Book Haul | February 2024

[@fithfath3615]

It is so good to see Janny Wurts getting some air time on booktube, she is an excellent author. Looking forward to you dipping your toe into her books.

[@ptannous27]

Glad they got to you man. It’s my pleasure. Least I can do for all the great series I’ve read thanks to you.

[@mikesbookreviews]

Appreciate it!

[@coelimd]

I watch One Piece since 2010 and always wanted you to read it. Finally you did. Last year i picked Dungeon Crawler Carl and was crazy for you to pick it up too. It's a pity you don´t do audiobooks, because it is the best narrator i´ve ever seen. But the book is crazy good! Hope you read it and like it!! Salutes from Brazil!!

[@vaughnroycroft999]

Awesome haul! Thanks so much for featuring The Severing Son and Bold Ascension, and then upping the honor by calling my name metal. Fingers crossed you enjoy The Sundered Nation (potential triggers and all) whenever you get to it. Cheers!

[@mikesbookreviews]

Thanks so much for sending them!

[@anna_rn]

Hi Mike, super late for the party 😂 just trying to catch up with older videos. Not sure if you have already started but I absolutely love China Mieville and Perdido Street Station is the place to start. Don’t be fooled by the title. This book will blow your mind. Talk about a fever dream. 😂

[@mikesbookreviews]

Not yet! But I'm very excited to.

[@PhilipChaseTheBestofFantasy]

Awesome haul, Mike! I think you’ll enjoy Vaughn Roycroft’s Sundered Nation Trilogy, which is historical fantasy based on the clashes between the Goths and the Romans. Janny Wurts is indeed incredibly kind, and her vast masterpiece The Wars of Light and Shadow is, in my opinion so far, one of the most amazing achievements in fantasy. Happy reading!

[@vaughnroycroft999]

Thanks for leading the way to Mike for me, Philip!

[@PhilipChaseTheBestofFantasy]

@@vaughnroycroft999 My pleasure!

[@mikesbookreviews]

Can't wait!

[@porgythecorgi7871]

How do you read all those books so fast?

[@gryftkin]

You are MAGEorly behind on Stephen's books... I'll show myself to timeout :D

[@AverageJoesLibrary]

I Love Dungeon Crawler Carl, think it's amazing and the audio book is absolutely superior. But i will say i doubt it will be for you. It is LitRPG, so it has a lot of leveling and looking for loot. But the set up is great and it is very entertaining/funny and the characters are great.

[@Talking_Story]

Amazing generosity! I think my next Janny read is gonna be To Ride Hells Chasm. She is sending me a copy of that 1. She is such an amazing artist, painting traditionally and with words.

[@mikesbookreviews]

She’s awesome.

[@wjamimah7772]

As someone actively involved in the dog fancy/dog sports I thought it was so metal that the series was The Bitch Queen and am so sad they changed it. I have the original paperback first releases that actually said Bitch Queen on them AND the TBB ones and this is the only series I’m keeping the paperbacks as well even tho I have the special edition, usually if I get a duplicate SE I’ll sell the standard

[@AverageJoesLibrary]

Shadow of the apt is one of the more creative and interesting fantasy series because of all of the different aspects, factions, races. The struggle between magic and technology. It really is cool The first 4 books of the 10 book series is one complete story arch essentially so think of it as a 4 book series, then if you like it continue from there. I think im on book 7?

[@toddwagner369]

Hoping The Black Crown gets an audiobook

[@michaelkibble740]

Hey Mike here a good quote for you and the other bookworms. "Books are friends you can read"

[@blacknbluecollarreader]

I'm on a China Mieville kick at the moment and I'm sooooo excited to hear your thoughts on his writing when you get to it. Honestly, I'd be floored if you didn't like Perdido. Awesome video Mike.

[@wnctube1]

Yes, incredibly beautiful prose, love the entire Bas lag series

[@blacknbluecollarreader]

@@wnctube1 Yassssss!!! I'm finishing up The Scar right now and it's one of the best books I've ever read. He's a master of the macabre and I love it!!

[@wnctube1]

@@blacknbluecollarreader The Scar may be my favorite!... I'm thinking Mike will really like the dark weirdness of CM 💀

[@mikesbookreviews]

Great to hear!

[@esmayrosalyne]

Aren't all the indie authors just insanely kind?!? And that is so thoughtful and wholesome with the ATLA bluerays. Enjoy all the great books and gifts, Mike!

[@bigkevreacts]

DCC should be listened to instead of read. It's one of the best produced audiobook series I've ever listened to. Right up there with First Law.

[@triciahon8043]

Agreed!

[@oklahomaread4477]

I will second Dungeon Crawler Carl. The concept of progression fantasy doesn't appeal to me, but these books are really science fiction, which I love, and they're also fairly funny. Highly entertaining. I can also second Legends and Lattes.

[@mikesbookreviews]

Sounds fun

[@ChrisAlexander1]

What kind of coffee was it?!?! So curious now.

[@DanielSClouser]

Dungeon Crawler Carl is popular because the audiobook narrator does a Patrick Warburton impression throughout, and Patrick Warburton is hilarious. It's the kind of thing where Warburton would probably sue, if it got mainstream success. It's that close.

[@s.p.8508]

I disagree with this. DCC is popular because it’s an incredible series. The audiobook narration being top tier just adds to that. And Patrick Warburton himself did a voicing of a character in book 6 btw.

[@mvinson8706]

My favorite book buy this month was Nestlings by Nat Cassidy. Looking forward to reading it. That's an awesome haul!

[@leezirkle7840]

My Broken Binding wait-list notification came in. I'm starting with Lies of Locke Lamora. Never read it.

[@mikesbookreviews]

Enjoy!

[@AndrewsWizardlyReads]

lol 😂 Dungeon crawler Carl is nothing like Cradle at all

[@mikesbookreviews]

I meant more in that they have similar fandoms and the synopsis sounds like something that won’t be for me.

[@AndrewsWizardlyReads]

@@mikesbookreviews did you like the borderlands video games?

[@s.p.8508]

@@mikesbookreviews the synopsis didn’t sound like it would be for me either, I thought it looked ridiculous and kinda stupid. Binged the whole series on Audible in about 2-3 weeks. It’s an incredible series. Very funny and also somber at the same time.

[@BooksWithBenghisKahn]

I dunno if you’re gonna click with Carl, but it’s very grounded in our world and feels nothing like Cradle at all if that’ll help.

[@mikesbookreviews]

Well I would hope it isn’t worse ha ha

[@alisonhood2190]

The Judas Blossom is a great book

[@andybarker8787]

Do you just accept that you’ll probably never read a lot of your books? I wish I could 😂

[@mikesbookreviews]

I have accepted it’s an impossibility to finish them all before I go.

[@RidleyJones]

I would say Perdido Street Station is closer to steampunk than cyberpunk. But it's also neither...it's just weird. Delightful prose, a bit of body horror, wry humor, heart, WEIRDNESS.

[@RidleyJones]

Basically for me it's like Terry Pratchett meets David Lynch.

[@mikesbookreviews]

Interesting

[@PageTurnersBooktube]

Im reading gunslinger right now, and hate to say it but I really don't like it lol but it is short enough to finish

[@mikesbookreviews]

😢

[@SciFiScavenger]

Perdido Street is normally referred to as Weird Fiction. Some fantasy, bit of horror, bit of a steampunk vibe at times, no cyberpunk that I recall. But really it's a thing on its own. Weird. 👍 The City and the City is also good, different beast entirely.

[@Liebs44]

Finally - can’t wait for you to read Dungeon Crawler Carl - it’s not for everyone but I’m enjoying it a Ton!

[@mikesbookreviews]

🤘

[@AndrewsWizardlyReads]

They sent you shadows of the apt….. jealous

[@mikesbookreviews]

I think they just send me ones they have a lot of leftover stock on.

[@AndrewsWizardlyReads]

@@mikesbookreviews Nice! Book 1 is fire

[@jeremus725]

I unfortunately found Legends and Lattes to be quite boring despite all the fanfare. It was a real struggle for me to get through the book. It let me know that cozy fantasy just isn't my thing.

[@mikesbookreviews]

I’m curious

[@jeremus725]

@@mikesbookreviews I was too. I honestly tried so hard to like it, but I just couldn't. I'm like you in that it's rare for me to DNF a book, even if I don't like it. I just think cozy fantasy isn't really my thing. Without a dark lord or something like that to fight, it can be a bit of a slog for me. I think I'm a minority opinion when it comes to the book though lol.

[@s.p.8508]

I mostly get books from the library. I did support the Brandon Sanderson kickstarter, just secret project 5 though. And HUZZAH FOR DUNGEON CRAWLER CARL!!!

[@AndrewsWizardlyReads]

Janny wurts is the best

[@Newlotusdarma]

1 book and kindle the resort 2 book and kindle only if your lucky 3 book and kindle heartless, Hunter 4 book empress of time 5 book b&n the ultimate hitchhikers guide to the galaxy 6 book shogun 7 book expanse book 6 8 bookshelf 9 kindle children of time 10 kindle children of ruin 11 kindle sokara soka 12 kindle claymore Val 9 13 kindle children of memory 14 kindle thunder head 15 kindle dragon ball Vol 4 16 kindle the asylum 17 kindle and book fourth wing 18 book and kindle iron flame 19 kindle and book the surviving sky 20 book and kindle one dark window 21 book two twisted crowns 22 book mass market the stand

[@torres870rem]

So...Free. 🤔

[@BrianBell7]

YES! On Dungeon Crawler Carl. If ever there was a time to give audible another try... that would be it. The audio elevates the experience a ton. But, if you are going eye-read it, that's cool too. It's a billion times better than Cradle and while it does fall into the LitRPG category, it's much more GameLit than Cultivation (Cradle). ps, I'll read John's orc-based adventure book with you if you want.

[@mikesbookreviews]

🤔

[@DustinHarrisWHBC]

DCC is FANTASTIC!!!!!!

[@AuthorJohnADouglas]

Aw thanks, Mike. Thanks for the shoutout

[@mikesbookreviews]

Thanks for sending me one!

[@AuthorJohnADouglas]

@@mikesbookreviews Aw, shoot. You got a Baen mug. I want a Baen mug

[@AuthorJohnADouglas]

@@mikesbookreviews Aw, shoot. You got a Baen mug. I want a Baen mug

[@skystrickland4416]

Sky Strickland is my name! Sorry for the lack of a letter lol. I'm so glad you like them!

[@Kellen81]

Great haul! Phillip has had War of Light and Shadow on my radar for a while...

[@mikesbookreviews]

He tends to do that.

[@timmeyer9191]

I think Tori intrigued Janny Wurts for her channel recently.

[@MacScarfield]

The «Sundered Nations» Novels («The Severing Son» & «Bold Ascension») by Vaughn Roycroft is amazing! Inspired by the Ancient Goths, Greeks, Romans, Scythians & Attila and his Huns: Think the Riders of Rohan meets Dune! Really cool done by Todd!

[@mikesbookreviews]

Sounds rad

[@Vojtechsroub]

Should do some fashion show once in a while..)

[@mikesbookreviews]

No one wants to see that 😆

[@johnglue1744]

That black type on the black spine gave me Spinal Tap vibes😂

[@AndrewsWizardlyReads]

lol 😂 I don’t know if you will like L&L. It’s good for an easy read

[@ThisIsJaysWorld]

You bought Dungeon Crawler Carl??? Omg I’m so happy!! I thought, for sure, that was one you were gonna pass on. It’s so good and I know I said that on Patreon already but it deserves emphasis. I need everyone to read it. And it’s a great palate cleanser…if you like it when your palate cleansers rip out your heart and stomp on it. Also, if you’re reading this comment and you can do audiobooks… I implore you to audiobook this series it’s the best!!

[@mikesbookreviews]

I’ll keep it in mind 😃

[@StephenAryan44]

Ah, glad they got there safe, Mike.

[@mikesbookreviews]

You rock, amigo!

[@totallysick88able]

Dungeon Crawler Carl is nothing like Cradle. The leveling and power up aspects really doesn’t matter so much and isn’t really important. The story focuses more on the characters, humor, world building and all the craziness that occurs throughout. Definitely Not a grind like a lot of litrpgs tend to be. I’m really stoked to hear you are picking it up! 😉

[@mikesbookreviews]

Nice

[@გიორგიგელაძე-მ4ნ]

I am reading curse of the mistwraith by jenny wurts so far its amazing

[@Panagiotireads]

I just finished this phenomenal new book of fairy tales entitled Sillies, Fancies, and Trifles - it was phenomenal and I think you'd love it. It would go with the lovely recommendations here. Keep up the beautiful videos :)

[@mikesbookreviews]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@BreakinDaHabit]

does audio books considered cheating :'D ?

[@mikesbookreviews]

I say do what works for your life.

[@BreakinDaHabit]

@@mikesbookreviews thanks Mike

[@txmatt2112]

I’ve read the first two DCC books on Audible. They are fun. My friend pushed them on me and I’m glad he did.

[@mikesbookreviews]

Yeah everyone seems to love it

[@Jeremy-zp6yt]

I stumbled on your channel yesterday and have been blown away by your videos. Great stuff man! And hey, if you haven't read it yet you still got to read Codex Alera series, I'm actually in the middle of my 3rd or 4th reread of it right now. I haven't caught up on all your videos so if you have read it I'll probably stumble on you mentioning it eventually. Jim Butcher just knows how to keep you hooked. Keep the great videos!

[@mikesbookreviews]

Welcome! Happy to have you here.

[@ricogonz1979]

Hey Mike I'm 6 books deep in dungeon crawler carl 😁 I thought it wasn't for me too but I absolutely love the audible versions. They are so well put together and I can't wait till book 7 👍

[@mikesbookreviews]

That's awesome!

[@danielhannesson342]

Hey Mike, love your channel! Any plans on reading The Prince of Nothing trilogy at some point?

[@mikesbookreviews]

That's the plan!

[@sweetmcsweetums4771]

I KNEW IT! My local Books a Million had it out early. I bought the hardcover a few days ago and thought I was going crazy!

[@mikesbookreviews]

🤘

[@triciahon8043]

I am currently listening to all the Dungeon Crawler Carl audiobooks for the 2nd time. Fantastic narrator. I've also read the series so 3rd time technically. Suchhhh a great series! Very entertaining yet thought-provoking. Many real laugh out loud moments too.

[@mikesbookreviews]

That's awesome!

[@CoreyRatliff]

Fantastic haul, dude! Thank you for shouting Whispers of a World Breaker. Glad I could finally you a copy!

[@mikesbookreviews]

Thanks again!

[@ColinSolini]

Looking forward to hearing your thoughts on The Wars of Light and Shadow when you get around to it! Such an amazing series, meticulously crafted and incredibly creative yet organic feeling.

[@mikesbookreviews]

Can't wait!

[@KindlesandKicks]

Please tell Todd stop making me misty eyed on a Monday morning 😢. What a thoughtful gift.

[@mikesbookreviews]

Right? That blew me away.

[@scottferris2686]

Legends and lattes was my book of the year last year (full disclosure: we usually disagree about books lol). Love the channel, keep it up!

[@mikesbookreviews]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@orkoverend4331]

Juniper recently released a matching set for the Dark Tower. However it's very expensive.

[@mikesbookreviews]

Most of those custom sets are

[@AndrewsWizardlyReads]

I’m reading to ride hells chasm now!

[@kirstenholmes6]

I gotta know…what kind of coffee did you get?

[@mikesbookreviews]

I don’t know the flavor because it wasn’t listed on the bag but the company is called Zakarian Collection.

[@heidi6281]

Geoffrey Zakarian Ground Arabica

[@Roondawg_Valhalla]

Hey Mike did you receive the Katherine M O’Neal trilogy? I was meaning to check back in that every came in ok.

[@mikesbookreviews]

Not yet!

[@42doodoochips]

I just started IT by Stephen king. Few pages in it’s already freaky lol

[@mikesbookreviews]

🤡 🎈

[@benja6902]

When I got to the evil, unvxxed leprechauns, that's when I threw Dungeon Crawler Carl in the trash.

[@mikesbookreviews]

😂

[@MrTerron888]

Dungeon Crawler Carl is my all time favorite on going series. Its nothing like Cradle and I genuinely feel like its the perfect series. You’ll love it

[@mikesbookreviews]

Great to hear!

[@bethbaskett3]

Lovecraft Country is quite good, Mike! It's a quick read, too.

[@mikesbookreviews]

Cool!

[@KalleVilenius]

I'm still pretty early on in Wars of Light and Shadow but it's definitely a series of the highest quality.

[@mikesbookreviews]

That’s what I hear

[@vocmani_books]

Glad to see it got to you alright! Hope you enjoy the story my friend! Thank you for the shoutout! -Eli Stephens

[@mikesbookreviews]

You bet!

[@fpighi]

PSS is definitely the best intro to China Mieville. I really enjoyed it when it came out years ago!

[@mikesbookreviews]

Excellent

[@safinan8008]

Hi 👋 you still manage to get books this month, it’s impossible doing a book ban lol 😂 happy reading to you!! 🎉

[@mikesbookreviews]

It’s a good problem to have

[@ryandberry1]

I'm currently rereading The Dark Tower series (watching mikes reviews after each entry has been fun) I stopped after book six nearly 10 yrs ago and decided its time to see how he wraps it up. I'm on book 7 now then I'll be reading Wind through for the Keyhole for the first time as well. As a constant viewer of Mikes content I cant believe he hasn't read Wind through the Keyhole! I know he's been a lifelong tower fan. King must've really hurt him! lol

[@mikesbookreviews]

Enjoy the ride!

[@ryandberry1]

@@mikesbookreviews Halfway through The Dark Tower and ngl the ride is very rough. Hoping he pulls this together, somehow. 😅

[@გიორგიგელაძე-მ4ნ]

If there is series that is going to change youre mind from not starting another big series its wars of light and shadow

[@mikesbookreviews]

Good to know

[@randywright364]

Dungeon Crawler Carl RULES!!

[@mikesbookreviews]

That’s what I hear

[@praetorxyn]

Read Wind Through the Keyhole between books 4 and 5. It's so good.

[@mikesbookreviews]

Outstanding

[@praetorxyn]

@@mikesbookreviews To clarify, I was telling you to read it then, though I did read it then. Thanks when it chronologically happens.

[@mcintyre0591]

Did you get in on that Words of Radiance leatherbound crowd funding?

[@mikesbookreviews]

I did not.

[@sonnyantoine27]

Why would he? They’ll just send it to him

[@s.p.8508]

Maybe I’ll get into the Janny Wurtz books next. I need to finish The Expanse (on book 3), Sun Eater (on book 2) and Malazan (still on book 7) first though😂

[@mikesbookreviews]

May god be with you on your quest(s)

[@Thiccythiccreads]

Mike, please try “Railsea” by China Mieville. Crazy thing is… I haven’t read it yet 😂 but I watched a review and it is definitely right up your alley!!! I started with “The City and The City” and it was amazing and trippy. I’ll be picking it up “Railsea” soon

[@mikesbookreviews]

I'll check it out!