book mail #6 (open new books with me!!)

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[@Inevitable.Change]

Just to add on as to why Pineapples symbolise wealth: Pineapples are a tropical fruit and represent access to the colonies where the warmer weather allowed for pineapples to be successfully harvested. Therefore, only those in higher class families could afford to buy pineapples or to garner pineapples from offshore plantations. Having pineapples in meals, as decorations and even on wallpaper (green wallpaper pineapple motifs were loaded with arsenic) was a manner of representing wealth, power and control over one's house and colonial investments. Quite a loaded history behind the popular fruit symbol. I'm not sure if its related but I also remember hearing that having a pineapple symbol carved into a door symbolised swingers and/or party culture.

[@aa_batterybloomin1305]

It's an upside down pineapple that's the symbol of swingers... But yeah there's a lot of weird symbolism that goes into this spikey fruit!

[@MarkelleRayneeSheree]

I was told for so long that if you have pineapple decorations or like pineapples on your door or whatever it's just a symbol of being welcoming.

[@lucyromanoff654]

Wait, what do u mean they were loaded with arsenic? Like the wallpaper was poisonous?! (sorry if this is a stupid q)

[@jasminegagnon-diaz2369]

@@lucyromanoff654 the arsenic created vibrant colour greens (like emerald) and eventually it was used in Other colours like yellow to made them more vibrant and have a variety of shades. However, doctors discovered it could kill. The ink would often flack off & the people in the home would inhale it if nearby. (Moisture, abrasion and heat caused the release of toxic Vapours) if I’m remembering correctly

[@suzidavenport1882]

@@MarkelleRayneeSheree This is also true! When merchants would return from their travels, they would put pineapples on the gates outside their homes to let friends & family know they were back in town and were ready to receive visitors.

[@PokhrajRoy.]

After many days of Jack’s library, I’m happy to see a proper book haul and of course I’m taking copious notes.

[@preetimehta4882]

@PokhrajRoy how are you even able to consume so much content your comments are pretty much in every channel i watch..

[@ellebannana]

COPIOUS. I'm sitting here, Goodreads at the ready. Edit: Gonna be broke.

[@aa_batterybloomin1305]

*Jack, unhauling half his tbr* *Also Jack, constantly receiving book mail*

[@captain4318]

Yeah... I'll never understand people that send books to these large channels. Go put them in an outside library box, donate them, sell them for all I care etc...

[@myagaskin]

@@captain4318 it’s definitely for exposure but god all those books for free when i have to budget them every other month… jack is living my best life

[@helenskaa]

i am more than jealous rn. the little clothbound classics are stunning oml

[@opheliawinfrey9501]

omg same 🤣any idea how much these clothbound classic minis cost?

[@lapvona]

books in order: pineapple street by jenny jackson hotbed by joanna scutts she and her cat: stories' by makoto shinkai, naruki nagakawa and ginny tapley takemori (Translator) opening doors by reggie nelson hester by laurie lico albanese carrie soto is back by taylor jenkins reid the book form of emptiness by ruth ozeki timecode of a face by ruth ozeki the lottery by shirely jackson lady susan by jane austen cosmicomics by italo calvino hell screen by ryūnosuke akutagawa metamorphosis by franz kafka the ballad of the sad cafe by carson mccullers lolly willowes by sylvia townsend warner passing by nella larsen the prophet by kahlil gibran the queen of spades by alexander pushkin the masque of the red death by edgar allen poe of ghosts and goblins by lafcadio hearn

[@jaelabi19]

thank you for this list! i have one edit - i think the 'she and her cat' is actually 'She and Her Cat: Stories' by Makoto Shinkai, Naruki Nagakawa, and Ginny Tapley Takemori (Translator) since the one you have is to the manga.

[@lapvona]

@@jaelabi19 oh thanks i’ll edit the rn !!

[@sophiaedmunds3744]

i love you

[@nurzafirahjamaludin9589]

you're awesome 😎

[@kirgunn6268]

Thanks for this!

[@LittleMissLalalaura]

As a former Durham castle tour guide I am so proud of you for remembering the pineapple banisters 😌

[@aarabhiblackdale7724]

Jack going off about pineapples for 1 minute straight was not what I was expecting but I'm here for it

[@slowsnailing]

Honestly don't look at me but every time jack talks it kind of restores my faith in humanity. Like i watch these when i need something comforting. Thanks for existing??

[@espzzz]

new yorker here!! pineapple st is a really nice/rich street in brooklyn near the brooklyn bridge. the next block over is called orange st, the next block after is called cranberry st. so maybe it’s not only talking about their lives on pineapple st but about this particular area in brooklyn that is synonymous with the wealthy

[@sarahnoll9018]

My one critique is this video is that I felt deprived of a satisfying lined-up spine shot of the clothbound classics. Everything else superb.

[@sophiaisabelle0227]

Hi Jack. I jsut wanted to say that you're very kindhearted and very generous when it comes to offering literature-related content for all of us to enjoy. I hope you continue to become more successful than you already are. God bless and best of luck.

[@books5113]

This is such a kind comment

[@watercolor.wyloeck]

Anyone else watches this purely for the 'oouuhh's and 'aaahhh's that Jack always does when opening boxes...? I absolutely love that! 😃

[@kristalstygler7009]

It is always interesting to me how the publishers choose the cover art. Often, I prefer the cover of the book from another country.

[@ariannaottaviani4033]

I loved She and her cat, it's sweet and nostalgic at the same time ✨

[@marion5641]

Loved this video ! Usually I don't really like book hauls, but yours are always so nice to watch !

[@gee111.]

books that matter sub box sounds so cool!! thank you for letting us know about it 💕

[@AnGG1809]

The first two books sound SO up my street! Definitely added to the top of my tbr😍

[@avni8277]

After the cameo in Malibu Rising, I'm so excited to find out Carrie Soto's own full story🎉

[@phoebie3489]

i always watch your videos after studying, and sometimes before or even during studying. you always are something to wait for towards the day! and im a new sub as well, so best believe i'll binge watch everything. 😭 luv ya jack!

[@shaunlunga2214]

It's me saying ooo at the same time you said "ooo" when your read the book title "Hot Bed" 😂😂 I like it too. Sound right up my alley

[@dorky_editor8261]

I get so so so excited when jack posts. It makes my day ☺️

[@chocolateoreo6489]

Jack is no doubt one of my favorite book tubers (:

[@WitBeondMeasure]

Pineapple street is a real place in Brooklyn Heights, where the book is set (and where the author lives). It's an incredibly wealthy neighborhood, with some of the most beautiful brownstones in the city, architecture that is symbolic of wealth in New York - on the tree lined streets of Brooklyn's wealthiest neighborhoods, and tucked away in corners of the Upper East Side (where Gossip Girl is set and where Bloomberg owns several houses). I grew up in Brooklyn and went to school nearby - there is a cafe on the corner of Pineapple street and Henry that is incredibly nostalgic for me. I'm really excited for this book.

[@LivelyLinnea]

omg i'm so jealous of those clothbound classics they're so beautiful i look at them at the bookstore everytime but resist the urge.

[@ILoveJahangeer]

This is making me want to go on a bit of a book haul now! Great video as always!

[@snooooopy]

Got very excited when you mentioned Calvino's Cosmicomics. It's one of my favorite books and I hope you will give it a go and enjoy it as much as I did and hopefully do a brief review of it. I would love to hear your thoughts on it someday!! I enjoy watching your book hauls (and videos in general), your excitement is really contagious. :)

[@ReadingNymph]

Great video as always! The little penguin clothbounds are so lovely

[@me1123581321]

SHE AND HER CAT IS ONE OF MY FAVORITES!! Excellent haul!

[@kioumim]

He gave it 2 🌟 rating 💔

[@hannahpalmisano5695]

Ahhhh, I can't wait to read Carrie Soto is back. As soon as you pulled out the tennis ticket I was like "It's happening!!!!"

[@ludovicacostanzajanata893]

Calvino is a big yes. Personally, I haven't read the cosmicomics yet, but I hope you enjoy that book as much as I enjoyed his other works.

[@finaya]

Ahhh I’m so jealous of those clothbound books haha

[@copipucha]

I feel pretty anxious today but for some reason your video made feel somewhat better! So thank you! :)

[@ccg9623]

You've finally got those penguin cloth bounds! OMG!!!! 🥲🥳

[@pippybeaven7092]

lmaoooo jack posting a video being like help i have too many books gotta throw some out and then the next day posting a book haul slay

[@maxrothe]

jack, you’re on of my favorite book creators. i would love a video of other options that someone could read instead of ‘carrie soto’ since that book is very hurtful to marginalized communities

[@juliesrail6886]

Quick book recommendation Jack, She’s Up to No Good by Sara Goodman Confino. It’s the story of a Jewish American family through multiple generations and split perspective. It’s about overcoming ethnic barriers, generational wisdom, family trauma, and community. I listened to it and fell in love. I think it and it’s cover are right up your alley!

[@KeryKatto]

The penguin classics always try to get me

[@majucarvalho5558]

the little "yess" after reading the blurb in the new taylor jenkins reid book is so accurate lol

[@loainidal]

These videos are like sitting with your chatty book friend

[@jepson_brown9892]

Following your “look how many unread books I have” video with this was a bold choice 😂

[@joemakhoul9832]

your voice is so soothing, i put on your videos as a background while studying

[@Mark-rc4wz]

Do you review new books online? I'll read it to you ,... kzbin.info/www/bejne/mpK7oZZ4jrCEjJI

[@nikitataneja9241]

Loving this second channel September 🙌

[@tallactordude]

When I was in graduate school I was in a production of Edward Albee‘s adaptation of “Ballad of the Sad Cafe” that I really loved being a part of. It is a fascinating story, and the original novella is haunting.

[@laurenschenck5355]

Such great books you for Jack! 😀😀😀

[@harrietj5866]

Those penguin classics 👀❤️

[@afshalatif5496]

Heyyyyy!!!!! The notification of your video makes my day! Love all the way from India!

[@PokhrajRoy.]

‘Passing’ by Nella Larsen is iconic. Everyone should read it.

[@lapvona]

we are being blessed by the jack edwards god

[@hanadoyle8984]

when i say i screamed when he unboxed those BEAUTIFUL cloth bound books , i think i had a heart attack

[@aarabhiblackdale7724]

I wish I had your humour istg

[@PokhrajRoy.]

Jack was gifted with some nice books. Lucky.

[@kamryndold2279]

i want those cloth bound classics so bad😭😭

[@luizabertolini5556]

Jack 2 days ago: let's unhaul everything! Jack today: here's another bunch of books to add to my TBR!!

[@lily6897]

Just to note that the author of the girl and her cat is actually makoto shinkai, who is also a japanese animator who made Your Name(a.k.a Kimi no nawa) and Weathering With You, two very popular animes.

[@sl0420]

Pls do read Ballad of the Sad Cafe - that's a gem and one of my faves!! Looking forward to your review!! 💙

[@sohinidutta97]

HI Jack! I am coming here with a book recommendation that I don't know if you have read. It's called "Witch light" by Susan Fletcher. It also goes by "Corrag". I borrowed it from my local British council library here is India and it was simply stunning. I have never read a book that is THAT picturesque since then. I wanted to own a copy so i looked high and low for a copy I can afford but apparently it's so underrated, it's not even available in inida. But since it is by a British author, you might have more luck.It is basically about an alleged witch called Corrag who escapes her village after her mother is captured on the allegations of witchcraft as well. She runs off to the Scottish highlands where she is still pursued by authorities. She survives in nature and finally tries to assimilate into a highlandic (is that correct?) time when tragedy strikes. It's absolutely stunning and heartbreaking and I think is exactly the kind of book you would love. I think it needs WAY more love than it gets. Hope you see this and hope you enjoy! Love from India!

[@sohinidutta97]

Just to add to how insanely I have been affected by this book. It has been 8 years since I last read it. I have wanted to read it again since then but couldn't because couldn't buy a copy. And I am still trying to recommend this lol.

[@sarahtwirls8945]

If you like she and her cats I think you might like the travelling cat chronicles! It has a similar plot and its heartbreakingly beautiful

[@rudainareaz8762]

i just finished carrie soto!! so excited to see your review, i loved it SO much!

[@Mark-rc4wz]

Do you review new books online? I'll read it to you ,... kzbin.info/www/bejne/mpK7oZZ4jrCEjJI

[@Fiona_Co]

At this point I think I watch Jack in the Books more than the main channel 😅💕

[@emmaberger3748]

Honestly opening doors sounds like something you actually give to your troublemaking kid that no one wants to read voluntarily

[@laurenschenck5355]

YAY SO EXCITED! 😀💘

[@gabbyhumphreyshumphreads5420]

BOOKS THAT MATTER - YES!!

[@mellowmidori]

OOOOHHH YEAH BOOK MAIL 📦💪

[@Bongobert]

Jack‘s last video: goodbye books! Jack‘s recent video: look i have new books :D

[@joegermany471]

Hey Jack! Am gonna just innocently add a book to you immense tbr that I think you will adore! It is “Broken Wings” by Khalil Gibran! Hope you have the time to read it and immerse yourself in Gibran’s superb writing!!

[@giovannadallachiara4489]

imagine sending him your book and he roasts your cover. i would change the cover in a heartbeat

[@IfersInklings]

I am so looking forward to Carrie Soto is Back. I love TJR!

[@SantReads]

What happened to the "these are the books I'm prioritising" video? But it's Kay. This is good too.

[@jack_edwards]

It’s coming! But then I received all these books and had to wait to prioritise until I’d opened them 😂😂

[@chamaipornroongsaprangsee6106]

Love love love the Phrophet by Kahlil Gibran ❤❤❤

[@bekytg9393]

Oooo I want to read Hester.

[@aarabhiblackdale7724]

Also if you found she and her cats nice, I thinkyou will really like the travelling cat chronicles(unless you've alr read it)

[@letiziacefalu2700]

Since you got a Italo Calvino book...how about a video about Italian literature? Love, from Italy🇮🇹😆

[@lorithomasscott349]

Jack if you haven’t read Tale for the Time Being it’s absolutely *phenomenal*. Easily the best Ruth Ozeki and I think you’ll enjoy the concept very much. Feels very deeply Japanese and also American

[@maryslittlebookshelf]

OH MY GOD please please please read Pushkin, he is so brilliant, his words just flow right off the page into your mind and his writing is the most smooth and beautiful you can ever read (in the original, I mean, but I'm sure penguin has top-notch translators). personally I prefer Captain's Daughter, but Queen of Spades is also *chef's kiss*

[@laurenschenck5355]

I want to read Pineapple street sounds amazing 😍

[@keishalamigo215]

Jack unhauling his books to make room for more

[@lucygraham6865]

Pineapple street is actually a real street in Brooklyn, and it’s next to orange street (which might be why there’s an orange on the cover? not sure), and cranberry street!

[@AmberWoodMusicx]

So I finished Heaven by Mieko Kawakami yesterday and I need to sit down for a while I think

[@cmondya4919]

Really nice !! ^^

[@maetamonxg7718]

I just saw your story about the cat book, and I'm a bit apprehensive?, but Makoto Shinkai is one of my favourite directors so I will definitely be reading it at some point

[@ritrishamondal659]

I'm taking notes 🤓

[@kiboselo]

Omgg, Halil Cibran's (a famous Turkish Author) books are translated into various langs🥹🥳🥳🇹🇷

[@PokhrajRoy.]

Quote of the Day: “I might s**t myself. I’m so excited!”

[@PokhrajRoy.]

Out of Context Jack Edwards: “That should’ve been satisfying.”

[@hatties5276]

jackkkkk!!!!! please read a tale for a time being by ruth ozeki its one of my favourite books of all time, so good and a lot better than the book of form and emptiness

[@noursabrine4352]

Of course an unhaul only results in the acquisition of more books

[@laurenschenck5355]

Good morning Jack 😀

[@mariaduda5747]

i'm pretty sure i've read she and her cat but as a manga

[@siphesihlekhumalo8719]

jack: (rips paper) She and her Cats Me: Taylor swift👀

[@siphesihlekhumalo8719]

lol perhaps her next album?

[@jenniferkate7167]

side note a $50 note in australia is called a pineapple, but that's bc of its yellow colour

[@ellieclayton1953]

You should absolutely read The Shadow of the Wind, if you haven't already.

[@Teashoe]

Jack! Pls list the books!!!! Thanks 😭

[@thelaurels13]

I’m just sitting here admiring Jack’s tan. 🍊

[@jenniec7715]

Hi Jack! You may enjoy " Tale for the Time Being" by Ruth Ozeki.

[@iamangieh]

thank you

[@imane9294]

I feel bad i didnt have my phone and now im here 26 minutes late

[@PaperbackJourneys]

Better late than never lol

[@moonthe0ry]

Check out She and Her Cat manga by the same author and the illustrator of the popular series Blue Period!

[@anushkapandey2121]

I only trust Mr.Edward’s recommendations

[@amarasteele4016]

Yes yes yesss

[@aarabhiblackdale7724]

AM I EARLY??? SLAY I LOVE YOU JACK