Jim Butcher is one of my favourite authors. Both, the Dresden Files series and also The Aueronauts Windlass are fun to read and fast-paced. Butcher creates characters that stay with you for a long time.
@@ebnovels Codex Alera for me is very similar in feel to a marvel movie, you kind of have to turn your brain down a few notches and just enjoy it for what it is, the world is very cool and I hope to god he does more one day!
Ok, time to get a bit old school (at least to the younger crowd here). Here are some good/fun books from the 80s/90s (a few other decades sprinkled in here and there): The Elfin Ship - James P. Blaylock (and many others by this author) Bridge of Birds - Barry Hughart The Anubis Gates - Tim Powers Jhereg - Steven Brust (and the other 9 in the series) To Say Nothing of the Dog - Connie Willis The Adventures of Miles Vokosigan - Lois McMaster Bujold (any/all of them) Good Omens - Terry Pratchet and Neil Gaiman The Princess Bride - William Goldman (the movie is great, but the book is much better :) Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser books - Fritz Leiber There are many more I could recommend, but I'm tired of typing now. :) I tried to keep the list mostly lighthearted/fun but a few of these have some moments. Anyway. Enjoy.
I really enjoyed Skyward by Brandon Sanderson. There are dark moments but overall it's a funny book with a lot of interesting characters. Also The Rithmatist put a big smile on my face when I finished it.
:( I wish I were reading. But 5 years doing nothing in my spare time other than reading is kinna taking a toll on me and I've decided to take an undetermined hiatus from reading so I can get my art skills back on track again. It's going pretty well, my weapon of choice is colored pencil and I absolutely love the results ^^
Big Yes to the Aeronaut's Windlass it is a fun read also their is enough character development to make the characters feel real. If you looking for a Fun Scifi series. I recommend the Tour of the Merrimack series. It is a Space opera with exaggerated characters.
I adore the Fullmetal Alchemist series (even though I’ve only seen the anime and not yet read the manga). It’s so brilliantly done! And I love the characters so dang much.
This video couldn’t have come at a better time. I’ve been looking for fun/lighthearted/positive fantasy books to pull me out of this gloomy feeling this weather has put on me. Picked up Theft of Swords and The Aeronaut’s just a few moments ago because of this video :D
I'd suggest Terry Pratchet's Discworld series and Piers Anthony's Xanth series for very lighthearted reads. Though the puns can be a bit deep with both series. Jim C Hines, his Libriomancer series and his Goblin Trilogy, great series and his Janitors of the Post-Apocalypse is looking to be fun so far. I just reread Windlass this month and I'm still waiting for Butcher to make another book in the Aeronaut world.
My favorite fun sci/fi fantasy: 1. DISCWORLD- Terry Pratchett!!! Love him love this series. ABSOLUTELY RECOMMEND! :) 2. Hitchhiker's Guide To the Galaxy- I ignore everything past the original trilogy. 3. Full Metal Alchemist! :) THIS IS AN AWESOME ANIME TOO! (The remake of the series "Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood- I like better but most like the original better) 4. Lynn Flewelling Nightrunner series (first is: Luck in the Shadows") 5. Bartimaeus! I had completely forgotten this series! I really enjoyed it. 6. Liveship Traders Series- Robin Hobb ! Had to ETA this, I love this series! Lots of fun. :)
I'm looking forward to the Liveship Trilogy! 😁 Its synopsis is what made me want to read Robin Hobb's work. I've just finished (or, more precisely, slugged through for 8 months😅 ) Assassin's Apprentice. Planning on starting the second book in the Farseer Trilogy in January and I hope it is better than the first one! 🤞
@@natasagajic1061 I wasn't such a fan of the Farseer books. Or the Second Sons (Soldier Sons? Don't recall which). Farseer wasn't terrible (iirc it did get better) but my favorite books of hers are definitely the Liveship ones. :)
I haven’t read through the manga, but I have seen brotherhood many times. Probably in my top 5 of all time. Off topic, I got into the storm light archives bc of your recommendation and I am loving it so much. Thanks!
I would recommend Nevermoor: the Trials of Morrigan Crow by Jessica Townsend. It's a middle grade fantasy book so the characters are all loveable, the trials are fun to follow and Morrigan is such a sweet (sometimes salty) child
Definitely The Lunar Chronicles. It was my first foray into the genre. It’s an easy and fun read for someone that’s never read sci fi, but doesn’t lack depth.
Oooh i was gonna recommend the second era! I didnt expect you to as well. I love them. And due to the lighter feel and how smaller they are I'm more likely to reread those before first era.
Yes to anything by Jim Butcher! Theft of Swords and Shadow of the Fox are on my tbr, have the books just need the time. Couple more .. Martin Scott - Thraxas Wesley Chu - the lives of Tao Jon Hollins - the dragon lords: fool's gold
I had a blast reading the Harmony Black series by Craig Schaefer and the Feathers and Fire series by Shayne Silvers. They're both off shoots of another series, but I had no issues reading them first and then going back to the main series. Harmony Black is an offshoot of the Daniel Faust series. Feathers and Fire is an off Shoot of the Nate Temple series. I haven't read the Dresden Files, but everyone I described the Harmony Black series to has told me I would enjoy reading the Dresden Files. I'll have to put it on my list to read this year.
I love your reviews and your recommendations almost always hit my TBR but right now I just need to tell you how much I love all the headbands, especially that one!
Big thanks @Elliot Brooks for putting together this list! I just finished reading the Aeronaut's Windlass and despite being new to the genre loved it! I need both a Rowl and a Captain Grimm in my life! Will be checking out your other recommendations as well. : )
@Elliot I would love to hear your take on "Grimdark" & "Noblebright" -fantasy. I might have misunderstood what they are. I feel a bit split about most Grimdark books and highly rated reviews I've read. I would argue that a dark world doesn't inherently makes it more complex, intellectual or better adult fantasy. For instance Wings of war series (Bryce O´Connor) ends up using the same shock-horror twice... Probably a bad example of what feels like a dark YA. I guess my point is that morally strong heroes being overdone shouldn't heighten morally weak characters to this degree? flawed/deeper protagonists and developed side characters doesn't have to be apathetic/anti-heroes to be good I think. (I've realized It is probably that I'm a bit faint of heart.) I love most of Brandon Sanderson's books. The stormlight archive, Mistborn and would strongly recommend him as a rock solid author. :] Red Rising - Morning Star ; Pierce Brown The name of the wind ; Patrick Rothfuss Dawn of Wonder ; Jonathan Renshaw Kings's dark tidings ; Kel Kade - No masterpiece but it's in my opinion a page turner.
War breaker was probably one of my favourite books of the year and great fun - also my first Sanderson . The Darker shades of magic series is also so much fun
I loved Warbreaker! I think it gets over shadowed by Sanderson’s series and isn’t mentioned as much. I enjoyed The Lunar Chronicles. Especially, the audiobooks. It’s been a while since I read the Bartimaeus trilogy but do remember it being fun.
Yes!!! Bartimaeus!!! I never see anyone talk about this!! And I didn’t realize it was middle grade. It didn’t feel very juvenile to me, and man it got pretty dark. I adored it! I’m so glad to see it get a good mention! ❤️
i said it before and i'll say it again... i adore Wayne so much 🥰 i loved Lies of Loke Lamora and i highly highly recommend Kings of the Wyld!!! it's in parts so funny and in others super heartfelt!!!
I have read all of the Dresden files books, great stories and lots of fun. Also agree with the Riyria Revelations series - fabulous read. I also got some new recommendations to try so thanks!!
Discworld Series from Pratechett - for me it's the basis of a good funny and wise fantasy (especially the mini series about the Watch). I also recommend Russian (and generally Slavic fantasy): all books by Olga Gromyko (fantasy, Ukrainian); all books by Marta Kisiel (fantasty, Polish), all books about Guslar form Kir Bułyczow (sci-fi, Russian); and, for example - Redshirts from John Scalzi (sci-fi, USA), where the Author makes fun of some sci-fi standards ;)
Also, Alcatraz vs. the Evil Librarians by Brandon Sanderson is a middle grade series that is HILARIOUS and so much fun. I thoroughly enjoyed listening to them with my kids.
I would recommend Dunk & Egg novelas by GRRM. Those take place 100 years before Game of Thrones but unlike TSOIAF they are short and fun read. There's no great threat white walkers or dragons, the story focuses on a knight and his squire traveling the country side and getting into all sorts of trouble. The dynamic and humor between them is great.
Ok I know you’ve been struggling a lot with it, but I really hope once you push through The Lies of Locke Lamora would be on this list! I just finished it myself and it was sooo good! Have you given the audiobook a shot? Thanks for the other recs! I had about half of these on my TBR already, but always looking for more!
The first book is great but yeah I didn't enjoy the second one at all, so much so that I stopped reading the series after that. Would definitely recommend Locke Lamora over the hugely overrated Kingkiller books, though.
Book series I thought were fun. "Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy". The Landover series. The Spellsinger series. I enjoyed both of the Sanderson ones you recommended.
I agree with Dresden and the previous commenters' addition of Discworld. I would also add the 500 Kingdoms series by Mercedes Lackey. Parody mashups of fairytales.
I will start by saying I love all of Jim Butcher's series but, would recommend Furies of Calderon and the Codex Alera series as they're complete and only 6 books long. A book I've never heard anyone else mention that I would highly recommend is The Rover by Mel Odem. It's a fun adventure following a Halfling bookworm who gets shanghaied by Dwarf pirates and has to use his wits to survive various predicaments. Also, the first book feels like a complete story but, there are subsequent books in the series if someone wants to read more.
I read Shadow of the Fox some time ago, the sequel came out a little while ago and I can't wait to buy it! Did you read any more of Julie Kagawa's books? if you didn't, I really recommend them, she has some amazing series.
I read the Bartimaeus trilogy as an adult and loved them. They are so funny. I highly recommend the audiobooks. Yes to the Dresden Files! I really need to read The Aeronaut's Windlass. The Iron Druid Chronicles by Kevin Hearne are a lot of fun. His dog, Oberon, is hysterical! Again, I recommend the audiobooks.
Era 2 Mistborn books are super fun (Alloy of Law, etc), and Foundryside was a good time. I couldn't stop laughing but the stories are still so good otherwise. For graphic novels the Avatar ones are obviously a good time. It's a continuation of the TV show so it's bound to be fun. :)
Okay, here goes. The most fun book I've ever read, and my all-time favorite fantasy novel, is Silverlock, by John Myers Myers. It was published in 1949, was out of print for quite a while, then was reprinted (mostly because of clamorous demand by its fans). It tells the story of A. Clarence Shandon, a very unlikeable character, who is shipwrecked off the coast of the island called The Commonwealth. It's an adventure story, but what makes it fun is that it is not like any other book I have ever read. I've never found a book more suited for re-reading than this one. It's been described as being 'like one of those novels where the main character is dropped into a mythological or historic or fantasy realm, much like the hero in A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court, or several novels by L. Sprague de Camp and Fletcher Pratt'. But in this case, instead of one realm, he's dropped into all of them at once. The fun is not only the well told story, but trying to figure out what or who every character and place and situation in the novel is drawn from. Sorry this is so long, but I reallllllllllllllly love this book!
My recommendations for fun fantasy would be: 1. One Piece - it's the definition of wacky fun 2. Howl's Moving Castle - it's a whimsical story that makes fun of the fairy tale tropes 3. Vir Svetova, aka The Whirpool of the Worlds - for those who can read Serbian (the English translation is currently being worked on, hopefully it will come out soon! 🤞🤞🤞); it's about 2 elders, one a chaotic mess of a goody-two shoes and another a prim, proper and perfect gentleman, who are best friends, and who, just as they got into their retirement, fall through the Whirpool of the Worlds, finding themselves transformed into their child selves and have to go on a magic quest 4. Deltora Quest - a really fun "gotta catch them all!" adventure book(and anime) series, full of riddles, monsters and different races 5. Log Horizon - an isekai series (light novel & anime) about a bunch of people getting transported into a game and building a society there
King’s Dark Tidings series by Kel Kade. The first book “Free the Darkness” the main character makes me think of Sheldon Cooper as a master Assassin. It’s hilarious.
Fun reads. Recommends FMA. You’re seriously trying to hurt people 😂 No I’m kidding, I know where you get that. I’m reading the second era Mistborn series right now! I’m really enjoying them, even though they’re different than era 1. I read that Djinn book when I was like 14, I kind of remember it... I read Warbreaker this year and I don’t blame you for recommending it all the time. I absolutely love it. Such a good story lol
Honestly, you are so beautiful it is actually distracting. What a cute voice, too. The Annette Funicello hairband is so adorable. Great review as always.
The last fun series I remember was the Seven Realms novels by Cinda Williams Chima. Also..Ranma 1/2 by Rumiko Takahashi. Guess I went too serious in my reading this year; those are the only fun books I read this year.
I would have to add one to this list... although it is often sold in bookstores under science fiction, the author himself says it is fantasy.... That is the discworld series by Terry Pratchett. "The Color of Magic" is full of wizards, and trolls and other fantasy creatures, but this is the first book where I actually laughed out loud while reading it.
I liked most of your list, but thought Lies of Locke Lakota was the obvious no brainer for this category. Another older stand alone book from two well known fantasy authors is Good Omens by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman. Laugh out loud funny. From Douglas Adams I'd recommend the Dirk Gentley novels as having a good sense of humor.
Funny fantasy ... well, i LOVE to recommend The Colours of Magic by Terry Pratchett. But i wouldn't say it's fun- funny, it's more sarcastic- funny, but right up my alley^^. About other funny fantasy ... i don't think i know any, but I can say I liked the Rubyred - Trilogy (by Kerstin Gier, but I trust is has been translated to English). It's an easy read and has many cute and funny elements. I laughed so hard during FMA (20% Edward-Alfons , 80% Roy Mustang!!) The humor is fantastic, but i'm still not ok regarding the tragic parts, still not ok ...
I just found your channel so maybe you've done a video already but what are your thoughts on the Sword of Truth series by Terry Goodkind? (If you've read them) Admittedly I haven't read much for a while but I stayed up way too late finishing the first book because I just couldn't put it down!
I dont know if you read Something ends, something begins, but is a super fun story for Witcher fan. AS wrote this before he even think starting a big saga about Geralt and Ciri and Yen, but the story take place after the saga and in someway cocncludes it. AS told the story is some kind of a joke and it isn't canonical, but it's super fun for, i suppose every witcher fun, at least the ones who like good endings. This is unofficial translation witcher.fandom.com/wiki/Something_Ends,_Something_Begins_(unofficial_translation)
I dont think anything beats One Piece in this category. Not only is it one of the highest quality, best, fantasy stories of all time, but it is ridicolously fun. The adventure, the funny absurd characters, really fun fights, the amazing humor, the atmosphere, etc. And its about pirates! Highly recommended.
Not sure fun is how I'd describe Fullmetal Alchemist. More like disturbing, deep, and complex with a dash of fun and humor in how it explores the cost of immortality, genocide, racism, hatred, revenge, ect. My fun fantasy read is the Legend of Drizzt series. They're not amazing writing, but memorable characters, humor, and nostalgia keep me coming back for more even though this series jumped the shark years ago.
I'm a huge Jim Butcher fan, but if folks like Dresden, I think Kevin Hearne's Iron Druid books shouldn't be over looked. I scoff at talking cats, but a talking Irish Wolfhound is brilliant.
I love the Kate Kane investing series . It’s like if Bella from twilight grew up, realized she’s a lesbian and a half fae fairy princess, moves to London where alot of the big power players are powerful hilarious queer women. Kate is self deprecating, sardonic, witty and a bad ass
Hi Elliot! I just wanted to let you know that I love you and your UA-cam channel! Another thing I love is your name! My wife and I love it so much that we are naming our first child Elliot! Sure hope that’s ok! 😉
Sir Thomas the Hesitant and the Table of Less Valued Knights was my favorite "fun" fantasy read of last year. Is Full Metal Alchemist worth it if I've already watched both of the anime versions?
Great pics. The Discworld series I feel would be a great addition to the list.
Jim Butcher is one of my favourite authors. Both, the Dresden Files series and also The Aueronauts Windlass are fun to read and fast-paced. Butcher creates characters that stay with you for a long time.
Absolutely. His Codex Alera is also very good, though maybe less at home on this 'fun' list..
I’m really excited to read some Codex Alera this year :D
@@ebnovels Codex Alera for me is very similar in feel to a marvel movie, you kind of have to turn your brain down a few notches and just enjoy it for what it is, the world is very cool and I hope to god he does more one day!
Ok, time to get a bit old school (at least to the younger crowd here). Here are some good/fun books from the 80s/90s (a few other decades sprinkled in here and there):
The Elfin Ship - James P. Blaylock (and many others by this author)
Bridge of Birds - Barry Hughart
The Anubis Gates - Tim Powers
Jhereg - Steven Brust (and the other 9 in the series)
To Say Nothing of the Dog - Connie Willis
The Adventures of Miles Vokosigan - Lois McMaster Bujold (any/all of them)
Good Omens - Terry Pratchet and Neil Gaiman
The Princess Bride - William Goldman (the movie is great, but the book is much better :)
Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser books - Fritz Leiber
There are many more I could recommend, but I'm tired of typing now. :) I tried to keep the list mostly lighthearted/fun but a few of these have some moments. Anyway. Enjoy.
I had a lot of fun reading The Rithmatist and Warbreaker by Brandon Sanderson. Highly recommend!
Warbreaker ❤️
Yes, I would’ve included Rithmatist, but I didn’t want the list to be too Sanderson heavy 😅
I really enjoyed Skyward by Brandon Sanderson. There are dark moments but overall it's a funny book with a lot of interesting characters. Also The Rithmatist put a big smile on my face when I finished it.
Yes to both of those! I might have to do a part two 😄
:( I wish I were reading. But 5 years doing nothing in my spare time other than reading is kinna taking a toll on me and I've decided to take an undetermined hiatus from reading so I can get my art skills back on track again. It's going pretty well, my weapon of choice is colored pencil and I absolutely love the results ^^
Big Yes to the Aeronaut's Windlass it is a fun read also their is enough character development to make the characters feel real. If you looking for a Fun Scifi series. I recommend the Tour of the Merrimack series. It is a Space opera with exaggerated characters.
I adore the Fullmetal Alchemist series (even though I’ve only seen the anime and not yet read the manga). It’s so brilliantly done! And I love the characters so dang much.
Kings of the Wyld by Nicholas Eames is a super fun book! It feels like if someone took an action movie and turned it into a fantasy novel.
Absolutely agreed. Wonderful blend of action, humor and well realized characters! :)
Dying to read it!! 😍
The Ryiria Revelations are such a fun fantasy series! A new favorite!
This video couldn’t have come at a better time. I’ve been looking for fun/lighthearted/positive fantasy books to pull me out of this gloomy feeling this weather has put on me.
Picked up Theft of Swords and The Aeronaut’s just a few moments ago because of this video :D
Oh, I’m glad! Hope you enjoy them 😄
I'd suggest Terry Pratchet's Discworld series and Piers Anthony's Xanth series for very lighthearted reads. Though the puns can be a bit deep with both series. Jim C Hines, his Libriomancer series and his Goblin Trilogy, great series and his Janitors of the Post-Apocalypse is looking to be fun so far.
I just reread Windlass this month and I'm still waiting for Butcher to make another book in the Aeronaut world.
My favorite fun sci/fi fantasy:
1. DISCWORLD- Terry Pratchett!!! Love him love this series. ABSOLUTELY RECOMMEND! :)
2. Hitchhiker's Guide To the Galaxy- I ignore everything past the original trilogy.
3. Full Metal Alchemist! :) THIS IS AN AWESOME ANIME TOO! (The remake of the series "Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood- I like better but most like the original better)
4. Lynn Flewelling Nightrunner series (first is: Luck in the Shadows")
5. Bartimaeus! I had completely forgotten this series! I really enjoyed it.
6. Liveship Traders Series- Robin Hobb ! Had to ETA this, I love this series! Lots of fun. :)
I'm looking forward to the Liveship Trilogy! 😁 Its synopsis is what made me want to read Robin Hobb's work.
I've just finished (or, more precisely, slugged through for 8 months😅 ) Assassin's Apprentice. Planning on starting the second book in the Farseer Trilogy in January and I hope it is better than the first one! 🤞
@@natasagajic1061 I wasn't such a fan of the Farseer books. Or the Second Sons (Soldier Sons? Don't recall which). Farseer wasn't terrible (iirc it did get better) but my favorite books of hers are definitely the Liveship ones. :)
I hope it does get better! 🤞 I want to reach Liveship Trilogy as soon as possible. Sentient ships is one of my favorite tropes 😁
I haven’t read through the manga, but I have seen brotherhood many times. Probably in my top 5 of all time. Off topic, I got into the storm light archives bc of your recommendation and I am loving it so much. Thanks!
I would recommend Nevermoor: the Trials of Morrigan Crow by Jessica Townsend. It's a middle grade fantasy book so the characters are all loveable, the trials are fun to follow and Morrigan is such a sweet (sometimes salty) child
This is a great middle grade series =)
I LOVE THAT SERIES.
Definitely The Lunar Chronicles. It was my first foray into the genre. It’s an easy and fun read for someone that’s never read sci fi, but doesn’t lack depth.
Oooh i was gonna recommend the second era! I didnt expect you to as well.
I love them. And due to the lighter feel and how smaller they are I'm more likely to reread those before first era.
Ah, I didn’t think about the reread factor. Them being shorter helps a lot 😆
I completely agree with Warbreaker as a choice, it was such a fun fantasy book.
Yes to anything by Jim Butcher!
Theft of Swords and Shadow of the Fox are on my tbr, have the books just need the time.
Couple more ..
Martin Scott - Thraxas
Wesley Chu - the lives of Tao
Jon Hollins - the dragon lords: fool's gold
A few others have mentioned it, so I'm just going to reaffirm the Discworld series by Terry Pratchett, specifically Guards! Guards! and Going Postal.
A lot of people have mentioned it. I really want to read it!
@@ebnovels it's my absolute favorite series and I'd be so excited to hear your thoughts :)
Guards guards is terrific! Terry Pratchett can crack up anyone!! What witty and hilarious books!
I had a blast reading the Harmony Black series by Craig Schaefer and the Feathers and Fire series by Shayne Silvers. They're both off shoots of another series, but I had no issues reading them first and then going back to the main series. Harmony Black is an offshoot of the Daniel Faust series. Feathers and Fire is an off Shoot of the Nate Temple series. I haven't read the Dresden Files, but everyone I described the Harmony Black series to has told me I would enjoy reading the Dresden Files. I'll have to put it on my list to read this year.
I love your reviews and your recommendations almost always hit my TBR but right now I just need to tell you how much I love all the headbands, especially that one!
Well thank you very much :D
Big thanks @Elliot Brooks for putting together this list! I just finished reading the Aeronaut's Windlass and despite being new to the genre loved it! I need both a Rowl and a Captain Grimm in my life! Will be checking out your other recommendations as well. : )
@Elliot
I would love to hear your take on "Grimdark" & "Noblebright" -fantasy. I might have misunderstood what they are.
I feel a bit split about most Grimdark books and highly rated reviews I've read. I would argue that a dark world doesn't inherently makes it more complex, intellectual or better adult fantasy. For instance Wings of war series (Bryce O´Connor) ends up using the same shock-horror twice... Probably a bad example of what feels like a dark YA.
I guess my point is that morally strong heroes being overdone shouldn't heighten morally weak characters to this degree?
flawed/deeper protagonists and developed side characters doesn't have to be apathetic/anti-heroes to be good I think.
(I've realized It is probably that I'm a bit faint of heart.)
I love most of Brandon Sanderson's books. The stormlight archive, Mistborn and would strongly recommend him as a rock solid author. :]
Red Rising - Morning Star ; Pierce Brown
The name of the wind ; Patrick Rothfuss
Dawn of Wonder ; Jonathan Renshaw
Kings's dark tidings ; Kel Kade - No masterpiece but it's in my opinion a page turner.
Terry Pratchett! Anything from him.
I plan to read the second era of Mistborn soon! thank you for the recommendations ^^
War breaker was probably one of my favourite books of the year and great fun - also my first Sanderson . The Darker shades of magic series is also so much fun
I loved Warbreaker! I think it gets over shadowed by Sanderson’s series and isn’t mentioned as much.
I enjoyed The Lunar Chronicles. Especially, the audiobooks.
It’s been a while since I read the Bartimaeus trilogy but do remember it being fun.
Yes!!! Bartimaeus!!! I never see anyone talk about this!! And I didn’t realize it was middle grade. It didn’t feel very juvenile to me, and man it got pretty dark. I adored it! I’m so glad to see it get a good mention! ❤️
i said it before and i'll say it again... i adore Wayne so much 🥰
i loved Lies of Loke Lamora and i highly highly recommend Kings of the Wyld!!! it's in parts so funny and in others super heartfelt!!!
I group buddy read Falling Kingdoms, and you’re definitely right!
Saga is suchhhhh fun sci-fi graphic novels!! Absolutely hilarious (while also the sad parts killed me)
I'm just watching to see your sunny disposition 😍
I have read all of the Dresden files books, great stories and lots of fun. Also agree with the Riyria Revelations series - fabulous read. I also got some new recommendations to try so thanks!!
Full metal alchemist Brotherhood is the best shounen ever created.
I recommend the anime, it is awesome.
It IS awesome 👏
Discworld Series from Pratechett - for me it's the basis of a good funny and wise fantasy (especially the mini series about the Watch). I also recommend Russian (and generally Slavic fantasy): all books by Olga Gromyko (fantasy, Ukrainian); all books by Marta Kisiel (fantasty, Polish), all books about Guslar form Kir Bułyczow (sci-fi, Russian); and, for example - Redshirts from John Scalzi (sci-fi, USA), where the Author makes fun of some sci-fi standards ;)
Also, Alcatraz vs. the Evil Librarians by Brandon Sanderson is a middle grade series that is HILARIOUS and so much fun. I thoroughly enjoyed listening to them with my kids.
I would recommend Dunk & Egg novelas by GRRM. Those take place 100 years before Game of Thrones but unlike TSOIAF they are short and fun read. There's no great threat white walkers or dragons, the story focuses on a knight and his squire traveling the country side and getting into all sorts of trouble. The dynamic and humor between them is great.
Ok I know you’ve been struggling a lot with it, but I really hope once you push through The Lies of Locke Lamora would be on this list! I just finished it myself and it was sooo good! Have you given the audiobook a shot?
Thanks for the other recs! I had about half of these on my TBR already, but always looking for more!
Yes to Lies of Locke Lamora! It has great humor in it.
I'm loving Lies of Locke Lamora
I’m definitely going to try the audiobook out :) Glad you enjoyed the book so much!!!
The first book is great but yeah I didn't enjoy the second one at all, so much so that I stopped reading the series after that. Would definitely recommend Locke Lamora over the hugely overrated Kingkiller books, though.
@@aegresen Oh no! Hopefully I don't bounce off so hard! I loved the first book so much!
The Last Apprentice series by Joseph Delaney is amazing! As well as the Icewind Dale trilogy.
I only read Falling Kingdoms but I've been really meaning to continue with that series, it's just I keep reading other things heh.
Haha, I know that feeling 😆
Kings of the Wyld by Nicholas Eames: it's like the Expendables meets your buddy's D&D campaign.
Book series I thought were fun. "Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy". The Landover series. The Spellsinger series. I enjoyed both of the Sanderson ones you recommended.
I agree with Dresden and the previous commenters' addition of Discworld. I would also add the 500 Kingdoms series by Mercedes Lackey. Parody mashups of fairytales.
I will start by saying I love all of Jim Butcher's series but, would recommend Furies of Calderon and the Codex Alera series as they're complete and only 6 books long. A book I've never heard anyone else mention that I would highly recommend is The Rover by Mel Odem. It's a fun adventure following a Halfling bookworm who gets shanghaied by Dwarf pirates and has to use his wits to survive various predicaments. Also, the first book feels like a complete story but, there are subsequent books in the series if someone wants to read more.
I haven’t heard of that, so I think you’re right that not many people talk about it. It sounds really good though! :D
Bartimaeus is so good. Pls people who haven't read it try it out
It’s not a fantasy but I’d recommend Esperanza rising by pam muños, quick and great read! It’s a little emotional just a fair warning.
I read Shadow of the Fox some time ago, the sequel came out a little while ago and I can't wait to buy it! Did you read any more of Julie Kagawa's books? if you didn't, I really recommend them, she has some amazing series.
I liked Bartimaeus a lot! Such a great series. Other fun fantasy books are all the books from A. Lee Martinez.
I read the Bartimaeus trilogy as an adult and loved them. They are so funny. I highly recommend the audiobooks. Yes to the Dresden Files! I really need to read The Aeronaut's Windlass.
The Iron Druid Chronicles by Kevin Hearne are a lot of fun. His dog, Oberon, is hysterical! Again, I recommend the audiobooks.
I read Bartimaeus before I was into audiobooks, but now I really want to check it out on audio 😆
I would like to suggest the Vlad Taltos series by Steven Brust, starting with the first book, "Jhereg."
Another fun series is the Iron Druid Chronicles. A lot of humor and mythology and quick reads.
As a kid loved Robert Aspirin's Myth series. Quick easy reads and really fun.
Thanks for your suggestion! I don’t remember every reading those as a kid 😮
Era 2 Mistborn books are super fun (Alloy of Law, etc), and Foundryside was a good time. I couldn't stop laughing but the stories are still so good otherwise. For graphic novels the Avatar ones are obviously a good time. It's a continuation of the TV show so it's bound to be fun. :)
I adore FMA and Warbreaker
This is a great list. I loved it!
Dead Iron by Devon Monk is an awesome read, it's a western meets steampunk.
Okay, here goes. The most fun book I've ever read, and my all-time favorite fantasy novel, is Silverlock, by John Myers Myers. It was published in 1949, was out of print for quite a while, then was reprinted (mostly because of clamorous demand by its fans). It tells the story of A. Clarence Shandon, a very unlikeable character, who is shipwrecked off the coast of the island called The Commonwealth. It's an adventure story, but what makes it fun is that it is not like any other book I have ever read. I've never found a book more suited for re-reading than this one. It's been described as being 'like one of those novels where the main character is dropped into a mythological or historic or fantasy realm, much like the hero in A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court, or several novels by L. Sprague de Camp and Fletcher Pratt'. But in this case, instead of one realm, he's dropped into all of them at once. The fun is not only the well told story, but trying to figure out what or who every character and place and situation in the novel is drawn from. Sorry this is so long, but I reallllllllllllllly love this book!
I’ve never heard of it! Thanks for bringing it to my attention 😄
My recommendations for fun fantasy would be:
1. One Piece - it's the definition of wacky fun
2. Howl's Moving Castle - it's a whimsical story that makes fun of the fairy tale tropes
3. Vir Svetova, aka The Whirpool of the Worlds - for those who can read Serbian (the English translation is currently being worked on, hopefully it will come out soon! 🤞🤞🤞); it's about 2 elders, one a chaotic mess of a goody-two shoes and another a prim, proper and perfect gentleman, who are best friends, and who, just as they got into their retirement, fall through the Whirpool of the Worlds, finding themselves transformed into their child selves and have to go on a magic quest
4. Deltora Quest - a really fun "gotta catch them all!" adventure book(and anime) series, full of riddles, monsters and different races
5. Log Horizon - an isekai series (light novel & anime) about a bunch of people getting transported into a game and building a society there
Kings of the WYLD! All day everyday
I'm reading the dragon knight series i am loving it
I'm on book 3 of falling kingdoms, Gathering Darkness, and I have to say I am enjoying the series as a whole.
I'm Also enjoying the Lunar chronicles,
Oh good! Glad you’re enjoying those :D
Nice!! I just finished witcher series
King’s Dark Tidings series by Kel Kade. The first book “Free the Darkness” the main character makes me think of Sheldon Cooper as a master Assassin. It’s hilarious.
Fun reads.
Recommends FMA.
You’re seriously trying to hurt people 😂
No I’m kidding, I know where you get that.
I’m reading the second era Mistborn series right now! I’m really enjoying them, even though they’re different than era 1.
I read that Djinn book when I was like 14, I kind of remember it...
I read Warbreaker this year and I don’t blame you for recommending it all the time. I absolutely love it. Such a good story lol
Completely agree with The Dresden Files in particular! Would also add Sorcery of Thorns to this list. :)
Oh yes, good addition!
you are spoiling us with all this content
Well you’re spoiling me with nice comments 💁🏻♀️
Honestly, you are so beautiful it is actually distracting. What a cute voice, too. The Annette Funicello hairband is so adorable. Great review as always.
The last fun series I remember was the Seven Realms novels by Cinda Williams Chima. Also..Ranma 1/2 by Rumiko Takahashi. Guess I went too serious in my reading this year; those are the only fun books I read this year.
I would have to add one to this list... although it is often sold in bookstores under science fiction, the author himself says it is fantasy.... That is the discworld series by Terry Pratchett. "The Color of Magic" is full of wizards, and trolls and other fantasy creatures, but this is the first book where I actually laughed out loud while reading it.
Freaking love Fullmetal Alchemist! Such a classic!
I liked most of your list, but thought Lies of Locke Lakota was the obvious no brainer for this category.
Another older stand alone book from two well known fantasy authors is Good Omens by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman. Laugh out loud funny.
From Douglas Adams I'd recommend the Dirk Gentley novels as having a good sense of humor.
Yesssss Cinder!
The Rivers of London series by Ben Aaronovitch. Police procedural with magic and fantasy elements. Lots of dry British humour. Really good series.
All of the Riyria books are so great.
I had goosebumps when you mentioned Fullmetal Alchemist.
Jack of thieves by Ben Hale so fun and Jack is just an awsome character
Funny fantasy ... well, i LOVE to recommend The Colours of Magic by Terry Pratchett. But i wouldn't say it's fun- funny, it's more sarcastic- funny, but right up my alley^^.
About other funny fantasy ... i don't think i know any, but I can say I liked the Rubyred - Trilogy (by Kerstin Gier, but I trust is has been translated to English). It's an easy read and has many cute and funny elements.
I laughed so hard during FMA (20% Edward-Alfons , 80% Roy Mustang!!) The humor is fantastic, but i'm still not ok regarding the tragic parts, still not ok ...
The tragic parts are so tragic! And yes to the characters you mentioned-who wouldn’t love them? 😄
I just found your channel so maybe you've done a video already but what are your thoughts on the Sword of Truth series by Terry Goodkind? (If you've read them) Admittedly I haven't read much for a while but I stayed up way too late finishing the first book because I just couldn't put it down!
Enchantment of Ravens is super fun
You’re right, it is super fun!
for people who know German, the Enyador Trilogy exactly fits this category. It's fun, light, the plot is predictable but not lazy
I dont know if you read Something ends, something begins, but is a super fun story for Witcher fan. AS wrote this before he even think starting a big saga about Geralt and Ciri and Yen, but the story take place after the saga and in someway cocncludes it. AS told the story is some kind of a joke and it isn't canonical, but it's super fun for, i suppose every witcher fun, at least the ones who like good endings. This is unofficial translation witcher.fandom.com/wiki/Something_Ends,_Something_Begins_(unofficial_translation)
I lovedddd Riryia chronicles
I would recommend Kings of the Wylde by Nicholas Eames. It was really funny.
Warbreaker, and anything by Tricia Levenseller
Purity Test by Naomi Novak. Its a hilarious short story that’s y.a. urban fantasy. I found her reading it here on UA-cam. I’m definitely a Novak fan.
The name of wind by Patrick rothfuss is a fun read.
I dont think anything beats One Piece in this category. Not only is it one of the highest quality, best, fantasy stories of all time, but it is ridicolously fun. The adventure, the funny absurd characters, really fun fights, the amazing humor, the atmosphere, etc. And its about pirates!
Highly recommended.
Not sure fun is how I'd describe Fullmetal Alchemist. More like disturbing, deep, and complex with a dash of fun and humor in how it explores the cost of immortality, genocide, racism, hatred, revenge, ect. My fun fantasy read is the Legend of Drizzt series. They're not amazing writing, but memorable characters, humor, and nostalgia keep me coming back for more even though this series jumped the shark years ago.
I'm a huge Jim Butcher fan, but if folks like Dresden, I think Kevin Hearne's Iron Druid books shouldn't be over looked. I scoff at talking cats, but a talking Irish Wolfhound is brilliant.
Will the signed paperback or hardcover editions of your book be available again on your website? If so, when?
Came across your witcher videos, Really enjoyed them. I'm differently gonna sub now :)
Well thanks 😄
Sponge Bob Squarepants the Musical was your ad before your video. I wonder if that speaks about me or your channel?
please read The Wandering Inn and tell me what you think
I love the Kate Kane investing series . It’s like if Bella from twilight grew up, realized she’s a lesbian and a half fae fairy princess, moves to London where alot of the big power players are powerful hilarious queer women. Kate is self deprecating, sardonic, witty and a bad ass
You had me at talking cats.
Hi Elliot! I just wanted to let you know that I love you and your UA-cam channel! Another thing I love is your name! My wife and I love it so much that we are naming our first child Elliot! Sure hope that’s ok! 😉
Well thank you! Of course it’s okay 😄
ryria chronichles has it all pick it up!
Sir Thomas the Hesitant and the Table of Less Valued Knights was my favorite "fun" fantasy read of last year.
Is Full Metal Alchemist worth it if I've already watched both of the anime versions?
I'm very curious, why are your books turned the other way?