It’s definitely hard. I’m a teacher, and after a day of work I sometimes don’t have the brain capacity to even read a page. I’d love to be able to read more.

@jawkojawko7094

Ай бұрын

set a timer for 30 minutes when you lay in bed. You will sleep better.

I rarely leave comments on videos, but I wanted to make a point to say that your channel has been a joy to discover. Really appreciate your energy and how you approach KZread. Things feel very cozy and it reminds me of listening to my buddy in university gush about what he was reading. Definitely keep it up, I’m sure you’ll continue to grow with the quality stuff you’re putting out!

@iangubeli

9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!! That encourages me a lot, you have no idea!

Thank you for all that you do here on KZread. I’m sure I speak for most or all of the viewers on here that we APPRECIATE and enjoy all of your videos ❤️

@iangubeli

9 ай бұрын

Thank you so ouch!! That really means the world to hear!

@raynevanderpool252

8 ай бұрын

*much lol

Where you live is beautiful! Awesome drives for work! And being 46, I understand life be life-ing. I’m sure I speak for many of us when I say as long as you keep posting, you do you Boo lol I think about starting a channel all the time but with my full-time job and my mom having cancer, it’ll have to wait for now. So I’m sure MANY of us get it, not just me, myself and I. Man, I started “The Stand” like a week before you did and I’m still reading it lol I’m purposely pacing it out because 1) it’s a tome and 2) spooky season. I’ve been reading other shorter, fun books around it. I just read “The Only One Left” by Riley Sager, so good! Been loading up on his books for the season, though I doubt Ill get through them all. Leaves plenty for next year. You’re doing a great job. Post when you can, I always get excited when you post. Heck yeah, it’s Ian time!

@iangubeli

9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!! That truly means a lot! It’s really easy to feel as if you’re getting behind on KZread when other things in your life take precedence. Your words of encouragement have helped dispel that!! And when you do have the time, you totally should start up a channel! I am sad to hear your mother is struggling with cancer. That is never an easy battle to be a part of. Ash and I will be in prayer for her and you (if that is okay??).

@joalgustas6498

9 ай бұрын

@@iangubeli you absolutely can! It’s much appreciated. Thank you! And I definitely will get to starting my own channel at some point, probably after the holidays. You and Ashlynn are so loved, just know that. I can’t speak for everyone else, but I have your backs and absolutely love you to the moon and back. Love when you guys post!

@iangubeli

9 ай бұрын

@@joalgustas6498 That is the sweetest thing I have read in such a long time! Thank you so much! And we will be anticipating your channel when you begin your journey on KZread! You’ve got support and subscriptions on this end!! And we will definitely be in prayer for your mother and you through this time.

Keep up the good work Ian! I am am 59 with a husband , two grown children, and a full time job and busier than ever so I know how it is with finding time to read. I am currently reading Stephen King’s 11/22/63 and loving it!

@angelaholmes8888

9 ай бұрын

Glad you are enjoying 11/22/63 I read it last summer I really enjoyed it I also enjoyed the tv adaptation

@iangubeli

9 ай бұрын

I have that book! I think I may read in November?? Just seems to go with the title, know what I mean??

@angelaholmes8888

9 ай бұрын

@@iangubeli yes I totally get what you mean 🤔

Great video and loves the views we got to see threw ur travels. Taking the time to explain is very appreciative.

What a view! I live in the Netherlands and my country is totally flat. Not even a bump of land in sight. And to get paid while listening to audio books is so wonderful

Always great to see a video from you😊

Keep up the great work Ian!!

Great Video ! You’re good at keeping up with work+reading!

So glad you loved The Hawthorne Legacy! I can’t wait to see your reactions to the next book in the series. It’s so good.

Loved all the scenic views while you where traveling for work. I also listen to audio books during my work day/week. Defiantly a great way to get a lot of reading done!

♥️📚♥️ Beautiful scenery on your drives!!

Another five stars video love it and your amazing channel prayers and blessings for you and your wife love your Aussie family friend John ❤❤❤

I'm halfway through the second night angel book and gosh damn it's amazing....can't wait for you to read the series

I am so glad you are enjoying the Inheritance Games. I read all three in quick succession. I devoured them. I was amazed at all the twists and turns and secrets that are revealed. I just read the 4th book, which focuses on Grayson and Jameson and their own adventures. There is a fifth one coming out next year and I cannot wait.

This was an intersting vlog, I don't think I've seen anything like it. I think people forget how tedious editing can be. I don't really read high fantasy novels, but hearing you talk about ascendant made it sound really interesting, it's now on my goodreads tbr😂 thanks.

I absolutely love watching you and your wife's videos! Got started on her KZread and have been following you from the beginning lol I loved the music in this video! 😂 just perfect!

@iangubeli

9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!!

Your channel is very refreshing and fun! It helped get me out of a reading slump so many thanks for that! 🙏🏻📖🤓

@iangubeli

9 ай бұрын

Really?? That’s awesome! Glad I could help!

I loved this! To get people a better understanding of how we can try to get reading in. Being in the military, for me, can be a crazy challenge. To try to enjoy a number of books. And just want other distractions. But reading finally caught up to me 😅 you and your wife help me go through my days and help me want to read even more!!

@iangubeli

9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!! And thank you for your service!

That drive you took us on?! BEAUTIFUL 😊 thanks for taking us with. Dude, we love your videos. Thanks for being here🎉 keep doing you boo

@iangubeli

9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!!! That means so much!!

this is so much fun! I look forward to your videos every time! I love watching you read! im like halfway through the last argument of kings and stuff is happening!

@iangubeli

9 ай бұрын

Oh gosh does stuff happen in that book!! So glad you’re enjoying The First Law! It is something special!

I love when you take us with you to work especially now in the fall all the colors are so beautiful on your drive! I’m currently in the middle of the inheritance games also getting ready to read the book you read in this vlog actually! Don’t worry about posting a lot of videos cause it’s more about quality Than quantity! You and your wife both have amazing videos and I never miss a video!

@iangubeli

9 ай бұрын

Awww thank you so much!! That means a lot!!

Omg you started this video on my birthday!! 😊 it’s hard to read when working a 9-5 job but I love it so much! Like to get off and finally relax and crack open another world ahhhh so refreshing

@iangubeli

9 ай бұрын

Happy belated birthday!!

Also love how the music you picked fits each book. A +.

@iangubeli

9 ай бұрын

Thank you!!

I love your energy and enthusiasm! I usually watch mostly female Booktubers, so your channel is something else - but in the absolute best possible way! Your videos have the best vibe 😊

@iangubeli

6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!!

I really enjoy your book vlogs. Not to mention that my TBR is busting at the seams bc of your book recommendation s. I have not read any of the books, but I have read Lonesome Dove and Streets of Laredo. My dad is a huge fan. I will definitely read Dead Man’s Walk. Thank you for all that you do.❤

@iangubeli

9 ай бұрын

Thank you for all your support!! It means the world!

Thank you for this video. It inspired me to do a vlog on what I read in a week with a full time job and toddler. 😅

@iangubeli

9 ай бұрын

That would be awesome!! Can’t wait to see that vlog😉

Thank you for the video. When I do a few 10 hour days in a row I'm too tired to actually read! Love the music in your videos and your enthusiasm for reading. I wonder where your energy comes from.. Looking forward to the next video 🙂 x

@iangubeli

9 ай бұрын

I honestly have no idea where my energy comes from😂

I haven't read lonesome dove series, but really want to after I finish with the whole dune series im.half way done. Knowing that your enjoying lonesome dove series makes it even more exciting to get my hands on those books.

@iangubeli

9 ай бұрын

Dune is incredible! So glad you’re into it! Lonesome Dove is very much worth your time!! It is so good!

Gotta love some intense reading music! Also, I just finished reading Valour and HOLY CRAP I loved it but definitely needed a moment to put my heart back together. Five stars. Moving on to Ruin!

@iangubeli

9 ай бұрын

Ruin is 🤌🤌 SO GOOD!! I cannot wait to hear what you think!!

Ascendant sounds very interesting. I‘ll probably check it out 😊

Waiting to hear your thoughts on the Lies of Locke Lamora series! Great channel, you're easily becoming one of my favorite youtubers... keep it up!

@iangubeli

9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!! I will hopefully be getting to Locke soon🙈

Enjoyed the video.

another absolute banger!!!!! love to see it brother!! just ordered some joe abercrombie so im pumped to start that!!!! love to see the uploads every time god bless

@iangubeli

9 ай бұрын

My man!! Thank you!!

@user-bm7zg7sj3u

9 ай бұрын

@@iangubeli love to see the uploads always!!! ill be here every time brother

@iangubeli

9 ай бұрын

@@user-bm7zg7sj3u thank you my Goodman!! I appreciate your friendship and support so much! It means the world!

The way you say Ascendant has me!! 😆 "Am I even lookin at you?" HAHAHAHAHAHA

W channel glad to found you a guy on booktube keep it up!

I understand where you are coming from. I just started my own booktube channel and having a one year old that is teething, lack of sleep for them and me and a seven year old plus a husband to show love to at the end of the day is a lot. Wish you luck with your reading and keep up the great work!

@iangubeli

9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!! And I didn’t know you had a channel!!!!

@Kittyzero13426

9 ай бұрын

@@iangubeli @robinreadsbooks I try to make a video once a week so I have time to learn editing and etc..

@iangubeli

9 ай бұрын

@@Kittyzero13426 I get that! Editing is the most time-consuming part. But it’s so fun!!

I 😊love Holt and Ash. ❤

Genuinely curious about Ascendent! It may be a 2024 series for me. Thanks for sharing!

@iangubeli

9 ай бұрын

It’s an entertaining world and story!

Ascendant sounded familiar to me, then I realized my mom listening to the audiobook and had told me about it recently.😄 She loves fantasy and dragons (like Eragon), so she was obsessed! My two trusted readers are telling me to read this, so I might give Ascendant a try.😁📚

I always look forward to a new video from you Ian but I completely understand that you have a FT job outside of this and if you aren’t able to post as often as most KZreadrs or Booktubers that’s okay. Make sure you’re still taking care of yourself and setting boundaries so you don’t burn out. We (your subscribers) will be here for you when you are able to post! Also random question but this video made me curious…what is your FT job if you don’t mind me asking? (If you do, that’s fine…Your long days and drives just piqued my curiosity.) 😊

@iangubeli

9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!! It’s easy to fall into the mindset that I need to upload constantly to keep people engaged. But, you Al have proven that wrong every time!! I am a commercial site surveyor for an electric sign and awning company. I pretty much gather information for the installation of signage or awnings on commercial corporate building, professional athletic venues (stadiums, arenas and so forth). It’s a pretty chill job honestly!

You have influenced me to start reading Joe Abercrombie and I am planning on starting The First Law Trilogy. Love the video!!

@iangubeli

9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!! And YES!! I am here for your easing Abercrombie 100%!!!

@smashpumpkins_

9 ай бұрын

@@iangubeli Of course! Very excited to get into this series and his works!

I'm also curious about what type of job you do, and on which state do you work. Those views are gorgeous! It surely makes the long drives more pleasant, and while listening to a good book? Win, win! 😁

@iangubeli

9 ай бұрын

So, I am a commercial site surveyor! I drive around gathering information for businesses, sports teams, commercial fast food chains, etc. I look at locations for them and gather detailed information for the installation of signage or awnings. I help them know how best to brand their buildings. Mainly I take a bunch of pictures and get a bunch of measurements and move on to the next location. It’s a good time! Oh, and I work in Utah!

You live in a very nice place ❤ I just finished The blade itself yesterday and it was really good. Will start book two today

@iangubeli

9 ай бұрын

YES!! Happy you liked it! The rest of the series is incredible!

@arobinreads

9 ай бұрын

@@iangubeli Book two is already super good 🥳

also it seems like a lot of people i talk to or hear aren't that in to Eragon but I love it so much the whole series! and I just love everything Christopher Paolini! so its sad to hear you didn't enjoy it!

@iangubeli

9 ай бұрын

Yeah, it just wasn’t up my alley. I may give his sci-fi books a shot!

@elisabethprice4697

9 ай бұрын

@@iangubeli yes those were good but I still like his fantasy better lol!

Just started watching your channel and im enjoying it! If you haven't read any of Brent Weeks books, I highly suggest it. He's one of my favorite authors. The Night Angel trilogy is his debut series and he just released his first book for the Kylar chronicles which was a fantastic read. If you aren't able to get into the NA trilogy, I'd still suggest his Lightbringer series which is even better.

@iangubeli

9 ай бұрын

I have had Mr. Weeks on the radar for a while now. Lightbringer is the one I think I will jump into first. It just looks great!

Could we get a get to know you random questions in a jar video with you and your wife, would be cool.

@iangubeli

9 ай бұрын

That is a very good possibility!!

i understand your apprehension for dragons lol eragon made me not wanna read any dragon book ever again haha

the scenery where you live is absolutely beautiful compared to wheat I am seeing in Ohio! I'm curious to know what industry your 9-5 is in since you have so much of an opportunity to read so much.

i JUST DISCOVERED YOU, YOURE AWESOME!

@iangubeli

2 ай бұрын

Thank you!!

I get you. Thought I’d be done with the first Harry Potter by now but there is no time.

@iangubeli

9 ай бұрын

There’s never enough time!!

Awesome vlog! I saw the film Eragon loved but I never read the book. And now I am intimidated to read it 😂💀 💀 I need to go back and listen to The Hawthorn Legacy. I have already listened to The Final Gambit only reason why I did it like this was because it was available from my library and The Hawthorn Legacy was not available and I couldn’t wait. It’s an amazing finale. I also love audiobooks because I remember, and comprehend the book, and focus more with them. Also do have a preference speed that you listen to audiobooks to ? I can’t wait until you find out who Avery ends up with and to her father is 😊

@iangubeli

9 ай бұрын

I totally understand not being able to wait with some series! Inheritance Games is one of those for sure! On average, I listen around 1.75x speed. Depending on the person reading the book. Some books I have listens to on 2x or even 2.25x speed!

@logann-mackenziefroste563

9 ай бұрын

@@iangubeli I totally get your listening speed reasoning. I do that as well. Although for me sometimes I put it all the way to 3x speed if it’s a romance and I just want to finish as fast as possible. 😅😂💀💀

@iangubeli

9 ай бұрын

@@logann-mackenziefroste563 3x!?!?!? That is warp speed!!😂 I would do the same for books I just wanted to blitz through!

I’m living for the side eye that u give to the camera to make sure it’s recording 😅😅

@iangubeli

9 ай бұрын

I get Lara kid sometimes when filming because I have forgotten in the past to hit the dang button😂

I didn't enjoy dead man's walk but I really enjoyed lonesome dove I read it a few months ago I also enjoyed the miniseries lonesome dove

You look so serious when you’re reading! 😂

Ian that rush hour traffic!! How do you cope my man? 😂😂😂

I recently went to my local Barnes and Noble to get a gift for my niece for her birthday and I was looking also for myself and I saw the first three books of the Inheritance Trilogy and I almost bought it. I also found the first three books in the Wool series and Lonesome Dove and so many others. I walked around the store for what seemed like an hour making decisions. I ended up getting something for my niece and also two for myself. Clown in a Cornfield( cover gives me Children of the Corn vibes) by Adam Cesare and Grace of Kings by Ken Liu, the first in the Dandalion Trilogy.

@iangubeli

9 ай бұрын

What a great haul!!

@nathaneichenberger9332

9 ай бұрын

@@iangubeli I also found the first book of the Green Bone Saga but if I kept going I'd be broke lol....Until next time.

@iangubeli

9 ай бұрын

@@nathaneichenberger9332 I FEEL YOU ON THAT!!! To many series, too little time, not enough funds😂

I love books with short chapters.. I feel like they are easier to read and if I just want to read a little bit I can just read a chapter or two and be done.. not have to spend the time reading 20-30 page chapters.. I also feel like I read faster with short chapters... maybe its an illusion but ill take it lol

@iangubeli

9 ай бұрын

I feel that!! If feels like you actually make progress through a book if the chapters are shorter!

@kategrossi8717

9 ай бұрын

Fully agree! I thought it was just a crazy me thing.. I've tried to explain to my nonreader husband and he doesn't understand me when it say that lol

❤❤

You need to try eragon again , maybe try the audiobooks, also the best character is eragons cousin you just need to get past the beginning

@iangubeli

5 ай бұрын

I think I will! Dragon rider fantasy just doesn’t seem to be my thing.

Read of bound and the broken

Tips for reading with a job? Physical books. I dont enjoy audiobooks.

@iangubeli

9 ай бұрын

With physical books working a full time job, I have to carve out some time to sit down and read. If I am at work, sometimes I will take my thirty minute break and just read. If at home, I will read as I am going to bed. The last hour of the day is the best time for me to just focus on the book!

W vid

How much do you spend on audiobooks??? I love them too but can't find a great place to get cheaper versions.

@iangubeli

2 ай бұрын

I get the majority of my audiobooks for free from Libby and Hoopla. All you need is a library card and you can borrow as many as you’d like. I also utilize Spotify for audiobooks as well.

I'm currently reading a shadow crown by melissa Blair sequel to a broken blade It by Stephen king The mindf#ck series by s.t abby Romantic comedy by curtis sittenfeld

@iangubeli

9 ай бұрын

Love this list! Just added some of these to the TBR!!

I don’t want to be nosy but what do you do for work? Not gonna lie it looks fun. I drive for work to ( I deliver tires )

@iangubeli

9 ай бұрын

I am a commercial site surveyor. I gather information for corporations, professional sports teams, fast food chains, etc. I go out to their locations (new or old) and get photos and measurements for the installation of signage and awnings. It’s a pretty good time!

@krane1012005

9 ай бұрын

@@iangubelithat actually sounds awesome how would some one go about doing that type of job?

@iangubeli

9 ай бұрын

@@krane1012005 Well, I got experience in this field when I graduated from high school and got a job with a solar company out in Jersey. I learned how to do solar surveys for residential homes, and was able to translate my expertise to the market of commercial signs and awnings. A lot of the time companies like a sign or solar company will train people with no prior experience on what they’re looking for. It’s worth looking into for sure! It’s a very chill job, you get to work by yourself doing something that is relatively low stress! I just applied to this job almost a year ago and they said “what the heck, you’re hired!”

@krane1012005

9 ай бұрын

@@iangubeli that’s awesome I was looking at qualifications for the job and it says you need a Bachelors degree and usually experience in the field. It sounds like a great job.

@iangubeli

9 ай бұрын

@@krane1012005 it’s very relaxed! Most surveyor jobs need a degree, but thankfully for what I do they were willing to just train me!

What is your job about

@iangubeli

9 ай бұрын

I am a commercial site surveyor! I go around and collect information for the installation of electric signs and awnings for businesses!

“Not everyone involved is a teenager” doesn’t sound right lol

@iangubeli

9 ай бұрын

Did I say that?? Oh geez🙈 well, everyone in the story is over 18!

Ian what music do you listen to when you read?

@iangubeli

9 ай бұрын

So I actually don’t listen to music while I read. I have headphones in while reading when I am reading along with an audiobook!

1. What is it that you do for a living? If you're able to say without losing your job. Lol 2. I'm of the camp that says listening to audiobooks doesn't count as reading. It's a book being read to us and has nothing to do with us reading it. So when I listen to them I personally don't count them towards my reads. What says you? 3. Did you call your dog Bubba? If so glad to see I'm not the only one. 😂 Thanks for the video.

@ElinWinblad

9 ай бұрын

I’d guess he does electrical or internet/cable line installation based on the vehicle .

@jaecubed592

9 ай бұрын

@@ElinWinblad yeah I'm gathering it's some kind of field tech work.

@Jeanette_Medina

9 ай бұрын

I know it wasn't asked to me, but I count audiobooks toward my reading goal. I, as Ian, have a full time job, so it's hard to find time to sit down and read books. I do audio, ebooks and physical books; but most of the books I go through are audio. My main goal is to consume the stories, so I count every single media I use to do so. For me, audiobooks were a game changer once I started with them, as it has provided me a way to consume more stories and enjoy more this hobby that I love. 😊

@jaecubed592

9 ай бұрын

@@Jeanette_Medina Yeah I think they are great but I just can't count them as something I've read because I didn't actually read it. I used to deliver pizzas in the early 90s and would go to the library and take out books on tape. Man I listened to so many back then... Nostalgic... drive around delivering pizza listening to stories. Ahhh lol some of them were like productions and had different people for different characters and sound effects... ok rambling. Lol Have a great day.

@iangubeli

9 ай бұрын

So, I love y’all’s guesses! I am a commercial site surveyor! I go around to pretty much any location you can think of (professional sports arenas, stadiums; fast food restaurants; superstores; hotels; corporate office buildings) and I survey them for potential signage or awnings. I help gather information for the face of companies and the like so that they can brand their buildings with their image! Okay, so I do count audiobooks as reading. Since I drive for the majority of my days, consuming the stories through audio has helped me read more books than I would ever have done. A lot of the time when I get home, I will read along with an audiobook (especially if if a book for a video I am doing so I can get it read in a timely manner). And yes, I call my dog Bubba!! He loves it, I love it! It’s endearing!

I'm not gonna lie, NONE of Larry McMurtry's other books are as good as Lonesome Dove for me, so the other three in the series kind of just fell flat.

Everything about this video is 🤌🏻🤌🏻 so happy I found your channel!

@iangubeli

9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!!

Have you read the wild cronicles series by Robin hobbs? That's fantasy with dragons :) The first book is The Dragon Keeeper and I recall that you do have a POV of the dragon itself which is really cool :)