Everyone’s Top 10 Fantasy List Is The Same…. Nick Reads Fantasy 2025-09-25 | Don’t be mad, but all Fantasy Booktubers Top 10 Lists are the same… but that’s a good thing! In this video, I discuss why I think we all love the same books, and why it’s a good thing. Channels Thumbnails shown in this video:@DanielGreeneReviews @mikesbookreviews @libraryofaviking @CapturedInWords @cronkthebookguy @Talking_Story @the_fools_tale Like and subscribe!!
Underrated Fantasy Books You Should Be Reading! (And Overrated Ones You Should Avoid!) Nick Reads Fantasy 2025-09-04 | Buckle up and get ready for a wild ride, because this video will show you the hidden gems of fantasy and science fiction you need to make a priority, while also throwing shade at some overrated books you should pass up on in the mean time. Special shout out to @ToriTalks2, Thanks for inspiring the video!
Trad-Publishers Don’t Care About You: Fantasy Covers Are Getting Terrible Nick Reads Fantasy 2025-07-24 | Traditional Publishers DONT CARE ABOUT YOU! Another argument would be they dont understand you, but I do not believe that. They just dont care. Specialty presses and Self-Published authors on the other hand... I am not saying they CARE about you. But they do UNDERSTAND you, and to compete with the big publishers, consistently deliver quality products.
Well… My BookTube Channel is DYING. (And That’s Ok.) Nick Reads Fantasy 2025-07-08 | I’m a straight shooter. My channel is dying, and that’s ok. I have other priorities in life that take precendent over BookTube. But I love reading and creating videos. My channel might be dying, but I will still make videos. They might be infrequent, sporadic, and about hidden gems, but I will keep on posting them. My goal is for sure monetization. I want this to earn me residual income one day. And I believe it will. But it will be a slow journey, and when the channel is profitable, it will be because I truly enjoy Booktubing. My channel is dying, and that’s ok. It’s temporary. Thanks for the love!
Before You Read Book of the Long Sun - Book of the New Sun Sequel: Review, Discussion, Deep Dive Nick Reads Fantasy 2025-05-30 | Instead of a shirtless torturer running around with a giant sword, we have a priest on a mission from his to save his people. How is this a sequel to book of the new sun? Well, that’s what we go over in this video. This is a spoiler free review, and then spoiler discussion of the Book of the Long Sun series, the highly anticipated sequel to Book of the New Sun. Buckle up. Like and Subscribe!!!
The Dragonbone Chair Covers Are Awesome! But Which Is Best? Nick Reads Fantasy 2025-04-05 | The Dragonbone Chair covers are consistently better than average covers. But recently, the world of Osten Ard has been getting some of the greatest art of all time. This video discusses some of this art, compares them to each other, and explains why cover art is important. We also talk about artists, specifically, Michael Whelan, Jeff Brown, and Donato Giancola. You can check their websites out below. donatoarts.com/index.htmlmichaelwhelan.comjeffbrowngraphics.com
Here’s Every Book I’ve Read This Year: 2025 Quarter 1 Wrap-up Nick Reads Fantasy 2025-03-24 | 2025 has been a whirlwind of hidden gems, priest sherlock holmes, and romance. In the first quarter of 2025, I have read Taliesin and Merlin, the first two books of the original pendragon series, the entire Book of the Long Sun by Gene Wolfe, and Fourth Wing. Let me know your thoughts on my 2025 in the comments below! Thanks for watching
The Disturbing Truth Behind Romantasy’s Success (This is why I hate Romantasy) Nick Reads Fantasy 2025-02-17 | What do you think of when you hear “romance.” - I think of romance books as a Romance, used as a noun, I think a medieval tale based chivalric love. Or even more simply, I think “a love story.” But there is no love in romantacy. Like and subscribe!
I HATED The Left Hand of Darkness, The Most Overrated Book of all Time: A Review and Discussion Nick Reads Fantasy 2025-02-13 | Well…. I just read the most overrated book of all time. I have not heard a single bad thing about this book from booktubers out there (I also haven’t looked for them). When the book comes up organically, people discuss it being among the greatest of all time. I HATED it. Let me know your thoughts down below. Like and subscribe to get notified when new content drops!
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court: A Satire of Chivalry, Romance, and Religion Nick Reads Fantasy 2025-02-05 | A flawed book with a perfect ending. A satire of chivalry, romantic notions, and religion…. With a twist. It’s a book written before Tolkien changed the fantasy genre, and a book that people argue is the origin of popular time travel tropes. Hope you enjoy, and let me know your thoughts in the comments below.
25 in 2025: Reading the Most Hated, Loved, and Unknown Books on BookTube - 2025 Fantasy TBR Nick Reads Fantasy 2025-01-15 | Craving for something different? My TBR this year is not only reading the most loved books on BookTube, but also the most hated and unknown as well. Let me know what you think about the list I’ve made and what you would like to see me read as well! Channels mentioned:@iSamwise @DanielGreeneReviews
A Canticle for Leibowitz: Review and Discussion (The book that inspired Fallout) Nick Reads Fantasy 2025-01-10 | A book about post-apocalyptic Monks preserving knowledge in a library has no business being this good. I put this book up there with the all time greats. Book of the New Sun, WizardKnight, Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, Dune, A Canticle for Liebowitz. This video goes over just how amazing this book is, and hopefully convinces you to give it a go.
Fantasy is NOT Escapism: Tolkien was Wrong (A Short Video Essay on Fantasy) Nick Reads Fantasy 2025-01-04 | Tolkien argued that fantasy and Faerie stories were escapism, but instead of thinking about this as a negative, he saw this as an act of virtue. This video discusses how, although I agree that escapism can be virtuous, that reading fantasy is not this. If you enjoyed this video, please like, subscribe and comment down below. There will be many more video essays to come. Thanks for watching!
Top 10 Fantasy Books of 2024 Nick Reads Fantasy 2024-12-31 | In this video I go over the top 10 books I read in 2024. Like, comment, and subscribe to help the channel grow!Channels mentioned: @mikesbookreviews Thanks for watching!
Why Fantasy Fans Should Read A Christmas Carol: 3 Reasons in 5 Minutes Nick Reads Fantasy 2024-11-29 | In this video I go over 3 reasons why us fantasy nerds should read A Christmas Carol. I also have a special note to the parents of fantasy fans that want their kids to branch out in their reading at the end of the video. Hope you enjoy! Let me know your thoughts in the comments down below.
Lord Fouls Bane: The Most Controversial Fantasy Book EVER - Chronicles of Thomas Covenant Nick Reads Fantasy 2024-11-21 | In this video I discuss Lord Fouls Bane, Book 1 of the first Chronicles of Thomas Covenant. This book has been lost in time because of a controversial scene in the first few chapters of the book. I give a short summary of the book, review it, and then have a discussion on its place in history, the controversies surrounding this book, and its relationship to Tolkien.
Should you read The Black Company? Book Review and Discussion Nick Reads Fantasy 2024-11-12 | This is a review and discussion of THE BLACK COMPANY, by Glen Cook. This video is one I plan to add to my fantasy through history segment and hidden gems segment as well. It is considered a Tor Essential for a reason. I also discuss why I recommend this Grimdark fantasy book, even just after making a video about Noblebright fantasy. Hope you enjoy!
Noblebright vs Grimdark Fantasy: We are reading the wrong books Nick Reads Fantasy 2024-11-02 | In this video, I discuss the differences between Noblebright Fantasy and Grimdark Fantasy, and why I think Noblebright Fantasy is about to make a come-back!tigerhebert.com/post/what-is-noblebright-fantasy
Why You Should Read WizardKnight: Spoiler Free Review and Discussion/Fantasy Book Recommendation Nick Reads Fantasy 2024-10-27 | Gene Wolfe Is Tolkiens Heir To Fantasy. In this video, I review and discuss the WizardKnight, by Gene Wolfe, which I believe to be fantasys best kept secret.tigerhebert.com/post/what-is-noblebright-fantasy
Ive been Rating Books Wrong Nick Reads Fantasy 2024-10-21 | Ive been rating books wrong on booktube for years now. This video goes over my new rating system and how I decided I needed to change something. Let me know your thoughts in the comments below!
2024 Fantasy Book Tier List TBR (Prioritizing my TBR) Nick Reads Fantasy 2024-01-01 | In this video I prioritize my 2024 Fantasy and Science Fiction TBR on a Tier list.
My Top 10 Most Anticipated Books of 2024 (Fantasy Book Must Reads!) Nick Reads Fantasy 2023-12-29 | In this video I go over my top 10 most anticipated reads for 2024 in fantasy and science fiction!
Top 10 Fantasy Books of 2023 (Fantasy Book Recommendations) Nick Reads Fantasy 2023-12-11 | In this video I go over my top 10 fantasy books of 2023, many of which made it onto my list of best fantasy series of all time!Let me know if any of these made it onto your top 10 list.Thanks for watching!Channels Mentioned:@MediaDeathCult
Bookshelf Tour: Every Book I Own! Nick Reads Fantasy 2023-09-01 | In this video I go through my small but awesome bookshelf and tell you about how I came to own the collection I do. Let me know what you think! Thanks for watching.
July Wrap Up: Top Fantasy Books of All Time! (Best Month Yet!) Nick Reads Fantasy 2023-08-04 | In this video I go over my July reading wrap up. I read Wizard of Earth Sea, Discworld: The Colour of Magic, A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court, Book of the New Sun, and Dragonflight from Dragonriders of Pern. It is probably the best reading month I’ve had so far!
2023 TBB To Be Bought List Nick Reads Fantasy 2023-07-24 | In this book I go over my TBB list, my to be bought list. These are the books that I will be buying next, not just the books I want. Included is the Dark Profit Saga (Orconomics), the self-published fantasy book that is currently having a Kickstarter to release its third and final book in the trilogy, Dragonsbane, Sword and Citadel (second half of Book of the New Sun), Folio Societies Dracula and Planet of the Apes. What is on your TBB list and why?Thanks for watching! Tagged in this video: @Christopher_Navo @BooksWithBenghisKahn Dark Profit Saga Kickstarter Campaign:kickstarter.com/projects/jzacharypike/the-dark-profit-sagaFollow me on Twitter:www.twitter.com/nickreadfantasy
Audible vs Libby vs Spotify: The Best Audiobook Application (And Free!) Nick Reads Fantasy 2023-07-17 | I made a video going over how to use Spotify for audiobooks after the State of Sanderson. Now, I have been exploring different audiobook applications including Barnes and Noble Nook, Spotify, and Libby. Libby is by far my favorite and is completely free audiobooks in full length!Follow me on Twitter @nickreadfantasyThanks for watching!
TBR, Twitter, and The Book of the New Sun Nick Reads Fantasy 2023-07-10 | In this video I go over my May/June wrap up, discuss my new TBR and changes to the channel, and announce that I create a twitter account (super late to the bandwagon)!Follow me on twitter here: @nickreadfantasy
Dreams of the Dying: Spoiler Free Review Nick Reads Fantasy 2023-07-03 | In this book I review a book that I loved but think is not for everyone. Author information:Book Trailer: @k4h8Author Website: @
Before You Read The Shadow of the Torturer: A Spoiler Free Review Nick Reads Fantasy 2023-06-24 | In this video I go through a spoiler free review of The Shadow of the Torturer, first half of Shadow and Claw, Which is the first half of The Book of the New Sun. I also discuss what you should do before reading this book, like listening to the Alzabo Soup podcast while reading this book. This book has taken the spot of my favorite book of all time! It has overtaken Brandon Sandersons Stormlight Archive, Harry Potter, and Tolkien alike!Let me know if you have read The Shadow of the Torturer and what your thought are on the book. Thanks for watching!Channels Mentioned:Alzabo Soup: Podcast alzabosoup.com@MediaDeathCult
Is it Bad? BRUTALLY HONEST Spoiler Free Review of Empire of Silence (Is this Dune Fan-Fiction?) Nick Reads Fantasy 2023-06-11 | In this video I review Empire of Silence, Book 1 of the Suneater series by Christopher Rucchio. It was a difficult book for me to get through due to it constantly throwing me out of the world with its similarities to other sci-fi books including Dune and Book of the New Sun/Shadow of the Torturer. Let me know if you agree or disagree with me! Thanks for watching!
Reviewing, Rating, and Ranking EVERY BOOK IVE READ THIS YEAR Nick Reads Fantasy 2023-05-29 | In this video I review, rate, and rank every book I have read this year! Some of the more popular reads include Empire of Silence, Dune Messiah, two reads from Brandon Sanderson, and many more!Also wanted to thank my subscribers for their continued support! As I upload this video we are nearing the 400 mark which is a major milestone! Thank you for all the support!Let me know which ratings you agree or don't agree with in the comments below!
Christmas/Birthday Bookhaul! My Biggest Bookhaul YET! Nick Reads Fantasy 2023-01-19 | Sanderson, Durfee, Jemisin and more! I go over all the Books I have received since December in this HUGE book haul. Thanks for watching!
WORST BOOKS OF 2022! (POPPY WARS? DRESDEN FILES? NAME OF THE WIND?) Nick Reads Fantasy 2023-01-16 | In this video I go over the WORST books of 2022. Looking back, I am happy to say that even my worst books were pretty darn good! Let me know what you think about the books that made it on my list, and what books made it on your worst of 2022 list.Thanks for watching!
Best Books of 2022! (YOU HAVE TO READ THESE!) Nick Reads Fantasy 2023-01-12 | I am going to go over the 5 best books I read in 2022! It was a wild first year of booktube and I am so grateful for everyone who has joined me on this journey!Let me know which books made your favorite lists and if any of the books on my list match with yours.Thanks for watching!
UNBOXING Brandon Sandersons Warbreaker Leatherbound! (Is it worth the money!?) Nick Reads Fantasy 2023-01-05 | In this episode I unbox Brandon Sanderson Dragonsteel Leatherbound Warbreaker (Say that 10x fast!) This is my first unboxing video so let me know what you think. After opening up this book and exploring, I can tell you that I believe this book is 100% worth the money! Thanks for watching!
Spotify For Audiobooks (Breakdown After The State of Sanderson) Nick Reads Fantasy 2023-01-02 | I LOVE AUDIBLE! But... After Brandon Sanderson dropped his State of Sanderson, I wanted to look more into Spotify. This video I go over some pros and cons to using Spotify vs Audible! Let me know which you plan on using, and thanks for watching.
2022 BookTube Wrap Up! (Number of Books, Series, and Authors) Nick Reads Fantasy 2022-12-30 | In this video I go over the number of new Books, Series, and Authors I read in 2022 since starting my Booktube channel! I also go over the high's and low's I have had on the channel.Thanks for watching!
2023 Booktube READsolutions! Booktube goals for 2023 Nick Reads Fantasy 2022-12-27 | Making goals for 2023! Let me know your own bookish goals for 2023 in the comments below. Thanks for watching!
LATE November Wrap up, December TBR, Life Update (BookTuber talks Suneater + Winter King) Nick Reads Fantasy 2022-12-21 | I am literally posting my November Wrap-up closer to the end of December than the end of November... I am the WORST! But I did it! And that's what is important. Thanks to everyone for hanging with me through my busy schedule. Also... We hit 300 subscribers! Thank you so much for the love and support! Booktube has been such a great hobby for me and I am so glad I have been welcomed into the community.
TOR used AI for Cover of Christopher Paolinis Fractal Noise (BookTubers Thoughts and Feelings) Nick Reads Fantasy 2022-12-18 | TOR books recently announced that they unknowingly used an AI generated image for the cover of Christopher Paolini's new book Fractal Noise, sequel to To Sleep in a Sea of Stars. I was shocked by this because I never even imagined anything like this. My initial reaction was one of worry and fear, but now I have questions. Let me know your thoughts and feelings in the comments below! Thanks for watching!
The Forgetting Moon Spoiler Free Review Nick Reads Fantasy 2022-11-28 | This video is a spoiler free review of The Forgetting Moon, by Brian Lee Durfee. With the last book in the Five Warrior Angels Trilogy coming out later this month, I wanted to review this book sooner or later so people could decide whether or not they wanted to commit to this Epic Fantasy. Hope you enjoy!
Books That Improved Over Time Nick Reads Fantasy 2022-11-09 | In this video I talk about books that got better as time went on! Typically, I never like a book more than right after I finish it, Tigana and The Dragonbone Chair books were exceptions.Let me know what books got better with time for you!
My November TBR is Essentially Brian Lee Durfee (The Forgetting Moon - The Lonesome Crown) Nick Reads Fantasy 2022-11-03 | In this video I go over my November TBR! I began to read The Forgetting Moon in late October and the beginning completely blew me away! So, with the release of the final book in the Five Warrior Angel Trilogy, The Lonesome Crown, on November 29th, I decided to make this month Brian Lee Durfee month and try to read the entire trilogy! @B.LEE.DbrianleedurfeeREVIEWS
October Wrap Up (Stephen King and Voidwalker) Nick Reads Fantasy 2022-10-31 | In this video I go over my October reading month! I read almost only Stephen King this month and I will share my thoughts about his books and him as an author.Thanks for watching!
Bram Stokers Dracula Spoiler Free Review and Discussion Nick Reads Fantasy 2022-10-10 | In this video I do a full spoiler free review of Dracula, by Bram Stoker. This classic is still one of the greatest books of all time!Thanks for watching!
Stephen Kings Carrie Spoiler Review and Discussion Nick Reads Fantasy 2022-10-07 | In this video I discuss Stephen King's Carrie! It was the first Stephen King book I have ever read and is, in my opinion, a great introduction to the horror genre.
Ranking Wheel of Time Books 1-4 (September Wrap-Up) Nick Reads Fantasy 2022-10-04 | In September I only read the Wheel of Time books! So, Instead of the traditional wrap-up, I decided I would rank the first four books of the wheel of time. Let me know if you agree with my rankings or if you have additional thoughts!
October Plans and Read Along! Nick Reads Fantasy 2022-09-29 | In this video I go over my October Reading Plans and Invite everyone to do a read along with me! I am trying to get through as many Stephen King novels as possible, as well as read the self-published Voidwalker Collection.Stephen King Order:CarrieSalem's LotThe Shining The StandVoidwalker Collection: @ker-Collection-Novellas-1-8/dp/1958380016/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0
Small BUT AWESOME Book Haul (3 Self Published Books!) Nick Reads Fantasy 2022-09-26 | In this video I share the amazing books I've picked up since my last BookHaul! This book haul happened to be only self-published books for physical copies, as well as some audiobooks I got on sale off my TBR list. Thanks for watching!City of Shards: @ards-Spellgiver-Steve-Rodgers/dp/0998361615/ref=sr_1_1Godfrey's Crusade: @s-Crusade-Griffin-Legends-Howard-ebook/dp/B09B9GQ1R3/ref=sr_1_1The Voidwalker Collection: @ker-Collection-Novellas-1-8-ebook/dp/B0B3GF2SWC/ref=sr_1_1
