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Robin Hobb!!👏

The name of the wind. Thanks

I absolutely love mistborn!

Red rising is the greatest of all time

Have you ever read the Witcher by Andzej Sapkowski????😊 Any thoughts on it??

Wheel of time is a bit of a cruel recommendation! It goes on for ever and ever and ever……. I like the first two or three but got fed up after book six or so😂

I really enjoyed you talking about your books and your discoverd love for fantasy! I'm currently reading Robin Hobb's first book Assassins appretice and I LOVE it. Have a hard time putting it away. 😂

Loving the architects shirt ❤❤

Think I’m the only person that liked EOS the best I loved the setting reminded me of tatooine and also the xenologist part.

The size snd thickness of modern 'epic' fantasy is quite intimidating for any beginner, I think. Joe Abercrombie looks to be closer to the right size. I can't wait to finally get on to those. Personally I never start a trilogy or series that is left incomplete. The are so many good older completed ones out there. An easy action filled trilogy that got me back into reading was the Legend of Drizzt-Homeland (forgotten realms). That has to be one of the best trilogy book 1s that I have read. Very different, unique, and action packed. At 350 ish pages it also doesn't break the brain. haha Cheers

Raymond E Feist, the entire Riftwar Cycle. Brilliant books.

This man is so beautiful!!!!!!!! I will get lost in between his cake for the next 360,000 years!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I just finished the Bloodsworn Trilogy the other day and personally really really disliked it. Similar to how you mentioned the Robin Hobb books as being very character focused, I think it would be worth mentioning (maybe for anyone who reads these comments) that the Bloodsworn Trilogy is the farthest thing from character focused that a book can be. They're probably great if you really just want to read a thousand combat scenes back to back, but that's not my thing, and I found them disappointing.

Awesome, started reading fantasy last year with dune. Flew the four then hit three body problem (Sifi forsure) then ASOIAF which was my favorite thing I’ve read. Now in middle of mistborn!

Just finished Raising steam. It started off great but phew, that was kinda rough

Convinced me to get into the Warhammer novels also now, is it like Discworld where there are various starting points that you could begin from and they are all in the same universe?

Attack on Planet Falrus by Joanna Monigatti. Fantastic read! Highly enjoyable, talk about fantasy!

HARRY POTTER DESERVES TO BE IN TOP THREE!!!!!!!

I grew up reading fantasy and scfi many decades ago now. I got disillusioned with it when I'd reached the point where I'd read everything in the bookstore fantasy and sc fi section. There was a lull for a few years then a resurgence in new books and new authors but i never really got back into it. I'll try some of the authors you've mentioned that i havent read. Sad to see you didnt include any of the fantasy greats like Tad Williams, Stephen Donaldson or Feist, or even any of the classic easy reading like Anne McCaffrey. Completely agree that Dune gets weird after the first four novels. Unfinished series are off-putting, no matter how good they are. I'd add Brandon Sanderson's Reckoner series as an easy to read series for someone starting out.

Dune is not fantasy

With the hobbit and lotr

Where do I get this book "June" you keep talking about ?

I need to get back to Warhammer (I'm honestly very rarely drawn to SF for series) but because I'm familiar with his comics work I'm sticking with Dan Abnett's Gaunt's Ghosts for now. The Heroes is actually my 2nd favourite First Law book overall. I got a suprising amount read in January, cuz I shunned larger books for the most part: *DC Comics* Batman Universe Written by Brian Bendis | Art by Nick Derington - So much fun! *Espionage* James Bond 001: Casino Royale - Showing its age in places but I'd a good time. I'll be continuing the series if I need a palate cleanser. *Fantasy* Dagger & Coin 1: Dragon's Path - My favourite start to an Abraham series I've read, tho I was more invested in most of the characters in A Shadow in Summer. This one has a more engaging plot. Earthsea 5: Tales from Earthsea Earthsea 6: The Other Wind - I'm not wild about Fantasy Short Fiction, but its LeGuin, so at worst it was really good but I could've done without most of it. Other Wind was a perfect end to the series, and Firelight was a lovely epilogue. The Heart of What was Lost / Tad Williams - Loved it. Can't wait to start Last King of Osten Ard! *Sci-Fi* Southern Reach 1: Annihilation - Loved it. I will continue the series, but I'm in no rush. Book of the month. *Urban Fantasy* Dresden Files: A Fistful of Warlocks (re-read) Dresden Files: A Restoration of Faith (re-read) Dresden Files 1: Storm Front (re-read) - Did Storm Front on audio, everything else with the eyeballs. While not my absolute favourite, Dresden is consistently the most fun I have with any series. I guess you could call 'em comfort reads as well. I DNFed Brent Weeks' Black Prism (Lightbringer 1), some alright concepts with mediocre delivery. And I NFNed Fugitive Prince (Wars of Light & Shadow 4), I just wasn't giving it the time it deserved so I'll restart it sometime later. Also did a fair bit of gaming. After being kinda mixed but still mostly positive on Spider-man 2 in December I replayed Ghost of Tsushima which I finished a few weeks ago and still loved it. Then I restarted and finally beat Bloodborne, I loved it. For whatever reason it just clicked with me on this attempt.

Awesome video. This has really made we want to check out the Warhammer novels. I've never been into the game, but the fictional universe intrigues me.

I love watching these videos on peoples thoughts of books. I'm such a simpleton when it comes to reading, I never dissect the writing, characters or world building, I mean I can usually tell if it's done well enough or not. I read the book, hype or not, devoured it over a weekend and I'm calling it the best read of 2025 and I finished it mid-January. I don't think this book is WoT level world building but I think it did what it was supposed too, emotional damage lol. 5 stars (though again don't quote me on my 5 stars my only basis for ratings with books is I "that was good! I'll read it again!"). Like I said I'm a simpleton when it comes to reading lol

Kudos for Terry Pratchett Discworld. Yes, light hearted, beautifully written, often hilarious, but makes you think about the message.

Dune, was the FIRST book I ever read. That was over 55 years ago. I have since reread it (the entire series) countless times since… at least once per year. I read fantasy and science fiction almost exclusively.

So glad you enjoyed Live Ship Traders. I'm a third of the way through Fool's Quest, which I don't want to put down. I had some great reads in January, but would have to put The Count of Monte Cristo as my favourite. 💜

Great video Dylan.. Whats book by Janny Wurts do you recommend reading first?

Looks like you've had a cracking month.. Just orderd first book of Aurora's Cycle for my child, think it will be something she will enjoy from what you described and having a quick look at it. I finished Lies of Locke Lamora, really enjoyed it.. good fun read. Gave it 4.25* I'm about 100 pages to finishing Of Blood and Fire, really enjoying this as well.. I'd say another 4.25* for me. I'll be bouncing between these two series till they I'm finished. Plus I have Disquiet Gods being delivered this week to read. Feb and March should be fun.

You providing your reviews on books you have read is the best. Your view bubbles out through your words, face, hand gestures. I often compare how Hobb weaves concepts of slavery, coercion, peer pressure, colonisation, culture through LiveShips, to the slam it in your face approach of Babel. One is masterful story telling, immersive, creative, fresh. The other was someone who should have written a uni paper instead of some pretend plot hole riddled fiasco. Yes Kuang can write well and knows about the history of words, but when it comes to characters, world-building, cohesive plot was a huge disappointment for me. I grew up in boarding school in the UK, Babel should have been a slam dunk for me :( Have you thought about Megan Lindholm (Hobbs other pen name). That’s how I first found Hobb. So glad you enjoyed LiveShips

🥳🥳🥳. Solid month man! I put I who have never known men immediately on my list. It sounds really interesting and complex. I loved The Road so this seems on par. Ok so you must have missed something early on in The Spear of the Emperor 😂😂. Cause I knew she was a female pretty quick. Lol. No harm though, but thats pretty funny. The Heroes finally, yes! Top notch book! So immersive and insane! I absolutely LOVED the way Joe did some of the chapters where it goes through like 15 POVs, absolutely masterwork of imagery and pace. Hope you like Red Country and Age of Madness, although its definitely a bit more political, its extremely immersive and compelling. Ive read quite a bit this month. 14 books...which broke my 12 book streak. Probably helps I read a few shorter novels but still, some real bangers. Spear of the Emperor obviously was amazing. LotR I finished and it was a great time. I see why its a fan classic favorite. Assassin's Apprentice was a solid entry into the Farseer trilogy, book 2 just came in and im excited to get to it later in the year. Fatemarked was an indie read that was a good time, interesting world, characters i definitely want to read the next book. Shields in Shadows - solid piece, excited for book 2. Classic sword and board special unit dynamic. It was a bit slow in the beginning, but ramps up and ends with the foot down on the pedal. Empire of the Vampire - after discussing it with my buddies (who both didnt like it) and hearing their problems with it, i did downgrade my rating to a 6/10. I still enjoyed it, im invested in the story and I start Empire of the Damned tomorrow! Low ratings - The Book of Elsewhere, terrible. Dont waste your time. It had a solid concept, but utterly failed in its delivery. And Out of the Silent planet while an interesting concept was extrmely too on the nose about pushing religion and stating it's the most important thing in order to live a true and fulfilling life. Way to pushy, could have been just a great sci-fi otherwise. Im currently reading Godclads - The Broken Cage. This is a royal road finished series now being made to physical books. Easily one of the most interesting and wild and imaginative books ive ever read. Its also extremely violent and dark, but its such a unique premise and world that im utterly sucked in.

Solid month of reading! Me on the other hand haven’t read a page of anything since before Christmas, ahhhhhhh

Dude if you are getting into Warhammer, you gotta read Gotrex and Felix. It’s not high artsy fartsy. It’s just super fun and a wild ride !!!

My January read is the Malazan the first 3 books! My reading will never be the same! Plus a bit of The way of the kings by Sanderson,the empire of the vampire,cold legions by Richard Morgan! Steven Erikson beats all!🔥🔥🙏

Son of a biscuit it sounds like you had a great month!

Ohhhh based on the shirt I think we have some music taste in common too 😎

I’m sooo pumped for the new release of the third book of empire of the vampire series.

Mate you’ve got to check out The Night Lords omnibus by Aaron Dembski-Bowden. One of his best 40k sagas

This was a TREAT after a crappy day at work 😅 I need this architects shirt. You smashed your reading for January, so excited to see your February reviews too, you've got an awesome line up! I'm so excited to dive into Silence is Silver with the club!

This is why I keep saying The Heroes is peak First Law! I re-read it again recently myself for the first time in 10+ years and that book still goes hard. Awesome video man.

January was a hit for me! Finished red rising and I’m on main book 2 of the bound and the broken. I’m so glad you like 40k. I just built a Grey Knight champion and named him Cassius! I haven’t painted in a year though 😂

I think you're going to love the Age of Madness trilogy when you get there. I'm excited to dive into Liveship. Read the first trilogy last year and wanted a gap between the Elderlings trilogies. My January reads: 1) Wind and Truth - Major disappointment :( 2) God Emperor of Dune - Wow that was the weirdest book I've ever read, but I kinda loved it for some reason? 3) The Dragonbone Chair - Really enjoyed it! Excited to read more. Tad Williams' writing makes even the slower scenes feel good.

Well this video has popped off. Nice one Dylan!

Ursula leQuin and her Earthsea trilogie…..I was 15 when I read it for the forst time. Still in my booknook

Sick video highlighting a bunch of the greats. I agree Malazan has a place in someone’s start of a journey into the genre! Cheers man!

The belgariad/mallorean is a fantastic series for someone trying to get into fantasy. Loved it, still go back and read through it today. Simple but great characters and story

You need to annunciate more bro it sounded like you were saying June instead of dune

Oh absolutely, and don’t forget Children of Dune. I have been reading the whole trilogy lately for the second time in my life. They’re all great.

Pls read skyward by brandon It's the best book i have ever read