13 Ongoing Series To Break Your TBR For (as of 2024)
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- Опубліковано 8 лют 2025
- Mike talks about some series that are currently ongoing but are worthy of breaking your TBR for and starting immediately.
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Dresden Files amzn.to/3aDgV45
Kingkiller Chronicles amzn.to/3PawbfX
Bound & the Broken amzn.to/44hV530
The Burning amzn.to/334lkud
Empire of a Vampire amzn.to/337LxMF
A Song of Ice & Fire amzn.to/3PQeaCd
Sun Eater amzn.to/33BUafL
Red Rising amzn.to/2UR6m8M
Riyria amzn.to/3yEd3MW
Osten Ard amzn.to/3AHiqg0
Gentleman Bastards amzn.to/48JgeVk
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Hi Bookworms! Major mistake I didn't realize until I was editing...#13 was The Bloodsworn Saga by John Gwynne. I just completely lost count. My fault. But I totally recommend Bloodsworn! He's writing the final book now, I believe.
The audiobooks are amazing for those interested. Picked it up on a whim and loved every minute of it.
I was surprised you hadn’t mentioned those books! Can’t wait to start them at some point
I bought the first two last year after reading the faithful and the fallen series but I didn’t want to start them until it’s complete.
Hey Mike, don't do this to my wallet! Keep up the good work!
I was one of those idiots who refused to read A Song of Ice and Fire for years, was obsessed with the show, still refused to read the books. Then, finally, I decided to read the books last year (possibly something you said). Some of the best books I've ever read. Even if the series is never finished, anyone not reading the books is missing out on possibly the best fantasy series ever. At the very least, right up there with the best.
I was told this by everyone who had read LOTR. I never had but watched the movies. So after I read the books, I gotta say, when the media covers the source material well enough, it wasnt worth it. Of course the books were better, but when you know what happens it's just not worth. If they were finished, I would. But meh, I'll be that idiot and read series of authors who actually commit to their stories. I won't touch rothfuss either.
@@BMB57Touch grass, bucko.
THIS IS THE WAY
I will not read these until they are finished. There's too much good material out there where the author has either completed the series or is actively engaged in writing them. Martin seems to be way more interested in the TV work. More power to him, but I'm staying away. Been burned by Zelazny and Jordan already, not to mention Melanie Rawn (still hoping she'll change her mind and finish the Exiles trilogy).
@@BMB57Exactly! I also dont enjoy reading a book already knowing the plot twists, who dies, who comes back to life, who win, who does what. I agree, it’s not worth it.
I started the Dresden Files and fell in love with it. The end of book 3 was an emotional crusher for me and I wasn't sure I was going to continue. The next day I started book 4 and am glad I did. I'm not an audio book person but I tried it because of James M. I'm going to listen all the way through. What an amazing job!
I discovered the Red Rising saga through your channel, and now it is my favorite sci-fi series of all time. Suneater is gaining on it though.
@@dxvxm335 If you like Red Rising, I think it’s a good chance you’ll enjoy Suneater. It’s a little more dense, but it’s a very rewarding experience. The characters and world-building are amazing. Also, much like Red Rising, the first book is the weakest.
Yeah, suneater is great but I feel like red rising is easier to read so I would lean toward that.
@@michaelsquires1177 I totally agree Red Rising is an easier read. Ruocchio is a bit cerebral.
The Bound and the Broken and Sun Eater - are both AMAZING! Red Rising is on my TBR for this year. Love the channel dude!
I appreciate that!
Evan Winter responded on instagram that he hopes to release the LOD, hopefully, in the fall of ‘24. He was a lot slower in writing LOD than expected. He also said he intends never to have this long of a gap between books again.
Great news!
Good cuz I have been checking updates between him and Nicholas Eames. I need my fix, guys!
Such good news. I just binged the first two books in 5 days after randomly seeing them on the shelf at my local library and liking the cover art. I hadn't seen any updates and was worried it might have been postponed even more.
Hey, you hooked me into Empire of Silence! I watched your review and now I am 8 chapters in!
Hey Mike! Just wanted to let you know that I really appreciate what you do and I admire your passion for reading. More than any other booktuber by far, you have convinced me to be a constant reader. Beyond that, you seem like a really great, solid guy with a true love for your family. Keep it up, man!
Wow thanks so much!
purchased empire of the vampire, excited to read it, thanks for the recommendation!
Have fun!
It's so good! I'm about halfway through it!
As of right now I’m in The Well of Ascension! And I’m enjoying Mistborn was phenomenal. After I read Hero of Ages I’ll be starting The Way of Kings for the first time!
I read the Mistborn trilogy last year and loved them. Excited to start the Way of Kings (which has been on my TBR for months).
Enjoy the ride!
5:43 I can’t wait to read Stormlight Archive. I’ve read Mistborn Era 1, but I haven’t read any further into the Cosmere.
Love to see so many of my personal favourite ongoing series on here. I might be biased, but I'd say you have amazing tastes hahaha. Absolutely can't wait for Of Empires and Dust and Empire of the Damned. And Michael J Sullivan has never let me down, he just constantly delivers such good comfort reads that are still super thrilling!
Great list, Mike!
MJS is always solid.
I actually love incompleted series, I like the anticipation of waiting for a new release and then reading it when it comes out. It's like with a new season of a TV show you like imo.
15:09 I recently got into Riyria Revelations, and I’ve really enjoyed it so far. I read Theft of Swords and thought both of those books were great.
Bound and the Broken only gets better the more books that come out. Of War and Ruin was epic.
Facts.
I just bought these books I'm so excited
@@nicco444 I think you’ll really enjoy them. All the characters and their arcs are awesome! Happy reading!
Just here to further recommend Dresden Files. It's one of my favorites of all time and I will re read it again yearly. The books are approachable and a nice break from the TOMBS that seem to be the standard in adult literature.
No doubt.
Agreed 🧙♂️
I’m about half way through Empire of the Vampire, it’s so good. I can’t wait for the second book!!
Excellent!
I'm re-reading Iron Gold now, with Dark Age to follow so I can finally read Lightbringer while the story is fresh in my mind. Can't wait to get to it.
Can’t wait to get to Sun Eater, definitely this year. 😀
With Brandon Sanderson you hit the nail right on the head, Mike, those flashbacks in The Way of Kings (my first Sanderson read) were perfectly timed and I thought the same thing, very much like Lost, how he does it 😊
So good!
One Piece is worth the time 4 sure ! ❤
Big love for Stormlight too! ❤
Agreed!!
Another fantastic video! Thank you Mike!
I’m merrily working my way through WOT, as soon as I’m done I’ll be moving onto TBATB. Also got The Expanse on the go and once I’m done with that will be onto Sun Eater
Love anything Ryria, chronicles are great and looking forward to drumindor
I'm excited to start the Royce & Hadrian prequels. I miss those two.
A few I'd recommend:
* Vlad Taltos series from Steven Brust - Sstarting with "Jhereg". Excellent heist fiction, currently on book 16 of what I think is intended to be 18 books in total. Book 17 is supposed to be out this year.
* Kylara Vatta series from Elizabeth Moon - The first series, Vatta's War, is complete; the second series, Vatta's Peace, is in progress. Excellent space opera.
* Safehold series from David Weber - Book 10 of N is out; book 11 might be out this year.
A great big thank-you for recommending Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn! I'm now about 30+% into The Dragonbone Chair, and it's the best! This is why I became a fantasy fan!
It was so ahead of its time.
This is what got me into reading fantasy as an adult, after a friend recommended it to me. So good!
A series I don't see talked about a lot is Anthony Ryan's Covenant of Steel Trilogy. I just finished the second book and have absolutely loved the series so far. To me, it reads likes the best mashup of Bernard Cornwell and John Gwynne with a great main character.
It's on my radar. I bought it on digital.
Anthony Ryan is a genious.
I think i need to start some John Gwynne. Didnt know Butcher was planning on 25 books so thats great!
Plenty of backlog to keep you occupied.
I read the Riyria Revelations last year. Excellent series.
This is a wonderful video idea. Good job, Mike 👏🏽
Glad you liked it!
I’m reading changes right now , loving it so far . Just getting nervous because I know a couple people that said the quality of Dresden dips a little bit in the newer books , but they haven’t yet and im loving it
While I think Changes is the best, the books stay great after.
@@mikesbookreviews great to hear , thanks!
In my opinion, Dresden gets a little better with every book.
So happy to hear you are enjoying One Piece, please make more videos would love your thoughts. Also Read berserk if you haven’t already (it’s right up your alley imo)
I've read Berserk and done several vids for it. Check the Manga & Comics playlist.
MIKE, I binged Green Rider last year and I loved it. I'm impatiently waiting for book 8. Idk if you've read them.
Fantastic series here. An unbelievable 20+ minutes of direct-to-camera filming.. this is why you are the stylin' & profilin', jet-flyin' limosine-ridin' 17-time World Heavyweight Champion of SFF Booktube. WOOOOOOOOOOO
I love the Drizzt books. Been doing a massive reread of old D&D books, specifically Forgotten Realms and Dark Sun novels. Really takes me back to my childhood.
I'm loving them.
I got like 10 in and when Wulfgar was drunk and whiny I had to stop. Also the 300 page format felt repetitive. Whats your favorite set of them? Jarlaxle was a fave character.
@@jamesmcgraw4584 the Dark Elf trilogy might have been my favorite. Maybe the Legacy of the Drowning series. Haven’t read the more recent books. There was also a short story in one of the many anthologies where Drizzt came across a non-evil goblin. Salvatore also wrote the Cleric Quintet which was in the Realms and really good.
Yeah the birth to Sojourn books were good and then those first few were cool. I might have to pop back in.
@@Paul_McSeol
You should try the cleric quintet if ypu havent yet
As an Aussie, I love what Jay Kristoff is doing. EOTV series is amazing and he will finish it. Cannot wait to see him on your channel.
Great stuff! I've started the Sun Eater series, and while it's good and I'm going to continue, the constant teasers for stuff he does eventually is slightly jarring. Only on the first book, maybe I'm missing something that happens in this book or soon.
They get less intrusive, I think.
I’m planning on reading ASOIAF, but I’m only committing to the original trilogy, because I’ve heard you say before that it has a pretty decent conclusion if you only want to read the first three.
You might be confusing it with Red Rising which does have a good conclusion for the first three books.
@@rjarana No, in ‘Why You Should Read: A Song of Ice and Fire’ he stated that you could read the first three and have a decent ending.
45 seconds in... and I had to laugh about you breaking my TBR. It's ironic because most of the books *on* my TBR are because of you and Jonathan from 'Words in Time.' But I'm willing to rearrange the order (potentially). 😀
Hope you find something good here!
--I agree completely on Game of Thrones. I have read and loved the first four books. Still need to read book 5. George RR Martin is truly a talented author.
--It is the year 2024 and I seriously need to re-read Red Rising and continue the series.
--I've enjoyed Storm Front, and hope to continue The Dresden Files.
--It was delightful to see Osten Ard on here. I adored Memory, Sorrow and Thorn. It would be wonderful to try out the sequel books at some point.
--Its been eons since I have heard anything about The Burning on booktube, but I've had my eye on those books. Hope he is able to finish the series eventually!
Thanks for sharing and happy reading! 📚
Sounds like some great plans!
17:49 I really like playing D&D and I like Drizzt character. I read Homeland and Exile, but I got so sick of the Underdark I haven’t been motivated to go back and finish Dark Elf. I started Sojourn, but I couldn’t get into it.
Try Icewind Dale. Virtually zero Underdark.
At this point I’m more interested in another Dunk and Egg tale than I am Winds of Winter. I think the show both satisfied and soured me on finishing that series.
I've been to that point and now back again.
I never played D&D, so its great to know I can read the books without knowing the game. Thanks Mike. Mega Dresden fan girl.
Cheers Mike, i think ill try to the legend of drizzt for sure! Have you ever read the darkwater legacy? Book 1 the ember blade is great and ive just started book 2 i think youd really enjoy, would love to see it on your channel!
I have a few of these series on my tbr ! Cant wait to get to them!
Hope you like them!
Bound and the broken was incredible I caught up this last year. I’m right in the middle of demon in white and I love it so much can’t wait to keep reading the series
Wonderful!
Im reading empire of the vampire right now and really enjoy. Surprised with how much dialogue is in the book, and again I'm only 200 pages in.
Great list
Suneater really is as good as everyone says
ASOIAF is incredible and will always be so even if it’s never finished
Eagerly awaiting my Diamond edition of Empire of Silence so that I can start Sun Eater!
That's going to be crazy fun to read from.
I'll be starting Empire of Silence after my current read (The Book Thief). It's actually on my TBR, so I won't be breaking anything 😂
Just finished Sinister #2 Howling Dark last week. Loving the series so far. I preordered book 6 and would be caught up in the series by the time it comes out. Do you think it's necessary to read any of his short story collections in order to Fully understand what's going on in the later books
Excellent!
Readong Deadbeat now, Dresden is really good. Current or currently reafing many of the series on the list
evan winter's book , at least the info on amazon is that book 3 is going to be release in august of 2024 & book 4 in september 2025
I hope George finishes ASOIAF, but if he doesn’t, he will still have written A Storm of Swords, and I’m thankful for it.
I envy anyone who is just dipping into ASOIF..
Same.
Is it worth a read through if you’ve already seen the tv series?
@@jamiespeight7746 110% the books are just…more.
Is it possible to just read The Stormlight Archive and properly understand it all without reading the rest of the Cosmere? I have so many books and series, I don’t think I’ll ever be able to complete the entirety of the Cosmere.
Yes, it's possible. It helps if you've read that other stuff but this isn't the MCU where if you miss a movie you're confused. He tells you what you need to know.
Once again, an amazing coffee mug.
Me trying to figure out if I should start yet another series or let myself fall further behind Booktube discussions.
I'm actually reading Empire Of The Vampire now, just because the library suddenly had it. Think the scarier part is that these unfinished series may be disappointing than unfinished... it's the same syndrome with TV/anime/manga. It's like the way people view Lightbringer vs. ASOIAF or Dark Tower (before it was finished).
Endings are always going to be tough no matter what.
Hey Mike! Will you be doing an updated bookshelf tour?
Not planning on it. Just did one last summer.
@@mikesbookreviews I must have missed it! I was anticipating it as a new year kinda thing, thanks!
I wish they would get around to doing illustrated versions of the rest of Song of Ice and Fire, hopefully I can get my hands on the folio versions some day
I still only have 2 of the Folios. So pretty but soooooooooooooooooooooo expensive.
I have the cheap illustrated versions, but yes, I am patiently waiting for FOC and DOD to come out
On Amazon supposedly Bloodsworn Saga, Book 3 is penciled in for October 2024.
Yessss❤ 22 October I think
Im in The TFATF Atm though 😅
@@noname3609 The Faithful and the Fallen is my second favorite fantasy series. It’s amazing.
@@kingzzz6509 I would be really happy if you could share your favourite Fantasy series.For me TFATF is bellow First Law World and Stormlight Archive.I might change my mind after I read Wrath though 🙏
@@noname3609 My favorite is Harry Potter for nostalgia, and where I was when I read it. Then The Faithful and the Fallen, The Wheel of Time, The Lord of the Rings. There are a lot more that I like, but those are the big ones.
@@kingzzz6509 I see.🙏Wheel of Time is my 4th favourite Fantasy series.I stopped reading it after book 8 but im planning to finish it in one point though 😁
I read Lotr twice,love it 🥰
I said for 3 years that I wasn't watching Game of Thrones until the books were finished... I gave in and watched it, and of course, was displeased at times. Now I'm just afraid he's going to die before he finishes the books. He's just such a superb author.
With this year if Sanderson closing off SA arc 1; I am hoping Brown will have Red God coming out in 2025. Of course if he needs more time but from my understanding he's pretty much got squared. Definitely wont be another 4 ywar wait I think.
Add to whenever the 3rd Bloodsworn book comes out and it could be a couple years of satisfying conclusions.
When I spoke to him he was pretty confident in a 2025 release.
Idk if it's because of the show or George himself but I have completely soured on ASOIAF. I honestly don't know if I would care to read winds of winter if it dropped tomorrow.
I bit the bullet on Bound and the Broken. I have an absolutely no unfinished series policy, but I trust Ryan. After that will be Sun Eater
Enjoy!
*adds these huge series to my tbr😂* while only on books 3 in Red Rising.🙃
An excellent decision ha ha
Haven’t got through the intro, I hope the bound in the broken makes number one!
Yes
Not really ranked but it is on here.
I really enjoyed Gideon The Ninth and can't wait for Alecto next as well as the next Red Rising.
I've heard good things.
Well it looks like we will be getting book 3 of the Rage of Dragons series this year 👍🏼
I want to start Sun Eater, but book one is unavailable at MSRP…and Ebay they are crazy expensive
Even the paperbacks?
@@mikesbookreviews , yes. They are unavailable through most stores and it’s crazy what people are asking for that book second hand. The cheapest copy I saw was $79
I've seen the red rising art in the thumbnail a couple times now, but I haven't seen it outside youtube. Where can I find it?
I think it is the covers of the Polish editions? But I may be wrong.
If the ending is like the show then maybe it’s best Martin never finishes the series
I’m willing to bet he could have it end the same way but actually be good.
I need more people talking about red rising 😭
💯
2:00 I loved the original Red Rising Trilogy. I tried to get into the sequels, but I don’t like the multi-first person pov.
Keep with it man, book 4 is the WORST in the series, but man, the payoff is worth it, also the lame side characters are a lot better in Dark Age, Can’t wait for Red God
@@diegomiranda3350 I’m going to give it another go, it’s not the worst thing I’ve ever read, it’s just not my thing. But I plan on still reading the sequels.
Empire of Silence and Red Rising are both on my TBR list for a while, but I'm thinking I really need to get to both soon. I've been reading Dresden Files for years but I have to say that long waits for the last few books, and the (IMO) disappointing most recent book, I find my interest waining. Finally, I feel I'm the only one who doesn't care if Martin ever finishes ASOIAF. I could not even finish the first book, because I found is so boring. 😅
The Keeper of the Lost Cities is a 10 book series it is YA but it's a good read.
I will continue to bang the drum for Saga of the Forgotten Warrior!
But i do have a complaint. The damn 4th audiobook hasnt droped yet! I guess the narrator has been slammed with other books.
I'm starting it VERY soon.
@@mikesbookreviews LETS GOOOOO!
Nice t shirt 😂 I just got the same one
🤘
I am not a fan of Gentlemen Bastards. It wasn't terrible, I just wasn't feeling it. I think I agree with everything on your list except One Piece, because I haven't read that. I'm really excited about the 2nd Empire of the Vampire book!
Same. I didn't think it was bad I just didn't think it was as incredible as everyone else.
I'm reading Lies of Locke Lamora right now, but only 250 pages in. So far, so good, but not great.
The bloodsworn trilogy!!
I trust Ruocchio and Cahill will finish their series, hence why I read them so far. But I do have to admit that it's the reason why I haven't read a Song of Ice and Fire serie
I completely understand that.
What is TBR?
To be read list
Ruocchio!!
But you gotta say it like Rufio in Hook.
Wait what! There's more Ryria????? Dangit, there goes the TBR.....
Ha ha enjoy!
Sanderson said the Cosmere will be done in 26 years. I don’t know about you, but I plan on still being alive in 26 years.
Awesome. Hope for the best expect the worst.
Will he be alive in 26 years? He’s looking awfully rotund recently
@@scottv5587He will be 72 at that time. George Martin made it that far.
nice shirt
Out of all these, I've read at least one book from all but One Piece.
Nice!
HomeLand by Salvatore is FIREEEEEEEEEEEEE
I enjoyed it as well.
Show us on the Kingkiller series where Rothfuss touched you.
Right in my eyes.
I just can't take it any more, lol.
I don't remember if I ever told you about Dunewave, you can find it on youtube. There is an album and a live soundtracked audiobook. I remember in one of your reviews you said you liked the first book.
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If you liked watching "One Piece", you might also like "Hunter X Hunter".
Was disappointed with Light Bringer. Lysander is a boring character. Cassius was the best character and I'll leave it at that. Lyria and Volga?? Barf. Darrow and Sevro's constantly at each other's throats. I was glad when it was over.
The Last King of Osten Ard is great. I can't wait for The Navigator's Children in November!