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@TedReadInstead Күн бұрын
Great list, Edward! Some of these books sound intriguing, but I can't read anything by the author of the Exorcist! LOL! I'm not sure I have the nerve for it! ;)
@gryftkin Күн бұрын
Fair enough. We'll see if I regret it later :D
@amber-ln4vw 2 күн бұрын
Thank you for sharing this lovely interview with Kelly and being a respectful moderator! I had the honor of attending her book event in NYC with Lauren! Also loved the shout-out to the Watchful Eye, it was an excellent show that was gone too soon.
@gryftkin 2 күн бұрын
She really was a delight! Glad you enjoyed the interview! 😊 And I couldn't help but give a nod to the interview with Lauren Graham. Seeing them together again and having an interview with someone who actually KNOWS the person.😉Not to mention the electricity in that room. I knew every Kelly fan should watch it.
@Historian212 2 күн бұрын
I was surprised that they didn’t particularly talk about Ms. Bishop’s several appearances on Mrs. Maisel. She was, of course, terrific. Particularly in the last of her episodes, where she and Alex Boorstein went head-to-head in a verbal battle of the tough broads that was delightful.
@gryftkin 2 күн бұрын
Oh I could have talked to her much longer, but she had a few of these scheduled each day this week and I was trying to be respectful of her time. She was an absolute delight and I'm grateful she took the time out to talk to me. Her performance alone has me hooked on The Watchful Eye.
@derrisreaditbefore 3 күн бұрын
I've always loved Kelly Bishop. I didn't even realize she had a book out AND you got to talk to her! Dude. I *have* to catch up with my 'watch later's.
@gryftkin 3 күн бұрын
Well glad you got to see this one ;) She was so gracious. I can't believe she talked to me either :D
@gryftkin 4 күн бұрын
It took me 10 attempts of up to an hour each time to get this video to render so I could post it. Yes, I noticed the bell that pops up about halfway through. No, I'm not trying to render this video again. :D
@Zivilin 8 күн бұрын
Song of the Lioness reprints? Cool. I'm still waiting for the next book in The Numair Chronicles series.
@gryftkin 8 күн бұрын
She's one of those authors that I've said I was going to pick up so many times, but just never got around to it.
@Zivilin 8 күн бұрын
@gryftkin The Alanna book was what got me into the fantasy genre in the early 90's so the series/world of Tortail will always hold a special place in my heart.
@gryftkin 8 күн бұрын
@@Zivilin Well that sounds like a good place to start then.
@Already-Overbooked 8 күн бұрын
Love the author interview suggestions. I definitely want that
@gryftkin 8 күн бұрын
It shall be done ;)
@Dennis_M_Myers 10 күн бұрын
Such a fantastic novel! I read the original years ago. This revised edition just made what was great, even better.
@gryftkin 10 күн бұрын
Almost wish I’d read the original for comparison.
@Dennis_M_Myers 11 күн бұрын
That was fun!
@gryftkin 11 күн бұрын
Loved Miserere - thanks for bringing Teresa to my attention.
@Dennis_M_Myers 22 күн бұрын
Nice list!
@gryftkin 22 күн бұрын
Not a bad way to start the year :)
@steved1135 24 күн бұрын
Nice. And Poe... nice to see a classic. Cheers.
@gryftkin 24 күн бұрын
Getting back into them. Was in a Classics book club a couple years ago and going to sneak one in from time to time in the New Year. Thanks for dropping in :)
@TedReadInstead 26 күн бұрын
You definitely had a great year of books, Edward! :) Thanks for the video.
@gryftkin 26 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching it :D
@TedReadInstead 29 күн бұрын
What Moves the Dead - would you recommend I read the Fall of the House of Usher BEFORE reading Kingfisher's novel?
@gryftkin 29 күн бұрын
You don't have to. Ursula (T Kingfisher) goes much more in depth and a bit of a different direction. They are two different stories. What Moves the Dead is much more of a typical gothic horror while Poe's is almost a psychological nightmare. But I definitely plan on watching the miniseries. I've heard good things.
@TedReadInstead 29 күн бұрын
You time-traveler! Check out the number after "December" in our title! ;)
@gryftkin 29 күн бұрын
DOH! Fixing :D
@gryftkin Ай бұрын
Thanks to everyone who came to hang out in chat. Hope you all have a great 2025!! 🎉
@booksandthings8297 Ай бұрын
I love In Other Lands!! Was very happy to see her new book out. I'm reading Long Live Evil right now. Maybe not everyone will get this book but the ones who will, will love it. It's heartwrenching and funny.
@gryftkin Ай бұрын
I've seen a few reviews pick on how the character was described (physically) and I was thinking "that's the point!". She's literally poking fun at how women are portrayed in these types of stories. Eagerly awaiting book 2. (I'm looking at you Sarah! :D )
@TedReadInstead Ай бұрын
Gosh, I'm not sure I've read ANYTHING by Poe other than "The Raven" in high school many moons ago. I'm not one for horror, so I may let this go by, but I do have a couple of Kingfisher's books on my TBR for next year. Merry Christmas, Edward! :)
@gryftkin Ай бұрын
It's gothic horror. It's not slasher horror or gorror (as I like to call horror that is all about dismemberment and disembowelment :P). But if horror is not your thing, I won't push it. For those who do like Poe (The Telltale Heart, The Pit and the Pendulum, etc.) this book was really good. :)
@Zivilin Ай бұрын
@@gryftkin Yeah, i'm not usually into horror but in the last couple of years i realised i liked gothic and lovecraftian/cosmic horror.
@bigoofoof6351 Ай бұрын
Idk who yall are, what yall are talking about. All ik is dragon princesses and crpg. What is a cookoo
@gryftkin Ай бұрын
They are a species of cryptid in Seanan's InCryptid series.
@bigoofoof6351 Ай бұрын
@gryftkin you and yours are a bit far from my tastes but i think the algorithm was onto something. The series looks really cool and one book might be a christmas gift to myself methinks
@gryftkin Ай бұрын
@ I haven’t read a Seanan McGuire book yet that I didn’t like. 😁
@TedReadInstead Ай бұрын
Great update, Edward. :) Happy to see you got some reading in.
@gryftkin Ай бұрын
Having a "surprise" interview tends to kick me into gear :D This one came together quickly :)
@pauljessup2647 Ай бұрын
YESSS become a horror channel
@gryftkin Ай бұрын
I mean... I'm getting close. You, Ian Rogers, Nat Cassidy, Josh Malerman, Nick Cutter, Richard Paul Evans... I'm nearly there ;)
@TedReadInstead Ай бұрын
Yeah, I'm not so sure I would do well with BUGS. Hahaha... but I appreciate the video, Edward, nonetheless!
@gryftkin Ай бұрын
Yeah, after the "eyes" the bugs were my least favorite too... though to be fair, they were directly involved in said eye issues :D Good story though.
@ashtonegglton4935 2 ай бұрын
love a good yap thanks!
@gryftkin 2 ай бұрын
Always appreciate the comments. Not sure I know what "yap" means in this context, but then again, I may just be old :D
@TedReadInstead 2 ай бұрын
Edward, I'm looking forward to Wind and Truth only because I'm a completist and want all of the SA books. However, I'm just 1/4 into BOOK TWO so I'm doing my BEST to avoid any spoilers. Wish me luck! ;)
@gryftkin 2 ай бұрын
I THINK I read book two... forever ago :D Definitely haven't hit 3 or 4 myself :P
@derrisreaditbefore 2 ай бұрын
Gryfkin, you're a frickin' legend. ⭐ Gold star for you. I mention a lack of Mercedes Lackey, and you have my back immediately. FAN-bloody-TASTIC. Some of the releases coming up sound really intriguing, so I'm going to have to add a couple to the 'List'. You know, the 'List' of books that one day might make it to the tbr. Cheers 😀
@gryftkin 2 ай бұрын
Always good to find a new series I'm only 17 books behind on :D
@TedReadInstead 2 ай бұрын
My friend, I am so glad and grateful you took the tag and ran with it! It was good to learn about your habits and your mental machinations. ;) And I'm so with you with regards to the affordability of being a booktuber. A retired teacher's pension doesn't do well. If I had kids to take care of, I probably wouldn't be able to afford these basic hardcovers I get! LOL
@derrisreaditbefore 2 ай бұрын
😂As you can see by my clicking TODAY, I too was astonished I wasn't already subbed! That's what happens I think when we feel we're ALREADY booktube connected because of sharing discord servers and chatting in other channel's streams.
@gryftkin 2 ай бұрын
Yep. I mean we're friends on Goodreads for heaven's sake. How was I not subbed to your channel? :D
@Zivilin 2 ай бұрын
Dumas is a top author for me as well.
@gryftkin 2 ай бұрын
One of my daughter's favorite books too... I must've done SOMETHING right :D
@BrianBell7 2 ай бұрын
nice tag!
@Talking_Story 2 ай бұрын
That Frohock book does sound amazing!
@gryftkin 2 ай бұрын
Yes, I need to thank Dennis for bringing it to my attention.
@counting1234 2 ай бұрын
same for me! not a romantasy fan, but i loved the prose and pacing here.
@gryftkin 2 ай бұрын
I kind of didn't want to like it. I blame Mary :D
@andrewfeazelle 2 ай бұрын
It's got a nice cover. I saw it at Target the other day.
@gryftkin 2 ай бұрын
Haven't seen it in the wild yet. I'm TRYING to behave myself and knockout a couple more books before I allow myself in a bookstore again (and the wife says it's cheaper to go to Target without me :D )
@andrewfeazelle Ай бұрын
@@gryftkin finally bought it last time i was at Target, and read through a few chapters. So far decent writing. Imaginative, good character insights, and the ability to use common, approachable vernacular to the fullest extent and in a creative fashion. Feels like a professional writer; like they have 40+ hours per week to really get into the details that an aspiring writing would not. Haven't gotten to the part where Keats gets sucked into the fairy world but getting close. The front of the book comes with a map of the fantasy world (Elphame).
@gryftkin Ай бұрын
@@andrewfeazelle Yeah, the audiobooks definitely help me keep up with my reading (and some narrators really bring the characters to life), but you do miss out on maps, footnotes, etc. :P Glad to hear you're not hating it ;)
@EvilFreestyleGod 15 күн бұрын
I got it 3 months ago. I haven't read it yet because of school, but it looks very beautiful
@andrewfeazelle 14 күн бұрын
@@EvilFreestyleGod it's pretty good. I'm at the 1/2 point and read a few pages every night before bed.
@TedReadInstead 2 ай бұрын
Great video, Edward. I just had to Chex in! ;)
@gryftkin 2 ай бұрын
Smart Alec :D
@TedReadInstead 2 ай бұрын
Sounds like you've been busy this month. Thanks for the update.
@gryftkin 2 ай бұрын
Very! But it'd be nice to be busy reading instead of working :D
@TedReadInstead 2 ай бұрын
@@gryftkin Oh, no argument! :)
@Talking_Story 2 ай бұрын
Big plans I love it!!
@gryftkin 2 ай бұрын
Guys like you and Brian keep raising the bar. I gotta do something once in awhile :D
@Talking_Story 2 ай бұрын
@@gryftkin 😂
@Talking_Story 2 ай бұрын
No one can keep up with how hard Brian works.
@TedReadInstead 2 ай бұрын
Wow! You've done some planning, Edward. Good on you! :) Thanks for the update. I haven't thought that far ahead. LOL For Wednesdays, you can call them "Whatever Wednesdays". Just an idea. ;)
@gryftkin 2 ай бұрын
I've been on here for almost three years... I should start planning at some point :D
@Talking_Story 3 ай бұрын
Awesome month! Thanks again for inviting me on.
@gryftkin 3 ай бұрын
Any time!
@TedReadInstead 3 ай бұрын
Gosh, I keep coming across Service Model on Booktube and I just have to crack down and get myself a copy! :) I hear only good things about it. I'm not usually one for Science Fiction, but I did like Project Hail Mary surprisingly, so perhaps there's hope for me. Great review - thanks!
@gryftkin 3 ай бұрын
I think what puts it over the top is it's one of the few robot centric novels that DOESN'T go for the sentient robot/AI with the feels. And I absolutely LOVE that trope, but it was nice to see him go a different direction.
@TedReadInstead 3 ай бұрын
I'm surprised I hadn't subscribed to your channel! I couldn't agree more about some romantic fantasies. "Oh no! Are we doomed," she screamed as she drooled a bit over his pectoral muscles glistening in the fire's light. LOL.
@gryftkin 3 ай бұрын
Pretty close 😂
@Talking_Story 3 ай бұрын
Had such a great chat my brother and I just have to say I think you have that big Ed Energy and it is off the chart! No way I can compete!
@gryftkin 3 ай бұрын
LOL - I'm definitely an extrovert, but we could argue all day who has more energy so I'll just say it's Brian Bell ;)
@Talking_Story 3 ай бұрын
@@gryftkin I’d buy that!
@Zivilin 3 ай бұрын
What was the name of that dragon fantasy book? The Sky on Fire? Sounded really interesting.
@gryftkin 3 ай бұрын
Yep, The Sky on Fire by Jenn Lyons. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bn2apaqum62ZoZo
@Zivilin 3 ай бұрын
@@gryftkin Thanks 👍 onto the tbr with it
@heidi6281 3 ай бұрын
There is a big big Dumas/Cristo moment in Hobb’s Royal Assassin ! Let me know when you hit it. Also Philip Chase confirmed to me that Erickson was a big fan of Dumas ( there is a planet named after him…I noticed that structure of Cristo sounds like what people say of Malazan. I have the first 3 Malazan books downloaded and will read them with John in February.
@gryftkin 3 ай бұрын
Ugh... my TBR just groaned and threw a paperback at me...
@Talking_Story 3 ай бұрын
Thanks a ton for the invite and the party can’t wait to talk again!
@gryftkin 3 ай бұрын
Had a blast... and the wife was reading a good book so I managed to get to bed before she turned off the light :D
@Talking_Story 3 ай бұрын
@@gryftkin perfect!
@gryftkin 3 ай бұрын
Ok, guys... that was quite a list last night. Should I post the book recs in the description or just make y'all watch the whole thing? ;)
@joycetarsek3208 3 ай бұрын
you can just make us watch it :)
@gryftkin 3 ай бұрын
@@joycetarsek3208 😅😅
@JamoboBorg 3 ай бұрын
Great interview! Already got both of those books, but will have to check out that time travel novella and Emma Newman too
@gryftkin 3 ай бұрын
Thanks... yeah, Adrian did not do my TBR pile any favors :D
@sw3dge 4 ай бұрын
Fantastic interview
@gryftkin 4 ай бұрын
Thanks. Malerman was an excellent guest. I've decided I'm inviting more horror authors :D
@legiontheatregroup 4 ай бұрын
Your review has me intrigued….I will check it out, thanks.
@gryftkin 4 ай бұрын
I hope you enjoy it. I'm torn between it being really good the way it is and so wanting to see what happens next :P