10 BOOKS YOU NEED TO READ (frickin life changing)

[@imjennim]

I avoided reading like the plague when I was younger. Now I read books to RELAX! Plot twist of the century. Please let me know any book recommendations you have here!!

[@sandsiren4840]

Jenn Im you have to read Ishmael by Daniel Quinn. Life changing! It’s philosophical and makes the reader question the stories we’ve been told about why things are the way they are. Puts a whole new perspective regarding human nature and how we impact the environment

[@xRyokucha]

21 Lessons for the 21st Century by Yuval Noah Harari

[@anne-luciebugain5298]

White Oleander by Janet Fitch is one of my favourite novels of all time. It will make you cry so much though :")

[@YesHerself]

the 40 rules of love by elif shafak! :)

[@rachelok5346]

The Five People You Meet in Heaven by Mitch Albom. It was such a fulfilling story about how you change each person around you, whether you know it or not. The ending made me cry 😭😭 not because it was particularly sad but bc it was so heartwarming

[@YesHerself]

you should do a book update every 2-3 months. I genuinely love your recommendations :) much love

[@imjennim]

That sounds good! I only show my favorites in my monthly faves, but I should share all the books that I read that didn't make that list either!

[@dios4coronada]

Jenn Im YES PLEASE! we wouldn’t want to wait a whole year for it

[@PopoRinrin]

Yesss please

[@unigirl123]

Yes yes yes. I have to save this video to my fave list so I can come back and check out all the books recommendation from Jenn & everybody

[@lovelight6973]

Agree. 😊

[@pinarulupinar4971]

omg the timing of this video is PERFECT. i use to read so much because i loved it, but a few years ago i just stopped and only read one and a half books last year .... One of my goals for this year is to LOVE READING AGAIN!!!!

[@imjennim]

Yesss! Love that resolution!

[@sarawithoutanH]

you should check out booktube videos to get some more reading inspiration! there's a whole community of people talking about books on youtube. a few channel recommendations to get you started: - monica kim - emmmabooks - ellias - ashleyoutpaged

[@alice-qu1zx]

omg this is me rn but i didnt read a single book last year

[@bubunbubun7602]

All my brothers n sisters I recommend pls read (Habits,wisdom and mindset of highly successful people 2020) available on Amazon and kindle

[@sarahybarrientos]

JENNNNNNN I JUST GOT AN IDEA IN THE MIDDLE OF THIS VIDEO!!!! You should do a look book about what you think a certain character from a book would wear? I know this is a little more complicated since there are millions of books not everyone reads, but maybe it could be a start of something different on your channel? I hope you continue to do the art one, just not so literal like last time :)

[@sowmyaveera]

Brilliant comment very underrated ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

[@AllisonLee0110]

Jenn please list your top 10 podcasts sometime! I'm looking for inspiring ones for this year and would love to hear your favourites!

[@ohnohannah9448]

Agree!!!!!!!

[@Shivanah]

Yes please!

[@syakirahr5935]

OMG YESSSS I really wanted to know which podcast Jenn like to listen to

[@DanaSocaciu]

Yesss!!!!

[@bubunbubun7602]

All my brothers n sisters I recommend pls read (Habits,wisdom and mindset of highly successful people 2020) available on Amazon and kindle

[@tinotendacharmaine]

The untethered soul The four agreements The power of habit Dark places The last Mrs Parrish Room Pachinko What i know for sure Born a crime The sun does shine 😊😊😊😊

[@idontplayislay9439]

Bless your soul

[@اسرا-ط4ح]

Thnks Love ya:)

[@cecilalgabre8256]

It says in the description bruh

[@bubunbubun7602]

All my brothers n sisters I recommend pls read (Habits,wisdom and mindset of highly successful people 2020) available on Amazon and kindle

[@anniek6239]

I definitely recommend 'The five people you meet in heaven' by Mitch Albom. It's about Eddie, a wounded war veteran who has lived, in his mind, an uninspired life. His job is fixing rides at a seaside amusement park. On his 83rd birthday, a tragic accident kills him, as he tries to save a little girl from a falling cart. He awakes in the afterlife, where he learns that heaven is not a destination. It's a place where your life is explained to you by five people, some of whom you knew, others who may have been strangers. One by one, from childhood to soldier to old age, Eddie's five people revisit their connections to him on earth, illuminating the mysteries of his ''meaningless'' life, and revealing the haunting secret behind the eternal question: ''Why was I here?'' I read it when I was younger and it was one of those books that really stayed with me. It's a pretty light read for a somewhat heavier subject, so if you can, definitely pick it up. :)

[@maookusawa5425]

Same author, “Tuesdays with Morrie” is also such a great book😉

[@jellyacc]

Ooh sounds like a good one!

[@anniek6239]

@@jellyacc it's definitely worth a shot!

[@alicescrochetcorner]

OOh this makes me really want to read it! Jenn rated this book too in her last book vlog!

[@ameerahsallehuddin2166]

ahhhh!!! my favourite book of all time

[@camiambrosio827]

You must read: 1)the vortex by Ester Hicks 2)Mastery of love Don Miguel Ruiz 3)The lotus and the lily by Janat Conner 4) letting go by David R. Hawkins 5) a New model by Ashley Graham (: these are books to find happiness and peace in life. Enjoy! Ahola

[@lovealwaysliza]

I honestly trust your books reviews like no other and really take them to heart. Thank you for always doing this!!!

[@krisxcross]

I just graduated college and want to read more this year to continue learning while not in school! Thanks for the recs Jenn! ^_^

[@kimberleeornelas6305]

Kristine Claire Same! It’s so hard to read for pleasure while in school. Just reading textbooks burns me out. But before I start grad school I’m going to catch up on all these good reads I’ve been missing. Lol.

[@bubunbubun7602]

All my brothers n sisters I recommend pls read (Habits,wisdom and mindset of highly successful people 2020) available on Amazon and kindle

[@r0na]

Side note: are those paper clip earrings?! SO CUTE!!!!

[@imjennim]

Hahhaa, yes they are!

[@blueberrymuffinxxx]

@@imjennim Where did you get them??

[@rumiunicorn6785]

@@blueberrymuffinxxx from every stationary store

[@meow9734]

@@rumiunicorn6785 lmao

[@ibraheemsaeed6369]

@@rumiunicorn6785 💀

[@merveondogan5890]

Seeing you do this kind of video once again, totally shook me cuz I got tired of watching the previous book recommendations video over and over again, it's one of my favourite videos on youtube. THANK YOU FOR THIS TYPE OF CONTENT!!! PLEASE DO IT MORE OFTEN

[@pstt10]

Aaah this is perfect for my read 50 books this year resolution😍

[@imjennim]

Omg! We have the same resolution! :D

[@sophiegarcia7011]

I love how passionately you talk about all of these!! I can’t wait to delve into them. I just finished “You” and the sequel “Hidden Bodies” so I’ve been needing something else!! Thank you!

[@mawitha_]

I finally started college classes this semester, and for the past month i’ve really wanted to get back into reading, but didn’t know where to start! I loooved reading growing up and would finish books so quick because i loved them so much! This video couldn’t have come at a more perfect time, thanks for your reccomendations Jenn :)

[@LoveLaughLive34]

i LOVE how much of a bookworm you are! it's really refreshing in this age of the internet. love you jenn!

[@EviltwinDiana]

love hearing you talk about things you're passionate about; would love to see more videos like this !!

[@ashdani8561]

Jenn please read Snow Falling on Cedars! I think I recommended it to you a couple years ago! It's historical fiction about a Japanese American family in Washington state whose whole life is upended by the Japanese internment camps of WW2. That's really only part of the book though, as it is about how the dad came from Japan and made a prosperous life in America. His family rented and farmed land from a white family so the book is also about the relationship between those two families. It's a really famous book and I think you would love it!

[@alessiatrabucco9725]

I love how passionate you are about these books! I'll definitely read some of them so thank you!!

[@ChopstickszFoLife]

Thanks for posting this video! My new year resolution is to read more this year as well. I recently started reading Room because of your recommendation and completely love it! Please do more book recommendations vids like this, during the time as you try to reach reading 50 books this year 😊

[@tiniphuong]

Yes yes yes! I have been waiting SO LONG for another book reco video from you!! I am so happy right now, you really made my day.

[@sleepy.dreamer]

the four agreements is my absolute favourite book. thank you for putting it on this list!!! i definitely recommend everyone to read it!💕💕❤️

[@zachwright1544]

love this idea jenn!! would love to learn your top 10 films, podcasts, youtubers, etc.

[@essxsolo]

PLEEEASE DO MORE OF THESE!!

[@kahmunwong6900]

You always keep me pumped up for reading! Needed a boost of energy to push me to finish a book that i was slacking off. TQ!!!

[@modernlywild]

Omg I loved this video! I didn’t think about reading more during this year but makes me excited to know about these books. Thanks!

[@marianaalvarez9517]

I personally like a lot your videos when you talk about books! Hope you keep making them bc I always end up lovingyour recommendations lol

[@schewy93]

I live for these book lists of yours! Can't wait to get my hands on Dark Places and The Last Mrs.Parrish!

[@KatelynnLouth]

I will never get over the amazing quality, lighting, and editing of your videos!! ✨😚

[@mams2847]

Yesssss! I'll try to read all of the books you recommended. Idk if it is only me but listening to you talking about books you love just gives off such positivity, I 💜.

[@SheWhoShallBeNamed]

ive been following you for quite some time and always take notes of your book recommendations! so this is perfect

[@alyssaconcha9628]

Yay will definitely be checking some of these books out. One of my resolutions is to read at least 10 new books this year it’s not a lot but I’m starting out slow and hopefully will fall in love with reading again. Anyways I’m excited to give some of these books a try!!

[@arini8750]

The four agreements sound so so good. I think I really need that book. Today something happened and I tried one of the agreement and it really help me let go

[@gabiburn2]

the life-changing magic of tidying up by Marie Condo is an amazing book to get a perspective on cleaning and how it can be enjoyable! Also, the last letter from your lover by Jojo Moyes is an amazing book if you're looking for something that is an exciting love story !!!

[@LOVEONTHEBACKSEAT]

I've always been pretty sceptic regarding selfhelp books, but I feel like I should give 'The untethered soul' a chance. I've been having a difficult time lately, maybe this book can help me back on the right track...

[@imjennim]

It really changed my life! I seriously recommend reading it. T__T

[@ElleLauren]

Thank you for this!! I’m trying to read at least a book a month aside from textbooks and Pachinko is def first up on my list 🥰

[@Rrrr-gw1fm]

I came back to this video because it is by far the best one of all book recommendations I’ve watched. A few months ago I watched it and bought 3 of the books. They were soooo good and I will buy all of your recommendations for sure!!!

[@katrina639]

I find it amazing & profound that the first book you named was The Untethered Soul because the first time I came across the book was an incident when a substitute teacher was reading it and as I passed by, I felt compelled to say something about the book. This very small remark or insignificant question, which I normally wouldn’t have ever done, led to a full on conversation, soon irrelevant to the novel, about the Universe, astrology, religion, existence, and just overall one of the best conversations I’ve ever had in my life. Ever since, I’d been meaning to read the book, and this video just sealed and assured me that I absolutely must. Thank you & much love, Jenn, you beautiful being!

[@carolynlennon5832]

My new year's resolution is to read more! This video was perfect! I feel like we have a similar genre when it comes to books, thanks for the recommendations Jenn! 💞

[@mumtakadir7954]

You have to read Educated by Tara Westover! It’s absolutely amazing memoir that truly highlights how an education or lack thereof can affect someone’s life and beliefs. It’s also one of Oprah’s recommended books to read in case you need more persuasion lol

[@Lovely-wy4fo]

I love your diversity in books. I've added most of the books on my list to read. My goal is to read and complete 3 books a year. Have a habit of starting and not finishing. Can't match up to your goal. 😂

[@pinkwhaleable]

Jenn here are two books I read and loved this past year that based on your picks I think you will too: Sapiens and A Gentleman in Moscow. They are so so good!

[@LittleMissHuman]

I’ve been dying to read the four agreements I’ve see so many people talk about, definitely copping it this week !

[@itssilvia4059]

You just sold all of these books to me!! You're so charming Jenn!

[@SunshineVaj]

Thank you for uploading this! I am currently on my first book of the year and once I’m done I can’t wait to read your recommendations! 🥰

[@peachiepeach14]

Earrings from where???? Thanks for the book recommendations!! I really am trying to read more and these books are up my alley!

[@emmayou2577]

Jenn!! You should definitely watch “You” on Netflix! I feel like you would love it since it’s a psychological thriller. Basically its about a psycho-stalker lover and, I don’t want to get into it too much since it’s actually really interesting to get into it without knowing anything about it. I’m also sure it’s a book too!

[@imjennim]

Ben and I finished it already!! Loved it!

[@encly3881]

Is it scary? Any horror?

[@jqhimy]

Encly not rlly

[@ashlyndennis7741]

One of the best shows I’ve seen!

[@bubunbubun7602]

All my brothers n sisters I recommend pls read (Habits,wisdom and mindset of highly successful people 2020) available on Amazon and kindle

[@HipEdgeBeauty]

Jenn, I'm actually working towards the film industry next year when I get into college and one of my dreams is to acknowledge cultures, traditions and global topics. Pachinko seemed really interesting to me and will have to read it sometime. And inspired me to read up on global history topics that are usually not talked about. Thank You, Jenn, for the inspo

[@claralee220]

I actually really enjoy the self-help book recommendations and thought you should put more out haha! I also love how you give short explanations on the books which really helps me decide

[@HatandTie]

If you haven't already, you should read A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara. I read it about 3 years ago and it has stuck with me

[@Shivanah]

I’m so happy you made this video! My New Years resolution was to read more but I didn’t know where to start and here you are answering my calls🙌🏽 love this!

[@Bunnylovescoffee]

Just finished the book recommendation video from Lavendaire, and quickly jump right into Jenn's!!

[@sar5846]

Jenn, you are truly so inspiring. I read half of these books haha but I will look forward to read the ones that I haven’t read! Thank you so much for bringing up the “almost forgotten part” of korean and Japanese history. It is quite sad that we never got to deeply learn about the Japanese invasion of Korea even in world history class. History is somewhat being forgotten from many people in this advanced industrial society and I believe it is so important to bring it up. This is not a comment to spark a historical debate; I wanted to point out that although world history is vast and it is extremely hard to learn about every country’s history, I wish American schools taught us about the aftermath of the invasions or how inhumane the treatment were.

[@imjennim]

I totally agree!

[@tatianahalley9635]

My school did. I guess it just depends on your teacher. It was an everyday thing for us to have classroom discussions about dark/not generally talked about subjects

[@sar5846]

Tatiana Halley That’s rly cool! My school is branching out on history subjects other than US History or “world history” by putting classes like foreign policies, woman studies, holocaust, ethnic studies, etc, but never rly went through the comfort women part so I was kinda sad. Your class seems rly fun I wish I can join in the conversations 😂

[@friendofjellybean]

my goal is also to read 50 books, how cool!! you should start a book club jen, I would totally read the books!

[@KristinWitcher]

“The Power of Habit” was so good!

[@LillieAmeliaRose]

Hi Jenn! Since Pachinko is on your list, I would REALLY recommend that you check out Min Jin Lee’s first novel, “Free Food for Millionaires.” Stylistically, it is similar to Pachinko with the multiple perspectives and interconnected story lines, but it’s much more contemporary and set in 90s NYC. Lee weaves a very long and interesting tale that I think is still relevant for a lot of Asian Americans and young people more generally, because she discusses relationships, money, class, and just striving to make it in a competitive world (while also addressing facets of immigrant experiences and generational differences). I’d also note that as you said, Pachinko is wonderful in the awareness it brings to a part of history (colonial Korea) that is often overlooked internationally, and that I personally appreciated the spotlight on inter-Asia diasporas!

[@vanshexD]

I love your book series!! Please do throw in a lot of novels too!

[@kquytran]

Yess perfect timing! Time to read all of these. So happy, I feel like you're one of the few able to recommend good books because you read so much. Keep on reading!! ❤

[@sandymoua4901]

I love this!! Thank you so much for this video and the recommendations ❤️ I always tend to go back to your monthly favorites to try out a new book. My favs are any book that I can use to relate to my life and help me be the best version of myself.

[@4LiFETERNiA]

Thanks Jenn! One of my New Year’s resolution is to read at least two books this year.

[@LegitSwaggg]

I literally watched Room after you suggested it and I love it ! It was super unique and I loved the perspective . Love you Jen ❤️❤️❤️

[@BeautyitionK]

Jenn I don’t know if you’ll see this, but if you do, I just wanted you to know that I’m 22 years old and never really cared about reading books for pleasure until you introduced us to The Four Agreements. I went to my local Barnes and Noble and picked it up and OMG it was such a life changing read for me! Now I’m on amazon about to order the 3-4 books because of you lol! I love you Jenn! xoxo

[@hotchocolateloveeeee]

These recs are SO GREAT! Thank you for making this video! If you don't have an account already, make a Goodreads account! I would love to follow your reading journey and recs throughout the year!

[@247abrowne]

Thanks for all the suggestions! I'd definitely recommend The Overstory by Richard Powers. It's certainly one of those life-changing reads.

[@iratsay]

Saved all these book. I will definitely check them out) Thank you! Please make a video on your favorite jewelry pieces, I love your taste in jewelry)

[@12natizinha]

Yes, one of my 2019 resolution is to read more! I was so sad when you said the third book was the last selfhelp theme lol. Thats my favorite! Really identified with you and Im reading those 3 now! Thanks Jenn :) I would love more indications

[@magda103p]

Jenn!! I’ve been following your channel years now and you always amaze me of how articulate and eloquent you are! As a non native english speaker is always a joy listening you talking, it inspires me to make a better use my mother tongue and the other languages that I speak. Lots of love❤️

[@tiafung2670]

omgg all these books sound sooo good. im reading trevor noah's book for my book club so can't wait to dive into that! also pachinko sounds so interesting will have to check out

[@00Freya00]

I see Books with Jen and I click ! Looove books (and you of course) So excited to read these recommendations 😊 Thank you for that video 😘

[@celestine5699]

Hope to see more of your book reviews! I really love all the books you've shared ❤ can't wait for more

[@agnietevebraite9375]

Jenn, you are always right on time with your videos! I recently started reading a lot more, so book suggestions are very much needed! Lots of love from Lithuania! 💖

[@cutiekayefaye]

Jenn! Pachinko is gonna have a tv adaptation on apple+ tv coming out on March 25!! I just wanna let you know!

[@NeekieBonakdar]

OKAY IM SO HAPPY YOU MENTIONED PACHINKO CAUSE IM READING IT RN AND ITS SOOOO GOOD

[@MissAyeGo]

I'm going to try to read all of these this year! I'm currently reading Pachinko and loving it (especially since I'm living in Osaka and moving to Korea this year)

[@jayxonly]

Yes! Excited for this. Need more books to read this year. Thank you!

[@lauranavarrolora9946]

The four agreements is assigned in schools here in México :) Great recommendations!! Love you

[@stephaniepinto3498]

Love you so much! Def will look into reading some of these books! I read The Sun Does Shine for my Corrections class at my university and boy did it piss me off when I read about all the cruel things that happened in the CJ system as well.

[@charissetish]

Hope you can make a video on all your fave, recommended self help books! 💛 can’t wait for the next book video!

[@josefinestorkova3180]

Love it when you talk about books! Woah 50 books this year! GOOD LUCK!

[@y2000k_]

Hi jean! Im a student and Im sooooo in love with your accent! Always download yr videos to learn English!keep going!love you

[@PastelJulia]

Yess! Who else is planning on reading more this 2019?😍❤️👀 Btw I also make videos ❣️

[@imjennim]

Yay! I love this goal!

[@shiwan45]

Pastel Julia :*:・゚ If I could stay awake I would. I don’t know what happen I use to read so much when I was younger because I love books .But now it sucks because I always falls a sleep.

[@katieener8171]

Me 🖐️

[@tooooooooooooota]

🙋🏻

[@trami7056]

You don’t know how much I appreciate your videos!

[@elizabethhuynh]

i’m ready for my life to be changed 😂 love you Jenn 💓

[@majo2578]

THANK YOU! i'm planning to read more this year and this is a great way to start

[@leylahlexie1699]

I had forgotten how much I love your videos💗💗 getting back into it

[@carolynhamaker5656]

I love reading, please do more of these videos! I absolutely LOVED Born a Crime, it's so funny :) Btw you should totally do a hair and makeup tutorial for this look I'm in love with it

[@webgirl]

Jenn, I feel it is destined I watch this rn and recommend you the book Stargirl. It has a follow up Love, stargirl and I just think it will change your life. Thank you for always recommending amazing reads

[@bernadettenguy9553]

JUST READ THE LAST MRS.PARRISH AND I LOVED IT. I’m going to try to finish one book a month that you have recommended.

[@SilverAerialist]

You should definitely read "Tiny Beautiful Things: Advice on love and life from Dear Sugar" by Cheryl Strayed. She is the woman who wrote Wild, but this book is completely different. It is a collection from an advice column that she wrote in the early 2000's before she published Wild. My best friend gave me this book after my dad died in November and it changed my life. The advice in the book is applicable to anyone and is delivered with such wit that it made me smile during some of the hardest times of my life.

[@floralbeautyful]

such a late comment on my part but I have ordered this book thanks to you! the reviews on amazon also encouraged me to give it a chance

[@emrofoli]

Yayyy Jenn I’m so glad you liked pachinko! It was so enlightening for me too and I love reading things that teach me about my cultural history 💕

[@shygrl17]

This year, I’m planning to read lots and lots of books cuz I don’t remember when’s the last time I ever read a book. But I want to thank you for your recommendation. I’ll definitely include these into my list of books for 2019.

[@CoolBeans703]

You look so stunning! From the hair, makeup, and outfit to the nails! 💕

[@sharmik7579]

I love your pace of speech, so easy to listen to as opposed to people who draaag it out :)

[@emilyreed-jordan1706]

Hello! Great suggestions! I've really been enjoying the book talks you've done this year. Based on what you've read in the past, I have two fiction suggestions: the Goldfinch by Donna Tartt and Kitchens of the Great Midwest by J. Ryan Stradal

[@lamb7019]

My favourite of your videos are your favourites videos and my favourite part of those are the book recommendations, so I was suuuper excited when i saw this video :D I'll definitely be reading some of these :) Thanks!

[@MeteoricMarlin]

If you want to read a truly interesting book try House of Leaves. I swear it’s nothing like anything you’ve ever read before. It’s a postmodernist horror book. I think if you like thrillers this should be right up your alley.

[@cherryblossom4660]

May I just say thank you so much for the book recommendations. I honestly never really liked reading but your videos on books made me see books and reading in a different light. I am so grateful for the books you recommend and the authors that have a message to say to the world. It made me realize I’m not alone in this world and we all have hardships and there is difference between realizing and knowing. So thank you. 고마워요

[@smnthlm]

It's like you knew my resolution! Really appreciate this content!

[@putrifdania2659]

Hey, you should do a bookshelves tour ! And please keep doing these kinds of videos i found it really helpful. Or you could make a series about books on your channel.

[@imkwanjoey]

OH YES I AM GOING TO BUY SO MANY NEW BOOKS! I'm so excited!!! :D Thanks Jenn! X