WHAT MY FAVORITE BOOKS SAY ABOUT ME

[@Bibliosaurusrex]

I haven't even watched the video yet but I already know Miss Peregrine's is going to come up eventually XD

[@Bibliosaurusrex]

THERE IT IS

[@nickybrierley4229]

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[@lolablake9196]

I knew the archived would come up 😂😂

[@boringhuman4514]

omg

[@abbyrose9771]

Bibliosaurusrex me to

[@pierashannon]

100% expected talking books. 'Oh yeah, Jesse's a great guy' 'He's always so gentle! He hasn't cracked my spine once'... Not sure why that was the first place my brain went 😹

[@ls.8025]

"Unless I have a partner in crime.." I VOLUNTEER AS TRIBUTE!!!

[@welldonebooks]

I love this video idea. I feel like I'm gonna be thinking about this topic for a while now...might have to steal the idea and make my own video about it 😁

[@jessethereader]

+WellDoneBooks go for it!

[@patricelinman7183]

Harry Potter- means I love adventure, friendship, creativity, and magic or things that seem like magic Percy Jackson- means I'm a sassy little shit lol, I also love adventure and value friendship, and the greek gods show my love for learning about different mythology, religion, and culture and how different ideas/ideals constantly overlap and how that has shaped our world today

[@Quinn_alise]

Um this is so me so sassy

[@emi6193]

PERSASSY

[@awesomegamer1566]

Percy is me

[@merphynapier42]

This was an amazing video. I'm def going to do something like this! Thanks for the great idea! I def see this spreading

[@bringbackdauntlessatthedis7331]

Divergent I am brave and determined, bad at connecting with others, and am willing to give up everything for the people I love.

[@sophieluvsbooks2629]

My favorite book is The Book Thief by Marcus Zusak. I love history. I'm a history buff and I find world war 2 times to be so interesting and fascinating(which I think is why there are so many novels that take place around that time). Despite my love for history, The Book Thief so far is the only historical fiction book I've read for fun. I remember loving the dad in the story. I loved his kind-heartedness and how empathetic he seemed to be and not to toot my own horn, but I see myself as a pretty empathetic person. And it's also a book that takes about how important books are. I love books. Im sure there are other reasons but these are the ones that come to mind.

[@sophieluvsbooks2629]

*talks

[@norah7673]

Definitely my favorite book as well. I think the first thing that comes to mind was how Death narrated the story when that time of history death was a pretty busy thing, and how he would stand by and watch until whoever's time came but was particularly fascinated by Leslie's story. And the ending where he revealed how humans surprise him by their endurance and staggering ability even when their life is literally crumbling. I found that I really needed to hear that from 'supposedly' another point of view. I'm a pretty dark and negative person, losing faith in humanity by the day and focusing on all whats wrong with the world. But this book made me open my eyes more to what we can actually accomplish when faced with difficulties, the little lights we can shine in the middle of unending darkness. His last note, "I am haunted by humans" was a huge deal for me to comprehend. I am forever thankful I read this book.

[@sophieluvsbooks2629]

+Nora Hassanen Oh my gosh you worded that perfectly! I probably couldn't word it as well as you did, but yes I totally agree that this novel being narrated by Death is among one of the most interesting concepts(there were many interesting concepts and ideas though in my opinion of course). I feel you. I sometimes will just think of all the problems in the world and how many people are suffering and I want to be able to fix it all but I know it's not possible for just one human being to do so. But there are things that I think are beautiful about humanity. I think that the quote you mentioned is very powerful.

[@norah7673]

Yes, thank you! I totally wish there were more novels tackling the things that make humanity amazing if not beautiful to be a part of, because we all need to hear that right now. But like you said, I believe the historical fiction in this particular book was perfect to address it. So yeah, books are pretty amazing things.

[@jenot7164]

I hate history so much and I think school is mostly to blame for that.

[@jeisie1176]

My favorite books tell that I'm really messed up. They are about suicide, (Forgive me, Leonard Peacock and My heart and other black holes) just simply dying (The fault in our stars) or just plain depressing (all of the ones I've already mentioned, The book thief, The strange and beautiful sorrows of Ava Lavender). But then there is anything by Cassandra Clare so maybe there is hope for me :D

[@pranneeta]

You should def read a little life by hanya Yanagihara . I love such books as well and this one's my favourite.

[@jeisie1176]

@@pranneeta thanks for the recommendation, I'll add it to my TBR!

[@katisobsessive]

Thank you so much for just constantly recommending Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children. I finally started reading it and I love it so far.

[@katsuki_fan2465]

Pretty much all of my favorites (except for Harry Potter) have female leads who are almost always warriors. So I think that speaks to my need to be my own hero and my desire to be a protector of others and to be a leader even though I'm don't hold those qualities within me.

[@agnetebutk]

Jesse: Adventure can be found Me: even in the darkest of times if one only remembers to turn on the light ((idk if this is exactly how to say it))

[@saminaakhter7230]

if only one remembers to put on some shoes and get the heck outdoors

[@usercrying]

+ROAR 4 Lol 😂😂😂

[@nosstalggia6283]

+ROAR 4 true😂😂

[@ingrid2770]

This is such a cool video! I love how it gets me to walk up to my shelfs and really gets me thinking. I hope this becomes a whole thing that everybody is doing so we can all share favorite books and characters, as well as a bit personal information! : D

[@berrahayr4782]

Lol I did think that Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children would be your choice 😅😂

[@rennydanston6507]

My favourite books are The Outsiders, Maybe Someday and The Magic Faraway Tree trilogy and I can definitely see why I love them so much and how my personality/ thoughts links with the plots/ characters

[@mandiconnell3311]

Totally agree with this!! I think the way we relate to books can say a lot about us. Especially when different people read the same books but get completely different things out of it

[@viktoriamarkus376]

My most favourite book is "The Invention of Hugo Cabret", and I think this story really defines and fits to me , because I adore vintage, adventure, magical things and clocks 😊 Miss Peregrine's Home for peculiar children is also one of my most favourite books and it would also define me the way it defines you 😝 It's also a brillant topic to talk about which book you can relate with 😊

[@HollyByGollyBooks]

This is one of the most creative video ideas I've seen on BookTube! I love that we got to learn more about you while also learning more about these books as well!! And now I'm going to have to read the Archived ASAP because holy balls that book sounds so fantastic and it's just sitting on my shelf waiting to be read right now

[@usercrying]

LOVING these new videos!

[@sinawilson196]

I loved the video idea because our favourite books say a lot about our personality. HP is one of my favourite series of all time because love, friendship and family are the things in life that matter the most.

[@CaptivateCatherine]

I love this vid idea and how it offers a different angle to discuss your favorite books! Cool to hear your personal relations with each book. Also, I really like your shirt

[@abdulrhmanjo4791]

Thank you Jesse for posting these videos consistently , i always wanted to read books and it's not common in my society which makes me not that exited when it comes to read one because i have nobody to share my thoughts and experiences with ,but watching your videos is always my inspiration to keep me reading , love you

[@miiirtiii]

this is an amazing video idea great job Jesse

[@helenadeberdt1313]

I love personality things and i love books Jesse combines them! Yeah! Love this video!!

[@ladyhanna13]

Mine are probably throne of glass because of how much I admire celaena and her confidence, then Eleanor & park because they have a love so deep and that's what I'm craving for in life and the hunger games because I recognize Katniss in myself (but not the cool, kick-ass parts about here but rather the 'go away, I don't wanna talk to anyone ever again' part) :D

[@xiomysbooktales6279]

Lol a part of me was like, "The first book he's going to choose has to be a Miss Peregrine book." Yep I was correct! :)

[@lesjumellesdelabc1768]

I just finished The Archived! I really loved Mackenzie's ability to read the pasts of objects, too. Lizzie in Afterworlds had a sort of similar ability that I really liked, but she didn't use it often, so I was so pleased by Mac's. It was wish-fulfillment, in a way. Also, I think this video made perfect sense---my favorite books and characters say A LOT about me. -Kyra

[@abookteaser7255]

I love your shirt, books and videos! You're such an amazing booktuber and all your videos are always fab! Yes I did expect you to pick "peculiar children" as your first book it's not that easy to forget your favorites

[@fridabarraza7826]

the school for good and evil books means i am adventures and i love the terms of magic and the balance of it also means when i don't show that i need help when i need it i try to do things by myself even when i fell i can't do it harry potter means I'm creative and love learning new things and adventures of course percy jackson means I'm sassy love learning new cultures and mythology

[@gabbiepoppins]

*gasp* couldn't have guessed any of these,haha. Anyway,the video concept is so great and I do feel like it's both great to see people talk about their favourite books and sort of what they say about them,it also makes the person making the video think about themselves and it's just great

[@ohhthatskellie]

I absolutely love this video idea... I feel like this is gonna become a new Booktube thing and I'm so down for it

[@SnorriSnibble]

One of my favorite series is The Raven Cycle and I think that I love it so much, because it has magical elements, a hint of history, peculiar characters, good looking rich kids and an amazing friendship. And that pretty much sums up my personality or else: everything I would like my life to be like.

[@booksnnerdythings488]

Really liking the shirt! I haven't read Miss Peregrine's yet but every time I watch one of your videos it reminds me of how much I need to

[@reemhazim9772]

I've always had a feeling Miss Peregrine was one of your favorites. You always mention it in your videos and the entire series is sometimes displayed on the shelf behind you.

[@WithLis]

Is it weird that I don't think I have a favourite book? I have books I loved reading but none them have given me the "holy cow this is the best book I've ever read" hopefully I'll find my favourite book sometime in the near future lol

[@livl1170]

ItStartsWithLis you should read: -Percy Jackson series by rick riordan -heroes of Olympus series by rick riordan -the selection series by Keira cass -legend series by Marie lu - the fault in our stars by John green

[@mawley3266]

Leo Valdez to me the fault in our stars is one of the worst books I‘ve ever read

[@reegankay9799]

the strange and beautiful sorrows of Ava lavender:: because I love good books.

[@valentinacosta2716]

Yeah, of course it was an interesting video! I really enjoyed hearing you talk about your favourite books and now because of you I added The Archived to the list of books I want to read before the end of the year! Hope I read it soon! Love xxx

[@MorgothBauglire]

Jesse: my first fav book is miss peregrines me: *pretends to be shocked*

[@rae9886]

I loved this video!!!! I had no idea you were involved in church, that's amazing! Coming from someone who is too, it is extremely easy to feel like you're drowning sometimes 😹😹 You always come up with amazing ideas for your channel, Jesse!

[@christinavu2192]

first time i've seen a video like this and i've gotta say, i actually enjoy it!

[@sandyreadsalot]

Aww I love this video idea! I love Ready Player One too! It showcases my love for adventure as well!

[@BernasBookishAdventures]

I always felt our favorite characters tells something about us but I have never thought of our favorite books. When I look at my five star rating books as a list, ı start to sense a general theme of poetic justice which tells about my thoughts in general :) thanks for the exercise of the mind 👍🏻

[@marisoumed]

i just love miss peregrine's❤ i hope the movie is as great as the books. love your channel

[@bernadettemarie3075]

Yay Ready Player One is my favorite book😄😄😄. I'm so happy you mentioned it.

[@mrgreenleafx]

My favorite series is 'The Lord of the Rings' and I think it just says a lot about me. Like holding up friendship on a very high level, loyality, the people with the purest heart saving the day in the end, a massive world that is there for me to explore and to escape to if needed. It's just really close to my heart.

[@jessicahunter6784]

Loved this video idea I hope other booktubers do a video like this! I'm really into fantasy books which I think says I'm adventurous and creative

[@dekthaiklaibaan]

I'm reading Miss Peregrine Series right nowww!! I'm so excited for the movie!

[@cloudmoony]

This was so creative!!! Yesssss I knew Miss Peregrine's would be in here!!!

[@Trianala]

I am LOVING that shirt!!!

[@ellieshuert2555]

One of my favorite books is The Book Thief, and I think it says lots about me. I feel like I relate a lot to Leisel, and she's always been one of my favorite characters. I also am a huge history nerd.

[@xelj3294]

Let's just acknowledge that all of us saw Miss Peregrine's coming a mile away.

[@Jen-fantasyandfiction]

yes to that shirt :)

[@JMukhi]

My favourite book is The book thief by Markus Zusak. I guess it means that books are my getaway, and family means a lot to me no matter how imperfect things may be with them , and most importantly no matter how much I strive to be a positive , social person and have come a long way down that road , deep down I know that I am a pragmatic person which often translates as a glass half-empty person , just like Death in this book.

[@puckkleijn2001]

I think my books scream : "you're just deeply sarcastic!!"

[@milliedrew4613]

Jesse your shirts are always beautiful!

[@JayGTheAwkwardBookworm]

The Archived sounds so cool. That would be crazy to be able to see the objects histories :O

[@angelwaggoner1236]

I think this video made perfect sense. My favorite books say that I like to laugh and/or be entertained.

[@dekthaiklaibaan]

I also think that it's a really great video idea! Will definitely make this video on my channel too in the near future! :)

[@a.kennerly6327]

I read Ms. Peregrine's Home For Peculiar Children in preparation for the new movie coming out, I loved it! I'm already on the second book!

[@aflowerthatcannotbebloomed]

my favorites are: - harry potter: maybe the friendship & family aspect and that not everything in life will be easy - Tmi: well again the family and friendship thing but also how far I would go. & basically I'm always sarcastic like aaa lot of these characters & I like geeky stuff just as simon. - percy Jackson: the friendship aspect & the adventures. I loveee going on trips/adventures. & the humor is like my humor & I really love history. - asoiaf/got: maybe this fits my darker personality/mind

[@VanessaMarieCreates]

I never actually knew what The Archived was about. It sounds really interesting! The main character in The Diviners by Libba Bray also has that power, and I loved that book :)

[@anna--emilia]

what a great video, Jesse! really made me think about what my faves say about me aswell :)

[@thesecretstacks8208]

This was awesome Jesse - really cool idea and fun way to learn more about you and the books (I might borrow this idea :) And yes for having a love of video games but not getting a chance to play - I'm right there with you haha

[@WishFulfillment]

This is a really cool idea. I like that you thought about your connection to these books and what they might reflect about you. Let me think if I can do that off the cuff about mine. Hmmm. I actually strongly identify with the flaws of the antagonist in White Oleander (Janet Fitch), my favorite book. I think she's a symbol of everything I can become if I'm not careful. I think Howl's Moving Castle (Diana Wynne Jones) represents my way of thinking about the world, that everything is a metaphor/has a deeper meaning. This video should become a tag!

[@ranaafkar25]

This should've been a tag, brilliant video concept c:

[@idlesun1645]

the eyes of my princess by Carlos cuauthemoc Sanchez represents how I think about like, the sensibility of Jose Carlos is just so relatable to me. and in this song will safe Your life by Leila sales the main character, Elise, she is just like me, it was like reading myself

[@morganstevenson287]

I finally started reading the Miss peregrine's series. I finished Hallow City a few days ago and the ending killed me. It's so good! I know why you love it so much now.

[@franciscofaustino6108]

Now you need to read Library of Souls!

[@franciscofaustino6108]

+Megan Deorio Yes but only in englisha

[@r.k.edwards3008]

I didn't know about The Archived but that sounded amazing. Definitely going to stop by Barnes and Nobles soon.

[@jasmijnzielman]

Currently reading miss peregrine's for the first time! Really interesting and wooow yes that photography tho

[@jossibellLema]

u are the best jesse!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@mesa5734]

Almost finished Ready Player One. Love it because of the virtual world and my desire to be in one.

[@BaileeWalsh]

Love this idea for a video! And I love your shirt! :)

[@prangprang13]

One of my favorite books is definitely Queen of the Tearling, and I think it's because I relate so well to the main character, Kelsea. She's headstrong, insecure, and loves books.

[@DarkDeluxeful]

Carry On - Means I am a diverse person and I accept people for who they are. It means I love magic and fantasy. It also means that I'm trying to find myself. Most of that book was about Simon and Baz's personal searches of self-discovery and that is what I find myself doing a lot of the time.

[@AjaReads]

I loved getting to know more about you Jesse :)

[@EmilynWood]

The book Auralia's Colors by Jeffrey Overstreet is basically a picture of my soul I feel like. Because curiosity and art and questions and beautiful prose.

[@aflowerthatcannotbebloomed]

before I saw everything I totally think miss peregrin's home for peculiar children, hp & a ve schwab book (maybe the archived) will be in this video

[@aflowerthatcannotbebloomed]

woaw I was wrong about hp xD never thought ready player one would be on this. I liked ready player one but I basically suck at video games & I'm not that interested in them because of that

[@tinkerspell4850]

you've been makin' some creative videos about stuff lately, Jesse. It's cool. :)

[@Racethewind-mf2mc]

I loved this video Jesse! Xx

[@ohsoabby4689]

Loved this video! It was super cool and unique :)

[@kelsiesagen237]

Hmm it really makes you wonder what your favourite characters say about you as well

[@aflowerthatcannotbebloomed]

then I'm really scared for myself xD haha some people say you're favorite characters reflect your own personality (loll lets hope not xD)

[@usercrying]

+Emma L. Lol same!! (Kaz Brekker, Kylo Ren, just to name a few)

[@BooksAndBigHair]

Love this concept, so interesting! I think I might try to recreate this!

[@bumbleebree4264]

loved this video so much, made me think of what mine were and I have to say that they would be; aristotle and dante discover the secrets of the universe (self discovery), ill give you the sun (twins), and the spooks apprentice (morals and mistakes).

[@Laura-nq8kd]

You should do a video of yourself reacting to your old videos! I would love to see that! Just an idea

[@marybethdwellsinbooks3844]

Love this idea!

[@cristinasjourney]

Great video Jesse! I think I might read The Archived. I was planning on reading it but I've been putting it off for so long. I love to go on adventures as well :) have you ever thought about coming to South America? That would be an adventure!

[@SarahMarthia]

I might steal this for a video of my own..... I guess one series I love is The Infernal Devices. I love the Victorian Era, I REALLY love good humor and those who also know when to be serious, and Tessa saves and gets saved and it's okay because a girl doesn't have to be either tough and clever or scared and "in distress" if you get the gist. Also PJO, just to name one thing about it: I think I like the fact that he's a kid who is scared but is able to recognize what's important endure, because I admire that quality. I think most books I love are because I aspire to be like the characters in an aspect, (then again, most of us want to live vicariously through them). I think there are a lot of books that I appreciate or like but don't live because they are too close to home, or the characters don't overcome a weakness I also have or something. I'm just speculating. I love this thought and it was a great video!

[@aimeemorrison]

I really liked this video! It's a cool, quirky idea :)

[@michelleschultze4641]

oh wow, i didn't realize how early i was >w< great video, yet again, Jesse :P

[@MaddyLee99]

My favor tie books say I love depressing stuff because it's probably a representation of what I feel inside but also my need and desire for adventure and to just escape (for fantasy novels that is)

[@MaddyLee99]

Because I love the Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath,and adore My Lady Jane by Jodi Meadows, Brodi Ashton, and Cynthia Hand (these two books are part of my top few favorite)

[@messybookshelf]

I love this video. Definitely going to have to steal the idea for a video of my own. :D

[@johncleary0711]

My favorite books are "The Great Gatsby," "Divergent," and "I Am Number Four." "The Great Gatsby" showed me that its okay to chase after your aspirations in life. "Divergent" taught me that its okay to embrace yourself and to stand up for what you believe in. "I Am Number Four" taught me to never give up on yourself and to embrace whatever capabilities you may have. :)

[@jennalimperis1699]

Yes! I love this video!

[@jennalimperis1699]

I'm so early😆

[@ardenleiker2958]

If I just do my first favorite books/ series I would say: liking ACOTAR/ACOMAF shows that I am a very family oriented person by blood or by friendship. Me liking the Alice in Zombieland series shows that I am full of wit and am always up for a laugh especially when things aren't going so well. Lastly, liking the shadow hunter series shows that I like adventure and learning as much as I can about new places. Also, me liking all of these series shows that I like freaking strong female heroines.

[@AlliesBeautyTips]

i love this topic! all booktubers should do It!

[@proudbooklion2094]

This video makes perfect sense! I loved it!

[@talabinhussain8800]

U should do anther one of these videos every once in a while there good

[@talabinhussain8800]

Btw your so creative with your videos I love it so much ❤️

[@JulEnglefaris]

Such a cool video idea

[@belleofthebooks9424]

I got sad when you mentioned talking to your grandparents. I hope you and your family are doing okay! ❤️❤️❤️

[@spaceelfsimmer]

I love this video! Such a creative idea! 😄💖 Also, did anyone else notice that Me and Earl and the Dying Girl is upside down? 😂