super chill and chatty book haul [cc]

[@MollyFrancesNurse]

I love love love The Affair of the Mysterious Letter. Alexis Hall is fantastic, I love him!! And I've never seen anyone talk about his books before!

[@FaeryLaume]

I read The Marrow Thieves and loved it. The author struck me as someone I'd be happy to pick up anything she wrote, so I'm excited to find a copy of Empire of the Wild. I've seen Snyder's Poison Study series around and about at thrift shops and such for ages and kept passing them by because I have so many series to catch up on and others I want to start, but I broke down and brought home the first two books recently. Ditto for The Graceling series, and I think my library has all four books available. Those Hitchhiker's Guide... books look wonderful. I still haven't read all five of the books, but I think I have all or most of them on my shelves.

[@sophieew8530]

The Chronicles of Ixia is an amazing series! I think you’ll love it

[@JeansThoughts]

All the positive comments about has got me so much more excited!!

[@taylorlance1689]

The Graceling series! I read them when they first came out and again recently and they hold up so well. Has more in common with current YA than the YA popular in the late 2000’s. Ahead of its time.

[@JeansThoughts]

That is so interesting and definitely has me even more excited!

[@GhostsOfThings]

I read Empire of Wild a while ago and it was good! Thank you as always for all the recommendations.

[@helene9299]

I'm currently reading the illustrated version of the hitchhiker's. The release of it just gave me the perfect excuse to reread it! I may have to get the ultimate edition too...

[@thefrenchbookdreamer7745]

I want to read the hitchhiker's guide to the galaxy so bad!! And I recently read Graceling and Fire and I LOVED them, I'm planning on reading bitterblue next month and I can't wait!

[@rosemannering]

Heard lots of great things about The Sanatorium and keep seeing it everywhere

[@JeansThoughts]

Fingers crossed the hype pays up aha

[@sabrinaburton7158]

I keep seeing The Gilded Ones in book stores and have been so tempted to pick it up so this might be my push! After reading the silence of the girls I picked up a dark academia book called Madam by Pheobe Wynne which follows a classics teacher and I think will involve the merging of greek mythology and the normal world at a boarding school in Scotland, be warned about the bad scottish dialect writing but luckily there aren't many lines of it. I have now bought both The Iliad translated by Caroline Alexander and The Odyssey translated by Emily Wilson as well so hope to read those soon!

[@JeansThoughts]

Oooh I got madam on my kindle - I will prepare myself for the bad Scottish dialect aha and try not to judge it too harshly!

[@sabrinaburton7158]

@@JeansThoughts It's completely English minus the additions of bonnie and lassie 😂

[@makaylasodeman1697]

I went into an independent bookstore on my lunch break on Friday for my first real browse since the pandemic hit. I didn’t particularly intend on buying anything but ended up buying three books based almost solely on your recommendation! I started Going Postal immediately and I’m loving it!!

[@JeansThoughts]

Oh my goodness I’m so honoured you picked going postal and I’m so glad your loving it 😍

[@makaylasodeman1697]

@@JeansThoughts I can’t wait to read this whole huge series! I’ve been wanting to start it forever, and I finally just made the jump. 😊

[@WhatVictoriaRead]

This was so lovely and relaxing to watch! Happy reading!

[@JeansThoughts]

Aw thanks so much Victoria!

[@MichaelaWagner]

hahaha this is the 2nd video I've watched today, uploaded in the same 24hrs that have the same theme of sitting on the floor for 'chillness' haha

[@JeansThoughts]

There must be something in the air aha

[@rosieringlet1]

Going to a book shop tomorrow, can’t wait! Have read The Sanatorium and enjoyed it.

[@JeansThoughts]

Eeh have fun!!!

[@clarajeudy2851]

Yeeeeeeah Poison study

[@afjordable]

Same! I'm so glad people are rediscovering it!

[@drpineappletorchwood]

The mysterious affair of the letter is sooo good. I want a sequel so bad. The world-building is just so weird and fun.

[@Ashleigh_Absurd]

My mum has the series with Poison Study and I keep meaning to read it but keep putting it off. Never heard anyone mention it before except my mum 😂 I really can't wait for The Poison Heart especially as a Secret Garden retelling Also so badly need Defy The Night love Brigid Kemmerer's writing style.

[@sophiasthoughts]

The Chronicles of Ixia is my favourite series of all time, it is excellent in my opinion. Just an FYI though, that box set is slightly misleading (I have it too). There's actual an additional trilogy which goes in the middle and follows a different character. You don't absolutely HAVE to read it, but you'll be spoiled for it if you don't

[@JeansThoughts]

Ooh this is really good to know thank you!

[@sophiasthoughts]

@@JeansThoughts no problem, it's called the glass series - first book storm glass, in case you look for it

[@kimswhims8435]

"Don't Panic" I really need a copy of that 42nd edition of Hitchhikers, probably in hardback.... and a towel....

[@JeansThoughts]

Aha I don't think it comes in hardback but get your towel!

[@whatpollyreads5979]

The Gilded Ones is one of the most fantastic fantasy I’ve read this year!

[@JeansThoughts]

This is high praise!!!

[@OhioEddieBlack]

So jealous you got the Poison Study series! I read the first three years ago and loved them.

[@JeansThoughts]

Ah there are so many books I'd love to read for the first time again!

[@HeyYallListenUp]

I hope you enjoy your new books! Those editions of The Hitchhiker's Guide look really nice.

[@JeansThoughts]

Thank you :)

[@karlafelix7073]

Empire of the Wild reminded me of the movie Unknown...the protagonist's wife denied their relationship. I love when books and movies have the protagonist questioning themselves, identity especially. It also have me second guessing, along with them.

[@chiming_]

It’s you who introduced The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy and I loved it a lot. I am looking forward to Chris Riddell’s illustrated edition!!

[@JeansThoughts]

This makes me SO happy!

[@rymhreads]

Even though bookshops re-opened today, I am not going to go just yet. I am going to go tomorrow.

[@JeansThoughts]

Aaah enjoy!!!!

[@vidyaachanta]

Hi Jean! Long time watcher, first time commenter here :) Just wanted to say I love watching your videos, you're always super friendly and have really thoughtful and interesting things to say, and I always get good book recommendations from your videos. Btw I have started reading Juliet Marillier because of you lol Also, I think you'll really enjoy the Graceling series, I read them years ago but they are still some of my favorites (I need to read the recent release Winterkeep though). You may already know about this series as well, but it's the Lady Sherlock series by Sherry Thomas since you love everything Sherlock Holmes-related. I recently caught up to the latest book in the series and I think you'll enjoy these as well! The mysteries are pretty good, the characters are lovable, the 4th book has LGBTQ+ rep, and the romance(s) are so sweet (at least in my opinion). Thanks for making your videos!

[@biankatoth1786]

Next month I can finally go home to Hungary (hopefully) and I can buy some good big beautiful Hungarian books, until then I read my E-book. If you like themes like in The Sanatorium (I haven't read it) you can watch the movie A cure for wellness.

[@sanchitsingh9382]

I love Hungary...👍👍...when I listen or read about Hungary...I feel hungry..😛😛

[@thoroughlyenjoyedbooks8565]

SOOOO many fun books!

[@JeansThoughts]

[@pixieh.5597]

I read The Sanatorium recently, and really liked it. It's a debut novel I've understood, and so there are a couple of flaws. But it's really creepy and well done. There's one scene especially (in a penthouse) that really freaked me out :-) I guess the novel is the beginning of a series.

[@JeansThoughts]

Ooh I didn’t know it would be a series, that’s really interesting!

[@pixieh.5597]

@@JeansThoughts When you read the end you think it must be. It's the only conclusion. The reader is sort of confused🤔But I don't know for sure.

[@rosiejennapsych]

Nicola Skinner is probably my favourite modern middle grade writer at the moment, I can't wait to see what you think of the new one, I have yet to read it

[@JeansThoughts]

Couldn't agree more!

[@amesforbooks1343]

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy is my all time favourite too. It's so much fun to see you gush about the books on booktube! Do you love other Douglas Adams works too? 🐋💐

[@JeansThoughts]

Shamefully I haven’t read them! Although Dirk is on my shelves aha.

[@amesforbooks1343]

@@JeansThoughts Me either! The TV show (with Elijah Wood) is fantastic so I started the second book and it's a great, fun read. Nothing beats Hitchhiker's but it's good to know there's more Adams to explore 🐭🐭

[@inessamaria2428]

Your hair is so beautiful.

[@JeansThoughts]

Aw that’s lovely - I’m actually having the chop later this week ahaz

[@rosiejennapsych]

I seriously need to get back into e reading bc I have over 100 unread physical books 😭😭

[@ecampbell3759]

omg how can you get your hand off from them hahaha

[@coltencoleman5513]

i know it's kinda off topic but do anybody know a good site to stream new series online ?

[@judezain23]

@Colten Coleman Lately I have been using flixzone. Just search on google for it =)

[@denveraarav1025]

@Colten Coleman i use Flixzone. You can find it by googling =)

[@jamieallen8867]

@Colten Coleman lately I have been using FlixZone. You can find it by googling =)

[@Ms.SpookyNerd]

Great book haul

[@JeansThoughts]

Thank you!

[@Buzpud]

I really loved The Gilded Ones. Enjoy!

[@sanchitsingh9382]

That dress looks fabulous..👍👍

[@JeansThoughts]

Aw thanks! It’s an old favourite :)

[@queenlucysroyalmaid1]

I know Bookish Realm read The Gilded Ones and said it was quite a tough book.

[@christinacampbellbooks]

I've heard mixed things about The Sanatorium. It seems to be a bit of a marmite book. Looking forward to hearing your thoughts on it! I'm definitely interested in reading it 🖤

[@melindaforry644]

Hi Jean! I’m curious if you’ve read the Sherlock Holmes Bookshop Mysteries by Vicki Delaney?

[@JeansThoughts]

I have not! But I will definitely be looking them up now aha

[@melindaforry644]

I thought they might be good since it’s Sherlock AND a bookshop 😁 BTW - you and the girls need to do more frequent livestreams. They are so fun!! And I love when you discuss other topics! Also, I live in Pennsylvania (and live near Hershey, PA) so I’m a Twizzlers girl over Red Vines. I think those are nasty!!! LOL

[@mohankashyap3534]

👍

[@donreadsalot4932]

I miss living with my parents so I could just spend money as I wanted on books.

[@JeansThoughts]

I mean I wish I lived with my parents but my dads dead and I don’t actually live off my mum, I pay for my share but cool, that must have been fun for you.

[@sanchitsingh9382]

@@JeansThoughts your dad is not dead... he's with you but you can't see him ...when you read books he's there, reading the book along with you...❤️❤️