DNFING BOOKS SUCKS!

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  • @katierose9501
    @katierose9501 6 років тому +434

    “That’s what the internet said” and “I listen to the internet “ is basically how I justify my terrible life choices

  • @Katytastic
    @Katytastic 6 років тому +474

    dang dude, you've really upped your editing game!! your latest videos have been EXTRA AWESOME!!!! #IMPRESSED

  • @iviiiii1384
    @iviiiii1384 6 років тому +252

    Jesse your editing is so freaking amazing!! This man right here slaying the UA-cam, writing, and reading game!!

  • @amandamarie410
    @amandamarie410 6 років тому +123

    The thumbnail😂

  • @elitsatruhcheva5951
    @elitsatruhcheva5951 6 років тому +257

    1:12 - 1:16 , every girl every time of the month

  • @mckaylahope6225
    @mckaylahope6225 6 років тому +76

    "This book weirdly smells spicy."
    We all love a good spicy book.

  • @catcarstairs8179
    @catcarstairs8179 6 років тому +73

    Jesse, when you publish your book you've already got a fan from me!
    OOH WAFFLES

  • @daniellewagner7140
    @daniellewagner7140 6 років тому +24

    Can we take a moment to appreciate as good stans do the amount of quality effort that Jesse puts into his videos? The way that all of his videos are structured and shot is so refreshingly beautiful and unique! Many people are on the internet for likes, but Jesse’s here to make others happy!

    • @ellausar6764
      @ellausar6764 6 років тому +1

      Danielle Wagner ikr it’s so magical! 💕

  • @nourafarouk7893
    @nourafarouk7893 6 років тому +61

    I know that sounds wierd, but I really like your ring and how you've constantly been wearing it! I find it beautiful when people have a signature item 💓

  • @Cheddybear05
    @Cheddybear05 6 років тому +98

    Your evil laugh when taking the book out of the plastic bag is me when I walk inside any bookstore

    • @jessethereader
      @jessethereader  6 років тому +14

      hahaha

    • @elizabethduggan680
      @elizabethduggan680 6 років тому +4

      I'm with you. I even look around to make sure no one is watching sniffing the book then let out my evil laugh 😂😂😂

    • @Themonkeysforlife
      @Themonkeysforlife 6 років тому +4

      I gasp really loudly and start arguing with myself on what to get

    • @sinwolfe4868
      @sinwolfe4868 6 років тому +1

      Same

    • @sofiyyasujuandy493
      @sofiyyasujuandy493 6 років тому +1

      OHMYGOSH same.

  • @kenziereese76
    @kenziereese76 6 років тому +17

    omg NEVER cancel these vlogs ... they're perfection!

  • @iviiiii1384
    @iviiiii1384 6 років тому +45

    The aesthetics though!! ❤️🖤

  • @terri3401
    @terri3401 6 років тому +44

    Your past videos have been a HUGE improvement editing wise!!! I loved it before but now i absolutely love it so much, keep it up :) AHHH so good!!

  • @randomknowledgeperson2872
    @randomknowledgeperson2872 4 роки тому +3

    Honestly one of the best edited videos yet. Absolutely phenomenal!

  • @brandonharbeke8326
    @brandonharbeke8326 6 років тому +33

    It's okay to DNF! I ask myself, "Would I rather read something else on my shelf or at the library/bookstore, or would I like to continue reading the book I'm on?" If it takes me a long time to decide, or if I definitely know I would rather read something else, I will set the book aside. There's still plenty to interest me, so books that are marginal are not usually going to be worth the time.

  • @RayRed13
    @RayRed13 6 років тому +8

    Murakami writes magical realism (I don't know if this is the correct translation tho), so that means that the story is set in a world like you and I live in, BUT weird things happen and they have no explanation like in fantasy worlds. Kafka on the Shore is one of my favorite books from him but i wouldn't recommend it for someone who is not familiar with his writing style. Like I said before in a comment: you maybe more into Sputnik, my sweetheart or South of the border, west of the sun

  • @bellenoire3813
    @bellenoire3813 6 років тому +28

    Those recent vids of yours are A+ Jesse! I totally get why you want to get more creative, i mean when you're running a book channel it has SO MUCH stuff you can do with it so i wouldn't wanna be stuck with the same stuff either. And, well, these vlogs are aesthetic, and beautiful, and perfection, so keep up the good work!

  • @jalynedwards8713
    @jalynedwards8713 6 років тому +2

    So glad you're supporting libraries! They are amazing. Your editing has been on point lately. Loving it.

  • @niamh8585
    @niamh8585 6 років тому +6

    also, i’m finally starting victoria schwab! i’m so excited. i’m only thirty pages in but the concept is so unique and i’m kind of in love fjdjksks (i’m reading a darker shade of magic by the way)

  • @ceciliebrsting473
    @ceciliebrsting473 6 років тому +19

    You've been posting sooo much lately and I'm loving it!

    • @jessethereader
      @jessethereader  6 років тому +8

      trying my best to have consistency with uploading! i'm glad you're enjoying it. :)

    • @ceciliebrsting473
      @ceciliebrsting473 6 років тому +5

      Of course! Your videos are amazing. Keep up the good work :-)

  • @hannaaa961
    @hannaaa961 4 роки тому +1

    I'm from 2020.
    I see the book "Quarantine" in the background at 0:14,
    And sadly, I am brought back to reality.

  • @kayfaraday4803
    @kayfaraday4803 6 років тому

    I really enjoyed the editing for this video, the overlays were cute. I don't really like DNF'ing things, I tend to just put the book down and tell myself that maybe I'll get back to it someday.
    I'd like to suggest the anime for Descending Stories. Since it's all about rakugo I think that it really helps to actually see and hear them tell the stories. The voices are such a big part of the storytelling and I feel they really bring it to life.

  • @throneofpages
    @throneofpages 6 років тому

    you reacting to Queen of Air and Darkness was EVERYTHING 😂😂😂😂

  • @carahamelie
    @carahamelie 6 років тому +11

    I loved After Dark and Norwegian Wood by Murakami. In fact, After Dark was my "favorite" book for a long time. I read them AGES ago though... I'd be interested to see if I would feel the same way now.... You know how sometimes books just work with a specific time in your life.

  • @Luke-ze5ks
    @Luke-ze5ks 6 років тому

    I feel like this year he’s putting visuals/aesthetics into a larger perspective and I love it! Also, make more of these vlogs, they are great

  • @A88-p5e
    @A88-p5e 6 років тому +2

    Don’t expect any kind of explanation with a Murakami book ever haha. But the lack of sense is why they’re so good though! I definitely recommend to read Norwegian Wood and Hard Boiled Wonderland and the End of the World plus a couple of others by Murakami and then 1Q84 (a masterpiece). I say read a some others first because then you’ll be able to fully enjoy 1Q84. Also I haven’t read that manga but the anime is good!

  • @cee-15
    @cee-15 6 років тому +1

    This is such a relaxed and (may I say it?) kind of beautiful video. Both very visually pleasing while also having fab content! I wholeheartedly support your decision to do videos in this style as it was great to watch and interesting with the varied content included in 12 mins alone.
    Hope 2019 is a great year for you (personally, with booktube, and with your writing!) 😊

  • @soniaballada
    @soniaballada 5 років тому +1

    There's been so much substance in your videos lately, and I've been really enjoying them. Continuing my jessethereader binge. About "Kafka on the Shore" - have you read anything by the actual Franz Kafka? It would probably give you context with which you can interpret Murakami's book.

  • @aishasato465
    @aishasato465 6 років тому +2

    Love how you're low-key matching with Kafka on the shore

  • @xXAskingAliceXx
    @xXAskingAliceXx 6 років тому

    RECOMMENDATIONS:
    (Murakami is one of my all-time favorites!! I'm sos excited you read Kafka!)
    1. After Dark - also very weird, however, the point of the story is to have that weird out-of-body feeling while trying to understand a series of things happening from multiple perspectives.
    2. Norwegian Wood- unlike most of his work, this was his little dip into the pool of realistic fiction. To be honest, it's really heartbreaking and wild, but easier to follow along if you prefer something less strange. There's also a movie adaptation.
    3. After the Quake- lots of interesting short stories, one of then was very recently made into an adapted film and both The story and the movie are CRAZY GOOD!!!

  • @jojoreadsbooks4055
    @jojoreadsbooks4055 6 років тому

    That paperback book holder you put in your backpack is so smart.. Going to Amazon to buy one right now!

  • @bluesapphire170
    @bluesapphire170 6 років тому +4

    Jessie, I have three manga recommendations for you. The first is called “Vinland Saga”, it’s set in a historical Viking age and it is absolutely amazing, the art also gets better with each issue and the story has interesting, complex characters. The second is called “Goodnight Punpun”. I’ll be honest, this one is depressing, but it’s a unique journey of discovery which makes the reader reflect on themselves by the end. The final is is called “The Promised Neverland”. This is one of the most interesting manga that appeared on Jump in recent years, it’s also nicknamed the next death note as it focuses on intelligence. I won’t tell you anything about this one besides the fact that it is about an orphanage. if you read it you will be sucked right in with no regrets.
    Just so you know, Vinland Saga and the Promised Neverland are both getting anime adaptations. Their both *that* good.

  • @TheDoodleHorse
    @TheDoodleHorse 6 років тому

    ooo Kafka on the Shore is one of my faves! 100% a very bizarre read (I spent a solid amount of the book very confused) but I love the way the story builds. Loving the editing style lately as well!

  • @courtney9445
    @courtney9445 6 років тому

    I've found your channel recently and I'm happy that I did. The problem I find with booktubers is that they mostly have specified videos ( TBRs, tags, hauls, etc.) towards the genre like like; which makes sense it being their channel, but as someone that is not a fan of YA it leaves me in a conundrum because as much as l like the youtuber, im not for the content. With these vlogs, i can still get possible book recommendations, but if not i can be here for the vlog that is most of the video. You seem like a great guy, and I'm happy to support.

  • @anacatarinasimoes3653
    @anacatarinasimoes3653 6 років тому

    I think "Kafka on the Shore" is such a heavy story to start of your Murakami. I read it last year and it was an amazing but very weird book. I needed a couple of days to figure out what I felt after the reading and I'm rereading it this year. I would advice reading "After Dark", the trilogy 1Q84, "Sputnik Sweetheart" and the short stories "The Second Bakery Attack" and "Sleep". I find his writing so beautiful and easy to read and the stories are always so intriguing and marvelous. I hope you enjoy his books!

  • @pageturnerproductions1152
    @pageturnerproductions1152 6 років тому

    This channel is so warm, welcoming and amazing. Why did I leave this channel for 6 - 9 months

  • @caitlinmay8702
    @caitlinmay8702 6 років тому +2

    yeeesss,! I love your creative videos!! Although i could watch unboxings over and over, any other 'basic' booktube content (apart from hauls which i sometimes watch) i just dont watch! not to shade anyone, but i find it so laborious to watch someone give me a vague description of a book, and then at the end of the month get the exact same video with a more in depth anaylysis. Of course they are sometimes useful but i muuuuch prefer your varied content and your killer editing!

  • @cjfer00
    @cjfer00 6 років тому

    i'm reading kafka on the shore as well and i totally feel the same way about it! murakami is great but it takes some adjusting for sure. i'd recommend reading his short story "the second bakery attack," it's super weird and and psychological and murakami-esque but a little easier to digest. i love your new style of videos and how you're changing it up! definitely glad i stayed subscribed :)

  • @yasminbom4159
    @yasminbom4159 6 років тому

    Your new videos are so aesthetic, like I literally can't deal??? The quality is so overwhelming (in a terribly good way). I'm glad you're having fun making content, and if you're going to deliver little joys like this, don't worry about hurriedly putting videos out.
    My favorite Murakami book (until now haha) is Colourless Tsukuru Tazaki and his Years of Pilgrimage :)

  • @riddhikadas199
    @riddhikadas199 6 років тому +1

    Try Killing Commandatore, Norwegian Wood or Men Without Women by Murakami..
    Loved the new style 😍

  • @JulEnglefaris
    @JulEnglefaris 6 років тому

    I'm HEre for Jesse reading vlogs and this type of new content. And I love the note natural lighting actually

  • @Erhard29
    @Erhard29 6 років тому

    I just have to say that your editing style is just GOALS because it's amazing and different but good different! So happy for you!

  • @emmydawn22
    @emmydawn22 6 років тому +1

    YES i LOVE reading vlogs!!!

  • @isabellejordanlavandero5480
    @isabellejordanlavandero5480 6 років тому +2

    omg idle town!! loving all the recent content, jesse! ✨

  • @Isabella-iu2sf
    @Isabella-iu2sf 6 років тому

    I ADORE all the background music in this video! It's so soothing. 😊

  • @whaleohwhale
    @whaleohwhale 6 років тому

    watching Jesse’s videos makes my day productive. very inspirational content you’ve got.

  • @FunSoSoToTo
    @FunSoSoToTo 6 років тому +1

    I'm jealous of how good the vibe of this vlog! I want to film something right now!!!

  • @eeeshieee
    @eeeshieee 6 років тому

    You definitely need to do these weekly vlogs more often! They’re so FUN to watch!!

  • @eliciac4922
    @eliciac4922 6 років тому

    I love your 'sleep is book, books are better' print in the background!

  • @karahhullander4818
    @karahhullander4818 6 років тому

    I was really nervous when you said you were changing your video content, but I'm LOVING these new videos!!!

  • @wordless-expressions
    @wordless-expressions 6 років тому +1

    Your editing this year is lovely. I’ve always enjoyed it because I can’t edit anything but this new style is beautiful. It must take ages, so thanks for doing it!
    This video made me smile, and it was a very bad day let me tell you so thanks for that as well.

  • @elana04
    @elana04 6 років тому

    I love the editing of your reading vlogs! It’s just so aesthetically pleasing and so calming! It’s a nice thing to watch after a busy day!

  • @jihaelpme
    @jihaelpme 6 років тому +1

    Ooo I'd really recommend Murakami's After Dark if you liked the weirdness of Kafka on the Shore! I've also read his Colorless Tsukuru Tazaki and His Years of Pilgrimage and really enjoyed it! It's more straightforward in terms of style, too :D Anyway, great video! I only started watching your vids recently but you're really engaging! :) Looking forward to more!

  • @PegasusAnarchy
    @PegasusAnarchy 6 років тому +4

    Hey Jesse, have you ever read a "Manga classic"? Literally manga versions of classics of literature, I know it has nothing to do with anything but they're really cool (they also make you want to read the actual books), -on my case I've only read three, and they were amazing-

  • @Ethriel101
    @Ethriel101 6 років тому

    Congrats on getting back into your writing. I'm also glad to know people still hand write.

  • @pdangerina
    @pdangerina 6 років тому

    Please keep on doing these reading vlogs!! They're so fun to watch!

  • @MrBeanz-us7jp
    @MrBeanz-us7jp 6 років тому

    I totally get the whole writing by hand thing! If I am stuck creative wise, I will usually get out of it by writing by hand. I guess there is just something about holding a pen in hand that helps my brain get going with ideas :3

  • @chaptercviii
    @chaptercviii 6 років тому

    I am absolutely DIGGING this new style of video that you have going. It's like if a coffee shop was a video.

  • @georgia7330
    @georgia7330 6 років тому

    OMG YOUR AESTHETIC IS ALWAYS SO BEAUTIFUL

  • @harpujanair8696
    @harpujanair8696 6 років тому

    THIS VIDEO WAS SO SMOOOOOOTH IT CLEARED MY ACNE
    THAT DOESN'T EVEN MAKE ANY SENSE

  • @laurenlong2791
    @laurenlong2791 6 років тому

    I’ve been watching booktube channels for so long and recently discovered your channel, and I have to say I am so glad I did! Your editing is always impressive and you bring a new element to the classic booktube channel :) love the vlogs

  • @queeniebeanie7884
    @queeniebeanie7884 6 років тому +4

    Jesse you are becoming the king of aesthetics on booktube👌

  • @Thebookishdisneymom
    @Thebookishdisneymom 6 років тому +3

    I am loving your new style in your videos!!! Keep them coming please

  • @gabrielamaragoto8665
    @gabrielamaragoto8665 6 років тому

    Jesse, I'm loving your new editing style. It's so cool!!! And the photography of it, with the blacks and the reds and the coffee tones. SO FREAKING AMAZING!! I'm editing my first ever youtube video and I hope that someday I'll learn to edit something like this. LOVE IT.

  • @thegd2567
    @thegd2567 6 років тому

    I love this. I basically love anything you post. Don’t worry about that. Keep doing whatever you want. I’m happy you are a UA-camr who does what you want

  • @annagrybyk8060
    @annagrybyk8060 6 років тому

    I just LOVE the atmosphere in this video! Keep creating all this beauty✨

  • @destinyann9932
    @destinyann9932 6 років тому

    Can we appreciate the thumbnail, like seriously! IT'S THE BEST!

  • @regitzexenia
    @regitzexenia 6 років тому

    The editing in this is AH-mazing. Your skills are mad! I’m really excited about you changing up your content, it sounds very interesting and it also makes so much sense - plus you’re off to an amazing start.
    I love Murakami (we share a birthday too😅)! His novels are definitely strange. If you want to read more, I can recommend Norwegian Wood, it’s also quite strange, but it’s my favorite so far 😊

  • @SheilaArellano
    @SheilaArellano 6 років тому

    Your new videos are so aesthetically pleasing and inspiring yass. I know what you mean about creating the content you are used to or that everyone likes, last year I joined the booktube community with a few videos and found myself a bit lost, but this year will be a lot better. Thanks for inspiring the community!

  • @martinamarkoska770
    @martinamarkoska770 6 років тому +2

    Try reading "South of the border west of the sun" or "Colorless Tsukuru Tazaki and His Years of Pilgrimage"

  • @ASparkleyPenguin
    @ASparkleyPenguin 6 років тому

    I support the fact that you want to support the library. Also, that’s so cool that you listen to Conan Gray! I love his music too and it’s cool to see UA-camrs supporting other UA-camrs

  • @squidneysoup
    @squidneysoup 6 років тому

    absolutely loving the style and the aesthetic of this vlog. can’t wait to see more!

  • @Darrkness
    @Darrkness 6 років тому

    Nice, and I'm wearing my Studio Ghibli shirt today too. If you haven't seen the anime 'Summer Wars' yet I highly recommend it. Its not Miyazaki but it has that feel and I know you'll love it.

  • @aunthegeek5788
    @aunthegeek5788 6 років тому

    I'm really liking your vlogs, some of my favorite times on booktube are after a read-a-thon so I can watch everyone's vlogs so yeah keep these comin!

  • @silverlining9439
    @silverlining9439 6 років тому

    Wow. This new style of editing is straight up GORGEOUS. And i totally agree with your changes, you made me super excited! Good luck with your writing btw. I'd love to read something from you someday ;)

  • @jadyk.231
    @jadyk.231 6 років тому

    I typically don’t like vlog type videos but this was so nice and chill really loving this new style jesse💖

  • @abib7294
    @abib7294 6 років тому

    I’m always looking forward to your uploads. It was a stressful school day so coming home to an upload was perfect.

  • @clootsdiary
    @clootsdiary 6 років тому

    i love so much where you are going with your channel, i hope it will make you happy because it will most certainly make us ♥

  • @soldc
    @soldc 6 років тому

    Colorless Tsukuru Tazaki and his years of Pilgrimage and Dance dance dance are amazinggg. I would love to hear ur opinion on those two :3

  • @OhThatsAmazing
    @OhThatsAmazing 6 років тому

    Jesse, your videos have been getting so much more amazing then they already were!!!

  • @bibliophilebasics2028
    @bibliophilebasics2028 6 років тому

    love the new direction your channel is going, and it’s awesome that you’re making the content you want!

  • @Madziorek123
    @Madziorek123 6 років тому

    If you liked "Kafka" you should try "A Wild Sheep Chase" and "Dance, Dance, Dance" (in this order). I can also recommend his (probably) most famous book "Norwegian Wood". Have a great read! 💕

  • @adelias8720
    @adelias8720 6 років тому

    I love your reading vlogs, and I hope you’ll continue to create them! You did an excellent job with this one especially. The editing was exceptional!

  • @filipatavares2196
    @filipatavares2196 6 років тому

    I don't know what I did to deserve this much content from you in this week but it's the only thing that is getting me through this week! Wouldn't mind if this continued for a few more days **hint hint** **nudge nudge** 😂😂

  • @joaocarlosoliveira1480
    @joaocarlosoliveira1480 6 років тому +2

    This new style of videos is amazing!! U rock bro. Like so much ur channel 🇧🇷

  • @randee719
    @randee719 6 років тому

    Your vids are always interesting because you are so naturally articulate. Kafka is my favorite Murakami, btw~

  • @LucaHuntzberger
    @LucaHuntzberger 6 років тому

    I usually don't write any comments on UA-cam but I really wanted to say how much I appreciate your new way of editing and just how happy your videos make me when watching them. I love your new 2019 style and hope you'll keep it up that way! :)
    Greetings from Germany :)

    • @jessethereader
      @jessethereader  6 років тому +1

      Thanks so much for commenting! Im glad you’re enjoying the videos!

  • @Dyoshwa
    @Dyoshwa 6 років тому

    WOW. Jesse's vlogs truly leveled up!

  • @Froggenokki
    @Froggenokki 6 років тому

    I love your new editing and filming style, very aesthetic 👌👌👌

  • @emilymckenzie4110
    @emilymckenzie4110 6 років тому

    Wow, I’m really into your new content (I didn’t know it was possibly to love your channel more that I did but it’s happened). You have totally inspired me to do a self care night tomorrow!!

  • @BeefcakeTom-98
    @BeefcakeTom-98 6 років тому

    Your video is really a good way for me to start this year. Motivate me to step out of my comfort zone, embrace the changes, and believe more in myself. Keep up your awesome work! Oh, you can try Colorless Tsukuru Tazaki and His Year of Pilgrimage for another Murakami's experience

  • @kaitlin4176
    @kaitlin4176 6 років тому

    I really love the music you use in the background of your videos

  • @ecidnak
    @ecidnak 6 років тому

    I don't normally comment but I have to say this video was so amazing. Wonderful, beautiful editing that (unlike your manga oops) really kept me interested. I loved this so much! Hope you do more!

  • @ava8510
    @ava8510 6 років тому

    Seriously impressed with this editing!! Gorgeous!

  • @MichParker
    @MichParker 6 років тому

    OMFG YOUR EDITING THIS YEAR IS FREAKING AWESOME! 😱🙌🏻
    SLAYYYY KING 🔥

  • @nicolechacon6654
    @nicolechacon6654 6 років тому

    read After Dark! :) It's shorter and less confusing and really good in general. Then maybe read Chronicles of a Wind Up Bird, which is longer but also good. Murakami also has good short stories in The Elephant Vanishes

  • @courtney9694
    @courtney9694 6 років тому

    I really like your reading vlogs. They’re my favorite

  • @refgirl95
    @refgirl95 6 років тому

    First Murikami book I ever read was After Dark. I liked it a lot, the plot was fairly straight forward and I think if I were to try and give a synopsis I would say that it’s a story about the people who live there life After Dark in Japan’s most interesting and frightening cities. Loved the video

  • @victoria4
    @victoria4 6 років тому

    I’m loving the direction your channel is going please keep it up!

  • @myadultlife220
    @myadultlife220 6 років тому

    The snappy clickly thing at the beginning blew my mind! Make the content you want! Its your channel!