"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. ❤❤❤❤
@doomantidote5 ай бұрын
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.
@katiejlumsden5 ай бұрын
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.
@ludd79295 ай бұрын
So sad 😔
@tom79795 ай бұрын
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 💔
@kimjordan42375 ай бұрын
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. ❤
@robincapuano82165 ай бұрын
"just a nerdy girl who loves to read" she is pure inspiration. ❤
@PhilKelleyАй бұрын
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.
@marianapgar44095 ай бұрын
I am devastated to learn that my favorite KZfaqr 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.
@AeroPortJoga5 ай бұрын
I too was very influenced by her classics recommendations. It's difficult for me to believe she's gone...
@eb51635 ай бұрын
It won’t be the same here without her. Her combination of wit, sass and insightful book commentary was what made Jennifer so unique. My deepest sympathy to you Pam and Jennifer’s family and friends.
@Sandarrraa5 ай бұрын
I'm in shock. She was my favourite booktuber, one of my biggest inspirations. 💔 I'm so sorry for your loss Pam.
@northoftheequator20945 ай бұрын
My deepest condolences. Everyone watching Jennifer knows what an extraordinary person she was.
@yolandasilverio12052 ай бұрын
Today is April 18, 2024...I try to visit this Channel as if visiting her grave. She is truly missed.
@Pestopasta_5 ай бұрын
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.
@katiekojali787222 күн бұрын
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.
@Justine_S5 ай бұрын
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. 💔
@robincapuano82165 ай бұрын
deepest sympathy. Jennifer may you rest in peace with Dante in Paradiso. ❤
@ChristyLuisDostoevskyinSpace3 ай бұрын
Jennifer was a truly good friend. One of my best friends. Miss you so much, Jenny ❤ Your texts lit up my day and our zoom calls were the highlight of my social calendar. Your videos, music recommendations, and kindness made my life infinitely better. Thank you for your friendship. I thank God for blessing me with you.
@kellykroger2725 ай бұрын
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.
@DebMcDonald5 ай бұрын
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.
@jslin49775 ай бұрын
There is a gentle thought that often springs to life in me, because it speaks of you. Dante Alighieri
@historical_lisa3155 ай бұрын
I feel like reading Dante or some other Italian epic in her honor.
@zissou49785 ай бұрын
what a wonderful quote, quite apt.
@Lu.G.5 ай бұрын
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." ❤
@Sandarrraa5 ай бұрын
💔 I ordered Dante to read in Jenny's honor.
@Lu.G.5 ай бұрын
That's awesome! I hope you love it. ❤ @@Sandarrraa
@maslina45675 ай бұрын
Like everyone else, I'm stunned and floored. Jennifer was a favourite Booktuber of mine...we shared a passion for Classics and for Italy. What a fascinating soul, always friendly, kind and passionate. She exuded intelligence and historical knowledge. Pam, if you see this, please know I'm praying for you as you are going through unspeakable grief. I'm so, so sorry. Jennifer was a beautiful treasure. A lot of people will miss her very much.
@bettyg53425 ай бұрын
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.
@BookishTexan5 ай бұрын
I’m very sorry to learn this. Jennifer was amazing.
@Shellyish5 ай бұрын
I have no words. Utterly heartbroken.
@HannahsBooks5 ай бұрын
I am so, so sorry. Jennifer was a bright light here on booktube.
@lorrainetaylor98525 ай бұрын
I loved hearing her talk about Richard lll - such a great advocate.
@margarethaines93105 ай бұрын
Pam - you raised an amazing daughter. I will remember Jennifer as living a curious, academic and loving life. Her descriptions of traveling to Italy are "classic"! Contagious enthusiasm spoken in a mild, yet intense, manner. Her influence will continue to ripple through our lives and those that we reach out and touch in the world.
@amusicalbookworm5 ай бұрын
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.
@The_WriterVerse5 ай бұрын
I rarely cry over people I don’t know, but Jennifer’s face has been a familiar sight in my KZfaq 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 ❤
@OldBluesChapterandVerse5 ай бұрын
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.
@kellykroger2725 ай бұрын
Pam, please keep her channel posted on KZfaq. Her recommendations, and videos are so good. It would be a shame to lose them.
@lisaputnam55385 ай бұрын
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. ❤
@eggymayo32715 ай бұрын
There are ways to download KZfaq videos to store personally, in case KZfaq ever goes down
@ChristyLuisDostoevskyinSpace5 ай бұрын
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 ❤
@Read2live5 ай бұрын
@@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.
@marianapgar44094 ай бұрын
I am so glad to hear this.
@patriciatolliver40575 ай бұрын
Patty-I had just viewed her video on the 23 books she read during 2023. I was about to view her 24 books for 2024 when this video popped up. I still can't wrap my head around the fact that she won't be able to tackle that list of books she was so excited about. She really opened up my world with her love of the Greek and Roman classics. I had decided that I would give it a go this year with one of those authors. I loved the variety of authors and genres that she exposed herself to. I am a serious bibliophile and was amazed at the number of books she read and reread. I never had a conversation with her but always wanted one. You and your family and her friends will be in my prayers.
@sundotjolangot99375 ай бұрын
She was the only booktuber whom I found to have surprisingly the same tastes in books as I have. I am shocked and saddened and deeply disturbed. RIP Jennifer.
@bad-girlbex37915 ай бұрын
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
@teakara5 ай бұрын
❤👍💔
@wordsofclover5 ай бұрын
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.
@thirupavairamamurthy12095 ай бұрын
I feel like I have lost a sister. RIP beautiful lady.
@laurenp22055 ай бұрын
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.
@christinakaras64525 ай бұрын
Pam, my deepest condolences. No one should suffer the anguish of losing a daughter. Jennifer was so young and had so much to offer the world. She will be missed and remembered, and I hope this outpouring of love and respect brings some small comfort to you. I admired her humor and her intelligent yet down-to-earth approach to reading and history. I loved her love for medieval churches and am glad she was able to travel to Italy and do other things she was passionate about. I can't believe we will no longer hear "Hey y'all", followed by her thoughtful and comforting discussions about books and life. Our community has lost a friend.
@jessereeks85205 ай бұрын
Middle aged man from New Orleans who loved Jennifer’s videos and insights. She’ll never be forgotten
@a_bookish_gemini5 ай бұрын
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.
@tomlabooks32635 ай бұрын
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. ❤
@user-tw1qr6ni4w5 ай бұрын
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
@tomlabooks32635 ай бұрын
@@user-tw1qr6ni4w ❤️
@tangerineeye35 ай бұрын
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
@socialsloth32485 ай бұрын
This is so shocking. Jennifer was my favorite KZfaqr. 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.
@TheQuietMidden5 ай бұрын
Pam, I'm so sorry for your loss. Jennifer was the best of booktube and there will be a forever booktube hole here without her. I adored her bookish personality, was mesmerized by her passion for classics, and was always impressed by her intelligence. I read many classics because of her keen and perceptive reviews. And she had *the best voice* on booktube! And that smile! Oh, she will be missed!
@theuntrainedlibrarian88255 ай бұрын
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.
@Shellyish5 ай бұрын
Pam, Jennifer was an absolute joy in the Booktube community. I couldn’t help but get excited over her enthusiastic recommendations. She spoke with such joy and passion about books and their contents. My heart goes out to you for your loss. Jennifer was nothing short of amazing. Best, Shelly
@jenniferadam22585 ай бұрын
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.
@BrookeReadsBooks3335 ай бұрын
Beautifully said ❤
@nealsteplaws5 ай бұрын
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.
@sc87175 ай бұрын
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
@lorimiller8545 ай бұрын
Pam…I can’t even imagine what you are going through. My deepest sympathy. My heart is broken. Jennifer was one of the first BookTubers I watched. So beautiful, intelligent, articulate, and funny. The world is less without Jennifer. Tears and hugs.
@Galdra5 ай бұрын
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 .❤
@BrookeReadsBooks3335 ай бұрын
This says it all! Thank you for putting my thoughts into beautiful words.
@kaseridonrivers93245 ай бұрын
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.
@MariaPLugo5 ай бұрын
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!
@librariesandlabradors5 ай бұрын
I am truly devastated, I loved Jennifer so much. I said this in her favorites of 2023 video but she truly was one of my favorite booktubers and I loved her for her intelligence, wit, and Southern charm. I will miss her terribly. 😭
@francine385 ай бұрын
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.
@ArtBookshelfOdyssey5 ай бұрын
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!
@GeorgeWilliamson-ls3yj5 ай бұрын
I had just recently found her channel and subscribed. I was going to send a comment to her about how I loved her channel. The very next day when I went back, I saw the post. I was shocked!! I believe a lot of other booktubers could take something from her. Too many booktubers use foul language far too often. Jennifer was always positive and well spoken and her intelligence radiated thru the channel. You will be missed. God bless.
@EmersSarahАй бұрын
I think of Jennifer often and miss hearing her thoughts and recommendations on this channel. I am continuing to read books that she has enjoyed and finding some new favorites myself! I am just now finishing and thoroughly enjoying Frances Burney's "Evelina", a classic I had not come across until Jennifer spoke of it in a video. Next, I hope to read some Wilkie Collins, also spoken of highly by Jennifer. I appreciate the influence she continues to have, by way of this channel. My imagination is brighter and wider because of Jennifer sharing herself with the world. Much love and peace to her family and friends. I am so very sorry for your great and unexpected loss.
@janngio5 ай бұрын
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.
@thewhyquestions5 ай бұрын
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!
@Eliot8325 ай бұрын
I can’t believe I will not have any more of Jennifer’s videos to look forward to-she brought a very singular eye and voice to the booktube community, and her tastes were all her own. My sincere condolences to you and your family. ❤
@NatalyaVins-blueflower7755 ай бұрын
Please accept my condolences for your loss. Jennifer was one of my favourite booktubers.
@becgroves57955 ай бұрын
I am in complete shock. Jennifer was a go-to booktuber for me also. I watched her only a couple of days ago talking about what books she would read this year and I ordered one of her recommendations. Unbelievable news.
@katehowereads5 ай бұрын
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!
@katehowereads5 ай бұрын
She also was such an integral part of Victober to me because all the wonderful Victober content she put up.
@Praire225 ай бұрын
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. 😢
@katiejlumsden5 ай бұрын
I was thinking this, too,@@katehowereads . Jennifer's Victober videos have always been so wonderful.
@BookishPrincess5 ай бұрын
So shocked and saddened by this news. It was wonderful to have Jennifer as a Febregency co-host and get to know her over the past few years. She shared her passions and knowledge in such an amazing range of videos. She will be greatly missed!
@yasmina_reads5 ай бұрын
💔 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.
@mariabriceno24075 ай бұрын
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🕊️
@mtnshelby70595 ай бұрын
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. ❤
@disakland47145 ай бұрын
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.
@ttowntrekker51745 ай бұрын
@@mtnshelby7059 I know exactly how you feel.
@1siddynickhead5 ай бұрын
Same
@kevinshooter25375 ай бұрын
Same here, keep coming back to this page.
@mtnshelby70595 ай бұрын
Thinking of Jennifer's family and friends today at her service. ❤
@kimjordan42375 ай бұрын
So kind, thank you. It was a beautiful service. Lots of tears for our sweet Jennifer.
@Roderic075 ай бұрын
Dear Pam...i am struggling to understand that she passed away, maybe someday i will, but then again,.,,you must feel the same. Proud you must be, to have raised such a wonderful woman, that just by talking about books...has helped so many in the world, including me...Jennifer was one of my go to persons to get inspiration about books, editions. With her soothing voice she guided me through what book should i read next...i am grateful to have " travelled " with her to Italy, I am Grateful for her warm and kind personality an i am grateful that she guided me to other booktubers like Tristan and Katie...don t Worry Jennifer we will keep you alive...may you rest in peace Jennifer...and Pam...may you find comfort in all these words of love and appreciation from all of us
@kimjordan42375 ай бұрын
I was a church friend of Jennifer and Pam, and I truly have loved and been comforted by the outpouring of sympathy from all of you!
@mimishimaineko11735 ай бұрын
I don’t recall exactly how I came across Jennifer’s BookTube channel-I believe she had been a co-host on a live reading sprint. What I do know is that once I heard her speak, I was hooked! There is one word for her: authentic. Be it books or her other passions, she knew what she liked and made her thoughts clear in an eloquent, no-nonsense style (“y’all” was her signature move to let us know that her words couldn’t get more real than that). Jenny made me want to read again, she made me want to get back into other academic and creative pursuits that I thought I had left behind. She made me feel like my younger self, and I admired (and envied!) her sharp mind and critical skills. But there was another part of her that we were privileged to get glimpses of through her videos: her kindness and caring toward us, her dedication to engaging with others by creating a community of book lovers (yes, Jenny, I’m referencing Emily Henry here for you!), and through her travels and holiday preparations (she even cooked for us!) we got to see what a wonderful daughter she was (Pam, you raised a gem!). What saddens me the most is not ever seeing fulfilled the promise of what Jennifer could become. She will forever be the young, loving daughter, academic, book lover, K-pop fan, friend, … Jennifer, for us, you will always be remembered for the authenticity you brought into our lives, and I will always think of you sharing your thoughts with the likes of Dante, Horace, Petrarch in the Elysian Fields. Here on Earth, we will honor you by continuing to read and loving the Classics and contemporary authors you recommended to us. I had already bought “Big Swiss” upon your recommendation (part of your journey into "unhinged women" narratives), and by mistake I had bought last Saturday “House of Roots and Ruin”-as it turns out, it was the last book you added to your “Want to Read” Goodreads bookshelf: I will read it for you, Jenny! And I will miss you, I will cry for you, I will live more meaningfully for you. I will end with Jenny’s presaging words from her recent 2023 Classics video: “Charles Dickens has no fans”.😞
@Gillian.Ashcroft.665 ай бұрын
Absolutely shocked. Jennifer was wise beyond her years.
@KAZHE635 ай бұрын
I am just devastated. To Jennifer’s family, you are in my thoughts and prayers. She was such an intelligent woman; she made me a better reader. Booktube will not be the same. Reading won’t be the same.
@paulaquilina11034 ай бұрын
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 KZfaq Pam and this dear girl will go on to inspire countless readers.Love to you always;Paul from Australia ❤❤❤
@aubreyholt2795 ай бұрын
Rest in Peace Jennifer. You will be missed by so many people and we were so lucky to receive the gift of knowing you and your passion for books. You have inspired me to be a brave and adventurous reader and I will never forget you. Breaking out Dante in honor of you ❤ Lots of love to Jennifer's family during this difficult time. Thank you for creating a space for everyone to share their love of your amazing Jennifer 💕
@adrijabanerjee46185 ай бұрын
I cannot even begin to tell you how shocked and disheartened I am. May she rest in peace.
@ashleymorrison38255 ай бұрын
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).
@coreybaker20045 ай бұрын
Rest easy, Jennifer. I’ll miss you so much- thank you for all of the wonderful memories, and I wish I had reconnected with you before the end. I just can’t believe you’re gone. Pam, Jennifer graduated with me in 2014 at UNCG, and let me tell you just how incredibly smart, charming, and hilarious she was. We took a history of the USSR class together, and her friendship enriched my time in that class; all the way to graduation. I’m so sorry for you and your family’s loss. I love you, Jenn. Rest easy and know we all wish you were here ❤
@Rachel-xr9gy5 ай бұрын
I am so shocked. I follow very few booktubers, but when I saw Jennifer’s channel I really loved her even though I didn’t even really read the same kinds of books. I think she just radiated a beautiful soul, and she was very positive, and she had a comforting voice. Also I thought she was really funny. You raised her well, Pam. She brought joy to many people. May we all be reminded to live to the fullest and be a positive influence to those around us.
@Faye_L5 ай бұрын
Stunned. No words. Devastated, can't process this at all. My condolences to her family and loved ones. We'll always love you, Jenny.
@melissahouse12965 ай бұрын
I'm devastated Faye 😢
@melissahouse12965 ай бұрын
She was the best ❤
@Faye_L5 ай бұрын
@@melissahouse1296 She truly was. 💔
@Movingthebookmark5 ай бұрын
Omg! Jennifer! What an extraordinary woman, full of intelligence and passion! May you rest in peace!
@yamellismarrero78475 ай бұрын
I am very surprised and sad. Use to enjoy her videos. I am from Puerto Rico, and always check her recommendations. Really sorry.😞
@summerwarrior4585 ай бұрын
To God we belong and to God we return. I am in tears. Why did I cry so much for someone I have never met? Jennifer was someone I consider a one way friend. She will be remembered forever.
@user-sz4gu9xi6t5 ай бұрын
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 KZfaq. 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
@BookLover195 ай бұрын
I am shocked and utterly heartbroken 💔 Jennifer was my favourite booktuber. She was such a beautiful soul in every way. She made me get back into Classics after years of neglecting reading, and because of her I even picked up Italian Classics that I would never have ever considered. I will miss her so much and I can’t begin to imagine her family’s loss. Rest in eternal peace, beautiful Jennifer 😢💔
@scallydandlingaboutthebook27115 ай бұрын
Pam my heart goes out to you as a mother. You are right that Jennifer had many friends and admirers here on booktube. She touched many lives by sharing her love of books and will stay in our thoughts.
@sc87175 ай бұрын
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
@comette4u5 ай бұрын
My condolences to you and fellow Booktubers. I still book recommendations on my tbr shelf from her, which I will dedicate to reading in January. Please take care.
@arlissbunny5 ай бұрын
What a heart wrenching loss. My love goes out to you, Pam, and to all Jennifer’s family and friends. Jennifer was so vivacious, brilliant, and interested in both subjects and books that are too often overlooked in public debate. Her incisive commentary was always helpful and I could truly trust her recommendations. AND she loved K-pop! I think she made a lot of us feel seen. That was certainly true for me. If I may ask, please leave her channel up if possible. Her book reviews will remain evergreen and valuable for many well into the future. Jennifer was a jewel. She will be deeply missed.
@LoreReads75 ай бұрын
I’ve been a silent viewer for a long time but Jennifer’s videos were always an immense joy to watch. I picked up Romola because of her love for it. I plan on cherishing every word. Sending my condolences, Jennifer was a light on booktube to many, myself included ❤
@unstartedartist5 ай бұрын
I've been watching Jennifer for years now. Her light-hearted videos actually got me through some rather dark times. Her videos were so genuine and positive. I can't believe this.
@BookLover194 ай бұрын
I come back to Jennifer’s channel every day to read the latest comments on this video 😢 When I watch her other videos, I really forget for a moment that she’s left us. Then I remember. It’s been a month since she left this world but we are all still thinking of her. She was such a special person. I will never forget her ❤
@Angelisse_2 ай бұрын
I haven’t watched much KZfaq in a while. Thought about her yesterday and checked her channel. I’ve just been in shock since! Speechless. I just can’t believe it. I send all my condolences. :(
@Youthgirl19995 ай бұрын
I am so sorry for your loss, Pam. Jennifer was a beacon of light in this part of the internet. Her passion for literature radiated off of the screen, no one made me feel more connected to ancient literature like her. We will all miss her wit and charm.
@Praire223 ай бұрын
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.
@Kent-ox8lm5 ай бұрын
It has taken me a while to post a message as I was shocked to hear about Jennifer's passing. I really enjoyed listening to Jennifer talk about books. She was so knowledgeable and inspiring. She will be very much missed. Thank you Jennifer for sharing your personality and knowledge with us.
@margaridagaudencio45485 ай бұрын
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
@zalah17865 ай бұрын
I was a silent viewer until now. I came on KZfaq 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 KZfaqrs, 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
@blane18145 ай бұрын
I send you a hug. I hope you have better days.
@alisonbell34755 ай бұрын
So well written I can't believe it I'm in shock. ❤
@zalah17865 ай бұрын
@@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❤
@zalah17865 ай бұрын
@@blane1814thank you Blane🫶❤️
@faithbooks79065 ай бұрын
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.
@QuirkyGirl102 ай бұрын
I am at a complete loss for words. I just discovered Jennifer’s channel and was going through all her past videos to add to my watch list, and then I came to this one. To say that I was shocked to hear of her passing…She was such an intelligent presence here on BookTube, in a such a crowded space, that I have become very particular about who I will follow. She stood out because she spoke intelligently and calmly about her love of books, especially classic literature, but she also loved contemporary books, which made for a good mix. Even though I am new to her channel, I will relish going over her old videos and listening to her discourse on the books she read. I am glad she got to share her passion with the world, if only for a brief time. I am so sorry for your loss. That she was your child…I cannot even begin to fathom the magnitude of that type of loss.😢❤❤❤
@melissahouse12965 ай бұрын
I am so very sorry Pam Jennifer & her channel were my rock for last 4 yrs. So smart so honest so fun. I miss her ❤
@janeturner90645 ай бұрын
I love Jennifer's films and have been watching quite a lot of them over the past week; so often I've thought "ooh, I must comment about that" and then realise that she won't see it. I will miss her.
@clairejones45005 ай бұрын
I'm deeply shocked and saddened. I've been a silent watcher of Jennifer's videos for years and I always immensely enjoyed her content. I've been thinking about this sad news all day and still can't believe it. I send my heartfelt condolences to Jennifer's family and friends.
@ttowntrekker51745 ай бұрын
P.S. Thank you for giving me the confidence to read Classics and teaching me the joy of floppy books! Pam, The Cherokee have a belief that our loved ones visit us in the form of red birds aka Cardinals. My grandmother visits me daily. The next time you see one I hope you feel a comfort in it. I always do. Love and Hugs from Oklahoma.