Should You Read Protectors of Pretanni? (Series Review) Non-Spoiler Bards and Books 2024-01-10 | My non-spoiler review of the Protectors of Pretanni series by Mike Mollman. This video includes Becoming A Druid, Sins And Sorrows and To Speak With Elders. This is a series inspired by Celtic folklore so if you love druids, give it a read! Also, check out the author's YouTube channel: @BaldBalding-cv2mb E-mail: bardsandbooks91@gmail.comGoodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/151938505-usman-zunnoorDiscord: discord.gg/99gVXHHkS3Twitter (X): twitter.com/bardsandbooksSupport the Channel:ko-fi.com/bardsandbooks
Levelling Up, Ep #10 - He Who Fights With Monsters 3 - SPOILERS Bards and Books 2024-10-16 | Nick and I discuss He Who Fights With Monsters book 3 by Shirtaloon aka Travis Deverell. The audiobook narration is by Heath Miller.Comment below with your suggestion for what litrpg audiobook we should tackle next! #litrpg #fantasyaudiobooks #booktube E-mail: bardsandbooks91@gmail.comGoodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/151938505-usman-zunnoorDiscord: discord.gg/4sGeeeWnqMX: https://x.com/bardsandbooksSupport the Channel:ko-fi.com/bardsandbooks
The Most BRUTALLY FUN Book I’ve Read! #metal #music #heavymetal #metalbook #fantasybooktube #brutal Bards and Books 2024-10-13 | ...
Wrap-Up Reviews & Book Mail - Horror on the Horizon Bards and Books 2024-10-09 | Recap of some books I've read recently and a look at what's coming up. This will be my last self-pub/indie update for a while as I'd like to get back to dedicated reviews and dive into some books I've had my eyes on for a long while. #fantasybooks #reading #wrapup Some things to look forward to:First Law StandalonesSeveral Horror BooksSingular/Series Reviews (Or Vlogs?)E-mail: bardsandbooks91@gmail.comGoodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/151938505-usman-zunnoorDiscord: discord.gg/4sGeeeWnqMX: https://x.com/bardsandbooksSupport the Channel:ko-fi.com/bardsandbooksAmazon Wishlist:amazon.ca/hz/wishlist/ls/39K2UBBPX5OK2?ref_=wl_shareLinks to the Books: (Amazon Affiliate)Errant Gift: amzn.to/4gWOroOTempus: amzn.to/4dDSkwjHWFWM: amzn.to/3BCObLSGilded Kingdom: amzn.to/47ThC8pNew Blood Saga: amzn.to/3XSaTqFRiven Earth: amzn.to/3Nd7zSbDeath Metal Bard: amzn.to/3NgCOeS
Author Interview - W.D. Kilpack III (New Blood Saga + More) - SFF Author & Winner of Multiple Awards Bards and Books 2024-10-04 | An interview with author W.D. Kilpack III! A multiple award-winner and author of sci-fi and fantasy. Notable works include Battle Calm, Pale Face and the New Blood Saga. This chat is spoiler free. #sciencefiction #fantasybooktube #authorinterview #epicfantasybooks Author's Website: kilpack.net
Time 2 is Finally Here! More EPIC Fantasy Metal Music! - (5-Minute Review of Time 2 by Wintersun) Bards and Books 2024-09-18 | Reviewing Time 2 by Wintersun, their latest album and one fans have been waiting for for quite some time. Jari Maenpaa is one of my favourite musicians and Wintersun is my favourite band so naturally, I would enjoy this one and have to talk about it. Wintersun is a unique metal band, blending elements of power metal, folk metal, melodic death metal and several other styles. What are your thoughts on the album? E-mail: bardsandbooks91@gmail.comGoodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/151938505-usman-zunnoorDiscord: discord.gg/4sGeeeWnqMX: https://x.com/bardsandbooksSupport the Channel:ko-fi.com/bardsandbooksCheck out Time 2: open.spotify.com/album/27TYlqOWbO1zClQVHfTjOt?si=a9LptUemRX6TIrRfD0d-aQ* All images used are from Wintersun's Time Package#metal #wintersun #fantasymusic #epicmusic
Levelling Up, Ep #9 - He Who Fights With Monsters 2 - SPOILERS Bards and Books 2024-09-11 | Nick and I discuss He Who Fights With Monsters book 2 by Shirtaloon aka Travis Deverell. The audiobook narration is by Heath Miller. #litrpg #fantasyaudiobooks #booktube E-mail: bardsandbooks91@gmail.comGoodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/151938505-usman-zunnoorDiscord: discord.gg/4sGeeeWnqMX: https://x.com/bardsandbooksSupport the Channel:ko-fi.com/bardsandbooks
Levelling Up, Ep #8 - He Who Fights With Monsters 1 - Non-Spoiler & Spoilers Bards and Books 2024-09-04 | Nick and I discuss He Who Fights With Monsters book 1 by Shirtaloon aka Travis Deverell, the audiobook narration is by Heath Miller. Here are our non-spoiler and spoiler thoughts. #litrpg #fantasyaudiobooks #booktube SPOILERS: 13:47E-mail: bardsandbooks91@gmail.comGoodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/151938505-usman-zunnoorDiscord: discord.gg/4sGeeeWnqMX: https://x.com/bardsandbooksSupport the Channel:ko-fi.com/bardsandbooksLink to the Audiobook: (Amazon Affiliate)amzn.to/47UU5nA
Wrap-Up Reviews & Upcoming Reads (TBR) Bards and Books 2024-08-28 | Lots of exciting reads coming up! Many self-pub/indie books as well as a return to a favourite series! Mainly Fantasy, LitRPG and some Sci-Fi, as well as my first DNF since starting the channel. Enjoy the quick book reviews and comment with your thoughts on these reads. E-mail: bardsandbooks91@gmail.comGoodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/151938505-usman-zunnoorDiscord: discord.gg/4sGeeeWnqMX: https://x.com/bardsandbooksSupport the Channel:ko-fi.com/bardsandbooksLinks to the Books: (Amazon Affiliate)House of Chains: amzn.to/3XVux5dThe Divine Comedy: amzn.to/3NjQhm4HWFWM: amzn.to/3Ngr4sYTo Catch A Witch: amzn.to/3NjQy8AAdrift in the Next Revolution: amzn.to/3Ne1dBNNew Blood Saga: amzn.to/3ZP9ljRThe Exile of Zanzibar: amzn.to/3ZNKg8WA Wizard's Dream: amzn.to/3BI30MSTempus: amzn.to/47ToenfGilded Kingdom: amzn.to/47TAQL9Born In Fury: amzn.to/4eNxYS0Best Served Cold: amzn.to/4euta4rThe Fall of Selvandrea: amzn.to/4gVYWcgChild of the Night Guild: amzn.to/3NAy8RvKavithri: amzn.to/3zQvvrkThe Halley Traveler: amzn.to/3XPsXlcHybrid Helix: amzn.to/3NdoX94
House of Chains Review (Malazan #4) - Underrated, Intimate and Engrossing Bards and Books 2024-08-21 | A spoiler-filled review of House of Chains, book 4 in Malazan Book of the Fallen by Steven Erikson. I don't hear this book talked about much when it comes to Malazan as a whole, I thoroughly enjoyed my time with it!Spoilers: 01:49 E-mail: bardsandbooks91@gmail.comGoodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/151938505-usman-zunnoorDiscord: discord.gg/4sGeeeWnqMX: https://x.com/bardsandbooksSupport the Channel:ko-fi.com/bardsandbooksLink to the Book: (Amazon Affiliate)amzn.to/3YdszOO
Levelling Up, Ep #7 - The Wandering Inn (The Wandering Inn #1) - Non Spoiler & Spoilers Bards and Books 2024-07-03 | Nick and I discuss book 1 of The Wandering Inn by Pirateaba! Thank you to those who voted on our LitRPG poll for our next listen. These are our non-spoiler and spoiler thoughts on the audiobook, narrated by Andrea Parsneau. #litrpg #booktube #fantasyaudiobooks SPOILERS: 14:39E-mail: bardsandbooks91@gmail.comGoodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/151938505-usman-zunnoorDiscord: discord.gg/4sGeeeWnqMX: https://x.com/bardsandbooksSupport the Channel:ko-fi.com/bardsandbooksLink to the Audiobook: (Amazon Affiliate)amzn.to/4eOD4NY
Top 10 Anticipated GRIMDARK Series - 2024 TBR Bards and Books 2024-06-26 | These are the Grimdark Fantasy series I will be prioritizing this year and next! Have you read these authors? Share your thoughts below. Apologies if the audio quality is too soft... Please share your most anticipated Grimdark Fantasy books/series/authors below, I'm constantly looking to expand my list! #grimdark #epicfantasybooks #booktube #top10John Mauro's video on Anna Smith Sparkyoutube.com/watch?v=VLKZu4H4Rq0&t=481sJCM Berne's Patreon for Grimdwarf Magazinepatreon.com/JCMBerne/postsE-mail: bardsandbooks91@gmail.comGoodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/151938505-usman-zunnoorDiscord: discord.gg/4sGeeeWnqMX: https://x.com/bardsandbooksSupport the Channel:ko-fi.com/bardsandbooksLinks to the Books: (Amazon Affiliate)The Obsidian Path: amzn.to/4eJB0a6The Last War: amzn.to/3Ybh0YtGunmetal Gods: amzn.to/3UmnH7VKagen the Damned: amzn.to/4gRmTRXDarkblade: amzn.to/3XY9RJwTainted Dominion: amzn.to/4gXru5gViolence & Vigilance: amzn.to/3YfHbgNAsh & Sand: amzn.to/3ZT79rCDrowned Kingdom: amzn.to/3ZPaQP1A Woman of the Sword: amzn.to/3ZT7jiI
Mid-Year Update... Tag Bards and Books 2024-06-19 | Discussing my progress so far in the year of 2024 in terms of reading and enjoyment. This is originally the Mid-Year Freak-Out Tag and I was tagged by Matt at @baskinthestory Thank you for the tag, Matt!What have I been enjoying so far? What books have I disliked? Some new favourite series, authors and a whole lot more.E-mail: bardsandbooks91@gmail.comGoodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/151938505-usman-zunnoorDiscord: discord.gg/qpM4rzutk4X: https://x.com/bardsandbooksSupport the Channel:ko-fi.com/bardsandbooks00:44 1. How Many Books Have You Read So Far This Year?01:43 2. What Is Your Favourite Book So Far?03:05 3. What Is The Most Disappointing Book So Far?04:38 4. What Genre Have You Read Most So Far?05:36 5. Name A New Favourite Author You've Discovered This Year.07:16 6. What Is The Most Surprisingly Good Book So Far?08:50 7. What Are Your Most Anticipated 2024 Releases?11:19 8. What Is Your Next Big Priority For Your Reading?12:16 9. What Has Been Your Bookish Highlight Of The Year So Far?13:58 10. What Book Have You Started Reading And Still Need To Complete?
Reading Update & Upcoming TBR + Book Mail Bards and Books 2024-06-11 | The books I've been reading recently, including a classic, some litrpg and a lot of self-published/indie books. Lots of fantasy books of all kinds. Epic Fantasy, Dark Fantasy, Grimdark and one Sci-Fi. E-mail: bardsandbooks91@gmail.comGoodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/151938505-usman-zunnoorDiscord: discord.gg/A6xQT7n5HaTwitter (X): https://x.com/bardsandbooksSupport the Channel:ko-fi.com/bardsandbooks#fantasybooks #litrpg #booktube #readingupdate #bookmail #tbr
Levelling Up, Ep #6 - The Eye of the Bedlam Bride (Dungeon Crawler Carl #6) - SPOILERS Bards and Books 2024-05-08 | Discussing book 6 of Dungeon Crawler Carl, The Eye of the Bedlam Bride by Matt Dinniman. Narration by Jeff Hays and Soundbooth Theater. An absolute blast and the quality continues to be superb! The wait for book 7 will be intense! 1:01:24 VOTE for our next LitRPG series read!!E-mail: bardsandbooks91@gmail.comGoodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/151938505-usman-zunnoorDiscord: discord.gg/AX8FkQCrBUTwitter (X): twitter.com/bardsandbooksSupport the Channel:ko-fi.com/bardsandbooks#litrpg #booktube #fantasy #dungeoncrawler
Music/Memory & Favourite People Tags (2 For 1) Bards and Books 2024-05-01 | A look at some of my favourite people, books, music and other hobbies. Thank you to @CliffsDarkGems for tagging me in both the Music & Memory Tag and Favourite People Tag!Original Tag Creators:Music & Memory Tag - @rodgilley-writer 1a. What was your favourite band ever that just blew you away?1b. Share a story that is a memory you have related to this band.2a. What was a song you heard a long time ago that just stuck with you?2b. Share a story that is a memory related to that song.Favourite People Tag - @bookssongsandothermagic 1. Favourite author.2. Favourite comedy actor/comedian.3. Favourite dramatic/serious actor/actress.4. Favourite political figure (past or present)5. Favourite film writer/director. 6. Favourite new discovery.7. Favourite musician/singer.8. Biggest inspirational person.E-mail: bardsandbooks91@gmail.comGoodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/151938505-usman-zunnoorDiscord: discord.gg/E69Hwc56zcTwitter (X): twitter.com/bardsandbooksSupport the Channel:ko-fi.com/bardsandbooks
The Road - 1 Minute Review (Cormac McCarthy) #postapocalyptic #fiction #booktube #bookreview Bards and Books 2024-04-30 | ...
Reading Update & April TBR - Lots of Dark Fantasy and My First Classic! Bards and Books 2024-04-17 | I've been reading some great stuff, lots of self-pub/indie books and a new favourite fantasy book! Also, continuing LitRPG and starting a classic! Please VOTE for our next LitRPG series as we wait for book 7 of Dungeon Crawler Carl!!Channels Mentioned:@SheWasOnlyEvie @blacknbluecollarreader @AFictionalEscapist E-mail: bardsandbooks91@gmail.comGoodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/151938505-usman-zunnoorDiscord: discord.gg/R7rQJsRRABTwitter (X): twitter.com/bardsandbooksSupport the Channel:ko-fi.com/bardsandbooks
Five Warrior Angels Trilogy Review (Non-Spoiler) - Dark and Brutal Fantasy Bards and Books 2024-04-04 | A non-spoiler review for the Five Warrior Angels Trilogy by Brian Lee Durfee. This is a dark, epic fantasy series consisting of The Forgetting Moon, The Blackest Heart and The Lonesome Crown, all 3 books published by Simon and Schuster's Saga Press! Have you read these dark and brutal tomes? What did you think? How many times did I smack those books? Let me know in the comments.Check out our live chats for each book: @RedFuryBooks Support Brian Lee Durfee: gofundme.com/f/a-miracle-for-brian-lee-durfee?utm_campaign=p_lico+share-sheet-first-launch&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customerE-mail: bardsandbooks91@gmail.comGoodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/151938505-usman-zunnoorDiscord: discord.gg/hmRGQZaXDsTwitter (X): twitter.com/bardsandbooksSupport the Channel:ko-fi.com/bardsandbooks
The Perfect GRIMDARK Novella!! #grimdark #booktube #fantasy Bards and Books 2024-03-17 | Book Recommendation: In The Shadow Of Their Dying - Anna Smith Spark & Michael R. Fletcher. This is a great Grimdark Fantasy Novella, it's action-packed, gritty and a quick, fun read! A must read for grimdark fans! #grimdark #fantasy #booktube #novella
Levelling Up, Ep #5 - The Butchers Masquerade (Dungeon Crawler Carl #5) - SPOILERS Bards and Books 2024-03-06 | Discussing book 5 of Dungeon Crawler Carl, The Butcher's Masquerade! This has been my personal favourite of the series so far and we're excited and nervous to approach book 6. Going to be a tough wait for book 7!#litrpg #progressionfantasy #dungeoncrawlercarl #booktube What LitRPG series should we tackle NEXT while we wait??E-mail: bardsandbooks91@gmail.comGoodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/151938505-usman-zunnoorDiscord: discord.gg/pzrNNAcNAqTwitter (X): twitter.com/bardsandbooksSupport the Channel:ko-fi.com/bardsandbooks
Author Interview - Karl Forshaw (Luna Ruinam Series) - Dark, Epic Fantasy Bards and Books 2024-03-01 | An interview with author Karl Forshaw! Karl is the author of the dark, epic fantasy book Renia, book 1 in the Luna Ruinam Series. This chat contains spoiler-free and mild spoiler content. #fantasy #author #interview #booktube Leave a Comment and Enter the Giveaway! forms.fillout.com/t/sF6fLM7ge7us(Winner will be randomly selected and contacted on March 6, 2024)Buy Renia: amazon.com/Renia-Luna-Ruinam-Book-1-ebook/dp/B0BMD59XBG/ref=sr_1_3?crid=11UIH8XCDA9NL&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Brv2Y7jjW6srxD2Kq3WbYzYU4vY_X_yq-LNGrHyt29BmFqz0fnVWx0lgLzFda7DPq52X7A7EwLFN5aSJaIdhCPuLdowJgzN1XClp84SCOA4Oy_nqqVz27CcvFPn4y9SvMlx76Uc3HcM_z_hHtz-Pds2w-3g1bc9cEAeVVVIBaC9qpeRJwYDCl_FaMseEBN7Xj4BmYVYmxSNXMF8eR2INLTtSdHViwmbTJqnZGgTLUzU.BznVJ0A7llaUXrWcDdGC5qwTdusrNsF0PExW7owtUSY&dib_tag=se&keywords=renia&qid=1708977756&sprefix=renia%2Caps%2C161&sr=8-3Karl's Website: karlforshaw.co.uk(Enter code 'bards' for 60% off the paperback - only until April 1, 2024)Page Turner's Discord for Renia Readalong: discord.gg/dzwtwchwn2
Memories of Ice Review (Malazan #3) - A Pivotal, Epic Series Instalment Bards and Books 2024-02-21 | My non-spoiler and spoiler review of Memories of Ice by Steven Erikson, book 3 in Malazan Book of the Fallen. A very pivotal moment in this epic fantasy series and one that has me eager to continue!Spoilers: 04:21E-mail: bardsandbooks91@gmail.comGoodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/151938505-usman-zunnoorDiscord: discord.gg/fSjAaE3nRWTwitter (X): twitter.com/bardsandbooksSupport the Channel:ko-fi.com/bardsandbooks
Levelling Up, Ep #4 - The Gate of the Feral Gods (Dungeon Crawler Carl #4) - SPOILERS Bards and Books 2024-01-31 | In the fourth episode of Levelling Up, we're discussing The Gate of the Feral Gods. This is book 4 in Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman and as always, we're doing this on audiobook. Another fantastic performance by Jeff Hays and Soundbooth Theater! #litrpg #progressionfantasy #dungeoncrawlercarlE-mail: bardsandbooks91@gmail.comGoodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/151938505-usman-zunnoorDiscord: discord.gg/RBWxap2BGRTwitter (X): twitter.com/bardsandbooksSupport the Channel:ko-fi.com/bardsandbooks
My Self-Pub/Indie TBR for 2024 Bards and Books 2024-01-24 | Some books I'm prioritizing for 2024. There are many other self-pub/indie books that I will read this year, this is just a few. Comment below if you've read any of these and have thoughts.E-mail: bardsandbooks91@gmail.comGoodreads:goodreads.com/user/show/151938505-usman-zunnoorDiscord: discord.gg/9x6Q7TQzPgTwitter (X): twitter.com/bardsandbooksSupport the Channel:ko-fi.com/bardsandbooksLinks to books:A Sway With Valour's Wrath amazon.com/Sway-Valours-Wrath-revenge-fantasy/dp/B0CMCX59Q2In The Shadow Of Their Dyingamazon.com/Shadow-their-Dying-Michael-Fletcher-ebook/dp/B0CLRQ5X7F/ref=sr_1_1?crid=30BPXX5SYAADR&keywords=in+the+shadow+of+their+dying&qid=1706057024&s=books&sprefix=in+the+shadow+of+their+dying%2Cstripbooks-intl-ship%2C74&sr=1-1The Storm Beneath The Worldamazon.com/Storm-Beneath-World-Michael-Fletcher-ebook/dp/B0CPPT5FDB/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3T2MA9JZZTDK2&keywords=the+storm+beneath+the+world&qid=1706057090&s=books&sprefix=the+storm+beneath+the+world%2Cstripbooks-intl-ship%2C71&sr=1-1Crown Princeamazon.com/Crown-Prince-Book-One-Blood-ebook/dp/B07T7YXCL3/ref=sr_1_3?crid=23NTXM99FTCDA&keywords=crown+prince&qid=1706057141&s=books&sprefix=crown+prince%2Cstripbooks-intl-ship%2C74&sr=1-3Curse Of The Fallenamazon.com/Curse-Fallen-H-C-Newell-ebook/dp/B093DWP3W8/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2GCLPLP0UU918&keywords=curse+of+the+fallen&qid=1706057228&s=books&sprefix=curse+of+the+fallen%2Cstripbooks-intl-ship%2C75&sr=1-1The Forbidden Realmsamazon.com/dp/B0B84WNHJB/ref=mes-dp?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=A9FXl&content-id=amzn1.sym.07f68587-1ea8-46cf-8c0c-8374d8d96b4a&pf_rd_p=07f68587-1ea8-46cf-8c0c-8374d8d96b4a&pf_rd_r=EMD5MF5111TFXV2QM1PE&pd_rd_wg=ezdt4&pd_rd_r=c2ef1203-6f8d-4caa-a43f-ef8f1d884203Shadows Of Nyn'Diraamazon.com/gp/product/B0CGSQP9QX?ref_=dbs_p_pwh_rwt_anx_cl_2&storeType=ebooksThe Exile Of Zanzibaramazon.com/Exile-Zanzibar-Railroad-Book-ebook/dp/B0BWDPLGG4/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2J5AX0NQ852VE&keywords=the+exile+of+zanzibar&qid=1706057423&s=digital-text&sprefix=the+exile+of+zanzibar%2Cdigital-text%2C74&sr=1-1Rise of Drescaamazon.com/Rise-Dresca-Draemeir-Chronicle-McKay/dp/B0CFCPTV4M/ref=sr_1_1?crid=GOLN39FPBLX7&keywords=rise+of+dresca&qid=1706057464&s=digital-text&sprefix=rise+of+dresca%2Cdigital-text%2C71&sr=1-1The Year Before The Endamazon.com/Year-Before-End-betrayal-Sovereign-ebook/dp/B08NXXM64P/ref=sr_1_1?crid=XLSXZ4VS018M&keywords=the+year+before+the+end&qid=1706057525&s=digital-text&sprefix=the+year+before+the+end%2Cdigital-text%2C77&sr=1-1A Wizard's Dreamamazon.com/Wizards-Dream-Hrvoje-Butković-ebook/dp/B0BFWHFMKG/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1KJXFJT5EXPCA&keywords=a+wizards+dream+hrvoje+butkovic&qid=1706057606&s=digital-text&sprefix=a+wizards+dream+hrvoje+butkovic%2Cdigital-text%2C65&sr=1-1Violence & Vigilanceamazon.com/Violence-Vigilance-Turesia-Untamed-Book-ebook/dp/B0C542GC78/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2BYOG2MWKWZRS&keywords=violence+and+vigilance&qid=1706057687&s=digital-text&sprefix=violence+and+vigilance%2Cdigital-text%2C80&sr=1-1Gilded Kingdom: Seventh Bornamazon.com/Gilded-Kingdom-Seventh-Born-Ervin-ebook/dp/B0CBVL1MRF/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2G1XAL906XIR8&keywords=gilded+kingdom+seventh+born&qid=1706057744&s=digital-text&sprefix=gilded+kingdom+seventh+born%2Cdigital-text%2C75&sr=1-1Tempusamazon.com/Tempus-Thomas-Botea-ebook/dp/B0CNG8T2LL/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2IOB0J22V764F&keywords=tempus+thomas+botea&qid=1706057801&s=digital-text&sprefix=tempus+thomas+botea%2Cdigital-text%2C66&sr=1-1
The BEST of Metal (Ep. #2) - Wintersun - Epic, Fantastical Metal Bards and Books 2024-01-17 | The Ultimate Fantasy Music! Wintersun is my favourite band of all time and I always enjoy singing their praises. A mixture of many different sounds, they have quite unique music, something I think many will enjoy! #fantasymetal Check out their music on YouTube, Spotify, iTunes etc. E-mail: bardsandbooks91@gmail.comGoodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/151938505-usman-zunnoorDiscord: discord.gg/jKNfcmCqPqTwitter (X): twitter.com/bardsandbooksSupport the Channel:ko-fi.com/bardsandbooks
Levelling Up, Ep #3 - The Dungeon Anarchists Cookbook (Dungeon Crawler Carl #3) - SPOILERS Bards and Books 2024-01-03 | In the third episode of Levelling Up, we're discussing The Dungeon Anarchist's Cookbook. This is book 3 in Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman and as always, we're doing this on audiobook. Another fantastic performance by Jeff Hays and Soundbooth Theater! #litrpg #progressionfantasy #dungeoncrawlercarlEmail: bardsandbooks91@gmail.comGoodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/151938505-usman-zunnoorDiscord: discord.gg/anxGFmNy4fTwitter (X): twitter.com/bardsandbooksSupport the Channel:ko-fi.com/bardsandbooks
Top 5 Books/Series As Of 2023! (Year-End List) Bards and Books 2023-12-27 | Closing out my first year on Booktube with a list of my favourite fantasy/sci-fi books/series! 5 have made the cut with a couple honourable mentions. Thank you to all who watch and support what I do and looking forward to an amazing 2024! #fantasy #booktube #favouritebooks E-mail: bardsandbooks91@gmail.comGoodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/151938505-usman-zunnoorDiscord: discord.gg/3Rz6bGn586Twitter (X): twitter.com/bardsandbooksSupport the Channel:ko-fi.com/bardsandbooks
Levelling Up, Ep #2 - Carls Doomsday Scenario (Dungeon Crawler Carl #2) - SPOILERS Bards and Books 2023-12-20 | Welcome to the second episode of Levelling Up, discussing book 2 of Dungeon Crawler Carl! Once again, I'm joined by Nick as we share all our thoughts on Carl's Doomsday Scenario by Matt Dinniman, audiobook narrated by Jeff Hays. #litrpg #dungeoncrawlercarl #progressionfantasyE-mail: bardsandbooks91@gmail.comGoodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/151938505-usman-zunnoorDiscord: discord.gg/Bb6DN5vpAaTwitter (X): twitter.com/bardsandbooksSupport the Channel:ko-fi.com/bardsandbooks
Unpopular Opinions 2.0 Tag Bards and Books 2023-12-13 | Discussing my hot takes on bookish questions. Thank you to @AnithaGadeReads for the tag! Original Video: youtube.com/watch?v=v_h5TMGLB80&t=0sE-mail: bardsandbooks91@gmail.comGoodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/151938505-usman-zunnoorDiscord: discord.gg/4sGeeeWnqMX: https://x.com/bardsandbooksSupport the Channel:ko-fi.com/bardsandbooks00:54 1. A genre "great" you don't get the hype for01:58 2. An adaptation you wish was never made03:32 3. A book/series you have to fight back your inner snob because you think people just don't get it05:26 4. A book/series you're tired of everyone hating on07:08 5. A book/series everyone thinks is powerful but you didn't connect with07:49 6. A character you don't get the hype for10:15 7. A book/series everyone wants an adaptation for, but you don't10:49 8. A book/series you think people have bias toward and don't love/hate as much as they claim
First Law Trilogy Review - Joe Abercrombies Grim Epic (Non-Spoiler) Bards and Books 2023-12-06 | A chaotic NON-SPOILER review of the First Law trilogy by Joe Abercrombie, wrapping up The Blade Itself, Before They Are Hanged and Last Argument Of Kings! I love this series and am eager to continue reading his work. Looking forward to diving into more grimdark fantasy as well!Email: bardsandbooks91@gmail.com Goodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/151938505-usman-zunnoorDiscord: discord.gg/Mm22fatYmsTwitter (X): twitter.com/bardsandbooksSupport the Channel:ko-fi.com/bardsandbooks
Top 10 New (To Me) Authors I Will COMPLETE Bards and Books 2023-11-29 | My top 10 most anticipated authors! I plan on reading all of their work (or at least all of their major series) and your feedback in regards to book/series placement would be very welcome. Some absolute heavy hitters on this list, such as Stephen King, J.R.R. Tolkien, Bernard Cornwell, Adrian Tchaikovsky and more!Channels mentioned:@trinforeman54 @Talking_Story E-mail: bardsandbooks91@gmail.comGoodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/151938505-usman-zunnoorDiscord: discord.gg/R953HEhKsCTwitter (X): twitter.com/bardsandbooksSupport the Channel:ko-fi.com/bardsandbooks00:36 Author #10 02:38 Author #9 05:01 Author #8 07:32 Author #7 09:58 Author #6 12:44 Author #5 15:45 Author #4 18:43 Author #3 20:41 Author #2 22:48 Author #1
Levelling Up, Ep #1 - Dungeon Crawler Carl (Dungeon Crawler Carl #1) - Non Spoiler & Spoiler Bards and Books 2023-11-22 | The first episode of a new series titled "Levelling Up", where we discuss a LitRPG book/series. I'm joined by my good friend Nick, and first up on the list is Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman! The audiobook, narrated by Jeff Hays is highly recommended! #LitRPGChat #DungeonCrawlerCarlE-mail: bardsandbooks91@gmail.comGoodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/151938505-usman-zunnoorDiscord: discord.gg/FCPPxjkEXHTwitter (X): twitter.com/bardsandbooksSupport the Channel:ko-fi.com/bardsandbooks21:33 SPOILERS BEGIN
October-Wrap & November TBR (Malazan, First Law, LitRPG & More) Bards and Books 2023-10-30 | Apologies for the poor audio quality... I am in the middle of experimenting with new equipment. I've been taking a much needed break from social media but am back with a wrap up for October and my November TBR. *ARC for The Soul of Chaos provided by Reedsy DiscoveryA man from a noble line has been exiled and toils away in mines as his twin sister is forced to take up the burden of being the heir. Their paths cross once more as events lead to an apocalyptic war fuelled by dark gods...*ARC for Partial Function provided by the author Email: bardsandbooks91@gmail.comGoodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/151938505-usman-zunnoorDiscord: discord.gg/uySfabsBAHTwitter (X): twitter.com/bardsandbooksSupport the Channel:ko-fi.com/bardsandbooksOctober Wrap-Up00:14 Book 105:23 Book 207:11 Book 309:01 Book 4 & 5November TBR 10:52 Book 1, 2 & 311:17 Book 411:41 Book 5
The BEST Of Dark, Epic Fantasy! #epicfantasy #darkfantasybooks #booktube Bards and Books 2023-10-23 | Fallen Light series by @hcnewell A dark, epic fantasy with massive worldbuilding, a huge cast of characters and a vast array of cultures. Curse of the Fallen, The Forbidden Realms and Shadows of Nyn’Dira!
A New Formative Epic Fantasy Series Is Born! #epicfantasy #chronicles Bards and Books 2023-10-18 | ...
Deadhouse Gates - Malazan LIVE Spoiler Discussion Bards and Books 2023-10-14 | Chatting with Colin, Caleb and Chris on our thoughts of Deadhouse Gates, book 2 of Malazan Book of the Fallen by Steven Erikson. @ColinsCornerYT @calebritywriter @CNavo.TheNextChapter Join the Discord: discord.gg/886KSaAvdy
War, Exile and Time-Travel! A Tale of Magic and Myth Awaits! #epicfantasy #epicbattles Bards and Books 2023-10-13 | The Exile of Zanzibar by Daniel Maidman
The Ultimate Guardian of Epic Fantasy? #ancientguardians #epicfantasy #newblood Bards and Books 2023-10-11 | Crown Prince is book 1 of the New Blood Saga by W.D. Kilpack IIIA dark, epic fantasy with great magic and a deep lore!
Love Druids? Read This Series! #celtic #druid #epicfantasy Bards and Books 2023-10-09 | Protectors of Pretanni by Mike Mollman. Book 1: Becoming A DruidBook 1.5: Sins And Sorrows Book 2: To Speak With Elders
Why Isn’t Anyone Talking About This Book!? #darkfantasybooks #epicfantasy Bards and Books 2023-10-03 | One of the most underrated dark fantasy books of the last few years… Renia by Karl Forshaw. Book 1 in the Luna Ruinam series
Deadhouse Gates Review (Malazan #2) Non-Spoiler & Spoiler - A Whirlwind Of Emotions Bards and Books 2023-09-22 | My Spoiler-free & Spoiler review of Deadhouse Gates, book 2 in Malazan Book of the Fallen by Steven Erikson. What a marvellous piece of work that builds on everything we experienced in book 1!Spoilers: 03:12E-mail: bardsandbooks91@gmail.comGoodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/151938505-usman-zunnoorDiscord: discord.gg/r9STuxfU8vTwitter: twitter.com/bardsandbooksSupport the Channel:ko-fi.com/bardsandbooks
Heavy Metal Book Tag - You Can Trust Me... I Read Books Bards and Books 2023-09-15 | The Heavy Metal Book Tag was created by @artofawr Thank you Cliff from @CliffsDarkGems for tagging me! I will never tire of discussing the books I love as well as metal music!E-mail: bardsandbooks91@gmail.comGoodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/151938505-usman-zunnoorDiscord: discord.gg/r9STuxfU8vTwitter: twitter.com/bardsandbooksSupport the Channel:ko-fi.com/bardsandbooks00:28 1. The Vocals Will Liquify Your Brains!Name a book where you particularly loved the narrator's voice or POV.Also, name one of your favourite singers.02:16 2. The Guitars Are Screaming!Name a book where a character plays a stringed instrument of any kind.Also, name one of your favourite guitar players.04:13 3. The Bass Crumbles Your Bones To Powder!Name a book or character that you associate with literal or figurative concussive force. (Explosions, destruction, booming voice etc.) Also, name one of your favourite bass players.05:31 4. The Drums Shall Shake Your Soul To Smithereens! Name a book that was so well paced that you burned through it in no time.Also, name one of your favourite drummers.07:25 5. There Will Be Leather, Spikes, Chains, Fangs and Blood!Name one of your favourite literary themes, then name a book that did it well. Also, name a themed/concept album/band.09:21 6. Our Manager Carries A Battle-Axe And He'll Either Shake Your Hand Or Kick Your Face In!Name a book with one of your favourite moments where two characters (friends/enemies) met. Also, name a collaborative song/album/band.
The BEST of Metal (Ep. #1) - Sonata Arctica - Soul-Stirring Power Metal Bards and Books 2023-09-09 | Discussing one of my favourite bands of all time, Sonata Arctica! This is a Power Metal band from Finland with songs ranging from emotionally distressing to fun and lively. Being of the Power Metal subgenre, I think their music is very accessible to a wide range of audiences.I'd love to hear your thoughts on their music!Here's the playlist:open.spotify.com/playlist/456pUQOhBzf1t8EAyBfO0g?si=962d6f170bc84e8aE-mail: bardsandbooks91@gmail.comGoodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/151938505-usman-zunnoorDiscord: discord.gg/r9STuxfU8vTwitter: twitter.com/bardsandbooksSupport the Channel:ko-fi.com/bardsandbooks
The Blade Itself - 1 Minute Review (Joe Abercrombie) #firstlaw #grimdark #fantasy Bards and Books 2023-09-04 | ...
August-Wrap & September TBR (Malazan, First Law & More) Bards and Books 2023-08-28 | Discussing what I read in August and what I plan to read in September.Unfortunately, I've had to drop some readalongs as I got a little too excited and over-scheduled myself.E-mail: bardsandbooks91@gmail.comGoodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/151938505-usman-zunnoorDiscord: discord.gg/r9STuxfU8vTwitter: twitter.com/bardsandbooksSupport the Channel:ko-fi.com/bardsandbooksAugust Wrap-Up00:18 Book 102:43 Book 205:23 Book 306:40 Book 4September TBR 07:45 Book 108:24 Book 208:43 Book 309:27 Book 4
The Midnight Kingdom Review (The Dark Gods #2) No Spoilers - Exploring The Universe Bards and Books 2023-08-16 | My thoughts on The Midnight Kingdom by Tara Sim. This is book 2 in The Dark Gods trilogy and will be available for purchase on August 22, 2023!Subscribe for more dark fantasy reviews!Email: bardsandbooks91@gmail.comGoodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/151938505-usman-zunnoorDiscord: discord.gg/r9STuxfU8vTwitter: twitter.com/bardsandbooksSupport the Channel:ko-fi.com/bardsandbooks
Gardens of the Moon - Malazan LIVE Spoiler Discussion Bards and Books 2023-08-10 | A Spoiler-filled discussion on Gardens of the Moon! Book 1 of Malazan Book Of The Fallen! I’m joined by @ColinsCornerYT @calebritywriter and @CNavo.TheNextChapter Our series buddy read is off to a magnificent start!Join our Discord: discord.gg/r9STuxfU8v
Gardens of the Moon Review (Malazan #1) No Spoilers - A New Favourite Series? Bards and Books 2023-08-05 | My spoiler-free review of Gardens of the Moon, book 1 in Malazan Book of the Fallen by Steven Erikson. This is the start to something insanely epic! This review, like the book itself, is a collection of thoughts and may be somewhat chaotic... E-mail: bardsandbooks91@gmail.comGoodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/151938505-usman-zunnoorDiscord: discord.gg/r9STuxfU8vX: twitter.com/bardsandbooksSupport the Channel:ko-fi.com/bardsandbooks
The City of Dusk Review (The Dark Gods #1) No Spoilers - Gothic Fantasy Done Right Bards and Books 2023-07-21 | My non-spoiler review of The City of Dusk by Tara Sim. This is a gothic, dark fantasy series and book 1 in The Dark Gods Trilogy. Email: bardsandbooks91@gmail.comDiscord: discord.gg/r9STuxfU8vGoodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/151938505-usman-zunnoorX: https://x.com/bardsandbooksSupport the Channel:ko-fi.com/bardsandbooks
