BYOB (bring your own book) read-along (30 mins with chill music)

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  • @brefachinetto3072
    @brefachinetto3072 3 роки тому +589

    I'm so glad you're posting these here!!! I start school at night on the 3rd so i won't be able to make it to the lives, but at least i can play the videos after while reading!!!

  • @LimAiTeng
    @LimAiTeng 3 роки тому +219

    Jack I just wanna tell you that I dont have many friends who like to read fiction. Im really delighted that you do this BYOB. It makes me feel like I have a companion to read with me now. My reading life becomes more pleasureble because of you. Greetings from Malaysia.

  • @naomionyeanakwe2903
    @naomionyeanakwe2903 3 роки тому +61

    Jesus, you're such a wholesome person. It's so lovely to see and it's just what I need rn.

  • @sahn441
    @sahn441 3 роки тому +71

    jacks community is so beautiful . we mind our own business , light candles , read and go to sleep

  • @estelasilvarodrigues1447
    @estelasilvarodrigues1447 3 роки тому +23

    Jack please post more of these lives, they are so good!! They feel like a cosy wintery hug

  • @makaylagrant873
    @makaylagrant873 3 роки тому +19

    I'm happy you're posting this here since i dont usually attend instagram live, I love how the music isn't too loud that you can't hear the turning of pages. I'm currently reading The People We Meet on Vacation and it's going really well. I really like the dynamic of the relationship between the two characters so far.

  • @RiahTaylor2000
    @RiahTaylor2000 3 роки тому +108

    For a book club I recently joined we decided on “the fill-in boyfriend”. We’re all over 18 reading about highschool drama and honestly I’m living for it. It’s like reading a chick flick movie. 😂

    • @janetl7123
      @janetl7123 3 роки тому +3

      It sounds horrible on goodreads 😂 but good for you and your book club to enjoy it for what it is😂

    • @ItsMeMiana
      @ItsMeMiana 3 роки тому +2

      that's on my tbr. it sounds like such a confort book lol

    • @emmyaward
      @emmyaward 3 роки тому +1

      OHH ive read that book! its pretty good:)

    • @LaLemonie
      @LaLemonie 3 роки тому +2

      It's actually one of my favourite books and I will be 30 this year so... 😆

  • @naomionyeanakwe2903
    @naomionyeanakwe2903 3 роки тому +44

    I actually really liked the vibe of reading with you. Would love to make this a daily thing... I hope I would be able to keep up. Thank you Jack.

  • @onelastcherry
    @onelastcherry 3 роки тому +60

    As someone with ADHD, having a sort of body double is great, it helps me to stay concentrated, thank you! Currently reading Madeline Miller's Circe :)

    • @chloetwintheii3872
      @chloetwintheii3872 2 роки тому

      Oh my gosh what did you think of the book or what you’ve read so far??

    • @onelastcherry
      @onelastcherry 2 роки тому +3

      @@chloetwintheii3872 I really enjoyed it! I liked the song of achilles better because it was so iconic but this one is great as well

    • @thedavidj1996
      @thedavidj1996 2 роки тому +1

      @@onelastcherry I think I’m going to read Circe after I finish On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous today. I loved TSOA so much, I’m really exited to get into more M Miller

    • @onelastcherry
      @onelastcherry 2 роки тому +1

      @@thedavidj1996 you won’t be disappointed!

  • @sabrinaz9023
    @sabrinaz9023 3 роки тому +50

    The wholesome energy is amazing

  • @croscott
    @croscott 3 роки тому +3

    i've just read twice as much as i usually do in less than 30 minutes!! starting read-along streams is a wonderful idea, Jack! i think it's a combination of calm music, ambient background noises (that page turning is just *chef's kiss*) and the realisation that somebody out there is reading at the same time with you that really put me in a great reading mood

  • @pollypocketmothgirl
    @pollypocketmothgirl 3 роки тому +221

    This morning, I finished "Mexican Gothic," and now I'm starting up "The Picture of Dorian Gray." Happy reading, everyone!!! 📚 😀

    • @jmsl910
      @jmsl910 3 роки тому +15

      ooh, dorian gray is a good pick! 💕 enjoy

    • @zarina3828
      @zarina3828 3 роки тому +15

      OMG IM READING THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY

    • @kaoc799
      @kaoc799 3 роки тому

      I'm in the middle of Mexican Gothic & I'm really enjoying it, happy reading!!!

    • @rhifri4398
      @rhifri4398 3 роки тому +1

      I’m also reading Dorian Gray

    • @loscm6641
      @loscm6641 3 роки тому +2

      I finished the picture of dorian gray on tuesday and it was really good

  • @minniecar
    @minniecar 3 роки тому +4

    Since none of my friends read, videos like these are so nice because it feels like someone is right there with me!

  • @Lenaamarie98
    @Lenaamarie98 3 роки тому +14

    Please upload the other streams as well!! I love putting this one on and replaying it the whole evening while reading

  • @bibaonyoutube
    @bibaonyoutube 3 роки тому +23

    Aaah yes! Had such a busy day and I was looking forward to this :D couldn’t watch the live but I’m so happy to watch it here! Thank you Jack 🙏🏻❤️

  • @arhodsden
    @arhodsden 3 роки тому +8

    We loved this tonight! Didn't catch it live, but we hope to tomorrow. Vermont, USA. The volume was perfect. Enjoyed the music choice. It was so cool to see that over 2300 views had happened at an hour after posting! Very inspiring. Thanks for doing this.

  • @ikeulatte
    @ikeulatte 3 роки тому

    Please keep uploading these on here!! It’s so nice to have some white noise and the feeling of a presence while I’m reading//doing school work. It def helps me stay focused ! Thanks ♡

  • @jose9hine
    @jose9hine 3 роки тому +5

    i find it so hard to set aside time to read no matter how much i love it. when reading gatsby i had to put on half an hour timers so that i wouldn’t do anything until the alarm went off, and focus on reading (but needed up using the timer 5 more times after the first). this is really helpful because even though i’m not talking to anyone + not even watching it live it makes me feel like everyone is reading together and it just feels more communal. so thank u v much

  • @elanele
    @elanele 3 роки тому

    I sadly can’t watch the lives as I live in France and it means I would fall asleep after midnight… so instead I’m watching the video the follow days an hour before the live starts ! It is very soothing and I’m really happy you started this, thank you very much !

  • @ajmerinder
    @ajmerinder 3 роки тому +42

    currently reading “and then there were none” by the mystery icon agatha christie! i’ve always wanted to be in a book club so this feels great :’)

    • @wonderwoman5528
      @wonderwoman5528 3 роки тому +5

      My favourite book of hers - enjoy! :)

    • @Hello-wj6cp
      @Hello-wj6cp 3 роки тому +7

      We actually have a book club with the community! It’s on 📚R📚E📚D📚D📚I📚T📚
      And the community is just Jack’s name :)
      It’s also a cool place for us to communicate and post anything from memes to book recommendations. There’s over 750 of us!

    • @fancy9131
      @fancy9131 3 роки тому +4

      that book is incredible ! i hope you're enjoying it :))

    • @sweetschokicake
      @sweetschokicake 3 роки тому +2

      Ah I'm currently reading through her Poirot Series - I'm at "Lord Edgware dies" :D I just love her mysteries, not too easy but also not to hard, and sometimes very funny!

    • @wonderwoman5528
      @wonderwoman5528 3 роки тому +1

      @@sweetschokicake I’ve just finished The Murder of Roger Ackroyd, such a good one 😊

  • @ericaisaksson7042
    @ericaisaksson7042 3 роки тому +4

    I am almost half way through "the perks of being a wallflower" and i really enjoy it!

  • @lussein1
    @lussein1 3 роки тому

    i love you jack, this channel is such a safe space for everyone, we rlly appreciate you

  • @jean3947
    @jean3947 3 роки тому +15

    This was so much fun! Definitely want to make it part of my routine this week! ❤

  • @sbobo4665
    @sbobo4665 3 роки тому

    I’m so glad you posted this because seeing it in my feed made me read for 30mins+ rather than consuming useless youtube drama videos

  • @emmyjemmy4208
    @emmyjemmy4208 2 роки тому +1

    thanks jack! this is helping me get through 'Emma' because I was scared by how long it is

  • @tiannadaly7440
    @tiannadaly7440 3 роки тому +1

    Uh hello? This is the calmest I’ve felt in honestly about 8 months 😭

  • @lauragouveia4526
    @lauragouveia4526 3 роки тому +1

    literally the sweetest human

  • @cozyfrancis
    @cozyfrancis 3 роки тому

    Thank you so much for posting this here! I've been in a reading slump lately and this totally helped me pick up the book I've been ignoring for weeks. Excited for more! :)

  • @nejiskunoichi0011
    @nejiskunoichi0011 3 роки тому

    I love this! I usually had study with me videos playing in the background during my time in university, but I definitely love a read along.

  • @stephaniemarie1048
    @stephaniemarie1048 3 роки тому +52

    This is such a fun idea! I'm sorry I missed it but will be here tomorrow! I'm currently reading Dubliners!

  • @wingcastlereads5657
    @wingcastlereads5657 3 роки тому +3

    this helped me read for the first time in a while! Thank you

  • @hannahatela5918
    @hannahatela5918 3 роки тому

    this is so fun to just return to when i feel lonely while reading, which is a funny feeling since reading is often solitary. but it's nice having someone reading along with me, despite the silence. thank you for this!! ❤

  • @annieislostinfandom
    @annieislostinfandom 2 роки тому

    The last few weeks have been crazy busy for me and the lifestreams were very late for my time zone, making me unable to join them live or even come back to them later. Now I’ve finally got the time and I leave them on in the background while reading „Last Night at the Telegraph Club“. I’m having a bit of trouble getting into the book, so these livestream recordings are ideal to motivate me since I don’t want to give up and dnf it quite yet. Thanks for this, Jack!

  • @InochiYT
    @InochiYT 3 роки тому

    I love you, thanks so much for managing to calm me down in my panic attack. Now, I can sleep peacefully. You're truly an amazing person.

  • @lujain205
    @lujain205 3 роки тому +15

    I literally was reading and wanted to feel like I was with someone so I opened UA-cam to put on library sound but your video came first 😂❤ I'm reading The song of achilles btw.

  • @bookgirlie444
    @bookgirlie444 3 роки тому +2

    i’m so excited for this! i’m going through such a huge slump and keep starting books butnot finishing them. i’ve always loved reading so it’s made me feel like crap lol, thank you for starting this readalong! my goal to is to finally finish a book before feb ends :)

  • @victoryj2745
    @victoryj2745 3 роки тому

    I’m really happy you’re doing this. None of my close friends read. And no one around me reads thrillers/horror. So just having this safe space of readers, is so so nice.

  • @user-ll5zo3uf6p
    @user-ll5zo3uf6p 3 роки тому +5

    NOT ME LITERALLY JUST SITTING DOWN TO READ AND THEN GETTING THIS NOTIFICATION- starting The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins

  • @Moon_Moon91
    @Moon_Moon91 3 роки тому +1

    Oooo I’m so glad you’re posting these on YT because I can’t stream the live versions, I have lots of reading to do for my dissertation and it can get quite lonely, so thanks for these coz now I feel like I have a reading buddy📚

  • @jamieandrews9919
    @jamieandrews9919 3 роки тому +1

    Yes! I’m so happy you are posting these! I think they will really help me! I can’t wait for the next one!

  • @LuluST-nc6us
    @LuluST-nc6us 3 роки тому

    This was so nice! The music was perfect! I really do appreciate that you also post these here as I can't make it to the livestreams. Excited for the next one!

  • @thisislina3971
    @thisislina3971 2 роки тому

    please upload the other livestreams here!! i love them so much and they help me a lot
    i’m in a different time zone so i can’t watch them live but watching them here is the best thing ever

  • @na-ki5fy
    @na-ki5fy 3 роки тому

    love that ikea lamp i have the same one lol it’s so good for giving a warm cozy vibe but bright enough to read with, it’s the best lol

  • @valo9346
    @valo9346 3 роки тому

    I’ll definitely be reading to this video tomorrow. You’re such a comfort character in my life and I‘m so happy that I discovered you.
    Stay happy and healthy Jack x

  • @jmsl910
    @jmsl910 3 роки тому

    jack, you are my new hero & i admire the amazing community you've gathered
    you are a gem

  • @rachelvogel7182
    @rachelvogel7182 3 роки тому +1

    I am so grateful for this video omg, i have been in a reading slump recently and i needed this time to focus!

  • @jess7069
    @jess7069 3 роки тому

    this was so chill, I missed the stream so I'm really glad you've uploaded it :)

  • @meganadsmond
    @meganadsmond 3 роки тому

    Thanks for posting this! Used this time to finish up a historical mystery, going to get going on some school work and then will be back to watch todays BYOB live :)

  • @Sarahr98998
    @Sarahr98998 3 роки тому +1

    It's raining tonight, and I'm about to start this vid and read my book. Perfection.

  • @sl0420
    @sl0420 3 роки тому +4

    Glad to join and read with you! Got a few pages into "Heart of a Samurai" by Margi Preus, a Newbery Honor Book. :)
    I feel the volume of the music is just right and not at all distracting. This was really great and calming.

  • @xandra3984
    @xandra3984 2 роки тому

    These BYOBs are amazing, thank you so much!

  • @OhThatsAmazing
    @OhThatsAmazing 3 роки тому

    I just set up instagram on my laptop in order for me to watch it, turns out you've posted it here as well. Thanks Jack, loved this read along

  • @tomoyo90
    @tomoyo90 3 роки тому +2

    Thanks for putting it up here!! This is really awesome! :)

  • @hollymariereads
    @hollymariereads 3 роки тому

    This was such a comfy way to settle into reading before sleep- thank you 😊

  • @BrumalWildling
    @BrumalWildling 3 роки тому

    You're literally my first ever reading buddy! This makes me so happy!

  • @PriscilaQuin
    @PriscilaQuin 3 роки тому +2

    YEEEEEEEEES, THANK YOU! I was afraid you wouldn't post It here!

  • @lindaknight64
    @lindaknight64 3 роки тому

    Love this! I watch all your podcasts! I live in the US. I am an avid reader and read many of your selections. Keep reading everyone!

  • @fikanera838
    @fikanera838 3 роки тому +2

    This was lovely; great atmosphere. I hope you'll put them all on UA-cam so we can experience them again.

  • @doinmyown2511
    @doinmyown2511 3 роки тому

    İ felt like i am reading with a friend and it was so relaxing,calming.Thank u for giving your time

  • @libraryofliz6693
    @libraryofliz6693 3 роки тому +1

    thanks for posting this i was so sad when i missed it live!

  • @cheyennescott3920
    @cheyennescott3920 3 роки тому +7

    you have a contagious smile

  • @jenniejiang7672
    @jenniejiang7672 2 роки тому

    Rly loved it this was so peaceful. Worked with u the whole video

  • @wonderwoman5528
    @wonderwoman5528 3 роки тому +4

    Thanks so much - currently reading a short non fiction book, ‘Sam Harris - lying’ and reading a long with you has helped me read so much more than I would have 😊

  • @carolineagustian4258
    @carolineagustian4258 3 роки тому

    What a great idea! This is the first time I see a video like this, and I really did enjoy reading with you, Jack!

  • @frogtossing6449
    @frogtossing6449 3 роки тому

    i was reading My Policeman! im so glad you recommended this book a while ago. im so in love with the wirting! english is not my first language but i find the writing to be extremely accessible (but absolutely stunning nonetheless) so i'm just racing through it :D

  • @vanessa_mcleod
    @vanessa_mcleod 3 роки тому +2

    this is a fun idea!! i like ambience when reading so this is perfect :)

  • @elizabethsophiawilliams2525
    @elizabethsophiawilliams2525 3 роки тому +4

    Love this! Such a great idea.

  • @bethnoel1148
    @bethnoel1148 3 роки тому

    thank you for posting here as well. i saw the announcement and thought "okay, sucks to not have Instagram" but you're kind and wise. thank you. this was fun. I'm currently reading six of crows

  • @jumpinjupman
    @jumpinjupman 3 роки тому

    thank you for posting this here!! in my time zone, my classes interfere with the live stream but i'm happy i can still participate with you uploading them on youtube

  • @samdumorris
    @samdumorris 3 роки тому

    Thanks for posting here! The livestream starts at 1.30 am for me!! So this is amazing

  • @46rebecca
    @46rebecca 3 роки тому

    Thank you, I enjoyed this reading time. It does motivate me to start reading!

  • @constanzatisiotto5311
    @constanzatisiotto5311 3 роки тому +3

    thank you so much for uploading this jack ❤️

  • @nayeebanerjee
    @nayeebanerjee Рік тому

    I just felt so calm after this.

  • @elliot.cheung07
    @elliot.cheung07 2 роки тому

    I am so glad I found this video, This help me so much btw i am reading a kind of teen book ''Front Desk" Happy Reading everyone !!!!!!

  • @laura8267
    @laura8267 3 роки тому

    As someone who wants to become more of an early bird, I appreciate the uploads immensely!

  • @ABetten86
    @ABetten86 3 роки тому

    Glad you posted this! Missed the first go around as it happened while I was at work (live in California, you are 8 hours ahead of me). Currently reading “The Namesake” by Jhumpa Lahiri.

  • @tiffanyvantine3322
    @tiffanyvantine3322 3 роки тому

    Yay! Glad to hear you read Project Hail Mary! I’m pretty sure I recommended it in a comment to you not long ago, so I’m going to flatter myself with the thought that you took my recommendation! And if it wasn’t because of me, I am at least glad that I was correct that you would/did enjoy it. Of course I think it’s a fabulous book and think lots of different kinds of people would enjoy it. But it seems like our tastes in books are usually divergent to a certain extent, and it was one of the few I’ve read recently I thought you’d like. Weir also contributed to the “Forward” short story collection, and my husband said his piece was the best out of the group.

  • @lenarose3190
    @lenarose3190 3 роки тому +1

    I love read alongs! Keep doing these pls!

  • @shiprabansal9321
    @shiprabansal9321 3 роки тому

    thank thank you thank you so much I been waiting for another read along for so long

  • @eva.x89
    @eva.x89 3 роки тому

    yess wow im so happy that u posted that livestream on here!!! yayy that totally made my day!!!

  • @alvinanyholm
    @alvinanyholm 3 роки тому

    Me and my friend started a group at my school and it's kinda the same thing as this. 💫 we meet once a week, each bringing their own book, we eat some homebaked cookies and read- it is my favourite time of the week no doubt 🤍✨📚

  • @yellowboat2055
    @yellowboat2055 3 роки тому +2

    Thanks so much Jack! This was wonderful 😁🙏

  • @enigmaticpaperback6548
    @enigmaticpaperback6548 3 роки тому +5

    I missed the live but I was so glad to be able to catch it here. I'm currently reading My Dark Vanessa!

    • @klauslispector
      @klauslispector 3 роки тому

      Oooh tell me, did you like it??😀

    • @enigmaticpaperback6548
      @enigmaticpaperback6548 3 роки тому +1

      @@klauslispector It was heartbreaking and definitely is not one to go into lightly; a lot of the scenes in the book are graphic and disturbing, but it was a great story and a 5-star read for me

    • @klauslispector
      @klauslispector 3 роки тому

      @@enigmaticpaperback6548 Then I might have to order it! Sounds right up my alley :)

  • @gingeypie9321
    @gingeypie9321 2 роки тому

    I love this! Am fashionably 5 months late to this party but joining in now and reading The Master and Margarita!

  • @praalgraf
    @praalgraf 3 роки тому

    thanks a lot for uploading! the livestreams are too late for me with timezones, so these are a solid alternative

  • @isabellehall9217
    @isabellehall9217 3 роки тому

    Im so happy you uploaded this read-along to YT so that i can join ya. Im reading Hamnet now 😊

  • @honeybear803
    @honeybear803 3 роки тому

    I’m so thankful you are posting them up here because I am unable to actually attend the live 🥰

  • @Vanessa-hk3jn
    @Vanessa-hk3jn 3 роки тому +1

    I was so excited to see this video in my recommended!! Hopefully gonna join live tomorrow. I'm just about finished reading The Ghost Road by Pat Barker

  • @Read-to-Breathe
    @Read-to-Breathe 3 роки тому +4

    I was there ❤ I read 20 pages of وحش فينون

  • @carrotdays9737
    @carrotdays9737 3 роки тому

    I just want to say this is an awesome idea, I hope you won’t stop

  • @navlagsinned
    @navlagsinned 3 роки тому +1

    I love reading with you. It was very zen.

  • @audrey7969
    @audrey7969 3 роки тому

    i just wanted to say that after weeks of not picking up a book, this finally got me out a reading slump :)

  • @lainey6234
    @lainey6234 3 роки тому

    i love this idea! i hope i can make it to one one day, but thank you SO much for posting it here! i’m gonna go grab a book now 😊

  • @crescentflower444
    @crescentflower444 2 роки тому

    so happy to have started ‘little fires everywhere’ with u!

  • @katbautista5141
    @katbautista5141 3 роки тому +2

    Loved this Jack! Currently reading Anne of Green Gables. Can't wait for tomorrow!

  • @joancross5361
    @joancross5361 3 роки тому

    The Handmade’s Tale. Loved the peaceful music.

  • @han.nah.
    @han.nah. 2 роки тому

    Nearly finished a Christmas novel alongside you here! Thanks, Jack. 🎄

  • @DanyLLNZH
    @DanyLLNZH 3 роки тому

    I love this kind of videos because i feel less lonely

  • @salamalmahi541
    @salamalmahi541 11 місяців тому

    More of these pleaseeee 😭 This was so nice!

  • @justine1692
    @justine1692 3 роки тому

    Thank you for posting it! I can now catch up with what I missed yesterday. I am currently reading Kafka on the shore, following your recommandation. Greetings from Belgium 🍫🍺🍟