probably my favourite book of all time!!
idk if it's really your thing but if you wanna keep up with french reading a bit, can i just suggest Fred Vargas' crime novels ? It's so fun and crime-y but written in such a poetic and pretty way, with interesting characters🥰🥰🥰
You should make a reading vlog cause I'm just wondering how you have the time to read all these books and process them. :,D
My bank balance is weeping😢 your taste is immaculate.
With what you like of books, you remind me of Ariel Bissett! It would be amazing to see/hear you on her podcast! 😍🥰