TOP 100 NOVELS OF ALL TIME! THE ULTIMATE RANKING VIDEO!!

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  • @B.LEE.DbrianleedurfeeREVIEWS
    @B.LEE.DbrianleedurfeeREVIEWS  Рік тому +54

    @1:42 yes i am out harpooning whales as we speak!!!!

    • @bigork2099
      @bigork2099 Рік тому

      I read 300 pages of Moby Dick this year and it was tough...Steven Erikson is easy compared to Moby Dick.

    • @heidi6281
      @heidi6281 Рік тому

      @@bigork2099 Nathaniel Philbrick’s
      In the Heart of the Sea: The Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex was the true story of Moby Dick! It was excellent and an easy read. I think they made a movie of this book with one of the Hemsworth brothers.

    • @moonbiter3094
      @moonbiter3094 Рік тому

      @@bigork2099 I'd say the Gene Wolfe's The Book of the New Sun books are tough. They are readable in a way but only when I got the companion book by Michael Andre-Driussi it made me realize I hadn't really understood anything.

  • @Henka5s4
    @Henka5s4 Рік тому +102

    I love how Brian has a video about treating your books right and then always tosses them into a pile when he does a list video

    • @drizzt8965
      @drizzt8965 Рік тому +3

      Yeah this guy is hilarious in a good way...

    • @stacielara9856
      @stacielara9856 Рік тому +1

      Haha good point. That sound when they hit the stack!!

    • @stevenstewart782
      @stevenstewart782 Рік тому

      It is just the funniest thing to me because I know exactly which video you mean. Ha ha ha

  • @JrodP7
    @JrodP7 Рік тому +41

    I’m surprised it wasn’t actually top 117 or something 😂 we all love and support you Brian. Thank you for the list 🙏🏻

  • @TyrionStormblessed
    @TyrionStormblessed Рік тому +38

    There's no one that would put out a list with the diversity of genre like Brian can. Great stuff.

  • @ChrisHutchings22
    @ChrisHutchings22 Рік тому +10

    Just when i got my TBR list manageable, you drop the banger off an episode. Congrats Brian. Great job as always

  • @penitent468
    @penitent468 Рік тому +14

    Another excellent list Brian! You keep wrecking havoc on my TBR… and I’m loving it!

  • @RedFuryBooks
    @RedFuryBooks Рік тому +5

    Great list - I enjoyed watching this. Thanks for the video!

  • @chrisw6164
    @chrisw6164 Рік тому +108

    This is the definitive top 100 list. All other top 100 lists should go ahead and delete their accounts.

    • @AllenFreemanMediaGuru
      @AllenFreemanMediaGuru Рік тому +3

      Haaaa! Tell it.

    • @ibrahimchaiben8127
      @ibrahimchaiben8127 11 місяців тому +5

      wonderful list! but it's missing some more classics and masterpieces from other languages and times to be the "Greatest" of all time.

    • @ericbutler739
      @ericbutler739 10 місяців тому +5

      @@ibrahimchaiben8127Its missing Blood Meridian and he had McCarthy on his list. I did not see anything from Dostoevsky either and he is the greatest fiction writer ever according to many. But its his list and he did homage to his favorites and never said it was the greatest 100, just HIS greatest 100.

    • @robertanton7566
      @robertanton7566 2 місяці тому +1

      Absolutely

  • @Paromita_M
    @Paromita_M Рік тому +5

    What a great idea and list. Taking notes. I don't think I can do a top 100 but maybe top 50.
    Inspiring.
    Thank you Sir! 🙏🏽

  • @d3von11
    @d3von11 Рік тому +8

    Nice list! I think I’d drive myself crazy trying to put a top 10 together let alone 100!

  • @anastasiay5137
    @anastasiay5137 Рік тому +18

    Amazing library, would love to see the shelf tour 😊

    • @heidi6281
      @heidi6281 Рік тому +2

      Brian had a few videos already of book shelves, he takes you to his living room too and a closet as well!😀

    • @anastasiay5137
      @anastasiay5137 Рік тому +1

      @heidi6281 I'll have a look, thank you ❤️

    • @v.dargain1678
      @v.dargain1678 Рік тому

      Same

  • @jramoo
    @jramoo 21 день тому +2

    I keep coming back to this list to update my TBR...maybe 101-200 list please?

  • @Peter_Stoops
    @Peter_Stoops 10 місяців тому +1

    Cool list!!!! There are some WINNERS in that group for sure!!!

  • @montydunford
    @montydunford Рік тому +2

    Great list ! Really enjoyed hearing your thoughts on these favorites, our taste is very similar but I have only dipped a toe into the waters of my reading journey compared to you. Many added to my Want to Read list! The Book Thief made me cry as well, a rare feat. Loved A Gentleman in Moscow, All the Light, The Road, so many more on here, and am currently reading Lonesome Dove and blown away by McMurtry's epic. Cheers

  • @eazyecoheed16
    @eazyecoheed16 Рік тому +6

    I'm blown away from all the different genres! No hate from me on The DaVinci Code! That book is dope! It's a funny story that when that came out, and I bought it for my friends mom as a gift, not knowing what it was about. She loved to read, and I'd heard all the buzz about it, and she was legit mad. I read just fantasy books at the time, but she refused to take it so I read it and fell in love with it!

    • @fishclaw901
      @fishclaw901 2 місяці тому

      Dan Brown and Andy Weir have great adventure styles that get any non-readers to fall in love with reading again

  • @AllenFreemanMediaGuru
    @AllenFreemanMediaGuru Рік тому +5

    Very interesting. Some of my all time Favorites (that you did not mention) : In Cold Blood-Truman Capote, The Lords of Discipline-Pat Conroy, The Night House-Jo Nesbo, Red Rabbit-Alex Grecian, Furness-Muriel Gray, The Tomorrow File-Lawrence Sanders, The Old Man’s War-John Scalzi, Primal Fear-William Diehl, On Writing-Stephen King, Nick Cutter-The Troop, No Exit-Taylor Adams, Silence of the Lambs-Thomas Harris, Deliverance-James Dickey, American Psycho-Bret Easton Ellis, Mighnight Cowboy-James Leo Herlihy, All Quiet on the Western Front-Erich Remarque, Flowers for Algernon-Daniel Keyes

    • @TheBookSquirrelUK
      @TheBookSquirrelUK 2 місяці тому

      In Cold Blood is one of the few books I’ve re-read - it’s masterful.

  • @tompat3333
    @tompat3333 7 місяців тому +1

    Wow! Thanks for a fabulous new TBR list! Love this!

  • @NikhilKoparkarmusic
    @NikhilKoparkarmusic Рік тому +5

    These are the videos I live for

  • @fcsolis
    @fcsolis Рік тому +2

    I'm surprised I've read a lot of those. You're awesome, Mr. Durfee. Thank you.

  • @johnkeenan1829
    @johnkeenan1829 Рік тому +14

    It's probably just me, but I wonder if anyone else feels a little twinge of pain each time you hear one of the books hit the floor.

    • @Dacre1000
      @Dacre1000 Рік тому

      I had to take Ibuprofen for this.

    • @moshuhnanren5845
      @moshuhnanren5845 2 місяці тому

      Damn I thought I was the only one going crazy lol

    • @TheBookSquirrelUK
      @TheBookSquirrelUK 2 місяці тому

      I know! I was flinching every time😢📚

  • @txmatt2112
    @txmatt2112 Рік тому +2

    Had to pause and start over. Needed to make my own TBR from your cool choices! Rock n roll BLD!🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

  • @OKGames-yv1uk
    @OKGames-yv1uk 7 місяців тому +1

    Really enjoyed your list. I've read many of these choices and enjoyed them. TY for the post.

  • @theivory1
    @theivory1 Рік тому +1

    I just found your channel via my revived love for King. The Stand has been my favorite since I read it. I am looking for others to read both King and not. There are several here that sound interesting. Thanks for this.

  • @jobuckley2999
    @jobuckley2999 Рік тому +1

    Excellent. Thanks for putting this together.

  • @gregparker4472
    @gregparker4472 6 місяців тому

    Brian thank you for your enthusiasm and personality. I came to this video like I have many of your review video's looking for book purchase ideas for my 87 year old father in Pasadena. He does my taxes for free every year and I purchase dozens of books for him at xmas and his birthday in June. This is a terrific way to always have something Non-Political to talk to him about throughout the year. You have thus played a part in helping me to maintain a terrific relationship with my beloved father. Thanks and all the best to you.

  • @BenderBrains
    @BenderBrains Рік тому +2

    Great list of books. You are a very diverse reader. Enjoyed your splash of humor thrown it. Those poor books all ending up on the floor.

  • @tarrat3717
    @tarrat3717 Рік тому +7

    I agree with about 80% of your picks. I still need to read the other 20%.

  • @DonnyE4
    @DonnyE4 Рік тому +2

    Bro, Thank you. Because of you, I read more! And more good stuff since I pick titles right from your shelves. Including Donaldson's Gap Series. A great author at his peak, and some of the best reading I've enjoyed.

  • @familiabuitoni
    @familiabuitoni 6 місяців тому

    I just added about 20 of those to my TO BE READ list! Thanks for sharing!!!

  • @chrisw6164
    @chrisw6164 Рік тому +10

    Wow, Dan Simmons didn’t get left out for once.

  • @dubhmoore575
    @dubhmoore575 Рік тому +1

    I am in awe that u were able to both pick and order these, it would take me a year😇🤗😎

  • @briansouthworth5837
    @briansouthworth5837 Рік тому +1

    Great List! You have so many books i need to check out. Now i am extremely curious about Lonesome Dove & anything by John Irving.

  • @ducklord312mnke4
    @ducklord312mnke4 Рік тому

    Nice video, thanks for the recommendations!!!

  • @Robotski12
    @Robotski12 Рік тому

    Thank you for making this list. Must have been very difficult to rank them, but we're glad you did.

  • @ryanbartlett672
    @ryanbartlett672 Рік тому

    Thanks! I am excited to try your recommendations. The breadth is somewhat surprising, and you have provided a spark to try more mysteries and westerns - maybe a ww2 historic too. Sword of Shannara was my first book purchase too, and also holds a place in my heart. Pillars of the Earth...wow that was amazing. George R.R. schools Sanderson for me so far.

  • @eazyecoheed16
    @eazyecoheed16 Рік тому

    Had to comment again once I made it to the end after seeing the large pile on the floor! 😂 I've been watching your videos for a long time, and I'm surprised to see you just chuck them around!

  • @BenLaSoul908
    @BenLaSoul908 Рік тому

    It's because of you that I found lonesome dove. You're the man and I'm starting your trilogy this year. Can't wait

  • @numapompiilius
    @numapompiilius Рік тому

    My reading list in the past year has been almost exclusively your recommendations and there hasn't been a single miss.

  • @AuburnDC-i7t
    @AuburnDC-i7t 4 місяці тому

    Well i have to say I share a lot of the top books that you mentioned. Lonesome Dove is my favorite book of all time. You mentioned several that I never heard of and quite a few on my to read list. Now I need to go find them and check them out. Thanks for sharing.

  • @boromirjonah5774
    @boromirjonah5774 Рік тому +1

    Once I finish IT I will have read 20 of your picks. Question !!!!! I loved Memory, Sorrow and Thorn. Finally finished the mammoth "to green angel tower". Should I continue Tad's publication order and read and start the Otherland series OR should I keep going with the Osten Ard series??? Thanks for the video.

    • @B.LEE.DbrianleedurfeeREVIEWS
      @B.LEE.DbrianleedurfeeREVIEWS  Рік тому +1

      Yes read everything by Tad

    • @Paromita_M
      @Paromita_M Рік тому

      I recommend continuing with the Osten Ard series, it would resonate a lot more after MS&T.
      Shadowmarch is very good too. A great writer.
      Happy reading!

  • @Spiderweb444
    @Spiderweb444 Рік тому +1

    This was such a good list. I added so many books on my tbr. Thanks Brian :)

  • @johngates453
    @johngates453 6 місяців тому

    GRRREAT JOB....Covering lots of great books.

  • @bytor0125
    @bytor0125 Рік тому

    Great list. I like your taste in books. I've read 64 of them, including nine of your top 10. Also got some ideas for my TBR.

  • @meireles1985
    @meireles1985 Рік тому

    I added too much books to the 'to check list'. Your TOP movies are so diverse that's impossible not find something that appeals to someone. Thanks!

  • @TheBookSquirrelUK
    @TheBookSquirrelUK 2 місяці тому

    I haven’t read any Bernard Cornwell yet, but I’ve seen his books a lot recently secondhand, so I’ve started collecting them. The ones you mentioned in this list, I just acquired🤩

  • @michaelurosevic8225
    @michaelurosevic8225 8 місяців тому

    I just found your channel and this video was awesome! I loved your choice of books and authors, namely, Moby Dick, Rendezvous with Rama, Foundation, Anna Karenina, The Name of the Rose, Lord of the Flies, To Kill a Mockingbird, Stephen King's novels...The writers you mentioned that I have not read yet I added to my '"To read next" list. The only great, if not the greatest writer of all time missing here is Feodor Mikhailovich Dostoyevsky!

  • @bestvibepeeps
    @bestvibepeeps Рік тому

    What an amazing video this was. Thank you Sir!

  • @jerilynn18
    @jerilynn18 8 місяців тому

    What a great list of pop fiction-- informative and I found myself nodding in agreement on so many titles. Especially I'm a huge fan of McMurtry, James Michner, Frank Herbert, Ken Follet, Tolkien, Stephen King, Asimov and so many of your choices. If I were to make a list, I'd put them in alphabetical order by genre. It's too difficult to choose the best except Dune is my personal favorite of all time. Found at least 20 authors of interest from your list. Your rapid fire, to the point descriptions are truly appreciated.!

  • @lorenzovonmatta8278
    @lorenzovonmatta8278 7 місяців тому

    I really like you sir. I'm trying to start reading as an adult more regularly. Particularly books I should've read earlier lol. I love your enthusiasm and humour. It's inspiring and relaxes me when I'm stressed.
    I have a few of the books you mentioned on my list such as Moby Dick, Lord of the Flies, The Dark Tower, The Martian, Dune, The Da Vinci Code, A Game of Thrones, War and Peace, To Kill a Mockingbird, Pillars of the Earth and Lonesome Dove. I can't wait to read them all!
    I've also read a couple of the books you mentioned in Gone Girl and Lord of the Rings. It was a while ago but I remember being really engaged. Also loved The Hobbit :)
    I'm currently reading The New Kingdom by Wilbur Smith as I'm studying Ancient Egypt. So thought I'd read a novel set in this period :)

  • @leahandchad9882
    @leahandchad9882 Рік тому

    What an incredible list of books! Thank you for another awesome video! Happy to say that Memory Sorrow and Thorn is on my tbr for 2024 along with Lonesome Dove. I watched Winds of War mini series many years ago so can only imagine how much better the book will be.

  • @kienjack4827
    @kienjack4827 Рік тому

    what a video man, I love it. Watching your video from Vietnam, I hope more and more books from your list can be translated into our language.

  • @drizzt8965
    @drizzt8965 Рік тому +2

    My two daughters told me this morning that "nobody says dope anymore dad" 🤔. Loved Carrion Comfort, have you read Fevre Dream?

    • @MagusMarquillin
      @MagusMarquillin Рік тому

      If they try that again, just say: "nobody cept your Daddy!" as you put on sunglasses.

    • @drizzt8965
      @drizzt8965 Рік тому +1

      Lol. Wish that I had of thought of that! I have to say that they were more enjoyable to be around when they were not teenagers... 🤔@@MagusMarquillin

  • @jaideepshergill6407
    @jaideepshergill6407 Рік тому +1

    Love the list! Many thanks

  • @BrianBell7
    @BrianBell7 Рік тому +1

    Just saw this pop up at midnight. Can’t wait to watch tomorrow. Ok maybe I watched the first 100-90 😂 this is the best television show in the universe.

  • @01rcpena
    @01rcpena 23 дні тому

    Having read most of the books on your list starting at 100 down through 80, I was halfway expecting to see Casca The Eternal Mercenary get an "Honorable Mention" along the way! Just kidding. Loved the ranking, by the way. Subbed.

  • @fpighi
    @fpighi Рік тому +1

    Would be super curious what you think about Shantaram. If you haven’t read it, strongly recommended. And it’s a pretty thick book.

  • @thomasfronek2231
    @thomasfronek2231 10 місяців тому +1

    Have you ever read Anne Rice or Michael Crichton? I never seen you mention either one of these great writers.

  • @wrystryder2156
    @wrystryder2156 Рік тому +1

    Great list. Any reason for 666 on Needful Things?

  • @lw9117
    @lw9117 Рік тому +5

    Excellent list! I am rather surprised Michael Crichton didn't make an appearance.

  • @bibsann861
    @bibsann861 6 місяців тому

    I just came across you videos and I do like how you hold the books up so we can plainly see the title and author. It helps if someone has a hearing problem.

  • @MrEDET
    @MrEDET 4 місяці тому

    Thanks for this list, a lot of books/writers I never heard of. The books I did read from your list are some of my favorites too so now my goal is to fully read your top100. Well except Da Vince Code ofcourse :)

  • @txmatt2112
    @txmatt2112 Рік тому +1

    Excited to watch this!!!

  • @daveedmunds1109
    @daveedmunds1109 Рік тому +2

    Durfee delivers again!

  • @XDAKOTA
    @XDAKOTA 5 місяців тому

    One of the best videos of top novels .. plz make more 😌😌😌😍😍😍😍😍

  • @noname3609
    @noname3609 Рік тому

    Cool top mr. Durfee ! It was just a shock to see Words of Radiance only at number 47 though :)

  • @samcostello2861
    @samcostello2861 Рік тому +4

    “Alright everybody! Welcome back to the number one television program in the history of the entire universe!”
    Gets me every time.

  • @starscream1988boss
    @starscream1988boss 11 місяців тому

    Great Video Mr. Durfee. I loved it. I have probably read only 30 percent of those books but looking forward to reading some of the ones you have on this list now. I do have a suggestion if you don't mind. For your next top 100 if you could not add any Stephen King Books. NOT because I dislike him. The opposite. My favorite author of all time. I also belive he is yours as I have seen in the past you post all your Stephen King books ranked. I also just watched your top 100 sci-fi which I also loved. Keep up the great work. I just ordered your trilogy will hopefully read it before this summer comes.

  • @Unpretzel81
    @Unpretzel81 Рік тому +4

    I read Carrion Comfort on your recommendation. I did like it, but I can’t say it’s a vampire novel. I just like the classic blood suckers.

  • @RRW276
    @RRW276 Рік тому

    You always have cool shirts on Brian. I actually have the H.E.R signature Stratocaster, which has a beautiful pearlescent finish with matching headstock. It's got a great '60s neck profile if you're into guitars. Anyway, I might be wrong, but don't think I've ever seen you don a KISS shirt! We both come from that era when it was an amazing experience to be a KISS fan!!

  • @badzuczciwy
    @badzuczciwy Рік тому

    This is a first video of yours i watched and I love it. Very specific. Few titles sounds very interesting and I’ve never heard of them. Time to read some books. Have a nice day.

  • @benbryan4468
    @benbryan4468 Рік тому

    When am I going to be able to purchase The Lonesome Crown on Kindle in the UK sir?? 🙃

  • @opresopre
    @opresopre Рік тому +2

    Nice list! 100 isn't long enough, so many banger books couldn't fit

  • @Rysco_29
    @Rysco_29 Рік тому +1

    Currently reading through Malazan for the first time myself and am at Bonehunters book 6. I also feel Deadhouse Gates is my favourite in the series thus far. Not many others seem to rate it so highly in the series. Blew me away!

  • @KanwarAnand
    @KanwarAnand 5 місяців тому

    the fact that you have two donna tartts in your top 50 means a lot to me, not sure why. I will read at least 2 of these 100 you recommend. My favourite of all time is your #13.

  • @KJ-gz2vi
    @KJ-gz2vi Місяць тому +1

    your shirt >>>
    clearly your taste in music is as 🔥as your reading preferences 🤌

  • @pamelaroliva8501
    @pamelaroliva8501 10 місяців тому +1

    thank you for getting right to the point..........actually to a 100 points!

  • @aggressivehandshakes8059
    @aggressivehandshakes8059 3 місяці тому

    You got my LIKE and FOLLOW and now I need to get one of your books. Based off of this list I would say we have similar interest. I do have to say I did not enjoy George R. R. Martins style in the way that he would jump from character to character. I found it hard to fall in love with the story and ultimately walked away from the Game of Thrones for that reason. Great story, just to much and to spread apart for my taste. And Stephen Kings "Insomnia" disappointed me in a way that I never pick up his new stuff. Love his older works, and will always respect what he has done. He just can't get my new purchase dollars anymore. I am surprised that there was not more Orson Scott Card. Orson's "Homecoming" series was a beloved story for me. I have now also found a list of new authors that I will be reading soon! Thank you for this.

  • @milabahuto169
    @milabahuto169 Рік тому

    Amazing library collection! I like your choice of Anna Karenina!

  • @EthanFaidley
    @EthanFaidley 3 місяці тому

    Can you please do a top 100 western novels if you haven't already?

  • @sivacrom
    @sivacrom 3 місяці тому

    I watched this whole video because you mentioned Dragonlance. That book was the third novel I ever read. The first two, and the next five were also all Dragonlance. I didn't really read until D&D in the late 80s. Thanks for giving me a ton of suggestions. Video = saved.

  • @SixStringSamur4i
    @SixStringSamur4i Рік тому +1

    Great list … reminds me of how much books I still have to read …

  • @hotsake7819
    @hotsake7819 Рік тому +1

    This was truly an epically amazing list.

  • @lockdowntechie3122
    @lockdowntechie3122 Рік тому +6

    11:10 love how you wrote 666 for Needful Things

  • @johnsnider6384
    @johnsnider6384 9 місяців тому

    IM just here going in back in time for respect for you brother, hope you get well soon, all this time off you've had im catching to up you in reading!

  • @tine272
    @tine272 Рік тому +1

    great list! and omg i need that h.e.r. shirt in my life

  • @TonyMacaroni1234
    @TonyMacaroni1234 Рік тому

    Thank you for making this video. Cheers.

  • @debrogers79
    @debrogers79 Рік тому +1

    Great list! I'm curious... no Harry Potter?!

  • @cacophonic7
    @cacophonic7 Рік тому +6

    Moby Dick is an incredible read! Surprisingly funny in parts, but to me the prose is just incredible. An amazing work of American literature!

  • @Lou45833
    @Lou45833 Рік тому

    Thank you for all the suggestions

  • @secureitdalby
    @secureitdalby Рік тому

    Great review of the top 100! I do enjoy the view of the pile of books at the end. I know you protect your books with covers and such, but it still gives me a cringe with just the right tinge of humor.

  • @jamshiddindoust4293
    @jamshiddindoust4293 5 місяців тому

    Thanks. You did a great job. Most of the novels are new ones. Again, many thanks ❤

  • @crissydv1
    @crissydv1 11 місяців тому

    Amazing list, and a Raider fan?? LFG! 🔥

  • @asianmaks
    @asianmaks Рік тому

    I have never seen anyone else who loves reading more than you.. you are a true legend!

  • @RobbieLee90
    @RobbieLee90 Рік тому +3

    Was expecting 567 honourable mentions 😂

  • @douglasdea637
    @douglasdea637 Рік тому +7

    Did he remember Dan Simmons this time?
    Oh! #96, Fall of Hyperion. Way to go!

    • @fcsolis
      @fcsolis Рік тому +1

      Twice, actually. Hyperion and Terror.

    • @malcolmhays2726
      @malcolmhays2726 Рік тому +1

      THREE times actually 😀, as "Carrion Comfort" is in the list somewhere as Brian's favorite vampire novel, I think. I'd probably go with Anno Dracula by Kim Newman as my own personal favorite vampire novel.

  • @Carolina-rd3gh
    @Carolina-rd3gh Рік тому

    Based on this list I think you might like “Blindness” by José Saramago if you don’t mind the writing style. I’d be curious to hear your thoughts on it.

  • @el_pirata_poeta
    @el_pirata_poeta Місяць тому

    Have you ever read anything from dostoyevski?

  • @professionalthirdculturekid

    A truly wonderful top 100 list!

  • @skridoy8478
    @skridoy8478 Рік тому

    This is the one of the best book recommendation i ever got. Rest of UA-cam channel just reccomend me romantic and women centric novels. I don't know in my country if i really can find all of this books, but i am really interest to read all of book physically or online.

  • @Michiii201
    @Michiii201 27 днів тому

    very cool video and i like thats it not like 2h for 100 books