Fforde has been my favorite author for years but I have learned that he is definitely not for everyone. That being said, I am so so glad you enjoyed it!!! He deserves so much more credit than he gets. I have read this series 3 or 4 times and every reread I find more layers to his humor and more jokes that I have never caught before. I definitely recommend continuing this series but Shades of Grey and his nursery crime series are also fantastic.
Wonderful to see you discover Jasper Fforde. He was very popular here in the UK when I was at secondary school (14ish). The Thursday Next series remains strong so I would continue with that if you were seeking more of the same. I didn't enjoy the Nursey Crime Division series AS much, although it does have some very high points. I also adored Shades of Grey (no 50!!). I had to wait 15 years for a sequel, but it came out this year so no worries on that account. This is a dystopian romance, but with all Fforde’s offbeat humour and really appealed to me at 20. Perhaps less so in my thirties but I still really enjoyed it, and would recommend.
I loved The Teller of Small Fortunes too! (Though I am someone who loves cozy fantasies, in general lol). Keep reading the Eyre Affair series! I think the next couple of books in it are my favs
I'm so happy that you enjoyed The Eyre Affair so much! I'm super excited to hear your thoughts on the rest of the series [book 3 is my favourite]. You might like some of Jasper Fforde's other books, too: the Nursery Crimes series or Shades of Grey [thankfully no relation to 50] and the sequel, Red Side Story [which just came out this year, 15 years after the previous book, ye gods].
Also, as for whether the series stays good or not: the fourth book was supposed to be the last, and wraps things up fairly well, but then there's the sequel 'trilogy' [First Among Sequels, One of Our Thursdays is Missing, and The Woman Who Died A Lot] that I personally didn't like nearly as much, though part of that might be because the eighth book [Dark Reading Matter] was supposed to release more than ten years ago. Supposedly it'll come out Nov. 4, 2025, but at this point I'll believe it when I see it.
I had an inkling you'd like The Eyre Affair, it's got a lot of Pratchett-style word play and Douglas Adams surrealism going on. I would definitely go for a physical copy for later books in the series if you read on, because Fforde plays around with formatting a lot and I think it would be difficult to get the full experience from an audiobook.
I would really recommend reading more of the first Thursday Next series (i.e. books 1-4)! In my opinion the second book is even better than the first. The following books also dive way deeper into the world of fiction and explore so many fascinating concepts, like what it would do to the psyche of a literary character if they are aware that they are a literary character whose life is predetermined by the author. They're also really funny. The only other Jasper Fford novel I've read is the Constant Rabbit, which i also really liked. But that book is more of a distopian allegory of contemporary British politics and as such a lot less fun and a lot more depressing, if still very good.
I agree to prioritize Thursday Next 1-4 first. After that you can go anywhere. The two Nursery Crime books are mother goose noir spin offs from Thursday Next. Loved Shades of Grey and Red Side Story. Constant Rabbit and Early Riser were still in his same classic style and fun reads. Thursday Next 3-7 are also awesome, but there’s a natural break in the story. I’ve only read the first of the Last Dragonslayer series. I’m pacing myself because then I’ll be all caught up with Jasper Fforde. He’s my favorite. Hoping the eighth Thursday Next comes out next year! When I saw this thumbnail. It was an automatic click. You made my morning!
The Eyre Affair is on my TBR wishlist and I have The Teller of Small Fortunes which I hope to read this month. I love your Vlogs and this one definitely did not disappoint. TY
I seldom watch videos about books now but I clicked when I saw The Eyre Affair. It was recommended to me two years ago. I look forward to hearing your thoughts about it. Happy reading 📖
I cannot get that title straight in my head. I’ve almost started calling it Small Teller so many times 😅! I enjoyed your buddy reading the book with you and loved this vlog! ❤
I too just read eyre affair and loved it- I have the second on my shelf for this month TBR- did you know there is an actual festival for this world in authors hometown?? I want to go!
The Toni Shiloh book reminds me of one I read called _The Entrepreneur's Nurse_ by Rose Fresquez. I'd consider it another cozy romance, with the strength being the picture you get into life in Uganda.
I just got the Teller Of Small Fortunes from the library. It was just a cover pick at first because, OMG the cover is beautiful, but now I think I will probably like it - You make it feel like Christmas was such an adorable read for me, I did feel the relationship with the sister dynamic was MESSY, and that was my favourite part because I do enjoy a messy read 🤣
Oh, the scavenger hunt! You're a fun mom. The Fortunes of Small Teller...Oh, I mean The Teller Of Small Fortunes shall join my Pile Of Possibilities. This has been out for awhile so I must have browsed past it.
I DNF'ed Teller of Small Fortunes with about 120 pages to go. For such a small book I just couldn't push through. I think it gave me cavities it was so sweet. The main problem I had was that I knew the outcome of every scenario they got into before it played out. There were no stakes for me. It was safe. It was bland.
I hope you have a great time with Jasper Fforde and the Thursday Next series! They're so much fun! Also, eagerly awaiting your reading and review of Toll the Hounds. I know you were down on Reaper's Gale, but I still think Toll the Hounds will be your favourite in the series.
I'm not gonna lie, I thought that scavenger hunt was meant for us😦. Real shame about teller of small fortunes, agreed it was a bit too cheesy for my taste
Fforde has been my favorite author for years but I have learned that he is definitely not for everyone. That being said, I am so so glad you enjoyed it!!! He deserves so much more credit than he gets. I have read this series 3 or 4 times and every reread I find more layers to his humor and more jokes that I have never caught before. I definitely recommend continuing this series but Shades of Grey and his nursery crime series are also fantastic.
The Thursday Next series stays sooo good!
You are the definition of a well read person because you genuinely read in so many genres and you try everything ❤️
Glad you enjoyed Eyre Affair!! I love Fforde's writing so much.
I definitely recommend trying his other works at some point (except for the Last Dragonslayer - that one doesn't work for me).
YAY reading vlog! I miss these.
Wonderful to see you discover Jasper Fforde. He was very popular here in the UK when I was at secondary school (14ish).
The Thursday Next series remains strong so I would continue with that if you were seeking more of the same. I didn't enjoy the Nursey Crime Division series AS much, although it does have some very high points.
I also adored Shades of Grey (no 50!!). I had to wait 15 years for a sequel, but it came out this year so no worries on that account. This is a dystopian romance, but with all Fforde’s offbeat humour and really appealed to me at 20. Perhaps less so in my thirties but I still really enjoyed it, and would recommend.
I’d love The Eyre Affair just because its such a quirky unique story, but really… who wouldn’t want a pet dodo?
I loved The Teller of Small Fortunes too! (Though I am someone who loves cozy fantasies, in general lol). Keep reading the Eyre Affair series! I think the next couple of books in it are my favs
Wow. The Eyre Affair seems very unique. I'll need to look it up
I'm sure The Eyre Affair was marketed as science fiction when it first came out in the UK.
Now this Eye Affair is a must read. Jumped to my tbr immediately after this video. 👏
I'm interested in The Eyre Affair, it sounds quite good.
I'm so happy that you enjoyed The Eyre Affair so much! I'm super excited to hear your thoughts on the rest of the series [book 3 is my favourite]. You might like some of Jasper Fforde's other books, too: the Nursery Crimes series or Shades of Grey [thankfully no relation to 50] and the sequel, Red Side Story [which just came out this year, 15 years after the previous book, ye gods].
Also, as for whether the series stays good or not: the fourth book was supposed to be the last, and wraps things up fairly well, but then there's the sequel 'trilogy' [First Among Sequels, One of Our Thursdays is Missing, and The Woman Who Died A Lot] that I personally didn't like nearly as much, though part of that might be because the eighth book [Dark Reading Matter] was supposed to release more than ten years ago. Supposedly it'll come out Nov. 4, 2025, but at this point I'll believe it when I see it.
I had an inkling you'd like The Eyre Affair, it's got a lot of Pratchett-style word play and Douglas Adams surrealism going on. I would definitely go for a physical copy for later books in the series if you read on, because Fforde plays around with formatting a lot and I think it would be difficult to get the full experience from an audiobook.
I would really recommend reading more of the first Thursday Next series (i.e. books 1-4)! In my opinion the second book is even better than the first. The following books also dive way deeper into the world of fiction and explore so many fascinating concepts, like what it would do to the psyche of a literary character if they are aware that they are a literary character whose life is predetermined by the author. They're also really funny.
The only other Jasper Fford novel I've read is the Constant Rabbit, which i also really liked. But that book is more of a distopian allegory of contemporary British politics and as such a lot less fun and a lot more depressing, if still very good.
I agree to prioritize Thursday Next 1-4 first. After that you can go anywhere. The two Nursery Crime books are mother goose noir spin offs from Thursday Next. Loved Shades of Grey and Red Side Story. Constant Rabbit and Early Riser were still in his same classic style and fun reads. Thursday Next 3-7 are also awesome, but there’s a natural break in the story. I’ve only read the first of the Last Dragonslayer series. I’m pacing myself because then I’ll be all caught up with Jasper Fforde. He’s my favorite. Hoping the eighth Thursday Next comes out next year!
When I saw this thumbnail. It was an automatic click. You made my morning!
The Eyre Affair is on my TBR wishlist and I have The Teller of Small Fortunes which I hope to read this month. I love your Vlogs and this one definitely did not disappoint. TY
halfway through Wind And Truth. Having a great reading week!
I seldom watch videos about books now but I clicked when I saw The Eyre Affair. It was recommended to me two years ago. I look forward to hearing your thoughts about it. Happy reading 📖
jasper fforde is absolutely one of the best writers in fantasy comedy
I’ve just started watching your channel. I love your energy and enthusiasm.
I cannot get that title straight in my head. I’ve almost started calling it Small Teller so many times 😅! I enjoyed your buddy reading the book with you and loved this vlog! ❤
I loved Fforde's Shades of Grey so I've had Eyre Affair on my shelves for years but I'm not generally a time travel fan.
I too just read eyre affair and loved it- I have the second on my shelf for this month TBR- did you know there is an actual festival for this world in authors hometown?? I want to go!
The teller of small fortunes sounds cute 🥹
The Toni Shiloh book reminds me of one I read called _The Entrepreneur's Nurse_ by Rose Fresquez. I'd consider it another cozy romance, with the strength being the picture you get into life in Uganda.
I just got the Teller Of Small Fortunes from the library. It was just a cover pick at first because, OMG the cover is beautiful, but now I think I will probably like it
- You make it feel like Christmas was such an adorable read for me, I did feel the relationship with the sister dynamic was MESSY, and that was my favourite part because I do enjoy a messy read 🤣
coming here from Johanna's Why Read: keep hounding Allen about Lies. I need him to fiiiinish
Oh, the scavenger hunt! You're a fun mom.
The Fortunes of Small Teller...Oh, I mean The Teller Of Small Fortunes shall join my Pile Of Possibilities. This has been out for awhile so I must have browsed past it.
I DNF'ed Teller of Small Fortunes with about 120 pages to go. For such a small book I just couldn't push through. I think it gave me cavities it was so sweet. The main problem I had was that I knew the outcome of every scenario they got into before it played out. There were no stakes for me. It was safe. It was bland.
Merphy have you ever watched Meet the Robinsons? I feel like it's a perfect fit for you.
I hope you have a great time with Jasper Fforde and the Thursday Next series! They're so much fun!
Also, eagerly awaiting your reading and review of Toll the Hounds. I know you were down on Reaper's Gale, but I still think Toll the Hounds will be your favourite in the series.
I'm not gonna lie, I thought that scavenger hunt was meant for us😦. Real shame about teller of small fortunes, agreed it was a bit too cheesy for my taste
I apologize if you've answered this in a previous video, but where did you get your bookshelves?
If cozy sci fi interests you you should try out the Wayfarer series!
What is a cozy category?