I Attempted to Read 7 Books In 7 Days

I Attempted to Read 7 Books In 7 Days | Reading Vlog

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In today's video, I attempt to read 7 books in 7 days. This reading vlog was incredibly fun to make. Stick around to watch me slowly descend into madness! Thanks for stopping by!
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@litlbucky 22 күн бұрын

Hate it when work interrupts reading, especially knowing work helps make reading possible by buying more books

@amandakazmark9107 22 күн бұрын

And then there’s me who struggles with one book for over a week

@belami23 22 күн бұрын

That's a good amount of time for the average reader tho. 😊 all that matters is that you enjoy them. ❤

@michelleizoco 22 күн бұрын

I agree with the other comment, please don't treat it like a race. There are years I read 175 books and years I read 4 (literally FOUR) . We all have our seasons. Happy reading!

@joannelucille 22 күн бұрын

I struggled with a particular book for 2 months 😅 But I read others in between.

@openlybookish 21 күн бұрын

Me lately. I think I'm finally up to 4 books this year so far.

@openlybookish 21 күн бұрын

@@michelleizocothank you Michelle. I needed this. Being a book blogger for over 6 years burned me out. It's like my love of reading went poof. 😭

@sierrafarnum9689 17 күн бұрын

To anyone in the comments, read at your own pace. It’s fun to do reading challenges but don’t feel bad if you’re a slow reader. I consider myself to be a reader and I’ve been on the same book for three months.

@Lan.. 22 күн бұрын

I think 7 novellas in 7 days could be fun because I don't see novellas featured in videos very often! It would also be more managable with work and life stuff 😊

@creegregory9575 22 күн бұрын

‘I miss vine’ is so real lmao

@rubyanddelilahandnani 22 күн бұрын

Please do more of these! I wish I had the time to read 7 books in 7 days. I’d go through my tbr in no time 😅

@AndreDeSimone-dy1cz 11 күн бұрын

Since you mentioned Green Mile, just shouting out that the audiobook is fantastic

@smonroig 22 күн бұрын

Dang I wish 11/22/63 was in this video but totally understand why it wasn’t being 800+ pages 😅I just started reading it and so far really enjoying it!! Can’t wait to hear your thoughts in a future video

@laenitadejonge3796 22 күн бұрын

For the next challenge: Jim Butcher's Dresden files, - very funny and action packed. You can literally read a book in the series each day of the challenge.

@kristenchambers5618 19 күн бұрын

Agreed!!! One of my favorite series’s. My husband and I have listened to the entire series twice

@Rainydayscozyreads 22 күн бұрын

That was so impressive regardless. I think switching up genres is a good idea... But throwing in a few thrillers or mysteries might make it seem quicker...I find they tend to be quick reads. Such a cool concept.

@grandgrimm9358 13 күн бұрын

Hey Ian ❤❤❤ I recently found ur channel, it popped up on my recommended page. And it was the video of you swapping books w ur sister and your personality is what hooked me to ur channel. I love the vibes, it's so entertaining and funny. After discovering ur channel I quickly discovered ashlynns channel and she is such a peach! U guys are so darn cute together its so sweet. 🩷 I think it's so amazing u n ur wife share the same passion for reading and seeing u guys together nerding out over books 📚 makes my heart happy. I hope one day I'll find someone that looks at me the way u two look at each other, and swap books w and things like that. I'm looking forward to seeing ur next video ❤ I'm glad ur here.

@mssnwndrlnd 21 күн бұрын

I totally connected to the whole "well if I'm gonna read, might as well make the Bible today" attitude lol

@rorororos 13 күн бұрын

I love the fact that u didnt even try some shorter books u just went straight to the big stuff lol.

@butterfly-angel25 22 күн бұрын

Would love to see a part 2, maybe 7 mystery books

@chelseagubeli3443 22 күн бұрын

Thank you for the shout out!!! This was a hard challenge you did well.😊

@zivilejakubauskaite8683 12 күн бұрын

You did so well! Having in mind that you have another job besides KZfaq you did AMAZING! These challenges are usually made by people who's work is - KZfaqr. So finally seeing someone with busy life is refreshing!

@alistaircarrigan6206 10 күн бұрын

Massive respect for doing this challenge, I would’ve been half way through and dropped it if I was that busy but props to you man 🙏

@mopete9830 22 күн бұрын

I did a every day reading challenge in January and read seven books. I think seven days would push it for me but I have a ton of smaller books too. Your recent twilight read made me reread them too. I feel the same. I had the same thoughts on no country for old men. Glad you read it instead of blood meridian. Fun challenge.

@elisabethprice4697 22 күн бұрын

So excited for this!

@michelleizoco 22 күн бұрын

You got so close! I hope you do it again and mayyyyyybe take page count into considering you madman 🤣🤣🤣. Either way, you have a lot to be proud of, that was some good reading and I put a couple of these books on my TBR.

@lindseyberrum 22 күн бұрын

You are so likeable! I adore your delivery and personality.

@franciscaneumann1803 22 күн бұрын

Fun video! Like the concept!

@reading_by_myshelf 22 күн бұрын

This was so funny 😆 loved it!

@arobinreads 18 күн бұрын

Ian you're the best. This was a delight to watch ❤

@Paspa1801 22 күн бұрын

Great video! Love Mr mercedes, I would highly recommend reading the rest of that trilogy as well as the outsider, if it blade and Holly. You said you loved Holly so that will certainly let you spend more time with the character!

@guyreurtt3860 Күн бұрын

You are one of the few booktubers with the exact same taste in books as me and im all for it😊

@Mz_1868 22 күн бұрын

Man when I tell you I’m hyped for this video!!

@VicandWes 22 күн бұрын

I'm so glad I found your channel ❤

@BamaFreak132009 22 күн бұрын

Also, for another idea you could put your tbr on strips of paper and draw your books for 7 days.

@OfflineReadingBooks 22 күн бұрын

I’m so glad you enjoyed Mr. Mercedes!! I read the Bill Hodges trilogy a few years back and loved it. Holly is the best! If you haven’t already, you gotta read Holly by Stephen King sometime! I remember devouring it when it released last year, it was so good. Also King has a new novella releasing later this month!! 🙌🏻 I can’t wait.

@HoneyBun419 22 күн бұрын

Yess a new video. I'm so happy my day has become even better ☺

@horonin 22 күн бұрын

These are always fun videos to watch! I like challenging myself too. I usually do 'finish a series' or 'finish a trilogy' self challenges. Last month I did the Codex Alera books in a week, but it took me an extra 2 or 3 days. Next one I am setting up is reading all of Ryan Cahill's stuff in probably 2 weeks, just waiting to finish my current reads to dive into them.

@shantilotz4028 17 күн бұрын

Yohhhhh tbe scenery was beautiful! I'd love to either live there or visit for a holiday someday, looks like the perfect place to just read and relax!

@Shaegeeksout 22 күн бұрын

You did a fantastic job with your challenge! I really need to try to do this challenge with books I've had for a long time ...

@BamaFreak132009 22 күн бұрын

I love these videos!!! When you were talking about Cormack not using quotations, I believe Sally Rooney writes the same way. I have wanted to read her books but I've been afraid I can't follow well. When you said that you were able to understand the audio book better I have decided to utilize the audiobooks for her books. That's a great idea. I just struggle at following the story sometimes already when I have quotations. I appreciate that you branch out from tik tok books. There are so many good books out there and its nice to hear about them too..... Congrats to your sister!!!

@Freakgirl1985 8 күн бұрын

That was a great video. Really enjoyed it. I might try something similiar while hubby and child are at the in-laws in summer. I will also be working full-time but I also wanna use the alone-time for catching up on a lot of books. Looking forward to your next 7Books video. Maybe do it on an off- week 😄

@daytonalba170 20 күн бұрын

The first and only book I read form Stephan king was Mr. Mercedes. (So far) I have never been more anxious reading a book then that one. I don’t have the same reading vibes as you but I love how you challenge your wife. Getting her to read “scarier” books. That are longer and different then popular books. Books I would never pick up. But if she enjoys them I think I would too

@jcrodr217 22 күн бұрын

Came for the beard but stayed for the wholesome

@arobinreads 18 күн бұрын

Holly!!! Yes I love Holly so much as well. Now you can read all the books with her haha which is quite a few. All of them are amazing

@spencercorpuz 3 күн бұрын

The Parker books are amazing, they only get better and better!

@deroutee 22 күн бұрын

I think I have found my new favourite channel. This has definitely inspired me too partake in this challenge when I next have time off from my busy work-uni schedule!

@maypasifiki9360 19 күн бұрын

I discovered Ian's channel 3 weeks ago & it quickly became a favourite. Planning to do the same challenge

@belami23 22 күн бұрын

I wanted to say first but oh well... 4th!! Thank you for the video. These always make my day and you and your wife are adorable. ❤

@Elbiebooks 22 күн бұрын

Your sense of humor and editing style are giving big Olan Rogers vibes- I love it! Keep the content coming!

@me78723 22 күн бұрын

Yayyyy new video !! 🎉🎉🎉🎉 nice 👌

@agathacccc2710 17 күн бұрын

You made me want to read Maurice Druon, thanks for the inspiration!

@Tantan10000 22 күн бұрын

I can read 1 book in a week.. you did pretty good with this challenge..I really enjoy watching your videos. Always looking forward to a new video. I also enjoy seeing the dog 🐕🙂

@ranaspassionchannel1124 18 күн бұрын

You did Great!

@GrahamMatthewsReviews 22 күн бұрын

Oh man! I always want to attempt the challenge! But trying to find the time is ROUGH! 😅 Great Job!

@cyrusvandergreft2293 6 күн бұрын

Ive had Mr Mercedes as well as the rest of Bill Hodges on my shelf for years, I should give them a go... probably as soon as I finish Dark Tower.

@aubreyveitenheimer6328 22 күн бұрын

Seven books in seven days a new genre each day. Loved this video!

@AmandasBooktopia 21 күн бұрын

I hope you go back to The Final Gambit. I really enjoyed that one. Plus I wanna hear all your thoughts on it. And yes you should definitely do this again! Make it a mood read challenge so you’re not forced to pick up a book you don’t feel like reading.

@amywright3124 18 күн бұрын

I just ordered The Iron King on Amazon. It sounds good. Thanks

@kristin3276 22 күн бұрын

I love Robert McCammon! Swan Song is a masterpiece. I loved Gone South too. Have you read Mine? I know you'll like it if you liked Gone South.I have so many favorite books it's hard to recommend one or two. If you can find the book The Minotaur Takes A Cigarette Break by Steven Sherrill and Into The Forest by Jean Hegland or Accordion Crimes by E. Annie Proulx...The Plot Against America by Philip Roth, A Simple Plan by Scott Smith, The Terror by Dan Simmons, just to name a few🤣Happy Reading!

@fight4pavlova563 21 күн бұрын

This was fun! Personally, I really enjoyed the versatility of the books and I need to say this again: I appreciate the scenery shots during your drive^^ Also, congraduations to Chelsey!!!

@djwendy9940 22 күн бұрын

I am such a slow reader. I wish I could read faster. I really enjoy your content. You give me great ideas for my Tbr. 😊

@logann-mackenziefroste563 22 күн бұрын

Awesome vlog 💯🤠‼️WOW 7 books in 7 days ‼️ I can do this with audiobooks and romance books because I can just speed up the audiobook doing this will let me get the summary of the whole book but I am not getting any significant literary analysis from them. The Iron King sounds amazing and I would need to take my time with both a physical copy and the audiobook on my normal setting of 1.5x speed so that I can get a proper comprehension of it. What are some Stephen King books that are not slow building ? I heard Mr. Mercedes is a good one to read.

@angelaholmes8888 22 күн бұрын

I read mr Mercedes last spring it was nice i also watched the tv adaptation that was really great im currently reading the green mile im liking it so far

@elisabethprice4697 22 күн бұрын

I’m currently on book 7 of Wheel of Time I’m just slowly making my way through the audiobooks of them when I get the chance to squeeze one in lol! It’s pretty good so far! As for recommendations please finish the Red Rising Saga, book 6 and 7 are phenomenal! I would also love to see you try a Dickens or maybe some other older classic! And we’ll Stormlight or any Sanderson as well! You should also try a Russian novel(I’ve read Anna Karenina and it was phenomenal!) sometime! I have way to many recommendations!

@ubarrionuevo 4 күн бұрын

7 thrillers would be a lot of fun, please do that one. loved the video btw

@queenkim8631 22 күн бұрын

I got so happy when I saw you hold up Mr. Mercedes! I love that trilogy and I hope u continue on to read the next 2😁....I also have that same dragon ball shirt🙂 Also I would love to see u read 7 thrillers or 7 novellas in 7 days...or maybe 7 different genres in 7 days🤔

@Grapefruit341 22 күн бұрын

Maaan you really got me with Dune and The Final Empire in the thumbnail! 😂 Those probably wouldn’t have been the best for a seven day challenge though. I liked the variety you chose! A.J. Fikry is the only one I’ve read but the others sound interesting. Not a recommendation for this challenge, but it would be fun to see you and Ashlynn do a classics video together! Maybe some Jane Austen? 👀 I’d love to see both of your takes, especially after Ashlynn’s classics video.

@Momo_0_o 22 күн бұрын

I was suckered in by 11/22/63 LOL - he tricked me

@brianmccullar141 12 күн бұрын

Still gotta get you on some RA Salvatore! I recommend starting with Homeland, SUCH a good read.

@patriciakeagan9410 22 күн бұрын

That would be awesome if you to try again. I think thrillers would be interesting do do. Please congratulate Chelsea for me. Love and hugs to you and Ashlynn.

@samanthahackett8162 22 күн бұрын

I would love to see you read The Green Mile, that book had me BAWLING!!

@victoriaschougaard8580 22 күн бұрын

I JUST finishen me. Mercedes and OMG! I 1000% agere with the 4 star rating. Amazing video!

@caitlynjo15 3 күн бұрын

The movie of No Country for Old Men also made me feel that way, so I'm glad to know I don't need to read the book lol

@heidi6281 22 күн бұрын

Next time do a Christopher Buehlman marathon! All 3 books that I read so far are different but they all are fun reads! The Lesser Dead, Between Two Fires & The Blacktongue Thief!! Also Outlaw by Angus Donald is super fast popcorn read! The author wanted to use the same structure as Warlord Chronicles but insert Robin Hood!

@giadaamarini4724 22 күн бұрын

I just listen to the audio book while following along in the physical book if it’s like that! Helps lol

@throughthepages_with_dee 15 күн бұрын

You’ve convinced me I’m going to pick up Gone South This video was great and I know the daily vlog I’m currently doing that for Malazan 😅 all through may. If you’ve not tried him I’d suggest some KJ Parker I think he’ll suit your sense of humour 😊

@lindsey1412 22 күн бұрын

If you didn't know, Mr. Mercedes has lots of other books connected to it! I believe there is the Mr. Mercedes trilogy, and then "The Outsider", then "If It Bleeds" (short story following Holly), and then "Holly". I've only read If It Bleeds because I didn't know it was connected to the other books so I accidentally spoiled myself 😅

@jackizaugg1135 21 күн бұрын

Mr. Mercedes is on my tbr. I ended up buying book 3 of that series at a book sale

@lizc.214 22 күн бұрын

Awesome vid! I definitely want to get into Robert McCammon at some point. Here are some recs: 1. Here and Gone by Haylen Beck- deals with gaslighting, small town corrupt cops and the black market. 2. Blame by Jeff Abbott -psychological thriller, girl doesn't remember how or why she crashed a car that killed her best friend; the only thing I didn't care about was the love triangle, but it's still good and I didn't see the ending coming. 3. The Book of M by Peng Shephard -peoples shadows start disappearing and with that so do their memories. 4. Escape from Furnace: Lockdown by Alexander Gordon Smith - Beneath Heaven is Hell, Beneath Hell is Furnace. Teenager is framed for murder and is sent to Furnace. This is a teen series.

@MrGeekalator 22 күн бұрын

you should read small things like these VERY short but good!!

@strimgem Күн бұрын

i love beard and eyes you omg love it

@Sqwiggy 22 күн бұрын

I loved Swan Song oml-

@marissamaiden2981 22 күн бұрын

I love The storied life of A.J Fikery. It's one of my five stars read.

@forlovingthewords 18 күн бұрын

A few, on the shorter side, recommendations for next time- Twelve Nights at Rotter House by J.W Ocker The Connellys of County Down by Tracey Lange What Moves the Dead by T. Kingfisher Joyland by Stephan King (you’ve probably read this one😂) Comfort Me With Apples by Catherynne M Valente No Exit by Taylor Adams

@JudahBlackford 22 күн бұрын

I’m gonna try to do this vid soon.

@iangubeli 22 күн бұрын

Excited to see it!

@chrissymissy11 22 күн бұрын

Wild by Cheryl Strayed was A good book and now it a major motion picture. I think you would like this book.

@DaughterOfTheKingdom16 21 күн бұрын

7 thrillers for sure i think it's the easiest to read in one day, or 7 books that your wife has you read from her tbr

@3riversbooks 22 күн бұрын

Great Video, That scenic view is amazing what state are you from ?

@coopergray1245 22 күн бұрын

I could be wrong, but I believe they’re in Utah

@iangubeli 15 күн бұрын

Utah!

@fiinkygirl89 21 күн бұрын

I have seen the movie no country for old men and I recommend it such a brilliant movie

@Nico-lk5hb 22 күн бұрын

I like the idea of this but not the books you choose because they were tooo long and it can be so tiring for eyes & mind digestion =) I did this for my own entertainment last year but only read books with no more than 150-200 pages and it went pretty well !! =) I read 7 books in 7 days, had time for other activities with no reading-stress and also found 2 new favorites authors that I would have never read (because I also like longer books) :D

@Kittyzero13426 22 күн бұрын

I challenged myself to read two 300ish pages books in one week for a video and that was enough for me. If I have to do longer books it takes me almost a month because I have kids. I think for reading for seven consecutive days would be mood reading. Fun reading challenge.

@MrRorosuri 22 күн бұрын

💗💗💗

@bradwalden 20 күн бұрын

When you listen to audiobooks what speed do you listen at Sir?

@iangubeli 20 күн бұрын

It depends. Lately I have been slowing it down and listening at around 1.5X. I usually listen somewhere between 1.75-2X (because I am crazy)!

@THEEStickyxbootz 14 күн бұрын

Blood Meridian is the first thing I picked up by him and halfway through I just stopped because it bothered me that he didn’t use quotations. I could deal with everything else but I couldn’t distinguish people speaking from the rest of the book and it bothered me because I give characters voices when I read.

@Rachaelinwonderland998 9 күн бұрын

Great video! If you do a challenge like this again, and you want to read Stephen King for it, you should try a Bachman book they’re shorter Edit: commented this before finishing the video, and Richard Stark is also a pseudonym of Donald e westlake, and King named Richard Bachman after him

@user-dk1wb7zw2h 18 күн бұрын

I love Mr Mercedes

@JeffSeaIndustries 10 күн бұрын

Nice Cannibal Corpse reference and video.

@MoonLightAmethyst_ 22 күн бұрын

Bill Hodges trilogy❤

@evapacheco4785 22 күн бұрын

IAN! I need you to read Pillars of The Earth and I need your thoughts! 😁

@anjim4390 22 күн бұрын

Gahhhh The Green Mile is literally my favourite book, but I'm glad you enjoyed Mr Mercedes! I'm currently a good few chapters in to 'Holly' by Stephen King so if you like her character then there is more of her out there 😊 Dare I say it... 7 Stephen King books in 7 days? 👀

@bluecannibaleyes 10 күн бұрын

I managed to do this with the Chronicles of Narnia series but I think I read way too slowly to do it with a larger book. 😅

@kevjg4889 22 күн бұрын

Final empire in the thumbnail was clickbait 😂 either way, another great video Ian!

@coopergray1245 22 күн бұрын

Mistborn in the thumbnail got me inordinately excited-sad it didn’t make a cameo in the video though. *Hint hint* Nevertheless, great video! This challenge is no joke. Thanks for letting us join you in your reading journey.

@iangubeli 22 күн бұрын

Mistborn is coming in a vlog very soon😉

@jennywiltshire9279 22 күн бұрын

Please check out Kings Of The Wyld by Nicholas Eames. It's very D&D, very funny and heartwarming. Wifey would love it too, as would the dog even!!

@Thebookandbeveragereview 22 күн бұрын

I want to do this challenge 😍

@angelaholmes8888 22 күн бұрын

Actually there are some of kings work that are short Gwendy,s button box Later Elevation The wind through the keyhole The Colorado kid Joyland The gunslinger The girl who loved tom Gordon