reading books outside of my comfort zone!

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@nickpembury7184 9 ай бұрын

So pleased you finished A Man Called Ove. Couple of years ago I read Britt-Marie Was Here. Finished it in two days, went back to the library and quickly worked my way through the Backman back catalogue. A Man Called Ove spoke to me just like Britt-Marie, and My Grandmother... is pure modern, urban magical realism. You should definitely read Beartown. I just know it will infuriate and move you.

@debbeasher-k4764 9 ай бұрын

I enjoy the way you describe the books & what you get out of &/or what you learned from it. 😊😊

@maggieslifeisawildride512 9 ай бұрын

I love coming of age stories! It's so interesting, touching, funny, grievous, and oh-so many other emotions that carry you through how a person became who they are. I love that! And I have this to say now that you've read one...now you're hooked.

@tracybuchwald1535 9 ай бұрын

I'm glad you extended yourself to a new genre, that's awesome!

@teresathompson393 9 ай бұрын

A Man called Ove, was my husband's favorite read. He could not stop talking about it! I do believe Tom Hanks starred in a movie based on the book. They changed the title a bit. Thank you Jess, I do enjoy your channel and being real to your feelings and the books you read. 😊

@herdogcyn156 9 ай бұрын

Ugg, I was holding my breath, hoping you'd love Ove. So glad you did. My other favorite of Fredrik Backman is, 'My grandmother asked me to tell you she sorry'. I've read a few of his and I think why I like his books so much, is the personalities he gives to his characters. You become friends (or enemies) with them also. Another wonderful read is 'The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper' by Phaedra Patrick. It's another old guy, trying to make it in the world without his beloved wife. His wife had a mysterious life before him that he seeks out by way of a charm bracelet. Those are a few of my favorites but it looks like I need to buy, 'Crying in H Mart', now. Thanks for the good recommendations.

@edenbowlby253 9 ай бұрын

I'm thrilled to see your reading choices expand. Well done! Try Jane Austen!

@baca782 9 ай бұрын

So glad to see you expanding your reading experience! Get into the classics, you won't regret it! (except for maybe skip Ulysses)

@NinaFickettDesigns 9 ай бұрын

A Man named Ove. The original Swedish (I think) movie is much better than the one just came out. This was a book I LOVED! I also liked his book My Grandmother Told Me to Tell You She’s Sorry.

@jawick 9 ай бұрын

I took a history through fiction course in college and was forced to read the "Greats" of American fiction. 1700's and 1800's books were a bit rough, but the 1900's had some truly great works. My only complaint about the class was the lack of science fiction and fantasy. Luckily, the professor did teach a class on the works of C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien. Of course, the Narnia series was not covered.

@charlespackwood2055 9 ай бұрын

I remember you getting so excited about getting a "book haul". I thought that was so amazingly adorable. I can't remember anyone getting excited by a "book haul" before. I am soooo glad that you are doing so well.

@ericadeluca144 9 ай бұрын

When Breath Becomes Air- Paul Kalanithi and A House in the Sky- Amanda Lindhout are two other awesome memoirs. American Dirt- Jeanine Cummins and The Four Winds Kristin Hannah are my two favourite books

@darlouthia5153 9 ай бұрын

I have found so many great reads thanks to you. ❤

@mistyeydgrl 9 ай бұрын

Love your curls Jessica!

@karinliss9599 9 ай бұрын

Read every book on the Fl. Banned book list! Your life will expand exponentially! The Kite Runner is incredible!

@karinliss9599 9 ай бұрын

Jess…. Read above your age. Step out and expand your world 😊😊

@HeatherHague-y9q 7 ай бұрын

I loved the kite runner

@bettyherzberg3125 8 ай бұрын

Fredrick Backman books are so good. I hope you will try some of his other novels.

@Gayle.McConnaughey 9 ай бұрын

Sometimes I go to a 1/2 price book store. They have some really good choices so many times.

@judymckerrow6720 9 ай бұрын

Thank you Jess. Happy reading! ❄️🫠💚🙃

@Kathryn-ul2uz 9 ай бұрын

They made this book into a movie, Tom Hanks stared in it. They changed the name to A Man Called Otto.

@Moon_wolf7899 9 ай бұрын

its a really good movie

@carolfrancis6737 9 ай бұрын

That movie was sooooo good! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@sandykalmeyer9523 9 ай бұрын

Loved that movie, wondered if the movie was based on this book!

@baabaa8446 9 ай бұрын

And changed the setting to Pittsburgh. ❤️

@LoneDaugaard 9 ай бұрын

The movie with Tom Hanks is a copy of the original Swedish movie and the Swedish version is much better.

@carolfrancis6737 9 ай бұрын

I agree with you. You can't rate a person's life story. 😊

@jeanninekalua9016 9 ай бұрын

I am in the process of reading Crying in H Mart!! It is so loaded, it's a bite at a time kind of book. I am loving it though, it is so very good.

@annemcintosh5729 9 ай бұрын

Jess A Man Called Ove will make you laugh as well will make you cry. A 5 Star book.

@charmainecano1617 9 ай бұрын

True stories are my favorite genre!!

@maryhluch659 9 ай бұрын

You need to read “My Grandmother Asked Me To Tell You She is Sorry” , by Frederick Backman. I would love to hear what you think of it. I have tried several times and I can’t finish it. But my friend loves it and has re-read it several times.

@elizabethcollins8817 8 ай бұрын

A classic story I recommend is “A Tree Grows in Brooklyn” (of course if you haven’t read it already 😉) 📚

@crystalhayes5342 9 ай бұрын

I had the crying book in my hands and passed at last moment so I’m glad you are taking it on. Like you, I’m in a funk with my reading. I picked up a sci- fi romance novel. ❤

@crystalhayes5342 9 ай бұрын

I’m going to go back and get it . I feel like I passed on a good opportunity read. Ty

@donnasiegert6975 9 ай бұрын

If you’re looking for something different and good, read “Saving CeeCee Honeycutt” by Beth Hoffman. Is probably my favorite book that I never would have picked EXCEPT I met her at the hospital I worked at. I only read it because of that. It was a great book and was glad I went in a different direction than my usual Rom-Com. Hope you read it. I’d love to hear your take on It.

@rpglegal 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for the recommendation! I pulled it down and read it while traveling for work on Sunday, A 5 star read in my opinion as well.

@beverlykubiez115 9 ай бұрын

Ove was a really good book! Glad you enjoyed it too!!

@bkm2797 9 ай бұрын

One of my favorite authors 'Amy Tan' writes the most incredible stories, for example "The Joy Luck Club", it's so rich and breathtaking, was made into a fantastic movie by China's Stephen Spielberg, Wayne Wang, hope you check her books out. Love books about people and their journeys, they never get old. Great to see you are trying new genres Jess. You are looking so well, hope it's a reflection of how you really are feeling. Take care!❤️👍

@exploringallgenres 9 ай бұрын

I read A Man Called Ove last year, thanks to the audiobook I learned Ove is pronounced Uva (Oova). While I didn't love the book, I thought it was pretty good. I definitely need to pick up Crying in H-Mart. It's great to read books from different genres.

@dragonkat1868 9 ай бұрын

Jess, my favorite genre is memoirs, I haven't read crying in h mart yet but it is on my tbr list. I hope you have a wonderful rest of your weekend.

@mjc2624 9 ай бұрын

I loved A Man Called Ove! I also suggest The Man Who Climbed Out The Window And Disappeared, A Walk In The Woods(actually anything by Bill Bryson), and The Titanic Sisters. Also, give all of Mitch Albom's books a try(they're a quick read). I'm bed-bound so I do a lot of reading. If you're interested in adult coloring books, let me know. I've learned a bit about colored pencils as well and would be happy to share some info with you to save you some $. Oh yeah, grab some Tracy Chevalier books as well.🙏🌎☮🐾👣🌱🎶🎨❣

@colleenallen3382 9 ай бұрын

Great to see you push yourself into new genres. Ps. You really look good in that green sweatshirt. This is definitely one of the colors you should wear often!❤

@susanerwin3502 9 ай бұрын

My friend read A Man Called Ove and loved it couldn’t wait to see the movie. I watched the movie which is called A man called Otto I believe. Stars Tom Hanks and everyone knows anything he is in is worth watching lol having seen the movie I could see how the book would seem slow starting out especially for a younger reader. You and your mom should watch the movie ❤😊

@terenzo50 9 ай бұрын

Another memoir you might enjoy: The Periodic Table by Primo Levi.

@ethank7293 9 ай бұрын

Excellent book choices and glad to see you downloading a video, always put a smile on my face when you post a video, have a great week and be safe as always!!❤️❤️

@ssg4229 9 ай бұрын

If you like memoirs, I really loved Wild, Educated, and The Sun Does Shine! I will look at Crying in H Mart!

@donnarutherford3591 9 ай бұрын

Loved Crying in H-Mart. Everyone I know that has read it loves it. I have a recommendation for you: The World that We Knew by Alice Hoffman. It's about young Jewish girls trying to stay safe during the Second World war. There is also magic/other worldly (don't know what to call it) side to it. I don't want to spoil it but I could not put it down.

@tammydillander8992 9 ай бұрын

Love the book a man called ove

@laurasaxon694 8 ай бұрын

All those books sound great. I would never read Crying In H Mart because I don't like emotional books and seeing you cry over it, I knew it would be a sad book.

@sandracramer3251 9 ай бұрын

Jess, if you liked Crying in HMart which I also loved, you need to read Know My Name by Chanel Miller (also. Memoir). It is a great book and I think you would like it.

@bonnienichols2778 9 ай бұрын

Hi Jess from MI, USA❣️ You could try a cozy mystery series titled the Hannah Swensen Mysteries. The first book is The Chocolate Chip Cookie Mystery. A reader gets a great read plus a few new recipes to try out.👍 I have tried several of the recipes from various bks & love the simplicity of the recipes.💯 Have a great week🥰

@charlottecurtis7650 7 ай бұрын

Have you tried the urban fantasy genre, I love it as there is such a wide variation. Also the outlander series is amazing and unputdownable!!! X

@katesterling8915 9 ай бұрын

I've been reading books from Shayne Silvers. Brilliant author. 👏

@NicoleLaurenEsq 9 ай бұрын

I'm so happy you got bored with the romance genre. lol. You gotta read the Riley Sager books - OMG "Lock Every Door" is the best one. Don't read "House Across the Lake" - it is shockingly awful. The rest of them are very good. Ruth Ware and Norma McFadden are great, too for the quick thrill reads. "Quarry Girls" by Jess Lourey was another good one. One of the best books I've read since "Life of Pi" (all time greatest along with "To Kill a Mockingbird") is "Tomorrow, Tomorrow & Tomorrow" by Gabrielle Zevin. I hope to see you in your book club soon!

@aileensteele7298 9 ай бұрын

Jessica, I’ve bought the book on your recommendation. I’m old enough to be your grandmother however we live in a very diverse culture here in Hawaii. Curious to get started. 🤞🏻

@kayhammock 9 ай бұрын

Check out the movie, A Man Called Ove. I hear Beartown is really good; it's the first book in a trilogy. I don't read Fantasy so in honor of YOU getting out of your comfort zone, maybe I will read Fourth Wing. ❤

@elainerempel1613 9 ай бұрын

I'd like to recommend a couple of authors I love & will actually re-read. Patricia Finney, who also writes under the pseudonym P.F.Chisholm; she writes incredibly engagingly about a "bad" boy in Elizabethan England, Sir Robert Carey who solves mysteries. The other author is Kate Atkinson whose novels overlap, at least a whole series with private detective Jackson Brodie did. There's also 2 seasons of a British series based on her books called "Case Histories" & the actor playing Brodie actually matched my mental image of him. .

@Moon_wolf7899 9 ай бұрын

i definatly suggest to watch the movie A Man Called Otto

@joegoss30 9 ай бұрын

It's good but the original Swedish movie (same title as book) is better.

@DeerheartStudioArts 9 ай бұрын

thanks so much for your vids!🦌💌❤️📚

@Gayle.McConnaughey 9 ай бұрын

Your mom read that first one. She commented about how it made her feel like she had just gone through some the things while you were sick last year.

@nataliesmith6114 9 ай бұрын

Check out From Scratch: A Memoir of Love, Sicily and Finding Home by Tembi Locke if you haven't already read it. It is 305 pages and has a bunch of recipes at the end fron each section of the book. It was a pretty good read.

@kellicardwell2114 9 ай бұрын

Combine your genres and read the Outlander series by Diana Gabaldon. It is romantic/historical/fiction. There are like nine books so you get very attached to the characters. I am rereading it (audible) it is that good.

@kathieosborne6749 9 ай бұрын

I am reading Sarah Ferguson's "Her Heart For A Compass".

@Stackz401 7 ай бұрын

I’m reading A Man Called Ove right now because book club. I’m not sure how I feel about it right now. I’m on Chapter 12 right now.

@GrapeApe2018 9 ай бұрын

Try historic fiction? Margaret George is one of my favorites. I've read all of her books.

@ChrisBorrego 9 ай бұрын

Try any book by Katie MacAlister....so funny...sometimes you just want a lighthearted book that makes you laugh. 😂

@cindypipes4261 8 ай бұрын

Please consider, by Kent Haruf, ‘Plainsong’. It is a story you won’t forget. With characters you recognize from everyday life. Enjoy. One of the reviews… A novel so foursquare, so delicate and lovely . . . it has the power to exalt the reader." --The New York Times Book Review

@sarahc444 8 ай бұрын

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@reneedickerson4489 9 ай бұрын

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@trudyeagan8160 9 ай бұрын

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@hollyyoung5545 8 ай бұрын

If you liked a man called Ove you should check out the movie versions. a man called Ove & a man called Otto.

@annpayne9954 9 ай бұрын

So I tried to read outside my book genre and I just couldn’t get through it. On the other hand I have started going to the Library. One step at a time.

@MSAMSAMSAMSA 9 ай бұрын

Try the series by Tomi Adeyemi for science fantasy, or if you like slice of life, Blessings by Anna Quindlen.

@mariavita7536 9 ай бұрын

Your mom told us about Crying in H Mart and how much she cried when reading it and she gave the reason why. So sad. 😞

@cherylkurucz8852 9 ай бұрын

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@silvialogan9226 9 ай бұрын

Jessica, I am glad that you are trying other genre of books which you want to explore because you learn new facts. Maybe you should do a degree in English since you enjoy reading books.

@sweetiemcgee 9 ай бұрын

Michelle is jimmy fallon famous!

@WESSERPARAQUAT 9 ай бұрын

Jessica crying? nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

@joegoss30 9 ай бұрын

Oh-vay is the correct pronunciation.

@DawnBlake-q7q 9 ай бұрын

I like your picture of you and dog

@nancienordwick4169 9 ай бұрын

There are so many great reads out there, but more recently, books have lower standards for publishing. Quality has suffered. Try your library and older books.

@carolfrancis6737 9 ай бұрын

Jessica, watch the Movie...A Man Called Otto

@lauriefulk3812 9 ай бұрын

Has anyone read the book The Boy called "IT" it's about child abuse OMGoodness it's so sad how a Mom could be so mean and cruel to her child. I am sure it's happened in the world today. It's hard raising kids but I would never do to a child what she did. I will see about reading "The Man Called Ove"

@DawnBlake-q7q 9 ай бұрын

I like the books show me