Fantasy for the Ages

Zach and Jim got together to discuss Warbreaker, by Brandon Sanderson. What do they enjoy? What doesn’t work for them? How does it tie into the Cosmere? This is a full-spoiler episode, and has some carry-overs to other Cosmere works. Want to purchase books/media mentioned in this video? Elantris: https://t.ly/1l0VR Mistborn Trilogy (Era 1): https://t.ly/FrzV6 The Stormlight Archive: https://t.ly/x...

Jim brings forward his top 10 recommendation for fantasy trilogies for adult readers. These are not for the faint of heart or easily offended. But they all have fantastic stories to tell. Want to purchase books mentioned in this video? Broken Empire: https://t.ly/X6z15 The Farseer Trilogy: https://t.ly/9BIPB The Fionavar Tapestry: https://t.ly/dpIeG First Law Trilogy: https://t.ly/cPurj The Livesh...

Jim & Zach return to their coverage of Book 7 of The Wheel of Time: A Crown of Swords, this time digging into chapters Want to purchase books mentioned in this video? A Crown of Swords: https://t.ly/QaHVM 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 D...

Talking about movies we love that are ridiculously unrealistic, while pretending like “sure, this could happen.” Jim brings us a Top 10 list for consideration. See which you agree with, and tell him what’s missing. Want to stream media mentioned in this video? 2012: https://t.ly/9rlJH Armageddon: https://t.ly/gPhSo Con Air: https://t.ly/qw133 Crank: https://t.ly/npHVZ The Dark Knight: https://t.ly...

Want some standalone fantasy book recommendations? You’re in the right place. Here’s Jim’s top 5 standalones, books he thinks most people (who like fantasy fiction) would enjoy. Want to purchase books/media mentioned in this video? Chesapeake Bay Monsters: https://t.ly/uu45L Elantris: https://t.ly/1l0VR The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue: https://t.ly/iow9j Tigana: https://t.ly/VVxzk Warbreaker: ht...

We love our movies, and one particular feature of a great movie is how it brings it home in the end. Today Jim’s sharing his Top 10 epic endings for movies from fantasy and science fiction (or close to that). Will you agree? Note, these contain HUGE spoilers, so be sure to skip to the next one anytime one comes up that you haven’t watched. Want to purchase/stream media mentioned in this video? Ave...

Zach’s got a book review for us today, Dragonfly in Amber, Book 2 of the Outlander series by Diana Galbadon. Spoiler-lite: He won’t ruin it for those who are just interested to see if they’d like it. Want to purchase books/media mentioned in this video? Dragonfly in Amber: https://t.ly/ICp89 Ways to connect with us: Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FantasyForTheAges Follow Jim/Father...

Sometimes, Jim & Zach just want to talk nonsense. Today, one of those, as they creatively came up with alternate uses for one of the staples of fantasy fiction - swords. Do not try these at home. At least, not most of them. Heck, probably don’t try them anywhere… Ways to connect with us: Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FantasyForTheAges Follow Jim/Father on Goodreads: https://ww...

Geography and Fantasy Novels - they have a strong relation. What author creates a world for his story, and doesn’t create a map? Father & Son get together today to chat about the common geographic features that pretty much all such stories share, because, well, they simply both enjoy geography and fantasy. Let’s see what they came up with. Want to purchase books/media mentioned in this video?...

Jim is rereading The Way of Kings, book 1 of Brandon Sanderson’s Stormlight Archive series. And he’s had a shocking revelation, humbling him and bringing about this revealing and nearly apologetic episode. Come witness! Want to purchase books/media mentioned in this video? Gardens of the Moon: https://t.ly/_OQsu Malazan Book of the Fallen: https://t.ly/6JLnp Oathbringer: https://t.ly/7bhmm The Way...

We finally reach the top of the mountain. Out of 80 favorite SFF reads contributed by 45 different content creators, here are the top 20, all of which were submitted by multiple people. There are the big boys. Master works. Must reads. How many have you already enjoyed, and when will you read the missing ones? Want to purchase books/media mentioned in this video? The Book of the New Sun: https://t...

45 content creators responded to our request for their three favorite books or series from fantasy and science fiction. That gave us 80 works to highlight! We’ve ranked this list, and 41-80 have been shared in the two previous episodes. Today we cover 21-40. Oh my - some amazing books! Get ready to increase your TBR. Want to purchase books/media mentioned in this video? The Bloodsworn Saga: https:...

Here’s our second episode of this series, sharing a great list of favorite fantasy and science fiction books and series. 45 content creators submitted their favorite reads. How do these shape up? Favorites 41-60 are here for you today, more books for your TBR lists. Want to purchase books/media mentioned in this video? The Acts of Caine: https://t.ly/NDKbu Between Earth and Sky Trilogy: https://t....

We asked other content creators for their three favorite science fiction or fantasy books or series. Wow! In just 48 hours we’d heard from nearly 50 creators and collectively had a list of 80 amazing books. And here, today, in ranked order of how many put these books forward, are books 61-80. Check our next episode for the continuation of this list! Want to purchase books/media mentioned in this v...

Jim recently shared his SFF guilty pleasure reads, the books he enjoys despite reasons he shouldn’t, things he can’t explain, he just loves regardless. Zach joins us today to follow up on that episode, now providing for us the books/series that HE considers HIS guilty pleasure reads. Will we be shocked? Or will Zach just be adorable? Watch to find out! Want to purchase books/stream media mentioned...

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...