Jack!! I’m a student and one of my professors has a nonprofit bookstore in Hoboken, NJ. It’s called Symposia Community Book Store. My professor and his wife sell used books and use the store as a community center. Years ago, my professor would give puppet shows to children there. Just an idea for a fun little trek outside of NYC :)
ah ik this is for jack but I'm from jersey and have been looking for independent bookstores so thanks for sharing this! will definitely check it out :)
This reminds me of a wedding I went to recently. I was a bridesmaid and told to be at the venue and ready by 1pm. I was and I was the only one ready. I got bored and went across the street in my bridesmaid dress to a small indie bookstore. May have been the highlight of the trip. 😂
at the wedding of my mom's godchild i actually buried myself in the hotel lounge with some trashy followup to gone with the wind i found in the hotel's library 😂
also if you like Japanese Lit, I highly recommend visiting Books Kinokuniya in Bryant Park. Its a haven of Asian literature, as well as an upper floor dedicated entirely to Manga!
Oh this would be so great!! They are always such special people! They also know so many books because they choose their collection themselves. He should read their all time favourite and a recent one!
as a queer girl living in a small town in the south, living in nyc and going to independent bookstores with chloe moriondo playing in the background is my literal dream. thanks for letting me live vicariously through you 💕
it's 1am, i've just completed a 2000 word essay that's due tomorrow that i started writing less than 12 house ago, Jack always knows the best time to post :)
Left Bank Books in Greenwich Village is an interesting book store if you haven’t already been. Astoria Bookshop in Astoria (Queens) is also a lovely independent shop within walking distance from the Museum of the Moving Image, which you might also enjoy. Enjoy your time in NY!
You're making me very nostalgic. I just found my copy of Beezus and Ramona from the NYC Society Library that my Mom got me at a library sale. We would hang out there all the time after school upstairs. It was so cozy! I miss it.
I actually saw The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida in a bookstore not too long ago and thought it sounded (and looked) really interesting, but then I was like, dear me, I am already currently reading more than five books simultaneously, I can wait for Christmas for more.
Every time you record a book haul you should add a countdown to 1k book to keep us updated as to how many books you have left before you can claim you have a library at home 😂😂😂
I only recently just got into ur videos and it's perfect because there's so many to catch up on so in the mean time you're just uploading more. It's like an endless supply of book videos lol
i hope to visiting nyc soon for either school or fun, and your videos are adding to the list of places i want to go to!! thank you for another amazing video jack!!
I hope you enjoy your time here in NYC, Jack!! Check out the gorgeous Argosy Book Store in Midtown (oldest indie bookstore in the city), the amazing Museum of the Moving Image in Astoria, and if you haven't yet experienced Sleep No More in Chelsea, you absolutely owe it to yourself to go, one of the most insane and wonderful nights of exploratory art you'll ever have.
You, heading out, on the elevator with low battery had me STRESSED. I’m from jersey and go into the city somewhat often and my anxiety could Never. I think you’re a… New Yorker?? 😂
Agreed on the Monster trail mix being top tier! I don’t get trail mix often because I’ve always disliked raisins but I used to get that one and feed my roommates the leftover raisins
Super curious: How will you take all the books you've bought in NY back to the UK? Or are you staying there indefinitely? I'm over here guessing the amount of suitcases
That Daniil Kharms "Today I Wrote Nothing" book is really good, I majored in Russian Literature in my undergrad, and we read it. Very funny and interesting
I went to a ton of indie bookstores when I was visiting New York this fall. Three Lives and Co has the most impeccable vibe and the booksellers are super kind and knowledgable
i love exploring indie bookstores. they are so so so cute! there's a documentary that i think you should watch. it's called The Booksellers. it's about booksellers around new york and how they started, the history or bookselling, and rare collections. i think you would love it especially since you live in new york!
It's my dream to live in new york when im older so im deffo saving this for that day. ALSO TAYLOR SWIFTTTTT. Also love the space girl during the lil clips its so vibey
if you went to mcnally jackson you were also close to sweet pickle books! super cute used bookstore that also sells pickles :') lower east side has a bunch of great bookstores! would also recommend book club and bluestocking cooperative! :)
Jack hi! The book “ The seven moons of Maali Almeda “ just started reading it. And can I say WOW! The diction and imagery truly put me into the world of the book. The philosophical theme of questioning reality, religion, one’s place in this chaos we call our lives, the repetition of the garbage and the blood stained people. It is beautiful. Attention to detail is above par. I am only on the First Moon (chapter 1), but something nevertheless had to be said. Many thanks for the book recommendation, I am loving it. Not suppressing it has one awards.
Thanks for linking that NYC book site! Now I know there is a black woman-owned bookstore/winebar in my borough, (the Bronx)! Also, I think those bookstores will be happy to let you film and promote them if you let them know your audience size, so you don't have to hide!
Love seeing the new bookstores in New York I want to visit! You should definitely check out Alabaster Books - it's second-hand mostly and shouldn't be too far away from you as it's right beside Union Square
Jack, you do not have to worry about your subtle and surreptitious Broll shots. You wanna hear what I did at Three Lives? I walked in with my own canon G7x and asked if I could film, to which they said no. I then proceeded to go outside, take out my TRIPOD, and film myself walking in and out of three lives in various angles. I had never been so mortified at myself in my life, but it was also a very good vlog segment. So carry on Jack, there are worse people out there lol (ie me)
Check out Troubled Sleep books in BK! It’s one of my favourite second hand shops and opened up this past August. They also sell vinyl records which is pretty cool. The area is gorgeous and great for wandering around/taking photos. ❤
I just bought The Seven Moons of Mail Almeida this past weekend! Gotta finish Earthlings first then I’ll join you Jack (had to take a day off from reading Earthlings yesterday cause it’s just a lot to handle).
Probably missed you by days but not from New York but wandered into the bookshop with big red doors this last Friday (didn't catch the name but grabbed my attention). Would have loved to run into you there 🤯🤩
These are functional but there are so many unique bookstores with a little more character. Sweet Pickle Books also sells very good pickles & often has jazz outside or artists inside. The Mysterious Bookshop is one of many specialty stores with a great community of readers. Molasses Books has a great art collection but also a range of genres where the record player sets the mood and they have a bar to take you from coffee to beer. Then there are all the rares & antiques…this could be a series really.
super👍 just wish the same finds here in Copenhagen - also bought the 7 moons of Maali A. when i was in Bordeaux(the only English bookshop there) - excited to read it after I finish A Little Life😢 hope for more bookstore hopping!
It has amazed me that the US - the techie centrefold of the world - still manages to have so many more independent bookstores than most other western-style nations. Whether where I am now, in München, at home outside Nairobi, or around my sons' places in Wells, Edinburgh, or Barnes, there are far fewer (per capita at least) than I saw whilst working/living in either northern Virginia or California's Middle Kingdom. Kramers in DC, for example, has been going strong for 50 years.
I absolutely love mcnally!!! They have great sections of literature from various countries, really appreciate that. You really really have to go to Books are Magic in brooklyn btw, its great and the owner is a great writer too
you should look at the book club its very small but they have wine and you can work from there its in lower east side. Plus they have writing events and author visits.
Now that you're in NYC you should check out THE best Independent Bookstore in the city... Book Culture on the Upper West Side. Truly has everything you could ever want!
I would definitely recommend Yu and Me books. It's in China town and is mainly focused on Asian authors and books. It's super small and cute! Would reccomend.
Haven’t seen all your videos, but was wondering if you’ve read anything by Richard Powers. His The Gold Bug Variations is an old favorite of mine. Enjoy your time in NYC! 😺✌️
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Jack!! I’m a student and one of my professors has a nonprofit bookstore in Hoboken, NJ. It’s called Symposia Community Book Store. My professor and his wife sell used books and use the store as a community center. Years ago, my professor would give puppet shows to children there. Just an idea for a fun little trek outside of NYC :)
ah ik this is for jack but I'm from jersey and have been looking for independent bookstores so thanks for sharing this! will definitely check it out :)
1:36 recognizing Jack’s bravery of leaving the house with less than 20% phone battery and is still listening to music 🙌🏻
right?? that clip gave me chills
I SAW THAT TOO I WAS LIKE WHAT
this is chaotic evil and shouldn't be allowed lolll
Maybe he has a powerbank
This reminds me of a wedding I went to recently. I was a bridesmaid and told to be at the venue and ready by 1pm. I was and I was the only one ready. I got bored and went across the street in my bridesmaid dress to a small indie bookstore. May have been the highlight of the trip. 😂
main character moment
at the wedding of my mom's godchild i actually buried myself in the hotel lounge with some trashy followup to gone with the wind i found in the hotel's library 😂
I love how Jack acknowledges Translating Authors and Independent Bookstores. I haven’t been to an Independent Bookstore in ages.
also if you like Japanese Lit, I highly recommend visiting Books Kinokuniya in Bryant Park. Its a haven of Asian literature, as well as an upper floor dedicated entirely to Manga!
Independent bookshops just hit different, they seems so cozy and welcoming
video idea: reading independent bookstore owners' favorite books
Oh this would be so great!! They are always such special people! They also know so many books because they choose their collection themselves. He should read their all time favourite and a recent one!
as a queer girl living in a small town in the south, living in nyc and going to independent bookstores with chloe moriondo playing in the background is my literal dream. thanks for letting me live vicariously through you 💕
it's 1am, i've just completed a 2000 word essay that's due tomorrow that i started writing less than 12 house ago, Jack always knows the best time to post :)
I love watching your nyc bookstore adventures
independant bookstores have the best vibe ever! thank you for the amazing content as always :)
being blessed by all these videos Jack!!
Left Bank Books in Greenwich Village is an interesting book store if you haven’t already been. Astoria Bookshop in Astoria (Queens) is also a lovely independent shop within walking distance from the Museum of the Moving Image, which you might also enjoy. Enjoy your time in NY!
Jack, I'm living vicariously through your vlogs, I love them so much! Keep up the good work💕
You're making me very nostalgic. I just found my copy of Beezus and Ramona from the NYC Society Library that my Mom got me at a library sale. We would hang out there all the time after school upstairs. It was so cozy! I miss it.
Jack Im loving these "little" videos as you call them
I actually saw The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida in a bookstore not too long ago and thought it sounded (and looked) really interesting, but then I was like, dear me, I am already currently reading more than five books simultaneously, I can wait for Christmas for more.
Why do schoolwork when Jack has posted riddle me that?
Every time you record a book haul you should add a countdown to 1k book to keep us updated as to how many books you have left before you can claim you have a library at home 😂😂😂
I only recently just got into ur videos and it's perfect because there's so many to catch up on so in the mean time you're just uploading more. It's like an endless supply of book videos lol
Loving all these NYC vlogs, keep em coming!
If the Empire State Building is reflected on your TV, I'm fairly certain your bank account is just fine! 😂
i hope to visiting nyc soon for either school or fun, and your videos are adding to the list of places i want to go to!! thank you for another amazing video jack!!
I wish I had more independent bookstores where I live
Thank you so much for this video. Bookstore wandering was just what my heart needed!
I hope you enjoy your time here in NYC, Jack!! Check out the gorgeous Argosy Book Store in Midtown (oldest indie bookstore in the city), the amazing Museum of the Moving Image in Astoria, and if you haven't yet experienced Sleep No More in Chelsea, you absolutely owe it to yourself to go, one of the most insane and wonderful nights of exploratory art you'll ever have.
Ugh I’m so jealous😔 I literally live in a city that has absolutely no bookstores in it and seeing how many you went to makes me soooo envious
Housing works has supplied my last two absolute favs. The cutest spot 💓💓 and ofc we love the mission
i actually read a comment from a subscriber and suggested you do this… I can’t believe you did ! This is so cool of you! 💓
Love you exploring NYC! And totally found some new books to check out!
You, heading out, on the elevator with low battery had me STRESSED. I’m from jersey and go into the city somewhat often and my anxiety could Never. I think you’re a… New Yorker?? 😂
My instant thought was that there’d be no way I’d get around NYC without my phone lol a battery that low would definitely delay my outing lol
Oh we are getting FED with all these bookstore vlogs + hauls 😌
the vibes in this video are immaculate!!
I'm so envious of your life Jack ❤
my sister and i recently discovered that we're both addicted to any jack content, was a slay bonding moment
Agreed on the Monster trail mix being top tier! I don’t get trail mix often because I’ve always disliked raisins but I used to get that one and feed my roommates the leftover raisins
YESYESYES this made my day thank u jack
Super curious: How will you take all the books you've bought in NY back to the UK? Or are you staying there indefinitely? I'm over here guessing the amount of suitcases
That Daniil Kharms "Today I Wrote Nothing" book is really good, I majored in Russian Literature in my undergrad, and we read it. Very funny and interesting
I went to a ton of indie bookstores when I was visiting New York this fall. Three Lives and Co has the most impeccable vibe and the booksellers are super kind and knowledgable
The Woman Destroyed is one of my favorite books!!! i’m so excited to hear your opinion
i love exploring indie bookstores. they are so so so cute! there's a documentary that i think you should watch. it's called The Booksellers. it's about booksellers around new york and how they started, the history or bookselling, and rare collections. i think you would love it especially since you live in new york!
keeping tabs on all these bookshops for my nyc trip! many thanks 📚🐛
i love your taste in music and your vlogs
"Space Girl" 😄 I love that song and I know I was introduced to it when you used it in a previous video.
It's really nice of you to support them ! 👌🏻
JACK CHARGE YOUR PHONE??? youre leaving the house with your phone at like 15% makes me nervous
breakfast is always great when i can watch somebody browse through bookstores and vibe to ✨space girl✨
It's my dream to live in new york when im older so im deffo saving this for that day. ALSO TAYLOR SWIFTTTTT. Also love the space girl during the lil clips its so vibey
Target Trail mixes are soooo good. ❤️ Picking up Simone's book.
Target’s trail mixes are all generally great. I’ve enjoyed basically every kind I’ve had so far.
AAAH I love mercer street books so much!! I was just there when I was in NYC for halloweekend and I got an adorable bag from it!
if you went to mcnally jackson you were also close to sweet pickle books! super cute used bookstore that also sells pickles :') lower east side has a bunch of great bookstores! would also recommend book club and bluestocking cooperative! :)
I started reading Seven Moons yesterday evening and then this video comes up, beautiful
I’m melting over the cover of Simone de Beauvoir’s book 🫠 Stunning! 😍
Jack hi! The book “ The seven moons of Maali Almeda “ just started reading it. And can I say WOW! The diction and imagery truly put me into the world of the book. The philosophical theme of questioning reality, religion, one’s place in this chaos we call our lives, the repetition of the garbage and the blood stained people. It is beautiful. Attention to detail is above par. I am only on the First Moon (chapter 1), but something nevertheless had to be said. Many thanks for the book recommendation, I am loving it. Not suppressing it has one awards.
i love how the title sounds like one of those lovely music playlists
2:19 I bought this book “pure colour” for aesthetics and it was actually a very moving book!
Thanks for linking that NYC book site! Now I know there is a black woman-owned bookstore/winebar in my borough, (the Bronx)! Also, I think those bookstores will be happy to let you film and promote them if you let them know your audience size, so you don't have to hide!
Love the bookstores ❤
Seriously love you showing us bookstores all over ny
Westsider, a few blocks from Central Park, one of my faves. They even have a resident cat that hangs out on the second floor!
As graduated fashion student I love the ootd part in the video. Very important of course😌
Stunning you being a swiftie rn ✋✋
Love seeing the new bookstores in New York I want to visit! You should definitely check out Alabaster Books - it's second-hand mostly and shouldn't be too far away from you as it's right beside Union Square
O.M.G. About you is THAT song😭Jack, you just get it
OMMMMGGGGG… Thank you for this link.!!! I’m looking to visiting new bookstores in NYC. 👍🏾
Hey Jack! I love your videos so much and ur so inspiring 💗 it was my birthday a few days ago and i would lovve a birthday wish from you 💕
ugh i can not wait to move out of my parents house and be independent. i swear i’ll be at the book store 24/7
Jack, you do not have to worry about your subtle and surreptitious Broll shots. You wanna hear what I did at Three Lives? I walked in with my own canon G7x and asked if I could film, to which they said no. I then proceeded to go outside, take out my TRIPOD, and film myself walking in and out of three lives in various angles. I had never been so mortified at myself in my life, but it was also a very good vlog segment. So carry on Jack, there are worse people out there lol (ie me)
Thanks Jack for doing this.
Check out Troubled Sleep books in BK! It’s one of my favourite second hand shops and opened up this past August. They also sell vinyl records which is pretty cool. The area is gorgeous and great for wandering around/taking photos. ❤
I just bought The Seven Moons of Mail Almeida this past weekend! Gotta finish Earthlings first then I’ll join you Jack (had to take a day off from reading Earthlings yesterday cause it’s just a lot to handle).
Probably missed you by days but not from New York but wandered into the bookshop with big red doors this last Friday (didn't catch the name but grabbed my attention). Would have loved to run into you there 🤯🤩
just know this will be the best 9 minutes of my life
These are functional but there are so many unique bookstores with a little more character. Sweet Pickle Books also sells very good pickles & often has jazz outside or artists inside. The Mysterious Bookshop is one of many specialty stores with a great community of readers. Molasses Books has a great art collection but also a range of genres where the record player sets the mood and they have a bar to take you from coffee to beer. Then there are all the rares & antiques…this could be a series really.
Also, talk to the booksellers! Except the Mercer guy, he’s a lil crotchety. He’s a legend but prob wouldn’t like your your RUclipsr energy 😂
The video picture when you click on it I forgot the name of it but it was so aesthetic I thought this was a lofi music ambience video. Love that
1:34 yes we are all obsessed with that song indeed
I LOVE the Woman Destroyed - so good
YES I LOVE THAT TRAIL MIX 😂😭
super👍 just wish the same finds here in Copenhagen - also bought the 7 moons of Maali A. when i was in Bordeaux(the only English bookshop there) - excited to read it after I finish A Little Life😢
hope for more bookstore hopping!
It has amazed me that the US - the techie centrefold of the world - still manages to have so many more independent bookstores than most other western-style nations. Whether where I am now, in München, at home outside Nairobi, or around my sons' places in Wells, Edinburgh, or Barnes, there are far fewer (per capita at least) than I saw whilst working/living in either northern Virginia or California's Middle Kingdom. Kramers in DC, for example, has been going strong for 50 years.
Those books look stunning 😍
I absolutely love mcnally!!! They have great sections of literature from various countries, really appreciate that. You really really have to go to Books are Magic in brooklyn btw, its great and the owner is a great writer too
LOVEE the bookstores ❤
you should look at the book club its very small but they have wine and you can work from there its in lower east side. Plus they have writing events and author visits.
Love the NY content!!!
Loved the “CHEAP” section ☺️ lol
This video just made me happy.
THATS MY FAV TRAIL MIX TOO OMG
Omg you’re in NYC! Welcome ❤️
all i can think about is OMG CHARGE YOUR PHONE JACK
looked for this comment because SAME 😭
would be interesting if jack did a video at the end of the year on how much money he has spent on books this year because it has to be a lot
McNally Jackson and Housing Works!!
Now that you're in NYC you should check out THE best Independent Bookstore in the city... Book Culture on the Upper West Side. Truly has everything you could ever want!
omg yesss 👏🏻
Oh wow the music was taking me back to 2020 tiktok. Big TBT
I would definitely recommend Yu and Me books. It's in China town and is mainly focused on Asian authors and books. It's super small and cute! Would reccomend.
jack listening to the 1975 is something i never knew i needed, tho not surprised @ all
YES FOR SEVEN MOONS OF MAALI ALMEIDA! I just know you're going to love it.
Haven’t seen all your videos, but was wondering if you’ve read anything by Richard Powers. His The Gold Bug Variations is an old favorite of mine.
Enjoy your time in NYC!
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