i'm so excited to read more. here's why.

it's been a while. i'm ready to absorb words again, for fun.

hi!! in short, reading lets you live other lives, understand other people, see new worlds, learn about yourself. it's humbling. it's a reminder how little you know. it's fun. and it takes more discipline than scrolling on social media. why do you like reading? 🌞 and if you don't, also tell me why! x

Recommend me good books! SELL them to me like your life depends on it 👀

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Casual Magic of the Day: I had a good lie in today. Uni is finished, and I deserve sleep hehe. 😌
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What are YOU grateful for today?

FAQ:
How old are you? ~ 20 (woah, what!! i feel old, sigh)
Where are you from? ~ The UK! Near London.
Where do you go to university? ~ Minerva Schools at KGI. I just spent my first year in San Francisco!
Did you take a gap year? ~ Yes! From 2018-2019, I interrailed Europe, worked in London, backpacked Australia, did a French language immersion in France and spent 3 months in Uganda.

CURRENT FAVOURITES — things I love recently (these are all affiliate links):

if no one has told you today, you are enough. 💛

[hanzabarrxx]

This sounds silly.

But, the best piece of advice I was ever given was from a university lecturer: "Find peace in knowing that you will never know everything. But, be content knowing you always have the ability and privilege to learn more."

[itsnini]

That's the case with me - want to read more but the academic stuff is too demanding 🙄. Can relate to the video 👍

[erinljones]

I get you Jade literally I’m such a bookworm but I’ve only read like 2 books this year and it’s so annoying to me that I’m in a bit of a slump 😭

[shini.m]

is it just me that gets so happy over a neat and aesthetic bookshelf

[moonlitgiraffe]

Jade I was SO HAPPY to see the shadow hunter books - they’re my absolute favourite book series, you legitimately can’t put them down, love it!

[carolinacampbell]

These spontaneous lil uploads are making me so so happy & increasing my motivation ✨

[Celinassousa]

Your university sounds so challenging but at the same time so so interesting! You have grown so much, it’s amazing to see that

[emmabrowne]

I can’t wait for the Selection on Netflix

[leylaf]

REBEL OF THE SANDS is such an incredible series, I cannot express how much I love these books- they’re not all that well known so you might not hear this from anyone else, but they are truly incredible and they give you that feeling that makes you want to leave earth and live with the characters in the story.

[Explore]

I’m into philosophy, I recommend a book called ‘The Path’ it is somewhat a quick read but the ideas explained in this book changed my entire perception on how I think about life. 💫 You will love it! Jade, I think it’s a book your mum might enjoy too Xx

[ameliazawadzka]

In case of fiction YA: “The Book Thief” and “The Inexplicable Logic of My Life” are great - and I think you had Six of Crows on your book shelf!! It’s great if you’re looking for fiction/fantasy

[georgia]

YES! I’ve been reading a book per day during quarantine and it’s honestly boosted my mental health sooo much :)

[juliannerichard]

philosophy recs!
- bell hooks has really interesting ideas on feminism and the nature of power
- jean-paul sartre is super interesting if you're into existentialism at all (and i definitely suggest his plays as a starting point)
- condorcet is a french revolution-era thinker who advocated for peace, equality, and social reform -- his ideas can be a little outdated but it's interesting to compare them to current philosophy
- i also quite like francis bacon! the new atlantis is a fiction work that deals with utopian societies + acquisition of knowledge
loved the video, always excited to hear about what people are reading :) xx

[marianasalazarparias]

My book recommendations if you want to read Latin American literature:
-100 Years of Solitude
-Of Love and Other Demons
-Chronicle of a Death Foretold
-The Time of the Hero
-Our Lady of the Assassins
-Hopscotch

[ninahorn]

Yay! Just gotten back into reading again and I love it! The last book I read was Call Me By Your Name :)

[rondoflicflac]

I was reading the description and I found your message in the end. Thank you, I needed it💛

[annisw]

The top 3 books I'd recommend are♥:
• The Secret History by Donna Tartt
• Blood Water Paint by Joy McCullough
• The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
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[Celinassousa]

YES GIRL. That editing! That positivity! 🥰

[jadenrussell]

YES booktube has literally been my lifeline for the past 8 years!!

[emmastitch]

I can recommend Simone de Beauvoir and Jean Paul Sartre when it comes to reading philosophy :) Such an inspirational video Jade <3