i got new books and suddenly i'm not sad anymore :)

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[@Sacrificallamba]

Petition for Jack to count his books and tell us if he has a library’s worth of books

[@AikiraBeats]

Yes cause I’m really curious about that

[@oliviaf9874]

He did that 😊

[@Sacrificallamba]

@@oliviaf9874 I want him to do it again. He was a few books shy of 1000 books mark last time

[@briwhittembury9326]

he has already done that

[@Auggie26]

He did that now :) and yes, he does

[@PokhrajRoy.]

Jack did say once that buying books and reading books are two different activities. I’m happy that the message is consistent.

[@ChemicalPenguinn]

me too.

[@PokhrajRoy.]

List of Books mentioned: 0:33 Lockwood & Co. by Jonathan Stroud 1:32 Counterweight by Djuna 3:20 When We Fell Apart by Soon Wiley 4:27 ‘Gilded’ and ‘Cursed’ by Marissa Meyer 5:45 Are You Happy Now by Hanna Jameson 6:30 Oxygen Mask by Jason Reynolds 7:45 The New Life by Tom Crewe

[@fwmuqing]

Thank you!

[@mn9885]

You are an icon thank you!

[@PokhrajRoy.]

@@mn9885 Haha thank you for your generous comment.

[@iLastStar]

Thanks

[@LyraBattersea]

It's so funny to me watching Jack receive books from PR that he doesn't want and have to pretend that he's glad he received them.

[@Nico-lk5hb]

I thought the sameeee

[@arshiyaamreen5808]

LMFAO Ikr like he 100% isn't interested in Lockwood & co and Marissa Myers books

[@Mina.s_sc]

I can totally agree that buying a book completely erases any bit of sadness in me

[@harleeurroz7988]

I got Gilded and Cursed for Christmas because Marissa Meyer was my favorite author in middle school! It made me so excited to see her books on your channel

[@izumi.yoshida7]

I used to be OBSESSED with Lockwood & Co - my school did the Hampshire Book Award when I was younger and it won the year I participated, so I got the chance to meet Jonathan Stroud & get signed copies - so I'm glad others get the chance to get introduced to his series!

[@artryanrock]

Jack convinced me to buy books to cure my sadness even though i still have a dozen tbr

[@PokhrajRoy.]

7:12 Ok, this was my favourite bit of the entire video.

[@chrysvandork08]

Oh I totally have Gilded and Cursed. I love Marissa Meyer, I read her Lunar Chronicles series and I’m so excited to dive into this series.

[@dearlyintrovert]

7:12 Missed opportunity to say “I need an oxygen mask after reading that synopsis!” I was waiting for you to make that joke 😂

[@katrinafraser9746]

Marissa Meyer also write two other book series and they’re both fantastic! The Lunar Chronicles is a series of futuristic sci fi fairy tale retellings, and the Renegades trilogy is a superhero story with double agents, betrayal, treachery and love and it’s amazing!!

[@readingwarlock]

Ahh imagine my joy when Jack held up the copy of Lockwood & Co! ✨ I’m currently in my Lockwood & Co hyperfixation era (both for the books and netflix adaptation). Hoping Jack watches and enjoys the series so he can share about it haha I need S2 🥲

[@marianacruz0]

Lockwood & Co is sooo good both the books and the show

[@angelicatasha949]

Jack I hope you love the Lockwood&Co book!! But let me tell you, the story gets better and more eventful as the series progress so i hope you do read the book 2-5! Also the show is amazing to watch after reading the book because they did such a stellar job with capturing the vibe and world building of the book! OK LOVE U

[@madisonelizabeth329]

I find it very fun that Oxygen Mask is called that in the UK. My copy (in Canada) is called Ain’t Burned All the Bright. It really is such a beautiful and touching book

[@pedroalmeida9512]

I feel like a copy! 😂 Apart from sharing the same birthday, Jack and I have the same copying mechanism... I guess all bookworms are the same 😅

[@hsk-ti3tl]

Marissa Meyer is my favourite author and tho gilded isn’t my favourite book of hers i still gave the book 4 stars! Literally just ordered the second book yesterday because I can’t wait anymore to find out what happens next!

[@fionahowellwrites5302]

I'm annoyed I didn't know Lockwood & Co was a book first...I've already watched the show and loved it....

[@sisamoyo56]

"my friend Anton" okaaay fleex😭😭😭

[@privateacademymoonshine6719]

I genuinely love you so much like I love the way you articulate your thoughts and the way your mind works and you and your videos make me so happy, keep doing what you do

[@brandondouglas2436]

In case you are looking for more ideas for future videos on your main channel, I would love to see you explore Francophone literature, as it would give you a great look into the Francophone world, which will help you in your French language studying (even if you read these books in English; after all, culture affects the way we think and communicate, so reading these in English could help you better understand why things are expressed the way they are in French). Plus, Francophone literature is super diverse: Québécois, Francophone Indigenous, Acadian, St. Pierre et Miquelonian, Fransaskois/Franco-Ontarian (among other isolated provincial communities in Canada), Cajun, Caribbean, Maghrebian, central/west African, Metropolitan French, Alsatian, Swiss, Belgian, French Polynesian, islanders in the Indian Ocean, immigrants/refugees, the list goes on... Tons of interesting stories from different perspectives, histories, etc.

[@coolgab21]

Love this idea! I have to recommend Leila Slimani (Moroccan) as she’s my fav author at the moment

[@kaitlynnelson2139]

Jack! You should do a video recommending books for aromantics / asexuals like myself who are tired of reading romance shoved into our stories

[@valentinapetrelli3973]

Ohh, I would love that. I’ve read “loveless” by Alice Oseman and adored it

[@z2_324]

jack got me into reading! now i cant stop its an addiction! and dont even get me started on buying BOOKS!! its insane

[@melsyoutube]

i’ve been binging your channel / your old videos this week 🥺

[@HyunjinsHairTie]

that title is a tad too relatable 💀💀

[@OverlyAverageBen]

You can't be calling us all out with that title 😂

[@umayahewaarachchi]

Thanks to Jack for uploading this video, I needed a silver lining after finishing a Charles Dickens.

[@adbts24]

Same here, I ordered books online, and it was supposed to reach by the 24th, and to my surprise, I got them delivered yesterday. I haven't been happy for a long time. Today I am happy. Can't wait to start 'em😊...

[@sarahturner7085]

I would love it if you read six of Crows. It's the best book I've read since lockdown.

[@karimreviews]

"Oxygen Mask" looks so pretty!!!

[@hahasmiles310]

Jack, have you successfully reached a library worth of books yet? 📚

[@AO2437.]

The first video of Jack's where I haven’t immediately written every book onto my TBR 😢. Way to go on all the other videos though Jack, my TBR (and books I’ve read) is 95% books you’ve recommended!😊

[@classvids2011]

The Stroud Books are really good, even for adults.

[@jenice7592]

Giggling sm at you losing your breath HAHA

[@haydnmalyon7690]

Those all sound really interesting and I hope you enjoy them, Jack! Might check some out myself sometimes. Right now I'm almost finished reading "The Ocean At The End Of The Lane" by Neil Gaiman. Very curious story, and I'm enjoying it! Just ordered "Good Omens" too! Looking forward to that one! Also just finished reading "The Fountains Of Paradise" by Arthur C. Clarke, which "Counterweight" sounds a lot like, before it gets into the detective angle.

[@venuso6260]

I absolutely LOVE the lockwood & co show!!!!! highly recommend it to everyone!!! let's hope for a season two renewal!!!! I know many also loved the books and found the show great as well. I've only read the first book so far and had a nice time with it though I do believe it's become slightly outdated imo. (I have heard the series gets better!) Between the two, I suggest watching the show instead if I'm being completely honest, if not feeling super inspired to read the books as well. (though best case scenario would be if the show could get renewed and eventually introduce us to later characters of the books, I'd be very excited for that!!)

[@ShannonHGrace]

I loved the show Lockwood & Co!! I hope you enjoy the book❤

[@emily-tt9vt]

I laughed so hard when you read the blurb of that graphic novel😂😂

[@nicole.catherina]

Gilded and Cursed are soooo good. Gilded feels slow in the first half, but I PROMISE it is 100% worth it to push through

[@abigailwildlife1322]

omg i loved the show lockwood and co imma have to get the book

[@PokhrajRoy.]

2:14 You could’ve just seen it in a theatre. Although you’re right: The Aeroplane Screens are a nightmare for thé eyes sometimes.

[@wordstowordlessthings]

Long Way Down, also by Jason Reynolds, is a book written in verse about a boy leaving his building to avenge the death of his brother who suddenly begins to see ghosts getting on each floor as the elevator stops. It's quick and amazing.

[@jonmc131]

Aww!!! Gotta love books and the Cursed one looks pretty cool!!! Jack is just pretry awesome.

[@rmcastro99]

"Are you happy now" I love that title

[@ManCarryingThing]

this title is how life should be lived

[@mayam1296]

So I'm very close to finishing Such a Fun Age by Kylie Reid, which I know you read a little while ago. I just bought two new books- A Thousand Splendid Suns and Lessons in Chemistry (both very different I know haha). I also just ordered Carrie Soto is Back!!

[@user-qb1ht7fr3n]

I saw this notification and I’m not sad anymore either😅😊

[@readingaster]

i'm having top surgery tomorrow, that's what i'm up to 😳 i'm reading happy hour by marlowe granados in an attempt to de-stress about that, and honestly it's working!

[@narrator1806]

Jack could you consider reading I fell in love with hope. In my opinion it is very well written and you can feel all the emotions in it.

[@josiegjackson]

Okay I have bought two books because I couldn't watch your videos until I did - Small things like these and Lesson in Chemistry! Now unfortunately I also have my eyes on "When we fall apart" too....

[@idonotresidehere.5709]

This is unrelated but have you ever read any Isabel Allende books? I've never seen you talk about any of them which I find strange because shes a well-known author and I'm sure you'd love her books, they seem like they'd be your thing. Commenting before there are too many comments so maybe youll see it

[@kimble1871]

Challenge: you should read 52 authors from 52 countries. For a whole year you read a book a week from an author from a new country.

[@jeannareadsbooks8475]

sorry the absolute flex of being able to say 'my friend Anton' about absolute legendary translator Anton Hur

[@phyycxis1159]

i ordered 10 books this morning too , it’ll be like a gift to me when they arrive😌

[@micfoz1]

has Jack read babel yet? I remember it being on his tar and in another video where he was rating covers or something. but I don't remember him reviewing it.

[@69hehehe]

What are the best books with a simple plot and 200-300 pages?

[@jossshhhh1991]

A Monster Calls. One of the easiest 5 stars ive ever given

[@underhypedandoverrated]

Lockwood and co!!! Such a Good show

[@ValeriaTrs]

I read Lockwood and Co. books last summer and they are great!! (the tv show is much more fast paste)

[@hannahfay4950]

I just finished The Hacienda, and I might either reread Carrie or start Malibu Rising

[@riotreads]

Sometimes you get books to read and sometimes you get them just for the happy chemicals. I love the video title.

[@rakhshindahazmiri]

Hey jack....what are some good books for like teens which ate relatable as well as u know keeps u on ur toes. I mean the colleen hoover obsession is low-key great but like I was looking for more like practical books for a 16 yo so please help out!!!

[@Scott-md9nx]

netflix lwpretty smart with the marketing, cus I woulda hid that ugly cover too lmao

[@bettyreads222]

When we fell apart sounds intriguing thanks for sharing about it and glad libby has it 😊

[@satanicjay-yr6td]

just finished reading bunny by mona awad and gave it 5 stars, so now im on the hunt for any and every book similar to it !

[@Emma-bz3we]

Hi Jack! I am just sitting down to breakfast and coffee. I made turkey bacon 🥓. \^_^/ I am hopefully going to finish A hundred other girls by Iman Hariri-Kia today (it’s set in NYC!) and I would like to start the Fiancée Farce by Alexandria Bellefleur next!

[@ChemicalPenguinn]

yes, lockwood and co!!!

[@mutedspace]

this video also made me less sad so thank you for your service

[@brandondouglas2436]

The next book I want to buy is "La floraison des nénuphars" by Marie-Christine Chartier. It is the second book in a romance/literary fiction series.

[@daisydog]

Currently rereading 11-22-63. Not sure which will be next, maybe Americanah or The Marriage Portrait.

[@melodieknowsit]

Thank you Jack for You've reached Sam ! I've got this book in Dutch too just so that I can practice my language while savouring the pages again :) Also thanks to you I'm totally out of my reading slump.

[@ahp0906]

either Violeta, the sun is also a star, or jonathan strange and mr norrell

[@matthewrodriguez3485]

Idk if you've read it but, a book I've loved has been "out of my mind" It's about an intelligent disabled girl and her struggle to be recognized.

[@angelicatasha949]

Please let us know what u think of the Gilded series cause I've been seeing them everywhere and i trust your opinion and yours only

[@marenhumblebee2736]

Are you back? Or is this super old? 😅😁

[@dasalien.]

Just got back from a book fair and I’m happy to say I’m also “suddenly not sad anymore” :)

[@O_M554]

If I sent you my self-published book, would you review it? In the interest of enjoying books rather than sponsorship 🤓

[@CoralLawson]

Currently reading the people in the trees and listening to 20.000 leagues under the sea

[@AnnaDaniella]

I’m so happy for you!

[@nolson900]

Jack do u have uveitis

[@laurenschenck5355]

You always get most unique and incredible books ❤

[@teneshaanderson4761]

I love are you happy now. It’s strange but a good read

[@JaidBoundy]

Is there a library worth of books yet - surely you're close ? I think we all need to know

[@kukadoodles]

Sending love to you and your eyes but watching 'Everything Everywhere All At Once' for the first time on the back of someone's plane seat is bordering on a hate crime 😭

[@cmondya4919]

👍🏻✨

[@kiralyscarrasquillo2245]

When We Fell Apart was so bad… the synopsis tells you everything. You don’t get ANYTHING from the novel. I rated it 1.5 stars and it was my second-worst book of 2022, right behind Olga Does Dreaming

[@serenatutt4482]

Lockwood and Co is the best!!!

[@jaylankau]

this title is too real

[@issie.and.her.quills]

ok but i LOVE the gilded series by marissa meyer

[@justsalma.]

Seeing the notification had me smiling so much

[@laurenschenck5355]

Yay! So excited ❤❤

[@hillclimbracer5413]

Is it just me or does When We Fall Apart give major Elena Knows vibes

[@laurenschenck5355]

When we fall apart sounds cool and unique ❤

[@karacatka]

Jack is using books over therapy once again

[@PokhrajRoy.]

Thanks to you, I want to read ‘Cleopatra and Frankenstein’.

[@zsujaz]

bro why do you comment always 100 comments at this point i think you're just a bot 😭

[@PokhrajRoy.]

@@zsujaz I posted 5 comments. Also, I’m not a bot. Even if I was, you wouldn’t know.

[@danaayoub5436]

i bought books yesterday and my therepist was instantly no longer needed 😌

[@rez0nk]

Haven't related more to a title in the past lol.

[@im_mania]

The title of this video can totally describe my life rn 🙂

[@Anna-us7gw]

*I heard you should check the trigger warnings for Gilded 👀

[@FaithLikeAMustardSeed]

Consider your soul everyone! Repent and seek God before it's too late!