unboxing mystery books + revealing sally rooney's new book cover!!!

[@Lumors]

Me watching Jack's book unboxing video: *jealous* My unread books watching me looking at other books: *also jealous*

[@IshaSharma11]

Same

[@catherinemadeinbrasil05]

SO. RELATABLE. I’m feeling incredibly guilty now... 🥲

[@chrissiegerber8939]

Calling out every book nerd right here... we relate and suffer with you! Our books suffer too...

[@ritika6828]

The tension is real. 😂

[@amolove24]

LITERALLY ME

[@sofiestorhus]

I did not expect the cover to be on a tiny book and I am 100% PLEASED with their choice. Adorable!!!

[@riyamathew403]

"unfortunately the copy that I have doesn't have any words in it" omg that was so adorably hilarious😂

[@liamross340]

i think it’s because they couldn’t print a book with words so they didn’t want to waste paper but it’s so cute i love it

[@lucyinthestacks]

that little 🌱 bookmark is just so darn cute 🥺

[@CorinneA3]

I have those! Got them for Christmas a few years ago. They're pretty fun.

[@CeeRamahe]

jack freaking out and saying “i have been trusted with responsibilities” is the biggest mood

[@CynicalDuchess]

My goal in life is to get to a point where I can introduce Sally Rooney's new book cover on KZbin while wearing a SZA T-shirt.

[@pskcnshplape]

Jack seems exceptionally genuine. Beautiful People, you've been found.

[@IshaSharma11]

True

[@connorculshaw6066]

Hopefully this set of mystery books has less of a incest theme than the last mystery books video

[@HarleenKaur-dd5hz]

Am I the only one rooting for some scandal.. his reaction to the incest... Denise!!!!!

[@Clementine3107]

@@HarleenKaur-dd5hz Denise !! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@simranruparelia8176]

we love denise

[@IshaSharma11]

Exactly

[@chewymint5224]

good old denise

[@theclad2890]

By the way, Harry Styles is assigned as a The role of policeman and he is turning blonde for the role. You were so excited about it so thought to inform you.

[@xDemi2610]

Don't remind me if they destroy his curls I'm treating people the tommo way...

[@demetriatorowus9735]

@@xDemi2610 It will grow back but it will still be sad if the curls are damaged. Hopefully his hair lifts easily :/ Also I just realized we have similar first names

[@IshaSharma11]

Exactly

[@mingyusmop9907]

WHAT OMHGHGGH

[@chloedile9769]

ARC stands for Advanced Reader's Copy 😊

[@amberrhea5293]

it also stands for Amber Rhea Clark

[@georgia_mccx]

How sweet and humble is Jack! Genuinely seems like the most considerate soul 🕊❣

[@fatimahzahra786]

I am already broke, and here comes another book haul. Please pity Me, Show some mercy.

[@catarinaattilo3179]

Hi there 😊 try the Gutenberg project for free books. I always read those after there is no money left for Amazon ebooks xD

[@abdullahdelab1075]

How did you manage to post this comment 16 hours ago despite the video only being uploaded 4 hours ago? 🤔

[@asmijain2695]

@@abdullahdelab1075 when a video is set to priemere in future, you can comment on it anytime:)

[@abdullahdelab1075]

@@asmijain2695 oh, ok, makes sense 😊

[@fatimahzahra786]

@@catarinaattilo3179 will definitely try this, tysm

[@Luiza-lz3jw]

The cover is so beautiful OMG I’m so excited for Sally’s new book! Thanks so much for revealing it Jack ❤️

[@scarlettvalentine1440]

his happiness and excitement is infectious

[@sammiebergan]

I thought this was a post and not a premiere. The roller coaster i just went on. Favorite youtuber 💛💛

[@dianagonzalezbejar1343]

Same lol

[@oishibanerjee1419]

Same!❤️

[@dancomerford204]

Same!

[@ananyadutta1154]

Same here.

[@avni8277]

Jack reading book descriptions=gold entertainment

[@IshaSharma11]

True

[@abigailm280]

I would so love to be a part of a book club with Jack!

[@forwardirektion]

Etymologically barrister and barista are the same word. They both mean one who works at a bar (bar as in counter, not bar as in public house, although I suppose the bar that baristas work it is similar to a pub bar)

[@emmalynn877]

"She's got her summer body" cracked me up lol

[@didhiti20]

lol me too

[@kerstincarw2503]

As a non-native speaker, I totally thought that a Starbucks barrista solved a crime about poisons :D

[@IshaSharma11]

Exactly

[@eliftufan1817]

SAME!! hahah

[@byz88]

Tbf the ingredients to most of Starbucks drinks are borderline poison, so it's not an unreasonable assumption.

[@ImaWeirdough]

An ARC is an Advanced Reader Copy. Thanks for all the book recommendations, I love your channel!

[@hcstubbs3290]

I'm glad I found this channel recently, his excitement over new books is the most wholesome thing!

[@lucadoesvideos]

´She’s thin, she’s got her summer body’ I choked phahahahha

[@akshidashottar8842]

Love your SZA shirt Jack!! Keep doing you!

[@IshaSharma11]

Same

[@laraspieck5250]

Perfect! New books for my to-read-list. It's not like there are already like 100 on there hahaha..

[@sanazlol7433]

Haha same Mine’s been growing since i was a kid and omg,it’d probably be enough for a lifetime

[@harrietj5866]

The Memory Police is a brilliant book! Also, you should read Wild Swans - it’s a big book, but worth it so don’t get too scared!

[@IshaSharma11]

Great

[@carlashane6696]

You did exceptionally well explaining the symbolism in Normal People by reading the main character's books, Jack. There's no surprise why Sally Rooney entrusted you with her 3rd novel's book cover 🧡🧡🧡

[@sanazlol7433]

It’d be the PERFECT break after studying all day,gotta remind myself to brew some tea to go with it😌

[@mightbemaybepossiblytrue7596]

Per-fect! (Sorry I had to when I saw Liam in your profile picture lol)

[@maysan8415]

“something so beautiful you don’t want to open it” - jack, whilst opening the package

[@rynb4868]

this video put a huge smile on my face which is RARE because I am deep in dissertation stress. Bless Wren bird books that was so wholesome

[@juliajacobsen8121]

Just started binging your content a few days ago and I LOVE you and your videos. I am so much more motivated to read and explore more literature. Thank you Jack!!

[@mylifein666]

Snow Flower and The Secret Fan is one of my favorite books, I stumbled upon it randomly and after reading it I was deeply touched. Hope you love it as much as I do!

[@redwineandagingerale]

The book cover reveal was obviously great but wrenbirdbooks stole the show 😍

[@hannahgibson8837]

It is so nice to see a youtuber really appreciate their fans.

[@likelyowl]

The Memory Police is one of my favourite books! I hope you'll like it!

[@kellyhauber7891]

I love your sincerity with your excitement and appreciation for the gift of books.

[@heatherdorsey4770]

Snow Flower and the Secret Fan is a wonderful book. All of Lisa See's books are wonderful. What makes this book special to me is that it is based on a true period of time where women in Hunan, China created their own Secret language. My daughter was born in Hunan and I loved reading the book with her so she could learn about her ancestral homeland. I hope you enjoy the book.

[@ferndavidson]

Wow that's such a lovely story about why the book is so special to you! Would you recommend any other of Lisa See's books in particular? I didn't realise that SFSF is set in Hunan! I currently live in Jiangxi province which is right next to Hunan and its been on my shelf for a while but I haven't read it yet - definitely going to pick it up soon!

[@heatherdorsey4770]

@@ferndavidson I would recommend On Gold Mountain. It is the story of Lisa See's great-grandfather starting Chinatown in Los Angeles. I also loved The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane, The Island of Sea Women, Shanghai Girls, and Dreams of Joy. It's great that you live so close to an area in the book. 😊

[@wondergirl2642]

Watch Jack all day and take a shot everytime he says “my compliments to the chef”

[@lacec8983]

The Sally Rooney cover !!!!! I can't deal. Also all the notes that came along with the books you were sent were too cute man

[@hannahporter2846]

I read Snow Flower and the Secret Fan about a year ago and looking back it was honestly great, a solid 8/10 (which is really good). I never got bored with it and felt so many emotions while reading. I definitely think Jack will enjoy it.

[@kathryncaseyfrench1747]

Your radiance is so bright I can’t even handle it!!!!

[@dearlolly2293]

you're genuinely my comfort person

[@relitin]

I can’t wait for the new Sally Rooney book!!!!! 😍😍😍 she is one of my favorite writers, normal people literally changed my life!

[@lucievovk]

the memory police is epically beautiful and such an original way to handle the dystopian genre, hope you enjoy it! also ARC stands for advance reader copy 😁

[@yem3971]

I just wanted to say that you have proved a real inspiration for me in a lot of different areas in both reading and writing, and I wanted to take a moment to say thank you❤️

[@Drew-ly2sq]

I cannot recommend The Memory Police enough!! I read it last summer and finished it in two sittings it was so riveting! Ogawa's writing is so beautifully gripping and this book was what led me to also read another of her works (which I remember you mentioning in another video) The Housekeeper and the Professor. Both wonderful and thought-provoking! Enjoy all the great books :)

[@rosej.234]

I love the way this humanoid just laughs out loud at his own jokes. It's so WHOLESOME 💜💜

[@simonaferrari3151]

You have just made my day! I've been looking for years for a book that I read when I was in my first year at Uni, but couldn't remember the title nor the writer. And then you make this video and here he is, Robert Schneider! So thank you soo much! Also, I love your videos

[@BookwormAdventureGirl]

This was fantastic. Love Lisa See and hope you do too. The Memory Police is high on my TBR. Some great mystery books for you. What fun!! A book on poisons.... "could come in handy!" 😂

[@jamiea4791]

Some really interesting books! I read The Memory Police a few years ago, it's a beautiful slow burn, extremely bleak and the plot isn't as predictable as other dystopias which was refreshing. It's one that I haven't been able to forget.

[@user-zt2ri1ri8b]

I recently discovered your channel. I binged nearly every video and I'm loving it. Thank you for making these videos. They really make my day everytime. Thank too you my Tbr is overflowing, but I don't regret anything😂

[@lynncornelissen]

this was me a month ago, welcome to the club

[@sharmik7579]

Jack you really had the best reaction Genuine and caring 😌 Excited for your reviews

[@oishibanerjee1419]

Congratulations, Jack!! Also, this is the most wholesome fam ever aaaa ❤️ Will be waiting for a book club! 👀

[@DD-hb9gr]

you can also put the sprout book inside the book where you stop reading so when you open the book again it looks like the sprout is growing out of the spine :))

[@lira5076]

Sally Rooney’s book cover is beautiful 🤩 I can’t wait to read it when it comes out!!

[@andrada12]

this is way more exciting than seeing all tik tok books or popular books . seems really fun

[@mannatanand5190]

Am I the only person who came here expecting that I would see an unboxing of mystery as in thriller books and instead got mystery i.e. unknown books ? 😂 Great vid tho

[@rabiarehan7594]

I kinda want Jack to read After series by Anna Todd or at the very least react to the Pride and Prejudice scene in the film. Both of them are honestly so infuriating :/

[@Ceratops17]

Elizabeth Bennet needs to chill...

[@rabiarehan7594]

@@Ceratops17 Are you saying that Darcy was not in love with Elizabeth?

[@Ceratops17]

@@rabiarehan7594 no this is what Hardin said (you have to read it with a London accent though)

[@rabiarehan7594]

@@Ceratops17 I know that this is what he said. I was actually quoting the professor's response, lol.

[@Ceratops17]

@@rabiarehan7594 oh my god im so dumb haha

[@rosestormwolf]

Wait HOLD ON Jack are you taking book recs?? Because I just read a really great book for class called the Connivence Store Woman. It’s a Japanese novel but it’s been translated into English. Also you’ve inspired me to read notes of a crocodile, since I’m currently in Taiwan!

[@madisonjennings849]

I read that one awhile ago. It’s a really weird one but still enjoyable as well as an interesting depiction of anti social behaviors and autism (I might be wrong about her being autistic it’s been awhile )

[@rosestormwolf]

@@madisonjennings849 wait I’m so glad I’m not the only one who thought she was autistic from the very beginning of the story!!

[@gwynneio]

Requested this book on Libby a few days ago, I am so excited to get it soon

[@madisonjennings849]

@@gwynneio I love Libby! It manages my copious library cards and is one of my most used apps

[@vintagejanejane]

Also "Earthlings" by Sayaka Murata is a WILD read, my new favorite book

[@camerontaney49]

This is the first time I have seen Snowflower and the Secret Fan on a youtubers channel, it is so good!!!

[@HugoPerezNeto]

This video is so wholesome!!! Love it

[@elsbethhh]

Congrats on being the first person in 27 years that has EVER pronounced my name, Elsbeth, correctly! 🤣

[@IshaSharma11]

😅😅.

[@redwineandagingerale]

Haha that's great! It's pretty unusual in English right? It wasn't the correct pronunciation for the woman in the book though, as I'm guessing the alpine village is in Germany, Austria or Switzerland so it would be pronounced as a German word. Basically just means that the 'th' is pronounced as a simple t.

[@emmilia2952]

10:42 that question also pops up in Mary Gaitskills novella "This is pleasure" about sexual assaults from the perspective of an accused man and his friend. Really interesting read, I would recommend!

[@Phallyle]

I heard yesterday that you were considering reading more literature from around the world and I can't wait to see that. If you are to include France in your list, would you consider reading from lesser known but extremely important writers from the French oversea territories? I'm mostly thinking about Aimé Césaire, who kick started the 'négritude mouvement' in Francophone literature (mostly in the French overseas territories and in Africa). Some of his most important book are "Notebook of a Return to My Native Land" (book-long poem) and the essay "Discourse on Colonialism". (Also French poetry is quite different from English one in term of rules and metric so don't pay much attention to that, ahah) But yeah, the influence of Césaire on Black identify and views of the colonialism was very important for us Carribbean as well as a lot of African Countries. The mouvement of Négritude (~Blackness) was created by Aimé Césaire (Martinique), Léon-Gontran Damas (French Guiana) and Léopold Sédar Senghor (he will become the first President of Senegal - he also wrote their national anthem). Similarly to the BLM mouvement, many believe that Négritude was a anti-white mouvement. But it was the emphasis that Blackness can be smart TOO, can be unique TOO, can be beautiful TOO and is something that you CAN and SHOULD be proud off. It changed the relationship of many French Black people and African about what it means to be Black, to have slaves as your ancestors, to have been under Colonial ruling and what it means for our identity and our future. They also changed our relationship with the "N word" to something different from what the Afro-American have done. "Nègre" now meant some grand, something extraordinary, something to be proud off and to be celebrated. I do not know for other countries, but where I come from the "Nègre" (m) and "Négresse" (f), is basically the most revered way to describe a Black person. We do not use this word lightly because it is basically THE highest compliment you can give to a Black person. Like if I am referring to a woman as a Négresse to a friend, for example, just with that word my friend will know that this woman : is strong, is smart, is resourceful, is beautiful, is whatever attributes you associate with a role model and an amazing person. Even if our definition does not match, the idea that this person is amazing is obvious. And usually (French) White people will not use that word, not because it is offensive and disrespectful like in the US, but because they do not understand the meaning and how strong that word is. At best, I will look at them confused because they have misused it. However, nowadays with the strong reaction of Afro-American whenever a White person uses that word, French people do try to avoid using it as well. It is worth noting that a lot of Black people are also uncomfortable with that word. Partly because of the overbearing influence that France has in our school system and our opinions of ourselves. But also because efforts to discredit that word and turn it into something it was never meant to be. Sorry for the long message, ahah. I was just going to drop a quick suggestion and move on but I got carried away. Even if one person read that comment, that will make my day. French oversea departments ("former" colonies) are not well known and never mentioned when people talk about French literature but we did have a huge influence on a global scale. Just not the typical Euro-centric one. Also, I would also recommend "L'Écume des Jours"/"Froth on the Daydream" and "I Spit on Your Grave" by Boris Vian. Warnings: the latter has a lot of potential triggers (racism, sexual violence, sexual assaults, and very very graphic and violent scenes, hateful speech) so please be careful with that one. The context around that book is also very interesting (Vian published that book under a different name, pretending to be the book of an African-American author that had been translated to French) and ALSO seeing the premiere of the movie gave him an heart attack and he died that night, so that's fun. This book was supposed to be some kind of parody of crime novel but attracted a lot of attention by the theme and medium it contains. "L'Écume des jours" is a lot more surrealistic and 'fun'. The latest movie adaptation is called "Mood Indigo" and is quite...unique. However, It is slightly science fiction-y, and I know it's not your cup of tea. I feel like I could fill up an entire blog on these subjects but I will stop here 😅 Thanks for this video and if you read my comment... Sorry.

[@beckydunn-mills3126]

I'm not Jack, but this was a great and really interesting comment; thank you. I learnt a lot. Watching Jack's videos has really inspired me personally to read beyond my "comfort zone". It's so easy just to fall into a habit of reading literature from the US or the UK

[@Katielovegood44]

Ohh around the world in 80 books ;)

[@danielapiovesan3791]

I loved your comment! Any recommendations francophone for fantasy, literary fiction or historical fiction? Also, if you're interested in Afro Brazilian literature please read Dom Casmurro by Machado de Assis (not that you asked but I love recommending this book it's one of my favourites). XX

[@livaliberte4275]

Jack reading the back of a book: oouhhhh plot twisstt! also, arc stands for advanced readers copy.

[@niciluuu-3111]

Youre literally my fav youtuber from all of the booktuber I'm watching🤗

[@chelseablackburn4061]

Simultaneously excited for Sally Rooney's new book and Jack's opportunity to reveal it, while also very jealous that he has a mini version

[@ginger_snapped_]

ARC stands for Advance Reader Copy! Meaning that it's usually printed before the final edits have been made so there could be spelling or punctuation errors, but they're sent out to help publicize the book!

[@annieoncrack]

I'm not gonna lie I've grown a small crush on Jack 🤧 Love him and his content!

[@Nici140296]

The Glassbead Game is phenomenal. I absolutely loved reading it and have since recommended it several times.

[@lateralight]

You got to find out sally rooney's new book cover first??? That's such a flex

[@igor22freitas]

jack, the glass bead game its just fantastic, i hope you enjoy it !

[@NatalieWestgate]

That sprout bookmark! 😍 So cute!

[@paritashah4650]

I just love your videos so much. You are so adorable and fun and amazing. I just love love love your videos. Hands down my favourite booktuber ever❤️

[@sarahmuller9482]

Love your genuine excitement and videos Jack. ARC stands for advanced reader copy 😊

[@yaren7070]

Omgg it's SO excitinggg 😍 Beyond happy for you Jack, love u ❤

[@kokobibi2174]

ARC stands for advanced reader copy😊😊

[@IshaSharma11]

Ohk

[@kaivanakiri5174]

Always brightening my mood, Jack!

[@alenovoa5338]

SO WHEN YOU SAID ENGLISH LIT DEGREE IT MEANT LIT ERATURE ??? AND NOT BC ENGLISH IS LIT??????

[@alenovoa5338]

my mind just clicked

[@Sohamsta]

HAHAHAHA

[@demetriatorowus9735]

Reminds me of the time I was singing a song with "lit professor" in the lyrics and it took me way longer than it should have for me to realize it meant literature professor and not that the professor was drunk...

[@alenovoa5338]

@@demetriatorowus9735 help?😭

[@Momin_Azam]

This just warms my heart ❤️!

[@hollndroses528]

it's the SZA T-shirt for me

[@naoisegale7472]

So excited you’ve got a PO Box! My first poetry book is coming out in October so I might have to send it you 🤞

[@nataszaptak1179]

You know someone makes good content when you like the video before watching

[@michaelroy6630]

Book description: *existential crisis* Jack: "Woah! This is so fun!!!"

[@tallulahfawcett3417]

The Names They Gave Us is AMAZING!!

[@rhythmicflow8335]

Ahhh so exciting! That's so tiny and cute 😂

[@izzaliaizzimustafa212]

absolutely loved the video jack! I’ve added so many of them to my list on good reads and I was admiring your top during the video and wondered where you bought it? 🥰

[@Fleurr5678]

I can’t wait 12 hours!!!!!

[@IshaSharma11]

Same

[@Carla-js5lv]

I am sooo excited for Sally's new book😍

[@Om-iq1oh]

Watching your videos motivated me to just grab a book and start reading for the first time in quite a while because I've been stuck in academic articles for uni, it was a basic whodunit but OF COURSE 100 pages in I discovered that the murder weapon was literally the plague and a pandemic, I feel so betrayed adkgl

[@bettyreads222]

what a great pile of books. the memory police is quite something, so i'm looking forward to hearing your thoughts on it.

[@caleighrosebud]

Snow Flower and the Secret Fan has been on my shelf/TBR for ages, brb gonna go read it lol

[@itschelseakay]

This is so wholesome 😭😭🥺🥺😩

[@shinigami2602]

woww, they all seem like so much fun to read. T-T i wanna watch a vid when he reviews them so i can narrow down which to read. xD binge watching Jack made me get into reading and my list is getting longer and longer HAHHAHA.

[@avni8277]

I've resisted the Memory Police long enough, now that Jack has it I have to read it

[@valentineh.1341]

The fact that my birthday is today is a fucking sign for me to buy the sally rooney book ! + those full hampers in the back are a MOOD !

[@ericgeneric135]

The Hesse book sounds really interesting!

[@BookishBabe]

I’m so excited for Sally Rooney’s book 🥺. She needs to knock us off our feet!

[@naisnugraha8972]

always love jack's grafic t-shirt

[@lauraschenker1553]

you look so happy! love that for you! 🌼

[@ivaylastefanova6188]

This video was super fun! I can't wait for the book to be out!! Also, ARC stands for advanced reader's copy (I think).