I Tried Reading For Two Hours Every Day! 🕰️ 📖 | Reading Vlog

I tried to read for two hours every day for a week. This is also a 'week in my working life' vlog, too! Pull up a seat and join me. xx
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MY BOOKS:
PLEASE DO NOT TOUCH THIS EXHIBIT tinyurl.com/jn...
MARCELINE: DEFENDER OF THE SEA tinyurl.com/52...
THE SISTER WHO ATE HER BROTHERS tinyurl.com/7d...
THE GIRL AQUARIUM: tinyurl.com/yc...
THE BEGINNING OF THE WORLD IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT tinyurl.com/ln...
FRANKLIN’S FLYING BOOKSHOP: tinyurl.com/hl...
FRANKLIN AND LUNA GO TO THE MOON tinyurl.com/yb...
FRANKLIN AND LUNA AND THE BOOK OF FAIRY TALES: tinyurl.com/y2...
THE BOOKSHOP BOOK: tinyurl.com/qb...
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Things mentioned:
Patreon: / jenvcampbell
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Listen to audiobooks while supporting bookshops! (referral link) libro.fm/refer...
Writing Workshops: www.jen-campbel...
Ordinary Wonder Tales by Emily Urquhart
Modern Poetry in Translation*
Some of Us Just Fall by Polly Atkin*
Burning Season by Yvonne Reddick*
Spring Garden by Tomoka Shibasak
Blind Spot by Maud Rowell
In the Province of the Gods by Kenny Fries
Garlic and the Witch by Bree Paulson
Devonshire splits
250g white bread flour
250g plain flour
7g sachet of yeast
4tbsp caster sugar
200ml milk with 100g salted butter mixed in
2eggs
Knead all the above together for 10mins
Leave to rise for 1hr
Split into 9 buns
Leave to rise for another hour
Bake at 180fan/200nonfan for 15mins
Leave to cool, then cut open and fill with freshly whipped cream, jam and strawberries, and sprinkle with icing sugar
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WHO I AM
Hello, I'm Jen Campbell. I'm an award-winning poet and bestselling author of twelve books, spanning short stories, poetry, picture books, and nonfiction.
My books for adults include The Beginning of the World in the Middle of the Night, The Girl Aquarium, The Bookshop Book, and The Sunday Times bestselling Weird Things Customers Say in Bookshops series. My picture book trilogy Franklin and Luna, and my middle-grade book The Sister Who Ate Her Brothers, are published by Thames & Hudson. I've won both an Eric Gregory Award and the Jane Martin Poetry Prize, and my books have been translated into twenty languages.
I've worked in the publishing industry for over fifteen years, initially as a bookseller, and now as a freelance editor, content creator and disability advocate. I review books online, in print and on the radio. I run a KZbin channel where I talk about books, the history of fairy tales, and the representation of disability and disfigurement. I also offer online writing workshops and editorial services, give talks at schools, publishing companies, universities and book festivals on a variety of topics, and I run a book club for TOAST clothing.
If you would like to speak with me about the possibility of working together, please get in touch via email: [e-mail] x
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Where to find me:
Website: www.jen-campbel...
Editorial services: www.jen-campbel...
Writing Workshops: www.jen-campbel...
Twitter: / jenvcampbell
Instagram: / jenvcampbell
Patreon: / jenvcampbell
Events: www.jen-campbel...
Podcast: www.jen-campbel...
Facebook: tinyurl.com/3o3...
Storygraph: app.thestorygr...
Email: [e-mail]
(Since starting KZbin, some of you have been asking what's wrong with my hands. This video should answer any questions :) • My Disability | EEC Sy... )
This contains no sponsored content. Any books marked with * were kindly sent to me for review.
#Booktube #ReadingVlog #WorkWeekInMyLife

[@jenvcampbell]

❤ xx

[@BarbaraBoholm]

I love your home,you cooking or baking, your bookshelfs, thank you Jen for being you!!!

[@jenvcampbell]

Thanks for being here. x

[@jorjastonej]

Urquhart’s work sounds powerful. Her experience with the form and the doctor saying we won’t hold you to it is terrifying. Each day I feel as if I am holding a balance between appreciating great beauty and wonderful people next to idiocy and evil. Whew. Sometimes the balance tips and this is one of those weeks. Still, trying to focus on the good works. Thank you for your insights and those dumplings. And those cream buns! 🙏🏼

[@jenvcampbell]

"Each day I feel as if I am holding a balance between appreciating great beauty and wonderful people next to idiocy and evil." So much this. x

[@Wintersheim]

I’m one of those who absolutely enjoy your reading vlogs with some non-book related content thrown in. Love watching you cook too. I don’t find the lack of scenery boring at all. Most of all, I love listening to you talk, be it book related or not.

[@jenvcampbell]

❤ thank you x

[@kaislakuurama]

One thing I love about your videos is that whenever I click the title, I also think back to myself: ”this probably won’t interest me at all” and then after watching I feel absolutely inspired, as if my brain would’ve been jump started with all of the beautiful thoughts and ideas you share with us. I guess it’s mostly because the titles of your videos are similar to all the general booktube-content out there (and for example ”i tried reading for 2h/d”-videos generally aren’t my cup of tea), but the insights on this channel are always way deeper than you’d think. Thank you for this!

[@cooper5626]

When you said you loved stories in apartment blocks it made me think of the movie Lady in the Water, so that is my unsolicited movie recommendation!

[@cruelaz]

I'm always put off watching your videos for a good reason which is that I usually end up with new books to ad to my never ending book wish list while my physical tbr is judging me from across the room 😂

[@jenvcampbell]

The beginning of that comment made my heart plummet 😂 x

[@ameliabarlowbooks]

BEAUTIFUL cream buns! 🍓 you're an artist!

[@gamewrit0058]

30:28 Lola! 🥰🐾 Also, your Franklin and Luna picture book series is amazing! 💖👍

[@allisonpiazza2317]

I love your vlogs so much. Thanks, Jen! ❤

[@jenvcampbell]

Thanks for being here ☺️ x

[@gamewrit0058]

19:30 Yes! Doctors "are not prepared for the length it takes to tell it." It's reached the point where I get stunned silence from medical assistants or nurses, or they rush through my medication list and don't mark the appropriate frequency of some. I self-edit a lot, presenting only what I'm certain will get us to the next stage of the appointment, then show my doctor my written list, and we go from there.

[@jenvcampbell]

I find giving written medical histories so helpful at appointments. x

[@KierTheScrivener]

Some of Us Just Fall sounds so good! I have Recovering Dorothy on my tbr from last time you talked about her!

[@jenvcampbell]

I'm really enjoying Polly's new book ☺ x

[@MarianaMontanha]

What a gorgeous kitty!

[@jenvcampbell]

Wasn’t she beautiful? x

[@Wanderful1]

That cat, those dumplings and the tacos and then the books. 😍 Loved it!!

[@jenvcampbell]

🐈 🥟 🌮 📖

[@polinameisak8899]

Thanks so much for this video, it feels very comforting!

[@jenvcampbell]

☺️♥️

[@curiosityplease]

Love your videos Jen ❤ My Goodreads Read shelf includes so many of your book recs. I bought your book Do not touch this exhibit and absolutely loved it. Looking forward to reading the garlic series and Ordinary wonder tales 😊

[@jenvcampbell]

☺️♥️

[@jay10533]

I'm excited to hear about your book choices.

[@jenvcampbell]

❤

[@candyv4921]

I loved this, thank you.

[@jenvcampbell]

Thanks for watching. ❤ x

[@jay10533]

I'm excited to hear work chat, too.

[@jenvcampbell]

☺

[@azu_rikka]

Thank you for also sharing your delicious recipes with us! This reminds me that I wanted to suggest to you a South African book series: The Tannie (Auntie) Maria Murder Mystery Series by Sally Andrew. So far, there are four books. It is a cosy read with lots of food content and even recipes at the end. Additionally, there is a lot of South African context. You might enjoy reading them😊

[@millieb3823]

I have a cyst on my lip at the moment which has caused a lovely trip to a and e, and so i thank you for this video as i really needed it! I will also definitiely be picking up Garlic and the vampire as well as Ordinary wonder tales ❤

[@jenvcampbell]

I hope you have a better week! x

[@millieb3823]

@@jenvcampbell Thank you so much!

[@factcheckingyourmum]

Try using castor oil for cysts. It penetrates really deeply and it heals almost everything. My mum had one for ages, and it completely went away after using castor oil.

[@millieb3823]

@@factcheckingyourmum thank you! Will try this out :)

[@rominaschmid1420]

Hey Jen, I just read your new poetry collection and loved it! I think it's one of those books I'll be thinking about for a long time. And also I've missed your work vlogs and still really enjoy watching you talk about your job, even though you're not going to different places. I just love having a look behind the scenes of what you're doing, how you're preparing for an event etc. :)

[@jenvcampbell]

Thank you, Romina ❤ x

[@alexbook000]

So cool!

[@user-oj8tw8dx6sbookfortress]

This video inspired me to read, thank you ❤

[@jenvcampbell]

☺️♥️ I’m glad x

[@klesox7964]

Dear Jen You are a Blessing to us all l, you are so lovely

[@LauradeArana]

Hi Jen! Loved the video ❤ The things you said about spring garden reminded me of Nobody, Somebody, Anybody, which I discovered thank to you. If you haven't read it maybe give it a go. ❤

[@jenvcampbell]

Thanks! It’s still on my shelf but this comment boosts it up the TBR pile ☺️ x

[@flyonthewallpress7634]

Just read the Polly Atkin, beautiful book

[@nymeria941]

❤ always love to see your vlogs. I will be requesting the Emily Urquart book from my library.

[@jenvcampbell]

I hope you enjoy it! x

[@booksgurrsandpurrs]

I ❤️ the Garlic duology.

[@jenvcampbell]

The cutest x

[@Joforshort]

Hi Jen! Been watching your videos for a long time and I have a grammar question. Whenever you talk about a translated book, I’ve noticed you say, for example, that the book is translated from “the Japanese” or “the Korean”. What is the grammar rule when adding the “the”, or what is the purpose of the “the” before the language and not just saying the language? I never would have thought to add the “the” before the language. Random question, I know. Lots of love ❤

[@jenvcampbell]

The implication is you’re missing out a word: “translated from the [original] Korean” or “translated from the Korean [language].” x

[@jenvcampbell]

More here: english.stackexchange.com/questions/562258/why-do-translations-refer-to-the-original-language-with-a-definite-article-e-g

[@tirarosaurioreads]

"Spring Garden" is a.... particular book. Overall I didnt love it, even though I dont regret reading it either.

[@chrisafiskon]

Hello Jen, have you reviewed Our Share of Night by Mariana Enriquez in one of your videos? Or have I dreamt that you did, because I can't find it.

[@jenvcampbell]

I didn't read it, as I didn't love her debut short story collection. x

[@jenvcampbell]

Or, rather, not her debut! It was The Dangers of Smoking in Bed. x

[@chrisafiskon]

So I dreamt that you did, and when I saw it at the bookstore I said, I should get it, Jen said it was good :) I'm really enjoying it so far. Thanks anyways!

[@BárbaraBianchiRolim]

how can I participate into one of your writing workshops?

[@jenvcampbell]

There’s a link at the bottom of the video description x

[@abirt5333]

Hi Jen, please recommed books with real imperfect and human characters like Cormoran Strike series by Robert Galbraith. Also books like Mirror Image by Sandra Brown.

[@jenvcampbell]

I would say I pretty much only recommend books with real imperfect and human characters. Check out my favourite books videos x

[@curioushmm9027]

the comment by the doctor you share at the end of the video is amazing to me for it's resemblance to the kinds of comments and attitudes of doctors through the past few centuries as discussed in 'unwell women' by elinor cleghorn which i'm currently reading...talk about two steps forward one step back.

[@jenvcampbell]

I'm surprised he didn't start talking about wandering uteruses. x

[@curioushmm9027]

@@jenvcampbell ijbol!!!😁

[@KendraWinchester]

*goes to buy ordinary wonder tales* ❤

[@jenvcampbell]

I think you'd love it. x

[@gamewrit0058]

❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🖤