I read my FAVOURITE AUTHORS' 5⭐️ READS | reading vlog 📚

[@trisharegalado]

I’m so sorry you got laid off girly 🥺 focus on yourself, read whatever you want & just take it day by day ❤

[@jaimefok]

thank you love

[@midi0070]

I know! I was so sad to hear that!! And you are still sharing these videos with us all, it must be so challenging!

[@KiraKiera]

So sorry to hear about you job! I'm sure it's been incredibly stressful. Hopefully you will be able to move on to bigger and better things! I have added Jade City to my TBR, it sounds really interesting based on your review. I've seen it around before but I'm definitely the type of book girlie who is attracted to covers first and the covers of this series are very nondescript so I hadn't looked into them 😅

[@jaimefok]

thank you so much!! haha I feel you, I'm such a cover girlie as well, but I hope you love it!

[@Sinnabookz]

Damn you uploaded just as I was looking for something to watch while I do my assignment! Also wishing you all the best with all that's going on I just know the universe has something amazing in store for you here

[@jaimefok]

PERFECT timing

[@stephaniefournier4585]

When one door closes, another opens. You've got this Jaime. As for my favourite author, when I was younger I LOVED reading Brian Jacques. He is the author who inspired me to become a writer myself. His Redwall series got me through school as I didn't have a lot of friends. But reading his series and disappearing into that world made everything better. I still often think about those books and I have now encouraged one of my friend's kids to read it and she is very excited about it.

[@jaimefok]

@@stephaniefournier4585 thank you ❤️ omg that is so fun, love that you’re passing onto your friend’s kids!

[@NovelsWithNicole]

My heart goes out to you. Support and hugs your way from the states ✨♥️ hope you find relief and peace gently through this difficult time. Lavish yourself in all your favorite activities/ things 🥺

[@jaimefok]

@@NovelsWithNicole thank you love ❤️

[@steph171r]

Aww Jamie so sorry about your job. When one door closes, something better is definitely on the way for you. Stay positive, sending good vibes your way ❤

[@jaimefok]

Thank you love ❤️❤️

[@MeJustMe24]

I’m having a marathon of your videos this weekend while working, and it’s making the grind so much more enjoyable. Your book recommendations are spot-on! Thanks for all the great content!🥰👍 I know this layoff is rough, but your creativity and drive are seriously inspiring. Keep your head up. I’m sure great things are coming your way soon. You’ve got this!❤

[@jaimefok]

Omg thank you!! Makes me so happy to hear my videos are helping make your work weekend more enjoyable - hope you get a break soon! ❤️

[@MeJustMe24]

@@jaimefok Thank you so much🥰❤️

[@galaxyj8556]

It must be stressful to lose your job, don’t feel sad 😢. I hope everything things works out well for you in the near future 😊. I love watching your videos 🥰 it’s so comforting and i kind of feel calm to be honest since my life is already stressful 😂.

[@jaimefok]

thank you so much

[@laurenchupp6820]

I also just lost my job almost two weeks ago. It truly is a terrible experience and I have found so much comfort in books and youtubers like you! Sending you so much love.

[@jaimefok]

@@laurenchupp6820 oh I’m so sorry to hear that ❤️❤️ we’ve got this!

[@mr.x817]

Sorry about the layoff, that sucks. Praying you find peace through this time & success in whatever comes next.

[@jaimefok]

Thank you❤️

[@taryn12]

Aww I'm really sorry to hear about your job. Wishing you all the best! Love your channel ❤

[@jaimefok]

thank you love

[@jadelee_jl]

Sending hugs. This was a great video. I read 2 of the books and I totally agree with you. Putting Jade City on the tbr.

[@jaimefok]

Thank you!! ❤️❤️

[@EmilyKirby2009]

Omg ur cat is stunnningggggggg!!! I love her eyes sm 💖

[@jaimefok]

thank you hehe

[@EmilyKirby2009]

@@jaimefok 😂😂😂 Sooooo cuteeeee!!

[@EmilyKirby2009]

I freaked out when I saw u accept my friend request on Goodreads today 😆. I love your book content so much so I just thought it was the coolest thing 🤍

[@chocolateoreo6489]

Aw I’m sending you all the love❤ I hope you enjoyed your time reading and that life is looking up for you❤

[@jaimefok]

thank you

[@bubbleclayshop8780]

This was so interesting to watch!

[@jaimefok]

@@bubbleclayshop8780 I’m so glad!!

[@nicolepietrzak9007]

Aww so sorry to hear the sad news! I have full faith you'll find something new that you'll love! Great video! All time favourite author is kurt vonnegut! The stories are so quirky and they warm my heart up so much!

[@jaimefok]

thank you so much

[@shoulddraw]

I`m sorry to hear about what`s happened. Take your time to rest and breethe if you need it and all the best is yet to come :) Wish you all the best and sending you love and support

[@jaimefok]

Thank you!❤️

[@amyahn231]

Really enjoyed this video! I love Abby Jimenez’s Part of Your World books sooo much that I’m scared to pick up her other books in case they don’t meet those standards. Also, I’m sorry to hear you got laid off but I absolutely believe that better opportunities are coming your way. ❤❤❤

[@jaimefok]

@@amyahn231 awww thank you! I would still recommend this one, I def liked the part of your world books better but these still aren’t bad!

[@jasminejanneth6857]

I knowwww everything will work out for you in the end🫶🏼 I’m sorry for what you’re going thru rn but every low has a high. That’s life huggs💖

[@jaimefok]

aww thank you

[@Ellereads1]

I love the Grishaverse haha❤❤ thanks for the upload

[@jaimefok]

It’s a great universe! I’m glad I finally got the world building for it hehe

[@lunar_sky1111]

Sending you lots of love, I’m sorry to hear about your job.. 🙏🏼 I had smth similar happen to be in the past and it is really stressful to go through that. Stay strong, it will (for real) get better. 🥰

[@jaimefok]

aww sorry that happened to you

[@thefitnessfoodfairy3389]

Aww... so sorry about your job, Jaime 🥺💔 I know God has something far greater than anything you can imagine🤍🤍🤍 God bless you! Praying for you, love you!!🙏🏻🤍

[@jaimefok]

Thank you! ❤️

[@krystynaelsner5553]

Oh my god! I’m so sorry girl! I’ve been laid off too and it absolutely sucks! But everything happens for a reason! ❤

[@jaimefok]

oh NO! sorry you had to deal with that too

[@Emma-rn2dq]

I agree with you I enjoyed the Shadow & Bone trilogy just as much as Six of Crows! The second book in the Shadow & Bone trilogy wasn’t my fav but the third one is really good so I hope you continue the series! ❤

[@jaimefok]

Ohhh good to know, thank you!

[@laurenleighross]

My favorite authors are Leigh Bardugo and Carlos Ruiz Zafón. Also sending you love during a hard time! ❤

[@jaimefok]

Aww thank you❤️

[@lindsayjohnson5672]

I have realized the last few years how some books are just not for me while others hit my soul. There are so many that people i love and respect love that i just dont and that's how different tastes work. Such a fun concept! I cant pick a favorite author! Maybe VE Schwab but there are too many!

[@jaimefok]

100% agree!

[@serenity8910]

Sorry to hear about the layoff, it must have felt so sudden. I hope you can find something positive out of the whole situation. But it's okay to be sad too! 💜

[@jaimefok]

It was a complete surprise! Thank you ❤️❤️

[@rebeccawickham7317]

Shadow and bone was my first fantasy book and I loved it. Six of crows was very slow and fast paced for me haha

[@jaimefok]

@@rebeccawickham7317 LOL I feel you

[@suppleleo]

Omg Jaime…. So sorry to hear about your job 😢 I hope an even better opportunity opens up for you!

[@jaimefok]

Thank you!! ❤️

[@trisharegalado]

Yay! New Jaime video ❤

[@jaimefok]

🥳

[@witandlearning]

Sending good thoughts and vibes your way 🥰 take the time you need to feel all the feelings! Enjoy lots of cat cuddles and good books to keep your mind off things! 🫶🏼

[@jaimefok]

Thank you🫶🏻

[@malloriemoreno4263]

My husband was laid off a few months ago and he just accepted a job offer this week. Sending our positive vibes your way!!! 😊

[@jaimefok]

Awww omg! So sorry that happened to him but glad to hear he found another job, congrats to him! ❤️

[@malloriemoreno4263]

@@jaimefok thank you, I know it’s stressful but I really believe the right opportunity will come at the right time for you as well. 🩷

[@silvercookies]

This is an interesting way to find and try new books to read that may not have been on your radar. I wonder if I would like Jade City, I've been on the fence about it but it sounds good and I loved Six of Crows, though I think that was more for the characters than the mafia aspect. Sorry about the job, its ok to feel sad, this is just a dip in life at the moment things will get better.

[@jaimefok]

definitely try it out! thank you love

[@clairesu3210]

Ninth House (Alex Stern) is my favorite series from Leigh Bardugo as well!!

[@jaimefok]

You have impeccable taste 🫶🏻

[@paytonouber6448]

I love this idea. I wish authors would make a list of their favorite authors so we could also check them out too. It’s hard to pick one favorite author… my favorite book is Fahrenheit 451 but that is the only book I’ve read by Ray Bradbury. I would say my current authors that I’m working on reading almost everything they have written are Emily Henry, Abby Jiminez, and Tamora Pierce, Rebecca Ross.

[@jaimefok]

omg a master list of these would be AMAZING

[@mr.x817]

Waking up to my favorite KZbinr video. God is good lol. Hope you are doing well.

[@yunooooo_]

I hope you continue the Green Bone Saga. Jade City was just okay for me, but Jade Legacy blew my mind and ended up being the best book I have read this year. And I have the Burning God this year >

[@jaimefok]

OH ok - you've convinced me haha

[@ashleyoreads]

What is meant for you wont pass you up - gotta believe there are better things to come!

[@jaimefok]

❤️❤️❤️

[@chocolateoreo6489]

Your kitty is so pretty❤

[@jaimefok]

love them

[@ksaile107]

I hate that this happened to you! You're such a sweet soul. Another door is about to open and it'll be even better!

[@jaimefok]

thank youuu

[@rebeccahri2543]

I hope you continue the shadow and bone series and maybe even get to the king of scars duology (these are my absolute favorite characters ever, also the character development in there is REAL ) Grishaverse will forever have my heart ❤️💗🧎🏽‍♀️

[@jaimefok]

YES will need to continue!

[@margpcastbujo]

Jade City is one of my favorite books and the series is one of my favorite series of all time. You should try read the sequel

[@jaimefok]

OH ok I will!!

[@margpcastbujo]

@@jaimefok if you don't enjoy the second one, then leave it

[@gunjann111]

I am so sorry about the laid off girly. Just remember "This or better" Either you'll get what you want OR BETTER. I am sure new beginnings are waiting for you. 💗

[@jaimefok]

Thank you❤️❤️

[@jenmessier2195]

Oh no Jaime, I am so sorry about your lay off... its it weird I wish I would get laid off so I can have a break, lol.... love ya girl!

[@jaimefok]

omg I'll trade LOL!!

[@monika6313]

Sorry about the job, hope you will find something better. ❤

[@jaimefok]

@@monika6313 thank you❤️

[@JayGTheAwkwardBookworm]

That’s so frustrating about your job 🥲 I hope things start looking up for you soon! 🩵

[@jaimefok]

thank you

[@thischannelisdead9]

From your description, I might actually give Shadow and Bone a go!! This is so controversial since everyone loves Six of Crows but I didn't really like it since we got little to no worldbuilding and I didn't care about the characters then the plot was quite basic imo but if these characters gave you more of a connection and there was worldbuilding, I feel like it could be like 3.75 stars or higher for me!! (Which, to me, means above average and good). Edit: Jade City is maybe seeming quite up-my-alley as well tbh!! Great video btw, sorry to hear you got laid off :(( I hope you're doing okay and don't feel too much pressure currently.

[@jaimefok]

good luck! the ending was for sure weaker, but the intro was better for me!

[@livwakabi]

Hi Jamie 🫂🥺🥹🫂 I'm so sorry about your job. I hope you have the strength and courage to you know, just take the time to rest it off for a bit, take it easy. You'll bounce back in no time, because you're THAT GIRL. Love you!

[@jaimefok]

Awww omg thank you ❤️

[@meloveschocolate]

That is some bad news but I hope you find something better soon 🖤 Btw, love this video idea! 🖤

[@jaimefok]

thank you

[@Faithful_Fork]

Good morning Jamie ❤❤❤❤

[@jaimefok]

morning!!

[@stephanieq4316]

Sorry for the job loss, but look at it as you have more time for books. I almost picked up Jade City, I have heard nothing but good things about

[@jaimefok]

I for sure have more time to read right now LOL

[@stephanieq4316]

@@jaimefok I selfishly hope this means we get more videos from you! Love watching your bookish videos

[@harleygreen8443]

Ann Patchett is AMAZING!!!!

[@jaimefok]

Can’t wait to read her books!

[@cz5831]

Jaime I am wondering if you read "the mirror visitor quartet"...I am reading these books and loving it ❤

[@jaimefok]

I’ll look it up!

[@Katrinpla]

u should do reading books with your name letter start with j and then a book with letter a and so on

[@jaimefok]

OH good idea!

[@stuartgriffin1001]

Sorry you were laid off. Impressive that you did this video so soon after the layoff. Although I haven't read anything from her in a few years, Yasmine Galenorn is my favorite author. I've read around 40 books from her.

[@jaimefok]

@@stuartgriffin1001 thank you, appreciate it!

[@stuartgriffin1001]

@@jaimefok You're welcome

[@magdalena4153]

Hugs❤

[@palkoeszter5766]

love you 😘

[@jaimefok]

ILY

[@shadowcreature7598]

❤

[@Lonelygravesidewriter]

But I have more than one favourite author! ie: Elsie Kova, Adalyn Grace, V. E. Schwab and Madeline Miller🩷 And I'm so sorry about your job :(

[@jaimefok]

what do you recommend starting with for Elsie Kova and Adalyn Grace? and thank you love

[@Lonelygravesidewriter]

@@jaimefok 100% Air Awakens series for Elise Kova (my personal favourite and what I think gives you the best experience if you read her other work too) and for Adalyn Grace, Belladonna (again my favourite). I would curation though, it is not for everyone lol, but if you are interested I would love to see what you think of it! :))

[@nikitadarokar4427]

Honestly I don't get why people don't like Shadow and bones compared to Six of crows, But for me personally Shadow and bones is the favorite in Grishaverse. None of her other works in that world hit the same.

[@jaimefok]

So funny! Seems to be the unpopular opinion

[@larimartt]

I'm sorry you got laid Jaime😟 Just want to let you know that we're here for you! Take care of yourself and I wish you all the best ❤

[@jaimefok]

Thank you❤️

[@feherpatricia6860]

It was breaking my heart how your voice cracked when you were talking about getting laid off...I hope find yourself in the mids of this and maybe even something beneficial also comes out of it like you being able to create more content. Keep your head up❤

[@jaimefok]

Thank you love ❤️

[@CarlaMegan]

I am part of the minority that enjoyed Shadow and Bone exponentially more than Six of Crows! I think SoC draaaags.

[@jaimefok]

@@CarlaMegan omg ok so it’s not just me 😂

[@CRG_]

In the thumbnail isn’t it v e Schwab

[@jaimefok]

yep!

[@CRG_]

@@jaimefok so just a typo then

[@jaimefok]

@@CRG_ omg i didn't even notice, fixed it now thanks!

[@irissu02]

I'm sorry for what's happening to you right now 🫂🫂 it's so hard to have a sudden change like that that is also very stress inducing 🫂🫂 Thank you for still giving us those good video 🩷

[@jaimefok]

Appreciate it, thank you❤️

[@taylorraseta2695]

Incredibly sorry to hear about your job but as cliché as it is, when one door closes, another one opens. I know there is something wonderful in store for you! 🫶🏼

[@jaimefok]

@@taylorraseta2695 🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻