someone explain to me why did I read this comment as "I don't know if it's international but I appreciate Jack reading day is today" I haven't slept in over 30hs I think my brain isn't working anymore
@@jmsl910 Such a sweet comment! I totally agree, but I guess we are all human and have these kind of thoughts about ourselves sometimes. I hope he feels better now and I am glad he took some time off for himself❤
« 2 members of the heart stopper movie and an author just texted me » we get it jack, you’ve made it😥😥🤣🤣 kidding, but you have done really well jack and I’m happy to see it
Jack, you should do reading my subscribers favourite books! I think it would be fun and I just really want to see you read and get your opinion on les misèrables
Don’t fear the slump Jack, lean into it! It’s so natural to need a break after the insane volume of videos you’ve been pumping out. You can reassess and pivot if you need, in the meantime we have hundreds of your vids ripe for a rewatch.
You’ve made mentions of how you’re going through some crap in your life…and I just wanted to say that whatever you’re going through in your personal life, just know that you aren’t alone. It’s okay to feel how you’re feeling. You will make it through this slump in your life. I hope you’re able to find time to bring yourself joy. *hugs*
@imenetec I don't remember when the Readathon was, but I remember he switched from Goodreads to Storygraph around half-way through the year. Maybe that's why it didn't show up?
12:00 I actually really loved Educated, and I was really curious about the part where she just suddenly gets into Cambridge and that sort of academic success kind of follows her and she never deeply explains all that. I had two reactions first I was of course mind-blown and impressed, but a part of me also felt a little stung because as someone who's found getting into higher education so harrowing and emotionally exhausting by itself minus all that childhood trauma, I think I was more personally invested in how it just happened to her seemingly magically, like i felt some nasty envy. My personal theory about why she does not go into a lot of depth into that is because it has the potential to distract from what her point is (how education helped her to change her life), and to some degree I think not discussing those details also make it easy to see why she specifically struggled with such a strong imposter syndrome later on and almost gave up. By the end of the book, I did not really question the transition as much and found her story really impactful.
I think I had a similar reaction, I appreciate the book and understand what she says, but as someone who literally spiralled into depression while writing my thesis, I did feel a bit cheated by that transition and her basically having such a successful academic life.
I'm just about to finish reading Educated. I really enjoyed the read, well, maybe "enjoyed" isn't the right word... I was holding back tears reading many parts of the book. Personally I think why Westover sort of skipped over the process of her transition was to form a more impactful contrast between her "uneducated" self and her educated self, and maybe describing her transition in detail would soften that contrast... Perhaps... :)
Yes to this comment and it’s replies. I was always top of my class at school and I had a really hard time in college. She went from not going to school and not knowing about the Holocaust to BYU and then Cambridge? The rest was super shocking and the book is well written, but that part is a major plot hole.
I hope you’ll get soon back to a better mental space ! I am very thankful for your videos, love the energy and sincerity you exude! Take the necessary time to focus on yourself and come back stronger👊🏾
Just wanted to drop in and thank you, Jack, for your videos. I loved, loved, loved this one. I am a lifelong reader and I'm guessing at 73, I am one of your "wiser" (a term my doctor uses instead of older) followers. My "Books of Interest" Pinterest page is overflowing because of you -- that is not a bad thing at all. I so enjoy your insights into books.
I’ve missed you and been binge watching your older videos! You inspired me to pick up books and read more! Take a break as long as you need to and hope you’re feeling better :D
Hi Jack, you are wonderful and bring so much joy to my bookish feed. Please know you are appreciated and that we all feel shitty sometimes and it’s ok to take a break! Hope you fill your days with what you love and make your way toward feeling better! Sending hugs
The highest rated of the books I’ve read since I started using Goodreads is This Thing of Darkness (4.51). Absolutely amazing book. A fictional portrayal of the captain of the Beagle and Charles Darwin. Their overlapping journeys encompassing discovery, joy, horror, fame, infamy and madness.
Hey Jack, I hope you don’t feel pressured to put out videos for your audience. Take a break if you don’t feel good or just don’t feel like making them. Enjoyed this as always!!
I like the concept of this video, but I feel Goodreads needs to work on its rating system. Sometimes a book is a 3.5 star, you know it's not bad enough to be 3, but not good enough to get a 4. I wish they add a .5 between each stars. That's why I've been using Storygraph since Jack suggested it although the interface and community over on GR is much better.
Heartstopper was sooooooo good and I am probably going to watch it again today. Do I have anything else to do? Yes. Do I care? Absolutely not! Because that show was great!!!
The boy, the mole, the fox and the horse. One of my favorite books 💜 I read it to my kids and make it interactive, asking them questions that come up in the book. Their answers warm my heart.
I started using The Storygraoh when you made the video on it and I’m also still using both lol. I like how it has the exact release dates and not just month and year, and the like shelves that books fall on which might tell me if something is paranormal which StoryGraph doesn’t do
Can't wait for your Heartstopper video! I would have killed for books like this growing up. I'm nearing 30 and there just wasn't much representation around back then. I also watched the show in one sitting haha.
the highest rated book i've read is All The Young Dudes (4.81 average!). Honestly i’d love for Jack to read it cause it’s such a good fanfiction and i want to know what he'd think of it :)
It's ok to take a bit of a break from recording when you are struggling, we understand. :) This is an interesting analysis, I did it to my account and the highest stared are all sequels, and the lowest are all books that I and other like 10 people read and didn't like hahaha
if you want to try making videos other than book reviews, you could do a "TV/Movie adaption vs Book" type of series? For example how does the Pride and Prejudice movie change things compared to the book? Is the casting as the characters are described? Did they change the ending? Do you like the book or movie better etc
Graphic novels are a quick read and cover so many genres. I think it would be great if you followed up heartstopper with other LGBT graphic novels, like from Tillie Walden and Molly Knox Osterag. Or just graphic novels in general.
I sort of see where you’re coming from about educated, but I always felt like the point was to follow her internal learning and self education more than the institutions she ended up in. What I found powerful about her story was watching her slowly question things about her upbringing, and understanding how deep the indoctrination went
No worries Jack, we are here for you (as good as we can in this anonymous internet) and appreciate every video you make and every effort you put into your work. Hope that you can get out of you rabbit hole of chaos and unsatisfaction soon or you find something in it that inspires you so you can make something good out of the negative. 💝
Hi! Its so good to see you again, I missed your videos :) The only two I've read that we on that list were The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo and The House in the Cerulean Sea. I rated both 5 stars, so I agree completely with your assessment too! I have been meaning to read Heartstopper. I really need to prioritize those so I can watch the show!
Please now that heartstopper has a netflix adaptation watch jack embrace his unhinged self (in the best way) once again and read all the books isaac is spotted reading in the show
Making regular content can be exhaustive: trying to think of new ideas and things to do and try, so it’s understandable if you have occasional burn out or need some time out. Just finished The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo - a great read, outside my usual genres, so a great recommendation thanks to your good self.
Be careful not to burnout, Jack. If you need time to yourself please take it. We’ll be watching whenever you post. And the books aren’t going anywhere.
I don't know if you are interested at all in manga, but Girls Last Tour is probably my favourite book of all time. It's a post apocalypse, last two people on Earth type of deal where the protagonists discuss philosophical questions and question our current societal norms whilst trying to reach the top of a massive multilayered tower. It's very short, only taking around a day to complete, but it's absolutely beautiful and genuinely changed how I look at the world. It's very easily accessible online and not too hard to get physical. The ending is probably my favourite ending in anything ever and the art is beautiful as a bonus too.
Jack, love your books and your way of expressing yourself :)) I remember you did that video on asian books and I was wondering if it wouldn't be fun to make a series where you concentrate on different countires/cultures and you only read books of these countries :)) I discovered that it is really enriching to look for books from other countries as you learn about a different culture, different style of writing etc. Anyway thanks for your videos:))
I loved this! I’m super excited to see the lowest rated books and your opinions on them. I definitely disagree with you on “Educated”, I think it is so brilliant and interesting. I took so much from it
If only there could be an app that combines all the cool parts of both platforms. Also your opinion of Educated having a quick jump is so interesting. I had the complete opposite experience where I thought the story building was really slow in the beginning as we watched the character develop and progress as she discovered education and how it transformed and empowered her. I almost DNF'd it because my experience with it was too slow and drug out. Just goes to show the power of perspective, and what makes the reading community so fun!
Please do a video on your main channel on all the books Isaac is seen reading in Netflix’s adaption of Heartstopper!! i saw him reading so many books (what a bookworm love to see it)
the top rated books in my read list on goodreads are basically just all very unpopular and specific academic books or books from my childhood and then all the harry potter books :')
Jack: Sometimes I refer to my videos as books. Me: A little odd, but makes perfect sense. Also me, immediately after the video, in reference to the video: I quite enjoyed that book.
Jack!!! I did miss your content and totally understand those existential crisis days. Hope you’re doing better now and for a video idea in Celeb book club… what about Emma Watson?
I'm pretty sure fantasy is the highest rated genre overall, with Words of Radiance being the highest rated Goodreads book (not including books with very few reviews).
Jackk!! I love both of your channels and have gotten me back into reading!! I appreciate your channels so much! But please if you need a break to like.. take a break?? (can't find the right words) please take one!!
I just want you to know it’s completely okay for you to feel you’re in a slump, I also want you to know that your videos have been a huge part of my days. Your recommendations, your energy, your perspectives just all of it is super comforting. Your videos are a safe place to be during my tough reality. So thank you so much for making your videos.
I felt inclined to follow along and check my own Goodreads.... and wow, both the highest (Crooked Kingdom by Leigh Bardugo) and lowest (Pride and Prejudice and Mistletoe by Melissa De La Cruz) rated books on my Read shelf I gave 5 stars LOL. For every different reasons, too. I feel somewhat attacked by this development.
Hi Jack! Decided to check my highest rated read books too and was reminded of a book I really really enjoyed. It is called "The miracles of the Namiya general store" by Keigo Higahino. I don't really know if you've read it or not but I highly recommend this book!! Also I really enjoy your videos. Thanks for making them ~~
