TRESS OF THE EMERALD SEA SPOILER LIVE-SHOW || The Great Cosmere Along Commences... @RodgersReads

Rodgers Reads Welcome back to my channel!! Today, we are kicking off the Great Cosmere-Along with our spoiler-filled live-show discussing Tress of the Emerald Sea, formerly known as Secret Project 1. You can find the schedule break-down for the rest of the Great Cosmere-Along pinned in my Discord (link below) under the Cosmere-Along Channel.

Please like and subscribe, and join me on Discord and check out my Bookstagram for more book reviews or check out my Amazon Wishlist if you feel so inclined (links below).

You can find the other hosts:
- Angela
youtube.com/c/LiteratureScienceAlliance
- Stephanie
youtube.com/@msrichardsreads
- Jessi
youtube.com/@TheBookishMom

You can find my Amazon Wishlist here:
amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3F37VYKK4ETH9?ref_=wl_share

You can also find me on:
- Instagram: instagram.com/rodgerreads
- Goodreads: goodreads.com/rodgerreads
- Twitter: twitter.com/rodgerreads
- Discord: discord.gg/UuYUzpJxNd

For any reviews, inquiries, or business-y things email me at rodgersreads@gmail.com

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updated 1 year ago

TRESS OF THE EMERALD SEA SPOILER LIVE-SHOW || The Great Cosmere Along Commences...

Rodgers Reads 2023-02-05 | Welcome back to my channel!! Today, we are kicking off the Great Cosmere-Along with our spoiler-filled live-show discussing Tress of the Emerald Sea, formerly known as Secret Project 1. You can find the schedule break-down for the rest of the Great Cosmere-Along pinned in my Discord (link below) under the Cosmere-Along Channel.

Please like and subscribe, and join me on Discord and check out my Bookstagram for more book reviews or check out my Amazon Wishlist if you feel so inclined (links below).

You can find the other hosts:
- Angela
youtube.com/c/LiteratureScienceAlliance
- Stephanie
youtube.com/@msrichardsreads
- Jessi
youtube.com/@TheBookishMom

You can find my Amazon Wishlist here:
amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3F37VYKK4ETH9?ref_=wl_share

You can also find me on:
- Instagram: instagram.com/rodgerreads
- Goodreads: goodreads.com/rodgerreads
- Twitter: twitter.com/rodgerreads
- Discord: discord.gg/UuYUzpJxNd

For any reviews, inquiries, or business-y things email me at rodgersreads@gmail.com

#Rodger’sReads #Fantasy #Cosmere #TressOfTheEmeraldSea

📚 RECENT READS PART 2📚 Mini-Reviews for the books I read in June

Rodgers Reads 2024-10-15 | Welcome back to my channel!! Today, I chat about the 7 books I got to in the month of June 2024.

Please like and subscribe, and join me on Discord and check out my Bookstagram for more book reviews or check out my Amazon Wishlist if you feel so inclined (links below).

People mentioned in this video:
- Elliot Brooks (youtube.com/ebnovels)
- Jashana (youtube.com/jashanac)

You can find my Amazon Wishlist here: amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3F37VYKK4ETH9?ref_=wl_share

You can also find me on:
- Instagram: instagram.com/rodgerreads
- Goodreads: goodreads.com/rodgerreads
- Twitter: twitter.com/rodgerreads
- Discord: discord.gg/UuYUzpJxNd

Books discussed in this video:
- Captive Prince by C.S. Pacat
- Daughter of the Merciful Deep by Leslye Penelope
- The Ending Fire by Saara El-Arifi
- Goddess of the River by Vaishnavi Patel
- Ascendant by Michael R. Miller
- Dragon Keeper by Robin Hobb
- When The World Tips Over by Jandy Nelson

For any reviews, inquiries, or business-y things email me at rodgersreads@gmail.com

Contents of this video:
0:00 - Intro
0:32 - Stats
1:14 - Captive Prince
4:18 - Daughter of the Merciful Deep
5:43 - The Ending Fire
7:55 - Goddess of the River
9:17 - Ascendant
11:22 - Dragon Keeper
13:59 - Fav of the Month
16:34 - Final Thoughts

#Rodger'sReads #Fantasy #Wrapup

📚 RECENT READS PART 1📚 Mini-Reviews for the books I read in May

Rodgers Reads 2024-08-13 | Welcome back to my channel!! Today, I chat about the 8 books I got to in the month of May 2024.

Please like and subscribe, and join me on Discord and check out my Bookstagram for more book reviews or check out my Amazon Wishlist if you feel so inclined (links below).

People mentioned in this video:
Jashana (youtube.com/jashanac)

You can find my Amazon Wishlist here: amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3F37VYKK4ETH9?ref_=wl_share

You can also find me on:
- Instagram: instagram.com/rodgerreads
- Goodreads: goodreads.com/rodgerreads
- Twitter: twitter.com/rodgerreads
- Discord: discord.gg/UuYUzpJxNd

Books discussed in this video:
- Bride by Ali Hazelwood
- Toll the Hounds by Steven Erikson
- The Wall of Storms by Ken Liu
- The Sky is Everywhere by Jandy Nelson
- Spin of Fate by A.A. Vora
- Reign and Ruin by J.D. Evans
- The Fireborne Blade by Charlotte Bond
- Fool's Fate by Robin Hobb

For any reviews, inquiries, or business-y things email me at rodgersreads@gmail.com

Contents of this video:
0:00 - Intro
1:00 - Bride
2:40 - Toll the Hounds
5:02 - The Wall of Storms
7:34 - The Sky is Everywhere
9:36 - Spin of Fate
13:25 - Reign and Ruin
15:18 - The Fireborne Blade
16:37 - Fav of the Month
19:32 - Final Thoughts

#Rodger'sReads #Fantasy #Wrapup

📚 APRIL WRAP-UP TIME 📚

Rodgers Reads 2024-06-11 | Welcome back to my channel!! Today, I chat about the 9 books I got to in the month of April 2024.

Please like and subscribe, and join me on Discord and check out my Bookstagram for more book reviews or check out my Amazon Wishlist if you feel so inclined (links below).

You can find my Amazon Wishlist here: amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3F37VYKK4ETH9?ref_=wl_share

You can also find me on:
- Instagram: instagram.com/rodgerreads
- Goodreads: goodreads.com/rodgerreads
- Twitter: twitter.com/rodgerreads
- Discord: discord.gg/UuYUzpJxNd

Books discussed in this video:
- Tales of the Celestial Kingdom by Sue Lynn Tan
- Edgedancer by Brandon Sanderson
- The Hemlock Queen by Hannah Whitten
- Dark Rise by C.S. Pacat
- Dark Heir by C.S. Pacat
- A Strange and Stubborn Endurance by Fox Meadows
- A Letter to the Luminous Deep by Sylvie Cathrall
- Words of Radiance by Brandon Sanderson
- The Stone of Farewell by Tad Williams

For any reviews, inquiries, or business-y things email me at rodgersreads@gmail.com

Contents of this video:
0:00 - Intro
0:17 - Stats
2:00 - Tales of the Celestial Kingdom
3:09 - Edgedancer
5:13 - The Hemlock Queen
7:40 - Dark Rise/Dark Heir
10:38 - A Strange and Stubborn Endurance
14:15 - A Letter to the Luminous Deep
17:04 - Words of Radiance
18:57 - Fav of the Month
21:40 - Final Thoughts

#Rodger'sReads #Fantasy #Wrapup

📚 MARCH WRAP-UP TIME 📚

Rodgers Reads 2024-04-30 | Welcome back to my channel!! Today, I chat about the 9 books I got to in the month of March 2024.

Please like and subscribe, and join me on Discord and check out my Bookstagram for more book reviews or check out my Amazon Wishlist if you feel so inclined (links below).

You can find my Amazon Wishlist here: amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3F37VYKK4ETH9?ref_=wl_share

You can also find me on:
- Instagram: instagram.com/rodgerreads
- Goodreads: goodreads.com/rodgerreads
- Twitter: twitter.com/rodgerreads
- Discord: discord.gg/UuYUzpJxNd

Books discussed in this video:
- City of Miracles by Robert Jackson Bennett
- A Fate Inked in Blood by Danielle L. Jensen
- Voyage of the Damned by Frances White
- The Will of the Many by James Islington
- Esrahaddon by Michael J. Sullivan
- Golden Fool by Robin Hobb
- Sunbringer by Hannah Kaner
- I'll Give you the Sun by Jandy Nelson
- Empire of the Damned by Jay Kristoff

For any reviews, inquiries, or business-y things email me at rodgersreads@gmail.com

Contents of this video:
0:00 - Intro
0:20 - Personal Update
1:50 - Stats
3:00 - City of Miracles
4:21 - A Fate Inked in Blood
6:07 - Voyage of the Damned
7:47 - The Will of the Many
9:30 - Esrahaddon
12:53 - Golden Fool
16:03 - Sunbringer
18:05 - I'll Give you the Sun
20:59 - Fav of the Month
24:41 - Final Thoughts

#Rodger'sReads #Fantasy #Wrapup

📚 FEBRUARY WRAP-UP TIME 📚

Rodgers Reads 2024-03-25 | Welcome back to my channel!! Today, I chat about the 7 books I got to in the month of February 2024.

Please like and subscribe, and join me on Discord and check out my Bookstagram for more book reviews or check out my Amazon Wishlist if you feel so inclined (links below).

You can find The Grace of Kings Liveshow with the lovely Alicia here:
- youtube.com/channel/UCAlNdnoGetAapP-pyfNHTrQ
- youtube.com/live/wgeeWFzda3c?si=t38p0fksualOXYuS

You can find my Amazon Wishlist here: amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3F37VYKK4ETH9?ref_=wl_share

You can also find me on:
- Instagram: instagram.com/rodgerreads
- Goodreads: goodreads.com/rodgerreads
- Twitter: twitter.com/rodgerreads
- Discord: discord.gg/UuYUzpJxNd

Books discussed in this video:
- Reaper's Gale by Steven Erikson
- Queen of Air and Darkness by Cassandra Clare
- The Grace of Kings by Ken Liu
- House of Flame and Shadow by Sarah J. Maas
- The Adventures of Amine Al-Sirafi by Shannon Chakraborty
- Fool's Errand by Robin Hobb
- Fathomfolk by Eliza Chan

For any reviews, inquiries, or business-y things email me at rodgersreads@gmail.com

Contents of this video:
0:00 - Intro
0:41 - Stats
1:09 - Reaper's Gale
2:43 - Queen of Air and Darkness
4:35 - The Grace of Kings
6:53 - House of Flame and Shadow
10:02 - Amina
11:29 - Fool's Errand
14:17 - Fav of the Month
16:49 - Final Thoughts

#Rodger'sReads #Fantasy #Wrapup

📚 JANUARY CATCH-UP WRAP-UP TIME 📚

Rodgers Reads 2024-03-07 | Welcome back to my channel!! Today, I chat about the 10 books I got to in the month of January 2024.

Please like and subscribe, and join me on Discord and check out my Bookstagram for more book reviews or check out my Amazon Wishlist if you feel so inclined (links below).

You can find my Amazon Wishlist here: amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3F37VYKK4ETH9?ref_=wl_share

You can also find me on:
- Instagram: instagram.com/rodgerreads
- Goodreads: goodreads.com/rodgerreads
- Twitter: twitter.com/rodgerreads
- Discord: discord.gg/UuYUzpJxNd

Books discussed in this video:
- A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas
- A Court of Frost and Starlight by Sarah J. Maas
- A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J. Maas
- The Bonehunters by Steven Erikson
- The Trials of Empire by Richard Swan
- Lord of Shadows by Cassandra Clare
- Faebound by Saara El-Arifi
- Threads that Bind by Kika Hatzopoulou
- Godkiller by Hannah Kaner
- The Dragonbone Chair by Tad Williams

For any reviews, inquiries, or business-y things email me at rodgersreads@gmail.com

Contents of this video:
0:00 - Intro
0:42 - Stats
1:17 - ACOSF
5:30 - ACOFAS
6:23 - ACOWAR
7:45 - The Bonehunters
10:21 - Trials of Empire
12:11 - Lord of Shadows
14:24 - Faebound
16:48 - Threads that Bind
18:47 - Godkiller
21:20 - Fav of the Month
23:32 - Final Thoughts

#Rodger'sReads #Fantasy #Wrapup

📚 DECEMBER CATCH-UP WRAP-UP TIME 📚

Rodgers Reads 2024-02-27 | Welcome back to my channel!! Today, I chat about the 12 books I got to in the month of December 2023.

Please like and subscribe, and join me on Discord and check out my Bookstagram for more book reviews or check out my Amazon Wishlist if you feel so inclined (links below).

You can find my Amazon Wishlist here: amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3F37VYKK4ETH9?ref_=wl_share

You can also find me on:
- Instagram: instagram.com/rodgerreads
- Goodreads: goodreads.com/rodgerreads
- Twitter: twitter.com/rodgerreads
- Discord: discord.gg/UuYUzpJxNd

Books discussed in this video:
- Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros
- The Tyranny of Faith by Richard Swan
- The Art of Destiny by Wesley Chu
- Her Radiant Curse by Elizabeth Lim
- Wrath by John Gwynne
- The Deepest Blue by Sarah Beth Durst
- A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas
- The Midnight Kingdom by Tara Sim
- The Poison Song by Jen Williams
- Dark Star Burning Ash Falls Whit by Amelie Wen Zhao
- The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson
- The Slain Divine by David Dalglish

For any reviews, inquiries, or business-y things email me at rodgersreads@gmail.com

Contents of this video:
0:00 - Intro
0:32 - Stats
1:05 - Iron Flame
2:57 - The Tyranny of Faith
5:23 - The Art of Destiny
6:34 - Her Radiant Curse
7:44 - Wrath
9:46 - The Deepest Blue
10:46 - A Court of Mist and Fury
12:57 - The Midnight Kingdom
14:50 - The Poison Song
16:33 - Dark Star Burning Ash Falls White
19:22 - The Way of Kings
20:14 - Fav of the Month
22:40 - Final Thoughts

#Rodger'sReads #Fantasy #Wrapup

📚 NOVEMBER CATCH-UP WRAP-UP TIME 📚

Rodgers Reads 2024-01-23 | Welcome back to my channel!! Today, I chat about the 11 books I got to in the month of November 2023.

Please like and subscribe, and join me on Discord and check out my Bookstagram for more book reviews or check out my Amazon Wishlist if you feel so inclined (links below).

You can find my Amazon Wishlist here: amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3F37VYKK4ETH9?ref_=wl_share

You can also find me on:
- Instagram: instagram.com/rodgerreads
- Goodreads: goodreads.com/rodgerreads
- Twitter: twitter.com/rodgerreads
- Discord: discord.gg/UuYUzpJxNd

Books discussed in this video:
- The Woman in Me by Britney Spears
- Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
- Midnight Tides by Steven Erikson
- Ship of Destiny by Robin Hobb
- The Shadow Cabinet by Juno Dawson
- Morning Star by Pierce Brown
- Ruin by John Gwynne
- Arcanum Unbounded by Brandon Sanderson
- The Queen of Sorrow by Sarah Beth Durst
- Her Majesty's Royal Coven by Juno Dawson
- Slay by Laurell K. Hamilton

For any reviews, inquiries, or business-y things email me at rodgersreads@gmail.com

Contents of this video:
0:00 - Intro
0:42 - Stats
1:09 - The Woman in Me
2:36 - Fourth Wing
5:34 - Midnight Tides
10:30 - Ship of Destiny
12:52 - The Shadow Cabinet
14:12 - Morning Star
15:44 - Ruin
16:55 - Arcanum Unbounded
17:52 - The Queen of Sorrow
19:29 - Her Majesty's Royal Coven
19:56 - Fav of the Month
21:24 - Final Thoughts

#Rodger'sReads #Fantasy #Wrapup

DECEMBER TBR TIME

Rodgers Reads 2023-12-05 | Welcome back to my channel!! Today, I chat about my reading plans for the month of December.

Please like and subscribe, and join me on Discord and check out my Bookstagram for more book reviews or check out my Amazon Wishlist if you feel so inclined (links below).

Channels mentioned:
- The Great Cosmere Along continues with @msrichardsreads @TheBookishMom and @LiteratureScienceAlliance you can watch previous discussions here:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_qJeAoS5d7jLj4QRIPNorbr1n9m2QyYD&si=6mdqev0K7aNKwQ5K

- And of course @AFictionalEscapist is my usual buddy read partner in crime.

You can find my Amazon Wishlist here:
amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3F37VYKK4ETH9?ref_=wl_share

You can also find me on:
- Instagram: instagram.com/rodgerreads
- Goodreads: goodreads.com/rodgerreads
- Twitter: twitter.com/rodgerreads
- Discord: discord.gg/UuYUzpJxNd

Books discussed in this video:
- The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson
- Dark Star Burning Ash Falls White by Amelie Wen Zhao
- The Slain Divine by David Dalglish
- The Radiant King by David Dalglish
- The Deepest Blue by Sarah Beth Durst
- Her Radiant Curse by Elizabeth Lim
- The Art of Destiny by Wesley Chu
- The Midnight Kingdom by Tara Sim
- Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros
- Wrath by John Gwynne

For any reviews, inquiries, or business-y things email me at rodgersreads@gmail.com

Contents of this video:
0:00 - Intro
0:29 - The Way of Kings
1:35 - Dark Star Burning
2:58 - The Slain Divine
4:00 - The Radiant King
4:19 - The Deepest Blue
5:07 - Her Radiant Curse
6:19 - The Art of Destiny
7:57 - The Midnight Kingdom
9:22 - Iron Flame
10:02 - Wrath
11:01 - Final Thoughts

#Rodger’sReads #fantasy #tbr

📚 OCTOBER WRAP-UP TIME 📚

Rodgers Reads 2023-11-22 | Welcome back to my channel!! Today, I chat about the 9 books I managed to get to in the month of October 2023.

Please like and subscribe, and join me on Discord and check out my Bookstagram for more book reviews or check out my Amazon Wishlist if you feel so inclined (links below).

You can find my Amazon Wishlist here: amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3F37VYKK4ETH9?ref_=wl_share

You can also find me on:
- Instagram: instagram.com/rodgerreads
- Goodreads: goodreads.com/rodgerreads
- Twitter: twitter.com/rodgerreads
- Discord: discord.gg/UuYUzpJxNd

Books discussed in this video:
- Rebirth by Christopher Russell
- Golden Son by Pierce Brown
- Valor by John Gwynne
- City of Ghosts by V.E. Schwab
- Tunnel of Bones by V.E. Schwab
- Bridge of Souls by V.E. Schwab
- The Fragile Threads of Power by V.E. Schwab
- The Sun Prince by L.R. Schulz
- The Sunlit Man by Brandon Sanderson
- The Reluctant Queen by Sarah Beth Durst

For any reviews, inquiries, or business-y things email me at rodgersreads@gmail.com

Contents of this video:
0:00 - Intro
0:29 - Stats
1:09 - Rebirth
2:00 - Golden Son
3:58 - Valor
4:55 - Cassidy Blake
6:12 - The Fragile Threads of Power
8:19 - The Sun Prince
10:08 - The Sunlit Man
12:38 - Fav of the Month
14:50 - Final Thoughts

#Rodger'sReads #Fantasy #Wrapup

THE SUNLIT MAN SPOILER LIVE-SHOW || The Great Cosmere Along Continues…

Rodgers Reads 2023-11-20 | Welcome back to my channel!! Today, we are continuing the Great Cosmere-Along with our spoiler-filled live-show discussing The Sunlit Man, formerly known as Secret Project 4. You can find the schedule break-down for the rest of the Great Cosmere-Along pinned in my Discord (link below) under the Cosmere-Along Channel.

Please like and subscribe, and join me on Discord and check out my Bookstagram for more book reviews or check out my Amazon Wishlist if you feel so inclined (links below).

You can find the other hosts:
- Angela
youtube.com/c/LiteratureScienceAlliance
- Stephanie
youtube.com/@msrichardsreads
- Jessi
youtube.com/@TheBookishMom

You can find my Amazon Wishlist here:
amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3F37VYKK4ETH9?ref_=wl_share

You can also find me on:
- Instagram: instagram.com/rodgerreads
- Goodreads: goodreads.com/rodgerreads
- Twitter: twitter.com/rodgerreads
- Discord: discord.gg/UuYUzpJxNd

For any reviews, inquiries, or business-y things email me at rodgersreads@gmail.com

#Rodger’sReads #Fantasy #Cosmere #TheSunlitMan

📖 SEPTEMBER WRAP-UP TIME

Rodgers Reads 2023-11-16 | Welcome back to my channel!! Today, I chat about the 8 books I managed to get to in the month of September 2023.

Please like and subscribe, and join me on Discord and check out my Bookstagram for more book reviews or check out my Amazon Wishlist if you feel so inclined (links below).

You can find my Amazon Wishlist here: amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3F37VYKK4ETH9?ref_=wl_share

You can also find me on:
- Instagram: instagram.com/rodgerreads
- Goodreads: goodreads.com/rodgerreads
- Twitter: twitter.com/rodgerreads
- Discord: discord.gg/UuYUzpJxNd

Books discussed in this video:
- A Dance with Dragons by George R.R. Martin
- A Gathering of Shadows by V.E. Schwab
- Red Rising by Pierce Brown
- Mad Ship by Robin Hobb
- Bonesmith by Nicki Pau Preto
- A Conjuring of Light by V.E. Schwab
- Malice by John Gwynne
- The Queen of Blood by Sarah Beth Durst

For any reviews, inquiries, or business-y things email me at rodgersreads@gmail.com

Contents of this video:
0:00 - Intro
0:40 - Stats
1:26 - A Dance with Dragons
3:49 - A Gathering of Shadows
5:03 - Red Rising
7:29 - Mad Ship
10:08 - Bonesmith
11:33 - A Conjuring of Light
13:47 - Malice
15:53 - Fav of the Month
18:36 - Final Thoughts

#Rodger'sReads #Fantasy #Wrapup

OCTOBER TBR TIME

Rodgers Reads 2023-09-29 | Welcome back to my channel!! Today, I chat about my reading plans for the month of October.

Please like and subscribe, and join me on Discord and check out my Bookstagram for more book reviews or check out my Amazon Wishlist if you feel so inclined (links below).

Channels mentioned:
- The Great Cosmere Along continues with @msrichardsreads @TheBookishMom and @LiteratureScienceAlliance you can watch previous discussions here:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_qJeAoS5d7jLj4QRIPNorbr1n9m2QyYD&si=6mdqev0K7aNKwQ5K

- The Shades of Magic read along is hosted by @ebnovels and there is a great playlist from the creators involved themed around Shades of Magic:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-WCMA9LkyexCym_ppd8XvqGE288t7tGV&si=jCWXj9SWIjRGRhsp

- And of course @AFictionalEscapist and @NerdyNurseReads are my usual buddy read partners in crime.

You can find my Amazon Wishlist here:
amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3F37VYKK4ETH9?ref_=wl_share

You can also find me on:
- Instagram: instagram.com/rodgerreads
- Goodreads: goodreads.com/rodgerreads
- Twitter: twitter.com/rodgerreads
- Discord: discord.gg/UuYUzpJxNd

Books discussed in this video:
- Secret Project 4 by Brandon Sanderson
- The Fragile Threads of Power by V.E. Schwab
- Divinity's Twilight: Remnant by Christopher Russell
- Golden Son by Pierce Brown
- The Reluctant Queen by Sarah Beth Durst
- The Poison Song by Jen Williams
- The City of Ghosts by Victoria Schwab

For any reviews, inquiries, or business-y things email me at rodgersreads@gmail.com

Contents of this video:
0:00 - Intro
0:25 - Secret Project 4
1:11 - Fragile Threads of Power
1:47 - Valor
2:24 - Remnant
2:48 - Golden Son
3:29 - The Reluctant Queen
4:04 - The Poison Song
5:06 - City of Ghosts
5:37 - Final Thoughts

#Rodger’sReads #fantasy #tbr

🔮 SHADES OF MAGIC BOOK TAG 🔮|| An Original Book Recommendation Tag

Rodgers Reads 2023-09-15 | Welcome back to my channel!! Today, I recommend you 8 books using blood spells from the Shades of Magic series as inspiration.

Please like and subscribe, and join me on Discord and check out my Bookstagram for more book reviews or check out my Amazon Wishlist if you feel so inclined (links below).

I tag all of the lovely people participating in the Shades of Magic Readalong, and of course anyone else who wants to do it you are also TAGGED:
@ebnovels , @MerrilyKristin , @stephaniebookish , @TheBookishMom , @JessieMaeBooks , @ToriMorrow , @NerdyNurseReads

The prompts for this tag are:
1. As Travars (To Travel Between Worlds) - A book or series that transports you to another world.
2. As Hasari (To Heal) - A book or series that healed you, gave you catharsis, or helped you escape when you needed it.
3. As Tascen (To Travel Within a World) - A book or series set in our world (or a version of it).
4. As Steno (To Break) - A book or series that "broke" you or made you cry.
5. As Pyrata (To Burn) - A book or series with romance or spice that does it for you.
6. As Herena (To Give) - A book or series you want to give to all your friends or family.
7. As Tosal (To Confine) - A book or series you want to put in confinement.
8. As Athera (To Grow) - A book or series that helped you grow or expand your mind.

You can find my Amazon Wishlist here: amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3F37VYKK4ETH9?ref_=wl_share

You can also find me on:
- Instagram: instagram.com/rodgerreads
- Goodreads: goodreads.com/rodgerreads
- Twitter: twitter.com/rodgerreads
- Discord: discord.gg/UuYUzpJxNd

Books discussed in this video:
- Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien
- Time Cat by Lloyd Alexander
- The Merry Gentry and Anita Blake series by Laurell K. Hamilton
- The Shadow of the Fox trilogy by Julie Kagawa
- Into Thin Air by Jon Krakauer
- The Infernal Devices by Cassandra Clare
- The War of the Spider Queen by R.A. Salvatore and Other Authors
- House of Sky and Breath by Sarah J. Maas
- Letters to a Young Scientist by Edward O. Wilson

For any reviews, inquiries, or business-y things email me at rodgersreads@gmail.com

Contents of this video:
0:00 - Intro
0:51 - What is the Shades of Magic Series?
1:49 - As Travars
2:56 - As Hasari
4:05 - As Tascen
6:09 - As Steno
7:47 - As Pyrata
9:19 - As Herena
11:36 - As Tosal
12:10 - As Athera
13:27 - Final Thoughts

#Rodger'sReads #Fantasy #ShadesOfMagic

📖 AUGUST WRAP-UP TIME

Rodgers Reads 2023-09-08 | Welcome back to my channel!! Today, I chat about the 9 books I managed to get to in the month of August 2023.

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Channels mentioned:
- Thank you to @ebnovels for hosting the Shades of Magic read along and for convincing me to give the Rithmatist a go!!
- Thank you @LiteratureScienceAlliance for convincing me to try The Chorus of Dragons...book 5 was so damn goooooooood.
- Check out @LienesLibrary and @bookslikewhoa's discussion about the First Law some cool insights on the intent of the series.
- @AFictionalEscapist and I continue chugging along on this Malazan journey. We'll make it to the finish line someday lolol

You can find my Amazon Wishlist here: amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3F37VYKK4ETH9?ref_=wl_share

You can also find me on:
- Instagram: instagram.com/rodgerreads
- Goodreads: goodreads.com/rodgerreads
- Twitter: twitter.com/rodgerreads
- Discord: discord.gg/UuYUzpJxNd

Books discussed in this video:
- The Jasad Heir by Sara Hashem
- A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas
- The House of Always and The Discord of Gods by Jenn Lyons
- The Last Argument of Kings by Joe Abercrombie
- Labyrinth's Heart by M.A. Carrick
- A Darker Shade of Magic by V.E. Schwab
- House of Chain by Steven Erikson
- The Rithmatist by Brandon Sanderson

For any reviews, inquiries, or business-y things email me at rodgersreads@gmail.com

Contents of this video:
0:00 - Intro
0:18 - Stats
1:00 - The Jasad Heir
2:32 - ACOTAR
3:28 - The House of Always
4:21 - The Last Argument of Kings
6:07 - Labyrinth's Heart
7:36 - A Darker Shade of Magic
9:07 - House of Chains
11:50 - The Rithmatist
13:02 - Fav of the Month
14:58 - Final Thoughts

#Rodger'sReads #Fantasy #Wrapup

📖 JUNE AND JULY WRAP-UP TIME

Rodgers Reads 2023-09-01 | Welcome back to my channel!! Today, I chat about the 10 books I managed to get to in the months of June and July 2023.

Please like and subscribe, and join me on Discord and check out my Bookstagram for more book reviews or check out my Amazon Wishlist if you feel so inclined (links below).

Channels mentioned:
- The Great Cosmere-A-Long continued this month with Yumi and the Nightmare Painter, you can find the playlist for this read along below if you need to catch up: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_qJeAoS5d7jLj4QRIPNorbr1n9m2QyYD

You can find my Amazon Wishlist here: amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3F37VYKK4ETH9?ref_=wl_share

You can also find me on:
- Instagram: instagram.com/rodgerreads
- Goodreads: goodreads.com/rodgerreads
- Twitter: twitter.com/rodgerreads
- Discord: discord.gg/UuYUzpJxNd

Books discussed in this video:
- Memories of Ice by Steven Erikson
- Before They are Hanged by Joe Abercrombie
- The Liar's Knot by M.A. Carrick
- The Way of the Drow Trilogy by R.A. Salvatore
- City of Blades by Robert Jackson Bennett
- The Memory of Souls by Jenn Lyons
- The Foxglove King by Hannah Whitten
- Yumi and the Nightmare Painter by Brandon Sanderson

For any reviews, inquiries, or business-y things email me at rodgersreads@gmail.com

Contents of this video:
0:00 - Intro
0:43 - Stats
1:33 - Memories of Ice
3:41 - Before They are Hanged
4:32 - The Liar's Knot
5:49 - Starlight Enclave
6:33 - City of Blades
7:46 - The Memory of Souls
9:37 - The Way of the Drow
11:55 The Foxglove King
13:15 - Fav of the Month
15:10 - Final Thoughts

#Rodger'sReads #Fantasy #Wrapup

SEPTEMBER TBR || Or should I say SCHWABTEMBER? Lets Chat September Reading Plans and a Mini Update

Rodgers Reads 2023-08-29 | Welcome back to my channel!! Today, I chat about my reading plans/buddy read plans for the month of September 2023.

Please like and subscribe, and join me on Discord and check out my Bookstagram for more book reviews or check out my Amazon Wishlist if you feel so inclined (links below).

Channels Mentioned:
- @ebnovels is hosting the Shades of Magic read along.
- @AFictionalEscapist and I are embarking on our journey through the Faithful and the Fallen and Divinity's Twilight series.

You can find my Amazon Wishlist here:
amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3F37VYKK4ETH9?ref_=wl_share

You can also find me on:
- Instagram: instagram.com/rodgerreads
- Goodreads: goodreads.com/rodgerreads
- Twitter: twitter.com/rodgerreads
- Discord: discord.gg/UuYUzpJxNd

Books discussed in this video:
- A Gathering of Shadows by V.E. Schwab
- A Conjuring of Light by V.E. Schwab
- The Fragile Threads of Power by V.E. Schwab
- Malice by John Gwynne
- Rebirth by Christopher Russel
- Mad Ship by Robin Hobb
- The Queen of Blood by Sarah Beth Durst

For any reviews, inquiries, or business-y things email me at rodgersreads@gmail.com

Contents of this video:
0:00 - Intro
0:21 - Mini Update
1:01 - The Shades of Magic
2:30 - Malice
3:54 - Rebirth
4:43 - Mad Ship
6:03 - Mug of Mysteries
7:22 - Final Thoughts

#Rodger’sReads #fantasy #tbr

📖 MAY WRAP-UP TIME

Rodgers Reads 2023-06-24 | Welcome back to my channel!! Today, I chat about the 9 books and 1 DNF I managed to get to in the month of May 2023.

Please like and subscribe, and join me on Discord and check out my Bookstagram for more book reviews or check out my Amazon Wishlist if you feel so inclined (links below).

Channels mentioned:
- The Scholars of Smut ( @JAKandtheBookStack , @AFictionalEscapist , @TheBookishMom , @bookslikewhoa ) met for our first live show to discuss Squeak!
youtube.com/live/HTgwrMrKbMg?feature=share
- I buddy read AFFC, and only picked up The Shadow of the Wind, with or because of @JashanaC check out her channel for more thoughts on both of these books/series!
- The Great Cosmere-A-Long continued this month with Warbreaker, you can find the playlist for this read along below if you need to catch up: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_qJeAoS5d7jLj4QRIPNorbr1n9m2QyYD

You can find my Amazon Wishlist here: amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3F37VYKK4ETH9?ref_=wl_share

You can also find me on:
- Instagram: instagram.com/rodgerreads
- Goodreads: goodreads.com/rodgerreads
- Twitter: twitter.com/rodgerreads
- Discord: discord.gg/UuYUzpJxNd

Books discussed in this video:
- The Trials of Ashmount by John Palladino
- Squeak by Vera Valentine
- A Feast for Crows by George R.R. Martin
- City of Stairs by Robert Jackson Bennett
- The Dragon's Promise by Elizabeth Lim
- The Name of All Things by Jenn Lyons
- The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafron
- The Mask of Mirrors by M.A. Carrick
- Warbreaker by Brandon Sanderson
- The Blade Itself by Joe Abercrombie

For any reviews, inquiries, or business-y things email me at rodgersreads@gmail.com

Contents of this video:
0:00 - Intro
0:28 - Stats
1:28 - The Trials of Ashmount
4:07 - Squeak
5:28 - A Feast for Crows
6:58 - City of Stairs
8:11 - The Dragon's Promise
9:58 - The Name of All Things
12:18 - The Shadow of the Wind
14:18 - The Mask of Mirrors
15:31 - Warbreaker
17:16 - Fav of the Month
20:18 - Final Thoughts

#Rodger'sReads #Fantasy #Wrapup

JUNE TBR || Lets Chat June Reading Plans

Rodgers Reads 2023-06-03 | Welcome back to my channel!! Today, I chat about my reading plans/buddy read plans for the month of June 2023.

Please like and subscribe, and join me on Discord and check out my Bookstagram for more book reviews or check out my Amazon Wishlist if you feel so inclined (links below).

Channels Mentioned:
- @JashanaC and I will be finally catching up on ASOIAF
- @AFictionalEscapist and I are continuing our journey through the Malazan Book of the Fallen.

You can find my Amazon Wishlist here:
amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3F37VYKK4ETH9?ref_=wl_share

You can also find me on:
- Instagram: instagram.com/rodgerreads
- Goodreads: goodreads.com/rodgerreads
- Twitter: twitter.com/rodgerreads
- Discord: discord.gg/UuYUzpJxNd

Books discussed in this video:
- The Poison Song by Jen Williams
- Before They are Hanged by Joe Abercrombie
- A Dance with Dragons by George R.R. Martin
- The Liar's Knot by M.A. Carrick
- The Memory of Souls by Jenn Lyons
- Memories of Ice by Steven Erikson
- The Phoenix Kind by Aparna Verma
- The Winter King by Bernard Cornwell

For any reviews, inquiries, or business-y things email me at rodgersreads@gmail.com

Contents of this video:
0:00 - Intro
1:18 - The Poison Song
2:16 - Before They are Hanged
3:39 - A Dance with Dragons
4:34 - The Liar's Knot
5:57 - The Memory of Souls
7:46 - Memories of Ice
9:36 - The Phoenix King
10:37 - Mug of Mysteries
12:26 - Final Thoughts

#Rodger’sReads #fantasy #tbr

SQUEAKFEST || A Spoiler-filled Liveshow Experience Discussing Squeak

Rodgers Reads 2023-05-28 | Welcome back to my channel!! Today, I have the pleasure of hosting a liveshow discussion about Squeak...you're welcome or I'm sorry...whichever applies.

Fellow discusees:
- Mara from youtube.com/@bookslikewhoa
- Jak from youtube.com/@JAKandtheBookStack
- Jessi from youtube.com/@TheBookishMom
- Kris from youtube.com/@AFictionalEscapist

Please like and subscribe, and join me on Discord and check out my Bookstagram for more book reviews or check out my Amazon Wishlist if you feel so inclined (links below).

You can find my Amazon Wishlist here:
amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3F37VYKK4ETH9?ref_=wl_share

You can also find me on:
- Instagram: instagram.com/rodgerreads
- Goodreads: goodreads.com/rodgerreads
- Twitter: twitter.com/rodgerreads
- Discord: discord.gg/UuYUzpJxNd

Books discussed in this video:
- Squeak A Twisted Tale by Vera Valentine

For any reviews, inquiries, or business-y things email me at rodgersreads@gmail.com

#Rodger’sReads #LiveShow

SQUEAK || A balloon animal shifter romance vlog experience...

Rodgers Reads 2023-05-23 | Welcome back to my channel!! Today, I chat about Squeak...which is now a novella which I have read....live-show discussion coming this weekend I will add the link here when I have it.

Please like and subscribe, and join me on Discord and check out my Bookstagram for more book reviews or check out my Amazon Wishlist if you feel so inclined (links below).

You can find my Amazon Wishlist here:
amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3F37VYKK4ETH9?ref_=wl_share

You can also find me on:
- Instagram: instagram.com/rodgerreads
- Goodreads: goodreads.com/rodgerreads
- Twitter: twitter.com/rodgerreads
- Discord: discord.gg/UuYUzpJxNd

Books discussed in this video:
- Squeak A Twisted Tale by Vera Valentine

For any reviews, inquiries, or business-y things email me at rodgersreads@gmail.com

Contents of this video:
0:00 - Intro
3:32 - Update 1
6:50 - Update 2
8:41 - A Dramatic Reading Interlude
9:51 - Final Thoughts

#Rodger’sReads #vlog

BOOK HAUL TIME || A Haul of all the Pretty Editions

Rodgers Reads 2023-05-16 | Welcome back to my channel!! Today, I chat about the physical books and special editions I have acquired over the last few months!

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You can find my Amazon Wishlist here:
amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3F37VYKK4ETH9?ref_=wl_share

You can also find me on:
- Instagram: instagram.com/rodgerreads
- Goodreads: goodreads.com/rodgerreads
- Twitter: twitter.com/rodgerreads
- Discord: discord.gg/UuYUzpJxNd

Books discussed in this video:
- Snow and Poison by Melissa de la Cruz
- Smolder by Laurell K. Hamilton
- Lies We Sing to the Sea by Sarah Underwood, Illumicrate Edition
- Empress Crowned in Gold by Ciannon Smart, Fairyloot Edition
- Some Desperate Glory by Emily Tesh, Illumicrate Edition
- Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon, Broken Binding Edition
- A Day of Fallen Night by Samantha Shannon, Broken Binding Edition
- Tress of the Emerald Sea, Dragonsteel Edition
~Spoiler-free review: youtu.be/SlcGmc8mtkk
~Q1 Faves/Least Faves: youtu.be/Rgp0oPeCmN4
~Spoiler-filled chat: youtube.com/live/VE3oZh3F4b8
- Song of Silver, Flame like Night by Amelie Wen Zhao, Illumicrate Edition

For any reviews, inquiries, or business-y things email me at rodgersreads@gmail.com

Contents of this video:
0:00 - Intro
0:25 - Snow and Poison
0:52 - Smolder
1:53 - Lies we Sing to the Sea
2:47 - Empress Crowned in Red
3:21 - Some Desperate Glory
4:13 - Priory of the Orange Tree
5:44 - A Day of Fallen Night
7:45 - Tress of the Emerald Sea
9:25 - Song of Silver, Flame like Night
11:19 - Final Thoughts

#Rodger’sReads #fantasy #bookhaul

📖 APRIL WRAP-UP TIME

Rodgers Reads 2023-05-08 | Welcome back to my channel!! Today, I chat about the 8 books I managed to get to in the month of April 2023.

Please like and subscribe, and join me on Discord and check out my Bookstagram for more book reviews or check out my Amazon Wishlist if you feel so inclined (links below).

Channels mentioned:
- I buddy read Dragonlance and Deadhouse Gates with Kris from @AFictionalEscapist so check out his channel for different thoughts on these series
- I read A Day of Fallen Night with Alyssa from @NerdyNurseReads so check out her channel for more thoughts on Day/Priory

You can find my Amazon Wishlist here:
amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3F37VYKK4ETH9?ref_=wl_share

You can also find me on:
- Instagram: instagram.com/rodgerreads
- Goodreads: goodreads.com/rodgerreads
- Twitter: twitter.com/rodgerreads
- Discord: discord.gg/UuYUzpJxNd

Books discussed in this video:
- The Frugal Wizard's Handbook by Brandon Sanderson
- Deadhouse Gates by Steven Erikson
- Empire of Exiles by Erin M. Evans
- Smolder by Laurell K. Hamilton
- In the Lives of Puppets by T.J. Klune
- Dragons of Winter Night by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman
- Dragons of Spring Dawning by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman
- A Day of Fallen Night by Samantha Shannon

For any reviews, inquiries, or business-y things email me at rodgersreads@gmail.com

Contents of this video:
0:00 - Intro
0:21 - Stats
1:23 - Frugal Wizard
3:55 - Deadhouse Gates
8:18 - Empire of Exiles
10:21 - Smolder
12:11 - In the Lives of Puppets
13:43 - Dragonlance
15:39 - Fav of the Month
19:56 - Final Thoughts

#Rodger’sReads #Fantasy #Wrapup

🌸 MAY TBR 🌸 || Lets Chat May Reading Plans

Rodgers Reads 2023-05-01 | Welcome back to my channel!! Today, I chat about my reading plans/buddy read plans for the month of May 2023.

Please like and subscribe, and join me on Discord and check out my Bookstagram for more book reviews or check out my Amazon Wishlist if you feel so inclined (links below).

Channels Mentioned:
- The Great Cosmere-A-Long with @TheBookishMom @msrichardsreads and @LiteratureScienceAlliance continues...
You can find the playlist for the live shows here:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_qJeAoS5d7jLj4QRIPNorbr1n9m2QyYD
- @LienesLibrary and @bookslikewhoa are doing a First Law Trilogy read-a-long so keep an eye on their channels for when they do a live-show and whatnot!
- Hopefully @ebnovels and I will finally get to Exile!!
- @AFictionalEscapist and I are supposed to be reading Dreams of the Dying.

You can find my Amazon Wishlist here:
amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3F37VYKK4ETH9?ref_=wl_share

You can also find me on:
- Instagram: instagram.com/rodgerreads
- Goodreads: goodreads.com/rodgerreads
- Twitter: twitter.com/rodgerreads
- Discord: discord.gg/UuYUzpJxNd

Books discussed in this video:
- Warbreaker by Brandon Sanderson
- The Name of All Things by Jenn Lyons
- The Blade Itself by Joe Abercrombie
- Exile by Shannon Messenger
- Trials of Ashmount by John Palladino
- Dreams of the Dying by Nicolas Lietzau
- Guns of the Dawn by Adrian Tchaikovsky
- City of Stairs by Robert Jackson Bennett

For any reviews, inquiries, or business-y things email me at rodgersreads@gmail.com

Contents of this video:
0:00 - Intro
0:40 - Warbreaker
2:22 - The Name of All Things
3:21 - The Blade Itself
4:41 - Exile
5:49 - Trials of Ashmount
6:36 - Dreams of the Dying
8:14 - Cary Over
9:47 - Mug of Mysteries
11:10 - Final Thoughts

#Rodger’sReads #fantasy #tbr

5 BEST AND 5 WORST BOOKS OF Q1 2023

Rodgers Reads 2023-04-24 | Welcome back to my channel!! Today, I chat the 5 best and 5 worst books I read in Q1 2023.

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People mentioned if you want potentially different takes on these books go watch their videos.
- @ebnovels for Witch Hat Atelier
- @JashanaC for more gushing about The Battle Drum because spoiler alert....we both loved it
- @msrichardsreads @TheBookishMom and @LiteratureScienceAlliance all have talked about their thoughts about Tress on their channels as well as in the live show here

You can find my Amazon Wishlist here:
amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3F37VYKK4ETH9?ref_=wl_share

You can also find me on:
- Instagram: instagram.com/rodgerreads
- Goodreads: goodreads.com/rodgerreads
- Twitter: twitter.com/rodgerreads
- Discord: discord.gg/UuYUzpJxNd

Books discussed in this video:
- Watch and find out, that's the fun of these lists no?

For any reviews, inquiries, or business-y things email me at rodgersreads@gmail.com

Contents of this video:
0:00 - Intro
0:52 - Least Fave #5
2:02 - Fave #5
3:41 - Least Fave #4
4:37 - Fave #4
6:37 - Least Fave #3
9:00 - Fave #3
11:26 - Least Fave #2
12:52 - Fave #2
14:45 - Lease Fave #1
16:16 - Fave #1
19:04 - Final Thoughts

#Rodger’sReads #bookrecommendations #fantasybooks

UPCOMING Q2 2023 FANTASY BOOK RELEASES 🧙🏻‍♂️

Rodgers Reads 2023-04-15 | Welcome back to my channel!! Today, I chat about 10 upcoming fantasy releases that come out between April and June, 2023.

Please like and subscribe, and join me on Discord and check out my Bookstagram for more book reviews or check out my Amazon Wishlist if you feel so inclined (links below).

You can find my Amazon Wishlist here:
amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3F37VYKK4ETH9?ref_=wl_share

You can also find me on:
- Instagram: instagram.com/rodgerreads
- Goodreads: goodreads.com/rodgerreads
- Twitter: twitter.com/rodgerreads
- Discord: discord.gg/UuYUzpJxNd

Books discussed in this video:
- Spell Bound by F.T. Lukens (4/4/2023)
- Once there Was by Kiyash Monsef (4/4/2023)
- The Warden by Daniel M. Ford (4/18/2023)
- Dragonfall by L.R. Lam (5/2/2023)
- Bitterthorn by Kat Dunn (5/4/2023)
- The Book that Wouldn't Burn by Mark Lawrence (5/9/2023)
- Witch King by Matha Wells (5/30/2023)
- The Master of Samar by Melissa Scott (6/5/2023)
- Threads that Bind by Kika Hatzopoulou (6/13/23)
- Gods of the Wyrd Wood by R.J. Barker (6/27/2023)

For any reviews, inquiries, or business-y things email me at rodgersreads@gmail.com

Contents of this video:
0:00 - Intro
0:53 - Spell Bound
1:39 - Once there Was
3:31 - Dragonfall
4:57 - Bitterthorn
5:49 - The Book that Wouldn't Burn
7:26 - Witch King
8:40 - The Master of Samar
10:17 - Threads that Bind
11:33 - Gods of the Wyrd Wood
13:06 - Final Thoughts

#Rodger’sReads #UpcomingFantasyReleases #AnticipatedReleases

📖 MARCH WRAP-UP TIME || Or the month of MEHHHHHH!

Rodgers Reads 2023-04-07 | Welcome back to my channel!! Today, I chat about the 6 books I managed to get to in the month of March 2023.

Please like and subscribe, and join me on Discord and check out my Bookstagram for more book reviews or check out my Amazon Wishlist if you feel so inclined (links below).

You can find my Amazon Wishlist here:
amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3F37VYKK4ETH9?ref_=wl_share

You can also find me on:
- Instagram: instagram.com/rodgerreads
- Goodreads: goodreads.com/rodgerreads
- Twitter: twitter.com/rodgerreads
- Discord: discord.gg/UuYUzpJxNd

Books discussed in this video:
- Empire of Silence by Christopher Ruocchio
- Lady Midnight by Cassandra Clare
- Gardens of the Moon by Steven Erikson
- Dragons of Autumn Twilight by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman
- Elantris by Brandon Sanderson
- The Ruin of Kings by Jenn Lyons

For any reviews, inquiries, or business-y things email me at rodgersreads@gmail.com

Contents of this video:
0:00 - Intro
0:37 - Stats
2:00 - Empire of Silence
3:57 - Lady Midnight
4:52 - Gardens of the Moon
7:45 - Dragons of Autumn Twilight
8:38 - Elantris
9:17 - The Ruin of Kings
11:14 - Final Thoughts

#Rodger’sReads #Fantasy #Wrapup

THE FRUGAL WIZARDS HANDBOOK (A.K.A. Secret Project # 2) || Spoiler-free Review And Spoilery Chat

Rodgers Reads 2023-04-02 | Welcome back to my channel!! Today, I chat SPOILER-FREE about The Frugal Wizard's Handbook for Surviving Medieval England (AKA Secret Project # 2) and have a mini spoiler chat about the book as well at the end of the video (see time-stamps below).

Please like and subscribe, and join me on Discord and check out my Bookstagram for more book reviews or check out my Amazon Wishlist if you feel so inclined (links below).

You can find my Amazon Wishlist here: amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3F37VYKK4ETH9?ref_=wl_share

You can also find me on:
- Instagram: instagram.com/rodgerreads
- Goodreads: goodreads.com/rodgerreads
- Twitter: twitter.com/rodgerreads
- Discord: discord.gg/UuYUzpJxNd

Books discussed in this video:
- The Frugal Wizard's Handbook for Surviving Medieval England by Brandon Sanderson

For any reviews, inquiries, or business-y things email me at rodgersreads@gmail.com

Contents of this video:
0:00 - Intro
1:06 - General Thoughts and Feels
3:03 - I. Magic and Worldbuilding
4:05 - II. Characters
5:15 - III. Plot
7:38 - Spoilery Chat
11:30 - Final Thoughts

#Rodger ’sReads #SpoilerFreeReview #TheFrugalWizard'sHandbookForSurvivingMedievalEngland #SecretProject2

🌸 APRIL TBR 🌸 || Lets Chat April Reading Plans

Rodgers Reads 2023-03-31 | Welcome back to my channel!! Today, I chat about my reading plans/buddy read plans for the month of April 2023.

Please like and subscribe, and join me on Discord and check out my Bookstagram for more book reviews or check out my Amazon Wishlist if you feel so inclined (links below).

Channels Mentioned:
- @AFictionalEscapist is hosting the DragonLance Radalong and wish us luck as we continue on this whole Malazan thing

You can find my Amazon Wishlist here:
amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3F37VYKK4ETH9?ref_=wl_share

You can also find me on:
- Instagram: instagram.com/rodgerreads
- Goodreads: goodreads.com/rodgerreads
- Twitter: twitter.com/rodgerreads
- Discord: discord.gg/UuYUzpJxNd

Books discussed in this video:
- Secret Project # 2 by Brandon Sanderson
- Deadhouse Gates by Steven Erikson
- Dragons of Spring Dawning by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman
- Dreams of the Dying by Nicolas Lietzau
- In the Lives of Puppets by TJ Klune
- Guns of the Dawn by Adrian Tchaikovsky
- Empire of Exiles by Erin M. Evans

For any reviews, inquiries, or business-y things email me at rodgersreads@gmail.com

Contents of this video:
0:00 - Intro
0:58 - Secret Project # 2
1:31 - Deadhouse Gates
2:42 - Dragons of Spring Dawning
3:21 - Dreams of the Dying
4:13 - In the Lives of Puppets
5:13 - Cary Over
5:34 - Mug of Mysteries
6:23 - Final Thoughts

#Rodger’sReads #fantasy #tbr

🐲 SHOULD YOU READ THE WHEEL OF TIME IN 2023? 🐲 || A spoiler-free discussion and retrospective.

Rodgers Reads 2023-03-17 | Welcome back to my channel!! Today, I chat about the Wheel of Time...this is a spoiler-free should you read/retrospective of my journey with this series. Stay tuned for details of the spoiler-filled live show discussion hopefully coming in the next few weeks.

Please like and subscribe, and join me on Discord and check out my Bookstagram for more book reviews or check out my Amazon Wishlist if you feel so inclined (links below).

You can find my Amazon Wishlist here:
amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3F37VYKK4ETH9?ref_=wl_share

You can also find me on:
- Instagram: instagram.com/rodgerreads
- Goodreads: goodreads.com/rodgerreads
- Twitter: twitter.com/rodgerreads
- Discord: discord.gg/UuYUzpJxNd

Books discussed in this video:
- The Wheel of Time by Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson

For any reviews, inquiries, or business-y things email me at rodgersreads@gmail.com

Contents of this video:
0:00 - Intro
0:29 - What is It?
2:18 - General Thoughts and Feels
6:44 - Who is it For?
8:51 - Who is it NOT For?
11:40 - Was it Worth it?
14:10 - Final Thoughts

#Rodger’sReads #fantasy #bookrecommendations #wheeloftime

TIME TO HAUL ALL THE FANTASY BOOKS || Pt 2. Physical Books and Special Editions

Rodgers Reads 2023-03-10 | Welcome back to my channel!! Today, I chat about the physical books and special editions I have acquired over the last 4 months!

Please like and subscribe, and join me on Discord and check out my Bookstagram for more book reviews or check out my Amazon Wishlist if you feel so inclined (links below).

You can find my Amazon Wishlist here:
amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3F37VYKK4ETH9?ref_=wl_share

You can also find me on:
- Instagram: instagram.com/rodgerreads
- Goodreads: goodreads.com/rodgerreads
- Twitter: twitter.com/rodgerreads
- Discord: discord.gg/UuYUzpJxNd

Books discussed in this video:
- There's a lot of books in this one, enjoy!

For any reviews, inquiries, or business-y things email me at rodgersreads@gmail.com

Contents of this video:
0:00 - Intro
0:43 - Indie Goodness
4:46 - Lovely Gifties
8:34 - B and N Got Me Again
11:51 - My New Pretties
16:20 - Final Thoughts

#Rodger’sReads #fantasy #bookhaul

📖 FEBRUARY WRAP-UP TIME || Or the month of very little reading!

Rodgers Reads 2023-03-02 | Welcome back to my channel!! Today, I chat about the 4 books, 1 DNF, and 10 manga volumes I managed to get to in the month of February 2023.

Please like and subscribe, and join me on Discord and check out my Bookstagram for more book reviews or check out my Amazon Wishlist if you feel so inclined (links below).

Channels Mentioned:
- @LiteratureScienceAlliance and @msrichardsreads are my WoT accountabillibuddies so stay tuned for deets on our live show!
- @ebnovels and I will be discussing White Noise so keep an eye out on her channel for more thoughts on this book.
- Elle has been the force getting me back into manga, and we discussed the first 7 volumes of Yona of the Dawn on her new channel so check it out, @fullmetaanalysis

You can find my Amazon Wishlist here:
amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3F37VYKK4ETH9?ref_=wl_share

You can also find me on:
- Instagram: instagram.com/rodgerreads
- Goodreads: goodreads.com/rodgerreads
- Twitter: twitter.com/rodgerreads
- Discord: discord.gg/UuYUzpJxNd

Books discussed in this video:
- The Tyranny of Faith by Richard Swan
- Towers of Midnight and A Memory of Light by Brandon Sanderson and Robert Jordan
- White Noise by Don DeLillo
- Farilane by Michael J. Sullivan
- Witch Hat Atelier by Kamome Shirahama
- Yona of the Dawn by Mizuho Kusanagi

For any reviews, inquiries, or business-y things email me at rodgersreads@gmail.com

Contents of this video:
0:00 - Intro
0:47 - Stats
2:12 - DNF
4:29 - White Noise
5:31 - The End of WoT
8:44 - Farilane
12:13 - Manga
15:40 - Final Thoughts

#Rodger’sReads #fantasy #wrapup

LETS CHAT MARCH READING PLANS ☘️ || Marh TBR

Rodgers Reads 2023-02-23 | Welcome back to my channel!! Today, I chat about my reading plans/buddy read plans for the month of March 2023.

Please like and subscribe, and join me on Discord and check out my Bookstagram for more book reviews or check out my Amazon Wishlist if you feel so inclined (links below).

Channels Mentioned:
- @AFictionalEscapist is hosting the DragonLance Radalong and wish us luck as we embark on this whole Malazan thing
- @ebnovels and I will be reading Exile together so keep an eye out on her channel for more thoughts, and also fingers crossed I love Engines of Empire anywhere near as much as she does
- @JoanaSousaReads will be my Suneater buddy, here's hoping we both love this one
- @LiteratureScienceAlliance is the one who has convinced me to give The Ruin of Kings and The Mask of Mirrors a try....fingers crossed

You can find my Amazon Wishlist here:
amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3F37VYKK4ETH9?ref_=wl_share

You can also find me on:
- Instagram: instagram.com/rodgerreads
- Goodreads: goodreads.com/rodgerreads
- Twitter: twitter.com/rodgerreads
- Discord: discord.gg/UuYUzpJxNd

Books discussed in this video:
- Exile by Shannon Messenger
- Dragons of Winter Night by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman
- Elantris by Brandon Sanderson
- Gardens of the Moon by Steven Erikson
- Empire of Silence by Christopher Ruocchio
- Engines of Empire by R.S. Ford
- The Ruin of Kings by Jenn Lyons
- The Mask of Mirrors by M.A. Carrick
- Guns of the Dawn by Adrian Tchaikovsky

For any reviews, inquiries, or business-y things email me at rodgersreads@gmail.com

Contents of this video:
0:00 - Intro
1:35 - Elantris
3:02 - Dragons of Winter Night
4:27 - Exile
5:41 - Gardens of the Moon
7:49 - Empire of Silence
8:39 - Engines of Empire
9:18 - Mood Reading Options
10:20 - RNG'esus Take the Wheel
12:08 - Final Thoughts

#Rodger’sReads #fantasy #tbr

UNPOPULAR OPINIONS BOOK TAG 2.0 || Bring your side of chips for all this SALT...

Rodgers Reads 2023-02-16 | Welcome back to my channel!! Today, I do the original book tag created by @ebnovels, you can see her video introducing this tag here:
youtube.com/watch?v=v_h5TMGLB80

Please like and subscribe, and join me on Discord and check out my Bookstagram for more book reviews or check out my Amazon Wishlist if you feel so inclined (links below).

You can find my Amazon Wishlist here:
amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3F37VYKK4ETH9?ref_=wl_share

You can also find me on:
- Instagram: instagram.com/rodgerreads
- Goodreads: goodreads.com/rodgerreads
- Twitter: twitter.com/rodgerreads
- Discord: discord.gg/UuYUzpJxNd

Books discussed in this video:
- There's a lot of salty opinions about various books in this one so...enjoy!!

For any reviews, inquiries, or business-y things email me at rodgersreads@gmail.com

Contents of this video:
0:00 - Intro
0:38 - Question 1
2:38 - Question 2
3:38 - Question 3
6:34 - Question 4
8:46 - Question 5
10:10 - Question 6
11:23 - Question 7
12:05 - Question 8
13:47 - Final Thoughts

#Rodger’sReads #fantasy

Massive Fantasy Book Haul Pt. 1 || E-books and Penguin Box

Rodgers Reads 2023-02-10 | Welcome back to my channel!! Today, I chat about the ebooks I have acquired in the last few months and unbox a box I got from Penguin Teen!

Please like and subscribe, and join me on Discord and check out my Bookstagram for more book reviews or check out my Amazon Wishlist if you feel so inclined (links below).

You can find my Amazon Wishlist here:
amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3F37VYKK4ETH9?ref_=wl_share

You can also find me on:
- Instagram: instagram.com/rodgerreads
- Goodreads: goodreads.com/rodgerreads
- Twitter: twitter.com/rodgerreads
- Discord: discord.gg/UuYUzpJxNd

Books discussed in this video:
- There's a lot of books in this one, enjoy!

For any reviews, inquiries, or business-y things email me at rodgersreads@gmail.com

Contents of this video:
0:00 - Intro
1:32 - E-book Haul
12:20 - Penguin Teen Unboxing
18:48 - Final Thoughts

#Rodger’sReads #fantasy #tbr

📖 JANUARY WRAP-UP TIME || Or the month of 5-star reads!

Rodgers Reads 2023-02-02 | Welcome back to my channel!! Today, I chat about the 24 books I read in the month of January.

Please like and subscribe, and join me on Discord and check out my Bookstagram for more book reviews or check out my Amazon Wishlist if you feel so inclined (links below).

You can find my Amazon Wishlist here:
amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3F37VYKK4ETH9?ref_=wl_share

You can also find me on:
- Instagram: instagram.com/rodgerreads
- Goodreads: goodreads.com/rodgerreads
- Twitter: twitter.com/rodgerreads
- Discord: discord.gg/UuYUzpJxNd

Channels Mentioned:
- Thank you @ebnovels for recommending Witch Hat Atelier and Yona of the dawn can't wait to discuss the latter on @fullmetaanalysis
- Thank you @hardbackhoarder for the amazing spreadsheet!
- Check out @Chapter3Podcast for the liveshow discussion about the Last Wish.
- Thank you Mara @bookslikewhoa for the solid mystery recs, if you want the greatest mystery recs look no further than her channel.
- Keep an eye on @JashanaC for her thoughts on the Battle Drum if you need more convincing about how awesome it was.

Books discussed in this video:
- Another Dimension of Us by Mike Albo
- Ogres by Adrian Tchaikovsky
- The Forgetting Moon by Brian Lee Durfee
- The Last Wish by Andrzej Sapkowski
- An Unwanted Guest by Shari Lapel
- And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie
- Ship of Magic by Robin Hobb
- The Price of Power by Michael Michel
- The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon
- Tress of the Emerald Sea by Brandon Sanderson
~Spoiler-free Tress: youtu.be/SlcGmc8mtkk
~Spoiler-filled chat with Elle: youtube.com/live/naj9X7duB0Q?feature=share
~Spoiler-filled Cosmere-Along Chat: youtube.com/live/VE3oZh3F4b8?feature=share
- The Battle Drum by Saara El-Arifi
- The Return of the King by J.R.R. Tolkien
- Dark One by Brandon Sanderson et. al.
- Yona of the Dawn by Mizuho Kusanagi
- Witch Hat Atelier by Kamome Shirahama

For any reviews, inquiries, or business-y things email me at rodgersreads@gmail.com

Contents of this video:
0:00 - Intro
0:34 - Monthly Stats
2:44 - Another Dimension of Us
4:06 - Ogres
5:15 - The Forgetting Moon
6:46 - The Last Wish
7:35 - Mara Mystery Recs
8:51 - Ship of Magic
11:45 - The Price of Power
13:32 - Priory of the Orange Tree
15:19 - 5 Star Bonanza
20:24 - Graphic Novel and Manga
23:33 - Final Thoughts

#Rodger’sReads #Wrapup

LETS CHAT FEBRUARY READING PLANS 💕 || February TBR

Rodgers Reads 2023-01-26 | Welcome back to my channel!! Today, I chat about my reading plans/buddy read plans for the month of February 2023.

Please like and subscribe, and join me on Discord and check out my Bookstagram for more book reviews or check out my Amazon Wishlist if you feel so inclined (links below).

Channels Mentioned:
- @AFictionalEscapist is hosting the DragonLance Radalong
- @Chapter3Podcast is hosting the Witcher Readalong
- @LiteratureScienceAlliance and @msrichardsreads are my WoT accountabillibuddies
- @ebnovels and I will be reading White Noise and maybe Exile together so keep an eye out on her channel for more thoughts on these books
- Elle has been the force getting me back into manga, and we plan to discuss the first 6 volumes of Yona of the Dawn soon on her new channel, @fullmetaanalysis

You can find my Amazon Wishlist here:
amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3F37VYKK4ETH9?ref_=wl_share

You can also find me on:
- Instagram: instagram.com/rodgerreads
- Goodreads: goodreads.com/rodgerreads
- Twitter: twitter.com/rodgerreads
- Discord: discord.gg/UuYUzpJxNd

Books discussed in this video:
- Exile by Shannon Messenger
- Dragons of Autumn Twilight by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman
- The Tyranny of Faith by Richard Swan
- Sword of Destiny by Andrzej Sapkowski
- Towers of Midnight and A Memory of Light by Brandon Sanderson and Robert Jordan
- White Noise by Don DeLillo
- Mad Ship by Robin Hobb
- Farilane by Michael J. Sullivan
- A Touch of Light by Thiago Abdalla
- The Golden Key by Jennifer Roberson, Kate Elliott, and Melanie Rawn
- Witch Hat Atelier by Kamome Shirahama
- Yona of the Dawn by Mizuho Kusanagi

For any reviews, inquiries, or business-y things email me at rodgersreads@gmail.com

Contents of this video:
0:00 - Intro
0:37 - Dragons of Autumn Twilight
1:51 - The Tyranny of Faith
2:59 - Sword of Destiny
4:22 - Towers of Midnight and A Memory of Light
6:13 - White Noise
7:01 - Mad Ship
7:34 - Farilane
8:16 - A Touch of Light
9:13 - Exile
10:30 - Manga
11:20 - RNG'esus Take the Wheel
12:48 - Final Thoughts

#Rodger’sReads #fantasy #tbr

15 BEST BOOKS OF 2022 || Bing, Bang, Bong 2022 Edition

Rodgers Reads 2023-01-19 | Welcome back to my channel!! Today, I chat about the 15 best books I read in 2022. Let me know what your favorite read(s) of 2022 were! If you want to know my WORST reads of 2022 check out this video:
youtube.com/watch?v=agEGyFpVPwk

Please like and subscribe, and join me on Discord and check out my Bookstagram for more book reviews or check out my Amazon Wishlist if you feel so inclined (links below).

People mentioned who did me solid...they are both wonderful and if you want potentially different takes on these books go watch their videos.
- @ebnovels for convincing me to read The Winnowing Flame.
- @JashanaC for sending me the Legends of the First Empire, which I must say is such a fun time.

You can find my Amazon Wishlist here:
amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3F37VYKK4ETH9?ref_=wl_share

You can also find me on:
- Instagram: instagram.com/rodgerreads
- Goodreads: goodreads.com/rodgerreads
- Twitter: twitter.com/rodgerreads
- Discord: discord.gg/UuYUzpJxNd

Books discussed in this video:
- Watch and find out, that's the fun of these lists no? But see below for links to any spoiler-free reviews mentioned in the video.

- Spoiler-free review of Peace and Turmoil
youtu.be/1zv4geUZOYY
- Spoiler-free review of The Bladed Faith
youtu.be/dJZzc1oLmx4
- Spoiler-free review of The Final Strife
youtu.be/cUPs0yLdYHQ
- Spoiler-free review of The Blood of the Spear
youtu.be/krgVeu0kNRI
- Spoiler-free review of Age of Myth
youtu.be/HVJU1Ig-RxM
- Spoiler-free review of The Jasmine Throne
youtu.be/bcxPPS3YfwM

For any reviews, inquiries, or business-y things email me at rodgersreads@gmail.com

Contents of this video:
0:00 - Intro
1:23 - # 15
2:10 - # 14
3:37 - # 13
5:39 - # 12
8:17 - # 11
10:30 - # 10
12:14 - # 9
14:16 - # 8
16:29 - # 7
18:47 - # 6
21:13 - # 5
23:04 - # 4
24:41 - # 3
27:00 - # 2
29:45 - # 1 Fav of the Year
32:59 - Final Thoughts

#Rodger’sReads #BestReads2022

📖 DECEMBER WRAP-UP TIME || I found a new favorite series this month!

Rodgers Reads 2023-01-12 | Welcome back to my channel!! Today, I chat about the 12 books I read in the month of December.

Please like and subscribe, and join me on Discord and check out my Bookstagram for more book reviews or check out my Amazon Wishlist if you feel so inclined (links below).

You can find my Amazon Wishlist here:
amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3F37VYKK4ETH9?ref_=wl_share

You can also find me on:
- Instagram: instagram.com/rodgerreads
- Goodreads: goodreads.com/rodgerreads
- Twitter: twitter.com/rodgerreads
- Discord: discord.gg/UuYUzpJxNd

Channels Mentioned:
- Thank you @ebnovels for recommending The Winnowing Flame...so good.
- Thank you @LiteratureScienceAlliance and @msrichardsreads for being my Wheel of Time accountabillibuddies!

Books discussed in this video:
- The Shadowhunter's Codex by Cassandra Clare
- Darkmage by ML Spencer
- The Infernal Devices Trilogy by Cassandra Clare
- The Gathering Storm by Brandon Sanderson and Robert Jordan
- Song of Silver, Flame like Night by Amelie Wen Zhao
- Six Crimson Cranes by Elizabeth Lim
- The Winnowing Flame Trilogy by Jen Williams
- The Burning Kingdoms Trilogy by Tasha Suri
- The Two Towers by J.R.R. Tolkien

For any reviews, inquiries, or business-y things email me at rodgersreads@gmail.com

Contents of this video:
0:00 - Intro
0:37 - Monthly Stats
1:50 - The Shadowhunter's Codex
3:06 - Darkmage
4:46 - Clockwork Prince
6:03 - The Gathering Storm
7:44 - Song of Silver, Flame like Night
10:25 - Six Crimson Cranes
11:25 - The Bitter Twins
11:54 - Clockwork Angel
12:54 - The Ninth Rain
15:02 - The Oleander Sword
17:23 - Clockwork Princess
18:50 - Fav of the Month
19:50 - Final Thoughts

#Rodger’sReads #Wrapup

10 WORST BOOKS OF 2022 || Stink, Stank, Stunk 2022 Edition

Rodgers Reads 2023-01-05 | Welcome back to my channel!! Today, I chat the 10 worst books I read in 2022. Before you come for me on any of these, please watch the full Intro section...Thank you...

Please like and subscribe, and join me on Discord and check out my Bookstagram for more book reviews or check out my Amazon Wishlist if you feel so inclined (links below).

People mentioned who did me dirty...(just kidding they are all wonderful and if you want potentially different takes on these books go watch their videos).
- @ebnovels for convincing me to read A Game of Fate...
- @TheLibraryofAllenxandria for hoodwinking me with that readalong.
- @bookslikewhoa for BAMBOOZLING me with Ice Planet Barbarians.
- @JashanaC we survived HoSaB together (and if you want a hilarious rant go watch hers...it's like an hour lolol)

You can find my Amazon Wishlist here:
amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3F37VYKK4ETH9?ref_=wl_share

You can also find me on:
- Instagram: instagram.com/rodgerreads
- Goodreads: goodreads.com/rodgerreads
- Twitter: twitter.com/rodgerreads
- Discord: discord.gg/UuYUzpJxNd

Books discussed in this video:
- Watch and find out, that's the fun of these lists no?

For any reviews, inquiries, or business-y things email me at rodgersreads@gmail.com

Contents of this video:
0:00 - Intro
2:23 - 10.
3:20 - 9.
4:08 - 8.
4:52 - 7.
5:50 - 6.
7:24 - 5.
9:57 - 4.
11:56 - 3.
14:17 - 2.
16:12 - 1.
19:04 - Final Thoughts

#Rodger’sReads #10WorstReads2022

TRESS OF THE EMERALD SEA (A.K.A. Secret Project # 1) || Spoiler-free Review

Rodgers Reads 2023-01-02 | Welcome back to my channel!! Today, I chat SPOILER-FREE about Tress of the Emerald Sea (AKA Secret Project # 1) and my thoughts about what other Cosmere books (if any) you should read first.

Please like and subscribe, and join me on Discord and check out my Bookstagram for more book reviews or check out my Amazon Wishlist if you feel so inclined (links below).

You can find my Amazon Wishlist here:
amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3F37VYKK4ETH9?ref_=wl_share

You can also find me on:
- Instagram: instagram.com/rodgerreads
- Goodreads: goodreads.com/rodgerreads
- Twitter: twitter.com/rodgerreads
- Discord: discord.gg/UuYUzpJxNd

Books discussed in this video:
- Tress of the Emerald Sea by Brandon Sanderson

For any reviews, inquiries, or business-y things email me at rodgersreads@gmail.com

Contents of this video:
0:00 - Intro
0:34 - Do You Need to Read Other Cosmere Books First?
2:06 - General Thoughts and Feels
4:38 - I. Magic and Worldbuilding
6:28 - II. Characters
7:46 - III. Plot
8:37 - Final Thoughts

#Rodger’sReads #SpoilerFreeReview #TressOfTheEmeraldSea #Cosmere #SecretProject1

❄️ January TBR ❄️

Rodgers Reads 2022-12-30 | Welcome back to my channel!! Today, I chat about my reading plans/buddy read plans for the month of January 2023.

Please like and subscribe, and join me on Discord and check out my Bookstagram for more book reviews or check out my Amazon Wishlist if you feel so inclined (links below).

Channels Mentioned:
- @msrichardsreads, @LiteratureScienceAlliance, and @TheBookishMom are my partners in crime for the Cosmere Along
- @LienesLibrary and @BeautifullyBookishBethany are hosting the Witcher read along, so look to their channels for more details

You can find my Amazon Wishlist here:
amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3F37VYKK4ETH9?ref_=wl_share

You can also find me on:
- Instagram: instagram.com/rodgerreads
- Goodreads: goodreads.com/rodgerreads
- Twitter: twitter.com/rodgerreads
- Discord: discord.gg/UuYUzpJxNd

Books discussed in this video:
- The Return of the King by J.R.R. Tolkien
- The Last Wish by Andrzej Sapkowski
- The Poison Song by Jen Williams
- Secret Project 1 by Brandon Sanderson
- Ship of Magic by Ronin Hobb
- Another Dimension of Us by Mike Albo
- Ogres by Adrian Tchaikovsky
- Nolyn by Michael J. Sullivan
- The Adventure of Amina Al-Sirafi by Shannon Chakraborty
- The Price of Power by Michael Michel
- The Priory of the the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon

For any reviews, inquiries, or business-y things email me at rodgersreads@gmail.com

Contents of this video:
0:00 - Intro
0:31 - The Great Cosmere Along BEGINS
2:01 - The Return of the King
2:58 - The Last Wish
3:42 - The Poison Song
5:01 - Ship of Magic
5:59 - Priory of the Orange Tree
6:45 - Another Dimension of Us
7:26 - Nolyn
8:17 - The Adventures of Amina Al-Sirafi
9:05 - The Price of Power
10:19 - RNG'esus Take the Wheel
11:24 - Final Thoughts

#Rodger’sReads #fantasy #tbr

2023 Top Priority Fantasy Series to Start, Continue, Or Finish || And a 2022 Check-in

Rodgers Reads 2022-12-24 | Welcome back to my channel!! Today, I chat about the 10 fantasy series that are my priority to start, continue, or finish in 2023, as well as looking back at how I did with the 10 series I planned to tackle in 2022.

Please like and subscribe, and join me on Discord and check out my Bookstagram for more book reviews or check out my Amazon Wishlist if you feel so inclined (links below).

Channels Mentioned:
- @ebnovels and I read Keeper of the Lost Cities together, so you can find it in her wrap-ups
- @LienesLibrary is hosting a First Law read along in 2023 with @bookslikewhoa so keep on eye on their channels for more deets
- @LiteratureScienceAlliance and @msrichardsreads and I will continue chugging our way through Wheel of Time, we are so close.
- Check out @Johanna_reads for more details on the A Song of Ice and Fire read along

You can find my Amazon Wishlist here:
amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3F37VYKK4ETH9?ref_=wl_share

You can also find me on:
- Instagram: instagram.com/rodgerreads
- Goodreads: goodreads.com/rodgerreads
- Twitter: twitter.com/rodgerreads
- Discord: discord.gg/UuYUzpJxNd

Books discussed in this video:
- Wheel of Time by Robert Jordan
- The Farseer Trilogy by Robin Hobb
- Dune by Frank Herbert
- The Faithful and the Fallen by John Gwynne
- The Chronicle of the Unhewn Throne by Brian Staveley
- The Infernal Devices by Cassandra Clare
- The Malazan Book of the Fallen by Steven Erikson
- The First Law Trilogy by Joe Abercrombie
- The Dresden Files by Jim Butcher
- Nevernight Chronicle by Jay Kristoff
- A Chorus of Dragons by Jenn Lyons
- Keeper of the Lost Cities by Shannon Messenger
- The Liveship Traders by Robin Hobb
- The Bloodsworn Saga by John Gwynne
- The Grenbone Saga by Fonda Lee
- A Song of Ice and Fire by George R.R. Martin
- The Rise and Fall by Michael J. Sullivan

For any reviews, inquiries, or business-y things email me at rodgersreads@gmail.com

Contents of this video:
0:00 - Intro
0:34 - 2022 Recap
7:09 - Wheel of Time
8:09 - Faithful and the Fallen/Bloodsworn
8:47 - Malazan Book of the Fallen
9:49 - First Law
10:21 - A Chorus of Dragons
11:04 - Keeper of the Lost Cities
12:17 - Liveship Traders
13:08 - Greenbone Saga
13:45 - A Song of Ice and Fire
14:26 - The and Fall
15:19 - Final Thoughts

#Rodger’sReads #2023 #tbr #fantasy

UPCOMING Q1 2023 FANTASY BOOK RELEASES 🧙🏻‍♂️

Rodgers Reads 2022-12-18 | Welcome back to my channel!! Today, I chat about 10 upcoming fantasy releases that come out between January and March, 2023.

Please like and subscribe, and join me on Discord and check out my Bookstagram for more book reviews or check out my Amazon Wishlist if you feel so inclined (links below).

You can find my Amazon Wishlist here:
amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3F37VYKK4ETH9?ref_=wl_share

You can also find me on:
- Instagram: instagram.com/rodgerreads
- Goodreads: goodreads.com/rodgerreads
- Twitter: twitter.com/rodgerreads
- Discord: discord.gg/UuYUzpJxNd

Books discussed in this video:
- Secret Project # 1 by Brandon Sanderson (Early January, 2023)
- The Sapphire Altar by David Dalglish (January 10, 2023)
- Godkiller by Hannah Kaner (January 19, 2023)
- Spice Road by Maiya Ibrahim (January 24, 2023)
- Our Share of Night by Mariana Enriquez (February 7, 2023)
- The Tyranny of Faith by Richard Swan (February 14, 2023)
- The Adventures of Amina Al-Sirafi by Shannon Chakraborty (Match 2, 2023)
- Smolder by Laurell K. Hamilton (March 21, 2023)
- A House with Good Bones by T. Kingfisher (March 28, 2023)
- Greymist Fair by Francesca Zappia (March 28, 2023)

For any reviews, inquiries, or business-y things email me at rodgersreads@gmail.com

Contents of this video:
0:00 - Intro
0:37 - Secret Project 1
2:53 - The Sapphire Altar
5:48 - Godkiller
6:51 - Spice Road
7:53 - Our Share of Night
10:16 - The Tyranny of Faith
11:45 - The Adventures of Amina Al-Sirafi
13:42 - Smolder
16:13 - A House with Good Bones
18:14 - Greymist Fair
19:10 - Final Thoughts

#Rodger’sReads #UpcomingFantasyReleases #AnticipatedReleases

YOU CHOOSE 12 BOOKS FOR ME TO READ IN 2023 || RNGesus take the wheel!!

Rodgers Reads 2022-12-14 | Welcome back to my channel!! Today, I let RNGesus take the week and select 12 book from a list from you, my lovely viewers and Booktube friends, for me to read in 2023.

Please like and subscribe, and join me on Discord and check out my Bookstagram for more book reviews or check out my Amazon Wishlist if you feel so inclined (links below).

You can find my Amazon Wishlist here:
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You can also find me on:
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- Discord: discord.gg/UuYUzpJxNd

Channels Mentioned
- If you want more deets on anything by Tchaikovsky seek wisdom in the @TheLibraryofAllenxandria
- And thanks...I guess...to Theo from @RekindledReader for the non-fantasy recs?

Books discussed in this video:
- Guns of the Dawn by Adrian Tchaikovsky
- The Queen of Blood by Sarah Beth Durst
- The Thirteenth Hour by Trudie Skies
- Soulless by Gail Carriger
- The Golden Key by Melanie Rawn, Jennifer Roberson, and Kate Elliott
- City of Stairs by Robert Jackson Bennett
- Empire of Exiles by Erin M. Evans
- Kaikeyi by Vaishnavi Patel
- Magic's Pawn by Mercedes Lackey
- Ogres by Adrian Tchaikovsky
- A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman
- The Winter King by Bernard Cornwell

For any reviews, inquiries, or business-y things email me at rodgersreads@gmail.com

Contents of this video:
0:00 - Intro
1:04 - Roll 1
2:27 - Roll 2
3.28 - Roll 3
4:41 - Roll 4
5:53 - Roll 5
6:50 - Roll 6
8:01 - Roll 7
8:58 - Roll 8
9:46 - Roll 9
10:34 - Roll 10
11:43 - Roll 11
12:44 - Roll 12
14:02 - Final Thoughts

#Rodger’sReads #ToBeRead

📖 NOVEMBER WRAP-UP TIME || 4 x 5 star reads this month!!

Rodgers Reads 2022-12-08 | Welcome back to my channel!! Today, I chat about the 10 books I read in the month of November.

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You can find my Amazon Wishlist here:
amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3F37VYKK4ETH9?ref_=wl_share

You can also find me on:
- Instagram: instagram.com/rodgerreads
- Goodreads: goodreads.com/rodgerreads
- Twitter: twitter.com/rodgerreads
- Discord: discord.gg/UuYUzpJxNd

Channels Mentioned:
- Thank you @ebnovels for recommending Shadow of the Fox...so good.
- Thank you @LiteratureScienceAlliance for the fun Second Era read along.
- Thank you@madisongoodyear5040 for reading ASOS with me...it was fantastic as you had promised.

Books discussed in this video:
- Assassin's Quest by Robin Hobb
Farseer Retrospective: youtube.com/watch?v=DltEnWt48vs
- Soul of the Sword by Julie Kagawa
- A Taste of Gold and Iron by Alexandra Rowland
- Heart of the Sun Warrior by Sue Lynn Tan
- The Lost Metal by Brandon Sanderson
Lost Metal Spoiler Live-show: youtube.com/watch?v=39kRkWs4Ltk
- Amari and the Great Game by B.B. Alston
- Night of the Dragon by Julie Kagawa
- The Sapphire Altar by David Dalglish
Bladed Faith Spoiler-free Review: youtube.com/watch?v=dJZzc1oLmx4
- A Storm of Swords by George R.R. Martin
- The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien

For any reviews, inquiries, or business-y things email me at rodgersreads@gmail.com

Contents of this video:
0:00 - Intro
0:19 - Monthly Stats
1:06 - Assassin's Quest
2:09 - Soul of the Sword
3:11 - A Taste of Gold and Iron
5:06 - Heart of the Sun Warrior
6:47 - The Lost Metal
8:29 - Amari and the Great Game
9:53 - Night of the Dragon
10:48 - The Sapphire Altar
13:04 - A Storm of Swords
15:03 - Fav of the Month
17:28 - Final Thoughts

#Rodger’sReads #Wrapup

THE GREAT COSMERE-ALONG || Read-along announcement and details and meet-the-hosts

Rodgers Reads 2022-12-04 | Welcome back to my channel!! Today, we are announcing and giving all the deets of the upcoming Great Cosmere-Along you can find the schedule break-down pinned in my Discord (link below) under the Cosmere-Along Channel.

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You can find the other hosts:
- Angela
youtube.com/c/LiteratureScienceAlliance
- Stephanie
youtube.com/@msrichardsreads
- Jessi
youtube.com/@TheBookishMom

You can find my Amazon Wishlist here:
amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3F37VYKK4ETH9?ref_=wl_share

You can also find me on:
- Instagram: instagram.com/rodgerreads
- Goodreads: goodreads.com/rodgerreads
- Twitter: twitter.com/rodgerreads
- Discord: discord.gg/UuYUzpJxNd

For any reviews, inquiries, or business-y things email me at rodgersreads@gmail.com

#Rodger’sReads #Fantasy #Cosmere

❄️ DECEMBER TBR ❄️

Rodgers Reads 2022-11-30 | Welcome back to my channel!! Today, I chat about my reading plans/buddy read plans for the month of December.

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Channels Mentioned:
- @ebnovels is the catalyst for me finally trying The Winnowing Flame
- @msrichardsreads and @LiteratureScienceAlliance are my partners in crime for Wheel of Time, we plan to do a WoT retrospective/live-show after we have finished the final three books in the trilogy so look out for that sometime next year.

You can find my Amazon Wishlist here:
amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3F37VYKK4ETH9?ref_=wl_share

You can also find me on:
- Instagram: instagram.com/rodgerreads
- Goodreads: goodreads.com/rodgerreads
- Twitter: twitter.com/rodgerreads
- Discord: discord.gg/UuYUzpJxNd

Books discussed in this video:
- The Two Towers by J.R.R. Tolkien
- The Gathering Storm by Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson
KoD Spoiler-filled video: youtube.com/watch?v=R14wCdJMaM4&t=955s
- Jade City by Fonda Lee
- The Ninth Rain by Jen Williams
- The Oleander Sword by Tasha Suri
The Jasmine Throne review: youtube.com/watch?v=bcxPPS3YfwM&t=5s
- Song of Silver, Flame like Night by Amelie Wen Zhao
- Soul Keeper by David Dalglish
The Bladed Faith Review: youtube.com/watch?v=dJZzc1oLmx4
- The Rhenwars Saga by M.L. Spencer
- The Forgetting Moon by Brian Lee Durfee

For any reviews, inquiries, or business-y things email me at rodgersreads@gmail.com

Contents of this video:
0:00 - Intro
0:32 - The Two Towers
1:46 - The Gathering Storm
3:30 - Jade City
4:31 - The Ninth Rain
5:48 - The Oleander Sword
7:07 - Song of Silver, Flame Like Night
8:42 - Soul Keeper
10:30 - The Rhenwars Saga
11:57 - The Forgetting Moon
14:06 - Final Thoughts

#Rodger’sReads #fantasy #tbr

THE FARSEER TRILOGY RETROSPECTIVE || Spoiler-free and Spoiler-filled Chat

Rodgers Reads 2022-11-27 | Welcome back to my channel!! Today, I chat about all my thoughts on the Farseer Trilogy, the start to Robin Hobb's Realm of the Elderlings series. Before you come for me about any critiques I have for the series, please watch this in its entirety.

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You can find my Amazon Wishlist here:
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You can also find me on:
- Instagram: instagram.com/rodgerreads
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- Twitter: twitter.com/rodgerreads
- Discord: discord.gg/UuYUzpJxNd

Books discussed in this video:
- Assassin's Apprentice by Robin Hobb
- Royal Assassin by Robin Hobb
- Assassin's Quest by Robin Hobb

For any reviews, inquiries, or business-y things email me at rodgersreads@gmail.com

Contents of this video:
0:00 - Intro
1:00 - Spoiler-free Thoughts
6:26 - Spoiler-filled Discussion
22:11 - Will I Continue with ROTE?

#Rodger’sReads #fantasy #bookreview