books i want to read in june (aka hot book summer)

[@jessicaredmond8953]

I think doing a video on award winning books would be great. Even something like “I read one pulitzer fiction prize from every decade” since it goes back to 1917. Would be interesting to discuss (at least for the average reader like me who doesn’t know much about what these awards are about) what makes a book win or what types of books end up getting these awards, why, if you think the books hold up over time, etc.

[@marcellefreitas505]

a video explaining and talking a bit about the major book prizes would also be wonderful

[@philippaaamcm]

LOVE the idea of a book from each decade!

[@tesro3414]

That's such a great idea!!!

[@εειαα]

I would love this so much!

[@mipaleditx]

That's su a brilliant concept!!

[@jaydenkoayy8188]

"i've basically been a complete hermit for the last couple of days" same jack same

[@LexieMoon321]

I saw on Goodreads that you have “Eleanor Oliphant is Complete Fine” as a “Want to Read”! I just finished it and it was SO good! I really hope you get to it soon!

[@laurenmc260]

Yes please! I adored this book so much!

[@jodes327]

Oh, I loved it too!

[@anvesha2860]

Omg yesss! I read it recently and I'm in loveeee

[@eloisegreig6069]

This has been one of my favourites for so long omg it’s so good!!

[@akanksha8311]

i have been commenting about this book for past two years ! so glad yours got likes , hope he sees this .

[@lulubeukes2296]

Your capsule bookshelf is almost my whole bookshelf! I usually read my library's books (they're pretty well stocked) and buy the ones I absalutely love and want to own myself. It's way cheaper and more sustainable for me.

[@minou21]

I used to do the same thing. I would download pdfs and highlight them and even make notes. And I'd only buy the books that I absolutely loved and had to own. Then I'd highlight, annotate and write in them using my online book as an example. However, recently I've had some extra money on my hands and I accidentally went on a book buying spree and.....I regret to say I cannot stop. Literally addicted. But I'm trying to get myself in control.

[@merari2307]

I do the same. I only buy books that I will read again and again. The public library is a God send! Plus, I have limited space.

[@lulubeukes2296]

@@minou21Seems like Jack has infected you with his book buying bug :)

[@KristianaCembre]

I do the same thing, though my collection is still much larger.

[@riyamishra280]

We don't have public libraries here in my country . 😭😭😭 So I just mostly thrift books .

[@PokhrajRoy.]

I might be excommunicated for saying this but Jack’s smile really makes my day. It’s too cute.

[@ninja_boy]

Ngl same. Seeing him smile makes me smile. :D

[@alexandracogen1182]

Not excommunicated, more like revered.

[@sophiewells9755]

excommunicated 😭😭😭😭😭

[@ishikasingh5909]

He's got a smile that can light up this whole town

[@lea6385]

@@sophiewells9755 that one SIX musical song started playing in my head as soon as i read that😂

[@kkturtle1221]

You should do a video concept of “reading the ‘oldest’ books on my TBR” like the ones you have had untouched for years like your books for your degree or the one for your birthday years ago!

[@micahlawrence8684]

If you ever listen to the podcast Books Unbound, what you are describing for Cleopatra and Frankenstein, they call a Mashed Potato book. A mashed potato book is a book you keep meaning to read but keep putting off. You find yourself “saving it” for the “right time" like the mashed potatoes on a holiday dinner plate.

[@VivjjeDekker]

Yes yes yes, when Jack said it my brain was just like 'oh yeah mashed potato book' as if it's just a normal saying

[@glimmeringshard]

@@VivjjeDekker same same

[@minou21]

I tried to do this thing where I put my books in order and told myself I could only read the next book in the order I put them. I put so much time and effort into that. Made sure is have a good mix of sweet, wholesome, and serious topics. But my mood reading made that idea fail completely. So there's that.

[@sharvanisharma4978]

Oh my gosh. That's actually such an intelligent idea. I usually have 2-3 books in mind for my next read as I'm on my current read. But this seems a great way to get out of my comfort zone and just pick up the book. I'll be using your method now 😉😉😉

[@minou21]

@@sharvanisharma4978 glad I could help.

[@meikusje]

Truuueee, I had this curatsd TBR for 2020, and I think I read three books from that list or something. Because I just never felt in the mood to read the other ones. I'm trying to be better about it this year though, and it helps that I've added audiobooks into my reading rotation as well.

[@dreamingofthemoon]

Samee, I put 37 on it and barely managed 25

[@minou21]

@@dreamingofthemoon That's still a good amount tho~

[@viktoriiamor]

Jack, I feel so happy that you bought a book from the Ukrainian author💙💛 I haven’t yet got around to Kurkov, might pick it up because of you. There are so many brilliant voices in Ukraine that were translated in English: Serhiy Zhadan, Oksana Zabuzhko, Yuriy Andrukhovych and many more. Each has their own poetic and striking style. It’s terrible that we received a spotlight from suffering from the war started by the terrorist state of russia, however, we’re holding up and trying to get at least some good out of it.

[@alexandracogen1182]

I’m so so sorry for everything you are your country are currently facing. Thank you so much for sharing these Authors, I’m planning to purchase some of their books 💙

[@margueritebijster8113]

I'm very ill right now and coming home from school and seeing that you've posted has made me so happy- thank you Jack, happy reading :)

[@user-vt8ms6ux4q]

🥺🥺 get well soon 🥺🥺

[@minou21]

Saaaaame! I literally have 102.5 degree temperature and I'm supposed to study for my Human Rights and Citizenship final, yet here I am, not regretting my choice at all.

[@dreamingofthemoon]

Get well soon!!

[@savvy1145]

same actually 😭 during exam week too

[@francescasammarco3208]

The majority of books I buy now are from your videos and they never disappoint! Your reviews are so good and the videos introduce me to genres and books I would have never read before, so thank you!!

[@radiosilence3657]

Jack, I have a question. Could you perhaps do a reading vlog where you only read LGBTQ+ books for pride month? I think that would make for a good video, but no pressure if you don't find it adequate! Love ya!

[@SoSeo4321]

Yes Jack, your book recommendation vagabonds was such a good read. I'm waiting to see your thoughts on it

[@Lyleelou11]

Jack: “everyone is talking about this” me: *has never heard of it*

[@user-qu8zs7vs1x]

The chaotic energy in this video is * unmatched * Love it

[@minou21]

Jack: my videos are just tangents on tangents. Even the tangents have tangents. Me: *that enjoys the tangents so much that I cannot get into other KZbinrs, since Jack's tangents give me such a nice comforting feeling* and that's a bad thing because....?

[@christiancruz967]

I literally just did this with my books and am currently reading A Man Called Ove (loving it so far). I also finished The Promise (just okay, for me) and Less is in my TBR.

[@katieblackburn2981]

Sorrow and Bliss was incredible and easily one of my favourite books of the year. It focuses heavily on the main character's mental health and is so realistic that it could trigger some people but it's such a beautiful story and it will make you cry and also laugh. Loved the characters, loved the story and I'd highly recommend

[@manal797]

Sorrow and Bliss was also my favourite read of the year! I loved how heartwrenching but also lighthearted it was, can't stop thinking about it!

[@an-katrienderoover2174]

Sounds like Cleopatra and Frankenstein is becoming a mashed potato book (shout out to Books Unbound Podcast), such high hopes for it that you want to save it for the perfect time 😃 Very relatable!

[@marstar4414]

Jack while talking about ANY book: "I cannot wait to read this"

[@naomionyeanakwe2903]

And then 2 years later and he still hasn't read it.

[@celiac.2024]

omgg with all these recent book hauls and now this video my TBR is becoming endless (i love it)

[@laurenmc260]

If We Were Villains by M. L. Rio. I have just finished this book and it was fantastic. The book would have been a 4* for me the whole way through and then the ending! Oh my gosh. Loved it. Highly recommend!

[@yasmine7305]

I love iwwv so much 🥺🤍 glad you enjoyed

[@adhdfuelorwhatever]

It's on my tbr!

[@annettefihl6870]

Generally the most relatable thing I have ever heard, when you talked about reading with glasses versus contacts 😂😂

[@lexie.sophocli]

adding all of these to my ongoing tbr... capsule book life - couldn't be me

[@WooHooCelery]

I’ve taken to watching these videos with my library app open so I can frantically search for the books mentioned. My library only has two books shown, but they happen to be the ones I was most interested in so woo for libraries and woo for Jack!

[@matildawestermark9664]

I read Less earlier this year and had so much fun. I found it incredibly witty and clever and quite an easy read. Perfect for spring/summer!

[@liamfrederic5203]

I recently tried to read the clockwork orange because I thought oh it’s only 150 pages, easy but it turns out you basically need a dictionary for the slang and that’s not included in the book because Burgess expected the readers to just figure out what he meant by rassoodock or sloochat or ticklewickled. So basically I spent an entire afternoon making vocabulary bookmarks and then never started reading it 😅

[@chloedile9769]

I read it for a class recently. At the beginning, it seems hard with all the russian slang, but after 10 pages, it's fine, you get used to it and it's always the same words coming back over and over again. You definitely should read it, it is so good, I absolutely loved it. 😍

[@liamfrederic5203]

@@chloedile9769 oh good! I literally made it to page 4 :D definitely going to give it another try then!

[@chloedile9769]

@@liamfrederic5203 Ahah don't worry I started it a few years ago and gave up after a few pages (+English is not my first language so it was hard enough without the russian coming in the middle of nowhere ahah), I had to have to read it to finally actually finish the book entirely. But it's worth it. Hope you'll like it 😊

[@alenarejnartova3662]

Clockwork orange is literally the WORST book I've read. Oh god, please no. It is not worth it

[@roshashahabi5713]

I get so excited when I see the video is on the longer side

[@nazerkem]

Jack, if you haven’t already, I would highly suggest you read Assembly by Natasha Brown. I won’t say much about it except that I think you would absolutely love it! It’s literally just 100 pages long, but so so good.

[@user-vt8ms6ux4q]

omg never thought of a capsule bookshelf but yes... this is such good energy i love it bestie

[@PamsPrettyPlants]

I see Florence and the Machine lyric book title, I buy. I do not ask questions because obviously, the taste is there.

[@gracebevill]

You put my thoughts into words!

[@marijakuncic]

Hope you'll love have a great time with all the books you've planned. Can't express how much I love your content on yt. Enjoy your day! 😊

[@Momin_Azam]

Jack is one of those people that makes me happy whenever he uploads ❤️!

[@christinacampbellbooks]

I'm currently reading Sorrow and Bliss. It's absolutely wonderful. Definitely one of my favourite books of the year so far ☺

[@catsarefancy9053]

I have to say I'm always pleased with his book selections. Especially when it comes to stories about marginalized/disenfranchised/misunderstood and horrendously underrepresented people. I love him for that.

[@saricherie]

i literally open jack's videos and like them immediately out of muscle memory without even watching first

[@xandra3984]

Had a difficult day- so grateful for this video! Thank you Jack!

[@deadfunny5545]

Love how he said 'Cambodia, Morocco, WALES' as if Wales was the most exciting one 😭

[@lmbf77]

Honestly, I love how you always highlight the translators in these books. They really impact the reading of a book.

[@angelshum1948]

"one suitcase for the clothes, one suitcase for the books" mans really brings a whole SUITCASE for books, that my friends is another level

[@avni8277]

Jack talked about Cleopatra and Frankenstein so much that I've ended up reading it before him🤷🏻‍♀️ and do you know there's another version of the cover and there's like another angle of the same painting maybe, or it's very similar and it's on the whole cover and it's so beautiful 😭

[@athena_f_malfoy07]

i'm really sick rn, and have my finals going on. your videos always brighten my days. thank you Jack

[@aa_batterybloomin1305]

Jack: "These are the books I want to read in June!" *Shows his entire TBR*

[@JahricLago]

Been requesting this for months nowww. Please read Filipino-translated books and/or English books by Filipino authors. The Philippines loves you, Jack! 🥰😍😍❤

[@xcelinemaxime]

It’s the mocking “grumpy” face for me 😂

[@PokhrajRoy.]

Books one received on birthdays are a whole other concept to unpack lol

[@erinh7450]

A Man Called Ove was a warm-hearted little read that has not held up for me. First of all, Ove, the 'old man' is just *a couple years older than me*. I do not feel remotely old. If he lived in the US, he couldn't even get govt retirement benefits for another SIX years. The author is obiously young and late fifties seemed old to him. A lot of his situation seemed very contrived. It's not horrible, but like a sugary fluffy snack that tasted okay but not great and you later wonder why you wasted calories on. I mention this because I just read a book that reminded me in a lot of ways of the good parts of Ove (old man who has retired from the world finds new lease on life because he meets younger neighbor), but much, much better done, imho. The old guy is 84, so, actually old - and still less old in mind than Ove much of the time. All the Lonely People by Mike Gayle. Ove done right. Calorie-worthy.

[@persephone2319]

I saw you yesterday at Lorde’s concert but I was too shy to say hi 😭😭 but Hiiii Jack I’m excited to watch the video!

[@emersongrace4815]

Capsule bookshelf is the funniest and most true thing I've ever heard

[@irisselmpesi4091]

i'm actually reading "less" rn and really enjoying it!!! i would recommend bumping it up the priority list haha :))

[@nicolebanach744]

i love your videos so much like they are so comforting and giving the best energy!!!

[@yourmom_turquoise]

everytime I see Jack upload I am lowkey anxious ,cuz this man for sure bring books that just make their way smoothly into my tbr and I am scared they will just sit their and I will miss out .Anyways , I will still be back to watch him

[@tinali5256]

jack’s TBR really motivates me because I can hardly finish ONE book in a month

[@PokhrajRoy.]

I saw an interview of Akwaeke Emezi hosted by Trevor Noah and they are just absolutely fascinating. It took me one interview to want to read their entire bibliography.

[@kimberley2471]

I picked up A Clockwork Orange as a young adult, looked at the first page and thought 'nope'. Loved the movie. Then picked up the audiobook recently and it was awesome. Truly fantastic. Tom Hollander narrated.

[@lorithomasscott349]

If you haven’t read The Death of Vivek Oji (also by Akwaeke Emezi), it’s one of the most stunning books I’ve ever read

[@cinnamonbun1354]

I love the jumbo duck thing

[@johannazoehartmann9419]

made me laugh so much 😂😂😂😂

[@cherylynlarking191]

It sounds like you have been galloping around the world. Morocco is one of my favourite places been there in the 80's, 90's, 2000's and 2010's! It has changed so much but still enchanting. Hope you had a great time.

[@duncancoetzee4385]

ahhhhh i love your videos can you please do a video on every genre on gooodreads like reading a book from every genre on goodreads

[@jaimedelaguila8130]

Hi Jack! So glad you enjoyed Paradais, Fernanda Melchor is one of my favourite contemporary authors. If you liked Paradais, I think you’ll enjoy even more her masterpiece: Hurricane Season (this one was actually shortlisted for the international Booker Price; Paradaise was only longlisted) Also, her last name is not pronounced MelKor with a K sound but MelCHor ( as in CHair or CHannel) even in Spanish the CH sound is the some as in English. Greetings from Mexico! ✌🏼

[@MartaMarques18]

Jack, why don't you have an e-reader yet? It would be so much easier than to travel with a suitcase full of books. 😅 Love your videos, keep up the amazing work!

[@callmechrisy]

Sorrow and Bliss is my pick for the Womens Fiction Prize this year. Loved it. A Man Called Ove is one of my all time favourite books. You should also add Elinor Oliphant is Completely Fine to that list it's an awesome book.

[@_ann-kathrin_]

Bought „Cursed Bunny“ yesterday. I read „Cleopatra & Frankenstein“ in May and it was chef‘s kiss

[@zoewaggitt5628]

i went to waterstones the other day and went to pick up paradais, upon your recommendation, but i couldn't get past the way the text was laid out!!! i didn't know how much i'd be able to focus on a book w the text quite so close together and filling quiteee so much of a page!!! you sell it sm though so i probably will go back and get it because you have so much of an influence on the books i read loool

[@filipfoto2920]

this hoodie is fireee

[@hopegreetham5406]

OMG video idea! You dress up as your favourite books AS OUTFITS (maybe collab with a fashion youtuber)? Idk I just feel like this could be amazing. Love your videos by the way, doing my GCSEs at the moment and your videos are perfect for a little happy break from revision 💜

[@frostingsuga2866]

i've been rewatching your old videos for the past few hours im overjoyed that you uploaded a new video thanks bestie

[@aoifeb789]

I watched the book haul from Hay on Wye video right before this and it was so funny to watch you talk about being excited to read a book and then get your view on it straight after haha

[@catslay1253]

This was wonderful! 🤍 If I may suggest a topic/content for future videos, I think a lot of people, especially those going through heartbreak, would love to see something on the books that helped you through getting over break ups or simply take your mind off the pain of heartbreak and eventually focus on yourself? Maybe the ones you've read already or can recommend. ✨

[@milim.c2009]

Cursed Bunny was the first book I read this year and it was really good. At first you’re a bit taken aback by the writing style and the shock of the bizarreness of the first story, but it’s truly captivating as you really want to know what the next story will be about.

[@SuperEpicNiceGuy]

Video idea: I read books from my Mother's (or just family in general) bookcase

[@cozy.burrito]

Would be awesome to do a public library book haul or an academic library book haul video!

[@fashionmusings]

I'm also compiling a list of books I want to read this year so this was so helpful! 😌 thank you

[@lindseyykaitlin]

I love jack constantly referencing random tik tok sounds

[@sar-durham]

maus is incredible!! i read it in school and loved it

[@yeobo]

You know what is absolutely maddening is that I adore hearing you speak about books...It's so odd? Because I don't read much,...I love reading but not as much as the average person maybe. I just love how you speak about books...there is something so charming about it and you hardly even say much because you don't want to ruin the entire story of the book so I'm actually so confused jbrsn

[@Dustyspeccs]

YO I’M RIGHT ON TIME FOR THE NEW JACK VID YES!! ALSO I HAVE SO MANY BOOKS I WANNA READ TOO BUT U KEEP GIVING ME NEW RECS WHY

[@laurenschenck5355]

Hope you have a amazing time with all your books your planned and I love and enjoy your content and you are such a blessing angel and enjoy your day week ✨🧡

[@PokhrajRoy.]

The Jack Edwards Urge to have Camera Battery Mishaps.

[@campossanti]

We are learning geometry with all those tangents Jack!

[@ismailamirov]

You were 4 mins 18 secs into the vid when the tangent stopped. You’re welcome.

[@lovelyexcuses]

I'm so excited for you to read Less! It's amazing.

[@AnaWallaceJohnson]

PLEASE read Death and the Penguin soon. I am ready to experience that w you!!

[@shanmithabalusu5967]

Always looking forward for a post from this channel!! And increasing the number of books on my reading list

[@tammyripp998]

Can't wait to hear what you thought of Cleopatra and Frankenstein, I loved it and no one seems to be talking about it.

[@kiracritchlow_]

You made a fool of death with your beauty is INCREDIBLE

[@RamonaGelosi]

I love spoilers from the main channel, maybe the only spoilers I like. Also is amazing following you on Goodreads bc when I saw you gave Ragnarok 2 stars I was like AND I OOP- and I was really curious to hear why, you know?

[@Hillary429]

🍀 You could pair IDOL with Melanie Murphy’s new book Glass Houses as they are both Irish authors (I believe) and Melanie is an influencer as well

[@emilym5870]

This video just feels so real. Love it

[@PokhrajRoy.]

I got my booster shot and woke up a while ago and technically this video counts as a method of recuperation.

[@JennieGarciaN]

My 13 year old: “A whole suitcase! That’s excessive!” Me: “You took 3 books to school this morning! One of them is like 500 pages and your school is 10 minutes away.”

[@jessicaannesley7690]

i had to read Maus for my english class in year 11 and I thought it was beatiful. The way arte explores his dads experience through the graphic novel style was very well done. hope you enjoy iy haha, hjappy reading!

[@Chopz_Art]

hey Jack!!! 😃 your smile made my day... love you

[@simranshinde]

I pressed on this vid so fast - love your videos 🥰

[@el_writes]

I always love hearing you say byeeee and blow a kiss at the end of each video but today when you also said "love ya" it caught me off guard and put a huge smile on my face! Can't wait to see more of your upcoming videos, you're my favoruite KZbinr :)

[@wordstowordlessthings]

Would love to see themed videos about specific decades... I was born in 1990 and I feel like the beginning of social media awareness of popular books (aside from HP, of course) wasn't until the late 2000s and into the 2010s. I would love to be recommended more books that are newer than classics but not just what is currently being released.

[@meikusje]

I always thought that Maus was basically standard material for all English Lit degrees in Europe 😋 never met an English Lit student before who hasn't had to read it for their degree, but I guess you're the exception!

[@Ry1e3]

I was blown away by A Clockwork Orange and devoured it in one sitting. please read it!

[@PokhrajRoy.]

I’ve heard of ‘The Exhibitionist’ and it sounds so awesome. I hope Jack has a great time reading it.

[@sahara0]

I dnf’d Less… I should’ve known a bland book about a bland man was not for me.