3 of them were written by Pauls, huge year for the Paul community
@divyak9980
Жыл бұрын
I was chuckling to myself about the "Abundances of Pauls" this year. Not only are there 4 Paul authors in my TBR I read the first 3 Dune books and the main guy is Paul.
@Ifearnocolors13
Жыл бұрын
Manifesting that Jack becomes the Caesar Flickerman of the Booker Prize.
@shanna9821
Жыл бұрын
What a reference 😂
@Skyyy1436
Жыл бұрын
Not me reading mockingjay rn😂
@starlight5232
Жыл бұрын
i JUST read the hunger games ahahhahshahaj
@bonjosireads
Жыл бұрын
‘if i survive you’ is SUCH a good title omg it makes me wanna read it immediately
@gracexcon
Жыл бұрын
I'm so bummed, my poetry teacher's book was long listed, but didn't make it to the short list: How to Build a Boat by Elaine Feeney
@yunjinswifeyyy
Жыл бұрын
I will definitely check it out!
@urbaneblobfish
Жыл бұрын
Wow being long listed is still so amazing! She should be proud!
@felixhaas8218
Жыл бұрын
JACK video idea: an overview of the different book prizes and stuff that'd be so cool to learn about!!
@Simone-xb3fb
Жыл бұрын
Yessss!! Especially for all of us us living outside of usa or uk all the differen prizes can be a bit of a mystery :D
@Auggie26
Жыл бұрын
Can you ask each author for a book recommendation(s) and do a video of reading them all?❤
@barbaradora
Жыл бұрын
Luck is when opportunity meets preparation. It’s because of your hard work that you got ‘lucky’ Jack. Bravo! 9:31
@YeahThisIsLife
Жыл бұрын
I am so happy for you to be getting such a huge opportunity Jack! Can't think of anyone who deserves it more - you're radiant when you speak about books and I'm sure the Booker Prize folks reached out to you for hat very reason! So excited to watch you come November
@abi_underscore_2457
Жыл бұрын
As I work in a bookshop it's always so interesting to see which books get on the shortlist as it's fun to try and guess which one will win based on sales (and also maybe marketing because tbh because we've had a couple of these books in and they've never sold 🤫) Congratulations btw way on this awesome opportunity, I can't think of anyone who deserves it more!
@arancastells
Жыл бұрын
I would love it if you read Boulder by Eva Baltasar (shortlisted for the International Booker Prize 2023), it was the first time a Catalan book appeared in the Booker Prize so it was a big deal in Catalonia
@Mary-uq4ww
Жыл бұрын
Oh wow! A Catalan book shortlisted for Booker? That’s something I gotta check out for sure! Thank you for this comment, lots of love to Catalonia ❤
@DeniseMeagles
Жыл бұрын
So excited to see your dreams come true Jack! I am so proud of you! You inspire us all to be our best selves as we pursue the ultimate literary life!🎉
@aust_inc
Жыл бұрын
I read If I Survive You for a class last semester. It's quite the experience as it plays around with the concept of short story collections and novels and everything in between. A lot of great stories. I also got to sit in on an interview with Escoffery for the class and he's a cool dude, so if and when you interview him, you will walk away with a lot of knowledge of the craft.
@erik_carter_art
Жыл бұрын
I'm so excited for you! You are going to do fabulously well hosting the live stream! You must be over the moon, but it's so well-deserved!
@hollyeatsbooks
Жыл бұрын
I’m so thrilled that you finally organised your bookshelves!! And that you’re hosting the livestream! Congrats legend ✨💜
@nimitsonthalia3924
Жыл бұрын
The theme that bee sting shares - the ripple effect and time, is also shared by Alone with you in Ether by Olivie Blake
@nimitsonthalia3924
Жыл бұрын
And since alone with you in ether came first I wonder was it inspired by it
@WordsCanBeLikeXRays
Жыл бұрын
Wow! I'm so excited for you, Jack! I feel like a proud Book Mama! Yay, yay, yay!
@Goldlucky13
Жыл бұрын
so proud of you jack!! how exciting. really looking forward to your interviews and behind the scenes info on the event :)
@spexi513
Жыл бұрын
Congrats on the gig- i actually heard you were from the Booker’s channel & was like whatttt ?!-yessss!!! 👀 forward to your reviews 📖🪱💚
@circleofleaves2676
Жыл бұрын
It's impressive that there are not one but TWO debut novellists on the Booker shortlist.
@mikaylarichards4822
11 ай бұрын
Your excitement is contagious!!!!!!!!
@arjinacar9669
Жыл бұрын
I have recently read Paul Lynch's Prophet Song and I must say I haven't enjoyed modern literature this much in a long while. The book touched me because of its plot since I live under an autocratic regime but also because of its poetic language. I found the narration very original and realistic for the conditions that the narrator experiences.
@rmyra6777
Жыл бұрын
I was getting bored and was hoping if you would post a video or I would've watched your old videos...thanks for posting...also congratulations on your career highlight👏👏👏👏 you deserve it!!!
@Hello-wj6cp
Жыл бұрын
If any of you are interested in joining the 📚Book 📚 Club📚 we created in the community, we’ll leave the details in the reply to this comment :)
@Hello-wj6cp
Жыл бұрын
There are over 2,200 of us in the community on red
@Hello-wj6cp
Жыл бұрын
dit! And we have a monthly book club and also BYOB discussions :)
@drsol23
11 ай бұрын
Hi! I’d love to join the book club, but I’m not understanding how to join. Can you clarify? Thanks!😊
@sascha1493
Жыл бұрын
3/6 books are written by a man named paul, that's kinda funny honestly
@wordstowordlessthings
Жыл бұрын
nepaultism lol
@maryseptihet
Жыл бұрын
@@wordstowordlessthings😂😂😂
@bookishdinostar
Жыл бұрын
a good time to be called Paul
@t.a.k.palfrey3882
Жыл бұрын
This year's Booker shortlisted books still await me on my "to read" shelves, bypassed by others I was more keen to read. This is because Booker winners have increasingly become niche reads, rather than books for the well read hobby reader. Of the winners this century, so far, only seven have brought me genuine relaxing enjoyment. Only Shuggy Bain, Life of Pi, Blind Assassin, and Wolf Hall have been outstanding.
@dianaisme
Жыл бұрын
I don't think I'll have time to check out the books before november 26th, but I'll wait to hear your thoughts on them, so I know which ones will be worth reading. If I'm being honest they all sounds like solid reads!
@elisaflore2850
Жыл бұрын
Just as a note. If it's the Nigerian tribe that "this other eden" talks about it's pronounced ee-bo. The g is silent 😅
@jack_in_the_books
Жыл бұрын
thank you!
@슈기-h9t
Жыл бұрын
That thing about being loud about your passions and opportunities attracting because of it is so true 🤧
@AlexKahl
Жыл бұрын
YES! Stream‘s on my birthday! Thanks for this really early present :) very happy for you!!
@슈기-h9t
Жыл бұрын
Jack in the Booker Prize Ceremony is the single best thing that has happened in 2023
@nememe3676
Жыл бұрын
read Pearl by Siân Hughes which was long-listed and it was SO good. Can’t wait to pick a rec from this video!!
@tryingtoputitintowords
Жыл бұрын
I was shocked Pearl didn’t make the short list
@nememe3676
Жыл бұрын
@@tryingtoputitintowords exactly my thoughts. The fact that the ending wasn’t a typical grief closure left me so bittersweet.
@imogentait5744
Жыл бұрын
I read Western Lane last week and I enjoyed it, but I was confused. It was not what I expected. I bought a paperback version and the whole blurb was not included - only up to “teenage girls struggle to transcend herself”. Therefore, the major theme of squash was not explicit from the cover art or the blurb (and I was super intrigued by both), which I’m not sure if I love or if it annoys me… As I have my own relationship with the game of squash - my father plays it and often spent more time at the squash court that at home - I’m not sure if I would have picked it up if that theme was mentioned in the blurb. Anyhow, I did enjoy the book and the story and I found it easy to read and I’m glad I did pick it up, it was a really great debut I think.
@constantineholmes
Жыл бұрын
I am so happy for you! I can't wait for November 26!
@EricKarlAnderson
Жыл бұрын
Exciting! Can’t wait to see your reaction to the end of The Bee Sting! 🐝
@Hippolyta.
Жыл бұрын
this is the year of Paul for the Booker Prize
@itaz6276
Жыл бұрын
“Youre not discovering something where people already lived, youre colonising it” quite relevant given the continuous Israeli illegal occupation expansions and displacements of Palestinians in the West Bank (plus imprisonment and control of Gaza civilians)
@Hachan2002
Жыл бұрын
That’s what crossed my mind too
@fatimmbenga5721
Жыл бұрын
Congratulations on hosting the Booker live show!
@monicagyves960
11 ай бұрын
Wow Jack congrats on the hosting gig!! Can't wait to read all of the books on the short list ♥
@TheAlex808
Жыл бұрын
Jack living my dream.
@Maria-xl6sz
Жыл бұрын
A 'reading popular fantasy books" video next? Acotar, Cruel Prince etc. I am currently trying to get into fantasy and I'd love to hear what you think!
@douloureux.
Жыл бұрын
So proud of you Jack 🖤
@SuperTech59
Жыл бұрын
Congratulations Jack!!
@moonlightliberty
Жыл бұрын
Aaaaaah I'm so proud of you !!!! You beautiful human
@annie-mz9956
11 ай бұрын
Congrats! I think the theme this years is family dynamics. Best of luck in your new role how exciting!❤
@rustywine7839
Жыл бұрын
Jack we can feel your nerves and excitement! I think everyone in this comments section is very very thrilled for you! Congratulations again!
@marieo.a.9294
Жыл бұрын
The House Of Doors is my favourite even though it didn't made it to the shortlist. I'm so crazily looking forward to your livestream!!!!!!
@read_with_chloe
Жыл бұрын
*adds every single one of these books to my already infinite tbr*
@shaunalinay2877
11 ай бұрын
Pls pls do a video on your favourite irish books. Im so bad for not knowing good books written by irish authors even though Im irish 😂
@thattinyfox
Жыл бұрын
I can't wait to hear your thoughts on these books as I wasn't personally interpelled btly the blurbs. I'm sure hearing you talk about these will make me add some to my tbr 😅 Congrats btw!!
@daKal481
Жыл бұрын
Jack, read "How to Say Babylon" a memoir by another Jamaican, Safiya Sinclair.
@laurenschenck5355
Жыл бұрын
Love ur reviews so much Jack! ❤❤❤
@gatinhopretolp
Жыл бұрын
I came to the comments to see how many of you are offering to ''tickle his pickle''.
@LunabirdBookclub
Жыл бұрын
Why did I get a bit teary-eyed when you talked about shouting about your passions? You put that so beautifully! And I'm so glad that your passion and enthusiasm has led to such a brilliant opportunity 👏
@adonaldson8912
Жыл бұрын
Can we talk about the number of Pauls on this list?? goddamn!
@AnotherEmi
Жыл бұрын
Congrats Jack!!🥳
@ellebannana
Жыл бұрын
Omfg how fun! They picked a great host. Looking forward to it 😊
@totiskyles5679
Жыл бұрын
OMG I'm so happy for you!! congrats on the good news I'm excited to see your reviews, I recently bought Days at the Morisaki Bookshop because of your smash or pass video and I loved it so much! on that note, my friend's birthday is coming up and I I wanted to give them a book as a gift, do you have any recommendations about books dealing with artists going through changes??
@jemimadawson2883
11 ай бұрын
little fires everywhere maybe! the main character's mum is an artist and they go through so many changes in their life
@totiskyles5679
11 ай бұрын
I'll check it out, thank you so much for the suggestion!!@@jemimadawson2883
@urbaneblobfish
Жыл бұрын
Step one of our plan to have Jack take over the Booker Prize and eventually the world is underway.
@rustiqjoy
Жыл бұрын
As a Jamaican I am really hoping that If I Survive You wins. I read the book about a year ago and I still remember it very well. Very good book. Hope you like it.
@isaaclumley2692
Жыл бұрын
That is a lot of Pauls
@jaypaul5388
Жыл бұрын
can we have a moment for how stunning Jack's skin is?????? leak the routine king
@anjiandrada1853
Жыл бұрын
"i love me some sad reading" is an understatement for you Jack 😏
@laurenschenck5355
Жыл бұрын
This other Eden sounds amazing and can’t wait to read it check it out 😊
@jennyrbaker
Жыл бұрын
So far, I've read 3 of them, If I Survive You, Western Lane, and This Other Eden. Out of those, my favorite is If I Survive You. We'll see if my opinion changes after I read the other 3.
@eviepeevie2302
Жыл бұрын
Hi Jack, just wanted to aks when the long bookshelf-tour is coming 😋I have my popcorn ready 🍿😎
@gio_i22
Жыл бұрын
wow such an amazing opportunity, you deserve it!! we're happy for u jack :)
@queenbee4350
Жыл бұрын
OMG Jack, that's fantastic news! Congratulations.
@Gwydda
Жыл бұрын
Congrats on hosting it!!
@30secondsflat
Жыл бұрын
I know this has nothing to do with the Booker, but just wanting to say the bookshelves are looking enviably stunning
@sparklezks4557
Жыл бұрын
I don't know why and this is off topic, but the book shelves are looking like a green screen in this video
@jemimadawson2883
11 ай бұрын
I would love if you would give an opinion/short review on all the booker prize winners you have read so far!
@AReadsManga
Жыл бұрын
Ooh, you should definitely do the International Booker too! There were some great translated titles this year!
@irene2958
Жыл бұрын
The recommendation I got was "In Ascension" by Martin MacInnes. 😊😊
@itaz6276
Жыл бұрын
Omg congratulations!!!!
@domokosjapi
Жыл бұрын
Your bookshelf looks so great
@tallactordude
Жыл бұрын
I just happened to read a great review of “The Bee Sting” about three hours ago. It sounds very intriguing.
@drsol23
11 ай бұрын
When you interview the authors, I’d like to know their favorite book- the pre-prepared, socially acceptable answer that I’m sure they offer up every time the question is asked of them. BUT more importantly, I’m curious about their favorite guilty pleasure book. What comfort book do they re-read when they need to give their brain a break? Something poorly written, smutty, or just generally categorized as trash? That’s what I really want to know!
@annie.cristales
Жыл бұрын
Looking forward to your reviews😃
@mihxiii
Жыл бұрын
the list: This Other Eden, Study for Obedience, Prophet Song, The Bee Sting, Western Lane, If I Survive You
@fare4548
Жыл бұрын
Jack just wanted to say love the videos and i would love if you could read some Bosnian literature like Legend of Ali Pasha and Dervish and Death
@belhypotheque6417
Жыл бұрын
Very exciting. Is the Booker Prize the oscars of the book world or is that the Pulitzer? Oh, and I love author interviews. I am always trying to imagine what an author is like when I read their books or what they think so I will really enjoy that part.
@annzapata8798
Жыл бұрын
I think my TBR just broke from its weight. 😂
@joanabarata8293
Жыл бұрын
i need to know what is the criteria for the bookshelf!!!! is there a criteria, an order, a reason behind the organization of the books?? i need to know....please!!!!!
@aditipatil5251
11 ай бұрын
Question for the authors- if not their own book, which other book from the shortlist they wish should win?
@rosepetal34
Жыл бұрын
great year for Pauls
@laurenschenck5355
Жыл бұрын
Happy weekend Jack hope you are having a great day 😊
@naomiking8287
Жыл бұрын
I challenge you to have read every book you have - you’ll probably be the only person out there who will say that have read every book they own. Its a huge accomplishment 🤷♀️
@julietteflamand1116
Жыл бұрын
So happy for you ! 😀
@raventhechildofsob
Жыл бұрын
JACK I JUST BOUGHT YOUR BOOK AND I LOVE IT
@AO2437.
Жыл бұрын
2:55 Tragedy is the higher form of art so… you know
@constantineholmes
Жыл бұрын
It's so frustrating because many of the books on the Shortlist are difficult to get in Canada.
@sabrinameyer3304
10 ай бұрын
Putting my money on Paul
@midwesternprincess
Жыл бұрын
inspired me to read these and make a video on it
@LinnieCat
Жыл бұрын
Diverse but still more men named Paul who made it to the shortlist than women at all 😅
@Scarletfoxcos
Жыл бұрын
Great list! Can anyone explain the difference between the shortlist and longlist? That would be great!
@agentvenus4140
11 ай бұрын
longlist is basically the books initially selected as nominees for the prize, and a shortlist is a list of books selected from the longlist that are nominated as the final contenders. you can think of it as semi-finals vs finals. hope this helps!
@DiamondHobbit
Жыл бұрын
Wow, congrats!!!
@maryseptihet
Жыл бұрын
someone commented that the booker prize was a victim of nepaultism and I can’t 😭😭😭 that is so fucking funny to me
@itschesta
Жыл бұрын
HAHAHAHA
@simerchawla5276
Жыл бұрын
Make a video on all books with just vibes and no plot. Like sally rooney books
@karakask5488
Жыл бұрын
If Ron Rash blurbs it, I'll read it. Ron Rash is an amazing author
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