I Made My Wife Read Stephen King…

[@addisonjohns1096]

I love buddy reading vid but what I LOVE is the way these two people look at eachother. There could be a book just about that.

[@retiredbooknerd]

I was just thinking that myself! You guys are precious! ❤❤

[@kwoot07]

Y’all could describe paint drying together and I think I’d still love it. Your dynamic is incredible. I would love to see you two buddy read a Christmas romance 😂🙈

[@bookaholicgameaholicvlogah4191]

Can i just say how you and Ashley are like top tier relationship goals

[@Grace.marie.22]

This is the book that got me back into reading after five years of never picking up a book. It’s so exciting to see you guys read this book. It changed my life. I love, Stephen King, and I love this book.

[@Joey_B]

I absolutely loved the first half with the slow character development and build up to the mystery of the shed/well. The second half felt like a dip in quality though.

[@insidelaurensbrain3833]

I have had a rough pain/chronic illness day,and I am so glad you upload this. You are both comforts to me and I love both your channels! I bought this book recently just because you are reading it.

[@Twinbranchesgardening]

Same I found them both when I had Covid it helped me relax 😎.

[@AmandasBooktopia]

I love seeing you two buddy read together! It gave me an idea to do the same with my fiancé Ray. I also need to read Fairy Tale. Maybe I’ll try and get to it before the year is up. I do have 11/22/63 on my November TBR which will be my first King book ever.

[@c.lstrife]

I love these types of videos. These are spouse goals 💜.

[@AnnaDeponte6298]

Loved the concept for the video . If my fiance was into reading I would totally do this with him. I’m subscribed to you and Ashlynn channels . Happy reading .📚❤️

[@Kittyzero13426]

Always a fun time with a buddy read with your significant other, yay!!

[@CozyCornerArt]

You guys bring me so much joy lol. The most wholesome place on the internet, right here lol. Well - and her channel, too lol.

[@elisabethprice4697]

you have been killing it with all the videos!

[@VittoriaFiorillo]

OMG I’ve been waiting for you to read this book for forever but to read it with Ashlynn too I’m so happy 🤭

[@elisabethprice4697]

i want to see you read some Bernard Cornwell! I'm currently reading the Winter King and I'm loving it so far!

[@cdpunk_]

this will be a fun watch!! love watching you both 💜

[@lovesunicorns1435]

I have two books for you. 1.) Split Infinity By Piers Anthony and 2.) Wizard's First Rule By Terry Goodkind.

[@Rainydayscozyreads]

Buddy Reading was such a cute idea. 😊

[@BetsyAndTheBooks]

I loved that y’all finally did a buddy read video!! I have been wanting to read this book!!

[@sjthorn]

You two are definitely relationship goals. I can't wait to get to this book, but I know it will be a while. I often feel sloggy through Stephen King books, but I still end up loving most of them and pushing through is always worth it.

[@Cpt.Fury66]

Just finished this book today and I absolutely loved it! I was kind of bummed out on the ending actually, over how he decided to protect the place forever...

[@anthonyrosa.]

I've watched this video while I was reading it. And watched only up until the part where I was in the book. Great video and great channel, love them

[@DarshanKumar-ry5ub]

this video literally came in the perfect moment in my life, love you

[@casey_kohler]

omg omg omg i loved this book even if the middle did drag quite a bit. i have been so excited to hear what you thought! i love watching y’all

[@Libriecappuccini]

Fairy tale was my first Stephen King book and now I'm all in ahahah I've read like 16 of his books and I plan to read everything

[@kimmycupreacts]

Great vid! Honestly, I'd love to see you both read Outlander! I think it's a different book than both of you usually read and I'd love to see what you both think of it. (It's my favorite series) It would make for a great video!

[@kaydenceleonard5389]

I loved d it sparked an idea… there is this trend online that couples do where they paint on separate canvases and then switch after a certain amount of time. They switch as much as they want until the painting is done. What if y’all did that with books! Like you each read a book for a bit of time and then when you switch, your partner start where you left off. It would be so funny

[@Maximus0623]

I loved Fairy Tale and feel like I’m one of the few people who think it’s one of King’s best books. It’s extremely imaginative and has great characters. Also, I’m fairly familiar with the Brothers Grimm, HP Lovecraft and Ray Bradbury, which Fairy Tale contains tons of references to. If you’ve read some of them, I think it enhances the reading experience of Fairy Tale.

[@knightdragon7640]

I had the same issue where I loved the first bit, and unfortunately the second we got to the fantasy bit I just stopped reading for almost a year and it took the audiobook to get me to finish it. But I did enjoy the end a lot so I think I was also at a 4 star for it!! Really enjoyed watching you two buddy read and am excited for more!!

[@megg904]

Haha yay just watched Ashlynn’s now I get to watch yours! Fantastic idea yall!!

[@hiimjenni]

I love buddy reads! Still on the hunt for a good series for my husband and I to read together again. The Silo series by Hugh Howey is excellent! You guys would love it! I’m a little more than halfway done with Dr Sleep (the final book of my spooky reads!). Stephen King isn’t my favorite author, but I can always rely on his books to get me out of a slump!

[@LisaGuiry]

My first Steven King book. I agree it feels abit YA. So far the first half of the book and I love. I'm half way threw chapter 21 on page 365.

[@_Conzo_]

It's definitely not his strongest book. But if this is your first Stephen King, you've got so much to enjoy!

[@LisaGuiry]

@@_Conzo_ I'm so excited, I will definitely be buying more. I know I have at least 2 books on my shelves of his. Looking forward to reading those

[@_Conzo_]

@@LisaGuiry Awesome - long days and pleasant nights to ya.

[@LisaGuiry]

@@_Conzo_ cheers 🍻 to that

[@vicrig4474]

I had to read Fairy Tale twice before I decided I liked it. I didn’t enjoy it the first time but I couldn’t stop thinking about it when I was done. So I went back and tried again. It was worth the reread.

[@tonah1425]

Love videos with you both in it! ❤📖

[@crystall31cl]

When you were talking about all the different fairy tales in this book it was just reminding of the Tv series Once Upon a Time if you haven’t watched you and Ashlynn should its very good. I gotta read this book now.

[@Maximus0623]

I feel like I’m the only person who loved Fairy Tale. I think it’s one of King’s best books. It’s extremely imaginative and has great characters. Also, I’m fairly familiar with the Brothers Grimm, HP Lovecraft and Ray Bradbury, which Fairy Tale contains tons of references to. If you’ve read some of them, I think it enhances the reading experience of Fairy Tale.

[@ErinS58]

Totally DNFed this one. The only SK book I have DNFed and I have read most of his books. Huge fan of SK and you, Ian!! 😊

[@JuliKpt]

Fairy Tale is my next read! Already bought it, I‘m hyped

[@dfp110]

I listened to this one Audible. It was so, so good! I also have the book and am planning on reading it soon😊

[@amandathebookthief_]

I love watching your and your wife's videos,especially during this time of traumatic events that happened last week!my apartment complex got caught on fire so I've been dealing with alot of stress,so your videos help me out during that time!and plus my cat is doing well too!❤❤

[@tessib.1043]

Ok! You two definitely need to do more buddy reading! This was so much fun! I have another Stephen King rec. He wrote this one with an equally incredible author Peter Straub. It’s called The Talisman, which is a duology, with the second being Black House.

[@eleanm5308]

Y’all are so perfect together 💖

[@JohnSaxon-vw5vi]

I love these buddy read videos you two are so funny and awesome at doing them together love your Aussie family friend John xxx

[@elisabethprice4697]

this is so fun! ive seen this book around and want to read it!

[@brucegrossman3531]

I really enjoyed that one. Finally started Billy Summers because of you two.

[@tnadrina4500]

Fairytale is my first stephen king!!

[@th3_patch]

I just finished this book a few weeks ago. My first Stephen King book ever. I thoroughly enjoyed his prose and loved the characters in this book. Charlie's love for Radar reminds me of how much I loved my first dog and did everything to give her the absolute best life possible. The first half of the book kept me hooked and engaged, but the middle part for me is where it dipped for me. Still a stellar read, and I cannot recommend this enough. Lastly, I love this book cover very much. I'm glad you guys are covering this book.

[@zachbrokehisback]

You should try other Stephen kings

[@th3_patch]

@zachbrokehisback I will. I have Billy Summers, Eye of the Dragon, 11/22/63, and Dark Tower.

[@booksandnature.]

Finallyyyyyy!🎉🫶

[@NicoleWSimone]

Glad to hear it’s a good place to start. Because want to read Fairy Tale and the the Institute.

[@renmoody3771]

This is definitely in my top three of favorite Stephen King books.

[@DaughterOfTheKingdom16]

Me coming here after watching your wife’s video ❤.

[@Fernsandfiction_7888]

I enjoyed fairy tail!

[@JotaceXXIV]

This type of videos make me a little sad, I'm 30 and I would love to have a couple with who I do this but apart from that, love the video

[@Alfred_51]

I have this book on my tbr in hardback and haven't read it yet. Funny how the paperback only credits Stephen King but the hardback credits Stephen and his son Owen. Liked your collaboration. Will check out your wife's video

[@elisabethprice4697]

also love to see the collab vids with Ashlynn!

[@aubreyveitenheimer6328]

Loved this! ❤

[@arulkumar8459]

good video yet again, thank you love ❤️

[@booknerdktree]

It’s my favorite when Ashlynn and you post at the same time! Loved the collab as always!😊

[@DaughterOfTheKingdom16]

Oooh Read Wayward Pines- I think I know you guys liked Dark Matter by Blake Crouch and I loved the Wayward Pines show but heard the book was even more amazing.

[@queenkim8631]

Would love to see yall collab some more 😁

[@Josandy]

I’m so excited to read it now!

[@zauren8998]

I liked this book okay enough, but I had some issues with it. Without giving spoilers: 1. King doesn’t know how 17 year olds talk or their interests. Everything about Charlie reads like a 40-50 year old, not a 17 year old. 2. He formatted this book for it was very much introduce issue A, solve issue A. Introduce issue B, solve issue B. It didn’t really feel like there was anything overarching tying the story together.

[@hannahyoder7949]

Such a fun idea! Fairy Tale was my first Stephen King book and I really enjoyed it. Since you both enjoy fantasy, I would recommend The Will of the Many by James Islington as a buddy read (it’s chunky tho. 😅)

[@MadameV1993]

You two are adorable :)

[@amberpritt3816]

I actually like the beginning and then ended up giving up on the book later. It was my first Stephen King. I need to try another.

[@Allyson.S.D]

Ashlynns collar had me dying 😭

[@Bucky749]

Here’s an idea . The author dean koontz did a great Frankenstein series maybe next year you can do a 24 hour reading challenge using that series . Then you could do a dean koontz October and you could also do something with the odd Thomas series. Just some ideas and you and wife can buddy read the novel velocity.

[@sydneydunn7507]

This is my favorite book but I recognize that it’s kinda boring lol. It has my heart because my husband and I did this as a buddy read and it was the first buddy read we ever did.

[@taylorclegg]

i am gnawing the cage of my enclosure for another swapping books w my wife/husband!!!

[@beautifulmama862]

Omg i love this ❤❤❤❤

[@NovelsWithNicole]

Going to pitch Babel by RF Kuang again ♥️✨ also The poppy war series

[@mirandamoon5262]

You two are such an adorable couple! Y'all should buddy read The Measure by Nikki Erlick.

[@sovereignprints_217]

have you ever considered doing a Stephen King ranking or tier list? I'd love to hear your thoughts on these books in relation to each other and how they stack up!

[@Twinbranchesgardening]

Haha 🤣 ignore my comment about fairy tale on your other Stephen king videos . Still curious about Holly too . I saw both in target and they got my curiosity

[@mickeeelizabeth]

I've been trying to finish this book for two years 😂.

[@tammieingram4289]

i. loved this book. But it took a while to get to the turning point.

[@satchel1300]

dang dude what did you eat! 9:56 17:12 poor Ashlynn... I don't care how old you are, farts are freakin funny

[@lizakosimtsev1226]

I thought, if anything, the dog was a dragon😂

[@FailedGod1]

Yeah I liked the first part better than the rest that's down the well.

[@jackbuss779]

Ahhh!! Finally a Stephen king I’ve read! I’m half way through the video and completely agree idk why but midway through the story felt like a slog. I couldn’t put my finger on it but found my attention faltering. Still enjoyed myself though. ☺️ Also this video is so freaking cute!

[@JessRansdellSmith]

I feel mostly about the same as they did. The first half of the book is great. The second half I felt like I was reading a totally different book. And then the end brought it all together and I actually really love the book. Now, I listened to the audiobook for it, which is excellent, so it may different if I actually read it.

[@cristinaotto]

Folks, please check The Name of the Wind by Patrick Ruthfuss, it's a ongoing trilogy, curretly have 2 books releaded, but it is already my favorite book series. The Universe he created, his style of writing is so good. I think you''ll enjoy it. :)

[@openlybookish]

I vote you guys to buddy read A Flicker in the Dark by Stacy Willingham.

[@mandyschmidt7960]

I love Stephen King, he's my favourite author, but I had the same problem with Billy Summers. I really expected more dramatic tension from it. I still liked it a lot, but yeah, I expected more.

[@CozyCornerArt]

Aww too bad you didn't like Insomnia. For me...I wouldn't reread it necessarily, but there was an atmosphere that I couldn't shake when I put the book down. It was so deeply unsettling even though I felt like not much was happening on the page, and I think that's why I "liked" it? But I still couldn't really tell you what specifically it was about because it could have been done in half the pages. Anyway, rambling, but yeah I kind of both agree and disagree on Insomnia haha. But I'm glad you're not in the "Stephen King can do no wrong" band. Every author can! lol. Love him but some misses for sure.

[@chelseagubeli3443]

You two are too much!!!

[@Twiceborn_by_grace]

This may be a huge ask, but can you and Ashlynn share your relationship story? Sometimes it sounds weird when someone says they married their best friend. But now when I hear that, I think of you two. #OneFlesh

[@jennasmith4833]

I want to see a buddy read of the institute by Stephen king!!

[@SHDDUPINEEDTHISSSS]

THE FREAKIN' GUY IS BECOMING AS PROLIFIC AS THE KING HIMSELF! Not Elvis, Stephen.

[@maypasifiki9360]

I've never been this early to a video ❤

[@flemingstephen16]

Booktube’s Power Couple just dropping video after video this week!

[@hannahlivsey5089]

Fifth time commenting Ian please read The Monstrumologist series by Rick Yancey !!! I'm poor so I can't send you any books lol.

[@DianaWodnoff]

I've been wanting to read this book for a while now but I've never read Stephen King. I'm scared

[@garnetgem113]

Just curious, Ian. Have you read HOLLY by STEPHEN KING yet?!

[@Freylicious1]

Hi Ian, You have made me curious to start reading Stephen King. I found one book in my bookstore ive not heard about before, The Sun dog. Have you read it?

[@iangubeli]

I have not read it. I know it’s one of his short stories.

[@Freylicious1]

@@iangubeli yes it's a short story, I hope its a good one. I also want to say i like your videos.

[@hyacinthh6900]

It's the prequel to Needful Things.

[@glittergirl12341]

please please pleaseread some chevy stevens!

[@kmvr6046]

I loved the vid

[@Elijah_Gillard]

You Should buddy read Beartown, it would emotional wreck both of you

[@CanadianChipmunk]

This book took me so long to finish. I loved the world he built but I hated the story. It was my first Stephan King book, I felt like I should have loved it. I love fantasy and wanted this to be the bridge where I could venture over into his work and this just wasn't it for me. I've also read The Long Walk and loved it but that's not a "traditional" king

[@habeebee27]

Please tell me the dog's ok at the end of the book :/

[@Tantan10000]

Have you read the author Joe hill ? Stephen ‘s king son

[@shannonpoole3866]

We love a casual collar sleeper 😂