Fantasy for the Ages

Plenty of booktubers put out a video like this, books they'd love to read again for the very first time. Jim figured he should do one as well. Then, getting down to it, he found his list VERY short. See what few books rise to this level, and why. #fantasy #SFF #booktube #booktuber #booktubers #scifi #readingforpleasure We hope you'll Like and Subscribe! Join us on Discord: https://discord....

We're halfway through Season 2 of The Wheel of Time on Prime Video, and Jim is feeling considerably different about the show than he did during Season 1. In fact, some of the adapation choices happening in Season 2 now seem brilliant. Come hear his top 12 changes that are totally working for him. #fantasy #SFF #wheeloftime #wheeloftimeonprime #wheeloftimeseason2 #WoT #wottv We hope you'll...

Our friend Jake comes back on the show in this episode, this time to help Jim rank all the Star Wars screen content that's come out over the years, from the original 1977 film to the most recent tv series Disney+ is putting out. Come see how well we sort through all of this, discover how similar our takes are, and find out how much you agree (or disagree) with us.#SFF #StarWars #DisneyPlus #SciFi...

Oh... my... goodness. So much explosive activity in these two chapters. We've been eager to get to this content, and now? Just wow. Some epic changes to the series result from what happens here.#fantasy #WoT #SFF #WheelOfTime #TheFiresOfHeavenJoin us on Discord: https://discord.gg/jMWyVJ6qKkSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FantasyForTheAges Check out our merch: https://www.newcr...

It's always a challenge, determining whether a book is worth the investment of your time and attention. What if you start reading, and don't like it? Life is too short! Here in this episode, Jim gives some hot tips, solid guidance (with which Zach approves) for deciding to read, or not to read.#SFF #TBR #ReadingForPleasure #SciFi #fantasy Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/jMWyVJ6qKkSuppo...

There are many misconceptions about today's zombie apocalyptic literature. People who simply pass over this sub-genre are missing out! Jim is here today to clear things up, and encourage you to explore the goodness of these books.#fantasy #SFF #horror #SciFi #Zombies #ZombieApocalypse #Booktube #Booktuber #BooktubersJoin us on Discord: https://discord.gg/jMWyVJ6qKkSupport us on Patreon: https://ww...

There are bad drinks, and then there are BAD drinks. In this episode, Jim ranks the 7 worst drinks from SFF, things you would hope to avoid if you know what's good for you. Let us know if there are others you'd include! Note: Spoilers for A Song of Ice and Fire, and The Wheel of Time (although we protect you from the worst of the WoT spoilage). There are other spoilers here, but nothing that shoul...

Jim brought on returning guest Spencer of The Fantasy Files, this time just as Jim had finished the two primary novels of The Kingkiller Chronicle. Jim and Spencer offer up their top 10 moments from these two books, along with their reasons. This WILL include MAJOR SPOILERS - definitely not safe for those who haven't read Kingkiller yet. SO HARD to have limited to just a Top 10!As Jim hadn't yet r...

Zach and Jim get together for another bunch of random conversations, wandering through The Wheel of Time TV content, Star Wars, Marvel, TBRs, and more!#fantasy  #WoT #SFF #WheelOfTime #starwars #mcu #marvel Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/jMWyVJ6qKkSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FantasyForTheAges Check out our merch: https://www.newcreationsbyjen.com/collectio...

Jim is joined for this episode by Glenn the Geeky Hippie (of Wot the Adaptation and Non-Terrestrial Half-Life YouTube channels) and Spencer (The Fantasy Files) to discuss the state of Star Wars today. We'll discuss our history with the franchise, our general thoughts on how things stand now - and we'll likely make some general jokes and wise cracks. Want more of Spencer's content? The Fantasy File...

Nynaeve, Elayne, and all their companions complete the last part of their challenging journey, finally arriving in Salidar. And it's all they were hoping for. NOT!#fantasy #WoT #SFF #WheelOfTime #TheFiresOfHeavenJoin us on Discord: https://discord.gg/jMWyVJ6qKkSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FantasyForTheAges Check out our merch: https://www.newcreationsbyjen.com/collections/fa...

Jim has been working through the various Stephen King books he's missed over the years. So many books! But this is obviously a special author, worthy of special attention. Jim is joined by a guest, his friend (and Patreon supporter) Eric, an aspiring author and solid Stephen King stan, to discuss the King library, everything from preferences to adaptations, and a bit about the writing itself. Hope...

In these chapters we get the logical, illogical conclusion of the wheels set in motion by Nynaeve (and the Pattern?), as her group seeks passage out of Samara, off toward Salidar. A riotous good time!#fantasy #WoT #SFF #WheelOfTime #TheFiresOfHeavenJoin us on Discord: https://discord.gg/jMWyVJ6qKkSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FantasyForTheAges Check out our merch: https://www...

Here we go, the Battle for Cairhien. Rand vs. Couladin. Or is it? But that's only the first chapter. We've got plenty of significant aftermath to see and process as well. The plot thickens.#fantasy #WoT #SFF #WheelOfTime #TheFiresOfHeavenJoin us on Discord: https://discord.gg/jMWyVJ6qKkSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FantasyForTheAges Check out our merch: https://www.newcreatio...

Do you use a TBR (To Be Read) list as a tool in your plans for reading literature? Or, if you have a TBR, does IT use YOU? Who is really in charge here? These are the sorts of confessions Jim shares in this video.#fantasy #scifi #SFF #TBR #ReadingForPleasure Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/jMWyVJ6qKkSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FantasyForTheAges Check out our mer...

Zach and Jim dive back into The Fires of Heaven, three chapters with Rand, Mat, and the others up against the Shaido outside Cairhien. Fast, intense chapters full of anticipation. Great stuff - especially as Mat tries to escape the pull of the Pattern. Yeah, good luck with that!#fantasy #WoT #SFF #WheelOfTime #TheFiresOfHeavenJoin us on Discord: https://discord.gg/jMWyVJ6qKkSupport us on Patreon:...

Jim's dropping a Midweek Special here, a brief discussion of his ranking of the books of WoT, with rationale based on the contents. All these books are great, but not all equally so. See what you agree with, and what you don't!#WoT #WheelOfTime #TheWheelOfTime #SFF #fantasy #Scifi Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/jMWyVJ6qKkSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FantasyForTheAges...

March 2020, COVID comes roaring in and shutting down society across the globe. It was a freaky time, full of anxiety, illness, and uncertainty. Thankfully, while we were all shut up in our homes, isolated from the world, we still had books! In fact, I'm pretty sure reading in general saw a huge increase over these past three plus years - I know my reading has. And that's what I talk about today -...

Spencer and Gabe of The Fantasy Files join Jim for a FULL SPOIL discussion of this exceptional and exciting science fiction trilogy by Blake Crouch. Spence pointed Jim at it after reading just book 1. Jim went on to read the rest of the trilogy before either Spence or Gabe. But now they are all on the same page, ready to talk it out for you.#fantasy #scifi #SFF #WaywardPinesFind Spencer and Gabe o...

Over 200 episodes now - how did that happen? And thank goodness, experience leads to improvement! Thanks for taking time to enjoy our content - in this celebration episode, Zach and I chat a bit about our experiences since starting the show, and then just have fun together - fun we think you'll enjoy. Ironically, Zach's audio equipment broke right near the end of the episode. I mean, it was glitch...

Got some major juggling going on here, as Nynaeve works to manipulate multiple options, anything to get a boat ASAP. For the love of the Light, how long will she have to have Birgitte shooting at her??? Results of desperation are on display in this episode, and perhaps the workings of the Pattern...#thewheeloftime  #fantasy #WoT #TheFiresOfHeavenJoin us on Discord: https://discord.gg/jMWyVJ6q...

Zach and Jim have fun in this episode with a bracket style competition to whittle down who may be the greatest protagonist of SFF. Of course, this is limited by what they've personally read, but there is still plenty to draw from. Think we blew it? Let us know your thoughts!#fantasy #scifi #SFFJoin us on Discord: https://discord.gg/jMWyVJ6qKkSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FantasyFo...

The aftermath of Birgitte's pull from The World of Dreams are covered here, some quick chapters with implications!#thewheeloftime  #fantasy #WoT #TheFiresOfHeavenJoin us on Discord: https://discord.gg/jMWyVJ6qKkSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FantasyForTheAges Check out our merch: https://www.newcreationsbyjen.com/collections/fantasyfortheagesRate & review us at Apple...

Passing through Spencer's city of residence while traveling for work, Jim proposed collaborating on this episode where we would pitch various books and series at each other, eventually landing on a way that one of us would HAVE to read one of the options. Check out this video and get the goods (spoiler-lite) on 24 different books/series that you may want to add to your TBR - and see which one Spen...

Jim came across a list from some years back of the top 100 science fiction and fantasy books of all time, as voted on by readers. Obviously leaving out great reads of the past decade, it still is an amazing snapshot of the best of the best. In this episode, Jim touches on each book briefly, including his familiarly with the book, his thoughts on its placement on the list, and his plan for reading...