Reading Books that Remind Me of Other Books! 📚 | Reading Vlog

[@aleksismil]

I really love that whenever you are presenting a book in translation you always mention the name of the author and the name of the translator. We need more people to show such appreciation for the work that translators do! Thank you Jen! Hope you had a wonderful Christmas and wishing you a very happy new year.

[@witchmojo13]

Hi Jen. As a fairly new viewer I just wanted to say thank you for a lovely calming video which appeared just when I needed it. Anxiety is a big thing for me this week and walking with you - all those fat squirrels (or squiggles as they are known in my house), and wildlife and trees and I just felt a little more peaceful as I watched. Wishing you a peaceful, happy and successful 2022.

[@jenvcampbell]

♥️ they are known as squizzes in our house ☺️ xx

[@heenwoof]

There’s no such thing as an easy job sounds quite interesting! Thanks to you I keep discovering so many great books :) I wanted to ask you if you’ve heard of the novel “What you can see from here” by Mariana Leky. If you haven’t view this as a recommendation. The book is translated from the german and follows a woman named Selma who lives in a small village in western Germany. Sometimes she has a dream of an okapi and whenever that happens someone in her village dies. I hope you haven’t seen this one yet ✨happy holidays!

[@jorjastonej]

OMG. You saved me. Yes, I’m having a very hard to be a human day. Thank you 🙏🏼 for your compassion, book insights 📚 beautiful baking, and hikes 🍃🍂

[@jenvcampbell]

Thank you, Julie. Sending all best wishes. x

[@jorjastonej]

@@jenvcampbell All the best to you too. Today’s video truly embraced the ‘be nice’ spirit that helps keep us boosted in these times. I so appreciate your wonderful videos. I searched through a lot of booktubers over the weekend, and did not find anyone new that I want to follow. You’ve spoiled me with your smarts and deep compassion. And baking. And the Heath. Plus the cutest doggie. Cheers!

[@eyrecester]

Always overjoyed to pass the festive season watching your reading vlogs ❤️

[@jenvcampbell]

That's very kind. Happy holidays! x

[@alexplatt8771]

I love your piping work on the gingerbread cookies. Mrs. March also gave me Clarice Lispector vibes. I really enjoyed listening to There's No Such Thing As An Easy Job. Favorite line: "The tree planting poster was covered in a textile-inspired clover pattern, with copy that read 'Make Our Town Greener!' - while the water conservation one featured a slightly unnerving image of a human silhouette kneeling down creature-like on all fours to lap at a big drop of water coming out of a tap with the slogan 'Water Belongs to Everyone' in a bold font."

[@raccoonsnacks]

Love the idea of this as a series!

[@lucyrose1542]

Hi Jen, I just wanted to leave a comment today to say that your videos have got me through a rough few months and have genuinely been something that I look forward to, especially these reading vlogs! Thank you for the time and effort that you put into them. Wishing you a happy new year. Lucy x

[@jenvcampbell]

♥️ sending love, Lucy xx

[@hlndb]

That is some SKILLED icing! Thanks for your honest thoughts on the books you're reading, really interesting!

[@sigridvanvelzen5943]

I really enjoyed your discussions of these bookpairings. Helps me getting better at understanding books in general. Thank you!

[@noorhudaamalina]

I loved there’s no such thing as an easy job! Unsettling but comforting is exactly the way i’d describe it as well. Hope you enjoy the rest of the book! 🥳

[@paulwinchell6904]

This makes me so Happy ☺️ and right now I need all the happy I can get. Thanks Jen. I would have never thought to turn ginger bread man upside down to make reindeer.

[@YourTrueShelf]

I am also a person who hates coriander!! Can't bear it!! Lol. I totally agree when you said that you don't mind an unlikeable character, but there has to be more to it. This exactly. I read the woman in white a couple of years ago, enjoyed it but didn't adore it. I buddy read it, which added a good layer for me to discuss it throughout. Loved the reading vlog as always x

[@nolawernicke9078]

Thanks Jen, I was having withdrawal symptoms when your vlog didn't come up yesterday (Tuesday in Australia) A belated Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. 🙂

[@cristinamottura7530]

Dear Jen very best wishes for the new year and thanks once more for your lovely reading vlog. Lots of bookish love from Cristina (Italy)

[@bfree6521]

Love your walks

[@emeline_4]

Greensmith sounds so fun, I added it to my TBR! Your reading vlogs with the park scenery and baking segments in the middle have been my favourite this year 😍 Always so so lovely.

[@thoroughlyenjoyedbooks8565]

I am loving the crimped wig!

[@pandorabox82]

Because I am running so far behind this year (Christmas lasts until Epiphany, yes? 😅😅), thank you for keeping me company whilst I wrap presents! Have a happy New Year!

[@marystephanos]

I read and loved The Woman in White years ago, so I picked up the audiobook of Fingersmith on your recommendation. Loving the Dickensian feel to it so far. Thanks!

[@N332]

Thank you for keeping me companyyyy!!!!! 🥺☺️ happy holidays

[@jwatson11]

Another similar book to The Woman in White is The Levenworth Case by Anna Katherine Green - would recommend

[@sandeesandwich2180]

It's late here while I'm watching this and I'm pretty tired, which probably explains why I tried for about 10 minutes to find an alternative book to The Hierarchies before finally figuring out that the book I was thinking of was -- wait for it -- The Hierarchies. In my defense, the US cover is much different from the UK cover. The Wilkie Collins audio book sounds intriguing -- a good narrator can really elevate the listening experience!

[@jenvcampbell]

😂 that tickled me, thank you xx

[@marierichardson5918]

I read both Woman in White and Fingersmith and was struck by the similarities. Its interesting to know that Sarah Waters was inspired by it. I loved both books. Thanks for your always excellent and interesting content.

[@jenvcampbell]

Thanks, Marie. I've linked the video where Sarah talks about inspirations in the video description if you're interested :) xx

[@marierichardson5918]

@@jenvcampbell thankyou

[@melanieanne3919]

"The Woman in White" is a great book. I hope you'll enjoy it! :)

[@curioushmm9027]

i haven't read the wilkie collins and "the sparrow'...i'm left with fond feelings but no actual memory of "the woman in white' and little memory of the sparrow wither. i'm so glad you're reading 'no such thing as any easy job', which i'd have chosen if i were on instagram, because i think i'd like it.

[@leslierobertson385]

The only thing I can imagine to be more creepily atmospheric than walking on a foggy heath listening to Woman in White is listening to Hound of the Baskervilles.

[@jenvcampbell]

That’s Dartmoor, isn’t it? x

[@leslierobertson385]

@@jenvcampbell Yes, I believe so!

[@theresepazell7875]

I enjoyed this video as I enjoy all of them..Happy Holiday..like ur wig very nice.Take care..From chgo..Best wishes..

[@jenvcampbell]

Happy holidays. Therese. x

[@booklover6963]

Whatever happened to the fairy clothes that you left in woods months ago ?

[@jenvcampbell]

They disappeared after a couple of weeks x

[@MaryAmongStories]

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[@pia2902]

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[@falconette8911]

.....Lionel Shriver, you naaaaaasty, ugh. Anyways, books I bought cause they remind me of other books...maybe not the same, but after reading In the Dream House, I leap at anything by Carmen Maria Machado. Even if she only editted it or wrote an afterword or something. Not the same as getting a book cause it reminds you of another book -- but oddly I don't think I do that very often hmm... o_o;