My Top 10 Favorite Series! (2024)

[@evergreenroots]

No need to dial back the excitement. We love to be excited about reading lol

[@charliecundiff]

That's really what we're here for

[@ManCarryingThing]

Now those are some COOL looking pins (not biased at all)

[@shadowofchaos7675]

You can always make a top 15 or 20 if 10 is too hard. I watch it any time❤

[@rodrigogayamenendez]

I planned on playing this video in the background while i stayed productive. BUT I swear to god your enthusiasm for these books is so contagious that I had to just leave it all to just sit here planning my tbr. Thanks for allways making your videos feel like a cozy warm reading corner!

[@henrywayne5724]

It is insane how much YOU have defined my reading tastes! 1. The Dandelion Dynasty- picked it up last December. An absolute masterpiece of a series. The THEMES, oh, the THEMES. Jia is a masterclass in character writing that would put Walter White to shame in an adaptation. Words cannot sum up how much I love this series. 2. Realm Of The Elderlings- this is where our tastes diverge. Let's just say you're WRONG about Fitz🙈😂 3. Beartown- Benjamin Ovich, that's it, that's the review. 4. One Piece- need I say more? It's One Piece! 5. The Stormlight Archive- bumped down a few spots since 2020 but maybe Wind And Truth will have it go up. Perhaps our reading tastes are similar enough to warrant me to pick up Gentleman Bastards? Who knows lol

[@merphynapierreviews]

I love this!

[@godminnette2]

I think I need to pick up the Dandelion Dynasty - I've been wanting more East Asian inspired fantasy, and was a little disappointed by Jade City (though I'm reading Jade War now).

[@Kevin-en5lm]

I definitely recommend gentleman bastards. The dandelion dynasty is the next merphy recommendation I plan to check out

[@BibiixMusic]

"Benjamin Ovich - thats the review" so true 😂

[@alb0zfinest]

@@merphynapierreviewsYou know what you'll also love? Game of Thrones.

[@danydevina7246]

The whole reason I read the Gentleman Bastards is because of Merphy's recommendation and now it's been in my Top 10 for years. I convinced my boyfriend to read it too and he loved it so much bought copies of it as Christmas gifts for the friends in his Magic group. What I'm saying is that was one of the most solid book recs I've ever seen, Merphy is a Scott Lynch billboard that I wanna throw my money at

[@natefoldan]

Gentleman Bastards is definitely top!

[@TheButterflyChaos]

Same!

[@heatherflasch5346]

I was introduced to the Gentleman Bastards because of you and it has definitely become one of my all-time favorite series! I have read, re-read, and listened to the narration of those books and I can't wait for the next book!

[@Bookishdowntime]

Your excitement is so infectious, definitely don’t dial it down. I started Malazan last year because of how you talk about it, and this year I have bought The Grace of Kings to try. I am pretty sure you were also the reason I picked up The Final Empire and really fell in love with Fantasy in a big way.

[@berserker8884]

My top 10 "stories" (difficult to fix a medium haha, so I'll cheat) ATM: 1. Malazan Book of the Fallen 2. Berserk 3. One Piece 4. Hunter x Hunter 5. Kharkanas (yes yes, I know. It is also Malazan and also Steven Erikson. I cheat. However, it is VERY different in style, approach and what it tries to achieve. This one has the potention to be number 1 upon the release of the third book) 6. The Lord of the Rings (I've come to prefer the novel to the movies, but I will love the movies until the day I die) 7. The Wheel of Time 8. Kingkiller Chronicle 9. Monster 10. Jojo As you can see I really love manga and anime, which is why there aren't many books in the top 10. But here is a book series top 10 (all fantasy atm, because I just love the genre so much. But I hope it changes): 1. Malazan 2. Kharkanas 3. LotR 4. WoT 5. Kingkiller 6. First Law 7. The Black Company 8. Stormlight 9. His Dark Materials 10. Earthsea

[@ianosburn9562]

For me my top 2 favorites are berserk and lord of the rings

[@DemonGodYangKai]

We have very similar tastes I used to think wot was best series ever, til I found Salazar. OP best story ever told.

[@poomipatlurkudom3883]

@@DemonGodYangKaiYou mind giving me your top 10?

[@sopheed9266]

Murphy, I just want to say, I read The Gentleman Bastards Sequence last year because of you, and it almost immediately shot to my all time favourite series. I love those books so deeply, and I'm so grateful I started watching you because it brought this series into my life ❤

[@genteelblackhole]

Great choices, I love that Hitchhiker’s Guide made your list. I hope Discworld makes the list in the future, I’m sure you’ll continue to love it!

[@CudiBuddy4Life]

Glad I picked up the Dandelion Dynasty this year, thanks for the recommendation! The span of time this series is encapsulating while also creating great characters we care about is epic! Underrated, and it’ll probably take another decade, story that would make a great TV adaptation

[@-ihhssan-9062]

My personal fave currently and have been for many years : 1) the Hunger Games series (by Suzanne Collins) 2) Bobby Pendragon series (by DJ MacHale) 3) Harry Potter series (J.K Rowling) Top 3 for now ;) Because you have been talking so highly about it, I have been planning to read the Lord of the rings series for. awhile and never got around to do it, I need to read it this year !

[@ahmed_osman_]

The first book I read this year was the lies of Locke Lamora and this book was fantastic. Thank you Merphy for being so adamant about how great it is. The book got me out of a 4 month reading slump and I’m going to start book two on Wednesday

[@evanflynn4680]

Nautical theme: Jim Butcher is two books in on his Cinder Spires series. No oceans, the ships sail the skies.

[@barrow_3490]

I read the Age of Madness before The First Law, and now going back to reread it it again (after finishing the standalones). I'm endlessly grateful for recommending A Little Hatred and starting me on this journey.

[@rainer333]

I just started Republic of Thieves in my first reread of Gentlemen Bastards. I too love this series so much!

[@Coleton2573]

Awesome list, Merphy! You have great taste. I'm predicting that Dresden will be on this list next time once you're caught up. Really looking forward to your journey through the rest of the series. Books 12 - 17 can't be overhyped.

[@bradypp]

I'd love a 'My Top 11 - 20 Favourite Series' video next :)

[@oyokid]

I will just say I started watching your videos during covid when I wanted to read again. Many recommendations came from you, and to this day "the lies of locke lamora" is my go to recommendation book to anyone. I LOVE this book soooo much! Ps : your pin is better than Dan's 👀

[@zobeyzo]

I just found this channel, after recently getting into reading. All I have to say is that listening to you review these books, makes me beyond excited to read them for myself eventually. Thank you!

[@ldy_stoneheart2870]

I am one of those that started reading the Gentleman Bastards series because of you. It was, at first, a tough read. BUT you recently actually mentioned in a video that the reason why it may be tough for some is the flashbacks, which usually appear after cliff-hangers. I know that should have been obvious but, for me, it wasn't. With that in mind and because of your very contagious enthusiasm for the series I decided to give it another shot and I cannot put them down now. I am on Read Seas and loving it :)

[@meganpleasant]

I actually started reading Gentlemen Bastards last month solely because of your recommendation - and now “The Lies of Locke Lamora” is one of my favorite books ❤️

[@epiphoney]

Gentlemen Bastards Age of Madness (Abercrombie) Dandelion Dynasty Lord of the Rings Hitchhiker's Guide series Three Body Problem books Cosmere (Mistborn, Stormlight, Skyward) The Beartown Trilogy (literary) Liveship Traders Mazalan

[@KevinHorecka]

Have you read The Expanse? Maybe not your style, but I could imagine it really surprising you with how enjoyable it is.

[@Madmax0581]

Merphy is an amazing KZbinr

[@billyalarie929]

One of my favorites, no question.

[@Madmax0581]

@@billyalarie929 totally agree... I love her take on OP (truly amazing)

[@daviddarlingauthor]

The Dresden Files - Jim Butcher #1 series I read in 2023... Peace Talks and Battle Ground? SERIOUSLY epic. Are you reading this Jim? We need a triple release in 2024.

[@totesmagotes213]

Twelve Months should be fun, but the one after that is called Mirror Mirror and that title just has me so intrigued! Since he has announced both titles, maybe they will be releasing close together.

[@checkoutTinyHouseTravelers]

@@totesmagotes213 I think that Mirror Mirror has had a title for years but there was a time jump and when he started writing MM then it felt wrong so he is filling in the time just with Twelve Months. I wouldn't hold my breath on a two-fer like PT and BG but I don't think it will be as long in between.

[@ElinneaG]

I also read the Liveship Traders in 2023, and I loved it, especially the way each character felt unique with their own voice and values and way of seeing the world. Even as frustrating as that is at times! Other books I've read since then with weak character writing have paled in comparison. Your enthusiasm for all these series is certainly infectious! I had to pause the video to put Lies of Locke Lamora on hold at my library. :D Also thank you for being upfront about the content of Beartown. I know it won't be for me and it's helpful to know that before trying to wade into a book.

[@Rysco_29]

I’m also currently up to Reapers Gale. So challenging yet so rewarding. Witness!

[@lailsful]

One of my absolute favorite series is Honorverse and I see so little about it around, even though it totally deserves more attention, especially from younger booktubers 😢

[@MarkWilson-ij9jd]

I stumbled upon booktube last year, and I love listening to audiobooks in the woodshop, so I really appreciate your channel and recommendations. I'm half librarian on my mother's side.

[@aintnoisepollution99]

Lol

[@T-Flow79]

Started watching Merphy’s videos for book reviews. Stayed fit the mutual love of the Gentleman Bastards. I hope we get more because I need more Locke, Jean,and Sabetha!

[@Kevin-en5lm]

I got into the gentleman bastards series because of you, and I love it. I'm halfway through the Republic of Thieves at the moment.

[@redgiant970]

I read Lies of Locke Lamora almost exactly a year ago because of your raving and it is now my all time favourite fantasy book. I really enjoy Red Seas Under Red Skies but not as much it's probably somewhere in the mid 20s of my all time fantasy and I'm yet to read Republic of Thieves but I will get around to it at some point

[@lathspell87]

Looking forward to this list after 2024 and you have caught up on Dresden. While Dead Beat is definitely a top book in the series, you still have the best to come with more and better story lines, character moments, and world building. Dead Beat starts the true meat of the series, and every book moving forward is either very good or simply amazing.

[@totesmagotes213]

I agree, with the exception of White Knight. I found that one of the weaker books in the series. Peace Talks was also a little bit of a letdown, but Battle Ground was so awesome I can forgive that one. Besides those two, every book from Dead Beat onwards is absolutely phenomenal.

[@FrankieB217]

just 3 things from me: 1 - another great video, but more importantly 2- never ever tone it down! we are here for all the excitement about books that you have and 3 - your pin design would make for a sick tattoo

[@Michael-pk7pf]

I don't read much. I recently picked up my first book in 12 ish years three days ago called "The Three Body Problem". I have not been able to put it down. That book brought me here to your channel and I have watched several of your videos now. I am considering picking up "The Age of Madness" per your recommendation. Who knows, perhaps I am reaching the age where I now enjoy reading? I like your enthusiasm, it is pleasant.

[@KrXYT]

That book is peak for sure. gets kinda confusing at the end but Lock in and you got it.

[@terry9819]

Reading through Malazan at the moment and have added a few more to my tbr list but all the Midkemia+ books by Raymond E. Feist is still my number 1 series, going to take something special to beat it.

[@slidenaway]

Shout out Riftwar Cycle!! Doesn’t get enough love 😍

[@ReallyGoodandKind]

Malazan is fantastic

[@TomOrange]

So happy to see Remembrance of Earth's Past in the top 10. I love those books so much. Its been five years since I read them and still think about them all the time.

[@4travelinggirls]

Rereading Beartown (and then the sequels for the first time) is HIGH on my list this year. Also, I really really want to love Hitchhikers Guide so so much, but I totally lost steam. I will try again!

[@victoriazeccola]

So excited to find your channel! I've been looking for more booktubers that dive deep into SciFi and Fantasy. Looking forward to diving into the backlog.

[@fehE047]

MAN CARRYING THINGS BROUGHT ME HERE!!!!!! hugs

[@donkevinbrown9906]

I am hoping that once you finish "The Crippled God", Malazan: Book of the Fallen will be moved up from the bottom of the list. If you like Nautical Fantasy Books or books with that twist, you might like Ian Esslemont's Malazan Empire... Your close personal friend Phillip Chase liked it. Thank you for posting.

[@nicoleoaks4310]

Thank you for your suggestions. I watched your video trying to find a book for my 14 yr old son who hates reading. He loves the gentleman bastards books now. I’m aware these books aren’t super appropriate for a kid, but I read the first one and decided the trade off was worth it for a book he has actually been enjoying. Thank you very much for making a suggestion video that actually gave helpful information, good suggestions, and did so without annoying the hell out of me like most do!

[@Maria-fm5no]

I picked up the lies of locked lamora because of you and had put off picking it up because I was scared I wouldn't like it but I finally did this year and it became a new favourite!! I'm so excited to continue the series soon!!

[@aakankshasingh856]

You mentioning Avatar was the Highlight of the video for me. That series is really special. Love that you appreciate it too.

[@PageTurnersbooktube523]

I re-read my favorite series of all time again this year, which is the NightAngel trilogy by Brent Weeks being that it was the first fantasy series I ever read. I was pretty bored with the lies of locke lamora and chose not to continue the series, but maybe you can talk me into it, who knows

[@MissKapanadze]

I’ve actually read two series where I liked the second generation better than the first generation. One my all time favorite series is Vortex Chronicles by Elise Kova, I think it’s very different and more creative than the original series and I love the characters so much. But I do think that reading original series first (Air Awakens) makes the second series more impactful. Although they’re written to be read in either order.

[@chiararossi5214]

I recently read the lies of locke lamora and I loved it so much. Can't wait to read red seas under red skies

[@hannahwinder263]

Long time lurker to your bookish videos! So glad you have found some joy in Robin Hobb's writing this year - I know you didn't get on with the first assassin's trilogy. Having now gone through all the books in her world including the final trilogy which wraps everything up, that it has jumped to the absolute top of my all time favourites! Others on my list also include cosmere, beartown trilogy and lord of the wrings so we have a reasonable amount of crossover (with plenty of others in your top 10 in my TBR!). Thanks for always producing top tier book content

[@affectingmandela9839]

I'm sure you're already aware of this, but the Liveship Traders books are just three out of nine books that take place in the same universe, and even cross over. The other six books all follow the assassin Fitz, and his life long journey. I believe the Liveship Traders trilogy takes place in between the two different trilogies of the Assassin trilogies.

[@dolly15rox]

Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy was one of the first audiobooks I listened to after stubbornly refusing to listen to audiobooks for years and it was actually laugh out loud funny, such a great experience and really changed my mind about audiobooks in general. Honestly, I didnt like the second book nearly as much and havent continued the series because of that, but the first book is pure gold. Highly recommend listening to it (there is a free version on YT!)

[@robertblackwell1350]

I’ve read more than 6 of Malazan and its side parts and yeah, it’s a tough one. There are definitely some parts that I got caught on.

[@Corbin8]

Good recommendations! I just finished the first law books a few months ago. I loved them. I'm reading the liveship Traders now, and its really good. The lies of locke lamora is on my list to read, I've heard only good things.

[@ChrisLam]

Im new to booktube and reading fantasy fiction in general as an adult! Thank you for these recs!

[@andrewf7732]

The Dandelion Dynasty catapulted to my favorite series last year. Great list.

[@jamiereid7428]

Age of madness immediately heads to the top of my read list! I LOVED first law.

[@dcstreet5037]

Since you love all things nautical, have you read the Aubrey-Maturin series by Patrick O'Brian? This is the series that the movie Master and Commander with Russell Crowe and Paul Bettany is based on. Otherwise, there are a few other such as the Hornblower series by C. S. Forester, Ramage, and Bolitho. All of these are historical fiction but I'm curious if they appeal to you.

[@michaelkuykendall740]

Not sure if it would be too sci-fi for you but the Galactic Melieu series by Julian May is pretty incredible

[@SilasRNold]

I'm reading Lies of Locke Lamora right now for the first time because of your unending adoration of it. Also, I maintain that Toll the Hounds (Malazan Book of the Fallen #8) will (likely) end up being your favourite of the series. We'll be here when you finish the remaining four. And again, an interview with Erikson would be neat when you do finish the series. P.S. - Book of the Fallen is not the only series in Malazan. There's a completed six-book series (Novels of the Malazan Empire by Ian Cameron Esslemont (who co-created the world with Erikson)), two trilogies pending completion (Kharkanas (2/3 there) and Witness(1/3 there)), and a handful of comic-oriented novellas following Bauchelain and Korbal Broach.

[@alannapenner37]

Malazan is that series I've heard lots about but I have no idea what it's about 🥲I'm late to the party but I always enjoy seeing your faves Merphy 🥰

[@Joemanji]

I need to try the Dandelion Dynasty again. I could not make it through the dry writing style of the first book.

[@dustincanete7666]

I really enjoyed this video. I like your descriptions.

[@PreppinShootinLivin]

I pretty much consider all the First Law books to be one big series…it’s all the same worlds and even have at least some of the same characters in every book.

[@xichigojamx]

I'm so happy that I found this vid! It's not just a list of the same YA fantasy or romcom books 😊

[@cleelane]

I just started following you a few days ago and have already added so many books to my tbr list. 💚 I also adore Snoopy, a collector since I was young.

[@onesam2go]

I love that you’re so excited! No need to apologize! Thanks for sharing your top list with such passion.

[@tysbookcorner]

I was definitely one of those people that picked up the gentleman bastards because of you and I absolutely loved the first book. I love the characters especially Locke and the shenanigans they got up to. I can’t wait to start book two!!

[@BooksWithBenghisKahn]

Yesssssss awesome vid! I also read Liveship this year and loved it to pieces, along with Red Sead Under Red Skies and I can’t wait to try bk 3. You have me so psyched to try the Dandelion Dynasty!

[@NewOO1]

Awe was hoping to see Discworld on the list! But great regardless, can't wait to dig my teeth into Malazan... Eventually

[@Morfeusm]

My words exactly!

[@jaredmcdaris7370]

I was a big fan of the Liveship Trilogy. I especially loved how little Wintrow was, in the first book, repeatedly presented with tropes to succeed in, and then things continuously not working out how he thought they should. Ditto for Althea.

[@morgankeeler8225]

Please read Abercrombie's short story collection 'Sharp Ends' and get it its name out there, for First Law fans it is SUCH a treat.

[@harrisonbodrie9708]

Late to the video. I’ve read the first law and madness trilogy. It blew me away, I loved the grit but also the ability of Joe to not take forever to make a compelling story.

[@noname3609]

I might read Scott Lynch too, heard good things about his stories

[@HyDrOpYrO777]

Such a wonderful list. Those pins are amazing. I got them all. But yours is my favorite. Just don't tell anyone.😂 except tell the Goblin.

[@DuckRon626]

This past year I read and finished The Faithful and The Fallen. Loved if and it was my first fantasy series I’ve ever read and finished. I’m in the process of reading the complete Dune series, The Wheel of Time, Mistborn and A Song of Ice and Fire.

[@davidschrodt507]

You are one book ahead of me on the Malazan journey. I agree! Challenging but so good!

[@Bourne1984]

The age of madness is so good, great list.

[@cecicestmoi]

you should read A Year and a Day in Old Theradane by Scott Lynch!

[@la8920]

There are so many great fantasy series out there and so few adaptations. And I feel that trying to adapt them into live action is suuch a waste, it's expensive, doesn't look as good, and it never lives up to the source material. We need a studio crazy enough to adapt the cosmere, the gentlemen bastards, or something among those lines, into animation

[@jamiereid7428]

I’m as bad as all the other Malazan fans lol, but I wager that when you finish the series it climbs higher 😁❤️

[@ChaptersWeLove]

I love the pins, yours is my fave 😊

[@BookishEmperor]

I think this is the year I'll finish Elderlings, I've been slowly reading it over the past three years but it always makes me cry so I have to take my time with it.

[@aliciasorenson3807]

That book pirate pin is really cute, I'm not gonna lie! A few top book series for me: The Wheel of Time Cosmere LOTR Harry Potter Hunger Games Ryiria Revelations/Legends Aurelian Cycle

[@heidi6281]

I just finished A Little Hatred!! Best Abercrombie chapter yet for me was The Little People!!

[@Jonathan-vm9mo]

Just finished A Little Hatred last week! Couldn't wait to start the Trouble with Peace lol

[@Merdragoon]

My biggest suprised of last year: I actually started and finished Lies of Lock Lamora in 2023. I was taking forever and I was overwhelmed with multiple books at the time as I was also listening to the Phantom of the Opera (the origonal book), checked out and was listening to The Black Griffin by Mercades Lackey (as a buddy read), *and* I was listening to Lamora on audible as well due to trying to do things. I was also still trying to read Deerskin by McKinley, picked up two other libraries books at the time (An Exchange of Gifts and Gwenhyfar: the White Spirit), Listened/Read to A Natural History of Dragons as a buddy read, And even picked up Fifth Season so I could do Oblisk Gate as a buddy read.... Lies of Lock Lamora was actually finished and part of the 8 books I read in 2023. And I'm glad to say that I absolutely enjoyed it. There is *one* part I wished wasn't in there.... But I'm also one who's not exactly fond of "Fridging" as a trope (which this part was) and the barrel of a particular kind wasn't nesscary for a particular situation. I *get* why it was done, I do actually get the reasoning behind it, but I felt like it could have made the figure in question more terrifying if done differently without that trope. (I'm trying so hard not to spoil it for those who are curious as it's part of the plot), but the rest of the book? I enjoyed it absolutely. So much so that I do want to read the other books... I just hope that trope doesn't show it's ugly head again in the others. It was a slightly more unuique way of handling something akin to a Theives Guild (It's not totally unique but it was just enough to have me curious about the world and I liked how they handled the gods), but it's very 1700s Italy inspired (Venice to be exact) very much similar to how much I loved Cornillia Funke's Middle Grade/YA "The Thief Lord" is set in Venice and uses the underbelly of the city as a setting. Now they are very different vibes and VASTLY different themes, but I see the setting similarties. (Also the Theif Lord I think is set in the 90s/2000s when it was published and closer to an modern earth Urban low-fantasy compared to the Historical Urban second world low-Fantasy of Gentlemen Bastards.) I also really enjoyed A Natural History of Dragons, and Fifth Season. I, unfortantly, had to DNF Oblisk Gate for now, not because I didn't like it but some things came up and my focus on the book wasn't there as it was hitting particular things a little too sorely for the time. I do plan to pick it up again when my mental health is better. I also DNFed "The Tower at Stoney Wood" but that was because I wanted to throw the book across the room for... let's just say choices of plot direction for now. (this is long as is... much like how I am not going into an rant on how absolutely annoyed I was with A King of Elfland's Daughter because... that's a thing. Great Ideas.... execusion is... yeetable.) I still stand that Phantom of the Opera is not a Romance... it's a Horror Thiller that shows the dangers of what women go through on a theatrical level. Though This year I decided to start the Dresden Files series at least! (Hopefully the 22 queue doesn't last that long for the library audiobook and the 7 queue doesn't take that long either for the Ebook from the library.)

[@mtverv]

Can’t wait until The Dresden Files is on this list next year…

[@jeffnoel1342]

Thanks for sharing. I just finished book one of the gentlemen bastards last night. Enjoyed it. Though myself it won’t land on my top 5, yet. It strikes me as very much written like television. The epilogues at times irked me especially when he started one right after a climatic scene. But they worked. I am interested in that first contact series you mention also the hockey book. Myself I am a huge hockey fan. Hockey and books that’s my passion. Infact last night I was watching my team and the intermission hit and I’m like ok, we got 15 mins let’s strike a chapter of Gentleman bastards. The hockey story you mention is so relevant to the world today. I will have ti pick it up. I have a suggestion for you to read. It’s a classic sci-fi series. I beleive by Gentry Lee and Arthur C Clarke. It’s been a long time since I read…like 20+ years but it has stuck in my mind all this time and very much on my list for a reread as I loved it back then. The series is The Rama series. It’s basically this alien ship appears I. Our solar system. It’s one of this cylindrical cigar shaped ships. It abducts people and they are placed in various ecosystems on the ship no one knows why but there are other beings on the ship, capture just like people. The main ones were these octopi/spider people who communicated through colour. Anyways the story basically is how to survive now I. That alien ship. Who else is also on the ship. What is the purpose of the shop. Etc etc. Perhaps give it a shot if you have a blank space o. Your reading list.

[@hillaryfarley4186]

I’m finishing Ember Blade today because of one of your lists!! I LOVE your fave lists!

[@dianaayt]

I really cant afford for the pins but they look so cool! And its so interesting how I know which one is from who just by looking at them😄

[@ninjakiwi2476]

I've started to get back into reading again now that I actually have the time to do it, haven't read in years. I haven't read any of these series lol but a lot of them catch my interest. Brandon Sanderson has been popping up in my recommended recently and that also seems like something I'll be diving into. My absolute favourites that I can remember are: The Wardstone Chronicles aka Spooks Basically the whole Percy Jackson universe, especially Heroes of Olympus, Magnus Chase and Trials of Apollo The Infernal Devices Mark of the Lion ASOIAF

[@tinagarcia3571]

Thank you for the gift of Fredrik Backman. I have read everything he has written in 2 years. Oh and Thank you for all the amusement of yourself and Daniel Greene give me. And thank you for your openness about dyslexia which is also part of me as a human.

[@arcadelinkauthor]

Gonna have to do 20 next year! I'm so intrigued by Bear Town. It doesn't sound like a series, it sounds like the kind of thing that would be a standalone. I love hockey, and hate SA of course, and sweden is cool, so I may have to check it out. I'll check out that novella of his first.

[@orashionseis]

I have a web novel to introduce to you, it's called The Lord of the mysteries here's a part of it. Gehrman would rarely expose his feelings because, well, who would even feel for an aloof murderous man like him? He had isolated almost everyone in his life for the sake of finding a way back to his world, but that proved to be a mistake and now he was left hopeless and alone. Gehrman would rarely admit it. So would Klein, but he felt lonely-he felt like he was all alone in this world. And that, hurt him. Gerhman sighed, looking at the empty desk within the Sefirah Castle. Creeping Hunger lay on the desk quietly, afraid to disturb his solituxs. Times like this made him miss his Nighthawk days, ignorant of the greater scheme and simply enjoying days with his companions. But now... all he had left was nothing. Even his purpose, mission was struck down from him. Gerhman, for once, allowed himself to admit he was hurt. Hurt by loneliness, hurt by madness, and hurt by the emptiness of everything. If only, if only there was someone that could understand him. Perhaps existing would be more tolerable. But who was he who desire that? Who was he to request that? Caged by his own aloof mask and fate, he didn't let anyone enter his inner world. He expected no one to enter it-he was after all, a murderous aloof man. He would never think someone can understand him and empathize with him. He dug his own grave with his decisions, and it was fine (not). Woosh! At that moment, impervious of his monologues, a bright crimson light erupted as a blonde haired woman appeared on one of the seats. “Good morning, Mr. World! How's your day?” But to his surprise, there was someone that saw differently. Like Leonard, but she was different. She was like a brightly lit star, shining everywhere she goes. But that wasn't the main point; there was no sense of malice at all from her. He couldn't sense anything. Audrey Hall was as genuine as she gets. In this godforsaken world of madness, she was the light that guided the World in the right direction. She was Justice. Praise the Fool Klien Moretti 😊

[@grantboyer9769]

I've watched enough of your videos for a long time... sigh... fine, fine, fine, I guess I am buying Gentlemen Bastards and adding it to my TBR.

[@niikolo_x]

0:55 Awesome! I just pledged, gonna get yours and put it on my hat :)

[@WisdomDigital-fm4nc]

If you have haven't heard Phil Dragash LOTR, I would highly recommend it. My favorite Audiobook of all time.

[@TheMrNukeman]

If you are really into nautical fantasy then try out the Tide Child trilogy!

[@carolinemoore1349]

For pirates, check out The Tide Child trilogy by RJ Barker. So good.

[@stephenedwardpaynter]

I'm glad you liked the HHGTTG books. My personal favourite version of that story is the original radio series, which came first. Well worth checking out if you love Douglas Adams. It might have the effect of making the books seem a bit stodgy and slow. His two Dirk Gently books are also worth a read.