Revealing June's Patreon Read Winner! - Weekly Reader 39
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It may sound cliche to say I am beyond grateful, but so be it. Thanks for taking the time to give Tempus a try and to give me valuable advice. I am currently working on the opening of a trilogy set in the same universe, and not one word of wisdom you gracefully gave will go unreckoned (I have noted it all down!).
I must emphasize that I appreciate the kind words and the incredible gesture. And I will certainly keep you updated; let's stay in touch!
Absolutely let’s stay in touch!
It's the best part of Sunday. It's Weekly Reader time!
These are the highlight of my Sundays
Thanks guys. I look forward to it so much.
My thoughts as well! I got very excited when I realized what day it was for that very reason 🎉
@@Rayreadsfantasy so amazing to hear! Thank you all.
“We’ve got an angry pug”. 😂😂 I always find something in your videos that cracks me up. Thanks for the laughs as always. I’m currently reading the final book in the powder mage series. Started it Saturday.
Glad we gave you a smile 😃
Mr.Pooh is the goodest boy! He did a fantastic job ❤
Each time I watch an episode of ‘Weekly Reader’ I get amazed at just how quickly you read! Most months I can barely fit one- two books 😅 However you do it, keep up the great work!
Thanks so much. I will pass on your compliments to Mr Pooh. He expects a certain amount of praise daily 😂.
Having read Tempus, I think your thoughts on the book were much better organized than mine were. And don't worry, John... we are here for your therapy session masquerading as a book channel :D
I am glad someone is here for my therapy. Overall I have no idea what I am doing.
I've started rereading Elantris and the baby-Brandon picture in the back is hilarious.
Such cute baby Brandon.
Love the weekly reader ❤ so fun! Love to hear what you’re reading. I’m very curious to hear how you like The Tainted Cup…that’s been on my TBR for a while and it sounds pretty great.
Hey jump in and read along if you want.
I loved town square and I can't wait for the next one, this week I went ahead and reread the golden compass by Philip Pullman because the week before I had sudden wave of nostalgia for it because I read it when I was younger. It was a good reread, I was able to appreciate the themes way more this time but also I was able to appreciate what had already I liked more. The characters and worldbuilding. I was able to relate to the character more this time even though I'm no longer a child. The alternative world he had created felt so different yet very similar with references to things in this world that I got this time making it feel more real even though its just as fantastical and weird as it was when I was younger. The themes are also quite profound for a middle grade book but it ties back into the coming of age story that this is. It also made me tear up at times and I questioned whether this should be considered middle grade fantasy at all cause it does have some violent, brutal and sad things that happen in it. I plan on reading white nights by Dostoevsky, its a very short story and then Ill pick up Malazan again in book 2 where I left it. Also I highly recommend the audiobook because it full cast. Anyhow have a nice week and Jakob is a huge liar because Mr.Pooh is the cutest thing in the universe.
Wow great insights on Pullmans work. I think it will be a classic for younger readers cause it treats younger with respect by throwing out important thought provoking themes and believable characters. Those books never judge a younger audience and never writes down to that audience. Jakob lives to give Pooh a hard time but never misses and opportunity to hug that pug so I think it all in good fun😂.
Enjoyed the video! I look forward to reading You Like It Darker. Just finished The Gunslinger am starting The Drawing of The Three today. Looking forward to getting into The Dark Tower!
Enjoy your quest for the tower.
Def adding The silverblood promise to my TBR since y'all mentioned archeologist when describing the book. As a archeology grad student that one word def made my ears perk up. Likewise, appreciated the shout out about my anime comment and recommendations from the previous vid. Look forward to hearing your thoughts in the future. Also, we need more of the dog in the videos.
If you get to Silverblood let me know what u think.
sundaaayyyyyy reeeeaadddeerrrr... love it. glad we are finally about to read a book at the same time!
Bring on the Vanished Birds!
Alright, you've talked me into The Silverblood Promise. I've been mixed on whether or not I should grab it, but I've been in the mood for something fun and compelling and I think I'll enjoy it.
I would say fun is a great word for it. I thought so anyway. Put it this way I am definitely up for book 2.
My copy of Tress is on its way to me! I'm well into the new King Collection - 'Danny Coughlin's Bad Dream' is mind-blowingly good! And that was really cute with Pooh spinning the wheel 😀
Mr Pooh is well aware of how cute he is. So spoiled😂. I think you are gonna love Tress my friend.
@@Talking_Story Can't wait!
Glad to see Gardens of the Moon and Assassin's Apprentice on the wheel.
This week I decided to set aside M.L.N Hanover's (Daniel Abraham) Unclean Spirits and my re-read of Joe Abercrombie's Blade Itself aside for now because I decided to finish up some other series first, while also getting back to other genres.
I didn't get much reading done this week, was out celebrating a coworker's birthday and took part in a pub quiz hosted by a friend the following evening but I did get a little bit done and I'm currently reading:
*Epic Fantasy*
Wars of Light & Shadow 1: Curse of the Mistwraith
- The mood struck to pick it back up, wasn't a DNF or anything like that, it was a mood thing, and I'm now halfway through and I'm enjoying it. I'm loving the dynamic between our protagonists, the half brothers Lysaer and Arithon, and the rest I'm still getting to grips with.
*Historical-Fantasy*
Children of Earth & Sky / Guy Gavriel Kay
- I'm taking my time with this one and I'm loving every second and I'm only a third of the way through. I neglected Kay last year and I hope not to repeat that mistake this year. He's a Top 5 modern Fantasy author for me at this point. I've always been fascinated by the Renaissance period so reading Kay's take has been fantastic so far.
*Sci-Fi*
Sun Eater 2: Howling Dark
- I was going to re-read Empire of Silence a few weeks ago but i remembered more than I thought I would so I went ahead and picked this up instead and so far it's off to an intriguing start though I'm only 2 chapters in.
After those I'm thinking I'm gonna stick with GGK for A Brightness Long Ago which I believe is a prequel to Children of Earth & Sky with more of a focus on the Italian inspired setting and I've been feeling the itch to restart Streets of Laredo, I'm missing those characters from Lonesome Dove and Lonesome Dove is easily one of my favourite books of all-time now.
Another fantastic week. So awesome you go where your heart and curiosity leads you with your reading. I am predicting Lonesome Dove is going to be very to me when I get there.
Always one of my favorite times of the week when I see my BookTube uncle getting back in the saddle and talking about all the stuff he's read and watched during the week. i haven't been doing a lot of reading this past few weeks, except for Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell of course. Now in June, I must blame Carlos and Yolanda from Storytoob and their bad influence because I'll be picking up The Power of The Dog from Don Winslow...no not the movie that had Benedict Cumberbatch in it, it's a crime novel about the border. It'll be a little tricky reading in June since I'll be in a class, but since it'll be the one class...I think I'll have some wiggle room there.
I think you would love Annihilation, given your unabashed love for cosmic horror. The whole trilogy is masterful, and really cements Jeff VanderMeer as one of the greats of science fiction, might be my favorite SF writer working today. It is too bad the other book was picked, but I hope you enjoy it nonetheless!
You know, I always wanted a pug...and I also want to get in on that Town Meeting action! Great video boys, keep it up!
Thanks Nephew. I know there is prequel coming out to that Van De Meer trilogy.
24:16 he's trying to move it one slot down so he can predict Tainted Cup but, short of that, stretches for it anyway, to no avail. your pug is an octopus.
He will happily be an octopus more arms to get more food in his mouth😂.
Looking forward to the top 10 Sci-fi list!
It has caused me to do some hair pulling😂
Mr. Pooh Bear is wonderful. He did an excellent job of making sure no shenanigans occurred. ❤ I’m currently in the middle of Words of Radiance (first time read), and I’m loving it. I also re-read A Farewell to Arms, and damn that book is amazing and heartbreaking. All in all a good reading week. Hope you and your family are having a lovely holiday weekend!
Oh wow keep me updated on your WoR journey. Classic read very nice! Mr Pooh takes his job very seriously.
The navy was indeed an odd time. But I’m grateful for those that did it before, a truly unique breed of individuals. Stoked about the monthly read! And I think it’s awesome you gave honest feedback to an indie author, such a giant benefit to the writers growth
Thanks so much I am looking forward to Tainted Cup for sure.
I absolutely love this channel. Always a comfy and humorous watch about books. Keep up the great work guys! Looking forward to that top 10 sci-fi list!
Thanks so much! Made my week.
Omg you have a pug?!?! 🥹🥹 pugs are one of my favorite things on the planet, I hope I can have one myself someday! Please bring him on the channel more 🙏❤️
I always wanted 1 and he has been all I hoped for. Such a great buddy.
Hey guys! I hope you have a wonderful holiday weekend!
You as well Amanda!
@@Talking_Story Thank you kindly!
You have me excited to read The Silverblood Promise now! Just waiting for the audiobook to come in on Libby!
I hope you enjoy The World We Make! I thought it was a bit of a let down; very cartoonishly political, and a rushed ending. Although the rushed ending is probably due to her cutting it down from a trilogy to a duology
I am about 50 pages in and I can certainly see what you mean by political.
I absolutely need you to read Malazan. Just to hear your thoughts after every book. I think it's the greatest epic fantasy ever written.
I am starting that in ‘25 soon as I clear the deck with some series I am wrapping up this year. I cannot wait to get into this 1. I have heard so many amazing things.
@@Talking_Story Plan on doing just the book of the fallen or everything written by Ian as well?
@@PaxRomanaRUclips plan on starting with just the book if the fallen. Will see where I go after those 10 or so books 😀
I finished Of Darkness and Light. The 2nd half of this book is when the series really takes off for me. There are many storylines and many characters with similar names, Dan, Dahlen, Damon…& Dane !I read the Exile out of Order so Dane is my favorite, forget the Draylid. Funny, John Gywnne creates a secondary character too that steals the show in The Faithful & the Fallen. I think Cahill did it here too.
I am almost done with We are the Dead and it is 5 stars for me. It is more modern than the B&B, there is more gravitas to it. Like you said in your video, it feels like it could be a story that fits right into our world.
Wait for the rest of Shackle’s trilogy. It stay so strong all the way through. So glad you are enjoying it. I am excited to get to book 2 of B&B. I feel it is gonna take off for me there as well. Have a great week Heidi give Luke a squeeze for us.
Amazing patreon book for his month that’s a book I’m excited to read 😊
Join in!
@@Talking_Story will do John
The Tainted Cup! You will love it. That's what my next Town Hall is going to be on.
Perfect! I ordered my copy in today.
I'm currently reading Rhythm of War. At the moment, I agree with you that Words of Radiance is on top.
Oathbringer is up for me in June.
@Talking_Story I've seen some people say that is their favorite. I still like it a lot but Words of Radiance is just so good. Will be interested to see how it ranks up for you!
@@N.A.Summur WoR will be tough to beat.
I look forward to this video every Sunday! Thank you, for what you are doing with this channel. It's been so much fun watching it grow to what it is now. I'm going to finish The vanished birds tomorrow in preparation for the group read.
So am I in for a great read?
I'm really liking it so far. Simon Jimenez has excellent prose. The book is a little all over the place, but it's in a way that's very easy to follow. I'm definitely looking forward to hearing everyone else's thoughts on it.
@@jimmymeck3038 Nice! Thanks!
Nice Weekly Reader John! I like the cover art on that Silverblood Promise Book.
It is really pretty. What inside is pretty darn fun too.
I am so happy you liked Tress, that is one of my mom’s favorites. I finished Curse of the Mistwraith, but even better, I got my mom to watch your interview one Janny Wurts and now she is planning on trying to listen to Curse of the Mistwraith herself! It makes me very happy when she jumps into my world of Fantasy. It had probably one of my favorite prologues of all times, although the contender is TWOK’s prologue but they are shooting for extremely different things. Even the chapter structure of this book was helping to set things up all across the world and it just so easily subverts things I know. One big trope is kind of flipped on its head and then it subverts something else which is a big spoiler so I won’t say anything. Then there was the characters and every character was so intriguing and the conflict which grows to begin the war is so nuanced and feels like it has deep stakes, but it also feels like we haven’t been shown all of the things at stake here. The only downside for me was that it felt like the slowest book I have ever read, but it was still great. If you enjoy seeing the world unfold in an adventure as you roam the continent like in LOTR then believe me, you will enjoy this a TON. Then, I started reading Threadlight. I am about 70 pages from finishing the second book in the omnibus. I have been devouring this trilogy like it is candy because I can do little else (I got my wisdom teeth removed) and it has such a great time because it is a story about family. And I love that, parent-child relationships are probably my favorite to see depicted in almost anything, especially seeing a father’s POV (couldn’t tell you why). Anyways, I’m done rambling now and I hope you have a fantastic week. I am going to go try to wrap up the Second threadlight book and keep working on my own writing. Happy Reading to you all!
Oh my friend I hope you heal quickly. I am very excited to start that Janny series. You must let me know your Mother’s take on it. I am sure it is more of a slower read but I am fine with that. All you said as far as LotR has me even more excited! Thank so much for the insight and have a wonderful week.
@@Talking_Story Thank you, I will make sure to tell you what my mother’s thoughts are on the book when she finishes it. Even though I repeat myself, Have a great week.
@@CombativeRoboGuy thanks!
Another great weekly reader. Excited for The Tainted Cup!
As am I. I have not been lead astray by you fine folks yet as far as recommendations go.
Hi Mr. Minton. I'm a slow reader, so I started reading The Vanished Birds a bit early. I like it so far.
Oh that’s so good to hear!
Watch Princess Mononoke. Not lying, it is my favorite movie I've ever seen.
Wow high praise indeed! I will put it on the list.
I second this recommendation. It's my favourite Studio Ghibli movie.
@@Zivilin I will look it up.
Pretty much agree on your thoughts on Silverblood Promise! I think a lot of new Sanderson readers are starting with Tress and really enjoying it, the Mistborn connections are pretty light and easily not necessary unless you're already "in" on the whole Cosmere. Loved Tress though. Can't wait until I can get to King's new collection.
I think you will dig Silverblood!
Just finished reading Dr. Jekyll And Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson. Pretty good.
Hitting the classics very nice!
I agree that Tress is NOT a good starting point for the Cosmere. There's just too much in there that will fly over your head if you do so. Nice to see someone else mention it.
The Silverblood Promise is indeed one of the best debuts of the year, it has a few flaws but it does a lot really well - extremely promising. I should probably make a video on it soon . . .
Mr. Pooh knows what's up with that pick. His precision on the spin to land on exactly the book he thought you should read was pretty pawsome to watch. I support his decision and suspect you're going to have a ball of a time with it!
😂Mr Pooh is always looking out for his Dad. I have already ordered Tainted Cup in.
Weekly Reader time let's goooo! I actually just started The Silverblood Promise today after you reminded me last week that I had that ARC as well, and I have already read half of it lol. SO bingeable, I am having a blast! 🤩
And oooh I can't wait to hear your thoughts on The Tainted Cup, Pooh-Bear spun so well! I was a bit more lukewarm on it than most people seem to be, but I think that was more of an expectations thing for me 😅
Btw, speaking of animated stuff, please tell me you have at least watched Arcane and Blue Eye Samurai? Those shows converted me personally! Anyway, happy reading John, hope you are having a lovely Memorial Day weekend 🥰
I have not seen either of those Esmay. I am woefully behind on animated stuff. I will send you support to Pooh Bear. He is very confident with his performance by the way. Have a great week. Hope you like the end of SilverBlood. Now we have to wait for book 2.
@@Talking_Story Okay so then you've got homework, go watch those shows!!
And Pooh Bear deserves to be confident, he could take over the channel with ease ;)
@@esmayrosalyne yes he could
Speaking of acting, I plan to catch a local performance of Mikhail Bulgakov's "The Master and Margarita" as an early birthday celebration with friends in a couple of weeks!
I hope it is a fabulous production for you my friend!
@@Talking_Story Just live from Ruocchio’s Live Q&A: 1) My pet theory of the “Chalcenterite” Scholarist being a corruption of “Call Center” was sadly dashed, as it was based on the nickname of a Tutor of Cleopatra’s Children, but he liked the joke! 😄
2) He seemed impressed that I caught the reference to the Buddhist text “Milinda Panha” based on the conversation of the Greco-Bactrian King Menander/Milinda to Buddhism, and agreed with me that GGK definitely should write a story in a Greco-Bactrian setting: Love the reliefs of Buddha being guarded by a Little Hercules with a club! 😄
@@MacScarfield so cool. You guys would have a lot to talk about I bet.
Nice video again! Town hall video was awesome.again you gotta read dark matter it will blow your mind.
It is on the list. Have u watched the show?
@Talking_Story no, not yet I want yo so bad! But me and my girlfriend agreed to started when I am done the book I am at 50% but now a page turner I see my self be done soon with it.
@@jsboisvert1981 I expect full reviews from you. I am hitting the show after I wrap up this season of Discovery.
@@Talking_Story haha sound good.
I finished 2 books this weekend. Im looking to make it 4.
Wow. You go!
Still in the expanse world, book 4. I don't think I'll finish before the end of the month, I don't read 100 pages a day, but I also need to start season 5 of peaky blinders. I tried episode 1 of fallout and I fell asleep, I'm a mood reader and worse, a mood viewer. I loved Shogun so I might have withdrawals from that, I love asian inspired things (and I'll eventually get to that book series as well). Oye, there's too many books and so little time. Mr Pooh Bear looked a bit confused about the process, but at least he doesn't chew your books, my cat is demon spawn. So yeah, nothing finished this week, but my wish list is getting out of hand.
I totally understand the wishlist being out of control. If u r on book 4 you may be in Expanse for a while. I gotta do season 5 of Peaky myself.
@@Talking_Storyyes I'll definitely be neck deep for a bit, but it's an amazing ride, even with the show. I had character candles custom made because I love the story so much, and Holden, like the show, grows on you to where you want to protect him with your life. He's what is affectionately known as a cinnamon roll, though with his coffee obsession, tiramisu might be better. He's my tiramisu character.
That's crazy that we're both needing to do season 5 of peaky, small world. I watch reaction videos so I've been introduced to a lot of good series through them or being able to watch an episode and watch a reaction, kept me engaged more. When I'm done, I'd love to join the monthly/quarterly books so I can have someone to bloody talk to about books, but I am massively behind lol. Should see me when I watch bookshelf tours, the amount of envy I feel is ridiculous, for one, there are no shelves for my books and special editions can cost a mortgage payment...or half of one. This is a very expensive hobby, being a book dragon, made especially tough when you have no place to put books. 1st world problems. Guess now is a good time to read, cat on the lap, rule is no moving anywhere until they're done, so I'm parked here.
@@jenn9027 don’t move with a cat on your lap-words to live by! Being a book dragon isn’t always easy but it is sooooo wonderful.
I disagree with your disagreement with Brandon. I think you can start almost anywhere in the Cosmere (including Tress) and be perfectly fine (as long as it's not the middle of a series). I think most people way over-emphasize the effect that reading order will have on enjoyment - as a few other people have said, you will just get the connections in a different order. Great video. You guys are hilarious.
I can totally see that point. I am a bit OCD and as long time comics fan I think things have to be read in full runs and following the number on the cover. Everyone should read how and what they want. Wherever their enjoyment takes them. Thanks so much for making me think about that. I can get stuck in my ways.
Been a good week for me, reading going well if a bit slow. However more exciting is that the release date for my writing groups third anthology is nearly here 🎉 Can't wait, this has been the most fun working on. I may be a complete newbie at writing but I have to say this is probably my favourite short story I have done. Sorry for my (not so) humble brag. 😅
How exciting for you that’s awesome!
Thank you so much! 😊
Also I really loved the town square and I might have something to add to one of those but it will be a while until I can try it out😉
@@emzstern would love for you to join in as soon as you are ready.
@@Talking_Story yeah I definitely will join even though I hate watching myself on camera, tankfully my idea will involve very little of that. Anyway sounds like a lot of fun 😁 can't wait for next months town square.
Hi John. Another fabulous episode. Great constructive criticism to the novela Tempus. Having heard you mention your background in comics, I've recently just started reading some. Any recommendations or would you consider doing an episode on comics. If you have the time of course 😊
Have been asked to do my fav comics for a while. Thinking about it. Looking for classic superhero stuff Batman Court of Owls. Daredevil Guardian Devil are good places to start. More fantasy try Locke and Key or Sandman. Leaning more into horror Nice House on the Lake is cool. Let me know what you think about trying.
Cheers John. I'll check these recommendations out 👍
Mr. Pooh is the bestest supervisor ever! 🫶🏻🐶💜
Right!?