Biggest Failures, Regrets, & Disappointments of 2023 For The Channel & Myself

Mike discusses the biggest letdowns on the channel as well as for himself in 2023.
ℙ𝕦𝕣𝕔𝕙𝕒𝕤𝕖 𝕓𝕠𝕠𝕜𝕤 𝕞𝕖𝕟𝕥𝕚𝕠𝕟𝕖𝕕 𝕚𝕟 𝕥𝕙𝕚𝕤 𝕧𝕚𝕕𝕖𝕠:
Arc of a Scythe amzn.to/3Rbo8PH
One Piece amzn.to/3uuqSjz
Bound & the Broken amzn.to/4aiBB18
Malazan amzn.to/46WRjMg
Vinland Saga amzn.to/3teqXHQ
Song of the Shattered Sands amzn.to/3RCpzbx
Tress of the Emerald Sea amzn.to/3t6ga2B
Realm of the Elderlings amzn.to/3NqIZO9
The Outsiders amzn.to/48hzQPZ
Flowers for Algernon amzn.to/3NokZuS
ℂ𝕙𝕒𝕟𝕟𝕖𝕝𝕤 𝕞𝕖𝕟𝕥𝕚𝕠𝕟𝕖𝕕 𝕥𝕙𝕚𝕤 𝕖𝕡𝕚𝕤𝕠𝕕𝕖:
‪@merphynapier42‬
‪@merphynapierreviews‬
‪@PhilipChaseTheBestofFantasy‬
‪@BaldBookTuber‬
‪@madisongoodyear5040‬
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‪@SteveTalksBooks‬
𝕎𝕒𝕟𝕥 𝕥𝕠 𝕤𝕖𝕟𝕕 𝕄𝕚𝕜𝕖 𝕤𝕠𝕞𝕖𝕥𝕙𝕚𝕟𝕘? 𝕐𝕠𝕦 𝕔𝕒𝕟 𝕕𝕠 𝕤𝕠 𝕥𝕠 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕓𝕖𝕝𝕠𝕨 𝕒𝕕𝕕𝕣𝕖𝕤𝕤:
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0:00 Introduction & Purpose
1:06 Reading Plans
7:36 Video Content
15:52 On The Channel
19:34 Final Thoughts
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#MikesBookReviews #failure #wrapUp

[@mikesbookreviews]

Hey Bookworms! I am trying out some new lighting in this video. It's not the final form but it is getting closer. Please give me some feedback on how you feel about it, if you can, as I take all the feedback into account. Thanks!

[@victorshaffer5633]

Really like the new lighting!

[@jakobwetzel7065]

I just watched your old video review of Leviathan Wakes so know when I say video quality looks top notch! lol And , don’t feel bad about the Stephen King stuff. I found and have been hooked on your page because of Stephen King, because I was reading through his whole collection, but I am so happy on all the new paths you have sent me down. Will get back to King eventually.

[@deepak-ui5li]

can we one more book shelf tour? I think its been some time since the last one :)

[@tgibridays]

The lighting really looks good. You maybe could add a splash of light on the left side of your face (well I guess it would actually be your right side). If you're going for a more hip vibe you could get a hue light bulb and change the color for each video. Or leave it, since it looks pretty good as is.

[@NamasteBbooktube]

The lighting suits the mood of this video, it feels darker and there's a blueish hue on the right side of your face. But I don't know how it'll work for normal videos. But I think most people like it so...

[@PhilipChaseTheBestofFantasy]

Far from being a loser, you have accomplished great things on this platform and have given so much to our community. Also, your new lighting looks great! Thank you, Mike!

[@mikesbookreviews]

I appreciate that!

[@nazimelmardi]

Agreed.

[@samm8190]

Mike, thanks for all you’ve done this year. Your content is always a good pick me up in tough weeks. I never find your content pretentious or entitled because I feel like that’s not your personality. Thanks for what you do, and thanks for being you!

[@mikesbookreviews]

I appreciate that!

[@0Arman0]

You are honestly one of my favorite KZbinrs and definitely my favorite booktuber. Single handedly got me back into reading and finished the wheel of time and really expanded my horizons in fantasy. It honestly means a lot to me. Appreciate all you do!!

[@ellesreptiles]

Love the lighting! It definitely gives the video appearance more depth.

[@mikesbookreviews]

Yay, thank you! I wasn’t sure how folks would feel about it.

[@0Arman0]

Agreed!

[@Johanna_reads]

Lighting is such a struggle for me too! 😫 But I like your lighting in this video! Anything that didn’t happen this year allowed you space to do many great things. From a viewer standpoint, you’ve achieved plenty this year, and that’s worth celebrating!

[@mikesbookreviews]

❤️ you

[@manzanogianni4935]

You are too hard on yourself. You got to 100,000 subs for a reason. You helped keep me sane during the pandemic with your videos as I basically joined about the same time you became a content creator. Your influence is all over my library since 2020 and you even convinced/inspired me to jump into the Stephen King multiverse. The only thing I would say/"critique" is that I miss those intros you used to create for your book reviews🤓 Keep up the great work and remember that you are a part of many peoples' lives in this community for the better.😎

[@liz.neidich]

Stephen King was my favorite author in high school. I had sort of fallen out of reading in adulthood, and when I found your channel, you inspired me to pick his books back up and read through everything he's written. While I was loving your into the multiverse videos (and I definitely hope you're able to continue them at some point), you've also inspired me to start reading series I otherwise never would have picked up. I am planning to read through Red Rising and Wheel of Time for the first time next year, and I hope to read Bound and the Broken sometime soon. Thanks for all that you do!!

[@mikesbookreviews]

Awesome to hear!

[@Juanpa_SC]

IDK if other booktubers do this kind of videos, but I found this one very positive. Looking back and finding things that can be improved is the only way for personal and professional growth. That said, I wouldt dare say you failed, you just havent succeeded yet.

[@mikesbookreviews]

We can only get better if we acknowledge what we’d do differently.

[@odiums_taint]

you constantly fail to disappoint. even as somebody that thinks you’ll enjoy TtH, i know you’ll get to it when the time is right. you’ve given us yet another year of great content, thanks Mike!

[@dsa1979]

Keep it up mate, I have discovered many great books and sagas thanks to this channel!

[@robert_lightsong]

I love your book reviews. You’re one of the few channels whose new videos I look forward to weekly. Keep up the awesome work!

[@shaary4715]

Thank you so much, Mike, for your amazing videos! Your channel was my introduction to booktube (I found it while looking for kindle oasis review videos) and it changed my life! And I like the lighting, it feels cozier 😊

[@asdfasdf5695]

You're a class act, Mike. Your booktube channel is the only one I've been consistently subscribed to. You're no loser in my book and I look forward to your 2024 content!

[@dinocollins720]

IMO it was a great year!!! Loved everything on the channel! Another fantastic video! Thank you

[@_rohan_bhandari_]

Great lighting !!

[@lucashenriquesella6954]

Greetings from Brazil, Mike! I started reading so much more since I found your channel. Love your recommendations. You got me into Wheel of Time, Stephen King and Red Rising (along others). I really like watching your book reviews and daily videos. Thank you for all the great content you've given us this year 🙏

[@ernstbrehm1135]

Love the channel Mike, never miss an episode. It’s my therapy for this F’d up world. Thank You👍🏼

[@mikesbookreviews]

Happy to help!

[@ryandberry1]

The lighting looks great! I noticed it on the Christmas reading idea video.

[@rachels8377]

Found your channel this year and you've become by far my favorite Booktuber! Your videos have been like comfort food, especially during a year that's been tough in many ways, and you've inspired me to read over 30 books this year (more than double my average from the past 5 years). Keep up the great work!

[@mikesbookreviews]

Wow, thank you! Always happy to help.

[@nutmegchief]

I decided earlier this year to pick up a book and start reading again. After re-discovering the hobby I found your channel and it has continually been my top reminder to keep reading! Too many of your books have ended up on my TBR because of your reactions to them. 😅 I hope you have a wonderful Christmas!

[@WondorBooks]

Lighting really took a step in the right direction, so much more depth! Despite some things you mentioned in this video, it's been a great year!

[@Jup1terr]

Hi Mike I just wanted to thank you for cultivating such a great and friendly community! I joined your discord a little over a year ago as I had just started reading fantasy a little before that and it has made the experience SO much better. Now I can’t imagine what it would be like reading especially the wheel of time without it. Cheers to the new year and hope you have a great holiday.

[@Adumol]

I actually DID start reading again, after listening to you talk about Lonesome Dove.I have been hooked ever since and you are personally responsible for rekindling that love.

[@rkgrkg]

I think it's awesome that you're putting family over content, as well as quality over quanity. Love your channel, and thank you for all your hard work!

[@bethconfer8099]

Here for the book talk...I don't care which book - just enjoy listening to you discuss books. I don't know anybody that reads, so you fill that spot for me. I've enjoyed the rereads this year. Guess what I'm trying to say is I enjoy your channel ❤. Your too hard on yourself. The lighting? I didn't even notice!!

[@Hetfarik1]

You're my go to book tuber. I just finished the dark tower series, initially hated the ending buts it's growing on me

[@HotTakesDiscussion]

You're awesome, Mike. Keep on killing it

[@maxsinclair787]

most of my book recommendations come from you, Merphy and Elliot Brooks, I feel like between the three of you every thing coming up or from an authors back catalog that I might not be aware of but would like to read is pretty well covered, if the size of my tbr is anything to go by the three of you are killing it, look forward to adding more books to my tbr next year :)

[@mikesbookreviews]

Great company to be in! Thank you.

[@safinan8008]

You are doing a great job 👏🏼 keep at it with ur videos 🎥

[@mikesbookreviews]

Thank you so much 😁

[@Jimbot001]

Love the channel! One of the few where I will watch nearly every video! Just wanted to say keep up the great work :)

[@mikesbookreviews]

Thank you!

[@SciFiScavenger]

Mike, love that you took the time to make an appraisal of your year, i think it's healthy to reflect. As a relative newbie to this content creation malarkey it's good to hear you're still learning. Merry Christmas!

[@mikesbookreviews]

Always learning.

[@stylianosk1411]

Hey Mike I really enjoy your videos Keep it coming but don't stress out Merry Xmas to you and family Take care

[@richosburn]

I hear what you’re getting at here. Nothing wrong with shooting high, but don’t forget to look at the ground you covered and the growth that took place. You got me back into reading, and it’s been exciting to get that fire back again, and with that this is by far my favorite booktube channel. So thanks!

[@RLDesrochers]

Look forward to every you put out, Mike. Your channel has changed my life and set me on many new and wonderful journeys. Always looking for your next great recommendation. You should be very proud of all your accomplishments. Well deserved. Also, the video quality has always been great.

[@mikesbookreviews]

Wow, I appreciate that!

[@fjuran1]

Mike always great content, so many of us have been there with you from the beginning and enjoy it. Keep on doing it.

[@mikesbookreviews]

Gracias!

[@fraterahava]

Love your content mike, keep being real

[@abnushagnasty805]

Hey the lighting looks good…especially with that bluish light in the background. 🍻

[@jasonsvedin2259]

Your first point hit close to home, I feel so bad when I don't feel like I'm in the right 'headspace' to continue a specific book (the last one was book 2 of the Southern Reach Trilogy) and start a new one instead (I eventually finish the book I had to pause on). It is good to hear that it is a relatively common thing.

[@rapha_spi]

Hey, Mike! The channel has succeded on being awesome and helping me enjoy reading more

[@mikeprince6685]

For the record, I love book reviews, keep ‘em coming!

[@Ulmo90]

You've had a great year, would love to have some more Panel of the Elderings-content, even if it happens a bit later after all of you have finished the series

[@thefantasythinker]

The lighting looks great and the quality is always top notch in my opinion! It was a great pleasure to talk with you last week. Cheers!

[@SlayronReads]

Book reviews are always appreciated Mike keep up the great work!

[@ericar5739]

those reading quotes always got me hyped to read the book you were reviewing at the time. its also why I subscribed and I stayed subscribed because I have enjoyed all your content.

[@mikesbookreviews]

Happy to hear it!

[@pjlights164]

I like the lighting!!

[@mikesbookreviews]

Thanks!

[@KyleMcGee4772]

Ur the GOAT,this is my first year consistently reading and I found u from ur Stephen king stuff and now u got me into other authors and back into fantasy and sci fi and my whole tbr is endless stuff I found from this channel lol ❤

[@mikesbookreviews]

I appreciate that

[@TheShadesofOrange]

It's actually really appreciated to hear about some disappointments and goals you didn't reach. For us smaller channels, we see 100K subs as end game. I appreciate you still come across as humble and human. Wish you the best in 2024!

[@mikesbookreviews]

I appreciate that! I feel like I'm still the same guy I was at 50 subs and I hope that still comes through.

[@codyhyer4117]

You’re easily my favorite channel on KZbin! I’ve gotten so many great fantasy book recommendations from your channel. Keep up the great work!!

[@charlesschneider7769]

I haven't watched the video yet (I plan to!), but I wanted to say based on the first few comments, I absolutely love this channel and legitimately try to watch as many of your videos as I can. You provide such great commentary on books, and I love that you push for open conversation and that you emphasize it's okay we will not be on the same page. Your work is inspiring, and I look forward to more!

[@mikesbookreviews]

Wow, thank you!

[@Goldenhanded]

For the past couple months I’ve been rewatching all your long form discussions and Saturday Night Knights over and over again. I’ve probably watched each episode between 5-10 times by now. Tbf, I’m not one to watch TBRs and hauls like most, I’m more interested in conversation. I see how the logistics are extremely difficult, but if there’s anything I could so graciously ask is that you give it another shot in 2024! All the best, Mike.

[@mikesbookreviews]

I do prefer conversations the most since I came up on podcasting.

[@JesseRad]

Gotta say, choosing time to be with your family ALWAYS cancels out any failures of not doing other things.

[@andreamiller3578]

I'm here for the book reviews and general book talk, and i always enjoy your content. You've introduced me to so many writers,, like Steven Erickson. I love the reviews whether ive read the book or not. Spoilers or not. I don't mind you changing your reading schedule. Life happens. And kudos for making family a priority. You will never regret it. Looking forward to all you have in store for us next year! Hope you have a merry Christmas!

[@mikesbookreviews]

Wow, thank you! Merry Christmas.

[@theoa126]

Love ya bro

[@SamHarrison2099]

Heck I'll stay up until 2am to be on Saturday Night Knights - a great year on the channel for you Mike. Have been really enjoying your stuff.

[@DLT797]

Been thru lot of book-tuber’s and thoroughly enjoy your channel. I’ve read so many books because of you!

[@AndrewsWizardlyReads]

New lighting looks great

[@mikesbookreviews]

Gracias!

[@mmurphy3608]

I never thought your lighting looked bad. Maybe in your very earliest videos it wasn’t great but your later stuff all looks really good!

[@Wouter_K]

Hey Mike, what a fun interesting video. Thanks for sharing and I like your lighting ;). As for your content, I'm easy to please. I watch near everything you produce. I like you experimenting, I like your formats. Your spoiler free content inspires and whenever I finished a staple of the genre I will see whether you or any of my other favorite booktuber have a spoiler discussion. So thanks for all your content! Special appreciation for you reading Lonesome Dove and gushing about it.

[@mikesbookreviews]

Thanks!

[@briangal71]

I like the lighting. When I saw the snapshots earlier today I guessed you might think the shadow side was too dark, and I thought you could introduce a reflector to lighten it a wee bit. Now I see it in a video, I wouldn't touch it. It's bang on.

[@ravenbellebooks5665]

I usually set my reading goal to 36-40 a year, and while I read 46 books... only 2 of them were books on my 'Read in 2023' list! So I, too, feel a bit like a failure - but I also hit my goal? It's a strange feeling, haha! Congratulations on another successful year, Mike! Thanks for making my reading more full and exciting, and enjoy your holidays!

[@carlosbranca8080]

Hey man, am not even that much into fantasy and i watch almost every one of your videos so you must be doing something right. Love when you go out of fantasy for a while. You inspired me to read Lonesome Dove which i had a copy for 10 years and never read, and it became one of my all time favorites. Also will be rereading Shogun around the same time you do so i can enjoy more your reviews. Keep up the good work and take care!

[@mikesbookreviews]

Lonesome Dove & Shogun were my two bucket list books I thought I'd never read because of the length. Should be fun!

[@taylor-kenny]

It's great to go back and do a debrief of the year. I try to do that myself. I definitely don't think you "failed" by any means though :) These kinds of exercises are always great for re-directing yourself though.

[@mikesbookreviews]

Always be getting better, is how I look at it.

[@user-kk5jt2po5o]

I love your channel ❤❤❤

[@giselaperez6746]

I don’t watch many videos but that’s me in general. But your channel is one of those videos I love to watch. I’m always recommending your channel. I think what you are doing is perfect 👌 and it has worked but it is very sensitive that you are open to changes based on your audience preferences. I wish you the best in this new year 2024 for you, your family and your channel. Don’t pay attention to those haters. I think you are si professional and respectful person in your channel 🎄💚❤️💚🤗

[@littleaussierippa]

Don't be so hard on yourself Mike. It must be incredibly difficult trying to run a channel as well as being a dedicated family man. I understand that you want to try and please as many of your viewers as you can but you can only achieve so much. Many people love your channel for many different reasons. I watch primarily for your Stephen King and horror content and although you don't cover horror as often as I would like, I still really enjoy your channel and watch regularly. Keep up the excellent work mate.

[@thelastancient]

I'm someone who doesn't like change so I preferred the old lighting, but you do you! Always love watching your videos Mike.

[@mikesbookreviews]

Got it.

[@shanelindemanmusic2650]

Mike, I'm really looking forward to you getting back to Malazan. I'm biased considering I'm halfway through The Bonehunters, maybe by the time you pick it back up I'll be caught up to you. Cheers! BTW I'm currently reading Lonesome Dove right now as well. Loving it.

[@simonedwards9450]

You’re my favourite booktuber and I look forward to your videos like I look forward to the next Stephen king novel. Keep up the great work - you’re awesome :-)

[@iWizard]

Keep up the great work, Mike. Don't give up on the book reviews. I love evergreen content. I'm never going to be one to jump on the ADD-nation, TikTok train. I can't imagine anyone who regularly sits down and reads massive books for 3 hours at a time would not have the attention span to watch 20-minute videos. Also, I love the lighting. Bravo!

[@jaylytical2271]

Out of all the book KZbinrs on this platform you are by far the best one. You have a variety of tastes from Sci fi and fantasy, to horror and thrillers. You also cover classics and modern stuff in a balanced way. I find most book KZbinrs are either too snobby about the classics, or are so focused on only new books that 80% of the time end up being YA romances. I have never really had many people to look towards for advice on what to read and I can truly say you have helped in that regard. Without your recommendations I would still not know about Enders game which has become one of my favourite books ever, and would have never picked up Dune and built a love for that world as well. I’m excited to see where your channel goes so keep up the good work!

[@justinvoye8967]

Into the multiverse is your best content and my personal favorite. I hope to see you return to the series soon.

[@mikesbookreviews]

I'll definitely have some coming in January.

[@Popeye-xk5si]

Keep doing the book reviews Mike ! Some of us still like them !!!! 👍🏻💪🏻💪🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@namas1969]

I love your book reviews - spoiler for books I've read, not spoiler to help me decide if I want to read them. I really appreciate them. Greetings from France !

[@mikesbookreviews]

Cheers!

[@namas1969]

And I'll tell you even more. You're right, most people probably listen to you. I do it myself, because, like everyone else, I have my own life and a multitude of tasks to accomplish every day. So, I save the pleasure of catching up on your videos for the weekend, when I'm busy with family obligations or other necessary tasks, however pleasant (like watering the plants in my greenhouse). But as soon as it comes to a book review, I stop everything because I know there will be a visual and a reading of some passage. And that - that transports me in another world, it's like a reward for a week's work, it's my candy... You have something very rare - your voice, the intonations - you should do audio books. ​@@mikesbookreviews

[@chasehedges6775]

2023 hasn’t been that great a year, tbh.

[@mikesbookreviews]

Sorry to hear that.

[@TBaggins96]

I'm about where you are in Toll the Hounds. I started Malazan this year and I'll finish the main ten in either January or February. I guess it hits me just right as I'm burning through it. I'm hoping you'll press on to finish so we can hear your thoughts on the whole series one day.

[@nburton10]

Well, I am one of those people you got into or back into reading a year ago from today. I purchased the Faithful and the Fallen and fell in love with reading. Since I have finished the Faithful and the Fallen, Of Blood and Bone, 2 Witcher books, the Licanius Trilogy, and a Christmas Carol, as well as finishing my 3rd degree. Before this the most books I ever read in a single year was 2.5. So, thank you. I hope you have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

[@smnornhold]

I’ve never not been entertained by your videos, Mike. Push on. Drive through your adversity. Regrets make the accomplishments amazing and I bet you’re a silver linings kind of guy. And never forget you’re Mount Rushmore!

[@dubhmoore575]

Hay Mike, please keep doing what your doing, you are just fun to listen to cause u talk about what your reading and what u liked or didn't like, that's why I listen to you every week. Ps I listen when I have time so I recon your fluctuations maybe to do with listeners schedules rather than u doing anything wrong!!! No one could complain about u, ur far to nice 😂

[@mikesbookreviews]

Bless you.

[@SJROBINSON]

I just started Dune this month , because of you. Other than hearing of the movie in passing I never knew of the book. I read more and differently genres because of your channel and for that I say cheers 🍻

[@mmorgan1980]

I have never noticed anything bad with your sound or video quality. Please keep up the good work. Also, from what I've seen of Sanderson appearing on other channels, they always seem to go to him... like Merphy and Daniel both went to different events in Utah and made videos with him while they were there.

[@mikesbookreviews]

Yeah, I don't have that kinda cred yet.

[@moisheplatinumberg6016]

Good video. Makes me feel better that even the best readers out there don’t get everything done that they set out to. This has been a bad year for me getting books finished. My goal in the coming year is to finish WoT 7-14, finish Mistborn series 1, and start Stormlight and First Law. And maybe Brian Lee Durfee’s trilogy.

[@bdaigno]

New lighting has a Meet The Beatles album cover feel to it. I like it!

[@odiums_taint]

that intro… tell me you cant see through my phone Mike

[@mikesbookreviews]

Life comes at you fast

[@samstapltonn]

I think the lighting is really good

[@klrktsr]

Much better lightning!

[@christopherjoynt2446]

Strong reference in the beginning!

[@christopherjoynt2446]

Also… I like the new lighting! Never thought the other lighting was bad, but this looks really good.

[@CodyvWorld]

I go into the office every morning, chuck my AirPods in, and pray to the Allfather that Mike has uploaded a new video. Thank you.

[@mikequist1]

If you will keep doing book reviews, I promise to watch them. Please include a plot synopsis. Part of the reason for watching a review is to find out what the book is about, so I can decide whether it interests me or not.

[@brianjackson5541]

A lot of Book Tube channels out there…I watch one consistently…yours Mike, I really enjoy your channel !!! Looking forward to ‘24. 🎉

[@wahooz1895]

Mike, suggestion on the book reviews. I find that I do prefer the reviews with spoilers so I can get your opinion on specific plot points, but understand that that some people want to watch to get an understanding on if they should read it. My suggestion would be that you could do a spoiler free 5-10 minute section at the beginning of the review, then have a spoiler warning and dive into the specifics sometime halfway through the video. Just a thought. I enjoy the vids, don't feel disappointment. Keep up the good work!

[@toddwagner369]

You should do tier lists. I went through the entire Dresden Files series and would like to know where they fall, from best to meh. This could be a monthly series.

[@Freyveley]

Your lighting looks really, really good in that settings. The colourcombination of the blue undertone with a more brighter Mike (the famous blue/orange contrast) makes for a really high quality look! 🎉 Didn't mean to say your orange... Ehm. My bad english doesn't let me say it in any nicer way😅.

[@mikesbookreviews]

Awesome, thank you!

[@jeremiahaldan1639]

I feel you on Toll the Hounds. I finished the series in 2022, but the first 400 pages of Toll were a struggle for me as well. It does pick up somewhere between there and page 500 and after that I couldn't put it down. I won't comment on my feelings about Dust and Crippled God yet.

[@Maximus0623]

I really enjoy your channel, especially your Stephen King content. Any plans to get back to your King book tiers through the years videos? Or maybe a video just straight up ranking King’s books?

[@markb3534]

Lighting is fantastic!

[@mikesbookreviews]

Gracias!

[@na-eb8xb]

Makes me sad less people watch full (spoiler free or not) book reviews they're my favorite videos and it's what has got me into your channel and petrik's. I kinda watch these book videos like other people watch the food channel and they help keep my sanity so much in a restless life.

[@kristen7623]

I personally watch all of your videos! I don’t even think about the topic, it’s just automatic

[@craighatto]

Mike you have inspired me to pick up my first Stephen King novel. Currently reading 11.22.63 from the library. Would love to understand if theres an order or recommendations on SK books going forward. Thanks for all the great stuff you do

[@Emroczart]

Everybody had a good year..Everybody let their hair down…Everybody pulled their socks up..yeah..Everybody put their foot down…Oh yeah

[@mikesbookreviews]

I just said “Whoaaa yeah!” out loud.