Your aesthetic changes in each video whether it be your outfits, makeup looks, thumbnail arrangements,various colored backgrounds and locations is refreshing and doesn’t go unnoticed. Thank you!
This may sound creepy as hell but you have the most beautiful hands, I can’t stop looking at them! Haha Also great video, you inspire me every single day to read more, discover new books and educate myself. Thank you!:)
I admire people who remember authors and books they read years ago. You all have such great memories. I only ever remember an author or a book if I have strong feelings about it, either hated or really loved it. I took two literature classes early in college oh-so-many-years ago and several writing courses but I only ever remember a few essays and short stories, never full books or even the authors.
I find it that there is a theme in all (or at least i' ve come across) of Kazuo Ishiguro's work about growing old, and it reflects the stirring feeling of where are you in life. As being 17-year-old, i always feel blue after reading his works.
About In Cold Blood: There's a whole backstory to why Capote focuses on the killers, which is mostly that in real life he conducted interviews with them (the reporter that talks to the killer in the book is actually Capote himself) he starts to like them, kind of becoming their friend (especially Perry) so you can see how they grow in the story as he gets closer to them. Idk if you already knew this but I thought it was worth a mention x
so frustrated at myself for only finding out about you and your channel just now. you have everything i want! books, travel, skinscare, etc. and i initially came here bc i have insomnia and i read your channel name from an article about youtubers with relaxing voices but now i can't sleep bc i keep watching your videos lol you are so underrated!
I love your book videos. you're one of the best "booktubers" out there, because you have smart, analytical thoughts about books from diverse genres (as opposed to the majority fantasy/YA books on youtube). I haven't been able to find other booktubers that are similar. If anyone can suggest any that feature books like the ones jess does pls advise!
Hi! I know a lot of time has passed lmao but I recommend Jen Campbell. Excellent booktuber, plus she is a writer. She's very very smart and her thoughts on books are very insightful. One of my favorite people to follow in TH-cam in general. She reads diverse genres with a preference to poetry and fairytale themed books. And I also recommend paperbackdreams. She is a young booktuber, but I find her wrap ups entertaining. I really like her lmao, she's cool. She reads mostly horror.
I'd be interested to read your dissertations because I've read The Fifth Season at your recommendation and also a Brief History of Seven Killings (which I found suuuper hard to get into because have no contextual knowledge)... can understand why this wouldn't be feasible though haha. Really enjoyed this video, lots added to the list! If you want another book that makes you laugh out loud - try This Is Going To Hurt. I'm not one to laugh very easily but within the first few pages I was cracking up on the tube haha
I agree with some of your thoughts on Flights, and the story you mentioned was one of the best parts as well. If you put it down before that story was resolved she revisits it a bit later which made reading the whole thing a bit more worth while. Would recommend to flip to that story to finish it!
Could you please, please film a hair tutorial? I keep cutting mine short - it's slightly past my chin now and definitely not all even. My hair looks straggly one day and thick+voluminous the next and I'm so annoyed. Do you have any non-heat tips you could share? And maybe even easy hair styles?
I read Sabrina this last month as well and was very impressed with it. I just got Wide Sargasso Sea from my library a few days ago! Meant to be haha, can’t wait to read it and hear your thoughts.
I watched one of your book videos about two years ago and then lost your channel ): However found your channel again this month and I’m so glad you’re still doing these book videos ! I have binged on them quite a bit and I really enjoy them
I was so happy to hear your displeasure on Flights! I had the exact same reaction. I kept waiting for it to circle back to the story about the guys missing wife
Yes! Wide Sargasso Sea!! I read it recently for an essay I have to do about madness in the Victorian Era and I loved it! Definately writing an email giving you my opinion! I´m currently reading Black Leopard Red Wolf , it is my first book by Marlon James. I´m afraid I haven´t chose it wisely but I´enjoying it so far!!!
Jessi, I love love when you do book videos ! Massive inspiration ~ and also love to hear your opinion on them ! Can’t wait for the video at the end of May!
I just discovered your channel today and I have already watched so many of your videos!! I am really enjoying your content and will definitely read some of your recommendations, so thank you so much for taking the time to do these videos!!!🧡
i love these videos, always get so many new books to add to my amazon wishlist. have you read any tom robbins? 'jitterbug perfume' and 'even cowgirls get the blues' are some of my favourite books ever, slightly ridiculous at times but in a purposefully humorous way
I studied In Cold Blood in high school. There’s speculation that Capote had a relationship with one of the killers. He spent a lot of person time with both of the murders as well. From what my teacher told us it ended up haunting him and he became super reliant on alcohol and ended up dying quite young.
Hallo Jess, I just recently found your channel and i fell in love with it! You are such an intelligent lovely person, your videos and especially your book reviews are amazing! I totally enjoy your work. Have a nice week. Greetings from Germany, Rike :)
I've been meaning to read Wide Sargasso Sea for ages! I have Washington Black on my shelves and I'm excited to get to it. I'm intrigued about this "mythic" ending!
I loved the idiot! Completely agree with your review, I truly cackled my way through it and I do agree that it was rambling and not necessarily plot-forward on purpose which may have annoyed me if I wasn’t so engaged and didn’t find it so funny
HIGHLY recommend the Wormwood trilogy by Tade Thompson. It takes place in Nigeria, 2066. Also, they're making a film of Black Leopard, Red Wolf with Marlon James producing!
I’ve noticed you read a lot of “different” and “deep” books rather than what’s actually popular like Jojo Moyes etc. Is that because of what interests you or what the reason behind that? Love your books videos as there’s always so many books I’ve never even heard before and end up loving! Xx
I’ve honestly stopped watching most booktubers and only religiosly jess’ videos. Her reviews are so good and the books you read always seem so Interesting
hi jess! i enjoyed reading the idiot based on your recommendation & found it so funny as well! i like reading fiction that is first-person so the bumbling just went hand-in-hand so well. love the video as always.
Ha! I didn't like Tentacle very much precisely because I felt it didn't successfully tackle all of the ambitious themes it set out for itself in its 130-odd pages. Had the author devoted more space to her endeavor, she might have succeeded. I'm curious about The Water Cure now, because I had the same problem with The Power that you mentioned. I also didn't pick TWC up because I was concerned that I wouldn't like it. The Dreamblood Dulogy is on my TBR too because I loved the short story I read in Jemisin's latest book, which is set in the same world. Wide Sargasso Sea has been on my TBR, so I'm looking forward to giving it a try (that is, if I can finish my other reading challenge early enough). I enjoyed the writing in Voyage in the Dark, so I'm curious about Rhys' other work.
Have you read any Isabel Allende or Julia Alvarez novels? They are some of my favorites and would love your thoughts on them if you've read any :) Particularly In the Time of Butterflies, House of the Spirits and Eva Luna.
I havent read Flights but I guess the quote "barbarians don't travel" might be a reference to Zbigniew Herbert's "Travelling barbarian" (may have been translated differently) which I also haven't read so idk xD
Love the video and I loved that you included a Western! Have you ever read McCarthy? I would love to know your opinion :) But if you haven't read it and you like westerns I highly suggest you read the Border Trilogy (The Crossing is my favorite)
Hi Jess I really like your left ear piercing. I would like to know if you have pierced your ears or if it is just a trivial decoration. Thank for your time 😊
Have you read any novels by Latin American authors? Or maybe short stories? I like ve your reviews I would just like to know if you could maybe do some reviews about them :)
Rox West she has read it and I believe covered it in one of these book videos in the past! If I’m remembering correctly, she wasn’t a big fan and found it kind of “tragedy porn” (just checked and she gave it 2 stars on goodreads)
Can you please recommend me some good summer books? I read Call Me By Your Name and the Luminaries last summer (I am pretty sure because you recommended them) and they were just the most perfect summer reads! I want to get good ones for when it's pool season in Georgia x
Are you into epic fantasy?? I have a great suggestion if so, The Name of the Wind. I’m a huge reader and it is my absolute favorite book/series of all time.
Your aesthetic changes in each video whether it be your outfits, makeup looks, thumbnail arrangements,various colored backgrounds and locations is refreshing and doesn’t go unnoticed. Thank you!
This makeup look❤️❤️❤️ your skin is literally glowingggg😍😍
This may sound creepy as hell but you have the most beautiful hands, I can’t stop looking at them! Haha Also great video, you inspire me every single day to read more, discover new books and educate myself. Thank you!:)
So excited for 45 min of book chat with Jess!
I had to pause the beginning to make a coffee and get my Goodreads open and ready :) love your makeup and style btw, so pretty and glowy!
omg same
just the best 😍😍 and you look STUNNING 🙌
I admire people who remember authors and books they read years ago. You all have such great memories. I only ever remember an author or a book if I have strong feelings about it, either hated or really loved it. I took two literature classes early in college oh-so-many-years ago and several writing courses but I only ever remember a few essays and short stories, never full books or even the authors.
this video.....she is....very pure. her soft voice, the tea, the hair and makeup, that glowy skin, the books...!!!! i love!
I find it that there is a theme in all (or at least i' ve come across) of Kazuo Ishiguro's work about growing old, and it reflects the stirring feeling of where are you in life. As being 17-year-old, i always feel blue after reading his works.
You're my favorite TH-camr!!! I love reading and your book videos are my favorite videos!! ❤️
Clicked so fast! always love your book content! x
About In Cold Blood: There's a whole backstory to why Capote focuses on the killers, which is mostly that in real life he conducted interviews with them (the reporter that talks to the killer in the book is actually Capote himself) he starts to like them, kind of becoming their friend (especially Perry) so you can see how they grow in the story as he gets closer to them. Idk if you already knew this but I thought it was worth a mention x
Enjoyed the Idiot as well! I especially enjoyed Selin and Ivan's relationship; it was so hilarious and relatable
so frustrated at myself for only finding out about you and your channel just now. you have everything i want! books, travel, skinscare, etc. and i initially came here bc i have insomnia and i read your channel name from an article about youtubers with relaxing voices but now i can't sleep bc i keep watching your videos lol you are so underrated!
I love your book videos. you're one of the best "booktubers" out there, because you have smart, analytical thoughts about books from diverse genres (as opposed to the majority fantasy/YA books on youtube). I haven't been able to find other booktubers that are similar. If anyone can suggest any that feature books like the ones jess does pls advise!
Hi! I know a lot of time has passed lmao but I recommend Jen Campbell. Excellent booktuber, plus she is a writer. She's very very smart and her thoughts on books are very insightful. One of my favorite people to follow in TH-cam in general. She reads diverse genres with a preference to poetry and fairytale themed books. And I also recommend paperbackdreams. She is a young booktuber, but I find her wrap ups entertaining. I really like her lmao, she's cool. She reads mostly horror.
@@monoculares hi! thank you so much! :) never too late ha
I'd be interested to read your dissertations because I've read The Fifth Season at your recommendation and also a Brief History of Seven Killings (which I found suuuper hard to get into because have no contextual knowledge)... can understand why this wouldn't be feasible though haha. Really enjoyed this video, lots added to the list! If you want another book that makes you laugh out loud - try This Is Going To Hurt. I'm not one to laugh very easily but within the first few pages I was cracking up on the tube haha
You look so beautiful in this video! I always love your book recommendations. It’s time to make some amazon orders now ♥️
So happy to see a 40 min video from you! So relaxing
yes queen, been waiting for this since forever!!
Also, I laughed at “imagine the revenant if it was much better and in book form”
this quip was a direct rip from Roxane Gay's Goodreads review.
45 minute book talk on a Friday!? Yes please, I am ready! (PS- not sure if you were joking or not but the Revenant is, indeed, a book)
I agree with some of your thoughts on Flights, and the story you mentioned was one of the best parts as well. If you put it down before that story was resolved she revisits it a bit later which made reading the whole thing a bit more worth while. Would recommend to flip to that story to finish it!
Could you please, please film a hair tutorial? I keep cutting mine short - it's slightly past my chin now and definitely not all even. My hair looks straggly one day and thick+voluminous the next and I'm so annoyed.
Do you have any non-heat tips you could share? And maybe even easy hair styles?
I read Sabrina this last month as well and was very impressed with it. I just got Wide Sargasso Sea from my library a few days ago! Meant to be haha, can’t wait to read it and hear your thoughts.
I watched one of your book videos about two years ago and then lost your channel ): However found your channel again this month and I’m so glad you’re still doing these book videos ! I have binged on them quite a bit and I really enjoy them
I was so happy to hear your displeasure on Flights! I had the exact same reaction. I kept waiting for it to circle back to the story about the guys missing wife
Just got back from a Wide Sargasso lesson at school - have an exam in about two weeks on it ! The story honestly broke my heart :(
I love your book reviews! Could listen to you talk about books all day
Love your book videos I always find something good and interesting to read and I like how you are not scared to say you hated something
you’re so pretty! this makeup and hair combo suits u so well! also those colors with the gold jewelry 😊
I love these long book videos!!
I love love love your book content
I support this so much
This is a rewatch for me and I can’t stop looking at how gorgeous you look! What lipstick are you wearing?❤️
Yes! Wide Sargasso Sea!! I read it recently for an essay I have to do about madness in the Victorian Era and I loved it! Definately writing an email giving you my opinion! I´m currently reading Black Leopard Red Wolf , it is my first book by Marlon James. I´m afraid I haven´t chose it wisely but I´enjoying it so far!!!
I love your book videos so much especially when they're so long!
Jessi, I love love when you do book videos ! Massive inspiration ~ and also love to hear your opinion on them ! Can’t wait for the video at the end of May!
I just discovered your channel today and I have already watched so many of your videos!! I am really enjoying your content and will definitely read some of your recommendations, so thank you so much for taking the time to do these videos!!!🧡
i love these videos, always get so many new books to add to my amazon wishlist. have you read any tom robbins? 'jitterbug perfume' and 'even cowgirls get the blues' are some of my favourite books ever, slightly ridiculous at times but in a purposefully humorous way
I studied In Cold Blood in high school. There’s speculation that Capote had a relationship with one of the killers. He spent a lot of person time with both of the murders as well. From what my teacher told us it ended up haunting him and he became super reliant on alcohol and ended up dying quite young.
I recently just read the novel ‘In the distance’ - and couldn’t put it down. So atmospheric. My imagination ran wild, whilst reading it. LOVED it.
Hallo Jess, I just recently found your channel and i fell in love with it! You are such an intelligent lovely person, your videos and especially your book reviews are amazing! I totally enjoy your work. Have a nice week. Greetings from Germany, Rike :)
Always love your book videos. Glad to see you enjoyed the new Marlon James. I picked it up last week, can't wait to start it.
You inspire me to keep reading. In fact... I've been planning on writing soon. Thank you for your inspiration.
Pleaaaase do a tutorial on this makeup look! Would love to know what you used, so stunning x
most of my books are blue too, seems to be a very popular choice. I do love them though
I've been meaning to read Wide Sargasso Sea for ages! I have Washington Black on my shelves and I'm excited to get to it. I'm intrigued about this "mythic" ending!
i’ll definitely read in the distance since i’ve studied the west and frontier history (migration in america)
I loved the idiot! Completely agree with your review, I truly cackled my way through it and I do agree that it was rambling and not necessarily plot-forward on purpose which may have annoyed me if I wasn’t so engaged and didn’t find it so funny
Your makeup looks have been sooo good recently!! I’m obsessed
I read The Idiot, and it ended up being one of my favorite books of the year! Highly recommend!
🎉🎉yay for more book videos!!!
HIGHLY recommend the Wormwood trilogy by Tade Thompson. It takes place in Nigeria, 2066. Also, they're making a film of Black Leopard, Red Wolf with Marlon James producing!
I’ve noticed you read a lot of “different” and “deep” books rather than what’s actually popular like Jojo Moyes etc. Is that because of what interests you or what the reason behind that?
Love your books videos as there’s always so many books I’ve never even heard before and end up loving! Xx
I’ve honestly stopped watching most booktubers and only religiosly jess’ videos. Her reviews are so good and the books you read always seem so Interesting
hi, are there other booktubers you can recommend?
@@pieper97 Portal in the pages is my current favorite!
28:08 is a win!!!😂😅 same reaction when I read the first 3 chapters of 50 Shades and didn't bother to continue the novel
Thoroughly enjoyed The Idiot! The funniest book I've ever read, truly! Thank you for the rec, so glad I read it!
I prefer when you sit further from the camera like in a previous book video. 😊 Great video as always, Jess! 😍
hi jess! i enjoyed reading the idiot based on your recommendation & found it so funny as well! i like reading fiction that is first-person so the bumbling just went hand-in-hand so well. love the video as always.
Ha! I didn't like Tentacle very much precisely because I felt it didn't successfully tackle all of the ambitious themes it set out for itself in its 130-odd pages. Had the author devoted more space to her endeavor, she might have succeeded.
I'm curious about The Water Cure now, because I had the same problem with The Power that you mentioned. I also didn't pick TWC up because I was concerned that I wouldn't like it. The Dreamblood Dulogy is on my TBR too because I loved the short story I read in Jemisin's latest book, which is set in the same world.
Wide Sargasso Sea has been on my TBR, so I'm looking forward to giving it a try (that is, if I can finish my other reading challenge early enough). I enjoyed the writing in Voyage in the Dark, so I'm curious about Rhys' other work.
I would love to hear what you think of all the N.K. Jemisin books! I just started The Fifth Dimension and it’s my first book by this author.
Also how in the world do you read so much in such a short amount of time?? Do you speed read? Would love to learn your tricks or habits!
This is the first time I have read the book club book before! read it a summer couple of years ago, and I really enjoyed it :)
Have you read any Isabel Allende or Julia Alvarez novels? They are some of my favorites and would love your thoughts on them if you've read any :) Particularly In the Time of Butterflies, House of the Spirits and Eva Luna.
you describe the books you read really accurately and well thanks keep up
The quality of this video! Girl you look glowy and golden! Almost look like a sims character. Gorg!
So excited to watch this!! 🧡☺️
Book reviews are my fave thing on your channel
long book video are always my fav (with the style ones) 😍😍😍
I just love your book videos ❤️ Could you do a video on this make-up look, you look stunning! 😍
Jessssssss you should read “word exchange”. I recently read it, and loved it!
yaay a Turkish writer 💕 I am curious to know how you would feel about Turkish Literature.
Love these videos 🖤
Can you give a quick breakdown of how you decide on the rating of your books??⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Felycia Aranda I think she did in last month’s book video! :-)
Faith Hart ok thank you!!
Yesss! Perfect timing!!!
Just finished a final exam. Now Im on the way home to snuggle up to some Jess❤️❤️
Know exactly what you mean about the man books. I have a hard time getting into any Hemingway books for that reason.
I havent read Flights but I guess the quote "barbarians don't travel" might be a reference to Zbigniew Herbert's "Travelling barbarian" (may have been translated differently) which I also haven't read so idk xD
Love the video and I loved that you included a Western! Have you ever read McCarthy? I would love to know your opinion :) But if you haven't read it and you like westerns I highly suggest you read the Border Trilogy (The Crossing is my favorite)
your makeup looks stunning!
THIS LOOK-make up tutorial! ✨
Jess, have you read "intentions" by Oscar Wilde? What's your opinion on decadence literature? or on the idea of "art for art's sake"?
Have you read milkman by Anna Burns? I don’t know if I’ve missed it in a previous video but would love to know your thoughts on it!x
I just finished reading The Idiot and I’m so confused as to whether I love it or hate it haha
The Revenant is already based on a book of the same name. I haven’t read it but maybe you would enjoy it?
Hi Jess I really like your left ear piercing. I would like to know if you have pierced your ears or if it is just a trivial decoration. Thank for your time 😊
Lovely video Jess! Did you read The Magus by John Fowles? I really loved it and I'm curious what you think about it :)
Have you read any novels by Latin American authors? Or maybe short stories? I like ve your reviews I would just like to know if you could maybe do some reviews about them :)
She’s definitely mentioned Gabo, but that’s the extent of it, as far as I know.
I’d love to know if you’ve read A Little Life? It absolutely blew me away and would like to know what you thought?
Rox West she has read it and I believe covered it in one of these book videos in the past! If I’m remembering correctly, she wasn’t a big fan and found it kind of “tragedy porn” (just checked and she gave it 2 stars on goodreads)
could you include some quotes in your reviews from the books like you would an essay?
Love your book videos! Xx
Read Educated by Tara Westover
Yes!! Clicked right away!! 😱❤️
i really need to read The Idiot! great reviews
Can you please recommend me some good summer books? I read Call Me By Your Name and the Luminaries last summer (I am pretty sure because you recommended them) and they were just the most perfect summer reads! I want to get good ones for when it's pool season in Georgia x
You sold the Black Leopard to me! Sounds interesting 😮
Are you into epic fantasy?? I have a great suggestion if so, The Name of the Wind. I’m a huge reader and it is my absolute favorite book/series of all time.
Do you have a good reads playlist
I loved into the distance too.
I can’t get over how gorgeous you look in this video omgggg
In Cold Blood is THE BEST!
WSS is my all time favourite