Can we please have an official tour of your library??? I don’t care if it’s 2 hours long. I will watch you talking about your books and telling us which ones stand out the most.
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 👍
Literal goosebumps! This feels like an intimate time capsule of Jack's: reminiscent of how much books can mean to you and shape you at different stages in your life and yet, its appeal is entirely universal because so many of us have an ancedotal list like that. ❤
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 👍
Can we please talk about how apparently everybody, wherever they are from, fell out of love with reading because of how literature is taught in school? Honestly, dear people teaching and/or heading schools and/or being responsible for the curriculum: Take note and do something about that!
WE'RE TRYING 😂 I'm an English teacher and try to make it as enjoyable as possible however, with restricted budgets, unrealistic targets and kids who are from backgrounds that don't value reading, it makes it VERY hard 😅
i think it also has a lot to do with the expectations and pressures that are put onto kids from all sides, not just in their english/lit classes. there are so many obligations a high school student has to fulfill that reading falls to the sidelines very easily, just like any other activity that isn’t necessarily deemed “productive” because it brings joy to the person rather than facilitating some kind of career path. i think that’s why so many students (myself included) fell back in love with reading during the pandemic, when we had extra time for the first time in years.
Thanks for your answers. However, they made me think that I should have made my point a bit clearer; apologies for that. What I meant with "how literature is taught in school" is, that it is being turned into an obligation and a nuisance. Where is the point in teenagers having to read classics, i.e. stuff mostly from 16th to 19th century? Does it have any relation to their lifes? No. Is it fun? No. Does it help them widen their linguistic repertoire for their everyday life? No. Does it provide points for discussions of today's main issues (race, gender, climate change)? No. I understand that you can't suit everybody's reading taste and also there will always be people who might just not be that much into reading and that's okay, but for generations, even students who were/are avid readers have been groaning about "stuff they had/have to read".
@wiebkeh.4394 I work in a college for kids 15+ who didn't pass their GCSE and they're all Engineering students - we don't even DO classics like you said. Our exam board is more modern texts with nothing below 1850 - even then, it is incredibly difficult 😭 I even try and pick texts that are to do with engineering to try and engage them 🤣😅xx
1:40 Animal Farm, George Orwell 2:09 1984, George Orwell 3:03 A Study in Scarlet, Arthur Conan Doyle 5:18 Accidental Death of an Anarchist, Dario Fo 6:52 The Book Thief, Markus Zusak 7:46 The Handmaid's Tale, Margaret Atwood 8:51 Brighton Rock, Graham Greene 11:31 A Single Man, Christopher Isherwood 13:20 Funny Boy, Shyam Selvadurai 15:20 The Uni-Verse, Jack Edwards 18:33 Beautiful World, Where Are You, Sally Rooney 20:29 A Moveable Feast, Ernest Hemingway 21:30 Young Mungo, Douglas Stuart 23:00 A Little Luck, Claudia Piñeiro 23:54 Una vita come tante (A little life), Hanya Yanagihara
Jack.... I'm legitimately crying. I can't stress enough how deserving you are of all of this. Congrats, seriously. You and your channel are responsible for me re-finding the love for books during the pandemic and I couldn't thank you enough for that. I was starting my third year of university in 2020 and everthing seamed so unimportant in face of the chaos in the world, reading litterally saved me. You still have an amazing life in front of you and I'm sure you're going to make the most out of it, but I just wanted to send you some love and say that even though we'll never meet you had a very important piece in my life trajectory for the past 3 years.
I am not exaggerating when I say that you are THE booktuber I look up to. Just like you, I am someone who has grown up reading ferociously, and seeing how much you love reading and your books and the charisma with which you deliver your videos is AMAZING. I am genuinely so happy that Booktube opened so many doors for you and you get to make a living out of what you absolutely adore. I will probably never be as good a booktuber as you are, but your videos always remind me why I love books the way I do and keep me going. And I am absolutely grateful for that.
I read animal farm and I’m currently reading 1984 and wow wow wow George Orwell is incredible. I completely understand saving both in a fire 😅 also your smile as you explain each book and why it’s personally impactful for you was literally so wholesome to watch (especially the Head Boy and Book Thief stories). Loved this ❤
A month ago there was a fire in my building and I’m sad to report I did not save any books... the dread of multiple flights of stairs and panic driven adrenaline picked up my passport, phone and wallet. I now keep a good book next to my phone, just in case.
You did the right thing. I’m still watching Jack and keep wanting to remind him we’re not supposed to try and save anything but our own lives (here in US fire safes are probably widely used)
Damn, I saw the title and already knew my answer. Piranesi by Susanna Clarke, it’s literally never been dethroned from favourite book status since I first read it.
@@jagratisaxena2335 i think it’s really one of those books that you might love or hate depending on your personality! Basically, it’s about a man who explains his day to day life living in The House, which is a world composed of endless halls of status and the sea below. The MC considers himself an explorer and a scientist, and he meets regularly with the only other human in the world, The Other, to discuss their discoveries. Then some weird shit happens 👀 I feel like it’s very much a mood book as it’s very ethereal. The description of the setting makes it very special, and the story kind of goes in crescendo that means I personally could not put the book down. There are a lot of cultural references packed, and I find new ones every time I reread. I feel like someone who is more practical and down to earth than I am might not enjoy the book quite ad much. Lmk if you have specific Qs! I could talk about this book all day.
@@ayellowpapercrown6750 I don't think the synopsis at the back of the book would have described the book like you did. I'm quite intrigued. I'd surely buy it soon. Thank you so much.😸
What a really eloquent, intelligent and personable guy. He's inspiring, and I'm so pleased that his qualities are being recognised in what can often seem to be a world focused on superficial values.
This video melted my heart, because i felt every word you said about reading, and how books changed your life. You made me realize how much I love books too. thank you so much for sharing your incredible expiriences with us.💜
I loved this video SO much! I loved getting to hear about how different books have intimately impacted your life. I think that’s such a powerful message to share! Thank you for your vulnerability and for sharing this with us! Please do a part 2!
God there are so many books I'd want to grab but to try and pick only a handful: A River Runs Through it by Norman Maclean, Barbarian Days: A Surfing Life by William Finnegan, A Moveable Feast by Ernest Hemingway, Forever Interrupted by Taylor Jenkins Reid, East of Eden by John Steinbeck, The Solace of Open Spaces by Greta Ehrlich, Slouching Towards Bethlehem by Joan Didion.
This intro reminded me of an article I read a few years ago talking about how as we move to digital books and libraries, we lose that collection or library of books that people collect over their lifetime that can tell you alot about that person and their life.
ugh I'm in tears too. Books do change lives! I was totally depressed back in 2021/2022 and started reading really distracted me, and to find characters with the same problem, same emotions as mine being eloquently delivered in words that summed up me feelings... I feel like I'm finally being listened. And thanks to you too, Jack for introducing me to some great books, I watch your videos faithfully since last year and I hope it's not creepy to say that you're my friend during that dark time.
Maybe I'm just hormonal but this video made me cry happy tears. It's so nice to see the enthusiasm and appreciation you have for these books and experiences. I'm sure there will be many more to come x
i read one cookbook cover to cover for a challenge and can confirm only unhinged people would like it. you read the same wording over and over and you get glimpses of the quiet desperation of the poor author 😂😂
One time a colleague of my dad ordered a cookbook from one of those websites that send you books each month. It was called "the silver spoon" and he thought it was a fantasy
I just graduated with my English Teaching degree and I relate so much to falling into a reading slump during university. It was hard to find joy in something when it was tied to grades and deep analysis. Since graduating, I have been reading insatiably! And actually enjoying it again!
This may be my favorite video of yours yet it made me emotional. Books really have so much power they can make you feel connected to the people and the world around you, they can echo through generations and they can provide a safe space to fall into whenever you need it. Also the power of having found your passion in life and getting to pursue it, I hope it stays that way for you, you deserve it. And I hope that everyone who reads this will also one day be able to have that feeling of wonder and contentment that stems from realizing your passion. Have a good one
It was hard not to tear up alongside Jack when he talked about his favourite books and precious moments. I definitely had a similar experience about falling in and out of love with reading. Happy to know I'm not alone ❤
Honestly I'm new to the channel and fell out of my love for reading a while ago, so seeing you - a relative stranger - so enamoured with your books and humbly inviting us to share in your stories is so moving. I feel inspired to read again, which is a feeling I haven't felt in years - thank you :)
This was actually really moving. I'm in my third year of college and I'm a double major so i feel like I'm not quite good enough in either field-- there's always someone better at analyzing literature, but then you read something just magical and the reason why you're doing this comes back to you. Most recently it was reading "The Dew Breaker" by Edwidge Danticat, that novel reminded me what literature could do.
For me it's: • The Island Of Missing Trees - Elif Şafak • The Girl Who Drank The Moon - Kelly Regan Barnhill • All Sherlock Holmes - Arthur Conan Doyle • Wings Of Fire (the series) - Tui T.Shiterland • A Clock Of Stars - Francesca Gibbons • The Priory Of The Orange Tree - Samantha Shannon • And Then There Was None - Agatha Christie • Just One Look - Harlan Coben • Mark Cheverton's Minecraft series • Nancy Osa's Minecraft series • Coraline - Neil Gaiman
this is how booktubers should talk about their favorite books!!! you're right when you said that what makes books really really special is what it represents to us. and i cant imagine how many books would do that to me in a lifetime.
The way in which you describe your feelings, your emotions is so deeply touching. You can talk genuinely about a book that helped you in your life and I can't help but to get chocked up. I got teary eyed a few times while listening to you talk - it's really captivating.
24:43 this is the most heartwarming thing... congratulations, jack, genuinely :1 (i feel like the luckiest person to have stumbled upon your channel a year or two ago... you got me back to reading! :))
Watching Jack get choked up really got to me LMAO also did not expect that going into this video.I honestly really appreciate him for staying true to himself and to his viewers. Never once did I get the feeling that he was an 'influencer' or 'UA-camr'. He genuinely feels like one of us and is maybe the only person I would feel confident to approach in public to say hi.
I'm at a point in my life where i'm kind of lost, not really happy where i'm right now. But seeing your videos and hearing you talk about literature really takes me back to when and why i chose to study a literature degree too and became a lit teacher. Thank you so much, all you do really resonates in my heart 💖
Top of my list would be ‘War and Peace’ as well as ‘Anna Karenina’ by Tolstoi (the books that got me into classic literature), ‘A Little Life’ by Yanagihara (the book that got me back into reading), and ‘The End of Everything’ by Katie Mack (the book that got me back into physics and helped me discover my passion).
This has made me think of the really formative works I read, & the main one was Jane Eyre. It was the first classical novel I studied at school, &, although it seemed a slog at the time, I was later very glad of the process, which helped me enjoy so much more classical literature, & see how groundbreaking some of those works were, in their day. Having said all that, I don't have a special edition. My childhood paperbacks (mainly Puffins), with their garish 1970s covers, would be first into the 'save them' bag!
I would also save Jane Eyre, partially because of how much I love it and how much it meant to me, and partially because the copy I have is a special edition my grandmother gave me. She had it for many years and when I told her I wanted to read it and asked if I coukd borrow it, she instead wrote and inscription in it to me and gave it to me. It's one of the few things I have from her. It means so much to me.
Love this video. We can all cry together. Your enthusiasm for your books is contagious. Thanks for sharing and reminiscing about your life and how a particular book has special meaning in relation to a specific episode in your life. You definitely need to write another book. And get Brighton Rock into play. Personally, I am having great difficulty in making up my mind of what books I would save in case of a fire. It's a pity that I can not bring the whole bookshelf with me.
This video is why Jack will always be my favorite youtuber - this heartfelt, raw, honest, humble introspection of his journey in life, thus far...Please request you to make more vlogs like you did back in uni or sometimes in paris
I love you Jack! I am always rooting for you. When you got to host the Booker Prize... that was the moment for us. I can't wait for your book when it is ready for the world.
Attacking me as I popped the Handmaid Tale book this morning on the hostels shelf when I’m interrailing to save space 😳 but really Jack such a wonderful life you had and doing all these really interesting stuff that you love! Go you!
just been binging on your videos all week and wanted to let you know that this video has singlehandedly rekindled my passion for reading. after almost five years of not being able to read like i used to, im gonna start again. i've made a list of books and most of them are recommendations from your channel and im so excited to begin. thank you for sharing your journey theough literature and those precious moments with us, i appreciate this so so much.
Promise me you will never change. No matter how successful and famous you become that you will always be that guy who loves books. I hope that no matter what you achieve, and I know you’re going to achieve a lot, that you never lose your wonder and awe over reading . I’m old enough to be your mum but I am so proud of what you’ve accomplished this far and I am a huge fan. You’re charismatic and charming and every video you make is a gem. Thank you for sharing your love of books with us. ❤
First of all, congrats on having a true library! Secondly, this might be my new favourite video from you. I loved seeing the books important to you and getting to know why they meant so much. It felt like getting a story about your life, and I loved that as well. You deserve the good things that come to you ❤ By the way, you looked AMAZING in these Valentino outfits!
ahh I'm crying a little bit... I think it is so beautiful how modern media can allow people to do what they love. I love literature and it would be such a joy to study it, but I am terrified of the money problems that could come with it. I'm applying for medicine in October, but literature is my favourite subject at A-Levels and this makes me feel a little more hopeful. This video felt so cozy and wonderful. Thank you for sharing it
your videos make me feel like home. Books are like an anchor, you can be anywhere in the world, and you find a book beloved by you and suddenly you are back home.
This was the most heart warming video I've seen in a while. Jack, your love for literature is so palpable and I appreciate you for sharing that side of you.
Thanks for this beautiful video! I also loved how you explained your “imposter-y” feelings, when surrounded by people who were equally as good, if not better than you at something that was part of “who you were”. Very relatable 😊
I can't put my feelings into words. The way you share your love and passion for books is so beautiful it actually brought tears to my eyes. You're one of the first booktubers I discovered and because of you I've gotten into reading. Sending so much love 💗
I’ve been watching your videos for a really long time now and yet, this video feels so intimate and vulnerable. Thank you for sharing these precious memories and milestones with us!
I’m a simple person: I get a Jack Edwards notification, I click Btw so happy to say that I read The god of small things thanks to your recomendation and now that is my #1 book that I would save from a fire
I am obsessed with The Book Thief- it was the first book I ever re-read!! This made me remember at school when I did a project writing about the use of colour in the Book Thief- I loved it!! Thank you so much for your videos, love them so much!
my copy of the secret history definitely. Im in secondary school now and all through out primary school up to year 7 i was such an avid reader and i adored it but during the pandemic i really fell out of it for about a year or 2 up until i read the secret history and it really brang me back into reading because i just thought everything about it was wonderful and it made me love literature once again and i've consistently read since and now plan on doing english lit for A levels. I love this video Jack and love your channel!
I hadn't seen your videos in a while and feels amazing to see how far your passion and hard work have gotten you!! Big congrats!! Love your channel, you've influenced lots of my readings
I mean, I got teary-eyed multiple times in this video thinking about books that shaped me and the trajectory of my life while you talked about the ones that did the same for you, so I won't be judging. You cry over your books all you want! Lol
The first video i watched from you was you talking about youtuber books, and idk why but that video, specifically you talking about books in general, is one of the reasons why i axtually started reading again and loving literatue again.
Seeing you get tearful was adorable at the end man, it's amazing you got to go to the fashion show. I took note of your subscriber count when you said all this and it's crazy to see how far it's all come. To answer your question, I'd probably take: The Secret History by Donna Tartt Lolita by Vladimir Nobokov Complete works of H.P. Lovecraft Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl The Courage to be Disliked by Ichiro Kishimi and Fumitake Koga
1. “fight club” - this is the first book that i’ve read for my own pleasure, not for school. i was so impressed and i just love it! 2. “kafka on the shore” - this is my all time favorite book! i felt like the things that i love were all in that book! surreal! 3. “woe from wit” by Alexander Griboyedov - i read it for my school and I ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT!!! i just keep going back to this book, it’s the first book that i ever felt in love with! you should read it, Jack, it’s THAT good! aaaand sorry for my english, it’s not my first language.
This is such a lovely idea and it was really interesting to hear your stories! Also I feel the need to thank you for introducing me to A Single Man and Normal People, which became favorites of mine too because if your videos❤ If my house was burning down I’d definitely save my copies of The Hobbit (because it was the first book my dad ever bought for me and wrote a dedication in, and the book that made me into a reader as a kid), The Lord of The Rings series (again, passed down by my dad and it’s super vintage, so you can’t buy it anymore), Human Acts (it’s my favorite book and I don’t want to loose all the annotations I wrote into it) and The Picture or Dorian Gray (the book that made me fall in love with classics and kept me from dropping my English degree).
I adore how you experience books. I have always loved reading and you reminded me the places we can travel to different world, different minds through literature. ur passion and excitement about literature has resparked that joy for me. Thank u
i hate that i know EXACTLY what jack is referring to with 'jorjor well' instead of george orwell because i've been instinctively typing the former instead of his actual name for YEARS 😭
im going to uni this year and i cant wait to feel this intensely about my studies like you do, now that i can finally do exactly what i want. videos like these are always so inspiring
I'm 17 now, and here's my list from early childhood: Geronimo stilton the return to the kingdom of fantasy, bc this was the first bigger book i read on my own and got me absolutely into reading The secret garden by frances hodgson burnett Romance of ida by geza gardonyi The heroes of olympus 1 by rick riordan Blood orange by harriet tyce The day of the triffids by john Wyndham It's not really long yet, but these books formed my taste in books and consequentially my life so i'd give anything to save them lol
What a fantastic video, your passion for books is infectious. Thank you. I'd have to save Middlemarch because it dominated my A'level so long ago. I've also just read Black Butterflies which I loved
The book I would save in a fire would be I Fell in love with hope, I liked the way the book was paced and it was very interesting to see the perspective of the narrator having everything pass by and having to say goodbye but at the end somewhat accepting it knowing that they are fine, and just valuing those little moments.
Omg so many special books-if there really was a fire, you’d need some real speed to gather them all! I am deeply envious of the gifted editions, in particular.
Hey Jack! Wanted to let you know about the Philadelphia Bookstore Map, which was just released this week! 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!
Wow I wasn’t expecting this video to be so personal and emotional when I clicked on it but I really really enjoyed hearing about how certain books mark your life and you really made me think about the books that tell the story of myy life
Don’t worry I’m crying for you 😭 I am honestly so happy that you got to go the the Valentino show! When I heard about it, I instantly thought of you, and Im so glad you actually got to experience it. I hope to go to an event like this in the future, that would be so amazing. No book compares
thank you so much for sharing bits of life through the books you recommend, with us. this video made me think about how my love for reading began and how books have shaped and saved my life. i have gotten so many wonderful recommendations from your channel that have become my favourite books, so thank you for everything that you do 💞
Can we please have an official tour of your library??? I don’t care if it’s 2 hours long. I will watch you talking about your books and telling us which ones stand out the most.
✋️I'm in
was thinking the same thing literally we defo need a library tour! as the infamous librarian of UA-cam
Exactly
@@asianakuJack’s a librarian?
ikkk nikkkk i’m in i i😮 19:18 😮
YESSS JACK finally you have a real library!!! congratulations!!!!!
He’s come so far 🫶🏽 you love to see it
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 👍
@@tobsixi6702 Well? What was it?
Literal goosebumps! This feels like an intimate time capsule of Jack's: reminiscent of how much books can mean to you and shape you at different stages in your life and yet, its appeal is entirely universal because so many of us have an ancedotal list like that. ❤
Beautiful and accurate comment 👌🏻
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 👍
Can we please talk about how apparently everybody, wherever they are from, fell out of love with reading because of how literature is taught in school? Honestly, dear people teaching and/or heading schools and/or being responsible for the curriculum: Take note and do something about that!
I don't think it has to do with the teaching method or teachers, rather simply with the fact that grades and obligations come with it.
WE'RE TRYING 😂 I'm an English teacher and try to make it as enjoyable as possible however, with restricted budgets, unrealistic targets and kids who are from backgrounds that don't value reading, it makes it VERY hard 😅
i think it also has a lot to do with the expectations and pressures that are put onto kids from all sides, not just in their english/lit classes. there are so many obligations a high school student has to fulfill that reading falls to the sidelines very easily, just like any other activity that isn’t necessarily deemed “productive” because it brings joy to the person rather than facilitating some kind of career path. i think that’s why so many students (myself included) fell back in love with reading during the pandemic, when we had extra time for the first time in years.
Thanks for your answers. However, they made me think that I should have made my point a bit clearer; apologies for that. What I meant with "how literature is taught in school" is, that it is being turned into an obligation and a nuisance. Where is the point in teenagers having to read classics, i.e. stuff mostly from 16th to 19th century? Does it have any relation to their lifes? No. Is it fun? No. Does it help them widen their linguistic repertoire for their everyday life? No. Does it provide points for discussions of today's main issues (race, gender, climate change)? No. I understand that you can't suit everybody's reading taste and also there will always be people who might just not be that much into reading and that's okay, but for generations, even students who were/are avid readers have been groaning about "stuff they had/have to read".
@wiebkeh.4394 I work in a college for kids 15+ who didn't pass their GCSE and they're all Engineering students - we don't even DO classics like you said. Our exam board is more modern texts with nothing below 1850 - even then, it is incredibly difficult 😭 I even try and pick texts that are to do with engineering to try and engage them 🤣😅xx
1:40 Animal Farm, George Orwell
2:09 1984, George Orwell
3:03 A Study in Scarlet, Arthur Conan Doyle
5:18 Accidental Death of an Anarchist, Dario Fo
6:52 The Book Thief, Markus Zusak
7:46 The Handmaid's Tale, Margaret Atwood
8:51 Brighton Rock, Graham Greene
11:31 A Single Man, Christopher Isherwood
13:20 Funny Boy, Shyam Selvadurai
15:20 The Uni-Verse, Jack Edwards
18:33 Beautiful World, Where Are You, Sally Rooney
20:29 A Moveable Feast, Ernest Hemingway
21:30 Young Mungo, Douglas Stuart
23:00 A Little Luck, Claudia Piñeiro
23:54 Una vita come tante (A little life), Hanya Yanagihara
thank you!!
Jack is telling his life story through books and I couldn’t love him more .
Jack.... I'm legitimately crying. I can't stress enough how deserving you are of all of this. Congrats, seriously. You and your channel are responsible for me re-finding the love for books during the pandemic and I couldn't thank you enough for that. I was starting my third year of university in 2020 and everthing seamed so unimportant in face of the chaos in the world, reading litterally saved me. You still have an amazing life in front of you and I'm sure you're going to make the most out of it, but I just wanted to send you some love and say that even though we'll never meet you had a very important piece in my life trajectory for the past 3 years.
Jack being a theatre kid explains so much and I love it
The coziness I felt from this video was like a giant warm hug. So proud of you Jack, there’s so much more to come for you, I’m sure
I am not exaggerating when I say that you are THE booktuber I look up to. Just like you, I am someone who has grown up reading ferociously, and seeing how much you love reading and your books and the charisma with which you deliver your videos is AMAZING. I am genuinely so happy that Booktube opened so many doors for you and you get to make a living out of what you absolutely adore. I will probably never be as good a booktuber as you are, but your videos always remind me why I love books the way I do and keep me going. And I am absolutely grateful for that.
I read animal farm and I’m currently reading 1984 and wow wow wow George Orwell is incredible. I completely understand saving both in a fire 😅 also your smile as you explain each book and why it’s personally impactful for you was literally so wholesome to watch (especially the Head Boy and Book Thief stories). Loved this ❤
A month ago there was a fire in my building and I’m sad to report I did not save any books... the dread of multiple flights of stairs and panic driven adrenaline picked up my passport, phone and wallet. I now keep a good book next to my phone, just in case.
just recently recovered from a house fire myself (and managed to save a couple of books in the aftermath). hope you're doing okay
I hope you and everyone and the building were OK ❤
You did the right thing. I’m still watching Jack and keep wanting to remind him we’re not supposed to try and save anything but our own lives (here in US fire safes are probably widely used)
Damn, I saw the title and already knew my answer. Piranesi by Susanna Clarke, it’s literally never been dethroned from favourite book status since I first read it.
Hey! Piranesi is in my TBR list for quite some time. Can you tell me little bit about it? Should I go ahead and buy it...?
@@jagratisaxena2335 i think it’s really one of those books that you might love or hate depending on your personality!
Basically, it’s about a man who explains his day to day life living in The House, which is a world composed of endless halls of status and the sea below. The MC considers himself an explorer and a scientist, and he meets regularly with the only other human in the world, The Other, to discuss their discoveries. Then some weird shit happens 👀
I feel like it’s very much a mood book as it’s very ethereal. The description of the setting makes it very special, and the story kind of goes in crescendo that means I personally could not put the book down. There are a lot of cultural references packed, and I find new ones every time I reread.
I feel like someone who is more practical and down to earth than I am might not enjoy the book quite ad much.
Lmk if you have specific Qs! I could talk about this book all day.
@@ayellowpapercrown6750 I don't think the synopsis at the back of the book would have described the book like you did. I'm quite intrigued. I'd surely buy it soon. Thank you so much.😸
What a really eloquent, intelligent and personable guy. He's inspiring, and I'm so pleased that his qualities are being recognised in what can often seem to be a world focused on superficial values.
i teared up a number of times watching this. i'm simultaneously so proud and jealous of how things are going for jack. what a wonderful journey!
you should recommend books for each zodiac signs or MBTI if you can - that would be interesting
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omg yes i would love that
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Oh my god this is brilliant! He needs to hire you as creative director 😂
YES YES YES!!
This video melted my heart, because i felt every word you said about reading, and how books changed your life. You made me realize how much I love books too. thank you so much for sharing your incredible expiriences with us.💜
Being a teenager and having trouble in one's personal life and throwing oneself into schoolwork is such a relatable feel.
I loved this video SO much! I loved getting to hear about how different books have intimately impacted your life. I think that’s such a powerful message to share! Thank you for your vulnerability and for sharing this with us! Please do a part 2!
God there are so many books I'd want to grab but to try and pick only a handful: A River Runs Through it by Norman Maclean, Barbarian Days: A Surfing Life by William Finnegan, A Moveable Feast by Ernest Hemingway, Forever Interrupted by Taylor Jenkins Reid, East of Eden by John Steinbeck, The Solace of Open Spaces by Greta Ehrlich, Slouching Towards Bethlehem by Joan Didion.
You have fantastic taste ❤️🙌
This intro reminded me of an article I read a few years ago talking about how as we move to digital books and libraries, we lose that collection or library of books that people collect over their lifetime that can tell you alot about that person and their life.
ugh I'm in tears too. Books do change lives! I was totally depressed back in 2021/2022 and started reading really distracted me, and to find characters with the same problem, same emotions as mine being eloquently delivered in words that summed up me feelings... I feel like I'm finally being listened. And thanks to you too, Jack for introducing me to some great books, I watch your videos faithfully since last year and I hope it's not creepy to say that you're my friend during that dark time.
Maybe I'm just hormonal but this video made me cry happy tears. It's so nice to see the enthusiasm and appreciation you have for these books and experiences. I'm sure there will be many more to come x
I challenge you to read cookbooks for a week
i read one cookbook cover to cover for a challenge and can confirm only unhinged people would like it. you read the same wording over and over and you get glimpses of the quiet desperation of the poor author 😂😂
One time a colleague of my dad ordered a cookbook from one of those websites that send you books each month. It was called "the silver spoon" and he thought it was a fantasy
And try some recipes to decide which book is better!
I just graduated with my English Teaching degree and I relate so much to falling into a reading slump during university. It was hard to find joy in something when it was tied to grades and deep analysis. Since graduating, I have been reading insatiably! And actually enjoying it again!
Studying for an English Teaching degree right now lol
Any advice on the English or teaching part?
This may be my favorite video of yours yet it made me emotional. Books really have so much power they can make you feel connected to the people and the world around you, they can echo through generations and they can provide a safe space to fall into whenever you need it. Also the power of having found your passion in life and getting to pursue it, I hope it stays that way for you, you deserve it. And I hope that everyone who reads this will also one day be able to have that feeling of wonder and contentment that stems from realizing your passion. Have a good one
jack, you always slay. keep that in mind
It was hard not to tear up alongside Jack when he talked about his favourite books and precious moments. I definitely had a similar experience about falling in and out of love with reading. Happy to know I'm not alone ❤
Honestly I'm new to the channel and fell out of my love for reading a while ago, so seeing you - a relative stranger - so enamoured with your books and humbly inviting us to share in your stories is so moving. I feel inspired to read again, which is a feeling I haven't felt in years - thank you :)
True. Jack inspired me to read outside the genres I normally exclusively read.
This was actually really moving. I'm in my third year of college and I'm a double major so i feel like I'm not quite good enough in either field-- there's always someone better at analyzing literature, but then you read something just magical and the reason why you're doing this comes back to you. Most recently it was reading "The Dew Breaker" by Edwidge Danticat, that novel reminded me what literature could do.
For me it's:
• The Island Of Missing Trees - Elif Şafak
• The Girl Who Drank The Moon - Kelly Regan Barnhill
• All Sherlock Holmes - Arthur Conan Doyle
• Wings Of Fire (the series) - Tui T.Shiterland
• A Clock Of Stars - Francesca Gibbons
• The Priory Of The Orange Tree - Samantha Shannon
• And Then There Was None - Agatha Christie
• Just One Look - Harlan Coben
• Mark Cheverton's Minecraft series
• Nancy Osa's Minecraft series
• Coraline - Neil Gaiman
this is how booktubers should talk about their favorite books!!! you're right when you said that what makes books really really special is what it represents to us. and i cant imagine how many books would do that to me in a lifetime.
jack's videos are the calmness i need when everything is so overwhelming around me
Your honesty @ 24:50, so refreshing. Thank you.
The way in which you describe your feelings, your emotions is so deeply touching. You can talk genuinely about a book that helped you in your life and I can't help but to get chocked up. I got teary eyed a few times while listening to you talk - it's really captivating.
Never lose your humbleness - it's one of the reasons we love you.
I got teary eyed when you realized what these books led you to experience later on in life ❤
Jack must be protected at all costs. These videos bring me so much joy 🥺❤
24:43 this is the most heartwarming thing... congratulations, jack, genuinely :1 (i feel like the luckiest person to have stumbled upon your channel a year or two ago... you got me back to reading! :))
Watching Jack get choked up really got to me LMAO also did not expect that going into this video.I honestly really appreciate him for staying true to himself and to his viewers. Never once did I get the feeling that he was an 'influencer' or 'UA-camr'. He genuinely feels like one of us and is maybe the only person I would feel confident to approach in public to say hi.
I'm at a point in my life where i'm kind of lost, not really happy where i'm right now. But seeing your videos and hearing you talk about literature really takes me back to when and why i chose to study a literature degree too and became a lit teacher.
Thank you so much, all you do really resonates in my heart 💖
Top of my list would be ‘War and Peace’ as well as ‘Anna Karenina’ by Tolstoi (the books that got me into classic literature), ‘A Little Life’ by Yanagihara (the book that got me back into reading), and ‘The End of Everything’ by Katie Mack (the book that got me back into physics and helped me discover my passion).
you are an angel
This has made me think of the really formative works I read, & the main one was Jane Eyre. It was the first classical novel I studied at school, &, although it seemed a slog at the time, I was later very glad of the process, which helped me enjoy so much more classical literature, & see how groundbreaking some of those works were, in their day.
Having said all that, I don't have a special edition. My childhood paperbacks (mainly Puffins), with their garish 1970s covers, would be first into the 'save them' bag!
I would also save Jane Eyre, partially because of how much I love it and how much it meant to me, and partially because the copy I have is a special edition my grandmother gave me. She had it for many years and when I told her I wanted to read it and asked if I coukd borrow it, she instead wrote and inscription in it to me and gave it to me. It's one of the few things I have from her. It means so much to me.
Love this video. We can all cry together. Your enthusiasm for your books is contagious. Thanks for sharing and reminiscing about your life and how a particular book has special meaning in relation to a specific episode in your life.
You definitely need to write another book. And get Brighton Rock into play.
Personally, I am having great difficulty in making up my mind of what books I would save in case of a fire. It's a pity that I can not bring the whole bookshelf with me.
would love to hear your favorite books from around the world! your take on funny boy made me realize how limited my reading is.
This video is why Jack will always be my favorite youtuber - this heartfelt, raw, honest, humble introspection of his journey in life, thus far...Please request you to make more vlogs like you did back in uni or sometimes in paris
I love you Jack! I am always rooting for you. When you got to host the Booker Prize... that was the moment for us. I can't wait for your book when it is ready for the world.
It’s the same thing with me for the book thief. It made me fall in love with writing and literature. That book is truly a masterpiece!
Attacking me as I popped the Handmaid Tale book this morning on the hostels shelf when I’m interrailing to save space 😳 but really Jack such a wonderful life you had and doing all these really interesting stuff that you love! Go you!
JACK BLOODY EDWARDS! my mom is so mad at you because you made me cry in the last few minutes!!!! u absolutely made my day, thank you for that
One of my new favourite videos of Jack. I loved hearing more about his life story, so lovely!🥰
just been binging on your videos all week and wanted to let you know that this video has singlehandedly rekindled my passion for reading. after almost five years of not being able to read like i used to, im gonna start again. i've made a list of books and most of them are recommendations from your channel and im so excited to begin. thank you for sharing your journey theough literature and those precious moments with us, i appreciate this so so much.
I just love hearing anyone get emotional about books, I feel it in my soul.
I want to be as passionate about something in my life as jack is about books. its so sweet
Promise me you will never change. No matter how successful and famous you become that you will always be that guy who loves books. I hope that no matter what you achieve, and I know you’re going to achieve a lot, that you never lose your wonder and awe over reading . I’m old enough to be your mum but I am so proud of what you’ve accomplished this far and I am a huge fan. You’re charismatic and charming and every video you make is a gem. Thank you for sharing your love of books with us. ❤
First of all, congrats on having a true library! Secondly, this might be my new favourite video from you. I loved seeing the books important to you and getting to know why they meant so much. It felt like getting a story about your life, and I loved that as well. You deserve the good things that come to you ❤
By the way, you looked AMAZING in these Valentino outfits!
ahh I'm crying a little bit... I think it is so beautiful how modern media can allow people to do what they love. I love literature and it would be such a joy to study it, but I am terrified of the money problems that could come with it. I'm applying for medicine in October, but literature is my favourite subject at A-Levels and this makes me feel a little more hopeful. This video felt so cozy and wonderful. Thank you for sharing it
Thank you for making me feel calm and at peace in a really hard situation I’m going through. Sending you good energy✨✨✨ you deserve it
We’re unbelievably proud of you Jack!! I’m so happy to have followed you for the last couple of years :)
your videos make me feel like home. Books are like an anchor, you can be anywhere in the world, and you find a book beloved by you and suddenly you are back home.
This was the most heart warming video I've seen in a while. Jack, your love for literature is so palpable and I appreciate you for sharing that side of you.
Thanks for this beautiful video! I also loved how you explained your “imposter-y” feelings, when surrounded by people who were equally as good, if not better than you at something that was part of “who you were”. Very relatable 😊
Hi jack! I was wondering if you make a video just about dystopian novels? I would love to see it! Lots of love💕
Absolutely love how every book play a part in your life in such meaningful ways. That makes you a true ‘book man’. Fascinating way to live
I can't put my feelings into words. The way you share your love and passion for books is so beautiful it actually brought tears to my eyes. You're one of the first booktubers I discovered and because of you I've gotten into reading. Sending so much love 💗
I’ve been watching your videos for a really long time now and yet, this video feels so intimate and vulnerable. Thank you for sharing these precious memories and milestones with us!
I’m a simple person: I get a Jack Edwards notification, I click
Btw so happy to say that I read The god of small things thanks to your recomendation and now that is my #1 book that I would save from a fire
I am obsessed with The Book Thief- it was the first book I ever re-read!! This made me remember at school when I did a project writing about the use of colour in the Book Thief- I loved it!! Thank you so much for your videos, love them so much!
my copy of the secret history definitely. Im in secondary school now and all through out primary school up to year 7 i was such an avid reader and i adored it but during the pandemic i really fell out of it for about a year or 2 up until i read the secret history and it really brang me back into reading because i just thought everything about it was wonderful and it made me love literature once again and i've consistently read since and now plan on doing english lit for A levels.
I love this video Jack and love your channel!
I hadn't seen your videos in a while and feels amazing to see how far your passion and hard work have gotten you!! Big congrats!! Love your channel, you've influenced lots of my readings
1:32 SAME i always say jorjor well now
I watch this video every time I'm in a reading slump, just hearing Jack talk about books with so much passion, is enough!
I mean, I got teary-eyed multiple times in this video thinking about books that shaped me and the trajectory of my life while you talked about the ones that did the same for you, so I won't be judging. You cry over your books all you want! Lol
The first video i watched from you was you talking about youtuber books, and idk why but that video, specifically you talking about books in general, is one of the reasons why i axtually started reading again and loving literatue again.
If I got to save a book it would probably be my less cool edition of a little life lol. Love you so much Jack, this truly made my day
I called the tears about fifteen minutes into this video! Proud of you & what you've achieved :) I love this channel!
Congrats on your library! 🎉
this makes me nostalgia as well jack. i went from reading wattpad to reading a little life. that book broke my heart 😭
People who speak about books and their smile is up to their ears!
Seeing you get tearful was adorable at the end man, it's amazing you got to go to the fashion show. I took note of your subscriber count when you said all this and it's crazy to see how far it's all come.
To answer your question, I'd probably take:
The Secret History by Donna Tartt
Lolita by Vladimir Nobokov
Complete works of H.P. Lovecraft
Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl
The Courage to be Disliked by Ichiro Kishimi and Fumitake Koga
1. “fight club” - this is the first book that i’ve read for my own pleasure, not for school. i was so impressed and i just love it!
2. “kafka on the shore” - this is my all time favorite book! i felt like the things that i love were all in that book! surreal!
3. “woe from wit” by Alexander Griboyedov - i read it for my school and I ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT!!! i just keep going back to this book, it’s the first book that i ever felt in love with! you should read it, Jack, it’s THAT good!
aaaand sorry for my english, it’s not my first language.
the way you talked about books and reading is so inspiring!!!! i hope i get out of my reading slump soon and get back to this level of love for it :')
This is such a lovely idea and it was really interesting to hear your stories! Also I feel the need to thank you for introducing me to A Single Man and Normal People, which became favorites of mine too because if your videos❤
If my house was burning down I’d definitely save my copies of The Hobbit (because it was the first book my dad ever bought for me and wrote a dedication in, and the book that made me into a reader as a kid), The Lord of The Rings series (again, passed down by my dad and it’s super vintage, so you can’t buy it anymore), Human Acts (it’s my favorite book and I don’t want to loose all the annotations I wrote into it) and The Picture or Dorian Gray (the book that made me fall in love with classics and kept me from dropping my English degree).
I adore how you experience books. I have always loved reading and you reminded me the places we can travel to different world, different minds through literature. ur passion and excitement about literature has resparked that joy for me. Thank u
i hate that i know EXACTLY what jack is referring to with 'jorjor well' instead of george orwell because i've been instinctively typing the former instead of his actual name for YEARS 😭
im going to uni this year and i cant wait to feel this intensely about my studies like you do, now that i can finally do exactly what i want. videos like these are always so inspiring
I'm 17 now, and here's my list from early childhood:
Geronimo stilton the return to the kingdom of fantasy, bc this was the first bigger book i read on my own and got me absolutely into reading
The secret garden by frances hodgson burnett
Romance of ida by geza gardonyi
The heroes of olympus 1 by rick riordan
Blood orange by harriet tyce
The day of the triffids by john Wyndham
It's not really long yet, but these books formed my taste in books and consequentially my life so i'd give anything to save them lol
I recommend The Invisible Man as well from Géza Gárdonyi ❤
Easily my new favourite video of Jack's
What a fantastic video, your passion for books is infectious. Thank you. I'd have to save Middlemarch because it dominated my A'level so long ago. I've also just read Black Butterflies which I loved
The book I would save in a fire would be I Fell in love with hope, I liked the way the book was paced and it was very interesting to see the perspective of the narrator having everything pass by and having to say goodbye but at the end somewhat accepting it knowing that they are fine, and just valuing those little moments.
Omg so many special books-if there really was a fire, you’d need some real speed to gather them all! I am deeply envious of the gifted editions, in particular.
I love this video! It’s so amazing hearing how reading has changed other people’s lives and how books impact us.
Jack made me fall in love with reading again
Hey Jack! Wanted to let you know about the Philadelphia Bookstore Map, which was just released this week! 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!
The most precious thing is that Jack has these books as his fav not primarily because of their plot but for his life events🥹
Wow I wasn’t expecting this video to be so personal and emotional when I clicked on it but I really really enjoyed hearing about how certain books mark your life and you really made me think about the books that tell the story of myy life
Don’t worry I’m crying for you 😭 I am honestly so happy that you got to go the the Valentino show! When I heard about it, I instantly thought of you, and Im so glad you actually got to experience it. I hope to go to an event like this in the future, that would be so amazing. No book compares
thank you so much for sharing bits of life through the books you recommend, with us. this video made me think about how my love for reading began and how books have shaped and saved my life. i have gotten so many wonderful recommendations from your channel that have become my favourite books, so thank you for everything that you do 💞
I love that you included TBR books. Full circle.