Although I would love a Jenn podcast, I would hate for her focus to split and thus taking away from her RUclips! She's producing quality and I think that has a lot to do with keeping her work manageable and not overdoing it!
@@suzifatke6902 i feel like if she did it on her extra "work time" or between creative cycles or "just because" like emma chamberlain, it would be successful for her!! because i would listen to her talk about anything and everything -- she's like an older sister!! maybe a good set of subjects would be for when she wants to dive deep into deep topics like life lessons
You're that one RUclipsr that I wish to have a podcast! I could really listen to you all day. Your choice of words and the way you deliver a message is astounding! I am inspired by your growth each year. ♥(can't believe I've been a subscriber since clothesencounter with Sarah, time flies so fast! lol)
I am binge-watching a lot of your videos. You are terrific at speaking. You don't use filler words. You pause using the word 'so' but it's a purposeful pause to collect your thoughts. It's addicting to listen to people who speak so eloquently. I haven't read a physical book in a while. I try to complete an audiobook per month. When I listen, I color, draw, do gentle yoga, or go on a walk. It's multitasking, but with my brain on autopilot so I can focus on the book. I am not an audio learner, but I find the way people speak during books readings striking. I admire it even more when the book is read by the author. However, I do need to get back into physical books.
Thank you for sharing! I've read Storyworthy, but have since stopped doing my homework. This has inspired me to go back to it. The book I am currently reading, which I can already tell will be in the top 10 books I've ever read, is called Team of Rivals. It's about Abraham Lincoln, who was a master of seeing the potential in people and building teams who could accomplish incredibly difficult tasks. It has radically changed the way I think about leadership and personal growth. I know you will enjoy it, Jenn!
Only Jenn could make me want to read a textbook. "The Bottlenecks of the 21st Century" only has 3 reviews on Goodreads... a sleeper! Also, "Storyworthy" is one of my all-time favorite books after reading it from one of your recs! Sooo good. One of the books I bring up and recommend to others the most. Homework for Life has been a huge game-changer for me over the years
The only thing stolen was those workers you made work in sweatshops for Eggie and it failed because you are a scammer to people. Including these comments which we are freely are allowed to make as they are facts!
Jenny you are really one of the rare content-creators who look amazing and have extra-ordinary minds too. I’m always amazed how you can talk so engaging about books and connect it to your deep thoughts & visions 😊
i love how she explains all the books and actually gives recommendations i've never heard of. they all seem so interesting and i'll be sure to incorporate it into my reading this year!! thank you jenn
I love reading for fun but being intentional with what I read has been a big goal of mine for the new year so I’m definitely picking up a few of these recommendations so thank you 😊 also that chip analogy for social media is so spot on it’s insane!
If you’re reading, it’s fun 🤷🏽♀️ I typically read one “light” book and one less-light book at the same time; the substantive book is easier to get through and the lighter book feels less like fluff. I read faster that way, for some reason
Jenn- I always feel like when I see your video come up that it's time for me to pause whatever it is I am doing, sit down, enjoy and listen to you, and then resume my day. I think these books and the knowledge that you've gained from them are so easy to observe in your work. I always learn something new or experience a nice emotional connection when I watch your videos, and I think that's something specific to you as a creator. I'm excited to learn from these books as well.
Thank you so much for this, Brittany. I appreciate your full attention when watching my videos and it makes me glow knowing that you find them helpful.
Love this! I would also looove to know what books you have read for wellness. You are so insightful and seem like you have ur life together(i know you do therapy) but if there’s any books you felt have helped you, i’d love to know!
Also Jenn as a watcher since I was i elementary school and I am in second year uni, thank you so much for always inspiring me to do better and I have witnessed such tremendous growth within you through your journey so know that you are doing great!! You are also glowing and I am so glad you are doing mentally better🤍🤍
I grew up watching you Jenn. I haven't watched you in a while -- but coming back to your video and just hearing your voice again made me feel a bit more at ease (after a super anxious day). Your magic touch and way of soothing your viewers has never left you and your channel.
Would love recommendations that have helped you in specific areas of your life compiled, Jenn! Such as books for parenting/motherhood, entrepreneurship, creativity, etc. You're such a role model💛
I just searched "Jenn Im books" earlier to revisit your recommendations. Was watching one of your book vids and then bam! Got this notification 🤣 what a coincidence. Thanks Jenn!
I’ve been looking for ways to broaden my views on the world, and looking at topics more outside of my own experiences since I tend to introspect a lot and can forget there’s a whole wide world out there that I want to learn about - so this topic of book recommendations couldn’t be any better! I’ve always admired your mind, curiosity, and perspectives, and will definitely check out these books once I finish my small pile of to-be-reads on my kindle and floor 😅 Thank you! Here’s to a hopefully great new year with hopefully new learning and growth
I wouldn't look to her as she is a fraud. The only thing stolen was those workers you made work in sweatshops for Eggie and it failed because you are a scammer to people. Including these comments which we are freely are allowed to make as they are facts! She deletes facts here and pays others to hide her scams.
jenn! i picked up reading for fun in 2021 due to watching all your books every year and the way you talk about books makes any book sound good! it also motivated me to start a booktube and i've found such a great community here on youtube. adding these all to my TBR, always look forward to when you post a book related video!
Got myself an e-reader for christmas because i wanted to reignite the love i once had for reading books! Had to stop because of my eyesight progressively getting worse when i was younger and looking back, it feels as if i lost a huge part of my identity. Additionally, i really want to broaden my perspective and learn new things. Just finished my first fiction read of the year and i absolutely loved it! I'm going back to all of your past book recommendation videos and this one to find my next read. Super excited to get back into reading!
What a great list! I am currently reading storyworthy and i totally agree with your reflections on homework for life. Ive only been doing it for a couple of weeks but its made me much more confident and helped me realise i have valuable experiences everyday. Im also recording one second of my life everyday for 2023 which is helping in a similar way. Ive recently read the alchemist which is a short story/fable about following your personal legend and little anecdotes about destiny. Bigger and better books on my bookshelf for 2023!! 😊😊
Hi Jenn! I started reading Storyworthy on your recommendation. I’ve just finished the author’s story about walking his dog, Kaleigh, in the middle of the night, in the “Homework for Life” section. It brought me to tears. Thanks so much for directing us to this wonderful book!
I love this! I really liked your last suggestion and the one about technology. I love your book reviews in general and I would love it if you read and gave your insight on The Body Keeps a Score by Bessel Van Der Kolk. I’m currently reading this one and it’s not the easiest reads considering it’s about trauma, but it’s super educational and healing! One of my 2023 resolutions is to finish reading this book!
1. Amusing ourselves to death 2. Stolen focus 3. Man’s search for meaning 4. Recapture the rapture 5. The bottlenecks of the 21st century 6. Storyworthy
I loved “Stolen Focus”! Another book that might (maybe?) interest you is “24/6: The Power of Unplugging One Day a Week”. I read that one a year before “Stolen Focus” and “Essentialism” and I feel I need to re-read it now because that one actually gives suggestions for how to tackle the problems with focus, technology, and the search for connection through acts we can commit to everyday.
Great video! Thanks for sharing, Jenn 😊 I love your book videos - you've recommended "Atomic Habit" a while ago and it was amazing - a real game changer! Looking forward to reading through your new recommendations!
Love your new hair style! The colour and the style really suit you. Your book review is always interesting and informative. I especially liked you saying technology as a cherry on top!
This is perfect! I was looking for some good reads for the new year. My goal for this year is to read ( and finish😅 ) 10 books. This is an awesome start. Thanks Jenn❤
Thanks, Jen! The year has just begun and I have a solid list of books to checkout! For anyone interested in climate change and the planet's natural systems... I have some recommendations :) 1. The Uninhabitable Earth by David Wallace-Wells was my "red pill" book. It is certainly not an optimistic account of global climate change. I am an optimist myself, but I also want to know the whole truth. 2. Climate Change, What Everyone Needs to Know by Joseph Romm - I read this book during one of my classes in university, "Managing Sustainability in Business." It's written in a simple, yet detailed, Q&A style format which helps my brain absorb the complexity of climate change. 3. The Omnivore's Dilemma by Michael Pollan - This one is more related to food systems but is EXCELLENT in detailing why the U.S. food system is the way it is (from our corn-dependency, complicated and inhumane meat and dairy industries, etc). His writing style is also very interesting. 4. The Carbon Almanac - A book about energy. What is carbon, how do we use it, and how it impacts us and the planet. Many graphics and useful charts + tons of resources! And if you're still reading this and interested in this topic... other resources: - Attend a Climate Fresk workshop online (climatefresk.org) - Check out the Green Jobs Board IG account & LinkedIn page + subscribe to the newsletter to receive regular job opportunity updates - Climatebase.org is also an excellent resource for job opportunities
Jenn I’ve watched you for a very long time… and you have grown to become more and more eloquent with every video. I loved this and will be adding two of the books onto my TBR!
My partner and I have lived TV-free for just over a year now and I LOVE IT!! My god it’s so good just not having shit playing in the background all the time or using it as a distraction when we’re bored. We still have a laptop to watch movies on when we want to, but it’s awesome to not just sit down and automatically turn the tv on. Everything you’ve said is so true!
Hi Jen! Thank you for keeping us curious. Your videos are always a go-to when I find myself in a reading rut. I highly recommend The Body Keeps Score - written by a psychiatrist, it talks about how the role of trauma in psychiatric illness has changed over the past 20 years; what we have learned about the ways the brain is shaped by traumatic experiences; how traumatic stress is a response of the entire organism and how that knowledge needs be integrated into healing practices. The author speaks to trauma survivors - think war vets and victims of sexual abuse - to show how trauma literally reshapes both body and brain, compromising sufferers’ capacities for pleasure. It is a wonderful piece of literature I highly recommend to everyone!
You are very good at sharing things with us that you are learning on your journey. I could sense your heart and good intentions, which is so rare in this manipulative world.
hi jenn! my biggest book recommendation is einstein's dreams by alan lightman; i tend to not even describe it so there's no expectations but it's about a world of ways time could be different and it reminded me of how our lives are precious. it's a short and sweet read, i hope you see this!
completely agree, i do love this book as well. it’s a fictional collage of Einstein’s diary, basically, and it tackles different versions of time . i love it because it makes you reevaluate how you spend your time. i know i’m not selling it really well but I guess everyone could get something out of reading it❤
Agree that our attention is often influenced and controlled by the algorithm of social media and the Internet. But fortunately, the algorithm has got me here to watch Jenn's video! :D Thank you so much for introducing these books to us. It is life-changing
love the bag of chips analogy I am going to have to use that! The concept of amusing ourselves to death is actually brilliant, amazing suggestions here that I will be adding to my 2023 reading list, thank you Jenn ❤❤❤
Storyworthy sounds the most appealing to me and I would love to pick up that homework for life aspect! Especially to start at the beginning of this new year : )
These recommendations came at a perfect time! I started reading Storyworthy and have been loving it so far. I was wondering if you have a video or anything that goes over how you take notes for the books you read. I find that I struggle to retain the information that I read sometimes. Thanks always for the great book recommendations Jenn!
happy new year jenn!! pls do another what i eat in a week video 😭😍 you do the best ones and i love how realistic it is that you eat your leftovers tooooo
Thank you Jen for sharing with us your book recommendations and even insights! It is inspiring me to go back to reading more! Thank you so much! These books are definitely on my list to read next!
I love love love these videos from you. Your book recs are like nothing I get from other content creators I follow and I really appreciate your explanation of each
This is what sets you apart from your friend RUclipsrs (no offense to those RUclipsrs because I still watch all of them!) You are interesting and have SUBSTANCE because you’re constantly educating yourself (and us!) about all kinds of things. I feel like you kind of pulled apart from the crowd for me, maybe 2 or 3 years ago. Yes, the videography and editing on your videos are great, but so are some of your fellow RUclipsrs. What really sets you apart is that you’re vulnerable, therefore relatable, and to top it off, you love bettering yourself and telling us about what you do to that end. Thanks for being someone I love watching!❤
reminding me to go back to my old habit i.e to keep reading & researching the purpose of life. You have inspired me a lot started from 2020. You even inspired me to start up my own RUclips channel and I would like to share my law knowledge to my audiences thereafter.
I am so so so excited to start these books! Thank you for the recommendations!!! ☺️ I've been craving some intellectual stimulation since being out of school, and this is making me excited to learn 🧠
Jenn, you ROCK for being so intelligent and sharing your thoughts and perspectives and gleaned knowledge from these books so brilliantly is so beautiful. :)
i am interested to read the "storyworthy" one! the idea is so inspiring! Not only just record the day (writing journal to me is kind of tiring and i easily give up on some days) but also see it as a challenge to make it into a "storytellingable" short paragraphs to improve my storytelling ability (which mine is quite bad ha..) thanks Jenn
I enjoy watching this video and actually I was writing down my reflection toward my own daily life routine when watching it! The topics of these books happened to be the ones I cares about as well! So much resonated with this video!
Hi Jenn. Long time subscriber from South Korea but i never really left comment before. Sorry for not being an active commenter 😅 you are the only creator whom i watch almost everyday before going to sleep , I started to watch your videos to learn English and listen to a native speaker but now i love them for being so inspiring and informative. ❤ Such a shame that I cannot find most of books in Korean online bookstore 😢
All of these sound so interesting and I added a few to my TBR list. This video was so fun too!! I liked the graphics and analogies a lot as a little fun way of giving life to the books you’re describing
I always love your book recommendations Jenn! Every single one I’ve read has inspired me or changed my outlook on the world in some way, so thank you for continuing to curate these gems for us ❤️ I recently finished a book I think you might enjoy (if you haven’t read it already) called Humankind, a Hopeful History. I know you’ve talked about feeling pessimistic about the future with all that we see going on in the world, and I definitely relate. This book gave me a glimpse of hope rooted in social psychology, and it’s all-in-all a fascinating read!
Normally a silent viewer - but I love some good book recommendations. A MUST read is All About Love by Bell Hooks - a phenomenal book about what love really is (outside of just a feeling - focusing on the action and communication piece plus analyzing it through an intersectionality lense). I would highly recommend since you are a parent and it goes into what love is - and how love cannot exist with abuse & how that impacts children & adults. Another recommendation - The Power of Habit might be a fascinating read for you - I really enjoyed it. This book broke down the psychology of why we do things in our daily lives. A classic example they gave was how brushing our teeth became a habit. It also tied in the marketing piece of it - for example Febreeze. I also just got Atomic Habits which I’m excited to read. You might want to check them out!
Jenn u r so smart. I look up to u so much NO Matter how much RUclipsr I watch I end up coming to ur channel. it gives me a sense of originality, quality and most important each word that comes out of you are so meaningfull and a contains wisdom, I am 22 year old And I wish I have ur wisdom. you are so relatable like words coming from u hits home but we r very different like different sides of same coins ofcorse u r so much better and I'm so bad at explaining I'm so sorry but its like we both have same issues which is relatable and we both want same thing but ur approach is better u have more wisdom , I wish to be like u in 5 years at least half of u attest . I mean all the things I said above. and I have been watching u from 3 years I think or 4 time pass by so fast crazy .
Omg I tell why I just watched your book video from last year yesterday to look back at the recommendations! I just ordered some too! Hehe 😊 thank you for sharing more! I’m very excited to check them out.
I can only try, but would you please mind sharing the source for your art lighting? I do interiors and from this distance; I don't think I've ever seen those before. In any case the room is beautifully understated.
I LOVE THESE VIDEOS! Thanks Jenn :) As a first year elementary teacher, I'm going to pick up Storyworthy. I'm also going to send this video to my partner who is struggling with finding a fulfilling vocation in life. Thanks again for sharing your wisdom with us, love you!
One of my New Year's resolutions is to read more instead of mindlessly scrolling on my phone. And what better way to start than with some book recommendations to make me smarter! 📚
Jenn have you read the Happiness Hypothesis? I think you’d enjoy it. But also I loved this video. Long form content is such a respite from being blasted with short form content on every platform
I can listen to Jenn all day!! She needs a podcast🥺
How can we make this happen?? 🥺
I would love that yes!
Although I would love a Jenn podcast, I would hate for her focus to split and thus taking away from her RUclips! She's producing quality and I think that has a lot to do with keeping her work manageable and not overdoing it!
@@suzifatke6902 i feel like if she did it on her extra "work time" or between creative cycles or "just because" like emma chamberlain, it would be successful for her!! because i would listen to her talk about anything and everything -- she's like an older sister!! maybe a good set of subjects would be for when she wants to dive deep into deep topics like life lessons
Yessss ! Totally agree!
You're that one RUclipsr that I wish to have a podcast! I could really listen to you all day. Your choice of words and the way you deliver a message is astounding! I am inspired by your growth each year. ♥(can't believe I've been a subscriber since clothesencounter with Sarah, time flies so fast! lol)
Wow the filming and editing of this video is IMPECCABLE!
It really is. She never disappoints ❤
Aww thank you! n_n x
I am binge-watching a lot of your videos. You are terrific at speaking. You don't use filler words. You pause using the word 'so' but it's a purposeful pause to collect your thoughts. It's addicting to listen to people who speak so eloquently. I haven't read a physical book in a while. I try to complete an audiobook per month. When I listen, I color, draw, do gentle yoga, or go on a walk. It's multitasking, but with my brain on autopilot so I can focus on the book. I am not an audio learner, but I find the way people speak during books readings striking. I admire it even more when the book is read by the author. However, I do need to get back into physical books.
Thank you for sharing! I've read Storyworthy, but have since stopped doing my homework. This has inspired me to go back to it. The book I am currently reading, which I can already tell will be in the top 10 books I've ever read, is called Team of Rivals. It's about Abraham Lincoln, who was a master of seeing the potential in people and building teams who could accomplish incredibly difficult tasks. It has radically changed the way I think about leadership and personal growth. I know you will enjoy it, Jenn!
I love that you'll be going back to HW4Life! Also great recommendation. I'll add it to my list. (:
Only Jenn could make me want to read a textbook. "The Bottlenecks of the 21st Century" only has 3 reviews on Goodreads... a sleeper!
Also, "Storyworthy" is one of my all-time favorite books after reading it from one of your recs! Sooo good. One of the books I bring up and recommend to others the most. Homework for Life has been a huge game-changer for me over the years
Hahhaa, now it has one more review! I love that you read Storyworthy as well.
The only thing stolen was those workers you made work in sweatshops for Eggie and it failed because you are a scammer to people. Including these comments which we are freely are allowed to make as they are facts!
@@imjennim As author of the book, delighted to see it get this exposure. More to come! - dj white
Hi. Can you please tell me which is the best RUclips channel in your opinion which gives self help etc book reviews?
Jenny you are really one of the rare content-creators who look amazing and have extra-ordinary minds too. I’m always amazed how you can talk so engaging about books and connect it to your deep thoughts & visions 😊
i love how she explains all the books and actually gives recommendations i've never heard of. they all seem so interesting and i'll be sure to incorporate it into my reading this year!! thank you jenn
I love reading for fun but being intentional with what I read has been a big goal of mine for the new year so I’m definitely picking up a few of these recommendations so thank you 😊 also that chip analogy for social media is so spot on it’s insane!
If you’re reading, it’s fun 🤷🏽♀️ I typically read one “light” book and one less-light book at the same time; the substantive book is easier to get through and the lighter book feels less like fluff. I read faster that way, for some reason
Yess! Here's to spending some more time with books this year.
Jenn- I always feel like when I see your video come up that it's time for me to pause whatever it is I am doing, sit down, enjoy and listen to you, and then resume my day. I think these books and the knowledge that you've gained from them are so easy to observe in your work. I always learn something new or experience a nice emotional connection when I watch your videos, and I think that's something specific to you as a creator. I'm excited to learn from these books as well.
Thank you so much for this, Brittany. I appreciate your full attention when watching my videos and it makes me glow knowing that you find them helpful.
Love this! I would also looove to know what books you have read for wellness. You are so insightful and seem like you have ur life together(i know you do therapy) but if there’s any books you felt have helped you, i’d love to know!
I uploaded a video about my favorite self-development books already! I added it to the endcards. (:
Also Jenn as a watcher since I was i elementary school and I am in second year uni, thank you so much for always inspiring me to do better and I have witnessed such tremendous growth within you through your journey so know that you are doing great!! You are also glowing and I am so glad you are doing mentally better🤍🤍
I grew up watching you Jenn. I haven't watched you in a while -- but coming back to your video and just hearing your voice again made me feel a bit more at ease (after a super anxious day). Your magic touch and way of soothing your viewers has never left you and your channel.
Would love recommendations that have helped you in specific areas of your life compiled, Jenn! Such as books for parenting/motherhood, entrepreneurship, creativity, etc. You're such a role model💛
I just searched "Jenn Im books" earlier to revisit your recommendations.
Was watching one of your book vids and then bam! Got this notification 🤣 what a coincidence. Thanks Jenn!
Wow! What a coincidence! x
I’ve been looking for ways to broaden my views on the world, and looking at topics more outside of my own experiences since I tend to introspect a lot and can forget there’s a whole wide world out there that I want to learn about - so this topic of book recommendations couldn’t be any better! I’ve always admired your mind, curiosity, and perspectives, and will definitely check out these books once I finish my small pile of to-be-reads on my kindle and floor 😅 Thank you! Here’s to a hopefully great new year with hopefully new learning and growth
Aww I appreciate this comment, Annie!
I wouldn't look to her as she is a fraud. The only thing stolen was those workers you made work in sweatshops for Eggie and it failed because you are a scammer to people. Including these comments which we are freely are allowed to make as they are facts! She deletes facts here and pays others to hide her scams.
jenn! i picked up reading for fun in 2021 due to watching all your books every year and the way you talk about books makes any book sound good! it also motivated me to start a booktube and i've found such a great community here on youtube.
adding these all to my TBR, always look forward to when you post a book related video!
Got myself an e-reader for christmas because i wanted to reignite the love i once had for reading books! Had to stop because of my eyesight progressively getting worse when i was younger and looking back, it feels as if i lost a huge part of my identity. Additionally, i really want to broaden my perspective and learn new things.
Just finished my first fiction read of the year and i absolutely loved it! I'm going back to all of your past book recommendation videos and this one to find my next read. Super excited to get back into reading!
The way she speaks. She is so articulate and intelligent. Not many youtubers are able to speak with such richness of vocabulary and eloquence.
I've been on a reading slump but these recommendations make me want to REALLY start reading! Thank you so much for sharing these, Jenn 🤍
YASS! BOOK TIME! I've waited for this! fixes it asap when you notice it becomes part of your routine or habit).
What a great list! I am currently reading storyworthy and i totally agree with your reflections on homework for life. Ive only been doing it for a couple of weeks but its made me much more confident and helped me realise i have valuable experiences everyday. Im also recording one second of my life everyday for 2023 which is helping in a similar way. Ive recently read the alchemist which is a short story/fable about following your personal legend and little anecdotes about destiny. Bigger and better books on my bookshelf for 2023!! 😊😊
I like how Jenn explains books she has read. We can think more deeply about what it all means and how she conveys her messages to people.
Hi Jenn! I started reading Storyworthy on your recommendation. I’ve just finished the author’s story about walking his dog, Kaleigh, in the middle of the night, in the “Homework for Life” section. It brought me to tears. Thanks so much for directing us to this wonderful book!
I love this! I really liked your last suggestion and the one about technology. I love your book reviews in general and I would love it if you read and gave your insight on The Body Keeps a Score by Bessel Van Der Kolk. I’m currently reading this one and it’s not the easiest reads considering it’s about trauma, but it’s super educational and healing! One of my 2023 resolutions is to finish reading this book!
Highly recommend read Buy Yourself the F*cking Lilies ✨🌱
1. Amusing ourselves to death
2. Stolen focus
3. Man’s search for meaning
4. Recapture the rapture
5. The bottlenecks of the 21st century
6. Storyworthy
Please keep doing this! Love all the book club vids
I loved “Stolen Focus”! Another book that might (maybe?) interest you is “24/6: The Power of Unplugging One Day a Week”. I read that one a year before “Stolen Focus” and “Essentialism” and I feel I need to re-read it now because that one actually gives suggestions for how to tackle the problems with focus, technology, and the search for connection through acts we can commit to everyday.
Oooo this books sounds right up my alley! x
Great video! Thanks for sharing, Jenn 😊 I love your book videos - you've recommended "Atomic Habit" a while ago and it was amazing - a real game changer! Looking forward to reading through your new recommendations!
i love how you explained all of these books, just goes to show how you digest all the information you got from them 💘
Love your new hair style! The colour and the style really suit you. Your book review is always interesting and informative. I especially liked you saying technology as a cherry on top!
This is perfect! I was looking for some good reads for the new year. My goal for this year is to read ( and finish😅 ) 10 books. This is an awesome start. Thanks Jenn❤
I love this! 2 of those books I know my husband has read, and 1 he's reading right now. I definitely need to check these out as well. Thanks for this!
Oh wow! Your husband has got great taste! Heheh! Ty for watching! x
You always make my week! Wonderful to watch your videos as I clean. As someone with ADHD, you help me stay on track.
Thanks, Jen! The year has just begun and I have a solid list of books to checkout!
For anyone interested in climate change and the planet's natural systems... I have some recommendations :)
1. The Uninhabitable Earth by David Wallace-Wells was my "red pill" book. It is certainly not an optimistic account of global climate change. I am an optimist myself, but I also want to know the whole truth.
2. Climate Change, What Everyone Needs to Know by Joseph Romm - I read this book during one of my classes in university, "Managing Sustainability in Business." It's written in a simple, yet detailed, Q&A style format which helps my brain absorb the complexity of climate change.
3. The Omnivore's Dilemma by Michael Pollan - This one is more related to food systems but is EXCELLENT in detailing why the U.S. food system is the way it is (from our corn-dependency, complicated and inhumane meat and dairy industries, etc). His writing style is also very interesting.
4. The Carbon Almanac - A book about energy. What is carbon, how do we use it, and how it impacts us and the planet. Many graphics and useful charts + tons of resources!
And if you're still reading this and interested in this topic... other resources:
- Attend a Climate Fresk workshop online (climatefresk.org)
- Check out the Green Jobs Board IG account & LinkedIn page + subscribe to the newsletter to receive regular job opportunity updates
- Climatebase.org is also an excellent resource for job opportunities
Jenn I’ve watched you for a very long time… and you have grown to become more and more eloquent with every video. I loved this and will be adding two of the books onto my TBR!
My partner and I have lived TV-free for just over a year now and I LOVE IT!! My god it’s so good just not having shit playing in the background all the time or using it as a distraction when we’re bored. We still have a laptop to watch movies on when we want to, but it’s awesome to not just sit down and automatically turn the tv on. Everything you’ve said is so true!
Hi Jen! Thank you for keeping us curious. Your videos are always a go-to when I find myself in a reading rut. I highly recommend The Body Keeps Score - written by a psychiatrist, it talks about how the role of trauma in psychiatric illness has changed over the past 20 years; what we have learned about the ways the brain is shaped by traumatic experiences; how traumatic stress is a response of the entire organism and how that knowledge needs be integrated into healing practices. The author speaks to trauma survivors - think war vets and victims of sexual abuse - to show how trauma literally reshapes both body and brain, compromising sufferers’ capacities for pleasure. It is a wonderful piece of literature I highly recommend to everyone!
You are very good at sharing things with us that you are learning on your journey. I could sense your heart and good intentions, which is so rare in this manipulative world.
hi jenn! my biggest book recommendation is einstein's dreams by alan lightman; i tend to not even describe it so there's no expectations but it's about a world of ways time could be different and it reminded me of how our lives are precious. it's a short and sweet read, i hope you see this!
completely agree, i do love this book as well. it’s a fictional collage of Einstein’s diary, basically, and it tackles different versions of time . i love it because it makes you reevaluate how you spend your time. i know i’m not selling it really well but I guess everyone could get something out of reading it❤
Agree that our attention is often influenced and controlled by the algorithm of social media and the Internet. But fortunately, the algorithm has got me here to watch Jenn's video! :D Thank you so much for introducing these books to us. It is life-changing
love the bag of chips analogy I am going to have to use that! The concept of amusing ourselves to death is actually brilliant, amazing suggestions here that I will be adding to my 2023 reading list, thank you Jenn ❤❤❤
Love love love all your books and podcast recc’s. You never miss. And the hair!
I second the other comments on a Jenn Podcast ❤
Love your book content, Jenn! 💕
Storyworthy sounds the most appealing to me and I would love to pick up that homework for life aspect! Especially to start at the beginning of this new year : )
These recommendations came at a perfect time! I started reading Storyworthy and have been loving it so far. I was wondering if you have a video or anything that goes over how you take notes for the books you read. I find that I struggle to retain the information that I read sometimes. Thanks always for the great book recommendations Jenn!
happy new year jenn!! pls do another what i eat in a week video 😭😍 you do the best ones and i love how realistic it is that you eat your leftovers tooooo
I’m not sure if you’ve read any other Johann Hari books but “Lost Connections” was eye opening for me with my journey with mental health & therapy.
I'm gonna read that next!! I'm obsessed with his writing style. x
I just love how Jenn articulates and describes things. It's so nuanced and perfectly explained.
I always trust your tastes in book, Jenn! thanks so much for sharing these as I want to read more this year 😊
Thank you Jen for sharing with us your book recommendations and even insights! It is inspiring me to go back to reading more! Thank you so much! These books are definitely on my list to read next!
I just discovered your videos, and I have a lot now to explore and think about. Thank you.
I love when you wear those Eggie classics 💕 I have the same sweater from your collection you're wearing in this video all these years later!
I have a long flight ahead of me (from SEOUL to Auckland) - so I am soooo happy for the video and have some new books to read😍😍 thank you!!
I love love love these videos from you. Your book recs are like nothing I get from other content creators I follow and I really appreciate your explanation of each
I love when you share book recommendations!! I always look forward to videos like this!
This is what sets you apart from your friend RUclipsrs (no offense to those RUclipsrs because I still watch all of them!) You are interesting and have SUBSTANCE because you’re constantly educating yourself (and us!) about all kinds of things. I feel like you kind of pulled apart from the crowd for me, maybe 2 or 3 years ago. Yes, the videography and editing on your videos are great, but so are some of your fellow RUclipsrs. What really sets you apart is that you’re vulnerable, therefore relatable, and to top it off, you love bettering yourself and telling us about what you do to that end. Thanks for being someone I love watching!❤
You're my comfort vlogger, along with Sophia! Thanks for chilling with us talking about books, I needed it today 🥰🥰💙🩶
Using chips as an analogy for reels, that's a great way to put it
Loving your new hairstyle!
Always such inspiring videos, and still so down to earth. Thank you so much Jenn
reminding me to go back to my old habit i.e to keep reading & researching the purpose of life. You have inspired me a lot started from 2020. You even inspired me to start up my own RUclips channel and I would like to share my law knowledge to my audiences thereafter.
I was wishing for one of your book review video over the holidays, and here it is. Yeayyy. They are so good
Yay! You read my mind! x
I am so so so excited to start these books! Thank you for the recommendations!!! ☺️ I've been craving some intellectual stimulation since being out of school, and this is making me excited to learn 🧠
Jenn, you ROCK for being so intelligent and sharing your thoughts and perspectives and gleaned knowledge from these books so brilliantly is so beautiful. :)
This is so good for me to study English. Thank you so much for the videos that you had uploaded on RUclips channel. From south korea~
i am interested to read the "storyworthy" one! the idea is so inspiring! Not only just record the day (writing journal to me is kind of tiring and i easily give up on some days) but also see it as a challenge to make it into a "storytellingable" short paragraphs to improve my storytelling ability (which mine is quite bad ha..) thanks Jenn
I always watch your videos when I feel overwhelmed with social media and you always bring me back to reality.
I enjoy watching this video and actually I was writing down my reflection toward my own daily life routine when watching it! The topics of these books happened to be the ones I cares about as well! So much resonated with this video!
Hi Jenn. Long time subscriber from South Korea but i never really left comment before. Sorry for not being an active commenter 😅 you are the only creator whom i watch almost everyday before going to sleep , I started to watch your videos to learn English and listen to a native speaker but now i love them for being so inspiring and informative. ❤ Such a shame that I cannot find most of books in Korean online bookstore 😢
I love this! I'm planning to read them all. I also love your sweater!! :D
Aww thank you! It's an vintage Eggie ;)
All of these sound so interesting and I added a few to my TBR list. This video was so fun too!! I liked the graphics and analogies a lot as a little fun way of giving life to the books you’re describing
I love that this came up at the start of a new year - exactly what I needed!!
Great content! Much needed these book recommendations! Also, love your look in this video.
Some great recommendations there, Jenn! Thank you for sharing! 💜
Thank you both for watching! n_n
I always love your book recommendations Jenn! Every single one I’ve read has inspired me or changed my outlook on the world in some way, so thank you for continuing to curate these gems for us ❤️ I recently finished a book I think you might enjoy (if you haven’t read it already) called Humankind, a Hopeful History. I know you’ve talked about feeling pessimistic about the future with all that we see going on in the world, and I definitely relate. This book gave me a glimpse of hope rooted in social psychology, and it’s all-in-all a fascinating read!
I love these videos! I always make sure to have my goodreads app ready so that I can add all of these books to my TBR 😊💜
I love how you bring things that i learned in my Communications major to life!
Thanks for all these recommendations Jenn !! also this hairstyle suits you so muchhhh
please tell us what's on your eyelids. Love that natural glow ❤
Normally a silent viewer - but I love some good book recommendations. A MUST read is All About Love by Bell Hooks - a phenomenal book about what love really is (outside of just a feeling - focusing on the action and communication piece plus analyzing it through an intersectionality lense). I would highly recommend since you are a parent and it goes into what love is - and how love cannot exist with abuse & how that impacts children & adults.
Another recommendation - The Power of Habit might be a fascinating read for you - I really enjoyed it. This book broke down the psychology of why we do things in our daily lives. A classic example they gave was how brushing our teeth became a habit. It also tied in the marketing piece of it - for example Febreeze. I also just got Atomic Habits which I’m excited to read. You might want to check them out!
Jenn u r so smart. I look up to u so much NO Matter how much RUclipsr I watch I end up coming to ur channel. it gives me a sense of originality, quality and most important each word that comes out of you are so meaningfull and a contains wisdom, I am 22 year old And I wish I have ur wisdom. you are so relatable like words coming from u hits home but we r very different like different sides of same coins ofcorse u r so much better and I'm so bad at explaining I'm so sorry but its like we both have same issues which is relatable and we both want same thing but ur approach is better u have more wisdom , I wish to be like u in 5 years at least half of u attest . I mean all the things I said above. and I have been watching u from 3 years I think or 4 time pass by so fast crazy .
Omg I tell why I just watched your book video from last year yesterday to look back at the recommendations! I just ordered some too! Hehe 😊 thank you for sharing more! I’m very excited to check them out.
Yayy Jenn talking about books!! I'm currently reading "Everything is fucked" by Mark Manson, I enjoy his take on popular psychology and philosophy
I will definitively pick up them. Thank you so much ❤.
Really love that you introduce books not every other RUclipsr has been talking about
Thank you so much for sharing your perspective and your learnings from these books:) Makes me super excited to read again!
I can only try, but would you please mind sharing the source for your art lighting?
I do interiors and from this distance; I don't think I've ever seen those before.
In any case the room is beautifully understated.
I LOVE THESE VIDEOS! Thanks Jenn :) As a first year elementary teacher, I'm going to pick up Storyworthy. I'm also going to send this video to my partner who is struggling with finding a fulfilling vocation in life. Thanks again for sharing your wisdom with us, love you!
One of my New Year's resolutions is to read more instead of mindlessly scrolling on my phone. And what better way to start than with some book recommendations to make me smarter! 📚
"engineering myself in a way that's anti-fragile" -- jenn u are my monthly dose of bubbly inspiration
Jenn thank you for all the recommendations!! As a book lover I love getting new recommendations, also where is your sweater from? It is so cute!
this video about books resonate with me.
Thank you so much I am in Indefinitely checking out those books.
Jenn have you read the Happiness Hypothesis? I think you’d enjoy it. But also I loved this video. Long form content is such a respite from being blasted with short form content on every platform
Great video! love it
these recs are amazing! thank you for sharing - would love to know podcast recs!!!😊
Youu were preaching in the beginning girl!!! I definitely added that book to my list thank you
Wow I want to read EVERY book you recommended. They seem right up my alley!