It’s Lit Book Reviews

Well folks, we’ve made it through 25% of 2025—somehow. In this episode, we’re breaking down all 23 books we've read so far this year: the hits, the misses, and everything in between. We’ll talk about our reading goals, what’s surprised us, and what we’re excited to dive into next. rate & reviewwwwww, yo   Check out all of our stuff here linktr.ee/itslitbookreviews

Get ready, folks—we are about to start cooking with that non-fiction grease. We’ve been on a serious history kick lately, and we’re diving into a brand-new series all about World War I. But before we start breaking down the war itself, we wanted to put together a video covering the best books on the Great War. We’ve organized our recommendations into categories based on what each book focuses on—s...

The files have been released.... In today's episode, we chat about President John F. Kennedy. Recently, the Trump administration has released the Kennedy assassination files, resurging JFK's wild death back into the spotlight. We will go over some books we recommend on different subjects involving JFK.   Check out all of our stuff here linktr.ee/itslitbookreviews

In this episode of ILBR, we dive into Stephen Graham Jones’ newest novel, The Buffalo Hunter Hunter. This one had a lot to unpack—a historical setting, Native American resistance, early 1900s Montana, and… yeah, vampires. Nothing like combining real-life colonial horror with some literal bloodsucking monsters, right? We keep things spoiler-free for the first half, then dig into all the wild twists...

In this episode, we're diving into Dan Simmons' Hyperion—a book we 100% judged by its cover and were completely unprepared for. What we thought would be standard sci-fi turned out to be 6 short stories packed into a space setting.   Rate & Review!   Check out all of our stuff here linktr.ee/itslitbookreviews

In this episode, we break down the massive universe of Warhammer 40k. Jesse shares his first impressions after reading Horus Rising, the entry point into the legendary Horus Heresy series. With over 60 books and decades of lore behind it, we ask the big question: Is Warhammer 40k real literature—or just pulp sci-fi with cool armor? Whether you're a newcomer or a seasoned fan of the Emperor, this d...

In this video, we take a look at Jon Meacham's 'American Lion.' This book breaks down Andrew Jackson and his time as President. We learned a lot from this book and wanted to share that knowledge with you kind folk. Jackson was a flawed man but one that still deserves remembering for many reasons. Tune in to see what we think those reasons are.   Rate & Review!   Check out all of our stuff here...

What a year 1923 was for the Weimar Republic. From impossible reparations to French occupations, to communist and fascist revolts, to hyperinflation, 1923 wore down Germans entirely. In this video, Andrew breaks down Volker Ullrich's book, Germany 1923: Hyperinflation, Hitler's Putsch, and Democracy in crisis. This was Andrew's first deep dive into how the Nazis were able to rise to power in Germa...

The boys have finally completed the First Law trilogy and today we discuss it in all its glory. Tune in to see what we thought and find out if you should read this trilogy if you haven’t already.   Rate & Review!   Check out all of our stuff here linktr.ee/itslitbookreviews

The boys discuss the renowned Kurt Vonnegut's most beloved works - Slaughterhouse Five, The Sirens of Titan, and Cat's Cradle. Is Vonnegut prolific? Or too on the nose? Or is that the point? We have no idea. Tune in if you have nothing better to do.   And yes, at 3:48 Jesse says "autobiogriphal", which is not a word. He's an idiot.   Check out all of our stuff here linktr.ee/itslitbookreviews   Ra...

Will the real Henry V please stand up? Is Timmy's Netflix movie accurate? What of Shakespeare? We answer none of these questions in this episode on Dan Jones' latest book, Henry V: The Astonishing Triumph of England's Greatest Warrior King. The story of this medieval king is truly fascinating and Jones knows how to deliver history in a way that reads like fiction.   Rate & Review!   Check out...

Book 2 of the First Law Trilogy is DONE for ILBR. In this video, we discuss Before They Are Hanged by the King of Grimdark, Joe Abercrombie. We both liked this one and enjoyed discussing spoilers. We still love all the tens of you who listen dearly. Peace, love, and the Bloody Nine...   Rate & Review!   Check out all of our stuff here linktr.ee/itslitbookreviews

In this video, we break down Tom Holland's Dominion: How the Christian Revolution Remade the World. Tom is one of our favorite historians and this was a book that was on the top of our list to read this year for 2025. The book sets out to tackle massive ideas and covers thousands of years of history. In the end, Tom made some conclusions that we found fascinating and had to discuss. Let us know wh...

Here it is, folks. The video everyone, yet no one, has asked for. We present our top fantasy/sci-fi book series of all time. Due to time constraints, we limited ourselves to just our top 5 (each). We also had a rule of only allowing series we completed to be admitted into our rankings. Let us know in the comments what you think about our different rankings, and let us know if there is a series out...

In this solo episode, Jesse discusses Matt Gatton's 'The Shadows of Socrates'. Socrates' philosophy had a profound effect on culture that can still be felt today, and perhaps there are things we can still learn from his life and death thousands of years later. Listen in to see if this book is for you.   Rate & Review! Check out all of our stuff here linktr.ee/itslitbookreviews

The First Law Trilogy has finally come to It's Lit Book Reviews, and we have a bloody good one here for you... We get deep into our literary bag and break down the pros and cons of Joe Abercrombie's The Blade Itself. This is the first in a series many have in their all-time greats. The boys have differing opinions on this book; tune in and see who gave this 5 stars and who didn't. Rate & Revie...

Join us to discuss our most-anticipated non-fiction reads of 2025. We've got a lot to look forward to this year.   Rate & Review!   Check out all of our stuff here linktr.ee/itslitbookreviews

Jesse recommends some must-read biographies of U.S. Presidents.   Rate & Review!   Check out all of our stuff here linktr.ee/itslitbookreviews

We have secretly read the entirety of Pierce Brown's Red Rising series without letting your precious souls know about it. We apologize but have come forth from darkness to share our thoughts on Light Bringer. We dabble a bit in non-spoilers but mainly discuss our spoiler thoughts throughout this review, so beware.   Rate & Review!   Check out all of our stuff here linktr.ee/itslitbookreviews

The boys discuss all the non-fiction books from 2024 and rank them accordingly.   Rate & Review!   Check out all of our stuff here linktr.ee/itslitbookreviews

Jesse solos this one to quickly discuss The Last Campaign by H.W. Brands. This book was an insightful read on the conflict between Native Americans and American settlers and their descendants, with a central focus on William T. Sherman and Geronimo.   Rate & Review!   Check out all of our stuff here linktr.ee/itslitbookreviews

Listen in as we rank all of our fiction reads from 2024.   Rate & Review!   Check out all of our stuff here linktr.ee/itslitbookreviews

The fifth book in the Stormlight Archive, the last book in the first arc of the series, the author's latest installment in his magnum opus... WIND & TRUTH. Listen to your boys rant about this wild ride.   Rate & Review!   Check out all of our stuff here linktr.ee/itslitbookreviews

In this episode, the dummy boys discuss the third and final installment in John Gwynne's Bloodsworn Trilogy, Fury of the Gods.   Rate & Review!   Check out all of our stuff here linktr.ee/itslitbookreviews

Fantasy + Apocalyptic Earth = Prince of Thorns by Mark Lawrence. Listen along as we chat about book 1 in The Broken Empire series by Mr. Mark Lawrence. This is a quick and easy read that we both enjoyed.   Rate & Review!   Check out all of our stuff here linktr.ee/itslitbookreviews