everything I read in january and february (2024)

[@Ktls-mr4li]

I read In the Distance a few years ago because of your recommendation and it's still a book I think about FREQUENTLY. It's a very special book I never would have found without your channel!!

[@lucymaymiles9261]

Long time lurker here but seen a few other comments. I’m so here for non-algorithm conforming creators - people who upload when they can and make videos the community they’ve build. We do not “own” creators time, and we forget creators often have multiple jobs, commitments and obligations that your 20-year-old-3-times-a-week-uploader may not have. also I am so glad you mentioned Employees, it’s such a hidden gem that I don’t see a lot of people talking about!

[@kyestrella]

seated and ready to add even more books to my TBR!!!

[@sashiego]

There is such a strange and concerning sense of entitlement in some of these comments! I think you are still very active on KZbin and I completely understand evolving your brand and platforms. We are not entitled to your labour but I am still very grateful that you post on KZbin as I am a long time fan and love to watch you. ❤️

[@Gmcw002]

House update next? Would love to hear about some of your design devisions. I loved loved loved the paint ones! I think your home could end up rivaling lucy williams’ !

[@AM-os2lu]

Jessie, as someone who has been watching KZbin for probably as long as you’ve been on it, I really enjoy a slower pace, both in terms of output and feel - and your videos really provide that. A lot of other content feels like content for content’s sake, especially on book tube. It’s lovely to tune into someone who knows what they’re talking about, has a history of considered literary criticism, and doesn’t feel the need to churn out several average book videos a week. Love your work 💛

[@celinedeus8800]

Hi jess! I literally never ever comment on youtube videos but I was genuinely shocked when I saw a few negative comments. Wow people are way too serious on youtube nowadays !! I adore this channel, it's always been such a comfort channel for me and clearly for many others. Just thought I'd put my two cents out there to break up some of the crazies in the comment section. We love your videos and the considered pace at which you produce them. You offer such a unique take on book tube that is hard to find on this platform.

[@lycheebobaa]

I used to love Jess' videos and anticipate when she would upload next, but I've grown tired. Genuinely. What other commitments does she have? Yes, I know being a parent is time consuming, but she has a long term partner who helps, a nanny, and a mum who is financially supportive. You have to give up the narrative of her being “busy” when she works from home, uploads once a month (if we’re lucky), hardly posts content on her IG or patreon, and not to mention a house renovation that has no end in sight and is taking literal years. If you even go on her tiktok, her “spend a day with me” consists of taking care of Ines, reading, and going to a coffee shop. There are plenty of other KZbinrs who are also parents (not family vloggers), are active on their platforms, and upload videos frequently. And no, her posting videos on KZbin is not “free” when she makes money off her audience and a majority of her videos are ads or sponsored. She's bad at managing her time and is clearly getting tired of being an "influencer", but can't really stop now since this is a source of income. Stop putting her on such a pedestal.

[@cabincrewqueen3061]

EXACTLYYYYYYY!!! I unsubscribed ages ago because why support her lifestyle fiancially by watching her videos when she doesn't put ANY effort in.... imagine her surviving real live with a 9-5 :D

[@lauriiiix]

​@@cabincrewqueen3061wow that's sad, you've unsubscribed but still check on her vids and comments....

[@raniamahmoud3165]

Well don’t watch her then, there are a lot of us who enjoy her content and you can’t force your opinions on us. Grow up.

[@lycheebobaa]

@@raniamahmoud3165 Thanks for your input, Rania. But just so we're clear, do you also think it's right and fair for her to charge people real money on Patreon when she's inconsistent with posting content over there as well and doesn't deliver on some of the promised perks?

[@victoria1936]

@@lycheebobaapeople are free to leave her patreon. they don’t have to pay if they don’t think it’s worth the money. very simple.

[@aneesahrashid8803]

I really love your videos Jess but I do have to say sometimes as a KZbin subscriber I feel neglected compared to your patreon members who clearly are getting lots more content and attention, whereas on KZbin we wait months for a video and they come sparingly. I understand the patreon members are paying but I feel like your content here is so irregular! Just wanted to say for future but do still enjoy your content

[@pagecount0]

I agree though I see why Jess doesn't post more often: her Patreon has over a 1000 members even though her delivery on the promised perks is almost as irregular as her youtube content. I left the Patreon after not getting a single live q&a or exclusive video for months.

[@hrldn170]

this comment made me think more deeply on the state of content creation tbh, this isnt necessarily directed to you but i hope you dint mind that you gave me a chance to kind of speak my thoughts lol. as someone who's been watching jess for 6+ years i think she hasnt been one to capitalize on the quick production format of youtube algorithms and after she became a mom that became (understandably) even more the case. her dedicating the majority of her time to paid patreon members just seems logical to me in the economy of a parent's finite time/energy. youtube pays primarily thru sponsorships on upload schedules like this, meanwhile patreon is a monthly subscription service, which just seems more sustainable. i think youtube rewards frequent posting + playing the game of the algorithm, but this doesnt always coincide with the community building goals she seems to prioritize- patreon seems more suited for that. but ofc she cant (& probably doesnt want to) completely abandon yt either, so this seems like the most realistic + beneficial compromise. i'm not currently in her patreon so i get wanting more as a yt subscriber as well, but i think shes probably making the best compromise she has available to her. obv i dont know her, but i hope shes able to redirect her time towards her kiddo + family bc thats what rly matters at the end of it all. i think we as viewers should also consider reevaluating what we are "owed" from creators too

[@sc8717]

What I've more so noticed on this channel over the years is the complete lack of interaction or engagement with her followers, to the point where it feels strange. Even on videos where there were discussions about books. People would consistently leave well thought out comments or discussion points, or sometimes questions, and there was NEVER any response. Not even so much as a 'like' from Jess. I dont follow Jess on any other platforms so I don't know about her engagement on those, but I started to wonder why people were so loyal to her and kept engaging with her channel by commenting when it looked like she literally was never bothered to acknowledge them. I'm not expecting her to engage with every comment, but for YEARS I saw no responses at all in almost every video.

[@winniefraser4004]

what bothers me the most is she is clearly already wealthy.

[@kristalynn7877]

@@sc8717she is busy reading.

[@amygoeshiking]

Lovely video Jess. It's quality over quantity! I don't normally read this genre but hearing you talk about books is always a pleasure!

[@natsbeautifullife]

Im seeing some negative comments here...I love your videos and I could listen to you talk about books for hours. Greatly enjoy your content!

[@AnnaShuk]

I'm new here, like your channel. "An immense world" sounds absolutely awesome, going to read it sooner.💛

[@yeppeo_fan476]

hi jess! not normally one to comment on yt videos, yours or otherwise, but i wanted to say that i love your content, especially the longer videos (vlogs/wrap-ups/etc.). not sure why there's a bunch of negativity all of a sudden, when lots youtubers, especially on booktube, do sponsorships and patreon... alas! i appreciate all you do for your yt audience!! TY 💜

[@christinaperri4500]

I love the spacing between these book videos. I would never be able to keep up if they were more frequent. It helps me feel accomplished, getting around to many of the ones I may want to read before the next video arrives with even more books tbr.

[@megt5405]

I think some people need to rethink what they spend their time doing. I don't believe anyone knows what's going on in Jess' life outside of what we know from her content, so why would you feel entitled to call her out on her consistency? As a long-time subscriber I am always delighted to see a new video pop up, and curious what's it about. There's plenty of past videos on this channel, so if you're craving more, go re-watch your favourites or maybe you'll discover ones you haven't seen yet. Or just please, go read a book.

[@mangoslushie14]

It’s almost the end of March lmao

[@charlottevincent4096]

Love your content and always will Jess, seeing some more negative comments then usual.. seems like people forget you are only human and have your own life outside of yt and patreon (and your little one!) our time is precious on this earth after all !! Look forward to your next book video already :)

[@nsalh8750]

long time subscriber. for me i really enjoy you sharing your ideas, thoughts, analysis or even what you have been doing even if your uploading schedule is inconsistent. i think we are getting free content and it is fair enough for you to do what you think is best. there is ton of choices out there, everyone should follow people who they like or fit their criteria. to me criticism is not allowed (if not asked for) if all am doing is watching a free content i chose to watch out of million free option

[@enjay5087]

Hi Jess. Interesting video as usual. Also, you aren't the only creator I've seen negative comments on lately from viewers of free content who seem to forget that what they are watching on here is just that, content you are giving us for free. I look forward to watching your next video and please don't let those comments upset you.

[@raniamahmoud3165]

Keep going Jess. Love watching your videos ❤

[@biancadiaz6411]

Jess do you speak Spanish? Your Spanish pronunciation is so good!!

[@rubypettifer6938]

Always love these videos 😊

[@TaylorNoelS]

Always enjoy your book videos ❤

[@pagecount0]

what's the book club pick for march?

[@aneesahrashid8803]

The last report on the miracles at little no horse by Louise erdrich

[@sunbeamsjess]

It is The Last Report on the Miracles at Little No Horse by Louise Erdrich!

[@sesame135]

Jess I recommend reading The Gray House by Mariam Petrosyan - I think you'd love it!

[@sunbeamsjess]

Oo thank you!! It does sound right up my street.

[@natalieloy3668]

Love your book recommendations and analysis. Always cosy vibes. Thank you. 🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤

[@toffeetouch]

I am a fan since your green-blue hair area!

[@5963sap]

An immense world sounds like it would be perfectly complimentary to braiding sweetgrass!

[@mypillowsoft]

excellent

[@geebee9965]

I hope you take this to improve your videos but I’m unsubscribing after about 10 years watching you. I am sick of undeclared ADs and then poor timing, you can’t be excited for a new year in April. Not all of us have this luxury to take several weeks off. You take a lot of your subscribers for granted now you have your patrreon,

[@AJ-hz3tx]

This isn’t an airport. You don’t have to announce your departure.

[@fayevalentines]

it’s march my dude

[@sunbeamsjess]

Hey! This AD is not undeclared. It is in the top line of the description and I specifically declare it a sponsorship when I introduce Skillshare. This is a long-form integration, and therefore the whole of the content does not need to be labelled as in in the title. I always follow ASA guidelines. Just wanted to clear that up as I think people are getting confused lately!

[@cabincrewqueen3061]

hahaha not putting any effort into her channel because she's exhausted from life (which looks in the "day in the life" like a super slow Sunday in the real world) and then getting condescending when people call her out for not even properly declaring an AD, which she doesn't! @@sunbeamsjess

[@rubypettifer6938]

Wow people are really rude

[@MAMcCaffery]

For the sparrow: I think you are reading into the quote uncharitably. Referring to Columbus is another way of saying when Europeans first had significant contact with the new world. She is clearly interested in the Jesuit contact since she made the characters jesuits. The Jesuits were not perfect in the new world but to not there to colonize. They had deeply held beliefs, one can disagree with them, but they were motivated by converting people (in other words something you would do if you really believed in your religion and recognized the natives as full people). I think to just generalize and say their contact with the new world is colonizing is potentially even disrespectful to the many native people who are Catholics

[@she5139]

Always nice to hear from you jessie 🫶🏼🫶🏼 that copy of the sparrow is so beautiful sad to hear that the content doesnt match up to it