Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
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Hey hey! So, we are close to the new year. 2026 is basically next week. Here are some things that need to STAY in 2025. We cannot keep doing this, people! We must move on! What would add to this list? Thanks for watching!
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🚨I'M HOSTING A TRIP TO ICELAND IN SEPTEMBER 2026, THERE'S ONLY FIVE SPOTS LEFT, CLAIM YOUR SPOT NOW: trovatrip.com/trip/europe/iceland/iceland-with-jessica-owens-sep-2026
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Hey hey! So, we are close to the new year. 2026 is basically next week. Here are some things that need to STAY in 2025. We cannot keep doing this, people! We must move on! What would add to this list? Thanks for watching!
-Channel art by Senny: instagram.com/sennydoesarty?utm_medium=copy_link
-I don't own the rights to this music. Music from Royalty Free Music from Epidemic Sound
📲 find me:
-Business Inquiries: jessmowens@gmail.com | NOT ACCEPTING BOOKS FOR REVIEW
-Instagram: instagram.com/saidbyjess
-Book CommuniREAD Discord: discord.gg/NHJEHdh964
-Goodreads: goodreads.com/jesiowens
💕Affiliate Links & Codes:
-Bookshop.org: bookshop.org/shop/jessowens
-Love audiobooks? Try Libro FM: http://libro.fm/referral?rf_code=lfm225375
-Stay hydrated with Liquid IV, 25% off and free shipping: Use code SAIDBYJESS at glnk.io/koyv/saidbyjess
-Protect your info with Surfshark VPN: Use code OWENS to get 83% off and 3 months free at https://surfshark.deals/OWENS
-Try Epidemic Sound for royalty free music here: epidemicsound.com/referral/nh125m
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![READING VLOG: READING BOOKS I WAS HYPED ABOUT..[CC]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/eNjN_DR74rQ/mqdefault.jpg "READING VLOG: READING BOOKS I WAS HYPED ABOUT..[CC]
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Hey hey! FINALLY this website let me upload this vlog, sheesh. Anyway, Patrons voted and selected my vlog theme. So here is me reading books I was really hyped about when I first got them and then of course, they sat on my shelf to collect dust, whoops. Anyway, expect much yapping, coffee, a lot of Nigel, and some other random things. Thanks for watching!
-Channel art by Senny: https://instagram.com/sennydoesarty?utm_medium=copy_link
-I dont own the rights to this music. Music from Royalty Free Music from Epidemic Sound
📲 find me:
-Business Inquiries: jessmowens@gmail.com | NOT ACCEPTING BOOKS FOR REVIEW
-Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saidbyjess
-Book CommuniREAD Discord: https://discord.gg/NHJEHdh964
-Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/jesiowens
🌎 GLOBAL ISSUES
-www.thepalestineacademy.com
-Yassmin (on Sudan): https://www.tiktok.com/@yassmin_am?_t=8hB0cKSnn4j&_r=1
-Bsonblast (on Sudan): https://www.tiktok.com/@bsonblast?_t=8hB0nFlMzIn&_r=1
-Subhi (on Palestine): https://www.tiktok.com/@iamsbeih?_t=8hB0iHxPXaS&_r=1
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Any video on my channel is reflective solely of my opinion and is for entertainment purposes only. Any copyrighted materials or excerpts are for fair use for such purposes as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. (Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976)")
![HOW DID WE [U S of A] GET HERE? SOME BOOKS TO EXPLAIN WHY...](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/em9NUBLkWGw/mqdefault.jpg "HOW DID WE [U S of A] GET HERE? SOME BOOKS TO EXPLAIN WHY...
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Hey hey! Well, were having a time, arent we? I wanted to recommend some non-fiction books that help explain how we ended up here. Not an exhaustive list by any means but a few books definitely worth your time. If you have recommendations, please share! Thanks for watching!
BOOKS MENTIONED (affiliate links)
-THE NEW JIM CROW: https://bookshop.org/a/12115/9781620971932
-STAMPED FROM THE BEGINNING: https://bookshop.org/a/12115/9781645030393
-MEDIOCRE: https://bookshop.org/a/12115/9781580059527
-THE COLOR OF LAW: https://bookshop.org/a/12115/9781631492853
-MEDICAL APARTHEID: https://bookshop.org/a/12115/9780767915472
-IMMORTAL LIFE OF HENRIETTA LACKS: https://bookshop.org/a/12115/9781400052189
-Channel art by Senny: https://instagram.com/sennydoesarty?utm_medium=copy_link
-I dont own the rights to this music. Music from Royalty Free Music from Epidemic Sound
📲 find me:
-Business Inquiries: jessmowens@gmail.com | NOT ACCEPTING BOOKS FOR REVIEW
-Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saidbyjess
-Book CommuniREAD Discord: https://discord.gg/NHJEHdh964
-Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/jesiowens
💕Affiliate Links & Codes:
-Bookshop.org: https://bookshop.org/shop/jessowens
-Love audiobooks? Try Libro FM: http://libro.fm/referral?rf_code=lfm225375
-Scribd: You get 60 days free & I get 30 days: https://www.scribd.com/g/6ro4w5
-Stay hydrated with Liquid IV, 25% off and free shipping: Use code SAIDBYJESS at https://glnk.io/koyv/saidbyjess
-Protect your info with Surfshark VPN: Use code OWENS to get 83% off and 3 months free at https://surfshark.deals/OWENS
-Try Epidemic Sound for royalty free music here: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/nh125m/
-Try the awesome bookish gear at Boredwalk! Get 10%
off with my link or use code JESSOWENS: https://www.boredwalktshirts.com/?rfsn=6741909.5c53279&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=6741909.5c53279
Any video on my channel is reflective solely of my opinion and is for entertainment purposes only. Any copyrighted materials or excerpts are for fair use for such purposes as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. (Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976)")
![BOOK COMMUNITEA (kinda) IT ENDS WITH US MOVIE: DISCORD BETWEEN THE CAST? [CC]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/fzm2-RHXz-c/mqdefault.jpg "BOOK COMMUNITEA (kinda) IT ENDS WITH US MOVIE: DISCORD BETWEEN THE CAST? [CC]
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Hey hey! There are theories flying around about the cast and what is going on. So heres a compilation of the theories Ive seen..what do you think? Thanks for watching!
-Channel art by Senny: https://instagram.com/sennydoesarty?utm_medium=copy_link
-I dont own the rights to this music. Music from Royalty Free Music from Epidemic Sound
📲 find me:
-Business Inquiries: jessmowens@gmail.com | NOT ACCEPTING BOOKS FOR REVIEW
-Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saidbyjess
-Book CommuniREAD Discord: https://discord.gg/NHJEHdh964
-Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/jesiowens
🌎 GLOBAL ISSUES
-www.thepalestineacademy.com
-Yassmin (on Sudan): https://www.tiktok.com/@yassmin_am?_t=8hB0cKSnn4j&_r=1
-Bsonblast (on Sudan): https://www.tiktok.com/@bsonblast?_t=8hB0nFlMzIn&_r=1
💕Affiliate Links & Codes:
-Bookshop.org: https://bookshop.org/shop/jessowens
-Love audiobooks? Try Libro FM: http://libro.fm/referral?rf_code=lfm225375
-Scribd: You get 60 days free & I get 30 days: https://www.scribd.com/g/6ro4w5
-Stay hydrated with Liquid IV, 25% off and free shipping: Use code SAIDBYJESS at https://glnk.io/koyv/saidbyjess
-Protect your info with Surfshark VPN: Use code OWENS to get 83% off and 3 months free at https://surfshark.deals/OWENS
-Try Epidemic Sound for royalty free music here: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/nh125m/
-Try the awesome bookish gear at Boredwalk! Get 10%
off with my link or use code JESSOWENS: https://www.boredwalktshirts.com/?rfsn=6741909.5c53279&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=6741909.5c53279
Any video on my channel is reflective solely of my opinion and is for entertainment purposes only. Any copyrighted materials or excerpts are for fair use for such purposes as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. (Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976)")
