All the book series I am in the middle of and if you should add them to your TBR!

[@Uahuu]

I’m a chronic series finisher 😂 If I really like a book in a series I’m incapable of reading anything else until I’m all caught up, I’m like a dog with a bone in that way.

[@Smitty1423]

I’m envious of you on this lol I need to get with the program

[@timeea.i19]

I used to do the same till I read some of the most awfully written books ever (Queen's Assassin isa really bad one) and since then I sadly hardly commit unless i really enjoy it.

[@kristydexter]

I love to see a man who loves to read, especially a black man. You have gain a new follower, and I have added more books to my TBR. Thank you for sharing with us!

[@Smitty1423]

@@kristydexter so dope!

[@NunoXEIShay]

Watching, and hearing all these recommendations, and then reading all the comments... I feel so overwhelmed with options from all you maniacs. Been disconnected from what's been going on within the fiction space for the last few years (cough... Decade and a half), and my GOD there are so many cool aounding SERIES out there, not just single books. My TBR is going to be the Towel of Babel by year end...

[@Smitty1423]

😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@williamgwynne]

So glad that you enjoyed Shadow of the Gods! Hope you go on to love The Hunger of the Gods! Perfect timing for the release of Fury of the Gods......

[@Smitty1423]

Yepp! Right on time for it!

[@ЛободаАлина-ц6х]

I really love Scythe and the Will of the Many, and I’m in the middle of An Ember in the Ashes and Shattered Sea series, both of them I love and want to continue

[@pennPi]

It’s a good thing I don’t have a big social life 😂 I’m going to be reading a lot this fall and winter. Thanks for beefing up my TBR!

[@Smitty1423]

Haha you and me both! Got you!

[@briggyswigs]

my highest priority atm is The Bloodsworn Trilogy!!! i am SO PUMPED for The Fury Of The Gods!!

[@Smitty1423]

@@briggyswigs it’s soooo good can’t wait to read Hunger than go to Fury

[@briggyswigs]

@@Smitty1423i am so so excited!!!

[@thatsci-firogue]

Some great series on that list. For me: *Fantasy* Dandelion Dynasty / Ken Liu - 1 book left Discworld City Watch / Terry Pratchett - 7 books left Malazan Book of the Fallen / Steven Erikson (re-read) - 9 books left Memory Sorrow & Thorn / Tad Williams - 2 books left Realm of the Elderlings / Robin Hobb - 2 books left Second Apocalypse / R Scott Bakker (re-read) - 3 books left Wars of Light & Shadow / Janny Wurts - 9 books left Wheel of Time / Robert Jordan - 13 books left *Historical-Fiction* The Last Kingdom / Bernard Cornwell - 10 books left *Sci-Fi* Sun Eater / Christopher Ruocchio - Only read 1 book *Western* Lonesome Dove / Larry McMurtry - 3 book left

[@Smitty1423]

Damn idk if I should thank you for taking the time to write this up or not because now I have some new series to look into lmao

[@thatsci-firogue]

@@Smitty1423 it's a blessing and a curse haha I definitely think you'd vibe with some of these, especially Robin Hobb.

[@FreeLatveria]

Sun Eater is definitely on my radar, but I have to finish some series before I start a new one. Currently I am trying to catch up with Stormlight, The Bound and the Broken, Dresden, Expeditionary Force, Black Company, Chorus of Dragons. And I have so many I want to start, Green Bone, First Law, Dandelion Dynasty, Three Body Problem.

[@Smitty1423]

So many series just like me haha

[@AlecsStan]

They ain't going anywhere bruh. Once you get into the rightm you can do 5-6-7-8 series per year, and a few standalones.

[@Flukew]

I'm in the middle of The Expanse series on book 7, and The Age of Madness trilogy (second trilogy to the First Law). Just finished The Children of Time series by Tchaikovsky, it's absolutely amazing! I've ordered Empire of Silence based off your recommendations. Your videos are phenomenal by the way, you are such a chill and connectable person and really knowledgeable about what you're talking about. Thanks for making videos, I am going to watch them all

[@Smitty1423]

Some amazing compliments thank you!! Really appreciate that

[@DavisGB84]

As a hockey fan, I love the jersey. As a Pens fan, BOOOO!!

[@Smitty1423]

Hahaha

[@malaysiamarshall2396]

I can only read one series at a time and I’m currently reading Rhythm of War (about halfway through and OMG the tension)! I plan to start Rage of Dragons next and then Mistborn Era 2 (and then I’ll dabble in some standalones)

[@Smitty1423]

Rhythm of War is soooo good and Rage of Dragons and Mistborn are 2 of my favorites

[@ChrisHMusic95]

My main focus currently is the Sun Eater series - I've just started Kingdoms of Death and ooh boy I'm loving it! When I'm caught up my plan is (in order): Bloodsworn Saga Stormlight Archive book 5 Age of Madness Trilogy Mistborn Era 2 Hyperion book 3 & 4 And Im reading Beserk when i dont feel like reading lots of words 😁

[@Smitty1423]

Kingdoms of Death goes so crazy it’s absolutely insane

[@timsmith2193]

Gotta get back on Green Bone saga! Jade war is the best IMO. This series is always my first recommendation to “new” readers.

[@Smitty1423]

I know I will!

[@bookum]

Currently in the Dune series, need to getting into Red Rising and Children of Blood and Bone!

[@Smitty1423]

Nice!!

[@nenyeo6090]

Currently reading Dune as well.

[@jeremybartell5472]

I'm currently in the middle of...14 series?! I didn't think I had a problem, but maybe I do.. The letter grade is my priority to finish/continue the series not necessarily how much I enjoyed the books I've read (like Red Rising. One of my favorite series but I like how book three wrapped up so I'm not in a hurry) A+: The Hierarchy: can't wait for the 2nd book A+: Dungeon Crawler Carl: On book 5 and it's just as good if not better than the previous 4. This series is just candy, I love it. I feel like I could always be listening to one and never get bored. It scratches my video game and reading itch at the same time. Had to actively take a break so I could have something easy to go to to get out of a potential reading slump later and it worked A: The Sun Eater Series: Just started the second book. Without the hype I've heard it'd probably only be a B. A: Stormlight Archives: Waiting for Wind and Truth. For some reason when I'm not in the series my anticipation for next book isn't very high. As soon as I start reading the next one though, I'm hooked B+: Bloodsworn Saga: Waiting for book 3. I LOVED Shadow, but Hunger was just ok to me so it dropped down to the B's B: Harry Potter: on book 4 but not started yet B: The Bill Hodges Series. Most definitely will finish, but not in a hurry C: Red Rising: on book 4 but not started yet. I wish I was more excited but I've heard book 4 is just ok so it's been a year since I finished book 3 and I still haven't started. Read the first 3 in one week. C: The Green Bone Saga: Finished the first and not in a hurry for the next. Didn't capture me, unfortunately C: The Locked Tomb: Read the first book Gideon the Ninth. Really like it, but not sure I crave more of that world than I got so unsure if I'll continue C: Star Wars Jedi Apprentice: on book 5 but haven't started yet (rereading for childhood nostalgia) D+: The Kingkiller Chronicles: I read The Name of the Wind and LOVED it, but not in a hurry to finish because is he ever gonna write book 3? Doubtful lol F: Ender's Saga: Read book 1 but won't continue F: Wayward Pines: Read book one and probably won't continue; it was good but didn't capture me

[@Smitty1423]

Ahh thanks for ranking them this is gold

[@trishabee]

Also in the middle of GOT and thinking if i should continue the villains trilogy. Arc of Scythe is my all time fave! What a great trilogy and the companion short story book called Gleanings is also a treat.

[@Smitty1423]

Can’t wait to get through Scythe!

[@unfamoustalent]

Not sure if it would be up your alley or not but I’m 3 books deep into the “Dungeon Crawler Carl” series and I’m loving it. It’s LitRPG so not normal fantasy, but it’s very funny with some cool action and interesting power system. It also has some surprisingly tender moments, might be worth checking out if you’re in the mood to add another series to the list lol

[@Smitty1423]

It is definitely on my list haha

[@Kelsk3825]

I started reading Yumi and the nightmare painter (my first Sanderson book too!) because of one of your shorts, and am loving it!!! Thank you! Can’t wait to read more of his work!

[@Smitty1423]

Loved that story so much

[@That1GamerDad]

I am currently listening to the "He who kills monsters " series. I'm in the middle of "Empire of silence." Loving both so far

[@Smitty1423]

I have to look into that series!

[@That1GamerDad]

@Smitty1423 I'm on the 2nd book so far. It reminds me more of a DnD campaign, but i like it.

[@mwabachola3164]

dude, i have to say thankyou for putting me onto THE WILL OF THE MANY a few videos ago. My fav book this year

[@Smitty1423]

That book goes so crazy

[@StoryGirl1128]

I love series! I’m always in the middle of several, lol. Right now I’m working through: The Faithful and the Fallen, by John Gwynne Shadowmarch, by Tad Williams Beartown series, by Fredrik Backman The Three-Body Problem trilogy, by Cixin Liu Harry Potter. And I’ve got some standalones going on in between. 😁 I love that I will never run out of books!

[@Smitty1423]

Same! Like will never run out!

[@samushunter0048]

I was already a fan of your book rec's but now I know you a really good dude since you are wearing a Rangers jersey. Let's go Rangers!

[@Smitty1423]

@@samushunter0048 let’s go Rangers!!!

[@heidi6281]

OMG! Let’s Go Rangers! A fantasy booktuber who loves my blueshirts! I just subbed! I am in the middle of Tawny Man, the Hanuvar Chronicles, The Saratine Mosaic, the Last War, and the Bound & the Broken. Also the better alternative to Suneater which I DNF’d, Deathstalker! Hunger of the Gods is even better than Shadow of the Gods!!

[@Smitty1423]

Nice list and go Rangers!

[@Chiss_Combat_Club]

I can never no matter how interested I am just be reading 1 book, just be reading a single one at a time. There are slow points in every book but once I get hooked, I can finish quickly. Normally, I am reading up to 3 books at a time. I cannot fathom how someone could be reading 5 or even 15 books let along series at once.

[@Smitty1423]

Haha yeah I’m more of a one book at a time guy!

[@graydavidson3342]

Maaaan just stared watching your vids and I think we have the same exact taste in books lol. I’m 7 chapters deep into the Kingdoms of Death and it’s great! I can’t wait for you to finish Red Rising, iron gold starts slow but it picks up quick! Dark age and light bringer are an EASY 5 stars. I plan on starting rage of dragons and the mistborn series (already finished all the stormlight books and I agree they are the best fantasy books I’ve read). Anyways keep it up man love the videos! Also great video with 2toRamble!

[@Smitty1423]

Ooo you gotta let me know when you finish kingdoms of death 👀

[@jade323-l4t]

I don’t even read sci-fi/fantasy but I’m addicted to your videos. I don’t see myself leaving my contemporary fiction/romance ever

[@Smitty1423]

Haha that's dope!

[@KimRobinson-n5u]

From a fellow serial series starter, you should check out Empire of the Wolf trilogy by Richard Swan.

[@Smitty1423]

I’ll have to look into it!

[@OnlyTheBestFantasyNovels]

This is a great list of stuff. Your interview with Evan Winter's pretty interesting, I've been watching it in bits and pieces as I have the time - will definitely be picking up his books fairly soon! I wanted to wait for when the 3rd's on the horizon but don't think I want to wait anymore.

[@Smitty1423]

Amazing! And glad you’re enjoying it I would recommend you just dive into the series it’s too good to wait haha

[@YourTrueShelf]

I have broken earth, green bone saga ans red rising but I haven't started them yet. I'm in the middle of Bloodsworn & fourth wing from this list. I think I have about 15 series im reading and another 25 where I own book one but am yet to start!! I just love a series!

[@behindthegrid]

Interesting! I'm the opposite, I prefer stand alones over series' - Just because I don't want to stay in 1 world for a long time, I like to explore multiple worlds that conclude in 1 book. That's just me though. love your videos

[@Smitty1423]

Haha yeah everyone is different I feel like the majority is your way

[@vanitylagail]

Shoutout to the habitual series starters. I’m the same way. Series = tv show It’s such a journey. Standalone = movie Novellas/novelettes = a lil commercial break

[@Smitty1423]

Love these analogies

[@Epigz418]

Currently reading Way of Kings and am almost done (200 pg left)! I’m loving it and want to move onto the next but also really wanna start Suneater series 😅

[@Smitty1423]

Haha so many choices! I would say at least read Words of Radiance before you bounce to another series

[@carlosocasio6322]

I think I'ma graduate college before finishing the stormlight archive and I'm just starting my third year 😅

[@Smitty1423]

Lmaoo this is too funny

[@TashaxMack]

I also prefer series to standalone. I really like the ones you mentioned, nearly all of them are new to me and I’m excited to try something new!

[@Smitty1423]

@@TashaxMack so dope let me know how it works out for you!

[@arthurhaag9434]

Have you tried historical fiction? The warlord chronicles books are amazing and have a big fantasy feel to them

[@Smitty1423]

I’ll have to look into it!

[@about15hobos]

Currently only have one book left in Stormlight Archive and Dungeon Crawler Carl (at least until the next books in those series drop). I’m one book and one novella into the Suneater series. I’m also one book into the First Law Trilogy! I’m usually pretty good about finishing series I start, but I started juggling pretty heavily last month😅😂

[@Smitty1423]

I gotta check out Dungeon Crawler Carl

[@about15hobos]

It’s a really fun time, I’d definitely recommend. One of the few series I’d say the audiobook truly elevates the material as well. Jeff Hayes is phenomenal.

[@audiobookemperor]

Rangers fan huh? My Lightning have had some good battles with them over the years. So stoked to see the growth of the channel. Really enjoying the videos.

[@Smitty1423]

I appreciate that so much!

[@mrgoodbar2592]

Thank you for the suggestions i have a long list now. I just finished James Islingtons The Licanius Trilogy. It has become my favorite fantasy series! Highly recommend it since you love the The will of the many which i am going to be getting today!

[@Smitty1423]

@@mrgoodbar2592 will have to get to it!

[@mrgoodbar2592]

@Smitty1423 I will say that the first couple of chapters in the first book are a little slow but it ramps up in pace pretty good after that.

[@coram.6741]

I’m a chronic series starter and currently in the middle of 33 series and constantly adding more to the list

[@Smitty1423]

@@coram.6741 same haha never ending

[@lukehicks6722]

Your video on the Demon in White got me into rhe Sun eater series and i finished it a few days ago, thank you so much for the recommendation it's one of the best series ive read

[@Smitty1423]

Sun Eater is soooo amazing glad you’re loving it!

[@Alex-mt4jb]

Another booktuber confirming why I feel like Will of The Many needs to be my next read... just a little unsure about the first person pov

[@Smitty1423]

Yeah you should def check it out

[@phyziks09]

I DNF this book :( I felt like the author could have cut out a good fourth of the book and nothing would be lost. Just took too long to take off

[@-6ix559]

@@phyziks09interesting, I felt hooked early on just by the idea of Will

[@Dugrath]

Im just about to finish book 4 of Sun Eater. It's absolutely insane. Top notch writing! I cant wait to see how book 5 and 6 go. I definitely thought you were fully caught up with it. That's a lot of series going my man! Idk how you do it! I gotta usually finish trilogoes in one go as it feels like one continuous story to me. Bigger series spread is usually fine, but i definitely like to be fully submerged in the worlds for the length of the story if I can. Looks like you did forget first law. Im reading Red Country right now and start Age of Madness next week and i couldn't be more pumped!

[@Smitty1423]

Sun Eater goes so crazy I needed a break after Kingdoms of death so wild. And I can read multiple series at a time but my brain won’t allow me to read more than one book at a time it’s the weirdest thing

[@Dugrath]

@@Smitty1423 I can sympathize. I'm not done with it but all that's happened in Kingdom of Death has been heavy! Hahaha yeah that's frustrating. I can read like 5 books going on at the same time, but I'd rather them not be a longer series or I'll feel the pressure of wanting to finish all of them asap. Try my best to stick to one set, 2 trilogies and maybe a stand alone thrown in there.

[@tylermacfarlane7645]

I just finished my second read of the Scythe series and it’s so good. It was one of the series that got me back into reading. I’m currently in the middle of reading the Mistborn series (book 2), Red Rising (book 5), Death Tax (Book 4) and Forth Wing (Book 3 soon). I like to finish a series once I start it. I tend to read a book or two in the series and hop over to a standalone before jumping back to the series. I recommend looking at Ready Player One (and Two). Such great Sci-Fi books. Death Tax series is underrated and is coming from a newer author that has created such a fun world. And for YA style reads I enjoyed Steelheart by Brandon Sanderson.

[@Smitty1423]

Loved Ready Player One! Will look into the Death Tax series

[@tylermacfarlane7645]

@@Smitty1423 it's written by Andrew Givler who has a channel here on KZbin. He has a booktube channel as well as a video game channel for younger audience called "Sigils". It's cool to hear an author talk about their own book on KZbin!

[@Mslector]

I’m obsessed with Fourth Wing !!! I already pre ordered the 3rd book ! January can’t come fast enough.

[@andreadmw6125]

Love your videos. New fan here. I am rereading STORMLIGHT in anticipation of the new book (in audiobook format this time which has been interesting). I’m also currently (slowly) reading all of Agatha Christie’s books in order. Next up for me is Malazan and Suneater. Bloodsworn is high up my list.

[@Smitty1423]

You got a good list coming up!

[@JB-hq9yj]

Good stuff. You gotta get into First Law.

[@Smitty1423]

Word!

[@Killuasdad]

Thanks man you got me back into reading books again :)

[@Smitty1423]

Love that!

[@sarahwardbooks]

Scythe absolutely slaps

[@Smitty1423]

That’s a fact!!

[@nenyeo6090]

YES, yes it does!!

[@MsMalcolmHughes]

I agree about The Fifth Season. I also need to finish the rest of the series 😩. This was also a reminder that I need to get Brandon Sanderson off of my TBR. Also, Child of Blood and Bone started off so strong, but I didn't love the second book. I'm going to read the third one just to see how it all ends, but I'm nervous...

[@Smitty1423]

Haha Yepp def gotta check out Sanderson but also kicking myself for not continue the broken earth trilogy sooner

[@Selinalinaly]

I am enjoying Path of the Ranger by Pedro Urvi. This is a magical- fantasy- epic series following this group known as the Snow Panthers (the Royal Eagles) into all sorts of impossible dangerous missions of importance! Each book in my opinion is a page turner which is easy to read. Starting on book 15 of 20, I have come to love all the main characters and hate the thought of this series coming to an end soon.

[@Smitty1423]

I’ll have to check this out

[@EvilJester1991]

If you love the Bloodworn Saga, you should definitely go back into The Faithful and the Fallen (starting with Malice as book one) and of Blood and Bone, the sequel trilogy (starting with A Time of Dread). Both these series are by John Gwynne.

[@Smitty1423]

It’s on my list!

[@oztenn]

the jersey is SO COOL

[@Smitty1423]

Haha appreciate it go Rangers!

[@aliza6491]

I am revved for Gwynne! Can't wait to finish it. Thank you for these videos, good to see what you are reading and also juggling 😂

[@Smitty1423]

Haha it’s a lot for sure

[@jayr5246]

As a library reader who's waiting on books I feel the pain of having multiple series open. The one series I'm hyped on is The Poppy War by RF Kuang (who also wrote Babel). Book 1 was so good for me and I'm on hold for book 2.

[@Smitty1423]

Dope love the library!

[@CinematicGalaxy]

A lot of series in there I'm interested in! I've read all of A Song of Ice and Fire (finished A Dance with Dragons a few months ago), and and now back to Wheel of Time (on book 5). With this one, after having taken a break following book 2 to read Mistborn Era 1 and other books, as of now it is the only series I'm reading until I'm finished. Stormlight Archive is my next priority though, since I have all of the books!

[@Smitty1423]

Nice! You’ll have books/series to keep you occupied for awhile!

[@jedijoey3]

Bloodsworn saga is fantastic so far. Fury of the Gods is going to be a 5/5, i’m calling it now

[@Smitty1423]

I bet you are right!

[@jpisme8469]

I want to put something on your radar called The Dandelion Dynasty. It's a 4 book Fantasy Silkpunk epic. Silkpunk is an aesthetic similar to Steampunk but centered around East Asian art and philosophy. HIGHLY recommend, definitely put it in the top 3 epic series for me along with Stormlight and Sun Eater

[@Smitty1423]

I have it on my shelf I need to check it out for sure

[@Z3ROMyth]

What do you like about the series? What is the premise (without spoilers)?

[@jpisme8469]

@@Z3ROMyth Set in a secondary fantasy world in which the heroes are engineers, not magicians, the emergence of a new nation after the fall of a corrupt empire. Itmelds East Asian and Classical philosophies and traditions, spans multiple generations and continents, and builds a new mythology from the actions of its heroes.

[@kotaac.]

in the middle of a song of ice n fire, bout 2 finish clash of kings yessir , finna do the stormlight books next hyped asf fr but also thinkin of doin a flintlock fantasy like powder mage also

[@Smitty1423]

So dope

[@secretfirebooks7894]

I'm reading a lot of older SF and fantasy right now. Reading A Princess of Mars from Edgar Rice Burroughs' "Barsoom" series, The Elric Saga by Michael Moorcock, and I'm starting The Sword of Shannara by Terry Brooks sometime next month.

[@Smitty1423]

That’s fire!

[@supaflymo]

The Gentleman Bastards series really popped off for me with The Lies of Locke Lamora. Have you read and Ryan Cahill? That is a series I really am tempted to start.

[@Smitty1423]

That series and Ryan Cahill’s are on my list for sure

[@pattypage6723]

Im a great series starter as well. Getting through some now. Sun eater has my attention now

[@Smitty1423]

Sun Eater is really insane

[@grabsgranite3188]

Currently Stormlight Archive and The First Law World are the only series I'm reading. About 50% thru Rhythm of War and going to start Best Served Cold (arrived yesterday). The Bloodsworn Series will come soon. My reading has dipped just a bit due to other things taking priority (but that hasn't stopped me from buying books apparently), but I imagine October will pick it up for me.

[@Smitty1423]

@@grabsgranite3188 nice! Here is to an absolutely incredible October

[@kimberlycastro4326]

The scythe trilogy has a book called gleanings and it’s a lot of short stories from that world

[@Smitty1423]

I gotta check it out

[@chrisowenssff4876]

I've read the Dune series three times now, and as much as I loved the first book, I will have to warn, the ongoing series itself doesn't feel to equal to the first book. Heretics and Chapterhouse in particular felt like a slog. Not that there aren’t great moments, given the era it was written in. As for series: Stormlight & Mistborn Era 3: The Ghostbloods (whenever that will be), Song of Ice of Fire, Kingkiller Chronicles, Gentleman Bastards. Just started Suneater. I am rereading the Realm of the Elderlings. And finishing off the Dark Tower series books 5-7 (just finished rereading 1-4). I'll probably continue the Dresden Files--finished Deadbeat a few weeks back.

[@Smitty1423]

Thanks for taking the time to write this! Yeah in terms of Dune I’ll just do it when the movies come out

[@BrynnD]

I just completed my first Fantasy, Lengendborn. I’m definitely gonna read the 2nd in the series and hopefully the 3rd.

[@Smitty1423]

What did you think? I’m currently reading right now and absolutely loving it!

[@BrynnD]

@@Smitty1423 for it to be my first, I’m surprised at how much I enjoyed it. At first I thought I was confused about the plot. But after confirming with one of my mutuals, I was actually on point!

[@ChristisLord99]

Vicious and vengeful are probs my fav books. Vengeful is still an awesome book, but I do think vicious is better. The ending of vengeful kinda had me like damn lol. There’s a few fair series on here I wanna read but life always be getting in the way

[@Smitty1423]

Life be lifing but the books will always be there whenever you get a moment!

[@CaroLiaGrace]

I am a serial series starter too 😅

[@Smitty1423]

Haha Yepp!

[@Majesticon]

Broken Earth is really good. It's so good and beautifully written. My fave character got merc'd early so thats a bummer but its dope still

[@EricBTrading]

Nice man, you sold me on rage of dragons will check that out. Good call getting back to greenbone when you can. I liked jade city, but by the end of jade legacy i realized its one of my all time fav series. maybe #2 just behind first law

[@Smitty1423]

Ahh can’t wait!

[@dougsundseth6904]

I'm currently tracking about 300 (really) series. Some of those (65-ish) I'm caught up on and waiting for the next book, some of those are rereads, some of those are hard or soft DNFs, and some I'm gradually progressing on. They're a mix of Fantasy, SF, LitRPG, Mystery, Suspense, Technothriller, Historical Fiction, and the occasional classic (Wodehouse, for instance). This includes series where I've read one book and never intend to touch another, so I'm not "reading" them, but I am "in the middle of" them. I track these so that I don't forget what I thought of what I _have_ read of them and don't buy the next book "because it sounded good" ... again. 8-/ A few that you might not have heard of: Player Manager, Ted Steel - A soccer-based LitRPG that I picked up on a whim, but that I really like so far. Longmire, Craig Johnson - The series engendered the TV show (which I loved). I like the series more. Leaphorn/Chee, Tony Hillerman - Navajo police mystery/suspense. Honor Harrington, David Weber - Military space opera War God, David Weber - Epic fantasy. Garrett, P.I., Glen Cook - Noir detective in a fantasy world. Vlad Taltos, Steven Brust - Human assassin in an elf empire The Fifth Ward, Dale Lucas - Police procedural in a gritty fantasy city. Spells, Swords, and Stealth, Drew Hayes - Fantasy adventuring from the POV of the henchmen. Frontlines, Marko Kloos - Military SF I could go on at some (even more) length. 8-) ps. Go Avs!

[@Smitty1423]

Thanks for including this I def will check some out!

[@KingMooCow]

Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman - Based on some of the things you’ve mentioned -characters, compulsive reads, you should check this series out. The first book bumped Project Hail Mary down a notch in my list of favorites. The synopsis sounds corny, but it pulls people in quickly, and a few weeks later you’ll have burned through the whole thing. Officially it’s ’litrpg’ but has fantasy and sci-fi ish elements. I’d encourage you to give it a shot. It’s 6 of 10 books with #7 by December), released since 2020 as an online series, then indie paperback on Amazon, was recently picked up by Ace for mass market publication this year, and also announced that has been picked up for video production in collaboration with Seth Macfarlane. Thanks for your videos, I’ve largely found myself agreeing with your comments about many books, and have added several to my TBR list based on your suggestions.

[@Smitty1423]

@@KingMooCow I’m down to read it for sure it’s been on my list since everyone keeps recommending it to me!

[@csd8204]

Not a fan of long series myself, but love your enthusiasm. I will not be continuing Stormlight Archive after having read the first four books. Just too long and repetitive for me.

[@Smitty1423]

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[@mapasore11]

I just started reading The Empire of Silence, I'm only 5 chapters in, but I can already tell that I'm going to like it 😆 I am also almost finished with the first book in the Darth Bane trilogy. I have read the first three books of red rising, I also have the two first volumes of Sons of Ares, that I would like to read before I move on to Iron Gold. Aand also trying to get into the first books of Ender's Saga, we'll see

[@Smitty1423]

Sun Eater series is so amazing you are going to enjoy it!

[@cmeeki4]

I definitely need to start The Fifth Season asap. I have both the audio and digital versions.

[@Smitty1423]

You should!

[@_AndyI]

Too bad Smitty, already got majority of these on my TBR… thanks to you! 😂

[@Smitty1423]

Haha that’s dope!

[@allysonleach]

You should make a vlog finishing the series you’re in the middle of!

[@Smitty1423]

Not a bad idea!

[@bobgoblinn582]

So glad I was able to find you’re channel over here so I can still get your SunEater thoughts once I delete TikTok lol I tend to read series in sets of three and then take a break. Read the first three Red Rising books, then the first three First Law books, then the first three sun eater, then went back to finish Dark Age etc

[@Smitty1423]

So amazing!

[@Qspeckles]

I’m currently on book 2 of the red rising series and am absolutely loving it. I haven’t heard much about the second half books though.

[@Smitty1423]

Golden Son was incredible! And Morning Star is 🤯

[@Qspeckles]

@@Smitty1423 yesss. Darrow’s aura as the “Reaper” is just next level for me. Also gotta appreciate how you are so quick to respond to every single comment that’s awesome.

[@Smitty1423]

@@Qspeckles haha I try my best!

[@e1enit4]

Just wanted to say that I discovered your channel some months ago and I love your content, keep up the good work :) Greetings from Spain

[@Smitty1423]

Ahh let’s go thank you! I need to get to Spain at some point

[@DrL_Reads]

Oh wow. A thriller rec.!

[@Smitty1423]

My third favorite genre!

[@DrL_Reads]

@@Smitty1423 Behind fantasy and sci-fi?

[@cmeeki4]

Same here, so now I don't feel weird reading 4 series.

[@Smitty1423]

Haha you shouldn’t!

[@smarbels]

🔑🔑🔑 LGR . Im early in my fantasy series career. I finished LOTR and First Law am in the middle of SK's Dark Tower. Have also read a few Discworld. Definitely want to get to Suneater and ASOIAF next. Also Tad Williams is high on my list. So many other series om interested in reading but not gonna get to ahead of myself 😅

[@Smitty1423]

Let's go Rangers! And yeah def get to Suneater!

[@seanhannagan231]

Age of madness > First Law. Must read

[@Smitty1423]

Have to check it out!

[@michaelawanders1710]

I’m in the middle of The Wandering Inn, The Green Bone Saga, Stormlight Archive, and Wax and Wayne and am trying to hold off on starting the fifth season, suneater, and wheel of time series until I wrap up with the others. Don’t know if I can though

[@Smitty1423]

You’re in the middle of some fire ones for sure

[@dominiqueslibrary]

I’m currently in the middle of reading ACOTAR, Stormlight Archive, Dune, and Divergent. And I have so many more book series on my tbr! Also, I’m technically in the middle of Game of Thrones as well. But I’ve put a pause on that because George R. R. Martin seems intent on never finishing the series. 🙄

[@Smitty1423]

Nice! And I hope he does finish it lol

[@vanitylagail]

Yes I have embarked on the Sarah J Maas journey and am reading ACOTAR. I’m so excited because it’s 3 different series and they go together . I love a universe.

[@AFantastical_Journey]

I thought about making 2025 a year to get caught up on the "big series", specially Wheel of Time, Malazan, ASoIaF, and now Sun Eater. Not sure if I'd get burnt out though.

[@Smitty1423]

I have faith in you!

[@BadTakeRisan]

Does Sun Eater get better? I'm about 50% through book one and it's pretty slow. I'm interested but man, the pace is killing me.

[@Smitty1423]

Yeah book one is a lot of setup it really takes off in book 2 but you have to get through book 1

[@unfamoustalent]

I haven’t started it yet myself but everyone I’ve heard talk about it and review it says that same thing, book one can be a slow burn but the series really takes off from book 2 onward

[@vanitylagail]

In the middle of : Harry Potter x J.K. Rowling - As someone who never got into the movies, I 100000000% recommend & will be continuing ACOTAR x Sarah J. Maas- New to the Mass-inverse , but I am really enjoying it ( giving a bit of hunger games to start), but unsure on the recommendation just yet The Magnolia Parks Universe x Jessa Hastings - I’m 50/50 on the recommendation . I liked The Great Undoing of Daisy Haites(2nd book) better than Magnolia’s storyline in the 1st , but I will be continuing Hoops Series by Kennedy Ryan - recommend & will be continuing Twisted Love x Ana Huang -worth trying , but don’t know if I’d recommend; I’ll be continuing(I think) The Hate U Give duology- Concrete Rose was phenomenal , so I recommend that one 1000000% , but I don’t know if I’ll read the other book. Heartstopper x Alice Oseman - 1000% recommend and will be finishing. I also loved Fourth Wing and I have Iron Flame, but haven’t started it yet. I’ve heard so many say it felt rushed. If that’s the case and it’s not enjoyable, I am just forever grateful for Fourth Wing pushing me deeper into Fantasy.

[@Smitty1423]

Dope! You’ll never run out of books to read haha

[@JStendyy]

Question for Smitty! While you read, are you in a quiet environment, or do you put on some sort of instrumental background music? Trying to figure out if it’s beneficial or harmful to the reading experience.

[@Smitty1423]

I’m mostly quiet, on rare occasions I’ll put on Lo-fi but it’s really rare

[@jeanpaulloze2958]

I'm in the middle of Mistborn, Stormlight, The Cycle of Galand and Expeditionary Force.

[@Smitty1423]

Some incredible ones

[@Boynamed_B]

With so many options out there, I hesitate to pick up a book if the series isn’t finished. I think my biggest “fear” is simply forgetting what happened previously or losing that connection that made me love the series to begin with. How do you “jump back in”? Do you read the previous book again or watch YT recap videos?

[@Smitty1423]

Depending on how long ago I read it but I usually just jump back in because I may not remember much in real life but I remember stories

[@bradenduea7911]

Just finished Mistborn: Final Empire and I ordered arcanum unbounded five chapters in. Absolutely love and fear that I have slipped into the cosmere journey lol

[@Smitty1423]

The Cosmere is the best!

[@waltz6861]

Off topic but im currently reading before they are hanged (second book of the first law trilogy) and I saw it on your shelf. Was wondering what are ur thought on the trilogy and on the series as a whole. Also I have a suggestion of a series that you might like. Its called the realm of the elderlings. Its basically fantasy version of sun eater. Its a first person slow burner where we see the growth of the main character throughout his journey. Beware though its really slow and the author takes her time building up the world and her characters.

[@Smitty1423]

I’ll have to check out that series but I dnfed The Blade itself but it was a soft dnf just not the right time for me but will pick it back up for sure

[@Jet_Oblivion]

Yup Gideon and ninth was an interesting concept but ultimately it just doesn't hit. I fell off early in the second book

[@Smitty1423]

Ahh makes sense!

[@sweetz.scarface935]

Silver under nightfall & court of wanderers is amazingggg i beleive its called the reaper series

[@Smitty1423]

I’ll have to look into it!

[@judycarrasco74]

I am a Canes fan, and your Rangers jersey is giving me trauma. 😂 Great video! Do you take a lot of notes when you read? I end up dropping series if I wait too long bc I can't remember what happened. Children of Blood and Bone, for example, I read and enjoyed but don't remember well at all. As to others on your list - absolutely continue with Scythe! Thunderhead is even better. And the Green Bone saga is amazing! I have Vicious but I haven't read it yet. And I need to give Red Rising another try. I couldn't get into the writing.

[@Smitty1423]

😭😭😭 I do sometimes take notes but not often. I don’t remember much in real life but stories I will always remember

[@kevinwalsh9704]

Just FYI Harrow is like a 13/10 on the confusing scale. Where I found the first one generally opaque, I never found my footing, book 2 is out of control with its story. And the “twist” of the book I called immediately. Didn’t continue with book 3.

[@Smitty1423]

@@kevinwalsh9704 ahh interesting!

[@Smitty1423]

@@kevinwalsh9704 ahh interesting!

[@mystikmusings5451]

Harrow sucks so bad. I pushed through & finished & it was a complete waste of time.

[@Smitty1423]

@@mystikmusings5451 yikes

[@shojobeaat]

On morning star in the red rising series and after gonna read project Hail Mary as a refresher then probably go back into finish red rising and then transition into the mistborn series by Brandon Sanderson

[@Smitty1423]

Sounds like a fantastic plan

[@shojobeaat]

@@Smitty1423 after that probably sun eater and then back to Sanderson with storm light and definitely gonna throw the sword of kaigen in there as a refresher too

[@shojobeaat]

All of these come from your recs Man U put me on😂😂

[@jakewood2998]

Just getting back into reading what fantasy book/series would you suggest reading first

[@Smitty1423]

Mistborn!

[@jakewood2998]

@@Smitty1423 👍