I like the idea of Denise knowing who Jack is while packing the books, and decided it would be funny to send over half the stack as books Jack would genuinely enjoy, and the other half being completely ridiculous meme books just to make him go, "what the actual fuck". Denise is cracking up so hard watching this video.

@luuuuux_

3 жыл бұрын

I accept this as reality

I feel like Denise packed your mystery box on a Monday morning before her first coffee

@jack_in_the_books

3 жыл бұрын

denise woke up and chose chaos

@leilaniz5909

3 жыл бұрын

Love denise

@garmene

3 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣

@helloimarabbit4083

3 жыл бұрын

Denise is a mood

@t.ris_

2 жыл бұрын

Whose Denise? 👁️👄👁️

OK! so I need a video " I read books Denise has recommended for a week"

@bestegn4553

3 жыл бұрын

YESSSS I NEED THIS

@luda1550

3 жыл бұрын

@@bestegn4553 RIGHTTT

@emma-di5ly

3 жыл бұрын

Oh he's legally obligated to make that video

@IfersInklings

3 жыл бұрын

I was just coming here to look for this comment.

@theliopleurodon

3 жыл бұрын

I want this so much

Jack: *rambles about getting an incest related book* Also Jack: "omg, this is greek mythology, love that!"

@Ch3rryP13

Жыл бұрын

FR😭

@Floovy_pidgin

Жыл бұрын

Hay Don’t diss on Greek mythology

@221b-Maker-Street

5 ай бұрын

@@Floovy_pidgin But... Greek mythology is _riddled_ with tales of incest!

I love getting thrifted books because sometimes you find the most random things from a previous owner inside. Once my friend bought an economics book from eBay and found a veterans card to a man named Luigi C Rasetti. We did some digging (which took a while; I even had to make an ancestry account!) And turns out he was born in Italy, served in WW2, and moved to the United States. He passed away long ago, but we try to remember his birthday each year.

@finduet

3 жыл бұрын

i just wanted to say that this lowkey made my day

@wolfeevi

3 жыл бұрын

this makes me so happy

@hannahfirminger5026

3 жыл бұрын

Aww that is so cute I love that

@fauziaharoon2630

3 жыл бұрын

okay but this?? it sounds amazing

@cbz5283

3 жыл бұрын

That sounds like the beginning of a novel to me

People: 'Don't judge a book by its cover!' Jack: literally buys a bunch of books because their spine is his favourite colour

@karakask5488

3 жыл бұрын

Well, orange is the best color so it's understandable

@Elena-tz9ev

3 жыл бұрын

I hate orange though😬😬!!

@himynameismrfrank

3 жыл бұрын

@Aygzmool orange hates you too

@Elena-tz9ev

3 жыл бұрын

@@himynameismrfrank PLEASE!

@wolfeevi

3 жыл бұрын

@@Elena-tz9ev how dare you

,,Claudia, you little minx." two seconds later... ,,Stepson?! WHAT??!!" Hahaha, I loved your reactions in this video.

@xeiumi

3 жыл бұрын

lol

"Denise this is WILD" I can't breathe

@xeiumi

3 жыл бұрын

LOOL SAMEE 😭❤️

@ipshitajee

2 жыл бұрын

Sameeee

1:30 the high-pitched “And their short-lived affair-AFFAIR? 🤭 WITH YOUR COUSIN?!” made me laugh out loud 😂

no-one: Jack: dENNNIIIIIIIIIIISSSSE!!!!!!!!

@xeiumi

3 жыл бұрын

LMAOOOO😭😭

denise really said i'm gonna give jack a pile of books that is so incestuous

@xeiumi

3 жыл бұрын

Lmaoo 😭

The serotonin your videos give me is unmatched honestly

@xeiumi

3 жыл бұрын

lol

The fact that you just described Maurice as the film where Hugh Grant "has the most incredible curtains you've ever seen outside your grandma's house" is legit sending me.

"the only melodrama I am prepared for is Lordes second album" 😂🧡 loved that so so much :D

jack: *holds up the books, still wrapped up* *a muffled sounding version of sweet home alabama plays*

@lalaithan

3 жыл бұрын

*lol*

Denise seems to go through a wattpad-less wattpad phase😂

You reading the description of the last book (The other side of the fire) sounded like someone who has never watch a reality tv show explaining the extrem drama of a reality tv show

"Dear Jack, I hope you are pleased with the books" killed me hahahaha

Denise really came through with the weird incestuous books. Interesting taste Denise

it's not about incest books until there's flowers in the attic involved

@xlonelymidnights648

3 жыл бұрын

*shivers*

@fictionfatale3913

3 жыл бұрын

Oh my god that was atrocious

@joypotter5237

3 жыл бұрын

The trauma 🤢🤮

@wochenente6977

3 жыл бұрын

Wait flowers in the attic? I'm apparently an illiterate idiot, pls explain that reference cause it sounds truly wild

@navtikamaheshwari9309

3 жыл бұрын

@@wochenente6977 It's a book (series) where a brother and sister have sex and later end up together

Now u need to a vid where you read all these 😁

@flklrvrmr

3 жыл бұрын

Yesssss

Mary Renault is the QUEEN of homosexual historical fiction, so if you liked The Song of Achilles check out her books :-)

@angelacanedit

3 жыл бұрын

ok but which do you recommend! i've read fire from heaven and liked it but didn't love it

@marianinadraco5697

3 жыл бұрын

@@angelacanedit My personal favourite is The Last of the Wine! The Charioteer is also interesting and set in WW2.

@wingcastlereads5657

3 жыл бұрын

I have just started her Alexander trilogy and I am loving it. It is so beautifully written!!!

@marianinadraco5697

3 жыл бұрын

@@wingcastlereads5657 yes! I've read the first one too and it's so good! Also just great source for historical info

@user-es7ui5mc1m

3 жыл бұрын

@@marianinadraco5697 Wait this is so random but The Charioteer is mentioned in my favourite fanfiction, is this my sign to read it?

honestly, while i was reading Forster's novel, there was a very prevalent undercurrent of colonial sentiment, which i obviously expected, but forster also takes care to explain the pitfalls of the british empire in india, and why reconciliation with their indian subjects was impossible by the end of the raj era. i actually liked the book, there are a lot of truths in it.

@jack_in_the_books

3 жыл бұрын

oh wow i can't wait!!

@rokeyaghani6382

3 жыл бұрын

@@jack_in_the_books aaaaaaaaaaaaa i hope you like it too!!!!

@ananyaray975

3 жыл бұрын

Rokeya, oh my God I was just going to DM you this video lol

@rokeyaghani6382

3 жыл бұрын

@@ananyaray975 big brain

That DeniSe gave me more serotonin than I’ve had this weekend

this reminds me of high school when my english teacher would lend books to students that he thought they'd enjoy and he gave my friend a really weird book about like murder and bestiality (with a frog I think?) and a mum who slept with her son

@thenorthwillow1536

2 жыл бұрын

Whaaaa

@EmyN

Жыл бұрын

Well, you know, kids these days

fun nerdy fact: orange is the rarest of favourite colours, followed closely by yellow with blue being the most popular favourite colour, closely followed by purple

@karakask5488

3 жыл бұрын

Orange is my favorite, I'm glad to know I'm rare!

@michelleaijo

3 жыл бұрын

You forgot people

@lakedistrictlibrary9391

3 жыл бұрын

@@michelleaijo well I meant dogs favourite colours, obviously

@shraddhanipurte639

3 жыл бұрын

Yellow is my favourite 🌻🥺💛

@yoshuaisnotok8794

3 жыл бұрын

My favourite colour is baby blue.

Jack : Aww denise!! that's so sweet denise thank you denise Denise: Just you wait 🙂

@ultravioletpisces3666

Жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣🤣

I haven't even heard you talk about a single one of them but UGH that jumper and book spine orange colour combo is everything!

Jack: “iNcEsT?!” All Victorian authors: ....

@xeiumi

3 жыл бұрын

xd

@catcomputer

3 жыл бұрын

All mythology: ….

I saw Mary Renault and I WEPT- if you like Song of Achilles Mary Renault is definitely the next step her books are so good. (Highly recommend 'Fire From Heaven' for some Alexander the Great and Hephaestion content)

“Denise this is wild” 10/10 content

I was so down the whole day and you just lighten up my mood like a cotton candy🥰...you are a gem, Jack🖤

@sarahussein9667

3 жыл бұрын

for real

*Kind regards, Denise-DENIIISEE-Awww Denise that is sweet, thanks DeNisE*

The sweater matching the spines aesthetic is immaculate ✨✨✨

"let's hope we find an absolute banger" lol you already did with that first book.

Mary Renault's books are wonderful!! She has several others about Greek mythology besides the Bull from the Sea, some about Theseus and some about other mythical figures. I know you loved the Song of Achilles & so I think you'll also love Renault, she's similar to Miller in how she retells myth with lyricism and emotion and taut, evocative language.

I lol'd when he put his hand on his mouth😂 " An affair?! *awkward giggle* "

I am a huge fan of E.M. Forster's books so when you mentioned 'A Passage to India' I freaked out. When you mentioned 'Howards End' and 'Maurice' I freaked out even MORE. I love the films, but have never really gotten ahold of the books. I was wondering if you could review some of the books one day, especially Maurice since it's one that I've been DYING to see someone talk about. Moreover, you have an amazing way with words and overall I really think you'd be fitting for it. Thanks for the video :)

Prof. Anita Brookner won the Booker Prize for "Hotel Du Lac". You don't get much more "well-known" in terms of great female novelists than her.

Jack definitely gives off Head Boy vibes.

i love ur main channel too but omg i’m so happy u started this one

Wait... so you can buy books.. with a certain colour spine so you can make a rainbow bookcase ?! :O

@birchbarks550

3 жыл бұрын

Yep,they are aesthetic books,that's why they aren't the great in quality most of the time

"The only melodrama I am prepared for is Lorde's second album" this just summons up my life

I literally just wrote about that Myddle book in an essay wow

Where do you buy your books second hand from?

BRO YOU ARE SO ADORABLE AND I ADORE SHERLOCK HOLMESSS

Recent classics grad here! Mary Renault is SUCH a staple author for Greek mythology, I'm excited to see what you think of her book!

I love mystery book boxes! They’re so fun! I love giving book recs so whilst I’m here, The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue is a really good book!

So excited for you to read the bull from the sea, esp since you liked the song of Achilles! That’s how I learned about Renault too. One of the praises for Madeline Miller on the cover of my edition of TSOA was: “Mary Renault lives again!”

You are putting out so much content and I love it! You're getting me through lockdown:D thanks!

i love your energy jack lmao it makes my day better, cheers!

Plot twist, Denise is a fan of the channel and sent you the incest books for an unboxing reaction video.

your videos really motivate me to read more books! thank you for all your hard work!

Jack calling Denise out has me dead 🤣 This video was so entertaining i truly did not expect THESE BOOKS that’s for sure lol

Your reaction after reading the backcover of the first book was priceless! Denise did really well 😂 Oh and that edition of A Passage to India 😍

The one dislike is from Prince Phillip and Queen Elizabeth II’s joint account for that incest joke

@alicemills1377

3 жыл бұрын

AM SCREAMING OMG 🤣🤣

@1999SRoldan

3 жыл бұрын

@Nicky L In my town in Costa Rica cousins also get 💞 along 💞 very well. And it has to do with the little population at the beginning of 20th century. Marriage with cousins is actually really natural but also fun because of the taboo haha

@cbz5283

3 жыл бұрын

Oh, how this comment has aged😂

jack would you consider having a profile picture on this channel I DONT KNOW WHY THAT IS BOTHERING ME SM

@jack_in_the_books

3 жыл бұрын

hahahaha yes I need one

Love it!!! This totally makes me want to purchase a mystery box of books 📚!?! Your content is always a great delight- thank you for putting a BIG smile to my face!!! :D

The incest book had me cRYing with laughter why is this the funniest thing I've seen all year

loving these chill vibe videos!

Why am I so upset you discarded the stone ruins book 😂😂 it sounded interesting!!!

Love your jumper! My friend gifted me a necklace for Christmas (received it today, lockdown things xx ) and it is the same colours as part of your jumper! The pale purple and bright orange

The Bull From the Sea is excellent and I hope you enjoy it. Mary Renault is one of my favorite historical greek fiction writers. ☺

8:33 “You little minx” 😂

Ahh love this idea! And I’m so glad you’re promoting charity shop books :) This new KZread channel of yours is ace 👌

Love the title of this channel. In general, I thoroughly enjoy the weird and self-deprecating humour. I am about 3 times your age, but I also did a lit degree, a LOT of years ago because I had read a book or two that yanked me in. Animal Farm, The Chrysalids, Heart of Darkness, and a few Shakespeare plays from Grade 8 to 12. I am a proud geek.

Jack you should most definitely buy more of them bundles, just for the content alone!

absolutely loving your topical news references

What a fun video and great mystery books! Well done Denise.... and Jack! 💙😊

you should try a room with a view!! it's the only forster i've read but i loved it

i’m living for your sweaters

the color scheme!! was a joy to watch thank you!

This had me howling with laughter on more than one occasion 😂 and my desire for everything to match is so satisfied with the fact that you also wore an orange jumper.

“Who am I kidding? This IS fun!” 😂😂😂

Although a relationship with your cousin does sound a bit grim, it's actually legal in the UK for cousins to marry and until recently marriage and relationships between cousins was fairly common. So not really incest and in classics you will often find relationships between cousins reflecting the attitudes of the day.

I spat my coffee at the first book, and cackled at the book about ruins/stones. Awwww Denise! Up your game, Denise.

Now I want Jack to read all of the books and give us a review :D

The way Jack said DEENIIIISSSE reminded me of Phoebe😂

literally bursted out of laughter within the first five seconds -- that's ur power

I love this channel so much !

mary renault!! i absolutely adore her historic/mythological novels. Fire From Heaven particularly has a special place in my heart

A love finding strange ‘bookmarks’ in second-hand books.

It would be really fun to see a reading vlog on your main channel! Just the cousin and stepbrother books seem really entertaining

i highly, HIGHLY recommend Mary Renault especially since you love Greek mythology! I have read her books related to Alexander the Great (obviously not myths but still) and she has a great way of transporting you back to the time, her writing is wonderful and from what i've heard she really used primary sources and did a lot of research before writing them so you're in for a treat! great pick

Jack Edwards, the light of our lockdown.

I wasn’t expecting the book on Myddle! I live pretty much just down the road from there!

Love the shout out to Maurice. Underrated book and film IMO. A Passage to India is a bit of an anti-colonial tract, at points of its time but definitely critical of English imperialism.

I love finding random things in old books. It is so much fun. It's like a book passport.

We absolutely need an update one these books lovingly sent to you by Denise

this genuinely made me laugh out loud several times!

Oh I would love to watch another video like this it was so funny, order one more!

jack and denise, the collab i never knew i needed

Mystery book packages are so exciting 🤣 wish my bookshops did them!

So lucky to have gotten Mary Renault! She is my fav author! This should definitely be a great read.

Mary Renault writes so well!!! You hit the jackpot with that one for sure

Jack's reaction to the first book!! 😂😂😂😂

😂😂 Your honest reactions to reading the burbs were hilarious!

Loving your channel!!!

Why is this so entertaining lmao, I really wanna go off and buy mystery books now

Loved your reactions in this video! Please do a video reading at least some of these!!