i paid a book expert to recommend me books -- this is what happened
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you should read all the books banned in American schools!! they banned a bunch of books recently like the kite runner!
omg YES!
that would be so good!!!! stuff like maus, to kill a mockingbird and the grapes of wrath
THIS!
Or books that were banned once like The grapes of wrath and All Quiet on the Western Front were banned in few countries
@@stillthinkingkay They manned maus? why?
As an Indian, I can say it's totally fine to DNF Manu Joseph - he's a bit of a twat tbh. If you want all the things you just spoke about "familial dysfunction, mental health", etc I would suggest Shanta Gokhale's Rita Welinkar. It's written in Marathi and translated by the author and is absolutely stunning. Simply written, 180-odd pages and yet says so much. It's available only as a e-book, but read it.
Adding onto this to recommend Ghachar Ghochar by Vivek Shanchag - same themes, same length, translated from Kannada by the author, but available in physical copy
@@ozreads yup agreed. I love Ghachar Ghochar too! What a twisted read. 😂
A bit of a twat is right! I was both surprised and not when I realised he wrote Decoupled as well. Makes sense
Thanks for the suggestion
I'm glad there are more Indians who watch him
I've had a TBR subscription for about 2 years now and I love it. It's so much fun to get recommendations every few months, and I've found some of my favorite books through them. Also, I change up the "what I'm looking for" each time so I get new genres and specialties
Guess we found my future career😌
Your right Jack, You are a delight
The shade on that poor pigeon, i cant-
If you want to read more about Cambodia, you should read First They Killed My Father!! It was written by a survivor and recounts her experiences with the Khmer Rouge
Mann ur missing on it...that book by manu Joseph 'illicit happiness of other people' is just Amazing.... Plss give it a go
regarding the illicit happiness of other people, if you liked the way the character who is dead for most of the book lingers maybe you'd like Summer Sons? its a whole different genre but that was one of my favorite aspects about it! its a southern gothic dark academia (so, really different) but the theme is similar and, in my opinion, well done
Yes. You are a delight
I've been told my ancestors had to flee to my hometown (a town on the border between Cambodia and Thailand) during the Khmer rouge to avoid the wrath of Phol Pot and I never knew Afterparties as a book existed. Definitely will be buying it to see stories about the future generations after my ancestors. :')
This is the Jack Edwards version of hiring a professional organiser for cupboards.
I would totally watch that video too tho🤣
why are you every where tiss rohan joshi try guys here
**Jack Edwards version of Marie Kondo hiring a professional organiser for cupboards
@@veronicatheawesome8480 🙌🏽
@@devgupta5147 I’m everywhere because I want to be.
"I paid a book expert" Jack babes that's just putting money in your own bank account
my exact thoughts😭😂
Yeah, it's all a trick. The site is run by Jack 🤣
exactly 💀💀
Truth.
huh wdym
I'm a librarian and I do this for readers all day. SHOULD I BE CHARGING?!
As a person who exploits that ability of Librarians I am divided between Yes Girl! Get the money and please don't where would I get my recs otherwise 😂
Well, if you are a librarian you get paid 😅
New side hustle?
Samesies
Right? All my friends definitely just have me do this for free 😂
This video would also be so much fun the other way around. We fill out a google docs with our tast in literature, you be the book expert with recommendations :)
YES OMG
genius
YES OMG I WOULD LOVE THAT
please do this jack!!!!
I NEED THIS OMGGG
I’m really happy to see Afterparties on here. The author passed away right before it was published last year, and knowing their work is being shared on such a big channel makes me smile.
That’s so sad especially because they probably had a strong future in writing :( hope they Rest In Peace
@@Froggermini I haven’t gotten the chance to read it yet, but the premise of the book alone tells me they had so much to offer. It really breaks my heart.
This was such fun! 🤗 Always love seeing others check out this service because the recommendations and experiences are always *so* different!! I would love to see you do another round, because I really do think they do a great job of getting to know your taste over time and getting even better recs in subsequent rounds. 💕
Thank you so so much for the inspiration, maybe imma see what they recommend for the next round of recs 👀
LOVE U KAYLA!
@@jack_edwards maybe it would be interesting to do this again, but the other way round, things you typically don’t like in books or don’t go for but you want to branch out in :)
Fun fact: To "be a pigeon" in French means to be gullible, and often refers to buying stuff you don't need or things that don't work... 😅🐦
Jack was so hooked at the halfway point he had to tell us twice :,)
such a funny editing blooper! :D
I just said: Deja Vue.
literally went to the comment section to find this comment
@@vasvisinghal7543Same, haha!
hahahahah I died at that, kinda took me out because I now KNOW he rehearses and does multiple takes, I wish I stayed delusional! GIVE HIM AN OSCAR
"shall I use this as therapy? How much trauma do you want?" honestly me, whenever I talk about books- this video was amazing, as always! Thanks for all the content :)
Dude you wouldn't believe how fast and wide I cracked a smile. I was so stressed and tired, but I guess not anymore. Love ya
SAME like im cramming for exams and then jack uploads. there is no such thing as coincidence.
@@sumi3410 oh my god, go girl! Wish you all the best for it, I'm sure you gonna ace it!
@@krishnadebi5931 Thanks sista :3
Same i'm kinda overwhelmed with Ukraine stuff but this got me smiling
@@jfarmerswatermelon6061 totally understandable, pandemic plus these things, truly stressful, but don't worry man. We can hope for the best to happen and hope you're okay.
If you're running out of book ideas, you could do a series on books from specific countries. Each video could feature 3 books from a particular country. This would feed your desire to branch out a bit and read some more translated titles. My favourite literature comes from Nigeria, Senegal, Colombia, and Haiti.
Ditto! It may seem like a long, boring project, but I really want to rad at least 3 books from every country in the world and would love recommendations from Jack!
I was just thinking exactly that!!
That would be super cool as I think alot of people have some sort of a "world-literature-challenge" going and it would also encourage to read more diveresly.
Also he could explore something like the Read Harder Challenge
Do you have recommandations from the countries you listed?
I’m a librarian and my favorite part of the job is hand-selecting books for a similar program (ours is called Book Oracle)!! I thought you’d enjoy knowing that it’s JUST as fun from the other side 🥰
being a librarian would've been my dream job wish i could pursue it
Same! Ours is called Matchbook
@@Progress234 What stopped you?
"It's not even medium rare, it's well done!" Never change, Jack. Never change.
Jack! Just cut off the sleeves and make the sweater into a vest if that’s the only part of the sweater that got burned.
Q: Anything else you want your bibliologist to know [...]?
Jack: Shall I use this as therapy? How much trauma do you want?
the most English student reaction ever
To be fair, $15 in the minimum wage in my area. Seems reasonable that the person you're hiring will spend at least an hour on this and they're definitely not getting all of the money you're paying for the service. So it really doesn't feel that expensive, if you buy the premise that it's a valuable service.
Oh I though he said $50. That seemed a bit much
Small note about the first recommendation: Afterparties was actually published posthumously. The author sadly passed away in 2020 from a drug overdose before the book was even released.
Recommendation books:
1.Afterparties: Stories, by Anthony Veasna So
2.Disoriental, by Négar Djavadi
3.The Illicit Happiness of Other People, by Manu Joseph
Jack hiring someone to recommend him books is basically me, an engineering student watching 5 min videos to relearn how to solve quadratic equations 🏃🏻♀️🏃🏻♀️
Samedt but I'm a biology student looking up how the mitochondria works
stop this is far too accurate except it’s me doing tan45 cause i never remember then
or me a physics student googling what the derivative of ln looks like every single time i need it
@@carafox6636 youre not alone maam, i too get confused and google the trigo table
@@ainejuzikenaite2745 ISTFG remembering all the basic derivatives and integral is a major choree😭😭😭😭
hiring a bibliologist might well stop me from spiralling whenever I’m deciding my next read…
"I. Can smell. Burning. That's kind of weird, maybe I'm having a stroke. If so, quite inconvenient, I've got quite a lot to do today"
This had me in fits. Really summarises how I prioritise work/school over my health 🤣
Isn’t a book expert that recommends you books essentially a librarian? I think it would’ve been cheaper to just go to a library and ask your local librarian.
Jack Edwards will one day be the Bibliologist to the Stars. He’s going to give the Jenner Sisters a makeover! TLC, are you listening?
Such a great idea
For anybody who thinks paying someone knowledgeable for book recommendations is a cool idea, I'd highly recommend checking out Mr B's Emporium in Bath. They offer a bunch of cool reading gifts, including a 'reading spa'. Basically you go to the shop and have a long chat with a bookseller, who then brings out a bunch of books they think you'd like and talks you through them. I've done a couple and they're honestly amazing, the booksellers are incredible at bringing out really good, interesting recommendations - even if you're already very widely read they always have something new and unexpected to offer. I'm obviously not affiliated with them, just a big fan lol
I 100% agree, I got a voucher and went last Summer, and it was so much fun. They were highly knowledgeable and friendly and I really enjoyed it! One book I loved which I don't think I'd have read otherwise is Humankind which is a non-fiction book. I mentioned wanting to read some books slightly outside of the box and this one was perfect. Overall, a great experienve and would definitely recommend too!
That's maybe my favourite bookshop ever!
I love how Kayla from BooksandLala is almost always the influence for the wacky and out there Booktube ideas 🙌🏾😂
Heyy I love your videos. Some content ideas: continue your series on books around the world (for example right now I think books from authors from Ukraine would be amazing) and generally checking out top award-winning books that don't get so much love on social media...so books from those more traditional book recommandation lists like idk pulitzer price and so on:)
Ditto on Ukrainian books! Really wanna read some now!
Yes! Indie publishers
I wonder how this video would have been if Jack would get recommendations of everything he already read 🙃
Also, having heater between curtains and sofa.. May be move sofa out a bit 😟
14:47 Manu Joseph is an uninteresting and a smug casteist man who’s INSANELY PROBLEMATIC. I’m happy that I haven’t read his books. He finds some excuse to punch down.
I'm an Indian too. I had no idea this man existed but can you give me a context of why you think about him in such a way.
@@vinantigurdhale4345 He made a show called ‘Decoupled’ which was INTENSELY problematic. Also, I didn’t like him in interviews.
@@PokhrajRoy. ohh thanks for that info
Wait this sounds so cool. I feel like it’s a fyp but for books. I kind of what to do this 😅
Can we take a moment to talk about Edward's aesthetically pleasing thumbnails? They always look good in my feed and after taking a good look I realized how much work actually goes into them. Go off Edwardcore💗
I feel like Jack is the most qualified to do this job for other people…
“i have never had an original thought, ever” mood 😭😭
Her Father's Daughter by Alice Pung is a great memoir about the daughter of a Cambodian Chinese family whose father survived Year Zero. It explores how her life in Australia and relationship with her father is shaped by this trauma and it is such a beautifully written, generous account. I'm Australian, so it would be amazing to see you read some acclaimed contemporary Australian literature.
Whats year zero?
@@_SomyaY It was the regime that Pol Pot instated in Cambodia. His goal was to use the Khmer Rouge to bring back Cambodia to agrarian society that cultivated the rice fields and was not influenced by Bhuddism, intellectuals or the arts. My mother lived during that time, a great way to learn about it is watching 'First They Killed My Father' on Netflix. You should watch it in Khmer with English subtitles for the full experience.
Imagine if the 'bibliologist' who recommended these books to Jack watches this video ;)) a wonderful coincidence that would be
The way this comment section is 90% Indian readers gushing about you. Jack you have huge fanbase in this country
You should do this for someone else either a Collab or subscriber, and then sit with them as they review the recommendations and books once they've read them!!
✨how much trauma do i want them to know✨
jack is out asking the real questions frfr
Please, we need a Hozier's books recommendations
Another thing I didn't know I needed until now. But HELL YES
My local library has a form that you can submit for recommendations including your favorite books, movies, and tv shows. They get back to you within the month with a list of five books. It’s such an amazing feature and way to connect with my local library.
idea: read popular writers’ least popular books!
Day 1 of requesting Jack try Bengali Literature(translated)
omg yeah! are you from West Bengal or Bangladesh?
omg yes
the 'we have done Taylor's recommendation but this time this is Tailored recommendation ' GOT ME lmao
I think Manu Joseph can be quite insufferable in his writing. I‘ve tried so hard to read his books because people say such great things about him, but I’m now realising there are a lot of people who just secretly hate his books lol
Lol I don't know why but I love his writing. I do want to hit him in his face (sometimes) but in general, like it.
PLEASE read "Persona Normal" by BENITO TAIBO. It's literally a book about books and it's so amazingly written. It has so many literary references but the story follows a 12 year old who moves in with his crazy uncle, he teaches him everything there's to know about life in an unconventional education. My favorite book of all times.
now you should recommend your viewers some books based on what we like 👀 using google forms or something similar, and randomly choosing the person you’re recommending stuff to? just a random thought☺️
My local public library offers this same kind of recommendation service for free -- through their website too, very professional and hands off. Maybe yours does too, take a look!
You could cut the sleeves off your burnt sweater and turn it into a chic sweater vest!
As an Iranian I'm so happy our literature is finally getting some recognition!btw your videos always make my day :>
same here!i was looking for this comment:)
I can proudly say Jack , you are my tbr. I have you I don't need them
9:01 nah, not overdressed. Now your clothes just match the quality of your channel.
For people in Québec : the ALQ website (Association des libraires du Québec) has this service (called “Prescription littéraire”) for free ! You fill out a survey and a librarian of your choice recommends you five books (within 72h). I recommend going for Le port de tête bookshop in Montreal, they make great recommendations !
This is the kind of things i'd spend my money on if i had any
Jack, maybe try Alamut by Vladimir Bartol. It's a historical fiction discussing the importance of religion and manipulation that comes with it. It's probably the most famous slovenian novel:)
There's a book shop in Bath called B's Emporium and they will do the same sort of thing from free and give you a discount code to use on the books if you buy from them! You can order the books online!
When I did the, I had same results. I absolutely loved two of the picks. The third, I had no interest in reading. But, one of the ones that I really loved had a sequel, so I still got three books out of it.
When he said bloody hell the wind is crazy, that was totally Ron Weasley and Jack Edwards being Ron Weasley, I would die to live in a world where that happens😭💙
I have a feeling Jack was hooked on disoriental from around the halfway point.. could be wrong tho
That part at 11:35 made me think I was hallucinating hearing u say the same thing twice HAHAHA
Also if you’re into translated works, there is one book called, “The President and the Frog” by Carolina De Robertis, written very recently (2021) about the former president of an unnamed Latin American country who was imprisoned for many years (presumably inspired by Uruguayan former President “Pepe” Mujica Cordano). Sorry for the long winded comment but I’m halfway and loving it :)
I read Cantoras by Carolina De Robertis and it was fantastic ! Ill neeed to pick up The President and the Frog
Everyone needs to read Disoriental!!! I've been raving about it for years and I'm so glad it's finally getting more recognition :) I'd especially recommend it to any queer women or people wondering what cultural disintegration feels like... also the glimpses into Iranian history and culture are so rich and illuminating!!
"It's a short life with a lot of books in it" I guess this is my sign to stop trying to read the book that I've been reading for a month and start a new one
You should do a video on books by New Zealand authors!
Pls do Hozier 's book recommendation. He is a lyrical genius and a well read person .I believe his literary taste would be nothing less than immaculate
Having a jumper burnt and still finding it aesthetically pleasing is one of the most jack edwards things I've seen.
Since you like historical fiction and translated works you really should pick up the Eight life by Nino Haratischvili. It's translated from Georgian to English. I know you have affair of big books but this one is worth it
Actually, Haratischwili writes in German, but yes this book is absolutely brilliant and unique!
Jack grilling his sweater gave me Mike's mic's mom burning bread in the oven flashbacks
I can't believe one of my main sources of seratonin is a pun-ny English man who talks about books I'll probably never read. How did we get here?
Jack is living proof that not all Brits have dry humour.
i think you should make a video ''Reading what my followers reccomended''
i’m cambodian and i was really surprised to hear about afterparties! i’m definitely going to try and get this book!! we don’t hear much about our culture and history in the media so i’m glad more people, including myself, can learn more about it
Thought I was having deja vu at 11:35 but guess I found an editing mistake, makes me wonder how many times you record the same sentence lol
Because the translators are always having a special place in your heart. You might enjoy „a heart so white“ from Javier Marias, there is a beautiful chapter about how one of the protagonist meets his wife, while they are both translators in an important political meeting.
11:34 he accidentally added the same clip twice lol
A Teenager's Survival - The Siv Ashley story - is a really good book about the author’s experience as a child in the Cambodian work camps - it’s really compelling and a short read that I highly recommend if you are interested in learning more about it
Also side note - Hurricane Summer is a great book too!
I haven't watched even 2 minutes yet, but I totally swear by this service. They've helped me find great books, and really take the survey to heart. It's how I find, among other things, horror options without animal cruelty. I'm planning on spending a month soon reading the options I haven't gotten to get.
Now, let me find out what you think. 🧐
(Edited to add that it was Kayla's video that made me sign up.)
Hey put on a positive note I love that they got two out of three right for you! This is such a fun video and an interesting type of service to offer
Hi Jack! Could you please give age ratings in your reviews? Would really appreciate it, I love your channel. Love from India! ❤
As a Cambodian, I am soooo proud of this book. Thank you for the recommendation about this awesome writer. Can’t wait to read this.
“Maybe I’m having a stroke if so, quite inconvenient, I have quite a lot to do today.” - Jack Edwards, 2022 and I felt that
"So I woke up and I was like hmmm I can smell burning." Thought "That's kind of weird, maybe I'm having a stroke." "If so, quite inconvenient. I've got quite a lot to do today." 😂😂 best line of 2022
Hi Jack!!!! First of all, I love your videos!!! They are so good and I absolutely love them. Also, I want to Thank you. Because of you I have started reading more book. I have been really busy with my studies and exams and I have been feeling very much like a robot. But whenever I see your videos it just made me want to read and I read. So....yes, thank you. For everything 💜
Jackk what happened to cains jawbone video part 2????
I loved this video. I didn't know a service like this existed. I figured the book recs wouldn't be very customized but it does seem like they really tailored then to your interests.
I use it and am in awe of how personalized my results are. All my quirks are taken into consideration, and it's clear they really pay attention.
You should try reading Indian novels. I think you would enjoy themes and stories that are explored. Anything by RK Narayan, Sudha Murthy, Rabindra Nath Tagore or Ruskin Bond is good.
okay this is actually freaky, i was going through my mothers old books and the illicit happiness of other people was one of them and i wanted to read it but i wished you had done a review but you hadn't now literally like a week later you do!?
edit : i asked my mom about it and apparently she didnt finish it either.
also as an indian im looking for more indian authors i can read and im finding it hard to come across good ones, can someone recommend a few books?
try books by Amitav ghosh, I'd suggest the glass palace and ibis trilogy also um I'd suggest Pachinko, its not Indian but I just love that book
I really liked The Inheritance of Loss by Kiran Desai.
I just bought Before The Coffee Gets Cold because of you. Can't wait to read it!
Okay but the thought of what would have happened if that jumper actually caught fire scared me 😨
Jack, we love to see you in a suit. Don’t apologise 😂 (P.S. Loved the burnt jumper)
Oh and a good book on schizofrenia is The Edge of Everyday! Its super sad but a really in depth memoir of a woman who is daughter and sister to schizofrenic family members. Super interesting for me.