Reading Other Booktubers' Favourite Books! 👀📚 | Reading Vlog

[@allisonpaiges]

so honored to be included in here! i had similar feelings reading 'the seas' and added 'the employees' to my cart :-) happy you enjoyed tomb of sand as well SUCH A GOOD VLOG

[@jenvcampbell]

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[@misskit123]

I really enjoyed the epic stirring music over footage of your cake! It looked delicious, it was very fitting! Sending love xxx

[@RovingReader]

I LOVED Severance! I think I heard about it initially from you in an earlier video because I don’t watch shows much. That one was so so good! Sorry about the hospital stays- planned or not they can’t be the most fun. I love the start of that last book!

[@kiranreader]

ty jen for including me!!! my pumpkin eater was my first Penelope Mortimer and i've heard that daddy's gone a hunting is a lot stronger. def need to read it soon!

[@jenvcampbell]

I can’t believe I’d forgotten I’d read her before 😂 silly me! I hope you enjoy that one, too x

[@daysleeper1989]

This is the right kick to finally pick up Tomb of Sand. I saw the author and translator at the Edinburgh Book Festival last year and they made me fall in love with how they worked together and what they had to seek to find balance between meaning and sound. It was wonderful.

[@jenvcampbell]

Ah, what a lovely event! x

[@jenvcampbell]

Hi everyone! I hope you enjoy the video. Have you read any of the books I talked about? And who are your favourite booktubers? xx

[@Elientjepientje.]

Mina reads, Jesse on youtube, mynameismarines and thisstoryaintover are booktubers I like to watch

[@gamewrit0058]

8:10 A walk on the heath with Lola! 🥰👍💖 The progress on the yard and garden looks wonderful! 34:30 Aww ❤🐾

[@jenvcampbell]

the bricks were hot because of the sun, so Lola decided to claim the flower bed as her own bed 😅

[@YourTrueShelf]

A gorgeous vlog, as always, thank you ❤️ Tomb of sand reminds me of the swan book by Alexis Wright in how you described it. I live Toni M. She needs very careful and slow reading to really appreciate her. I loved buddy reading Beloved earlier this year as we picked the text apart and it was a rich experience. If never thought of making crumpets either! Xx

[@jenvcampbell]

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[@KierTheScrivener]

This is making me read Tomb of Sand. I hadn't heard enough yo make me prioritize such a large book but the way it plays with language really intrigues me. Always love hearing your thoughts

[@jenvcampbell]

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[@baeticat]

Ooh loving this Ally x Jen crossover. I really like Ally's videos and recommendations too. Every Sunday, I watch both of your videos 😊 Tomb of Sand looked pretty intriguing, and now even more so after your review. Might add it to my tbr

[@jenvcampbell]

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[@ariannefowler455]

I plan to read Tomb of Sand this Summer. I can't wait. The raspberry cake looked amazing.

[@jenvcampbell]

The recipe is here if you want to try it ☺️ www.you.co.uk/benjamina-ebuehi-raspberry-yogurt-honey-cake-recipe/ x

[@kathleenwalsh3556]

Hi Jen gr8t video. Read The Pumpkin Eater years and years ago. Was one of those books that everyone was reading. Same with Margaret Drabble. Still reading D Copperfield which im enjoying immensely. Lovely to see summer; the rain it raineth every damn day here.

[@jenvcampbell]

Perhaps we can swap soon; some rain would be good, and I'll send you some of our heat. ☺️ xx

[@rkb4238]

Hey Jen, thanks as always for these reading vlogs, I find them so enjoyable and calming. Re. the crumpets :) I have gotten into them as well recently they work really well to use up souerdough discard, what I have been doing is just using my frying smallest pan (it is very small) to make one huge crumpet since i am also lacking the molds... ;) thanks for the idea with the cookie cutters! Wishing you a lovely day

[@jenvcampbell]

Yes! I’ve never actually made sourdough so haven’t tried them that way but have heard they work very well ☺️

[@bethbow_1365]

Honestly, this is the perfect video length for me. Thank you ❤

[@jenvcampbell]

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[@RahulSingh-books]

I loved Sula back when I read it. She writes like no other. Also, about Tomb of Sand rambling, I think she was trying to reiterate the culture of rambling that’s rife among the cultural group she’s based her characters on. I loved it because I could imagine family and relatives being exactly that.

[@jenvcampbell]

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[@pandaaaaa4]

Tomb of Sand was my favorite book of last year. Daisy did such a wonderful job with the translation, like the English reads as if you were reading Hindi. I loved it so much because of the familiarity not just in place and family system, but in language as well. I really do hope you love it.

[@jenvcampbell]

Yes, given how unique it is I can see why so many people said it was untranslatable before they both worked together. A triumph! x

[@sharonlittle9617]

Thank you the recommendation picked up one of Nicci French books loved it. Will be reading more thanks again.

[@jenvcampbell]

Hurray! Which one did you read? x

[@sharonlittle9617]

@@jenvcampbell Until it's Over. Went to the library today and picked up Blue Monday... Will start tonight after work thanks again 😎

[@jenvcampbell]

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[@toweringtbr]

I want to read Tomb of Sand but it sounds like I need to be in the right mood, to just lap up gorgeous prose.

[@jenvcampbell]

Definitely one to be in the right mindset for - though I suppose we could say that for most things. xx

[@EllenFelicity]

A lovely accompaniment to today's odd jobs :-) Have added The Employees to my library list. I also really appreciate your reflections on how what someone is living through shapes how they interpret/relate to books. I started keeping a reading journal this year for the first time and this is now something I find really interesting

[@jenvcampbell]

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[@aejlindvall]

As a sick viewer myself who watches every video they give me such comfort (and book recs of course), especially right now when it's so hot I canät do much but watch youtube, read and listen to audio books. So thank you for that

[@jenvcampbell]

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[@ChemicalPenguinn]

I love these videos! Always interesting to see what people think of community favourites

[@jenvcampbell]

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[@ghanshyamsingh3653]

You awesome Jen...I'm gonna try to get to Tomb of Sand in both, hindi and English!! Have been wanting to do that, since the prize was announced...sooo gonna do it now, or else, the books be sitting on my shelf for another long while!!! Thanks for inspiring me to delicious books and captivating cakes!!! 💙😋💙😋💙😻🐶😻💙👌👍👍

[@gamewrit0058]

17:00 I just looked up the differences between pancakes, crumpets, and pikelets: crumpets look like they'd be called an "English muffin" here in the USA, and a pikelet is something between a pancake and a crumpet? Also, loving the cute summer look with your hair up, that red and white blouse or dress, and your purple nails. ❤

[@aleksismil]

I was petrified of Tomb of sand but now you have convinced me to pick it up.

[@jenvcampbell]

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[@asunnybooknook]

Thank you for mentioning me and taking my rec!! ❤❤❤❤

[@jenvcampbell]

Thanks for recommending it ☺️ x

[@kellypointing]

The Employees is one of my favourite translated novels, was gutted when it didn't win the Booker! Delighted to see you loved it!

[@jenvcampbell]

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[@karendale9926]

That whole beautiful space and Lola chooses the dirt 😂😂😂 and oh my! The raspberry cake. Yes please. I’ve added the Employees to my tbr. I bought and read The Sum way back when you first reviewed it-still remains a favorite of mine. Thanks for today’s video. xo

[@jenvcampbell]

I think she liked the bricks because they'd warmed up in the sun. Bless 😅 x

[@kathy2539]

Love your vlogs Jen, crumpets, mmm, you made me hungry and that lovely strawberry cake concoction looked amazing! Hope you and your friend enjoyed! Hope Mr M doesn't mind Lola sleeping on his garden beds, such a sweety. The Heath looks like a marvelous place to walk on an afternoon. I have the impression from Lauren of Laurenandthebooks and her David that the UK summer is quite warm at the moment so hope you can all stay cool, we are in Winter and it has been very chilly here (Australia-Melbourne), there's ice and snow on 'thems' mountains, definitely! The book 'Employees' glad you liked so much, but I'm not sure. The AI content in novels sort of freaks me out, I think I've seen too many AI/Robot take over movies, don't like them! "Tomb of Sand' sounds very interesting, I'm wondering if I can tackle the depth and length of it. Might make it tbr and wait a bit for the idea to settle. Thank you so much for the wonderful time you gave to the vlog, I love just relaxing with a coffee and watching the videos.

[@jenvcampbell]

Thank you for this comment, Kathy. Yes, it has been very hot this week but we should get two weeks of cooler weather soon, fingers crossed. Hope you have a lovely Tuesday. x

[@nolawernicke9078]

Hi Jen, thanks for the vlog. I'm reading Romantic Outlaws by Charlotte Gordon (biography of Mary Wollstonecraft and Mary Shelley) and it is quietly blowing my mind about what they went through.

[@jenvcampbell]

That is a beautiful beast of a book, enjoy ☺️👌🏼 x

[@nolawernicke9078]

@@jenvcampbell, I am, I think it will be hard when I finish, I won't want to leave them.

[@ann-kathrinmeyenburg7265]

Hi Jen, I haven‘t read Andy of the books. I am currently reading Gidget by Frederick Kohner.

[@jenvcampbell]

Are you enjoying it? x

[@ann-kathrinmeyenburg7265]

Yes! It s a short book that captures the summer and a girl who is willing to do nearly everything to learn how to Surf. The book was published in 1957.

[@irenesax1028]

Jen, our literary tastes are so far apart, but I love your videos.I don't like fantasy or scifi and I know I would have put Toni Morrison and Penelope Mortimer at the top of the list but I respect your judgements and knowledge.

[@jenvcampbell]

☺️ we all love different things x

[@Periwinkle_Sunflower]

Wonderful reading vlog as per usual BUT LOLA is my absolute favourite character 🤍

[@jenvcampbell]

She is a very good dog 🐶

[@ChrisDailyReading]

I read The Employees last year and thought it was very good: very original and intriguing.

[@jenvcampbell]

Tis indeed! x

[@MaryE171]

Another lovely vlog! The crumpets were incredible, and that raspberry cake looked so good. I'm loving this format, I really enjoy your in-depth thoughts about each book. Hope you're doing okay.

[@jenvcampbell]

Thank you ☺️ x

[@charlottemolloy]

I haven't read any of these! I'm currently reading and enjoying the covenant of water! 😊

[@jenvcampbell]

☺️ thanks for sharing. x

[@mradcaqbdb]

The Employees is on my stack to read. I started it ages ago but didn’t get very far. I will be giving it another go soon!

[@jenvcampbell]

I hope you enjoy it more this time round ☺ x

[@ameerahalgohary]

"Severance" is one of my all time favorite shows. I've watched the 1st season 3 times already! And I've read "Sum" and "The Need" on your recommendation, and loved them. I think I would love reading "The Employees" then 😊. Thanks for the recommendation!

[@jenvcampbell]

Hurray! x

[@SuperBrieBear]

I have recently discovered yogurt cakes and they are divine. Now if I'm baking cakes, I substitute the milk with yogurt or buttermilk. A slice of apple yogurt cake with Creatures of Passage by Morowa Yejide and I am in heaven. Thanks for recommending the book a few months ago.

[@jenvcampbell]

You’re so welcome! Glad you’re enjoying it x

[@lian8785]

One book that reminded me of Severance is "The warehouses" by Rob Hart. Actually I read the book first... Thank you for a great video, as usual❤

[@karenBarr-e1c]

i remember a time when neightbours put out a wooden box on the street and put books they have read so that other read it again. I would be great if on national book day to remind people about this or even just talk to neightbours and ask to exchange books. As we face the uncertain cost of living it would be great if people could exhange books again,not just with friends family but the neighbourhook. Some of my best reading is thanks to Jen campell and other book tubers.

[@jenvcampbell]

I do this: every month I put a box of books outside our house and leave a message in our street’s WhatsApp group ☺️

[@goddessdster]

You! You are my favorite booktuber! I noticed you were using gluten-free baking soda when making the crumpets. Did you also use gluten-free flour? I have celiac and am wondering if I can follow the recipe as is using my cup-for-cup? Cooking aside, I decided to order The Employees based on your review because I know if you loved it, I probably will as well.

[@jenvcampbell]

I didn’t, I’m afraid, so can’t comment on whether it works for those (I have the gluten free baking powder as my mother-in-law is celiac so often bake gluten free things, just not this time). I can attest that the raspberry, yoghurt and honey cake is wonderful gluten free, though ☺️ www.you.co.uk/benjamina-ebuehi-raspberry-yogurt-honey-cake-recipe/

[@goddessdster]

@@jenvcampbell Thank you!

[@DurgaMol]

I have to say I was really perplexed to find out the original of Tomb of Sand is over a half shorter than it's translation. I wish I could compare it myself, but I'm not going to learn Hindi for that 😅

[@jenvcampbell]

I wonder how much is down to page spacing and font size - fascinating, though. Some languages are just like that; the German editions of my books are so much longer than the English ones, just because German words are longer. xx

[@ameliahoward2876]

Hellooo, just a quick q for Jen or anyone that is a patron - are all of the videos on this channel uploaded onto Patreon? I'm trying to move away from KZbin as I'm finding it a little toxic and overwhelming (not here, of course, but elsewhere) and was wondering whether I could solely watch these on Patreon? Thank you! xx

[@jenvcampbell]

I don’t upload these to Patreon, but I do link them each week. So, a direct link would land in your email inbox every Sunday x

[@paulwinchell6904]

Every once in a while I come to the realization that I'm not a well read person . I've actually only heard of one of these books authors, yeah it's Toni Morrison. One of these days I hopefully catch up. Goals .

[@jenvcampbell]

Everything is subjective! x

[@chiming_]

Thanks for this video ❤

[@jenvcampbell]

Thanks for watching ☺️ x

[@debjohn4]

Huge gold star with a smiley inside.

[@jenvcampbell]

Merci ☺️♥️

[@CarinaZacharias]

Dear Jen, is it too late to submit a request for a book recommendation? 😇 I know you asked on Insta, but I missed that! If this is the completely wrong place, ignore me. Otherwise: My boyfriend wants a science fiction classic that is not too long, has spaceships in it and is not written by Ursula K. le Guin (he knows most of those already). And I am lost 😂 🙏 Thanks so much for everything, a big fan sends love from Germany ❤

[@jenvcampbell]

Classic sci-fi is not really my wheelhouse I’m afraid. My favourite spaceship sci-fi would be The Book of Strange New Things (mainly set on a planet rather than within a spaceship but same vibes), however that’s not a short book! Perhaps a video like this would be more useful: m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/pmOreGWDeauSebs&pp=ygUZQmVzdCBjbGFzc2ljIHNjaSBmaSBib29rcw%3D%3D (I don’t know that channel but it popped up in a search for books on this topic) x

[@CarinaZacharias]

@@jenvcampbell wow, thanks for this quick and elaborate response! I read that book when you recommended it years ago and loved it. Will also check out the video. Thanks a lot 😊