i was in waterstones the other day, and buying love in colour and before the coffee gets cold - the woman at the till said that someone in youtube recommended both a lot - and we bonded over our shared love of Jack Edwards!
You should try a “high school required reading” video and include international books. I’m a public school teacher and I know that some of these books are super out of date or random lol. Would love to see your take on them
i got myself into japanese authors because of you. before the coffee gets cold, the housekeeper and the professor, convenience store woman were the start thanks to your videos. now i’ve read 20+ japanese and korean books (both have such a different take on life than the books i was used to). i am forever greatful for that, Jack!! btw i didn’t even know we have that many east asian translated books here in Poland. honestly found my favorite genre of books and went from reading 5 books a year to reading 35 books a year. i owe you tbh! best wishes🤍
Seeing people say that udder ointment is used for excema and such, which it totally can be, but as a person who grew up working on farms in the midwest of usa, it is truly the best product for protecting skin from cracking in winter. I used to use it like hand lotion, lip balm, and would sometimes put some on my nose and cheeks on windy days to protect from windburn. We didnt even have any dairy animals, but we always had to have some on hand in the barn. I also had a tiny tin that I kept in my car for emergencies until I moved to the wet and rainy pacific northwest and stopped having a need for it. We'd also use it on cuts and scrapes on the animals. It is originally to protect dairy animals' udders from becoming chapped, which can happen in dry weather, but it has so many uses. And it's not made from milk! The one I always used was just straight lanolin, which is an oil/wax that is produced by sheep to make their wool waterproof and is removed when processing the wool for yarn.
Hello Jack, you should do a video reading south or latin american authors!!! It fits with your proposition to read more translated books and the Latin American Literature is a fascinating gorgeous world!! Garcia Marquez, Cortazar, Allende, and more, theres so so so SO many classics to read and the prose and style is so unique. You would have a lot to analyze and explore. I am German, but I find the Latam prose fascinating, I would love a video on it!!
I really recommend reading the "seven deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle" by Stuart Turton. It's an amazing mistery book: there's no way you can predict the ending and it really keeps you hooked from the start!
I read "A Man Named Ove" in the original version as part of a Swedish class and absolutely loved it! I found the humour to be quite dark but still funny and despite Ove being described as the grumpy old man you really find yourself getting to like him more and more throughout the book :)
I read it a few years ago, and also loved it. The only thing I found strange was that while Ove is described as so incredibly old he's no longer relevant to society, and is basically on death's door, it's revealed that he's only 59. I'm not sure if that was a translation error, or what. But I just threw the age out and pretended he was 80. Backman's other novel, Anxious People, is also fantastic.
@@tardbug he has written many more books, all translated to English! They are all great, Bear Town and its following book is darker then the others. Grandma called and said hello is brilliant, so is Brittmarie was here. Well i love them all ❤❤
@@tardbug thats great! You can watch Anxious People on Netflix too. You can see the house I live in the background in the bridge scenes. 🙂🙂 but read the book first!
I follow you in the storygraph and I already know you read and rated those books. I’ve spoiled myself… Still waiting impatiently to watch your videos. Your energy, positivity and enthusiasm are going to get me through this. You did in the past, you’ll do it again and you may never found out but I am grateful still
12:23 does this mean you've never read "The Hundred-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared"? If so I would highly recommend it to you. It's my favourite book and you could include it in a video about books about old men/ translated books/ swedish books/ books with film adaptations/books with long titles...
I just had an idea for a video concept: If you read a book, and there's another book quoted or mentioned, you'll read that book next and so on. There are a lot of books mentioning other authors works, mainly classics I guess, but I thought this could be a fun idea. I really like your content and love watching new things from you. :)
A FREDRIK BACKMAN BOOK FINALLY- I know A Man Called Ove is probably his most popular work, and for good reason, it's beautiful, but for me, it's second to Beartown. Highly recommend that book, I don't think I have ever stared at the ceiling for so long after finishing a book as I did for that one. And I have never seen people written as well as they were in it. (It does deal with heavy topics, though. So check the triggers, please.)
Fredrick Backmann is quickly becoming one of my fave writers. He has another book that I Iove called "My grandmother sends her regards and apologises" (I read it in norwegian, but I'm pretty sure that's the english title). The whole book is written from the perspective of a little girl, which gives it a really interesting point of view. The book tackles heavy topics, but describes them how a child would. It's really good with lots of interesting charcters and storylines. Definetly a tear-jerker!
Udder ointment is ointment for cows udders, to prevent rash/pain as a result of milking. Its kind of numbing and tingly and has gotten popular for people. My dad used to use it for his chronic pain, the shop keepers say they sell more to individuals than to farmers now
I read The Discomfort of Evening in Dutch (before it got populair, humble brag). Seemingly almost every Dutch person has read it, it's a bestseller for a year now. I'm afraid your gonna hate it, just keep in mind that there's no plot and a lot of references to Christian-early-2000's-winter-dutch-farmlife. Marieke Lucas Rijneveld is mainly a poet, and that shines through, so if you miss any plot points or weird symbolisms, don't worry about it, this is one of those books a lot of people love, but don't get (like me). Please don't dismiss it for it's weirdness and horrifying scenes. I hope the translator has kept the essence of his work.
Marieke Lucas Rijneveld, the author of the discomfort of evening, is a farmer. Farming and farming related stuffs are a big theme in their books. I haven't read any of their books yet, but I've heard many great things about them. (I've also heard they can be pretty heavy, so good luck with that)
udder ointment lol! aka Bag Balm, it's an antiseptic ointment that farmers use for chapped/cracked udders of their cows. it's actually amazing for hands as well (though very smelly.) when i was a kid i scalded my hands quite badly and bag balm brought them back from the brink!
I found Hamnet in a Barnardo's charity shop for £2, thought of you & of course bought it. Loving it so far - the first proper book I've read since having my last baby. Thanks Jack 😉
I loved “The Kiss Quotient” and “A Man Called Ove”! I ended up becoming a big fan of Fredrik Backman and ended up reading all of his books, he’s become my favorite author!
On udder ointment (uierzalf in dutch): it was used by farmers to take care of the udders of their cows. These days it's also used similarly to vaseline because it works essentially the same.
The kiss quotient is amazing! I highly recommend! If you love it Jack you should read the other 3 it’s part of a trilogy! The bride test and the heart principle one of my fav Romance trilogies along side the brown sisters trilogy I read both these trilogies because of Noelle ! X
Rotfl at the udder ointment. I live in the Midwest with dry, harsh, bitterly cold winters. Udder balm is for cows, but we put it on our hands as a protective barrier too.
JACK! i just finished piranesi and it’s safe to say that it’s now one of my all time favourite books. i read it in one day and i just could not put it down, i was so immersed in the story. thank you so much for bringing me to this book🥰
Udder Ointment, known in the US as Udder Balm is like a very good hand cream. It is intended for cows to make the dry winter season more pleasant - but it turns out to be the best hand lotion around...
THE KISS QUOTIENT IS CHEFS KISS. Was in a FOUR MONTH reading slump and I read both kiss quotient and bride test in less than 48 hours, and got out of my slump. Reading heart principle now and I’m so excited :)
jack def love titles like ‘on earth we’re briefly gorgeous.’ maybe that’s the reason ‘at night all blood is black’ caught his attention. ngl titles like those are beautiful and tender
I love Fredrik Backman's writing, it's so stunning but also easy to take in.. I often recommend his books (I'm a librarian). His books are usually about people in our society we often judge but in reality we know nothing about. He always challenges your prejudice towards others. There is a Swedish film based on a man called Ove as well and it's one of the few cases where the film actually is equally good.
What udder ointment is may be slightly different in other countries but the two brands I know of in NZ either are made from a manuka honey cream thing or petroleum jelly-like thing. It's basically like bepanthen but for cow udders, so it can help repair cuts, or grazes that the cow may get on their udder.
So glad you picked up Honey Girl and also LOVED One Last Stop! A translated fiction I loved is called 3 Bags Full by Leonie Swann I believe it’s translated from Swedish though it takes place in Ireland about a flock of sheep solving a murder
One Last Stop was one of my favourite books I read last year! Casey is such a great writer, it was such a fun take on romance and such an interesting plot.
got reminded of a particular book when you were talking about the kiss quotient and saying you haven't read much with the pov of neurodivergent people. Act Your Age, Eve Brown by Talia Hibbert is also a romance book and actually both main characters have autism!! I highly recommend it and have heard nothing but positive remarks from other people as well! the characterization is fantastic and has a great plot!
Hi Jack! Since you live in Paris now you should do a video on books translated from french! I believe you already read some but there’s so many to discover :)
Fredrik Backman is one of my favourite Swedish authors! I read A Man Called Ove way back and loved it! I also recommend watching the movie! I think it captures the spirit of the book very well. I’d also recommend his other book series called Beartown! It’s more young/new adult and they made me fall back in love with reading. I’ve never actually read one of his books in English so it’s gonna be interesting to see how you like the translation!
a man called ove was one of the best books ive ever read. it impacted me so much on how i view others and made me aware to not judge someone no matter how they behave + its sooo sad like i cried every other chapter 120% recommend it
Udder ointment is an antiseptic ointment to protect udder kinda like chapstick. Farm kid from Canada, we definitely use udder ointment on our chapped skin in the winter
I’m so happy Fredrick Backman is getting more popular. I’ve liked him since 6th grade (that’s half a decade now), and I’ve always known he was something special.
So udder ointment translates to 'uierzalf'. Farmers normally use it for the udders of their milkcows. It can also be used for our skin, since its protective property is supposed to prevent fissures (it mainly consists vaseline).
a man called ove is what got me out of my reading slump and i've loved it so much!! i'm so excited you're reading it, i hope you enjoyed it because i cried a damn lot :c
A Man Called Ove is one of my favourite books, and my favourite Fredrick Backman book. It's being into a film adaptation starring Tom Hanks too and I can't wait for that. I'm intrigued by some of these others, especially the translated fiction, so I'm really looking forward to your video on these 📚
Looking forward to the romance video. Lately I've been reading more of it myself. I also enjoyed "Red, White, and Royal Blue" but probably my favorite romance book that I've read (and re-read) in the past few years has been "Boyfriend Material" by Alexis Hall. I just really vibed with it, especially the audiobook, which I found to be phenomenal. I'm actually really looking forward to the sequel coming out soon.
As a swede, hearing you pronounce the E in Ove Me: *impressed*, as most English speakers do not. You: -"Forget all about the E" HAHA soo close Also Fredrik Backman who wrote A man called Ove just have the most wholesome instagram, recommend!
Yoo, i was so happy that he mentioned a swedish book and he was so close to saying it right!! But then kept on butchering the name... love fredrik Backman though
Hahaha had the exakt same reaktion. "Oh, you said the name right!" Then "Oh no, don't ignore Ove".. This is one of my favourite books, and I love Ove as a character. Interesting to se what Jack thinks about it.
I'm so excited you're reading the discomfort of evening! I read it in the original dutch and found it extremely impressive and almost traumatically intense. The author initially wrote the story in the form of countless poems, but then decided to string them together into a novel. You can really read this in the poetic language, which I loved!
THE KISS QUOTIENT... THE BEST, I literally work at a bookstore and chose this to sell 100 times for our 100 book challenge. Then you got shipped, ummm no thanks...
The day I have been waiting for is Jack doing a romance book video, I have almost read all the romance books he mentioned here, and I can't wait to see his reaction after reading 'em
if you’re liking the romance reads you’ve been picking i would also recommend the brown sisters by talia hibbert and seven days in june by tia williams
Jack! You should do a video or series where you take a few books at a time that have been adapted to movies or shows and give us your opinions on how well they adapted and which version you think is better. Books to movies are usually absolutely terrible or incredible
Can I recommend reading Felix Ever After? it's a beautiful story about identity and queerness, featuring a black, trans, queer main character who is discovering his identity while struggling with his seemingly non-existing love life. I personally think this is such an important book to read with how much it focuses on the trans experience, transphobia in the LGBTQ+ community and family relations and I would honestly love to hear your thoughts on it :)
Felix Ever After is one of my favourite books of all time. It’s so sweet and covers so many topics beautifully. I would also be very interested in his opinion on FEA.
The second pronunciation of Ove is actually closer to the right pronunciation haha! The O is pronounced as the o’s in “Cool” and the E is pronounced as the E in “Elk”. Very nice to see some Swedish books gaining traction. Will love to hear your opinions on it!
I would really recommend ‘Aristotle and Dante discover the secrets of the universe’. I am not that much of a reader, but I read it in 1 day! It is very poetic and emotional and is written in a bit of a more informal way but it makes it very personal and just amazing! I loved it!
I’m pretty sure the “udder ointment” is referring to Bag Balm! It is used for cow udders but also by farmers (and other folks!) for cracked, chapped, and dry hands. It has a very pungent smell (in my opinion) but it is very effective!
You should try reading only historical fiction for a week simply cause it’s one of the best genres (imo) and I recommend pachinko and homegoing cause they are amazing.
A MAN CALLED OVE!!!! fredrik backman is my fav author omg but you have to read anxious people after because it's simply the best book ever written (also ove is pronounced closer to oo-vay!)
You seriously give me the much needed motivation to read nowadays 🥺🥺 I study all day and I’ve lost touch with my novels but your videos just remind me to make time everyday and read at least a few pages ❤️❤️
Looking forward to the romance video. I loved the Kiss Quotient. For once there was a female character I could actually relate to plus it was beautifully written.
Omg, I can’t wait for your video with Romance books!!! I love the hating game and the spanish love deception, i gave both 5 stars. And the the Kiss quotiënt and shipped are high on my tbr. Love your video’s btw, brightens up my day every time
i was in waterstones the other day, and buying love in colour and before the coffee gets cold - the woman at the till said that someone in youtube recommended both a lot - and we bonded over our shared love of Jack Edwards!
That sounds so wholesome, I love it
No but my heart just MELTED
@@jack_in_the_books i can heart-ly wait to see her again
I read « we boned over our scared love of Jack Edwards » 😭
before the coffee gets cold!!
You should try a “high school required reading” video and include international books. I’m a public school teacher and I know that some of these books are super out of date or random lol. Would love to see your take on them
He could do a series on required readings in different countries that would be so interesting
That’s really smart ! Maybe he could look at banned books as well? Like TKAM was banned in some schools for example and he could look at that ?
This would be interesting
THIS!! That would be cool to see!
@@neothepenguin1257 to kill a mocking bird?
I’m legit shook that Jack is holding a romance book 👀 this is uncharted territory. Jack must prepare for the smut he’s abt to read
Bro he’s going to speak things about the books and we’re not ready to face it 🤪
i got myself into japanese authors because of you. before the coffee gets cold, the housekeeper and the professor, convenience store woman were the start thanks to your videos. now i’ve read 20+ japanese and korean books (both have such a different take on life than the books i was used to). i am forever greatful for that, Jack!! btw i didn’t even know we have that many east asian translated books here in Poland. honestly found my favorite genre of books and went from reading 5 books a year to reading 35 books a year. i owe you tbh! best wishes🤍
Oh I love Asian literature as well and I'm glad many more people have discovered it. Still have to read The housekeeper and the professor though😅
I’m into Asian literature bc of him too!
can you recommend some of your favs!!!!!
ooh that's so cool!! can you recommend me a few apart from these three 😅
BEFORE THE COFFEE GETS COLD HAS A POLISH TRANSLATION????
“This is a hypnotic, heartbreaking rendering of a mind hurtling towards madness.” is also me online shopping when I’m low lmao
jack literally being my sunshine
Seeing people say that udder ointment is used for excema and such, which it totally can be, but as a person who grew up working on farms in the midwest of usa, it is truly the best product for protecting skin from cracking in winter. I used to use it like hand lotion, lip balm, and would sometimes put some on my nose and cheeks on windy days to protect from windburn. We didnt even have any dairy animals, but we always had to have some on hand in the barn. I also had a tiny tin that I kept in my car for emergencies until I moved to the wet and rainy pacific northwest and stopped having a need for it. We'd also use it on cuts and scrapes on the animals. It is originally to protect dairy animals' udders from becoming chapped, which can happen in dry weather, but it has so many uses. And it's not made from milk! The one I always used was just straight lanolin, which is an oil/wax that is produced by sheep to make their wool waterproof and is removed when processing the wool for yarn.
Hello Jack,
you should do a video reading south or latin american authors!!! It fits with your proposition to read more translated books and the Latin American Literature is a fascinating gorgeous world!! Garcia Marquez, Cortazar, Allende, and more, theres so so so SO many classics to read and the prose and style is so unique. You would have a lot to analyze and explore. I am German, but I find the Latam prose fascinating, I would love a video on it!!
I really recommend reading the "seven deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle" by Stuart Turton. It's an amazing mistery book: there's no way you can predict the ending and it really keeps you hooked from the start!
I second this!!
Also "the devil and the dark water" by the same author.
Yes! Absolutely! Both of his books are mindblowingly brilliant.
7 1/2 deaths and yes, it was great !
I loved this book so much! It felt like an Agatha Christie
Also it’s 7 deaths in the uk. 7 1/2 in the us
I loved that book! I couldn't put it down :)
Udder ointment, also called bag balm, is indeed a protectant for udders! It's also frequently used on people skin for inflammation or eczema.
I read "A Man Named Ove" in the original version as part of a Swedish class and absolutely loved it! I found the humour to be quite dark but still funny and despite Ove being described as the grumpy old man you really find yourself getting to like him more and more throughout the book :)
I read it a few years ago, and also loved it. The only thing I found strange was that while Ove is described as so incredibly old he's no longer relevant to society, and is basically on death's door, it's revealed that he's only 59. I'm not sure if that was a translation error, or what. But I just threw the age out and pretended he was 80.
Backman's other novel, Anxious People, is also fantastic.
@@tardbug he has written many more books, all translated to English! They are all great, Bear Town and its following book is darker then the others. Grandma called and said hello is brilliant, so is Brittmarie was here. Well i love them all ❤❤
@@MatildaTheBookDragon oooo I didn't realise. A trip to the library is clearly in order!
@@tardbug thats great! You can watch Anxious People on Netflix too. You can see the house I live in the background in the bridge scenes. 🙂🙂 but read the book first!
I follow you in the storygraph and I already know you read and rated those books. I’ve spoiled myself…
Still waiting impatiently to watch your videos. Your energy, positivity and enthusiasm are going to get me through this. You did in the past, you’ll do it again and you may never found out but I am grateful still
Aaah that always happens to me😂😂
@@Carmen-cl5ny the disadvantages of being a devoted subscriber
Just you reading the blurbs of these books is funny 😆
12:23 does this mean you've never read "The Hundred-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared"? If so I would highly recommend it to you. It's my favourite book and you could include it in a video about books about old men/ translated books/ swedish books/ books with film adaptations/books with long titles...
That book is a gem
Omg a long title video is such a good idea
Exactly my thought when he said that!!
I just had an idea for a video concept: If you read a book, and there's another book quoted or mentioned, you'll read that book next and so on. There are a lot of books mentioning other authors works, mainly classics I guess, but I thought this could be a fun idea.
I really like your content and love watching new things from you. :)
SOOO excited to see you finally read A Man Called Ove, it's my favorite book and i think you will absolutely love it
A FREDRIK BACKMAN BOOK FINALLY-
I know A Man Called Ove is probably his most popular work, and for good reason, it's beautiful, but for me, it's second to Beartown. Highly recommend that book, I don't think I have ever stared at the ceiling for so long after finishing a book as I did for that one. And I have never seen people written as well as they were in it. (It does deal with heavy topics, though. So check the triggers, please.)
I'm currently reading Anxious People by Fredrik Backman! It's so good!
I Read my grandmother asked me to tell you she's sorry and it was BRILLIANT
I have a major crush on you, the way you talk about books and all your jokes just bring me absolute joy. Much love x
Fredrick Backmann is quickly becoming one of my fave writers. He has another book that I Iove called "My grandmother sends her regards and apologises" (I read it in norwegian, but I'm pretty sure that's the english title). The whole book is written from the perspective of a little girl, which gives it a really interesting point of view. The book tackles heavy topics, but describes them how a child would. It's really good with lots of interesting charcters and storylines. Definetly a tear-jerker!
you're definitely my favourite youtuber
Udder ointment is ointment for cows udders, to prevent rash/pain as a result of milking. Its kind of numbing and tingly and has gotten popular for people. My dad used to use it for his chronic pain, the shop keepers say they sell more to individuals than to farmers now
I read The Discomfort of Evening in Dutch (before it got populair, humble brag). Seemingly almost every Dutch person has read it, it's a bestseller for a year now. I'm afraid your gonna hate it, just keep in mind that there's no plot and a lot of references to Christian-early-2000's-winter-dutch-farmlife.
Marieke Lucas Rijneveld is mainly a poet, and that shines through, so if you miss any plot points or weird symbolisms, don't worry about it, this is one of those books a lot of people love, but don't get (like me). Please don't dismiss it for it's weirdness and horrifying scenes. I hope the translator has kept the essence of his work.
I can only agree with you, so true!
Never been able to finish it. It's gruesome, awful and pointless. Cruelty to animals, incestuous relationships, poo, self torture... 🤮
The book was really good, but it broke my heart and made my literaly feel sick
one of the greats in the list of "disgusting dutch books about refo communities"
I am one of the few Dutch who has not read it :)
Marieke Lucas Rijneveld, the author of the discomfort of evening, is a farmer. Farming and farming related stuffs are a big theme in their books. I haven't read any of their books yet, but I've heard many great things about them. (I've also heard they can be pretty heavy, so good luck with that)
"The Discomfort of Evening" is udderly great 🤣.
udder ointment lol! aka Bag Balm, it's an antiseptic ointment that farmers use for chapped/cracked udders of their cows. it's actually amazing for hands as well (though very smelly.) when i was a kid i scalded my hands quite badly and bag balm brought them back from the brink!
I found Hamnet in a Barnardo's charity shop for £2, thought of you & of course bought it. Loving it so far - the first proper book I've read since having my last baby. Thanks Jack 😉
been watching jack like crazy cause he’s literally my comfort youtuber
I loved “The Kiss Quotient” and “A Man Called Ove”!
I ended up becoming a big fan of Fredrik Backman and ended up reading all of his books, he’s become my favorite author!
On udder ointment (uierzalf in dutch): it was used by farmers to take care of the udders of their cows. These days it's also used similarly to vaseline because it works essentially the same.
The kiss quotient is amazing! I highly recommend! If you love it Jack you should read the other 3 it’s part of a trilogy! The bride test and the heart principle one of my fav Romance trilogies along side the brown sisters trilogy I read both these trilogies because of Noelle ! X
I was listening to Michael Buble's version of Feeling Good when this was released I just want everyone to know
Rotfl at the udder ointment. I live in the Midwest with dry, harsh, bitterly cold winters. Udder balm is for cows, but we put it on our hands as a protective barrier too.
Our stop sounds like the British version of one last stop and that’s one of my favourite romance books! I love all the London references in Our Stop
JACK! i just finished piranesi and it’s safe to say that it’s now one of my all time favourite books. i read it in one day and i just could not put it down, i was so immersed in the story. thank you so much for bringing me to this book🥰
A Man Called Ove is such a wonderful book, I'm sure you will love it. Anxious People is Thomas Backman's latest book and it is so so good.
Is the Netflix series Anxious People based on the book? I hadn’t heard of the book before but just watched the series and it was quite entertaining
Udder Ointment, known in the US as Udder Balm is like a very good hand cream. It is intended for cows to make the dry winter season more pleasant - but it turns out to be the best hand lotion around...
Ove is one of my absolute favorites.
The kiss quotient is amazing!
Shipped was good.
THE KISS QUOTIENT IS CHEFS KISS. Was in a FOUR MONTH reading slump and I read both kiss quotient and bride test in less than 48 hours, and got out of my slump. Reading heart principle now and I’m so excited :)
jack def love titles like ‘on earth we’re briefly gorgeous.’ maybe that’s the reason ‘at night all blood is black’ caught his attention. ngl titles like those are beautiful and tender
I love Fredrik Backman's writing, it's so stunning but also easy to take in.. I often recommend his books (I'm a librarian). His books are usually about people in our society we often judge but in reality we know nothing about. He always challenges your prejudice towards others. There is a Swedish film based on a man called Ove as well and it's one of the few cases where the film actually is equally good.
The discomfort of evening is so good. I read it in Dutch and really enjoyed it :)
What udder ointment is may be slightly different in other countries but the two brands I know of in NZ either are made from a manuka honey cream thing or petroleum jelly-like thing. It's basically like bepanthen but for cow udders, so it can help repair cuts, or grazes that the cow may get on their udder.
jack is spoiling us with all of these uploads
So glad you picked up Honey Girl and also LOVED One Last Stop!
A translated fiction I loved is called 3 Bags Full by Leonie Swann I believe it’s translated from Swedish though it takes place in Ireland about a flock of sheep solving a murder
One Last Stop was one of my favourite books I read last year! Casey is such a great writer, it was such a fun take on romance and such an interesting plot.
the hating game? iconic. the spanish love deception? crickets
I read Upstream over the summer. It was also my first Mary Oliver book, and it instantly became my favorite.
Your videos serve as a gentle reminder to read the books I already have so I can go ahead and buy the new ones you're recommending!!
Omg so excited that you're gonna read A Man Called Ove!! I hope you enjoy it! And please take a look to Anxious People too!
got reminded of a particular book when you were talking about the kiss quotient and saying you haven't read much with the pov of neurodivergent people.
Act Your Age, Eve Brown by Talia Hibbert is also a romance book and actually both main characters have autism!! I highly recommend it and have heard nothing but positive remarks from other people as well! the characterization is fantastic and has a great plot!
Fredrik Backman is an incredible autor! I think you'll love A Man called Ove and I HIGHLY RECOMMEND Anxious People. IT'S SO GOOD!!!
I absolutely LOVED the Kiss Quotient and all of Helen Hoang’s work. Hope you enjoy it, Jack!!
Hi Jack!
Since you live in Paris now you should do a video on books translated from french!
I believe you already read some but there’s so many to discover :)
Fredrik Backman is one of my favourite Swedish authors! I read A Man Called Ove way back and loved it! I also recommend watching the movie! I think it captures the spirit of the book very well. I’d also recommend his other book series called Beartown! It’s more young/new adult and they made me fall back in love with reading. I’ve never actually read one of his books in English so it’s gonna be interesting to see how you like the translation!
literally shaking and crying over you reading the blurb for the discomfort of evening 😭😭 PLSS "maybe look it up??"
a man called ove was one of the best books ive ever read. it impacted me so much on how i view others and made me aware to not judge someone no matter how they behave + its sooo sad like i cried every other chapter 120% recommend it
Udder ointment is an antiseptic ointment to protect udder kinda like chapstick. Farm kid from Canada, we definitely use udder ointment on our chapped skin in the winter
I’m so happy Fredrick Backman is getting more popular. I’ve liked him since 6th grade (that’s half a decade now), and I’ve always known he was something special.
So udder ointment translates to 'uierzalf'. Farmers normally use it for the udders of their milkcows. It can also be used for our skin, since its protective property is supposed to prevent fissures (it mainly consists vaseline).
I LOVED Honey Girl! The ending definitely left me wanting a little more about the main characters but it was so good!
a man called ove is what got me out of my reading slump and i've loved it so much!! i'm so excited you're reading it, i hope you enjoyed it because i cried a damn lot :c
A Man Called Ove is one of my favourite books, and my favourite Fredrick Backman book. It's being into a film adaptation starring Tom Hanks too and I can't wait for that. I'm intrigued by some of these others, especially the translated fiction, so I'm really looking forward to your video on these 📚
I agree about the book! It already is a movie and has been done very well. Can’t wait to see Tom hanks in a version!’
There is a fantastic adaptation of that book in Swedish! I highly recommend it if you haven't seen it yet 😁
Have you seen the Netflix series of Anxious People? Its great 🙂🙂
Looking forward to the romance video. Lately I've been reading more of it myself. I also enjoyed "Red, White, and Royal Blue" but probably my favorite romance book that I've read (and re-read) in the past few years has been "Boyfriend Material" by Alexis Hall. I just really vibed with it, especially the audiobook, which I found to be phenomenal. I'm actually really looking forward to the sequel coming out soon.
A man called Ove is one of my favorite books and Fredrik Buckman one of my favorites authors!
jack you literally don't need a reason to show us what books you are reading /why you bought them. we will watch them all gladly!
As a swede, hearing you pronounce the E in Ove
Me:
*impressed*, as most English speakers do not. You:
-"Forget all about the E"
HAHA soo close
Also Fredrik Backman who wrote A man called Ove just have the most wholesome instagram, recommend!
Yoo, i was so happy that he mentioned a swedish book and he was so close to saying it right!! But then kept on butchering the name... love fredrik Backman though
IKR fredrick backman has the most wholesome ig everrrr
Hahaha had the exakt same reaktion. "Oh, you said the name right!" Then "Oh no, don't ignore Ove".. This is one of my favourite books, and I love Ove as a character. Interesting to se what Jack thinks about it.
So what's the correct pronunciation then? :D
Omg honey girl is the book that got me really excited to read again! I absolutely adored it!!
I'm so excited you're reading the discomfort of evening! I read it in the original dutch and found it extremely impressive and almost traumatically intense. The author initially wrote the story in the form of countless poems, but then decided to string them together into a novel. You can really read this in the poetic language, which I loved!
so excited about you reading the discomfort of evening! it's one of my favourite books! 🖤
THE KISS QUOTIENT... THE BEST, I literally work at a bookstore and chose this to sell 100 times for our 100 book challenge. Then you got shipped, ummm no thanks...
The day I have been waiting for is Jack doing a romance book video, I have almost read all the romance books he mentioned here, and I can't wait to see his reaction after reading 'em
I cannot wait to see what you think of The Kiss Quotient. The representation was incredible and completely changed me
if you’re liking the romance reads you’ve been picking i would also recommend the brown sisters by talia hibbert and seven days in june by tia williams
Jack! You should do a video or series where you take a few books at a time that have been adapted to movies or shows and give us your opinions on how well they adapted and which version you think is better. Books to movies are usually absolutely terrible or incredible
Can I recommend reading Felix Ever After? it's a beautiful story about identity and queerness, featuring a black, trans, queer main character who is discovering his identity while struggling with his seemingly non-existing love life. I personally think this is such an important book to read with how much it focuses on the trans experience, transphobia in the LGBTQ+ community and family relations and I would honestly love to hear your thoughts on it :)
Felix Ever After is one of my favourite books of all time. It’s so sweet and covers so many topics beautifully. I would also be very interested in his opinion on FEA.
The second pronunciation of Ove is actually closer to the right pronunciation haha!
The O is pronounced as the o’s in “Cool” and the E is pronounced as the E in “Elk”.
Very nice to see some Swedish books gaining traction. Will love to hear your opinions on it!
I was also noting this haha 😭 I was like nooo it's like oo-veh... rhymes with the name Tove.
was just about to comment this as well😅
Searched for this comment, knew I couldn’t be the only one 🙈
"A man called Ove" will always remind me off my mother because she has read it a billion times now and loved it
I read both The Spanish love deception and the kiss quotient last year and absolutely adores them😍😍😍😍
I have such a soft spot for the Spanish love deception; it's not the best romance BUT it's very sweet
I would really recommend ‘Aristotle and Dante discover the secrets of the universe’. I am not that much of a reader, but I read it in 1 day! It is very poetic and emotional and is written in a bit of a more informal way but it makes it very personal and just amazing! I loved it!
I’m pretty sure the “udder ointment” is referring to Bag Balm! It is used for cow udders but also by farmers (and other folks!) for cracked, chapped, and dry hands. It has a very pungent smell (in my opinion) but it is very effective!
I'm currently reading A Man Called Ove! Just a few pages in and I'm hooked! 💕
I am so glad you got 'A Man called Ove'! I really hope you love it as much as I did.
You should try reading only historical fiction for a week simply cause it’s one of the best genres (imo) and I recommend pachinko and homegoing cause they are amazing.
He already read 'Homegoing'..🙂
pachinko was so good ahh
Yes please!!!
"reading every book that andrew garfield has recommended" YOU READ MY MIND YES!!! I'm already excited for this ❤️❤️
Proud to see a Swedish author in your pile! It's a great one too (I hope the translation does the book justice!) 🥰
A man called ove is my FAVORITE book of all time!!
honey girl was an amazing read. i read it last month and I absolutely loved it
A MAN CALLED OVE!!!! fredrik backman is my fav author omg but you have to read anxious people after because it's simply the best book ever written (also ove is pronounced closer to oo-vay!)
I loved anxious people!! It made me feel like I wasn't alone in struggling to be a grown-up. Defenitly would recommend this book
Mary Oliver is absolutely stunning! I hope you enjoy her work.
A Man Called Ove is amaaazing. A page could make me laugh and the next would made me cry.
3:39 I'm so glad someone finally said it! As a design student, this pains me deeply.
4 seconds ago..? Well that's what I call great timing. I clicked on my subscriptions to find a video by you and would you look at that!
Omg One Last Stop sounds exactly like how my aunts met! Except they met on a commuter train to London not a train in New York 😂
You seriously give me the much needed motivation to read nowadays 🥺🥺 I study all day and I’ve lost touch with my novels but your videos just remind me to make time everyday and read at least a few pages ❤️❤️
Looking forward to the romance video. I loved the Kiss Quotient. For once there was a female character I could actually relate to plus it was beautifully written.
Omg, I can’t wait for your video with Romance books!!! I love the hating game and the spanish love deception, i gave both 5 stars. And the the Kiss quotiënt and shipped are high on my tbr. Love your video’s btw, brightens up my day every time
ohh discomfort of evening was something else ! i read it in dutch
Interested to hear your take on the discomfort of evening. An unusual and unsettling book but also very good. A strange experience to read!
Just finished when we cease to understand the world and loved it! Can't wait to hear your take on it.