a big fat book haul for 2021 *19 books*

[@issywelsby6698]

The only thing better than buying books for myself is watching other people hauling books!

[@paperplanes6656]

the broke version :(

[@koalakarakookie]

It always makes me add more books to my forever growing tbr and sometimes I find a new one to add to my favorite books of all time

[@payholaa]

Loool same tho.. because it’s free :)

[@katiekuziara5363]

The way he strokes the books like they're his pets haha

[@jack_in_the_books]

LMAOOOO i didn't even realise that i do this

[@barrymanihigh8560]

He's so adorable

[@chloeownsworth3913]

Me: "Okay I need to start revising this is really important" Jack: *uploads* Me: *Closes math text book and sighs* "We'll get em' next time chief"

[@joshholloway4531]

There is literally a closed A Level maths textbook on my lap rn, this was painfully relatable *cries in calculus*

[@chloeownsworth3913]

Josh Holloway The struggles of procrastination 😭

[@mardhiyatufail970]

Jack Edwards:"We always have next year".

[@blueskiesandclouds5596]

I legit am procrastinating watching this instead of studying 😂 we all in the same boat

[@ellietownsend7484]

You couldn't scream ex English Lit student any more if you tried

[@tamarahawkins1413]

He could be carrying around a pointless Norton Anthology

[@nightcorebeatzx8652]

As an English lit student, this is so accurate lmao

[@muhammadyahya2542]

@@tamarahawkins1413 I still have the Norton Shakespeare from 1st year!

[@opheliawinfrey9501]

Hahah agreed. What do you guys do with your old anthologies?

[@muhammadyahya2542]

@@opheliawinfrey9501 i just kept it in my ottoman gonna sell it

[@DavidsGameplayMC]

I love how you don’t just buy all mainstream books or stick with one genre, you literally just reading anything that sounds interesting which is so refreshing.

[@emjw72]

the amount of content on this channel is just feeding my procrastination. but yanno what, watching this is 100% more important than my chemistry revision :)

[@DavidsGameplayMC]

As a US student, can someone describe what revisions are? We don’t have those in the US we just have exams/tests.

[@emjw72]

@@DavidsGameplayMC it’s just our word for preparing, practicing and learning for the tests/exams :))

[@wow2501]

@@DavidsGameplayMC It's like Studying

[@AikiraBeats]

I feel that personally

[@salmaa4672]

@@DavidsGameplayMC you like revise ur notes/ask your teacher any questions at this time so like your prepared for the exam

[@AJ-gh1hi]

I’m so freaking happy jack has basically joined booktube 🥺

[@liladelrisco9181]

Has he not always been a booktuber?

[@avni8277]

Who are we kidding jack has always been a booktuber in the making

[@AikiraBeats]

That is so true

[@cinivs3896]

Would you ever consider doing a mythology themed book recommendation or ‘read in a day/week’ type video? I am also a sucker for mythology and wanted to get into actually reading books directly about it or inspired by it and would really appreciate any kind of video about it from you

[@lavacaqueri5454]

Ok, if you really like mythology I think you should start with the Classics, capital C. Things like metamorphosis and the homeric myths. If you are still quite young, than you have Percy Jackson, it gets into mythology in an accessible way.

[@marieb.4906]

i'd love that too! can't read percy jackson another time haha

[@hilalkocak6964]

hi! if you want to know more about mythology i suggest mythology: timeless tales of gods and heroes by edith hamilton or mythology 101 by kathleen sears and if you want to read fiction and retellings i can suggest i, circe by madeline miller that’s what i have read so far :-)

[@nick_mills]

Stephen Fry’s books mythos and heroes are also great

[@Maneth02]

if you want to read abot the trojan war from another perspective, i can recommend 'the silence of the girls' by pat barker. It's about briseis and how she copes with going from princess to bedslave. but it's quite brutal and possibly triggering, so be careful

[@grace7467]

I’m disappointed you didn’t say Susie Dent was your LITeral hero

[@manasviii885]

😂😂 now I'm too😕

[@racheldixon387]

Literal literary hero

[@missmisha29]

In malay we have the word “sayang” which directly translates as Love but it could also mean “oh what a waste” like if you spilled food.

[@ritaja.01]

you should try reading indian literature next! there's a very famous poet called Rabindranath Tagore and he's highly respected and loved:) his poetry has been turned into songs even and even inspired many movies and other things. He's a very important part of Indian and Bangladeshi culture!

[@miaramani]

Tagore's stories shimmer like morning light on flowing water. ❤️

[@satanaiyakoub5562]

Kafka on the shore is what I imagine a psychedelic trip would be like in the form of a book

[@zeynepbesen3150]

omg exactly.

[@blinks9624]

its great tho.

[@antifantastisch4467]

A relatively sad trip though. I prefer the ones with more orgasmic phases of ecstasy.

[@kenzyaggour864]

I was literally just stalking ur goodreads for some book recommendations

[@kyleighmeyers8566]

The Song of Achilles and Kafka on the shore are on my all time favorites list. Both are beautifully written, entertaining and intriguing

[@katieee6898]

goal of 2021: to be early to all jack videos

[@sevinm6261]

Jack, Do Not Say We Have Nothing is PHENOMENAL! And I'm so here for the Song of Achilles love-it used to be my favourite book a few years ago.

[@lovelymayi]

I really love the fact that your parents and your brother give you books as a gift and I find it really heartwarming 'cause who wouldn't be? My mother knows how much I love books and whenever we go to the bookstore, she already expected that we won't go home without buying at least a single book HAHAHAHAHA

[@christinacampbellbooks]

The Susie Dent book sounds absolutely wonderful! I love learning the etymology of words.

[@Sohamsta]

Me: *grabs a pen and paper to write all these book names down so i can get them* 😄

[@edina5374]

same while watching his video about the books he read in 2020....not even in class do I show such interest in note-taking 😂😂

[@Sohamsta]

@@edina5374 if Jack was our teacher i bet classes would be so much more interesting hahaha

[@katieee6898]

@@Sohamsta omg imagineee

[@sukhmanjotkaurdhaliwal5449]

Oh my...me too

[@edina5374]

@@Sohamsta I mean, I’m a biology student so that would be interesting to say the least 🤣 where do I sign up??

[@wickednovels1878]

"there's always next year" is such a mood. loved the song of achilles so much! do not say we have nothing sounds so interesting, I studied mao too so definitely adding that to my tbr

[@sandstonepress5355]

Absolutely adored The Song of Achilles - I have genuinely stopped people in bookshops who've been looking at it to tell them how important it is that they read it. Can't wait to hear your thoughts on Celestial Bodies!

[@cyrineh5602]

Why did i get so excited when you talked about arabic literature ? I'm arab and i'm so happy to see a non arab reading about palestine 🥲😍

[@jordanpearson9883]

The content we are getting is *chef's kiss*

[@dpaf3534]

i appreciate it when u name the translator of the books that u read, as a translation student that’s such an inspiration. thank you 🤍

[@TiliaHaggstrom]

I love the way you talk about books, It makes me want to pick up everything you recomend.

[@exocitement7329]

all this unfiltered new jack content is blessing my feed

[@laura_0_9]

My dream is litterally what you have now. Being able to buy an incredible amount of books and having time to read them all 🤩🤩🤩 You are lucky Jack!!! Hope everything is going alright

[@yuriidotexe]

seeing song of achilles anywhere makes me so freaking emotional. i loved it so much that i bought it in english and my native language just because. probably right now my favorite book of all time

[@BookDevs]

Wooooooooowwww, ok I have to check this book out!!!

[@Nina-rv4sz]

I love how your icon is still just a J instead of a photo which seems to match the vibes of this channel haha! Love the content :)

[@andydeakin7914]

Your passion for literature is truly inspiring. Keep up the great videos, more like this please!

[@ellastoneley3905]

Kafka on the shore was my first Murakami! It’s one where I just had to get over the fact I was confused and trust it’d make sense in the end! I really enjoyed it and hope you do too!

[@kristenseulgiivlog]

Mine was Norwegian wood followed by Kafka on shore

[@theeaudacity2648]

Celestial Bodies is fantastic! It took a while to get my head around how all of the characters knew each other, who was related to who and not gonna lie it took some time to get into it but once I did it was amazing and has some really fantastic motifs

[@literallyricky]

You're the only BookTube creator I know that does a book haul and has actually read a lot of the books already! I love it! It shows you really do buy to read and not just to own. It's also way more interesting to watch! Thanks for the great content!

[@jack_in_the_books]

Interesting! I think you're right, I'll keep doing my book hauls after I've started to get through the pile a bit so the conversation isn't just about how nice the cover are lol

[@elenalevin5571]

I'm super intrigued to read The Windbrush Betrayal because what you were saying about it restoring your faith in journalism was so wonderful!! I am hoping to become a journalist when I'm out of school, and it's nice to know that some people still value the work that journalists do!

[@ChloeEmerson]

The Nun is really good, I think you'll enjoy it! I studied it at uni - it's partly based off of a true story in 18th century France. Definitely recommend reading the backstory.

[@clararyan2638]

I’m so glad you purchase books second-hand! It’s much better for the environment

[@BookDevs]

used books need love too!!!

[@maeby3258]

Jack I never suscribe to literature channels because I kinda got overwhelmed with book tube, but for this channel I will make a huge exception. Have so many new books to read now!

[@mary142]

as someone that loves a binge watch of ur book videos, god bless u for making this channel

[@nicolodeon05]

I read The Song of Achilles and finished it on New Year’s Day! When I tell you I have NEVER SOBBED SO MUCH FOR A BOOK- but seriously, not a day goes by where I haven’t thought about that book. So happy you read it! Madeline Miller has to be my favorite author as her books single handily got me back into reading

[@aanabtahir3081]

my parents don't give me books as gifts bc they think i read "too much" *there isn't such a thing as "reading too much"*

[@Curlyfries1158]

My parents won’t give me any more books because I have too many

[@aanabtahir3081]

@@louisehelene2006 nothing :)

[@_kiiko]

@@Curlyfries1158 same

[@DJ-qd4pm]

i knew i would love the second channel but you are SERVING with these content

[@oscarsharples6754]

also to “dust” something,,,, as in to sprinkle something on but also remove it:)

[@jack_in_the_books]

yes!!!

[@Lolly74079]

I'm currently on a gap year or two (I didn't have any nice plans for the year, just working. And I guess two years is just leaving education) and your videos are really tempting to me to get back into reading

[@zacharyprezotti6565]

The Song of Achilles! 😭 I'm not a huge bookworm (I'm trying to change that) but I absolutely loved this book. I finished the book a few weeks ago, but I still think about it almost every day. The last sentence is literally one of the most beautiful lines ever written!

[@aleksia4460]

Jack, thank you! You really showed me how fun reading is and seeing how much it gives you it also affected me and I started reading so much more when I can! Love ya and Im so happy I can be a part of this community! :D

[@honeyboo9902]

I love love love Murakami! My mother has been a huge fan and bought a lot of her books and now I am working my way through. Dance dance dance was a really really great one too

[@emmahaddy4323]

Love the choice to actively read more non-Western authors! I would highly recommend By The Sea by Abdulrazak Gurnah, I always think of it every time I watch your videos as it seems so up your alley!

[@sameerathilakarathne9957]

After watching this video, I bought two books in this list. "The Sympathizer" and "The Song of Achilles". Thank you Jack.

[@tmc2907]

The Sympathizer is PHENOMENON. I read it in 2018 and it still got me REELING thinking back about it

[@martonio5386]

The Song of Achilles IS my favourite book! I can read it over and over, and I cry every time. So glad you loved it Jack!! 🥺

[@isabellaperini8940]

the amount of knowledge you must have in your brain from reading all those books is insane like you’re actually so cool !!

[@aaishasair790]

I read Kafka on the shore the other day and I found it SO CONFUSING id acc love to hear you talk about it when you’re done!!😭😂😂 I feel like I really missed something when reading it even though I loved the book and so many of the messages in it.

[@shirin4762]

i started reading 1-2 chapters of the book first thing in the morning a week ago and let me tell ya, my mornings have never been this exciting before like i literally started waking up an hour earlier so i can read my book (im currently reading dance dance dance by haruki murakami) n e ways hope everyone's having a lovely day

[@Chronicallywitty]

Wait, people don’t sit and read the whole book at once avoiding all responsibilities??!?

[@andresbecerra1183]

Every time you say your parents got you books I’m like, man what a fantastic relationship you must have with them.

[@eeyoresballoon9886]

you know you're hitting a new low when Jack's 19 books collected since Christmas doesn't seem like a lot 🤠🤠

[@elliedunne4548]

Tell me about it, I bought over fifty in January😭

[@eeyoresballoon9886]

@@elliedunne4548 omg I thought my 25 standalones were bad ahaha

[@isisdudok7697]

I am always expecting your intro from your other channel and get so confused everytime it does not pop up. This felt like my friend showing his new books! Love it!

[@gulbywulby]

Please do a video on how you are so consistent with reading. I love reading but I just can’t stick with it. Pleaseee gimme tips on how you finish your books

[@Moon_Moon91]

Oh man there’s nothing as cool as a Jack Edwards book haul, so that I can have a huge list of titles to add to my TBR! I’m an English lit student so of course I already have a big pile of unread books but.. you know the feeling🤩 And I’m looking forward the super promising upcoming video about Arabic literature✨

[@keskeskes2004]

YESS KAFKHA ON THE SHORE IS LITERALLY MY FAVOURITE BOOK SORRY I'M RLLY EXCITED FOR YOU

[@collins4750]

LOL "if any of my books is going to kill me it's this one" what a perfect description

[@FiddleBoy95]

Don't mind me, just procrastinating on finishing Song of Achilles by watching videos about books and then ordering said books

[@laurine5756]

What do you think of it so far? It's next on my tbr :)

[@FiddleBoy95]

@@laurine5756 so good! I’m almost done and can easily see this being one of my favorite reads of 2021. It’s beautifully written but easy to read and the story is *chef’s kiss*

[@FiddleBoy95]

Update: it broke me. One of the best books I’ve read ever (at least for me and my personal literary tastes)

[@laurine5756]

@@FiddleBoy95 That sounds promising

[@olivia6187]

i just ordered it, should be here in a few days, i cannot wait

[@44Victoria4]

Would love to hear an in-depth review of Celestial bodies especially in comparison to the others! I read it last year (or the year before? time flies...) and really enjoyed learning more about Oman (and slavery in Oman) but didn't get along with the vignette-type style of this book. It was too disjointed for me to remember anything beyond the feel for the landscape and place and the old servant/slave woman. I also read "My Name is Red" by Orhan Pamuk afterwards, which I enjoyed more although in parts it was tedious in its lengthy treatment of miniature art in Persia/the Ottoman Empire, even though I love the art itself and learned lots of interesting things about it. But I wish the story had been a bit more gripping.

[@sinehamaheshwari8826]

I am absolutely loving this second channel! Fairly new to your corners of the internet but you're awesome. Your channels are both my procrastination and motivation haha😁Sending much love, hope you are doing well❤

[@kieranbrookes3487]

I’d love to do this but I still haven’t read all the books I’ve already bought... much faster buying them than reading them

[@steffan_tastic]

your enthusiasm about reading is really getting me excited for my second uni semester :)

[@megankaram4180]

Me: *has an art project, prepared reading, life orientation task and 2 cycle tests next week* Jack: *posts a book haul* Me: 👁👄👁 *clicks*

[@kindlelight]

Same! "New Year, New me. I"m going to read books every day." Reads a total of 1 book in January haha. I'm out of the slump now though! lol

[@maisieclegg2419]

I think the nun is a folio society book. They're really expensive new (like 50+ pounds) but old editions often show up in charity shops

[@arijayari1076]

I loved the Hitchhiker's guide to the galaxy, it was really enjoyable, kafka on the shore was fun too, i think you'd enjoy it. Looking forward to hearing your reviews about all of them

[@vreetzak4life]

I just watch your videos with the goodreads app opened and ready to go these days, because I can always add a few to my way too long tbr :)

[@user-ul2cl5wu8m]

You remind me of Charlie Puth, but with literature. So passionated and excited about it. It’s making me excited for you!

[@floogelhornzzz4770]

How is Puth excited?

[@loverofpages]

the way your content has branched into booktube makes me very happy

[@fuffy5281]

Dude! You got a new channel! About books! I'm excited.

[@FilipeHeath]

so happy that you joined booktube :) ive been doing it for 7 years & i wouldnt change it for anything! i wrote a whole article on the lack of diversity in uk publishing for my ma in publishing. born 1982 is on my 2021 tbr!

[@Dani__Happy]

Kafka on the shore is wondeful. I also really recommend Strange Library, people seem to talk less about that one, but it's just as great.

[@FallenAdam]

You can't leave Hitchhiker's to just the first book. The wit, the humour and Arthur's journey carry you easily through the rest of the series. The last two stumble a bit, but it's worth it.

[@fallenfor5sos]

the way you present yourself idk i just can't stop watching your videos 🥺 also!! i'd love to recommend ocean vuong's on earth we're briefly gorgeous if you haven't heard it yet! 🤍

[@dodo1862]

Omg finally someone who talks about the sympathizer!!! I loved that book

[@RucsandraMs]

Ahhh Kafka on the Shore is my fav ♥️ nervous and excited to hear your thoughts on it haha

[@charlottecoster6228]

Do not say we have nothing is on my tbr for this year too! I read the Sympathizer a couple of years ago, brilliant book! Song of Achilles I really want to read as I read Circe last year during the first lockdown and it was one of my favourite reads of last year!!!

[@JemimaRose]

the charity shop gift idea is such a good one :')

[@alexvryzakis]

Do not say we have nothing is my absolute favourite book! Heartbreaking but beautiful

[@kathyjennings3511]

I'm currently reading Kafka on the shore and I'm really enjoying the actual writing style of it! Each chapter is like a back and forth between Kafka and Nakata and it makes for a really easy read for someone like me with the attention span of a goldfish 🙃

[@Chloe-yd9qz]

Forget about doing my art history work, Jack's videos are always a priority to watch, for me 😌😁

[@fatamy8597]

i was losing motivation for my english lit degree but watching your recent videos made me recognise how much i truly love literature so thank you!!!

[@lucietomlinson4863]

Just came here after watching your latest book haul (the one that is actually huge). February Jack, if only you knew what March Jack has just done

[@emilkrastev3208]

Random question: Do you read with or without an inner monologue?

[@jack_in_the_books]

WITH!!! there are people who read...... without ?!?!?!?

[@emilkrastev3208]

@@jack_in_the_books I'm actually shaking! You responded! But to respond to your question, I've heard that quitting your inner monologue makes you read faster... but to me reading is about way more than speed. Reading should be enjoyed! And btw, I really think you're an amazing KZbinr and I really like your content. Keep it up!

[@emiliabugueiromeyer8166]

AAAH i love the book content, please do a lot of book challenges this year

[@mae790]

Literally loving this chanel, and Jack in general. I’m doing a literature A-Level and his chanel has helped me so much.

[@floogelhornzzz4770]

Two things, Jack: How long will it take you to read that entire tower of books? And how old were you when you first started reading? Also, do you remember your favourite childhood books? And how do all those fresh, mint-condition books smell? (I love the smell of paper in new books.)

[@ariannelg]

I’m planning to read Kim Jiyoung in March (international women’s month)!

[@andrealarez8936]

wait i’ve never been this early is this what it feels like

[@katieee6898]

aw ik it’s so fun being early ignore him✨

[@jack_in_the_books]

welcome to the paaartaaaaaay

[@Stellar-Cowboy]

@@katieee6898 sorry im in a bit of a mood lol

[@hammerjohn9290]

@@Stellar-Cowboy chill bruh

[@zoeo2403]

@@Stellar-Cowboy hope ur alright

[@brianna88]

youre such a vibe. ive just discovered you and ive been binge watching your videos and im addicted. thanks for the great content; its funny, its informative and its capturing my attention. good one mate!

[@tess5378]

If you like slightly absurd books I would recommend Flann O'Briens The third Policeman. It's probably my favourite book

[@wonderwoman5528]

You have such lovely family members to buy you such quality books! I hope you reach your target :) I’m currently reading Watership Down by Richard Adams, a classic! 🙂

[@julialouisetutt]

Would you be able to list the books in the description book next time? I love hearing you talk about the books and then I go back and check the description so I can add them to Goodreads...would be great to have them listed with easy links pleaseeee ❤️

[@francistylercald9587]

I just found your channel and watching you gush over books feels like emotional support

[@auzzieguy88]

Congrats, you’ve picked up one of Murakami’s best. Get ready to become obsessed with him. He’s something special.

[@molly6085]

👏🏻this👏🏻is👏🏻the👏🏻content👏🏻i👏🏻want👏🏻