28 oddly specific book recommendations (from your requests)
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- Опубліковано 8 лип 2024
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watching book recommendations, buying books and actually reading books are three entirely separate hobbies
exactly
Totally can relate it!😊
So true
Too accurate 😭
jack is truly our book boyfriend come to life.
No but yes
Aah yesss !! Can not forget about it now ❤
Hopefully not, most of the characters I’ve seen described by other people as "book boyfriends" have killed multiple people before.
@morganmeadowes6861 that's fair. Jack is the boyfriend we all actually want lol
Could not agree more
My routine for watching Jack's videos:
1. Feverishly click on the video thumbnail.
2. Open Goodreads on the second tab.
3. Pausing every 15 seconds to add a new book to my never-ending to-read list.😌
Meeeee!!
It’s becoming a problem. I have like, over 300 books on my tbr at this point and I’m in a severe reading slump and only read about 30 books a year.
@@morganmeadowes6861babe, to some people 30 books a year is a goal. give yourself some grace
@@poorvinandwana honestly! I've read like 10 books last year, and I'm trying to reach atleast 30 this year
sameeeeeeee
0:34 - a book that contains one-sided love (would be great if the girl is the one who's in love)
0:59 - book with same energy as "Everything Everywhere All At Once"
2:15 - something queer and sex-positive and weird
2:38 - a book that makes me feel like I'm in a Studio Ghibli movie
3:03 - a short, enjoyable book to read on the plane to going to the motherland
3:39 - a book that feels like reading sheet music
4:25 - a cute and easy read to get you through the end of your bachelor's degree
5:03 - a book that radiates "Melodrama" by Lorde energy
5:54 - a book where you follow the anti-hero like an assassin
6:14 - a quick read with a weird female character
6:32 - an endless journey on a train where the main character only observes people
6:58 - a book for pride month
7:15 - a stand-alone book set in the distant future that will make you question your existence
7:53 - something to read in the doctor's office whilst waiting to get your ears cleaned out
9:24 - a book to mention in a job interview when they ask about your hobbies
9:53 - a beautiful cover that obscures the absolute devastation within but so poetic that you'll forgive it
10:33 - feels like old, classic lit but isn't actually
11:06 - similar vibe to "Call Me By Your Name" (YEARNING)
11:29 - a book for someone who loved "A Little Life" and wants to read more soul destroying stuff like that
11:59 - a book with a lonely protagonist but a comfortable life so you don't feel like a failure in your own life
12:40 - something filled with plot twists and a plot you'll fall in love with but would also shatter your soul
13:17 - something that feels like the sun shining through the trees on a warm, breezy day
13:40 - a book that gives rock and roll and chaos and heartbreak and summer but not "Daisy Jones & The Six"
14:01 - a book that feels like the film "Aftersun"
14:29 - a book with a really distinctive narrative voice
15:25 - a book for someone that wants to finally read outside o f the romance genre without straying too far
16:07 - something dark but so interestingly alluring and creepy but poetic
Thanks Jack for the lovely recommendations! ❤
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@@TheTurfN1ggaor nonbinary pal
@@juliancarax4797 knock it off
@@juliancarax4797 why should I ever say that?
Wow, no spoilers. I love it!
I love how Jack's recommendations are so different from literally everyone in the BookTube space. I really appreciate his videos
The amount of great books I’ve read because of Jack is crazy. Thanks for making these videos!
It's been a looong time since I read a bad book ❣ all thanks to this little channel
jack this might be the best idea you've had ever, every single rec was absolutely on point, you have to make more of these
it's insane that jack can remember every books he reads
Yes! And the number of books he's read is already astounding. Remembering all of them on top of that is incredible.
He most definitely reads these recommendations beforehand, thinks about it, then goes back to give a quick overview
every video always makes me so excited to read, he truly has such a contagious passion for books. i love it
exactly why i adore his videos. always gets me in a reading mood
It’s a good day when Jack posts
Can we just all appreciate how Intelligent Jack is!! I love these videos because he truly knows how to describe books in the most immaculate way❤❤❤
And how many books he’s read!
I'm reading Eleanor Oliphant right now and I already miss her. I'm not even halfway through and I'm already so charmed by her weird self. The characters come alive so easily through those pages!
Me too! I finished it a month or so ago and keep thinking about how wonderful a second book would be. I adore her character.
How bizzare, I really didn't like it or her very much. It felt grey.
Hey guys I am here because I am looking for help for an exam which is coming up in a week which is based on a novel that we (the students) do not know. However, my university professor spilled some information on the novel, mainly that the novel or a certain chapter/scene of the novel is said to play in a house/appartment on 89/Lamberton (street), which seems to be a very specific type of information if you ask me. If anyone out there happens to have read a novel which included this address I would be thankful if you could leave a short reply under this comment, stating the title and author of the novel. Thanks a lot in advance and have a nice weekend 😊 and to those who are also in the midst of writing exams: Good luck 👍
Time stamps! < 3
A book that contains one sided love 0:40
A book that feels like everywhere everything all at once 1:00
Something queer and weird 2:20
A book that feels like a studio ghibli movie 2:47
A short enjoyable book to read on a plane to the motherland 3:04
A book that feels like reading sheet music 3:40
A cute and easy read to get me through college 4:25
A book that radiates melodrama by lorde energy 5:04
A book following and anti-hero 5:55
A quick read with a weird female character 6:15
An endless journey where the character only observes other characters 6:32
A book for pride month 7:00
A stand-alone book set in the future that will make you question existing 7:15
Something to read in the doctors office while waiting to get my ears cleaned out 7:54
A book to mention in a job interview when they ask about hobbies 9:25
Feels like old classic lit but isn’t 10:33
Similar vibe to call me by your name 11:08
A book for someone who loved a little life 10:30
A book about a lonely protagonist but a comfortable life 11:59
Something filled with plot twists that will make me think 12:41
Something that feels like the sun shining through the trees on a warm breezy day 13:18
Something that gives rock and roll but no daisy jones 13:42
A book that feels like the film after sun 14:05
A book with a really distinct narrator voice 14:30
Someone who wants to read outside the romance genre but not stray too far 15:27
Something dark but alluring and poetic 16:20
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LOVE that there are so many Korean authors in your recommendations! I’ve always wanted some absolute gems in Korean literature to reach a wider audience so people could finally give them the hype they deserve 😭 Great video like always ❤
Jack does re-KINDLE my love for reading 😂
Lmao good one 😂
😂 exactly why I watch his videos from time to time
this is so fun because I feel like you recommended a ton of books we have never heard you talk about before!
i really appreciate the detailed description of your videos! i found everything i was looking for there! thank you!
I'd love if this became a series or a playlist!
how do you ALWAYS have the BEST collection of recommendations that's crazy
I love Eleanor Oliphant is completely fine❤
Its such a nice book which tells us about the daily life of a person who is so used to loneliness that it is her comfort zone and how she slowly find a acquaintance -turned-friend,slowly start thinking about other people significant to her.
Then she slowly think come to terms with how she had been resisting to look past her sad past and how she ultimately come to a level where even when she live alone,she finally has someone to turn for when in need
You sold me so hard on this book, wow.
@@halloy5021 it is a very realistic book and it will for sure be a nice read✨
SO TRUE ON NOUGHTS AND CROSSES!! I borrowed it from my school library and i was literally sobbing in my room at night reading it, its a whole rollercoaster ride. The writing style is beautiful and so real i could really feel it happening around me. 100% reccomend it!
Thank you so much for making these videos, because I have read so many books thanks to you, Jack!
Definitely added a good few books to my list from this!!! Such accurate and entertaining recommendations, very impressive
You are literally increasing my TBR day by day ❤. Don't know if it's a bad thing or a good one.
The way you describe books is truly beautiful to listen to wow
I have been looking for this kind of book recommendations everywhere, thank you
This Is How You Lose The Time War as a recommendation for EEAAO is perfect! My favourite film and my favourite book, because they both just hit so perfectly.
each time someone speaks of Swimming in the dark and mentions Poland my heart melts ❤️ also really loved this book and it deserves its attention
i refound my love for books mostly thanks to your videos and recs and i just wanted to thank you!
Absolutely love this. You should do these more often.
I love this videos! When I don't know what kind of thing I want to read I get so many recs to check I ended up with a lovely read!! Thanks Jack
I created a list on my notes app that just gets longer and longer thanks to Jack and his recommendations. I can't wait to read all of them!
such a good video concept, loved the recs!
I’m so greatful for this series and Jack!
Paul takes the form of a mortal girl is so good! I read it a while ago and still think about it quite a lot. It’s weird but charming and just cool.
I think this is my fav kind of videos that you post ❤
I loved tomorrow tomorrow and tomorrow.
I bought t a few months ago from one of your videos and it was just so nice to read and so endearing.
You are really and truly so so precious. Absolutely love the book recs.💖
Thanks for all the recommendations!
Such a great premise for a recommendations episode! For me the two books that have recently just completely floored me and engaged me and reignited my relationship to reading are Lamya H's Hijab Butch Blues and Alice Oseman's Loveless. I just felt completely seen by these two books and felt they were really spoke to me as a person. They'd appeal to anyone who wants to read about queer experiences that still aren't well represented in the world of literature - reading these books felt like quenching a deep insatiable thirst I didn't know I had
Yes Jack, I appreciate the cover of the book on the side of the screen, I can just screen shot it as you’re talking about it to track it later :)
Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow absolutely knocked me on my ass and I did not expect it!! One of my favorite books ever!! And Swimming In the Dark is criminally underrated. I am so happy to see you recommend it!
more of this kind of content pls! love ur recos!
Hey Jack! Wanted to let you know about the Philadelphia Bookstore Map, which was just released! It was a grassroots effort to create a map that shows all the bookstores in Philly--could be a fun video idea whenever you're in the US again!
Another recommendation for the prompt in 13:41 is Mary Jane by Jessica Anya Blau ☺️
Wow, this video is a literary treasure trove! 📚💎 I can't believe how brilliantly unique and oddly specific these book recommendations are for hot book summer! 😎📖 Each suggestion seems like a hidden gem waiting to be discovered. From quirky characters to unusual settings, it's refreshing to explore beyond the usual bestsellers. Thanks for curating such an intriguing list - you've just made my summer reading list much more exciting! Can't wait to dive into these captivating reads. 🌞📚
omg thank you, you have no idea how much I needed this!!
Awesome vlog as always ‼️💯your videos make me try out new books and genres
Desperately been waitingfor this video since your insta story🤩
i love when i get a notif that jack posted right before i eat so i have something to watch while i eat
a book for feeling like ur in a studio ghibli movie is also 'the cat who saved books' it was literally so adorable i loved it so much
East of Eden is also a great conversation piece for a job interview. Didn’t get the job in the end, but I had a great conversation with the headhunter about literature
Jack, thank you for reading and recommending books of all nations. You are unique and insiteful!
I just finished reading 'Hamnet' and I cannot thank you enough for making me read this masterpiece
I just started reading it today because of Jack's recommendation and I'm enjoying it so far! Thrilled to see what's gonna happen🫣
omg i’ve been waiting for this video. 🙏🏻
I just started reading All the Lovers.. Looking forward to it!
My favorite series
Jack !!! Please read "The Little Paris Bookshop" by Nina George if you haven't already. It's a book about loving books and more specifically about a bookseller who has the ability to tell what books his customers need, books that will heal their souls.
I recommend this book to anyone who's reading this comment, trust me on this; it's life-changing. It will also make you want to live in Paris (lol). This book feels like a warm hug, I've never read a book before that I wanted to re-read over and over again, but this book changed that.
It's such an amazing book - very underrated!
best recommendation video you have ever made stunning
I WAS SO EXCITED BC BEFORE YOU SAID TMWR AND TMWR AND TMWR I THOUGHT that would be my rec AND ITS MY FAV BOOK EVERRR
If you like to read a book that feels like “aftersun”. I would recommend Three O'Clock in the Morning by Gianrico Carofiglio.
I LOVED THIS VIDEO, it was what I was looking for
So many new books to add to the tbr
Would appreciate book recs from any of y’all
A book that will make you shed the tears that you didn’t know you were holding back
Or anything that a cat lounging in the sun would read/for a trip to the beach.
Also anything that is just good vibes and makes you feel at peace being alone in nature.
For the first one I would recommend As long as the lemon trees grow by Zoulfa Katouh & the second one I would recommend The travelling cat chronicles by Hiro Arikawa because it has a cat and travels (a bit sad too)
How High We Go in the Dark 1000%! I had to back and skim it again when I got to the end. I had to wait two days before starting a new read because I couldn't get it out of my head.
Love ur book recommendations ❤
Cracking Ibiza is a good one for summer and even has craft beer...easy read if anyone's interested.
I really really need a book recommendation to read before entering in adulthood. Btw I love your videos.
Seven moons of maali almeida will never leave you after you read it..thanks for all these recommendations!
Could you make a video on books to read in your teen years?
That’s an amazing video concept. Id like to see more
For “Paul Takes the Form of a Mortal Girl” energy please read Sarahland! Queer and freaky short story collection featuring dozens of characters named Sarah (it’s a metaphor luv)
Not Jack being the Agony Aunt but with book recommendations and excelling at it 🔥
OMG I LOVE THESE VIDEOS
These are my favorite of the videos you make
Make this a series please (maybe monthly???)
still under a big reading slump but I can listen to Jack talk abt books forever.
Jack love your choices. I really enjoyed 'The Siberia Job' a white-knuckle ride! The author expertly captures the chaos of post-Soviet Russia with a flair for tension and historical detail. It's a 'can't-put-down' kind of book - fast-paced, exhilarating, and packed with suspense!
I recently read Hamnet (courtesy of Jack’s recommendations) and it was SOOOO good
I LIVE FOR THIS
MY FAVORITE SERIES!!!
jack posting automatically makes my day
Jack is a blessing
would love for you to do a video where you read poetry from all the previous british poet laureates and rank them
Jack you're gonna bankrupt me, I love all your recommendations 😫😫
Wow im so thrilled you mentioned Paul Takes the Form of a Mortal Girl! I bought it from my local LGBT bookstore a year or two ago and havent read it yet. I've never heard anyone mention it
Obscure the absolute devastation but so poetic that you will forgive it - you have single-handedly described Han Kang's entire body of work
Another book with Everything Everywhere All At Once energy is called Interworld by Neil Gaiman and Michael Reeves. It's a YA series about this guy who discovers he can travel between the multiverse. And in this multiverse, there are more science-based worlds and more magic-based ones, and the two sides are at war. So the mc teams up with his alternate selves to fight the big bads orchestrating this war. It doesn't have the mother/daughter-themed emotional depth of EEAAO, but it's great for multiverse shenanigans!
As a Polish, thank you so much for mentioning our book ❤️
You're amazing!!!!
Jack is killing it with all these amazing videos the past weeks, love it!
Here's to hoping he divulge to darker shades of romance books in the weeks to come. 😉
i love it! ❤
I bought Paradise Rot literally today
Aside from that I'm also rlly interested in female rage right now so I picked Animal
There is no better feeling than seeing Jack Edwards has posted
And my comfort channel has posted! My world is now at peace ❤️
Something similar to YOU by Caroline Kepnes? What I love about it is how you can empathize with the killers motives. And with his love for books.
NOUGHTS AND CROSSES WAS SOOOO GOOD!
Best books I’ve read this quarter: A Little Devil in America, how the word is passed and the true love experiment !
Omg I think our experience of reading love in the big city was wildly different😂 as a kpop stan i listened to whatever group was mentioned, so a lot of tara songs like roly poly and sugar free, and the wonder girls with songs like tell me and nobody😂😂 it was a girlypop adventure
demon copperhead is everything to me.. i can't explain what it was like to read as someone who lives and grew up in appalachia