Jimmy, The King of Booktube Livestreams. I've been subscribed since you first uploaded your review of the Mistborn trilogy and had like 98 subscribers. You got the best channel in fantasy booktube. Really nice in seeing how your channel has grown and evolved since then.
I'm so happy Philip was on again. He's one of my very favorite booktubers and this was an amazing episode. I agree with your thoughts about goodreads/enjoyment etc. more than I did with Philip's, not that I still don't think Philip said some intelligent stuff. I will also voice my support for Philip's opinion that you shouldn't rate a book if you DNFed it.
Really enjoyed this conversation guys. Can’t wait to get my hands on TBB Edan trilogy! Also, your days are certainly not numbered with this booktube watcher, Jimmy. You keep reading and I’ll keep tuning in
For what it’s worth, the new camera angle complements your facial structure and adds another layer to the overall warm and welcoming vibe of your videos. I’m really looking forward to the next stage of your channel.
With this and your September wrap up, that’s nearly 4 hours of content, love it! Far too much goodness to here to single something out, so I just want to say that you and Philip are two philosophical chads (I mean that in a good way) 😄
Okay look, I would tune in here even if the quality looked like a 2000s video chatroom, but dang this new software looks slick! Loved this gloriously long episode with our dear doctor fantasy, he is truly such a delight. And as someone who happily rates books on goodreads, I am very flattered that Philip still considers me a beautiful person, my day is made, hahaha. Thanks for the great fun. I can't wait for the channel overhaul with everything going live, you are gonna rock that Jimmy! 🤩
Great episode as always! The new UI and layout is a slay 💅🏻 I’m always here for new graphics as a graphic design girlie. Excited to see the new stuff you do and if anyone can do it it’s you man
Great conversation! I am super excited to get to the Last King of Osten Ard myself. I am in the middle of War of the Flowers right now! Happy to hear that there will be a 2025 re-read of Memory, Sorrow and Thorn!!
Love the new look for this stream. Changing up your content is always exciting and scary but I have no doubt you'll kill it. Just hope I'm awake for some of your streams. 😊
I'm so excited you're going to read The Knight (and hopefully the wizard )! Those are the first novels I read by wolfe, and well I still much prefer his short fiction, I loved both books well taken as a whole.
Hi Jimmy in regards to the last convo on why people feel comfortable rating games without finishing them but not books. I think when we play a game and rate it however we do, we often do so feeling as if we had understood the systems, mechanics and what a game had to offer and thus have an understanding on what may come later. Of course, there may be peaks that we do not reach, but often 50% into a game, due to how game design works inherently, it is much more likely to show it's cards in what it is trying to do and offer the consumer. Contrast this to a book structurally, where an author may hold their hands as to what they are getting to until the very end. I mean you can take this with toll of the hounds even, where we slowly see how all these slice of life plotlines come together into it's thematic climax. Now this is not to say this is the case of all games or all books, some games such as "The Messanger" where the whole genre of the game changes at the half point, there are also cases where a game is incredibly narratively focussed in a manner where, no we cannot form an opinion on it, because the focus of the game is not on it's mechanics but for the narrative it is ramping up towards. The same can be said with a book that we may pick up, get the general idea that it is just going to be a heroes journey and thus we can have an idea early on, as to what the author is going for. While I say this, I do feel due to the nature of the two mediums, games are more incentivised to show their hands earlier on - it's just a part of game design - and despite how amazing an ending sequence can be, we GET the game earlier on.
I found you Jimmy when I was looking for Robin Hobb reviews a couple of years ago and I went from occasionally watching to looking forward to all of your videoes. I will miss your wrap ups and vlogs but your lives are genuinely great and I've found so many other amazing booktubers so I am incredibly thankful. The longer lives take a bit to get through but i enjoy them so much and save them to watch again especially when there are random books and authors I haven't read so I have to go back and add to my TBR which has become part of the fun. Keep doing what you're doing. Love the content and thank you so much for all the great suggestions. Also I am pretty sure I found Philip Chases' books on Kindle Unlimited but if anyone can help with Allans/allens upcoming audio book (name, author, where to find it) that would be great😊
Hi Jimmy, a great stream as always. Regarding your livestream wrap-ups, it might be a good idea to add some kind of coloured border or visual indicator that distinguishes the books you are talking about. Somewhat like the timestamp system in regular wrap-ups. Just a thought
I had to make a comment about the imagination thing (Wasn't sure how to summarise this long ass comment for the livestream) , I'm reading Malazan right now, and the way I read is I HAVE to imagine every single scene in my head, otherwise I can't move on. To give an example, if there is a fight scene and the description is saying that someone swings a sword this way, and takes a step in this manner, I have to imagine it my head, but ALSO have it make sense, otherwise I am not going to move on from that section. And you can "imagine" how in a series like Malazan which already takes a while to read, it takes me an even more exorbitant amount of time to get through it, and even getting through a few scenes a day to me is an accomplishment. I suppose I enjoy putting a lot of energy into my reading is how I would describe it. But can it get tedious? very much so. For someone that just reads the words on the page or struggles to visually imagine what's happening ( and I'm not tryna say this as in "Oh, you just read the words on the page? yeah us visual readers are just built different"), you must imagine an image in your head when you're reminiscing about something you've read, yes? "it was cool when Karsa did this thing" even if when you initially read it you weren't picturing an entire scene. So does an image pop in your head of Karsa, or do you just remember reading what happened? because for me every time it's visual.
I know what you mean. I don't have a visual mind, and so I find battle and fight scenes confusing, incomprehensible, and thus, boring. I just skip to the end and go on from there.
I'm going to be a nag and say Jimmy you should absolutely fit in a re-read of Brothers of the Wind between either Empire of Grass and Narrowdark or Narrowdark and Navigator's Children. It will pay off so much more now.
Philip's theory on Pat Rothfus is actually what happened to Scott Lynch. He's been very open about his mental health, so it sucks when I still see people acting smug about him.
Nice discussion. I am more of your opinion regarding the last part about reading for enjoyment vs something else - it's still enjoyment for those who it for leisure, its still subjective. I wonder how you feel about Osten Ard vs Westeros (or Planetos I guess). Not at all that one has to choose one over the other but in terms of what they're trying to accomplish, I wonder which one came closer for you? Particularly the last two books of ASOIAF vs say the second and third books in the Last King of Osten Ard series - it's an interesting comparison I thought. And again, I'm just doing this because it is enjoyable to me! Have you read The Dandelion Dynasty? Interesting series. But ASOIAF is ASOIAF isn't it. I can see now why people are so eager for this series to be continued by GRRM the more I get into the lore and reddit/forum discussions. I really hope he manages to do it. 🙏🏽
Hey thank you! I always find myself pulled back to Westeros above all, there’s something about the world that grips me. I have read dandelion dynasty, great series!!
hey jimmy, there's a great book on consciousness and intelligence called blindsight by peter watts, check it out! btw i read stoner recently, it was great, and i think you should check out a serious man by the coen brothers. it's a masterpiece, it's got a bit of the stoner vibe but with (a lot more) humour and all the coen craziness. i know you're not into movies that much but this one's worth it
Jimmy, The King of Booktube Livestreams. I've been subscribed since you first uploaded your review of the Mistborn trilogy and had like 98 subscribers. You got the best channel in fantasy booktube. Really nice in seeing how your channel has grown and evolved since then.
That’s incredibly kind of you and it means a lot! You’re an original investor in the channel if you were here for the mistborn video!
Only 2 minutes in but this is so wholesome. Always love hearing you talk to Philip
@@Christian-ut2sp he’s pure class!
I'm so happy Philip was on again. He's one of my very favorite booktubers and this was an amazing episode.
I agree with your thoughts about goodreads/enjoyment etc. more than I did with Philip's, not that I still don't think Philip said some intelligent stuff.
I will also voice my support for Philip's opinion that you shouldn't rate a book if you DNFed it.
@@ericF-17 Philip is pure class!
Really enjoyed this conversation guys.
Can’t wait to get my hands on TBB Edan trilogy!
Also, your days are certainly not numbered with this booktube watcher, Jimmy. You keep reading and I’ll keep tuning in
Thank you so much!
Thanks for the video! I always appreciate your discussions, especially the civil debate about reviewing in this one
@@Snally38 thank you for tuning in!
For what it’s worth, the new camera angle complements your facial structure and adds another layer to the overall warm and welcoming vibe of your videos. I’m really looking forward to the next stage of your channel.
@@beanieboy128 hey thank you that means a lot!
I'm happy you're excited about the future for your channel
@@LucasWilliamsBooks thanks man! Me too
One of the best Chatting.
Thank you!!
Really enjoyed the conversation guys! We need more Jimmy and Philip content, looking forward to the next one! ❤
@@BradySpiker thanks for checking out the video!
Jimmy is eventually going to advance his tech so much he will have his guests be holograms "live" in his house.
You’re not as far off as you’d think…
With this and your September wrap up, that’s nearly 4 hours of content, love it! Far too much goodness to here to single something out, so I just want to say that you and Philip are two philosophical chads (I mean that in a good way) 😄
@@HenrikBrosveet hope to provide around 8-10 hours a month with lives!
Okay look, I would tune in here even if the quality looked like a 2000s video chatroom, but dang this new software looks slick!
Loved this gloriously long episode with our dear doctor fantasy, he is truly such a delight. And as someone who happily rates books on goodreads, I am very flattered that Philip still considers me a beautiful person, my day is made, hahaha. Thanks for the great fun. I can't wait for the channel overhaul with everything going live, you are gonna rock that Jimmy! 🤩
@@esmayrosalyne I appreciate the kind words, I always know at least you’ll be watching if everyone leaves 😂
@@thefantasynuttwork for sure, loyal to the very end 🤝
Great episode as always! The new UI and layout is a slay 💅🏻 I’m always here for new graphics as a graphic design girlie. Excited to see the new stuff you do and if anyone can do it it’s you man
@@TheBeeesKnees thank you my friend ❤️❤️❤️
Great conversation! I am super excited to get to the Last King of Osten Ard myself. I am in the middle of War of the Flowers right now! Happy to hear that there will be a 2025 re-read of Memory, Sorrow and Thorn!!
@@zgoldford7568 fantastic to hear!!
Love the new look for this stream.
Changing up your content is always exciting and scary but I have no doubt you'll kill it. Just hope I'm awake for some of your streams. 😊
@@NerdyKathi thank you so much, I hope to see you there!
I'm so excited you're going to read The Knight (and hopefully the wizard )! Those are the first novels I read by wolfe, and well I still much prefer his short fiction, I loved both books well taken as a whole.
@@drafferty6756 I’d love to try everything he’s done
"The best of gene wolfe" is a great is a great place to start with his shorter fiction. Though honestly all of it is worth reading.
Gotta say also the new look is rockin!
@@Talking_Story thanks brother, been working hard on it!
@@thefantasynuttwork absolutely shows looks very slick. Very pro
Hi Jimmy in regards to the last convo on why people feel comfortable rating games without finishing them but not books. I think when we play a game and rate it however we do, we often do so feeling as if we had understood the systems, mechanics and what a game had to offer and thus have an understanding on what may come later. Of course, there may be peaks that we do not reach, but often 50% into a game, due to how game design works inherently, it is much more likely to show it's cards in what it is trying to do and offer the consumer.
Contrast this to a book structurally, where an author may hold their hands as to what they are getting to until the very end. I mean you can take this with toll of the hounds even, where we slowly see how all these slice of life plotlines come together into it's thematic climax.
Now this is not to say this is the case of all games or all books, some games such as "The Messanger" where the whole genre of the game changes at the half point, there are also cases where a game is incredibly narratively focussed in a manner where, no we cannot form an opinion on it, because the focus of the game is not on it's mechanics but for the narrative it is ramping up towards. The same can be said with a book that we may pick up, get the general idea that it is just going to be a heroes journey and thus we can have an idea early on, as to what the author is going for.
While I say this, I do feel due to the nature of the two mediums, games are more incentivised to show their hands earlier on - it's just a part of game design - and despite how amazing an ending sequence can be, we GET the game earlier on.
@@bobbob-cd9yl very well said!
Asterix & Obelix! ❤️
@@MacScarfield 🙏
I found you Jimmy when I was looking for Robin Hobb reviews a couple of years ago and I went from occasionally watching to looking forward to all of your videoes. I will miss your wrap ups and vlogs but your lives are genuinely great and I've found so many other amazing booktubers so I am incredibly thankful. The longer lives take a bit to get through but i enjoy them so much and save them to watch again especially when there are random books and authors I haven't read so I have to go back and add to my TBR which has become part of the fun. Keep doing what you're doing. Love the content and thank you so much for all the great suggestions. Also I am pretty sure I found Philip Chases' books on Kindle Unlimited but if anyone can help with Allans/allens upcoming audio book (name, author, where to find it) that would be great😊
This makes me so happy 😀
3 hours? We've reached the Coffers!!!
A throwback episode lol
catching up cause still without power after Helena. Jimmy I have a great Ireland customs story for you remind me someday. Merv! Johnny! Dave!
@@Talking_Story let’s chat soon so you can tell me! Also hope everything is alright after the storm brother
@@thefantasynuttwork all good here just no power still. Why I have to catch up my fav show at work this am.
Duuuude yes join the Book of the New Sun read with us!!
@@Talking_Story I’m all in
@@thefantasynuttwork setting it up probably April of ‘25. So awesome you will be joining us.
Great video idea Jimmy…. Best book 1’s in a series you haven’t finished
Also love the new format
@@darren2880 great idea!!
Hi Jimmy, a great stream as always. Regarding your livestream wrap-ups, it might be a good idea to add some kind of coloured border or visual indicator that distinguishes the books you are talking about. Somewhat like the timestamp system in regular wrap-ups. Just a thought
I got something pretty cool for the live wrap ups that’ll take care of that exact thing 😏😃
Getting into the weeds with Godel Escher Bach!
@@patchesglass1030 indeed!
Philip…how do you find the time. A few times when I commented to you…you responded instantly! I dont know how you do it?
That is how do you…sorry
I had to make a comment about the imagination thing (Wasn't sure how to summarise this long ass comment for the livestream) , I'm reading Malazan right now, and the way I read is I HAVE to imagine every single scene in my head, otherwise I can't move on.
To give an example, if there is a fight scene and the description is saying that someone swings a sword this way, and takes a step in this manner, I have to imagine it my head, but ALSO have it make sense, otherwise I am not going to move on from that section.
And you can "imagine" how in a series like Malazan which already takes a while to read, it takes me an even more exorbitant amount of time to get through it, and even getting through a few scenes a day to me is an accomplishment. I suppose I enjoy putting a lot of energy into my reading is how I would describe it. But can it get tedious? very much so.
For someone that just reads the words on the page or struggles to visually imagine what's happening ( and I'm not tryna say this as in "Oh, you just read the words on the page? yeah us visual readers are just built different"), you must imagine an image in your head when you're reminiscing about something you've read, yes? "it was cool when Karsa did this thing" even if when you initially read it you weren't picturing an entire scene. So does an image pop in your head of Karsa, or do you just remember reading what happened? because for me every time it's visual.
Yeah for me sometimes there’s literally no image
When a character get's knocked out in a book, I swing my head to the side and fall on my bed - true 4D immersive experience
@@bobbob-cd9yl hahahahahahahah
I know what you mean. I don't have a visual mind, and so I find battle and fight scenes confusing, incomprehensible, and thus, boring. I just skip to the end and go on from there.
I really need to read Memory of Sorrow and Thorn. I remember reading his cat series when I was a kid and then I guess I forgot about him.
@@hectatereads105 I wanna read Tailchasers
@@thefantasynuttwork that’s the name! I think I still have my 1990s copy somewhere 🤣
I'm going to be a nag and say Jimmy you should absolutely fit in a re-read of Brothers of the Wind between either Empire of Grass and Narrowdark or Narrowdark and Navigator's Children. It will pay off so much more now.
Time permitting
Philip's theory on Pat Rothfus is actually what happened to Scott Lynch. He's been very open about his mental health, so it sucks when I still see people acting smug about him.
@@IbbyMelbourne rooting for Lynch and happy to hear he’s publishing some shorter fiction soon!
@@thefantasynuttwork Yeah, hopefully he'll be back publishing novels soon. Meant to add it to my original comment, but great stream, dude!
@@IbbyMelbourne thank you!
One Piece the goat ! It has been aknowledged by Japan recently as the best manga in Japan ! :)
@@noname3609 great!
Nice discussion.
I am more of your opinion regarding the last part about reading for enjoyment vs something else - it's still enjoyment for those who it for leisure, its still subjective.
I wonder how you feel about Osten Ard vs Westeros (or Planetos I guess). Not at all that one has to choose one over the other but in terms of what they're trying to accomplish, I wonder which one came closer for you? Particularly the last two books of ASOIAF vs say the second and third books in the Last King of Osten Ard series - it's an interesting comparison I thought. And again, I'm just doing this because it is enjoyable to me!
Have you read The Dandelion Dynasty? Interesting series.
But ASOIAF is ASOIAF isn't it. I can see now why people are so eager for this series to be continued by GRRM the more I get into the lore and reddit/forum discussions. I really hope he manages to do it. 🙏🏽
Hey thank you! I always find myself pulled back to Westeros above all, there’s something about the world that grips me. I have read dandelion dynasty, great series!!
hey jimmy, there's a great book on consciousness and intelligence called blindsight by peter watts, check it out! btw i read stoner recently, it was great, and i think you should check out a serious man by the coen brothers. it's a masterpiece, it's got a bit of the stoner vibe but with (a lot more) humour and all the coen craziness. i know you're not into movies that much but this one's worth it
I’ve read blindsight! Great book
Wow. THE Dr of fantasy doesn't have sando as #1 author...such blasphemy haha
@@tomsativa 😆