i read every book Emma Chamberlain has recommended (and her taste is immaculate)

[@conversations_with_kara]

obsessed with the fact that jack didn't read east of eden for his degree but did for emma chamberlain

[@LaFou06]

Do they read American literature as part of an Eng Lit degree in the Uk? Maybe they would have read mostly English stuff, but not sure

[@aliceliardet6621]

@@LaFou06 depends what modules you choose. I did English and I chose mostly English texts pre-1800 but you can do American lit modules, and theres more than one or two offerings

[@SelenaaGomezAddict]

@@LaFou06 I think Jack’s studied just an English Literature degree but there are American Literature degree pathways or modules in general available to choose from too

[@hannahbolton3450]

@@SelenaaGomezAddict i believe he actually got his degree in south asian literature specifically but i'm not 100%

[@cez_is_typing]

@insense ??? This seems like a very negative comment. English literature refers to literature WRITTEN in the language of English, which American books are. Hence why of mice and men and other novels are often read within them. Even if you’re talking about CLASSICAL English literature Italian, Greek and American books are all accepted in the canon

[@DimitrisChrrr]

Emma has also recommended some books on her podcast “anything goes”, so maybe… PART 2??

[@juliarosetwamley]

I would love that yes 👏

[@hellodarkness2993]

omg which ones?

[@meghanjede6176]

@@hellodarkness2993 I remember one was “Poison for Breakfast” by Lemony Snicket

[@emma-vy9ph]

@@hellodarkness2993 a few i can remember just off the top of my head are “poison for breakfast” and “crime and punishment” :)

[@DimitrisChrrr]

@@hellodarkness2993 some include poison for breakfast, crime and punishment, pride and prejudice (I think)

[@Progress234]

Few video ideas: 1)What Emma Watson reads 2)All the books mentioned on F.R.I.E.N.D.S 3)Reading books recommended by your subscribers 4)One book from every genre 5)Only reading translated book for a week 6)What Jisoo from Blackpink reads 7)Books about religion 8)Biographies and Autobiographies 9)Celebrity lifestyle part 2 10)How different your life is in Paris and in England. 11)What Elio from Call Me By Your name reads 12)1 Book from every country

[@nazifaanjuman5633]

Good idea!!!

[@twoofuslt]

Love this!

[@a.2290]

Yes omg!

[@varadatamhane3646]

omg! perfect

[@monicamourad]

Please make a video for all the books mentioned in (( The perks of being a wallflower )) Everyone please like and reply to my comment so he can see it ❤️

[@PokhrajRoy.]

Emma Chamberlain: “Reading is harmless.” Me: (looks at Bank Account and TBR)

[@ishikasingh5909]

**proceeds to download pdf's guiltily**

[@maryseptihet]

@@ishikasingh5909 don’t feel guilty about it ! fuck capitalism (lol)

[@paola._.9068]

​@@ishikasingh5909 what!!!....how👀

[@ishikasingh5909]

@@paola._.9068 there are loads of websites out there from which you can download pdf's of books. Its really helpful for someone like me who doesn't have any library around for miles and is eternally broke.

[@alick7825]

*flashbacks to all the hoards of books that have made me sob grossly*

[@nuzhatkausim2517]

"I think a book tells two stories. One is the story that is printed in black and white on the pages and the other is the story of you reading it and that's why I underline things, I fold down pages, I make my book messy because I like the idea that someone could pull a random book from my bookcase and it would show them the parts that I love and I hope that would give them an insight on the book but also to me and my mind. " This whole thing was too good to not quote💖

[@makaylac]

honestlyyyyyy

[@aishwaryakala1]

Spot on!

[@taulantdervishaj9576]

I wanna so bad to be his friend

[@hopeayiasoumi27]

“This book has more lines then the Met Gala bathroom“ 😂😂😂

[@Lyleelou11]

One cool thing about East of Eden is the allusion of good and evil with names! All “A” names were examples of good and “C” names were examples of evil. (Representing Cain and Abel in Genesis of the Bible. Cain slayed his brother Abel and was cursed and outcast from the Garden of Eden. Hence “east” of Eden.) It’s definitely my favorite Steinbeck novel and I just recently reread it. 🥰

[@cora8298]

i noticed the C thing but not the A thing? maybe i'm just forgetting some but i genuinely only remember Adam and Aron having A names.

[@macylightfoot]

@@cora8298 there was Abra too, and I think an Alice?

[@bihter3201]

This is so cool

[@clairvigil2246]

Charles isn’t evil though

[@cora8298]

@@clairvigil2246 he is in the sense that he has to make an effort to be good, in the same way Cal does, but also maybe his name having Ch instead of the C shows that nuance

[@kaysee5495]

J'aime tes vidéos Je ne comprends pas grand chose mais j'aime ta bonne humeur et la manière dont tu analyses tes lectures Merci d'améliorer mon anglais avec tes vidéos :)

[@evad.2747]

C’est rare de croiser un commentaire en français ici ! C’est aussi grâce à des vidéos KZbin que j’ai pu développer mon anglais :)

[@loredanapace8]

@@sarahjanevictory pls i was so proud of myself for understanding what theyre saying

[@jas7098]

Ooooh trop contente de croiser quelqu'un qui parle français ici ! je me suis énormément améliorée en anglais grâce à booktube bon courage dans ton apprentissage :)))

[@kaysee5495]

@@jas7098 Bonjour ! Merci beaucoup :)

[@kaysee5495]

@@evad.2747 C'est ce que j'essaie de faire notamment grâce à Booktube :)

[@jessiahmarielle]

"she's a role model, iykyk" OMFG AHAHAHAH THAT WAS SO SLICKKK

[@ariyatabassumabdullah1143]

I LAUGHED SO HARD AT THAT PLS 😭

[@ananyasahay]

💀💀💀

[@slayer-dj3dc]

what’s that

[@ananyasahay]

@@slayer-dj3dc her boyfriend's stage name is rolemodel

[@angelchen7892]

"I think a book tells 2 stories; one is the story printed in black and white on the pages and the other is the story of you reading it." -Jack Edwards, 2022 SO MUCH YES.

[@makaylac]

frrr

[@marielda6319]

I remember reading “East of Eden” when I was fourteen, (so, like, five years ago), just because I was obsessed (at the time) with James Dean (he was Cal in the movie adaptation of the book). I started reading it without expectations and completely unaware of how amazingly written the story was, but when I finished it I was completely in love with the beautiful way it was built. This is a must, in my opinion, for every book lover! (I’m really sorry for all the mistakes that I’m sure I made in this comment, but English is not my mother language)

[@wonderlaund]

be confident in your english, you are good!

[@tmmmmmtx8933]

ME TOO!! That's how I discovered East of Eden and it was so worth it

[@briezybae111]

the way she altered the stuff circulating here on youtube is just PROFOUND

[@lynda7488]

@Bharati so then correct them instead of making fun of them? Lol

[@irgendwoaunid4048]

@Bharati not the internet generation 😭 OK grandma

[@squilliamfancy]

@Bharati except you...sorta can use "profound" in this context??

[@husnaqadeer2157]

@Bharati profound isn’t internet language though¿

[@schou1219]

If you're talking about book videos, book videos have been thriving long before emma chamberlain started reading

[@AnaWallaceJohnson]

My heart skipped multiple beats when you talked about East of Eden. Best book I've read in the longest time. 💚

[@lesbiangoddess290]

i have yet to read it. i need more steinbeck in my life

[@amriemichelle]

Never been more excited when I saw that Emma is into reading and now I’ve been very excited for this video🙏

[@daenerystargaryen]

But why? What is so exciting and special about some influencer finally reading when most normal people have been doing it since elementary school?

[@keti.rg.editzzz]

​@@daenerystargaryen because they might have a hobby or interest in common now

[@Cepheus.Ohayon]

Emma chamberlain and jack edwards are the reading duo we always knew we needed ♥️

[@queencymae8145]

i'm not doing well lately yet you never cease to make my day a bit better 🥺 your videos bring me comfort, thank you jack 💕

[@books5113]

I hope it gets easier. Remember you're not alone. I would recommend these 2 books, I think they feel like warm hugs. 1. The boy, the mole the horse and the fox 2. The comfort book

[@minadorissa]

Sending you all my best wishes and good ~vibes~ Hope everything works itself out at the end

[@maza1234]

Hope you feel better soooon

[@themindlessmess]

Jack calling me “u lucky sausage” is what will make me win the lottery

[@amelia4358]

I'm currently reading poison for breakfast by Lemony snicket which she also recommended in her podcast, would love to know your opinion on this book

[@alenemarie1726]

That book was fascinating to me! I love Lemony Snicket so much

[@justinebarci1171]

Have you read the series of unfortunate events? Only Lemony snicket book series I've read but I know all of his books are connected because he's not a real person. It's a fantastic series though.

[@maggiea5783]

omg i loved that book. it was so unique and just a short glimpse into the character and mind of lemony

[@squidwardsthirdtentacle1198]

@@justinebarci1171 All the Wrong Questions is the prologue of that series. It follows young Snicket, when he was still an apprentice. There's only 4 books to All the Wrong Questions but it's sooo good. There are allusions and references to other classic works of literature sprinkled within the books. In fact, the final book is inspired by a famous mystery novel ( I won't spoil it) Go read them (if you want :D) Edit: typo

[@justinebarci1171]

@@squidwardsthirdtentacle1198 I will! Sounds interesting.

[@evaflorentia3998]

I was unhinged too. As a child reading was my everything. Then at 10 I got a phone and kind of stopped. And then at 13, after not reading for 3 years and only having read childrens books, I picked up les misèrables, finished it, and fell in love with reading again. idk there was just some force keeping me going and I somehow got through the brick

[@GabyBong]

Wow, what an intimidating return 💀 For me, I started reading again after my yr 12 final exams but I read books such as little prince, harry potter and contemporary reads before diving into some classics I've been meaning to read. Applause to you 👏👏

[@themindlessmess]

Not to be dramatic but Emma and the whole lot of my KZbinrs (jack included) have saved mine and I’m sure many other lives!! Such comfort, peace and safe place these corners of internet are! ❤️❤️✨

[@poepopjestoep]

Glad to hear that you’re here :)

[@videhbhaav]

Happy to hear that. For me, the safe place would be good mythical morning by Rhett and Link

[@themindlessmess]

@@videhbhaav I’ve heard about them obviously. But I guess that’s the beauty of the internet, there space for everyone! 😄

[@ciri_riannon235]

I think you're exaggerating, so basically all the billions of people who lived before KZbinrs existed would have suicided and felt miserable and depressed ? Lmao pleaseeee, this new generation is way too obsessed with social media, y'all don't even know how to enjoy your life and real experiences anymore, I pity you guys

[@videhbhaav]

@@ciri_riannon235 oh my god wow. Imagine not letting someone tell their own stories. People before us existed and coped in their own ways and so do we. Yk what else comes with social media, tonne of unnecessary hatred and peer pressure. Let people live their own lives.

[@gracebevill]

All the editions you buy are just gorgeous, the "East of Eden" cover in particular! I usually read books on my phone so slightly miss the feeling of reading a book that's pretty outside and in 😊

[@JuzAlvin98x3]

any idea where can i get a copy of East of Eden with that cover? it's so gorgeous!

[@gracebevill]

@@JuzAlvin98x3 I don't know but I'd love to!! I know Jack shops at Waterstones so maybe try there? 😊

[@florgarciao]

Omg no!! Try to buy an ebook, reading in your phone is going to bring you so much harm into your eyes. Just consider it please

[@gracebevill]

@@florgarciao yes it's something I have to save up for!!

[@Elias-no9fy]

@@JuzAlvin98x3 The editions in the video are from Penguin/Random House

[@jeneaneS22]

Emma is our ROLE MODEL. I'll neverletyougo Emma😏😼

[@henryorhank]

I’m over halfway through East of Eden and its on my way to become my favorite book ever. The characters are the best I’ve ever read Update: finished it, definitely my favorite book of all time

[@natajwalker]

I’ve loved East of Eden since 9th grade (if you ever listened to Meg and Dia in tumblrs peak era, they have referenced the novel that set me on a really spectacular reading journey which also led me to reading several iterations of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein). I highly recommend a reading list from famous song writers who have credited their music to specific novels

[@aliyahhanifa69]

I just wanna say thank you! Because you are the one who got me into reading and i end up having about 30 books and an empty wallet so, thanks jack. ✨ (All jokes aside, Love your celebrity books club reviews!)

[@khalilahd.]

Glad I’m not the only one in love with Emma Chamberlain 😭. Love unhinged Jack 😅💜

[@ahmedkamal7095]

jack: if you didnt know i have a celebrity book club me:dude i have seen every episode of the celebrity book club 4-5 times over and over again

[@alysayao]

the youtube crossover we all needed it's like my two worlds colliding

[@ninamarie177]

I von the same copy of East of Eden. I bought it second hand 7 years ago and never got around to reading it. This is probably a sign to finally start. From your description it sounds a bit like Pachinko, which I loved.

[@PokhrajRoy.]

‘Jorjor Well’ sounds like either a great Drag Name or a Rapper Name.

[@neon1562]

yes she is indeed a rolemodel

[@melanieventer3511]

I read The Razor's Edge in March and it's not only my favourite book so far this year, but one of my favourites of all time. I'm so happy you loved it too!

[@drucilladeville]

The title screen? With the coffee pour? Creative. Artistic. Made me smile.

[@polapotter534]

i love that you fell in love with literature through 1984, it was the same for me! i just read and was like ‘wow. this is on another level.’

[@navyabajpai6946]

Jack your so close to 1 mill!!! You are literally so iconic and Im glad to see us readers are finally getting some recognition❤

[@thwngmbanaorem7356]

The Razor's Edge is among my top 10 favourite books of all time. Gives a completely different perspective on life and materialism. LOVE IT.

[@elsaluvsnutella]

yes!

[@aulbayne]

Yesss love celebrity book club!! And some of you may have heard but we actually have an online community with over 1,300 of us! We have a BOOK CLUB and hold live BYOB calls inspired by the IG lives! 📚😎 (details in replies)

[@ramitamallick1435]

Pls do Hozier 's book recommendation. He is a lyrical genius and a well read person .I believe his literary taste would be nothing less than immaculate

[@Thetrilingualreader]

Somerset Maugham looooves setting his stories in Paris. I think he lived there for a while

[@lilliwrites]

spent so much of this video watching the tiny Jack reflected on the lamp

[@geniedreamsofyesteryear1328]

The Razor's Edge is a wonderful book and it's so underrated!! Thanks Jack and Emma for putting this book back into the spotlight.

[@nathan-wk7bx]

Always a good day when Jack Edwards posts a celeb book club video

[@aaaacarolina]

i have seriously never seen any of emma chamberlain's videos but i'm still deeply invested in this one (yes, i live under a rock)

[@hippotomusuaesquippa]

I'm so glad you loved east of Eden! It's one of my absolute favorites and Cathy is one of the best characters I've ever read. She's so vivid and terrible and I've never seen a character written like her before.

[@bookaholic1224]

Im so happy that you introduced me to sally Rooney, I’ve started to listen to conversations with friends and I’m sold! I’ll read all of her books now

[@nepenthe1446]

Good video! Just to let you know Salinas is a Spanish word and is pronounced Sa-LEE-nas. Jane Seymour played Cathy in a miniseries of the book. She had the face of an angel but was evil personified.

[@jeneaneS22]

Emma, Jack and Books? THE GOLDEN TRIO

[@spungle6426]

The role model reference? 😂 love it. I've had neverletyougo on repeat recently

[@PokhrajRoy.]

‘Reading is hot’ so Jack is technically a Sex Symbol and we’re here for it 🔥

[@kasunkavishka2976]

💀✋

[@Sarah-jw4me]

Why is no one talking about the fact jack is low key hot

[@shroukahmed2176]

@@Sarah-jw4me not even lowkey I love him lol

[@goodnightsocialite1064]

I think 1984 may be an universal experience because it was the book that got me into classics and made me fall in love with reading again after a very bad period of my life

[@jiselleanguiano6542]

just an fyi the "salad bowl" is Salinas, ca. Emma grew up in the Bay (marin county I believe) which is 2 hours away from Salinas/John Steinbeck's house.

[@zoeelizabeth3231]

okay i just found ur channel but i’m already obsessed lol you’re so funny and genuine i’m rooting for u❤️ and congrats on a MILLION!!!

[@suhanishah7190]

When I have a grade 12 final exam tomorrow but still click because I need a little bit of Jack’s sunshine during this sad time 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@rashichoudhary2006]

I have 10th grade biology exam tomorrow. Good luck to you.

[@nidhisoni9860]

good luck!!!

[@Progress234]

Isc?

[@moonriversou]

Good luck ! I hope your exam goes well :)

[@amxranthine2766]

Good luck on ur exam!!

[@lovehandle3454]

i love the coffee pouring shot, very asthetic

[@sammiebergan]

the video i’ve been waiting for💓🙏🏼 so good

[@itskippie6115]

this is the first video of yours that I watched and your energy is just contagious. Subscribed, 1M is near!

[@deborahQM]

Love your videos despite the fact that my tbr keeps on growing the more i watch them 💓

[@vegacuevas8848]

jack talking about Emma's book recommendations is everything I've wanted for the last 2 months Jack i love you, you are AMAZING

[@aleksandrawilkos1278]

lots of interesting books were featured in the Orange is the New Black

[@squilliamfancy]

fun fact for any non-californians/americans reading east of eden: salinas is pronounced like suh-LEE-nis in english so the emphasis is on the second syllable :)

[@ethanrichold7425]

drink every time jack says paris! need a counter in the top corner of the video :o

[@PokhrajRoy.]

Omg you got the “If you want to jump off a bridge” or some version of that line too? That’s hilarious 😂

[@Booklover-coffeelover]

FINALLY someone talks about East of Eden, it has been my favorite book for ages and it's hardly ever mentioned in Booktube just because it's a classic. Best example of good literature I could think of.

[@TrangThu-hb9iy]

the lamp reflecting Jack holding a book talking to himself is the unhinged energy i needed today

[@juliatrojanowska6590]

Dear Jack, please make a video about books that Lana Del Rey references to in her songs or the ones that influenced her songwriting

[@_Jawa]

I hope she watches this video! It’s a great one.

[@zump]

YOURE SO CLOSE TO ONE MIL 💝💝💝

[@shirls_with_the_curls692]

Jack, I would just like to say that: it is 2pm on a Sunday and I am ré-watchinng your videos yet again dreaming of books I might not be ever to buy. 😭💛

[@kyra.8]

If you want to do another celebrity book club, Avan Jogia tweeted some books he's read and enjoyed! I think it was the end of march. Would love to hear your thoughts on them!

[@phoebemyers5245]

Finally. I don’t think I’ve ever clicked a video so fast!

[@lawrence-p1m]

One of my favourite person making a reading video on another one of my favourite people, I love you

[@joshua8345]

You're my reading inspiration broh!!

[@karina_salas]

The fact that I never knew East of Eden took place in the Salinas valley when that’s literally my hometown. (Your pronunciation is forgiven, I have authority as a Salinas native lol) Oh and you totally sold me, I’ll definitely be reading this book soon!

[@jureumko]

You're making fall in love with reading again, thank you for that❣️ I didn't read fiction for ages, sticking with business or mental health related books. But the more I watch your videos, the more I become interested in reading fiction... I downloaded the razor's edge and going to read it now🙈

[@alexandrademartini7496]

Have you thought about looking at Amerie’s book choices. I love her book club.

[@yagmurmetin5050]

WHAT WAS THE READİNG LİST DURİNG YOUR LİT DEGREE? Cause I need it (also a video of you explaining which ones you read and which ones you didn't)

[@officialblimp]

THE UNDERLINING IS SO MEEE

[@isaacnurcombe2104]

It’s a good day when Jack posts

[@joannchu14]

Indeeeed

[@MiniHoffmann]

A MILLION SUBSCRIBERS JACK OMG

[@moviemagus1921]

Wow, I just started East of Eden yesterday, what a timing! Also did Emma only recommend two books? 😃

[@abbeykissinger1395]

literally LOVE your videos! Would you be able to make a video about how to get back into loving reading!! just want some tips!! :)

[@mariadanilchenko5253]

I think you should read some books of Ukrainian authors, especially those by Taras Shevchenko Maybe history of Ukraine as well

[@АйсылуГромова]

About 1984. I think you can read this book, but also you can live in it (hello from Russia)

[@alysayao]

0:42 i grinned so hard

[@TheHighPriestessss]

CAN YOU MAKE A PRIDE MONTH BOOK RECS VIDEO!! PRIDE MONTH IS JUST AROUND THE CORNERRRRRRRRR

[@Phd366]

I think Emma's taste comes from her father.. he is the one who has leads her in a very good path imo.

[@aliciadesormeau573]

The Razor’s Edge sounds similar to Valley of the Dolls (one of my favorites).

[@wanpulway]

didn't expect this duo, this is so exciting

[@CleiAbitria]

I haven't read 1984 yet (next on my list, can't wait to read it), and the book's description reminds me of the movie The Truman Show, in which the protagonist is being watched his entire life. Such a good movie! One of my faves!

[@naghamhammad5922]

"A book tells 2 stories, 1 is the one that is printed in black and white on the pages, and the other is you reading it. " i loved when you said this !!!!

[@angrypersoninthecomments3050]

IM SORRY BUT THE BEGINNING OF YOUR DESCRIPTION OF EAST OF EDEN IS LITERALLY THE DESCRIPTION OF WUHERING HEIGHTS I CANT-

[@miahsamad]

I genuinely did not know who Emma Chamberlain was before this video

[@zmunchkin]

JACK REALLY SAID “there are more lines in here than the met gala bathroom” hahahahahahshahagsgahaha

[@SyMpHOny893]

nothing like getting off work to new jack edwards video 😌🥰 especially when emma chamberlain is involved

[@fennew]

"you could say she's a role model, if you know you know" ahahahah i love this

[@thatfoureyedgirl9341]

I was wondering if you were going to make a video on the short list for the women’s prize? All of the books in the list are so great (especially the book of form and emptiness) and I was hoping you would make a video where you could read these novels and then possibly predict the winner? That’s all! Ilysm!

[@Alice-tr5fq]

anyone got any book recs for an extremely stressed, anxious student doing exams in a week?

[@salmonella6051]

HAH THE ROLEMODEL JOKE, GOOD ONE

[@tantans8]

Jorjor well is actualky the long lost brother of jar jar binks

[@marleykorzen5120]

Please please do Greta Gerwig's book recommendations...as you can imagine, she has incredible taste in books!!