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  • Опубликовано: 8 ноя 2024

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  • @lucasmachain
    @lucasmachain 8 лет назад +40

    "My head was level with hers as we stared at each other from opposite sides of the glass. I don't remember how it ended - if I went to bed or she did. In my memory, it doesn't end. We just stay there, looking at each other, forever."

  • @javeriashafiq5421
    @javeriashafiq5421 10 лет назад +30

    god damn, his voice is so calming, this is perfect

  • @andtheydanced
    @andtheydanced 9 лет назад +44

    Okay so literally the only reason I was ever upset that Cara played Margo was that I pictured Margo being THE FACE ON THE BOOK.

  • @siriusblacklives
    @siriusblacklives 15 лет назад +1

    So I just finished the book this weekend, and wow. It's awesome. I loved it. I walked around in a daze for the rest of the day, because my mind was stuck on Paper Towns. And it's really great going back and listening to you read the prologues. Thank you for all your awesome books! They make my life better.

  • @moezyrosey
    @moezyrosey 8 лет назад +62

    *grabs copy of paper towns & reads along*

  • @erikarvvampora6745
    @erikarvvampora6745 11 лет назад +47

    John Green. Must I say more?

  • @danielschilling2011
    @danielschilling2011 10 лет назад +37

    I just want you to read me to sleep every night. Not in a creepy though. You simply have a soothing voice.

  • @bananas1and2
    @bananas1and2 16 лет назад

    I pre-ordered it and it came yesterday, on my birthday!
    And I read along with you this time, I brought my book to my computer and read along with your voice. There are no words to describe the awesome that generated from this action.
    And also, thank YOU for being awesome. The world is so much better because of you.

  • @1239spongebob
    @1239spongebob 11 лет назад +11

    this is so relaxing to me.

  • @Arelana52
    @Arelana52 13 лет назад

    I love John Green's voice when he's reading. It relaxes me; I've taken to listening to this video if I need relaxing, and I'll just close my eyes, lean my head on the table, and listen.

  • @michaelandmatt
    @michaelandmatt 16 лет назад +5

    that was AWESOME!
    Thanks for reading the prologue John! It was great. I can't wait to get my own copy. And I may possible be seeing you in Seattle!

  • @bailily
    @bailily 16 лет назад

    John, you have such a lovely reading voice.
    I'm so excited for Paper Towns! I hope that Thursday is absolutely fantastic for you.

  • @TheWaterboy762
    @TheWaterboy762 11 лет назад +6

    This comment comes in three parts. 1.) Great book! I bought it Monday and couldn't put it down or stop thinking about it until I finished it earlier tonight. 2.) Because I've watched so many of your videos I often had my internal reading voice in John Green's voice. I don't know if this is a normal thing to happen. It wasn't bad, just different. 3.) After I finished the book at a bar singing "They might be giants" karaoke I struck up a conversation with a man there about books because he saw me reading. He seemed interested so I gave the book to him with a few margin notes. Mostly my opinion on the use of commas and semicolons where I thought the wording would work better. (Also because I often had your voice in my head and I think I know some of your speech pattarn down by now.) The only condition for this free book to someone I met that night was that he read it and do the same thing.

  • @Rheologist
    @Rheologist 3 года назад +1

    After having just finished the book, I'm now realizing the absolute multifaceted brilliance of this prologue. Thanks John

  • @MRS4EVA
    @MRS4EVA 10 лет назад +11

    Story idea right there: a character is an author whose characters come to life, and so he forms relationships with them, being able to write them however he wants.

  • @bamf27
    @bamf27 13 лет назад +1

    Theres something about writers reading their own words that gives those words the most beautiful rhythm. It's as natural as hearing the thoughts in your own head. SO freaking good John, I'm going to buy this after I'm done reading my current book. :)

  • @korinekkellen
    @korinekkellen 10 лет назад +26

    Margowegottagohome!

  • @natalieclaire3773
    @natalieclaire3773 12 лет назад

    I recently finished this book, and it is by far my favorite of all of his books. John, you are brilliant, and I adore every book you've written. I finished it in the course of 2.5 hours, and got that feeling you get when you finish and amazing book- relief, happiness, and sadness. Somehow, this book clicked in an entirely different way than Alaska and Abundance.
    Thank you, thank you, thank you.

  • @AseemKukkar
    @AseemKukkar 10 лет назад +18

    John Green should have recorded the audio book of "Paper Towns".

    • @weir9996
      @weir9996 9 лет назад

      It probably takes a while and his publishers would rather have him work on selling the book

  • @thehobbitivy
    @thehobbitivy 16 лет назад

    It is so cool to hear you read that. It's always worth hearing the author read from their book, and I am glad to hear it again!

  • @celineebieber
    @celineebieber 10 лет назад +3

    Reading PT right now and looooving it, can't wait for the movie!

  • @Romelsreal
    @Romelsreal 10 лет назад +1

    You're amazing John. Beautiful work. Keep writing.

  • @llbgirl84
    @llbgirl84 9 лет назад +11

    DR. JEFFERSON IS REALLY DR. PHILLIPS, and there is a Dr. Phillips high school AND I GO THERE!!!!! My school is in a john green novel!!!!

    • @totallyrandomLLAUREN
      @totallyrandomLLAUREN 9 лет назад

      YOU ARE SO LUCKKYYYYYYYY!!!!!

    • @mustafayumlu3559
      @mustafayumlu3559 9 лет назад

      +gravity_rose yeahhhh

    • @nozerty
      @nozerty 8 лет назад

      +Lindsay Barr Is your town a boring suburban trap? Because I grew up in a boring suburban trap and I remember reading this book and recognizing that their town was a boring suburban trap.

  • @kdogc7766
    @kdogc7766 6 лет назад

    I still keep coming back to watch this over and over again

  • @sheaelliott942
    @sheaelliott942 10 лет назад +9

    i Read aloNg, and sOme stufF is Different. Either waY the BooK is AWESOME.
    bEst Wishes!
    mArgo Roth spiegelMan
    P.S. JOHN WHERE ARE YOUR NERD GLASSES?!?!?! I loved those!

  • @HappyPeachy6
    @HappyPeachy6 16 лет назад

    JOHN, back when you posted your working prologue, I watched and said "Wow, I've got to get this when it comes out." Then months went by, and to be honest I had put it out of my mind. Even through all of this release week vlogging excitement! Thank goodness you posted this, because now I am totally pumped about it again. *TO AMAZON!*

  • @robertjug8515
    @robertjug8515 9 лет назад +8

    And she said ''Best wishes'' (that would be so jokes)

  • @joebob1379
    @joebob1379 13 лет назад

    I'm a pre-service English teacher, and as I create a unit based on the concept "Imagining People Complexly" (with Paper Towns as the central text, of course), I'm realizing how awesome it will be for my students to hear the prologue read aloud by the author himself. Thanks for doing what you do and being as awesome as you are, John. It's seriously inspiring.

  • @cherrysubmarine
    @cherrysubmarine 10 лет назад +5

    So, I was reading from my book whilit hearing him and there's a part in mine that's not in his???
    "She was pointing. And then I realized what was different.
    There was a live oak a few feet ahead of us. Thick and gnarled and ancient-looking. That was not new. The playground on our right. Not new, either. But now, a guy wearing a gray suit, slumped against the trunk of the oak tree. Not moving. This was new. He was encircled by blood; [...]"
    I'd understand if he was reading from a draft, but he's holding the actual book. Is mine different because it's paperback? Did he skip a paragraph?

    • @StrayKids_et_al
      @StrayKids_et_al 10 лет назад +1

      Yeah I noticed the same thing.

    • @Roma-kp4qg
      @Roma-kp4qg 7 лет назад

      That's what I noticed was different from his first reading videi

  • @dandieelyon
    @dandieelyon 16 лет назад

    John...JOHN!!!
    That was such an amazing prologue! I love how you paint a picture with words...the emotions are so sharp and real, and the characters are comepletely engaging. The next two days is gonna be sooooo hard!!! I want to buy it and read it now!!!!!

  • @tymoss
    @tymoss 16 лет назад +4

    omg look at the puff. But i think its a good puff today! :)

  • @persnickety99
    @persnickety99 14 лет назад

    I discovered the brilliance of the vlog brothers a month or two ago, but I just started reading John's books this weekend (love them!) and now I can 'hear' how John narrating in my head as I read :)

  • @sevgiyakn5759
    @sevgiyakn5759 8 лет назад +5

    wow! you should do readings more. wow!

  • @Fralmunk
    @Fralmunk 15 лет назад

    Every time I read that prologue, or you do, I get shivers. Your books are definitely among my favorites :)

  • @erinn1023
    @erinn1023 9 лет назад +3

    the way he reads reminds me so much of spencer reid from criminal minds!!!!!

  • @wherethebirdsgo
    @wherethebirdsgo 3 года назад +1

    Man, this video is so important to me. I really need to know it’s okay to edit! The fear of not being perfect keeps me from doing so much. It’s not the end of the world, James! Get it together!

  • @jammex2799
    @jammex2799 8 лет назад +6

    WHERE AM I........THIS WAS FILMED ON A POTATO.....

  • @JEEEZ123
    @JEEEZ123 16 лет назад

    you have the perfect reading voice. i've been wanting to buy this book for a while, and now that i've heard the prologue, i'm going to tomorrow! you are an amazing writer, john.

  • @beccawilson9728
    @beccawilson9728 9 лет назад +13

    When this came out I was 7.....

  • @Kisa0cat
    @Kisa0cat 12 лет назад

    Jonh Green, you are now my new favorite Author. Paper towns was my first read and it was for my schools book club, of which I am the "President", it was, in truth, just handed to me and I flew with it. But anyway, This morning, I finished my second novel by you, and I must say, your Books are amazing thus far! Being able to hear the Prologue to a book I always seem to think about it just amazing! Thank you ^w^

  • @Sol21D
    @Sol21D 10 лет назад +10

    Read me to sleep john gree :)

  • @TheBarbaraBD
    @TheBarbaraBD 5 лет назад

    Wow. I was only 6 years old when this was uploaded, probably hadn't even known who John Green is. 10 years later, John's writing has helped me accept the fact that life isn't all candies and rainbows, but a roller-coaster that never stops. I've watched the movies based upon his books but always wondered what was the base. And then I read The Fault in Our Stars, instantly fell in love and read certain parts many times after.
    Few more books later, John has become my favourite writer!
    P. S. Also, as a polyglot and a native Serbian girl, i can confirm John's books can help with anyone's English.
    P. P. S. Nerdfighteria rocks ❤️

  • @bronwynlawrence6538
    @bronwynlawrence6538 9 лет назад +6

    How is ear cancer a miracle?

    • @weir9996
      @weir9996 9 лет назад

      It is unlikely

    • @bronwynlawrence6538
      @bronwynlawrence6538 9 лет назад +1

      Christian Le Breton
      Oh ya that kinda makes sense, but aren't miracles positive things?

    • @claeshenriksson5702
      @claeshenriksson5702 9 лет назад

      That's what I thought also

    • @livbrooks4194
      @livbrooks4194 8 лет назад

      +Bronwyn Lawrence actually no, miracles are the seemingly impossible or unlikely things that happen. We only hear about the positive miracles because someone decided to romanticize them into something magical and mysterious. When really, all it is, is an unlikely event. Crazy right?

  • @robynnealane
    @robynnealane 16 лет назад

    I absolutely adore your writing style. I started reading Katherines and couldn't put it down. Seriously, I read as much as I could while still taking care of homework and such, and then stayed up until 2:00 AM on that Saturday because it was completely made of awesome. I'm waiting for my friend to get Alaska back from her friend so I can read it, and I will totally buy Paper Towns if I can. (I have no money, so I borrow books...)
    I love what I've heard so far! Thanks for being so awesome!

  • @little1alex
    @little1alex 15 лет назад

    Hey John
    Can i just say im a new nerdfighter, a baby one. I ordered your book last week because being a nerdfighter its practically the law. It was delievered to my house yesterday and in the matter of 18 hours iv nearly read it all. I just wanted to say its one of the most awesomest books iv read and i read alot. It really made me feel like the characters were my friends and no alone. Thank you for this fantastic book and making the last 18 hours an adventure. Best wishes! lol DFTBA x

  • @maddythehunt
    @maddythehunt 16 лет назад

    John, you and your book are truly awesome. I can't wait to read Paper Towns.

  • @PrioriIncantem
    @PrioriIncantem 16 лет назад

    I can't help but re watch this over and over. Amazing.

  • @coughdrop01
    @coughdrop01 16 лет назад

    SO excited to read this book! thank you so much for reading this to us! This makes me happy.

  • @KrimsonandClover
    @KrimsonandClover 16 лет назад

    AAHHHH!!! i cant wait to get it in the mail!!!!! THats sooooo good!!!
    John, you should seriously consider making your book on cd, you read it so well, and your voice it totally made of nothing but awesomeness... It's completely memorizing.
    Just loved it!

  • @EternalEloquence
    @EternalEloquence 16 лет назад

    I liked that you chose sad Margo cover for reading this part because it adds verymuch to the mood of the prolog. That line about the strings inside the man breaking is probably my favorite. Its so simplistic and sad.
    Words cannot express how excited I am to read this book.

  • @FearlesslyLovedOne
    @FearlesslyLovedOne 16 лет назад

    John.
    This is the longest RUclips video I have ever watched, and I didn't pause it or get bored once.
    I need that book.

  • @flamshiz
    @flamshiz 16 лет назад

    i really love how similar this is to the first time you read it, but also the things that changed. thats always fun.

  • @RachaelF27
    @RachaelF27 16 лет назад

    I'll be there!
    John, I'm sooo excited about reading your book. I just got an email from Amazon that my copy is on it's way, so yay!

  • @frogboy831
    @frogboy831 8 месяцев назад

    paper towns was so core to my teenage existence and is my most reread book ever. it's so crazy going through these and watching these now. i had no idea all this was here

  • @Judophile4
    @Judophile4 16 лет назад

    John, I cannot articulate how impressed I am with your book! I am a shy nerdfighter, and even though I've been watching since the first jan., this is my first comment (I sent you a message, too, but I'm sure you've forgotten)
    Congratulations on finishing Paper Towns, I'm sure it will be another huge success!

  • @Balsklad767
    @Balsklad767 11 лет назад

    Thanks for being an amazing author John!

  • @LarryPokeTrainer
    @LarryPokeTrainer 11 лет назад

    I just finished Paper Towns. I honestly cannot describe how damn amazing it is. Best book I've ever read, honestly. That might change, however, because I'm going to order all of your books from Amazon soon. John Green, thank you for being an amazing writer and thank you for existing.

  • @ItTakesII
    @ItTakesII 16 лет назад

    I've heard you read this so many times, and it never gets old! I love it, can't wait for Thursday!
    -Julian

  • @lucybabe56
    @lucybabe56 16 лет назад

    yes, there was a montage from 2:44 - 2:53 and i'm REALLY excited to read this book now!

  • @Osirus1156
    @Osirus1156 16 лет назад

    Man, I freaking love your books. They are the only books that I ever have just read straight through without doing anything else.

  • @saramoo
    @saramoo 16 лет назад

    OMG I cannot wait for my book to arrive. That prologue is made of AWESOME. Darn this whole international thing. John, you rock.

  • @BlindAngel05
    @BlindAngel05 16 лет назад

    It is one of THE GREATEST prologues i have heard in a long time!!! Congratulations for your book.

  • @tokillanoob
    @tokillanoob 15 лет назад

    Paper towns is amazing. Just got it yesterday and ive read it twice already. The book is AMAZING and so are you John Green.

  • @Laura_Norda
    @Laura_Norda 12 лет назад

    John's voice is very calming when he talks like this. I may have to bookmark this video and watch it whenever I feel stressed or can't get to sleep :)

  • @KookieKrum1102
    @KookieKrum1102 16 лет назад

    I'm getting the book tomorrow! That was an awesome prologue, thanks for sharing it John! I can't wait to read the rest!

  • @Kitashi1618
    @Kitashi1618 16 лет назад

    I can't wait until I get my copy on Thursday!
    Thank you for being made of so much awesome John! ^^

  • @swatkins246
    @swatkins246 16 лет назад

    i've definately heard you read this at least twice. i CANNOT WAIT to get my copy in the mail! it's so good

  • @thebeautywithin
    @thebeautywithin 15 лет назад

    I am definitely picking up this book when I get the next chance at a bookstore, it is that friggin' awesome to listen to you reading John! Hopefully at some time the audio books for all of your works will include you as the narrator, that would make my day :)

  • @justlikeagunx
    @justlikeagunx 12 лет назад

    John you will probably never read this, but thank you so much for writing Paper Towns. Quentin Jacobsen is like, literally me. I could relate to him so much and the book really just comforted me when i was stressed or sad.

  • @taysa4peace
    @taysa4peace 10 лет назад +1

    So I picked up Paper Towns today and have been reading it non stop after work. It's the first book in a long time where I haven't been able to figure it out way before the end which is really awesome because it keeps me guessing. On page 226 now and it's after three in the morning. Looking forward to finding out how it plays out. I love the characters in the book too and your way of writing.

  • @aryaroy5641
    @aryaroy5641 4 года назад +1

    I was soooo happy to see Cara playing the role of Margo she's amazing thank u for taking her!💟💖😍

  • @malinarana
    @malinarana 16 лет назад

    You read your story so well. I read Paper Towns last night (in one go that left me sleep deprived). You blow my mind. I can't wait to meet you Friday!

  • @CleverestWitch2188
    @CleverestWitch2188 16 лет назад

    I remember hearing the first time you read the prologue. It was great the first time, but parts of it seem so much more vivid now (the dead guy and others).
    I'm still holding out on buying it until the 16th because none of the book store around me were releasing it early. Even if they did have it, I'm still gonna wait. I feel it's only right.
    Thanks for reading this for us, John. I can't wait to hear more or get the book in my hands, which ever comes first.

  • @shebitmylip
    @shebitmylip 16 лет назад

    i am SO SO SO pumped for Paper Towns to come out.
    I might just walk to the book store after school just to buy it.
    and let me tell you
    it's very far.
    i also think that I might buy 2 copies.
    john. you are made of awesome and i'm more excited for this book release then any album release ever. EVER.

  • @keltermoo
    @keltermoo 16 лет назад

    I found Paper Towns in the back room of my library. I picked it up, read the prologue and it was your voice I heard in my head. I put it back because it wasn't ready to be checked out properly, but it was a magical moment all the same.
    It's going to be a wonderful book, I can't wait. I really enjoyed A Cheertastic Christmas Miracle, by the way.

  • @knockknock16
    @knockknock16 16 лет назад

    John Green, thank YOU for being so awesome to us. You really don't have to do any of this. We appreciate it! Let it be known that you'll sell at least one copy of Paper Towns in Puerto Rico: mine!

  • @meganmondegreen
    @meganmondegreen 16 лет назад

    I just finished this book about five minutes ago, and I just wanted to say that I thought it was incredible. I mean, I liked Looking for Alaska, but I really loved Paper Towns. It definitely made me think about some topics that are difficult to wrap my mind around, and I could tell you worked hard to make sure they were well-developed. It's definitely something that I'll be rereading when I have the time.
    Again, wonderful work, and I look forward to the Cambridge event this Friday! :)

  • @Zoe-ye6dy
    @Zoe-ye6dy 10 лет назад +2

    I could totally fall asleep to John's voice.

  • @AwkwardChloe
    @AwkwardChloe 14 лет назад

    I wish you could just read the whole thing. Haha!
    It sounds just so much better. The way you speaked quickly when Margo's excited, and everything. Loved it.

  • @rockinrollsoul
    @rockinrollsoul 15 лет назад

    loved it!
    i could listen to you read all day john.

  • @mlynn998
    @mlynn998 3 года назад +1

    Wow. I cannot believe it has been 12 years. I guess time really does keep moving.

  • @cthulhustapshoes
    @cthulhustapshoes 16 лет назад

    oh man. i am even more excited about paper towns showing up on my door step. you, sir, are a brilliant writer.

  • @geographconcept7523
    @geographconcept7523 Год назад +1

    i didn't like this book when i read it in 2008 but it DID make me start listen to the mountain goats and now i have been to two mountain goats concerts (and discovered that i really don't like concerts, but i did try twice!)

  • @SAL4president
    @SAL4president 13 лет назад

    @ciwwaf2012 i definitely know what you mean, shes not afraid to be alone, or lonely, shes amazing

  • @Fille_en_bleu
    @Fille_en_bleu 11 лет назад

    I just read your book Paper Towns and I have to say that it is the best book I have read in my entire life, you inspire me as I hope to become a writer someday just like you :)

  • @fishtank1231
    @fishtank1231 16 лет назад

    i'm so buying this book when it comes out.
    John, you're an amazing writer!

  • @Juliabean123
    @Juliabean123 15 лет назад

    i just finished the book today and it's pretty much one of the best books i've ever read. also, i tried reading it in your voice the whole, which didn't work, so i thoroughly enjoyed this.

  • @BeadandChill
    @BeadandChill 16 лет назад

    omg, I can't wait to get this, and all your other books! I'm gonna order them as soon as I move into my new apartment. You give me inspiration to write again, I hope to someday finish and publish my own novel. You and your brother are the greatest... and speaking of Hank, I saw him on Planet Green yesterday, it was so unexpected and exciting. DFTBA!

  • @sunshineandsparkles
    @sunshineandsparkles 16 лет назад

    Had an email from Amazon this morning to say my book has been shipped. Can't wait!!! Thanks John

  • @jennakate622
    @jennakate622 11 лет назад

    This book was by far one of my favourite books I've ever read. It's something that I've finished a while ago but I'll still find myself thinking about it now and then.

  • @timidgothica
    @timidgothica 16 лет назад

    The way you write is enthralling.

  • @malteser93
    @malteser93 16 лет назад

    I love the way you write
    You inspire me completely

  • @extenglishdos
    @extenglishdos 16 лет назад

    This is amazing, John.
    I can't wait to read it.

  • @SummerLeppanen
    @SummerLeppanen 11 лет назад

    I love love LOVE when authors read their own work aloud. Especially John; he has such a nice reading voice. I envy his children.

  • @boingboingcurls
    @boingboingcurls 16 лет назад

    Gosh, I love every time I hear it. I'm also thrilled that Amazon is sending the book to me on the eighteenth, instead of the predicted twenty-second. It's still pushing it to read it in only a day and a half, but it is possible. Darn these slow eyes of mine.

  • @megancallaway
    @megancallaway 16 лет назад

    I'm so excited to read this!!! It sounds completely amazing so far.

  • @EternalEloquence
    @EternalEloquence 13 лет назад

    I have the book and have read it several times in the past however long it has been out, but sometimes I still come back to listen to John read the prologue.

  • @Barbides
    @Barbides 16 лет назад

    Oh my goodness, I am so excited for Paper Towns ! Awesome reading :) You're actually really nice to listen to, which is a refreshing change from all my boring professors.

  • @burstingstitches
    @burstingstitches 10 лет назад +2

    I read Paper Towns alongside the video with the pre-revised version. Just to see how much it varied

  • @redheadedlindsay
    @redheadedlindsay 16 лет назад

    I can't wait to read Paper Towns. In fact, I'm not sure if I've EVER been this excited about a book before. Thanks, John.