I love how Rooney makes characters write long profound emails. This woman is gonna bring back love letters and now I want to live a life where I can write long profound letters to someone😭

@miriamjaffari9177

2 жыл бұрын

Honestly, get a penpal! I truly recommend it, you can do snail mail or email and find some one to write long letters too and it's so much fun, builds real friendships and everyone should try it!

@triptinath5675

2 жыл бұрын

@@miriamjaffari9177 how can we do it?

@izzydavie5505

2 жыл бұрын

me and my friends write long romantic emails to each other and it makes my life

@DarkAngelEU

2 жыл бұрын

@@triptinath5675 OMG you don't know how to write a letter? Our generation is fucked T_T

@sonamc7723

2 жыл бұрын

@@DarkAngelEU no, they just want to know a website where they can get a penpal!

it makes me so sad when people put down sally rooney’s books because “nothing really happens” or “they’re boring.” like you said in the end, a good book doesn’t have to be profound or incredibly philosophical, but the little things can be so enthralling!! especially because there are few authors like her that focus on the importance’s of every day things. it’s refreshing to see that take in books instead of everything having to be dramatic or have huge plot twists, even though i like those things in books too. diversifying what i read just keeps my interest in reading alive and i have sally rooney to thank for that :)

@hiric07

2 жыл бұрын

Couldn’t have said better! Love Sally Rooney ❤️

@yumengz5501

2 жыл бұрын

It's the same with films -- sometimes it's not about the plot (I sometimes even get tired of fiction with heavy plots, especially when I am busy with daily life), it's about how the story is told, the language and observations. Sometimes, it is the everyday things that are most relatable.

@dunkyourdonuts2282

2 жыл бұрын

Honestly I am currently having trouble finishing "Normal People" (my first sally rooney book) and not because of the fact nothing happens...its actually the opposite, I just find the plot a little soap-dramary? I REALLY want to like her books because I LOVE slice of life and books where nothing much happens, I just don't really think that's the case with "normal people". Is BWWYA better?

@NadjaVlog

2 жыл бұрын

I think they are really good written but a little bit depressing

@myenemysenemy1043

2 жыл бұрын

Give me Bret Easton Ellis for that kind of thing over Rooney any day. I get the vibe and appeal of her style, but it wore thin after her first book for me. Her characters all come across as people who think they have something worthwhile to say, but really don't - and I'm not sure if she's being ironic about that (if it's some kind of observation on millennials and gen z) or if she genuinely doesn't have anything worthwhile to say for herself.

Can we just talk about how jack is just talking to us about his favourite author wrapped up in a blanket... it's a book club sleepover here

@clownestfan

2 жыл бұрын

Omg a book club sleepover sounds like SUCH a good idea, you could get a bunch of books or do a buddy read all night

@Snehaa04

2 жыл бұрын

It sounds so comforting like "book club sleepover" omg imagine lighting a candle in a room, sitting with your friends, all comfy and just reading quietly

@whateverworksmate.721

2 жыл бұрын

@@Snehaa04 i love that. Wish I had bookworm friends.

@jime9525

2 жыл бұрын

we should do a book club sleepover via zoom 😭

jack: if sally rooney published her shopping list, i would read it me: well if you recommend that shopping list, i would too

my favourite thing about sally rooney's writing (and there are a lot of things I love about her) is the way she portrays silence and things unsaid, which, in my opinion, is the whole point of her stories: the miscommunication we encounter every day and how it shapes our relationships with other people. And I think you summarize it perfectly on this video ✨ I can't wait to have the book and start reading it 😭❤️

@tajkapap1054

2 жыл бұрын

This is perfectly said ‼️‼️couldn’t agree more

@caitlinnnnnnnnnnnnnn

2 жыл бұрын

Wow I hadn't thought of it that way but after you say it I realise that it's exactly how I feel. And it's why I don't mind the lack of quotation marks. I like that it exaggerates that sense of silence

Love how Jack has completed his transformation into a wonderful booktuber.

me: adds to watch later jack: drop EVERYTHING me: *clicks instantly*

Jack and Carley fighting about who loves Sally more

I honestly just love your energy when you talk about Sally Rooney's books.

sally rooney being the taylor swift of the book industry by making meta comments about publishing, we must stan

@willherondale6367

Жыл бұрын

F*** that! Comparing that thin-skinned uber-polluter to Sally Rooney is actually insulting.

god hearing people enthusiastically talking about anything but ESPECIALLY books. so so so good

The thing that is interesting though is us here in Ireland, growing up we're essentially told to just get on with things etc. so we do often fail to communicate well/have deep connections especially due to the effects of things like the magdalene laundries and other religious/politicial incidents. You're told we don't speak about those things growing up and it keeps us silent and isolated from others who probably feel the same. Even mental health! its just a huge stigma here which conall's issues showed in normal people. So even when it seems like she has a lot of privilege to only speak out about communication/love, its much more deeply rooted here and context and living and growing up in Ireland definitely helps with seeing that! :)

@Foodfry122

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, for giving a deeper insight.

@dartapriedniece6936

2 жыл бұрын

I feel like Irish singer/songwriter Orla Gartland kind of talks about this in her song "Bloodline/Difficult things"! At least your comment made me think of that song.

@kellymc1798

2 жыл бұрын

@@dartapriedniece6936 100%!! also a huge national treasure lol! and she had to move countries to even grow as an artists mainly due to the lack of emphasis on female artists here!!

@sophiejones1495

2 жыл бұрын

I feel that, I often find that here in New Zealand too. I felt when I went to Ireland it was quite like it here back in NZ not just the scenery but the people too.

The part where Jack is closed up in a blankie, and god he looks so adorable talking about Sally he's totally mesmerized and in awe of her writing and it shows in his expressions and smiles!

I really love Sally Rooney's writing. I liked what you were saying about how we want to read about relationships because I really think that that's the biggest draw of her books is the way she depicts the complexities of interpersonal relationships. But she does it so well with such an honesty. Like I really loved Normal People but also reading it was excruciating because of how deeply she made me feel these characters feelings.

day twenty of asking jack to read timothée chalamet's book recommendations.

I just read it, because I was waiting for the paperback to come out - this book is SO GOOD I love how in the e mail part she actually expands on the world views of the characters and it's relatable in a way I've never seen in a book Like the parts about what our purpose on earth actually is?? And where the beauty is hiding?? Aaaah just pls bury me with this book

WOoo! Glad you really loved it. I am setting up camp ON THE FENCE, but excited to see what she writes next.

@annah7648

2 жыл бұрын

Just watched your video, then came here! I also didn’t love Conversations with Friends so feel like I’ll have similar feelings to you, but the fence is a great place to be.

@jack_edwards

2 жыл бұрын

i predict a pandemic novel next ... but *the* pandemic novel

@naguag

2 жыл бұрын

Same as Anna H, since I live in Spain I wont get the book till mid October, what a pity and a shame btw...

mhm… “unintentionally” matching the book to his sweater…

I was just reading the Guardian's article about this book!! Miss Rooney continues to amaze us and dunk on whoever decided writing about love was silly and low brow

Your excessive happiness over Sally Rooney and her writing is infectious :)

I feel like Jack needs to follow Rooney around on any book tours she does. He’d give an absolutely perfect introduction that makes you love the book, appreciate her literary style and it’s integration with her themes - before you've read the book or heard her speak.

Why is the ARC more beautiful than the actual cover…. now I want the ARC instead

I just finished this book and... it took my breath away. Loved it so so so much! I completely agree with you about the dinner party scene -- like it was so good I could not believe my eyes as I read it. I've never read Sally Rooney before, but I adored this and now will have to check out her other stuff.

your personality is so endearing and comforting im so fond of you jack!!! you feel like an old friend

I have preordered the book and cannot wait for it to arrive. This video has only made me more bloody excited!

I literally went to KZread to look for reviews of Sally Rooney’s new book, and here you are, with your newly uploaded reading vlog of Beautiful World Where Are You 🙃🙂🙃 thank you for this!

I love your videos! Thank you Jack for being such a real, raw character, much like the type we read about

I just finished it, I cried and not even lying, hugged the book at the end because I loved it and wished it didn’t end 😌 everything you said summed it up perfectly, everyone should read this!

Seeing jack wearing a blanket and happily talking about the book is soo wholesome. ❤️❤️❤️

I find it amusing when books have author characters that reflect themselves, Stephen King makes every protagonist a scrawny writer it's great

You’re dead on about the quotation marks. At first I thought “ugh..” but I had just read handmaiden so I read on. It really began to flow because I somehow I always knew who was talking. Same thing with the little details Iremember reading in Normal People about Connell scraping off the label of a beer bottle. It’s little details like that that put me in this awkward position of being in a party where I don’t know anyone and the only thing to do is to anxiously pick at the beer bottle in my hand. I can’t wait to read Beautiful World.

I am very excited to read this book when my preorder comes in! I love the way she writes and how easy it is to engage with and enjoy the stories she tells

added this to my watch later and will return to it as soon as ive read it. but i rly cannot waittttt

AHHHHH IM JEALOUS!!!! NEEDDDDDD. You’re doing the most for us readers🥺💜

i am literally at work watching this, silently screaming and getting goosebumps excited for the book to come out!!!

i’m at work rn watching this and i forgot my earphones, so i’m watching it without sound and captions on and bro, i can just tell from your facial expressions that you’re IN LOVE with BWWAY

I love Sally Rooney so MUCH OMG. It's so amazing seeing her thrive, especially since we share a last name :)

Finally! I've been waiting for this!🙌

The God made you for me line is absolutely unforgettable! Definitely saved that page when I was reading, so happy you pointed it out

Ahhh this pink cover is so pretty I want one like that 🥲😅 Love your vids jack!!

I love the way you review! It's really clear what you like and what not and most important why. Congratz on your 700.000 subscribers and I am happy I found you! 😊

Thank you Jack for your amazing content and some ✨great✨ recommendations!

i love hearing you talk about sally rooney, you seem so happy

He's so happy , I love it

To say I'm excited to read this is an understatement! Ever since I've seen you announce it. I ran to my local Dutch small town bookstore to pre-order it. So next week I'll be waiting by the phone for when I can pick it up.

I love the fact that you haven’t even changed your profile picture for this channel 😂 this whole channel is just so chill, I love it 😌

preordered it! Can't wait, Autumn weather & this lovely book.

I am soo excited to read Sally Rooney. And i cd just listen to you talking day in and day out. ❤❤❤❤

I can't wait to read it so execited 😍 thank you for this vlog 💚

i was thinking about where i've heard the "god made me for you" line before and yes!! it's in a bollywood song and i am a little biased so i must say, it sounds prettier in hindi😭

@sohinitimbadia6841

2 жыл бұрын

which song and from which movie?🤔

@susmitachakraborty8245

2 жыл бұрын

@@sohinitimbadia6841 reminds me of Raabta

@riyamishra280

2 жыл бұрын

Kehte h khuda ne iss jahan main kisi k liye kisi na kisi ko h banaya har kisi k liye , tera milna h uss rabb ka ishara maano tujh ko banaya mere jaise hi kisi k liye .

@sohinitimbadia6841

2 жыл бұрын

@@susmitachakraborty8245 OH MY GOD YESSSSS🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺 I LOVE THAT SONG

PERFECT timing, I just finished reading it myself. ☺️

Wow I wasn’t expecting such a rave review. I’m definitely going to have to read this

omg i have this pre ordered. this woman owns me

You do not know how much I envy you for having an early copy of my most anticipated book ever :)

Just preordered the book! Normal people was my favorite of 2020 and conversations with friends was really good which I recently read it. Can't wait to read this new one

I've just reserved this book at my library and I can't wait to read it! 🤗

i just finished this book and you described everything so well! if you enjoy books about characters then i recommend taylor jenkin reids books because the characters also have so much depth. i feel i could relate to a lot of the things eileen and alice were talking about here- especially the emails which felt like i was reading a personal journal. im really glad i read this book!

if you pause basically anywhere in this video he's always smiling

I'm addicted to Jack's content. That's it.

Loved this video: It's making more excited to read this book.

I'm ecstatic to read this...Sally Rooney is my favorite contemporary author, she is a genius. The way she writes and tells a story always captivates me and makes me sad that she only have two books published (now three). Can't wait to have a copy of this new novel of hers ❤️

I’m trying to get into reading and I want a mixed list of random classic and modern literature so I can find the genres I like, thanks for videos like this as it helps me figure out my reading personality ❤️

@Red-yb1my

2 жыл бұрын

That’s so awesome! I had to do the same to figure out what I liked and didn’t like in books. Wishing you all the best ☺️

@sin3358

2 жыл бұрын

Oh oh, what a mood 😂 I started reading again because of him as well. I've read quite a few of his recommendations and they did not disappoint

@lottecooper4370

Жыл бұрын

So what direction of "reading personality" have you found for yourself so far? :) what was it that has gotten you deeper into reading more?

So stoked to try this out for myself

Honestly, I'm only reading Sally Rooney's books cuz Jack recommends them. I do like her writing style, just not the miscommunication trope that is almost present in all her books 😭😭😭

@Vaishnavisingh0708

2 жыл бұрын

I think the miscommunication trope is beautifully and realistically executed in her books and that's why I don't mind them. We don't always speak up our exact thoughts and feelings irl. I know its annoying when we're reading the book because we know both their perspectives and we know that its a miscommunication but in reality, we only know half the truth, only our side of the story and we don't communicate it word by word to the other person.

that's one of the prettiest book covers i've ever seen

I loved this book so much. Thought it was beautifully written.

Love the reading vlogs

omg pls start a podcast about books, i could listen to you talk about them all day

you had me "lorde and sally rooney" SAME OMFHDSKJ AND ,, taste

you're a sweetheart, thaaaanks for this

i just got done with reading it. had to give myself a bit of time, it made me cry like a baby for some reason. i love your energy and remarks in this, they gave me relief. i got so wrapped up in this one hell of a book that it was exactly like you said, like i was a voyeur. there wasn't an instance when i loved each character perfectly: all four were so flawed, stumbling, frustrating. rooney has helped me find a bit of myself, and given clarity to what beauty is for me, again, more than ever. the misery surrounding us everyday, the surety of it threatening to engulf personal happiness was so perfectly portrayed. the social class commentary, the caustic dead-end towards which capitalism works, all of that was discussed as realistically and believably, with all the weariness and resentment and understanding, with the sometimes distanced, almost desensitised acceptance, as I've ever done myself, even if inside my head more than aloud. and through it all, always, always, this navigation of personal relationships. of love and friendship and sex. i think she outdid herself.

Thank the Lorde for Sally Rooney🙏

Normal people was a 4.5 star read for me, and conversations with friends was a 5 star, so I have super high expectations for this one!

When jack talks about how important little things are I was reminded of this quote from the movie you got mail - ' All this nothing has meant more to me than most somethings '

I’ve never had a problem without the quotation marks, it somehow just ropes you in. You don’t see quotation marks in real life, people just speak. It’s so real.

My grandma loves to buy me a book for Christmas. This is going straight to the top of my list (if I can wait that long to read it!)

Jack you're a cool guy. Hope to run into you in London some time and talk to you about books. Just finished reading conversations with friends and can't wait to read this too!

Im so excited for this!

I'm so excited to read this book!!!

I almost bought 'Normal People' recently (instead I bought The Great Believers, PLEASEREADTHISJACKPLEASE) and honestly, booktube brainwashed me into yearning for Sally Rooney and now I need everything from her

i read both normal people and conversations with friends and didnt like either 😬 which makes me so sad cuz i hate reading a book and saying i dont like it. i also dont have a problem with books that dont have a plot but what bothers me about sally rooneys writing is that i cannot feel a connection between the characters because i dont see them grow. when they are hurt or when they get happy i dont feel that emotion and i also do see maturing and growing in her characters. like both novels i read were through a span of few eventful years but neither of the characters changed. but im happy you liked this books so much. its the best feeling when you finish a book and enjoy it so much. i wish i could say the same about sally rooneys books

@jmsl910

2 жыл бұрын

i aggressively agree

I loved Normal People and the way she never used quotations marks! It reminds me of a portuguese writer José Saramago that does NOT use any ponctuation besides commas and periods. It's a real challenge in the beginning but I always end up loving his books. Maybe you should try and read one of them some day. Love your videos!!

love seeing your excitement about this book! i definitely wanna get it soon. btw jack, thanks for recommending brother by david chariandy. i really loved it some books ive loved in august that i think you will love - notes on grief by chimamanda adichie - a long way gone by ishmael beah

When I picked up the book I hatedddd that she wasn't using quotation marks but as I progressed I realised that the immersion of the book was next level

yay i love reading vlogs

I really liked this video Jack! It's so interesting to hear someone rave about something that differs from your opinion. I've only read Normal People by Sally Rooney... and I did not like it at all. I felt like I read the longest run on sentence ever and was bored with the characters. This was an interesting take... maybe I'll give this one a try!

Sir, you don’t understand how badly I rely on u for my upcoming reads xD If Jack hasn’t recommended it, I ain’t reading it✨🤌🏼

@triptinath5675

2 жыл бұрын

and my mental health

IM SO EXCITED FOR IT TO COME OUT going to her book signing on Monday as well!!!

@kathreads

2 жыл бұрын

will beg her to run me over with a truck if that means she'll perceive me

I could listen to you voice 24/7 !!!!!!!!!!

Can’t wait for my copy to arrive 😍

I completed reading and watching Normal People. And Im drowning in an ocean of tears!!!!!! Thank you Jack for recommending it over the years! Forever indebted 😭😭😭😭❤❤❤❤❤

both you and leena norms uploading in one day? same video? love my life

I love sally Rooney she is so talented!

I am more than half way through this book and i really really love it

so now you've read the book, can you read every book that the characters recommend in it please? that would be super interesting!

OFFTOPIC: I LOVE YOUR HAIR

i can NOT wait to read this

Freaking out that this vlog dropped, I literally *just* preordered this book????

I picked this up before Uni started but I've been in a slump since loll watching this to finally get on with it. Edited: Holy shit. I've finished it and... that was an experience. You were right. That was the easiest 5/5 rating I've given this year too!!!

The first time I encountered no quotation marks was in an Ali Smith novel a few years back, so when I read Normal People it didn't catch me off guard as much. Something about it makes the flow of the text a lot smoother I feel, so it's always easier to just keep reading.