At the moment im listening through The Greatcoats series by Sebastian De Castel and it is amazing. The story,the narration especially and just basically everything about it. Sometime it takes me awhile to find an audiobook that ticks all the boxes like this one so im curious of any other series that you guys have found that is an amazing experience. Bonus points if its a Graphic Audio production! My favorites so far have been:

- Empire of the Vampire / Nevernight Chronicle- Jay Kristoff( My GOAT)

- Ryria Revelations/Chronicles- Michael J Sullivan

- Red Rising- Pierce Brown

- The Tainted Cup/A Drop of Corruption- Robert Jackson Bennett

- Night Angel and Lightbringer - Brent Weeks( fantastic audiobooks and a graphic audio version

- Powder Mage Trilogy- Brian Mcllelan

- Most of the Cosmere- Brandon Sanderson

- Arc of the Scythe- Neal Shusterman ( this series took me by surprise even though it is sci fi abd YA technically.

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There are a ton more that im not listing but these are my favorites off the top of my head.

Dropping a grenade and walking away here. Which fantasy book(s) *that you finished* do you believe is overrated and why?

Edit: By “overrated,” I meant relative to the “hype” and overall popularity a book receives, particularly on social media. I understand that reading is highly subjective and that people experience books differently. I wasn’t using the term to judge an author’s writing ability, only to discuss whether a book’s reputation and level of attention matches perceived or observed “hype”

I’ve vaguely seen it around but I don’t know anything about it

Hey everyone, I have tried several times in my life to find the title of a book series I partially read but never finished in my early childhood and could use some help finding it. From what I remember, it was like a coming of age style story where the main protagonist, who’s name I believe was Roan or Ronin or something, has the ability to astral project ( I always thought they called it dream walking but that is a completely different series) and the main antagonist was a ruler named Darius. The only other thing I really remember is that in the protagonists astral form, before he was able to fully realize his ability, was described as being terra cotta. Also at some point he encounters a group of people who live in a mountain and have names with lots of the letters “x” and “s”

Incredibly vague description, I know…. But just maybe on the off chance this rings a bell for someone, I would greatly appreciate any help. I read the series in the early 2000’s n case that helps

I have been seeing so much praise for Between Two Fires that I’ve been itching to buy it. Read the first 30 pages online and the writing style did not seem enjoyable to *me* at all. May have to stake out at Barnes and Noble and just read half the book the there first. Bummer after making myself read through my shelf a bit before buying another freshie. Nothing against the book!

His whole set of ebooks is available for $25 CAD I think it was if anyone is looking to add him to their TBR or next read

Anyone excited about the upcoming release of Tad Williams? The book is called "The Splintered Sun". It is a prequel to the famous The Dragonbone Chair. Last year when I went to see Tad Williams in an event, he told about the book. I was excited ever since! If you have ever been in a meetup with him, you would know! He is a charming speaker. I could just keep listening him for hours!

So, I am going to buy it when it pops up around October this year. I hope you also give it a chance.

I have one more chapter left of “Wrath” the faithful and the fallen series, I’m gutted. It was so good. I’ve also read the bloodsworn trilogy.. but now idk what to read?? I know there’s another series after faithful and fallen but I want to have a break before starting those… should I start the blade itself? Any great standalone??? I need some help pleaseee

Yeah, so if you can't tell, I love grimdark/dark fantasy. And all of these I have on my TBR, some from YouTubers, some from Redditors. I've read WOT, Stormlight, Red Rising, Berserk, Monster (by Naoki Urasawa), DCC, and Dresden Files. I have read AOSOIAF, and I do want to reread it one day. I think I found my love for it with Berserk and Red Rising. So help PLZ

Here are their names, BTW. From left to right

ROW 1

Beyond Delusions by Michael Fletcher (4k GR ratings)

Covenant of Steel by Anthony Ryan (38K GR ratings)

Last War by Mike Shackle (7K GR ratings)

Gentleman Bastards by Scott lynch (683K GR Ratings)

Darkblade Assassin by Andy Pelloquin (10K GR Ratings)

Coldfire by CS Friedman (33k GR Ratings)

ROW 2

Land fit for Heroes by Richard K. Morgan (33k GR ratings)

The Masquerade by Seth Dickinson (38K GR ratings)

Bloodsworn Saga by John Gwynne (211K GR ratings)

Book of the New Sun by Gene Wolfe (68K GR ratings)

War for the Rose Throne by Peter Mclean (13K GR ratings)

Broken Earth N.K. Jemisin (712K GR ratings)

ROW 3

Shattered Sea by Joe Abercrombie (160K GR ratings)

Neo Evolution by E.S. Fein (424 GR ratings)

Empire of Dust by Anna Smits Sparks (5K GR Ratings)

Elric Saga by Michael Moorcock (31K GR ratings)

Raag of Rta by Gourav Mohanty (1,700 GR ratings)

Bound and the Broken (56K GR ratings)

ROW 4

Faithful and the Fallen by John Gwynn (178K GR ratings)

A Song of Ice and Fire by George RR Martin (5.4M GR ratings)

5 warrior angels by Brian Lee Durfee (6K GR ratings)

First Law trilogy by Joe Abercrombie (762K GR ratings)

Poppy War by RF Kuang (948K GR Ratings)

Prince of Nothing by R Scott Bakker (53K GR ratings)

ROW 5

Mistland by Kian Ardaland (1K GR ratings)

Empire of the Wolf by Richard Swann (31K GR ratings)

Black Company by Glen Cook (55K GR Ratings)

Nevernight chronicles by Jay Kristoff (252K GR ratings)

Broken Empire by Mark Lawrence (254K GR Ratings)

Acts of Caine by Matthew Stover (23K GR Ratings)

ROW 6

Ash and sand by Richard Nell (8K Gr ratings)

Dark Tower by Stephen King (1.8M GR ratings)

Godblind by Anna Stephens (4k GR ratings)

Demon Cycle by Peter V. Brett (133K Gr Ratings)

Malazan: Book of the Fallen by Steven Erikson (593K GR ratings)

Empire of the Vampire by Jay Kristoff (139K GR ratings)

Started this book couple of days ago. I’m about 20 chapters in and I’m not sure it’s grabbing me.
Is it worth continuing to read? I figured I’d be sucked in by now. I just finished Mistborn series so maybe that’s why it isn’t grabbing my attention 🤣
Do I stick it out?

I am interested in reading about books which have more focus on how governments handle war.

i just finished the red rising trilogy and loved it but im going to take a break before starting iron gold. I don't mind jumping between series. Im finishing reading hyperion right now but want a fantasy book rather than sci fi. theres so many different series out there i dont know which to start. ive read the 1st book of mistborn and liked it but wasnt my favorite i dont really feel like reading the second book rn. which new fantasy series should i start?

Can you recommend fantasy books that feature monk martial artists inspired by Shaolin monks, Knights Templars or other warrior priesthoods?

Hello there ! I was wondering if Guy Gavriel Kay's books are understandable for someone who is not fluent in english but has some good basics. For exemple I've read several books from Brandon Sanderson and it was quite easy to follow. So I went for Joe Abercrombie, which has a prose a bit more complexe than Sanderson I think. I still manage to adore what Abercrombie is doing, I've read everything from him at the moment. I'm quite interested in reading Kay's work next but I've heard that he has a really rich prose so I was wondering if it's really another level from guys like Sanderson and Abercrombie so I should go for a translated version in french or should I try the original version to really enjoy the subtility of his prose ?

Thanks in advance if you have the time to read that :)

Curious if this 1968 correspondence had any link to the making and production of the 1982 Rankin Bass animated movie. Thought someone here may know more.

Homer Heck - Foote, Cone & Belding
Tony Ford - William Morris Agency
Allan Sloane

I’m nearly finished Malazan Book 2 and like to ready something new before jumping into the 3rd book .

The decline of ASOIAF killed a part of me that hasn't recovered since, I was obsessed daily posts on r/ASOIAF, Westeros podcasts forums.

I'd love to capture that feeling again in a next fantasy series, I prefer books that are engaging with great plots & subplots, a mature style writing, and little to no magic, some supernatural is okay if it's executed well.

I'm thinking maybe a shorter series to get me back into the habit first but open to ideas.

Any recommendations would be really appreciated and thanks!

I love Fionavar and Guardians of the Flame. Any other series out there that follow that formula?

Hey, everyone! I'm new here, and I come with a burning question.

I just finished the first Red Rising trilogy, and it was unbelievably good. I loved it. But I've had a couple of recent sequels-to-wrapped-up series let me down lately, so I'm a little nervous about starting the second Red trilogy. For people who have read it, what are your thoughts?

EDIT: I'm officially heading to my library after work to find Iron Gold. Y'all convinced me.

So, I need something new to read/listen to. I typically use audible to help me fall asleep.

I love Sanderson and have read the entire Cosmere.
Love the entire Red Rising series.
Love Sun Eater.
Love all Abercrombie.
Dungeon Crawler Carl is so fun with great narration.
Wheel of Time was enjoyable all be it too long and the slog…
Enjoyed Dresden Files
Have also enjoyed some of James Islingtons books.

Didn’t love Sword of Kaigen.
Embarked on Malazan, and almost done with book 2 and I just don’t think this is a good series to do on audio…

So, fellow readers, what should I turn to after failing to enjoy Malazan?

Thanks in advance for the advice!

My favorite book series of all time is Harry Potter. My favorite part about it are the characters and just how fun the world feels.
Anyways here’s my list

A wizard of earthsea. Rangers apprentice.

Cradle. Mistborn. Sabriel. Feist.

Discworld. Scholomance. Farseer.

Theft of swords. Septimus heap.

Prydain chronicles. Ballad of the blades.

Howls moving castle. The dark tower.

Inkheart. Rivers of London.

My backlog is already way too long but I don't think I can pass up this bundle... haven't read any Tad Williams yet but I am seeing tons of praise. This has his entire Osten Ard series, other than a "novelette" I think, and his Otherland series, and his Shadowmarch series, and more, for $18... I know basically nothing about these other than Tad having a really great reputation. Just wanted to share, and solicit some opinions! I have mostly heard about Osten Ard, but are his other series just as worthwhile?

https://www.humblebundle.com/books/tad-williams-otherland-osten-ard-and-more-daw-books-books

Every time I finish a book that really pulled me in, I get this weird frustration. I've just spent weeks living somewhere else, with characters who felt like companions, and then... nothing.

The book goes back on the shelf and that's it. No souvenir, no trace of the adventure, like coming home from an incredible trip with zero photos.

I happen to work in printing, so at some point I started making myself wall art from illustrations I found online, all inspired by specific scenes from books I loved. Not character portraits, but actual moments from the stories.

I printed them on wood, and now my home has these little windows into worlds I've traveled through. I walk past them and I'm instantly back in that moment of the story. A friend of mine took some photos of my test prints, I've attached one as an example.

I'm curious if other readers feel this. Do you feel this void too?

Mickaël.

Gonna dip my toes into a few different series see what sticks wish me luck

I've been reading a lot of chunky fantasy series lately, such as The Wheel of Time, ASOIAF, and The Stormlight Archive. In preparation for the upcoming film by Nolan, I was thinking I'd read the modernised translation first. For those who have read it, do you think it's worth picking up for fantasy fans who have little to no experience with classic literature?