READER IDENTITY CRISIS *overdramatic* | BOOKS BEFORE BED #1

[@k.c761]

I'm in my 'Read the books you bought a long time ago but haven't read yet' era 🙄😆😉

[@jessethereader]

I need to get in on this era

[@artajee___]

Same boat lmao. Idk how to comeback to read again

[@fishbowlwoman]

That era keeps following me around and glaring at me. I keep escaping its baleful gaze. 😋

[@kitsune9797]

Samee lol. More so my "Read the books I started but never finished" era

[@bryancartagena6983]

Same hahah

[@mrsunshine_]

only jesse can make a ‘pre-intro’

[@livslibrary]

I’ve started saying “phase” again instead of “era” because I’m so over it too. 😂 These cozy talks are always my favorite! 🫶🏻

[@PageswithPaige]

I use season instead

[@sliceofmini]

I use phases too !

[@subhakhan1900]

I like this chaotic version of Jesse, I don't want you to be chill lol your chaos is your charm✨

[@PokhrajRoy.]

You don’t have to be chill. Please keep being chaotic! It’s amazing haha

[@PokhrajRoy.]

You’re just too adorable and yes, this format feels very Book club sleepover which is nice.

[@GavinReadsItAll]

I’ve never been able to explain my feelings towards Songbirds and Snakes and then you summed it up perfectly 👏🏼

[@sarawehbexx]

I also recently got into my fantasy "era" again after years of not touching it and it scratched the itch for me. the series is called air awakens and its a fantasy romance and I'm highly enjoying it. got me out of my reading slump

[@CallMeSketchie]

AAAA!! I haven't watched your channel in literally years, and now that I'm getting out of a TWO YEAR reading slump, watching your vids just help me feel more and more motivated to read. Jesse, you're such a gem, and i look forward to more videos in this series!

[@enyas.6662]

I'm in my "out of reading slump but now I don't have time to read bc of final exams"-era. I just want July to come because then I can finally read more🙏🏻

[@MailinMeg02]

Me too! 😭

[@prarthanamodi9479]

It's always during final exams that the slump decides to end 🥲

[@chattymermaid1755]

I am in my " too overwhelemed to read " era, so I am just enjoying the bookish content at the moment while trying not to think about all the unread books in my bookshelves

[@Katykat1470]

Ive always loved your videos but I'm especially loving the more authentic chill vibes❤

[@anjalipatil8835]

The original hunger games movies were so very well adapted... I'm looking forward to this one as well, hope they make the book better!

[@vincentvanstop]

I’ve been in my “read at least five books at once from all over the place and rarely finish one or taking a long time to finish but not caring at all and having a nice time” era for like a year and it’s so freeing. It’s not even an era! I’m just here lol

[@pieraantonia3052]

Amazing, so happy for you

[@PokhrajRoy.]

9:24 I do like enemies to lovers done well, I don’t mind a slow burn romance, and I really like thrillers (preferably domestic). Mysteries draw me in a lot and I love if it’s an oddball detective with a partner.

[@fireheartLuke24v32]

I’ve solidly been in my middle grade book phase cause they’re usually sweet, predictable and short and amidst the reality of life is something I sorely need. My previous phases include epic fantasy, fairytale retellings and regency books

[@missfrizzle1717]

Relatable. When I was in first year uni I read so many judy blume books

[@fireheartLuke24v32]

@@missfrizzle1717 ooooh I haven’t checked those out yet, was mostly middle grade fantasy but just started contemporary with Friday Barnes. I will check them out thank you!

[@gabriellabatel]

I keep the images of the characters even after I watch the movie; and YES please, please keep doing these videos! I love these!

[@JessicaC.Wright]

I like the video style! ❤ Bro, I was having such a hard time today. My roommates abandoned me, I felt super heckin lonely... then you come and post a video that makes me feel so much better. I love you're extra personality, the way you talk about books, and the way you can make me laugh and bring a smile to my face. Thank you for being amazing, Jesse! ❤😊

[@ellensentanglementtheory]

Sending you Peace :)

[@Momin_Azam]

Yay, so glad to see the series back!

[@gabriellabatel]

that pre-intro makes me feel so much better about myself as a fledgling booktuber! I do the same thing!

[@luv_madeline32]

I really like this video. I loved seeing you just ramble about bookish things I will definitely keep on watching 😁

[@SilentSong123]

I love contemporary fantasy like that mix of magick and reality I just really love that vibe so much

[@kanimozhi5487]

i think you should make a podcast . ur voice is relaxing

[@miriamconnor8821]

Phase. Phase is a good substitute for era. Also, I really liked watching this video, so I would love to see you do more in this style!

[@emmawilliamson3859]

I think if Richelle mead did another series about vampires, it would take off again

[@AliensIntheSky]

Synonyms for era: period, age, stage, phase. You could talk about your eras of reading like the phases of the moon? Full moon is in peak reading one particular genre and perhaps right now you’re in a new moon phase where there is no genre that lights up the sky?

[@arobinreads]

Cosy fantasy is a subgenre that a lot of books are coming out from

[@the_reading_apprentice]

BRIAN FREAKING SELZNICK! I'm so glad I'm not the only person who loves his work! I also didn't know about Kaleidoscope and Big Tree until recently!

[@skinnylegend121]

maybe the reason why you can remember the image of the pj characters is bc there’s such a stark difference between how theyre described in the book vs how they’re portrayed in the films

[@erinsbooks]

Yes, please do more of these videos!

[@PokhrajRoy.]

0:31 More like ‘My Favourite Things’ but I get you.

[@vallu3956]

Yes! Do more of these videos, it felt so cozy

[@2february1]

15:50 I just see the actors with a mix of fanart. but the mortal instruments is a mix between movie and show. like jace, luke, jocelyn and simon I see as the actors from the movie. clary, alec, magnus, isabelle and valentine I see as the actors from the tv series lol

[@jackie4583]

While this may not have brought in the numbers you wanted this happens to be my favorite video you've put out. The stripped down aesthetic and editing just feels nicer. Not sure how to put that into words. Your other content is great too, but this style is definitely my favorite I have watched of yours!

[@casslorenz875]

this is so cozy i adore it!!!

[@hellobbydawl]

love love love this video. so chill to watch before reading in bed!! ❤

[@melissa-annnelson3667]

I really liked this video style! Sit down videos are always my favorite because I can turn them on while I’m getting ready in the morning and it’s like hanging w a friend

[@wilsonrobrondays1861]

Most the time I'm able to seperate the movie image from the book, and it makes it alot more fun to experience.

[@erinmariecece]

I know I’m late to the game here, but I LOVE THIS STYLE. Very much podcast vibes, but I love all the different topics you covered, and getting to hear about things that don’t make it into regular videos, would love to see more!

[@SerenaRosetail]

I know what u mean with different genres drawing you in Jesse. I have been huge on manga since last November and I am loving it.

[@nicolethebumblebee]

I loved this video, so cozy and relaxing, especially to watch before bed! I feel like you would love Darcie Little Badger’s books, Elatsoe is about death and A Snake Falls to Earth has some found family, both are so perfect 🥰

[@erikareading]

I am always in my fantasy era but every year I choose a new genre to mix things up a little. Right now I'm really getting into historical fiction and loving it. Last year was romance and it's been nice to read one every now and then and understand the book better in the context of the genre as a whole. I tried scifi one year but it didn't really stick.

[@maanya__742]

Oh my god this jus made my day! I'm so happy books before bed is back💛

[@shalanedupreez4916]

I disagree, I think you would be perfect at a podcast 😂😂 I'd listen to you ramble for hours 😂😂

[@PokhrajRoy.]

9:11 ‘Aesthetica’ by Allie Rowbottom. Also, there’s this BBC show called ‘Chloe’ which is a mystery around a parasocial relationship.

[@ellensentanglementtheory]

Idk if anyone else has said it already, but "Period" works. And I am reading *The Signature of All Things* by Elizabeth Gilbert!

[@oliverharris60]

I find it really interesting that you’re usually tied to one genre or theme at a time, and feel untethered without one. I understand the feeling, but I definitely don’t go through the same *eras* 😂 I have genres that I generally prefer, but I’m generally up for whatever catches my attention (massive mood reader here)!

[@mimik9948]

this is a podcast with film i literally would watch every morning swear x

[@WonderwiceMargera]

I think because I am the moodiest of moodreaders I like to switch between genres after nearly every book so I've just been mixing all the genres, throw some audiobooks in the mix and I am a happy reader girlie.

[@zackm3456]

I love this format! It was a great way to relax before bed. I also don't notice my image of characters changing much with movie adaptations. Although I've not read many books that have received movie adaptations 😅

[@bettyreads222]

Oh the burning god what an ending to a great trilogy. Really enjoyed that you decided to bring this back. Really like this talky style of vid. 🎉😊

[@jaginaiaelectrizs6341]

Literally NEVER STOP the editing chaos, Jesse, it's half of why I love watching your videos so much!! ^--^

[@MY-my3br]

u should 100% & DEFINITELY continue doing these kind of videos. THEY’RE MY FAV NOW. + ur my all time fav KZbinr, I don’t watch KZbin at all and I only enter it to watch ur videos 🫶🏻.

[@alexash5029]

This is probably going to be my favorite series I just love the vibes! Cant wait for the second one

[@alainahiteshew4685]

I loved this video style! One of my favorites you’ve ever done. I love talking about feelings about books and reading this was exactly how my brain thinks.

[@regitzexenia]

I’m pretty solid-ly in my fantasy era, has been for years and years. But I’m definitely in a cozy fantasy phase atm, last year it was more epic fantasy. I kind of think of it like that, breaking longer eras into smaller phases. Definitely old enough to remember the dystopian wave and I’m curious to see how a new wave would evolve.

[@Ariana.333]

Moby Dick didn't do it for me either. Right now I'm reading Lord of the rings The Two Towers and I'm enjoying the journey.

[@ksenijakodrun1785]

please make more videos like this one

[@marzipantorte]

i think there could be a new vampire book that becomes as impactful as twilight at some point because dracula was a big thing as well and then twilight almost parodied that and maybe with so much change happening with AI etc, the metapor of the vampire will change into something new?

[@nobbynobbs5319]

I actually forgot how I imagine most character after seeing the movie but if I really love the character and the movie doesn't match the image in my head then yes I usually remember. I love this format. For the reading thing. I just try to find books that sound good and also match my brain energy. Like after a long day I rather read something light like romance or when I had relaxing day I treat my self to a fantasy story.

[@justmartine]

I don't picture characters when I read books...so the actors are usually the only visual image I have for a character

[@clari09]

Idk if it is because when I started reading, the books I read already had an adaptation so I already had the actors as the characters, but now I can’t imagine characters. I picture actors based on the descriptions written in the book

[@elenavaipan]

Loved this video! Keep them coming! 🤗🤗

[@BrandontheBeldam2993]

I'm really starting to get into Stephen King's works for my first read. I read Carrie and really enjoyed it, but The Shining while it had a deep character exploration of Jack Torrance, the pacing was really a struggle to get through. My current book phase has always been the "winding road" where I don't know where the path takes me in my reading, but eventually I'll find that genre I gravitate towards.

[@hannahurban8306]

I love these, please make more of them!! It’s so fun to talk about bookish things

[@justjay6388]

i’m so glad to see this series back! i love this chill, sit down chat type of vibe so i’m definitely all for more of these kind of videos. (also you’ll never be a flop to us jesse 🫶)

[@LeticiaAnaiTorres]

I love this style of video. I’m currently reading The Poppy Wars, Billy Summers, and How To Kill Your Family

[@elisabethprice4697]

it depends but for the most part I think I can picture the character not as the movie version. but I have pictured the movie version before!

[@isirlasplace91]

I discovered recently that a) I'm definitely a mood reader, and b) I have to mix it up. If I stick to one genre for too long, I start feeling a slump coming on. So I have to switch between horror, sci-fi, fantasy, historical, etc.

[@Kkrop89]

honestly really loved this style of video from jesse

[@ratgirl107]

I'm reading romance lately which I had never really read before!! And I loved this format!! Also loving the new hair!!

[@jennawar13]

Hmm I feel like I’ve always said “I’ll read almost anything” so it’s interesting to be tied to a genre. My favorites are still fantasy and romance, but I also love memoirs, mysteries, horror, lit-fix, etc. I’m currently trying to focus on my physical TBR, but I am in a book club and still have anticipated new releases, so it’s not strict.

[@Shaegeeksout]

So, from what you are saying, I think you would enjoy The Cat Who Saved Books. It's books, it's moving forward after grief, and an adventure with a talking cat.

[@Shaegeeksout]

Also, Convenience Store Woman. You could say I am in my "translated fiction" era. 😂

[@emmyrose233]

Love this style of video! If I have trouble envisioning a character I've actually found that fan casts tend to stick in my mind more than actors. People on the internet are way too good at finding character lookalikes lmao

[@katrinaalyssa7462]

Jesse, I love this series 😍 you've literally said all that I'm feeling right now, including the "favorite author releases new books and didn't find out until very much later". So please do more because this is awesome ❤

[@AliensIntheSky]

So excited for this new series! This episode is a banger!

[@salindrab4493]

Love this before bed booktalk ❤. My comfort genres to go to are fantasy and historical fiction (hate romance)...had a classic books phase the last months, but think i am over that now, at least for a while.😊 Back to fantasy with a reread-of-old-fantasy-books-phase, currently of Tad Williams Otherland series... these are four massive books...so, it's gonna take me awhile....but i loved the series when it came out 20 years ago....and i can say i still love it with being almost through the first book😅

[@victoriamann5540]

loving these cozy vibes!! its interesting to think about how u pictured the characters before adaptations. I feel like when an adaptation is GOOD then my brain replaces the characters in my head with the actors on the screen. Yet when an adaption is BAD my brain rejects it and is like "That's not real" asjdhagsd like with the first percy jackson movies (that in my opinion were atrocious, so glad we're getting a show with rick!) my brain fully rejected it and i can still see the characters I originally thought up in my head still lol

[@herbybib]

I love this series! So cozy and comforting.

[@kairitetra]

I tend to gravitate to fantasy and dystopia, but I've been trying to branch out to other genres too. The one phase I won't be in is "books that are currently popular" because I've hated pretty much every one I've read this year.

[@wordstowordlessthings]

in my 'queer people living complex lives' and 'poetry to soothe The Horrors' eras currently

[@francescakyanda9182]

i'm autistic and books are my special interest so this video was such a treat, it's the range for me

[@elizabethshin9584]

Love the variety of your content. Each time I watch your videos, I have my local library's website queued up to add to my TBR. Thanks for all the recs!😊

[@spindlesending]

Yes. More. This. Love this. I love this casual chatty style that can cover a wide range of book-ish topics without getting too heavy. Also, maybe you have reader *phases* rather than eras? Just a thought.

[@TheBookSkeptic]

I’ve been in my contemporary and romance era for the last couple years. I’ve been less interested in books (a bit of a reading slump) so I need easily digestible books. But I’m looking into Mystery/Thriller recently

[@kaai948]

I really love your editing, Jesse. It's pretty much why I watch. Good job

[@reedmylife4597]

I'm definitely in my "Catching up on ARCs and reading whatever I feel like" era. Because of this era, I am reading, Yellowface by R.F. Kuang! I love this style of video btw. It's so casual but offers a lot of content about updates in the reading sphere and how your reading life is going.

[@blackheartbooks]

I am so happy to be back in my classics era

[@leonajeanlunn4302]

I was most recently in my rereading era - I reread all of the hunger games books, then I started rereading the throne of glass series (I got to book 3, with Heir of Fire being the one I specifically really wanted to reread). Then I reread the fault in our stars (because I decided I wanted to feel pain ig???). Then I was in a slump for a little bit before starting Daughter of the Moon Goddess, which I'm reading rn

[@jessicaable5095]

In terms of book adaptations and whether they erase the built up image of characters from reading, I find it depends on how well the adapted the source material. I was really worried thus would happen for me when Artemis Fowl came out. Luckily it did not because, tbh, what came out was NOT Artemis Fowl.

[@BaileeWalsh]

I love this! Please do more! It's casual and thought provoking but still your usual style with the editing. I feel like I don't picture people exactly when I read, like in terms of details. Faces are just kind of a blur. In my mind there's a melding to an extent of all the objects, scenery, and people that have been described. Or at least it's not the same when I'm picturing a real person I've seen before or am familiar with. But yeah I'm the same with the characters I pictured vs. actors who portrayed them- it depends on the book and my experience reading that book and seeing the adaptation (or at least pics/trailers.)

[@soniaalmeidadias5794]

I'm in a similar phase. What I do is read some non fiction to cleanse the palate. I love books about mountaneiring for some reason 😊

[@montsegarza3365]

I like using the word "seasons" to describe my life. I'm currently in my self-improvment season - but honestly "era" might be more appropriate because it's been way too long 😅

[@fantasyfangirl7620]

Would the word PHASES work? 😂

[@PokhrajRoy.]

I’m trying to read ‘Before the coffee gets cold’. It’s actually quite nice.

[@PokhrajRoy.]

3:33 Being genre agnostic is good. It’s a sign that you’re eclectic. Very confusing sometimes though. P.S. When in doubt, historical non-fiction

[@bryancartagena6983]

I didn't know I needed this so bad omg, I want more te quiero mucho

[@Silverware-vk1pg]

I've been down the rabbit hole after being introduced to light novels and webnovels! Trash of the Count's Family reprogrammed my idea of the Found Family trope. THIS! This is found family, fantasy Novel. WOAH 🔥

[@carolineantley4144]

I’m reading the Stormlight Archive series by Brandon Sanderson currently. I’ve read the first two books before, and I’m rereading them so I can read the third one and actually know what is going on. They’re so so good!

[@cathyenfield]

I love this more casual and chill style of content too 😍 I dont have ppl to discuss the little things about being a reader irl so it's so nice to get what you think about several topics. On whether I can remember the characters I made up after watching the movie, for the most part I can, especially cause my brain has kind of a pre-set cast, it just changes slightly 😂 but I'm terrible at world building and design so normally my settings start looking like the movies'. And as for the eras, phases, stages (😂) mine change so quickly i just usually have a list of top books I'm interested in in every genre I read and go through them every time I don't know what to pick, my mood becomes more clear when I think about specific stories, I believe 🤔

[@arijkhreiwesh8467]

I really enjoyed you doing this type of content! You should definitely do more of these vids!