I’m relatively confident you’ll love Rose Throne. I loved them, but was constantly thinking (in the first 2 books), “oh, just like in Peaky Blinders.” A problem you won’t have. And when you finish the series, go watch PB. 😀
I'm not sure on my TBR list for the whole month but my next 4 books will be: 1. Cutting Season by Attica Locke 2. My Heart is a Chainsaw by Stephen Graham Jones 3. The Catcher in the Rye by J.D Salinger 4. The Long Goodbye by Chandler
Mike you have got to be the best booktuber around. I have been an avid reader my entire life but I am relatively new to booktube. For a long time I was only aware of daniel Greene and Murphy but after reading red rising I stumbled across your channel and I can't believe I missed out on this channel for so long. You are truly the best book related UA-camr around. I adore listening to your takes. Keep up the excellent work!!
Mike's "new territory". Also known as my normal territory :D I have like one book planned each month and everything else is just whatever I pull out of my TBR pile :D I got Vespertine down for February and everything else is to be determined :D
Yeah I felt like I let a lot of people down previously when I said I was going to do a series then bail after book 1. But not planning out a year long TBR is murdering me.
Here's my tbr list Shogun by james clavell Clytemnestra by constanza casanti Queen of the damned by Anne rice Foul heart huntsman by chloe gong Godkiller by hannah kaner
Can't wait for you to continue Shogun next month. Major character work coming in Book 3. Just finished my 3rd read through a couple of days ago. The new miniseries cannot get here fast enough!
I'm stoked that you're going to be reading Priest of Bones! One of my favorite series. I hope you like it. As for my TBR for February, I have Brian Lee Durfee's third book locked in. That's a big book, so not sure what else I'll time for.
"That is what I do here, I ruin people's lives" 🤣 I am mildly interested in Blackwater but the horror aspect tends to be so hit or miss so keep postponing. Am actually different in that I like first person when done well - Kingkiller, Sun Eater would be two examples. Second person is the tough sell for me. Very rarely is it done tolerably, let alone well imo. Happy reading!
Finally finished My Best Friends Exorcism thank you for the recommendation, in Feb im continuing my Robert McCammon binge but im not sure what to pick next!
I am also on a McCammon binge. Just read Speaks the Njghtbird. Now I’m doing Boy’s Life and qued up next it is Swan Song. Then probably back to the Matthew Corbett series.
Yeeeesss, I am so eager for you to start War for the Rose Throne, that is one of my faves!! I really think you will be able to get on with Thomas Piety's 1st person narration, he has such a compelling voice. And I am also excited to hear what you think of Stones of Light. Imo that book has zero second book syndrome, Zack knocked it out of the park! Happy reading Mike 🤩
Excited to hear your review of «Son of the Black Sword», I believe Liam’s Lyceum is a fan! I am also really hyped for «Dune part 2» and the «Shogun»-adaptation next month! My February TBR/MBR will have a Viking/Norse theme «Når landet mørknar» (Approximately «When The Land Darkens») by Tore Kvæven (Historical Fiction set during the 13th Century Norse Settlement of Greenland, winner of the Norwegian Brage Prize for Best Norwegian Novel in 2018) «The Last Light of the Sun» by Guy Gavriel Kay (Fantasy inspired by the Viking Great Heathen Army and King Alfred the Great) «Egil Skallagrimsson» by Halvor Tjønn (Historical Fiction about the (in-)famous 10th Century Icelandic Viking Skald, who became a Bloodsworn Enemy of the Norwegian Viking King Eirik Bloodaxe) «Alv Erlingsson» by Tore Skeie (Historical Fiction about a Real Life Norwegian 13th Century Jarl who became a Privateer and Rebel)
I’m a mood reader and after finishing the second Alex Verus book that meant my mood had me pick up one of the old pocketbook paperbacks of Star Trek the original series and loving it, 250 pages of old school space opera adventure.
Hello sir! I just started (and finished) Leviathan Wakes. Wow, what a fun first book! Part of why I’m reading it now is because of your reviews of the final few books. I just got my copies in the mail. Excited to keep it going! Thanks! Love the channel!
After finishing Dresden I jumped into the Alex verus series (just finished the second one) and am loving it - it’s about 99% as good as Dresden, great characters. Give it a try sometime.
I just go with whatever I'm in the mood for. Just finished The Vampire Lestat by Anne Rice. Next up is finishing Men of Iron by Howard Pyle on my Kindle and starting Zemindar by Valerie Fitzgerald in physical copy.Of course as soon as Jay Kristoff's Empire of the Damned arrives everything else will be put aside. 😀
I just started Shogun so I’m hoping to read parts 1 & 2 by the time the show starts. Haven’t thought about what else I should read. I finally read Assassin’s Apprentice and it’s taking everything in me to not read the next book before the end of the month 😂 I’m just happy to be enjoying everything I’m reading
Yep, Madison got me on the Forgotten Warrior bandwagon. I think you are gonna dig Larry. Pulls no punches IRL or in his work. Even at times when I don't agree with him, I respect his passionate views.
February I finally start the year of the cosmere. Picked up mistborn Era 1 on kindle and will be starting it this weekend. Also continuing my read of shogun for the first time ever leading up to the new show.
Can't wait for Richard Swan's Wolf finale... I have it ordered through GB and a MM paperback from my local bookstore. I absolutely loved the first two. Although I am a little scared... I hate horror, so I guess we'll see.
Really hope you like Priest of bones. Got started a month ago and I'm on the final book now. I reckon you'll like it as everyone says. The Tide Child trilogy is another I really think you should try!
@@suvash11 I'm totally ok with PB vibes. I noticed them a bit too late than I probably should. Partly because someone told me that this book is like Black Company and didnt mention PB at all. So for me this discovery was more like a pleasent surprise since I quite like PB in a first place. And later it became a fun thing in trying to find all those parallels between TV show and the book. Taking inspirations is a dangerous path but I think if it's done in a different media format and if it's done right, than why not. Book is looking good overall. Yet it's always nice to know that the series would grow into it's own thing. That's usually for the better.
I've read the first two books of The War for the Rose Throne. Both were excellent. I will be reading the next two over the next two months. I would really recommend it so far.
Right now all i've got is Stone of Farewell and Golden Son. Once I finish Stone of Farewell, I'll be going right into To Green Angel Tower. Other than that, who knows. 😂 The joys of being a mood reader
Best of luck on the TBR, Mike! I have been enjoying Monster Hunter by Larry Correia so far, but I am only two books in, so... I am planning to (finally) dive into Joe Abercrombie's 'The Blade Itself,' as well as some other fantasy stuff.
Can't wait to hear your thoughts on Priest of Bones! I just finished the third book and I love it so far. I don't know if I would compare it to First Law given that it is more street level stuff and much more contained then First Law. I am a big fan of both though. While it is first person, I found the character's voice incredibly addicting. I personally struggled with the first person narrative in Red Rising but had no problem with this.
I feel like I'm the only person who didn't LOVE Justice of Kings. By all means, it should have been one of my favourites, but fell short of the mark. I think I would have enjoyed it more if I had binged it but I didn't find it to be a story I'd be engrossed in, but I do see the potential for the sequels to change my mind. Great ideas with some of the magic going on in that series though.
Peaky Blinders is worth not reading for Mike. I put it on last year and my boyfriend kinda made a face like "eh idk" the by the end he was reaching for the controller to go to the next episode. It will hook you right away and keep you hooked.
Cheers for War for the Rose Throne. I loved this series when I read it last year. I'm sure Petrik will be on here commenting about it. Currently reading Golden Son, Murderbot and One Piece.
I’m continuing Shogun with you, keeping up with doing a Dresden book a month (which would see me finish the series in December) and I’m also very interested in War for the Rose Throne, main character is even called Thomas! High recommend for Peaky Blinders but I’m like you Mike, I read a lot more than I watch so I get it!
Rereading Salem's Lot, Tyranny of Faith and then book 3, and then for my project I'm either going to finally finish book 2 of Wandering Inn or read Roots for Black History Month. All I've got for right now
I just read Justice of Kings & Children of Gods and Fighting Men and have the second of those books on deck. I am finishing up the Judas Blossom and then plan to tackle Quicksilver!
Really enjoyed Threadlight - I don’t often do audiobooks but I did that one and the narrator is really good. Also Hallelujah!!!! - War For The Rose Throne is Soooooooo damn good. Be curious to hear who your head cannon Thomas is
Yeees youre gonna look into Larry Correia!! I haven’t started Saga of The Forgotten Warrior yet, but if you do like it, do check out Monster Hunter International! The first book has one of the best opening lines ever.
I want to finish Durotan. 1 of the World of Warcraft books. I need to finish a Curse for True Love. And i want to start a Stephen King. I always read a couple each year. And nornally i start in january. But now i didn't and it feels off 😂😂
My Feb TBR is to Children of Ruin, and then start the gunmetals gods series, and the red rising triology. Not sure ill get through all of them but thats the plan.
I think I’m going to try to read the Rise of Empire by Michael J. Sullivan, The Fires of Heaven by Robert Jordan, The God in the Bowl and The Tower of the Elephant by Robert E. Howard. I’ll probably have a little extra time that I’ll spend on mood reading. If I get the sci-fi bug I’ll probably pick of Children of Dune (Frank Herbert), or Speaker for the Dead (Orson Scott Card).
Up next for me is Faithful and the Fallen based upon numerous good reviews and videos/feedback from this channel. Looked into obtaining the kickstarter book but that shipped has sailed so most likely will not try it as the physical book looked so great and that would have been a big reason for reading it.
First Law Trilogy is my favorite fantasy series and I loved the Priest of Bones series! It is literally Peaky Blinders with magic. I won't ruin it but the ending of the series floored me, did not see that coming!!!
I have to say you almost ruined it for me. I don't read any synopsis of any book I read so when you begin to read the synopsis I mute you so you don't ruin it for me. Hope you enjoy the Forgotten Warrior Saga awesome trilogy.
I’m relatively confident you’ll love Rose Throne. I loved them, but was constantly thinking (in the first 2 books), “oh, just like in Peaky Blinders.” A problem you won’t have. And when you finish the series, go watch PB. 😀
I'm not sure on my TBR list for the whole month but my next 4 books will be:
1. Cutting Season by Attica Locke
2. My Heart is a Chainsaw by Stephen Graham Jones
3. The Catcher in the Rye by J.D Salinger
4. The Long Goodbye by Chandler
I cannot wait to see your take on Dungeon Crawler Carl ... I believe you will love it!
My TBR for february:
The Ice
Flowers for Algernon
Carrie
Children of Dune
Recursion
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
Mike you have got to be the best booktuber around. I have been an avid reader my entire life but I am relatively new to booktube. For a long time I was only aware of daniel Greene and Murphy but after reading red rising I stumbled across your channel and I can't believe I missed out on this channel for so long. You are truly the best book related UA-camr around. I adore listening to your takes. Keep up the excellent work!!
I'm finishing the dark tower, currently halfway through song of Susannah
Mike's "new territory". Also known as my normal territory :D I have like one book planned each month and everything else is just whatever I pull out of my TBR pile :D I got Vespertine down for February and everything else is to be determined :D
This is the way. I don't even plan one.
@@jwcarlson Well, I usually have an author interview once a month so I have at least one book I need to read :D
Yeah I felt like I let a lot of people down previously when I said I was going to do a series then bail after book 1. But not planning out a year long TBR is murdering me.
@@mikesbookreviews you are way more “planner” than I am. 😂
Here's my tbr list
Shogun by james clavell
Clytemnestra by constanza casanti
Queen of the damned by Anne rice
Foul heart huntsman by chloe gong
Godkiller by hannah kaner
I really like Correa!
Can't wait for you to continue Shogun next month. Major character work coming in Book 3. Just finished my 3rd read through a couple of days ago. The new miniseries cannot get here fast enough!
I'm stoked that you're going to be reading Priest of Bones! One of my favorite series. I hope you like it. As for my TBR for February, I have Brian Lee Durfee's third book locked in. That's a big book, so not sure what else I'll time for.
I’ve heard mostly great things about it.
I love Son of the Black Sword series, can't wait until book 5!
I’m looking forward to it
"That is what I do here, I ruin people's lives" 🤣
I am mildly interested in Blackwater but the horror aspect tends to be so hit or miss so keep postponing.
Am actually different in that I like first person when done well - Kingkiller, Sun Eater would be two examples. Second person is the tough sell for me. Very rarely is it done tolerably, let alone well imo.
Happy reading!
I’m more accepting of it now but it’s still one of my least favorite forms of storytelling.
Son of the Black Sword is fantastic. I'll be surprised if you don't love it.
That’s what I keep hearing
In February I have Word of Honor by Nelson DeMille, The Collarbound and The Hawkling by Rebecca Zahabi
Another fantastic video! Thank you Mike!!!
Happy February reading to you!! 🎉
Thank you! You too!
Youll love priest of bones
Let’s gooooo Mike!!! Forgotten Warrior Time! Ashok is one of the greatest underrated characters of all time. What a wild ride. Hope you like it.
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Thank you very much for this perfect video♡
Greetings from Türkiye / Turkey♡
Finally finished My Best Friends Exorcism thank you for the recommendation, in Feb im continuing my Robert McCammon binge but im not sure what to pick next!
I am also on a McCammon binge. Just read Speaks the Njghtbird. Now I’m doing Boy’s Life and qued up next it is Swan Song. Then probably back to the Matthew Corbett series.
Yeeeesss, I am so eager for you to start War for the Rose Throne, that is one of my faves!! I really think you will be able to get on with Thomas Piety's 1st person narration, he has such a compelling voice. And I am also excited to hear what you think of Stones of Light. Imo that book has zero second book syndrome, Zack knocked it out of the park! Happy reading Mike 🤩
Excited to hear your review of «Son of the Black Sword», I believe Liam’s Lyceum is a fan! I am also really hyped for «Dune part 2» and the «Shogun»-adaptation next month!
My February TBR/MBR will have a Viking/Norse theme
«Når landet mørknar» (Approximately «When The Land Darkens») by Tore Kvæven (Historical Fiction set during the 13th Century Norse Settlement of Greenland, winner of the Norwegian Brage Prize for Best Norwegian Novel in 2018)
«The Last Light of the Sun» by Guy Gavriel Kay (Fantasy inspired by the Viking Great Heathen Army and King Alfred the Great)
«Egil Skallagrimsson» by Halvor Tjønn (Historical Fiction about the (in-)famous 10th Century Icelandic Viking Skald, who became a Bloodsworn Enemy of the Norwegian Viking King Eirik Bloodaxe)
«Alv Erlingsson» by Tore Skeie (Historical Fiction about a Real Life Norwegian 13th Century Jarl who became a Privateer and Rebel)
I've had Threadlight on my tbr for years. Maybe I'll try to fit it in this year. It really sounds like something I would like.
It’s pretty fun.
I’m a mood reader and after finishing the second Alex Verus book that meant my mood had me pick up one of the old pocketbook paperbacks of Star Trek the original series and loving it, 250 pages of old school space opera adventure.
Hello sir! I just started (and finished) Leviathan Wakes. Wow, what a fun first book! Part of why I’m reading it now is because of your reviews of the final few books. I just got my copies in the mail. Excited to keep it going! Thanks! Love the channel!
After finishing Dresden I jumped into the Alex verus series (just finished the second one) and am loving it - it’s about 99% as good as Dresden, great characters. Give it a try sometime.
It's certainly in my plans eventually. I own them all on digital.
I just go with whatever I'm in the mood for. Just finished The Vampire Lestat by Anne Rice. Next up is finishing Men of Iron by Howard Pyle on my Kindle and starting Zemindar by Valerie Fitzgerald in physical copy.Of course as soon as Jay Kristoff's Empire of the Damned arrives everything else will be put aside. 😀
Nice mix!
I just started Shogun so I’m hoping to read parts 1 & 2 by the time the show starts. Haven’t thought about what else I should read.
I finally read Assassin’s Apprentice and it’s taking everything in me to not read the next book before the end of the month 😂 I’m just happy to be enjoying everything I’m reading
You’ll have to let me know what you decide 😀
Just started Alloy of Law by Sanderson. And beyond that just waiting to see which of my library requests comes through first.
Happy reading!
Yep, Madison got me on the Forgotten Warrior bandwagon. I think you are gonna dig Larry. Pulls no punches IRL or in his work. Even at times when I don't agree with him, I respect his passionate views.
February I finally start the year of the cosmere. Picked up mistborn Era 1 on kindle and will be starting it this weekend. Also continuing my read of shogun for the first time ever leading up to the new show.
Era 2 made me want to commit seppeku
You’re in for a wild ride. Mistborn is goated.
@MetalGildarts yeah looking forward to it and can't wait. Was planning to start last year but got tied up getting through other series on the TBR.
@mikesbookreviews haha oh no. Well, whenever I finally get to that we will see how I feel. Fingers crossed
@@drugless85 this is the series that pushed me to write epic fantasy and hard magic.
Shogun was amazing. I think I’ll do Priest of Bones with you
I have Book 2 for War of the Rose Throne as my first read of February! I read Priest of Bones this month and loved it! Can’t wait to hear your review.
Excellent!
Can't wait for Richard Swan's Wolf finale... I have it ordered through GB and a MM paperback from my local bookstore. I absolutely loved the first two. Although I am a little scared... I hate horror, so I guess we'll see.
Yeah I’d be surprised if everyone makes it out alive.
Really hope you like Priest of bones. Got started a month ago and I'm on the final book now. I reckon you'll like it as everyone says.
The Tide Child trilogy is another I really think you should try!
I'm reading Priest of Bones right now and yep. It's basically Peaky Blinders with a fraction of Black Company. Pretty good book.
I just finished reading the third book in the series. If it helps, it drifts away from the Peaky Blinders vibes and becomes it's own thing.
@@suvash11 I'm totally ok with PB vibes. I noticed them a bit too late than I probably should. Partly because someone told me that this book is like Black Company and didnt mention PB at all. So for me this discovery was more like a pleasent surprise since I quite like PB in a first place. And later it became a fun thing in trying to find all those parallels between TV show and the book. Taking inspirations is a dangerous path but I think if it's done in a different media format and if it's done right, than why not. Book is looking good overall. Yet it's always nice to know that the series would grow into it's own thing. That's usually for the better.
I've read the first two books of The War for the Rose Throne. Both were excellent. I will be reading the next two over the next two months. I would really recommend it so far.
Wonderful to hear
Right now all i've got is Stone of Farewell and Golden Son. Once I finish Stone of Farewell, I'll be going right into To Green Angel Tower. Other than that, who knows. 😂 The joys of being a mood reader
That’s a good pairing.
Best of luck on the TBR, Mike!
I have been enjoying Monster Hunter by Larry Correia so far, but I am only two books in, so...
I am planning to (finally) dive into Joe Abercrombie's 'The Blade Itself,' as well as some other fantasy stuff.
Can't wait to hear your thoughts on Priest of Bones! I just finished the third book and I love it so far. I don't know if I would compare it to First Law given that it is more street level stuff and much more contained then First Law. I am a big fan of both though. While it is first person, I found the character's voice incredibly addicting. I personally struggled with the first person narrative in Red Rising but had no problem with this.
Sounds awesome
I read Son of the Black Sword when it came out. I was pleasantly surprised. Need to finish the series.
Can’t wait
I feel like I'm the only person who didn't LOVE Justice of Kings. By all means, it should have been one of my favourites, but fell short of the mark. I think I would have enjoyed it more if I had binged it but I didn't find it to be a story I'd be engrossed in, but I do see the potential for the sequels to change my mind. Great ideas with some of the magic going on in that series though.
I can understand that.
Haha I've never watched Peaky Blinders either (yet), but looking forward to reading War For The Rose Throne
Peaky Blinders is worth not reading for Mike. I put it on last year and my boyfriend kinda made a face like "eh idk" the by the end he was reaching for the controller to go to the next episode. It will hook you right away and keep you hooked.
Cheers for War for the Rose Throne. I loved this series when I read it last year. I'm sure Petrik will be on here commenting about it. Currently reading Golden Son, Murderbot and One Piece.
Petrik has been in my messages about it for awhile 😂
I’m continuing Shogun with you, keeping up with doing a Dresden book a month (which would see me finish the series in December) and I’m also very interested in War for the Rose Throne, main character is even called Thomas! High recommend for Peaky Blinders but I’m like you Mike, I read a lot more than I watch so I get it!
That’s a nice plan.
Rereading Salem's Lot, Tyranny of Faith and then book 3, and then for my project I'm either going to finally finish book 2 of Wandering Inn or read Roots for Black History Month. All I've got for right now
Salems Lot is superb.
I'm catching audiobook vibes with your synopsis readings. Smooth as butter homie...
Currently finishing up Malazan book 3
Good book!
Yes it is the shortest month of the year, BUT it's a leap year so you get an extra day.
That’s good thinking.
I just read Justice of Kings & Children of Gods and Fighting Men and have the second of those books on deck. I am finishing up the Judas Blossom and then plan to tackle Quicksilver!
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Really enjoyed Threadlight - I don’t often do audiobooks but I did that one and the narrator is really good.
Also Hallelujah!!!! - War For The Rose Throne is Soooooooo damn good. Be curious to hear who your head cannon Thomas is
I’m pretty excited for it
Looks like a great month!
I’m hoping so!
If you ever get a chance could you read the two books and one short story of the Bull Mountain series by Brian Panowich??
Priest of Bones looked YA to me... but no hahaha 😂
Threadlight is pretty consistent- I think you will find book 2 is really good.
Great!
After you have finished Blackwater volume 2, will you do a rapid review or a short sharing your thoughts?
Yeees youre gonna look into Larry Correia!! I haven’t started Saga of The Forgotten Warrior yet, but if you do like it, do check out Monster Hunter International! The first book has one of the best opening lines ever.
I want to finish Durotan. 1 of the World of Warcraft books. I need to finish a Curse for True Love. And i want to start a Stephen King. I always read a couple each year. And nornally i start in january. But now i didn't and it feels off 😂😂
My Feb TBR is to Children of Ruin, and then start the gunmetals gods series, and the red rising triology. Not sure ill get through all of them but thats the plan.
Hail Reaper.
I think I’m going to try to read the Rise of Empire by Michael J. Sullivan, The Fires of Heaven by Robert Jordan, The God in the Bowl and The Tower of the Elephant by Robert E. Howard. I’ll probably have a little extra time that I’ll spend on mood reading. If I get the sci-fi bug I’ll probably pick of Children of Dune (Frank Herbert), or Speaker for the Dead (Orson Scott Card).
Up next for me is Faithful and the Fallen based upon numerous good reviews and videos/feedback from this channel. Looked into obtaining the kickstarter book but that shipped has sailed so most likely will not try it as the physical book looked so great and that would have been a big reason for reading it.
Definetly recommend it.I can't believe how good this series is 😁
yup you're crazy for not having watched Peaky Blinders.... Great stuff!!!!
Im still trying to figure out my February TBR. I think the only thing for sure is Ill at least start Deadhouse Gates
Enjoy! Thats one of my favorites.
Dr Ellie Phillips has a nice youtube channel about all things teeth. Let's see if I can keep youtube from deleting this.
Are gonna continue the Borders trilogy? I know you liked All the pretty horses so i was surprised book 2 wasn't here
I am but not immediately
War for the Rose Throne!!!
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Hi Mike, I was just wondering, did you finally give up on malazan?
Will ya read World without end
Just finished dune. Where should I end the series ? I’ve heard later books are not as good.
5:19 what
I am surprised you haven't read Holly yet
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First Law Trilogy is my favorite fantasy series and I loved the Priest of Bones series! It is literally Peaky Blinders with magic. I won't ruin it but the ending of the series floored me, did not see that coming!!!
Cool, you spoiled that there's a twist coming. I'm sure he's happy about that.
I’m hyped for it
I have to say you almost ruined it for me. I don't read any synopsis of any book I read so when you begin to read the synopsis I mute you so you don't ruin it for me. Hope you enjoy the Forgotten Warrior Saga awesome trilogy.
Watch Peaky if you love to cry. It’s very depressing.
Ugh.
How many books do you average a month?
Between 4-6
That definitely didn't feel like pulling teeth.
Aye. Much preferable.
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@ LC haters
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Clash of kings
S tier.
What das s tir stand for sorry dum question