JANUARY 2021 BOOKS | sunbeamsjess

[@ma_niz]

Imagine her child being read to in Jess's voice. What a lucky child.

[@carissawyh]

Oh, how soothing!

[@agathahemingway8823]

Straight to sleep as she does with me lol

[@laurasalminen3443]

I’m really struggling with sitting down and reading this lockdown especially and I feel like I always get my drive back when I watch Jess’ book videos and see how passionate she is about books. So excited to watch this! X

[@phoebetee1096]

Agreed! I'm finding it really difficult to concentrate at the moment but these videos always seem to help me out of my slump! x

[@aiela]

Piranesi was actually inspired by the short story by Jorge Luis Borges 'The House of Asterion'. You should give it a read, it takes about ten minutes and he's one of the greatest Spanish-language writers :))

[@michaelormerod1898]

thank you for pointing this out

[@janethansen9612]

The language in Piranesi was charming. It is so beautifully written.

[@frog19945]

I was so happy to see that you talked about Piranesi this month. I happened to pick it up as well this past month and it was also one of my favorites. i feel like you did a good job of explaining without ruining it. I feel like its a great book for people that aren't familiar with fantasy and find a way to get into the genre without being overwhelmed.

[@melaniek6714]

I am a native german speaker and read Faust when I was quite young. It is famed as a masterpiece but I don't think its one of Goethes best. I would HIGHLY encourage you to read DON CARLOS by SCHILLER, the other big german classic writer instead. They lived at the same time but his female characters are much more progressive. It also has more plot lines and a central argument for freedom of thought. As a consequence it wasn't allowed to be played under Hitler, while Goethe was never banned to that extend. I would say when reading a german classic choose Schiller :-)

[@amyamy1507]

I love Don Carlos! I read it a few years ago and saw a production maybe 2 years ago ☺️

[@josepha133]

I've been watching you since Vlogtober 2015 and you're still my favourite channel to watch. Just wanted to thank you for all the joy your videos have brought me over the past few years. Your work is much appreciated.

[@evemcglynn8025]

feel v privileged to have read piranesi at what feels like the crest of the hype surrounding it... and still have been able to go into it blind!

[@Wolfhailstorm]

Getting cosy, with a cup of earl grey, as I settle down for the evening with a book and your video! I have my copy of Piranesi staring at me, demanding me to read it haha

[@watermelonprose5497]

sounds perfect

[@Wolfhailstorm]

@@watermelonprose5497 thank you!

[@emmastitch9744]

As someone who had to study Faust in school (in the German original) I can say that it is not enjoyable to read when you're reading it for the first time (even without the barrier of translation). I really like & appreciate it now, but that has only come from studying it in-debth & then rereading it with that knowledge. There are SO MANY references to this storyline & its themes in literature, so it is really beneficial for literature students :)

[@AishlingONeill]

I’m sooooo happy you loved Piranesi! It’s my favourite book of the year so far and honestly I’m not sure what’s going to beat it! I loved it so much. Piranesi the character is just so wholesome and lovely and ugh it’s just so good! 🙌🥺

[@astridfiedler852]

Request for a (possibly, I hope?) video that requires less prep on your side would be an updated bookshelf tour! I remember you saying that it is super full and that you cannot really see every single book you own, but I LIVE for bookshelf tours and have watched your last ones about 20 times each haha xx

[@HeyitsDaniM]

this totally made my day!! love these wrap up videos

[@mavis5020]

Reading to your baby is a great way to soothe them to sleep and a newborn doesn’t care which book - always a great way to still get in some reading :)

[@alattemorning]

I'm so ecstatic that you loved Piranesi too! It's my first 5-star read in a long time and I want to recommend it to every person I meet lol.

[@Itsmebuddy98]

Love this! Thanks for picking a book club book for the next few months ☺️ it’s nice to branch out of usual reading comfort zones - I have thoroughly enjoyed your recommendations x

[@helenal.2936]

Hey Jess, would YOU consider doing a read with me video, Like a one hour or two hours long...I would love love love to read with you!

[@ericarobbin]

I loved Piranesi so much, was a great time to read it recently to just enjoy a book like that and immerse myself in that world. It was a book I felt myself craving to read which was interesting.

[@leabhairagustae7279]

I just love your book videos so much.

[@leabhairagustae7279]

I'm so happy that you loved Piranesi! It's one of my favourites of all time.

[@LS-lo8ks]

I read Piranesi December last year without knowing anything about it and I think going in blind made the whole reading experience more enjoyable!

[@emmalavender7781]

I would love to hear your thoughts on Christopher Marlow’s Dr Faustus, I studied that alongside The Tempest at A Level and found it very interesting to draw parallels between the two! You always speak so eloquently about the books you have read ☺️

[@MaryJoHeadrick]

I want so badly to be a Mantel fan but I just can't seem to get in to any of her work. Beyond Black sounds so interesting (like all of Mantel's novels do), but I hate picking up along book that I end up not enjoying.

[@fificollins1775]

Who is just waiting for jess to write her own book? It would be phenomenal

[@floralalune1299]

I skipped the part of the video where you talked about Piranesi but added it to my good reads TBR, definitely looking forward to trying something new and out of what I reach for!

[@jessk7240]

I knew I’d like what you had to say about Piranesi. Such a wonderful character and book. ❤️

[@livingunjaded]

Piranesi sounds so mysterious... you’ve definitely piqued my interest! Also I’ve only recently learned about Faustian legend so if you have any good recommendations for books I’d be excited to hear some in future videos

[@melanieswensen5756]

I am excited to add Piranesi to my book club choice; however, I always add a companion book to read alongside my choice which is published before 2010 so we can compare or contrast what a previous author has done. Since I know so little about this book, would you recommend a book that would add to our literary discussion? Thank you my dear and always love your insightful review of books!

[@SavidgeReads]

Really, really keen to read The Paper Menagerie. Beyond Black sounds like it’s super gothic if a bit disturbing. Though I kinda like that. Piranesi I wasn’t sure I was fussed about. You’ve changed my mind.

[@MissStephanieLee]

Ohh Piranesi sounds very interesting. May need to order :-) Not sure what is going on with YT at the mon because I got like 10 ASOS ads throughout this video haha

[@raniamahmoud3165]

Especially excited for this one!

[@basiakrzyzanska1620]

Finally a review of some books im interested in, lots of love.

[@micaeladawnmakeup]

the master and margarita is my favorite book. it's so ridiculous and outlandish. i can't even imagine what it would be like had bulgakov finished it!

[@tonikinsella]

Jess, you said you message when there are loads of ads 😭😭😭 7 ads

[@carissawyh]

The best booktube!

[@rainepanda]

I never have too much to add in terms of comments on your content by I like to comment to help with the algorithm haha as always: I appreciate your videos and the manner by which you introduce and describe the books. I really enjoy your comments and it helps me find what to read next.

[@annabanana8013]

Marlowes Doctor Faustus is amazing! You have to give it a read.

[@OlaLidia]

мастер и маргаритта шедевр. рада, что Джесс понравилось

[@Kaffeyyyyy]

I read piranesi and faust in january too haha Loved piranesi, faust on the other hand not so much. I read it in german, so it was fun in some parts at least

[@BelsBooks]

Loved this book sum up! Couple of these now on my tbr, thanks Jess!

[@tianagadsden4843]

Would you recommend some religious books. Especially for children

[@mariahe7674]

Could be wrong but once upon a time Daniel Radcliffe said Master and Margarita was his favourite book. I feel he has good taste in the fantastical.

[@mppolarice]

Loved Piranesi so beautiful

[@bleecheng4423]

I don’t read. But I watch and liked this straight away because I love listening to you.

[@PeeweeM80]

Brilliant reviews! Thanks Jess 😊

[@linatrina]

Been waiting for this video like christmas, I'm kinda glad to have such a long time to pick up the bookclub pick because I'm quote broke at the moment

[@einhornstreichlerin]

Haha I was a German Literature Student (in Germany) and looove Faust 1 (+2). Maybe it's a German Thing :P

[@mindofieva]

I love these book videos!😍

[@rozreallyreads]

marlowe's dr faustus is great in my opinion :)

[@comealive977]

7 ads, lovely

Adding to the list 💗💗

[@thelaurels13]

Serious question: how do you wipe your nose properly with that daft ring in it? I mean doesn’t the snot get all over it. It looks unhygienic. Do you honestly look in the mirror and think yeah I look shit hot with this bull nose ring.

[@garyhansen9915]

VIDEO REQUEST...PLEASE ANSWER THIS ON YOUR NEXT VIDEO....IF U SUDDENLY GREW TO BE 11000 FEET TALL WHO AND WHAT WOULD YOU WANT TO STEP ON AND EXPLAIN IN DETAIL HOW YOUD STEP ON THEM WITH YOUR GIANT FOOT???