chaotic reading habits, book snobs, and lit degrees: a big nerdy book chat (ft

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i'm SO excited to share the booktube collab of my dreams, featuring Noelle Gallagher!!! ahhhh be still my fanboy heart!!! come join us for a transatlantic podcast-style 'chinwag' all about our chaotic reading habits, literature degrees, favourite books of all time, imposter syndrome, and intellectual snobbery horror music plays
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[@NoelleGallagher]

I’m here and I’m crying hello love you

[@NoelleGallagher]

THE FILTER ON “GRILL YOU LIKE A STEAK” 💀💀💀

[@katies7415]

I love your channel! Hope you had a great birthday 💜

[@jack_edwards]

i feel like we've spent many days together based on how many days it took to edit -- thanks for the chinwag

[@gabriellagibbons826]

YOUR CONTENT ALWAYS MAKES ME SO HAPPY, HAPPY BELATED 27TH BIRTHDAY!!

[@miessieislief]

Omfg this is THE dream

[@Olivia-yy3mb]

It’s like bringing your two friendship groups together at a birthday party but it works ✨BEAUTIFULLY ✨

[@jack_edwards]

HAHAHAHAHAHA I LOVE THIS

[@Aditi-cg4qf]

i just opened my book to study physics but it looks better close

[@jack_edwards]

that's the one kind of book we do NOT endorse

[@hyperblossom1419]

@@jack_edwards you’re missing out. There is no better feeling than reading the same paragraph three times to understand what ONE variable in the equation at the bottom of the page actually means 😂😂😂

[@beatrizribeiro2417]

@@hyperblossom1419 omygod the nevel to which I relate to this is actually not funny

[@aditikedia139]

I was literally JUST studying physics for an exam for tmrw 😂

[@Aditi-cg4qf]

@@aditikedia139 what a coincidence!!!!!I have my physics final tomorrow though. ミ●﹏☉ミ

[@amybond819]

Noelle: Oh HEavEnLy dAys Jack: oH goOdNesS mE

[@amybond819]

Btw the time stamp is 13:37 💚💚💚

[@Sophie-lr2kr]

Noelle and Jack together in one video?? Powerful and iconic

[@HannahgoestoAmerica]

It’s my two favorite people on the internet talking about books, how could I possibly pass on this

[@jack_edwards]

you're too kind!!!

[@booksandbts6217]

Ikr sameee 😭❤

[@closetmoth1915]

Same about everything you said

[@Johnsmith47890]

English lit students: lemme go read my Jayne Eyre 🧐 Me, a self proclaimed intellectual: lemme go read some Diary of a Wimpy Kid 😎

[@ipshitajee]

But you are enjoying yourself, that's the point of reading I guess

[@LandelRey]

*cries in Wattpad Fanfiction*

[@Mystic_Moon28]

@@LandelRey Hahahaa at least read at Ao3 I only resort to wattpad if I exhaust Ao3, Fanfiction.net and quotev. xD

[@sarabenali7996]

Me reading manga✨

[@a.b.6689]

bruh I'm literally reading Jane Eyre right now but.... diary of a wimpy kid is kinda.... better...

[@sofeliana5545]

a 30 minutes video of y'all nerding over books is exactly what i need right now

[@jack_edwards]

WHOLESOME. CONTENT.

[@sofeliana5545]

@@jack_edwards OSMSHSHSH YES DO MORE

[@Luke_S162]

Petition for Jack to host his own bookclub. His recommendations have been PERFECT recently and the book content is amazing

[@nadineebada6557]

yes yes yes

[@meghnavenu]

Ok, where do I sign?

[@amberrhea5293]

I would have Stephen King write a book about my life and call it "Misery Again: But This Time I Did it to Myself" Love you both!

[@douloureux.]

Hahahah that is awesome

[@maryamaadw123]

WHATTTT i wasn't expecting this crossover but i love it

[@catherine5128]

This is the crossover I didn't know I needed - UK studytube meets US booktube, YES PLEASE!!

[@fictionalfates]

This was so much fun to listen to and interact with!! I can't wait to tune into the rest of them 🤠🤠🤠🤠

[@jack_edwards]

i'm so sad my microphone stopped working when we recorded our answers to your question but people will just have to go over to stereo to hear the THREE WAY COLLAB hahaha

[@fictionalfates]

@@jack_edwards omg it’s completely okay!! i’m just so glad that i got to hear your amazing answers to it! AND TRUE, it’s STEREO EXCLUSIVE CONTENT 😏 also can we just acknowledge this being the start to an incredible friendship?? like wow the power

[@daisytaft]

You don’t understand I’m *obsessed* with this colab

[@fienlinthout7821]

Sameeeeee omg!!!

[@lakedistrictlibrary9391]

not me adding the song of achilles on to my TBR list just so I can take myself back to ready the percy jackson series as a child as it was CRIMINALLY UNDERRATED

[@mekhm6075]

I'm halfway through The Song of Achilles and my heart has broken already. The writing is phenomenal.

[@danielacosta2835]

ur SO RIGHT abt percy jackson being criminally underrated, i just finished the first book yesterday and it was so fun

[@sunniejmh]

STRONG AGREEMENT this series was my first love and first serial reads of starting a book and not stopping until i had completely finished the story

[@hwlsgrl]

@@danielacosta2835 OMG LITERALLY pjo is my love😩😩😩

[@ossswin]

the panic in Noelle's eyes when Jack mentioned cracked spines and dog eared pages

[@avni8277]

"I went in strong and I might have peaked too soon." Me too after reading the song of Achilles as my first read this year😭

[@ellias]

THIS ICONIC CROSSOVER!!!! ✨🔥

[@arisha.4909]

WHEN I TELL YOU I ALMOST SCREAMED WHEN I SAW THIS I-

[@Sofia-um8jy]

* screams * I have seen you two interact in the comments for a while now so this makes me so happy! Two of the best people in a video together ahhh :)

[@keiswift7637]

How the hell he can read a lot of books and at the same time do a lot of videos. I need he’s motivation and productivity. Lol

[@meredithellington934]

"He's no Hemingway" sounds like something I--a person who has never read hemingway--would say so....

[@zacf991]

me looking at noelle's jawline everytime she turns to her bookshelf: 👁️👄👁️

[@mollysheacommunications]

Yes

[@lotechukwuikpo]

Yes. Yes. Yes again.

[@sarahs4292]

omg yes

[@eleanorr7285]

BITCHHH I HAVE NEVER CLICKED SO FAST IT'S MY TWO FAV PEOPLEEEEEE

[@theliopleurodon]

My thoughts exactly 😭

[@ckariukick8]

I love thisss! Though I feel like I already ‘perform’ the books in my mind as I’m reading them so I don’t really enjoy audiobooks, like at all...*hides in shame*

[@jack_edwards]

i LOVED this part of the conversation because i'd never thought of audiobooks as a performance before! i agree, i think i sort of perform them in my head, but i'm increasingly enjoying audiobooks the more i read because it feels a bit more relaxing and like my inner performer can have a lil' day off hahaha

[@margjec7508]

‘Oh my God! Okay, it happening. Everybody stay CALM!’

[@ossswin]

what's the procedure everyone what's the procedure

[@traceyanderson7489]

Song Of Achilles is so beautiful. One of my favourite books ever, and I’m a Pisces too so I was a sobbing mess.

[@celiananaze]

11:00 omggg you guys don't know how much i needed this today, i'm doing a literature degree (french one tho) and it's been three years of struggling with this feeling of not knowing enough, not having read enough, not being enough, etc. and today it really makes me wonder if i'll be able to go further on with this field of study even though it really passionates me,, sooo what i'm saying is thank you, a lot, for talking about this

[@kaitlinberanek4539]

this is a hill I will die on: most people who love murakami have just not read enough japanese lit. so much of what he's praised for (magical realism, his style of prose, etc) are present in A LOT of japanese fiction, but he gets a lot of the english speakers' support bc of good marketing, name recognition, and lack of exposure to wider jpn fiction

[@golivia8084]

This chat just felt so natural, such a good idea! Looking forward to the next one

[@CffeeLucy]

MY JAW FELLLL TOO THE FLOOR LOVE YOU GUYS

[@jack_edwards]

hahahahaa literally me when noelle said yes to the collab!!!

[@CffeeLucy]

@@jack_edwards LMAO!!

[@SavidgeReads]

Loooooooved this pairing. A dream team. You’re both comfort channels for me. Thank you both. Ps. Love a chinwag, both the action and the word.

[@xlonelymidnights648]

🤠 can’t believe i can hear my voice omg 😭 because of you, i have discovered noelle and i’m already in love with her

[@hay_bail1]

10:00 Rebecca by Daphne De Maurier is a great classic to start with. Very easy to comprehend writing, interesting plot, iconic characters. This book is one of my faves, just trust me!♥️

[@kriw5658]

this was the best collab i've ever seen on youtube, in any topic. there was such a great friend chemistry and I laughed and smiled the whole time and was very inspired!

[@user-rd6vu]

The most iconic collab i could ever dream of

[@whitneypius7439]

this new book series thing is everything i could have ever wanted and more

[@rockroll5002]

14:23 the idea that I won't be able to read everything out there makes me more sad than excited. that quote made me feel so calm. so beautiful.

[@ShesNotLost]

This is my first introduction to this channel, since I am a huge Noelle fan! Jack I love how much you smile when you talk - your happiness is contagious! I find myself smiling at my computer screen watching this video.

[@saathvika4036]

This is the collab I didnt know I needed- loved this! You guys are two of my favourite booktubers!

[@luoiv7682]

So we all just collectively agreed this was a collab we knew we needed but never expected and just dropped everything we did to watch this

[@jaylinemily3572]

i need a bookish podcast with you two now

[@francescakyanda9182]

Literally would make me so happy 😁

[@jordanpearson9883]

this is EVERYTHING OH MY GOD! Jack - new video idea: read Noelle's favorite books

[@francescakyanda9182]

PLEASE

[@niamhlouise9819]

oooh I’m so excited for this! what an amazing collab - loving these vids Jack 🧡

[@hannahmcsherry213]

Jack I LOVE this, it’s making up for the conversations I’ve been missing out on with my friends since you-know-what started😍 Thank you!!

[@berniceparayno5704]

the collab we didn't know we needed

[@sixofbooks3909]

Loved this collab! Liked Noelle's point of not knowing everything but still being able to bring something to class

[@brimfulofbooks]

An iconic collab with two iconic people... guess my uni work will just have to wait because THIS IS AMAZING

[@emanuelaangelini6775]

I have been following Jack since my first year of Uni (and I am on my third and last year) and I recently discovered Noelle, who immediately became one my fave book tubers alongside Jack. The fact that you two know each others and you are doing a collaborative makes me scream!! So happy, love you both 🥺💖 (sorry for my bad English)

[@km692]

What a dream collab, both you and Noelle have been putting out such great content over the past few months when we have needed it most!

[@viviana9258]

Not my two faves in one video omg this was exactly what I needed to procrastinate my studies

[@grace5540]

for some reason Jack acquired sass in this video... and i'm begging it never leaves. just me?

[@underhypedandoverrated]

The booktube collab I didn’t know I needed. Also, I’m not sure if Fahrenheit 451 is considered a classic, but it definitely should be. Top notch science- fiction/ dystopian

[@alicelivingston01]

THIS IS MY MOST FAVOURITEST COLLAB

[@kims.7110]

This conversation contains all that is right with the world for me. Love watching you both separately but together is also magic.

[@literallyricky]

Two of my favorites collab!? Made my day! Favorite KZbin video of 2021 so far! Love you both and love seeing you together! So. Much. Fun.

[@bobs1290]

the crossover we never knew we needed

[@Ntombi_Nkosi]

I loved listening to you. This made me feel like it's about time I start reading and stop thinking that I need to read. I love reading but I never really gave myself enough time to do so. You guys are an inspiration truly. I'm starting at uni this April imso excited... Reading is definitely going to be my meditation.

[@valeriaguzman2084]

Omg, if this was a podcast or book club, I would listen the fudge out of it. I know both of you are busy but I LOVED the content, much love 💖

[@luciamouche1495]

this was so beautiful! i absolutely loved every second, and the questions left me thinking a lot. Also Jack, i knew right away you were a libra u have such a charming energy, both of you.

[@livywoodward8666]

This collab is EVERYTHING Also as a music grad I totally relate to the discussion on the cannon because music has a similar stigma, some of the best, most brilliant pieces of music aren't in that cannon of what is considered important music

[@anna-ne9zk]

15:47 ohmygoodness I literally just went out and bought Song of Achilles yesterday, feeling extremely confident with my purchase now ahaha

[@s.ophiejohn]

i’m reading song of achilles right now and it’s so beautiful that i don’t want to finish it because i don’t want it to be over and i know it’s going to wreck me 😭

[@_rawrrai_9244]

the collab nobody expected but everyone needed

[@FarhiaK]

I’m SCREAMING while watching this I LOVE THIS. You two, THE BEST COMBO EVER

[@purplemind93]

Such a great conversation. Mentioning all the important stuff about what it's like being a lit student

[@gemmaheaphy9800]

this collab is the most unexpected yet amazing surprise ever

[@majomarin2210]

Omg!!! I just started following your channel yesterday and I really liked it and I can't believe it, you and Noelle❤️❤️❤️ I love her soo much. You and her, yes❤️, beautiful friendship!

[@abbeycooper1101]

Noooooo. I love each of you as individuals so much, and having you both here together is honestly hurting my heart. Thank you both!

[@Zzjzjjzjsn]

I just finished “a little life” and I HIGHLY CAUTION YOU

[@_samaa]

WOW How was it?

[@persephonekore7738]

I have it in my tbr but I’m kinda terrified to pick it up

[@dorotabielokostolska7025]

i was smiling through the whole video !!! love you guys :D

[@emmajoanne1716]

the song of achilles is one of my favourite books! I never felt stupid or anything while reading it + I fell in love with it from the first page hehe

[@user-bn1tj8dt5q]

the collab we all DESERVED

[@emilypinn4316]

I'd love it if you did a video explaining your spotify playlists/ talking about your favourite songs /artists/ albums 💕

[@leahnicolex]

I’ve wanted this collab for so long, I loved it!!

[@kellymcfarlane6120]

Just the most iconic collaboration of our generation! No exaggeration! Thanks to both of you for being an absolute joy 🤠

[@michaelabalajkova1073]

i've never clicked on something that fast

[@haydisherif6023]

Honestly one of the best conversations I have ever listened too, and ofc I made a list with all your recommendations 💕💕

[@booksandbts6217]

hello I'm crying this legit was the collab I needed. Yes. NEEDED. ❤

[@gmce1256]

this was the most comforting sunday video i can’t 🥺

[@kimberlylim5196]

Both of you guys gave me the motivation to get back into reading. Much love to you

[@kaliontherocks]

I'm demanding this collab to be a biannual thing because it was *everything*!

[@bethanyduncan4654]

🤠 I really enjoyed the stereo, please collab again guys you was so entertaining. I could listen to book podcasts all day.

[@jack_edwards]

thank you so so much for tuning in!!!

[@hannahkraemer]

Omg please please do that more often! It made me so happy to see you two together! Please do a podcast!

[@jacquiharney8038]

So enjoyed listening to the two of you chat. I took my family on holiday to Amsterdam on the basis of my daughter's love of The Fault In Our Stars - and had a fantastic time. We went to visit Anne Frank's house and had a hot chocolate in the hotel the characters stayed in (the film). We also visited the bench which was amazing (it was put back) which was covered in amazing quotes left by visitors. Definitely recommended!

[@filmsyoushouldbewatching]

History has been made with this collaboration!

[@LaurenEstella217]

both ur smiles are so contagious 🥺

[@CegomezChannel]

I love this duo!!! This video made me feel like a was having a conversation about books with friends 🥰

[@MarianaQuesada]

Seeing 2 of my favorite booktubers in one video out of the blue is just so comforting. I loved the questions and all the answers 💕

[@theliopleurodon]

THIS IS THE BEST CROSSOVER EVER. OH MY WORDDD IM FREAKING OUT

[@malaksouama2001]

Imagine your books always being dumped in water cause you're stupid and don't close your water bottle well. Yes, that is me

[@zuribooks4213]

You are not alone!

[@amxranthine2766]

Same. I wanted to drink water during an exam and i completely missed my mouth and the water fell on my paper :)

[@therearwindow528]

OMG I need a monthly liveshow of you both just talking!! 🤩🤩🤩

[@shrutighosh311]

This collab singlehandedly made my next week better 😍

[@mollyjohnson3853]

This video lives rent free in my mind forever now. Something has arrived i didnt know i needed,so happy🌈

[@quogarum5826]

The collab I KNEW I needed

[@phrensies]

Enjoyed this so much! Please make it a series with other booktubers/youtubers

[@awkwardcoffeebean5257]

Watching you guys nerd out about books was just so wholesome

[@MUNSTERBOY111]

Insane, I listen to just TWO "Booktuber"s and here they are together. Wonderful content from both of you, please do this more often. Both of you are so much fun, relaxed and knowledgeable, a joy to see your videos.

[@beaudenefinger3312]

This was so funny and sweet, thank you for making this! Noelle I can't wait to explore your channel some more!