Jack!! I’m a student and one of my professors has a nonprofit bookstore in Hoboken, NJ. It’s called Symposia Community Book Store. My professor and his wife sell used books and use the store as a community center. Years ago, my professor would give puppet shows to children there. Just an idea for a fun little trek outside of NYC :)
ah ik this is for jack but I'm from jersey and have been looking for independent bookstores so thanks for sharing this! will definitely check it out :)
Oh this would be so great!! They are always such special people! They also know so many books because they choose their collection themselves. He should read their all time favourite and a recent one!
as a queer girl living in a small town in the south, living in nyc and going to independent bookstores with chloe moriondo playing in the background is my literal dream. thanks for letting me live vicariously through you 💕
This reminds me of a wedding I went to recently. I was a bridesmaid and told to be at the venue and ready by 1pm. I was and I was the only one ready. I got bored and went across the street in my bridesmaid dress to a small indie bookstore. May have been the highlight of the trip. 😂
at the wedding of my mom's godchild i actually buried myself in the hotel lounge with some trashy followup to gone with the wind i found in the hotel's library 😂
also if you like Japanese Lit, I highly recommend visiting Books Kinokuniya in Bryant Park. Its a haven of Asian literature, as well as an upper floor dedicated entirely to Manga!
it's 1am, i've just completed a 2000 word essay that's due tomorrow that i started writing less than 12 house ago, Jack always knows the best time to post :)
You're making me very nostalgic. I just found my copy of Beezus and Ramona from the NYC Society Library that my Mom got me at a library sale. We would hang out there all the time after school upstairs. It was so cozy! I miss it.
I actually saw The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida in a bookstore not too long ago and thought it sounded (and looked) really interesting, but then I was like, dear me, I am already currently reading more than five books simultaneously, I can wait for Christmas for more.
Super curious: How will you take all the books you've bought in NY back to the UK? Or are you staying there indefinitely? I'm over here guessing the amount of suitcases
Every time you record a book haul you should add a countdown to 1k book to keep us updated as to how many books you have left before you can claim you have a library at home 😂😂😂
I only recently just got into ur videos and it's perfect because there's so many to catch up on so in the mean time you're just uploading more. It's like an endless supply of book videos lol
Agreed on the Monster trail mix being top tier! I don’t get trail mix often because I’ve always disliked raisins but I used to get that one and feed my roommates the leftover raisins
Left Bank Books in Greenwich Village is an interesting book store if you haven’t already been. Astoria Bookshop in Astoria (Queens) is also a lovely independent shop within walking distance from the Museum of the Moving Image, which you might also enjoy. Enjoy your time in NY!
I went to a ton of indie bookstores when I was visiting New York this fall. Three Lives and Co has the most impeccable vibe and the booksellers are super kind and knowledgable
I hope you enjoy your time here in NYC, Jack!! Check out the gorgeous Argosy Book Store in Midtown (oldest indie bookstore in the city), the amazing Museum of the Moving Image in Astoria, and if you haven't yet experienced Sleep No More in Chelsea, you absolutely owe it to yourself to go, one of the most insane and wonderful nights of exploratory art you'll ever have.
i love exploring indie bookstores. they are so so so cute! there's a documentary that i think you should watch. it's called The Booksellers. it's about booksellers around new york and how they started, the history or bookselling, and rare collections. i think you would love it especially since you live in new york!
That Daniil Kharms "Today I Wrote Nothing" book is really good, I majored in Russian Literature in my undergrad, and we read it. Very funny and interesting
You, heading out, on the elevator with low battery had me STRESSED. I’m from jersey and go into the city somewhat often and my anxiety could Never. I think you’re a… New Yorker?? 😂
if you went to mcnally jackson you were also close to sweet pickle books! super cute used bookstore that also sells pickles :') lower east side has a bunch of great bookstores! would also recommend book club and bluestocking cooperative! :)
Jack hi! The book “ The seven moons of Maali Almeda “ just started reading it. And can I say WOW! The diction and imagery truly put me into the world of the book. The philosophical theme of questioning reality, religion, one’s place in this chaos we call our lives, the repetition of the garbage and the blood stained people. It is beautiful. Attention to detail is above par. I am only on the First Moon (chapter 1), but something nevertheless had to be said. Many thanks for the book recommendation, I am loving it. Not suppressing it has one awards.
Thanks for linking that NYC book site! Now I know there is a black woman-owned bookstore/winebar in my borough, (the Bronx)! Also, I think those bookstores will be happy to let you film and promote them if you let them know your audience size, so you don't have to hide!
These are functional but there are so many unique bookstores with a little more character. Sweet Pickle Books also sells very good pickles & often has jazz outside or artists inside. The Mysterious Bookshop is one of many specialty stores with a great community of readers. Molasses Books has a great art collection but also a range of genres where the record player sets the mood and they have a bar to take you from coffee to beer. Then there are all the rares & antiques…this could be a series really.
i hope to visiting nyc soon for either school or fun, and your videos are adding to the list of places i want to go to!! thank you for another amazing video jack!!
Jack, you do not have to worry about your subtle and surreptitious Broll shots. You wanna hear what I did at Three Lives? I walked in with my own canon G7x and asked if I could film, to which they said no. I then proceeded to go outside, take out my TRIPOD, and film myself walking in and out of three lives in various angles. I had never been so mortified at myself in my life, but it was also a very good vlog segment. So carry on Jack, there are worse people out there lol (ie me)
Probably missed you by days but not from New York but wandered into the bookshop with big red doors this last Friday (didn't catch the name but grabbed my attention). Would have loved to run into you there 🤯🤩
It has amazed me that the US - the techie centrefold of the world - still manages to have so many more independent bookstores than most other western-style nations. Whether where I am now, in München, at home outside Nairobi, or around my sons' places in Wells, Edinburgh, or Barnes, there are far fewer (per capita at least) than I saw whilst working/living in either northern Virginia or California's Middle Kingdom. Kramers in DC, for example, has been going strong for 50 years.
Now that you're in NYC you should check out THE best Independent Bookstore in the city... Book Culture on the Upper West Side. Truly has everything you could ever want!
Haven’t seen all your videos, but was wondering if you’ve read anything by Richard Powers. His The Gold Bug Variations is an old favorite of mine. Enjoy your time in NYC! 😺✌️
I absolutely love mcnally!!! They have great sections of literature from various countries, really appreciate that. You really really have to go to Books are Magic in brooklyn btw, its great and the owner is a great writer too
It's my dream to live in new york when im older so im deffo saving this for that day. ALSO TAYLOR SWIFTTTTT. Also love the space girl during the lil clips its so vibey
I would definitely recommend Yu and Me books. It's in China town and is mainly focused on Asian authors and books. It's super small and cute! Would reccomend.
@@ivacacic6678 Woow thank you so much for taking interest in Sri Lankan literature 🌸📚 First of all Sri Lankan novels contain variety and authors are interesting in their own way of storytelling. Most of amazing classics novels (which I do recommend for you to start) of Sinhala language haven't translated in to English but some are available. So do search every kind of books and authors write in English and translated books of Sinhala. I cannot recommend you something because you should have the privilege to choose your read. Have a nice experience in Sri Lankan literature 🙏🏻🌸💛
Love seeing the new bookstores in New York I want to visit! You should definitely check out Alabaster Books - it's second-hand mostly and shouldn't be too far away from you as it's right beside Union Square
Seeing your phone battery so low activated my fight or flight response 😂 cause last time I was in NYC my phone had low battery and I was worried I wouldn’t know which train to take to get back to my hotel
Jack!! I’m a student and one of my professors has a nonprofit bookstore in Hoboken, NJ. It’s called Symposia Community Book Store. My professor and his wife sell used books and use the store as a community center. Years ago, my professor would give puppet shows to children there. Just an idea for a fun little trek outside of NYC :)
ah ik this is for jack but I'm from jersey and have been looking for independent bookstores so thanks for sharing this! will definitely check it out :)
1:36 recognizing Jack’s bravery of leaving the house with less than 20% phone battery and is still listening to music 🙌🏻
right?? that clip gave me chills
I SAW THAT TOO I WAS LIKE WHAT
this is chaotic evil and shouldn't be allowed lolll
Maybe he has a powerbank
video idea: reading independent bookstore owners' favorite books
Oh this would be so great!! They are always such special people! They also know so many books because they choose their collection themselves. He should read their all time favourite and a recent one!
I love how Jack acknowledges Translating Authors and Independent Bookstores. I haven’t been to an Independent Bookstore in ages.
Independent bookshops just hit different, they seems so cozy and welcoming
as a queer girl living in a small town in the south, living in nyc and going to independent bookstores with chloe moriondo playing in the background is my literal dream. thanks for letting me live vicariously through you 💕
This reminds me of a wedding I went to recently. I was a bridesmaid and told to be at the venue and ready by 1pm. I was and I was the only one ready. I got bored and went across the street in my bridesmaid dress to a small indie bookstore. May have been the highlight of the trip. 😂
main character moment
at the wedding of my mom's godchild i actually buried myself in the hotel lounge with some trashy followup to gone with the wind i found in the hotel's library 😂
also if you like Japanese Lit, I highly recommend visiting Books Kinokuniya in Bryant Park. Its a haven of Asian literature, as well as an upper floor dedicated entirely to Manga!
I love watching your nyc bookstore adventures
it's 1am, i've just completed a 2000 word essay that's due tomorrow that i started writing less than 12 house ago, Jack always knows the best time to post :)
being blessed by all these videos Jack!!
independant bookstores have the best vibe ever! thank you for the amazing content as always :)
my sister and i recently discovered that we're both addicted to any jack content, was a slay bonding moment
You're making me very nostalgic. I just found my copy of Beezus and Ramona from the NYC Society Library that my Mom got me at a library sale. We would hang out there all the time after school upstairs. It was so cozy! I miss it.
Jack Im loving these "little" videos as you call them
Why do schoolwork when Jack has posted riddle me that?
Jack, I'm living vicariously through your vlogs, I love them so much! Keep up the good work💕
I actually saw The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida in a bookstore not too long ago and thought it sounded (and looked) really interesting, but then I was like, dear me, I am already currently reading more than five books simultaneously, I can wait for Christmas for more.
Ugh I’m so jealous😔 I literally live in a city that has absolutely no bookstores in it and seeing how many you went to makes me soooo envious
JACK CHARGE YOUR PHONE??? youre leaving the house with your phone at like 15% makes me nervous
Super curious: How will you take all the books you've bought in NY back to the UK? Or are you staying there indefinitely? I'm over here guessing the amount of suitcases
Oh we are getting FED with all these bookstore vlogs + hauls 😌
Every time you record a book haul you should add a countdown to 1k book to keep us updated as to how many books you have left before you can claim you have a library at home 😂😂😂
I only recently just got into ur videos and it's perfect because there's so many to catch up on so in the mean time you're just uploading more. It's like an endless supply of book videos lol
The Woman Destroyed is one of my favorite books!!! i’m so excited to hear your opinion
2:19 I bought this book “pure colour” for aesthetics and it was actually a very moving book!
1:34 yes we are all obsessed with that song indeed
the vibes in this video are immaculate!!
Agreed on the Monster trail mix being top tier! I don’t get trail mix often because I’ve always disliked raisins but I used to get that one and feed my roommates the leftover raisins
I wish I had more independent bookstores where I live
Loving all these NYC vlogs, keep em coming!
i actually read a comment from a subscriber and suggested you do this… I can’t believe you did ! This is so cool of you! 💓
Left Bank Books in Greenwich Village is an interesting book store if you haven’t already been. Astoria Bookshop in Astoria (Queens) is also a lovely independent shop within walking distance from the Museum of the Moving Image, which you might also enjoy. Enjoy your time in NY!
If the Empire State Building is reflected on your TV, I'm fairly certain your bank account is just fine! 😂
YESYESYES this made my day thank u jack
i love how the title sounds like one of those lovely music playlists
i miss nyc :((( alsooo fly lady dakota over there!!!
I went to a ton of indie bookstores when I was visiting New York this fall. Three Lives and Co has the most impeccable vibe and the booksellers are super kind and knowledgable
i love your taste in music and your vlogs
I'm so envious of your life Jack ❤
I hope you enjoy your time here in NYC, Jack!! Check out the gorgeous Argosy Book Store in Midtown (oldest indie bookstore in the city), the amazing Museum of the Moving Image in Astoria, and if you haven't yet experienced Sleep No More in Chelsea, you absolutely owe it to yourself to go, one of the most insane and wonderful nights of exploratory art you'll ever have.
ugh i can not wait to move out of my parents house and be independent. i swear i’ll be at the book store 24/7
i love exploring indie bookstores. they are so so so cute! there's a documentary that i think you should watch. it's called The Booksellers. it's about booksellers around new york and how they started, the history or bookselling, and rare collections. i think you would love it especially since you live in new york!
It's really nice of you to support them ! 👌🏻
Target Trail mixes are soooo good. ❤️ Picking up Simone's book.
The real main character energy is Jack heading out with low battery phone.
That's what I call fearless.
That Daniil Kharms "Today I Wrote Nothing" book is really good, I majored in Russian Literature in my undergrad, and we read it. Very funny and interesting
I started reading Seven Moons yesterday evening and then this video comes up, beautiful
You, heading out, on the elevator with low battery had me STRESSED. I’m from jersey and go into the city somewhat often and my anxiety could Never. I think you’re a… New Yorker?? 😂
My instant thought was that there’d be no way I’d get around NYC without my phone lol a battery that low would definitely delay my outing lol
if you went to mcnally jackson you were also close to sweet pickle books! super cute used bookstore that also sells pickles :') lower east side has a bunch of great bookstores! would also recommend book club and bluestocking cooperative! :)
Jack hi! The book “ The seven moons of Maali Almeda “ just started reading it. And can I say WOW! The diction and imagery truly put me into the world of the book. The philosophical theme of questioning reality, religion, one’s place in this chaos we call our lives, the repetition of the garbage and the blood stained people. It is beautiful. Attention to detail is above par. I am only on the First Moon (chapter 1), but something nevertheless had to be said. Many thanks for the book recommendation, I am loving it. Not suppressing it has one awards.
Target’s trail mixes are all generally great. I’ve enjoyed basically every kind I’ve had so far.
breakfast is always great when i can watch somebody browse through bookstores and vibe to ✨space girl✨
keeping tabs on all these bookshops for my nyc trip! many thanks 📚🐛
"Space Girl" 😄 I love that song and I know I was introduced to it when you used it in a previous video.
just know this will be the best 9 minutes of my life
Thanks for linking that NYC book site! Now I know there is a black woman-owned bookstore/winebar in my borough, (the Bronx)! Also, I think those bookstores will be happy to let you film and promote them if you let them know your audience size, so you don't have to hide!
As graduated fashion student I love the ootd part in the video. Very important of course😌
Love the bookstores ❤
These are functional but there are so many unique bookstores with a little more character. Sweet Pickle Books also sells very good pickles & often has jazz outside or artists inside. The Mysterious Bookshop is one of many specialty stores with a great community of readers. Molasses Books has a great art collection but also a range of genres where the record player sets the mood and they have a bar to take you from coffee to beer. Then there are all the rares & antiques…this could be a series really.
Also, talk to the booksellers! Except the Mercer guy, he’s a lil crotchety. He’s a legend but prob wouldn’t like your your TH-camr energy 😂
i hope to visiting nyc soon for either school or fun, and your videos are adding to the list of places i want to go to!! thank you for another amazing video jack!!
would be interesting if jack did a video at the end of the year on how much money he has spent on books this year because it has to be a lot
Stunning you being a swiftie rn ✋✋
I’m melting over the cover of Simone de Beauvoir’s book 🫠 Stunning! 😍
Seriously love you showing us bookstores all over ny
Thank you so much for this video. Bookstore wandering was just what my heart needed!
Loved the “CHEAP” section ☺️ lol
AAAH I love mercer street books so much!! I was just there when I was in NYC for halloweekend and I got an adorable bag from it!
all i can think about is OMG CHARGE YOUR PHONE JACK
looked for this comment because SAME 😭
O.M.G. About you is THAT song😭Jack, you just get it
I'm so jealous of you, there are literally no bookstores in my town.
Same. Not a single one and no library 🙆
Westsider, a few blocks from Central Park, one of my faves. They even have a resident cat that hangs out on the second floor!
Housing works has supplied my last two absolute favs. The cutest spot 💓💓 and ofc we love the mission
Jack, you do not have to worry about your subtle and surreptitious Broll shots. You wanna hear what I did at Three Lives? I walked in with my own canon G7x and asked if I could film, to which they said no. I then proceeded to go outside, take out my TRIPOD, and film myself walking in and out of three lives in various angles. I had never been so mortified at myself in my life, but it was also a very good vlog segment. So carry on Jack, there are worse people out there lol (ie me)
I love how Jack is a Swiftie (:
OMMMMGGGGG… Thank you for this link.!!! I’m looking to visiting new bookstores in NYC. 👍🏾
oh my gosh the dads against daughters dating shirt caught me off guard 😭
Probably missed you by days but not from New York but wandered into the bookshop with big red doors this last Friday (didn't catch the name but grabbed my attention). Would have loved to run into you there 🤯🤩
Jack leaving the house with zero battery on his phone is my favorite trope
Those books look stunning 😍
It has amazed me that the US - the techie centrefold of the world - still manages to have so many more independent bookstores than most other western-style nations. Whether where I am now, in München, at home outside Nairobi, or around my sons' places in Wells, Edinburgh, or Barnes, there are far fewer (per capita at least) than I saw whilst working/living in either northern Virginia or California's Middle Kingdom. Kramers in DC, for example, has been going strong for 50 years.
I LOVE the Woman Destroyed - so good
Now that you're in NYC you should check out THE best Independent Bookstore in the city... Book Culture on the Upper West Side. Truly has everything you could ever want!
omg yesss 👏🏻
Love you exploring NYC! And totally found some new books to check out!
Haven’t seen all your videos, but was wondering if you’ve read anything by Richard Powers. His The Gold Bug Variations is an old favorite of mine.
Enjoy your time in NYC!
😺✌️
Not me getting nervous seeing Jack's phone battery at 1:35 like... sir, you are just leaving the house and your phone is already on life support
You cannot stop making silly little book videos, I cannot stop watching silly little book videos. It's a perfect fit
The video picture when you click on it I forgot the name of it but it was so aesthetic I thought this was a lofi music ambience video. Love that
I absolutely love mcnally!!! They have great sections of literature from various countries, really appreciate that. You really really have to go to Books are Magic in brooklyn btw, its great and the owner is a great writer too
YES I LOVE THAT TRAIL MIX 😂😭
The book title ‘the seven moons’ reminded me of Jack’s ‘seven rings’
It's my dream to live in new york when im older so im deffo saving this for that day. ALSO TAYLOR SWIFTTTTT. Also love the space girl during the lil clips its so vibey
jack listening to the 1975 is something i never knew i needed, tho not surprised @ all
I would definitely recommend Yu and Me books. It's in China town and is mainly focused on Asian authors and books. It's super small and cute! Would reccomend.
Thank you so much for loving Sri Lankan literature ❤️🇱🇰
Loads of love from Sri Lanka ❤️💕🇱🇰
Please do recommend more must-read SL authors?
@@ivacacic6678
Woow thank you so much for taking interest in Sri Lankan literature 🌸📚
First of all Sri Lankan novels contain variety and authors are interesting in their own way of storytelling. Most of amazing classics novels (which I do recommend for you to start) of Sinhala language haven't translated in to English but some are available. So do search every kind of books and authors write in English and translated books of Sinhala. I cannot recommend you something because you should have the privilege to choose your read. Have a nice experience in Sri Lankan literature 🙏🏻🌸💛
jack is so me, he also leaves his house on 10% battery with no fear! just him and his uncharged phone taking the city by storm
Love seeing the new bookstores in New York I want to visit! You should definitely check out Alabaster Books - it's second-hand mostly and shouldn't be too far away from you as it's right beside Union Square
I'd also love to hear your thoughts about 'the seven moons of maali almeida'.
bro ur bank account is fine you live near the empire state building bruhhh
Seeing your phone battery so low activated my fight or flight response 😂 cause last time I was in NYC my phone had low battery and I was worried I wouldn’t know which train to take to get back to my hotel