I highly recommend 1. Haruki Murakami 2. The Awakening, Kate Chopin (my favourite classic! So beautifully written) 3. Little Women and Good Wives (the perfect cozy winter read)
10 books recommendation from Jenn Im: 1. Essentialism by Greg McKeown 2. Daring Greatly by Brene Brown 3. Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell 4. Irresistable by Adam Alter 5. Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari 6. The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid (Fiction) 7. Final Girls by Riley Sager (Thriller) 8. Hunger by Roxane Gay 9. Becoming by Michelle Obama 10. Dry by Augusten Burroughs
Everybody should read "Factfulness: Ten Reasons We're Wrong About the World - and Why Things Are Better Than You Think". EVERYBODY. Please. Just do it.
I enjoyed the book! Especially grateful for the aviation disaster stats bc I was going through a particular hard time of anxiety before my vacation back then; I also like how they reiterate that smth is better doesn't mean that they're no longer bad, which is a great thing to bear in mind when it comes to humanitarian or other issues that are worth and still demand concerted efforts
If someone is interested in Self Help Book i highly recommend: "University of Success" by Og Mandino. i just enjoy reading it because of the narrative and some short story that the author use to describe and explain things in life. the writing style is also fantastic. I'm not that much into self help books, but this book is different.
Just if anyone’s curious.. I believe 10,000 hours is approximately 416 days. Meaning these Outliers spend a whole ass year, one month, and two weeks becoming perfect.
Thats if you spent every minute of every day without stopping to eat or sleep. Realistically, you would spend around 2 hours a day. Thats 5,000 days to complete 10,000 hours. 5,000 days is almost 14 years !!!!
I agree with Apollo. The 10,000 hour practice is not done every hour of the day. Realistically, this would take about 10 years. Malcolm Gladwell cited examples. He said that violinists would spend 4 to 6 hours a day practicing and in about 10 years, they would master their craft as they have practiced it for 10,000 hours. So did Bill Joy and Bill Gates. The Beatles also reached the 10,000 mark approximately during their 7th year, only because they performed and practiced in Hamburg for 270 days, 8 hrs a day. So no, the 10,000 hours cannot be realistically done in a year.
Hi, Jenn! Please give tips on 1) how you manage to read regularly despite your busy schedule and 2) how you read effectively (e.g. do you write notes or highlight?). p.s. love these vids thank u 💕💕
Dianne Caresosa I agree! One of the things that I find difficult is definitely how can I apply what I’ve read in my life. Would love to see a video 🙌❤️❤️
Honestly I've dealt with this too. But I found that just finding a little time to carve out during the day is so helpful. Recently, I've been reading during my lunch break. It takes me longer to finish a book, but it's also helped me get back into reading. Making the smallest amount of time for yourself is super helpful!
I think many people manage to read so many books because they make sure to make reading a daily part of their lives or at least a major part of their weeks? Like I’ve heard again in again that always carrying a book with you allows you to pull it out and read during times of you day when you aren’t doing anything. For example, when you’re on the train or if you’re in school waiting for a class to begin, or during your lunch break. Also, a big one that I’ve seen is that people who manage to read a lot of books listen to a lot of audiobooks because it allows you to multi task. So, when you’re cleaning or walking around or cooking you can read. For your last question due to what I studied in university It became natural for me to want to annotate some of my books. To do this, I just am more of an engaged reader and I am actively thinking of what is happening instead of quickly trying to get through the book. Along the margins you can write little notes about what you find interesting or funny or something you’re analyzing about the characters or situation. Also, you can underline quotes that you find you want to remember or that stick with you or seem important to you. One thing that you need to be careful of is writing too much and distracting from actually reading. Read the book and only underline or write notes when you REALLY feel like you should or else the whole page will be filled with tons of notes and underlined sentences and it’s distracting when you look back over the book. Also, sometimes I’ll just put a little dash or Star next to something interesting in the margin instead of underlining so it doesn’t get too messy on the pages. I hope this helps!
The moment I got my Kindle three years back, I've been an avid reader. I think it's because it's so lightweight and comfortable to read on. I also take it with me everywhere. I especially read a lot on the plane when I travel and before I bed I squeeze in at least 20 minutes a night. On the Kindle, there's a feature were you can highlight passages. This year I'm highlighting and then writing it down in a notebook.
@@imjennim Jenn can you please refresh us on which Kindle is your favourite? I know you talked about it in a previous video but don't remember which one
My goal was 100 and I read 89. I feel a bit disappointed because I fell into a reading slump near the end of the year which is why I couldn't finish my goal. I read more in 2018 as my goal was only 90 books and I read about 105.
i'm not a book person, but i absolutely love listening to your recommandations and how passionated when you talk about one book and another. you kinda have this talent to make me want to read a book !
Know My Name by Chanel Miller! It's such an important memoir that talks about sexual assault, oppression, and what it's like to grow up Asian-American :)
I am half Indian, and India is in Asia but I am also half white and her memoir is very important and was needed but her childhood and even her life prior and after her assault was something only a very privileged person can experience. I didn’t find it to be the norm of Asian American experience. Maybe only the select few but not everyone. Even then the book I loved.
E L I totally agree and I think Chanel writes a little bit about her privilege but her insecurities being asian and the ways that her mom would try and console her rang universally imo
Nicole Yes, I agree I never felt that she was trying to brag about her life. But when she went to study in a different place so that she didn’t have to face people who knew about her assault I found it was not something that everyone could do. I left a tenure track job because I was sexually assaulted but I didn’t have the money to reinvent myself or goggle a river to grow and cry beside it with the wind blowing in my hair. Had to stay in the university town working a public job where I would have to meet my students. I found that part to be a little gimmicky. Maybe she had to find a coping mechanism and of course it worked for her. But many people especially because teens are reading it think this is the definitive experience of rape, it is often not. Her suffering was immense but her wealth, supportive family, and her nationality protected her from other extremely harmful consequences. Like take me for example, I am half Indian who was assaulted by a white man, I didn’t die but the man who did this escaped unscathed because of his race and class privileges. But I also wasn’t burned or killed off like so many of thr victims in India, my class and citizenship protected me from those consequences and my family didn’t think it shameful when I took legal step. You get what I mean, these things are a result of intersections of many social structures. Chanel knows this and she wasn’t being obtuse but people reading her book don’t get it. Sorry for this long comment I absolutely agree with you.
Yes! I read Final Girls because of you and loooooved the twist! If you liked the interesting take on a murder mystery (since like you said, the murder already happened in the beginning) I want to recommend Big Little Lies if you haven't read it already. It's a crime novel but you dont know what crime was committed until the last few pages! Really surprised me and I think I read it in one day :)
Just wanted to point out that Yuval Noah Harari is a he, not a she. Other than that I really enjoy these book videos and can't wait for more of them. Sending love from Europe!
I love how you review these books. I can actually get a glimpse of the meat of what the books are about without any spoilers. I am definitely checking these out! Thanks! ❤️
Thank you so much for these recommendations. One of my goals in life, not just New Years related, is to read more books. I oftentimes find the books on the best sellers list are not really my taste and I get discouraged finding a new book to read but these recommendations sound wonderful and I can’t wait to dive in!
Idk about anyone else but I just love the way Jenn talks! She's so articulate and captivating. I seriously hope you're considering making podcasts or something of the like because you've got a gift Jenn!!
I'm definitely adding these books to my list but you know I gotta ask for your makeup look too!! The eyeshadow look is as on point as your wonderful descriptions and suggestions of your favorite books.
This is so random but 10000 hours is equivalent to around 417 days! Anyway lol, I am binge-watching all of your book recommendation videos and I love them so much! I'm absolutely obsessed with your choice in words and the way you explain these books. I can just tell how much you love these books by the way your voice sounds and the look on your face. I am pretty young but also on the more mature side so your videos are perfect for me. One day I wish to grow my love for books as much as you :)
these are some of my favorite videos from you and i just rewatched your one for 2018! on a similar note: i think it would be really interesting if you did a video on what you want from a book. like how you chose what to read and why
Your 10 books to read before you die video was how I found your channel and I've been obsessed with your channel since! I looove when you post books videos! Please do a bookshelf tour :D
I love listening to you talk about books! Even though I won't get to read them, it makes me excited to read the double digit number of books I have to for this term.
Hi Jenn! I just saw both of your book recommendation videos and I absolutely love that this second video has more non-fiction educational books that I often look for. I feel like I can see your growth in a year through the books that you choose. Love it so much!!
it’s always inspiring to see someone who reads so many nonfictions. there’s so many nonfictions i am interested to read but i still haven’t started anything till now. and i also agree on how you think that fictional characters could really feel like a real human being. several people who i consider as a role model are actually fictionals! for book recommendations, i don’t really read nonfictions so i will give you a fiction one. it’s called We Were Liars by E. Lockhart, you just need to read it without knowing anything so could be like BLOWN away by it. maybe just read the synopsis but i recommend you to not do that 😉
Thanks for sharing your top 10. I think the value of vulnerability is so huge in leadership but also in every day life. :) And I love that you pointed out empathy. You don't have to have the same experience to understand and empathize with others on a deep level. You are a big inspiration to me,especially the way you treat others and live your life. You always keep me inspired to post videos myself as well. :)
I love watching these kinds of videos. Not only do you sell the book but you have so much passion and joy speaking about them, so I’ve bought like 3 already. 😊🤩
Some of my favorite reads last year were The Flatshare, Wild Game and Little Fires Everywhere! I look forward to seeing what you read this year! ❤️ 📚 📖
i read the five people you meet in heaven because of your other video and i absolutely loved it!! read it in less than a day when i was sick and i couldn’t put it down. beautiful book :’) thank you for the recommendation!
I feel like Jen is more happier and enthusiastic when she talks about books instead of fashion! Which I low key dig. A suggestion for your next video is maybe talk about how you set aside times for reading a book and not getting distracted/not making any excuses when reading please!!! I really want to enjoy books as much as you do 😁
You recommending books is one of my favorite things on your channel! Lmao you’re so good at describing them and you have such variety and general good taste c: definitively will give some of these a read
Jenn, that intro was bomb! I have been needing some book recommendations and I am so glad you uploaded! Thanks a bunch! You look so good😍 have a great week!
‘Never split the difference’ is a great book I read in 2019 twice. It’s a book written by a man who previously worked for the FBI and teaches you the basic skills for negotiation, which helped him convince hostage takers to not murder/return hostages.
Sapiens is one of my favorite books as well! Yuval (check out his old TED talks! anyway) have written a, what I believe, defines a great book - you end up wanting to tell people about it and discuss the content! His ideas about literally ideas, beliefs, stories, fiction is a great introduction of understanding the the concept of 'social constructivism' which gives you a whole new perspective of the world society. I read his other book '21 Lessons' which I think you would love as he hides many small witty quotes from old classics in his headlines which I know you would recognize!
I love how happy you look talking about books! I used to read a ton but I haven't read a good book in a while which makes me sad. My dad passed away 3 years ago and it kind of put a halt to my life. I dropped out of college, moved home, kind of fell into a slump where I was making a lot of excuses for myself and not doing anything productive. This year I want to jump back into things. I'm starting school again in May and making plans for my future! I want to start reading again too. Any recommendations for a book that has inspiring and uplifting vibes?
You will absolutely adore Little Weirds by Jenny Slate! I went into it thinking it would be another comedy memoir a la Bossypants & Yes Please, but it's something so, so much more whimsical. I know it's going to be my one of favorite books of this year already!
Could you do a behind the scenes of reading? Like how you set the mood, food/snacks/tea, the time of day, are you only reading in bed etc. I would love to see that! I find it hard to make time for reading, because I prioritize wrong!
I really recommend An Absolutely Remarkable Thing by Hank Green (who is John Green's brother)!!! It's a science fiction book who explores Internet fame and the impact of social media with an addictive plot including strange robot statues suddenly appearing all around Earth. It's just amazing.
*Jenn uploads a video about books you need to read.* Me: Writing a list of all the books she mentions immediately I love Jenn's recommendations so much.
My recommendations are Passing by Nella Larson, Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates, and Ishmael by David Quinn. All of these books will shake your worldview but leave you more empathic, socially aware, and expose to different experiences and perspectives.
I love that you're a constant book reader! If you're looking for a laugh, I recommend Dear Girls by Ali Wong. I was just recommended the book Atomic Habits by James Clear. My favorite book of all time is When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi.
I love this video! I've read 3 out of the 10 mentioned and I'm adding the other 7 to my Wishlist now! I recommend Sapiens every time people ask what I think they should read!
love your editing... you are enchanting to watch!! pretty colors and everything. and yes im sure youre right about 2020 screen time skyrocketing! what else are we supposed to do at home haha
Tuesdays with Morrie is a really great book if you haven't already read it. Short, and extremely insightful. I try and read it once a year. And also can you do an updated tutorial on how you do your hair?! I love!!!
if you loved becoming, there's a journal version! she wrote a bunch of journaling prompts that help you to understand yourself and your story in the way she does in the book! i know you love journaling too so i think you'd love it
I recommend We Are the Weather by Jonathon Safran Foer! He's one of my favorite authors and I truly think his writing style and ability to capture emotions that everyone has but can't always describe is unparalleled. This book is a really great mix of nonfiction with a narrative style so you're learning but it's not preachy or boring.
Love this video Jenn!!! I've added most of the books to my amazon wanted list!! Thank you for the great video and your amazing personality shining through, I can just see how much you love reading and it's so lovely and empowering!
I decided to read Evelyn Hugo based on your recommendation (had heard of and seen this book previously in many places) and I don't regret it!! It's gotten me hooked and made me cry unexpectedly!
What a thoughtful list. Love it. Well if you ever were looking for a stroll down slightly different paths, The Highlander by Diane Gabaldon was all we could talk about work for a while.
Educated by Tara Westover and Boy Erased by Garrard Conley are amazing memoirs I think you’d really enjoy!! A book that is kinda similar to The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo for me was The Gentlemen’s Guide To Vice And Virtue
LITERALLY was just writing a list of books I wanted to read this year about an hour ago & then I opened up RUclips and THIS was the first suggested video! 😂 thank u, Jenn! Perfect timing. U da bomb dot com 🤘
Jenn you absolutely need to read The Power by Naomi Alderman. It's incredible!!! Also if youre looking for a good nonfiction work I recommend Invisible Women by Caroline Criado Perez. It's life changing.
yeees thanks i love when you do videos sharing books. its been a while since i've been looking for good books and i think i'm going to read most of the ones you recommended!
I recommend The Little Prince, this is my favotite book. In fact, it's a story dedicated to children, but I always listened when I was younger that you could see a completely different meaning to that story when you grow up, and that's really true. I read this book and was surprised to see how a simple story like this can make us reflect so much and have such a special meaning. It's basically a short story where the events themselves are not the main thing, but the meaning of them. It's about several things: love, friendship, identity and mainly how we change the way we see the world and the people around us when we grow up.
Jenn if you enjoyed Dry you’d like Pour Me, AA Gill’s autobiography, it follows his life from his childhood, having dyslexia, to his sobriety journey, to becoming a top food critic with the Sunday Times. He passed away recently but his columns were always so droll and well observed and the autobiography is also written in this style
i recently read Dear Girls by Ali Wong, she writes letters to her young daughters for them to read when they’re older. It’s hilarious, emotional, and empowering book. I highly recommend it! She also has two netflix specials that you can watch as well!
Anything by Harlem Coben!!! They are thriller/mystery type books, and very quick reads. He definitely keeps you captivated the whole time!! Start with Tell No One, I think you’ll really enjoy it!!
Happy Sunday everyone ❣️ I’m hoping to cross off 50 books by next year! How many are on your list? Also send me any book recs!
40 🙈💖 Great video 😍
Jenn Im The Miracle Morning and The Atomic Habits.
I highly recommend
1. Haruki Murakami
2. The Awakening, Kate Chopin (my favourite classic! So beautifully written)
3. Little Women and Good Wives (the perfect cozy winter read)
eleanor oliphant is completely fine - gail honeyman
was such a great book. cannot emphasize this enough.
Please read Circe by Madeline Miller if you like Greek mythology. It’s an awesome historical fiction book.
“ being busy all the time doesn’t mean you are productive “ ouch that’s really hit me in the bone
Bshayer Alkhalifa I felt so attacked lol
10 books recommendation from Jenn Im:
1. Essentialism by Greg McKeown
2. Daring Greatly by Brene Brown
3. Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell
4. Irresistable by Adam Alter
5. Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari
6. The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid (Fiction)
7. Final Girls by Riley Sager (Thriller)
8. Hunger by Roxane Gay
9. Becoming by Michelle Obama
10. Dry by Augusten Burroughs
Thank you!
channel break watch the video lmaoo
it’s in the description lol
Thankyou
Everybody should read "Factfulness: Ten Reasons We're Wrong About the World - and Why Things Are Better Than You Think". EVERYBODY. Please. Just do it.
Hi
I read it and actually didn't like it lol but I totally see how somebody would, I think everybody should give it a try :)
I enjoyed the book! Especially grateful for the aviation disaster stats bc I was going through a particular hard time of anxiety before my vacation back then; I also like how they reiterate that smth is better doesn't mean that they're no longer bad, which is a great thing to bear in mind when it comes to humanitarian or other issues that are worth and still demand concerted efforts
4maybeso roger that
If someone is interested in Self Help Book i highly recommend: "University of Success" by Og Mandino. i just enjoy reading it because of the narrative and some short story that the author use to describe and explain things in life. the writing style is also fantastic. I'm not that much into self help books, but this book is different.
I love how excited you are talking about all these books!📚looking forward to your recommendations!
Just if anyone’s curious.. I believe 10,000 hours is approximately 416 days. Meaning these Outliers spend a whole ass year, one month, and two weeks becoming perfect.
the whole day, every day??
Thats if you spent every minute of every day without stopping to eat or sleep. Realistically, you would spend around 2 hours a day. Thats 5,000 days to complete 10,000 hours. 5,000 days is almost 14 years !!!!
I agree with Apollo. The 10,000 hour practice is not done every hour of the day. Realistically, this would take about 10 years. Malcolm Gladwell cited examples. He said that violinists would spend 4 to 6 hours a day practicing and in about 10 years, they would master their craft as they have practiced it for 10,000 hours. So did Bill Joy and Bill Gates. The Beatles also reached the 10,000 mark approximately during their 7th year, only because they performed and practiced in Hamburg for 270 days, 8 hrs a day. So no, the 10,000 hours cannot be realistically done in a year.
well if they just do like 3 hours everyday that’s a little over nine years
Stephen King - The Institute (2019)
This is the last King book and this book is breath taking from the beginning to the end. Highly recommended!
Oooo I'm adding to my list! Thank you!
Agreed! Really loved it 🥰
Yordanka Todorova damn ok
Let me borrow your book.. Hehe.. joke.. 😊😊
So true, loved this book!
Hi, Jenn! Please give tips on 1) how you manage to read regularly despite your busy schedule and 2) how you read effectively (e.g. do you write notes or highlight?). p.s. love these vids thank u 💕💕
Dianne Caresosa I agree! One of the things that I find difficult is definitely how can I apply what I’ve read in my life. Would love to see a video 🙌❤️❤️
Honestly I've dealt with this too. But I found that just finding a little time to carve out during the day is so helpful. Recently, I've been reading during my lunch break. It takes me longer to finish a book, but it's also helped me get back into reading. Making the smallest amount of time for yourself is super helpful!
I think many people manage to read so many books because they make sure to make reading a daily part of their lives or at least a major part of their weeks? Like I’ve heard again in again that always carrying a book with you allows you to pull it out and read during times of you day when you aren’t doing anything. For example, when you’re on the train or if you’re in school waiting for a class to begin, or during your lunch break. Also, a big one that I’ve seen is that people who manage to read a lot of books listen to a lot of audiobooks because it allows you to multi task. So, when you’re cleaning or walking around or cooking you can read. For your last question due to what I studied in university It became natural for me to want to annotate some of my books. To do this, I just am more of an engaged reader and I am actively thinking of what is happening instead of quickly trying to get through the book. Along the margins you can write little notes about what you find interesting or funny or something you’re analyzing about the characters or situation. Also, you can underline quotes that you find you want to remember or that stick with you or seem important to you. One thing that you need to be careful of is writing too much and distracting from actually reading. Read the book and only underline or write notes when you REALLY feel like you should or else the whole page will be filled with tons of notes and underlined sentences and it’s distracting when you look back over the book. Also, sometimes I’ll just put a little dash or Star next to something interesting in the margin instead of underlining so it doesn’t get too messy on the pages. I hope this helps!
The moment I got my Kindle three years back, I've been an avid reader. I think it's because it's so lightweight and comfortable to read on. I also take it with me everywhere. I especially read a lot on the plane when I travel and before I bed I squeeze in at least 20 minutes a night.
On the Kindle, there's a feature were you can highlight passages. This year I'm highlighting and then writing it down in a notebook.
@@imjennim Jenn can you please refresh us on which Kindle is your favourite? I know you talked about it in a previous video but don't remember which one
That 'friend shat her pants' empathy example caught me off guard 😂
Didn't see it coming as an example 😅
and she said it so seriously too lol
oh my god im in need of books to read you’re literally a heaven sent angel 😩💌
Ahh you're an angel for watching it!
My goal was to read 5 books in 2019 and I actually read 4🙂
UPDATE: I finished my goal of 5 books in the first three months of 2020
I didnt read any book in 2019 but in 2020 i started reading 1 book a week.
Nice! Add Tales Of When by N.Dahir to your 2020 list!
I read 80 pages everyday. This is my target
My goal was 100 and I read 89. I feel a bit disappointed because I fell into a reading slump near the end of the year which is why I couldn't finish my goal. I read more in 2018 as my goal was only 90 books and I read about 105.
Congratulations of reading 4 books!
i'm not a book person, but i absolutely love listening to your recommandations and how passionated when you talk about one book and another. you kinda have this talent to make me want to read a book !
Your taste in books is so unique, and your passion for reading various genres is inspiring! Have you ever thought of creating a book club?📖❤
This would be so cool!
That would be so neat!
It was literally a list of best sellers?
Know My Name by Chanel Miller! It's such an important memoir that talks about sexual assault, oppression, and what it's like to grow up Asian-American :)
YES!! Love this book!
I am half Indian, and India is in Asia but I am also half white and her memoir is very important and was needed but her childhood and even her life prior and after her assault was something only a very privileged person can experience. I didn’t find it to be the norm of Asian American experience. Maybe only the select few but not everyone. Even then the book I loved.
E L I totally agree and I think Chanel writes a little bit about her privilege but her insecurities being asian and the ways that her mom would try and console her rang universally imo
Nicole Yes, I agree I never felt that she was trying to brag about her life. But when she went to study in a different place so that she didn’t have to face people who knew about her assault I found it was not something that everyone could do. I left a tenure track job because I was sexually assaulted but I didn’t have the money to reinvent myself or goggle a river to grow and cry beside it with the wind blowing in my hair. Had to stay in the university town working a public job where I would have to meet my students. I found that part to be a little gimmicky. Maybe she had to find a coping mechanism and of course it worked for her. But many people especially because teens are reading it think this is the definitive experience of rape, it is often not. Her suffering was immense but her wealth, supportive family, and her nationality protected her from other extremely harmful consequences. Like take me for example, I am half Indian who was assaulted by a white man, I didn’t die but the man who did this escaped unscathed because of his race and class privileges. But I also wasn’t burned or killed off like so many of thr victims in India, my class and citizenship protected me from those consequences and my family didn’t think it shameful when I took legal step. You get what I mean, these things are a result of intersections of many social structures. Chanel knows this and she wasn’t being obtuse but people reading her book don’t get it. Sorry for this long comment I absolutely agree with you.
youre literally glowing while talking about these books, i freggin' love it!
I JUST SO FREAKING LOVE YOU!! YOU DONT KNOW HOW MUCH YOU CHANGE ME FROM A DEPRESSION KID TO A ONE NEW PERSONNNN THANK YOU SO MUCH JENNN
Yes! I read Final Girls because of you and loooooved the twist! If you liked the interesting take on a murder mystery (since like you said, the murder already happened in the beginning) I want to recommend Big Little Lies if you haven't read it already. It's a crime novel but you dont know what crime was committed until the last few pages! Really surprised me and I think I read it in one day :)
hey thankyou for the recommendation im gonna check that out
Just wanted to point out that Yuval Noah Harari is a he, not a she. Other than that I really enjoy these book videos and can't wait for more of them. Sending love from Europe!
Haha I was just about to say...
I scrolled down the comment section after she called him a her. Hahaha im glad that someone pointed it out
This is how we should do it. you're the best critic EVER.
@@dosekinse Same. 😆
Yuval Noah harari is Gay
I like how when you're excited, you talk real fast. Also, you def sold me with those books. I'm excited to learn from these books.
need to know your goodreads account, it is a motivating thing to see what you read currently
I have an account, but I don't really use it. T__T Right now I'm reading Rising Strong by Brene Brown and The Naked Mind.
Jenn Im please consider using it more often 🥺 i’d love to have updates on what you’re reading and see how your ratings. Love your channel btw!! :)
what makes you special from other influencers are that you share your book recommendations and i love it
We have been killing it for a really long time, literally and figuratively. On point.
I love how you review these books. I can actually get a glimpse of the meat of what the books are about without any spoilers. I am definitely checking these out! Thanks! ❤️
I love how you’re explaining the books! also love your voice!
Thank you so much for these recommendations. One of my goals in life, not just New Years related, is to read more books. I oftentimes find the books on the best sellers list are not really my taste and I get discouraged finding a new book to read but these recommendations sound wonderful and I can’t wait to dive in!
Idk about anyone else but I just love the way Jenn talks! She's so articulate and captivating. I seriously hope you're considering making podcasts or something of the like because you've got a gift Jenn!!
I'm definitely adding these books to my list but you know I gotta ask for your makeup look too!! The eyeshadow look is as on point as your wonderful descriptions and suggestions of your favorite books.
This is so random but 10000 hours is equivalent to around 417 days! Anyway lol, I am binge-watching all of your book recommendation videos and I love them so much! I'm absolutely obsessed with your choice in words and the way you explain these books. I can just tell how much you love these books by the way your voice sounds and the look on your face. I am pretty young but also on the more mature side so your videos are perfect for me. One day I wish to grow my love for books as much as you :)
these are some of my favorite videos from you and i just rewatched your one for 2018!
on a similar note: i think it would be really interesting if you did a video on what you want from a book. like how you chose what to read and why
Your 10 books to read before you die video was how I found your channel and I've been obsessed with your channel since! I looove when you post books videos! Please do a bookshelf tour :D
The Goldfinch and Into the Raging Sea - two great books I couldn’t put down (and two amazing female authors!)
I love the way you talk, you make me wanna read those books as soon as possible.
Jen I’ve always admired your vocabulary. So refreshing to hear em!
I love listening to you talk about books! Even though I won't get to read them, it makes me excited to read the double digit number of books I have to for this term.
Jenn, every year I always look forward to your “must read books” videos! 🥰 keep them coming.
Sputnik Sweetheart by Murakami and The Courage to Be Disliked by Kishimi and Koga are two of my favorite books if you haven't already read them :)
you've inspired me to buy a kindle and start reading more, and this is exactly what i needed to get back into it!! thank you so much for this
Your passion for reading is infectious! I want to incorporate more reading and less screen time into my lifestyle.
Hi Jenn! I just saw both of your book recommendation videos and I absolutely love that this second video has more non-fiction educational books that I often look for. I feel like I can see your growth in a year through the books that you choose. Love it so much!!
it’s always inspiring to see someone who reads so many nonfictions. there’s so many nonfictions i am interested to read but i still haven’t started anything till now.
and i also agree on how you think that fictional characters could really feel like a real human being. several people who i consider as a role model are actually fictionals!
for book recommendations, i don’t really read nonfictions so i will give you a fiction one. it’s called We Were Liars by E. Lockhart, you just need to read it without knowing anything so could be like BLOWN away by it. maybe just read the synopsis but i recommend you to not do that 😉
I actually didn’t like We Were Liars that much, but I was obsessed with the writer’s The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks. It’s sooo good.
we were liars blew my mind and i wish i could forget and reread it😅
Thanks for sharing your top 10. I think the value of vulnerability is so huge in leadership but also in every day life. :) And I love that you pointed out empathy. You don't have to have the same experience to understand and empathize with others on a deep level.
You are a big inspiration to me,especially the way you treat others and live your life. You always keep me inspired to post videos myself as well. :)
I love watching these kinds of videos. Not only do you sell the book but you have so much passion and joy speaking about them, so I’ve bought like 3 already. 😊🤩
I was just going through your favorites videos to find some new books to read! So glad you made this at the perfect time, too! Love you Jenn!
Some of my favorite reads last year were The Flatshare, Wild Game and Little Fires Everywhere! I look forward to seeing what you read this year! ❤️ 📚 📖
I love your enthusiasm when describing the books. I'm definitely gonna check out most if not all of these! Thanks! :)
i read the five people you meet in heaven because of your other video and i absolutely loved it!! read it in less than a day when i was sick and i couldn’t put it down. beautiful book :’) thank you for the recommendation!
I feel like Jen is more happier and enthusiastic when she talks about books instead of fashion! Which I low key dig. A suggestion for your next video is maybe talk about how you set aside times for reading a book and not getting distracted/not making any excuses when reading please!!! I really want to enjoy books as much as you do 😁
You recommending books is one of my favorite things on your channel! Lmao you’re so good at describing them and you have such variety and general good taste c: definitively will give some of these a read
That intro was so good! Also I’m glad you uploaded this video because I’ve been meaning to read more books. 💖🥺
Love Outliers and Becoming and have yet to finish Sapiens! Thanks for sharing! A book I recommend reading is Medical Medium by Anthony Williams!
Jenn, that intro was bomb! I have been needing some book recommendations and I am so glad you uploaded! Thanks a bunch! You look so good😍 have a great week!
‘Never split the difference’ is a great book I read in 2019 twice. It’s a book written by a man who previously worked for the FBI and teaches you the basic skills for negotiation, which helped him convince hostage takers to not murder/return hostages.
Sapiens is one of my favorite books as well! Yuval (check out his old TED talks! anyway) have written a, what I believe, defines a great book - you end up wanting to tell people about it and discuss the content! His ideas about literally ideas, beliefs, stories, fiction is a great introduction of understanding the the concept of 'social constructivism' which gives you a whole new perspective of the world society. I read his other book '21 Lessons' which I think you would love as he hides many small witty quotes from old classics in his headlines which I know you would recognize!
Thank you so much for this rec!! I love his writing style
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You have such a good variety of books, some people stick to the same genre but you’re very versatile!
A Man Named Ove
Such a beautiful, heartwarming book!
I love book recommendation videos💜💜💜 I think it would be very interesting to see a list where you talk about which books you've hated
LOOOL! I have a big list for that too.
I love how happy you look talking about books! I used to read a ton but I haven't read a good book in a while which makes me sad. My dad passed away 3 years ago and it kind of put a halt to my life. I dropped out of college, moved home, kind of fell into a slump where I was making a lot of excuses for myself and not doing anything productive. This year I want to jump back into things. I'm starting school again in May and making plans for my future! I want to start reading again too. Any recommendations for a book that has inspiring and uplifting vibes?
Miracle Morning: My prof recommended me this book when I was in slump. Great book to inspire you!
You will absolutely adore Little Weirds by Jenny Slate! I went into it thinking it would be another comedy memoir a la Bossypants & Yes Please, but it's something so, so much more whimsical. I know it's going to be my one of favorite books of this year already!
Could you do a behind the scenes of reading? Like how you set the mood, food/snacks/tea, the time of day, are you only reading in bed etc. I would love to see that! I find it hard to make time for reading, because I prioritize wrong!
I have a confession to make. It was one your book related videos that got me into booktube and after all these years I stumbled upon you again.
Read City of Girls by Elizabeth Gilbert! It has that old 1940 New York theatre glamour that you mentioned you loved from 7 husbands of Evelyn Hugo
I really recommend An Absolutely Remarkable Thing by Hank Green (who is John Green's brother)!!! It's a science fiction book who explores Internet fame and the impact of social media with an addictive plot including strange robot statues suddenly appearing all around Earth. It's just amazing.
*Jenn uploads a video about books you need to read.*
Me: Writing a list of all the books she mentions immediately
I love Jenn's recommendations so much.
My recommendations are Passing by Nella Larson, Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates, and Ishmael by David Quinn. All of these books will shake your worldview but leave you more empathic, socially aware, and expose to different experiences and perspectives.
I love that you're a constant book reader! If you're looking for a laugh, I recommend Dear Girls by Ali Wong. I was just recommended the book Atomic Habits by James Clear. My favorite book of all time is When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi.
I love this video! I've read 3 out of the 10 mentioned and I'm adding the other 7 to my Wishlist now!
I recommend Sapiens every time people ask what I think they should read!
Wow the diversity of the subject/themes of the books you read !!
it's really hard to read for fun cuz i'm still in school but i have a goal of reading at least one book a month! thanks for the recs
love your editing... you are enchanting to watch!! pretty colors and everything. and yes im sure youre right about 2020 screen time skyrocketing! what else are we supposed to do at home haha
Tuesdays with Morrie is a really great book if you haven't already read it. Short, and extremely insightful. I try and read it once a year.
And also can you do an updated tutorial on how you do your hair?! I love!!!
if you loved becoming, there's a journal version!
she wrote a bunch of journaling prompts that help you to understand yourself and your story in the way she does in the book!
i know you love journaling too so i think you'd love it
Becoming was a lovely book. I just purchased Sapiens due to your recommendation. Thanks, our girl Jenn!
Jenn, you should make a goodreads! That way we can see what books you like and also you can keep track of your yearly reading goal :)
Seeing how enthusiastic u are, talking about books, motivates me to read them all
PLEASE do book updates often these are my favourite vids you make!!! love you
I recommend We Are the Weather by Jonathon Safran Foer! He's one of my favorite authors and I truly think his writing style and ability to capture emotions that everyone has but can't always describe is unparalleled. This book is a really great mix of nonfiction with a narrative style so you're learning but it's not preachy or boring.
Oooo I'll have to check it out!
I added a few on my list 📚 Now I just need to organize my time better to have time to read again 😅
Love this video Jenn!!! I've added most of the books to my amazon wanted list!! Thank you for the great video and your amazing personality shining through, I can just see how much you love reading and it's so lovely and empowering!
I have no idea how you said “shat your pants” without cracking a smile. 😂
She: books to read
Me: bio chemistry physic
I decided to read Evelyn Hugo based on your recommendation (had heard of and seen this book previously in many places) and I don't regret it!! It's gotten me hooked and made me cry unexpectedly!
I love your way of summarizing the books in such an amazing way.
You are great💖
Please do a tutorial on this makeup look. You’re so radiant!
What a thoughtful list. Love it. Well if you ever were looking for a stroll down slightly different paths, The Highlander by Diane Gabaldon was all we could talk about work for a while.
One of my favorite things is seeing people talk about things they love, those books are life-changing.
Educated by Tara Westover and Boy Erased by Garrard Conley are amazing memoirs I think you’d really enjoy!! A book that is kinda similar to The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo for me was The Gentlemen’s Guide To Vice And Virtue
LITERALLY was just writing a list of books I wanted to read this year about an hour ago & then I opened up RUclips and THIS was the first suggested video! 😂 thank u, Jenn! Perfect timing. U da bomb dot com 🤘
Jenn you absolutely need to read The Power by Naomi Alderman. It's incredible!!! Also if youre looking for a good nonfiction work I recommend Invisible Women by Caroline Criado Perez. It's life changing.
I've only read an extract in a literature class about utopia and dystopia and it seemed really good!! Glad to hear other talk about it!
Thank you for sharing your favorite books! I've been looking for more books to read in 2020
yeees thanks i love when you do videos sharing books. its been a while since i've been looking for good books and i think i'm going to read most of the ones you recommended!
I recommend The Little Prince, this is my favotite book. In fact, it's a story dedicated to children, but I always listened when I was younger that you could see a completely different meaning to that story when you grow up, and that's really true. I read this book and was surprised to see how a simple story like this can make us reflect so much and have such a special meaning. It's basically a short story where the events themselves are not the main thing, but the meaning of them. It's about several things: love, friendship, identity and mainly how we change the way we see the world and the people around us when we grow up.
Literally wondering what my next read should be and then this video goes up...thanks! Can’t wait to try these out
Jenn if you enjoyed Dry you’d like Pour Me, AA Gill’s autobiography, it follows his life from his childhood, having dyslexia, to his sobriety journey, to becoming a top food critic with the Sunday Times. He passed away recently but his columns were always so droll and well observed and the autobiography is also written in this style
Is anyone else currently in love with Jenns colour palette in this video ~ she glowing
Omg I just google searched "recommended books" last night..... Is Jenn watching me....?
Thank you for all your amazing videos Jenn! I grew up watching you. You inspire me everyday. ❤️
i recently read Dear Girls by Ali Wong, she writes letters to her young daughters for them to read when they’re older. It’s hilarious, emotional, and empowering book. I highly recommend it! She also has two netflix specials that you can watch as well!
I'm so excited for this! Your last book rec got me so hooked 💕💕 I look forward to reading these (or actually have time reading them lol)
You’re the best, Jen. Been a sub since the clothesencounters/Sarah days. Congrats on all your success!
Anything by Harlem Coben!!! They are thriller/mystery type books, and very quick reads. He definitely keeps you captivated the whole time!! Start with Tell No One, I think you’ll really enjoy it!!