The audio version of 11/22/63 was amazing. I felt like I was sitting down with an Uncle who told amazing stories and every time the family would gather all the kids would want to sit and listen to him. I caught myself hurrying up to get things done so that I could listen to this night after night until I was done, and I miss that uncle now.
I love you show. My guilty pleasure is listening to you discuss Stephen King Stories. I could listen to you for hours and hours talking about all of Kings stories. Thank you for your time you share with us.
I knew you'd love 11/22/63! It's so good. I think I've listened to the audiobook 2-3 times already. It's also funny how many times Kennedy & stopping the assassination has come up in different King books. I've said it before but I live in the DFW area so I drive on the streets he's named in this book & it just makes it so much better. Like Mercedes street. My optometrist office is on Mercedes street. I just love it lol
Glad you liked Assassin’s Apprentice. I agree on the pace. Hobb takes her time with her stories, but it’s worth sticking around for what she’s building up to.
Man I have to say, I only started reading a few months ago and whenever I finish a book I always go to ur reviews to see what u thought of it. I’ve been reading a good amount of Stephen king recently. Keep up the great work man I love your personality
Thank you. I'm so glad that you've gotten into reading. It opens up so many doors to other worlds and perspectives. It's the most rewarding hobby in my opinion. Thanks for the comment man.
I love the way you talk about books. Specifically characters - your ability to dissect a story is impressive and I always enjoy watching your reviews after finishing a book to see what thoughts you had and see how they compare to my preschool level comprehension level thoughts 😅
Agree 100% with 11/22/63. It’s also my favorite Stephen King book and I’ve read a lot of SK over the years. It is such an exciting book all the way through. I cried like a baby at the ending. I think this is the one King book that I can recommend to people who don’t like SK or have never read any SK because it has the highest chance of success.
Nice recap, Jay! About Farseer, maybe don't expect a lot of plot progression in the sequels and you'll appreciate them a bit more I think than having those hopeful expectations. They are excellent books, dont get me wrong, just want you to go in with the right expectations 😅
Really enjoy your vlogs and get plenty of recommendations from you. I have made the very bold claim that 11/22/63 is the best book I've ever read, however, I haven't read Lonesome Dove yet!
Wow jay good effort with these titles, great variety. Really enjoying assassin's apprentice ATM on audible, lonesome dove still peeping at me on the shelf. Another great video, thanks 📖☕
Awesome! I felt the same about the Backman series, that I will pass on The Winners. Even the second one was a bit too much. I can't wait to read Assassin's Apprentice!
Yeah Dina I don't think you're missing much with The Winners. It's pretty much more of the same. I hope you enjoy Assassin's Apprentice. I'm just going through the comments of this video now and it's getting mixed reviews ha!
Daaaaang! I predicted 11/22/63 would go to #4; I never dreamed it'd go all the way to #2. Nice! I don't think it's my all time favorite King, but it's a fabulous book, definitely one of his best. I also agree it's maybe his best ending ever. Like you, I'm often frustrated by his endings, but he really stuck the landing on that one.
You know how in 11/22/63 the past harmonizes... well I did a comparison video of the book with another book; 'Resurrection Day' by Brendan Dubois highlighting the similarities. '11/22/63' published in 2011 is an echo of a book published in 1999! (don't take that too seriously, I'm just having a little fun).
Can Beartown stand alone? I have that in my reading plans for winter at the end of this year. From what I've heard before, I thought I'd space out the reading of the other two (maybe one per year or something), but I'm wondering if #2 & #3 need to be read at all? So many great books, I hate to settle for putting time into mediocre reads.
I think Beartown can standalone. I mean there's some things that will be unresolved and leave you to imagine how the characters continue their lives, but it's not like the following books give huge resolutions that satisfy. If I could trade the last 2 books to get my reading time back and spend it on other books I'm excited about, I would.
Totally agree about Moby Dick, yeah, there’s a literal chapter about rope. F*****g rope. Been a few years since I read Fight Club, and yeah, it kinda feels prophetic these days. Palahniuk’s other stuff like Lullaby and Choke are a bit less fragmented if I remember and are worth checking out. I loved 11.22.63 too and it’s in my top ten of the year so far as well, not as high as you, but it’s damn good. But, I’m definitely rowing against the tide when it comes to Assassin’s Apprentice and the rest of the Farseer trilogy. The more I think back on them, the more I kinda hate them. I know. I’m wrong. A consensus has been reached and I’ve been outvoted by pretty much everyone. I’m slowly coming to terms with that. 😂 Great vid as always.
I can see how people wouldn't like Robin Hobb. It's slow paced and relies more on atmosphere. My opinion might change if I continue to read and the paced slowed down though 😂. And yeah fight club seems like an instruction manual for some of the young lads today.
You’re not the only one who found Moby Dick too, “informational,” shall we say? I felt the same way. I took a course on it, and, although having a really great teacher helped greatly, it was, at times, a slog.😊 I also think that Fight Club conveys an even stronger message with the author being gay. He does a great interview on Soft White Underbelly on RUclips.
I read around 2-3 hours per day but sometimes on the weekend I get lost in a book for hours and kind of binge. I also sneak in a little reading when I take little breaks at work for a few minutes which adds up. Rather than scrolling in my phone. I mean I scroll a little but try not to overdo it.
The audio version of 11/22/63 was amazing. I felt like I was sitting down with an Uncle who told amazing stories and every time the family would gather all the kids would want to sit and listen to him. I caught myself hurrying up to get things done so that I could listen to this night after night until I was done, and I miss that uncle now.
I love you show. My guilty pleasure is listening to you discuss Stephen King Stories. I could listen to you for hours and hours talking about all of Kings stories. Thank you for your time you share with us.
I knew you'd love 11/22/63! It's so good. I think I've listened to the audiobook 2-3 times already. It's also funny how many times Kennedy & stopping the assassination has come up in different King books. I've said it before but I live in the DFW area so I drive on the streets he's named in this book & it just makes it so much better. Like Mercedes street. My optometrist office is on Mercedes street. I just love it lol
Glad you liked Assassin’s Apprentice. I agree on the pace. Hobb takes her time with her stories, but it’s worth sticking around for what she’s building up to.
11/22/63 is in my all time top 10 list. It absolutely blew me away! Great video.
Man I have to say, I only started reading a few months ago and whenever I finish a book I always go to ur reviews to see what u thought of it. I’ve been reading a good amount of Stephen king recently.
Keep up the great work man I love your personality
Thank you. I'm so glad that you've gotten into reading. It opens up so many doors to other worlds and perspectives. It's the most rewarding hobby in my opinion. Thanks for the comment man.
The Book Canon😂 awesome
I love the way you talk about books. Specifically characters - your ability to dissect a story is impressive and I always enjoy watching your reviews after finishing a book to see what thoughts you had and see how they compare to my preschool level comprehension level thoughts 😅
Another fantastic video. “11/22/63” has been on my TBR for a long time, might be time to move it up the list.
Yeah it's great. If you like other Stephen King books, this is one of his best.
Agree 100% with 11/22/63. It’s also my favorite Stephen King book and I’ve read a lot of SK over the years. It is such an exciting book all the way through. I cried like a baby at the ending. I think this is the one King book that I can recommend to people who don’t like SK or have never read any SK because it has the highest chance of success.
You should add THE VERMIN SLEEP to your fall TBR! I promise it’s worth your time! 🐀🔨🩸💀
Nice recap, Jay! About Farseer, maybe don't expect a lot of plot progression in the sequels and you'll appreciate them a bit more I think than having those hopeful expectations. They are excellent books, dont get me wrong, just want you to go in with the right expectations 😅
Yeah, 11/22/63 is my favorite fiction book ever. I don't love everything by King, but that book blew me away
Really enjoy your vlogs and get plenty of recommendations from you. I have made the very bold claim that 11/22/63 is the best book I've ever read, however, I haven't read Lonesome Dove yet!
Oh yeah that is a huge statement on 11/22/63 but I can see why you loved it so much. Glad you enjoy the videos Carol! 😃
Yessss, love robin hobbs writing
You sir are very welcome! 😂 I knew you were going to like 11/22/63, but I am overjoyed that you Loved it as much as I did. What a book indeed. ⚒
I appreciate it mate. ⚒️
4:58 cant relate 😭
By the end of Assassins Apprentice I was so glad the book was over… but I’m committed to the trilogy.
Oh no! 😂. I'll have to see how the rest of the trilogy pans out and if the pace picks up.
Wow jay good effort with these titles, great variety. Really enjoying assassin's apprentice ATM on audible, lonesome dove still peeping at me on the shelf. Another great video, thanks 📖☕
Yeah I like to mix it up as much as I can with the genres. I'm glad you're enjoying Assassin's Apprentice.
So many books and so little time. Best wishes to you.
Awesome! I felt the same about the Backman series, that I will pass on The Winners. Even the second one was a bit too much. I can't wait to read Assassin's Apprentice!
Yeah Dina I don't think you're missing much with The Winners. It's pretty much more of the same. I hope you enjoy Assassin's Apprentice. I'm just going through the comments of this video now and it's getting mixed reviews ha!
Daaaaang! I predicted 11/22/63 would go to #4; I never dreamed it'd go all the way to #2. Nice! I don't think it's my all time favorite King, but it's a fabulous book, definitely one of his best. I also agree it's maybe his best ending ever. Like you, I'm often frustrated by his endings, but he really stuck the landing on that one.
You know how in 11/22/63 the past harmonizes... well I did a comparison video of the book with another book; 'Resurrection Day' by Brendan Dubois highlighting the similarities. '11/22/63' published in 2011 is an echo of a book published in 1999! (don't take that too seriously, I'm just having a little fun).
I would recommend The Sea Wolf by Jack London. It is basically Moby Dick but way shorter and without all the whale facts
Oh awesome! I'll have to check it out. Thanks!
One of my favorite books for over a decade. It's amazing how underrated Jack London is becoming.
@@AnonymousAnonposter I'm reading a Jack London book every month this year. Just did The Iron Heel and got Martin Eden coming up in September.
Can Beartown stand alone? I have that in my reading plans for winter at the end of this year. From what I've heard before, I thought I'd space out the reading of the other two (maybe one per year or something), but I'm wondering if #2 & #3 need to be read at all? So many great books, I hate to settle for putting time into mediocre reads.
I think Beartown can standalone. I mean there's some things that will be unresolved and leave you to imagine how the characters continue their lives, but it's not like the following books give huge resolutions that satisfy. If I could trade the last 2 books to get my reading time back and spend it on other books I'm excited about, I would.
You read some bangers in August!
Mate I had a great time 📚
@@PaperbackJourneys do you plan on doing a full review for 11/22/63 since it made it to the number 2 spot? 👀
Totally agree about Moby Dick, yeah, there’s a literal chapter about rope. F*****g rope.
Been a few years since I read Fight Club, and yeah, it kinda feels prophetic these days. Palahniuk’s other stuff like Lullaby and Choke are a bit less fragmented if I remember and are worth checking out.
I loved 11.22.63 too and it’s in my top ten of the year so far as well, not as high as you, but it’s damn good.
But, I’m definitely rowing against the tide when it comes to Assassin’s Apprentice and the rest of the Farseer trilogy. The more I think back on them, the more I kinda hate them. I know. I’m wrong. A consensus has been reached and I’ve been outvoted by pretty much everyone. I’m slowly coming to terms with that. 😂
Great vid as always.
I can see how people wouldn't like Robin Hobb. It's slow paced and relies more on atmosphere. My opinion might change if I continue to read and the paced slowed down though 😂.
And yeah fight club seems like an instruction manual for some of the young lads today.
@@PaperbackJourneys no comment on the continuing pace of the Farseer Trilogy. 😳
You’re not the only one who found Moby Dick too, “informational,” shall we say? I felt the same way. I took a course on it, and, although having a really great teacher helped greatly, it was, at times, a slog.😊 I also think that Fight Club conveys an even stronger message with the author being gay. He does a great interview on Soft White Underbelly on RUclips.
Roughly how long do you spend reading a day to be able to finish this many books?
I read around 2-3 hours per day but sometimes on the weekend I get lost in a book for hours and kind of binge. I also sneak in a little reading when I take little breaks at work for a few minutes which adds up. Rather than scrolling in my phone. I mean I scroll a little but try not to overdo it.