buying strangers whatever books they want

[@AshlynnCalee]

TO ENTER THE GIVEAWAY: -✨Be subscribed, like and comment on the video -✨follow me on instagram instagram.com/ashlynngubeli/ -✨fill out the google form and create your bookish wishlist! forms.gle/hDi3ef2fi85KiRd2A

[@Jolly.Joy_Rose]

Thank you Ashlynn for your kindness 🥰 You’re so sweet, glad I found your channel this year. Good luck to everyone! I won’t be able to participate because I’m taking a break from instagram (mental health) but praying whoever wins takes this as a sign for good things to come in 2025! ❤

[@megg904]

@@Jolly.Joy_Rosesure hope your feeling better soon! Social media can def take a toll! I have most of the platforms but honestly quit really using them about a year and half ago and def much happier now!😊

[@jessicarussell512]

Ashlynn you're so kind I love this! I always look forward to your videos it makes my day so much better! My favorite Christmas cookie would have to be a Santa sugar cookie! Lol

[@AaishahBhyat]

I loveeee butter cookies! I really enjoy Ashlynns videos, definitely in my top 3 favorite booktubers🫶 Thank you so much Ash for this wonderful opportunity ❤️

[@IsabellaFullen]

Favorite Christmas cookie has to be the ones you just throw in the oven

[@shandralynne]

I love that you included a teen/middle schooler and an elderly lady. Seeing the joy on their faces.. so heartwarming.

[@AmandasBooktopia]

I love that you’re doing this again. That kid that was talking to you was so cute! It’s so nice of you to buy books for other people.

[@katiasabrina880]

Pretty sure Gayle is just Ashlynn in a parallel universe 40 years from now. They are both the sweetest ♥️

[@AshlynnCalee]

😭😭😭

[@Jolly.Joy_Rose]

Aww my heart 🥹 hearing that sweet child talking with such passion about the books, thank you for doing this!

[@MostPretentiousWritingNe-kz8ii]

I always love it, when people can talk about their interests so much!

[@emilymcconnell]

gosh, the way that Jesus shines through y’all is just so beautiful to see! I’m an absolute sucker for Christmas cut out cookies!! ⛄️

[@samanthafayee]

Me tearing up at the little girl at 6:15 😭 you made her day and you being genuinely interested in her books made me emotional 😭😂❤

[@luvhellokittyyy]

you are such an amazing person, and I'm grateful there's still people like you out there! KEEP DOING WHAT YOUR DOINGG!!

[@lilyfaulkner4565]

Gail had me giggling she’s so precious! Snickerdoodles are definitely my favorite Christmas cookie!

[@mandacpr]

Gayle and Story were absolutely adorable 🥰 Also, is chocolate chip a Christmas cookie? Because that would be my pick…can’t go wrong with a classic.

[@Mnfst011-e2o]

the fact that nobody talks about the book called Hidden Signs of the Universe by Olivia Cooper speaks volumes about how people are stuck in a trance.

[@Wendymarie691]

I loved how passionate Story was about her book! I also thought Gayle was so adorable. And You and Ian are amazing!! Thank you for being such a bright light in the world, It's so needed (now more than ever)! My favorite Christmas cookie is the frosted sugar cookies.

[@rachelhenderson4870]

I love how present you are when people are sharing about the books they are reading. It’s clear you focus on them and are genuinely interested in them!

[@deethkhl]

Love how Ashlynn got so intrigued by manga. 10:48 Celeste Ng is an amazing author. And Little Fires Everywhere was a series.

[@TaylaLouise]

You could tell that all of these people were genuinely so happy for you buying their book for them. You are so kind and I'm so glad I found you and Ian on youtube! :)

[@luvrslyr]

this is my first christmas as a christian convert. navigating life, with jesus/god, as someone who grew up jewish and forever and always will be jewish is scary and very very lonely. watching your videos brings me immense joy and makes me feel less alone during late nights of scripture studies. God Bless you and ian and thank you thank you thank you for spreading so much holiday cheer! MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!!!

[@ChallengerProblems]

You are literally sunshine in a human being! It’s so great that you want to share your joy with others. ❤❤

[@KeirasReads7684]

I loved seeing you do this last year so I’m happy to see you brought it back!

[@reiixx_arya]

The way the peoples reaction felt authentic was all i needed from this video and got more ❤

[@toristories2249]

This video was so heartwarming!!! Also the guy who said that someone else should get the chance to have their books paid for was so sweet My favorite Christmas cookie is sugar cookies that I decorate with my family as a tradition, even though all my cousins are adults it is still so fun to decorate with them :)

[@jonahwagner1221]

I love y’all’s channels so much. You and Ian are both such bright lights in this world and make me want to read so much more! I hope you guys had a great holiday season!

[@anamarijagrabant2945]

This was such a sweet video and so nice of you to do. It was nice seeing you include a teen and an older lady considering other people include mostly people their age. Can't wait to see what next year brings you and Ian

[@darleneboudwin9580]

This kind of video fills my heart with joy. You are a beautiful human being, and I enjoy your positivity. My favorite Christmas cookie is gingerbread. I absolutely love them!

[@SunnySlone-s9s]

So glad my husband and I found you and Ian a few months ago! He has loved several of your recommendations and we each got a few more for Christmas. You guys are so much fun to watch! :)

[@tristapickrell179]

I'm so happy you guys do this for people. You are truly kind-hearted. My favorite cookies are homemade sugar cookies 😊

[@phanta6919]

When Ashlynn posts the day automatically gets better!

[@pavlemilatic3900]

How can you be such a gracious and loving being I am speachless and in tears knowing someone this kind exists. You approach people with such childlike curiosity and kindness as if you just landed on this planet and I mean that in that in the best means possible

[@AshlynnCalee]

This is so kind😭😭 thank you so, so much!!

[@cherrio16]

I remember I followed you for the first time last year because of this same type of video! It's been an amazing first year getting to watch your content! My favorite Christmas cookie is the butter cookies in the tin cans!

[@BrausSasha]

The little kid who you bought books for is restoring so much humanity that I needed today

[@PayetonJones]

Stop your videos are always just so lighthearted and I love hearing your voice whenever you post! Your videos really do brighten up my day.

[@theangelgiaofficial]

Aww!! This is such a sweet holiday tradition!! I love seeing the joy on everyone's faces when they talk about their books💖

[@CharismaSpring]

You are so generous. This is why you and Ian are my favorite booktubers. Plus I just love your personality. Not really a Christmas cookie but my favorite is chocolate chip with m&ms.

[@eerie21911]

Oh my goodness, I love your holiday spirit and loving and giving attitude!! I watch all of your videos, but the holiday ones speak to a little ember inside of me! My favorite cookie is a gingerbread cookie or sugar cookie!!

[@libbybreeding9533]

Ashlynn, I just want to say I love how you just want to give back to others when others have blessed you, you just want to return the favor & I just admire that girly!!!! Have a joy filled day!!🪩🤭

[@soleil6770]

I know it's basic but you can't go wrong with a shortbread cookie in the holiday season 🥰

[@grnmtgrl]

What a very lovely Christmas blessing - random acts of kindness. I am so glad I subbed to you.

[@addiesalt]

for manga i feel like you would love fruits basket! I also love Witch Hat atelier, both are so cozy and beautiful.

[@MostPretentiousWritingNe-kz8ii]

Both are excelent picks! Love them so much. I would add Sing Yesterday For Me to that. It's a bit of a hit or miss for a lot of people but such a cozy seinen slice of life manga

[@Crystal-zn8uj]

watching ashlynn look so happy at the apothecary diaries is so precious

[@sl2094]

The conversations about books and reading you had with people is soo sweet and bringing me so much joy to watch! Please keep doing this annually!!

[@sassycatz4470]

I love you doing this. It's so thoughtful and, who knows, maybe some of these lucky people will pay it forward. I know another content creator, in the past, has bought new books at B&N and taken them out to free little libraries so people can find new, recently published books. I like this a little better because you get to see people's responses and learn a little about their reading likes and dislikes.

[@taylorespier2688]

One of my favorite videos that you do every year. Thank you for showing your kindness to others!

[@mallorymanuel5017]

I’ve been watching your videos for quite a while now and they give me something to look forward to in my life :) you inspire me everyday to read more and give back to my community as well! I’ve also become a fan of your husbands channel as well lol! 🤣✨

[@otakugal422]

This video idea is just so perfect for the holidays! It must feel so rewarding being able to get people books they'll love ❤ - also my favorite Christmas cookie is probably Snickerdoodle!! So good😋

[@QuyenNguyen-pc2it]

ugh everyone was so sweeeeet and kind! you can just tell they love the bookish world and even just talking about it! and does snickerdoodles count?? merry christmas ashlynn and ian

[@annabee338]

you guys are so special! keep shining bright in the new year ashlynn!

[@meganhas]

You’re just the sweetest soul Ashlynn. I know if I’m feeling down, I can watch your videos and I will smile and feel uplifted.

[@emilykoetsier3265]

This was my favorite video last year and I’m so happy you did it again!

[@amandaofner1601]

Thank you Ashlynn for another wonderful video😭 It’s amazing to see God show through you and Ian in this lovely little corner of KZbin❤❤I really love basically any cookie(tho usually chocolate) that has little chunks of peppermint in it❤ Merry Christmas!!

[@g.IRL21]

My favorite Christmas cookies are the ones my family traditionally makes around the holidays. We're Hispanic (mexican) and we make cookies called Pan de Polvo which means dust bread. They crumble and melt in your mouth, and they're soooo so good! I'm so happy to see you guys continue to flourish

[@heyitsthebrowns]

Yessss this is such a unique video in the book world and I loved watching it last year and I loved watching it again! Your heart is gold! I love that you recommend such unique books that are not repeats from other creators… helps expand my horizons! ✨

[@livrodrigues6534]

This might be one of the sweetest videos I have ever watched in my whole life, loved it so much omg TT

[@jellysolo]

omg Ashlynn I literally cried over your interaction with Story and her mom 😭 her shock and pure joy when you offered to buy her the books she had picked out was SO sweet, I can’t deal with it 🥺 and imagine how excited she must be to see herself in your video?! ugh my heart! not only did you make that little girl’s day but you very well may have further solidified her love for reading in general with this positive experience, which is so beautiful. I’m so glad you did this again, I adore the concept and it’s so fun to watch. thank you!! 🥹💜

[@jellysolo]

OH, and my favorite Christmas cookie is my great great grandma’s Norwegian sugar cookie recipe (with sprinkles and red hots on top!) 💖🥰❄️

[@michellewilliams6564]

This was such a fun video! Can't wait to see what else you got coming up in the future

[@jorgepineda4587]

I just started following you towards the end of the year and it’s been amazing to watch all the book content! Loveeeee the enthusiasm ❤

[@adventureswithkali8706]

I love this video! That kid telling you all about her favorite books was so sweet!

[@victoriaxix]

you can never go wrong with the pillsbury ready to bake cookies with the little christmas trees on them 🥰 have a happy holidays ashlynn!!

[@parapilot]

It’s so thoughtful the way you give back to the community so often! Honestly, not many others do the same 💖love your videos!

[@briipaigee3291]

I absolutely adore how kind you both are! Your channels are my favorite on KZbin! And you can never go wrong with a great snickerdoodle cookie!

[@katryan4090]

Omg gale was so sweet. My favourite hoilday cookie is a white chocolate and cranberry surgar cookie. I make them myself and add abit of almond extract for an added level of depth. Their thick and best out the oven when the white chocolate is still melty.

[@libraryoftrix]

i imagine doing this must feel so good and freeing. thank you for being so kind to do this :)

[@oliviastefanson8837]

I love that you do this! Seeing people’s faces light up this time of year is amazing! My favorite Christmas cookie is a thumbprint with raspberry jam! 🎄

[@mackenziegalloway9]

Love this video so much, the joy you bring to everyone you meet is infectious! As for a Christmas cookie, my favorite are no bake cookies!

[@mikaylamueller939]

Im new this year so i havent seen last years yet and this makes me so emotional. I pray that people winning the giveaway pay it forward in whatever way they are able no matter if its a compliment to boost someones confidence or giving a gift to someone!

[@emilielarson9732]

You just show Christ love in such an outstanding way! I’ve only been watching you for a few months now but you have definitely become one of my fav booktubers to watch. My fav videos are when you pick your husbands read lol!

[@LaniWilliams]

Videos like this make me so happy! Love to see you giving back to people in your community! You are the sweetest 🥰

[@rawr2320]

Since I first found your channel to now I have never doubted that you were kind. Everything about you is so kind and joyful and GENUINE. This video is a testament to that. Your energy is infectious and I’m so glad I found your channel when I did 🫶

[@The_reading_hygienist]

I love watch your videos along with Ian’s. I love that you do this now as an annual tradition ! ❤ Happy holidays !

[@LecksGetCozy]

I loved seeing how much joy your intersection brought the shoppers who participated! It’s always so fun to “talk shop” with other readers🥰

[@Winterrp1]

This is the kind of video I like to watch around this time of the year. Loved seeing their expressions when they found about your gift for them ✨️

[@mistyrain04]

Loved this!! Gayle was super sweet hahah. My favorite Christmas cookie has to be sugar cookies. They’re so simple yet so good, and super fun to decorate! Merry Christmas to you and Ian!! God bless you:)

[@chloemercer1907]

i couldn’t help but smile while watching this video!! thank you for spreading holiday joy! my favorite christmas cookie has to be the classic sugar cookies from the grocery store

[@gabiiii88]

When you helped the little kid on the escalator!!! You are an angel through and through!! My fave christmas cookies are peppermint hot chocolate sourdough cookies

[@_raeoflight]

I love that you did this again this year, it was also one of my favorite videos you did when I first found your channel last year. Love to see joy being spread like this at the holidays. And when it comes to favorite Christmas cookies I like classic chocolate chip mainly, but also the sugar cookies with the holiday designs on them. 😊

[@LovingLifeAsWeKnowIt]

Your presence just calms me so much. Your book videos help quiet my mind! My fave cookie would have to be a peppermint chocolate chip cookie. My dad makes these double chocolate chip cookie with peppermint and powdered sugar and they are my favorite!

[@madisonhill1969]

Gayle was so sweet, I loved watching that interaction! And, Ashley if you have not read "Little Fires Everywhere" yet.. YOU need to add it to your January TBR list!! I love seeing you spread generosity, joy, boldness, and kindness! You truly do exemplify Christ in all of your work and community! (Side note favorite Christmas cookie is probably Hershey's Cocoa Crinkle cookies with Christmas M&Ms. So fun to bake and give to the neighbors!)

[@carlajanerys]

ugh watching these always fills my heart with so much joy! you're so lovely and kind, Ashlynn! God bless you a million times xx

[@kyrahand8189]

the apothecary diaries is a really good fantasy read! and i love a good snickerdoodle cookie, they are even better with some cream cheese frosting❣️

[@katarinairizarry627]

Love that you are giving back to the bookish community! Also love watching your and Ian's videos! 📚

[@poisonsnakee]

This is the absolute sweetest thing ever. I hope u have a great start into new years and had an amazing christmas ❤

[@Tay-Tay12]

Aww you’re such a sweet person. You’re brighten so many people’s days ☺️🥰. Your kindness is so infectious

[@brookebarnett8028]

This video was so wholesome and that lady at the end was so wholesome. My favorite Christmas cookie is the snowman sugar cookies from Starbucks because I always got them on the drive to my grandparents house as a kid

[@lilivcat]

I discovered your channel from Ian’s bookswaps and I’m so glad I did! Random acts of kindness like these are so lovely🥹 My favourite xmas cookie is gingerbread, such a classic!

[@writtenworld.]

This is such an amazing was to give back in the holiday season! The younger girl you bought books for seemed so excited to rant about all her books, and it was so sweet! And the conversation with the elder lady just warmed my heart 😊 My favourite Christmas cookie is definitely shortbread!

[@Celsea11]

This was such a fun idea! They were all so excited! My favorite Christmas cookie has to be a good jam thumbprint (with coconut coating the exterior and raspberry jam!) Just realized I can’t enter, because I don’t have instagram, but again, so sweet of you guys. Merry, merry Christmas Ashlynn and Ian!

[@lindseymcclellan2214]

I love yours and Ian’s videos so much!! So glad to see both of your channels have grown so much in 2024 ❤

[@kennyfernandez15]

Very basic answer but gingerbread cookies are my all time favorite. Also very big fan of you & Ian, wishing you guys happy holidays !!

[@kenzie7558]

I love this idea! What a great way to give to others and bless them with something they love and you support!

[@rikbiswas-hc8nw]

the book Magnetic Aura by Takeshi Mizuki is what everyone avoids because it’s too real

[@LilyCollings]

Honestly my one of my favourite videos I've seen this December 💖 such a thoughtful and kind gesture!

[@susanjarrell1573]

I loved this video, but I find myself smiling from ear to ear every time I watch yours and Ian’s videos. You make my heart happy

[@trinc9015]

I love the light you bring with each video. What a blessing. Favorite Christmas cookie is oatmeal raisin with frosting. May God continue to bless your lives and I love that you share his word each video.

[@jocelynehernandez2264]

i love these videos of yours even more cause i know it takes a lot out of courage. my favorite christmas cookie are any sugar cookies.

[@anastaciajames671]

It is so cool that you did this video. The one that you did last year was the very first video of yours that I watched... so have come full circle. 😊

[@Harleyfaun]

This was so kind of you! I love Gale’s book club gift exchange, that sounds like such a fun way to exchange gifts and find new books!

[@yai627yeac]

I love that you are aiming to make this an anual thing! This is my favorite video of bookmas now! I'm not from the US, so we are not big on Christmas cookies, but i do love jam thumprints! Happy holidays to both of you! ❤

[@PeaceStandsxo]

NO WAY I was just watching one of your videos earlier today and thinking about how I really wanted to see another one of these 😭😭 I'm so excited to watch!!! The original is what introduced me to your channel a year ago :)

[@alli_q3]

loved this video sm!! you're so genuine and sweet! so happy i found your guy's videos!!

[@HannahIsGolden]

Love when I see a new Ashlynn post 🥹

[@kaypopwithkayla]

09:28 i love that tradition! i'll suggest this to do it with my friends and she was soo sweet!!💖

[@Be1arna]

Love this so much! So nice to see this continued as a tradition 🥹 my fav Christmas cookie has to be the classic - gingerbread 💖