TOP 100 NOVELS OF ALL TIME! THE ULTIMATE RANKING VIDEO!!

[@B.LEE.DbrianleedurfeeREVIEWS]

@1:42 yes i am out harpooning whales as we speak!!!!

[@bigork2099]

I read 300 pages of Moby Dick this year and it was tough...Steven Erikson is easy compared to Moby Dick.

[@heidi6281]

@@bigork2099 Nathaniel Philbrick’s In the Heart of the Sea: The Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex was the true story of Moby Dick! It was excellent and an easy read. I think they made a movie of this book with one of the Hemsworth brothers.

[@moonbiter3094]

@@bigork2099 I'd say the Gene Wolfe's The Book of the New Sun books are tough. They are readable in a way but only when I got the companion book by Michael Andre-Driussi it made me realize I hadn't really understood anything.

[@Henka5s4]

I love how Brian has a video about treating your books right and then always tosses them into a pile when he does a list video

[@drizzt8965]

Yeah this guy is hilarious in a good way...

[@stacielara9856]

Haha good point. That sound when they hit the stack!!

[@stevenstewart782]

It is just the funniest thing to me because I know exactly which video you mean. Ha ha ha

[@JrodP7]

I’m surprised it wasn’t actually top 117 or something 😂 we all love and support you Brian. Thank you for the list 🙏🏻

[@TyrionStormblessed]

There's no one that would put out a list with the diversity of genre like Brian can. Great stuff.

[@chrisw6164]

This is the definitive top 100 list. All other top 100 lists should go ahead and delete their accounts.

[@AllenFreemanMediaGuru]

Haaaa! Tell it.

[@ibrahimchaiben8127]

wonderful list! but it's missing some more classics and masterpieces from other languages and times to be the "Greatest" of all time.

[@ericbutler739]

@@ibrahimchaiben8127Its missing Blood Meridian and he had McCarthy on his list. I did not see anything from Dostoevsky either and he is the greatest fiction writer ever according to many. But its his list and he did homage to his favorites and never said it was the greatest 100, just HIS greatest 100.

[@robertanton7566]

Absolutely

[@ChrisHutchings22]

Just when i got my TBR list manageable, you drop the banger off an episode. Congrats Brian. Great job as always

[@penitent468]

Another excellent list Brian! You keep wrecking havoc on my TBR… and I’m loving it!

[@anastasiay5137]

Amazing library, would love to see the shelf tour 😊

[@heidi6281]

Brian had a few videos already of book shelves, he takes you to his living room too and a closet as well!😀

[@anastasiay5137]

@heidi6281 I'll have a look, thank you ❤️

[@v.dargain1678]

Same

[@johnkeenan1829]

It's probably just me, but I wonder if anyone else feels a little twinge of pain each time you hear one of the books hit the floor.

[@Dacre1000]

I had to take Ibuprofen for this.

[@moshuhnanren5845]

Damn I thought I was the only one going crazy lol

[@BookSquirrelUK]

I know! I was flinching every time😢📚

[@d3von11]

Nice list! I think I’d drive myself crazy trying to put a top 10 together let alone 100!

[@Paromita_M]

What a great idea and list. Taking notes. I don't think I can do a top 100 but maybe top 50. Inspiring. Thank you Sir! 🙏🏽

[@Peter_Stoops]

Cool list!!!! There are some WINNERS in that group for sure!!!

[@montydunford]

Great list ! Really enjoyed hearing your thoughts on these favorites, our taste is very similar but I have only dipped a toe into the waters of my reading journey compared to you. Many added to my Want to Read list! The Book Thief made me cry as well, a rare feat. Loved A Gentleman in Moscow, All the Light, The Road, so many more on here, and am currently reading Lonesome Dove and blown away by McMurtry's epic. Cheers

[@RedFuryBooks]

Great list - I enjoyed watching this. Thanks for the video!

[@chrisw6164]

Wow, Dan Simmons didn’t get left out for once.

[@tarrat3717]

I agree with about 80% of your picks. I still need to read the other 20%.

[@AllenFreemanMediaGuru]

Very interesting. Some of my all time Favorites (that you did not mention) : In Cold Blood-Truman Capote, The Lords of Discipline-Pat Conroy, The Night House-Jo Nesbo, Red Rabbit-Alex Grecian, Furness-Muriel Gray, The Tomorrow File-Lawrence Sanders, The Old Man’s War-John Scalzi, Primal Fear-William Diehl, On Writing-Stephen King, Nick Cutter-The Troop, No Exit-Taylor Adams, Silence of the Lambs-Thomas Harris, Deliverance-James Dickey, American Psycho-Bret Easton Ellis, Mighnight Cowboy-James Leo Herlihy, All Quiet on the Western Front-Erich Remarque, Flowers for Algernon-Daniel Keyes

[@BookSquirrelUK]

In Cold Blood is one of the few books I’ve re-read - it’s masterful.

[@eazyecoheed16]

I'm blown away from all the different genres! No hate from me on The DaVinci Code! That book is dope! It's a funny story that when that came out, and I bought it for my friends mom as a gift, not knowing what it was about. She loved to read, and I'd heard all the buzz about it, and she was legit mad. I read just fantasy books at the time, but she refused to take it so I read it and fell in love with it!

[@fishclaw901]

Dan Brown and Andy Weir have great adventure styles that get any non-readers to fall in love with reading again

[@gregparker4472]

Brian thank you for your enthusiasm and personality. I came to this video like I have many of your review video's looking for book purchase ideas for my 87 year old father in Pasadena. He does my taxes for free every year and I purchase dozens of books for him at xmas and his birthday in June. This is a terrific way to always have something Non-Political to talk to him about throughout the year. You have thus played a part in helping me to maintain a terrific relationship with my beloved father. Thanks and all the best to you.

[@lockdowntechie3122]

11:10 love how you wrote 666 for Needful Things

[@fcsolis]

I'm surprised I've read a lot of those. You're awesome, Mr. Durfee. Thank you.

[@theivory1]

I just found your channel via my revived love for King. The Stand has been my favorite since I read it. I am looking for others to read both King and not. There are several here that sound interesting. Thanks for this.

[@BenLaSoul908]

It's because of you that I found lonesome dove. You're the man and I'm starting your trilogy this year. Can't wait

[@jerilynn18]

What a great list of pop fiction-- informative and I found myself nodding in agreement on so many titles. Especially I'm a huge fan of McMurtry, James Michner, Frank Herbert, Ken Follet, Tolkien, Stephen King, Asimov and so many of your choices. If I were to make a list, I'd put them in alphabetical order by genre. It's too difficult to choose the best except Dune is my personal favorite of all time. Found at least 20 authors of interest from your list. Your rapid fire, to the point descriptions are truly appreciated.!

[@tompat3333]

Wow! Thanks for a fabulous new TBR list! Love this!

[@BenderBrains]

Great list of books. You are a very diverse reader. Enjoyed your splash of humor thrown it. Those poor books all ending up on the floor.

[@lorenzovonmatta8278]

I really like you sir. I'm trying to start reading as an adult more regularly. Particularly books I should've read earlier lol. I love your enthusiasm and humour. It's inspiring and relaxes me when I'm stressed. I have a few of the books you mentioned on my list such as Moby Dick, Lord of the Flies, The Dark Tower, The Martian, Dune, The Da Vinci Code, A Game of Thrones, War and Peace, To Kill a Mockingbird, Pillars of the Earth and Lonesome Dove. I can't wait to read them all! I've also read a couple of the books you mentioned in Gone Girl and Lord of the Rings. It was a while ago but I remember being really engaged. Also loved The Hobbit :) I'm currently reading The New Kingdom by Wilbur Smith as I'm studying Ancient Egypt. So thought I'd read a novel set in this period :)

[@cacophonic7]

Moby Dick is an incredible read! Surprisingly funny in parts, but to me the prose is just incredible. An amazing work of American literature!

[@reginaldforthright805]

It was good but too much whaling. Also who is Ishmael.

[@OKGames-yv1uk]

Really enjoyed your list. I've read many of these choices and enjoyed them. TY for the post.

[@numapompiilius]

My reading list in the past year has been almost exclusively your recommendations and there hasn't been a single miss.

[@meireles1985]

I added too much books to the 'to check list'. Your TOP movies are so diverse that's impossible not find something that appeals to someone. Thanks!

[@boromirjonah5774]

Once I finish IT I will have read 20 of your picks. Question !!!!! I loved Memory, Sorrow and Thorn. Finally finished the mammoth "to green angel tower". Should I continue Tad's publication order and read and start the Otherland series OR should I keep going with the Osten Ard series??? Thanks for the video.

[@B.LEE.DbrianleedurfeeREVIEWS]

Yes read everything by Tad

[@Paromita_M]

I recommend continuing with the Osten Ard series, it would resonate a lot more after MS&T. Shadowmarch is very good too. A great writer. Happy reading!

[@drizzt8965]

My two daughters told me this morning that "nobody says dope anymore dad" 🤔. Loved Carrion Comfort, have you read Fevre Dream?

[@MagusMarquillin]

If they try that again, just say: "nobody cept your Daddy!" as you put on sunglasses.

[@drizzt8965]

Lol. Wish that I had of thought of that! I have to say that they were more enjoyable to be around when they were not teenagers... 🤔@@MagusMarquillin

[@BookSquirrelUK]

I haven’t read any Bernard Cornwell yet, but I’ve seen his books a lot recently secondhand, so I’ve started collecting them. The ones you mentioned in this list, I just acquired🤩

[@DonnyE4]

Bro, Thank you. Because of you, I read more! And more good stuff since I pick titles right from your shelves. Including Donaldson's Gap Series. A great author at his peak, and some of the best reading I've enjoyed.

[@NikhilKoparkarmusic]

These are the videos I live for

[@Robotski12]

Thank you for making this list. Must have been very difficult to rank them, but we're glad you did.

[@Unpretzel81]

I read Carrion Comfort on your recommendation. I did like it, but I can’t say it’s a vampire novel. I just like the classic blood suckers.

[@KJ-gz2vi]

your shirt >>> clearly your taste in music is as 🔥as your reading preferences 🤌

[@samcostello2861]

“Alright everybody! Welcome back to the number one television program in the history of the entire universe!” Gets me every time.

[@familiabuitoni]

I just added about 20 of those to my TO BE READ list! Thanks for sharing!!!

[@lw9117]

Excellent list! I am rather surprised Michael Crichton didn't make an appearance.

[@kienjack4827]

what a video man, I love it. Watching your video from Vietnam, I hope more and more books from your list can be translated into our language.

[@AuburnDC-i7t]

Well i have to say I share a lot of the top books that you mentioned. Lonesome Dove is my favorite book of all time. You mentioned several that I never heard of and quite a few on my to read list. Now I need to go find them and check them out. Thanks for sharing.

[@eazyecoheed16]

Had to comment again once I made it to the end after seeing the large pile on the floor! 😂 I've been watching your videos for a long time, and I'm surprised to see you just chuck them around!

[@jobuckley2999]

Excellent. Thanks for putting this together.

[@michaelurosevic8225]

I just found your channel and this video was awesome! I loved your choice of books and authors, namely, Moby Dick, Rendezvous with Rama, Foundation, Anna Karenina, The Name of the Rose, Lord of the Flies, To Kill a Mockingbird, Stephen King's novels...The writers you mentioned that I have not read yet I added to my '"To read next" list. The only great, if not the greatest writer of all time missing here is Feodor Mikhailovich Dostoyevsky!

[@ryanbartlett672]

Thanks! I am excited to try your recommendations. The breadth is somewhat surprising, and you have provided a spark to try more mysteries and westerns - maybe a ww2 historic too. Sword of Shannara was my first book purchase too, and also holds a place in my heart. Pillars of the Earth...wow that was amazing. George R.R. schools Sanderson for me so far.

[@pamelaroliva8501]

thank you for getting right to the point..........actually to a 100 points!

[@dubhmoore575]

I am in awe that u were able to both pick and order these, it would take me a year😇🤗😎

[@MrEDET]

Thanks for this list, a lot of books/writers I never heard of. The books I did read from your list are some of my favorites too so now my goal is to fully read your top100. Well except Da Vince Code ofcourse :)

[@fpighi]

Would be super curious what you think about Shantaram. If you haven’t read it, strongly recommended. And it’s a pretty thick book.

[@B.LEE.DbrianleedurfeeREVIEWS]

Not read it

[@sivacrom]

I watched this whole video because you mentioned Dragonlance. That book was the third novel I ever read. The first two, and the next five were also all Dragonlance. I didn't really read until D&D in the late 80s. Thanks for giving me a ton of suggestions. Video = saved.

[@douglasdea637]

Did he remember Dan Simmons this time? Oh! #96, Fall of Hyperion. Way to go!

[@fcsolis]

Twice, actually. Hyperion and Terror.

[@malcolmhays2726]

THREE times actually 😀, as "Carrion Comfort" is in the list somewhere as Brian's favorite vampire novel, I think. I'd probably go with Anno Dracula by Kim Newman as my own personal favorite vampire novel.

[@thomasfronek2231]

Have you ever read Anne Rice or Michael Crichton? I never seen you mention either one of these great writers.

[@BrianBell7]

Just saw this pop up at midnight. Can’t wait to watch tomorrow. Ok maybe I watched the first 100-90 😂 this is the best television show in the universe.

[@Spiderweb444]

This was such a good list. I added so many books on my tbr. Thanks Brian :)

[@leahandchad9882]

What an incredible list of books! Thank you for another awesome video! Happy to say that Memory Sorrow and Thorn is on my tbr for 2024 along with Lonesome Dove. I watched Winds of War mini series many years ago so can only imagine how much better the book will be.

[@tine272]

great list! and omg i need that h.e.r. shirt in my life

[@B.LEE.DbrianleedurfeeREVIEWS]

U do need HER shirt!!

[@opresopre]

Nice list! 100 isn't long enough, so many banger books couldn't fit

[@Rysco_29]

Currently reading through Malazan for the first time myself and am at Bonehunters book 6. I also feel Deadhouse Gates is my favourite in the series thus far. Not many others seem to rate it so highly in the series. Blew me away!

[@Dobr3967]

It hurts my soul a little that you couldn’t find a spot *somewhere* for The Illearth War or The Power That Preserves.

[@bytor0125]

Great list. I like your taste in books. I've read 64 of them, including nine of your top 10. Also got some ideas for my TBR.

[@briansouthworth5837]

Great List! You have so many books i need to check out. Now i am extremely curious about Lonesome Dove & anything by John Irving.

[@daveedmunds1109]

Durfee delivers again!

[@bibsann861]

I just came across you videos and I do like how you hold the books up so we can plainly see the title and author. It helps if someone has a hearing problem.

[@KanwarAnand]

the fact that you have two donna tartts in your top 50 means a lot to me, not sure why. I will read at least 2 of these 100 you recommend. My favourite of all time is your #13.

[@noname3609]

Cool top mr. Durfee ! It was just a shock to see Words of Radiance only at number 47 though :)

[@johngates453]

GRRREAT JOB....Covering lots of great books.

[@bestvibepeeps]

What an amazing video this was. Thank you Sir!

[@aggressivehandshakes8059]

You got my LIKE and FOLLOW and now I need to get one of your books. Based off of this list I would say we have similar interest. I do have to say I did not enjoy George R. R. Martins style in the way that he would jump from character to character. I found it hard to fall in love with the story and ultimately walked away from the Game of Thrones for that reason. Great story, just to much and to spread apart for my taste. And Stephen Kings "Insomnia" disappointed me in a way that I never pick up his new stuff. Love his older works, and will always respect what he has done. He just can't get my new purchase dollars anymore. I am surprised that there was not more Orson Scott Card. Orson's "Homecoming" series was a beloved story for me. I have now also found a list of new authors that I will be reading soon! Thank you for this.

[@RRW276]

You always have cool shirts on Brian. I actually have the H.E.R signature Stratocaster, which has a beautiful pearlescent finish with matching headstock. It's got a great '60s neck profile if you're into guitars. Anyway, I might be wrong, but don't think I've ever seen you don a KISS shirt! We both come from that era when it was an amazing experience to be a KISS fan!!

[@russells6234]

Check out the Godslayer Chronicles by James Clemons who is actually James Rollins! Swan Song by Robert McCammon is excellent but I enjoyed his Wolf’s Hour a lot more!

[@jaideepshergill6407]

Love the list! Many thanks

[@Lou45833]

Thank you for all the suggestions

[@starscream1988boss]

Great Video Mr. Durfee. I loved it. I have probably read only 30 percent of those books but looking forward to reading some of the ones you have on this list now. I do have a suggestion if you don't mind. For your next top 100 if you could not add any Stephen King Books. NOT because I dislike him. The opposite. My favorite author of all time. I also belive he is yours as I have seen in the past you post all your Stephen King books ranked. I also just watched your top 100 sci-fi which I also loved. Keep up the great work. I just ordered your trilogy will hopefully read it before this summer comes.

[@yelisieimurai]

Excited! Durfee KNOWS what people want and GIVES us this! Hello from Ukraine by the way:) Spoiler alert: he didn’t forget Simmons this time.

[@txmatt2112]

Had to pause and start over. Needed to make my own TBR from your cool choices! Rock n roll BLD!🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@ducklord312mnke4]

Nice video, thanks for the recommendations!!!

[@skridoy8478]

This is the one of the best book recommendation i ever got. Rest of KZbin channel just reccomend me romantic and women centric novels. I don't know in my country if i really can find all of this books, but i am really interest to read all of book physically or online.

[@EthanFaidley]

Can you please do a top 100 western novels if you haven't already?

[@badzuczciwy]

This is a first video of yours i watched and I love it. Very specific. Few titles sounds very interesting and I’ve never heard of them. Time to read some books. Have a nice day.

[@asianmaks]

I have never seen anyone else who loves reading more than you.. you are a true legend!

[@Michiii201]

very cool video and i like thats it not like 2h for 100 books

[@secureitdalby]

Great review of the top 100! I do enjoy the view of the pile of books at the end. I know you protect your books with covers and such, but it still gives me a cringe with just the right tinge of humor.

[@shawnlinnehan7349]

I agree with everything you said, however, you have read way more books than me. No one added any books they would have on a list that you didn't mention. I would have "Peace", Gene Wolfe, "Soldier of the Great War", Mark Helprin, "The Passage", Justin Cronin, "The Stars My Destination", Bester, "Blood Meridian", McCarthy, "Cloud Atlas", David Mitchell, "At the Mountains of Madness", Lovecraft. And for a nostalgia pick, "The Earthsea Trilogy", LeGuin. When I read that I get the actual, literal, physical feeling of my brain chewing the words. And they taste delicious.

[@B.LEE.DbrianleedurfeeREVIEWS]

Cool.

[@SixStringSamur4i]

Great list … reminds me of how much books I still have to read …

[@hotsake7819]

This was truly an epically amazing list.

[@BikerDude-dx8jh]

Like you I am a voracious reader since a young age. This bought back so many memories. For your consideration I will throw these to the wind that really stayed with me my 68 years. Andersonville- Civil war prison camp, True Grit Western, the Vampires of Brian Lumley just love the original treatment they get, Johnny got his gun.

[@XDAKOTA]

One of the best videos of top novels .. plz make more 😌😌😌😍😍😍😍😍

[@milabahuto169]

Amazing library collection! I like your choice of Anna Karenina!

[@michaelgionti9988]

I happen to be reading the stand for the first time right now! So I guess I now know what the next 99 books I’m reading will be!

[@wrystryder2156]

Great list. Any reason for 666 on Needful Things?

[@epiphoney]

Oh my, Donna Tartt does the Secret History audiobook too. Nice voice.

[@KVP94Guitar]

SOOO much horror. I love it! But the Stand ugh! I love the first third but then everything fell apart for me. Great list, going to read the Terror this winter!

[@jobuckley2999]

The Terror is one amazing novel. Enjoy.

[@douglasdea637]

It's good, but depressing. These guys are in constant pain and everything is bad and their situation lingers on and on... Then the monster attacks.

[@KVP94Guitar]

I've seen the tv series so looking to see how it compares

[@asymptoticspatula]

Tolstoy speaks to me too. He’s incredible. War and Peace and Anna Karenina are A+ books but his novellas are also great! The Death of Ivan Ilyich and The Cossacks are as good as anything else he ever wrote.

[@victoriah.2083]

TERRY BROOKS MY #1 FANTASY AUTHOR. He got me into Fantasy!😊

[@jstones9872]

I’m surprised you ranked Boys life so high but no mention of Swan Song?

[@jamshiddindoust4293]

Thanks. You did a great job. Most of the novels are new ones. Again, many thanks ❤

[@heidi6281]

Brian I think Voyager, book 3 of Outlander was the best of the series! I read it in one sitting.