I've been subscribed for years now and I always find your content soothing, inspiring, and intellectually stimulating. I especially love this format as it feels very podcast-y. You should consider having your own podcast, I would love to listen to that! 💛 (P.S. I'm Italian. You nailed the pronunciation of "Risorgimento"! You should definitely read "Difficult Loves" by Calvino, it's a short story collection.)
Jess is hands down the most brilliant booktuber out there! Her books’ reviews are the most brilliantly articulated and intellectually appropriated. I would love to see through your notebook or maybe the process of reading/taking notes? ❤️
I swear, you’re my fave book youtuber for the simple reason that you choose such a wide variety and are so incredibly insightful about them. Thanks to you I’ve really expanded my reading. Much love 💞
The book videos are great.. but u can update the book of the month for the book club on your Instagram or Twitter so that people can start reading as soon as the month starts.. at least i find it helpful if i know wat the book of the month is gonna be before the month starts so i can be prepared. Your book videos are so good and i always look upto ur reviews and recommendations. 💕
Im inspired to start my own booktube because of Jess... She has the best commentary and picks a wide range if authors and genres... Not just YA like other booktubers (nothing wrong with YA) but i like how she picks good pieces of literature from authors of various backgrounds
I love that you read some Italian literature! The Leopard is one of those staples that even if you haven't read you know about and Italo Calvino is one of the best Italian writers of the XX century, I hope you manage to read more of his works, they are usually not very long but so interesting and beautifully written! 💕
Blade Runner is actually based off Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep by Phillip K Dick - and after having a google, Neuromancer won the Phillip K Dick award! It's a great book though, I highly recommend. Always love your book videos!!!!
Hi Jess! I'm so happy you decided to read "Le città invisibili" Calvino, that's definitely one of my favorite books of him who's one of my favorite writer ever. Calvino is one of the most read author in university and high school in Italy since he has a very peculiar style and he touches a wide range of topics, I think you'll really like also "Six Memos for the Next Millennium" and " The Path to the Nest of Spiders". It made me smile when i realized that the book you talked about next was "Il Gattopardo" which has been translated with "Leopard" 'cause actually the right translation should have been "The Ocelot", wonder why the translator decided for "leopard" instead. Can wait to join the book club, I was searching for books who describe India and its history since just yesterday I booked a travel for the next year in Rajasthan!!
Love the fact that you read Italian literature as well! Italo Calvino is one of the most important writers in the history of Italy and is really much appreciated. Glad that you liked the book :)
Could you please make a video about what motivates you to read? How do you manage to read the amount of books a month that you do? And how do you pick which book to read next? Thank you! I enjoy your videos
absolutely adore your book videos! A little input on the Neuromancer; the Matrix was kind of inspired by the ideas of it, Blade Runner was largely inspired by P.K. Dick's novel "Do Android's Dream of Electric Sheep" - that came out much before Gibson's work :)
Blade runner was based off of "do androids dream of electric sheep" and blade runner 2049 is loosely based off of The Pale Fire poem (as pieces of the poem are a part of K's conditioning. Neuromancer inspired The Matrix series.
I’ve been trying to rekindle my joy for reading, and your videos make me excited to read. The way you speak so eloquently about the books (plus your accent) is relaxing and engaging. Love from California 💕
Thanks for another great set of reviews, lots of new reads to explore. Not a criticism/correction, but noting the Blade Runner films are based on ‘Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?’ By Philip K. Dick. Though of course they are very cyberpunk! But quite different themes and tone, interesting to contrast in any case :)
loved Italo Calvino's "If On a Winter Night a Traveler...", have been meaning to pick up another Calvino. Sounds interesting, especially since I did a paper on the city in literature
What an interesting group of books! I've only seen the film of The Leopard and found it so dull. It's such a tricky thing when finding sexism in classic books because (like you say) we do expect it but it still takes me aback when I come across it. I'm glad you enjoyed Fingersmith so much. I've loved the two Marlon James novels I read so I'm eager to read John Crow’s Devil too and grateful to get your thoughts about it. The Ministry of Utmost Happiness is good but it's sprawling and goes in so many directions! Hope you enjoy!
Thank you as usual for your books reviews ❤️ if you liked Calvino, I'd recommend 'The Path to the Nest of Spiders'. Loved it :) greetings from Italy xx
This is the first time I've agreed with a review, verbatim, and it was for two of yours!! Dark Forrest and Neuromancer. Loved the first and felt guilty for not liking the second.
Can someone please explain how this book club works and where the discusions are. I'm new here and I'd really like to join in, I just don't know where. Thank you:)
Loved the vid! Was wondering when and where you tend to read as a busy person? Especially seen as you read several books every month! I absolutely love reading but I just can’t find much time to really sit down and read a book without being interrupted by the thought that I’ve got something more important to do. Would love more book videos in the future xx
Not Jess, but if you're struggling for time I would definitely look at where you sink your attention into things like social media, UA-cam, TV, and specifically choose to read sometimes instead. I swapped social media for reading on my commute and it made the start of my day SO much better - I don't watch people screeching at each other on twitter, and I get about 90 minutes reading in a day just doing that! Also you can have the thought "you've got something more important to do" and kind of sit with the feelings that creates - urgency and maybe even guilt - and just keep reading because it's not your life's mission to be as efficient and productive as possible, you are allowed to waste time doing things that make you happy including reading :)
I love marlon james after deciding to read him based on your recommendation. John Crowes Devil is next on my list! Girl Woman Other by Bernadine Evaristo is amazing and I really think you would like it!
I think "the three-body problem" was cheesy at times, especially the bad cop and the American crazy about birds. Those came out of nowhere and were either banal or too incredible. The video game was written very imaginatively though
For anyone who's interested in The Mermaid and Mr Hancok, Claire Fenby did a video with the author in the neighborhoods where the story is set that I found very informative and convinced me to read the book! Here's the link: ua-cam.com/video/KcOjzlcEK3o/v-deo.html
Has anybody got any recommendations for booktubers that talk about a similar kind of books as Jess? Like historical/contemporary literature? Most seem to focus on sci-fi and fantasy books which aren't really my thing..
blade runner is from the book “do androids dream of electric sheep” (1968) by philip k dick Which is waaaaaaaay older than neuromancer (1984) Please get your facts straight!!
Jess, your mic is super... precise, i guess? it really picks up on sounds that viewers don't wanna hear, like your tongue clicking, etc. idk if it's just for me, listening on headphones, but it's too intense... it would be really nice if you looked into that
I love your opinion on books. Could you maybe do a video about your 10-20 all time favorite books? I would love to watch that!
Agree!!
Until she does- you can check her favourites shelf and her 5 star rated books on her goodreads which is linked in the bio :)
Didn’t know! Thanks :D
I wish there were more "booktube" channels on youtube with your taste in books, I LIVE for the monthly book videos
So glad you enjoy them ☺️❤️ I love filming them they’re some of my fave vids to do!
I've been subscribed for years now and I always find your content soothing, inspiring, and intellectually stimulating. I especially love this format as it feels very podcast-y. You should consider having your own podcast, I would love to listen to that! 💛
(P.S. I'm Italian. You nailed the pronunciation of "Risorgimento"! You should definitely read "Difficult Loves" by Calvino, it's a short story collection.)
Ah thank you so much lovely, so glad you enjoy ❤️ and thank you for the recommendation ☺️
I would love to see an update on the unread shelf, see how many you have read and how many are left :)
Will definitely update you guys in vlogtober on the unread books - I’m getting there! 💛
Jess is hands down the most brilliant booktuber out there! Her books’ reviews are the most brilliantly articulated and intellectually appropriated. I would love to see through your notebook or maybe the process of reading/taking notes? ❤️
Thank you so much ❤️ really appreciate it! And that’s definitely something I will cover in vlogtober I think 😊
Clara M well she got neuromancer wrong by STATING that it OBVIOUSLY gave birth to the blade runner, that’s FACTUALLY WRONG
I swear, you’re my fave book youtuber for the simple reason that you choose such a wide variety and are so incredibly insightful about them. Thanks to you I’ve really expanded my reading. Much love 💞
Thank you ✨ so glad you enjoy them
The book videos are great.. but u can update the book of the month for the book club on your Instagram or Twitter so that people can start reading as soon as the month starts.. at least i find it helpful if i know wat the book of the month is gonna be before the month starts so i can be prepared.
Your book videos are so good and i always look upto ur reviews and recommendations. 💕
Yay book video! It’s always so calming to watch, and i realized ive been reading more the past couple weeks because of your book reviews💓
Yay! Reading more is one of the best things I’ve done this year ❤️
Im inspired to start my own booktube because of Jess... She has the best commentary and picks a wide range if authors and genres... Not just YA like other booktubers (nothing wrong with YA) but i like how she picks good pieces of literature from authors of various backgrounds
I look forward to these videos every month. Thank you Jess, please never stop posting them! ❤
I love that you read some Italian literature! The Leopard is one of those staples that even if you haven't read you know about and Italo Calvino is one of the best Italian writers of the XX century, I hope you manage to read more of his works, they are usually not very long but so interesting and beautifully written! 💕
Omg I was just hoping for a book video yesterday!!! Yay!!! So excited
Blade Runner is actually based off Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep by Phillip K Dick - and after having a google, Neuromancer won the Phillip K Dick award! It's a great book though, I highly recommend.
Always love your book videos!!!!
Love watching you go through Liu's novels. Always like hearing people from different cultures analyzing Chinese novels.❤️
Hi Jess!
I'm so happy you decided to read "Le città invisibili" Calvino, that's definitely one of my favorite books of him who's one of my favorite writer ever. Calvino is one of the most read author in university and high school in Italy since he has a very peculiar style and he touches a wide range of topics, I think you'll really like also "Six Memos for the Next Millennium" and " The Path to the Nest of Spiders".
It made me smile when i realized that the book you talked about next was "Il Gattopardo" which has been translated with "Leopard" 'cause actually the right translation should have been "The Ocelot", wonder why the translator decided for "leopard" instead.
Can wait to join the book club, I was searching for books who describe India and its history since just yesterday I booked a travel for the next year in Rajasthan!!
Could you please do a video on your favourite books of all time? And how you make/find time to read? 💕💕
Love the fact that you read Italian literature as well! Italo Calvino is one of the most important writers in the history of Italy and is really much appreciated. Glad that you liked the book :)
Henry James' Aspern Papers is a beautiful look at cities as an entity as well! In it, James compares solving a mystery to the intricacies of Venice.
I'm so excited to hear you talk about Italian literature! I have been waiting for this moment for so long!🧡
I love books videos 😍🤓📚👩🏻💻
Could you please make a video about what motivates you to read? How do you manage to read the amount of books a month that you do? And how do you pick which book to read next? Thank you! I enjoy your videos
absolutely adore your book videos! A little input on the Neuromancer; the Matrix was kind of inspired by the ideas of it, Blade Runner was largely inspired by P.K. Dick's novel "Do Android's Dream of Electric Sheep" - that came out much before Gibson's work :)
Blade runner was based off of "do androids dream of electric sheep" and blade runner 2049 is loosely based off of The Pale Fire poem (as pieces of the poem are a part of K's conditioning.
Neuromancer inspired The Matrix series.
Yes I think I was a bit confused on my timeline there haha! Thank you
I love you're book videos so muchhhh!!!! ❤️ They're the videos I antecipate the most!
I’ve been trying to rekindle my joy for reading, and your videos make me excited to read. The way you speak so eloquently about the books (plus your accent) is relaxing and engaging. Love from California 💕
I really enjoy your selection of books, I so look forward to these videos every time.
Yay! Love these book videos!!!
Your book videos always motivate me to pick up another book, thank you 🥰
Thanks for another great set of reviews, lots of new reads to explore. Not a criticism/correction, but noting the Blade Runner films are based on ‘Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?’ By Philip K. Dick. Though of course they are very cyberpunk! But quite different themes and tone, interesting to contrast in any case :)
loved Italo Calvino's "If On a Winter Night a Traveler...", have been meaning to pick up another Calvino. Sounds interesting, especially since I did a paper on the city in literature
Oo it definitely sounds like something you’d be interested in then! Definitely recommend
What an interesting group of books!
I've only seen the film of The Leopard and found it so dull. It's such a tricky thing when finding sexism in classic books because (like you say) we do expect it but it still takes me aback when I come across it.
I'm glad you enjoyed Fingersmith so much.
I've loved the two Marlon James novels I read so I'm eager to read John Crow’s Devil too and grateful to get your thoughts about it.
The Ministry of Utmost Happiness is good but it's sprawling and goes in so many directions! Hope you enjoy!
Tipping the Velvet by Sarah Waters is by far my favourite! Would defo recommend
I loved The Fingersmith! Definitely recommend to anyone considering it.
I could listen to you endlessly.
Thank you as usual for your books reviews ❤️ if you liked Calvino, I'd recommend 'The Path to the Nest of Spiders'. Loved it :) greetings from Italy xx
Have you read anything by Murakami?? I’m obsessed with him at the moment!
I like the sound of the Nabokov....and I love, love,love your book videos.x (and your fluffy jumper)
I love these book videos :)
I personally think we should bring back reading into popular culture over television/netflix/etc.
I love this series 😍 I am really craving buying a Kindle Oasis. Reading really is such a beautiful world to lose ourselves within
starting the video now, but just had to say: I picked up The Leopard yesterday :-) Looking forward to your thoughts on it. Hopefully you liked it :S
Fingersmith sounds great, I've been meaning to read it!
loved this video
Have you read the name of the wind by Patrick Rothfuss Jess? I absolutely adored it (as well as the second novel) and I think you would love it! X
You pronounced Günter really well ;)
And I saw you rated Vandemeer high on goodreads!
Book videos are my favorite videos! Love love love them :)
This is the first time I've agreed with a review, verbatim, and it was for two of yours!! Dark Forrest and Neuromancer. Loved the first and felt guilty for not liking the second.
I WANT TO READ MORE!!!
So many books, so less time 😩😀
Love these videos !! So relaxing 😌
You should check out The Handmaiden, it's a 2016 Korean film based on Waters' story and was a nomination at Cannes!
I. Love. The. Makeup. OMG. Love you and always happy to see your book videos
always enjoyed ur book videos but your make up looks soo beautiful too!
Can someone please explain how this book club works and where the discusions are. I'm new here and I'd really like to join in, I just don't know where. Thank you:)
I would love to see a video on your must read books!
Loooooove your book videos! Would look a video on 'Top book to read in your 20's'!
these are so soothing and relaxing to watch 💋
Loved the vid! Was wondering when and where you tend to read as a busy person? Especially seen as you read several books every month! I absolutely love reading but I just can’t find much time to really sit down and read a book without being interrupted by the thought that I’ve got something more important to do.
Would love more book videos in the future xx
Not Jess, but if you're struggling for time I would definitely look at where you sink your attention into things like social media, UA-cam, TV, and specifically choose to read sometimes instead. I swapped social media for reading on my commute and it made the start of my day SO much better - I don't watch people screeching at each other on twitter, and I get about 90 minutes reading in a day just doing that!
Also you can have the thought "you've got something more important to do" and kind of sit with the feelings that creates - urgency and maybe even guilt - and just keep reading because it's not your life's mission to be as efficient and productive as possible, you are allowed to waste time doing things that make you happy including reading :)
I love marlon james after deciding to read him based on your recommendation. John Crowes Devil is next on my list! Girl Woman Other by Bernadine Evaristo is amazing and I really think you would like it!
Will add it to my list!! Thank you ☺️ and so glad you like Marlon James’ work - he’s one of my faves
CAN YOU MAKE MORE HOME RENOVATION VIDEOS?? I AM SO EXCITED TO SEE WHAT YOU DO WITH YOUR NEW PLACE :)
Could you please do a video on how you make/find time to read? :)
I think "the three-body problem" was cheesy at times, especially the bad cop and the American crazy about birds. Those came out of nowhere and were either banal or too incredible. The video game was written very imaginatively though
For anyone who's interested in The Mermaid and Mr Hancok, Claire Fenby did a video with the author in the neighborhoods where the story is set that I found very informative and convinced me to read the book!
Here's the link:
ua-cam.com/video/KcOjzlcEK3o/v-deo.html
Yesss love these videos
Has anybody got any recommendations for booktubers that talk about a similar kind of books as Jess? Like historical/contemporary literature? Most seem to focus on sci-fi and fantasy books which aren't really my thing..
pebblesofwisdom • perhaps Booksandquills?
Can you please kindly review Bridge of Clay?
I love your voice😩
Jess!
random question to you, how do you think reading so many books influence your dreams when you sleep? if at all! xx
and oh my how do you manage to read so many books so fast?
I think Nabokov was bilingual. He had a British governess if i'm not mistaken
love ur make up ..i want to see video how u did it
Where have all of your old vlogs gone 😢
Just a side note, Your make up is soo good that it looks like a filter.
I feel like the only person alive who didn’t enjoy Fingersmith 😅
blade runner is from the book “do androids dream of electric sheep” (1968) by philip k dick
Which is waaaaaaaay older than neuromancer (1984)
Please get your facts straight!!
Jess, your mic is super... precise, i guess? it really picks up on sounds that viewers don't wanna hear, like your tongue clicking, etc. idk if it's just for me, listening on headphones, but it's too intense... it would be really nice if you looked into that
No no no! Just wanted to cancel out this comment by saying that the mic quality is why I love these videos so much 😂
No no no. It's perfect
First!! Hehe
apparently reading literary fiction automatically makes you an intellectual