Big Book TBR // 500-1000 Pages // 2020 // AD

[@BeccaandTheBooks]

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[@ReaderRayna]

The Way of Kings is a fantastic novel! I highly recommend the audiobook because there’s two narrators and they do different voices for each character and it just brings the whole story to life!

[@kileylaurellraica1857]

The Well of Ascension is sooo good. I honestly couldn’t believe how this one and The Hero of Ages blew my mind too but it did. One my favorite series of all time. Absolutely incredible.

[@danielleoliver1734]

Leviathan wakes is nothing like game of thrones in space, it’s kinda a detective/mystery story, publishers really need to stop comparing everything to Game of thrones

[@DunkanDoughnuts]

Everytime someone new picks up Stormlight it makes me so happy :D

[@lindseybel5]

I just finished the Eye of the World and i LOVED it. It drags kinda in the middle part but the ending is so intriguing it made me want to pick up the Great Hunt immediately! I would recommend also listening to a podcast for the series because that's what really helped me. I like the White Tower Podcast and the Wheel Weaves podcast, they break down chapter by chapter.

[@megwithbooks]

I definitely shy away from big books farrrrr too much so seeing you be so chill about 700 page books has definitely inspired me to get my shit together

[@joslyngibson9965]

The Wheel of Time series is my husband’s favorite. I’m with you on the length of each book and the series.

[@maartjedegroot9598]

I just finished the Mistborn series. It was amazing.

[@nenerson1195]

The First Law trilogy by Joe Abercrombie is 100% worth it. The first book is The Blade Itself. It's very character-focused but you're so invested in them that it never feels slow (to me). To give you an idea of what the characters are like, the fan favorite is a professional torturer.

[@morganarosana]

Locke Lamora is amazing! Super fan and fast paced. Eye of the world is other masterpiece. Very complex, but it pays off.

[@emilycelkins7739]

I haven’t read the Girl With All The Gifts, but if you wanted a less-traditional zombie story, Feed is definitely that. I’m not a huge zombie person, but it’s one of my favourite books. Much more interested in how the world continues to operate post zombie apocalypse than typical horror tropes. Wheel of Time is also ❤️ but it’s a commitment. Very interested to see how you go with it when you get to them!

[@astellus]

I'm currently re-reading the Wheel of Time. It's descriptive...incredibly so, but so so good. Also the Lies of Locke Lamora is fantastic. Try Kings of the Wylde if you're looking into more longer series

[@draigrhosynreads3450]

You won’t be disappointed by Way Of Kings.. stormlight is my favourite series!! I’ve only read the 1st two🤣

[@Martin-xp5yl]

It seems like everyone says the same thing about those first 100/150 pages of City of Brass being a bit of a drag, completely agree and after that point the series just gets better and better :)

[@teanlit2949]

you're the second person today to share the chakraborty books. idk if I have time for such a series commitment but you made it sounds amazing.

[@ReadingNymph]

The Stormlight Archive is amazing!!!

[@LadetteM]

If you ever do a Readalong for Lies of Locke Lamora, count me in. Take my money. It's my favourite epic fantasy.

[@hannahjosmithheart]

The Name of the Wind is def worth it! I know people wait because the last one isn’t out yet, but honestly the first two are so good! Patrick Rothfuss is tied for Sarah J Maas as fav authors

[@jasminewestover7068]

There’s so many big books I want to read e.g. priory of the orange tree, house of earth and blood, kingdom of ash (& throne of glass series). There’s so many!!! Looking forward to take part in Bookoplathon in September! Loving the videos! 💕💚👑

[@shadowbearsar9803]

I just finished the Daevabad trilogy and loved it. All three were 5 stars for me and the third is my favorite book of the year so far.

[@leslielovesreading5665]

The faithful and the fallen quadrilogy by John Gwynne is SO worth it.

[@gizmofox5995]

You need to continue with the Daevabad trilogy soon. I'm not quite done with Kingdom of Copper yet, but so far, it's amazing!

[@amy_harboredinpages]

I've made it through book 6 of The Wheel of Time... I find reading them while listening to the audio helpful.

[@madnabox6499]

Rhapsody by Elizabeth Haydon. It's the first in an older book series. I'm sorry to say I've only read the first book (but it's great!), but I plan on revisiting it soon. I feel like when I read it there was not a lot of epic fantasy books to choose from at the time. Now there are so many!

[@lessariel914]

Big books were the best way to utilise the 4 book limit at the library when I was growing up so I read a lot of fantasy as a teen. Raymond e feist Riftwar saga is brilliant, starting with Magician they go from chunky to normal. My favourite parts were the empress subtrilogy & his jimmy the hand. David Eddings stand-alone Redemption of althalus was also pretty good although his series got a bit repetitive (still good).

[@R3BECCAK]

The Rage of Dragons YES!!! The Well of Ascension YES!!! The Way of Kings YES!!! You’re in for such a treat!

[@laurenharrison1258]

Currently reading the third in The Stormlight Archives, Oathbringer, which is 1200+ pages and probably the biggest book I’ll have ever read when I’m done. But so far it’s been absolutely worth every minute. Another I would recommend is The Kingkiller Chronicles by Patrick Rothfuss.

[@BookedandBusy]

Becca I really think you will like Leviathan! The two perspectives show you the large scale space war and the day to day impact of things on the ground. The pacing is breakneck in the best way possible.

[@bridiebracey2840]

Yes!! So glad to see From Blood and Ash on here! Can’t wait for your thoughts!

[@the_reading_apprentice]

Since you want to fit these books into your TBR you could always add a chance / community shelf card into bookopoly that means you have to read something from this video 😊

[@MLLatUtube]

I have Lies of Locke Lamora and the Mistborn series on my "someday" TBR. I also find the thought of the Wheel of Time series intimidating although I know people who love that series.

[@alexink7941]

Really good choices on here! I love chunky books! The Wheel of Time series really is intimidating, but I'm on book 6 now and it really got better and better. The first book has a lot of exposition in it and is slow at times, but I think it's a really good even without the others that follow it! One big book series that always get's recommended to me is Malazan Book of the Fallen, but I hear very mixed opinions on this one so I'm scared 😅 And I love that so many people are picking up the Stormlight Archive! It was my introduction to adult fantasy and I love it! It's still my favorite from Brandon Sanderson (with Skyward in a close second) Love these big book vids!

[@annielawrence2067]

Oh my! You got me into the elderlingalong and then you drop The Way Of Kings! 😲😂 of course I have to join along with these too! Love a chunky book😍

[@GavinReadsItAll]

I think I read the first few hundred pages of Wheel of Time, I probably would like to get back to it at some point. And I've never seen Battle Royale but I really do wanna read the book. But she really is CHONKY.

[@MaryAmongStories]

cannot wait to hear your thoughts about the Well of Ascension!

[@MegBookishRamblings]

I have quite the list of big books that I would like to get to soon as well. I've been enjoying reading along with the Realm of the Elderlings series with you gals and I hope to also join in on the readalong for the Stormlight Archives as I really want to know what all of the excitement is about plus I have all of the books that have come out so far. Leviathan Wakes seemed like an intimidating book to me but once I started reading it, was hard to put down. Looking forward to continuing on with the series soon. One of my favorite series that I've been making my slow way through is the Dark Hunter series by Sherrilyn Kenyon which is currently at 27 books that involves a range of mythology including Greek, Atlantean, Celtic, Roman and several others though mostly Greek and Roman as well as mythical creatures like Dragons, Weres, Shapeshifters, Demons and well just a lot of fascinating creatures. So it's kind of Urban Fantasy as all of the books take place in the modern world at some point. There's a few chunkers in the series though most of the books are under 400 pages and there's romance as well. She has also has a sci-fi romance series and just has written a lot of books in general. Best of luck with your TBR!

[@amaresuify]

Where of Time is my all time favorite series, but it is very much not for everyone. Quick and dirty plot synopsis: The Choosen One has been (re)born. Half the world doesn't believe in him, most of the rest want to control him, and the remainder would like to kill him. It doesn't help that the prophecies say he'll destroy the world before saving it. (Weep ye people of the world. Weep for your salvation. ) Featuring some of the best world building around, an extensive cast of main characters, literally thousands of named characters with dozens of individual PoVs, friendship, heartache, fantastic magic system, and so much more. Tips: 1. Don't Google anything. Autocomplete is notorious for spoilering everything. 2. If you're not liking it stop reading it. It breaks my heart to see people forcing themselves yo read the books when they're not having fun. 3. As you said, there are 15 books. It's a marathon not a race. All the being said I hope you do like it when you get to it

[@MandaLynReads]

The Shadow of What Was Lost by James Islington (The Licanius Trilogy)

[@justmartine]

I love Ali! His KZbin channel is straight up fire

[@TheBookishMom]

I just picked up Leviathan Wakes and plan to read it in October! I am super excited about it for sure! The Rage of Dragons is on my September TBR! I am actually co-hosting a book club with another girl here on YouTUbe and this was our pick for September. I think it;ll be a lot easier reading it as a group od people lol you are more than welcome to join us too if you would like.

[@lesliemoore9111]

The Way of Kings is amazing!!! I’ve read 152 books this year and it’s in my top 5!! I just read The Sword of Kaigen by Ward. It’s chunky but a stand-alone and AMAZING!! Highly recommend if you haven’t read that one yet!

[@Rocknrollreads]

If you are looking for gritty assassin books, I'd recommend checking out the Night Angel trilogy by Brent Weeks. He also has another series of chunky books, The Lightbringer Series, where the magic system is based off of the colors and light. In my opinion, the Night Angel Trilogy is better, but both are worth checking out.

[@SophiaAlexisBooks]

From Blood and Ash is so worth the 600 pages and the sequel comes out soon too! 🖤🖤🖤 Lovely video

[@danielleoliver1734]

I’ve got this on my kindle and still haven’t gotten to it yet

[@steinunnarsaga6782]

It's funny, I just started A Way of Kings. Had a nice relaxing weekend and have read only 500 pages 😌

[@StrawberryLemonBooks]

Ooo feed has been on my tbr for awhile- I didn't know it was that long tho lol 😂 From Blood and Ash sounds so good!!!! Also I'm definitely trying out that productivity class on skillshare before classes start in a few days 💕

[@cassidy_reads]

Currently reading the Way of Kings right now and it is soooo good! I feel like I’ve been reading it forever though haha

[@bettytolbert3541]

Greetings, i going to read The Licanius Trilogy---by James Islington all 3 books are out and I heard they are very good so I'm going to give them a shot and TRY and read all 3 in September or at least keep on going until I get them done!!! The Shadow of What was Lost---An Echo of Things to Come and --The Light of All That Falls---wish me luck!!!

[@SamanthasBooks]

I really need to start the Mistborn trilogy but it's so big!

[@ChrislynReadsWithPugs]

I just read From Blood and Ash and absolutely loved it! I was expecting to like it but I wasn’t expecting to be obsessed! The sequel comes out September 1st so I’ll be jumping into that ASAP! Hope you enjoy! 💜

[@lindavandriel3936]

Outlander! I currently started this series and I absolutely love it :)

[@nanainbookland]

Yesss the way of kings 👏🏼

[@JadeJuniiper]

Oof yes to Rage of Dragons. Very fight-scene centric but completely fantastic. The second one comes out in 78 days! I really want to read City of Brass, I only hear good things. I’m also REALLY wanting to continue the Mistborne series. So so good 😭 Your September TBR is already terrifying 😂 but I’m SO psyched to read it with all of you! I didn’t actually know about most of these adult/new adult fantasies and it has me really itching to start an epic fantasy ✨

[@cormacmartin810]

I’ve also started to read the Cosmere this year. Well of Ascension was the hardest of the Mistborn trilogy for me to get through, but the payoff in Hero of Ages is worth it, it’s my favourite of the three. I’m currently reading Warbreaker and hopefully starting The Way of Kings before the end of the year. I’m intimidated by its size but given TSA is projected to be ten books long I’m going to take it at my own pace and take in all the detail.

[@AwkwardBookworm]

Ooo yes!! I need to read lies of lock Lamora as well!!

[@kyliefitzgerald6984]

I wouldn’t compare The Expanse to game of thrones at all. It’s not nearly as complicated. The books are large but I find I read them faster than some of my 300-400 page books. The writing is super accessible and engaging.

[@GriffReads]

Every time I hear the words "Big Books" I start singing in my head "I like Big Books and I cannot lie" 😂 I read Battle Royale when I was around 17/18 and I thought it was really good, I actually preferred it to The Hunger Games! City of Brass is high on my TBR, I've seen so many people talking about how good it is.

[@autumnritchie1473]

I didn’t know Feed was so big! From Blood and Ash sounds good! :)

[@constantlycass2304]

I also really need to start City of Gold 👀

[@ChelHop]

A good (completed! ) classic chunky epic fantasy is the Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn trilogy by Tad Williams, it was an insulating for a lot of popular modern fantasy and it's just great

[@ChelHop]

Also the audiobooks of the wheel of time are amazing and help get you through them faster than you'd think!

[@katiedavis7601]

I recommend 'The Pirory of the Orange Tree' by Samantha Shannon and it's 800 page high adult fanasty novel.

[@scarletmooncreations]

Oh my god, I did not know Ship of Magic was that long. OTL I am reading Way of Kings this week, so I was excited to see the announcement for the Stormlight Readalong but this and Elderlingalong might kill me. I still have the last 2 Witcher books to read as well. I also had no clue the Expanse series was nine books long. Jeez. The Lies of Locke Lamora is what you are craving. They are very clever thieves. Some of the best I've ever read. Its also fun. I have been dying for you to finish Mistborn. And the Wheel of Time is intimidating as fuck. That's a commitment. One I need to plan for.

[@readbymarta2781]

from blood and ash sounds funnnn

[@MoniqueChambers]

The rage of dragons is on my tbr and the eye of the world is a fantastic great read u will enjoy it I’m on book 3 reborn dragon right now

[@cleg78]

Hey lovely hope you’re well...looking forward to this I cannot lie

[@cleg78]

I’ve got Feed and have gone to pick it up twice aaaaaand put it back on the shelf again although I’m desperate to read it

[@cleg78]

Jesus over 1000 pages...wow Have you ever read Imaginary Friend by Stephen Chebosky?? That might be a good one for you to have a try at 🤔

[@salim3681]

Wheel of Time is my all time favorite series! It’s honestly just so good and I’m on my 3rd read of the series🙈

[@confusedsince024]

I just finished Battle Royale, I haven’t seen the movie but I can confirm that the book is super gory and super brutal and I loved it 👍

[@vamporchid]

Adult Fantasy. Trudi Canavan's Millennium's Rule series

[@bibharamshrestha8865]

I love u and ur vids!!! :))

[@chloejade6927]

YOU 100% NEED TO READ THE EXPANSE SERIES BY JAMES S.A COREY! I BINGED THE ENTIRE SERIES, SHORT STORIES INCLUDED, IN 3 MONTHS!!!!! It is amazing!!! NOTHING like Game of Thrones so... maybe just forget about that... forever... Love you

[@nijinoshita3301]

the Rage of Dragons is my fav book I've read so far this year, so highly recommend and the lies of locke lamora or rather the gentlemen bastards is one of my all time favorite series so highly, highly recommended as well!

[@garywatters11]

Excuse me Madam, Where is The Name Of the Wind on your list??? Yeah all the WOT books say that on the back I’m guessing so you can’t spoil yourself., just a heads up the 4th book of WOT is over 1,000 pages. Yeah Leviathan Wakes is nothing like Game of Thrones. Still a fun ride all the same.