buying strangers books at barnes and noble + GIVEAWAY!

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  • @AshlynnCalee
    @AshlynnCalee  5 днів тому +32

    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
      @Jolly.Joy_Rose 4 дні тому +3

      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
      @megg904 3 дні тому +1

      @@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
      @jessicarussell512 3 дні тому

      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
      @AaishahBhyat 3 дні тому +1

      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
      @IsabellaFullen 3 дні тому

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

  • @shandralynne
    @shandralynne 2 дні тому +29

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

  • @katiasabrina880
    @katiasabrina880 3 дні тому +17

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

  • @AmandasBooktopia
    @AmandasBooktopia 4 дні тому +96

    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.

  • @Jolly.Joy_Rose
    @Jolly.Joy_Rose 4 дні тому +57

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

  • @emilymcconnell
    @emilymcconnell 4 дні тому +31

    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
    @samanthafayee 3 дні тому +11

    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 😭😂❤

  • @lilyfaulkner4565
    @lilyfaulkner4565 3 дні тому +15

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

  • @MariamShahzad-k4o
    @MariamShahzad-k4o 4 дні тому +31

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

  • @mandacpr
    @mandacpr 4 дні тому +19

    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.

  • @Wendymarie691
    @Wendymarie691 3 дні тому +8

    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.

  • @toristories2249
    @toristories2249 3 дні тому +2

    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 :)

  • @Mnfst011-e2o
    @Mnfst011-e2o 3 дні тому +68

    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.

  • @g.IRL21
    @g.IRL21 2 дні тому +1

    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

  • @luvrslyr
    @luvrslyr 3 дні тому +3

    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!!!!!!!

  • @TaylaLouise
    @TaylaLouise 3 дні тому +3

    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! :)

  • @deethkhl
    @deethkhl 3 дні тому +6

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

  • @eerie21911
    @eerie21911 4 дні тому +3

    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!!

  • @saraswatmajumdar1630
    @saraswatmajumdar1630 4 дні тому +3

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

  • @Evangelia_Kolomvaki_0120
    @Evangelia_Kolomvaki_0120 2 дні тому

    Because everyone can and should read whatever they like, and every readers deserves a nice little treat! Bless your heart ❤

  • @makaylajoyy
    @makaylajoyy 2 дні тому

    You’re the kindest soul 🥹you and Ian are so sweet! The look on the sweet lady at the end touched my heart! 🎉🎉

  • @emilielarson9732
    @emilielarson9732 3 дні тому +1

    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!

  • @abbythompson13
    @abbythompson13 3 дні тому

    Gail is so beyond precious!!! Y’all have the same energy 💘🥹

  • @KenzieReadsBooks89
    @KenzieReadsBooks89 2 дні тому

    This was the sweetest video my favorite was the guy that asked you to buy a book for someone else and give someone else that opportunity! ❤
    My favorite christmas cookie is the Dutch butter cookies that come in the metal tin or gingerbread cookies!

  • @phanta6919
    @phanta6919 4 дні тому +2

    When Ashlynn posts the day automatically gets better!

  • @graeson3317
    @graeson3317 3 дні тому +1

    Story was so cute. I love seeing kids so passionate about niche interests.

  • @Harleyfaun
    @Harleyfaun 2 дні тому

    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!

  • @CharismaSpring
    @CharismaSpring 2 дні тому

    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.

  • @QuyenNguyen-pc2it
    @QuyenNguyen-pc2it 2 години тому

    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

  • @PayetonJones
    @PayetonJones 3 дні тому +1

    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.

  • @sassycatz4470
    @sassycatz4470 3 дні тому +2

    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.

  • @bellaksweeney
    @bellaksweeney 2 дні тому

    i love love love how Christ shines so brightly in you!!! it's so refreshing to see someone like you!! i love love love no bake cookies 🎁

  • @Tay-Tay12
    @Tay-Tay12 День тому

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

  • @misseshippiequeen
    @misseshippiequeen 3 дні тому

    Not me CRYING when you told Story you wanted to buy her books and she was like really?!?! 😭🫶🏻 God bless your cheerful giving heart! ❤

  • @soleil6770
    @soleil6770 4 дні тому +7

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

  • @kyrahand8189
    @kyrahand8189 3 дні тому +3

    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❣️

  • @Lexi_roses
    @Lexi_roses 3 дні тому

    Cut out cookies with frosting are my absolute favorite. I can’t get enough of them. 😍

  • @victoriaxix
    @victoriaxix 3 дні тому +1

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

  • @mikaylamueller939
    @mikaylamueller939 3 дні тому

    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!

  • @samanthaaa2297
    @samanthaaa2297 3 дні тому

    I love that you bought books for all these people because everyone always deserves some kindness 😭🥺

  • @briipaigee3291
    @briipaigee3291 День тому

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

  • @brookebarnett8028
    @brookebarnett8028 3 дні тому

    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

  • @carlajanerys
    @carlajanerys 2 дні тому

    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

  • @LovingLifeAsWeKnowIt
    @LovingLifeAsWeKnowIt 22 години тому

    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!

  • @kaylapagan1802
    @kaylapagan1802 3 дні тому +1

    I can’t believe it’s been a year! This video popped up and I said to myself “oh wow that’s awesome she’s doing this again!” Then you mentioned you did it last year 😳 lol where has this year gone!? Well, it’s been fun watch you and Ian throughout the year, guess you guys help us get through the year ☺️
    This is such a sweet idea 😊

  • @geemarie444
    @geemarie444 3 дні тому

    You are too sweet ... adore your authentic humbleness. Glad I found your page this year ... my reading game is back on and I couldn't be happier!💚🙏📚

  • @matthewhickerson8949
    @matthewhickerson8949 3 дні тому

    Cinnamon oatmeal raisin cookies are my favorite because I've been an old man since I was 5. Keep spreading the love of reading!

  • @cherrio16
    @cherrio16 2 дні тому

    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!

  • @KeirasReads7684
    @KeirasReads7684 День тому

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

  • @katryan4090
    @katryan4090 3 дні тому +2

    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.

  • @alexiscarmona1745
    @alexiscarmona1745 3 дні тому

    Gail the book club lady was so so sweet, I wish I had a book club with her! 🥰 it’s so nice for you to buy their books for them!
    Favorite Christmas cookie has to be a soft sugar cookie 🫶🏼

  • @livrodrigues6534
    @livrodrigues6534 3 дні тому

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

  • @Mary-ey9eu
    @Mary-ey9eu 3 дні тому +1

    I love this! So sweet. Story and Gayle were so kind and grateful. Love seeing readers of all ages.❤❤❤ My favorite Christmas cookie would have to be gingerbread!

  • @TabithaCarnes
    @TabithaCarnes 3 дні тому

    This whole video had me grinning ear to ear! Such a generous and creative idea. My favorite Christmas cookie is my homemade gluten free chewy ginger molasses cookies (with bits of candied ginger for extra spice)!

  • @AbbyPhillips-p3l
    @AbbyPhillips-p3l 3 дні тому

    this is the sweetest tradition! my favorite holiday cookie is a soft ginger cookie!

  • @BrausSasha
    @BrausSasha 4 дні тому

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

  • @SammiCantRead
    @SammiCantRead 3 дні тому

    gayle is the most precious person ever!! i love her book club's tradition!

  • @Winterrp1
    @Winterrp1 3 дні тому

    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 ✨️

  • @darleneboudwin9580
    @darleneboudwin9580 3 дні тому

    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!

  • @trinc9015
    @trinc9015 3 дні тому

    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.

  • @Lillyjoy
    @Lillyjoy 3 дні тому

    I love Lightfall that book she was talking about!! My favorite Christmas cookie is the Danish butter cookies from those blue tins! 😊 you are so sweet Ashlynn!!

  • @almagarcia7817
    @almagarcia7817 2 дні тому

    i remember I did this once for a kid and his family. it was the most nerve wracking and rewarding experience. my favorite cookie is a sugar cookie

  • @LilyCollings
    @LilyCollings 3 дні тому

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

  • @marianarochite8245
    @marianarochite8245 3 дні тому

    Loved the idea of buying the book people were holding in their hands ❤
    Gingerbread is my favorite Christmas cookie.

  • @Be1arna
    @Be1arna 3 дні тому

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

  • @chloemercer1907
    @chloemercer1907 3 дні тому

    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

  • @ChallengerProblems
    @ChallengerProblems 3 дні тому

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

  • @monkeyheadbonkers9303
    @monkeyheadbonkers9303 2 дні тому

    Oh my gosh, was that last woman the cutest ever!?!? I love how much you give back to the bookish community. Thank you for the opportunity to win! Happy holidays and wishing you a very happy, healthy, and blessed new year! ❤️

  • @emilykoetsier3265
    @emilykoetsier3265 2 дні тому

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

  • @parapilot
    @parapilot 3 дні тому

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

  • @jorgepineda4587
    @jorgepineda4587 4 дні тому +1

    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 ❤

  • @libraryoftrix
    @libraryoftrix 2 дні тому

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

  • @PeaceStandsxo
    @PeaceStandsxo 3 дні тому

    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 :)

  • @writtenworld.
    @writtenworld. 3 дні тому

    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!

  • @kenzie7558
    @kenzie7558 3 дні тому

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

  • @tristapickrell179
    @tristapickrell179 3 дні тому

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

  • @raynevanderpool252
    @raynevanderpool252 2 дні тому

    I love that you’re doing this buying a stranger a book for the holidays! But also my favorite Christmas cookie would have to be a chocolate chip cookie with a sea salt caramel drizzle over it! 😋💜

  • @rawr2320
    @rawr2320 3 дні тому

    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 🫶

  • @mackenziegalloway9
    @mackenziegalloway9 3 дні тому

    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!

  • @mariamorales5117
    @mariamorales5117 3 дні тому

    This video was so wholesome!!! I loved hearing people talking about the books they wanted to read. My favorite cookies are sugar cookies!

  • @kennyfernandez15
    @kennyfernandez15 3 дні тому +3

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

  • @CutThroatCutie21
    @CutThroatCutie21 3 дні тому

    You are such a beautiful soul! You bring so much light and joy to everyone around you!! ❤❤ my favorite Christmas cookie is sugar cookies with frosting!

  • @rynaereading
    @rynaereading 2 дні тому

    This was so wholesome! Thumbprint cookies are my favorite holiday cookie 😊

  • @yai627yeac
    @yai627yeac 2 дні тому

    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! ❤

  • @susanjarrell1573
    @susanjarrell1573 3 дні тому

    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

  • @jaydawiebe3114
    @jaydawiebe3114 3 дні тому

    You are an absolute angel. 🤍The holidays can be a really tough time for some people. I’m sure this really touched some of those people, and I’m sure they’ll never forget you and your beautiful light.✨

  • @otakugal422
    @otakugal422 4 дні тому +2

    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😋

  • @anastaciajames671
    @anastaciajames671 3 дні тому

    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. 😊

  • @sl2094
    @sl2094 3 дні тому

    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!!

  • @Sunflowers_andpages
    @Sunflowers_andpages 3 дні тому

    I think this is so special not just for you but for people to witness such kindness its an inspiration see... My favorite christmas cookies are chocolate and peanut butter ritz crackers the chocolate is covering the crackers and in between like a sandwhich is the peanut butter its been my favorite since i was a little girl.. Have a Merry Christmas and be safe🎄

  • @alttorii
    @alttorii 3 дні тому

    Why did this video literally make me sob 😢❤ Ashlynn you are such a bright light in this world, we could not have given a better person a platform!!

  • @LaniWilliams
    @LaniWilliams 2 дні тому

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

  • @kassandravieira-lopes539
    @kassandravieira-lopes539 3 дні тому

    Ashlynn, you really warmed my heart this morning as I was watching this video. Your enthusiasm and kindness is such a gift. Happy holidays to you and your family. PS my favorite Christmas cookie is the chocolate crackle!

  • @HannahLeavitt-c2v
    @HannahLeavitt-c2v 2 дні тому

    Thank you for always radiating joy and spreading love!
    Favorite cookie is a classic peanut butter with a Hershey kiss on top!

  • @HelluKuuki
    @HelluKuuki 2 дні тому

    I love and adore this tradition. My favourite winter cookies are definitely gingerbread cookies. ☺

  • @bookgirl3905
    @bookgirl3905 3 дні тому

    It always feels awesome to give back to the bookish community! You and Ian deserve all the love and support ❤

  • @beckah4361
    @beckah4361 2 дні тому

    I love this videos, it's so sweet of you to buy books for people😍
    I think my favorite christmas cookie is gingerbread, it's a classic but I never get sick of them🎄

  • @_raeoflight
    @_raeoflight 3 дні тому

    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. 😊

  • @jessicabarber424
    @jessicabarber424 3 дні тому

    You are so sweet!! Love the connections you have made with your followers! My favorite Christmas cookie is almond shortbread made by my grandma 🥰

  • @Emmaredd
    @Emmaredd 2 дні тому

    I just love that you did this again!! Gales book club sounds like so so much fun. ❤️❤️
    My favorite Christmas cookie is my grandmas homemade sugar cookies with lots of sprinkles! ❤️ happy holidays to you and Ian! So much love to both of you ❤️