Jennifer was the best. I’m from London and really enjoyed her calming voice giving such wise advice and insights into the wonderful world of literature
I'm so shocked and saddened by this news. I've been watching Jennifer's channel since she started it in 2019, and she's always been one of my favourite Booktubers. She has been such a valuable part of the Booktube community, and her insights and her passion will be hugely missed by us all.
Just popping in here to say that 7 months later, I’m still thinking of Jennifer and being inspired by her book recommendations and her sassy, articulate confidence. Hope she’s reading all of the things in a cozy spot in heaven.
It’s 17th August 2024 and I’m here too. I come by Jennifer’s channel at least once a week and rewatch one of her many wonderful videos. I hope she knew how loved she was and is ❤
I am devastated to learn that my favorite RUclipsr has left us. I am 68 years old and Jennifer had a profound impact on my life. I was a reader of the classics earlier in my life but had stopped doing a lot of reading subsequently. Because of Jennifer's enthusiasm, intelligence, and passionate interest in and zest for life, I read eight classic novels last year, some of which she had recommended. I felt better just knowing that there were still people left in the world who appreciated these works of art the way that I did. I felt hope for the future after having listened to her. I am so glad that you got to go on that last trip to Rome with her; I loved those videos so much. She will remain in my heart and in my mind, and I will continue to read the classics largely due to her influence and memory. May she rest in peace. Love and hugs to you. My heart hurts with this horrendous loss.
Jennifer was everything I love about the booktube community. Smart, engaging, passionate, fiercely intelligent and overall she exuded positivity and a real sense of friendship with her viewers. I'm so so sorry for your loss.
My heart just broke this morning. I found Jennifer's channel only an hour ago (after searching for advice on reading War and Peace). What an approachable, knowledgeable and sincere daughter you had. And how lucky for the rest of us that these qualities live on in her channel! I look forward to continue learning from her. My heart goes out to you, her family, and to her long-time subscribers.
I can’t remember the last time I was this shocked. Jennifer was my favourite booktuber and always gave confident, intelligent commentary on the books she read. She always inspired me to read when I felt down or was going through a reading slump. I’m going to miss her videos so much and my heart goes out to her loved ones 💔
Many of us at Jennifer's church have been taking comfort in the beautiful outpouring of love from this community. You all are very special, and you were very special to Jennifer. ❤
"I'm at the bookstore across from where Julias Caesar was assassinated..." Today I'm remembering Jennifer's wonderful, quirky, compelling sense of humor. It's amazing how someone you never met felt like the friend you always wanted. We all miss her. ❤❤❤❤
I was just making my list of Victorian classics to read for Victober, and I remembered, once again, how much this young woman taught me about literature. Her enthusiasm made me want to read books that I’d always been intimidated by. She was such a light, and she is deeply missed.
I'm so sorry to hear this news! Jennifer had such a special presence on booktube and an unbelievably wide variety of reading that she did. She was excellent at articulating her thoughts on literature and was full of fun. I was honored to have her as a guest on one of my Cozy Things Chats. She will be greatly missed!
I was thinking of you shortly after seeing this video Kate. I remember she was in one of your videos. She seemed like a truly special person and I always looked forward to her videos. 😢
I rarely comment but I just had to this time - I am so sorry for your loss and in utter shock. She was one of my favorite book reviewers / channels and I have found SO MANY new favorite books through her. She brightened my life even though she never knew it. I am sending you and your family so much love and sympathy.
Jennifer was so loved and respected in the booktube space. Something that always impressed me about Jennifer was her ability to appreciate both difficult, high brow literature, but then she could turn around and enjoy the newest buzzy book release, too! She was interesting and passionate. And so kind! I cannot imagine what you are feeling right now, Pam, but I am praying for comfort and healing for your heart and the hearts of your family members. Jennifer is really special and has touched many lives here.
I honestly can't believe this news. Jennifer was one of the best BookTube had to offer in my opinion - she was so fiercely intelligent, eloquent and funny, not to mention bright and warm. I loved watching her videos, and she always made me feel like I was spending time with a friend. My heart goes out to her friends and family, I can't imagine the pain you are feeling. Rest in peace Jennifer, you were loved and you will be sorely missed.
To think that we will never hear her voice and her intelligent thoughts again…I’m so shaken by this. My thoughts go out to you Pam. She was a wonderful soul and inspired me regularly - even down to my latest video for our bullet journals. Her videos will remain a never ending gift for us to look back on. Sending my love and condolences xo.
I am speachless.. I was wondering for a long time, why wouldn't the algorithm suggest me new videos of Jennifer.. But today after rewatching some old videos of hers I came across this message and I feel like the floor had been dropped from under my feet. I have thousand questions spinning in my head, like how? why? is there a mistake? is it a prank? anything to try and somehow explain the void that this information creates. It is odd to feel this way concerning a person that you have never met in your life. But this person filled a considerable amount of my time with fascinating moments and the thought of not being able to have more of these in the future pains me and makes me sad. How horrible it is to loose a daughter, a friend, a co-worker in the prime of her life? This is so strange, we are almost at the same age... I am thankful for the opportunity to come across Jennifer in the virtual realm and I am sorry for everybody's loss of her. Sending love from Germany :(
I'm sorry for losing your beautiful daughter, Pam. I just can't imagine-I'm 60 years old and I am devastated by losing a friend I never met. Like everyone else here, I am in utter shock. Jennifer was a beautiful, funny, intelligent young women who inspired me to read Dante for the first time. I was in awe of Jennifer being so young and so deeply dedicated to classics in general, historical fiction and non-fiction. What range of interests she had. I have bought new to me classics based on her recommendations. She was so knowledgeable and passionate about Italian Renaissance Classics that she held my attention because she was so interesting to listen to when teaching me about her favorite Italian writers. Her enthusiasm was infectious, her critiques thorough, and her sense of humor shone through. Victober, K-Pop, Wilke Collins, Vikings, the Romantics, Ancient Classics, fantasy fiction-she was loving them all and I came along for the informative ride. I'm going to look for and rewatch the first and favorite video of mine, one from about three years ago that hooked me with her humor, when she was showing her favorite classics editions; she mentions how she likes her floppy books, books with plenty of room to annotate in the margins, and the book that's not going anywhere-you could throw it in your bag and it's protected because it's so not floppy. Pam, I'm so sorry. She will be greatly missed.
I only found Jennifer's videos last night and felt so excited to binge all of them. This is heartbreaking. Rest in peace and love to her family and friends.
Unreal. My heart goes out to the Booktubers and subscribers who had been close with her. The connections we make with others here are as real as anything. She was an authority, and she’ll be missed.
It's been about a week, and I've been trying to figure out what to say. I wasn't close with Jennifer, but we exchanged a few messages in her comments section. I was always struck with how she was both so knowledgeable about more esoteric events in history, whilst also retaining a love of current literary releases. Jennifer was the furthest thing from a literary snob that one could hope for. She mixed Roman histories with Shakespearean plays, then would cover newly released 'Romatantasy' titles with literary fiction featuring 'Unhinged Women' - a real favourite of hers. She was so passionate about reading, it was infectious. Watching her videos made me want to read so many previously overlooked titles, and I always felt like I was in safe hands when taking on board her recommendations. I still can't believe that she's gone. I watched her '24 Books for 2024' video, as well as the one she did laying out her new reading journal for the upcoming year, and it's a real gut-punch to re-watch that knowing that shell never get to read the titles she was looing forward to. At least, not in this plane of existence. I like to think that in the next life, she's being assigned the role of librarian to all souls, fulfilling her desire to get everyone together with the exact right book for each of them. Jennifer was a truly beautiful soul with a mischievous sense of humour, a wealth of knowledge, and the most gorgeously inviting Southern accent/voice. I'm going to miss her a lot, but am grateful for every video she made for us over the years. Shine on, wherever you now are Jennifer and thank you for the short time you chose to share with us all. You were the real deal. One in a million. My deepest condolences to her family; I hope in time you may all find your way to watching her back-catalogue of videos, and see just how much she brought to the reading community. Love Bex
This is unbelievable. I feel deeply sad for you Pam and all who knew and loved her. She had an exquisite presence here. She was a favourite of many and had the ability to draw people in to reading with passion. She gave incredible insights into great books and she shared other loves that gave her real joy. You know someone is special when you don’t know them in real life but you know them by something essential in their make up. I will miss her terribly. I will remember her whenever I pick up a classic novel. To Jennifer.
I agree. Please keep her channel up. Not only for us, but for yourself to look back on. I lost my youngest sister age 28 in January of 2017 to a senseless accident. It’s the only reason I keep my Facebook account, so I can see memories of her. All my support to you Pam. I’ve watched and supported my mother through her grief. It’s many stages and never goes away. But, you find a way to live with it. ❤
@@ChristyLuisDostoevskyinSpace Thank you! It will be wonderful to be able to go back to her videos. I know you were very close with Jennifer. I'm so sorry! I was only watching her videos and still the sadness and the shock is immense. I cannot even imagine how greater the pain is for you and her other close friends and family. May God bless you with His peace and comfort.
I am in complete shock. Jennifer created a bright corner on the internet and I can’t believe I’m not going to see another video from her. She was a delight to watch and listen to. I’m so sorry for your loss. 💔
I, too, have never been this shocked. Jennifer was one of my favorite people on the internet. My heart goes out to her family and loved ones. She was such a gift to the book tube community.
So sorry for your loss Pam, I had only discovered her on booktube about two weeks ago and haven’t been watching anything else.What a beautiful soul you daughter was,so enthusiastic,so intelligent, and so funny and warm. I shall miss her immensely,so inspirational ,I could not believe how this young woman was so incredibly knowledgeable and the breadth of knowledge was unfathomable; please keep her work on RUclips Pam and this dear girl will go on to inspire countless readers.Love to you always;Paul from Australia ❤❤❤
I've just heard the news about Jennifer. I'm so sorry to learn of it. It was such a shock it's prompted me to make my first comment on RUclips. Jennifer's channel was a real go-to for me, here in the north east of England. I loved her style and manner - so cool, informed, laid-back and with a quirky sense of humour. You will be much missed, Jennifer. My thoughts and best wishes are with your family.x
Utterly shocked, devastated, in tears. I've been watching her videos for years and she's one of my favorite booktubers. I just can't believe it. Her insight, her humor, and her bright personality will be greatly missed. To think that she was my age... Such a painful reminder to value each and every day.
I’ve lost 2 family members this on thanksgiving day and then 3 days after Christmas. . I loved Jennifer she was amazing. I’d planned on following her classics this year. I will forever re watch her content. My condolences.
I’ve thought of her every day since her passing, I’m so sorry for your loss. She was a bright light here on book tube and will be so missed. It’s heart breaking.
i never knew jennifer personally but I miss her alot and miss her presence on Booktube. Thank you for leaving her bideos up because i frequently go back and watch them.
I am crying right now, it's strange how you can connect with someone you never met. Jennifer was among my favourite booktubers if not my favourite. Intelligent, knowledgeable, and down to earth, she gave honest no nonsense reviews I loved watching her videos. She was an interesting person that I would have loved to have as an friend in real life. She was so young, and had so much ahead of her. My deepest condolences to her family and friends .❤
I am the same. I did not realise how strong my parasocial relationship with Jennifer was, because why I am crying at work! I will miss her presence on YT so so much.
I am still reeling from this news. Jennifer was really someone who brought joy into her Booktube members. She was honest and would not afraid to say that this book was not good or she would show us her favorite book that she relished in reading. My condolences for your lost and to the family. Eternal rest grant unto her O Lord and may the perpetual light shine upon her. May her soul and all the souls through the Mercy of God Rest In Peace. She will be missed by all!
This is so shocking. Jennifer was my favorite RUclipsr. I loved listening to her rave about books especially about Wilkie collins who I’ve never read but she made sound so engaging. This year I will definitely be reading him in Jennifer’s honor.
I’m in complete disbelief over here. She was such a bright light in this community, so fiercely intelligent and wonderfully articulate; I loved her insights and thoughts on the classics and she will be missed for sure. My sincere condolences, Pam and family.
I'm so shocked and saddened by this news. Pam, your daughter was a truly talented and special person. Her knowledge of Italian history and literature has influenced my reading and broadened my interests. I will miss her terribly.
I have been constantly thinking about this for 3 days now, God she was so great,there are times in which if you do the right things in life, it seems like life has some sort of sense to it, a reason,and then things like these happen and it’s hard to embrace life again,to trust there’s any joy in the world that won’t senselessly be betrayed,to Jennifer’s mom your daughter was sooo insightful,endlessly eclectic in a way that inspired me to dabble more in life, there was a beautiful equanimity to her,I’ll miss listening to her deep raspy voice ,I’m definitely going to read some of her 2024 tbr to honour her in some way ,I’m perennially thankful to have come across her channel,rest in peace and. Glory🤍🤍 and sending so much love to her gorgeous family, may they have a cathartic and healing grieving process🕊️
I can't say to my colleagues "I'm grieving for someone I never even met." But I am because she was so delightful and her life was cut so short. I think I'm also grieving because how many people can hold down an interesting discussion about ancient Greeks and Penny Dreadfuls and Napolean and Plutarch's poetry. And speak with such humor and wit and intelligence and then talk about replacing the oven and baking cookies. ❤
I am too. I. can’t make it make sense in my head, just can’t really make my head understand it. I just keep having it in my head over and over and seeing how she just responded days ago. Such a kindness that was felt through the screen and a well of knowledge. She was reading Hunger by Knut Hamsun and I’m going to read it in January too.
💔 This is such a terrible shock I’m so sorry for your loss. Jennifer made such a difference on booktube; talking about history, Italy and the other topics she was interested in. She had a real niche here and was very respected for her knowledge. Jennifer was the one who inspired me to read Dante. She was so passionate - it shined through so brightly. We’ll miss her on booktube.
I am gutted. Jennifer’s videos kept me company in dark and lonely times working night shift at the hospital during the pandemic. She had such a great sense of humor and always made me chuckle, and while we had slightly different taste in books, I didn’t miss a single video she put out. I’m so sorry for your loss, Pam, and I’m so sad that such a vibrant, intelligent, fun person has been taken from us at such a young age. Booktube will not be the same.
I agree with you about Jennifer's humour, that's something I forgot to mention in my comment when I wrote it. I've been thinking about her non stop, and what keeps coming to mind is how casually, naturally funny she was. She always made me laugh and put a smile on my face
I'm so very sorry for your loss. I loved Jennifer's passion for reading, travel, and Italy. So well-spoken, thoughtful, inspirational. Someone I would have loved to know in person. My heart goes out to Pam, Jen's family, and all who loved her.
Dear Pam, I’ve watched this four times and still find it hard to believe she’s not with us anymore. I have watched her channel for years. We shared a love of Wilkie Collins, Anne Rice, and Richard lll. I still have books she recommended that I haven’t read yet and it will be bittersweet to read them. I guess I’ll have to read Varney the Vampire and Moby Dick now! Please accept my deepest sympathy and you and Jennifer will be in my prayers.
Jennifer always came across with such warmth and intelligence. She made me want to be a better reader. Wishing you and your family much peace during this difficult time.
I found Jennifer while looking to get into Classics. I picked up the Woman in White because of her and her videos were always so fun. She will be greatly missed. My heart goes out to you and your family during this time.
Totally stunned. Of all the people I watched on Booktube I considered her the most valuable. There were so many subjects we had in common that she knew so much about and I learned so much from her, (despite my being way older.) I've saved so many of her videos for reference. I can't imagine how devastated her family must be. I certainly am, and I only felt like I knew her. This is so awful, I am so so sorry. I hope it helps in some way to know that so many people you had never met cared about her,
I rarely cry over people I don’t know, but Jennifer’s face has been a familiar sight in my RUclips for some time now. She had incredible taste in books, and I adored that she had a similar taste in historical literature that I did. She has affected my reading journey, and for that I’ll always be grateful. Peace and condolences to her entire family ❤
I did not know Jennifer personally, though I have been a subscriber of her's for quite some time now, and would occasionally comment on her videos. If my memory does not fail me, I think that I found her channel while looking for content on Dante's Divine Comedy. I had a hard time finding many booktubers who even made videos discussing classic literature, and far less who did so with any level of sophistication. Jennifer was a shining exception to this! The first thing that I noticed about her, was that she was exceptionally articulate in an age when that is all too uncommon. Within just a few sentences, I could tell that she was not only very intellectually bright, but that she also had excellent taste and judgement, and she had the requisite skills to communicate that taste and judgement with great clarity and precision. Beyond my respect for her intelligence and preferences with respect to art and history, I also greatly admired her enthusiasm. In the aforementioned video on the Divine Comedy, her love for the work was nothing short of infectious. I am so sorry that she is no longer with us. If any of her loved ones happen to read this, you can take comfort in knowing that Jennifer made a lot people's lives brighter, in spite of never having met her. I pray that God comforts you in this time!
Has there been any update on what happened to her? Her pastor said that her mom found her in the morning and that she had passed away. She was so young. It it's too private, I get it, I just can't stop wondering - she was so young.
Her friend Christy Luis made a video about how intrusive and awful we all were for even asking. If you ask her now that she’s put up a memory book video months later, she’ll delete your comment. I guess we still are awful and don’t “deserve” to know. Unfortunately, that leaves it to the imagination, which I think is quite disrespectful to Jenny.
Jennifer was such a wonderful person. Her enthusiasm and passion truly impacted me: her videos kept me company when I was lonely, her heartfelt interest in history and literature rekindled my love for my degree, she suggested great books and she tought me about many thing I previously knew near nothing about. As she ofter said you don't follow a person on youtube just because you like to read the same books but because you like them as a person, due to a sense of affinity. She was kind, intorspective, funny and creative. She will be trully missed. I was always excited when a new video of hers was uploaded and I never missed one of them. I'm grateful that she shared her interests and snippets of her life in her vlogs with us. And I am glad that you were able to travel and visit Italy together this autumn. I urged my suster to go and see the elephant statue and the forum in Rome because of how smitten Jennifer was with them. Pam I am heartbroken about her passing away, you are not alone in your grief. Your daugher was a beautiful person and she will be remembered. Condolences to you and to all your family
I’m just floored. Like so many have already shared here, Jennifer was a real light in this community. Her earnest, passionate, and straightforward manner was something really special. I loved how she refused to let herself get boxed into a genre and just read and shared her real thoughts and feelings about all of it with humor and sass and vivacity. Her voice was unique and will never be replaced. Sending heartfelt and heartbroken prayers to Jennifer’s family and loved ones.
Wow wow wow 😢 I can’t tell you how torn up this makes me. I had taken a break from RUclips and I went back today to watch her last three to get me excited for her knew one. I couldn’t imagine it would be this! Loved Jennifer like I knew her personally. She was so smart, clever, insightful, and cozy to listen to. I’m so glad she decided to share herself with us here on this community and I hope she is in Paradisio with her favorite poet! Lots of love and condolences.
Lord have mercy! What a terrible loss! My deepest, deepest condolences. She was so lovely, insightful. personable and intelligent. A light has gone out of the world. What a shock. Resquiescat in pace, Jennifer.
Dear Pam, I found Jennifer's channel by her Viking recommendation video. I liked the video so much I downloaded it and would listen to it often while walking in the woods. I bought her highest recommended book "A History Of The Vikings" by Gwyn Jones. On the inside cover I wrote recommended by Jennifer Brooks!
I'm so very sorry for your loss. Jennifer's videos have brought me joy over many years now, and her interest in History has inspired me countless times. She was a lovely presence here on booktube, one that will be missed dearly. Rest in Peace
This is absolutely shocking and devastating news. I have been watching Jennifer's videos for several years now. Her intelligence and enthusiasm made her videos such a joy to watch, and I have learned so much from her. Booktube will miss her dearly. I am so very sorry for your loss.
Love you Jennifer!!❤ ⚘️ I'm sooo DEEPLY SADDENED to know of your passing! You will be deeply MISSED! I just CAN'T believe it! 😢 It will not be the same without you!⚘️ I learned so much from you.
I have been watching Jennifer's channel for about a year now and have never commented but I just wanted to say how much she will be missed. She was such a smart and beautiful person and it is hard to make sense of this loss. I feel grateful for having known a bit of her personality and I always looked forward to everything she chose to share here on youtube. My heart goes out to her friends and family ❤
No no no 😢 I’m so so sorry for your loss. I can’t even understand this. Absolutely one of my favorite booktubers. Always very nuanced thoughts and a lot of knowledge. But more than anything she seemed also to be a kind and warm person. I just can’t understand this at all. If it’s a shock to us how much much much more so to you. Will be praying for you in the time to come ❤️
It’s hard to find the right words. I may have watched for all of 2 minutes before subscribing, delighted to hear this intelligent, insightful woman with a lovely voice telling me to about novels, history, and travel. The depth of this painful loss is matched by gratitude for her presence in this world. My heart goes out to all who miss her and especially to you, Pam. ❤❤❤
I can't express the shock I'm feeling at seeing this news. I'm devastated. I am so sorry that you have lost your daughter, and to the rest of Jennifer's family and friends for their loss. I adored her channel. I loved her passion, intelligence and enthusiasm. I always learned something new when I watched her videos...I think she was and would have made a fantastic teacher. When I watch her videos I feel inspired to keep reading and learning, she spurs me on in my desire to be erudite and knowledgeable in history, literature, the world. I hope I can continue to watch her videos and feel inspired. I will be thinking of her, and you. In Ireland we light a candle for someone we're thinking of and want to send love to - I will light a candle for her and you x Suzanne
Yesterday I found this channel. I'm from Poland and Im learning english so I started watching this channel to improve my english It is really sad to know that such wise and smart girl past away.
I'm so sorry for your unexpected loss, Pam. Reading the messages everyone has left, I can only echo the sentiments. Jennifer's been a regular and vibrant presence in the lives of so many in the booktube community. My heart goes out to you.
I just found this channel today (May 4, 2024) and was delighted by her Revolutionary War book list. Then, I found this video and I am greatly saddened by everyone's loss. Jennifer had so much potential. To watch even one video was such a blessing. May she rest in peace, and may God give his peace and comfort to her family and friends in their bereavement.
I am so sorry for your unexpected loss. I was in college Latin with Jennifer. She was incredibly intelligent and articulate. I always enjoyed talking about books with her and becoming librarians before class. She is sorely missed. God bless Jennifer and her family. - Amy
It has been a week since you posted this Pam, and if it’s any comfort, I wanted you to know I’ve been thinking about Jennifer every day, throughout the day, and praying for you and all her loved ones. She really made an indelible mark on me and on many others who recognized that she was someone special. I truly miss her and wish you strength and comfort in the weeks and months to come.
I am very saddened to hear that Jennifer has left this world so young. She was an impressive, beautiful and brilliant young woman. I’m grateful that she was on booktube and was able to share some of herself with us through this medium and that we can revisit her over time through her channel. I’m very sorry for your loss. Thank you for bringing Jennifer into the world to bless us with her presence. Thank you Jennifer, for being here ❤ Fly high 💕 ✨ 💚
This is beyond shocking, and I am gutted to see this. Jennifer has been my favorite RUclipsr for years and years, and she's made such an impression on me as well as helped influence the kind of reader that I am today. I will forever cherish her memory and her videos. I am very sorry for your loss, Pam.
I would occasionally stop by this channel to hear Jennifer's candid thoughts on classical literature, particularly epic poetry, which she had a penchant for, from the little that I gathered. I enjoyed her conversational style, her openness, her learnedness. A bright mind gone too soon. My sincere condolences 🥺😢💔
In shock, speechless and heartbroken! 😢 I can't believe that not even 15 minutes before the news, my daughter and I were watching her video about her best books of 2023. Jennifer was one of our favourite booktubers, always a pleasure to watch. Her passionate nature, the way she talked about books and engaged with it's characters always caught my attention. Pam, i'm so so sorry for your loss, my deepest condolences to you and your family. Know that she will be missed and remembered dearly by many 💔 May her gentle soul rest in peace 🙏 Sending love from Belgium
This is such a terrible blow, and a huge shock I loved Jennifer’s channel, and I can hear her voice, as ai type. The last book I read (The Enchanted April), I picked up because Jennifer recommended it. It was a beautiful book - Jennifer had great taste. Pam, thank you for taking the time to post this. My heart goes out to you, and to the rest of Jennifer’s family and friends. Sending love from Australia.
This literally cannot be real I was watching her vid yesterday I don’t believe it I generally feel as if one of my friends have passed even though I never spoke to her. I’m not going to get over this anytime soon :(
Jennifer was a wonderful soul, passionate, witty, and fun to be around - she taught me so much about the classics. she was a real inspiration and comfort to me, i will truly miss her x
I was heartbroken to read this sad news last night. I have been thinking of Jennifer all day. I loved watching her insightful videos. With deepest sympathies from Dublin, Ireland.
This is horrible news. Jennifer was the absolute best booktuber and I never missed an episode. She was such an inspiration to me and so many others. She had her whole life ahead of her. Pam, my deepest sympathy to you, your entire family, and all of her friends. She was a vibrant, lovely, brilliant young woman and she will be forever missed. 💔
I am fairly new to Jennifer’s YT channel (a little less than a year) but it quickly became my favorite. She was so good I would download it and listen to it on my way to work daily. (Backlog videos as well) It brought me happiness and offered me a space to hear smart comments and insights. Just this morning I had on the vlog where she was explaining her Christmas activities and made brownie caramel bites. I was remembering how much she loved the Korean pop band. She will be Greatly missed. May she rest in peace. 🙏
I am so sorry for your loss. Jennifer was my favorite booktuber. I got hooked on her back when she talked about the Revolutionary War and read a few of her recommendations. I loved her honest reviews and down to earth attitude. I was always impressed by her wealth of knowledge and told her once she needed to book trips and be a guide. I’d pay! Mary Shelly is who I think of when I think of her and anytime I hear Napoleons name. My heart is breaking for you. Such a huge loss to all 😢❤
Rest in peace, dear Jennifer. Our mutual love for Dante brought us together. We even recorded a couple of videos together on the Divine Comedy. Your beautiful soul, your intelligence and your humility will always shine in my heart. ❤
Hello Tom. I too, will so miss Jennifer. She and I talked about Dante, and she followed your 'class' also. I loved her stories about her trips and the visiting of the churches and the paintings. She really loved chatting with you. Thank you for all of the joy you gave her. Lee
I was a silent viewer until now. I came on RUclips after a rough day and could not have foreseen a video like this in a million years. I had to take a moment because I just stared at the screen with tears in my eyes, rereading this over and over, hoping I misread something. I can't believe this. Pam, I'm so, so sorry for your loss💔. I can't imagine how you and your family are hurting right now. Jennifer was one of my favorite RUclipsrs, and I've been watching every single video she posted ever since I found her channel. Every time I saw she uploaded, I knew she was going to brighten up my day. She was such a knowledgeable, bright, funny young woman, and I adored all of her videos, from Divine Comedy to her Italy vlogs. I cannot express how much I'll miss her and her 'Y'all' at the start of every video. I've discovered so many new books because of her. She has greatly enriched my life, even though she never knew it, and for that, I am immensely grateful❤. This tragic news has given me a hard reminder that every day is a gift and to let my favorite creators know how much I cherish them. I will be keeping Jennifer in my thoughts and sending you and your family love and strength to overcome this❤. With love❤, Zala
@@alisonbell3475I literally can't believe it... I was up all night thinking of Jenny😔. Strange how attached we can get to someone we never met. I will be reading Divine Comedy this year in her honor❤
Beautiful. I can't think about Dante and *not* think about Jen and the first thing I thought of was from Canto V when Francesca says something like "There is no greater sorrow than to remember past happiness in present grief." ❤
I’m in utter shock! I’m so sorry, Pam, for your loss. Jennifer was truly apart of my days and weeks. She brightened my days and I often viewed her channel on some of my worse days. I am praying for you!
I am very sorry for your loss Pam. I can't say I was lucky enough to be Jennifer's friend, I was just fan of her videos. I enjoyed listening to her talk about the different books she was reading as well as that trip she took to Italy. You have every right to be proud of her, to me she came across as a wonderful person. Take care.
I am in such utter shock. She was my favoirte youtuber. I enjoyed her sense of humor and was inspired to delve into Renaissance literature and history becuse of her. At her last video, I thought to myself how beautiful she looked. So very sorry for your loss, Pam.
This is shocking! We had a few interactions in the comments, so I didn’t know her really well. But we would chat about the different classics we enjoyed reading. She was a lovely presence on booktube!
I'm completely devastated to hear this. I don't even think I've ever commented on one of Jennifer's videos (I'm mostly a silent listener), but I truly feel like I've lost a friend. Jennifer has been my favorite BookTuber for years. I've consistently found her comments to be articulate and intelligent. Even though we have very little overlap in our reading, her passion and enthusiasm for books made her videos delightful to listen to. She has always felt completely authentic and honest and has never been afraid to say she didn't like a book, even a classic, with a confidence that is inspiring and refreshing. For me she is the authoritative BookTube voice on Italian classics and Wilkie Collins, and she has convinced me to pick up several books purely because of how much she loved them. She was never afraid to dive deep into an author's back catalog or try something obscure (like Varny the Vampire), which made her videos all the more fascinating and a breath of fresh air. She's always come across as genuine and incredibly kind. I'm sure she was an amazing person in "real life." Thank you for taking the time to break the news to us here on BookTube. I'm so, so sorry for your loss. My heart and prayers go out to you, your family, and all of Jennifer's friends.
A celebration of life for Jeniifer will be held on Saturday, January 20th 2024 at 11:00 AM at the Rolling Roads Baptist Church (2800 Vanstory St, Greensboro, NC 27407).
I am so sorry to hear this, Pam. Jennifer was one of those people who I could always count on to tell me about Classics, in particular, and always had such well rounded descriptions of her reading experiences. She was such a soothing part of my weekly hectic routine. I’m so very sad. I am so glad you reached out to the community so everyone can share such lovely memories of her with you.
Jennifer was the best. I’m from London and really enjoyed her calming voice giving such wise advice and insights into the wonderful world of literature
I'm so shocked and saddened by this news. I've been watching Jennifer's channel since she started it in 2019, and she's always been one of my favourite Booktubers. She has been such a valuable part of the Booktube community, and her insights and her passion will be hugely missed by us all.
So sad 😔
Just popping in here to say that 7 months later, I’m still thinking of Jennifer and being inspired by her book recommendations and her sassy, articulate confidence. Hope she’s reading all of the things in a cozy spot in heaven.
It’s 17th August 2024 and I’m here too. I come by Jennifer’s channel at least once a week and rewatch one of her many wonderful videos. I hope she knew how loved she was and is ❤
@@BookLover19me too 😢❤
@@bookstalgic 🤍
I am crying!!! I am so sorry for your loss.
September 29, 2024. Same here. Just checking in. Miss her greatly. Hope her love ones are doing fine. Much love. ❤️
I am devastated to learn that my favorite RUclipsr has left us. I am 68 years old and Jennifer had a profound impact on my life. I was a reader of the classics earlier in my life but had stopped doing a lot of reading subsequently. Because of Jennifer's enthusiasm, intelligence, and passionate interest in and zest for life, I read eight classic novels last year, some of which she had recommended. I felt better just knowing that there were still people left in the world who appreciated these works of art the way that I did. I felt hope for the future after having listened to her. I am so glad that you got to go on that last trip to Rome with her; I loved those videos so much. She will remain in my heart and in my mind, and I will continue to read the classics largely due to her influence and memory. May she rest in peace. Love and hugs to you. My heart hurts with this horrendous loss.
I too was very influenced by her classics recommendations. It's difficult for me to believe she's gone...
Jennifer was everything I love about the booktube community. Smart, engaging, passionate, fiercely intelligent and overall she exuded positivity and a real sense of friendship with her viewers. I'm so so sorry for your loss.
My heart just broke this morning. I found Jennifer's channel only an hour ago (after searching for advice on reading War and Peace). What an approachable, knowledgeable and sincere daughter you had. And how lucky for the rest of us that these qualities live on in her channel! I look forward to continue learning from her. My heart goes out to you, her family, and to her long-time subscribers.
I can’t remember the last time I was this shocked. Jennifer was my favourite booktuber and always gave confident, intelligent commentary on the books she read. She always inspired me to read when I felt down or was going through a reading slump. I’m going to miss her videos so much and my heart goes out to her loved ones 💔
Many of us at Jennifer's church have been taking comfort in the beautiful outpouring of love from this community. You all are very special, and you were very special to Jennifer. ❤
"I'm at the bookstore across from where Julias Caesar was assassinated..." Today I'm remembering Jennifer's wonderful, quirky, compelling sense of humor. It's amazing how someone you never met felt like the friend you always wanted. We all miss her. ❤❤❤❤
I have no words. Utterly heartbroken.
I was just making my list of Victorian classics to read for Victober, and I remembered, once again, how much this young woman taught me about literature. Her enthusiasm made me want to read books that I’d always been intimidated by. She was such a light, and she is deeply missed.
I'm so sorry to hear this news! Jennifer had such a special presence on booktube and an unbelievably wide variety of reading that she did. She was excellent at articulating her thoughts on literature and was full of fun. I was honored to have her as a guest on one of my Cozy Things Chats. She will be greatly missed!
She also was such an integral part of Victober to me because all the wonderful Victober content she put up.
I was thinking of you shortly after seeing this video Kate. I remember she was in one of your videos. She seemed like a truly special person and I always looked forward to her videos. 😢
I was thinking this, too,@@katehowereads . Jennifer's Victober videos have always been so wonderful.
I rarely comment but I just had to this time - I am so sorry for your loss and in utter shock. She was one of my favorite book reviewers / channels and I have found SO MANY new favorite books through her. She brightened my life even though she never knew it. I am sending you and your family so much love and sympathy.
Beautifully said ❤
I’m in shock right now. I didn’t know Jennifer personally but she was my favourite booktuber, her videos brought me so much joy. Rest in Peace angel.
Jennifer was so loved and respected in the booktube space. Something that always impressed me about Jennifer was her ability to appreciate both difficult, high brow literature, but then she could turn around and enjoy the newest buzzy book release, too! She was interesting and passionate. And so kind! I cannot imagine what you are feeling right now, Pam, but I am praying for comfort and healing for your heart and the hearts of your family members. Jennifer is really special and has touched many lives here.
I honestly can't believe this news. Jennifer was one of the best BookTube had to offer in my opinion - she was so fiercely intelligent, eloquent and funny, not to mention bright and warm. I loved watching her videos, and she always made me feel like I was spending time with a friend. My heart goes out to her friends and family, I can't imagine the pain you are feeling. Rest in peace Jennifer, you were loved and you will be sorely missed.
To think that we will never hear her voice and her intelligent thoughts again…I’m so shaken by this. My thoughts go out to you Pam. She was a wonderful soul and inspired me regularly - even down to my latest video for our bullet journals. Her videos will remain a never ending gift for us to look back on. Sending my love and condolences xo.
I am speachless.. I was wondering for a long time, why wouldn't the algorithm suggest me new videos of Jennifer.. But today after rewatching some old videos of hers I came across this message and I feel like the floor had been dropped from under my feet. I have thousand questions spinning in my head, like how? why? is there a mistake? is it a prank? anything to try and somehow explain the void that this information creates. It is odd to feel this way concerning a person that you have never met in your life. But this person filled a considerable amount of my time with fascinating moments and the thought of not being able to have more of these in the future pains me and makes me sad. How horrible it is to loose a daughter, a friend, a co-worker in the prime of her life? This is so strange, we are almost at the same age... I am thankful for the opportunity to come across Jennifer in the virtual realm and I am sorry for everybody's loss of her. Sending love from Germany :(
I'm sorry for losing your beautiful daughter, Pam. I just can't imagine-I'm 60 years old and I am devastated by losing a friend I never met. Like everyone else here, I am in utter shock. Jennifer was a beautiful, funny, intelligent young women who inspired me to read Dante for the first time. I was in awe of Jennifer being so young and so deeply dedicated to classics in general, historical fiction and non-fiction. What range of interests she had. I have bought new to me classics based on her recommendations. She was so knowledgeable and passionate about Italian Renaissance Classics that she held my attention because she was so interesting to listen to when teaching me about her favorite Italian writers. Her enthusiasm was infectious, her critiques thorough, and her sense of humor shone through. Victober, K-Pop, Wilke Collins, Vikings, the Romantics, Ancient Classics, fantasy fiction-she was loving them all and I came along for the informative ride. I'm going to look for and rewatch the first and favorite video of mine, one from about three years ago that hooked me with her humor, when she was showing her favorite classics editions; she mentions how she likes her floppy books, books with plenty of room to annotate in the margins, and the book that's not going anywhere-you could throw it in your bag and it's protected because it's so not floppy. Pam, I'm so sorry. She will be greatly missed.
I only found Jennifer's videos last night and felt so excited to binge all of them. This is heartbreaking. Rest in peace and love to her family and friends.
I will never stop coming here to say how much I miss Jennifer and telling her mom Pam that I hope she is doing ok. Much love and hugs to you Pam. ❤️
Unreal. My heart goes out to the Booktubers and subscribers who had been close with her. The connections we make with others here are as real as anything. She was an authority, and she’ll be missed.
My deepest condolences. Everyone watching Jennifer knows what an extraordinary person she was.
I'm in shock.
She was my favourite booktuber, one of my biggest inspirations. 💔
I'm so sorry for your loss Pam.
It's been about a week, and I've been trying to figure out what to say. I wasn't close with Jennifer, but we exchanged a few messages in her comments section. I was always struck with how she was both so knowledgeable about more esoteric events in history, whilst also retaining a love of current literary releases. Jennifer was the furthest thing from a literary snob that one could hope for. She mixed Roman histories with Shakespearean plays, then would cover newly released 'Romatantasy' titles with literary fiction featuring 'Unhinged Women' - a real favourite of hers. She was so passionate about reading, it was infectious. Watching her videos made me want to read so many previously overlooked titles, and I always felt like I was in safe hands when taking on board her recommendations. I still can't believe that she's gone. I watched her '24 Books for 2024' video, as well as the one she did laying out her new reading journal for the upcoming year, and it's a real gut-punch to re-watch that knowing that shell never get to read the titles she was looing forward to.
At least, not in this plane of existence. I like to think that in the next life, she's being assigned the role of librarian to all souls, fulfilling her desire to get everyone together with the exact right book for each of them. Jennifer was a truly beautiful soul with a mischievous sense of humour, a wealth of knowledge, and the most gorgeously inviting Southern accent/voice. I'm going to miss her a lot, but am grateful for every video she made for us over the years.
Shine on, wherever you now are Jennifer and thank you for the short time you chose to share with us all. You were the real deal. One in a million.
My deepest condolences to her family; I hope in time you may all find your way to watching her back-catalogue of videos, and see just how much she brought to the reading community.
Love
Bex
❤👍💔
This is unbelievable. I feel deeply sad for you Pam and all who knew and loved her. She had an exquisite presence here. She was a favourite of many and had the ability to draw people in to reading with passion. She gave incredible insights into great books and she shared other loves that gave her real joy. You know someone is special when you don’t know them in real life but you know them by something essential in their make up. I will miss her terribly. I will remember her whenever I pick up a classic novel.
To Jennifer.
Pam, please keep her channel posted on RUclips. Her recommendations, and videos are so good. It would be a shame to lose them.
I agree. Please keep her channel up. Not only for us, but for yourself to look back on. I lost my youngest sister age 28 in January of 2017 to a senseless accident. It’s the only reason I keep my Facebook account, so I can see memories of her. All my support to you Pam. I’ve watched and supported my mother through her grief. It’s many stages and never goes away. But, you find a way to live with it. ❤
There are ways to download RUclips videos to store personally, in case RUclips ever goes down
An effort is being made to archive her videos so youtube doesn't delete them due to account inactivity. I will share more details when we have them ❤
@@ChristyLuisDostoevskyinSpace Thank you! It will be wonderful to be able to go back to her videos. I know you were very close with Jennifer. I'm so sorry! I was only watching her videos and still the sadness and the shock is immense. I cannot even imagine how greater the pain is for you and her other close friends and family. May God bless you with His peace and comfort.
I am so glad to hear this.
I am in complete shock. Jennifer created a bright corner on the internet and I can’t believe I’m not going to see another video from her. She was a delight to watch and listen to. I’m so sorry for your loss. 💔
I, too, have never been this shocked. Jennifer was one of my favorite people on the internet. My heart goes out to her family and loved ones. She was such a gift to the book tube community.
Please accept my condolences for your loss. Jennifer was one of my favourite booktubers.
"just a nerdy girl who loves to read" she is pure inspiration. ❤
So sorry for your loss Pam, I had only discovered her on booktube about two weeks ago and haven’t been watching anything else.What a beautiful soul you daughter was,so enthusiastic,so intelligent, and so funny and warm. I shall miss her immensely,so inspirational ,I could not believe how this young woman was so incredibly knowledgeable and the breadth of knowledge was unfathomable; please keep her work on RUclips Pam and this dear girl will go on to inspire countless readers.Love to you always;Paul from Australia ❤❤❤
I've just heard the news about Jennifer. I'm so sorry to learn of it. It was such a shock it's prompted me to make my first comment on RUclips. Jennifer's channel was a real go-to for me, here in the north east of England. I loved her style and manner - so cool, informed, laid-back and with a quirky sense of humour. You will be much missed, Jennifer. My thoughts and best wishes are with your family.x
Utterly shocked, devastated, in tears. I've been watching her videos for years and she's one of my favorite booktubers. I just can't believe it. Her insight, her humor, and her bright personality will be greatly missed.
To think that she was my age... Such a painful reminder to value each and every day.
I’ve lost 2 family members this on thanksgiving day and then 3 days after Christmas. . I loved Jennifer she was amazing. I’d planned on following her classics this year. I will forever re watch her content. My condolences.
I’ve thought of her every day since her passing, I’m so sorry for your loss. She was a bright light here on book tube and will be so missed. It’s heart breaking.
i never knew jennifer personally but I miss her alot and miss her presence on Booktube. Thank you for leaving her bideos up because i frequently go back and watch them.
Thinking of Jennifer's family and friends today at her service. ❤
So kind, thank you. It was a beautiful service. Lots of tears for our sweet Jennifer.
I am crying right now, it's strange how you can connect with someone you never met. Jennifer was among my favourite booktubers if not my favourite. Intelligent, knowledgeable, and down to earth, she gave honest no nonsense reviews I loved watching her videos. She was an interesting person that I would have loved to have as an friend in real life. She was so young, and had so much ahead of her. My deepest condolences to her family and friends .❤
This says it all! Thank you for putting my thoughts into beautiful words.
I am the same. I did not realise how strong my parasocial relationship with Jennifer was, because why I am crying at work! I will miss her presence on YT so so much.
I am still reeling from this news. Jennifer was really someone who brought joy into her Booktube members. She was honest and would not afraid to say that this book was not good or she would show us her favorite book that she relished in reading. My condolences for your lost and to the family. Eternal rest grant unto her O Lord and may the perpetual light shine upon her. May her soul and all the souls through the Mercy of God Rest In Peace. She will be missed by all!
This is so shocking. Jennifer was my favorite RUclipsr. I loved listening to her rave about books especially about Wilkie collins who I’ve never read but she made sound so engaging. This year I will definitely be reading him in Jennifer’s honor.
I’m in complete disbelief over here. She was such a bright light in this community, so fiercely intelligent and wonderfully articulate; I loved her insights and thoughts on the classics and she will be missed for sure. My sincere condolences, Pam and family.
I'm so shocked and saddened by this news. Pam, your daughter was a truly talented and special person. Her knowledge of Italian history and literature has influenced my reading and broadened my interests. I will miss her terribly.
I have been constantly thinking about this for 3 days now, God she was so great,there are times in which if you do the right things in life, it seems like life has some sort of sense to it, a reason,and then things like these happen and it’s hard to embrace life again,to trust there’s any joy in the world that won’t senselessly be betrayed,to Jennifer’s mom your daughter was sooo insightful,endlessly eclectic in a way that inspired me to dabble more in life, there was a beautiful equanimity to her,I’ll miss listening to her deep raspy voice ,I’m definitely going to read some of her 2024 tbr to honour her in some way ,I’m perennially thankful to have come across her channel,rest in peace and. Glory🤍🤍 and sending so much love to her gorgeous family, may they have a cathartic and healing grieving process🕊️
I can't say to my colleagues "I'm grieving for someone I never even met." But I am because she was so delightful and her life was cut so short. I think I'm also grieving because how many people can hold down an interesting discussion about ancient Greeks and Penny Dreadfuls and Napolean and Plutarch's poetry. And speak with such humor and wit and intelligence and then talk about replacing the oven and baking cookies. ❤
I am too. I. can’t make it make sense in my head, just can’t really make my head understand it. I just keep having it in my head over and over and seeing how she just responded days ago. Such a kindness that was felt through the screen and a well of knowledge. She was reading Hunger by Knut Hamsun and I’m going to read it in January too.
@@mtnshelby7059 I know exactly how you feel.
Same
Same here, keep coming back to this page.
💔 This is such a terrible shock I’m so sorry for your loss. Jennifer made such a difference on booktube; talking about history, Italy and the other topics she was interested in. She had a real niche here and was very respected for her knowledge. Jennifer was the one who inspired me to read Dante. She was so passionate - it shined through so brightly. We’ll miss her on booktube.
I am gutted. Jennifer’s videos kept me company in dark and lonely times working night shift at the hospital during the pandemic. She had such a great sense of humor and always made me chuckle, and while we had slightly different taste in books, I didn’t miss a single video she put out. I’m so sorry for your loss, Pam, and I’m so sad that such a vibrant, intelligent, fun person has been taken from us at such a young age. Booktube will not be the same.
I agree with you about Jennifer's humour, that's something I forgot to mention in my comment when I wrote it. I've been thinking about her non stop, and what keeps coming to mind is how casually, naturally funny she was. She always made me laugh and put a smile on my face
I'm so very sorry for your loss. I loved Jennifer's passion for reading, travel, and Italy. So well-spoken, thoughtful, inspirational. Someone I would have loved to know in person. My heart goes out to Pam, Jen's family, and all who loved her.
Dear Pam, I’ve watched this four times and still find it hard to believe she’s not with us anymore. I have watched her channel for years. We shared a love of Wilkie Collins, Anne Rice, and Richard lll. I still have books she recommended that I haven’t read yet and it will be bittersweet to read them. I guess I’ll have to read Varney the Vampire and Moby Dick now! Please accept my deepest sympathy and you and Jennifer will be in my prayers.
Jennifer always came across with such warmth and intelligence. She made me want to be a better reader. Wishing you and your family much peace during this difficult time.
I found Jennifer while looking to get into Classics. I picked up the Woman in White because of her and her videos were always so fun. She will be greatly missed. My heart goes out to you and your family during this time.
Totally stunned. Of all the people I watched on Booktube I considered her the most valuable. There were so many subjects we had in common that she knew so much about and I learned so much from her, (despite my being way older.) I've saved so many of her videos for reference. I can't imagine how devastated her family must be. I certainly am, and I only felt like I knew her. This is so awful, I am so so sorry. I hope it helps in some way to know that so many people you had never met cared about her,
I rarely cry over people I don’t know, but Jennifer’s face has been a familiar sight in my RUclips for some time now. She had incredible taste in books, and I adored that she had a similar taste in historical literature that I did. She has affected my reading journey, and for that I’ll always be grateful. Peace and condolences to her entire family ❤
I did not know Jennifer personally, though I have been a subscriber of her's for quite some time now, and would occasionally comment on her videos. If my memory does not fail me, I think that I found her channel while looking for content on Dante's Divine Comedy. I had a hard time finding many booktubers who even made videos discussing classic literature, and far less who did so with any level of sophistication. Jennifer was a shining exception to this!
The first thing that I noticed about her, was that she was exceptionally articulate in an age when that is all too uncommon. Within just a few sentences, I could tell that she was not only very intellectually bright, but that she also had excellent taste and judgement, and she had the requisite skills to communicate that taste and judgement with great clarity and precision. Beyond my respect for her intelligence and preferences with respect to art and history, I also greatly admired her enthusiasm. In the aforementioned video on the Divine Comedy, her love for the work was nothing short of infectious.
I am so sorry that she is no longer with us. If any of her loved ones happen to read this, you can take comfort in knowing that Jennifer made a lot people's lives brighter, in spite of never having met her. I pray that God comforts you in this time!
Has there been any update on what happened to her? Her pastor said that her mom found her in the morning and that she had passed away. She was so young. It it's too private, I get it, I just can't stop wondering - she was so young.
Her friend Christy Luis made a video about how intrusive and awful we all were for even asking. If you ask her now that she’s put up a memory book video months later, she’ll delete your comment. I guess we still are awful and don’t “deserve” to know. Unfortunately, that leaves it to the imagination, which I think is quite disrespectful to Jenny.
I miss Jennifer and her videos so very much. I just wanted to stop by and say that, and also to say hi to Pam and hoping you are doing ok.
Jennifer was such a wonderful person. Her enthusiasm and passion truly impacted me: her videos kept me company when I was lonely, her heartfelt interest in history and literature rekindled my love for my degree, she suggested great books and she tought me about many thing I previously knew near nothing about. As she ofter said you don't follow a person on youtube just because you like to read the same books but because you like them as a person, due to a sense of affinity. She was kind, intorspective, funny and creative. She will be trully missed. I was always excited when a new video of hers was uploaded and I never missed one of them. I'm grateful that she shared her interests and snippets of her life in her vlogs with us. And I am glad that you were able to travel and visit Italy together this autumn. I urged my suster to go and see the elephant statue and the forum in Rome because of how smitten Jennifer was with them.
Pam I am heartbroken about her passing away, you are not alone in your grief. Your daugher was a beautiful person and she will be remembered. Condolences to you and to all your family
I’m just floored. Like so many have already shared here, Jennifer was a real light in this community. Her earnest, passionate, and straightforward manner was something really special. I loved how she refused to let herself get boxed into a genre and just read and shared her real thoughts and feelings about all of it with humor and sass and vivacity. Her voice was unique and will never be replaced. Sending heartfelt and heartbroken prayers to Jennifer’s family and loved ones.
Wow wow wow 😢 I can’t tell you how torn up this makes me. I had taken a break from RUclips and I went back today to watch her last three to get me excited for her knew one. I couldn’t imagine it would be this! Loved Jennifer like I knew her personally. She was so smart, clever, insightful, and cozy to listen to. I’m so glad she decided to share herself with us here on this community and I hope she is in Paradisio with her favorite poet! Lots of love and condolences.
I am shocked and devastated. Sending so much love ❤️❤️❤️
Lord have mercy! What a terrible loss! My deepest, deepest condolences. She was so lovely, insightful. personable and intelligent. A light has gone out of the world. What a shock. Resquiescat in pace, Jennifer.
Wow. This is so sad. I’m so sorry. She brightened so many days.
Dear Pam, I found Jennifer's channel by her Viking recommendation video. I liked the video so much I downloaded it and would listen to it often while walking in the woods. I bought her highest recommended book "A History Of The Vikings" by Gwyn Jones. On the inside cover I wrote recommended by Jennifer Brooks!
I'm so very sorry for your loss. Jennifer's videos have brought me joy over many years now, and her interest in History has inspired me countless times. She was a lovely presence here on booktube, one that will be missed dearly. Rest in Peace
This is absolutely shocking and devastating news. I have been watching Jennifer's videos for several years now. Her intelligence and enthusiasm made her videos such a joy to watch, and I have learned so much from her. Booktube will miss her dearly. I am so very sorry for your loss.
My condolences to you and the family Pam. I Ioved Jennifer's reviews. What a shock this is. Thank you Jennifer! Thank you!
Love you Jennifer!!❤ ⚘️
I'm sooo DEEPLY SADDENED to know of your passing! You will be deeply MISSED! I just CAN'T believe it! 😢 It will not be the same without you!⚘️
I learned so much from you.
I have been watching Jennifer's channel for about a year now and have never commented but I just wanted to say how much she will be missed. She was such a smart and beautiful person and it is hard to make sense of this loss. I feel grateful for having known a bit of her personality and I always looked forward to everything she chose to share here on youtube. My heart goes out to her friends and family ❤
Wow I’m in complete and total shock. I was just catching up on Jennifer’s videos this week. Sending so much love to family and friends. 😢❤
No no no 😢 I’m so so sorry for your loss. I can’t even understand this. Absolutely one of my favorite booktubers. Always very nuanced thoughts and a lot of knowledge. But more than anything she seemed also to be a kind and warm person.
I just can’t understand this at all. If it’s a shock to us how much much much more so to you. Will be praying for you in the time to come ❤️
It’s hard to find the right words. I may have watched for all of 2 minutes before subscribing, delighted to hear this intelligent, insightful woman with a lovely voice telling me to about novels, history, and travel. The depth of this painful loss is matched by gratitude for her presence in this world. My heart goes out to all who miss her and especially to you, Pam. ❤❤❤
I can't express the shock I'm feeling at seeing this news. I'm devastated. I am so sorry that you have lost your daughter, and to the rest of Jennifer's family and friends for their loss. I adored her channel. I loved her passion, intelligence and enthusiasm. I always learned something new when I watched her videos...I think she was and would have made a fantastic teacher. When I watch her videos I feel inspired to keep reading and learning, she spurs me on in my desire to be erudite and knowledgeable in history, literature, the world. I hope I can continue to watch her videos and feel inspired. I will be thinking of her, and you. In Ireland we light a candle for someone we're thinking of and want to send love to - I will light a candle for her and you x Suzanne
Yesterday I found this channel.
I'm from Poland and Im learning english so I started watching this channel to improve my english
It is really sad to know that such wise and smart girl past away.
I'm so sorry for your unexpected loss, Pam. Reading the messages everyone has left, I can only echo the sentiments. Jennifer's been a regular and vibrant presence in the lives of so many in the booktube community. My heart goes out to you.
I just found this channel today (May 4, 2024) and was delighted by her Revolutionary War book list. Then, I found this video and I am greatly saddened by everyone's loss. Jennifer had so much potential. To watch even one video was such a blessing. May she rest in peace, and may God give his peace and comfort to her family and friends in their bereavement.
I am so sorry for your unexpected loss. I was in college Latin with Jennifer. She was incredibly intelligent and articulate. I always enjoyed talking about books with her and becoming librarians before class. She is sorely missed. God bless Jennifer and her family. - Amy
It has been a week since you posted this Pam, and if it’s any comfort, I wanted you to know I’ve been thinking about Jennifer every day, throughout the day, and praying for you and all her loved ones.
She really made an indelible mark on me and on many others who recognized that she was someone special. I truly miss her and wish you strength and comfort in the weeks and months to come.
I am very saddened to hear that Jennifer has left this world so young. She was an impressive, beautiful and brilliant young woman. I’m grateful that she was on booktube and was able to share some of herself with us through this medium and that we can revisit her over time through her channel.
I’m very sorry for your loss.
Thank you for bringing Jennifer into the world to bless us with her presence.
Thank you Jennifer, for being here ❤
Fly high
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So beautifully said.
This is beyond shocking, and I am gutted to see this. Jennifer has been my favorite RUclipsr for years and years, and she's made such an impression on me as well as helped influence the kind of reader that I am today. I will forever cherish her memory and her videos. I am very sorry for your loss, Pam.
I’m so sorry. Jennifer was such a brilliant and lovely person xxx
I would occasionally stop by this channel to hear Jennifer's candid thoughts on classical literature, particularly epic poetry, which she had a penchant for, from the little that I gathered. I enjoyed her conversational style, her openness, her learnedness. A bright mind gone too soon. My sincere condolences 🥺😢💔
In shock, speechless and heartbroken! 😢 I can't believe that not even 15 minutes before the news, my daughter and I were watching her video about her best books of 2023. Jennifer was one of our favourite booktubers, always a pleasure to watch. Her passionate nature, the way she talked about books and engaged with it's characters always caught my attention.
Pam, i'm so so sorry for your loss, my deepest condolences to you and your family. Know that she will be missed and remembered dearly by many 💔
May her gentle soul rest in peace 🙏
Sending love from Belgium
This is such a terrible blow, and a huge shock I loved Jennifer’s channel, and I can hear her voice, as ai type. The last book I read (The Enchanted April), I picked up because Jennifer recommended it. It was a beautiful book - Jennifer had great taste. Pam, thank you for taking the time to post this. My heart goes out to you, and to the rest of Jennifer’s family and friends. Sending love from Australia.
This literally cannot be real I was watching her vid yesterday I don’t believe it I generally feel as if one of my friends have passed even though I never spoke to her. I’m not going to get over this anytime soon :(
Jennifer was a wonderful soul, passionate, witty, and fun to be around - she taught me so much about the classics. she was a real inspiration and comfort to me, i will truly miss her x
I was heartbroken to read this sad news last night. I have been thinking of Jennifer all day. I loved watching her insightful videos. With deepest sympathies from Dublin, Ireland.
This is horrible news. Jennifer was the absolute best booktuber and I never missed an episode. She was such an inspiration to me and so many others. She had her whole life ahead of her. Pam, my deepest sympathy to you, your entire family, and all of her friends. She was a vibrant, lovely, brilliant young woman and she will be forever missed. 💔
I am so very sorry. I'm in my 50s and I wanted to be her when I grow up. She was brilliant and amazing and kind.
I am fairly new to Jennifer’s YT channel (a little less than a year) but it quickly became my favorite.
She was so good I would download it and listen to it on my way to work daily. (Backlog videos as well)
It brought me happiness and offered me a space to hear smart comments and insights.
Just this morning I had on the vlog where she was explaining her Christmas activities and made brownie caramel bites. I was remembering how much she loved the Korean pop band.
She will be Greatly missed. May she rest in peace. 🙏
I am so sorry for your loss. Jennifer was my favorite booktuber. I got hooked on her back when she talked about the Revolutionary War and read a few of her recommendations. I loved her honest reviews and down to earth attitude. I was always impressed by her wealth of knowledge and told her once she needed to book trips and be a guide. I’d pay! Mary Shelly is who I think of when I think of her and anytime I hear Napoleons name. My heart is breaking for you. Such a huge loss to all 😢❤
RIP u were my favorite youtuber i will miss u
Rest in peace, dear Jennifer. Our mutual love for Dante brought us together. We even recorded a couple of videos together on the Divine Comedy. Your beautiful soul, your intelligence and your humility will always shine in my heart. ❤
Hello Tom. I too, will so miss Jennifer. She and I talked about Dante, and she followed your 'class' also. I loved her stories about her trips and the visiting of the churches and the paintings. She really loved chatting with you. Thank you for all of the joy you gave her. Lee
@@LeeKempter ❤️
I was a silent viewer until now. I came on RUclips after a rough day and could not have foreseen a video like this in a million years. I had to take a moment because I just stared at the screen with tears in my eyes, rereading this over and over, hoping I misread something. I can't believe this. Pam, I'm so, so sorry for your loss💔. I can't imagine how you and your family are hurting right now.
Jennifer was one of my favorite RUclipsrs, and I've been watching every single video she posted ever since I found her channel. Every time I saw she uploaded, I knew she was going to brighten up my day. She was such a knowledgeable, bright, funny young woman, and I adored all of her videos, from Divine Comedy to her Italy vlogs. I cannot express how much I'll miss her and her 'Y'all' at the start of every video. I've discovered so many new books because of her. She has greatly enriched my life, even though she never knew it, and for that, I am immensely grateful❤.
This tragic news has given me a hard reminder that every day is a gift and to let my favorite creators know how much I cherish them. I will be keeping Jennifer in my thoughts and sending you and your family love and strength to overcome this❤.
With love❤,
Zala
I send you a hug. I hope you have better days.
So well written I can't believe it I'm in shock. ❤
@@alisonbell3475I literally can't believe it... I was up all night thinking of Jenny😔. Strange how attached we can get to someone we never met. I will be reading Divine Comedy this year in her honor❤
@@blane1814thank you Blane🫶❤️
I’ve been a silent viewer over the years. I never reached out or spoke to Jennifer, but I’m truly saddened to hear this news.
May she rest in peace
There is a gentle thought that often springs to life in me, because it speaks of you.
Dante Alighieri
I feel like reading Dante or some other Italian epic in her honor.
what a wonderful quote, quite apt.
Beautiful. I can't think about Dante and *not* think about Jen and the first thing I thought of was from Canto V when Francesca says something like "There is no greater sorrow than to remember past happiness in present grief." ❤
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I ordered Dante to read in Jenny's honor.
That's awesome! I hope you love it. ❤ @@Sandarrraa
I’m in utter shock! I’m so sorry, Pam, for your loss. Jennifer was truly apart of my days and weeks. She brightened my days and I often viewed her channel on some of my worse days. I am praying for you!
I am very sorry for your loss Pam.
I can't say I was lucky enough to be Jennifer's friend, I was just fan of her videos.
I enjoyed listening to her talk about the different books she was reading as well as that trip she took to Italy.
You have every right to be proud of her, to me she came across as a wonderful person.
Take care.
I am in such utter shock. She was my favoirte youtuber. I enjoyed her sense of humor and was inspired to delve into Renaissance literature and history becuse of her. At her last video, I thought to myself how beautiful she looked. So very sorry for your loss, Pam.
This is shocking! We had a few interactions in the comments, so I didn’t know her really well. But we would chat about the different classics we enjoyed reading. She was a lovely presence on booktube!
I'm completely devastated to hear this. I don't even think I've ever commented on one of Jennifer's videos (I'm mostly a silent listener), but I truly feel like I've lost a friend.
Jennifer has been my favorite BookTuber for years. I've consistently found her comments to be articulate and intelligent. Even though we have very little overlap in our reading, her passion and enthusiasm for books made her videos delightful to listen to. She has always felt completely authentic and honest and has never been afraid to say she didn't like a book, even a classic, with a confidence that is inspiring and refreshing. For me she is the authoritative BookTube voice on Italian classics and Wilkie Collins, and she has convinced me to pick up several books purely because of how much she loved them. She was never afraid to dive deep into an author's back catalog or try something obscure (like Varny the Vampire), which made her videos all the more fascinating and a breath of fresh air.
She's always come across as genuine and incredibly kind. I'm sure she was an amazing person in "real life."
Thank you for taking the time to break the news to us here on BookTube.
I'm so, so sorry for your loss. My heart and prayers go out to you, your family, and all of Jennifer's friends.
A celebration of life for Jeniifer will be held on Saturday, January 20th 2024 at 11:00 AM at the Rolling Roads Baptist Church (2800 Vanstory St, Greensboro, NC 27407).
I am so sorry to hear this, Pam. Jennifer was one of those people who I could always count on to tell me about Classics, in particular, and always had such well rounded descriptions of her reading experiences. She was such a soothing part of my weekly hectic routine. I’m so very sad. I am so glad you reached out to the community so everyone can share such lovely memories of her with you.