Fantasy for the Ages

Saw a terrific disaster movie recently, reminded me of how much I love these flicks. Decided to rank the top 10 such movies I've enjoyed over the years. Have you seen all of these??? #Top10 #SciFi #disastermovie #SFF #movies 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 mer...

Moving on further into Pierce Brown's Red Rising Saga, Jim & Zach recently got together to discuss the plot, characters, and themes of Iron Gold. This is a full spoil episode, as they dive deep. Some find this a weaker book of the series, others love it. Where do Jim & Zach fall on that spectrum? #RedRising #SFF #SciFi #fantasy #booktube #booktuber We hope you'll Like and Subscribe...

Zach recently completely what many feel is their favorite book of The Dresden Files. Does he agree? Here he joins his dad to discuss his reaction and thoughts to Changes. Safe for those who haven't read this, but we do include spoilers of previous books in the series. #DresdenFiles #urbanfantasy #Booktube #Booktuber #SFF #Fantasy #Fantasybooks We hope you'll Like and Subscribe! Join us on...

There are so many great books coming out... soon? Some dates we know, some remain mystery, but for Jim's reading experience and preference, here are his Top 10 fantasy and sci-fi books he is most looking forward to seeing (and reading). #Top10 #SciFi #Booktube #Booktuber #SFF #Fantasy #Fantasybooks We hope you'll Like and Subscribe! Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/jMWyVJ6qKk Support...

I've been wrangling with just what to say in a spoiler-lite format for this reaction video. Is it perfect? Doubtful. But I believe I've covered the key elements introduced. And you definitely get my thoughts. But sheesh, these Malazan books are becoming quite intimidating! Still, though - wonderful fantasy fiction. #Malazan #SFF #malazanbookofthefallen #fantasy #Booktube #Booktuber #Reaper...

There's a lot of energy put into hitting 1,000 subscribers here on YouTube. Maybe TOO much energy? Here today Jim pokes a little fun at all the effort that seems to go into reaching that magic YouTube milestone. #1000subscriber #1000subscribers #Booktube #Booktuber We hope you'll Like and Subscribe! Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/jMWyVJ6qKk Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreo...

Zach continues through the Dresden Files (Jim Butcher), bringing us today his spoiler-lite thoughts on book 11, Turn Coat. Some great, small, highs. What? He explains... #DresdenFiles #SFF #UrbanFantasy #fantasy #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...

Zach and Jim get together here to discuss the epic conclusion of the Red Rising Trilogy by Pierce Brown. This book delivers! Enjoy this full spoil discussion - only for those who've already read this book. Nothing beyond book 3 is spoiled. We'll cover the rest of the books in the saga soon! #RedRising #SFF #SciFi #fantasy #booktube #booktuber We hope you'll Like and Subscribe! Join us...

We may favor fantasy here on our channel, and in our reading preferences, but science fiction definitely gets some love as well. In this episode, Jim takes time to consider and rank his Top 10 Science Fiction reads of all time... so far. Plenty still sitting on the TBR that can't be included, but check out these bad boys! #SFF #SciFi #top10 #tbr #Booktube #Booktuber We hope you'll Like and...

We'd like to welcome the Romantasy sub-genre to Fantasy for the Ages, as Zach chooses to broaden his horizons and diversify his reading portfolio. Diving into a book Jim won't touch with a 10-foot pole, what did Zach think? Was it worthy? Here are his spoiler-lite thoughts. #Outlander #SFF #HistoricalFiction #fantasy #scifi #TimeTravel #Booktube #Booktuber We hope you'll Like and Subsc...

Many SFF series start good, but become great, and it may take a couple books or so before we fall completely in love with the story. But others? They hit you hard, knock you down, and command your complete attention from book 1, chapter 1 - heck, page 1. This list is about those types of SFF series, with Zach and Jim bringing a Top 20 list for your consideration. #Top20 #SFF #fantasy #scifi #Bookt...

Three chapters for you today! The first chapter has the meat of the material, while the last chapter is the most action packed. But they all have great things to reveal, as we follow the women of our story today. Check it out! #WoT #WheelOfTime #LordOfChaos #fantasy We hope you'll Like and Subscribe! Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/jMWyVJ6qKk Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.c...

After allowing time for the thoughts to fully process, Jim is ready to share his full breakdown on the most critical aspects of this first Ian C. Esslemont entry into the Malazan universe. Included in here, THREE full series PREDICTIONS! Will Jim guess correctly, using the clues of the first six core books added to this novel of the Malazan Empire? WAFO. Obviously, this is a FULL SPOILER episode!...

Jim has to step his game up in March to keep his 2024 reading goal in his sights. But in the end, it doesn't matter how many books he reads. What really matters are WHICH books he reads, and whether or not they are any good. Let's see which books are in the crosshairs for March. #TBR #Fantasy #SFF #SciFi #Booktube #Booktuber We hope you'll Like and Subscribe! Join us on Discord: https:...

With another month in the books, Jim's coming at you today to share what he read for February 2024. 16 books were planned. You know what they say about the best laid plans... #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:...

Jim really enjoyed his first experience with the works of Mark Lawrence, The Broken Empire Trilogy. Did that carry over to the next trilogy set in the same world, The Red Queen's War? That's what Jim is here to share, in the spoiler-lite Book Blast format. #RedQueensWar #Fantasy #SFF #Booktube #Booktuber We hope you'll Like and Subscribe! Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/jMWyVJ6q...

Jim continues to move through this fantastic series by Pierce Brown, which son Zach read last year. Finally, they can talk without hints or holding back. So come along and enjoy this full spoil discussion - only for those who've already read this book. Nothing beyond book 2 is spoiled. #RedRising #SFF #SciFi #fantasy #booktube #booktuber We hope you'll Like and Subscribe! Join us on Discor...

Many of you enjoyed the first 10 quotes Jim recently shared. One of you said they were basically the same ones everyone likes. Kind of, blah. CHALLENGE ACCEPTED! Here's 10 more quotes, but this time, we dive deep, reaching into the bowels of the genre for great quotes you may never have heard of. In fact, if ANY of you TRULY have read all 10 of these, I'll eat my hat! #top10 #Fantasy #SFF...

It's not just about a fun story. Great SFF has depths, it moves us, it can even cause us to look at the world around us differently. Think about how many people went into the field of engineering after being inspired by Scotty on the original Star Trek TV series. We connect with the words and events of great stories. Here today Jim shares his current top 10 most impactful quotes from SFF. How...

We've got a couple of powerful chapters for you today, with long-lasting ramifications. We mean, the implications of these events literally shake the course of WoT history. Almost brings crashing down the narrative we WANT to see play out. And we had a lot of fun discussing this content today. Hope you enjoy watching! #WoT #WheelOfTime #LordOfChaos #fantasy We hope you'll Like and Subscrib...

Where do you fall concerning all the new Star Wars content now produced by Disney? Jim has some thoughts, both good and bad, and having just finally finished season one of Andor, he comes today to talk. See if you agree. #StarWars #Fantasy #SFF #Andor #scifi #SpaceOpera #disney #disneyplus We hope you'll Like and Subscribe! Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/jMWyVJ6qKk Support us on Patreo...

Sports are a huge part of the culture in most parts of the world. It makes sense that sports would capture a significant aspect of literature as well, including science fiction and fantasy. Here are Jim's thoughts on perhaps the 10 best sports on display in SFF. Do you agree? What did he miss? #top10 #Fantasy #SFF #sciencefiction #scifi #Booktube #Booktuber We hope you'll Like and Subscrib...

Jim & his wonderful wife Judy are really into vacations via cruise ship, and with experience comes knowledge. Here today they are ready to share 10 great tips for the type of people who enjoy our channel, for how to best enjoy your cruise vacation. If you've never yet done one, this should be invaluable! #Top10 #cruise #vacation #Fantasy #SFF #scifi #Booktuber We hope you'll Like and S...

As Jim has finally read Book 1 of Pierce Brown's Red Rising Saga, Zach gets together here with his dad to finally fully discuss the book: plot, characters, themes, implications. This is some really good science fiction! Full spoiler, so this episode is only safe for those who have already read at least book 1 of the series. #RedRising #Fantasy #SFF #sciencefiction #scifi #Booktube #Booktuber W...

Opinions are what makes the Internet and YouTube go round! Come see Jim make the case for the absolute 10 best characters of Brandon Sanderson's Stormlight Archive series. There are SPOILERS, so this is best for those who have already read these books, through Rhythm of War. #Top10 #Fantasy #SFF #Cosmere #stormlightarchive #Booktube #Booktuber We hope you'll Like and Subscribe! Join us on...