Fantasy for the Ages

Zach and Jim discuss their thoughts about Thirteen Storeys, by Jonathan Sims, a paranormal, lite horror tale. Delightfully creepy, with some great twists. Want to purchase books mentioned in this video? Thirteen Storeys: https://www.amazon.com/Thirteen-Storeys-Jonathan-Sims-ebook/dp/B08MZRJGM1 Deadhouse Gates: https://www.amazon.com/Deadhouse-Gates-Book-Malazan-Fallen-ebook/dp/B002S6UNRE Toll the...

More Star Trek! This time, Jim struggles through the massive number of episodes in Star Trek: The Next Generation to create another Top 10 list. Did he choose the ones you agree with? Take a look. Want to purchase books/media mentioned in this video? Star Trek: The Next Generation: https://www.amazon.com/Star-Trek-Generation-Complete-Blu-ray/dp/B01BP06ENA Stream Star Trek: The Next Generation on P...

Jim finally watched Dune Part Two, as it came out streaming on Max. Here’s his thoughts - MOSTLY positive, but some thoughts… Want to purchase books mentioned in this video? Dune: https://www.amazon.com/Dune-Chronicles-Book-1/dp/0441013597 Dune Messiah: https://www.amazon.com/Dune-Messiah-Frank-Herbert/dp/0593201736 Watch the movie today on Max! https://www.max.com/movies/dune/e7dc7b3a-a494-4ef1-8...

Jim’s back to bring viewers up-to-date on his reads, watches, and activities of the past week. Want to purchase books mentioned in this video? Toll the Hounds: https://www.amazon.com/Toll-Hounds-Eight-Malazan-Fallen/dp/0765348853 Down Below Beyond: https://www.amazon.com/Down-Below-Beyond-T-Bruno/dp/B0C7YF23V2 The Ferryman: https://www.amazon.com/Ferryman-Novel-Justin-Cronin-ebook/dp/B0B8GZ58DK Th...

Jim ranks his Top 10 Favorite episodes from Star Trek: The Original Series. Plus, a few surprises! Want to purchase these great seasons? Star Trek: The Original Series: https://www.amazon.com/Star-Trek-Original-Complete-Blu-ray/dp/B09792X61L 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/...

Jim shares his review of Justin Cronin’s 2023 novel, The Ferryman, first in spoiler-lite mode, then (with plenty of warning) shifting to full spoil coverage of the book. Want to purchase the book mentioned in this video? The Ferryman: https://www.amazon.com/Ferryman-Novel-Justin-Cronin/dp/052561947X Ways to connect with us: Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FantasyForTheAges Follow Ji...

Jim reminiscences about some of his favorite TV shows of science fiction and fantasy that count as “classic,” airing over 20 years ago. We’re talking some great content! He ranks the Top 10. See if you agree. 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...

Jim shares his thoughts on the 2024 adaptation of Shogun, as seen on Hulu. Season 1??? Want to purchase books mentioned in this video? Shogun: https://www.amazon.com/Shōgun-Complete-Novel-James-Clavell/dp/B0CMYP5HQ7 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...

Responding to viewer requests, Jim follows up on his Top 10 Completed Classic Fantasy Series with this Top 10 Complete Classic Science Fiction Series list. Man, so many great things to read!!! Want to purchase books mentioned in this video? The Book of the New Sun: https://www.amazon.com/Complete-Book-New-Sun-Conciliator-ebook/dp/B075JL493G Commonwealth Saga: https://www.amazon.com/Pandoras-Star-C...

Back again for the weekly update. More books, good wine, and entertaining content and engagement. Jim is here to share. Want to purchase books mentioned in this video? Toll the Hounds: https://www.amazon.com/Toll-Hounds-Eight-Malazan-Fallen/dp/0765348853 Searching for Zen: A Tale of Divine Destiny: https://www.amazon.com/Searching-Zen-Tale-Divine-Destiny/dp/1962568164 Down Below Beyond: https://ww...

Jim is bringing his thoughts and reactions to you today on the novel Searching for Zen: A Tale of Divine Destiny, by Albert T. Franklin. This self-published novel has some definite strengths, and some unusual features. This episode is safe for those who have yet to read it, but also has enough meat to be of interest to those who have. Let us know what you think! #SearchingForZen #SFF #fantasy #Boo...

Jim is a fan of A.I., but obviously, it's not a perfect tool. In this episode we get to see the result of a request for fantasy recommendations for a new reader. Jim comments on (and evaluates) the recommendations. Interesting... Just what DO our robot overlords want us to be reading??? #readingrecommendations #fantasy #chatgpt #SFF #booktube #booktuber #bestfantasy #ai We hope you'll Like...

Jim takes advantage of his age and wisdom(?) to share the best of the best fantasy series that are more "classic" than the newer works that are coming out these days. These are all fantasy series no reader of the genre should be missing! #Top10 #fantasy #bestbooks #SFF #booktube #booktuber #bestfantasy We hope you'll Like and Subscribe! Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/jMWyVJ6q...

Zach returns for another Book Blast, spoiler-lite reaction video, this time sharing his thoughts on The Farseer Trilogy, by Robin Hobb. Jim has resisted this series. Perhaps Zach will sway him over! #farseer #SFF #fantasy #Booktube #Booktuber #RealmOfTheElderlings We hope you'll Like and Subscribe! Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/jMWyVJ6qKk Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com...

Jim & Zach review a recent list of the Top 10 SFF Book Series, ranked by number of sales. Does this correlate? Are the best sellers truly "the best?" We discuss what we discovered. See if you agree! #Top10 #SciFi #fantasy #bestbooks #SFF #booktube #booktuber We hope you'll Like and Subscribe! Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/jMWyVJ6qKk Support us on Patreon: https://www.pat...

Traveling all over the Pacific Northwest, with great audio content and movies while sitting in hotel rooms. Oh, and wine tasting! Another fun week - take a look. #fantasy #SFF #scifi #weeklyupdates #booktube #booktuber #winetasting #zombies We hope you'll Like and Subscribe! Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/jMWyVJ6qKk Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FantasyForTheAges Check...

Zach is coming at you here with a spoiler-lite Book Blast episode, giving you his take on Fonda Lee's Green Bone Saga trilogy. Here's the only spoiler - He REALLY liked it. Come hear why. And trust us, as Jim hasn't read it yet, the plot will NOT be revealed or spoiled. You will just get a feel for the books. If you've already read them, come see if you agree with Zach. #greenbones...

Alternate realities. Parallel dimensions. So many options for authors and creative minds to play with, and we, the SFF fandom, get to enjoy. In this episode, Jim shares his Top 10 favorite such IP's, both books and other media. If you haven't read or watched some of these, they really should be adding to your list. #Top10 #SciFi #fantasy #paralleluniverses #SFF #booktube #booktuber We hope...

Jim & Zach share their first of the new format for these chapter breakdowns, where they will be moving through the rest of The Wheel of Time much faster than previous. They explain the shift at the beginning of the episode. Still plenty of discussion, exploring what's going on, but at a broader level. This remains spoiler-lite; nothing beyond Chapter 30 of Lord of Chaos is revealed. #WoT #...

Zach & Jim got together to collaboratively create this top 10 list, thinking of the best possible series they've read that included dragons. Some pretty great books - come see what you think! #Top10 #SciFi #fantasy #dragons #SFF #booktube #booktuber We hope you'll Like and Subscribe! Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/jMWyVJ6qKk Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Fantas...

Jim's been moving more and more into self-published fantasy and science fiction, including a number of series. Enough so that he's ready to share his top five series. If you haven't read some (or any) of these, you REALLY should go fix that. #Top5 #SciFi #fantasy #selfpublishing #SFF #booktube #booktuber We hope you'll Like and Subscribe! Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/jMWy...

Got through a great bunch of enjoyable books in April. That only motivates me more to keep exploring new books. Here's what I've got in mind for May, 2024. #TBR #Fantasy #SFF #SciFi #Booktube #Booktuber We hope you'll Like and Subscribe! Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/jMWyVJ6qKk Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FantasyForTheAges Check out our merch: https://www.ne...

April is in the books. Speaking of books... how many did I make it through? And what were they like? Would I recommend? Here is everything you need to know! #TBR #Fantasy #SFF #SciFi #Booktube #Booktuber We hope you'll Like and Subscribe! Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/jMWyVJ6qKk Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FantasyForTheAges Check out our merch: https://www.newcreati...

Let's return to the epic Dragonriders of Pern series by Anne McCaffrey. Jim is here to fully discuss and breakdown the third book of the series, which is also the first of the Harper Hall of Pern trilogy. Fantastic book, big shift from the previous two. Lots to love! #Pern #SFF #SciFi #fantasy #Booktube #Booktuber #DragonridersOfPern #HarperHall We hope you'll Like and Subscribe! Join us o...

So many people are now enjoying Dune... the movies. But you know, there is a tremendous book series out there, which I've read, and inquiring minds want to know what it's all about. THIS episode is here to help, first sharing a spoiler-lite summary of the 14 core books of the primary narrative, and then going full spoiler on the plot of those same books. Although I refuse to share the fina...