read with me (30 minutes) -- motivate yourself to read

[@lucasrocha5780]

Jack, I don't know if you know about the whole "sprint reading" thing. It has become a trend on brazilian booktube and I love it. Basically the streamer sets up a 30-45 min timer and everyone reads together during that time. After that, we talk and discuss what we're reading for 15 min and then back to another 'sprint'.

[@erburu]

That sounds really fun. Wish it had another name other than "sprint" though, it makes me feel in a hurry 😅

[@lizeclara98877]

Whereee

[@lizeclara98877]

Onde

[@lizeclara98877]

@@vbrunaa valeuu! recomendações ?

[@msjuliarcv]

@@lizeclara98877 geefe, pam gonçalves, kabook

[@ionabrennan435]

I am very comfortable with the energy we’ve created in this studio today 💕

[@gsahara8405]

This is such a sweet video idea! I have an anxiety disorder and sometimes struggle to get in the reading mindset. This helps

[@that_trans_dude942]

SAME!!!

[@yetian3033]

I click in just to make sure Jake’s reading at an average speed as everyone else. Just because he can read so many books every year, I used to think he just reads much faster than normal person (ie me).

[@lilydelacour]

I think it‘s because he listens to a lot of audiobooks. :)

[@yetian3033]

@@lilydelacour I remember he finished over 100 books per year. I mean that’s a huge amount.

[@xkathygee]

@@yetian3033 He has big book fear, so it would be more enlightening to know how many pages he has read. Still a lot though.

[@user-3w9jf4r5qz]

@@yetian3033 He is an avid reader, so makes sense that his reading speed has increased a lot over the years. Coupled by his "big book fear" and audiobooks. Not to mention, he was an English lit student so he had to read a lot of books, so that contributed too.

[@alexi.s.5881]

Also the fact that he technically needs to read books for his work!

[@hwp576]

Actually love this. As someone with ADHD reading isn’t easy but I love to do it. This is such a good video to Motivate me, and the white noise in the background is keeping me focused. Thanks jack!

[@Andrew_reads]

Its hard for me as well but can’t stop since I love doing it too. Thanks for sharing!

[@janee2788]

I don’t have adhd but I’ve a hard time concentrating on reading in general so I have to listen to white noise or relaxing music or frequencies that help

[@treya7165]

Hi! I've also got ADHD and I love reading even though I struggle w it sometimes. Check Carley Thorne's videos out (uncarley). They might help too (she also has adhd and she's super funny).

[@hwp576]

@@treya7165 thanks! I’ll go check out her channel

[@fraserbotting9684]

Right, time to just sit and watch Jack read for half an hour lol

[@flamingaish]

Lmao I'm watching him while eating

[@xoxogossip777girl]

PLEASE do a video reading books that the characters read in ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK

[@tahmida]

omds yessss and he should also read piper kerman's memoir too

[@natashaclancy7678]

quite literally the books mentioned throughout….they are all worthy of your damn time

[@jisblue8683]

That's an amazing idea YES!

[@SteppingStonevlogs]

Jack, you motivated me to read for 21 minutes and 48 seconds more than I planned to tonight. The book I am reading is called, "To Sir, With Love" and is written by a man named E.R Braithwaite. It is not a long book, but the autobiography tells of England in the decades after WW2 with the racism, and focuses on a school in the East End. I have dyslexia, and although I adore English Lit. and like books a lot, it takes a lot of concentration to read words!

[@inbetweenworlds]

Hello Jack. Your thoughtful warnings on "A Little Life" and your reading vlog compelled me to start the book. Was able to enjoy it from the get go but stopped at 13% (Kindle). Still at Lispenard Street chapter when Willem brought Jude to Andy before the party. I love the characters so so much and my heart breaks for Jude. I will read again and finish the book in a happier season. Continue to inspire us to read!

[@llinta1]

Good luck honey, hope you’re ready to suffer cause this book destroyed me

[@adagutierrez4920]

@@llinta1 love your name, same 🤭

[@lilgabs222]

I had to put the book down multiple times and pick it back up. It's a beautiful book but also so incredibly sad. I finished it months ago and I still think about it every single day.

[@inbetweenworlds]

@@llinta1 Thank you for the warning. I parked it and will up when we're in a brighter season. The first salvo of Jude cufting himself and caked blood on his shirt looking like crumpled metal already got to me. I could not prese on. But love love loved the characters

[@flamingaish]

I'm about to start reading that book-

[@festus7493]

Wow, Jack. I just set a target in school for reading 30 mins a day and Bam you uploaded this. Thanksssss. whoever's reading this, have a nice day

[@coraburke_]

this is so fun i’m gonna read pride and prejudice now 💅

[@sophiablank325]

Omg me too girl 😎 just starting chp 32 x

[@coraburke_]

@@sophiablank325 cool!! i’m about half way through chapter 43 :)

[@abibas3050]

@@coraburke_ HOW?? TELL ME YOUR DEEP DARK SECRETS

[@Zora89771]

I love this book smmmmm, hope you enjoy!

[@Sarahr98998]

Ooh I read that once a year. Might have to pick it up again soon!!

[@lottie2626]

i am both grateful and destroyed that you posted this because it pushed me to finish the last 100 pages song of achilles

[@sarahs4292]

we feel you

[@harmonychinez9944]

Wow I literally clicked on this just to do the same, hope you enjoyed the book!

[@lucycollins1546]

I'm just starting song of achilles and I don't think I'm ready

[@_mischief_]

was procrastinating a book so i put this video on loop, it is now 02:35 in the morning and i finished my book

[@mohabad2730]

It was lovely reading ‘alongside’ you Jack.

[@ChloeexL]

I don't need motivation to read but I do need 30 minutes of jack reading in my life, thank you

[@zaarae9612]

Oml FINALLY SOMEONE ELSE who dog-ears their books too 😭

[@GmD.28]

This video is so useful. Im alone in my room and having the people in the video doing the same as me really helps me. Thank you!

[@lucian9780]

You are my motivation, every time I watch your channel I feel the need to pick up a book and read like 1 or 2 chapters, also I watch you like every day I just think you are awesome

[@saramaas4036]

The little smile at the end, so wholesome:))

[@mitchell1450]

This is helping me find the motivation to continue reading Dune. It's a struggle and I want to finish it, but man it's hard to pick up.

[@Seward22Emily]

SO thankful for this today. i’ve been struggling to read consistently (or nearly as quickly) for the last couple of years after i started college. i needed to get through a book for class that i had only barely been through for an assignment that was due tomorrow. it sounds so silly since the video is relatively silent but replaying this four times got me through the 140 pages i needed to read to complete the book. thank you, thank you, thank you!

[@daisymayo999]

Oh my god, the background in this video is so aesthetically pleasing. Genuinely made me feel so calm.

[@gloriareis792]

so now you’ve got comfortable filming yourself reading huh (after a little life) i’m not complaining

[@Hosookland]

this video was perfect! I’m in a reading slump these days but as soon as you posted this video i grabbed my book and joined you! thank you once again for the amazing content and have a beautiful day

[@helenpieske622]

This is as close as I can get to having friends who read with me and I love it

[@Maglors_grief]

After months of not being able to motivate myself to read a book, I managed to get myself to read 30 pages with this video 😊

[@luc6964]

stop this idea,,, the white noise,,, immaculate :*

[@edanurascii]

Such a lovely idea! Can’t wait for the longer version of this video!

[@gen9018]

Thoroughly enjoyed this! I read a lot and often times alone so it was comforting in a sense to feel like I was reading in the company of someone.

[@Sarahr98998]

Love this. I've been delaying starting my new book for some reason, but I'm finally gonna pick it up tomorrow and read with you. The background is such a vibe.

[@elainemiller451]

that helped me so much! I always watch TV after work and that made it feel super doable. I don't have to save reading for weekends! Smaller sessions can be more manageable

[@juliarosetwamley]

You uploaded literally right when I opened my book 👀 perfect timing

[@vickyy518]

This is exactly what I needed!!! I was just about to start reading but wanted to check if you had uploaded anything! Thank you Jack.

[@lottiepike7100]

yesssss i've been praying for this type of video for so long, thank you for blessing us with this, king

[@mihaelaanton9707]

these are my favorite type of videos on the internet

[@miyawwwws]

TQ Jack! I been dilly-dally to finish the kafka on the shore's final 100 pages. During this 30 min, I hve already read half of it 🤗

[@janeyao9392]

this video makes me feel so safe oml 🥺

[@lostinmyimagination7485]

This was great. Id been binge watching ur videos with my book beside me. This one popped up and i took it as a sign to start reading. Gonna save this so i have a "reading buddy" for motivation and support. Thank you and great, great video.

[@jupiterisalive]

As someone who needs these type of things I can't help but laugh whenever I glance on the screen. Because... *teehee we're both reading!* :D

[@moonchild-uh9uc]

THANK YOU!! i've never wanted a friend to read together with more than ever recently

[@staceyhorton9109]

This was so comforting! Just felt like I was reading alongside an old friend, enjoying each other’s company :) Cant wait for more videos like this! P.S. I’m currently reading “Little Fires Everywhere” by Celeste Ng

[@adr14n140]

oh, me too actually! just started it today:)

[@petriniemi6792]

Please do more of these. This motivates me so much to read

[@Me-ss2gq]

Half an hour late bUT Day 4 of begging Jack to do books recommended by Hozier!! Pls like and comment so he sees

[@Emma-bz3we]

This video is healing my anxiety right now! Thanks!

[@MilenaPeix]

Thank you so much! When I’m a feeling bit down, reading sometimes makes me feel very lonely. This definitely made feel better and I enjoyed my book a little more ❤️🥺

[@anamirxnda]

this video saved me because i started a new book 2 days ago but i was feeling a little sad today and didn't read it and thought this was a sign and now i just finished it :) thank you jack!!

[@jildou_m6220]

I kid you not, I was getting my way to my bookshelf to get my book and dropped myself on my bed to open my book when I saw a notification of your video. faith or coincidence? Idk but I love the timing

[@thepolydidsystem1983]

Ok I know this is a late comment but I just read the entire time. I thought I only read for like 5 minutes. Love this

[@lisaphilmlee4462]

This was just lovely. Burned through several chapters of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo.

[@lucycollins1546]

its on my tbr, how are u finding it?

[@vidhirakshe1089]

AHHH! I've been reading the same

[@vidhirakshe1089]

@@lucycollins1546 Its a really good book! Medium-Paced and the story keeps you wanting more!

[@hanghoang4041]

My heart jumped at the sight of this video ❤️ so glad i found your channels and your humour 🙂

[@isabella2971]

I would honestly love if you just made one of these every time you sat down to read becuase that would give take my motivation to a whole new level

[@Sam-h3x9u]

The fact that yesterday I was watching that video where you were answering questions while baking and I thought of suggesting you to do a read with me vid. AND A FEW HOURS LATER, THE VIDEO IS HERE!!!!!

[@kcorione]

Would love more of these videos! It actually made me read the full 31 minutes of the video

[@valeriadandrea8744]

Oh, I love those kind of videos and find them really helpful. Thank you, Jack 🥺

[@robin-tl4qs]

What's better than a read with your comfort person

[@-bookish-5843]

i watched this video for the first time today! i read along with this video, it was so calming and sweet to be able to read this long. i dont have a very long attention span so i know 30 minutes is short but it s long time for me. im reading kira-kira by cynthia kadohata, it is a more unknown book ive never seen it on booktok or booktube or anything but it hurts in the best way possible ❤

[@1999SRoldan]

FINALLY we got to be on a bookish-best-buddies date with this gentleman!

[@rokayaenafielmetni5232]

I love this idea so much; this is my Third timr coming back to this video and definetly not the last

[@kaitlinwilson3711]

Love this! And love your videos! I would love to see a video maybe talking about the benefits of reading and how it enhances our lives and well-being? (ie. how you think reading effects our emotional intelligence, how we perceive the world, and how reading can help us be kinder, better people) hope that makes sense! :) love your videos!

[@kioumim]

Hey Jack, I just wanted to thank you for these BYOB streams you did back then on instagram and ytb, i had an amazing time ans never missed a day ! After the concept ended, a subscriber who wanted to keep this going made a discord and I joined it and so far many of the members have met each other irl, we've are to this day having an amazing time together and the BYOB really helped us all in so many ways. Thank you again 2 years and still going strong ✨️

[@aditibansal5647]

Due to covid I have not been able to go to my favorite spot to read (Its a little library/ bookstore type place) and I missed having people around me also reading and enjoying books. So thank you jack for this video, it felt like I was back at my small nook. :)

[@xlonelymidnights648]

thank you for doing this because it helped me read my current book!

[@graceebee]

Please keep making videos like this one! It was so helpful for me to get the motivation to get my homework done! Thank you!!

[@gwenellison5386]

I'm very late to this party, but had to say thank you for this video. I like having something playing in the background when I read and this is perfect and helps keep me focused on my book rather than the screen.

[@simona_merkinin]

Ngl this is super comforting

[@melodyhanna9321]

Omg I've been in a reading slump and I really needed this! Thank you Jack! :)

[@notesfromnatalie]

This made me feel like I was reading with a cute boy... Jack, please make more of these.

[@mels2036]

Omg I was just about to request a video like this, I already know I'll be watching it every second day now 🥺

[@galisma8326]

oh i love this! it gives me a hard kick to read even more. i would love to see more of this kind of video in your channel!

[@UmairKhan-yg8sm]

Periodt... I LOVE YOUU SOO MUCHHH

[@JamesMorfa]

Thanks for this. T'was really lovelyreading with you... And I definitely needed the motivationto get through a bit more of Anna Karenina!

[@jisblue8683]

Thank you Jack! I would love to see more of these videos since I have a problem concentrating and videos like this help me a lot:)

[@lilycrompton3620]

Please do more of these, jack!

[@MaddieMarvolo]

I read 52 pages of a book I needed to get through while watching this!! Thanks Jack

[@emmamuldoonryan2879]

Myself and my boyfriend have taken to playing this video as we read. He was extremely inspired by your A Little Life video so much that he is reading it ( he doesn't read often). As always, love the content, we wish you every success ❣

[@annabanana1126]

i love this video and will def be reading along with it later tonight, so excited for more of these!

[@saracouto1131]

this actually made me finish my book!! 😁

[@jil8091]

I really love this video. I really need some motivation right now so I can finish my book😩

[@helenkathryn331]

did my reading for my intro to fiction class to this!!! super relaxing and helpful :)

[@girlwiththemagicpen]

I loved this! Definitely got me to sit down and read for a few minutes before tackling major tasks.

[@Vanessa-ub6nx]

Jack, I'd love it if you'd make more videos like this. It was really motivating and comfortable!

[@francescomaggioni2408]

I’d love to know how many pages you have read, to understand your usual reading speed. Your ability to read so much affascinates me, but I love reading my big books so I wanted to understand if it’s because of that or because I am actually slow ahaha. Love your content btw, you are veey inspiring, keep it up!!

[@xenne.]

I’ve been waiting for this for so long x

[@fairybloods]

did I just spend the past three hours reading with this on repeat? yes, yes I did, and it's none of your business

[@vishnurcu1948]

We didn't know we needed this for books apart from study books

[@helinkaya5442]

How can you sit so perfectly while reading i move like a damn worm when i read 😩✋

[@jesssmith3615]

omg i was just looking for one of these and you literally just uploaded one!! ahh thankuuu

[@angelicaperez2711]

omg this is just perfecttt, because i just started reading the fall by albert camus😊 plus listening to melodrama for the ✨main character vibes✨ lol

[@ramandeepnijjar8281]

Will really enjoy reading with this in my lunch break. Have to do revision when all I want to do is read! But at least I know there is a specific time frame I can with this video (as it is easy for me to just keep going). Love to see more of these videos!

[@alicecharman]

thankyou so much for doing this video Jack! I really appreciate it, I know this video will come in good use for myself, I have been worrying alot, so seeing this video is really motivating me to escape to another world

[@nirvanaocean2514]

omg please do more of these i am currently working my way through my first philosophy book at this helps so much!!!

[@mymoonana]

this was so cozy, more videos like this please !!

[@dianagrace776]

This is sooo what I needed to start my book - thank you!

[@nadiaboff]

so i opened yt and this video was posted 34 seconds before ok now i HAVE to read thanks jack

[@heartsaglowed]

i love this sm! would you consider doing some live reading sprints? 🤍

[@amelia-by2yv]

did i just loop this for like two hours while i was reading? yes. yes i did

[@saumya9173]

i adore these type of videos

[@RedMaple02]

30 minutes of just reading with Jack is a great experience✌🏿

[@ShannonHGrace]

Thank you for this!! I’m reading babel tonight

[@camilaazul]

I love this idea. I really enjoy videos like this one!