Uploaded November 2024 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
🚨 I've launched a trip to Ireland for October 2025, if you're interested for more info, check out the community tab or my instagram. Or you can visit the trip page for all the details, it's live if you want to book: trovatrip.com/trip/europe/ireland/ireland-with-jessica-owens-oct-2025
Hey hey! Well, things are looking rough. But this video was pre-recorded so...here you go. Are you participating in #NonfictionNovember ? 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
BOOKS MENTIONED (*affiliate link):
-Say Nothing: bookshop.org/a/12115/9780307279286
-Empire of Pain: bookshop.org/a/12115/9781984899019
-Jesus and John Wayne: bookshop.org/a/12115/9781631499050
-Written In Bone: bookshop.org/a/12115/9781956763362
-All That Remains: bookshop.org/a/12115/9781950691913
-Refusing Compulsory Sexuality: bookshop.org/a/12115/9781623177102
-Thick: bookshop.org/a/12115/9781620975879
-Socialist Introduction to Palestine: bookshop.org/a/12115/9781642592764
-The Anthropocene Reviewed: bookshop.org/a/12115/9780525555247
📲 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
-Scribd: You get 60 days free & I get 30 days: scribd.com/g/6ro4w5
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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)
🚨 I've launched a trip to Ireland for October 2025, if you're interested for more info, check out the community tab or my instagram. Or you can visit the trip page for all the details, it's live if you want to book: trovatrip.com/trip/europe/ireland/ireland-with-jessica-owens-oct-2025
Hey hey! Well, things are looking rough. But this video was pre-recorded so...here you go. Are you participating in #NonfictionNovember ? 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
BOOKS MENTIONED (*affiliate link):
-Say Nothing: bookshop.org/a/12115/9780307279286
-Empire of Pain: bookshop.org/a/12115/9781984899019
-Jesus and John Wayne: bookshop.org/a/12115/9781631499050
-Written In Bone: bookshop.org/a/12115/9781956763362
-All That Remains: bookshop.org/a/12115/9781950691913
-Refusing Compulsory Sexuality: bookshop.org/a/12115/9781623177102
-Thick: bookshop.org/a/12115/9781620975879
-Socialist Introduction to Palestine: bookshop.org/a/12115/9781642592764
-The Anthropocene Reviewed: bookshop.org/a/12115/9780525555247
📲 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
-Scribd: You get 60 days free & I get 30 days: scribd.com/g/6ro4w5
-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
-Try the awesome bookish gear at Boredwalk! Get 10%
off with my link or use code JESSOWENS: 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)
![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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🚨 My trip to Ireland has SOLD OUT😲. If youre still interested, add yourself to the waiting list:
https://trovatrip.com/trip/europe/ireland/ireland-with-jessica-owens-oct-2025
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)")
![AUGUST READING VLOG: A WEEK WITH ME YAPPING & READING & SNUGGLING NIGEL [CC]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/gcKvvRyCw-M/mqdefault.jpg "AUGUST READING VLOG: A WEEK WITH ME YAPPING & READING & SNUGGLING NIGEL [CC]
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Hey hey! One of the three vlogs I filmed in August made it to the public LOL. I struggle through Words of Radiance and delightfully read Amari and the Great Game. And I YAP, are we surprised?
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
💕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: BOOKTOK AT IT AGAIN, COPYRIGHT LAWSUIT, AND WHAT DID NEIL GAIMAN DO?? [CC]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/hT-kcnB5D5o/mqdefault.jpg "BOOK COMMUNITEA: BOOKTOK AT IT AGAIN, COPYRIGHT LAWSUIT, AND WHAT DID NEIL GAIMAN DO?? [CC]
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Hey hey! Back for another #BookCommuniTEA because its been awhile and oh boy...booktok is acting up, should women read M/M romance? What did Neil Gaiman do? Please share your thoughts below, but keep it cute and respectful. Thanks for watching!
🚨 LINKS
-Article about Neil Gaiman and the podcast: https://politicsdancingxyz.substack.com/p/manufacturing-consent
-Podcast name: Master: The Allegations Against Neil Gaiman
-Link to lawsuit: https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/21564103-lynne-freeman-v-tracyt-wolff-crave-copyright-complaint
-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
-Motaz (journalist in Gaza): https://instagram.com/motaz_azaiza?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA
💕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)")
