Well actually no because statically it’s not possible at all, he lives in the UK and the biggest parcel company in the UK is Royal Mail. Last year their estimate earning was 12 billion GBP. So you're saying he keeps it alive is factually incorrect!
Books Mentioned: 1. Mammoth by Eva Baltasar translated by Julia Sanches 2. Ghost Pains by Jessi Jezewska Stevens 3. The Book of Disappearance by Ibtisam Azem 4. Fire Exit by Morgan Talty 5. Nothing Left to Fear From Hell by Alan Warner 6. Rizzio by Denise Mina 7. Queen Macbeth by Val McDermid 8. Hex by Jenni Fagan 9. Columba’s Bones by David Greig 10.Franz Kafka’s Diaries 11. Look What You Made Me Do: A Love Letter to the Fandom Era by Kat McKenna 12. Guilty by Definition by Susie Dent 13. Question 7 by Richard Flanagan 14. Praiseworthy by Alexis Wright 15. Good Material by Dolly Alderton 16. The Rachel Incident by Caroline O’Donoghue 17. Gwen & Art Are Not in Love by Lex Croucher 18. Wildfire by Hannah Grace 19. Fatebound by Saara El-Arifi 20. The Principle of Moments by Esmie Jikiemi-Pearson 21. Small Worlds by Caleb Azumah Nelson 22. None of This is True by Lisa Jewell
Love that you got sent Praiseworthy!!! Alexis Wright is one of my favourite Aboriginal authors, so it's very cool to see her work being recognised outside of Australia, hope you enjoy Jack!
that’s awesome you got sent praiseworthy!! i’d recommend at some point if you can to listen to it as an audiobook because alexis is an australian first nations author and a lot of her stories are so much more rewarding through an audio/oral tradition. amazing book regardless!!!!
Alan Warner teaches at my university! I do almost all my reading via audiobook and none of his books are available in that format so I haven’t actually read his stuff - but can totally vouch for him as a guy, he’s awesome!
I just finished Unbranded by Herb Wharton and I’d definitely recommend it if you want to read more Australian books. It’s written about life in the outback following the life of 3 men, and also has a lot of good reflections about aboriginal culture and oppression. It’s written by an aboriginal author with who worked as a drover for many years and is based in his experiences. It’s so so good.
I was literally just thinking this! And I want to see his review of Bridgerton S3 because I feel like he could articulate a lot of my feelings on it so much better
Video idea- books on climate change? I don't normally do non-fiction (except when you recc) but I've been reading Humanity's Moment by Joelle Gergis and honestly some of the most moving writing I've ever read. Ur discussion of books often make them seem a lot less intimidating and you give rly good overviews of where to start with topics...I think ppl wld be into that for climate change?
I just read a book set in Scotland (though by an Australian author) - 'Feast' by Emily O'Grady, which was shortlisted for the Stella Prize (the prize Praiseworthy won!). I think you'd love it Jack. The characterisation was so masterful. Other recent Australian books I'd recommend: 'The Swift Dark Tide' by Katia Ariel, which is a lyrical exploration of a woman coming out as queer in middle age, and 'Body Friend' by Katherine Brabon, about autoimmunity.
Tempted by Guilty by Definition, even though I'm on a RYO challenge of 25 books and I've only done 7. Still, the last attempt I only did 2, so I'm getting better!
Random question, have you ever read the book Wolfsong (the green creek novel series) by TJ Klune (which I know u have read at least one of his books before)? If not I totally recommend it! If yes, then please help me find the video I would love to know your thoughts!
could we do a buddy read with Wild Fire? That would be wild! ME little ol me doing a buddy read with Jack *sighs* that would be WILD (ok that was bad even for me)
really curious to know what you think of mammoth. i was a big fan of the other two in the trilogy, but i hated this one sm... (i read it in Catalan when it came out) i don't wanna share bad vibes, though... i do hope you like it!!
Jack Edwards-cissorhands 😬 For real if i don't have scissors or a knife i ask my dog to open the packages. Even he's starting to have trouble with that reinforced tape 🤣 but he really enjoys opening packages so why rob him of this joy?
Somehow I lose my ability to hear and understand when someone reads something out loud. Talking? No problem. Reading for myself? No problem. Somebody is reading something out loud? Don't know what's being said I'm sorry 😭😭 that's how bad my ability to concentrate has gotten.
hey jack! just wondering if you could possibly make a video (if you haven't already, in that case, my apologies) about how you became a book critic after getting your english literature degree. because i am getting into book selling studies to become a publisher but your path interests me as well, and so i was wondering how that happened for you since it looks like a bit of a niche, intricate world to get into. thank you in advance for your answer! also, i was wondering what you did with books you read and didn't like (james franco's or drake's poetry for example) or books you might want to get rid of so they don't take up space in your library, do you resell them on a particular app? keep them on a different stack or? anyway! been binge watching your content, you're living the dream! xo
As a Catalan, I’m thrilled to see a Catalan author featured in this video! I aspire to be an author myself, and it’s incredibly reassuring to know that people are actually reading Catalan books.
Ok Jack, I'm gonna need to know your reading schedule or at least how many hours you read per day, because I'm a teacher off work for summer vacation and I am not getting through nearly enough books. I need a target, you know how like people would follow Blake Lively's diet and workout routine, I want the Jack Edwards Reading Routine please and thank you
Jack out here keeping the postal service alive with his videos
Well actually no because statically it’s not possible at all, he lives in the UK and the biggest parcel company in the UK is Royal Mail. Last year their estimate earning was 12 billion GBP. So you're saying he keeps it alive is factually incorrect!
@@_haru007_ I was being facetious but appreciate the fun fact.
@@_haru007_ he doesn't live in the UK he moved early 2023 to NewYork so
100% thought you meant the band for a second
@@jenn9049I thought his library was in the UK no? Did he ship out all his books?
I think any authors dream is to have you compliment their book, you give THE MOST heartfelt and genuine reviews istg
That’s true but I’m glad he doesn’t shy away from giving bad reviews too
@@frances1227 exactly it just makes me trust his recs so much more!
Books Mentioned:
1. Mammoth by Eva Baltasar translated by Julia Sanches
2. Ghost Pains by Jessi Jezewska Stevens
3. The Book of Disappearance by Ibtisam Azem
4. Fire Exit by Morgan Talty
5. Nothing Left to Fear From Hell by Alan Warner
6. Rizzio by Denise Mina
7. Queen Macbeth by Val McDermid
8. Hex by Jenni Fagan
9. Columba’s Bones by David Greig
10.Franz Kafka’s Diaries
11. Look What You Made Me Do: A Love Letter to the Fandom Era by Kat McKenna
12. Guilty by Definition by Susie Dent
13. Question 7 by Richard Flanagan
14. Praiseworthy by Alexis Wright
15. Good Material by Dolly Alderton
16. The Rachel Incident by Caroline O’Donoghue
17. Gwen & Art Are Not in Love by Lex Croucher
18. Wildfire by Hannah Grace
19. Fatebound by Saara El-Arifi
20. The Principle of Moments by Esmie Jikiemi-Pearson
21. Small Worlds by Caleb Azumah Nelson
22. None of This is True by Lisa Jewell
22 books, wow.
Advanced copies of books? You’re officially a tastemaker
Love that you got sent Praiseworthy!!! Alexis Wright is one of my favourite Aboriginal authors, so it's very cool to see her work being recognised outside of Australia, hope you enjoy Jack!
that’s awesome you got sent praiseworthy!! i’d recommend at some point if you can to listen to it as an audiobook because alexis is an australian first nations author and a lot of her stories are so much more rewarding through an audio/oral tradition. amazing book regardless!!!!
Appreciate this recommendation as I aim to read more indigenous authors. It is not available on Audible UK, though, I hope it is available soon!
Those Scottish books - 📚 I want them now
Me too!
Alan Warner teaches at my university! I do almost all my reading via audiobook and none of his books are available in that format so I haven’t actually read his stuff - but can totally vouch for him as a guy, he’s awesome!
I just finished Unbranded by Herb Wharton and I’d definitely recommend it if you want to read more Australian books. It’s written about life in the outback following the life of 3 men, and also has a lot of good reflections about aboriginal culture and oppression. It’s written by an aboriginal author with who worked as a drover for many years and is based in his experiences. It’s so so good.
I think you should do some in-depth reviews of your favourite shows I'm pretty sure all of us would love to see that
I was literally just thinking this! And I want to see his review of Bridgerton S3 because I feel like he could articulate a lot of my feelings on it so much better
the book of disappearance sounds so good! definitely adding it to my list, thank you!
Video idea- books on climate change? I don't normally do non-fiction (except when you recc) but I've been reading Humanity's Moment by Joelle Gergis and honestly some of the most moving writing I've ever read. Ur discussion of books often make them seem a lot less intimidating and you give rly good overviews of where to start with topics...I think ppl wld be into that for climate change?
Those first sentence covers are intriguing! Love that. But the American cover to Fire Exit is stunning. so something's missed there.
I just read a book set in Scotland (though by an Australian author) - 'Feast' by Emily O'Grady, which was shortlisted for the Stella Prize (the prize Praiseworthy won!). I think you'd love it Jack. The characterisation was so masterful. Other recent Australian books I'd recommend: 'The Swift Dark Tide' by Katia Ariel, which is a lyrical exploration of a woman coming out as queer in middle age, and 'Body Friend' by Katherine Brabon, about autoimmunity.
I was going to bed as it’s 2am for me but now I’m watching this video💘
In Jack's opinion we trust
I loved Hex and that let me to read and love Rizzio. Now I’ll have to look up the rest of those short Scottish books! Plus the covers 👌love the colors
Hex is brilliant! So bleak and powerful. Love love love
Love the Darkland Tales series - I recommend reading RIzzio next after Hex. Enjoy them all!
great quick introductions. Thanks. I am defo going to read the Scottish books..
"and i have.. columbus' bones" YOU HAVE WHOSE BONES??
I love the thought of gauging train or plane travel by the length of a book you could finish in transit 😂
It feels like watching someone open their Christmas presents
you should do a video just reviewing the And other stories books!!
Gwen and Art are not in love was such a fun read for me! 5⭐
Anyone that wants to read more Australian books Picnic at Hanging Rock and The Rain Heron are really good
I’m counting the days for ur work to reach my bookshelves
Great books!!!! ❤❤❤
God, I love Kafka so much!
it's funny how I'm reading Book Lovers while listening to a book lover who has the book 'book lovers' on his shelf behind him
Love Val McDermid❤ can't wait to hear your review of it.
PLEASE THE LITHENING!! GOD
Tempted by Guilty by Definition, even though I'm on a RYO challenge of 25 books and I've only done 7. Still, the last attempt I only did 2, so I'm getting better!
Random question, have you ever read the book Wolfsong (the green creek novel series) by TJ Klune (which I know u have read at least one of his books before)? If not I totally recommend it! If yes, then please help me find the video I would love to know your thoughts!
You are soooooooo lucky!
Yay. Right in time for my food delivery
Omg so satisfying
could we do a buddy read with Wild Fire? That would be wild! ME little ol me doing a buddy read with Jack *sighs* that would be WILD (ok that was bad even for me)
Rizzio is fantastic!
i read praiseworthy and its absolute insanity, long, confusing, and dense, and i think youd hate it lolol
Re: scottish authors, Ali Smith has a new book coming out in november!
omg jack see you at the eras tour!!! we’re going on the same date
JAC IS BAC
forget Rep TV I'm hoping to bump into Jack at the Eras Tour, friendship bracelet will be ready and waiting!
I just read the Rachel Incident. I'm eager to hear your thoughts!
really curious to know what you think of mammoth. i was a big fan of the other two in the trilogy, but i hated this one sm... (i read it in Catalan when it came out) i don't wanna share bad vibes, though... i do hope you like it!!
just waiting for my copy of Blue Sisters 🧿
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Where's ttpd video jack???
I hope he doesn't do it. We don't need to hear about TS anymore, she has been silent on issues Jack cares about like the G*za g*nocide
@@user-qu8zs7vs1xget a grip.
Hey Jack, Australian here. If you want to check out more Aussie books, please please please check out Trent Dalton.
OMG
Damn did the authors send them to u theirselves?
Jack Edwards-cissorhands 😬
For real if i don't have scissors or a knife i ask my dog to open the packages. Even he's starting to have trouble with that reinforced tape 🤣 but he really enjoys opening packages so why rob him of this joy?
Dude! Every time you post a book haul type video I end up spending $100. Stop it!!! (Not really)
You don't need to read more Australian books 🤦🏻 our publishing industry is terrible
A good Australian book is hard to find
Somehow I lose my ability to hear and understand when someone reads something out loud. Talking? No problem. Reading for myself? No problem. Somebody is reading something out loud? Don't know what's being said I'm sorry 😭😭 that's how bad my ability to concentrate has gotten.
hey jack! just wondering if you could possibly make a video (if you haven't already, in that case, my apologies) about how you became a book critic after getting your english literature degree. because i am getting into book selling studies to become a publisher but your path interests me as well, and so i was wondering how that happened for you since it looks like a bit of a niche, intricate world to get into. thank you in advance for your answer!
also, i was wondering what you did with books you read and didn't like (james franco's or drake's poetry for example) or books you might want to get rid of so they don't take up space in your library, do you resell them on a particular app? keep them on a different stack or?
anyway! been binge watching your content, you're living the dream!
xo
You know it’s a good day when Jack posts
that book about fandoms looks great! also cannot wait for your podcast
Question 7 is mind-blowing! Rizzio is brilliant too. Praiseworthy is also mind-blowing!
Great book mail!
As a Catalan, I’m thrilled to see a Catalan author featured in this video! I aspire to be an author myself, and it’s incredibly reassuring to know that people are actually reading Catalan books.
this lad is cute. god damn. wow.
Ahhhh yay
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i cant do this jack my tbr is drowning me
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Amazing video Jack love this ❤😊❤
I neeeed Susie Dent's book! That sounds amazing!
Awesome book mail Jack ❤😊😊
LOVED the Lisa Jewell book!
The books without covers r sending me lol
Ok Jack, I'm gonna need to know your reading schedule or at least how many hours you read per day, because I'm a teacher off work for summer vacation and I am not getting through nearly enough books. I need a target, you know how like people would follow Blake Lively's diet and workout routine, I want the Jack Edwards Reading Routine please and thank you
I'd be happy to send you one of mine if my publisher hasn't got around to it, Jack. Have you a link with an address to post one? :-)
I loved Hex and that let me to read and love Rizzio. Now I’ll have to look up the rest of those short Scottish books! Plus the covers 👌love the colors
Is Jack gonna make the video everyone voted for with reviewing the books he read for uni?
i can't find the reading lists anywhere 😭
@@jack_edwards surely u have a friend or something that remembers the readings LMAO
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