The whole Drenai Saga and all of Feist's Riftwar universe stuff are sitting on my shelves, and I agree with both ratings!

Hey Nev!! I'm loving the energy in this video! 😊 I DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT FREE COMIC BOOK DAY! That's amazing! I can't wait for May 4th next year now, hahaha. I'm a Star Trek fan 🖖🏻🖖🏻 but I'm happy to hear about the Star Wars contribution now 😅. I've already spread the news to some of my friends who are big comic book fans, so thank you! What an accomplishment to read all these books! I've read other books by Bill Bryson (the one about Shakespeare and A Short History of Nearly Everything), and I totally agree with you about his grumpy tone and how his comments are sometimes funny. I'm intrigued by this one, as I was also traveling in England for about six months. I didn't know How to Train Your Dragon was based on a book; it sounds interesting as well. You've completely sold me on Shadow of a Dark Queen-it sounds great. I love your list! I'm writing down your recommendations and looking forward to digging into them. I'm excited about your upcoming video and to see what's on your TBR for the next three months. Thank you for this great video! 📖🦋

I've read the first 3, I would say that for me Fahrenheit 451 gets ranked a bit higher like Phantasies as it's such a touchstone l, just like Brave New World. I've ready 2061 too but couldn't get into it. Haven't managed to get to any Feist or Gemmell, but will consider seeing as you speak highly of then. Hoping to see some WoT on your next TBR :-)

I found Lilith quite a hard read,,At the Back of the North Wind is very Victorian but I enjoyed it. The Princess books are children's stories and much more accessible very much fantasy as we think of it. I found them fun. So I think yes worth reading, there also a few collections of short stories that I enjoyed. I started because I wanted to see what C S Lewis said was a great influence on him

Of these I've read Legend and Phantastes, (I've also read Lilith, At the Back of the North Wind, The Princess and Curdie and the Princess and the Goblin by MacDonald so I'm a glutton for punishment.) Yes Legend is a 5star, no question. What I like about MacDonald were the ideas and the themes.

Woah Woah Woah....All reviews of Farenheit 451must be at least 4.5 ⭐⭐. It's like a rule or something. Honestly, I'd give it 3.5. Pretty good enjoyable read but not something I'm wanting to reread anytime soon.

Thanks Nev! Nice wrap-up. Message received. I have picked Phantastes up again and am reading about 10 pages a day. So around beginning of 2025 we'll do our video... hopefully sooner!

Most of these books and series are in our top 10 as well and the few that aren't are on our 'to read' list. And, of course, we completely agree with your number 1. Nothing will ever top Tolkien. First time on your channel. We really love the cosy pacing of your videos and your impressive background of endless immersive pages. We liked and subscribed to support you and we hope you will reach those first 1000 subscribers soon, so you can monetize your channel! Happy reading!

Good advice, I'll do that with George McDonald. 10 minutes each day, or 10 pages or something.

I’ve been following a similiar approach to getting through other books….so valuable to slowly get through books. Great advice. This is truly the best way I think.

Good news is that almost all of your questions will be answered in future books, although some of them not for a very long time. One of the best things about the book series is how many threads you find in the early books that tie in later. Oh, and yes, pay attention to Perrin's dreams. And you'll find out why on that, too. 😀

Have you read The Sword of Truth series by Terry Goodkind? The first book is Wizards first rule?

One cannot mention dragonlance without dragging Forgotten Realms in to the mix!

Hi! I'm so happy to have found your channel! Your library in the background is beautiful🤩 I enjoyed your review and completely agree with your points! I love looking at the relationship dynamics between adults and children and the representation of children and childhood in children's books. I found it particularly interesting that in the Northern Lights, children's dæmons can change shape at will, which reflects their unsettled nature and potential. And once children grow up, their dæmons are fixed in a permanent shape and can no longer change-quite a view on childhood 😅 Also, the adults in the story want to separate children from their dæmons to suppress their will and to make them more obedient. I found your insights about the time period interesting, and I agree that it doesn't come across clearly. I also agree with you about the story being a bit preachy and pushing an agenda. Interestingly, once you notice this, you start seeing it in many children's books, which really makes you think. Can't wait to see what you think about the sequels. Thank you for this! Your question at the end made me search it on YT, and wow, lol, I was not expecting that at all!!!! 😂😂

Dog !! You need to pick up some books published in the last 30 years !! This list is so obtusely tailored to avoid new books it's silly !!

Is it about time travel ?

These are some unique picks. All the other "Top 10" lists are the same 13 series remixed.

Love to see Terry P up at number 3! My man, have you tried Janny Wurts series The Wars of Light and Shadow?

I love the Shannara series! Especially the original trilogy and the follow-on Heritage Saga. I haven't read the entire universe of Shannara but I hope to someday. I'm glad to see it on someone's list because it is quite old at this point and doesn't get a lot of love from the Booktube community. But it is an anthology of generational storytelling and it's something I haven't seen in other fantasy a whole lot and I'm sure, after The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings, it is one of the first to do it. It's also easy to read. I would classify it as middle fantasy. Not quite High Fantasy because it borrows a lot from Tolkien's works, especially the very first book but it's one of those series that is not afraid to beat up and kill off the good guys. Great series!

I’m so excited to see someone talk about d&d setting books like dragonlance and forgotten realms! Your collection is incredible! You got a new subscriber here!

Very short, very to the point, very welcome... Wow, lethal: 'Of all the books I've read, this is one of them.'

So much love for Dragonlance and Forgotten Realms.

I read wheel of Time after watching both seasons and for me it's pretty simple. They feel like different stories

The Puffin edition stretched itself from book 1 to book 59 with books 1 to 7 assuming the star banner design coverart (each book having its unique spine colour). Book 1: The Warlock of the Firetop Mountain Book 2: The Citadel of Chaos Book 3: Forest of Doom Book 4: Starship Traveller Book 5: City of Thieves Book 6: Deathtrap Dungeon Book 7: Island of the Lizard king The zigzag banner replaced the star banner when Book 8 was released. The zigzag banner lasted till book 24. Book 8: Scorpion Swamp Book 9: Caverns of the Snow Witch Book 10: House of Hell Book 11: Talisman of Death Book 12: Space Assassins Book 13: Freeway Fighter Book 14: Temple of Terror Book 15: The Rings of Kether Book 16: Seas of Blood Book 17: Appointment with Fear Book 18: Rebel Planet Book 19: Demons of the Deep Book 20: Sword of the Samurai Book 21: Trial of Champions Book 22: Robot Commando Book 23: Masks of Mayhem Book 24: Creature of Havoc The first Dragon Banner coverart with the book number located at the top right of each front cover started from book 25 and it lasted till book 36. Book 25: Beneath the Nightmare Castle Book 26: Crypt of the Sorcerer Book 27: Star Strider Book 28: Phantoms of Fear Book 29: Midnight Rogue Book 30: Chasms of Malice Book 31: Battleblade Lizard Warriors Book 32: Slaves of the Abyss Book 33: Skylord Book 34: Stealer of Souls Book 35: The Daggers of Darkness Book 36: Armies of Death

FF58 the most ex. Do you have the Lone Wolf series?

Can u give me the set😂?

Wondering if you've read Tad Williams - Memory, Sorrow and Thorn series, Roger Zelazny - Chronicles of Amber, Michael Moorcock - Elric of Melnibone, David Farland - The Runelords? I haven't finished any of these series, but I've started them and am enjoying them so far. I agree that all the series on your list are great. Cheers

I see a Fighting Fantasy vid, I click. Congrats on the haul.

Only one I ever read was beneath nightmare castle, and I had completely forgotten it was fighting fantasy 😅. Thanks for bringing back great memories. I will be looking forward to the reviews

Impressive collection - I only have 1-13 in UK numbering, which is different to US numbering apparently. I'm reliably informed that Starship Traveller is worse than Sky Lord, and I hope you're planning to play the books (note the keywords, etc) rather than just read them!

Hi Nev, great haul, as always, I can almost smell the moldy perfume through my tv-screen. Never heard of this series before. Please tell us more about the What, Why, When & How and such of this series.

They look great! I'd be interested in your play throughs/read throughs of them 😃 I was lucky enough to get everything up to around 44 as a kid (many through scouring charity shops!), and got the rest in the mid 2000s before they got incredibly expensive.

Bravo mate, enjoyed this. Nothing more exciting than receiving a collection of green spines! Only thing you didn't disclose was how much these copies cost you in today's market, which would have been interesting.

Pretty awesome haul!

Hi Neville, congrats on the book haul. The FF series have several cover variants over the years. Happy to share more info on its history next time. The unnumbered spine had a short run up to book 39. Midnight Rogue is number 29 and Fangs of Fury is number 39. All the best in completing your collection!

Otherland is one of the most bizarre and best things I've read. One of the best prologues is in the first book. I still haven't read Dragonbone chair but the final book was split into two books, Siege and then Storm.

I've read all four books in Tad Williams' Memory, Sorrow and Thorn. In the edition I read, books 3 & 4 were tltled parts 1 & 2. They were long books as well, but certainly weren't overlong as they were full of action all the way through. I have books 1 & 2 of the Empire trilogy, but I've been looking for book 3 for a few years without success. Ancillary Justice is near the top of my TBR, but I suspect you'll read it before I do. You can't go wrong with the Lankhmar books, but I still find it hard to believe that there are fantasy readers who have never heard of them. People, eh? What are they teaching them in school these days? 😉😉

I’ve picked up all those Tad William books too but haven’t read any yet. Heard mixed things about Otherland. I’ll probably start with Memory, Sorrow and Thorn

Cool stuff. Ancillary Justice was pretty interesting. I also need to check out some Tad Williams . . .

Great Nev. I love how you almost stocially keep on buying books, regardless of your shelf space, let alone your time to read all of them. I really want to start with Tad Williams as well. As soon as you've found a copy of Dragonbone Chair, let's team up for a buddy read...

Any list with LoTR AND Narnia is legit!

Saw legend of drizzt and subscribed lol

Malazan will always always be my favorite. I do love these series that I’ve read. But I have a lot left to read 😁❤ you have an awesome collection of books there!!

Nice one Nev, I've enjoyed Neal Gaiman over the years.

Neverwhere is a good, enjoyable read, as well. Although London place names are used in it, you don't need to know where those places are within the layout of London.

Hello it me Christian how are you

Perhaps I should put this author on my TBR. Hear so many good things about him. Thanks Nev!

My favorite used to be Wheel of Time. Now it is The Wandering Inn. No physical books sadly, but the audiobooks are great, and all chapters are avaiable on the webpage.

As an American it is really interesting to see what people in other English speaking countries are reading and consider their top 10.

I prefer Jan, Jans en de Kinderen.