book shopping in the busiest bookstore in europe (hay festival)

[@PokhrajRoy.]

“Self-Help. I don’t want to help myself. Sorry.” Haha that was adorable

[@karissaridge8145]

oh you absolutely HAVE to read “last night at the telegraph club”!! it easily became one of my favorite reads of last year from the fast-paced ness of everything, the imagery and descriptions of food and the culture and life of san francisco in the 1950’s being a constant backdrop throughout the entire thing. and the love story is so, so well written and lovely to read! do yourself a favor and read it!!!!

[@Rebel_without_a_clue]

Ahh I totally agree! I recently read last night at the telegraph club and I was an instant favorite for me, I can’t stop thinking about this book it brought me to tears haha

[@idkwhatsgoingon.]

I love this book its one of my favourites!!

[@fruski]

malinda lo's companion novel for it - 'a scatter of light' - came out last year and it is equally as good! it has nods towards lily and kath's relationship and it's such a good followup, even though the two narratives are a bit different from each other. :')

[@karissaridge8145]

@@fruski just read the summary and it sounds so sweet and cute, absolutely going on the tbr thank you for the rec!!!!

[@idkwhatsgoingon.]

@@fruski omg thanks for telling me i will check it out :D

[@PokhrajRoy.]

I Stan a book haul and let us never forget the cardinal principle of this channel: Reading books and buying books are 2 separate activities.

[@broganneperrin5969]

As someone who is welsh and absolutely loves reading, Hay festival being promoted is something so special to me ❤❤

[@Luumus]

I'm surprised by how empty the bookshelves seem to be, you'd think they'd be fuller for an event of that magnitude. It actually reminds me of the Annual Book Fair in Lisbon, Portugal, which a lovely book fair in this gorgeous garden with a great view, free entry for everybody, that has over 300 stands - all stocked full of books. I think last year something like 700 thousand people went there. It's great.

[@mac6]

It’s possible books are being sold faster than they’re able to restock the shelves

[@maryseptihet]

I can vouch there’s a HUGE warehouse behind the scenes and people were buying about 12-15 books at once sometimes and sometimes people buy two or three copies or get one that is signed/one that is not signed/one for someone else like a family member or friend!

[@ninadebowiak2711]

the moment you picked up "the unbearable lightness of being" i audibly said yesss. absolutely in my top five faves of all time. kundera's writing is so beautiful and special...

[@xxzzz7467]

Hey Jack, this is unrelated to the video but just in case you'll see this, I just wanted to say thank you for getting me back into reading. Back in 2020, you started posting pop culture-related book content and as someone who has never been on booktube before, these videos of you "reading tiktok's viral booktok books" or "This celebrity's book recs" have brought me into the fun world of the online book community that I honestly don't know how I'd stumbled across otherwise. I've read a few books here and there after that, but It took me 3 years to really get into reading afterward and now I really, really enjoy doing it. Of course, how much I read always fluctuates, but I definitely read a lot more than I have before ( thanks to Booktube). Your book recs not only inspire/influence me to read more, but also dozens of other people, and I think that's such an accomplishment and is really what an influencer should do, in my opinion at least. Not trick you into buying expensive products( that you don't even need) but inspire you to do/buy something that will add value without the need for personal gain, it's not like the authors sponsored you for giving their book a positive review, you just genuinely liked it. And also, you're just really funny and entertaining, and every time I feel bad or off, I put on your videos and it makes me feel better. Idk, your channel ( and this one) have grown into a comfort channel for me, so thank you 💞

[@summersnow30]

I respect Jack for ignoring the CH books from the booktok shelf. Love it!

[@lyra3517]

hahaha love that you picked up books along the way

[@cheesethatsthatqueso5076]

I got so happy when you picked up The unbearable lightness of being

[@sibraxx]

I was not prepared for this video to end so abruptly

[@ivy-ys8or]

you’re way better than me, jack. i would’ve had to ask a passerby to help me carry all the books i want 😭 too many good books on those shelves

[@PokhrajRoy.]

4:47 Stephen Fry had the former Prince and Princess of Wales over for tea once.

[@stellar2435]

I’m reading “A Little Life” right now because I heard you talk about it in an earlier video… it’s fantastic but is EASILY the darkest book i’ve ever read and i’m only halfway through. you’ve all been warned but it’s so worth the read!!

[@ellie_skygrllekk6372]

As bulgarian im so proud to see smth like that there ! Thank you for acknowledging

[@sophiawilliams3558]

Had no idea this was in Wales! That’s awesome! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@annastastna1688]

Omg that’s actually i think the first time I’ve seen you picking up a book from Czech writer 😮

[@nas10iris]

ooh I peeped Noughts & Crosses back there. Love it!!!

[@hailey2475]

This is giving the scholastic book fair iykyk

[@tallactordude]

I saw the Alice Oseman posted a picture of the two of you on Twitter earlier, which must have been exciting for you. I’m sure it was an absolute joy for you to interview her.

[@Roamingthecotswolds]

Great video.Nice to see Hay showcased.

[@marstar4414]

i was smiling continuously throughout this entire video thank you Jack

[@mayaleseva9254]

As a bulgarian I got so exited when I heard you mention Time Shelter, I hope to hear your opinion soon❤

[@PokhrajRoy.]

Quote of the Day: “The wish list is getting increasingly long and I’m ok with it.”

[@_Tennz]

On your way to 1,000 books!!

[@maymayyyy]

jack should open a book store 🤔🤔 like... make a cute area for filming tiktoks / taking pics.

[@itsthemadster]

This place looked so lovely, wish I could've been there.

[@laurenschenck5355]

Such amazing fun book festival love it ❤

[@tammyripp998]

Excited for you, thanks for sharing!

[@laurenschenck5355]

Thanks for this video Jack and you are a excellent tour guide 😊

[@AnotherEmi]

I also want to buy books in the tent of The Great British Bake Off

[@kaylabunch6087]

I’m dying to hear your thoughts on The Unbearable Lightness of Being. It is one of my all time favorite books and I rarely see it picked up!

[@brittainxgoffy7989]

Very cool! Definitely putting it on my bucket list

[@ChemicalPenguinn]

one day I will go to the hay festival

[@masterofnothing3229]

The house of doors is by a Malaysian author and i love his first two books.

[@laurenschenck5355]

OMG! That is most beautiful biggest incredible bookstore ever and so beautiful I am in heaven ❤

[@maiianthe3280]

This is like those 70 questions Vogue home tours

[@PokhrajRoy.]

3:29 Proud Dad Alert.

[@elleg5737]

the Kate Bush book you picked up is a collection of her lyrics, not a straight poetry collection. just so you know what you’re buying!

[@dianaisme]

This is so cool, I wish I could come!!

[@seelistenlearnm7859]

If you like poetry you should try Les Fleurs du Mal it’s a beautiful French poetry collection.

[@laurenschenck5355]

I want to go this book store festival looks so cool and fun 😊

[@laurenschenck5355]

SO EXCITED!!! 😊

[@cmondya4919]

Cool !

[@kavya12kohli]

Ever since I started learning Spanish, I can't stop pronouncing Europe as "AE-OO-ROPA". Blame Duolingo. 😂

[@sandradings8660]

[@belhypotheque6417]

Kid in the candy store and I am you

[@iris4293]

Bestie vem a feira do livro

[@ambientchillshop2639]

Very much wanted to watch this but there's too much fast, swinging camera movement for the olds and it will give me motion sickness, ugh. I'd love to know what's on that "Eurovision Book Contest" shelf and why!

[@connie.anahata]

omg this video makes me so dizzy, its shaking so much

[@AlexKillzMC]

UwU

[@teneshaanderson4761]

The guest is not a good book