I READ A CLASSIC & I DIDN'T HATE IT? | READER VLOG

[@jessethereader]

hey reader fam! would love to hear your feedback on these vlogs i've been making! are there specific things you'd like to see? should i be updating you more on my thoughts on the books i'm reading? am i rambling about non-sense too much? i want to hear all your feedback! i'd love to make these vlogs as interesting & entertaining as possible and your thoughts on them are super important to me. thanks so much!

[@katieduerig5411]

You should make a Map of Days reading vlog!

[@hoehoehello5736]

I am LIVING for them, I think you have already improved so much from last year. So over all I LOVE them, keep up the good work!!! (BTW I'm first to comment). I think I would like to see more vlogs of you going to the bookstore and stuff like that.

[@ellen731]

I love the vlogs!!! The editing is amazing! Honestly everything about them are good. Maybe you could either have monthly wrap ups or you could have like a short montage in the end of each of ur vids where u speak about the books you are reading just then.

[@anastasijamasalusic8824]

They're awesome,I really like your approach to the whole vlogging thing!

[@lillythai7939]

I'm loving these vlogs so far and OMGGGG THE EDITINGGGGG IS KILLING ME!! If I took a screen shot of any frame in this vlog, it'll look like a tumblr edit 💛 also, as a dental hygienist - YAS after clean feels 😁

[@ArielBissett]

oh Orwell, my man. MY MAN.

[@rakshyakharel9398]

Haha I immediately thought of you when he brought out 1984!

[@RanjanKumar-th6yf]

@@rakshyakharel9398 Same mee too

[@anasuarez9374]

Jessie having a mental breakdown over his hair and still smiling.

[@mjanelly8044]

Ana Suarez I aspire to that level of happiness 😂

[@ender4344]

Honestly, same lmao

[@TheBookGoblin]

I watched a vlog & I didn't hate it?

[@jessethereader]

love u goblin

[@TheBookGoblin]

@@jessethereader I love me too.

[@meandmybobbygee1812]

Same

[@sm92127]

It's Jesse of course you didn't hate it

[@weamali6520]

The Book Goblin touché 😂

[@withcindy]

good job branching out with classics! i also recently finished a dystopian classic (the handmaid's tale) and was surprised that it wasn't as intimidatingly dense as i imagined.

[@battyboo374]

readwithcindy the Handmaids tale is so good! And Margaret Atwood is writing a sequel! 🍾

[@nikkimirhosseyni9535]

readwithcindy that is my actual favorite book!

[@21moon78]

Ohhhh I love that book!!!

[@PunkHime89]

I read it last year and was surprised at how good it was as well! I bought my copy years ago at a garage sale for it’s gorgeous haunting cover, but when I tried reading it I thought it would be too much and put it away. This year it was part of my book club so I decided to try again and THANK GOD cuz it’s AMAZING.

[@cirquedefreak7329]

I loveee dystopian classics. Check out Brave New World by Alduous Huxley if you also like 1984 bc I jusy love those books

[@explicitlyme7497]

1984 definitely withstands the test of time. The only part i didnt like about it is that one part of the book is a book inside of the book

[@agmacdonald]

1984 is one of my favourite books of all time. It's a depiction of a realistic dystopia, and that ending. Also, you should read Animal Farm next; probably my favourite ending to any book ever!

[@jessethereader]

i'd definitely like to read animal farm at some point!

[@agmacdonald]

@@jessethereader It's pretty short. You can get through it really quickly.

[@kenyontarquinio1553]

I finished Animal Farm a few weeks ago and I'm still thinking about it.

[@nezzy4645]

Lol... I couldn’t finish it

[@agmacdonald]

@@kenyontarquinio1553 That ending. It's amazing.

[@saige6442]

Oh my god!!! Eragon was the book that first brought me into reading and I love 1984! I'm so happy to see you give them a try!

[@angelyntor2273]

my favorite parts of the video: the graphics teeth party the clips in the cafe but also the entire video is so aesthetic I love it

[@starswhogame]

I love the speed and tone of your new videos. Love the vlogs. And YES I am one of those saying "heck yes" about 1984. PS I feel you about the hair..

[@Ray-en1si]

I read Eragon last year and it was amazing, I hope you like it too. And I wanted to tell you that I really like all the videos you make, and I love your humor and just how sweet you are . Thank you for making such great videos.

[@malisha.rahman]

I am so glad you liked 1984 (also you kept saying 1989 but that is ok because everyone is human and makes mistakes), it is one of my favorite classics. Your channel is a endless waterfall of positivity and bookish goodness. Can't wait for the next reading vlog 😁

[@lavenderlylin]

1984 is REALLY good while bordering realism. I read it two years ago and while I did love it, it made me nervous to think that this was a potential side of human morality that could show itself in the future. I'm not very good at reviews, can you tell?

[@linneamoisio3642]

I used to avoid reading classics but today I do it regularly. I love it how books written in say 200 years ago discuss matters that are present in our current world too.

[@royhoughton443]

I am so happy you started reading classics. Your growing up son good on ya.

[@jessethereader]

Hahaha thank you!

[@iamwhatiam5091]

@@jessethereader Please start doing review of one book of Extraordinary Voyages Series by Jules Verne every month. You won't regret it, his books are amazing. You may use audiobooks too, to speed up your reading time.

[@johannahumburg9728]

One of my fave puns by Lily is ‘Brother Snackariah’

[@Guitar152lover]

I love the vlogs! I've been watching you for such a long time (2 or 3 years) and for around 7 months I wasnt reading or watching booktubers, I recently got myself back into reading and reading and watching you is making my stress go down so much, thank you Jesse! We all absolutely adore you and you are such a funny energetic person! Much love, Infinity.

[@its_a_new_day_890]

No NO NO!! These are absolutely golden! You have stepped your game waaaay up! I love these vlogs, the are entertaining and the videography is stellar ! I feel like we get to know more about you as a person and not just a reader I absolutely adore it !! Love ya Jesse !

[@eliciac4922]

I love your new weekly vlogs. I enjoy your humor haha. I enjoy the mix. There is mail, rants, reading updates. Enjoying the ride so far!

[@fanpirebooksx9926]

I am obsessing with your new video style, I love it so much! Plus I just bought the same bind up for my university class and also gushed over the beauty of it in my last book haul! It's so beautiful on my shelf!

[@marie1749]

i love love love love reading vlogs!! and i love love love love your videos!! also, i reeeally enjoy these new videos, keep up the amazing work!!

[@halliejo8357]

Watching your channel has made me feel sooo much better today. I absolutely love your channel. Keep doing what your doing, your awesome.

[@hannahcanreadsometimes]

AHHHH I always say 1989 instead 1984 I call it the Taylor Swift effect!! 😂😂💜 Lol I have glasses and my hair dresser always ask me to take them off and it’s like this weird trust exercise!! #bobacheater YEP YEP I’m apart of the 15 mins early club!!👍🏻 *bookdabbing* Lol more rant cam please!!

[@miriamconnor8821]

I read 1984 recently-ish. I enjoyed it. There were parts that I found slow for sure. When Winston is reading the stuff in the second part was definitely one of those times, haha. I enjoyed overall though. I love reading classics. I would recommend "The Picture of Dorian Gray" as a classic that I enjoyed immensely. I'm reading Dracula right now and enjoying it so far.

[@samifire136]

I'm reading The Picture of Dorian Gray atm and I'm absolutely adoring it 😂😆😱

[@miriamconnor8821]

Good! I love finding people who enjoy the same books that I do. What chapter are you in?

[@courtneyjohnson8785]

Hi Jesse I just wanted to say I’ve been really enjoying your newer videos you’ve made. I know you were feeling a little slumpish with the videos you had been making last year and I was a little worried when you said you were changing it up this year but I’ve actually been looking forward to them! You have such cool and different videos than any other booktubers and it’s very entertaining so yea I just wanted to tell you that!

[@bookwormdazzle1416]

I never comment, but I will comment now to say that YOUR VIDEOS ARE AMAZING! Seriously, I've been subscribed to you for a while, but your new videos have hooked me in! I am excited every time I see a new video of yours. Keep making videos you'll be proud of. I know maybe you'd want some critiques to improve, but I can't think of any at the moment. Keep being awesome!

[@sivvyandquiks1285]

One stops making piles by kicking over piles which makes one have to clean

[@shaylawymer943]

“Doubleplus good” Me: *in Chris Evans voice* I understood that reference

[@beccadoingstuff]

I am living for your editing!! It’s all so...aesthetic!!! And I’ve been meaning to read 1984 (or 1989 as you might call it lol) for a while now, so it might be time to pick it up.

[@rachelfreeme1645]

I'm absolutely LOVING your new content Jesse!!

[@christinaarias7188]

I love the vlogs!!! It’s awesome that your shaking it up by doing new things!!! I’m totally digging your new vibe of coffee shops and reading!

[@afafnj]

Love your new editing style 💖❤

[@ammikay4142]

I‘m honestly living for these vlogs. And it‘s really cool that you‘re trying out classics!!

[@rhyedimarco]

You're so freaking hilarious! xD That cafe/creamer clip was so much I love you

[@julies.5886]

Will there ever be a day I'll get to a classic....no because THERE ARE TO MANY NEWER FANTASY BOOKS I HAVE TO READ.

[@jessethereader]

i feel this yo

[@halliehurst4847]

Let me introduce you to... Classic fantasy!

[@dubbytheapple7115]

Same

[@keefe0019]

Lol same😂😂😂😂

[@meandmybobbygee1812]

I read a comment and can relate?!

[@mathurirajabhalu4824]

I know how much planning and effort goes into filming a single video but it’s just so awesome to see that you’re having a hella of fun doing it. I just love your videos so much ! Jesse you truly do lift our reading spirit ❤️❤️

[@rampantriptide9549]

I love your new style of videos! This one was really fun to watch, and I laughed (not at you of course) about the haircut. I had the same thing happen to me last year when I said I wanted only a couple inches off and...well...let's just say I walked out with a bob, haha. I am also trying to add more classics into my reading schedule, so this helps inspire me to just jump in to that resolution! Also, Eragon is one of my all time favorite books/series so I am excited to know what you think! And yes, please finish the series first before reading The Fork, The Witch, & The Worm. It takes place after all the events of the last book so you will be spoiled.

[@camibreitling1481]

I read the HIS DARK MATERIALS series a few years ago and enjoyed every sentence of it! It's got a special place in my heart, having been my favorite series for at least a year and when you mentioned it I died a little inside. The first book can be kind of confusing, but new characters appear in the other two and spice it up so continue on, it's worth it. The feelings hit me like a train throughout the whole thing and when everything was over I cried my eyes out. If I could go back in time I would probably just read it again and regret nothing.

[@issabellatrujillo9422]

I would love to see more vlogs from you since I always watch these over and over again. I love your videos Jesse.

[@amayastout6380]

I've finally seen this on the day its uploaded

[@jessethereader]

yay!

[@littlerockymtns]

You should read my favorite classic, Robin Hood! Or Little Women, Narnia, The Hobbit, etc.

[@krishiv.95]

Hobbit all the way

[@mommymilkers3338]

Yes to the hobbit yes!

[@shaunaXX]

Little women is soo good I haven’t read it since I was like 11 but still one of my fav classics with the secret garden and Anne of green gables

[@kikiwylde]

Little Women was my fav as a kid! I must've read that book 50 times lol

[@tips22]

That bind up of the Dark Materials is beautiful! I didn't enjoy the Golden Compass film as much as I enjoyed the books I have read (Subtle Knife and Northern Lights) but I too would love go give the series another go. Northern Lights wasn't my favourite but I'm so curious about where it goes next, especially with the new books out. Piles of stuff are my life! All is lost. I accept the chaos

[@TheBirdofInferno]

Loving your videos lately. I’ve honestly loved them since I found you a few months ago but I can tell you’re enjoying making them more so it makes me enjoy them more because of that. Also, (sounds a little weird but) your lips are great. Your hair also looks good but you liking it is more important so... 🤷🏻‍♀️ And I now need to read 1984. OH I NEED TO READ ERAGON NOW TOO! This book mail segment is awesome, btw. Hahahaha, YES, the rant cam! I always enjoy hearing your thoughts on the books you’re reading. Hope your stress lightens up! And yes, I did write this comment over the duration of the entire video.

[@fluffymxcn]

I’m loving the videos you’ve been posting lately. You’re editing skills have gotten so good!

[@Anne_303]

BOOK TIME! I just got a new book and I happy! But I have to read it in a week... I’m trying to read 20 books in 14 weeks. Wish me luck! ❤️ love you channel! Btw I like your hair! It’s not bad at all!

[@IshiTime]

I am a HUGE fan of the editing of this video ugh the colors are so pretty and so aesthetic

[@alyssaaragon7386]

I love these vlogs so much

[@jessethereader]

thanks alyssa!

[@malligasanthanam3808]

Thanks for showing the inside of the book .will be expecting that in the upcoming videos I hope it’s double spaced

[@CharrFrears]

OMG JESSE! I’ve just come back to Booktube after 18 months and I am desperate to read Eragon so this is PERFECT!

[@meganpeterson5785]

I loved this vlog! Honestly it was so nice and relaxing to watch, and 1984 is my favorite classic. Amazing job!

[@jediknightsamuel]

I love the reader vlogs because they give me motivation to read a lot!

[@Hellokarlaxx]

The editing was great 🙌🏼 Amazing content Jesse

[@lildebbie464]

Loving your vlog style videos! The editing is on point! Keep it up :)

[@billieflaming7626]

I'm LOVING this editing style!

[@tanishrainbow1429]

I love the dentist too! Idk why but I do! Woah!

[@dorothee.debeukelaer3579]

NOOOO I WAS IN LOVE WITH YOUR HAIR! (figuratively of course :") )

[@pattsalas9666]

I´m loving your recent videos, you are doing great!!!!!

[@laras.7670]

I just finished 1984!!! (like yesterday) So happy to hear your opinions on it!!!!!

[@illyrianshadowhunter4843]

The editing on these reading vlogs is honestly everything

[@jackc2036]

I want more reader vlogs! I love this! Did not know these kinds of videos were what I’ve been lacking in my life but now I know and I need MORE!!! Anyways, thanks for this, can’t wait for anything you post next 😊

[@katelyn7230]

I've really been enjoying your vlogs Jesse, keep them coming.

[@alyssagoss7943]

I love reading classics! Dickens especially is great! I got a Kindle Paperwhite for my birthday last year!! I love it so far!

[@Roochigcf]

I loved the vlog, I personally liked that a lot of things are going on; reading, unboxing, haul, you going to a cafe or somewhere else, etc

[@bibliophilebasics2028]

I really liked 1984 when I read it, even though I thought I wouldn't! it's so cool that you're branching out in your reading tastes!

[@oXtatsukoXo]

Jesse loving the new format of videos! They’re so creative and fun and honest. Also my two year old loves to watch you which is saying something. :)

[@rebeccamorley6349]

Love these types of vlogs and your editing!

[@BasilReacts]

I've got Eragon on my tbr as well. I hope you enjoy it.

[@ilsenleon2378]

The fact that you kept calling the book 1984, 1989 because of Taylor makes me so happy. Also, I usually don’t like reading vlogs (I feel like they drag out too long and can get repetitive) but yours are very entertaining and short. Particularly, I like it when you’re telling me your thoughts while you’re reading it so yea.

[@rebeccafirth4975]

You definitely have to read the entire series before reading The Fork, The Witch, and The Worm. The books get pretty big as you go, but they are soooo good!!! I’m so glad I’m finally seeing someone read this book!

[@nancyzermeno9436]

I’ve really been enjoying your reader vlogs lately, they’re different and it definitely feels more like your style. Bravo to that!!! 👏😊

[@bookishbree]

"how does one stop making piles?" what a mood.... I'm super excited for you to read eragon, I started rereading the series about a month ago bc I never got the last book oops :D

I've been loving these vlogs you've been making! I love the chill vibes and I think the editing is SO ON POINT! Also, I think you're doing a great job at balancing the chit-chatty aspect of a vlog with the actual reading.

[@aleesha6489]

The best advice I have for avoiding piles is carving out 15-30 min each night to tidy. I do my dishes and clear off my kitchen table (cause it's the catch all place). I can't do everything but I focus on the areas that are the worst. Hope this helps you!

[@miarose8585]

I am LOVING your editing style

[@rayne4898]

The way you edited this is Amazing!

[@nijinoshita3301]

I am looking forward to the Eragon liveshow! I have read it a long time ago, but I never read book 4, so I actually planned on rereading the whole series because my memory of book 2 & 3 are rather foggy... not sure if I have time to reread book 1 before February 2 though because I have stuff to do for uni urg... I read the his dark materials series last year, and I have to say I actually liked each book more than the one before, the first one was a 3 star for me, the third one actually became a 5 star

[@x3lea866]

When you said “I’m going to try and cheer up and read 1984” the Oh No song immediately started playing in my head.

[@kikiwylde]

1984 is on my reading list this month too. And dude, your editing is amazing!

[@nathanielluscombe5277]

I love these new 2019 clogs. You’re really doing well.

[@kimmmyberleyy]

Hey Jesse, I am loving your channel rebrand, I am eagerly awaiting every new video!

[@jordynmarie141]

OH MY GOSH!!! Eragon was my all time favorite book when I was in high school.

[@susannewhitney3735]

YES! Eragon is my FAVORITE series/cycle/whatever EVER!!! I can't wait to hear what you think of it :)

[@mischarowe]

I am loving your videos. Currently binge watching, and your enthusiasm is infectious. Keep it up.❤️

[@giuliacanta5465]

20 minutes of Jessie??? Blessed???

[@BookSniffingFangirl4]

this was such a good vlog & i loved the editing in it!!!!!!

[@Adam-xo9bv]

I don't love classics but you made me wanna read it ! Tomorrow I'll go to a bookshop !

[@meandmybobbygee1812]

Eragon could be Percy Jackson for all I know

[@derekdavis5310]

Going to coffee shops and writing/reading is one of my favorite things to do!

[@nicolea867]

You are doing great. Speaking of interesting stories. Something crazy happened. A young woman was an activist and saw that the guy who played Luke Skywalker was retweeting tweets of a radio host who had been very prejudiced towards certain faiths. Even though she wasn't famous she tweeted Mark (Luke Skywalker) about how this radio host guy was not as well intentioned as he seemed. One of those situations where it's easier to take the guys side but Mark stopped retweeting the guy so he wasn't promoting him to his followers - promoting hate. Standing up for what is right can be hard. The radio host did try to shut her up but glad she spoke up! Her name is Natalie. Star Wars fans appreciate women!

[@Broadwaydust]

Gosh I live for reading vlogs! Also this new editing and aesthetic is so great, I feel like booktube is getting very samey (?) and it’s refreshing to see a bigger booktuber doing things a little different ☺️

[@amylouiise135]

I have been putting off 1984 for so long because I’m nervous about what I would think but this has inspired me to pick it up soon! Also I read the novellas after Queen of Air and Darkness and it was fine, to me it just added more background and detail to things that you discover in QoAaD, rather than being required before you read it!

[@JuliaSapphire]

I absolutely love your vlogs!!

[@jessethereader]

thanks julia!

[@31_warrior]

I got so excited that I saw you posted a video. Great video like always. I love your long hair too and by the way you are perfect just the way you are, keep being you please.

[@nellyf7848]

Classic lit is my life, I’m so glad you’re trying to read more!!! I strongly recommend the importance of being Ernest by Oscar Wilde, the great gatsby, or Alice in wonderland. These are all pretty short, but absolutely wonderful for their own different reasons!

[@ashtin3709]

YES! YEEEESSSSSSSS! YEEEAAAHHHHHDKWLPZDD! ALL THE CLASSICS! *ahem* Yeah, you should try reading Frankenstein next. Whatever. What a beautiful edition of 1984! Not that I'm jealous. Totally not.

[@maybarkand6232]

I love Frankenstein

[@heyjudebooks3173]

I read 1984 back in high school and I really did not enjoy it but maybe if I re read it now I'd like it. I love your haircut!

[@camposmurilloalejandra3838]

I love the way you are showing us that part of you 💕

[@lianathewolflover4516]

Hey the 1984 cover makes me smile, in the center of the “eye” looks like a symbol in the first incredibles movie.

[@lucianacorreia957]

I've read Eragon recently and i LOVED IT. It's so well written and it gave me so many Lord of the Rings vibes. It's absolutely amazing

[@chianadickson5791]

I am LOVING these reading vlogs!! ❤️❤️