Birthday Book Haul! | All The New Additions to The Home Library For August of 2024

[@_jared]

Happy birthday, Mike!

[@mikesbookreviews]

Thanks, amigo!

[@GoranCK]

The Hallow Places was such a great book.So spooky and atmospheric,but also Kingfisher-funny❤

[@thegreenjustin]

Happy birthday! And happy reading! 💚

[@mikesbookreviews]

Thanks, you too!

[@mmurphy3608]

Happy birthday, Mike! Some great gifts you got there.

[@mikesbookreviews]

Thank you!

[@carrie437]

T Kingfisher has become one of my favorite authors over the last couple of years, hope you enjoy her stories as much as I do. If you are in the mood for horror start with hollow places, pick up nettle and bone when you want a fairytale retelling that is a bit dark and subverts expectations.

[@mikesbookreviews]

I'm leaning toward Hollow Places for sure

[@BettyBooksPress]

Happy Birthday Mike!! Hope you have a good one.

[@mikesbookreviews]

Gracias

[@arthurweise2573]

You know Mike I hear alot of people say they get damaged books from Amazon. However I buy almost all my books from Amazon and it's very rare I get a damaged copy. If I do I send it back and they send me another copy in great condition. Oh and happy birthday!!🎉

[@mikesbookreviews]

They send them out in those flimsy mailer envelopes and the corners are almost always bent

[@arthurweise2573]

@@mikesbookreviews you can ask for them to ship in boxes

[@arthurweise2573]

It works most of the time.

[@chokog2446]

Happy Birthday, dude! May you and yours enjoy life and books to the fullest! ✨😃

[@mikesbookreviews]

Thank you!

[@andybarker8787]

I went into Blackwells in Oxford this year. It’s an unbelievable bookshop, levels on levels and a huge basement section occupying both sides of a medieval street. If you’re ever in the UK it’s well worth a visit.

[@mikesbookreviews]

I certainly would!

[@binglamb2176]

Happy Birthday! Kicking Horse coffee is my daily drinker (especially the Three Sisters blend) from the Canadian Rocky Mountains!

[@mikesbookreviews]

Cant wait to dig in!

[@brentandrews6960]

Happy birthday Mike!

[@mikesbookreviews]

Thank you!

[@qdogkohanek]

Happy birthday, Mike! Thanks for sharing my Kickstarter and for showing the Fate of Wizardoms collector's edition set. I hope you enjoy the story.

[@mikesbookreviews]

Thanks again for sending it! They're stunning.

[@stebeardX]

happy belated birthday mike! im a big horror movie fan but never read any horror books! ive decided to change that and read/listen to one horror book in October. thinking It will be the book. cheers

[@nafisamusah7085]

Happy birthday Mike , whoa a year went by so fast. 😂 hope you have a great day 🥰🥰

[@mikesbookreviews]

Thank you!

[@akellerhouse83]

Demon Copperhead was one of the best books I read in 2023. Amazing book.

[@mikesbookreviews]

Wow!

[@Chance.Dillon]

Wow those wizardom books are dang stunning

[@mikesbookreviews]

They really are! The quality is amazing, too

[@andiewalsh6887]

Much love from the Emerald Isle 🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪

[@mikesbookreviews]

Hope to visit one day!

[@MargueriteRodríguez-d4w]

Happy birthday!

[@mikesbookreviews]

Thank you!

[@corinnereneesbookreviews9896]

🎉 Happy birthday 🎁

[@mikesbookreviews]

Thank you!

[@ReadingIDEAS.-uz9xk]

Happy birthday. Best wishes. Plenty there to keep you busy.

[@mikesbookreviews]

Thank you!

[@michaelsimmons5505]

Demon Copperhead is an amazing piece of literature. Incredible book.

[@mikesbookreviews]

Been hearing that a lot

[@momo_genX]

Happy Birthday fellow genXer. I got one year and one month on you.

[@mikesbookreviews]

*nods in MTV*

[@coffee_cookies_books]

Such a great haul you have there. I've seen those glasses before on another reviewer's site. Definitely interesting. Thanks so much for the mention. Always appreciate that you do what you can for authors out there :)

[@mikesbookreviews]

Happy to do it!

[@codywynn6534]

Insanely jealous of that amazing edition of Boys Life. Favorite book this year so far and maybe favorite book ever for me.

[@mikesbookreviews]

It's incredible

[@Pokucollector]

I hope you get an ARC of The Devils by Joe Abercrombie. Stoked to start a new series of his.

[@mikesbookreviews]

That would be nice but I'm not going to hold my breath

[@unlimitedreads]

Happy birthday, Mike! That e-reader with the glasses??? OMG, I gotta check that out, how cool!

[@mikesbookreviews]

The future is here

[@tordawg69]

Love all the Zelda swag. I live in Pennsylvania, so I have a couple hoodies, one of the original tunic and one of the BOTW tunic. Best series ever.

[@mikesbookreviews]

Oh nice!

[@Syko1985]

Yeah, ordering books from Amazon is the absolute worst, they literally don't care about the condition you receive it in, so annoying.

[@jakobwetzel7065]

When the new anniversary hardcovers of The Expanse came out I sent Leviathan Wakes back 3 times till I got one in good condition.

[@acidunicorn1225]

It's always a gamble

[@Christian.R94]

I order most books from Amazon, luckily only 1 has come in pretty beat up. I only get annoyed because I want to be the one that beats up my paperbacks! Lol

[@stevenstewart782]

It's funny I always see so many people saying they have issues when they order books From amazon And I have literally been ordering books from amazon since the very beginning when that's All they did was books And I I've had maybe 1 or 2Issues of slightly damaged books over the past 20 years So I don't know what I did but they seem to like me on this route😂😂

[@mikeprince6685]

I swear Amazon backs over my package with the box truck before delivering my books.

[@nightmarishcompositions4536]

Glad to see more horror on this channel. Love the Berserk shirt.

[@mikesbookreviews]

Thank you!

[@Talking_Story]

great bday haul mu friend!

[@mikesbookreviews]

#blessed

[@AdamBreakey75]

Oh -- Demon Copperhead is so good. I hope you enjoy it

[@mikesbookreviews]

So my Patrons keep telling me

[@Sxypenguin]

Amazon is the worst for books. I ordered the The Hobbit & The Lord of the Rings Boxed Set: Illustrated edition that I was willing to pay more for because I missed it when it came out. When I received my copy from Amazon it looked like it had been shredded up by a lawn mower. I have never seen a set of books so mangled in my life. To say I was shocked that they would even send me books in that condition is an understatement. In the past I have received books from Amazon with water damage, torn pages, and vowed after LOTR debacle never to purchase from them again. Happy Birthday Mike.

[@AnonymousAnonposter]

I've been having a lot of trouble with them. But fortunately my new edition of The Lord of the Rings illustrated edition arrived in good condition. But it's been impossible to get the Witcher hardcover books without them getting damaged or having other issues.

[@saindonpatrick88]

Maggies grave! One of my favorite horror books of all time

[@mikesbookreviews]

Excellent!

[@LucasDreher]

Happy birthday Mike 🎉

[@mikesbookreviews]

Thank you!

[@HMadalin]

Happy Birthday! One piece

[@mikesbookreviews]

Thank you!

[@Kite562reviews]

Hey happy birthday Mike! 😁

[@mikesbookreviews]

Thank you!

[@stevenstewart782]

The bookmark comment That is so true and I do use business cards as well😀

[@mikesbookreviews]

Business cards are undefeated as bookmarks ha ha

[@michaeljdauben]

Another good book haul video. The one that really caught my eye was the Mountains of Madness Manga. I'm a Lovecraft fan, so I ordered the hardcover before the video ended. 😅

[@mikesbookreviews]

It's really cool!

[@Dewm409]

Great video

[@mikesbookreviews]

Thank you!

[@SymbioticallyGeeky]

First, and most importantly, happy birthday! Second, I've never heard anyone say digital doesn't count. I hear people say it about audio all the time though

[@mikesbookreviews]

You are correct

[@OnlyTheBestFantasyNovels]

Happy belated, and epic haul as always. I'm don't care much about SEs, but some of the stuff you get makes me very tempted, won't lie . . .

[@mikesbookreviews]

So pretty I don't even like to touch them ha ha

[@stebeardX]

Its crazy how many books there is to read and how many new ones come out each year! you must have a back log that needs a room of its own mate.

[@mikesbookreviews]

It's a bit excessive ha ha

[@bigaldoesbooktube1097]

Those e-reader glasses 🤯

[@mikesbookreviews]

They're really cool

[@michaelkibble740]

WOW really nice books buddy

[@brandoncordeau7277]

Thanks to Mike yet again I have finally started the first law trilogy I have the first 2 books probably gonna have to get book three from Amazon cus my bookstore sucks lol

[@mikesbookreviews]

Enjoy the ride!

[@KalleVilenius]

Gou Tanabe's Lovecraft manga are so good

[@mikesbookreviews]

They look really cool

[@Christian.R94]

I just finished Boy's Life and it was super good! I'm excited to dive into more of mccammons work.

[@mikesbookreviews]

Swan Song!

[@escapingreality3306]

Hi Mike, not sure if you're still looking for a standalone Alistair Reynolds Sci fi book. The only book I've read of his is 'House of Suns' which is verges on space opera, for it's very far in space and very far in the future. It has a few surprises that caught me out, and there is a fantastically described space chase in one part. The premise is outlandish (outspashish?) There is also political maneuvers. You might enjoy it as also (in my opinion) has a very satisfying conclusion.

[@dubhmoore575]

Happy birthday hail Mike, those are all gorgeous especially The Mountains of Madness WOW 😍😍😍

[@mikesbookreviews]

Yeah, it's slick

[@lesleyspear7933]

Read Maggie’s Grave for spooky season. It’s gruesome and funny and reminiscent of cheesy horror like Nightmare on Elm Street. I had such fun

[@mikesbookreviews]

Sounds like a good time!

[@NecroCryx]

Happy Birthday!

[@mikesbookreviews]

Thank you!

[@safinan8008]

Happy birthday 🎂 😊

[@mikesbookreviews]

Thank you!

[@milan0762]

Happy birthday mate!

[@mikesbookreviews]

Thank you!

[@Zechree]

That’s so interesting you got a book from logic, that must be his second. I read his first book called supermarket. He’s definitely inspired to say the least 😅

[@mikesbookreviews]

First I've heard of him.

[@keithhealing1115]

The Hollow Places is a modern take on The Willows. Good fun, some unnerving bits, enjoyable. I just wasn't sure what Kingfisher was actually aiming for.

[@mikesbookreviews]

I love The Willows!

[@Zillawill]

Happy Birthday Mike, I know it was kinda a offhand comment but I was a die hard kobo fan for many years and IMO they did have better overall readers then Amazon especially for people who sideload content rather then buying direct from amazon, However that changed when I got my Oasis couple years back, it just felt and looked great, don't get me wrong if I was buying a new reader now I'd still probably go back to Kobo cause Oasis is no longer available but man the Oasis has been best eReader they've made

[@mikesbookreviews]

Right. I'm in the "if it ain't broke don't fix it" stage with ereaders.

[@zackattack366]

Wait so folio sent you $600 copy of Canticle for free!!!! Geez dude that's insane.

[@mikesbookreviews]

I was pretty stunned, too!

[@heidi6281]

Glorious Exploits by Ferdia Lennon, Audiobook narrated by author 😘 The last 1/3 of this book is TREMENDOUS!! Why we read, story & prose like a ballet…This is historical fiction, after the Athenians are defeated by Syracuse, 412 B.C. The tone and prose are similar to the Blacktongue Thief, whimsical & crude, funny and moving…a must read!

[@mikesbookreviews]

I'll look it up!

[@mamin8army770]

I don’t think Nettle & Bone is necessarily “spooky”, it has some darkness to it but it’s also very funny

[@mikesbookreviews]

Noted!

[@pembie2]

The E book shades look cool Be funny though if you are reading somewhere public and your just reading staring straight ahead lol

[@mikesbookreviews]

😆

[@zacherylong2411]

Gothic by Philip Fracassi would be perfect for spooky season

[@mikesbookreviews]

I'll certainly read more of him and Malfi

[@AndrewsWizardlyReads]

Yesssss that boys life edition is to die for

[@chrisp14]

To die for? Na, it's worth a day or two of a mild stomach ache though.

[@mikesbookreviews]

It's sooooo nice

[@totallysick88able]

The Hollow Places was creepy as hell! Hope you like it

[@mikesbookreviews]

Can't wait.

[@zakskiver]

Stolen tongue is great. Creep cast does a podcast about it. Highly recommend it.

[@mikesbookreviews]

Sounds cool

[@Wineoclockbookworm]

I can't argue with the statement that LoZ is the best gaming franchise ever. Nothing compares. However my favorite franchise is still Animal Crossing and New Leaf will forever be my favorite game ever! My recent discovery this month is a modern fantasy series called The Crone Wars. As a 60yo woman, a series where the main protagonist is not a teenage girl is a win!

[@mikesbookreviews]

Plenty of others I love, but Zelda has been a consistent mainstay since i was of gaming age. I don't see it ever being topped.

[@mariaocallaghan9988]

H B D Mike😊

[@mikesbookreviews]

Thank you!

[@focusrelax8838]

Hello Mike, is it possible to do a bookshelf tour video? 🔌 📕

[@mikesbookreviews]

I did one last year!

[@DustinHarrisWHBC]

"I don't know the name Logic..." XD

[@mikesbookreviews]

I am a simple man.

[@No8Named8Shadow]

I’m always curious how he gets those Kindle shots. They look so clean!

[@mikesbookreviews]

Screenshot with your Kindle, then connect to a desktop to pull them off.

[@daneeag3372]

Hi Mike! I just finished reading The Lost World by Michael Crichton and I'm wrestling with whether that book or Jurassic Park is my favorite. The two of them flow so nicely together. I would love to know what you thought of it

[@mikesbookreviews]

It was 1000 times better than the movie. But the original is tough to beat. However, there are no bad Crichton books. Tis known.

[@emilielemay1647]

I liked nettle and bones but i feel like it was a bit rushed 🙊

[@mikesbookreviews]

I feel like that with a lot of standalone horror.

[@ptannous27]

I’ll be sending you something for spooky 👻 and NFL IS BACK BABY….GO BROWNS

[@mikesbookreviews]

One more sleep!

[@Ulmo90]

Bought Fool's Quest, Assassin's Fate and Of War and Ruin

[@mikesbookreviews]

Enjoy!

[@cosmic_kid2868]

Logic is a rap artist! He’s the author of another book called supermarket. He’s a total nerd and love the guy, never read his books though.

[@mikesbookreviews]

oops.

[@cosmic_kid2868]

​@@mikesbookreviews no oops necessary! and happy belated birthday!

[@cynthiafialka]

The Crimes of Rooker Flynn isn’t a follow up. It’s number 1 in a new series.

[@mikesbookreviews]

Yeah, that was my bad. Just meant his "sophomore effort" not necessarily a sequel.

[@DonovanDerr]

what are your thoughts on the book eruption by Michael Crichton & , James Patterson

[@mikesbookreviews]

That it isn't Michael Crichton and his estate is super greedy.

[@codedecode878]

Fabled Lands isn't a novel, it's a solo RPG

[@tiananesbitt7156]

🎂 🎂 🎂 🎂 🥳 🎂 🎂 📚 🎂

[@Mcnimzzz94]

Just a heads up Nettle and Bone isn’t horror

[@cynthiafialka]

Agree. I thought it was fine but didn’t love it.

[@mikesbookreviews]

That's what I'm hearing

[@epiphoney]

Demon Copperhead is historical fiction inspired by Dickens' David Copperfield, as far as I know. Not horror. Sort of a book Debra on Everybody Loves Raymond would read ("Devilwood").

[@someothercharacter]

You don't look a day over 45.5 Mu😊st be the lotion it puts on.

[@mikesbookreviews]

I don't want the hose again.

[@aaron0070]

If you order books from Amazon you have to spend a fortune on like 5 books. If you buy 5 books they pack it much better. If you order one book they throw it in a barely padded envelope and it is always beat up when you get it. That's the sad reality...

[@mikesbookreviews]

Yes! Exactly.

[@MattsFreeChannel1]

Logic seems very mainstream, but not highly popular, for it. Like a failed Tavvystock entity.

[@mikesbookreviews]

I listen to almost zero modern music nowadays, sadly.

[@MattsFreeChannel1]

@@mikesbookreviews Haha, not sadly given the quality of the music, seemingly.

[@NeedsMorePinchHarmonics]

Happy birthday Mike!

[@mikesbookreviews]

Thanks!

[@davidcarroll9698]

Happy birthday Mike 😊

[@mikesbookreviews]

Thank you!