Curious if you have ever read "The Long Walk" and your thoughts on it... over the years I have bought, lent out, and not gotten back this book probably a dozen times. Being in the US Military for nearly 2 decades now this book just resonated so hard for me on intestinal fortitude... curious how it hits for those outside of service.
@joelofthebrotherhood4106
2 жыл бұрын
I book I would love for you to read and review is 'The blood song' by Anthony Ryan
@steinbrosstein209
2 жыл бұрын
Who else be scared of the wot 8 ep trailer, because it says the last battle which happens in book 14 ( I think)
@paulbryden4006
2 жыл бұрын
Just brought shadow of the gods damit stop spending my money! Lol
@PinkertonDanPie
2 жыл бұрын
Have you read Spinning Silver by Naomi Novik? Pat Rothfuss just gave it a glowing review on Twitter, so I picked it up myself. It feels like traditional fairy tale turned epic fantasy.
@zacharyroussie4746
2 жыл бұрын
Started reading Brandon Sanderson’s stuff with Elantris and actually read LOTR for the first time. This channel has really helped me get into fantasy and sci-fi in the last year. Thank you Daniel.
@Bromasterplays
2 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love his skyward series
@SneakyOrangutan
2 жыл бұрын
That's awesome! I love LOTR, Sanderson's books, the wheel of time, etc. If you want a little bit of a little more simple series check out the Rangers Apprentice, it's a 13 book series (14 with a pre-qual) but they're pretty decent!
@zacharyroussie4746
2 жыл бұрын
@@SneakyOrangutan yeah I actually read several of those back in like middle school. Remember liking them
@SneakyOrangutan
2 жыл бұрын
@@zacharyroussie4746 yeah same, I still listen to the audible versions from time to time.
@zacharyroussie4746
2 жыл бұрын
@@SneakyOrangutan yeah maybe I should check them out again. I remember thinking they were pretty cool
@seguaiie1406
2 жыл бұрын
I have started reading the wheel of time this year, with your read along. I am curently halfway trought book 7 and i absolutly love the series so far. Thanks for the recomendation, honorable goblin.
@LaurenWatkinsArt
2 жыл бұрын
Same! I am so glad I finally read the series.
@kaladongstormguy
2 жыл бұрын
Wow, I'm actually in the exact same boat. Like I'm also halfway through book 7. Twinsies
@Isaiah_McIntosh
2 жыл бұрын
I'm also halfway through book 7! Started at a poor time though, was reading around a book every day and a half during exams. It was just so addictive. So far 7 hasn't been quite as page turning as the others, might take 2 or 3 days to finish.
@calebwinfield1403
2 жыл бұрын
I just started the series. Am I the only one who found it pretty boring until the attack happens?
@Isaiah_McIntosh
2 жыл бұрын
@@calebwinfield1403 It starts with the best prologue I've ever read and the initial mystery was enough to enrapture me from the off. Although yes it really picks up with the attack.
@vol94
2 жыл бұрын
MY TOP TEN READS 1.A doctor's report diagnosing me of corona 2. Someone's mind 3. A mysterious paper under my pillow which proclaimed in blood red ink, "I see you." 4. Those letters they display to check your eyesight 5.That one newspaper 6. That random signboard on that street 7. Urband dictionary 8. Oxford dictionary 9. A Facebook rant about how all politicians are reptilian clones 10. A divorce paper.
@damp2269
2 жыл бұрын
you post just made my top ten reads of the year and i have read 10 books in the WoT series and a Wisdom of crowds. Your post started strong, turned hilarious and the ending was... unexpected. well done.
@vol94
2 жыл бұрын
@@damp2269 maybe the true reads were the friends we made along the way.
@Charlxver
2 жыл бұрын
This is not 2007 Tumblr
@vol94
2 жыл бұрын
@@Charlxver so is it 2008 tumblr?
@vol94
2 жыл бұрын
@Mary Mitchell You might just be the first person to ever say that to me
@CranGrapeish
2 жыл бұрын
I know you've done top sci-fi/fantasy series before but would you ever consider a list of top one-offs/stand-alone books? As much as I love book series sometimes it's a bit refreshing to have a story started and finished in a single book.
@regann7227
2 жыл бұрын
I'm not sure if Dragon Pearl is still a standalone but I remember reading the advanced copy of it and enjoying it as some lighter scifi
@NigelGrab
2 жыл бұрын
I rate priory of the orange tree very highly as a standalone fantasy
@eetusillanpaa
2 жыл бұрын
This year was great. My list includes: -whole of wheel of time - all stormlight books and mistborn - both first law trilogies -gentlemen bastards
@sebelo_1279
2 жыл бұрын
Damn, you read a lot this year. Well done mate
@ADHDlanguages
2 жыл бұрын
This sounds great but every other year is going to be disappointing now 😂
@calebwinfield1403
2 жыл бұрын
"Nice list, asshole"
@Ismael-kc3ry
2 жыл бұрын
@@ADHDlanguages I was about to say, dude just went through a bunch of the best in the genre lmfao
@eetusillanpaa
2 жыл бұрын
@@ADHDlanguages well you can always read them again :D and I had a lot of Time this year so read much ;)
@Mohamed-uf9bz
2 жыл бұрын
Most one piece fans thought that you're gonna hate it when they recommended it to you so even if the series is on number 10 not number 3 is still a massive W 😂
@lobsterbisque333
2 жыл бұрын
I have loved all your content this year, but especially the One Piece reviews have warmed my heart. Seeing you loving, analyzing, and criticizing it has just been pure joy
@Cubehead27
2 жыл бұрын
I started reading Jorge Luis Borges this year and that's really what dominated my reading patterns in 2021. It's not strictly sci-fi or fantasy, but certainly speculative fiction of some sort or other, and no one writes a short story like Borges does.
@thatgamingfreak
2 жыл бұрын
Borges is great. I do think the recently released Piranesi feels very reminiscent of Library of Babel.
@Cubehead27
2 жыл бұрын
@@thatgamingfreak I think I've heard it does have a considerable Borgesian influence. I haven't read it yet, although I'd very much like to.
@kanfoosj
2 жыл бұрын
He is awesome.
@eamonntee
2 жыл бұрын
Borges is one of my favourite authors, his poetry is also really fantastic
@makizzan7803
2 жыл бұрын
viva Argentina carajo!
@ADFloyd
2 жыл бұрын
The Jade Bones saga has definitely been my favourite read this year. The familiarity you feel with the Kaul's becomes familial. Hilo and Anden were such good characters! Hilo forever being a stone, only willing to shift in slight increments as the river of time washed over him. While Anden shifts and adapts to any and everything while keeping his principles. That scene with Anden brokering the deal with the bad kek showed just how green in the soul he was!
@ThePenguinDruid
2 жыл бұрын
My top 10 (multiple vooks per author, bu only one per "series") 1: fools errand by robin hobb 2: wrath by john gwynne 3: ship of destiny by robin hobb 4: piranesi by susanna clarke 5: the truth by therry pratchett 6: heir of novron by michael j. sullival 7: the fifth season by n.k. jemisin 8: bloody rose by nicholas eames 9: sword of kaigan by m.l. wang 10: a man called ove by frederik backman (Sorry for the lack of capitals btw)
@emeleenspencer9772
2 жыл бұрын
Oo I loved heir of novron years back and still think about that series a lot! Not many people talk about Ryria Revelations but it's such a fun ride and so well plotted!
@ducky36F
2 жыл бұрын
Bloody Rose is so damn good
@leejlogan
2 жыл бұрын
The Tawny Man trilogy is perfect as is the Broken Earth Trilogy 😍
@alexw1060
2 жыл бұрын
Ooft! Broken earth trilogy! Buckle in - it only gets.. *more* (you see how I lack the words)
@leejlogan
2 жыл бұрын
@@alexw1060 I absolutely loved this trilogy. Very different to anything I'd read before 💙
@johndonne8657
2 жыл бұрын
I read a lot of old books this year. Here were the 10 best works of fiction: 10. Treasure Island. Robert Louis Stevenson 9. Animal Farm. George Orwell 8. The Scarlett Letter. Nathanial Hawthorn 7. Heart of Darkness. Joseph Conrad. 6. The Graveyard Book. Neil Gaiman. 5. Howell's Moving Castle. Dianna Wynne Jones. 4. Pride and Prejudice. Jane Austin 3. Brave New World. Alduous Huxely. 2. Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Robert Louis Stevenson 1. The Picture of Dorian Grey. Oscar Wilde.
@FullStewart
2 жыл бұрын
Personally i hated brave new world. There just wasn’t a plot. Bunch of people talking for 200 pages.
@user-cj9vi9or5o
2 жыл бұрын
I'm hoping to finish The Way of Kings by the end of the year, I haven't read a lot of fantasy recently but reading that and binging videos like these has reignited my love for the genre :) So much to read...
@carolineantley4144
2 жыл бұрын
The Way of Kings is FANTASTIC!!!!!!!
@user-cj9vi9or5o
2 жыл бұрын
@@carolineantley4144 IT IS! Starting Words of Radiance soon :D
@carolineantley4144
2 жыл бұрын
@@user-cj9vi9or5o I got Words of Radiance for Christmas and I’ve already almost finished it! I can’t put it down
@user-cj9vi9or5o
2 жыл бұрын
@@carolineantley4144 That's amazing! Got it for Christmas as well, once I'm done with some current reads I'll be starting it as soon as possible
@noname3609
2 жыл бұрын
Twok is my favourite fantasy book of all time with Wor and Oathbringer slightly behind ! 😁 Haven't started Row but I heard its good.
@vydave
2 жыл бұрын
This man is inspiring me to read so much stuff that's out of my pre-conceived reading zone. Kudos!
@BladeWinters
2 жыл бұрын
I love that the One Piece collection is growing, I hope that you will still read or watch manga and anime even if you do not make a video about it.
@Supermuffin5000
2 жыл бұрын
Fonda Lee just manages to put this greasy ball of dread into your stomach while you read. From one moment to another, things can go from "oh hey everything seems to go quite well" to "oh fuck, did that just happen?". I also just love the reactions we get from the characters when something happens, that shakes up the entire family
@Stoneward_Thug
2 жыл бұрын
Totally agree with your thoughts on Brown's RR series. Its lead me down a sci-fi road that I never thought I would like! And your recommendation of Joe Abercrombie has been the most pleasant surprise I've had in reading for a long time. I have been reading Abercrombie and the Stormlight Archives alternatively this last year for the first time. Been awesome to watch your videos this year Dan, can't wait for more quality in 2022!
@carlosdanielcalderonmontoy3723
2 жыл бұрын
Somebody answer me, do I need to read the First Law Trilogy before reading the Age of Madness trilogy?
@splitprune
2 жыл бұрын
@@carlosdanielcalderonmontoy3723 you should
@carlosdanielcalderonmontoy3723
2 жыл бұрын
@@splitprune thanks👌🏼👍🏼
@kruegertcg9830
2 жыл бұрын
I’ve been alternating between those two all year as well. I’m up to my 10th Sanderson book and 5th Abercrombie- slightly prefer first law actually because I’m a sucker for grim dark, but it’s just so much harder to binge lol
@AdityaDendukuri
2 жыл бұрын
@@carlosdanielcalderonmontoy3723 yes. You should also read the three stand-alones before reading age of madness.
@lucasbertsche3710
2 жыл бұрын
It’s been a great fantasy year for me! I read all of First Law and started Wheel of Time and Dresden 🤯
@mattmininberg6582
2 жыл бұрын
Started reading the Mistborn trilogy yesterday, couple hundred pages in and I’m loving it. Finished Leviathan Falls a couple weeks ago and couldn’t be happier with how they finished that series, one of my long time favorites. Read The Three Body Problem Series and while I couldn’t connect to the characters, I highly recommend it on the ideas and philosophy discussed. Also loved Wrath of the Gods!
@quinnsahler970
2 жыл бұрын
Stormlight Archive next!
@destro6971
2 жыл бұрын
The last 3 i read were Jade Legacy, Leviathan Falls, and Wisdom of Crowds. I'm feeling the Book Depression hard right now
@DanielGreeneReviews
2 жыл бұрын
Jesus talk about a good streak though!
@destro6971
2 жыл бұрын
@@DanielGreeneReviews It was so deeeeeply satisfying to wrap up 3 amazing series like that in a row. Damn though, I need time to process now . 🤓
@zoe8880
2 жыл бұрын
Oh man, the Book Depression is a hard place to climb out of. Sometimes I try to find standalone books to even me out after a hard goodbye to an awesome series. I hope you find some good palliative reading ideas in the comments. /patpat
@calebwinfield1403
2 жыл бұрын
"How's the leg?"
@archlectoryarvi2873
2 жыл бұрын
@@calebwinfield1403 the easiest way to reduce me to a sobbing mess 😂😂😭😭😭
@bookdmb
2 жыл бұрын
I love when you chat about the squiggly things on the pulpy things. Big in my SFF world this year: WoT, Red Rising, Mistborn. A Memory of Light, Golden Son, and The Final Empire were all standouts.
@brhettdavis7061
2 жыл бұрын
Wisdom of Crowds was amazing. In general the age of madness was amazing. Orso and Clover are possibly some of my favorite characters of all time. Thanks for making me wanna read it
@sunflight4521
2 жыл бұрын
I didn’t read much this year, but I found some of the best fantasy I have ever read. It’s called The Ninth Rain by Jen Williams, and it is fantastic! And the next two books are even more amazing, so READ THEM!! They are so underrated, it’s insane. It’s basically fantasy alien invasion with vampire elves, green fire witches and mythical beasts all in one, it’s so good.
@TheEickert
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the recommendation! Will definitely check them out.
@saraine7985
2 жыл бұрын
Yes pleaseeee can more people read it? (I’m currently reading book 2 but I already know it’s gonna be great!)
@Morfeusm
2 жыл бұрын
Have them on my February TBR but I am scared because last time I read something hyped by KZitem it was a bit mixed for me… hopefully this one will be different! Internet recommendations seems to be hit and miss for me.
@Halo_Legend
2 жыл бұрын
And since when abundance of cliches is good...?
@sunflight4521
2 жыл бұрын
@@Halo_Legend Clichés can be done well and in new and interesting ways, so I wouldn’t dismiss a series just for that. And anyway, these books aren’t full of cliches, I’ve never read a more original series.
@gaybowser4967
2 жыл бұрын
I highly doubt I'll finish it this year, despite getting through 100 pages a day as of recent, but Knife of Dreams has been a perfect read so far. A Crown of Swords killed my love for Wheel of Time and reading as a whole for a good few months so I wasn't able to read anything really and the entire series felt like a let down to me. Luckily though, Crossroads of Twilight was actually much better than people make it out to be, and Knife of Dreams hit with a bang and they didn't stop coming, fed to the build up and it hit the ground running, didn't make sense to have a stagnant plot, so Jordan moved it on in every page. Unfortunately I've only read WoT books this year but I'm reading some Sanderson again and should be getting an entire haul from family this Christmas so my journey isn't over yet. My actual best read though would be Fires of Heaven. I dunno what it is but that book was perfect for me.
@totesmagotes213
2 жыл бұрын
When I read the series a few years ago, Knife of Dreams was the book that I KNEW would make it worth it. That was the book that many of the story arcs started really paying off. The protagonists felt like fully realized adults finally. I could see the end game in sight. It’s not my favorite in the series, but it was one that I enjoyed so much.
@gaybowser4967
2 жыл бұрын
@@totesmagotes213 yeah I've both accidentally and purposely spoiled myself on a lot of stuff, including what chapters to read (the slog started that lovely little trend of wanting to skip chapters and eventually doing so *looking at you Perrin and Faile*) but while I'm spoiling myself on what happens overrall in these chapters, it doesn't take away from the overrall effect. For a book were almost a good 1/7th of it is just prologue, it progresses the politics, the battles, the bloody courting and so much more farther on. It feels sad saying that what currently feels like Jordan's best work to me, was also the one he made in desperation and fear of dying before he could finish it all. Either way the series has and continues to be brilliant despite the slump that is ACoS to me and I'm beyond prepared to get to the ending. Well, an ending.
@totesmagotes213
2 жыл бұрын
@@gaybowser4967 Overall the slog wasn’t too bad for me, besides how long the Perrin/Faile thing was dragged out. That should have been resolved in the book after it started. Besides that, I think that Rand, Nyneave, Egwene, Mat, Elayne, and many side characters had a ton of growth in those books. I hope you enjoy the transition to Sanderson. I know I did. In fact, The Gathering Storm is my favorite in the entire series.
@gaybowser4967
2 жыл бұрын
@@totesmagotes213 oh nice! I've heard lots of conflicting reports on how well the transition and the last 3 books are overrall but I've already loved Sanderson as an author and just him being a great guy so I reckon I will! And yeah the Perrin Faile stuff could have been finished by CoT latest I would say. At least in that book Perrin had some growth but he completely undermines the point he was sent out to Ghealdan for. Be spends more time trying to get his wife and a Queen with no authority back, than he does following the plan he and Rand set out. All of this could have been avoided if the Shaido just gave up were mostly slaughtered at Dumai's Wells which has been spoken of enough and I think most fans have entertained the idea ever since it truly started to drag. And tbh yeah the slog wasn't terrible, it just hurt reading a lot of stuff that wasn't moving at all or just very little. ACoS as I think I've made clear is easily my least favourite book, PoD was actually very good with Rand and Egwene... WH I will have to re-read and CoT was actually a pretty good read considering everything.
@seangriffey8669
2 жыл бұрын
Crown of Swords really is a stinker. The only 2 star WOT book for me. Also I agree Crossroads of Twilight is nowhere near as bad as people say. It isn't as exciting as other entries, but unlike CoS, there is nothing that actively annoys me.
@angelaholmes8888
2 жыл бұрын
Here's my top favorite reads of 2021 1. Crescent city 2. In the ravenous dark by a.m Strickland 3. From blood and ash 4. Best served cold 5. A little hatred 6. Wizard and glass by Stephen king 7. The wastelands by Stephen king 8. The comeback by ella berman 9. The kiss quotient by helen Hoang 10. The trouble with peace
@chandlerainsley
2 жыл бұрын
audibly said "wow" when i saw song of achilles on this list, i sometimes forget how varied your reading is!
@MioMyDog
2 жыл бұрын
Yes for Robin Hobb influence!!! I really, really enjoyed seeing all the little details that Patrick Rothfuss has taken from her books into his Kingkiller Chronicles (ok, at times it felt not so little, but like whole scenes, but hey, it's good stuff), and I'd love to learn more.
@JustScrapHD
2 жыл бұрын
Can you give me some examples? Its been a long time since i have read KKC and i dont remember much to be honest
@rudders17
2 жыл бұрын
This year I read (for the first time), Mistborn Era 1 and 2, the entire Stormlight Archive, Warbreaker and Elantris. Brandon Sanderson is my favourite author of all time, and I owe my finding of him to your videos. I also owe you for introducing me to Nicholas Eames and his books, as well as the Powder Mage trilogy (which is also one of my all time favourites), as well as Robin Hobb (I'm on Assassin's Quest) and finally for encouraging me to read more Stephen King, I read 4 of his books this year! Thank you for not only being the best booktuber on here (in my humble opinion) but for giving me so much joy in reading, your recommendations brought back my love for it after 2 years of burnout. Have a fantastic Christmas
@OSW2000
2 жыл бұрын
I've just recently (2 days ago) started the jade triology and am almost through the first book. I must say it is really well done and am all the more exited about it now because you have said each succesive book becomes stronger. Good entertainment for the holidays!
@SnakeAndTurtleQigong
2 жыл бұрын
We support your self-care! Thanks for being a good example.
@chocolatethunder3514
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Daniel, your videos have really influenced what I'd like to read and what I am reading; I'll get around to reading these series when my TBR isn't a heaping mass of constant existential dread.
@yyuna7
2 жыл бұрын
I read Jade City this July and right now I have less than 20% left of Jade War and I am seriously amazed how a book series has managed to grip me with every page I turn (on my kindle lol). With you and Petrik Leo both putting Jade Legacy in your first spot gives me high hopes for enjoying the finale, too. With the exception of Stormlight, it's been a long time since I was this emotionally invested in fictional characters.
@georginachard8604
2 жыл бұрын
For the last few years I've found myself aging out of YA and sadly reading less fantasy as a result. I'm so happy to discover your channel (via OSP streams😁) and find such thoughtful recommendations I can use to dip into adult fantasy
@RB-eb9mr
2 жыл бұрын
Been getting really into reading again lately. Now I can spend next paycheck getting my TBR list back to a healthy level with this list 😆
@sgtNACHO
2 жыл бұрын
Thrilled to see Leviathan Falls on here, I'm glad you finished the series. I'm still processing all my thoughts on it. Damn it was a great a story though, and a very well made ending. It sucks to see the series end, but I'm glad it made it all the way through 9 books! I also want to give a shoutout to Project Hail Mary. Very fun read with an interesting story throughout.
@JamesVermont
2 жыл бұрын
I'm a few hours into Jade War at the moment and it is outstanding! I adored Jade City already and I'm so utterly blown away by the even further rise in quality. Something really cool that cracked my top ten this year was Binti, by Nnedi Okorafor. I know you loved Octavia Butler so you might really enjoy this series. Nnedi Okorafor is also in the writer headlining the adaptation of Octavia Butler's "Wild Seed" so my comparison between them absolutely draws from that!
@zoe8880
2 жыл бұрын
Binti was so good! I didn't know Okorafor was heading the Wild Seed adaptation, but that's making me super excited now. Thank you for that news!
@Scott-qi3wv
2 жыл бұрын
My favourite book I’ve read this year is ‘the count of monte cristo’. Brilliant book that I wish I had read earlier
@ChristmasLore
2 жыл бұрын
That's great growing up in France: you read this as a kid!✨ (Sets pretty high standards...)
@Archonsx
2 жыл бұрын
lmao some of you are really strange humans, imagine liking that trashy classic
@don471
2 жыл бұрын
I consider it to be the greatest book ever.
@alf.2929
2 жыл бұрын
I've seen so many booktubers recommend this classic that I bought it, that and Don Quixote.
@theblindking900
2 жыл бұрын
It’s a really good book, and I really love it, but I needed a character sheet to keep track of the characters the first time I read it. If you are thinking of reading it I would recommend it but be warned it is a lot.
@katieamarsh
2 жыл бұрын
I wasn’t a big Red Rising fan, but you convinced me to push on and I loved it. I also read all of Dresden this year, also great. I think my favorite book of the year was Project Hail Mary.
@TrickyRilke
2 жыл бұрын
Yay! Finally some book content!
@XanderWhat
2 жыл бұрын
That "Tighttighttight" felt more Tuco Salamanca than Ryan George to me! Anyway, I haven't thought much about my top 10, but some of my favorite reads were Best Served Cold, Wisdom of Crowds, the Books of Babel series as a whole, and Project Hail Mary
@Nemo37K
2 жыл бұрын
After seeing your reviews of WoC and Jade legacy, I did not expect for you to rank One Piece above them. I'm working through Jade Legacy now, and I'm withholding judgment on it until I finish, but it could be an incredible finale if done right. I'm not a super huge fan of Grimdark, and I hated the ending of the First Law, so I'm unlikely to pick up the Age of Madness, although if I feel like torturing myself, I might. My top reads this year were probably: The Books of Babel, Re-read of The Book of the New Sun (it's so good, man), The Masquerade by Seth Dickinson - some of the smartest fantasy around, and now that I've gotten past books 1-3 of Dresden, prolly the Dresden files too, Iron Widow, Monster, and Three Days of Happiness. Happy new year
@AniCryptoEarnings
2 жыл бұрын
I mean, the way he explained it.. If he had to have took every singular one piece arc's as a book, then it would be little more top Cuz of marineford and water 7/ enislobby, duhh!!... But that would mean there will be more one piece in one list... So assembling all arc's into one does make it a little less effective compared to jade legacy which was amazing and it was one book, it had one particular starting point and a concrete ending.
@lindsey5714
2 жыл бұрын
Love seeing the Liveship Traders in the mix, that series has always been my favourite of hers so it’s nice to see it getting some love. Picked up a couple for next years tbr too so thanks! 😊
@troyhare6312
2 жыл бұрын
Started and finished Mistborn this year because of you, from one goblin to another, thanks!
@narcolepticcow807
2 жыл бұрын
Hi, newbie reader here (started in June and I've read about 12 books at the time of writing this), so a lot of my entries will probably be old news for most of you, but these are my Top 10 books that I read in 2021: 10. How an Economy Grows and Why it Crashes by Peter D. Schiff and Andrew J. Schiff 9. Breach of Peace by Daniel B. Greene 8. Neverwhere by Neil Gaiman 7. The Gunslinger by Stephen King 6. Mistborn Book Two: The Well of Ascension by Brandon Sanderson 5. Blood, Sweat, and Pixels by Jason Schreier 4. Dune by Frank Herbert 3. Mistborn Book 1: The Final Empire by Brandon Sanderson 2. Children of Time by Adrian Tchaikovsky 1. The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman A few oddballs there, I know (#10 was recommended by a friend). My decisions were made based on level of enjoyment more than anything else and it was close for one or two. And as Mr Greene is fond of saying, THIS IS ALL MY OPINION. 👍
@hasniichasnii7671
2 жыл бұрын
Oh goblin boy's book made it to your top 10 ! Haven't read yet but have paperback version
@narcolepticcow807
2 жыл бұрын
@@hasniichasnii7671 It's genuinely good. Obviously, it's a bit thin but for a first time publisher, it's a solid debut. I really liked it
@ashwinrajendran6420
2 жыл бұрын
Loved the Ryan George mention, Daniel! One of my favourite KZitemrs referencing another. I’m so happy!!
@frank7411
2 жыл бұрын
These are always my favorite videos of the year!
@Skier0915
2 жыл бұрын
Had eye surgery multiple times when I was a kid, I remember hating everything about it BUT my eyes are better than they were! I hope your surgery helps your eyes Daniel so you can get back to reading and being able to see!
@tompadfoot3065
2 жыл бұрын
I started reading The Expanse this year, having caught up on the show. I'm blown away by how accurate to the books the show is, very much enjoying spending more time with the crew of the Rocinante
@nicolasinvernizzi6140
2 жыл бұрын
they did a great job on adapting it.
@potentialPizza8
2 жыл бұрын
I have to say, I'm actually looking forward to you reading and reviewing the Tawny Man trilogy even more than I'm looking forward to your One Piece reviews! Of course, that in part comes from you being almost caught up with OP, while with Elderlings you still have so much amazing stuff ahead of you. But I truly believe that even compared to the Farseer trilogy and Liveships, Tawny Man can truly blow you away with how incredible it is.
@soledadcallo4119
2 жыл бұрын
I just started getting properly back into reading this year after years of just rereading books from my childhood. This channel has helped me a ton with figuring out what kind of stuff I'm interested in diving into and this year I read my first Sanderson series (Mistborn), my first Discworld book (Guards! Guards!), and bought the Eye of the world. I hope that I'll be able to fill in some more of my fantasy gaps this year and thanks so much for all your recommendations Daniel!!
@Nightshade_goblin
2 жыл бұрын
Sooooo, is Red Rising a trilogy and I can stop after the 3rd installment, or is it ongoing with Dark Age etc?
@genghisgalahad8465
2 жыл бұрын
I’m happily ensconced and focused in the video’s book review discussion today like it was in the old days away from the madding crowd and nervous jitters and deafening buzz out there. Just a nice quiet booktube talk on books esp SFF where I was zoned in for each book review. I didn’t feel rushed, stressed or anxious about what’s “next, next, next... clock ticking down, gotta go, bye!” vibes that I’ve oddly been interpreting from far too many a booktube in general through no fault of anyone but myself. Today, I felt I was tuned in. And it was concise! And titles intrigued! Gonna read Hyperion in paperback..added to list to-read!
@genghisgalahad8465
2 жыл бұрын
SW Trilogy’s RotJ had no problems in my book. It was an excellent culmination!
@zoe8880
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks to both Goblin-Sensei and the Horde--typing up my 2022 TBR now as I watch and scan through comments. My list, not really in any order. Decisions are hard. --The Last Graduate by Naomi Novik --Shadow of the Gods by John Gwynne --Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir --Kings of the Wyld & Bloody Rose by Nicholas Eames --The Broken Earth Trilogy by N.K. Jemisin --The Dresden Files by Jim Butcher --The Lady Astronaut series by Mary Robinette Kowal --Blacktongue Thief by Christopher Buehlman --Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon --Lovecraft Country by Matt Ruff
@suepedie1
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Goblin! I spent 2021 rereading old favorite series. It has been a godawful year for me and I didn't feel up to any surprises. 2022 will be different! Thanks for the recommendations....I'm starting off with Fonda Lee.....Happy New Year!
@jd_warren
2 жыл бұрын
Glad the book reviews will be coming back! Been watching this channel for a while for the book reviews and discussions and missed them. But also I understand getting burned out. Take your time! Pretty much everything you do and enjoy it.
@akanks.hahaha
2 жыл бұрын
The video I've been waiting for for almost an entire month now
@sebelo_1279
2 жыл бұрын
I'm so excited! I've been waiting for your lists!!
@fullesperalchemist3695
2 жыл бұрын
My best read was definitely Gardens of the Moon closely followed by The Emperor's soul, Mistborm era 1 and tEotW respectively
@hichemboubakar3820
2 жыл бұрын
Next to all of what you did last year, you still managed to read this much. Dude! that's impressive.
@crisnice1
2 жыл бұрын
thank you for the recommendations. love these videos
@zoranne_
2 жыл бұрын
no particular order except for 1 but here are my favorite reads of the year! 1. green bone saga by fonda lee 2. the jasmine throne by tasha suri 3. the broken earth trilogy by nk jemisin 4. the heart principle by helen hoang 5. the anthropocene reviewed by john green 6. legendborn by tracy deonn 7. the song of achilles by madeline miller
@Gypsy_Danger_TMC
2 жыл бұрын
The only thing ive read this year is the Old Kingdom series. Definitely gonna check out the last 2 you suggested
@renzodm6203
2 жыл бұрын
I'm reading both Wisdom of Crowds and Jade Legacy in January very excited.
@phen0menos
2 жыл бұрын
So glad to see a return of book content on this channel, and I hope your eyes are recovering well! I would love to see a Ship of Destiny review from you, or even a spoiler/non-spoiler chat for the whole trilogy
@madis4852
2 жыл бұрын
Nothing has made me more excited to pick up the Jade trilogy than this video. Thanks Daniel!!
@ElijahStormblessed
2 жыл бұрын
I've read 25 books this year, so I figured a top 5 fits that number better 😂 In no particular order, my five favorite reads of 2021 are: Gideon the Ninth, A Memory Called Empire, Anxious People, Sunreach, and Crown of Feathers :D
@VoidBearer
2 жыл бұрын
I just wanted to comment on your point about reading books as they come out. I hate the wait! BUT! It's really important for new authors that people read their series as their series comes out, or they wont get to keep publishing or achieve the success they deserve! Also as much as I hate the wait, the hype and the theory crafting (especially for things like Wheel of Time) do really help the stories sprout and bloom in my mind
@VoidBearer
2 жыл бұрын
as an addendum, if you haven't read The Masquerade by Seth Dickinson they're really good queer fantasy novels that will rip your heart out, and then slowly put it back together. I love them and would love to see them get more love before the last one gets published.
@Spartanj42
2 жыл бұрын
YOU FINALLY READ HYPERION. I'm so happy, it's one of my favorite books of all time.
@DonnieDen
2 жыл бұрын
Since you like Discworld and One Piece I can recommend the Zamonia series starting with "The 13½ Lives of Captain Bluebear". It is imaginative, smart and unique. And therefore one of the most iconic fantasy novels in Germany.
@Franci_stormblessed
2 жыл бұрын
that's a really good list and i am so happy that you loved Dark Age!
@mayasidhe8780
2 жыл бұрын
This year I've been reading a lot of graphic novels so some made their way onto my top 10: 1) The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott lynch 2) Lord of Chaos by Robert Jordan 3) The Wicked + The Divine by Kieron Gillen 4) Assassin's Apprentice by Robin Hobb 5) The Mermaid, The Witch and The Sea by Maggie Tokuda-Hall 6) DIE by Kieron Gillen 7) The Magnus Chase series by Rick Riordan 8) The Invisible Life of Addie Larue by Victoria Schwab 9) Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo 10)Breach of Peace (genuinely one of the best books I've read this year)
@kro235
2 жыл бұрын
Yes! The Lies of Locke Lamora is so good!
@lukekosel9902
2 жыл бұрын
I recently started and finished what’s written so far of the burning series by Evan Winter because of your channel… Evan Winter is now one of, if not my number one favorite modern fantasy writer. Thanks Daniel! Keep up the good work
@mark-breen
2 жыл бұрын
I’m trying to decide if Daniel put a 0 instead of an O in the “of” in the title of this video on purpose so people would comment and point it out… if so: you got me.
@willhassell5331
2 жыл бұрын
Throughout this year I have started and caught up on Dresden and Stormlight Archive. Thanks for recommending two excellent series to a someone trying to get back into reading fantasy and sci-fi. Plan to finish up the rest of cosmere and catch up with The Expanse series. Best of 2022 to the GOAT of Goblins
@fredMoneyWititt
2 жыл бұрын
best gobo cuts compilation of 2021 =] cheers mate!
@abaxmanjr
2 жыл бұрын
excellent list! Now that Jade Legacy is out I need to order the trilogy and give them a read!
@i.pfreely6038
2 жыл бұрын
I read the first law trilogy in the summer and am about to finish Best Served Cold and just wooooooow. Abercrombie my goat right now and I’m pumped for Heroes, Red Country & the Age of Madness
@nihilistictanuki6947
2 жыл бұрын
It's not from 2021 but I only read it this year: The Darkness That Comes Before by R. Scott Bakker This book literally blew me away. Haven't read such a good book in years. Outstanding prose, extremely philosophical, deep and dense in every way (especially some of the dialogues) and equipped with S-tier worldbuilding. But it's very grim even for Grim Dark. If you are a made of cotton ball rainbows, keep your distance from this one, because it doesn't give a shit about being politically correct or maybe putting some of it's readers into heavy distress. Bakker paints a very sinister and disturbing world and succeeds at it with flying colors.
@billtang79
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I love The Expanse and will start reading Leviathan Falls soon!
@jasonberezowski2869
2 жыл бұрын
Started reading Ship of Magic because of this video, very much enjoying it so far!
@Patrick.__
2 жыл бұрын
My favorite reads off the top of my head are The Hyperion Cantos (Rise of Endymion was my favorite) Swan Song by Robert McCammon Gravity's Rainbow by Thomas Pynchon 2666 by Roberto Bolano The Frank Herbert Dune Saga (God Emperor of Dune or Heretics were my favorite) The Killer Angels by Michael Shaara My Heart is a Chainsaw by Stephen Graham Jones A Man at Arms by Steven Pressfield The First Law Trilogy Wild Sheep Chase by Haruki Murakami.
@NJPDesigns
2 жыл бұрын
I have absolutely loved all of the Robin Hobb books I've read this year. The Farseer trilogy really pulled me in and I've loved how expansive the world has gotten as I've gone through the Liveship Traders, Tawny Man, and Rain Wild Chronicles. I'm excited to get through the Fitz and Fool Trilogy over the next couple months. Just excellent all around.
@marram29
2 жыл бұрын
i love fantasy but Farseer is the most unsatisfying book series i´ve ever read. Story, magic system and characterwise it has no coherent logic. Besides that it is poorly written rhetorically
@franconicolas3995
2 жыл бұрын
I know you kind of stopped doing OP videos because of the whole Mark thing but I'd love to hear your thoughts on the latest stuff. Specifically the Oden flashback, and the madness that is the raid to Onigashima.
@dre1201
2 жыл бұрын
Raid on onigashima is pretty meh so far ngl✨🍻
@flaircygnus4587
2 жыл бұрын
@@dre1201 not really I think the manga has been fire since ch 1000 with some misses here and there
@franconicolas3995
2 жыл бұрын
@@dre1201 wut Roof Piece has been incredible
@furorteutonicus9045
2 жыл бұрын
@@dre1201 Are you serious? lol How can anyone even have this opinion? One Piece has been the most hype it has been in many years since Onigashima started.
@dre1201
2 жыл бұрын
@@franconicolas3995 it's been all hype, compared to every other climactic arc in one piece, this pales, and u can't say i am wrong when even uk deep down u too feel that the yonkou have been a let down, i mean compare the hype u felt when kaidou and big mom declared their alliance, that was some next level shit like, old whitebeard almost brought down entirety of the marines, so imagine two...... Now supernovas and pretty mid level fighters are going to beat both of em..... That's not accurate depiction of strength, and the argument of laidou has been fighting so may ppl is bullshit, old wb would've bodied em, let alone two old wb's
@iamdivan7368
2 жыл бұрын
Hope your health goes back to normal soon, SEE ya around. Great job on the video
@martinsolvang8230
2 жыл бұрын
My reading year was mainly focused on Malazan as I read books 1-7 (currently on 8), so I could probably fill my whole list with those, but that would be boring. These are in no particular order: Deadhouse Gates Memories of Ice Reaper's Gale Ruin (John Gwynne) Dune Assassins Apprentice Before They Are Hanged Shadows of Self The Shadow Rising (reread) The Fires of Heaven (reread)
@tenshiangelina
2 жыл бұрын
I'm reading Heaven Official's Blessing by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu, her 3 novels were recently translated into English and got into NYT best sellers' list. It's going to be 8 books jusf for this novel. I can say it's one of the best books I've read ever.
@bern1228
2 жыл бұрын
Love that you referenced Ryan George. Bonus points for mentioning the final episode of "Six Feet Under". Still the best ever wrap up a TV series has ever had. Enjoy your break. Also...When I win the lottery, I'll send fresh memory cards.
@nothing23145
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked Snow Crash. Keep the Neal books comming!!
@jalaldalloul8172
2 жыл бұрын
The Expanse, Hyperion, and Red Rising??? A man after my own heart. Great list btw, haven't gotten to Wisdom of Crowds yet as it gathers dust on my shelf but you're pumping me up for it. As for 2022 recommendations: The Expanse show is excellent and honors the books in the best way possible. Would love to see a video about it from you, as an adaptation of the final trilogy seems reliant on how popular the show gets in the near future. As for books, since I'm on an Expanse train, one half of James S.A. Corey (Daniel Abraham) has an excellent fantasy series called The Dagger & the Coin. It's very ASOIAF adjacent but actually complete and not as grim. If you have any interest, hit me up so I can send it your way. I have four of the five books on my shelf and I'm not much of a rereader so I can save you the trouble there. Here's to a great 2022, peace!
@Xobik1
2 жыл бұрын
My Top Five: 5. Submission (Michel Houllebecq) 4. Dune (Frank Herbert) 3. The Shining (Stephen King) 2. The Talented Mr. Ripley (Patricia Highsmith) 1. Timbuktu (Paul Auster)
@thowle
2 жыл бұрын
Hey Daniel! It's been so awesome seeing your channel grow and the quality of your videos just getting better and better. Some of your recommendations have become favorites of mine and it's so great seeing the overlap of my books and yours. You're fucking awesome, dude. Cheers!
@rickeydeyoung9096
2 жыл бұрын
This is where I get my book list for the year
@blackroomred
2 жыл бұрын
ngl it just warms my heart how One Piece made it into your top3 fav reads of the year knowing how you weren't feeling up to starting it at first. glad you gave in and found a read you enjoyed so much!
@albertosousatenor
2 жыл бұрын
Oh, this was convenient, I’ve got all those unused Audible credits I’ve saved while relistening to WoT and I was wondering which project to start next. I started The First Law on your recommendation, and enjoyed it (in so much you can “enjoy” First Law) so I guess I’ll start Age of Madness. It’s a harsh read, true, and it’s at times a shade too depressing even for me, but you were right, it did hit the spot while I wait for Winds of Winter. Btw, I really love your work and I think you’re brilliant. You’re clever and funny but you’re never mean or toxic, even your criticism feels like come from an honest and kind place. Your videos really warm my heart. I’ll watch them even if they’re about series or genres I’m not particularly into, because your passion shines through and your enthusiasm is catching. You and your work make my day brighter, Daniel, and I’m pretty sure lots of people here feel the same. I hope you realise this and that that knowledge brings you as much joy as your work give us.
@dillon1037
2 жыл бұрын
A Desolation Called Peace, Memories of Ice and (from the far left field) She Who Became the Sun were likely my top 3 for the year. I really need to get to Jade City.
@MioMyDog
2 жыл бұрын
This year I enjoyed reading Naomi Novik's "Temeraire" series and I honestly think it's criminally underappreciated. I mean, it has amazing dragons, incredible social commentary, impeccable historical fantasy setting AND it avoids toxic masculinity - how is it not one of the most read series of all time?! I also read more of the Robbin Hobb's ELderling Realm and finished the "Tawny Man" series and damn, I loved it even more than "Liveship Traders"! One of the plot points felt very clunky and cheap, but I won't spoil it and it's at the very beginning and doesn't ruin the series for me, plus Fool has always been my favourite character and it was a pure joy to have the whole series dedicated to him.
@kevinmills1711
2 жыл бұрын
I just finished His Majesty's Dragon and I agree! Was very pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed the novel.
@francislally6066
2 жыл бұрын
Her other works (especially the scholomance) also rock!
@MioMyDog
2 жыл бұрын
@@francislally6066 yes, I love her writing!
@n0zenzur
2 жыл бұрын
Masculinity is not toxic, it's great.
@MioMyDog
2 жыл бұрын
@@n0zenzur I never said otherwise. Masculinity indeed is great. Toxic masculinity however is terrible.
@Freakgirl1985
2 жыл бұрын
I asked my husband for Jade Legacy for Xmas. Can't wait to unwrap and start reading it. I thought Jade City was okay and didn't intend to continue the series, but then people on booktube loved Jade War and I picked it up and loved it. Since then I am excited for Jade Legacy. Especially because everyone says it's phenomenal. And Fonda Lee is also a super likeable author. I loved Robin Hobb's first trilogy sooo soo much. I then started the Liveship Traders and could not get into it. Did not enjoy it and dnf'd it. My friend who got me to read Robin Hobb loves the LST trilogy best though. Now that so many on booktube enjoyed it so much this year, I might give it another try. Just not any time soon, because there are just too many other books I want to get to first :D Merry Christmas Daniel!
@chandlerholloway3900
2 жыл бұрын
After putting it down the first time, Gardens of the Moon is my book of the year! I’ve watched your interview with Steven Erikson, as well as others, and I’ve really come to appreciate his approach to writing. Anomander Rake is my favorite character of the year as well! Looking forward to reading more Malazan!
@stevenwilcox1182
2 жыл бұрын
I’m going to buy all the books that you’ve mentioned that I don’t own because I respect your opinions as an author and a reviewer. Loved your first two stories by the way, great pacing and definitely kept me turning pages.
@talesealog5457
2 жыл бұрын
"Oh, resolving the multiple plotlines of the Expanse in one book is TIGHT!" - Alternative universe book reviewer Ryan George
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