Yeah I thought she was just doing her masters to have something to do instead of because she was actually excited to do it.
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slugella
VIP Member
She often sounds so snobby about books. I just tried to watch her February book video and she was talking about The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah and was saying things like it's not her usual genre to read, she feels bad about rating it badly as romance novels often get a lot of flack about not being literary but she thinks is unfair as "it's not what it's trying to be". Her not liking that particular book is obviously fine but surely a comment like that just plays into the stereotype that any romance novel can't also be a good piece of literature?
I also have a feeling her video reviews are very influenced by reviews of other people. I have often heard her say things that I recognise from Goodreads reviews- could be a coincidence, though.
She also said she listened to the book but then had a physical copy does she buy them just to show in the video or something? She might have mentioned and I missed it but seems weird.
I also have a feeling her video reviews are very influenced by reviews of other people. I have often heard her say things that I recognise from Goodreads reviews- could be a coincidence, though.
She also said she listened to the book but then had a physical copy does she buy them just to show in the video or something? She might have mentioned and I missed it but seems weird.
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Mr.Mistoffelees
Chatty Member
^ Just adding to the recommendations, this time book-related. Since Jess's book videos have been subpar for the past couple of years, here are a few channels I adore as an English literature graduate if anyone is interested.
1. * e m m i e* - a wholesome and charismatic English/classics student whom, unlike Jess, I find incredibly motivating since she suffered a brain concussion and managed to find the strength to finish her studies in the process.
2. Jen Campbell - another wonderful YouTuber who gives outstanding contemporary literature recommendations.
3. Books and Things - focused on Victorian literature, amazingly detailed reviews.
4. CarolynMarieReads - a talented artist with an exceptional gift for literary analysis, especially for classics.
5. Better Than Food - this man's a legend.
6. R.C. Waldun - a well-rounded channel with many videos on philosophy and general life/writing tips.
If you're tired of watching her regurgitate GoodReads reviews, I would highly recommend these channels
1. * e m m i e* - a wholesome and charismatic English/classics student whom, unlike Jess, I find incredibly motivating since she suffered a brain concussion and managed to find the strength to finish her studies in the process.
2. Jen Campbell - another wonderful YouTuber who gives outstanding contemporary literature recommendations.
3. Books and Things - focused on Victorian literature, amazingly detailed reviews.
4. CarolynMarieReads - a talented artist with an exceptional gift for literary analysis, especially for classics.
5. Better Than Food - this man's a legend.
6. R.C. Waldun - a well-rounded channel with many videos on philosophy and general life/writing tips.
If you're tired of watching her regurgitate GoodReads reviews, I would highly recommend these channels
tea2sugars
Member
I really miss old school Jess. I genuinely loved her fashion sense and vlogs when she was at Edinburgh, and I like to go back and watch them now and again. I hope she does decide to go ahead with the PhD plans she's spoken about before, but IMO she doesn't seem dedicated enough to use that time for anything other than 3 more years of studying and reading. She's really lost her drive since moving back home to do her MA and then basically getting to read for a living, whilst uploading the occasional instagram pic/story and sponsored vid. It's such a shame as she could use her passion for literature and become a great lecturer/researcher/tutor. I think having a "proper" job would do her the world of good, but I guess she's never needed to have one due to her family's wealth and YT income. Come on Jess, you can do ANYTHING you want to. If you really want to continue being a "full-time influencer" until it dies a death, at least give it your all. Bring back your fashion content and lookbooks. Home renovation vids. Interior design. Show us round London when circumstances change. Let's see some drive back that the old Jess had and give your YT some love.
Oohthedrama
Iconic Member
haven’t even watched it yet and I KNEW it would be someone else’s fault and I’m sure she’ll tell us how things should have been done as well..Ding ding ding!
Satsuke
Active member
Her dad only moved to Memphis two or three years ago. Her other sisters are English as well (their mum is Russian though I believe)
Lola123
VIP Member
This also doesn’t include client bonuses and firm bonuses either, someone I know in a similar firm has been given a Covid bonus!!
Sunburnsjess
Active member
Hahah
he’s definitely a talented photographer and videographer... her old lookbooks were so well done thanks to him. I’m also baffled that he quit his chef job to work for her though. What does he do all day?! Editing her 1 video a month and few pics can’t take that long.I remember she posted a handbag collection video years ago which I liked as a lot of her bags back then were not the sort of thing every influencer had at that time. Although I could never afford the designer things she had I also enjoyed watching her xmas/birthday videos as her Mum always bought her some amazing things, it was a shame she stopped doing them especially with Youtube today where it seems every influencer can either afford or is gifted designer items.
Elle34nine
Well-known member
This doesn’t surprise me
They are crazy well off. They have multiple million pound homes and she lives in one of the most affluent areas in London with her mum. I think she doesnt need the steady income anymore - more than likely when she needed a mortgage, she may have needed a certain income hence the constant ads and uploads. Now she has the home, she knows she can afford the mortgage and work on her basic income of one video a week OR she has come in to an inheritance from a grandparent or her own parents that she supports her lifestyle with. Theres absolutely no way Youtube and being an Influencer is paying her that much considering she does the bare minimum and isnt really big at all anymore.
Yeah I don't think the Goodreads thing was ever really confirmation. It could well be that they're planning on trying to start a family soon and she downloaded it in preparation. If you have Goodreads linked to your Kindle app, it automatically lists things as read if you open them at all so it might have just been an accident.
Omg! You're right! I rewatched the tour and recognised the street. It was very easy to find the house from then on. Thanks!
People are right! The house looked still liveable when it was for sale. The video made it look like a ruin or a crack den. Not ok!
Mercedes12
VIP Member
Used to love her content, I like that she talks about books and I find her voice really relaxing. Although in her Uni days in Edingburgh that house used to look soo cold, I felt freezing just watching her
I actually still really like Jess and pretty much watch every video - will just skip over any ads if they’re not my thing. But I almost hope for her sake she is pregnant because being that tired all the time isn’t normal and kinda annoying to hear as a viewer that’s just watched you have a casual day. Unless she’s doing loads for her mum and family and not mentioning it.
basicmillenial
Member
But wouldn’t she just come out and say she isn’t pregnant?
Or would she keep up the speculations because her views and insta engagement did increased ?
Or would she keep up the speculations because her views and insta engagement did increased ?
sitkx
VIP Member
i think they meant that the original poster should be including trans/gender-fluid people? Idk