ALMOST Done with Wind and Truth - Weekly Reader 68

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  • @MagusMarquillin
    @MagusMarquillin 19 днів тому +1

    I'm in the midst of Christmas reading myself - pushing all my TBR aside for a month - the best of them being the Dark is Rising by Susan Cooper. You know that one? Mom read aloud it when I was young and now we're audiobooking it. Somber kid's fantasy pentalogy with a love for bringing together disparate British history - time traveling chosen people holding back the Dark. The second book (with the same name) is the perfect solstice story.

    • @Talking_Story
      @Talking_Story  19 днів тому

      @@MagusMarquillin I do not know that 1. I will look it up.

  • @iSamwise
    @iSamwise 19 днів тому +5

    Congrats on the 10k and I’m very excited for the convo with Chance. He’s been one of the nicest folks that I’ve interacted with here on BookTube and I look forward to the chat!

    • @Talking_Story
      @Talking_Story  19 днів тому +1

      @@iSamwise chance is absolutely 1 good one’s!

  • @Broon88
    @Broon88 6 днів тому

    Glad to see you were enjoying Wind and Truth. I look forward to getting to it myself. Slowly catching up on your videos which is always a fun thing to do!

    • @Talking_Story
      @Talking_Story  6 днів тому

      @@Broon88 oh hope you have a good time catching up 😀

  • @petergee7943
    @petergee7943 19 днів тому +2

    Reading Wind and Truth really made me think about what if my wife ten years ago had had a lingerie photoshoot at Glastonbury, glad someone felt similar. I loved the whole book.
    I feel very lucky to have found this channel a few months ago. You're brilliant. Congratulations on the milestone.

    • @Talking_Story
      @Talking_Story  19 днів тому +1

      😂we are the same!! Thanks so much for the kind words!

  • @NerdLevelRising
    @NerdLevelRising 18 днів тому

    Love you guys, Merry Christmas! 🎄 I said it back when yall had like 2k subs, Talking Story is gonna be one of the biggest booktube channels out there someday. Can't wait for that Talking with Tubers episode with Chance!!

    • @Talking_Story
      @Talking_Story  18 днів тому

      NLR will be huge as well. Happy holidays Jake!

  • @moostermcmoosterpants817
    @moostermcmoosterpants817 19 днів тому

    I’m so happy to hear your journey with Wind and Truth!!!
    It has become the surprise book of the year for me! It just hit in all the right ways. And on top of that I was able to reconcile with my own personal life journey parallel to Kalidans!
    I hate to say it, but there are so many loud people who were disappointed by the book, but I can’t help but think that they just don’t get it

    • @Talking_Story
      @Talking_Story  19 днів тому +1

      It hits us all differently and that is totally cool but I gotta say I am pretty firmly with you. It spoke so personally about my life journey and gave me a great deal of hope for what is to come on that journey.

  • @mrgoodkat8448
    @mrgoodkat8448 19 днів тому +3

    I just finished WaT a few hours ago. I think he could've taken the flashbacks out and it wouldn't have been a loss but overall it's great. Ended well and im excited to see where it goes. Adolin really came into his own.
    I'm off work till the new year now so I'm mostly just happy to have a bit of a break and take it easy, catching up on some reading haha. Hope you all have a good Christmas!

    • @Talking_Story
      @Talking_Story  19 днів тому +1

      Thanks so much you have a great holiday as well. Adolin had an MVP character arc!

  • @AndrewsWizardlyReads
    @AndrewsWizardlyReads 19 днів тому +10

    Congrats on 10k

    • @Talking_Story
      @Talking_Story  19 днів тому

      @@AndrewsWizardlyReads thanks so much my brother. Absolutely crazy to us!

  • @Dennis_M_Myers
    @Dennis_M_Myers 19 днів тому

    10,000 people Love Talking Story enough to subscribe. That is amazing. Congratulations John and Jacob. Keep up the good work. I have no doubt you guys will keep climbing.

  • @anothersarahreading9961
    @anothersarahreading9961 17 днів тому

    Congratulations on 10k 🎉. I'm still in a bit of a reading slump but hopefully the post Christmas rest will help. Happy Christmas to you and your families.

    • @Talking_Story
      @Talking_Story  17 днів тому

      Some rest can do wonders sometimes. Have a wonderful holiday and thanks so much for the kind words.

  • @MaedBetweenthePages
    @MaedBetweenthePages 19 днів тому

    We were so delighted to have you both on Page Chewing! It was such a bright spot in my day :) thank you both for being so generous with your time!
    John has me so excited for W&T! Hoping to start in the next week 🙌🏻

    • @Talking_Story
      @Talking_Story  19 днів тому

      @@MaedBetweenthePages can’t wait to hear your thoughts Taylor!

  • @DecidedPanda
    @DecidedPanda 18 днів тому

    Glad you’re enjoying Wind and Truth John! This week I’ve been reading Valor, The Faithful and the Fallen book 2 and it is SO much better than book 1 already. My goal is to complete it before the new year. Wishing you, Jakob, and your family the merriest of Christmases. Enjoy the holiday!

    • @Talking_Story
      @Talking_Story  18 днів тому

      @@DecidedPanda oh glad to hear book 2 took a big step for you. Have a wonderful holiday as well.

  • @TheCjay2009
    @TheCjay2009 18 днів тому

    Happy holidays john and jakob always a joy watching you guys hope you have a lovely Christmas

    • @Talking_Story
      @Talking_Story  18 днів тому +1

      Thanks so much have a lovely holiday season as well

  • @arabellawillow
    @arabellawillow 19 днів тому +1

    Thanks for the holiday warm up. I always appreciate hearing you guys talk books n' life! I'm excited that Jakob has been reading so much .. can't wait to hear what he has in store.
    I'm reading Wind and Truth and Frieren volume 1 (a wonderful Manga I highly recommend) and I'm hoping I can finish both this year 😅
    Oh, and of course, CONGRATULATIONS on ten thousand subs 🎉

    • @Talking_Story
      @Talking_Story  19 днів тому +1

      Oh thank you so much. I am so happy the boy is reading more as well. Have a great holiday.

  • @someokiedude9549
    @someokiedude9549 19 днів тому +7

    "Kris Kringle without a tingle." Ok Jake getting some bars in.

  • @robertpatenaude
    @robertpatenaude 19 днів тому

    Congrats on the 10,000! All the best to you and yours for the holidays!

    • @Talking_Story
      @Talking_Story  19 днів тому

      Have a wonderful holiday as well and thanks so much

  • @slay.187
    @slay.187 19 днів тому +1

    Congrats on reaching 10k! That's an amazing achievement right there. The sky's the limit!
    Can't wait for you to get to Dennis Myers' books. He and I chatted in the Discord server's voice chat for over an hour about writing and our passion for storytelling. He's one of the nicest authors I've EVER had the pleasure of speaking with.

    • @Talking_Story
      @Talking_Story  19 днів тому +2

      Just a great guy! Should be in that 1 by Wednesday! Thanks for all you do Slay. We are lucky to have you here my friend!

    • @slay.187
      @slay.187 19 днів тому +1

      @ I’m beyond honored to be a part of this community. 🥰🙌

  • @valliyarnl
    @valliyarnl 18 днів тому

    I love your wild analogies 😂 will be so curious about what u thought 😊

    • @Talking_Story
      @Talking_Story  18 днів тому

      I really liked it. Hit home very personally for me.

  • @MichaelWayne13
    @MichaelWayne13 19 днів тому +5

    Finished The Way of Kings and Im finished with Stormlight. Just couldn't get into it. Gonna watch some Weekly Reader and then I'm gonna introduce myself to a cat named Princess Donut

    • @Talking_Story
      @Talking_Story  19 днів тому

      @@MichaelWayne13 grand champion princess donut is a great cat to know.

    • @lorifrederick2367
      @lorifrederick2367 19 днів тому

      I had an easier time with Stormlight reading and audiobook at the same time. I got so much more out of it!

    • @Talking_Story
      @Talking_Story  19 днів тому

      @@lorifrederick2367 I hear that works well.

  • @k.enterante
    @k.enterante 16 днів тому

    I only recently subscribed to this channel and the tingle is REAL 🙌

    • @Talking_Story
      @Talking_Story  16 днів тому +1

      @@k.enterante ohhhh so awesome. Thanks so much! Welcome to the channel.

  • @seppuku-
    @seppuku- 19 днів тому +5

    Congratulations on hitting 10k subs!!!

    • @Talking_Story
      @Talking_Story  19 днів тому +1

      @@seppuku- thanks so much. We are truly blown away and humbled.

  • @mariozakall
    @mariozakall 18 днів тому

    Congrats on 10k and Happy Holidays! 🙂

    • @Talking_Story
      @Talking_Story  18 днів тому +1

      Thanks and have a wonderful holiday as well.

  • @unlimitedreads
    @unlimitedreads 19 днів тому +1

    Congrats on the 10K subs! Thanks for another great Weekly Reader, love the thoughts on W & T :)

  • @Chance.Dillon
    @Chance.Dillon 19 днів тому

    Stoked to hear the final final thoughts on the cosmere when that journeys complete.
    Congrats on 10k! An obviously well deserved milestone. So stoked to keep following along.
    Cannot wait for our talk Friday. It’s gonna be good to catch up and chat! You guys really helped me pick some great reads throughout the year and expand my list beyond the fantasy genre for what’s to come.
    And yes-that Superman trailer was absolutely awesome. Cannot wait for that one

    • @Talking_Story
      @Talking_Story  19 днів тому

      Oh man can’t wait to talk about all of this and so much more!

  • @KindlesandKicks
    @KindlesandKicks 19 днів тому +1

    I am super exited get to Wind and Truth now! Your enthusiasm has motivated me to pick up my pace on Oathbringer, so I can get through my re-read sooner. Also, I see Jakob as more Adolin LOL. Laid back, doesn’t take himself too seriously, but still highly skilled at what he does.

    • @Talking_Story
      @Talking_Story  19 днів тому +1

      Very nice Adolin it is for the boy wonder. After book 5 I will take that all day!

  • @esmayrosalyne
    @esmayrosalyne 19 днів тому

    First of all, major congrats on the 10K, that is so so so well deserved!!
    Happy to hear that Wind and Truth lived up to your expectations (at least, I hope the last few chapters didn't sink the boat lol). Isn't it WILD what he pulled off? What an imagination, what a vision!
    And oh yes, the Page Chewing episode was so much fun. P.L. and Taylor are two of my favourite interviewers ever 🤩
    I have been watching The Penguin on your recommendation and goooosh that is so good. Absolutely adore Sofia, what a badass. And Viktor is also just a gem who needs to be protected at all costs.
    Wishing you all the most wonderful Christmas. Lots of love 🥰🥰🥰

    • @Talking_Story
      @Talking_Story  19 днів тому +1

      Have the best holiday season Esmay. Thanks so much for all the kind words. You must get back to me at the end of the Penguin!

    • @esmayrosalyne
      @esmayrosalyne 18 днів тому

      @@Talking_Story Thank you friend! Will keep you updated 👀

  • @jsboisvert1981
    @jsboisvert1981 19 днів тому

    Merry Christmas to all the talking story family and community!

    • @Talking_Story
      @Talking_Story  19 днів тому +1

      Have a great holiday as well my friend!

  • @TedReadInstead
    @TedReadInstead 19 днів тому

    "That is not a miracle. That is vandalism." - Jakob.
    Jakob is a treasure and must be protected at all costs. He puts up with John. ;)

    • @Talking_Story
      @Talking_Story  19 днів тому +1

      @@TedReadInstead he has had many years of practice

    • @TedReadInstead
      @TedReadInstead 19 днів тому

      @@Talking_Story Haha! True that. :) Merry Christmas to the entire Minton family!! :)

    • @Talking_Story
      @Talking_Story  19 днів тому

      @@TedReadInstead right back at you Ted!

  • @GrahamDixonUK
    @GrahamDixonUK 19 днів тому

    I think I'll just add my congratulations for your 10k subs. Well deserved.
    Wishing you and all of your fantastic subscribers and contributors a very Merry Christmas.

    • @Talking_Story
      @Talking_Story  19 днів тому +1

      Thanks for all you have done by allowing us to use your work to set our channel apart for the holidays my friend! Truly wonderful

  • @lorifrederick2367
    @lorifrederick2367 19 днів тому

    You both crack me up, I love your dynamics! Reminds me of my daughter and I. John, on your recommendation, I picked up Robert McCammon book one "Speaks the Nightbird." This looks like a fantastic book!. Have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

    • @Talking_Story
      @Talking_Story  19 днів тому

      I can’t wait to hear your thoughts on that 1!

  • @gryftkin
    @gryftkin 19 днів тому +1

    Jakob looked concerned during that lingerie shoot conversation :D

  • @Chloes_World_of_Books
    @Chloes_World_of_Books 19 днів тому

    Merry Xmas, Minton Family! The best book people on YT! 🎄

    • @Talking_Story
      @Talking_Story  19 днів тому

      @@Chloes_World_of_Books thanks so much you are very kind

  • @harrylewin9162
    @harrylewin9162 19 днів тому +1

    Congratulations on 10k!

    • @Talking_Story
      @Talking_Story  19 днів тому

      @@harrylewin9162 thanks so much we are kinda in shock.

  • @subjectiveexperiences1072
    @subjectiveexperiences1072 19 днів тому

    Congrats on 10k and on another wonderful video! You guys always cheer me up!
    As for what I'm reading- my boyfriend and I just finished the audio book for Stone of Tears, book 2 of Terry Goodkind's Sword of Truth series. I DO NOT recommend these books, lol xD I have a lot of nostalgia for them because I read them as an edgy teenager and saw them as the wisest, edgiest, best thing ever, but consuming them now... wow are they bad, haha. I'll probably still continue because it's fun to look at them with fresh eyes about fifteen years later.
    Not keeping track, but I'm probably about 100 more pages done with East of Eden, so getting so close to being able to touch my book haul books!
    Have a great holiday and thanks again for helping me to become a reader again. You guys rock!

    • @Talking_Story
      @Talking_Story  19 днів тому +1

      @@subjectiveexperiences1072 you becoming a reader again has made our week. Thanks so much for all these kind words! Have a wonderful holiday!

  • @MichaelRSchultheiss
    @MichaelRSchultheiss 17 днів тому

    Glad you enjoyed Wind and Truth! I'm juggling several books as usual, but of late I've been absolutely plowing through a book you've read recently: The Last Kingdom, by Bernard Cornwell. Merry Christmas, and may the Tingle be with you!

    • @Talking_Story
      @Talking_Story  17 днів тому +1

      @@MichaelRSchultheiss that’s a heck of fun read! Have a lovely holiday Michael.

  • @someokiedude9549
    @someokiedude9549 19 днів тому +1

    It sounds like you guys had a good week. I'm a bit envious that you can cram all these books in such a short space. I thought I was a fast reader...making me feel self-conscious here.
    I'm reading Deathless and Absolution to end out the year and they're pretty 'aight' as the kids like to say. Deathless is beautifully written, but I keep thinking that Gaiman should have written this. Absolution's fine, though I feel it's just exploring things that were already touched upon in the trilogy. I should be able to finish them soon though, so no issues. I'm looking forward to 2025. I have a lot of plans...many diabolical plans...
    Also damn it Jakob, you should have put in the Mr. Rogers photo with John's head on it. Would have been perfect!
    Great video as always uncle, keep up the good work!

    • @Talking_Story
      @Talking_Story  19 днів тому

      You are an amazing discerning reader that can talk so well about your thoughts. I accept no self criticism from you nephew. You are way ahead of my game when I was your age!

  • @jessicayork9035
    @jessicayork9035 19 днів тому

    I am about halfway in Wind and Truth and its ok. I have heard it gets better the second half so Im waiting on that. but that Dennis M Myers book looks awesome. I may have to go grab that for the kindle!

    • @Talking_Story
      @Talking_Story  19 днів тому

      @@jessicayork9035 I should start Dennis’ book around Wednesday and I will give a full report!

  • @burge2695
    @burge2695 19 днів тому +1

    I don't feel it either, lol...I'm def a scrooge/grinch..can't wait for holidays to be over with

    • @Talking_Story
      @Talking_Story  19 днів тому +1

      @@burge2695 holidays can be tough I definitely get it.

  • @thuff31
    @thuff31 19 днів тому

    Early happy Festivus!
    I’m excited to hear your thoughts on Wind and Truth! Definitely in contention for my book of the year!

    • @Talking_Story
      @Talking_Story  19 днів тому +1

      @@thuff31 yesss Festivus for the rest of us. I hope you have your list of grievances ready

    • @thuff31
      @thuff31 19 днів тому

      @ oh I’m prepared for a most disappointing reads of the year post on IG for Festivus tomorrow

    • @Talking_Story
      @Talking_Story  19 днів тому +1

      @ I will check that out!

  • @MrRorosuri
    @MrRorosuri 19 днів тому

    Congratulations on the 10K

    • @Talking_Story
      @Talking_Story  19 днів тому +1

      @@MrRorosuri thanks we are pretty blown away

  • @PecanPete
    @PecanPete 19 днів тому

    Anytime John almost breaks, it gets me ready to tear up as well. The best father son duo on book-tube. Just finished Magician:Master. Was a great read. Continuing the Wind and Truth read. I hope it worth it. So far so good. Thanks for the video guys

    • @Talking_Story
      @Talking_Story  19 днів тому

      Thank you my friend. You are very kind! I loved Riftwar!

  • @Kellen81
    @Kellen81 19 днів тому

    Glad you're liking Wind and Truth! Would love to see a round table spoiler talk with maybe some Quilluminati members and other booktubers

    • @Talking_Story
      @Talking_Story  19 днів тому

      @@Kellen81 I would love that as well!

  • @katherinep1010
    @katherinep1010 19 днів тому +1

    The Kris Kringle Tingle definitely sounds like something you *do not* want.
    Also, I had never heard 'cockles of your heart' before and was suprised to find this is a real saying and not a John-ism.
    Merry Christmas guys! (And the Mrs.)

    • @Talking_Story
      @Talking_Story  19 днів тому

      @@katherinep1010 it is a real saying I am just that old

  • @MacScarfield
    @MacScarfield 19 днів тому +1

    Congratulations on 10K! 🤠🙌
    I seriously hope that Burning Man anecdote was cleared by the Missus! TMI, John, TMI!🤣
    Just started on «Dictator» (Cicero Trilogy #3) by Robert Harris (Historical Fiction about the Roman Politician Cicero) with «City of Thieves» by David Benioff (Historical Fiction set during the WW2 Seige of Leningrad (Modern Day St. Petersburg)) next up over the Christmas Holiday!
    Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays, Mintons!🎅

    • @Talking_Story
      @Talking_Story  19 днів тому +2

      @@MacScarfield hope city of thieves hits for you like it did me. Never fear the Mrs got a good chuckle out of that 1

  • @thatsci-firogue
    @thatsci-firogue 19 днів тому +1

    Congrats on 10k! I'm waiting in the wings to see how certain booktubers react to Wind & Truth to determine how quickly I'll restart the series.
    I've resumed Assassin's Fate and I'm halfway through. Seems my prediction that Assassin's Fate will be my final read of the year may hold true 😅 The culmination of everything is stupendous, arcs are converging in satisfying and engaging ways.
    Dunno what my next read will be after that. I might have to do what I did after I finished Second Apocalypse and Malazan and steer clear of Epic Fahtasy for awhile but at the same time Arc 3 of Wars of Light & Shadow has been calling my name.

    • @Talking_Story
      @Talking_Story  19 днів тому +1

      @@thatsci-firogue everytime you think you are out from fantasy they pull you back in

  • @Kaolein
    @Kaolein 18 днів тому

    Wonderful Weekly Reader, as always. Congratualtion for 10k subscriptions. Iam also watching Lower Decks and have only 1 episode left. My actual audio-book is Neil Gaiman - Norse Mythology (my second time, great book). Iam reading Tanith Lee - Death´s Master and One Piece 95. Happy holidays.

    • @Talking_Story
      @Talking_Story  18 днів тому +1

      @@Kaolein wow 95 I gotta long way to go

  • @muppetjoe870
    @muppetjoe870 19 днів тому

    Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays all!!!!!

  • @fantasyfanatic6038
    @fantasyfanatic6038 19 днів тому

    I'm about to finish Wind and Truth too, I'm starting day 10 tomorrow! Destination in sight!

    • @Talking_Story
      @Talking_Story  19 днів тому +1

      @@fantasyfanatic6038 day 10 is where things get crazy

  • @rishabhtomar8413
    @rishabhtomar8413 17 днів тому

    Congrats on the 10k subs Guys!!

    • @Talking_Story
      @Talking_Story  17 днів тому +1

      Thanks my friend. We are pretty knocked out by it.

  • @Dennis_M_Myers
    @Dennis_M_Myers 19 днів тому

    I am a bit of a contrarian, so I liked calling my very first book "Final Assembly." Seeing it become the last book you read in the year seems entirely appropriate.

    • @Talking_Story
      @Talking_Story  19 днів тому +1

      I am very excited for the start on Wednesday

  • @N.A.Summur
    @N.A.Summur 19 днів тому

    I really can't wait to get into Wind and Truth. And I agree about James Gunn's DC. I'm very excited after that Superman trailer. Seeing so much comic stuff that we haven't seen before and knowing how well Gunn does with story and large casts already... Yeah. I think Superman is going to rule. Also... The younger years bit about Jakob being Dalinar made me laugh. I was thinking the same thing. lol

    • @Talking_Story
      @Talking_Story  19 днів тому +1

      @@N.A.Summur I will actually have to go out and see Superman on the big screen!

    • @Filthyanimal9
      @Filthyanimal9 19 днів тому

      It’s just what we all needed - another Supes origin story

    • @N.A.Summur
      @N.A.Summur 19 днів тому

      @@Talking_Story I agree!

    • @Talking_Story
      @Talking_Story  19 днів тому +1

      @@Filthyanimal9 nope they are not doing the origin story this time.

  • @RhysWritings
    @RhysWritings 19 днів тому

    Every time you start talking about pressing the subscriber button and tingles I can imagine Jakob giving a big eye roll and saying here we go again 😂

    • @Talking_Story
      @Talking_Story  19 днів тому +1

      It like you can see my monitor 😂😂

  • @emzstern
    @emzstern 19 днів тому +1

    Of the betrayal from Jacob! The drama! Also congratulations to 10k! 🥳

    • @Talking_Story
      @Talking_Story  19 днів тому +1

      @@emzstern thanks so much and we try to bring the drama

  • @curtjarrell9710
    @curtjarrell9710 19 днів тому

    Happy Holidays, John. I'm about 75% through the new Haruki Murakami, The City and Its Uncertain Walls, and am loving its strangeness and unpredictability. After that I need to finish Don Quixote. Oh, and I'm the one who didn't like the Superman trailer. I hope YOU love it.

    • @Talking_Story
      @Talking_Story  19 днів тому +1

      @@curtjarrell9710 I did love it! Sorry it didn’t hit for you but it seems to either work or not work at all so I I get it. I hope you have an amazing holiday my friend!

  • @samreads.
    @samreads. 19 днів тому

    Congratulations on 10k.

    • @Talking_Story
      @Talking_Story  19 днів тому

      @@samreads. thanks so much. We are truly humbled by this.

  • @kingzzz6509
    @kingzzz6509 19 днів тому

    I’m surprised at the amount of people that have been disappointed with Wind and Truth. I guess it’s because of the hype it had. I have a feeling that in several years people’s opinions will change.
    Last week I don’t think I finished anything. But this week I’m working on A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens is incredible. I’m hopefully going to get back to Empire of Silence by Christopher Ruocchio. I’m was really enjoying it, but if I get the hardcovers for Christmas I want to wait and read from those, because I don’t want to re-read it yet.
    I hope you guys have a Very Merry CHRISTmas and a Happy New Year.

    • @Talking_Story
      @Talking_Story  19 днів тому

      Right back at you have the merriest of holidays. While I can see and understand the criticisms for WaT it still worked on a lot of level for me. I was truly affected by it and respect the massive swing he was taking.

  • @michaelgionti9988
    @michaelgionti9988 18 днів тому

    “Mr Rogers Speech” 😂

  • @akellerhouse83
    @akellerhouse83 19 днів тому

    I'm still only about 800 pages into Wind and Truth. So that's about halfway, right? Lol. I didn't start reading it until after I got back from Dragonsteel though. I'm also reading The Will of the Many by James Islington. It's really good too.

    • @Talking_Story
      @Talking_Story  19 днів тому

      I do wanna get to Islington! You are past halfway the really crazy stuff is coming your way!

  • @angelamccollister
    @angelamccollister 19 днів тому +1

    I love grumpy Jakob. 😂

    • @Talking_Story
      @Talking_Story  19 днів тому +1

      @@angelamccollister noooo no one likes grumpy John

  • @alynam82
    @alynam82 19 днів тому

    Hey, so I finished Leviathan earlier last week! Only thing I'll say is that McCammon reminds us that he still got chops as a horror writer 😏
    Have a very Merry Christmas John and Jakob and the Missus!! 🎄

    • @Talking_Story
      @Talking_Story  19 днів тому +1

      Ohhhh I gotta get to that quick! Thanks so much for that check in! Have a wonderful holiday as well

  • @OnlyTheBestFantasyNovels
    @OnlyTheBestFantasyNovels 19 днів тому

    Congrats on 10K!

    • @Talking_Story
      @Talking_Story  19 днів тому

      Thanks so much. Just a mind boggling number to us!

    • @OnlyTheBestFantasyNovels
      @OnlyTheBestFantasyNovels 19 днів тому

      @Talking_Story it's well deserved! I remember subbing when it was around 3500 and the effort you guys have been putting into this is intense. Here's to the next 10K rolling around much faster!

    • @Talking_Story
      @Talking_Story  19 днів тому

      @ we are just having a blast! Thanks so much.

  • @focusrelax8838
    @focusrelax8838 19 днів тому

    10:11 hello, congrats on 10k, wow what number did you get for the wind and truth? Mine was #5000

  • @derekleon24
    @derekleon24 19 днів тому

    Has there been a discussion of… of war and ruin?

    • @Talking_Story
      @Talking_Story  19 днів тому

      @@derekleon24 not yet still waiting for it to be set up. I know Dr Chase has finished it so hopefully soon!

    • @derekleon24
      @derekleon24 19 днів тому

      @ I started reading along to keep up with the discussion. It’s always nice to have a full discussion rather than a review in my opinion. Half way through The Ice now.

    • @Talking_Story
      @Talking_Story  19 днів тому

      @ I think the time is being taken to make sure we can have Ryan Cahill join us.

  • @theclassy4
    @theclassy4 19 днів тому

    My money is on Jakob having an ARC of The Devils😮

    • @Talking_Story
      @Talking_Story  19 днів тому +1

      That would be amazing and infuriating 😂

  • @AndrewsWizardlyReads
    @AndrewsWizardlyReads 19 днів тому +12

    Wind & truth is…disappoint of the year. It’s got 400-500 pages of bloat. It needed a line and content edit…. The introspection is out of control the humor is cringe. Tee hee I said shit is the level of humor Sanderson went for…so much could have been cut and edited and it could have been the best book I ever read

    • @thatsci-firogue
      @thatsci-firogue 19 днів тому +1

      I probably would've read more Sanderson but I've heard he's been putting more of an emphasis on the comedy which has definitely been putting me off... I just don't find his writing funny at all.

    • @Talking_Story
      @Talking_Story  19 днів тому +2

      @@AndrewsWizardlyReads I do agree it could have been cut and tightened up. But it blew me away on a lot of levels.

    • @arselanehadjslimane2582
      @arselanehadjslimane2582 19 днів тому +1

      Yes, its so frustrating because it COULD have been one of the best fantasy books ever if it was edited. The dialogue is so corny and cringe, and all the mental health talk seems to be taken from a mental health influencer on tiktok. I wish Sanderson took the time to make well-written books and edit them instead of being on a rush to publish so mush.

    • @Talking_Story
      @Talking_Story  19 днів тому +1

      @ of course things hit us all differently wish it had worked better for you.

    • @AndrewsWizardlyReads
      @AndrewsWizardlyReads 19 днів тому

      @ it’s not bad just not as good as it could have been

  • @heidi6281
    @heidi6281 19 днів тому

    No community post or reminder that you were on Page Chewing??? Maybe you can put Pooh in charge of community posts?

    • @Talking_Story
      @Talking_Story  19 днів тому

      If only that pug had thumbs he could rule the world. I could’ve sworn I got that out there. Sorry I let it slip by me.

  • @bradmiller3367
    @bradmiller3367 19 днів тому

    It’s alright for a silly piece of…animation, but other than the effort put in to Easter Eggs, ‘Lower Decks’ in not Star Trek, to my mind; the disregard that is shown for people….let me say that that compared to the compassion the NG crew showed Barklay, one can see the not-ST that it is. It may be fun, but, to me, never Star Trek. My own opinion.

    • @Talking_Story
      @Talking_Story  19 днів тому +2

      I have fun with it. My fav right now is Strange New Worlds.

    • @bradmiller3367
      @bradmiller3367 19 днів тому

      @ Strange New Worlds HAS done better than a good portion of the last several seasons, but then they go and do strange (see what I did there?) episodes like Human Spock and the silliness is too much. Still, the last season ending:🤯. As regards your words at the end of the video, thank you. Too many people just do not, or seem to refuse to, get it. I bought a house with my now-86 year old parents when I moved out of Alaska 7 years past, and have been doing my best to take care of them and keep a 40 hour/week job AND write a book, AND read all I can get my hands on (btw, I finished that book and am working on it’s sequel) and to see the loving friendship you and your son have tends to be all the good I need for the week, and yet have so much more outside of this UA-cam world. So, simply put, thank you.

    • @Talking_Story
      @Talking_Story  19 днів тому +1

      @ oh my friend that’s so kind of you. Means the world to us both. Sounds like many people owe a thanks to example you try to set as well. Truly wonderful.

    • @bradmiller3367
      @bradmiller3367 19 днів тому

      @ The unfortunate true way to see clearly , in part, what you spoke of at then end there, is our mortality, of losing people over the years. I do not wish to get overly-maudlin but, having already experienced a deep and emotional loss before, losing an older brother AND seeing how that affected my parents…that is an unfortunate clarity to see how important it is to bring close those you love, even if it is but once a year. But do not wait TOO long to do so. if we turn such losses into such Positivity then, as painful as those losses remain, they do us good.

    • @Talking_Story
      @Talking_Story  19 днів тому +2

      @@bradmiller3367 so true and wise. My losses have changed and enriched me deeply. Of course they are the hardest part of life but they can be so instructional for how you see the world going forward.

  • @TheBeardedBookBeast
    @TheBeardedBookBeast 19 днів тому +1

    Another stellar weekly reader🤌 I am so hyped for Superman! I agree, James Gunn is going to finally give us the DC mlvie universe we have always wanted! Merry Christmas and congrats on 10K!

    • @Talking_Story
      @Talking_Story  19 днів тому +1

      Thank triple B have a great holiday my friend. Wish we were closer we could hit the flick together!

    • @TheBeardedBookBeast
      @TheBeardedBookBeast 19 днів тому

      @Talking_Story Thank you my friend! Oh don't tempt me😂 I am moving to North Carolina this summer for my wife's job, so I will be closer. May be worth the drive to see it together!

    • @Talking_Story
      @Talking_Story  19 днів тому +1

      @ Dude! Hit me up with what where you guys end up!

    • @TheBeardedBookBeast
      @TheBeardedBookBeast 19 днів тому

      @@Talking_Story I will!