I found your channel recently and I’m very glad I did. You seem like such a kind and genuine person and I very much admire that. Please keep up the great content! 🤍
So happy to have come across your page. I’m more of a thriller and romance reader but I just enjoy how enthusiastic you are about Fantasy. Great energy and great content
Hell yes! It’s Ian Time! I love the Dark Tower. I loved all the ties to other authors’ universes. It’s such a wild ride! Also, if you and Ashlynn loved ACOTAR, I suggest reading the Lunar Chronicles by Marissa Meyer. Think Disney Princesses but with sci-fi. I actually think as far as retellings go, Lunar is better, but I loved both series for different reasons. The series is also YA, so no smut but there is def angsty romance. It’s so dang good!!
You add so much diversity to my BookTube experience, you have different tastes and genres from most channels I watch and I love it. I love having that breadth of opinions and genres in my feed.
8:01-8:27 Let me tell you-- I just laughed and laughed during this part; one because I agree. Secondly, it's just the way you said what you said. It was so funny and adorable!! I feel like my husband would say the same things if he read this series. What made it funnier was that I was actually doing my workout (weighted ab work) so you can imagine laughing and doing abs and how that went. Thanks for such a fun video!!!! Love you both!
I am so glad you enjoyed it😂 Mrs. Maas needs to cool it down! I can only imagine trying to focus on doing core workouts while listening to me ramble😂 thank you so much!!
Great vid! Love your affirmations of not reading something if you're not in the mood! Some of us overachievers don't know how to quit LOL I am now about 1/5th of the way through Morning Star and SO MUCH has ALREADY happened, I can't imagine what is coming in the other books let alone a THICC boy like Dark Age... there's no rush, the books will always be there!
Thank you so much!! Morning Star is going to blow your mind!!! And Dark Age?..holy, it’s so dark😂 and I haven’t even gotten into the really crazy stuff yet! You’re going to love it all!!
I’m just about to finish Dark Age and the second half is just as crazy and dark as the first half of not more. Some really dark stuff happens so you’re definitely right, make sure you’re in the right mood for it. Great video btw!
@@iangubeli farseer trilogy then live ship traders trilogy’s then the tawny man trilogy then the rain wild chronicles quartet then finally the fitz and the fool trilogy 17 books in total it’s a lot but definitely has some of the best character work I’ve ever read!
Omg! If you loved the ACOTAR series, you really need to read Throne of Glass. It's more fantasy than fantasy romance, there's literally no spice, the characters are amazing, it's pretty traumatic (just like any SJM book), but it's so good!. Also the Crescent city series by SJM. It's an urban adult fantasy series, the books are pretty big ( they're 800 pages each ), there are some spicy scenes, but again it's so good. The third book comes out in January 2024 and let me tell you: the ending of the second one will leave you speechless.
I will definitely be jumping into SJM’s other series. I think Throne of Glass will be next. It’s been calling my name!😂 and thank you for the spice warning!!
If you like ACOTAR have you tried Anne Bishop the Black Jewels series which may have inspired Maas. Anne Bishop also has an amazing urban fantasy about the others and some books that are great high fantasy and another set with travelling between worlds via bridges. I am always astonished how few fantasy readers try Bishop. Same as I am surprised so many Hobb fans don’t try her work writing as Megan Lindholm. For a stand alone fantasy cross horror I love Weaveworld. It’s an oldie and a regular reread ❤
Thank you!! I’ve never heard of Bishop🙈 (Which I think proves your point). I will definitely give it a shot!! These all sound like great recommendations!!
What a genuine guy you seem to be. I actually just subscribed to your wifes channel today after watching a few of yours. You guys are great and this is the kind of stuff the world needs more of. Anyways after watching this video and your reaction to the Dark Towers books I think I'm going to order the series. I read the first book probably 25 years ago when I was in my 20's and loved it. Never got back into it but after this video I think I'm ready to go thru the series. Can't wait. Sorry I keep commenting on each video but I'm really enjoying your content. Keep up the good work sir.
No apologies necessary, I love hearing people’s thoughts on this community!! Makes me smile to know people enjoy being here! And YES!!! The Dark Tower is amazing! You won’t regret a single book!!!!!!!!!
I DNF’d the gunslinger years ago and your reviews make me want to try out the series again!! Sooo glad I recently found your channel, I love your videos😊
Honestly, the Gubslinger is the weirdest link in the chain! Book two and on are SO good! If you can plow through Gunslinger, I think you’d really love the ready if the series!!
I still need to read Red Rising. Maybe I will in September. Also my fiancé wanted me to tell you he just started reading Joe Abercrombie because of what you said about him in a previous video. He’s listening to the audiobook.
I just finished Jade City yesterday and it was incredible, I would have jumped straight into Jade War but I'm taking part in a book club for The Three-Body Problem starting tomorrow and I only like to be reading one book of each genre at a time (I count fantasy/scifi as a single genre) but as soon as I'm done with that I plan on getting straight back into The Green Bones Sage it was so freaking good
Ian your enthusiasm for books and reading makes me think of how animated Brian Barczyk gets about reptiles. If you check out one of his vlogs you'll see how bubbly Brian can be. You are like the Brian Barczyk of Booktbue.
You look like Jesus in the end section 😂. In all seriousness though, first of all I love how you look when you’re not wearing a cap & second of all, I love your content so much! 🐉
IANNNNNNNNNNN!!!!!!! another certified banger! you never do miss with any videos. always my favourite part of my day brother, morning start is getting fetchin bonkers!!!!
also p.s. after watching the video. YOU READ SO MANY FRICKIN BOOKS MY MAN! seems like king hooked you 🤣. It always puts me in a mood when seeing people like you reading soooo much of like hey maybe i can read alot too.
Audiobooks is what helped me out!! I drive a lot for work, so I just listen to books all day long! It helps me read, sometimes, 300+ pages of something a day!! And yes, King HOOKED me!! One of my fav authors ever!!
@@iangubeli thats frickin awesome! Ian Morning star Update. THIS BOOK KEEPS HURTING ME MAN. how could they do that to ragnar.... he derserved so much more... doesnt get to see his people get liberated.
Holy hell, I thought you would end up reading more than your initial July TBR but 9 books is insane (considering how big some are). When you got to ACOSF I was laughing in agreement to those scenes :D I must say that - like some - I was really looking forward to Nesta's story, cuz she is probably my favourite from ACOTAR^^ Also, regarding the controversial side of it... in my opinion, there should not be any :D I mean, the previous trilogy was written in Feyre's POV and now you get Nesta's so obviously the perception of the whole thing happening with Rhys makes sense? I think a lot of readers considered Rhys to be a literal saint and thought that he cannot have any faults and now he wasn't "presented" in the best light but honestly, I think I liked him better now than before precisely because he was shown to make mistakes in this novel. That being said, thank you for the wrap up! I can't wait for next month's as well cuz I'm finally planning to dive into The First Law trilogy so I'll be glad of some other reviews on the novellas that will come next!^^
FIRST LAW, YEEEESSSS!!! Can’t wait to hear what you think!! Man’s I totally agree with ACOTAR! Rhys always seems disgustingly perfect. I appreciate him being written form Nesta’s perspective. It makes him, and honestly everyone else, more well-rounded characters.
Great month man! Crazy how many books u and your wife can read, excited for your "it" video I hope you like it. Been sitting on my shelf urging me to read it. And it being your first horror 😮 wow dude, you should dive into more, my first king book was dreamcatcher... loved it. The green mile was great too. Keep up the vids!
Thank you!! IT was nuts! I finished it last night…holy crap!! Now I want to read more horror if it’s going to be like that😂 I am now a die hard King fan!!
Good wrap up. I'm pretty new to your channel so it was awesome seeing you love Dark Tower. We seem to have similar tastes which is why I was confused at SJM being on the tbr 😂😂 anyway ill definitely be watching regularly
Awesome vlog ‼️💯 I subbed to your channel because you choose books that challenge me. Lee up the aweosme work ‼️💯I am currently listening to A Court of Mist & Fury and Fourth Wing. 😅😊
Yes, I can totally do that!! It starts on page 416 and ends on page 418! In that r took I would just skip the rest of that section. Just read til you see section “5”
@@Faithinhim2 Hey , it’s my pleasure!! And thank you as well, for doing the same! I think too many people just sweep that stuff under the rug. Too often does that happen.
Awesome vlog ‼️💯I have never read any Stephen King book because I relate his books with horror and I am not a horror person, I also am not a romance person. But you and Ashlynn have made me curious to read The Unhoneymooners. So what is a good starter Stephen King book that won’t make me stick the book in freezer and dnf it or tear the front page off because the cover is so scary ? 😊
Great question!! King has written a lot more than just horror, thankfully! I hear “Billy Summers” is really good. Also, “Fairy Tale” is pretty good (it’s more on the fantasy side). My parents rave about “The Stand.” It’s a post-apocalyptic story, but it’s over 1000 pages! And my personal fav is Dark Tower!! A great fantasy series!! We’ll worth the time!!
Firstly, AMAZING video, as always and great content, as always!!! Ian, you never fail to intrigued with all of your books and information about them. So thank you so much for all that you do. Secondly, why does the person on the cover of ‘Wolves Of The Calla,’ look like ‘Dr Doom’ from ‘The Fantastic Four’…? I’m just intrigued LOL!!! Thirdly, I knows you liked Stephen King, through our conversations, but, didn’t realise you you were a huge reader of his (very cool). Have you read ‘Redemption?’ No one ever mentions that book, but I absolutely LOVE it. Next, I have to try and get my wife to treat me to some more books lol. Hope you and Ash’ are having a great weekend, you thoroughly deserve it! Continue shining and striving!
Thank you so much!!! So, what’s funny about the “Doctor Doom” thing, is that one of the characters in the book makes that comment about the Wolves when they arrive. It so funny!!! And I freaking love Stephen King!!! He’s made me a fan for life!! You have an amazing weekend as well, my friend!! And I hope your wife wants you to buy some new books😏😏
@@iangubeli How crazy is that?! I don’t know anything about the book, but seeing that cover made me laugh out loud and I had to comment about the ‘Dr Doom’ character! I love that that was referenced in the book too lol. What a coincidence. I’ve only read three books, but I have to say, you’ve definitely made me want to check out more. I’ve been hearing about ‘The Stand’ too recently, but, wanna get ‘IT’ first. I’ll have to convince her, even thought she supports me buying books, so that’s always a plus lol.
@@ILoveJahangeer I know😂 it’s as if Stephen King knew we would all have that reaction! But the way they’re described…we’ll it kind of calls for that😂 I think reading “IT” before “The Stand” is a good idea! The Stand sounds absolutely incredible. And that’s wonderful!! Ever book lover needs someone who supports the hobby! Because it is not cheap, unfortunately🙈
@@iangubeli Too funny lol!!! I could order ‘IT’ tonight and get it tomorrow, but I hate the movie tie-in cover, and I’d rather spend £3.00 more and get a normal cover…I need you to help me out on this one, because my wife will just tell me to stop being so fussy lol! Do you think I should get the tie-in cover and save money or get the new cover for a little more money? I watched ‘The Mist’ series that was cancelled after one season and I feel like reading the book instead, and ‘Cujo’ sounds interesting, but have no clue what that’s about except a dog. 🤷🏻♂️ That’s the sad part, BUT, books are cheaper than they used to be, plus, because of amazing people like yourself (and Ash, obviously) and the reading community, we can share and recommend books, rather than just blindly going in and it being a total waste. 🙂
@@ILoveJahangeer Exactly!!! And I apologize for not responding quickly🙈 Okay, to be honest, if it’s a cover that I really love, and the price really isn’t that much more, I would go with the cover you want!! And Cujo, I have no true opinion on. I am in the same boat, I only know it’s about a dog!
OH man, I'm glad that I am not the only one that reacts to books I hate like that (Just no specific reason, hate it and just can't stand *throws book in trash*). .
I block out the criticism! The series is really good!! I think sometimes female authors in fantasy get a bad wrap, but with ACOTAR it really does have everything that makes fantasy good!!
@@iangubeli I have seen alot of critisism on female authors in general which is upsetting. I feel like Acotar is a big commitment. I don't know if it's for me as big books are quite terrifying 😳
@@dianaisme Big books really are intimidating! The first book I ever read that was bigger than 400 pages was “A Game of Thrones.” It’s 807 pages…BUT SO GOOD!! Ever since that, I really like bigger books. One you may like is “Malice” by John Gwynne. It is like 624??? pages?? It’s so worth it, though! And technically, all three Lord of the Rings books are really one book, so yeah!! I think you would like ACOTAR!
I love Stephen King and want to read Dark Tower but wasn’t sure if I had to have read some of his other books first. I some of them are interconnected with his series and don’t want any spoilers. Is it worth just jumping into it?
Great question! Honestly, the series only mentions King’s other books and some characters form them, but it doesn’t give any spoilers away. Jumping in to it without reading anything else of his won’t ruin the experience of any of his other works.
@@elisabethprice4697 Wasn’t it SO good!?! I hear the audiobook experience is awesome! So glad your dad it. Are you moving on to “Before They’re Hanged” next??
@@elisabethprice4697 I get that! It’s more affordable that way! Books stores rob you blind. Yes, I am so excited for you to read the entire trilogy!!!!
Just curious who do you use for your audio books? I use Libby and have like 10 library cards I feel like that’s a lot of work on my end I guess I’m just cheap and don’t wanna give Amazon more money lol
I get that😂 I use Libby as well! Thankfully, my library is part of a consortium, so I have access to hundreds of libraries in my state in the Libby app. I use and abuse that app, let me tell you😂
I respect the way Stephen King can tell a story. I didn't like The Gunslinger. I DNFed IT. I did like 11/22/63 but I didn't get to finish it since it was a library book and I moved.
Sad day! I think if you got past Gunslinger you would really enjoy the rest of the Dark Tower series! The Gunslinger is the weirdest book in the batch😂
@@CharismaInPandaland The Dark Tower has some “magical” aspects, but not really. I am the same, though, I prefer magic to be in the background, if it’s present at all!
I found your channel recently and I’m very glad I did. You seem like such a kind and genuine person and I very much admire that. Please keep up the great content! 🤍
Same I'm new here and so glad I subscribed. I mostly like that you read stuff I would never pick up 😊
Thank you so much!!! That really means a lot! I am so glad you enjoy my content🙈
So happy to have come across your page. I’m more of a thriller and romance reader but I just enjoy how enthusiastic you are about Fantasy. Great energy and great content
Thank you so much!!! I definitely want to read mor thriller and romance! Eventually this channel will hopefully have it all!
You are always so enthusiastic and full of energy. Love it 😂
Thank you!!!
@@iangubeli 😊😊
Hell yes! It’s Ian Time! I love the Dark Tower. I loved all the ties to other authors’ universes. It’s such a wild ride! Also, if you and Ashlynn loved ACOTAR, I suggest reading the Lunar Chronicles by Marissa Meyer. Think Disney Princesses but with sci-fi. I actually think as far as retellings go, Lunar is better, but I loved both series for different reasons. The series is also YA, so no smut but there is def angsty romance. It’s so dang good!!
“Ian time”😂😂 thank you for the recommendation! I am always looking for some good stuff like ACOTAR, only without all that shat in it😂
Ian time. Perfect saying for Ian's channel.
You add so much diversity to my BookTube experience, you have different tastes and genres from most channels I watch and I love it. I love having that breadth of opinions and genres in my feed.
8:01-8:27 Let me tell you-- I just laughed and laughed during this part; one because I agree. Secondly, it's just the way you said what you said. It was so funny and adorable!! I feel like my husband would say the same things if he read this series. What made it funnier was that I was actually doing my workout (weighted ab work) so you can imagine laughing and doing abs and how that went. Thanks for such a fun video!!!! Love you both!
I am so glad you enjoyed it😂 Mrs. Maas needs to cool it down! I can only imagine trying to focus on doing core workouts while listening to me ramble😂 thank you so much!!
I really like your editing style and candid approach to these books.
Love all your content! You and Ashlynn are so down to earth and are both awesome. Can’t wait to see more
Thank you so much!!!
just found your channel and it’s great! can’t wait to see more. lol
Thank you!! So glad you’re here!😊
Great vid! Love your affirmations of not reading something if you're not in the mood! Some of us overachievers don't know how to quit LOL I am now about 1/5th of the way through Morning Star and SO MUCH has ALREADY happened, I can't imagine what is coming in the other books let alone a THICC boy like Dark Age... there's no rush, the books will always be there!
Thank you so much!! Morning Star is going to blow your mind!!! And Dark Age?..holy, it’s so dark😂 and I haven’t even gotten into the really crazy stuff yet! You’re going to love it all!!
I’m just about to finish Dark Age and the second half is just as crazy and dark as the first half of not more. Some really dark stuff happens so you’re definitely right, make sure you’re in the right mood for it. Great video btw!
Oh crap!! Bring it on😂😂 once I am there, I think I will pick it up and absolutely love it!!
Greta video!! Definitely going to start the dark tower soon!
You won’t regret it!!!
I love the way you talked about Silver Flames! I love that book!!!
Have you considered reading the realm of the elderlings? If you like emotionally investing in characters suffering then it’s great lol
I have! I would love to carve out time to be able to read that first series. Would you recommend any particular reading order??
@@iangubeli farseer trilogy then live ship traders trilogy’s then the tawny man trilogy then the rain wild chronicles quartet then finally the fitz and the fool trilogy 17 books in total it’s a lot but definitely has some of the best character work I’ve ever read!
@@lucasyoung51 character work?? Say less!! Thank you for the order! I will for sure be looking into Mrs. Hobbs.
Omg! If you loved the ACOTAR series, you really need to read Throne of Glass. It's more fantasy than fantasy romance, there's literally no spice, the characters are amazing, it's pretty traumatic (just like any SJM book), but it's so good!. Also the Crescent city series by SJM. It's an urban adult fantasy series, the books are pretty big ( they're 800 pages each ), there are some spicy scenes, but again it's so good. The third book comes out in January 2024 and let me tell you: the ending of the second one will leave you speechless.
I will definitely be jumping into SJM’s other series. I think Throne of Glass will be next. It’s been calling my name!😂 and thank you for the spice warning!!
If you like ACOTAR have you tried Anne Bishop the Black Jewels series which may have inspired Maas.
Anne Bishop also has an amazing urban fantasy about the others and some books that are great high fantasy and another set with travelling between worlds via bridges.
I am always astonished how few fantasy readers try Bishop.
Same as I am surprised so many Hobb fans don’t try her work writing as Megan Lindholm.
For a stand alone fantasy cross horror I love Weaveworld. It’s an oldie and a regular reread ❤
Thank you!! I’ve never heard of Bishop🙈 (Which I think proves your point). I will definitely give it a shot!!
These all sound like great recommendations!!
Good luck on your august tbr 😊
I’m going to need it😂😂
@@iangubeli 🤣🤣
Yay for reaching 4K 🎉🎉🎉
THANK YOU!! It’s crazy to think🙈
What a genuine guy you seem to be. I actually just subscribed to your wifes channel today after watching a few of yours. You guys are great and this is the kind of stuff the world needs more of. Anyways after watching this video and your reaction to the Dark Towers books I think I'm going to order the series. I read the first book probably 25 years ago when I was in my 20's and loved it. Never got back into it but after this video I think I'm ready to go thru the series. Can't wait. Sorry I keep commenting on each video but I'm really enjoying your content. Keep up the good work sir.
No apologies necessary, I love hearing people’s thoughts on this community!! Makes me smile to know people enjoy being here! And YES!!! The Dark Tower is amazing! You won’t regret a single book!!!!!!!!!
A good reading month, I got the impression you did not like American Psycho 😂😂😂
I mean….no it was complete garbage😂
So happy I found someone new who loves reading Stephen King like I do! I need to get into the dark tower series
It’s so flippin good!!!
I’m so glad I found you and your wife’s channels!!! 📖🤩
So glad you’re here!!! Always nice to meet fellow booktubers!!
Ian, found your channel through your wifey and I love you guys!! I’ve found many of my new favorites from your recommendations. 👍🏻💯
Thank you so much!! So glad you like the channel! Warms my heart to know you like my recs🙈🙈
you’re a natural at booktube! love you and your wifeys videos 😊
Thank you!! That means so much!!
I DNF’d the gunslinger years ago and your reviews make me want to try out the series again!! Sooo glad I recently found your channel, I love your videos😊
Honestly, the Gubslinger is the weirdest link in the chain! Book two and on are SO good! If you can plow through Gunslinger, I think you’d really love the ready if the series!!
I still need to read Red Rising. Maybe I will in September. Also my fiancé wanted me to tell you he just started reading Joe Abercrombie because of what you said about him in a previous video. He’s listening to the audiobook.
For real!?!? Heck yes!! I hope he loves First Law!! By the sounds of it, I think he will! Red Rising is so good! You’ll love it!!
Wow what a great month on reads. As always 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
I just started Jade City and im 5 hours in - i think its gonna be good ❤
Heck yes!! You’re going to love it😏
Ill be honest i hate romance but the unhoneymooners was hilarious definitely gave me hope for another. Also yes, american physco is awful also dnf’d.
If romances were more like the Unhoneymooners, I would indulge more in that genre. And American Psycho was…just…awful!
I just finished Jade City yesterday and it was incredible, I would have jumped straight into Jade War but I'm taking part in a book club for The Three-Body Problem starting tomorrow and I only like to be reading one book of each genre at a time (I count fantasy/scifi as a single genre) but as soon as I'm done with that I plan on getting straight back into The Green Bones Sage it was so freaking good
I get that! It’s hard to keep track of multiple books (especially if they’re the same genre) while also trying to enjoy them on top of that!
I came across your video and happy to say I'm a new subscriber. Love your energy! The Dark Tower is my favorite book series ever!
Thank you so much!!! The Dark Tower is so freaking good isn’t it!?!
Easily one of the best booktubers 🔥
You are making we want to read the dark tower series. I am currently in too many series. I might have to start another one…yep! 😅
I understand being in too many series😂 but the Dark Tower is SO worth it!!!
Honestly, you’re admirable for not wanting to read the spicy scenes 👏
Thank you!! Honestly, I feel like most people look down on that. If I’m a prude, then I’m a prude!!
Ian your enthusiasm for books and reading makes me think of how animated Brian Barczyk gets about reptiles. If you check out one of his vlogs you'll see how bubbly Brian can be. You are like the Brian Barczyk of Booktbue.
Thank you so much!! I have seen his content, and that is a HUGE compliment!!!
@@iangubeli oh good. I was afraid you'd think who the heck is Brian? 🤣 Glad my comment makes sense. 🙂
Yes totally agree! Love Stephen King
You look like Jesus in the end section 😂. In all seriousness though, first of all I love how you look when you’re not wearing a cap & second of all, I love your content so much! 🐉
Thank you so much!! The Jesus look happens by accident😂😂
IANNNNNNNNNNN!!!!!!! another certified banger! you never do miss with any videos. always my favourite part of my day brother, morning start is getting fetchin bonkers!!!!
also p.s. after watching the video. YOU READ SO MANY FRICKIN BOOKS MY MAN! seems like king hooked you 🤣. It always puts me in a mood when seeing people like you reading soooo much of like hey maybe i can read alot too.
AYYYYEE!! Thank you my man!! Always glad to see you in the comment section! Makes my day, brother!!!
Audiobooks is what helped me out!! I drive a lot for work, so I just listen to books all day long! It helps me read, sometimes, 300+ pages of something a day!! And yes, King HOOKED me!! One of my fav authors ever!!
@@iangubeli thats frickin awesome! Ian Morning star Update. THIS BOOK KEEPS HURTING ME MAN. how could they do that to ragnar.... he derserved so much more... doesnt get to see his people get liberated.
@@user-bm7zg7sj3u that was the most heartbreaking part of the book. He couldn’t have gotten rid of any one else?? RAGNAR!?!…
damn i am so happy i just found your channel, i love the way you talk about books, i love your vibe, already subscribed
Thank you so much!! So happy you’re here!!
Holy hell, I thought you would end up reading more than your initial July TBR but 9 books is insane (considering how big some are). When you got to ACOSF I was laughing in agreement to those scenes :D I must say that - like some - I was really looking forward to Nesta's story, cuz she is probably my favourite from ACOTAR^^ Also, regarding the controversial side of it... in my opinion, there should not be any :D I mean, the previous trilogy was written in Feyre's POV and now you get Nesta's so obviously the perception of the whole thing happening with Rhys makes sense? I think a lot of readers considered Rhys to be a literal saint and thought that he cannot have any faults and now he wasn't "presented" in the best light but honestly, I think I liked him better now than before precisely because he was shown to make mistakes in this novel.
That being said, thank you for the wrap up! I can't wait for next month's as well cuz I'm finally planning to dive into The First Law trilogy so I'll be glad of some other reviews on the novellas that will come next!^^
FIRST LAW, YEEEESSSS!!! Can’t wait to hear what you think!!
Man’s I totally agree with ACOTAR! Rhys always seems disgustingly perfect. I appreciate him being written form Nesta’s perspective. It makes him, and honestly everyone else, more well-rounded characters.
Great month man! Crazy how many books u and your wife can read, excited for your "it" video I hope you like it. Been sitting on my shelf urging me to read it. And it being your first horror 😮 wow dude, you should dive into more, my first king book was dreamcatcher... loved it. The green mile was great too. Keep up the vids!
Thank you!! IT was nuts! I finished it last night…holy crap!! Now I want to read more horror if it’s going to be like that😂 I am now a die hard King fan!!
@@iangubeli you should try the outsider, a definite page turner.
@@BrownTown89 “Outsider” singular??
@@iangubeli "the outsider"
Good wrap up. I'm pretty new to your channel so it was awesome seeing you love Dark Tower. We seem to have similar tastes which is why I was confused at SJM being on the tbr 😂😂 anyway ill definitely be watching regularly
Thank you so much!! Honestly the SJM stuff is really quite good! It took me a while to come around to it, but once I did I really enjoyed it!
I love your channel you don’t see a lot of men booktubers!
Thank you!!
Awesome vlog ‼️💯 I subbed to your channel because you choose books that challenge me. Lee up the aweosme work ‼️💯I am currently listening to A Court of Mist & Fury and Fourth Wing. 😅😊
AYYYE, thank you!! Freaking A Court of Mist & Fury is SO good!! Underrated in the fantasy community for sure! I am excited for you!!
If you havent already I think you should read the throne of glass series by Sarah J Maas. It is an amazing series and hasn't got much spice.
One day I will read that series!! It sounds so good!!
Wizard and Glass is a great book, no doubt, it helped me love Roland and make me feel bad for him.
Same!! It’s such a beautiful book!!
so glad to see it wasn’t just me who absolutely HATED american psycho..i had expectations but nothing could have prepared me for it
SAME! There is no amount of preparation that could’ve primes me for that disaster of a book!
You and your wife are my new faves! Can you tell me what page that section was in Wizard and Glass? I prefer to skip sections like that too.
Yes, I can totally do that!! It starts on page 416 and ends on page 418! In that r took I would just skip the rest of that section. Just read til you see section “5”
@iangubeli thank you! And thank you for being a believer who stands up for their faith in Christ. Blessings to you and your wife ❤️
@@Faithinhim2 Hey , it’s my pleasure!! And thank you as well, for doing the same! I think too many people just sweep that stuff under the rug. Too often does that happen.
Awesome vlog ‼️💯I have never read any Stephen King book because I relate his books with horror and I am not a horror person, I also am not a romance person. But you and Ashlynn have made me curious to read The Unhoneymooners. So what is a good starter Stephen King book that won’t make me stick the book in freezer and dnf it or tear the front page off because the cover is so scary ? 😊
Great question!! King has written a lot more than just horror, thankfully! I hear “Billy Summers” is really good. Also, “Fairy Tale” is pretty good (it’s more on the fantasy side). My parents rave about “The Stand.” It’s a post-apocalyptic story, but it’s over 1000 pages! And my personal fav is Dark Tower!! A great fantasy series!! We’ll worth the time!!
Firstly, AMAZING video, as always and great content, as always!!! Ian, you never fail to intrigued with all of your books and information about them. So thank you so much for all that you do.
Secondly, why does the person on the cover of ‘Wolves Of The Calla,’ look like ‘Dr Doom’ from ‘The Fantastic Four’…? I’m just intrigued LOL!!!
Thirdly, I knows you liked Stephen King, through our conversations, but, didn’t realise you you were a huge reader of his (very cool). Have you read ‘Redemption?’ No one ever mentions that book, but I absolutely LOVE it.
Next, I have to try and get my wife to treat me to some more books lol.
Hope you and Ash’ are having a great weekend, you thoroughly deserve it!
Continue shining and striving!
Thank you so much!!! So, what’s funny about the “Doctor Doom” thing, is that one of the characters in the book makes that comment about the Wolves when they arrive. It so funny!!!
And I freaking love Stephen King!!! He’s made me a fan for life!!
You have an amazing weekend as well, my friend!! And I hope your wife wants you to buy some new books😏😏
@@iangubeli How crazy is that?! I don’t know anything about the book, but seeing that cover made me laugh out loud and I had to comment about the ‘Dr Doom’ character! I love that that was referenced in the book too lol. What a coincidence.
I’ve only read three books, but I have to say, you’ve definitely made me want to check out more. I’ve been hearing about ‘The Stand’ too recently, but, wanna get ‘IT’ first.
I’ll have to convince her, even thought she supports me buying books, so that’s always a plus lol.
@@ILoveJahangeer I know😂 it’s as if Stephen King knew we would all have that reaction! But the way they’re described…we’ll it kind of calls for that😂
I think reading “IT” before “The Stand” is a good idea! The Stand sounds absolutely incredible.
And that’s wonderful!! Ever book lover needs someone who supports the hobby! Because it is not cheap, unfortunately🙈
@@iangubeli Too funny lol!!!
I could order ‘IT’ tonight and get it tomorrow, but I hate the movie tie-in cover, and I’d rather spend £3.00 more and get a normal cover…I need you to help me out on this one, because my wife will just tell me to stop being so fussy lol! Do you think I should get the tie-in cover and save money or get the new cover for a little more money?
I watched ‘The Mist’ series that was cancelled after one season and I feel like reading the book instead, and ‘Cujo’ sounds interesting, but have no clue what that’s about except a dog. 🤷🏻♂️
That’s the sad part, BUT, books are cheaper than they used to be, plus, because of amazing people like yourself (and Ash, obviously) and the reading community, we can share and recommend books, rather than just blindly going in and it being a total waste. 🙂
@@ILoveJahangeer Exactly!!! And I apologize for not responding quickly🙈
Okay, to be honest, if it’s a cover that I really love, and the price really isn’t that much more, I would go with the cover you want!!
And Cujo, I have no true opinion on. I am in the same boat, I only know it’s about a dog!
Also, DNFing a book counts as reading it IMO. You gave it the chance and amount of your time it deserved.
Awsome video Ian I love when you post ❤️🫶🏻
Thank you, Heidi!!!
@@iangubeli ofc anytime!!
Have you read the three body problem series? It’s a bit heavy on the science but I don’t mind.
I have been interested in it for a little while, but never actually come around to reading!
OH man, I'm glad that I am not the only one that reacts to books I hate like that (Just no specific reason, hate it and just can't stand *throws book in trash*). .
Hahaha!! Some books are just THAT bad😂
I haven't read The Acotar series but I've heard so much critisism. Same with The Unhoneymooners
I block out the criticism! The series is really good!! I think sometimes female authors in fantasy get a bad wrap, but with ACOTAR it really does have everything that makes fantasy good!!
@@iangubeli I have seen alot of critisism on female authors in general which is upsetting. I feel like Acotar is a big commitment. I don't know if it's for me as big books are quite terrifying 😳
@@dianaisme Big books really are intimidating! The first book I ever read that was bigger than 400 pages was “A Game of Thrones.” It’s 807 pages…BUT SO GOOD!! Ever since that, I really like bigger books. One you may like is “Malice” by John Gwynne. It is like 624??? pages?? It’s so worth it, though! And technically, all three Lord of the Rings books are really one book, so yeah!! I think you would like ACOTAR!
@@iangubeli I will definitely check them out. I really appreciate your suggestions. I think the hype also can easily scare me off some books
@@iangubeli I found out my local library have Acotar so I might borrow them from the library to see what I think!
Have you read the Way of Kings?
I have not, but I will! I haven’t given Sanderson hi due yet, but I am preparing to do so by the end of the year!
I love Stephen King and want to read Dark Tower but wasn’t sure if I had to have read some of his other books first. I some of them are interconnected with his series and don’t want any spoilers. Is it worth just jumping into it?
Great question! Honestly, the series only mentions King’s other books and some characters form them, but it doesn’t give any spoilers away. Jumping in to it without reading anything else of his won’t ruin the experience of any of his other works.
Guess what? I just started 'The Blade Itself'! and its so good!
WHAT!? Ahhhhh yeeaahhh!! You’re going to have to tell me what you thought once you finished!!!
@@iangubeli I just finished the audio of it today! and oh my word I loved it! final rating is 4.75!
@@elisabethprice4697 Wasn’t it SO good!?! I hear the audiobook experience is awesome! So glad your dad it. Are you moving on to “Before They’re Hanged” next??
@@iangubeli yes its so good! I would move on to the next one but I need to buy it. first and then I have to wait for it to arrive! I buy online!
@@elisabethprice4697 I get that! It’s more affordable that way! Books stores rob you blind. Yes, I am so excited for you to read the entire trilogy!!!!
Just curious who do you use for your audio books? I use Libby and have like 10 library cards I feel like that’s a lot of work on my end I guess I’m just cheap and don’t wanna give Amazon more money lol
I get that😂 I use Libby as well! Thankfully, my library is part of a consortium, so I have access to hundreds of libraries in my state in the Libby app. I use and abuse that app, let me tell you😂
@@iangubeli that is awesome I need to find a library that has multiple libraries too. That would be great!!
@@krane1012005 I didn’t know my library does that until a few weeks ago🙈
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I have tried to read The Dark Tower series twice and I just don't understand it.
It is a little spacey😂there’s been many times I have to stop and try to understand what I just read! It’s so good!
5:23 im surprised it was bad because the movie was so good thats disappointing
Yeeeeaahhh…it was over the top in it’s descriptions. The movie was so dumber down in shock value. The book…severely disturbing.
I respect the way Stephen King can tell a story. I didn't like The Gunslinger. I DNFed IT. I did like 11/22/63 but I didn't get to finish it since it was a library book and I moved.
Sad day! I think if you got past Gunslinger you would really enjoy the rest of the Dark Tower series! The Gunslinger is the weirdest book in the batch😂
@@iangubeli trouble is the magic i religiously and personally don't read magic or paranormal books.
@@iangubeli my husband loves the series though. I don't think he read them all he says his favorite is Drawing of the 3
@@CharismaInPandaland The Dark Tower has some “magical” aspects, but not really. I am the same, though, I prefer magic to be in the background, if it’s present at all!
@@CharismaInPandaland Drawing of the Three is SO good!! It’s better than Gunslinger in so many ways! A great sequel!