Another Massive Fantasy and Sci-FI Hardback Haul

[@craftyhobbit7623]

Anne McCaffrey - I was lucky enough to find a bunch of them in my local RSPCA charity shop at the end of the summer, so they are on my reading list for next year. I only have two of the Pern ones that she wrote on her own to get and a few of the ones she wrote with her son. I'm missing quite a few of Todd's in the Pern series. I want to get old of her Acorna books, too as I missed them when they came out in the late 90's/early 2000's. Raymond Feist is on my list to get to - I used to have all of his books, but had to re-acquire them because of house moves, and such - some editions appear to got lost when we moved. They were what really got me into reading fantasy books, so they have a special significance for me, but re-reading the older ones and the newer ones (from 2010 onwards) will have to wait as I have a lot others I want to read first. In the UK, the situation on the cost of books is different, mainly because we have lost quite a few discount retailers over the years - there used to be a science fiction and fantasy book club where you could pick up a selection of new books for about £5 when you joined it and they would have sales. There were also a lot of discount bookshops that sold new books which had a good variety of books in them but a lot of them don't exist anymore and we only have the Works and they mainly sell crime, romance and historical fiction (they used to sell quite a lot of fantasy and sci-fi but don't any more unless it's a series that's been heavily marketed on tiktok or made into a film or TV series.) Our local Oxfam sell used books at prices which you would have paid for a new book in the 90's/early 2000's and new paperbacks now cost (on average) about £10.99 and hardbacks can be £20 - £25. I might get lucky and find a used hardback cheap, but it's rare on Amazon now to find them, and books that have been published more recently usually cost more used than they do if you buy them new.

[@NerdyKathi]

I haven't bought the Pern books with Todd. I want to see how I go with one. I feel very nostalgic over Feist as he is one of the first fantasy authors I read. I hope you enjoy him. The book situation does sound very different in the UK which surprises me. I expected it to be more expensive to buy books here. Thank you for sharing. Wishing you all the best over the holidays.

[@jryan217]

I did the same, buying hardbacks of Anne McCaffrey books. A couple months ago I found a great deal on ebay of a bunch of her books in really nice condition. I generally prefer to read the paperbacks, but I love having nice hardback editions of any authors or books I love. Unfortunately, that creates even more books since I don't want to get rid of any of them! I read all of Charlaine Harris' Sookie Stackhouse series years ago and then got rid of them only to re-purchase the whole series again when they re-issued a mass market paperback set that I loved the look of. Normally, I would avoid mass market editions but I have been finding some editions that I really love in mass market editions.

[@NerdyKathi]

I love bargains! And yes I too then don't want to get rid of the paperbacks even though I have them in hardcover. 😂 I'm very fond of my old mass market paperbacks but there are some I'm switching over simply because I can't complete a series unless I pay a fortune. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@jennf1881]

What a wonderful book haul! City of Lost Chances is likely the next book I’ll read. The Book that Wouldn’t Burn is my favorite read of this year. I hope you enjoy it.

[@NerdyKathi]

Thank you. Oh that's great to hear about The Book that Wouldn't Burn. I might have to push it up the list.

[@jennf1881]

@ While it is drastically different than Malazan, I recommend using the Malazan brain. It sometimes felt like being in an impressionist painting where not everything was clear, but I just wanted to linger in the world.

[@LaughingStockfarm1]

I adored City of Last Chances. Read it twice last year. Once in audio, once in physical copy. Thinking of reading it again before I read the second House of Open Wounds. Such sharp writing. I’ve run out of room on my shelves, so this year is a bit of a fast to make some room. I have several series to finish this year. One of the most wonderful things about the internet is the second hand market for books. It’s allowed me to find some of the more obscure or older books I’m interested in.

[@NerdyKathi]

I liked City of Last Chances as well and am looking forward to the next. It's true there are many more books available second hand now then there used to be.

[@ReadingIDEAS.-uz9xk]

The only problem with watching other book tuber channels is that it increases the tbr. So many books and so little time.

[@NerdyKathi]

That is so true.

[@fishbowlwoman]

I loved The Tainted Cup--hope you enjoy it!

[@NerdyKathi]

I'm looking forward to reading it soon.

[@SciFiScavenger]

Very nice haul Kathi!

[@NerdyKathi]

Thank you! 😊

[@thepapertraveler1122]

Wow, yes a lot, but some really nice additions to your collection and it sounds as if you got some really good deals too. The Tainted Cup is one of those books that was totally different than I was expecting but really enjoyed. I originally collected the US edition and didn’t realize it was printed on the book itself, which is something I usually enjoy, but it felt cheap to me. The book arrived dented on the back so I returned it and ordered the UK edition and love the esthetics much better.

[@NerdyKathi]

I have a book buying problem. 😂 But I love hunting for bargains as well. Shame about your US Tainted Cup. I like both editions and I'm hoping to get to it next year. Thanks for watching Kim. 🥰

[@WandaBurnside]

I love Anne McCaffery's books. I own 80 of her 110 books. Have read all of them. Now my son is reading them.

[@NerdyKathi]

I never did finish the Pern books and am looking forward to reading them.

[@BooksandRadioPlays]

Wonderful haul, really beautiful books. Thanks for sharing.

[@NerdyKathi]

Thank you Sherri. 😊❤️

[@dolores1824]

Hi Kathi, Wishing you a safe and healthy New Year. Best

[@NerdyKathi]

Hi Dolores. The same to you. I wish you all the best in 2025.

[@janet5123]

Nettle and Bone is one of my favorite books by T Kingfisher. What Moves the Dead is another. Also just started the Paladin series (Saints of Steel) by her and will continue. I too spent a bit of money treating myself to some Amazon books last month. It happens every November and I can’t resist it.

[@NerdyKathi]

I am looking forward to Nettle and Bone. Those Amazon sales are so hard to resist. 😂

[@chevalierdulys]

Great haul..my idea is to buy all books before starting a series lol. If I don't enjoy I keep the rest or sell everything. Depends. Keep the videos coming

[@NerdyKathi]

I've been bitten too many times and find it's a lot of work selling books I don't want. Much better to try an author out first. Thank you for sharing.

[@treebranch2066]

Here in the states the hardcovers seem very expensive. Sanderson Wind and Truth is $40 and some other hardcovers I’ve seen average around $35 which I think is obscene. I’ve always been partial to paperbacks and mass market paperbacks in particular so for me that’s a good way to save some $$ for more books😂 Sweet book haul. Happy Reading

[@NerdyKathi]

I'm surprised they are so expensive there. I always assume they are cheaper. However I'm a bargain hunter and always wait until they've been reduced before I buy. In Australia I won't pay more than $35 AU which isn't too bad. Thank you for sharing. Enjoy your reading. 😊

[@kenny653]

I don't read physical books, but if I was to buy one I'd make sure it is a really wonderful one. Maybe a Harry Potter pop-up hardcover or something like that.

[@NerdyKathi]

I personally can't relate as I've always read physical books.

[@Coleton2573]

😮 So many books! 🥳 Wanderers by Chuck Wendig is on my list of 25 books to read in 2025. As you know from my love of Swan Song, apocalyptic epics are my jam. 😎

[@NerdyKathi]

I'm a book buying addict, I admit it. 😂 I too am a huge fan of apocalyptic or dystopian books. You should try The Passage trilogy. I loved those.

[@ToddsBookTube91]

Nice Haul Kathi Happy Holidays to you!

[@NerdyKathi]

Thank you! Happy Holidays to you too!

[@jakerodger401]

Will you be doing a spoiler talk for The Dark Tower books? Would love that!

[@NerdyKathi]

Yes I will be doing spoiler free and with spoilers.

[@dolores1824]

Hi Kathi, Wishing you a safe and healthy New Year. Later

[@andrewhelm2813]

I have to say that I much prefer the UK editions of David Eddings' fantasy books illustrated by Geoff Taylor; a definite improvement upon the original American editions. I have those two The Ruins of Ambrai books by Melanie Rawn (both book club hardback editions) I've read the first one ages ago (and enjoyed it) - at some point, I'm sure, I'll get around to reading the other one. One set of books that I bought way back when: The Freedom Series by Anne McCaffrey - these I *haven't* read yet Like you, any Star Wars novel by Timothy Zahn is definitely well worth reading - with his Thrawn trilogy, he set the standard. And speaking of Star Wars; I'm currently reading one by one of the other authors you mentioned: James S A Corey's - "Honor Among Thieves".

[@NerdyKathi]

Yes me too. Oh I know Geoff Taylor! I remember that name from the 90s. I've read both of Rawn's series and loved them. I'm hoping one day she'll finish it. Hmm I like Abraham so might have to read his Star Wars books. Thank you for the recommendation.

[@juliemartin6101]

I really, really like the Dragon Riders of Pern series. I haven't read her other series. Did you like one of the series better than the other? A long time ago, when I was going through an I-don't-like-SciFi phase, my sister recommended Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy and the Dune series. I finally read the Hitchhiker's Guide and really liked it. I now admit my sister was right and am going to read Dune in the next month or so.

[@NerdyKathi]

I love McCaffreys Crystal Singer series but haven't read the others. Hitchhiker's Guide is hilarious but Dune is more dense and almost operatic. There's also a lot more politics involved. I loved it. I hope you do as well.

[@Gr33ners]

Nice haul Kathi! Unlike you I love my mass market paperbacks but hardcovers will always be my favorite!! Also is that a Monstera over in the corner of the video?

[@NerdyKathi]

Thank you! I have a tonne of mass market paperbacks myself but hardcovers are so much more hardier. And yes! My Monster is taking over the whole house. 😂

[@JohnAndrewMacDonald]

Just a reminder that the book by GRRM we are waiting for is not the last in the series but the penultimate book. Winds of Winter will be (hopefully) Book 6 and there is still a Book 7 Dream of Spring(?) to come after.......in 2065, lol

[@NerdyKathi]

Hell I'd take any. 😂

[@Stephan-h7t]

I bought the Justice of Kings series (Empire of the Wolf), I thought they were fantastic. What didn't you like about them?

[@NerdyKathi]

I've done a review of the first book but one thing is I really disliked the narrator.

[@pixilixy]

I love Feist. Need to pick up that new serie from my brother

[@NerdyKathi]

I'm interested to see how it differs from Riftwar.

[@anilk5595]

Hi kathi, I'm new to fantasy can you do a video on books for fantasy beginners. sorry for the bad english, it's not my first language

[@anilk5595]

Nvm I found your vid

[@NerdyKathi]

No need to be sorry. I hope the video was useful.

[@Madam_Vader_Reads]

I totally missed, and I should have guessed better. 😂

[@NerdyKathi]

You should have. 🤣

[@bjminton2698]

Guessing 65...?

[@bjminton2698]

Yea! Amazing guess, huh? I promise I did not cheat - lol. In the past, I've always been way too low, so I guessed really high. You have so many enjoyable reading adventures in your future!! I'm thrilled for you!! I hope to try Tchaikovsky, Feist and Williams soon. I am currently reading the 2nd of the Others series by Anne Bishop. The first, Written In Red, was a fun read! I'm also half-way through Dungeon Crawler Carl, a well written, very different kind of fantasy. It's better than I expected. Thank you for sharing your bounty with us. I look forward to your visit every week!

[@NerdyKathi]

That is amazing! 👏 I do have so many things to look forward to. I've only read one Tchaikovsky which I really liked but I understand he's very versatile. Feist is very traditional fantasy in many ways but I love his books. Ohh many are talking about Dungeon Crawler Carl but I suspect it won't be for me. Enjoy your reading. ❤️