HUGE April Book Haul & A Channel Update

[@julien4327]

Totally with you on Bradbury. One of the most talented writer of the 20th century. "Somewhere a band is playing" is still one of my all time favorite short-story... People often talk about Fahrenheit 451, but for me it's "Dandelion Wine" that really showcases his talent and genius.

[@AndrewsWizardlyReads]

Yesssssss I liked 452 but Dandelion Wine was sheer genius

[@esmayrosalyne]

Gosh I wish I liked Dune because those editions are just so stunning. And love John for influencing these impulse buys, lol. Hope you love them!!

[@AndrewsWizardlyReads]

Fingers crossed I love them! I def have to be in the right mindset for Dune

[@BooksWithBenghisKahn]

Siiiiiiiiiick book haul, love the specials. You will not regret picking up that copy of Song for Arbonne!!

[@AndrewsWizardlyReads]

Thanks Ben! I am really looking forward to getting into it

[@binglamb2176]

I read both the Jay Kristoff Vampire books over the last month. I thoroughly enjoyed them. Also, A Song for Arbonne was one of the best books I read this year to date.

[@AndrewsWizardlyReads]

Just tried the first few pages of empire of the vampire. I’m intrigued

[@AFictionalEscapist]

Yasss for Lily Anne Crow! Hope you enjoy these when you get to them! Great haul mate!

[@AndrewsWizardlyReads]

Thanks Kris! I’m excited to read her books :)

[@wisestitch3764]

Oooh some very nice editions in this haul 🤤

[@AndrewsWizardlyReads]

Thanks!!!!

[@CNavo.TheNextChapter]

Great haul, Andrew! I also have the beautiful editions to Dune Messiah and Children, And Hayes' Never Die. I hope Pawn's Gambit receives the same treatment!

[@AndrewsWizardlyReads]

Thanks Chris! I tweeted at BB and they said pawns gambit was planned

[@ryanskeff]

Here's to many days of uninterrupted reading! I hope you enjoy Mushroom Blues and Disquiet Gods, lots of great chatter surrounding both of those! thank you for being another brilliant voice for indie authors, its appreciated far and wide. (p.s. You are currently in first place on my list for people saying Lost Souls, the heir of proclamation is energizing!)

[@AndrewsWizardlyReads]

Super thrilled to be first 😂 Thanks Ryan I do my level best to promote Indie as much as I can

[@trinforeman54]

Kagen isn't vampires. Just very dark. It's about a Witch King. I love it!

[@AndrewsWizardlyReads]

Ohhh good to know :) thanks Trin!

[@derekb.4292]

Glad to hear you are enjoying Lost Souls. I had a pretty good time with that one.

[@AndrewsWizardlyReads]

I need to finish the book lol 😂 I have been following the squirrels lately of mood reading

[@derekb.4292]

@@AndrewsWizardlyReads I mean, you gotta do what brings you joy.

[@J.PatriciaAnderson]

I dont know if you've noticed yet but The Exile of Zanzibar has some interior art that was done by the author! It's beautiful 🥰. I haven't read it yet but I did read the sample and I think it's going to be a singular book...

[@AndrewsWizardlyReads]

Ohhhhh going to look now!

[@J.PatriciaAnderson]

@@AndrewsWizardlyReads they're hard to see from the outside since they're framed on the page rather than extending to the margin, but you should find some by flipping through! 😊

[@AndrewsWizardlyReads]

@@J.PatriciaAnderson I just looked! I really enjoy the art :)

[@FineReads]

Fungal punk? lol, I can’t 🤣 that’s awesome 🤣

[@AndrewsWizardlyReads]

It’s such a cool premise

[@FineReads]

YES!!! Alchemy of Masque and Mirrors is so good 🥰 I’m so excited you picked it up. One of my favorite series too and completely underrated. (Sorry, for the multiple comments. Was still watching the video 🤣)

[@Montie-Adkins]

The Sword Defiant was outstanding. I am reading The Sword Unbound and though not as good is very interesting. The jasmine Throne DNF.

[@AndrewsWizardlyReads]

Good to know!

[@safinan8008]

Hi 👋 great book haul!! 😊

[@AndrewsWizardlyReads]

Thank you Safina!

[@ToriTalks2]

So many books on this list that we should buddy read XD

[@AndrewsWizardlyReads]

Shoot me the list!

[@laurablakeauthor]

Anansi Boys is so fun! Two of my favorite books. Love that edition.

[@AndrewsWizardlyReads]

I love this edition as well! It’s so cool

[@laurablakeauthor]

@@AndrewsWizardlyReads I just ordered one 😂

[@MacScarfield]

Arbonne!❤🤩

[@AndrewsWizardlyReads]

Already started it!

[@Mister_Sosotris]

Anansi Boys is hysterical. Very different vibe from American Gods in a good way!

[@AndrewsWizardlyReads]

That is what I have heard!

[@OnlyTheBestFantasyNovels]

I guess you skipped the gym the day you had to fetch that haul out of Half Price Books? Seems like it would have been enough of a workout. Song for Arbonne, Anansi Boys, Kagen the Damned, Jasmine Throne are all great reads. And I second the opinion that Brent Weeks' Lightbringer is underrated. The series kind of went weird towards the end but still a lot to enjoy. I have to check out Rob J. Hayes very soon!

[@AndrewsWizardlyReads]

lol it was a heavy box I lugged out of the store! Rob J Hayes is a fantastic writer

[@shaunpreads]

On my old channel I had to start telling people that I would be happy to feature their book on the channel if they sent it to me but I couldn't guarantee a review. And I didn't get probably near what you get. For me it was once I felt like I had to read something I didn't feel like reading it, and wouldn't read other things because I should be reading this thing and it would just put me in a slump. I'll most likely have the same policy with this new channel if I get to the point where authors are reaching out. I'll be happy to feature, but can't guarantee a review.

[@AndrewsWizardlyReads]

Exactly this Shaun!!!!

[@shemiahwalker]

Awesome nitpicking 🎉🎉 hpb . I can live there hehe 😜

[@AndrewsWizardlyReads]

I struck gold

[@shemiahwalker]

@@AndrewsWizardlyReads dude I'm happy for you

[@AndrewsWizardlyReads]

@@shemiahwalker Thanks

[@Talking_Story]

What a haul! Not sure if Maberry or Kristoff will be for you my brother.

[@AndrewsWizardlyReads]

If not then at least I tried!

[@Talking_Story]

@@AndrewsWizardlyReads you did try my friend!

[@thatsci-firogue]

Haven't tried Maberry but I also don't think Kristoff will be Andrew's thing.

[@AndrewsWizardlyReads]

@@thatsci-firogue ok I’m gonna crack it open real quick and see how I feel

[@christhewritingjester3164]

I don't know how you guys can even attempt to keep up with review copies. I know Daniel Greene is like a year behind on shouting out indie books, so shoutouts that are bit sooner can be very beneficial just so they're on people's radars. Tom Orange has been talked about the Vampire books a lot lately. I will be interesting to see if you think the same given your concerns. Overall a great haul and I think we would only be surprised if it was less than a dozen books. I'm mostly only moving stuff from my wishlist to my short list if Audilbe has a 2 for 1 credit sale (It's so long that I rarely just use 1 credit for 1 book until it's close to the end of the year and I need to use the credits). In April that was The Ocean at the End of the Lane and The Shadow of the Torturer. I moved 10 over this month. No eBooks last month.

[@AndrewsWizardlyReads]

I want to be able to do anything and everything I can to promote Indy fantasy. It’s just impossible to keep up with reviews at this point 😂

[@christhewritingjester3164]

@@AndrewsWizardlyReads Oh, I know. My TBR is immense from all of you guys. I don't even want to think about how many books you'd have to read a month to keep up with it.

[@curtjarrell9710]

Has the Gaiman bind up been discontinued by BN?

[@AndrewsWizardlyReads]

As far as I know yes it has been discontinued

[@MrRorosuri]

☺️☺️🤗

[@AndrewsWizardlyReads]

Thanks for watching!

[@HakolBeseder09]

just finish Empire of the Damned and its a solid sequel

[@AndrewsWizardlyReads]

That is great to hear!

[@GrapplingBook]

Seeds of War is absolutely terrible. Don't waste your time on that

[@AndrewsWizardlyReads]

I have DNF it about halfway through