QUITTING GOODREADS & BOOKS I NEED TO READ BEFORE 2020! | BOOKS IN BED

[@lauravalentinamartinez2397]

"Books in Bed The Series" by Jesse the Reader, sounds so official

[@alietheartist734]

I read “Quitting goodreads and books...” and instantly had a moment of “WHAT?!?!?!” before I finished reading the title.

[@rebeccaedmunson3459]

Same 😂

[@Phoenix-qm2yq]

OMG same. I was like Whaaaaaaat?

[@Raven_Nivhaar]

lol same. I was concerned for a second.

[@catcarstairs8179]

@Ame love the profile pic

[@emilybunney6163]

It's a part of the jessethereader brand to be a mess, okayyyyyyyyy? Me: I can relate.😑🤗

[@chaimariel6559]

Not sure if anyone cares but if you guys are stoned like me atm you can stream all of the new movies on InstaFlixxer. I've been binge watching with my brother for the last couple of weeks xD

[@sethbriar8221]

@Chaim Ariel definitely, have been using InstaFlixxer for years myself :D

[@cakeytheshakey9789]

So we just got 2 bots having a conversation. Interesting

[@LilithDemonPrincess]

I read quitting Booktube and almost had a breakdown I clicked so fast

[@nazeefahmatwadia8664]

Diamond Willis Oh my gosh same

[@carolinemarshall1669]

😂😂I see this!

[@dotreky]

2019 has been the year of reading slump. A lot of people, myself included, have been down this path this year. 2020 will be better for us readers.

[@rosechen2169]

Yes. I didn't read a single book until April this year...

[@dotreky]

@@rosechen2169 we are going to have to double our reading this 2020...lol

[@panainpublic]

I started really strong, but just started slumping the closer we got to the end of the year... I'm not in it that deep anymore though, so that's a plus.

[@dotreky]

@@panainpublic 😎

[@kimber9562]

Little did you know you were 100% right about it being a good year for readers cause we have literally nothing better to do

[@panainpublic]

Yes, this should 100% become a series. I'm gonna be disappointed if you don't.

[@bookboop]

I second that!

[@panictopned5439]

When he started singing Umbrella all i could think of was Tom Holland's Lip Sync Battle. Anyone else?... Just me? Ok...

[@lizzytaylor8981]

Yeesse I did too

[@moonlightjuju]

omg yes

[@thatskai3070]

Just u

[@TheBookGoblin]

I recently quit chewing rocks. Basically the same.

[@rachelmilligan95]

The Book Goblin you need TO MAKE MORE CONTENT

[@Darrkness]

It's tough to be a pro rock biter.

[@michaelaeklova5679]

Year 2079 Nobody: Jesse: goes to library and finds there unread Coral

[@Bookdragon11]

Michaela Eklová this made my laugh so hard 😂😂. Also, I relate 😄.

[@lucialanczova1315]

I can imagine that, honestly

[@rebeccaedmunson3459]

I have 364 books on my list of books I want to read and every time I watch your videos, I end up adding more to the list 😂

[@peacemaker9115]

Same. He had me interested in Ready Player One and Shatter Me lol.

[@savannahc9209]

BOOKS IN BED SERIES!!!! It just make it feel so informal and comfy, like sweatshirts and fuzzy socks 🤗

[@becklebooks]

I lowered my goodreads goal twice this year cos I didn’t wanna stress myself out! It’s like, a challenge against myself so why stress. 🤷🏼‍♀️ Starsight is the second in a quartet. ;)

[@cashby7008]

One of my reading goals for 2020 is to read the unread books on my shelf. I keep buying new books but i really need to read the ones i already own!

[@elizebeatrise3055]

Yes you should definitely make this a series

[@mel.b04]

YAAAAAAAYS I love the Books in Bed videos!! I don't even know why, I just love them😂💕💕

[@jetwing9463]

Jessie: "It's a pease of cake!" Me: *looks down at the left over Thanksgiving cake im eating*

[@Bookdragon11]

Jetwing Good one 😄.

[@ab0211-l1t]

I am a mood reader like you are so I have a little trick I started to do that has been working really well which I call my S.T.B.R.L. (soon to be read list) here is how it works: Have 10 books on a list. Read 7 so that you are down to 3 unread books. Add 7 new books to the list so that you are back to 10. If you have a book that is recurring and has been on your list for awhile take it off the list. This way I can stick to certain books I want off my T.B.R. but still have options to choose from to be able to satisfy my mood reading needs.

[@SaaitanK]

Okay, but can we talk about how the editing is *chefs kiss* a.r.t.

[@LamentaFortuna]

I adjusted my good reads goal to be 52 every year because last year, my goal was 90 books and I 100% read stuff to just get to the goal and ignored really long books like Way of Kings because it was "too long to read right now". I read Way of Kings this year and loved it. I realized I read books just to "get to the finish" line and I had turned my reading in to another task list to complete and that's not how I approach reading at all. Even with a goal of 52 books, I'm still around 60+ and I had way more fun this year reading some longer books and some shorter ones. The reading felt way more organic and fun.

[@alexiscardenas9147]

“You can stop roasting me about this book. I can stop roasting me about this book.” Loki me haha. Make this a series!

[@AoiSora603]

My challenge THIS year was to use my Sort It book app to randomly choose all of my reads for the year from what I own. I picked one by myself, but whatever. Anyway, it was WAY more of a success than I thought it would be. I may have discovered a new favorite author, I read a couple things that I had honestly thought I would declutter but then ended up loving. It really worked for me. For 2020 I’m going to continue that trend but with a little more purpose. I’ve picked 12 categories, and throughout the year, I HAVE to hit at least one book/series in that category. Categories like “Series I need to finish but haven’t” or “a book or series that has an upcoming adaptation” or “a book on my shelf that I’m not excited to read anymore”. And then beyond those categories, I can just meander to whatever else I want to pick up for the year, with no pressure of “I said I was going to read it, so I have GOT to read it.” This year had some major reading surprises, so I’m excited to see what this does for me next year.

[@charlottearchey1673]

AoiSora603 can you tell me what the 12 categories are? That sounds like a challenge that I would like for 2020!

[@AoiSora603]

Sure! I don’t know if I’m done yet, and they’re definitely tailored to what is languishing on my shelves, and fits me. So far there are 12, and I have several books to choose from in each. 1. An unread Brandon Sanderson book 2. A series of Robin Hobb’s Realm of the Elderlings 3. 2 new-to-me Stephen Kings. (Those are my 3 fave authors) 4. Classics: Collections of Poe OR Collections of Lovecraft (going go to poll to choose!) 5. A full YA series 6. Something from a genre I don’t typically read 7. A book I’ve had forever that I’ve lost excitement for 8. A book or series that has been or will be adapted 9. A series that I need to finish 10. A new release with a lot of hype 11. A popular fantasy series that I just haven’t gotten to yet 12. Star Wars! (I have an entire Star Wars bookcase that I didn’t read anything from this year...😬) I hope that helps you with choosing your own categories! 😊

[@abbyozrovitz7396]

jesse ilysm, I just died when you recreated the "they ask you how your doing" meme. your content makes my day

[@cashby7008]

I’m doing so badly with my goodreads goal😅 i guess it’s time to read some short children’s books😂

[@sercemwksiazkach]

Being behind on all things and being a mess is a whole ass mood! Glad you got out of the reading slump though, I know it feels good. And I totally want this series as an official one!

[@bmcdermott]

PLEASE MAKE THIS AN OFFICIAL SERIES. These videos are my favourites of yours❤️

[@gabriellapaez9213]

“How thrilliiiiiiing!!!” -JESSE 2019

[@ella_melchionna]

Tip: Make a physical list of all the books you want to read, whether it be on your phone or a piece of paper (or multiple pieces of paper). Put a checkbox next to each, and follow that list, in or out of order. I did this, and it honestly helped.

[@tanazzamuskan5145]

The end of the year is near and I WANNA read some BOOKS - by jessethereader and also me even though my finals are near.

[@christina4157]

I’m so happy you finally got out of your reading slump, and I thought this was already a series?! You should totally add kingdom of ash to your list of books to read in 2020 now that you finished a map of days but I’m glad you enjoyed it!

[@ToughAngelBooks]

I know the feeling about the goodreads goal. This year, was the first time in about 4 years that I hit my reading goal. It did bother me that I didn't meet my goal for a couple years, and I even changed my goal to a lower number, I still did not hit it. At some point you just have to realize that things happen and you need to just do what you can. Glad you are out of your book slump! I am scared that I might be entering one, but I should be able to kick it quickly with buddy reading Let It Snow with my Best Friend!

[@feelzyfeelz]

Does fanfiction count towards reading goals? 😂😂😂

[@Ikataja]

Well, there's actually a lot of fanfiction on Goodreads, so I'm counting it ;)

[@feelzyfeelz]

@@Ikataja Hell yeah! 😂👏

[@annabelcrescibene4257]

Olivia Evans only iconic fan fictions unfortunately

[@mysticmajestic2360]

@@annabelcrescibene4257 You can add the details of the fanfics you read yourself. Click the search button and then click "manually add" but make sure that you put in fandom, ship, summary, link, and page count.

[@avsambart]

I wish they did. I read hours of fanfic every day recently haha

[@riariariaaa]

No one: Literally no one: Not even a single soul: Jesse: I'm like TT HEEEYYYY Just like TT HEEEEEYYYYY

[@tsukiakari3493]

I have a joke for you. What did the librarian said to the kid..? Read more

[@unabashedlyanne4527]

I clicked "read more" twice before I realized😂

[@annettesegui312]

@@unabashedlyanne4527 same

[@Bookdragon11]

Unabashedlyanne I did it more than twice before reading it 😅😅😄😄.

[@66_percent_rainbow79]

Omg

[@Darrkness]

Got me too.

[@yourlocalnerd9287]

0:18 this is exactly why I love this dude

[@annieg.9023]

Ohh yeah Like i thought December had started so Long ago and only realize its beginning now.... So ready for the year to be over!

[@alliegrace591]

Jesse unknowingly giving me a peptalk I needed to keep working on my writing just made my night.

[@PrimMuso]

No amount of KZbin policy changes can douse my passion for books!

[@leiselclayton5772]

Hehehe... how you describe feeling about December is how I feel about every month.

[@HyDrOpYrO777]

I got Overcooked 2 and it has been consuming my life along with all my other Switch games. Also books in bed is a mood and needs to be a series.

[@athenalester7594]

Congrats on finally finishing A Map of Days! Also, you displayed a great mindset about your writing life and rhythm. I hope that your writing first and foremost rejuvenates you--ups and downs and all. I want to band together with my friends and have each of us create our own "20 reading goals for 2020," rather than picking up a standard list of goals. I don't have my list finished yet, but "Read a book with an 'ugly' cover" is definitely already on it because I am a TERRIBLE superficial book-picker-upper.

[@Psychauggie14]

I love the idea of Books in Bed series! I'm also totally feeling the "eager for a fresh start in 2020 vibe". I hope to get to through the releases from this year next year 😂

[@sadianaheen7270]

I started the Grisha Trilogy. On the Seige and Storm. I would love to finish that by the end of the year. Also, Books in Bed- I love the series.

[@khaulaidrees9083]

PLEASE let this become a series, I love these videos!

[@billybaecyrus]

Jesse, you are thriving

[@alicereteguis2598]

PLEASEEEE MAKE THIS A SERIES 😭🙏🙏

[@thomascampbell350]

This should totally be a series. Cause in these you can just talk about whatever you want without the entire video being on one set topic or tag or challenge. It’s super fun. Gives us a chance to just like hang out. Anybody else feel the same?

[@IsabelLee617]

I literally have a book shelf above my bed, so books in bed is my life! 💜 (It’s like built in to my headboard) Also the most resent book I finished was Echo by Pam Muñoz Ryan! It was so good! 🤩

[@emilybunney6163]

I just got out of my first HUGE reading slump since like the beginning of summer and now I'm taking every book recommendation I can get so I'm gonna read that book now... 🤗

[@thatdamfangirl]

@@emilybunney6163 You should read One of Us is Lying. It's really good!

[@emilybunney6163]

@@thatdamfangirl who is it by?

[@thatdamfangirl]

@@emilybunney6163 Karen M. McManus

[@samarkhoury2260]

AGMagical Photos I LOVE THAT BOOK!!! We need more murder mysteries

[@kylieknf5582]

Before the end of the year I’m trying to finish “Crown of Coral and Pearl”, by Mara Rutherford, highly recommend it’s got me hooked. Then “The Thousandth Floor” trilogy by Katharine McGee

[@arirose6310]

Next year my hopeful goal is to read 50 books next year, with a priority on each month reading one nonfiction, one LGBT book, one new release, and one owned book. It's ok if any of those categories overlap! This year my goal was to read 2 books a month (one new release & one LGBT) and I actually read 43 and counting :D Before the end of the year, I'm planning on finishing Great Expectations and reading Queenie by Candice Carty-Williams. Any other books depends on what my library decides to send me haha

[@almondblossom4819]

I love ur enthusiasm And your sweater

[@sofiajearally9710]

I need to know where you got that yellow sweater, the Hufflepuff in me needs it sO BAD!

[@emilyannn]

Yes!! Keep this a series. I listen to it like a podcast while I clean/draw

[@nellinevdb]

I normally read 80 books a year, but this year I had a giant reading slump and I have only read 21 books so far. A few months ago I had set my goal to 30, because I thought that was a challenge but reachable. But so far I think I'm not going to reach it

[@koolkhalidah2607]

I love watching your videos!!! They’re the BEST👍🏼👍🏼!!! I finally found someone who likes books as much as I do!!😁

[@madisyngreen4403]

I love that hoodie 💛

[@bardhaselmani2877]

I have been eagerly waiting for a books I’ve read recently video . Just today I thought of messaging you about it . Please do it for me . It’s my favorite thing to watch . Love your channel . You’re fantastic ❤️

[@billuraral1870]

A society where everyone has to fit in with others all the time." So, high school?

[@bluEish04]

I could relate to this so much. I had been in a reading slump for a couple of months until about a few weeks ago. Now Ive been doing nothing but read books and think about books. I thought I was never going to get out of my reading slump but here I am.

[@idakarolineee]

0:18 YES! TWICE 4 LIFE😂😂✊🏻❤️

[@enorace5153]

There's a new Miss Peregrine's book coming out on the 14th January!! It's called The Conference of the Birds and it looks really snazzy!!

[@yunamchill9169]

Grrrr, I'm on the third book in both French and German and I'm kinda stuck because I'm currently reading the Maze Runner trilogy.

[@stellagenge6065]

1. Please make this a series it’s amazing!!! 2. I’m doing the A-Z reading challenge and I’m going to do the magical read-a-thons 3. I’m going to finish The Mermaid’s Voice Returns in This One by Amanda Lovelace, Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck, and Pillow Thoughts by Courtney Peppernell. I’m going to start (and hopefully finish) A Glimmer of Hope by The Founders of March For Our Lives.

[@megangrayson4064]

Okay I'm living for you writing a book! I need it when you finish it! Good luck and sending good writing vibes your way! Also yes, Books in Bed, the series. Do it!!

[@Jessica-fy6wx]

Yes make Books in Bed a series! I am also ready for all the new books in 2020! I am already making my list and I am not even done with my goal this year!! Ah!!

[@lucialanczova1315]

Make it an official series! It is so relaxing to watch it, love it💚

[@amanishonestreviews]

I love your content !! It’s always something new and that’s what I love the most about it . ☺️

[@honeytea1046]

i recently got out of my reading slump and started reading everyday again, such a great feeling!

[@veyniacchp]

I'm rereading A Map of Days to get ready for The Conference of the Birds.

[@real_jjk4647]

3:48 I died at 'SOmEoNe cLaIm THis ChILd.' Also, still waiting for that ice eating vid lol Also, Also- That outro tho XD

[@kelviannaepperson3677]

I had read Beloved on audio and I really wanted it and while on vacation on black Friday I found it and I got it for myself. For Christmas I got myself It, the sun is also a star, the outsiders, and beloved so excited for next year

[@auroradazed]

also um sponsored by harpercollins? i love you and that's amazing. secondly, YES MAKE THIS A SERIES!!

[@tallicat1239]

Please stop making all these books sound so good I already have like a gazillion books I need to finish 😭😂

[@adrianbooklecter7545]

I just started my booktube channel and I am pumped!

[@adriensauvageon9724]

subscribed!

[@carinal360]

I also subscribed!

[@adrianbooklecter7545]

@@carinal360 thanks so much😍

[@adrianbooklecter7545]

@Asligne Cullen Thanks :)

[@whitneymouse]

Ok, so I’m glad it’s just quitting your challenge xD I was like “why are you leaving Goodreads?” I met my goal, but I’ve been busy with school and I have so many books I want to read that it’s overwhelming me. My tip for breaking slumps is trying a new genre or a short genre (like graphic novels or nonfiction)

[@andreea6643]

Yeess! Make this a series!! 👌

[@joanagonzalez6406]

Hello Jesse So, books that I will try read before the end of the month: “Lady Renagates” “Sorcery of Thorns” “Romanov” (like you) “The Hate U Give” “Ziggy, Stardust & me” And two more in my mother language, portuguese. (I am portuguese living in Slovakia). I want to know your chalenges for the new year because I had been in a reading slump too. Usually I read more then 100 books and this year I read 11. But 7 of them was in the last month, soo I believe that I am in a good way. I didn’t participate in Nano, but I started writing and I am very proud with my first draft, soo far.

[@irisdejong9787]

Make books in bed a series I love it! You don’t have to do it every week but I always love it when they come around again

[@leona530]

Oooh my good Pleasee read Romanov its such a beautiful book with such a beautiful beautiful message of the power of family and the romance between nastia and zash is also beautiful its in my favourites of the year ❤❤

[@jmpresco]

Dude I totally understand the Goodreads goal thing. I am exactly 22 books behind for my goal too. I love the GR reading challenge though and whatever I finish at this year is awesome but best believe I am going to really try to get it close.

[@achillamarie5651]

JESSE IS A FAN OF TWICE 0:20 I was actually singing along

[@Willowswirl]

I'm rereading Skyward and I just love it so much and I need to get a hold of the second book

[@fremzzplum5083]

Starsight is relly good😍😍

[@leyandefe8079]

Gosh I love this guy

[@nazeefahmatwadia8664]

Definitely make this a series. I'm planning on finishing rereading the PJO series, Everything Everything, The sun is also a star and the first book in The Kane Chronicles

[@Isabella-iu2sf]

Couple different things. Yes, you could make this a series. It's so chill, and I love it!! Secondly, the book I wanna read before the end of the year (yes, singular, I'm going easy on myself) is Again But Better. I bought it months ago, but uni homework has prevented me from reading it!! So that's gonna be my Christmas break lol

[@madisongracedeluise]

I am the same way with planning out next year, I really want a fresh start

[@justjay6388]

don’t worry jesse i had to give up on my challenge too 😪 but good job on breaking the reading slump!!

[@violetsandsunsets4911]

sorry im late! ive been ill for half of november, so i HAVENT BEEN ABLE TO READ without coughing every ten seconds, and ive missed it dearly.

[@brian11344]

Yea this should be a series and I'm about to start a map of days myself excited for the new book next year

[@AJTimberlake]

I definitely start thinking about the New Year when November hits. One of the reading challenges I am thinking of trying is choosing a category from the Goodreads Choice Awards and reading every winner from that category in previous years.

[@celticlew39tv]

I like this as a series. I plan to read at least two more Christmas Debbie Macomber books this year (to meet my GoodReads goal).

[@rubyaltamirano2653]

The most important thing about being a Reader is to remember why you read...because you LOVE to! 😁📚 A challenge is great and all, but doesn't specify how much or how less of a Reader we are. It's beautiful to read what we want and can! Our passion for our leafed little children is what matters most! No challenge can ever measure our love for books! 💞

[@fairlybrianna]

I immediately saw the Miss Peregrine book and got excited🤩

[@StarsAndEmbers]

I've been thinking about 2020 too! I should focus on December, but I'm just so ready for this year to be over

[@erionzairi9014]

Pls make this a weekly series I love this series and ily Jesse

[@aweb2529]

I really like these videos and would love to see more! You could always do your read recently like this too it it would make it easier for you :)

[@Ikataja]

I've got to read 28 books until the end of the year - so a book a day? Ahem...I feel this. But lucky me, I found a manga that sounds interesting and has 40+ volumes, so I'm pretty good to go. That's my usual autumn / winter plan for the Goodreads challenge because I set ridiculous goals for myself

[@gorouwatas7282]

There are going to be four books in the Skyward series!

[@siddharth9377]

Hey buddy I completed my Goodreads challenge but yuss I can relate to ur situation

[@Lillian_clark.]

Yes please make this a series!

[@candacecelestine2662]

I am currently reading The How & The Why and plan on reading The Queen of Nothing & Tunnel of Bones.

[@a.vvlogz7306]

this is the only once in a lifetime moment when i've read more books then a SUPER BOOKTUBER!!! this year...