The 19 Books I've Read This Year | Favorites, Flops, & 5 Star Reads
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- In today's video, I talk about the 19 books I've read this year! Of those 19 books, I'll tell you about my favorites, flops, and 5 star reads. I don't normally do dedicated wrap-ups, but late is better than never. Thanks for stopping by!
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With all the pressure in the book community to read as many books as possible each year it’s refreshing to see someone pace themselves and take the time to sit and enjoy the books they pick up and not chase unreasonable numbers
One thing I absolutely love about reading Stephen King, is that you really don’t want to rush through them.. it almost forces you to slow down and appreciate every nuance…(whilst of course being impatient to see what happens next! Haha)
This funny sweet lady has only read 6 books this year. I just finished The Invisible Library. Just started Acotar series. My reading goal for 2024 is 24. I keep cheering myself on that I can do it! I read 27 books in 2022 & 10 books in 2023. You & Ashlynn are always a breath of fresh air in the intimate reading associate world.
You can do it, but make sure to enjoy the stories and not put too much pressure on the number.
I love this!!
Thank the Lord, you've saved Monday 😅 🎉
I also take my time with longer books, it's also really fun because you get to stay with those characters longer
“Blitzing through books” is the word!
Been reading very intentionally and it’s been making me savor a book better
I love that! It puts the pleasure back in reading when I slow it down!
Duma Key is such an underrated King novel! Under the Dome is also one of my favorites.
Just started reading Needful Things on Wednesday!! Classic Stephen King and loving it. I thought I'd read a page or two but now it's the only thing I want to read!
Duma Key is my second favorite Stephen King book (that isn't apart of the tower series)! I'm so glad you loved it.
Ahhh makes me so happy that you enjoyed throne of glass I adore that series and don’t think I’ll ever stop thinking of it!
Great video as usual ❤Oh Gone With the Wind is my every other summer reread…one of the best!! Also, Mitchell’s personal story is quite interesting.
Great channel! I like your varied taste in books, and it's sweet and cool that you and your wife swap books.
So many gigantic books in a few months! Dude you are reading machine!😮😛😉
i really enjoy watching your reviews. Your videos are very honest and i love how you talk about books. I honestly trust your reviews, and i am so thankful i found your videos.
Thank you so much!!
Ian, wonderful vlog. You always do so well. Thank you for sharing!
Thank you so much!!
Oh my goodness and Ian and Ashlynn video all in one day!!! Yay!
19 books so far is impressive for the year. I have read 21 books but nothing as long as the books you read. I have to refigure the books I am reading to put in some of the long books I still have to read for my 24 books to read in 2024. Happy reading and looking forward to your other videos that come out. ^_^
I love quarterly wrap ups so much more than monthly wrap ups and I’m glad you decided to do a wrap up video! Mainly because I just added another Stephen king book to be put on hold for me at the library! Duma Key sounds so good and you gave it a 5⭐️ so immediately I need to read it of course lol! I love what you said in the end about just taking your time and enjoying your books instead of just trying read as much as you can like some of booktube cause it’s so true! Happy reading Ian I hope you have a blessed day!!🩷🩷🩷
You are going to love Duma Key!! Happy reading to you as well!!
I loved this 💛
I definitely struggle sometimes with feeling like I should be reading more, but I'm learning to take it at my own pace! It's an important thing to keep in mind, because reading is supposed to be fun and good for the soul!
I’m an English professor and I read slowly! I like to digest what I’m reading. I sometimes feel I should be getting through more, but when I’m reading for pleasure, it’s at my own pace.
I think with you reading 500+ books, the books you read this far is a great accomplishment. Congratulations, Ian 👏🎉👏🎉👏🎉!!!
I love how you and Ashlynn are both so open minded during book swaps! My husband is also a HUGE Stephen King fan and I've acquired quite the collection of his books (most of which I still have yet to read, haha). Duma Key is one of his that is at the top of my list, along with 11/22/63. I hope you all have a fantastic week, and thank you for all of the amazing content!
Thank you!! I hope you have a wonderful week as well!!!
Iannnn!!! I really needed this today man I’ve had a rough one , but even when I do if you upload it’s a GOOD DAYYYYY😁 thank you so much for everything you do for us it means a lot. Alsoooo I have a VIDEO IDEA!!!! one of my favourite videos of yours is when you reacted to 1 star reviews of your favs, I think a part 2 with recent reads or books you’ve given 5/5’s would be SO MUCH FUNNNNNN. Just a thought 😁 god bless Ian! Thank you for always bringing out bangersssss
Sorry to hear your Day was bad. Glad this channel could bring you some comfort! Hope all is well with you my guy! I’m always here if you need an ear!!
@@iangubeli thoughts on the video idea?😁
@@user-bm7zg7sj3u I love the idea! I have thought about doing an updated version of that original video once I post a new top ten!
love your vids man keep it up!
Thank you!!
I stumbled on your book channel, and I must say, I find it very enjoyable. You have great book recommendations. I, like you do not feel the pressure to read loads of books. I like to see what books call out to me. You are infectious. And I am a fan
Oh dear, American Psycho is a favorite read of mine, but I understand it’s a polarizing book 😂 However, I have started the Witcher series based on your recommendation and it’s delightful! I recently started watching your channel and your wife’s- You two are a breath of fresh air! Glad you’re here!
Thank you so much!! The Witcher is so underrated (well, the books are)! Glad to hear you’re enjoying them!
@iangubeli if you are into videogames they were quite amazing as well. Well the 3rd one was. The 1st and 2nd are good for the story and glitchy and at time downright frustrating for the gameplay.
Witcher 3 is magical. Great for somebody who loves a story rich world with exciting gameplay, amazing story, and awesome music.
The videogames are a sequel to the books. Witcher 3 is the catalyst that got me back into reading.
You are amazing to watch. I love that you not trying to push it to goodreads goal and that your pace reading to enjoy books. I'm pacing myself too. My goal is 48 books. Extra goal add on is 48 ebooks. But if I don't reach its okay. Love you and ashlynn.
I am a huge Stephen King fan too! Loved Duma Key and Under the Dome and they were ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ for me 😊 so awesome to read and I will probably reread at some point. Great wrap up Ian.
Thank you!!
Gubes , I Gotta admit . Sometimes when I go to take a long nap . I “rewatch “ your videos because I know your videos are monotized .. 😂❤️👌 true friend right there .
I totally agree about savoring the books we read. I have had a nasty habit of reading really quickly and not enjoying what I’m reading/not remembering the details. This month I decided to take it slower. I’ve finished two excellent books, the reappearance of rachel price and golden son, and I haven’t enjoyed my reading this much in such a long time. Both 5⭐️ reads for me.
Golden Son!!! That book needs to be read slowly to be truly enjoyed!
You imitating Gollum while talking about Steven King was hysterical! LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I agree with you on Love and Other Words!
This is just the best booktube channel there is.....I need to be on your level....problem is I just can't re create how dope you and your content is lol
Thank you!! Hey, I think you’re crushing it! BookTube is in need of people who are authentic and genuine, and I think you bring that to the table!
Hey Ian!! I really enjoy both yours and Ashlynn's videos. My reading interest seems to fall somewhere in the middle of the two of you. I'd really like to read some of Stephen King. I've heard great things about him (from you of course), but also from some others in my life. BUT I am a scaredy cat, mostly on the side of paranormal stuff. I would love to dip my toes in the water and was wondering if you could possibly do a video of King books for newbs. Or even broader than that and just books in that "genre." Thank you for all the great work and book recs. Wishing you and Ashlynn the best!!
I am tandem reading Empire of Storms and Tower of Dawn right now. I am loving this series!!
Also, I was a huge Twilight fan when it came out. A couple of years ago I tried to read Midnight Sun which was Edward's point of view and I could not get into it. I don't think I would love the Twilight series anymore and I agree with you about the cringe in that book.
I’ve owned Duma Key for ages and never read it. I’ll have to scoot it up the TBR pile.
Ashlynn and Ian on the day?! Yaaaassss!!
I love your videos 💫
Thank you so much!!
ToG is by far my favorite SJM series, and series in general!
Oh, I forgot about The Naturals. I wantcto read that series. Im glad you liked it.
Loved Needful Things. I need to reread that one day.
Just discovered your channel Ian and love it. Most of the booktubers I watch are women so it is awesome to get a guy's perspective. Looking forward to more of your content!
Thank you so much!!
I've gone through 20 books so far this year, print/digital and/or audio (some in both format at a time) but ehh. I don't read a lot of fiction (mostly educational material on neurodivergence and various occult and folklore topics). This year though rolling into science fiction, Murderbot diaries got me hooked! I'm usually a medieval fantasy type fan. Also got myself a library card which has helped getting (through) material. However... 20 books is *a lot* for me. In 2023 I read 27 across the year and less the years before. Getting so close to that amount not even halfway through the year 😶 part of my goal is to read more for fun this year, so more fiction.
So glad you loved the TOG journey! It’s my favorite series. They’re the best books. Too bad you weren’t a fan of One Dark Window. But you’re convincing me I need to read Stephen King. If you want to Buddy read Fairytale in May or June I’m down.
Yes, read as much King as you can!!!!
Ian I just finished Ship of Magic, the first book of the Liveship Traders. It was 5 stars for me better than Farseer, a step above Fitz & Friends…you are a great hubby to want to read your wife’s favorite books!!! My husband could not even get through five minutes of the first episode of GOT.
I cannot wait to get to Liveship Traders! It sounds amazing.
i'm here for your next 3 months of adult fantasy, science fiction and "your" books phase :) with this video is so clear that romantasy, romance and YA aren't your genres :O
Very true!! I am also excited for the next three months!
im going to read gone with the wind because of you.....😊
You won’t regret it!!
You might enjoy The Fragile Threads of Power by V.E. Schwab. I found out halfway through it, it's the start of a second trilogy in the world but I found it quite enjoyable regardless. I listened to the audiobook and I did have a little bit of trouble trying to work and keep track of which London I was in at the time (you'll see if you do read it). I can't wait for the next book and I need to find that first trilogy. lol
It took me much longer than I care to admit to understand the ‘slipped my mind’ pun 😂
Reading the naturals series and it was so good
I would like to recommend Joe Hill 's NOS 4A2. Stephen King's son writes horror and thriller really well!! Love to see your review of this book!
Oooh!! Fun idea! Maybe you can get your reread of Duma Key in by doing an Annotate with Me Vlog?? Not sure if you Annotate, but that may be something fun, and let's you take your time and relive it.
I love this idea!
Awesome video ‼️☠️☺️🤠😅☠️ I have read about 25 books and most of them are just books that I have had on hold from the library that were finally available so as soon as I finish those I am getting back into the Throne of Glass series and finishing the Harry Potter series which I am on Order of the Phoenix. I have decided to try reading the first 3 twilight books but for most romances unless it’s Ali Hazelwood because her spicy scenes are kind of weird but they are not many compared to ACOTAR series. So I have decided to go back to YA because like you these are the books and authors that I trust and love. I am currently working my way through the ShadowHunters series through my library so far it is amazing it’s urban fantasy and imo it’s like the Throne of Glass series. So if you and Ash want to journey into The ShadowHunters series i highly recommend it. Also check out the new book coming out on May 7th called Blood at the Root it has ancestral magic, again urban fantasy YA by a new author LaDarrion Williams. Also books like Blood at the root are Legendborn and Bloodmarked both amazing reads.
Love the fact you book swap with your wife and sister! I have only read The Green Mile by Stephen King and I enjoyed it so much, but..I don't normally read horror, so what book next would you suggest I read by Stephen King???
Let you off about Twilight Series! I hated Happy Place! Enjoyed your video and relaxed straight to the point, fun attitude!! Thanks
From January to March i read 32 books
My 5 star reads are
Clytemnestra by constanza casanti
Tales of the body thief by Anne rice book 4 in the vampire chronicles
The urgent life by Bozoma saint John memoir
Queen of the damned by Anne rice book 3 in the vampire chronicles
Birthday girl by Penelope Douglas
The girl in the eagle's talons by karin Smirnoff book 7 in the millennium series
I only dnf 1 book
My longest read was shogun by james clavell good read but so long
I love this every so many month wrap-up idea. April is going to be a zero book month for me. I started The Games of Thrones, but am only 150 pages into it. We move on Friday to start our 2k miles home(!!!), and I haven't gotten to read for maybe a week now. I have been doing monthly wrap-ups, but I definitely can't make one for April. 😅
You move so soon!! Oh my goodness! Excited to see the vlogs when you all get settled in!!
@@iangubeli Thank you!
So on Goodreads about "One Dark Window By Rachel Gillig" there is a second book, you may know. It is called "Two Twisted Crowns" and it says on Goodreads that it is 4.47. perhaps the second book looks like the best option.
I love that you read your wives books! Does she happen to have a channel also??
Yes!! Her channel is “Ashlynn Calee”
Your rant on the Twilight series is the reason I have never read the books or seen the movie. It has made me cringe from day one. However, I agree 100% with you on the Throne of Glass series. It's really her best series or all she's written.
really wanna see you try reading some of V.E. Schwab’s books… like Addie LaRue or Vicious
I need to finish A Darker Shade of Magic🙈
I'm a big Stephen King fan as well. There is another author from Britain named James Herbert who's story telling is similar. I really enjoy his books but some of them can be tricky to find. He's definitely worth checking out.
Just added him to the radar!
It's funny you should have that opinion on Happy Place. I love Emily Henry but HATED Happy Place. The whole book was based on miscommunication. I wanted to throw my phone across the room. 😅
I love Stephen King, my first one by him, thanks to my mom, and I was 11, The Bachman Books, the original, then it was followed by It when I was 12. My five star read this year so far was A House of Earth and Blood, oh man that book wrecked me.
I’m always in the middle of like five different books and i usually focus on one of them and start more and end up starting so many books and don’t always finish them lol! Might be a slight problem but we’ll I do get through books so… I read about 25 books so far this year but honestly most of that is because of audiobooks I wouldn’t be able to make it through that many with out audio… I need to get myself back to reading physically more often! I still do but not necessarily everyday which is problematic at least for me lol…
I get that! Audiobooks ran rampant in my reading last year, and I have tried to use them sparingly!
Duma Key is one of the most underrated King novels
Reading Throne of Glass right now, I'm shocked at how little I hear about it. So many people have read the Throne of Glass series, but they always compare it to something like Lord of the Rings or other famous fantasy novels. "Oh, if you like this you'll like Throne of Glass." Its such a shame because personally, I find Throne of Glass to be spectacular all on its own.
I agree! It’s unique and deserves its own praise apart from other books/serieis!
I enjoyed seeing what you read! Do you plan on reading Crescent City by Sarah J Maas? I’m on the 3rd one and I’ve been loving it!
I do plan on reading the Crescent City books! I have no clue when though🙈
love your channell.....😊😊😊😊
Thank you so much!!
Just finished Pet Sematary by Stephen King, really loved it. Been on a horror kick, just read Fever Dream by Samantha Schweblin in one sitting yesterday, highly recommend it.
Also, reading an 1100 page book in 4 days is insane.
you should do a video ranking every stephen king book you’ve read 👀 i’m halfway through my first book by him and i need decent recs for after
I want to make a video like that later in the year. What book of his are you reading??
@@iangubeli oooo I will defo tune in !! right now I’m reading 11/22/63 !
@@jinkook.mp44 oooo!! Okay, I would recommend for your next King read one of three options: Pet Semetary, Duma Key, or Billy Summers!! All are great, and each is from a different era of his career, so that makes it more fun to see just how good and consistent he is!
Ian read Legendborn.
You might also like Scott Thomas' Kill Creek. Another fun horror writer.
Dude, The Malazan series is so hard to follow sometimes but all the books are so freaking worth it. I literally had to start from the beginning a second time and take notes lol Side note: Have you read any of Jay Kristoff's books?
Storm light series Brandon Sanderson
All the Stephen king! Have you also read Joe hill? I need to check out Duma key
I haven’t tried Joe Hill yet!
Have you ever tried reading comic books or graphic novels because there are some good ones out there to read, there's even a graphic novel of the Bible called the Action Bible.
I just started Throne of Glass this month, I really want to watch your vid after, but I am curious if you had any suggestions on the tandem read, or if anyone in the comments knows if he talks about it in the TOG recap video and I can skip to that (I just wanna avoid spoilers hehe)
I don't remember his video having any spoilers. I'm not 100% sure though. I recommend reading The Assasins Blade first. It helps you care about Celaena before starting Throne of Glass. There were times when TOG was slow to me because of the world building, but it was definitely information we needed.
I looked up a reading order for the tandem read. You can’t really go wrong with any version you find! The video, for the most part, doesn’t have spoilers. Only some books I went in a little more detail than I usually do!
Have you read any of the Terry Goodkind books…? Think you may like those.
I haven’t! I need to!
Ian! Great video! Quick question: I want to start reading Stephen King, but I don't know where to start. I really want to read The Stand, but since I've never read any of Stephen King's work, I'm worried I might ruin my experience. What do you suggest? :) Thanks!
I am so sorry I am just now seeing your question!! Okay, The Stans is amazing, and I think if you did start with it, you would love it. But, before jumping into one of his really big books I always recommend starting with something smaller. Such as: Pet Semetary, Duma Key, or The Shining! You can’t go wrong with either of those!
@@iangubeli THANK YOU SO MUCH!
Read red rising series!
Loved those books!
Check out 11/22/63! I think you’d really like it!
Have you done a video just dedicated to Stephen king and what books were your favorite and highly recommended books of his?
I haven’t seen any Dean Koontz book yet. I just came across you and your wife’s videos last week. I’m curious what your thoughts are on his books compared to Mr. Kings 😊
American Psycho is one of my favorite movies😅
Deadhouse Gates is a unique case cuz it's a book where it's written to be purposely kinda hard to get through, to emulate what all the characters are going through. That being said, I was also turned off by it until I got to the end, and I know many others were as well. If you jump into Memories of Ice, you definitely won't regret. It's a much more familiar and easily enjoyable experience (not to say the book isn't also brutally dark). Imo it's the best book in the series as of the seven I've read and the best fantasy book I've ever read. It's horrific, heartbreaking, and all the more beautiful because of it. (it also has 2 of the best battles ever put to text)
The end was great! It made up for the slog the beginning turned out to be.
@@iangubeli Yeah, I find for many, the end of the Chain of Dogs storyline is the point where people go "oh shit, this series is actually really fricking good." Excited to hear your thoughts as you eventually dive further into the world. All the best!
@@PokeJoshNY thank you!! I will be diving sometime over the summer. Memories of Ice is kind of calling to me!
Read Stephen King's "The Shining".... That one scared me. Also, he has a short story called, "Survivor Type", I believe in "Night Shift". Crazy..... Do yourself a favor... Cool channel. TY....
Gone With the Wind is surprisingly good. I thought it was going to be a sappy romance, but it's actually kind of dark and morally questionable.
My coworker saw me watching your video and was like “whoa what is that what you watching some Jesus looking guy” and I said “ yea Jesus of boooks” 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Also I love long videos gives an hour special. I love running book videos in the background while I do chores and it’s a life savior for us night shift workers . Your such funny wholesome dude I really enjoy your videos 🫶🏼👍🏻👍🏻
This made me laugh so much😂 thank you so much!! I am so happy this channel is a good time!
with those sarah j maas books what does tandem mean? like back to back or at the same time?
I read them at the same time! There’s a reading order I followed to be able to do so!
Duma Key is my #1 King!! I had nightmares that the main character did not do enough, ya know what I am talking about?
I DO!! Oh my goodness, it felt like there was something Edgar forgot!
Alright Gubes , I need book recs from you and your wife . I’ve currently been devouring everything Holly Jackson has ever written ( highly reccomend her ).I’m now reading her “ Good girls guide to murder “ series . And I’m looking for my next read so hopefully I can get it all on Libby . And not break the bank lol. What would you guys reccomend . Not a fan of sexual content . Like romance , LOVEEEE suspense . fan of dystopian over fantasy . . Adore unpredictable plots . I want absolutely no idea what’s coming next when I read . What do you guys reccomend ?
Ooo!! Dark Matter by Blake Crouch is wonderful! It hits all of your boxes. It does have some slight language, but not an obscene amount where it becomes unreadable.
@@iangubeli I will have to check it out! I can handle language . Like for example. If some sniper was after me … I might be dropping the F bomb myself 😂😂😂. If swearing makes sense for the situation. I’m fine with it . May be bad to say. But like swearing profusely without a point . Not my jam
I started reading Assassin’s Blade and ended up putting it down. Are the other Throne of Glass books better? Really want to read the series but just can’t get going. Any might would be appreciated.
The series gets more interesting, but her writing doesn’t. But I read until heir of fire so don’t know for the whole series.
Yes, the books get better as you go along. The Assassin’s Blade does feel a little slow and all over the place. But, it is important to read because there are POVs that show up from it on later books!
@@iangubeli thank you for the insight. I may return to Assassin’s Blade and the series later. I plan to start Assassin’s Quest by Hobb this weekend and consider taking a break from that world after this first trilogy. Too many books and not enough time!
Wow, Sarah J Mass. no, no, no. Can’t be on board with that. That’s like saying Colleen Hoover is a great writer.
Try reading T. Kingfisher, Kevin Hearne (Druid Chronicles) try extreme horror. Ania Ahlborn. Nestling was amazing.
What kind of cookie ? 🍪
Chocolate chip😏
I’m currently on book 54… idk if that’s bad or good😂
WOAH😳
@@iangubeli audiobooks on 2x speed… 😂
I read 19 books out of 24 ..my reading goal is 24 for 2024..
Have you read Fairy Tale by Stephen King yet???
Going to soon!
Thanks for swapping with me.
It was my pleasure!! Thank you for wanting to do this with me!
How can yo not remember the Chain of Dogs
If Ian recommends a book, you read the book 🤷🏻♀️
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Is it a Stephen king book if it doesn’t make you uncomfortable? : Re “needful things”
They’re all twisted!
I accidentally read 79 books in March 😐😏
Wait, for real?
yea I have bipolar and I went through a manic week where I didn't sleep at all and I was reading 3-5 audiobooks a day
@@glittergirl12341 wow! I hope all is well now. Are you getting sleep much??
@iangubeli some days are better then others