READING VLOG: READING BOOKS I WAS HYPED ABOUT..[CC]

[@Ektambo]

You’re so real for that intro, and that’s part of the reason I love your channel so much. I appreciate that you’re real with us, which incidentally makes you more relatable to us, too. 💜

[@JessOwens]

🥹🥹 thank you

[@guess2300]

I'm here to hear about books. I would never notice dog hair or such like that. And if I did, I wouldn't care. Don't spread yourself too thin and only do what you are comfortable with.

[@JessOwens]

Thank you 🩵🩵

[@jeniferfields4135]

You’re one of my favorite book tubers. Could care less about the visuals. The content cracks me up and is so genuine. People may be missing out, but not me!!!

[@JessOwens]

😭😭😭 thank youuu

[@danielleyarbrough8274]

I appreciate the realness. Nobody wears a bra in the house so do what makes you feel comfortable. You didn't get to 47K not doing you. I love your vlogs💝

[@JessOwens]

Thank you 🥰🥰

[@dimerymichaels3539]

Can confirm I haven’t worn a bra in the house since working from home. 😂

[@yoonminhope13]

i gotta tell you, i’m super sick of fabricated lives all over every social media platforms. so your vlogs are my favorite.

[@Jax-jx5uu]

the "🙄 i need to film but don't want to HA HA HA 😐 um so we'll see blahblahblah" was totally unhinged and that's why i'm still watching like 3 years in. lol so relatable. we appreciate you, jess.

[@JessOwens]

🩵🩵🩵

[@BookinItWithAhtiya]

I am very jealous of that apple crisp drink lol

[@Jdreash17]

I love and appreciate your honest vlogs! It's sooooo incredibly relatable especially as someone who also deals with anxiety and depression.

[@JessOwens]

🥰🥰🥰 thank you

[@Cyberlifewithash]

I enjoyed ALL of this vlog, the genuine and raw everything. Going to Aldi, sir Nigel, random food meals, book binding, all of it, Jess. I identify with you so much and wholeheartedly cannot wait to watch the next vlog. Also, thank you for helping me get through my 90 minute cardio with joy and realness ❤ - Ash

[@JessOwens]

🥹🥹🥹 thank youuu

[@sophilozophy]

I'm on the same struggle bus with food. Get it! Energy drinks give me life right now. I rarely have a coin since I always pay with my card. I have shopping cart chips, but sometimes I forget to put it back in the car or can't find them when I need one. 😂 I should buy more since I only have two. I still see me leaving all somewhere at home. 😆 Shopping overstimulates me too-everything does right now. Have you tried loops (earplugs)? That helps with the audible stimulations. Happy reading.

[@alliecat889]

I appreciate the realness and this is why you're one of my favorite booktubers. I've started a podcast book review channel myself and even though its just a voice yapping to people, there is still a pressure to be a certain type of way to everyone. but I read murder your employer and loved it, especially listening to the audiobook, it's a very intriguing book and there is going to be a sequel coming out.

[@allgirlreview433]

Having grown up just miles from the Dozier School reading The Reformatory made me furious and sick to my stomach. Knowing that real children were treated that way just made it that much worse. Thank you for being so real about your mental health. Love to Nigel.

[@stepha7822]

I'm here for all of your realness!! And the Nigel. And of course the books! I loved the Reformatory. It was not a fun time by any stretch, but I read this so quickly even given its length. 5 stars

[@teatunesandtales]

Love love love Aldi!!! German week is always fun, to see the random eclectic items available. Hubby lived in Switzerland for much of his childhood and swears by the quality of Aldi chocolate.

[@riverbird01]

I love your content so much, and I honestly love that you are your honest self in your videos! Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and reviews!

[@Goose2805]

Me after 2 minutes: "let me stop you right there". We are here for your authentic self, in the comfort of your (and our) own home, with no bra (same!) and covered in dog hair (can relate). Easier said than done, but don't overthink on how you will be vlogging! Like you said, you're showing your life and this is how it is, and that's what we're here for! ❤ P.S. Brice (dog) says hi.

[@JessOwens]

Thank youuu 🥰 hi Brice!

[@BookinItWithAhtiya]

re: the beginning "rant" - I appreciate that your vlogs are authentic and not manicured! I also have the same thoughts when I vlog, and then I realize I'm too lazy to make it manicured. Y'all gonna get my thoughts about these books in my pajamas and a bonnet and be okay.

[@JessOwens]

HELLO!!! Aint nobody got time to dress up for a vlog IN THE HOUSE

[@availandco]

People who don’t shop at Aldi’s don’t understand the panic of discovering you don’t have a quarter when you arrive ……😔

[@Jax-jx5uu]

💯

[@JessOwens]

I was about to lose it before I found that damn quarter 😂

[@sarahfolger5232]

I'm not a big fan of B roll. I usually kinda tune out and do something during that time. Stay real, Jess. My comfy clothes shouldn't be seen by outsiders either, but I'll poke around outside on my corner lot. Like you always say, Mind your business!!!

[@kayri687]

i love your vlogs for their authenticity and feeling like im chatting with a friend about their week!!

[@LocDBooktician]

This video shows the beauty of neurodivergence! This is the rep we need and I love your vlogs BTW. I need to comment more because I watch you on my TV.

[@LocDBooktician]

I feel called out by the sheets wash. Let me go get my life together.

[@LocDBooktician]

Jess, I wish I could offer you therapy services because you won't find religion nowhere near me.

[@theresareads]

I love your vlogs! Feels like I’m on FaceTime talking to a friend. I know the anxiety and overstimulation is hard (fellow sufferer of both) and hope they’re getting better!!!

[@JessOwens]

Awh thank you!

[@sslreads]

As someone who was trying to do booktube vlogs, I understand this FULLYYY. I'm glad it wasn't just me, it makes you self-conscious that the video isn't that good. I can't put a full face of makeup on and hair done first thing in the morning >.

[@JessOwens]

Every time I pick up my phone or camera, it’s a JUMPSCARE to see my face LMAO

[@BoraLinda]

I literally will watch any video that you put out. I seriously love your personality, you made me giggle a ton today!! Much love ❤

[@JessOwens]

🩵🩵🩵

[@mbranche4234]

I leave my re-usable grocery bags in the trunk of my car, so they are always with me 😁.

[@JessOwens]

This is smart!!

[@JulEnglefaris]

I leave them in my back seat and I STILL forget to bring them in the store 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@EmmaraeEmpowered]

I had to put The Reformatory down for a bit. I really want to come back to it soon because i enjoy Due's writting style. But it is such a difficult read and a big book so I know its gonna take me a while to get through.

[@JessOwens]

Yesss, I will definitely come back to it tho

[@anix670]

Jess, you and Nigel are so funny! Loved this vlog. And also,.you do so much stuff around the house, I am in awe😲 I think you're doing fine and also, you look amazing too!

[@JessOwens]

Thank you so much!!

[@MoniMas121]

Not "your favorite horizontalist" !!! I'm dead 💀 🤣

[@JessOwens]

Horizontalism is my passion!

[@dimerymichaels3539]

Love those drinks from Aldi. That’s where we shop and ours is great. It’s actually super small so I don’t get overwhelmed in there. 😂 It’s beautiful and clean though and I hardly need to hit up Tom Thumb for items Aldi doesn’t carry.

[@cuppa.books.]

I love watching your vlogs because you do show the reality (and Nigel obviously 😂) 💜

[@blackraven7774]

there is a quote from sir francis bacon ¨it takes great courage to be yourself in a world that is constantly pressuring you to be someone else¨ we are hear for you and the books you read. i never heard of ken follet until you and now i am a huge fan. i have depression/anxiety, cptsd and fibromyalgia...we take life one moment at a time. we fall and we rise, stronger every time.😇🤗🐌🐌🦋🦋🌼🌼

[@JessOwens]

🥹🥰😘

[@kathryncalderon]

I love that you told your Fridge to shut up. I laughed so loud because I do the same thing 😭😭😭

[@Blush210]

Girl lol stop stressing we finna click the video RAGARDLESSS !! lol I was shocked to see a reading vlog from you lol but despite having the same reading taste and aside from supporting my seesssterrsss I continue to click cuz I LOVE your authencity and personality. You’re hilarious! And we love you anyway you DO NOT have to change a thangggg esp when you already told us what to expect! Whoever don’t like it can click off 😂 this isn’t their 8 hour shift …. They CAN LEAVEEE!!! Lol❤

[@JessOwens]

LOL thank youuu

[@JennaThePanda]

I love the honesty of your vlogs, it’s nice to see that others live like I do💕I cannot keep up with some of these put together vlogers 🥲

[@cinephial]

10min in and already getting the motivation to get up and wash my bedding. something abt these vlogs makes me get up and going haha

[@JessOwens]

Yassss

[@notesmayvary2800]

I appreciate the authenticity.

[@JessOwens]

🩵🩵

[@anix670]

❤😊 thanks for giving us this Jess, appreciate you.

[@fishbowlwoman]

Ooh, that drink was beautiful! You'd make a good barista. And the only audience-pandering you ever need to do for us is footage of Nigel! YOU are enough. ♥

[@JessOwens]

Thank youuu 🥰 I did work at Dunkin back in the day but idk if that’s truly a barista haha

[@fishbowlwoman]

@@JessOwens Close enough. I mean, do people go to Dunkin for anything but coffee??

[@christina_ingrid]

Thank you so much for masking ❤

[@JessOwens]

Always!

[@tammiegipson8870]

I love the TBR jar. I hate when I can’t find a quarter.

[@marzipan9]

I finished The Reformatory this week and it was hard. If you want to read Tananarive Due and want something that's not this...heavy (though all of her books deal with what's in the Reformatory) but will scare the absolute pants off you, I highly recommend The Good House.

[@noelanikaanana]

This vlog reminded me that I too have the other secret projects to read.... well less the one that needs to be read after stormlight (I'm still reading those).

[@plan4sweet_t]

Add some buttermilk to that corn bread and you have a very OG southern breakfast 😂

[@JessOwens]

Next time!!

[@kellycolby222]

Your vlogs make us feel real. So keep it up.

[@JessOwens]

🥹🥹

[@justcallmeivonne]

I love your authenticity! But i totally understand the urge to present yourself the most curated. I vlog too and sometimes that urge keeps me from vlogging. Also i LOVE tofu! Let me know if you liked it. My favorite way to make it is in the air fryer!

[@JulEnglefaris]

When you were talking about the latte why did i hear "chicken aple crisp" 😂 when you clearly said "shaken"

[@JessOwens]

😂😂

[@questionthat]

I cackled at the face after the Juneteenth comment! 😂

[@kilmouski4220]

I find messy reality to be far more interesting and intriguing.

[@tracy5322]

Love your videos because you are real! Also, I am one to get things done during the day. If it's after 4pm, I ain't goin'!! 🥰

[@JessOwens]

Seriously, I start losing motivation around 3 😂

[@lovelather9012]

Wait you had to pay for a buggy at Aldi’s 👀😳 Where do you learn all your book binding stuff from?!

[@JessOwens]

You get the quarter back at the end, I guess it incentivizes people to actually return the carts lol. I’ve gotten most of book binding help from TikTok and a couple KZbin videos

[@rachel43274]

There are some people who I watch because the editing is very impressive, but it's not a must if the content is good and yours is! This isn't related to the vlog but I was wondering if you've noticed posts about atmosphere press? I know you're taking an Instagram break but I feel like I've seen a lot of sponsored posts and I'm not sure what to think of it, wondered if you could cover it alongside the Bindery content? Interesting trends in publishing...

[@JessOwens]

I haven’t heard of them, I shall have to give it a google and see what’s going on

[@aspiring_recluse]

That's a shame no one warned you about the quarters for the Aldi carts! I'm only ever shopping for myself so I can get away with using my reusable grocery bag as a basket instead of bothering with a cart. It's funny you were disappointed at having to use the self check-out because I was overjoyed when my local Aldi finally got them. Even when you have a human checking you out there, you bag your own stuff. They just put it back in the cart. They always go super quick and I don't have my own cart and the place is always busy so I always felt so stressed having to throw my stuff back in my bag as quickly as possible to get out of the way. They do have some good stuff though.

[@JessOwens]

LOL that sounds like my experience at European grocery stores

[@ArcticWolfe84]

Dr. Pepper is one of the many American drinks that are practically impossible to find here in Australia, but I happened to have my first can of it in probably 10+ years tonight...and it wasn't enough! Then I watched this. 😢

[@JessOwens]

Omg I am truly sorry for you bc Dr Pepper is sweet sweet nectar

[@ArcticWolfe84]

@JessOwens Even worse, I probably spent as much for that one can as you did for your whole pack, since it's a speciality import here. 😢

[@balletbookworm]

OMG, Nigel in his watermelon *dying* (re: self-checkout: having had the cashiers/baggers at my grocery RUIN produce on the regular and me complaining to the management about it and them just *shrugging* about it, I was DELIGHTED to finally have self-checkout at the store so I could stop feeling like I was gambling each week whether I was going to light 60$ on fire or actually have useable groceries)

[@balletbookworm]

I appreciate this so hard. Like, aesthetics are nice, but to misquote Princess Diaries, we're here to talk about Voltaire, not hair 😛 We are here for the books not the looks! (Also, as a fellow pet owner, wearing anything that isn't covered in fur is an impossibility)

[@Blush210]

Oh and I remember you’re the reason why I try to continue books I don’t like any more lol DNFFFF LMAOOO

[@JessOwens]

Yess, let em go!!!

[@lolapunk20]

Who wears a bra at home!? You do you!

[@Maeve_Ever_Books]

❤

[@Dynamitemama]

Be thankful for self checkout because the way my aldi manhandles my groceries is appalling.

[@JessOwens]

LOLOL

[@MrRorosuri]

❤❤❤

[@themoodyreaderpodcast]

My reading vlogs always look tragic(aesthetic wise) so I can empathize.

[@LeeReads]

Bless HEB 😂

[@JessOwens]

We need one ASAPtually!!

[@IANDMEFOREVER]

Jess, I love your vlogs! Dont wear a bra or clean up your couch, life is too short😂

[@JessOwens]

Yes it is!!

[@clairedecoste4310]

You are real, and that’s what I appreciate about you. Here’s to not wearing a bra!

[@LocDBooktician]

LISTEN!! F*** being perfect for a Vlog! Girl I am in my bonnet with no bra and just vibing!

[@AyceMcGee]

I'm confused by something you said... "I need to read some of these books I've purchased" What does that mean? You want to read... what you already own? Like actually open them up? And read them??? And not let them sit in a pile for another 6 months to 2 years??? Booktubers are out here giving us unrealistic expectations again 😔

[@JessOwens]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@heabooktubes]

Cleaning and wearing a bra are the worst parts of vlogging lol for sure

[@JessOwens]

The worst!!

[@RobinReads]

It’s been a whole year since I last seent your face in person and I just think that is appalling! Unacceptable! TRAGIC!

[@RobinReads]

Omg I wasn’t gonna say anything when you said you were gonna keep the lemonade bottle. But you’ve gone too far with the Cafe Bustelo can! GET RID OF THE CAN

[@RobinReads]

And Rae better not come in here saying “it’s a nice can!” Rae, get rid of your can too

[@JessOwens]

I AM MAD IT’S BEEN A YEAR 😩😩😩😩 but ima keep this can, fren. So sorry 😏