Fantasy for the Ages

Jim shares five key things any fantasy and science fiction reader needs to know. Or your life is missing something! Ways to connect with us: Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FantasyForTheAges Follow Jim/Father on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/13848336-jim-scriven Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/jMWyVJ6qKk Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Fantasy4theAg...

Jim & Zach chat today about Elantris, Brandon Sanderson’s first book. Full Spoil! What do they like, where is it weak? Come hear their review. Want to purchase books/media mentioned in this video? Caine’s Law: https://t.ly/9u-MX Dragonfly in Amber: https://t.ly/0FyU3 Dust of Dreams: https://t.ly/vdJWa Elantris: https://t.ly/1l0VR The Great Book of Amber: https://t.ly/l8hFS Kumasagi Part 1: Des...

Do you have guilty pleasure reads, books you love that you can’t really explain, things that others find just abysmal but you enjoy anyway? Jim’s here to provide justification for such issues, while also sharing his seven top guilty pleasure reads of SFF. Come along and see! Want to purchase books/media mentioned in this video? Dragonlance Chronicles: https://t.ly/Wl0rH Dragonlance Legends: https:...

Jim got together with Spencer of The Fantasy Files Podcast for a live chat on what we think of House of the Dragon at this halfway point in the second season. There were SPOILERS! Come see what we had to say, as well as the comments of those who joined us in the live chat. Want to see more of Spencer? Check out his YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@FantasyFiles#HOTD #Fantasy #HotDSn2 #hotd...

Jim shares his book review of Down Below Beyond, by T.A. Bruno, along with his recommendation regarding the book. Want to purchase books/media mentioned in this video? Down Below Beyond: https://t.ly/1otgJ Ways to connect with us: Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FantasyForTheAges Follow Jim/Father on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/13848336-jim-scriven Join us on Disc...

We love Top 10 Lists - and this time, Jim’s got his Top 10 Science Fiction Movies for you. These are films every sci-fi fan needs to catch at some point to have true credentials in the genre. And you won’t regret a one! Want to purchase books/media mentioned in this video? 2001: A Space Odyssey: https://t.ly/Ci6Fy Alien: https://www.hulu.com/movie/alien-27389b6b-bf27-45a6-afdf-cef0fe723cff Arrival...

Zach and Jim bring their second episode on a section of A Crown of Swords, Book 7 of Robert Jordan’s The Wheel of Time. As always, this Wheel of Time episode is spoiler-lite, speaking freely on anything up through this point but not spoiling any content to come further in the series. Want to purchase books/media mentioned in this video? A Crown of Swords: https://t.ly/QaHVM Ways to connect with us...

Jim recently thoroughly enjoyed reading The Living Dead, by George A. Romero and Daniel Kraus. Here’s his spoiler-lite review. Want to purchase books / stream media mentioned in this video? Dawn of the Dead: https://www.amazon.com/Dawn-Dead-David-Emge/dp/B0CNQKLLHD The Living Dead: https://t.ly/qXPxH Night of the Living Dead: https://www.hulu.com/movie/night-of-the-living-dead-68856533-1d59-495b-9...

Jim shares his spoiler-lite review of Demon’s Tear, by R. E. Sanders, first book of the new epic fantasy series The Jantakai Saga. And remember, Jim doesn’t spend his times on books that aren’t worthy! Want to purchase books/media mentioned in this video? Demon’s Tear: https://t.ly/LCJN1 A Path of Blades: https://t.ly/wHf_Y Tann’s Last Stand: https://t.ly/Shjc3 Ways to connect with us: Support us...

July 2024: Here’s Jim’s hopes and dreams for what he might read in this glorious summer month. Want to purchase books/media mentioned in this video? Caine Black Knife: https://t.ly/yGU9V Caine’s Law: https://t.ly/9u-MX Down Below Beyond: https://t.ly/iAc5U Dust of Dreams: https://t.ly/vdJWa Kumasagi Series: https://t.ly/uvByz Surviving the Apocalypse: https://t.ly/dTh_G Ways to connect with us: Su...

Where did June go? Jim shares the books he was able to enjoy over the course of the 30 days of June, and gives his ratings of each. Want to purchase books/media mentioned in this video? Armageddon: https://t.ly/bL-1d Blade of Tyshalle: https://t.ly/11Z1G Demon’s Tear: https://t.ly/LCJN1 Down Below Beyond: https://t.ly/iAc5U Heroes Die: https://t.ly/bJ7hE The Living Dead: https://t.ly/esmfU Moon Co...

Here it is, the big finish. The payoff. Jim brings his final top 20 books of the Top 100 Fantasy Books he has enjoyed over the years, as of 2024. What could the best be? Watch and see. Missed Parts 1, 2, or 3? Find it here: https://youtu.be/UQi8fkktXXo https://youtu.be/fOI65WPLuX0 https://youtu.be/0w7lZjx3HE0 https://youtu.be/YV7FhlawMC8 Want to purchase books/media mentioned in this video? All th...

Now we’re getting to the REALLY good stuff, as Jim shares books 21-40 on his 100 Best Fantasy Reads of all time. He’s read a great deal of fantastic fantasy novels. Which are good enough to be THIS. high on the list? Missed Parts 1, 2, or 3? Find it here: https://youtu.be/UQi8fkktXXo https://youtu.be/fOI65WPLuX0 https://youtu.be/0w7lZjx3HE0 Want to purchase books/media mentioned in this video? Bla...

Back again today with more of my Top 100 Fantasy Books as of 2024, this time books 41-60. We’re rising higher, and so is the quality of these books! Let’s see what else you might find to agree with, disagree with, or just add to the TBR Missed Parts 1 or 2? Find it here: https://youtu.be/UQi8fkktXXo https://youtu.be/fOI65WPLuX0 Want to purchase books/media mentioned in this video? Beyond the Shado...

Spurred by an experience this weekend, Jim shares a random revelation about cats. Enjoy this odd little humorous piece. Ways to connect with us: Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FantasyForTheAges Follow Jim/Father on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/13848336-jim-scriven Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/jMWyVJ6qKk Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Fantasy4t...

Jim’s taken the time to rank his top 100 fantasy books. Here in Part 2 of 5, Jim is revealing 61-80 of the list. So hard to choose the order, so many great books. Perhaps your TBR will grow a bit more here… Missed Part 1? Find it here: https://youtu.be/UQi8fkktXXo Want to purchase books/media mentioned in this video? 11/22/63: https://www.amazon.com/11-22-63-Stephen-King/dp/1451627289 The Bands of...

Jim’s taken the time to rank his top 100 fantasy books he’s read over the years. Here’s 81-100 of the list. What gems will you discover? Want to purchase books/media mentioned in this video? Academ’s Fury: https://www.amazon.com/Academs-Fury-Jim-Butcher/dp/0441013406 Antrax: https://www.amazon.com/Antrax-Voyage-Jerle-Shannara-Brooks/dp/0345397673 Cursor’s Fury: https://www.amazon.com/Cursors-Fury-...

Here’s Jim’s spoiler-lite review of Blade of Tyshalle, book 2 of The Acts of Caine by Matthew Stover. Heck of a book - Jim’s got some really positive things to say. Negative? WAFO Want to purchase books/media mentioned in this video? The Acts of Caine: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=the+acts+of+caine+by+matthew+stover&gad_ The Living Dead: https://www.amazon.com/Living-Dead-George-Romero-ebook/dp/...

Soon to begin the final two books of Malazan Book of the Fallen, Jim is bringing his questions today, the things still hanging out there that he is hoping get resolved in this epic conclusion. Full spoil through Book 8, but NO SPOIL for 9 or 10. He knows nothing about these, and so it shall stay until he reads! Want to purchase books/media mentioned in this video? Toll the Hounds: https://www.amaz...

Jim is joined by Derek of D&J’s Epic Quest Podcast, primarily a Malazan Book of the Fallen read through show - which Jim loves. Derek is a Dune nube - he’s read only the first book, and seen the newest two film adaptations. Let’s find out what he REALLY thinks is going on in this story today. Want to purchase books/media mentioned in this video? Dune: https://www.amazon.com/Dune-Chronicles-Boo...

Jim & Zach take time to discuss their full thoughts on a series they’ve each reach, Riyria Revelations, by Michael J. Sullivan. Mostly spoiler-lite. Want to purchase books/media mentioned in this video? Riyria Revelations: https://www.amazon.com/Riyria-Revelations-3-book-series/dp/B074CG96KL Ways to connect with us: Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FantasyForTheAges Follow Jim/Fa...

Jim talks about apocalypse-focused movies today, and creates his personal Top 10 of such films. Throws in a few honorable mentions, as well. Will your favorites make the list? Want to stream media mentioned in this video? 28 Days Later: Not available currently in the U.S. Dawn of the Dead (Original): https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/amzn1.dv.gti.8148bdfa-91b8-44f1-a205-219ff0b66989 Dawn of t...

Jim & Zach begin the seventh book of The Wheel of Time, utilizing their patented (not really) spoiler-lite technique. Here, they cover the Prologue and the first two chapters. Want to purchase books mentioned in this video? A Crown of Swords: https://www.amazon.com/Crown-Swords-Book-Seven-Wheel-ebook/dp/B003H4I5G2 Ways to connect with us: Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FantasyF...

Using examples from fantasy tales we know and love, Jim explains his Top 10 Rules for Surviving a Fantasy Story. But will those characters ever listen? Probably not… Want to purchase books mentioned in this video? Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: https://www.amazon.com/Harry-Potter-Deathly-Hallows-Rowling-ebook/dp/B0192CTMWS Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire: https://www.amazon.com/gp/produ...

Making use of the collective rating scores on Goodreads, Jim evaluates the books he’s read over the years. Which of them are the 10 best, according to Goodreads readers? And which, the 10 worst? Interesting… Want to purchase books/media mentioned in this video? The Colorado Kid: https://www.amazon.com/Colorado-Kid-Hard-Case-Crime/dp/1789091551 From a Buick 8: https://www.amazon.com/Buick-8-Novel-S...