i read books i saw strangers reading on the new york subway

whenever i see people reading books on the nyc subway, i think they're so cool. so.... i decided to read the books they read.

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😭 what happened to your intro? it got copyrighted ://///
🤠 how old are you? 24!
📆 when is your birthday? 18th october 1998 (libra)
🎓 where did you go to university? i studied english at durham!
🔎 where do you live? new york city, usa
💼 what is your job? research assistant in the publishing industry
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[DerynAikins]

This concept reminded me of one of my high school English teachers. She wanted to be familiar with the books that her students were interested in outside of class so she would keep track of what books we were reading in the few minutes before the bell rang and class started. Her rule for herself was that as soon as she had seen the same book being read by at least two students, she had to read it.

[andimjenny]

“one thing about me is i am always falling in love with strangers on the train” relatable.

[LingueNuvolose]

Very inspiring for girlies who are always secretly aiming to look mysterious and interesting while reading on the subway

[triptinath]

Few video ideas:
1)What Emma Watson reads
2)All the books mentioned on F.R.I.E.N.D.S
3)Reading books recommended by your subscribers
4)One book from every genre
5)Only reading translated book for a week
6)What Jisoo from Blackpink reads
7)Books about religion
8)Biographies and Autobiographies
9)Celebrity lifestyle part 2
10)How different your life is in Paris and in England.
11)What Elio from Call Me By Your name reads
12)1 Book from every country

[pratiksha]

I've never been this early I just wanna say I picked up reading books again this year only because of you and finished 40 books in three months. You made a difference in my life when I was at my lowest. Thank you 💖

[sgksoccer]

When I lived in Japan, I loved that book stores give all purchased books a paper cover to protect the book as well as for privacy for reading in public

[thehopeofeden]

It’s funny that Jack is a Londoner now living in New York, because I’m in New Yorker now living in London who used to make an entire notes section of books I would see on the subway.

In a way, this video - with its warm lighting, Jack’s sweet voice and hearing the “this is a Manhattan bound 2 train…” - it all really gave me a sense of nostalgia and helped me feel like I’m home for the holidays.

[sophiaisabelle]

The NYC subway certainly has a lot of surprises. The books people carry along with them are all distinct.

[gpettey]

“And someone knew I was weak and targeted me…” 😂😂😂 So relatable for any non-New Yorker taking the subway for the first time/first time in a while.

[zar]

not even 2 minutes in and this video is a classic already

[danaali]

I felt sad when I saw that I only read 36 books this year because I thought they might be more, but given that I already read books over 500 pages and the fact that I read a lot of books outside my comfort zone and that it was the first time I tried reading English books and I have read four and now I'm reading the Fifth, and most importantly of all, this year i finished my first year high school And I finished a third of the second year. This means that I have done a lot this year and I am proud of myself.
and Thank you. Many of the books I will read next year are your nominations
(I hope my writing is clear TT )

Update The year ended with a score of 46. I don't know how I read 10 more books, but I'm happy with that :)

[maddietoms]

“There’s more dragging here than an episode of RuPaul” JACK YOU’RE KILLING US 😂😂

[oldaccount]

As a bi woman myself, in defense of bell hooks, I think it's okay for a lot of feminist analysis to be heteronormative when it's specifically analysing the ways in which men and women relate to each other in relationships. People dating people of the same gender are going to have different experiences that require their own nuanced analysis, but it's okay to analyse specifically how patriarchy within het dating affects people considering that's most of the population.

[namratahattalli]

I'm back to reading like I used to before I started working all thanks to you. A 3 year reading slump was overcome and this channel is an important inspiration here. Love what you're doing!

[sincerelyvee]

jack is really living the main character life

[arminaislam]

You're videos are so oddly calming..love hearing you talk about something you're so passionate about :')

[kdscolley]

I wonder if any of the subway readers also hated the book after they finished it.

Also, the "FUCK FUCK FUCK" artwork in the bedroom is phenomenal. Hahaha.

[Rachel-svpq]

I read all about love over 20 years ago. As a cishet woman it seemed pretty radical to me back then. Things have changed SO much. The way as a society we talk about gender and sexuality and relationships is extraordinarily different than it was when this book was released in 1999 (for the better!)

[electryone]

Literally BEGGING you to read anything by Diane Setterfield. I have no idea why she's not talked about more, her writing style is so effortlessly magical. The Thirteenth Tale and Once Upon A River especially are some of my favourite books ever, they are just EXQUISITELY crafted in my opinion, and kind of give circe or home fire vibes.

[alvinanyholm]

I've said it before, I'll say it again: would love for you to do a "reading books I see strangers buying" 🥰