haul: books i bought for upcoming videos (featuring my dog)

[@tylerwood1100]

Don't be put off by the size because Don Quixote and The Count of Monte Cristo are two of the greatest books ever written and they hold up! I'm a person that has been disappointed by so many classics, but these are worth the time you put into them.

[@andreaguzman3794]

Ahhhh I wanna know the books you were disappointed

[@andrewstorm8240]

Agree

[@honeyrinou]

Heard about those books but never read them 😂 maybe i'm gonna give it a try ^w^

[@sharafhussain1987]

Is this Don Quixote by Cervantes?

[@squidwardsthirdtentacle1198]

@@sharafhussain1987 yep

[@eguzkineferreiro8863]

Reading every book Spencer Reid from Criminal minds has recomended? PS. John fish also read all books joe from you recomended, maybe you'll be interested in knowing his personal opinión

[@imaneziani4016]

Such an amazing idea!!

[@Sarahr98998]

Omg Reid was my favorite character!

[@selina9260]

YESSS PLS

[@helenvital4233]

YESSSS REID! that would be sooo insightful 🧐

[@Sheherazade516]

Omg YES!

[@eleanorr7285]

i feel so comfortable listening to jack idk how to describe it - this is SO pure but i'm just sat eating porrdige in my uni room and watching jack and it's so cute oml

[@lutauwu6280]

He’s my comfort youtuber 🥺✨

[@namratha9453]

this is exactly how I feel too. I don't even read the same kind of books as he does but I just love listening to him

[@jesssmith3615]

me too! this sounds so sad but i always rewatch jack's videos when i feel sad he's so sweet and comforting to watch haha

[@Imkaytie]

this is what I do hahaha also emmie is good for comfort

[@lisalisa9885]

Sameeee ☺️

[@katie7412]

Have you done a reading recommendations from Anya Taylor Joy? Because she has a whole ass morse code looking Instagram highlight on books she read over quarantine

[@shrutighosh311]

I'm really intrigued by which non-English speaking country Jack is moving to!! It's gonna be an adventure for Jack and us all who can't travel yet. Good luck on this new chapter, bestieee🥰✨

[@lollabunyxxx]

well, I looked for clues in the video, and it looks like.... HE IS GOING TO SAN FRANCISCO!!! jk, but yeah, is gonna be a lot of fun, since jack seems the curios and knowledge hungry type

[@shragdhara5202]

@@ramihayazila r/woooosh

[@shrutighosh311]

haha believe me I thought that he was going to SF too(until I checked myself that they do speak English there🤣) but I now selfishly wish Jack comes to India! It'll be so unbelievable 🤭

[@lollabunyxxx]

@@ramihayazila it's- it's a joke...

[@rocksand2853]

i have my money on japan…

[@Emily_23_]

We’re all here for Archie aren’t we 😍🐶

[@jack_in_the_books]

literally me too

[@shreyavatsana]

Yes those ears😍

[@shreyavatsana]

@@jack_in_the_books your videos always feel so comforting to me, to watch somebody talk about books is the best thing ever

[@monny1emano]

I read The Count of Monte Cristo earlier this year and it is INCREDIBLE. You are definitely glued to the 1300 pages the whole way through, don't be intimidated by the size, it's gripping!

[@stefimikromanoli402]

One of the best books I've ever read!

[@ivaninja88]

Couldn't agree more, The Count of Monte Cristo is just endless pages of fun!

[@flipfloppoet4377]

I respectfully disagree. I DNF'ed it around 300 or 400 pages. Everything happening in his revenge years was just so conveniently coming together, one lucky happenstance and coincidence after another. Hundreds of pages to decribe surroundings, but almost none to show the emotions, to develop characters and what makes them tick. No finesse in plot planning. Coincidences happen, leading to action, and in that it is repetitive as it goes on for hundreds of pages in similar fashion (I skimmed through the middle part). Everything is guided by one single emotion and it never wavers/expands/learns. A one-dimensional character who would not live up to modern times' literary scrutiny. Maybe, with all the brilliantly plotted books and TV shows of our times, I've been spoiled for imaginative storytelling, unexpected twists and turns, realistic characters, etc. Maybe, if I could see it through the lens of its time, I would judge The Count of Monte Cristo differently. But I cannot un-know the amazing plots and characters from all those other amazing literary works, so I'll have to miss out. I'm glad though that books like these still find an audience in modern times. Even if that audience is not me.

[@htraveller21]

As far as celebs’ book recommendations go, you should definitely do Tom Hiddleston and/or Ben Barnes!

[@khadiisam26]

Omg yesss!

[@salemgothic9436]

YES! I so agree!

[@acorneroftheworld]

YES

[@Mintyink]

yess!! Tom Hiddleston would have some excellent recommendations

[@verahg]

LOVING THESE FREQUENT UPDATES JACK

[@kaybea2881]

Seems like Jack is working on his big book fear and here I am being anxious just seeing someone else pick up big books💀

[@jamesmawson2322]

Don Quixote and The Count of Monte Cristo are honestly the best classics out there. I’m so glad Jack’s got them on the tbr😅

[@user-qu8zs7vs1x]

YESSSSSS finally a video on Timothée Chalamet's book recommendations!!

[@fouzya8310]

"suitcase full of books" is THE dream 🥺

[@aleenakamran5513]

I would absolutely LOVE a Jack edwards book club, the taste in this video is IMMACULATE

[@ryannandrealakip8904]

I’m sorry Jack, but your dog was the main character of this video 😤 By the way, fall is coming soon guys. Get ready for the immaculate aesthetics. 🍂☕️✨

[@kerryc1241]

dark academia vibes 🪶

[@annie_ma13]

Jack, if i could tell you just one thing about any of these books, i'd say that Count Monte Christo is gonna be SO worth it, trust me.

[@ikrammektoub5994]

Knowing u r going abroad after knowing how bad u wanted to and then BOOM PANDAMIC makes me so happy YO GO BOIII

[@jack_in_the_books]

finally !!!

[@selina2052]

The Count of Monte Cristo is literally SUCH a good book, yes its a billion pages long but it just flies by!

[@lilyhare456]

I'm so happy you finally get around reading Crime and Punishment, it's so so great, unbelievable! Btw, I love how your voice changes when you read something aloud, it's the perfect 'reading voice' (coming from a soon-to-be teacher):)

[@amuj1997]

Yess! Even I use audiobooks while reading. Mostly for old books where the language is unfamiliar and it's easier to get distracted.

[@annamullan9377]

Video idea: Emma Watson book recommendations??

[@blaire88]

Loved Crime and Punishment and Letters to a Young poet - looking forward to hearing your thoughts!

[@samiramohamud3411]

I don't recall ever screaming quite as loud as I just did when you brought out The Count of Monte Cristo. Heck yes! 👏 It's my absolute favourite. Happy reading 📚 😊

[@majorjane1995]

As someone who can't even get through normal-sized books I can assure you Crime and Punishment is one of the best reads ever, I could not put it down

[@wednesdayaddm]

I love watching jack so much, its so therapeutic.

[@yourstruly4664]

Time stamps - 1:01 Blues - 1:21 the white album - 1:40 dune - 2:13 don Quinote - 2:32 the architec's apprentice - 2:50 crime and punishment -3:13 and than the end will come - 4:21 many lives. Many masters - 4:43 the count of Monte cristo - 5:40 the red notebook - 6:23 and their eyes were watching god - 7:22 the shining - 8:44 letters to a young poet - 9:07 on the road

[@c3linelee]

thanks bestie

[@yourstruly4664]

@@c3linelee why, you're welcome

[@rhiwright]

I read The Count of Monte Cristo in 1 week. It felt like all I did all that week was read.

[@CocoDollRoom]

Your a legend. I'm reading it right now and I'm hoping I finish it by the end of the month. So far its fantastic. Did you enjoy reading it? Have you read the three musketeers by the same author?

[@rhiwright]

@@CocoDollRoom I found it a bit... look, I could tell that Dumas got paid by the line. If the Count went to one more party, I'd have probably stopped reading

[@lenemarie8432]

holy shit. i read like 200 pages in 2 months then took a 10 month hiatus. just recently started reading it again. i love it, but it's a difficult read for me.

[@g.valeria9986]

“A suitcase full of books” sounds like my dream 💗😂 looking forward to the upcoming videos with these books

[@Tiffany-pg8dw]

Crime and punishment was not as intimidating to read as I had once thought, granted it was required reading during high school but I actually liked it

[@squidwardsthirdtentacle1198]

I'm currently reading Crime and Punishment and I totally agree. The language is a lot more accessible than I thought. Really enjoying it so far!

[@arandompersonontheinternet7591]

I'd say that there are many Russian classics that are waaaaay more interesting than Crime and punishment, e.x. Dead Souls by Gogol. Honestly, Dostoevsky has written more intresting books but this one is I think the longest so it might have this special aura around it :)

[@ob8130]

@@arandompersonontheinternet7591 no its not the longest

[@arandompersonontheinternet7591]

@@ob8130 which one is?

[@ob8130]

@@arandompersonontheinternet7591 the brothers karamazov

[@museofmidnight8416]

I love The Shining! It is so much deeper and psychologically horrifying than what the movie have shown.

[@berenicethegirl]

Yes, it's also much more ambiguous

[@otherworldsthanthese]

Stephen King described the movie as cold, and the book as warm. It’s such an accurate description, as the movie omits so many of the novel’s familial themes. It’s also a cheeky nod to the endings :)

[@CffeeLucy]

i’m so excited to start reading it next :D

[@chinmayeekulkarni2679]

yeah i agree with you, the movie may be good but the depth that the book gives to Jack's growing insanity and the eeriness that the overlook possesses as an entity, *chef's kiss* i could go on for hours, something that i always point out is that the movie seems less impressive because there's no context for the bartender character or the costume significance

[@maribellen8578]

Hey Jack! If you ever read any more books from “foreign” authors I’d like to recommend The Prophet by Khalil Gibran who was a Lebanese author living in America. Just a suggestion! Love your videos❤️

[@lutauwu6280]

I have the book ! Definitely adding it to my tbr

[@roseannerussell7034]

I saw the movie and the words were so beautiful. When I heard that there was an actual book to it I was so happy. Cant wait to read it!

[@nanamikawaifu]

Just bought that book today! Really loving it ....❤❤❤❤💫

[@hugotranslations3072]

I would also reccomend 'The Broken Wings' by the same author *chef kiss*.

[@jorgekhoueiry3849]

OMG YESS I LOVE THIS BOOK Here are some more books (classics) written by lebanese authors I would love to see him read The Broken Wings, Khalil Gibran The Stone of Laughter, Hoda Barakat White Masks, Elias Khoury The Broken Mirrors: Sinalcol, Elias Khoury (basically anything by this author i love his works so much) Other Lives, Iman Humaydan

[@whatshappeningsean376]

Antoine Laurain’s books are FAB! I loved The President’s Hat.

[@silvertokki]

I hope you like Don Quijote! In Spain we usually read it on the second to last year of highschool :) I really loved it!

[@julianamo5721]

International Rec: Machado de Assis' The Posthumous Memoir of Bras Cubas. One of my absolute favorites!!!!

[@Tiffany-pg8dw]

Also proud to see jack confronting his BBF (big book fear) lol ❤️

[@lizmae6000]

I studied Their Eyes Were Watching God for uni and it’s my favourite text I’ve studied so far! Can’t wait for you to read it!

[@Adm906]

Does anyone notice that the more popular a book gets, the description on the back gets shorter with every new printing?

[@themurderbotfeed7688]

Or worse, they do away with the description and its all blurbs and u are expected to know what its about lol

[@lesdeuxtigres]

Jack: *and this is The Count of Monte Cristo* Me: Start talking non-stop about how it is one of the greatest books ever written

[@ErikaDelibasheva]

I was in a reading block for perhaps months, seeing your enthusiasm about books makes me want to pick one up as well

[@Dayswalters1]

The Count of Monte Christo is definitely worth the read but yes, audiobook breaks are helpful. I would read the hard copy at home at listen to the audio on my way to and from work. It still took a good while to finish. The Shining is also a great read…definitely has moments that can be so intense that someone interrupting you can be startling.

[@maliceadams]

Get ready to read the entire Dune series! The story is so good, the first book is a tiny fraction of how brilliantly complex the series is. Enjoy 😁

[@abigaellef.7180]

Hey ! I am planning on reading the Dune series and since I'm French I don't know if I have to read it in English. Because I read in English books that have some """good writing"""" like elaborated, for example I would like to read LOTR in English and some poetry too. Would you recommend me reading it in English?

[@squidwardsthirdtentacle1198]

@@abigaellef.7180 Go for it! Read it in English if you feel like your English skills are up for it (which it seems like they are from your comment) The language in the book isn't too difficult anyway :)

[@abigaellef.7180]

@@squidwardsthirdtentacle1198 Since finding books in English are quite good, I prefer to reserve myself for well written English books so since I don't know the author's writing and some people says it's quite dull

[@squidwardsthirdtentacle1198]

@@abigaellef.7180 ah okay, I see what you mean. Personally, I would say the writing is quite good, but other people might not like it so much.

[@kylemaxinnepanzo3323]

Jack, after reading Dune you are obliged to do the daily "I must not fear..." prayer.

[@muskaan3711]

Can you please do a video reading books recommended by Tom Hiddleston and/or Ben Barnes? Thanks in advance :) And the thing about Hadids carrying around books... People really think if someone's pretty they can't read (cause women can either be "beauty" or "brain")

[@hindox222]

Tom hiddleston pleeaaaaaaseeeee

[@moder_nord2475]

Yeesss!!! To both!!

[@Calvero52]

I listened to the audiobook of The Red Notebook. I enjoyed it! I don't remember much it (I'm old, 😆) but I remember thinking "Aww! That's so sweet!" after reading it.

[@danceon626]

40 rules of love by shafak is really good as welll! (i liked it better actually). it’s fiction based on rumi’s life and jumps back and forth between today parallel stories, one set in present day and one in the 13th century. would HIGHlY recommend!

[@lutauwu6280]

My favorite book 🥺

[@annaschmelz8786]

In Spain, Don Quijote is a book form which we have to read at least some chapters for "Language and Literature" class at some point in high school, or at least that's often the case. And I'd say everyone here has heard of it and some even know the first words of the first chapter by heart. It's very iconic and we're quite proud of it 😊 I hope you'll enjoy it if you manage to get through it!

[@limeparticle]

I read Dune at age 12 when I was going through the entire scifi section in my local library. It bored me to tears, but I finished it. Maybe I’d get more out of it now… much like the time I re-read Travels With My Aunt, which was the first grown-up book I read (in 2nd grade lol thanks mom), I laughed for actual minutes straight when I realized what it was actually about.

[@squidwardsthirdtentacle1198]

Re-read it, you may appreciate it more now. It's totally worth it!

[@carleyfontenot7293]

yes, definitely revisit it!! it’s such a good book/series and it’s so much better as an older person. high school me did not grasp it very well but loved it regardless.

[@mihaelasouthgate3080]

would you do any book videos from the gilmore girls?

[@jesswicaksana]

I was surprised when I saw The Count Of Monte Cristo on your reading list. I have the same edition like yours. Now I know it's thicc and kinda slow at the beginning but I was hooked with the story at the end and it became one of my favourite book of all time. I hope you'll enjoy the book;)

[@helenvital4233]

How about a video reading librarians favorite books 🤔 they need more recognition! Always lovely ❤ give us tour of your libraries!!!

[@lutauwu6280]

That would be awesome 🥺

[@luciesuard6397]

The count of monte cristo is my fav book, I think you'll love it !

[@user-nq7or3zf7e]

Their Eyes Were Watching God was required reading for me in school, and it became one of my favorite books! Really excited to hear your thoughts on it, I think you'll enjoy it!

[@leoreadss]

You ar going to love The Count of Monte Cristo. I read it 10 years ago (yest I m old. I'm 32) and I still remember every single page. Love your channels :)

[@LeticiaRTFerreira]

So interesting to find I'm not the only one who enjoys listening to the audio book while I follow the writing on the book! It feels like a proper guided reading session that indeed helps me stay focused!

[@elisabethrvls921]

The wall's color, the couch, the chimney, your cute dog (isn't he the cutest ?) everything in this video really relaxed me :)) so tysm for posting such a great content on your channel !

[@marietredaniel7839]

I read the Count of Monte Cristo in a week because it was so good ! It’s definitely easy to read and engaging 😊

[@kerryc1241]

ahhhh a timothee video 💘 so excited!! also i can’t wait to see which country you’re moving to! 🙏🏼🤍 good luck!

[@Dana24V]

The Architect's Apprentice was my first book by Elif Shafak and I loved it! Now totally hooked on Shafak

[@margauxb3591]

The Count of Monte Cristo is one of my favourite books of all time and i was GLUED to it it’s so good

[@j.m251]

I absolutely loved Intimations and hearing someone else talk about it,, yes

[@rollercoastercrazy]

The Count of Monte Cristo is genuinely one of my favourite books, it reads quite modern somehow. And the length of it just means you get to spend more time in that world!

[@jsmxwll]

Don Quixote is my all-time favorite book. I hope you enjoy it.

[@essxsolo]

I know that the Count of Monte Cristo looks daunting and just so huuuge, but it really flies by. It's the quickest book I've ever read in my life!

[@mizoompaloompa170]

The count of monte christo is one of my favourite books ever!!!

[@mariferpena4537]

jack you should do a video on hispanic and Latin-American literature and you can include Don Quixote, so its worth more the time spent reading it 🙃

[@iCassieeLeighh]

I cannot wait for you to read Monte Cristo!! It's my favourite book and I usually struggle to read long books, but this was so good you dont even feel the length because every sentence feels necesary and it really does move so fast, it is so engaging!

[@sneeze4254]

I cannot WAIT for your thoughts on On The Road. I really really enjoyed it!!!

[@jobaydaahmed876]

I am just so excited for the Timothee Chalamet video and am half-convinced is going to be my top favourite videos from Jack

[@carleyfontenot7293]

the fact that you’re reading dune makes my heart SO HAPPY OMFG. it’s one of my all-time favorites !! also can’t wait for the movie

[@michellesabrina127]

don't worry, the count of monte cristo is AMAZING, by far my fav classic!! it's a beautiful and riveting story about revenge.

[@dancingthroughthelife]

Crime and punishment is absolutely amazing! Russian classic are the best and you can't beat their storytelling and character development

[@salwarahman8748]

As much as I love the way you edit your videos on the main channel, I'm really digging the raw feel of the videos over here!

[@xCiaraLouisexx]

I started watching you when you had around 3,000 followers on your main channel before you went to uni so it feels so nostalgic when you’re back at your parents house!

[@thereadingrobin2191]

The shining was pretty good. Hope you like it. Good luck with all the big books 🙈

[@mmepoulain8035]

Don’t be intimidated about the size of Don Quixote, I don’t know about the translation (I read it in Spanish) but for me, since chapter 10 (or around that moment) it becomes really captivating and you end up understanding why it is a classic. When you get used to the writing it is pretty fast paced or maybe medium paced.

[@camillelim29]

the count of monte cristo is beast but a ride as well!! i really enjoyed it!!! hope u enjoy it too 🤗

[@aadisha6621]

Ayy doggo!!! Next video idea: Reviewing Dog Parenting books

[@eccc7876]

I loved Dune! Such a great book! It’s so much more then just a Sci fi!

[@grimthereader4595]

THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO IS SO GOOD!!!! Literally my most favorite book of all time. I am SO EXCITED for that video now 🤣🤣🤣

[@ilanacharis]

I CANT WAIT FOR THE JOE GOLDBERG VIDEO!!!!! I’m nearly finished the YOU book and I’m going straight on to Hidden Bodies!

[@KaMiQa16]

Crime and Punishment is an obligatory reading in High School in Poland and that was my favorite read!

[@Hiba-vg1if]

I am going to a bookstore soon, but since books are expensive in my country, I can’t what three books should I buy this is my list so far: -Someone we know -any book by Marie lu - the goldfinch

[@jelliclesnake593]

I ADORE The Count of Monte Cristo!! So excited for you to read it, hope it will help you in your quest to conquer your big book fear.

[@rachelmiriam9729]

I saw Dune (I read it over the summer) and I never clicked so fast

[@Tina-dg3tq]

i barely read books these days but jack is my comfort KZbinr 💗

[@danpress07]

Video suggestion: books Matilda reads in the film and book?

[@yustaanna5009]

Excited to find out where you're moving to! I'm going to Asia for 6 months. Can't wait!

[@Sarahr98998]

I remember we had to read Their Eyes Were Watching God in high school - I should give it another try. I'd probably appreciate it more now!

[@prernaasthana5518]

Crime and Punishment is a great great book,I liked The Red Notebook too.

[@Booli......614]

I am in The middle of reading misery and was really happy that you enjoyed it I myself am really loving it so can't wait to finish it

[@annesofie8943]

the count of monte cristo is my favourite book of all time! i'm sure you'll love it, it's also super easy to get through despite the size:)

[@cigdemtuna2496]

Elif Şafak's books are usually really enjoyable! Please do another video on books from other cultures, I would love to recommend amazing Turkish book recommendations! (though not necessarily Elif Şafak's books)

[@anastasiabiziou3039]

thanks Jack, another pile of books going to my tbr lmao, you know who else has recommended great books? Hozier :')

[@zar3125]

archie the love of my life for 3 yrs now 💓💕💖💘💞💗💌

[@Momin_Azam]

Jack Edwards? Book haul? I already know this is gonna be awesome 🙌🏽👏🏽👍🏽!

[@kdonaldson7308]

I had The Count of Monte Cristo on my TBR for 5 years and then when I finally read it, WHF, I've been missing out it's now my fav book of all time. I am now at 4 years with Don Quixote and I'm hoping to get the motivation to read it next year and have the same experience.

[@annanicolablanco2515]

Bluets and The White Album!! I hope you enjoy both. Can't wait to hear your thoughts.

[@tabitacarlsson9632]

The count of Monte Cristo is one of my all time classic favorite. I’ve read it numerous times! It’s kind of a comfort read to me 😎

[@elenavm24]

here’s a video idea! reading the first 5-10 books that you see on your pinterest home page!!

[@CMIAV15]

Great books, your dog's cameo, plus to top it all of, your 49ers t-shirt! Can this video get any better?