Again thank you to everyone who sent stuff in. These are a blast to make!

@turtleanton6539

4 жыл бұрын

Read BERSERK

@nviz47

4 жыл бұрын

You're hilarious but also low-key it's adorable/cool - your reaction to getting the leather bound book :') your fans are cool

@krle24

4 жыл бұрын

The Darkness that comes before is a really good book and the series as a whole. You have great fandom who obviously have great taste in books. Can't wait seeing what they'll send you next. And for you to read them, of course.

@wildfire160

4 жыл бұрын

Not sure how much you know about Gemmell ,the Rigante series is a bit variable(part good part not so) i recommend it but to really get into his books the Drenai series is the one to start with especially "Legend" ...The Chronicles of Prydain are a very easy read and kind of based on Welsh mythology,i believe Disney(who own the rights) were thinking of remaking "the black cauldron" as a live action film at one time but it all petered out..

@nickd5158

4 жыл бұрын

Really need to read JV Jones. Definitely a little Grimdark. She was taking off in the late 90s early 00s then life got in the way. She's back after a decade finishing up her series and needs support.

"I don't want my entire apartment to be a book fort" well I guess we have less in common than I thought

With how often Daniel mentions that hes only human, I feel he's hiding the fact he is in fact a book reading machine and is secretly requesting more books

@darkprinceofdorne

4 жыл бұрын

He's a reptile from another planet and he hides it so well

@bunnygirlerika9489

3 жыл бұрын

Only someone who isn't human would claim to be only human lol

@liam1558

3 жыл бұрын

He's only goblin

another episode of "Let's hope this package is not a bomb" XD

@taikajorma7276

4 жыл бұрын

Dream Master Really ”XD” After that comment lol You know unabomber killed inconents imagine if that were your family

@KillerHawke007

4 жыл бұрын

@@taikajorma7276 it's a joke, calm down. It didn't even cross my mind until you mentioned him

I bet that Brandon actually sent you that

@heraldofmorning3219

4 жыл бұрын

Heeeeeeeyy that’s actually a good theory!

@vitormelomedeiros

4 жыл бұрын

Wait, that actually makes a bit of sense??

@ryanlol5786

4 жыл бұрын

I mean, it’s SIGNED, and I wouldn’t give away a SIGNED Sanderson book without even a note on it, so yea, that theory has a good bit of merit knowing what we know.

@GiuseppeBernal

4 жыл бұрын

@@ryanlol5786 i think all the leatherbounds come signed so although it could totally be a gift from hosting the interview, it could still be a fan.

@Hadrian1616

4 жыл бұрын

I think he signs them all in bulk. I saw a video clip of him doing all the Hero of Ages Leatherbound books.

Your accidental book drops are hilarious.

"I hope your 2020 is starting just fine" Oh sweet summer child.

@SammieMousie

3 жыл бұрын

I'm going back through Daniel's videos and I laughed out loud when he said that.

I wish someone would send me books like this lmao

@TammyJerkChicken

4 жыл бұрын

We cam make a book swap! But my taste in books is non exsistent lol

@wildfire160

4 жыл бұрын

I`d love them to send them to me as well ...though i already have half of the ones he got here...

@veronicapombo6235

4 жыл бұрын

Same

@LoyaFrostwind

4 жыл бұрын

And a new IKEA bookshelf to put them on!

@rachelloretto4833

4 жыл бұрын

Same but I am still genuinely happy that he and others get books like this 💜

Wait, are you saying you can't read over 100 books in a reasonable time frame?!? *Outrageous*

@turtleanton6539

4 жыл бұрын

I thought he was a REAL fantasyfan

@krle24

4 жыл бұрын

I have read 111 fantasy books in a year. Still recovering from it. :D

@DaleModisette

4 жыл бұрын

@@krle24 The amount of books I have read/listen to since 2010. Read ‎NEW: 1120 (apparently I forgot to add when I read 293 of them) 2010 ‎(28) 2011 ‎(9) 2012 ‎(200) 2013 ‎(190) 2014 ‎(115) 2014-reread ‎(18) 2015 ‎(93) 2015-reread ‎(53) 2016 ‎(105) 2017 ‎(19) 2017-reread ‎(58) 2018 ‎(29) 2018-reread ‎(44) 2019 ‎(39) 2019-reread ‎(16)

@aubreyjane6659

4 жыл бұрын

I read 101 books in 2019

@kbg12ila

4 жыл бұрын

@@DaleModisette 2012 the world was ending so its clear why u read so many haha

"If I open this, do I become magic?" Your Harry Potter is showing...😋

This episode has it all. A promised death match, a yeeted book entering the stratosphere, begging for mercy from the endless storm of books... this is the quality non-content that I watch, "Please, god, don't be a bomb" for.

@becklebooks

4 жыл бұрын

Nicholas Volm “a yeeted book” 😂

I feel like Daniel will have a heart attack if someone sends him the whole Mistborn leather bound set 👀

@amberreid1059

4 жыл бұрын

Lightningtiger77 Is this a challenge?

@lightningtiger7721

4 жыл бұрын

@@amberreid1059 Yes.

@badmotherfucker6328

3 жыл бұрын

Who wouldn't?

I can't believe Prydain Chronicles have fallen into obscurity. They were all the rage in the 80s and Disney butchered them into a movie. I was fortunate enough to get to visit the author in his home when I was in school. Some got Newbery medals.

@carlwilliams9642

4 жыл бұрын

IKR? Hence why I sent them to him. Though, I don't know how my name became Darren, he read my name on the note out loud. lol

@RichFreeman

4 жыл бұрын

@@carlwilliams9642 Good move. I think I heard him mention Eddings during the livestream yesterday though I wasn't paying close attention. They would be classified as YA today and they're certainly not as complex as Sanderson/etc, but they're definitely noteworthy. Prydain in particular is very accessible at maybe a 4th-5th grade level. Belgariad would be more 6-8th I think - been decades since I read that (and the Kindle rights are apparently in limbo).

@carlwilliams9642

4 жыл бұрын

@@RichFreeman I just bought the first book of The Belgariad the other day. Very much looking forward to that read. Do you recommend Eddings' other series (Malloreon, Elenium, etc.)?

@RichFreeman

4 жыл бұрын

@@carlwilliams9642 I haven't read those. I'll probably get around to reading them some day if they ever sort out the Kindle rights. I realize paperbacks are dirt cheap but I just really don't like the idea of having to lug them around, and I don't think I could live without Whispersync at this point...

@LamentaFortuna

4 жыл бұрын

It's still in my top 10 of all time. It's such a great series.

I'm the one who sent you Codex Alera book 1, I really hope like it!

@ZedsDeadBaby117

4 жыл бұрын

loved the codex alera books, fun magic system, and i listen to the audiobooks which are narrated by the fabulous kate reading

@jacobperkinson5493

4 жыл бұрын

Zenketsu Codex Alera was amazing! I really hope Daniel reads and reviews the series!

@SlowBurnReader

4 жыл бұрын

He really needs to read it! So good I finished it earlier his year.

What if you asked smaller channels to review some of these books and then host them?

@jackinthebox1993

4 жыл бұрын

That's not a bad idea

@mariasilveriagrassi

4 жыл бұрын

hey I am down with that too! That way all books get read! Maybe to make it fair people can vote so no one gets "offended" if Daniel is not the one actually reading it.

@DeeSnow97

4 жыл бұрын

he would basically become a youtube publisher

@HarveyGinger

4 жыл бұрын

@@DeeSnow97 If he did one a month it wouldn't be to bad.

@amberreid1059

4 жыл бұрын

This is actually a super rad idea.

Daniel : "im only human" Me:... Daniel: HUMAN! me:.... Thou doth protest too much.... What are you!?

@hannahseling1513

3 жыл бұрын

*dost - thou is the archaic second person doth - archaic second person (sorry, but we're reading shakespeare in class right now, and I absolutely am that one grammar nazi who unnecessarily points out tiny mistakes)

@bunnygirlerika9489

3 жыл бұрын

He's a lizard person!

But... but the intro? Where is the "Dear God Please Don't be a Bomb" intro? Great video as always.

Daniel fanboying over the leather bound edition of Warbreaker is the best part of this video:)

If the book was signed then maybe it was from Brandon himself.

@shastatastic

4 жыл бұрын

KerstinMamma preordered leatherbound’s were all numbered and signed by Brandon.

@KerstinMamma

4 жыл бұрын

@@shastatastic Don't kill my dreams.

@fast.food.ninjalarry954

4 жыл бұрын

@@shastatastic Veil You face Killer !!!

@williambrown2135

4 жыл бұрын

Agree with shannon, that said, sending such an expensive book without a note.. maybe it was brandon haha

@ChristmasLore

3 жыл бұрын

@@williambrown2135 Agreed. Who the hell would give it up?!

Prydain is where the movie "The Black Cauldron" the Disney movie comes from.

I'm both disappointed that you've never heard of the Prydain series, but also very envious that you get to enjoy them for the first time. They are my favorite fantasy series.

NOTE: Books were dropped in this video! Books were thrown in this video! 😀 Some accidentally? Does it matter? Gravity, Daniels true antagonist. Keep dropping books my dude. That whisk microphone says much of your priorities: books books books. 👍 Before long Daniel will need a bigger apartment, too many full bookshelves. #FirstWorldProblems That Warbreaker Leatherbound made me drool somewhat. Sexy tome. ❤

Sadly, where I moved to a smaller place I had to sell/give away 90% of my books. Everything is now on kindle, but damn I miss real books!

The Chronicles of Prydain was one of my favorites back in elementary school. One of my very first introductions to Fantasy!

Forcing love and affection on those who send you books. Unbelievable

@MrShaiya96

4 жыл бұрын

Lol

I was not expecting this level of comedic value and I appreciate it

chronicles of prydain are a great pickup!! very classic. it's an interpretation of the welsh canon that predates arturian legend (from which Merlin is imported, among other things)

Here since 3-4k... congratulations on 100k, this is my must watch channel now

Quick, somebody send him just a pair of trunks! Yes, despite of how he feels about it, you know we all want to see it.

@mariaslm8

4 жыл бұрын

😂😂

The chronicles of prydain has "The Black Cauldron" in it.... Thank you whoever sent that to him.

Kudos to whoever sent you The Chronicles of Prydain. It is the seminal YA fantasy series and was fantastic YA before the category even existed. But I’ll shut up about it because it’s on my list to cover on my own channel. =)

The Darkness that Comes Before is amazing.

@perryfox6060

4 жыл бұрын

+

@JanPospisilArt

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, that's why I sent it. ;) I used to see it recommended alongside Malaz, but not so much these days anymore, for some reason...

@perryfox6060

4 жыл бұрын

@@JanPospisilArt I think the last couple books weren't as good, and the series on a whole got complicated, but the start was amazing and it's definitely worth a read!

I loved Lloyd Alexander as a kid. I should do a reread and see if it still holds up. Hope you enjoy those!

I'ma say Brandon himself sent Warbreaker. That edition looks unbelievable! Also, the video reminded me that I want to read the Silo series. I enjoyed Hugh Howey's Beacon 23 a lot when I read it a few years back. R. Scott Baker's Prince of Nothing series (The Darkness that Comes Before is book one) is awesome as well. Aside from First Law and Ed McDonald's Raven's Mark Trilogy probably my favourite full-on grimdark series out there. The self-published books looked great too. These videos are not only entertaining but at this point one of my favourite ways to discover new books or get reminded of others I wanted to read but never got to ^^

Glad someone sent you The Darkness that Comes Before. It's a series with a veneer of grimdark but a lot of nuance. Very intimate representation of its characters. Emotionally convincing while also cerebral, and thought-provoking.

@theswordinthetome2454

4 жыл бұрын

Nice endorsement. You've got me wanting to read it!

@JanPospisilArt

4 жыл бұрын

Right?! Right. Glad to see people commenting about it, 'cause that's the one out of the three books I sent I thought Daniel would've heard of.

I read The Chronicles of Prydain about a year ago. They start off a little weak, but they just keep getting better and better as they go on and the protagonist has some really good character development!

@wildfire160

4 жыл бұрын

I read The Chronicles of Prydain about 40yrs ago ...there's been rumours that Disney might remake "The Black Cauldron" but use all the books not just Cauldron...

@RichFreeman

4 жыл бұрын

@@wildfire160 If they do I seriously hope they don't try to cram it all into one movie. I never actually watched the original movie but I think a big part of the problem is that they tried to turn a book 2 into a whole story while greatly simplifying it. The books were outstanding for their time, but if you go in expecting The Way of Kings you'll be disappointed. They're definitely well-suited to something like a 5th grade level. Maybe think LotR simplified to a fairly young adult level.

@mariaslm8

4 жыл бұрын

That's nice to hear! Considering I quite enjoyed the first one!

The Darkness That Comes Before is very interesting, it is the first book of a 7-Book epic (with potential sequels, not sure yet) with heavy focus on psychology and philosophy

some might say "you judge books by their covers".....(12:15)

Daniel - Lloyd Alexander is required reading for ANY and EVERY Fantasy Fiction/ Sword & Sorcery reader - I am a little shocked you have never heard of the Chronicles of Prydain!

"I don't my entire house to be a book fort." I know what you mean, I have to literally tiptoe around my house so that I don't brush against any of the book stacks and knock them over. It has happened several tines and they always create a domino effect that will have me cleaning for hours afterwards.

Lloyd Alexander is OG! His books are beautiful, lyrical, and pack a complex emotional punch. Enjoy!

Why are these videos so entertaining and awesome? I just want you to open book packages every day, lol!

7:26 “That’s a really cool COINcidence.” Hah, I see what you did there.

That Lloyd Alexander series is what started my love of fantasy when I was a kid.

I can understand why people send you books. You share your own personal love of book, and people want to return the favor. Thanks always.

Only just saw this video, 100% support the Prydain series. It gets the honor of getting me into fantasy.

Whoa, a shout-out for Chronicles of Prydain! That's a great classic (they even made a Disney movie "The Black Cauldron" based on the first book back in early 80s, but that was not... so great). Also props to whoever sent you Gemmel's books, those are often pretty great, quick reads.

Thumbs up to Darren(?) for sending you the Prydain Chronicles. It was what introduced me to high fantasy as a kid. And I agree, it is one of the best coming of age stories I've ever read. Lloyd Alexander was my author growing up. I also loved The Marvelous Misadventures of Sebastian and The Gawgon and the Boy.

I love the Chronicles of Prydain.

It's great to see David Gemmell getting some love.

I feel you man but at least mine are all on a PC if I had to do it all in paper books my 160 square foot house would need a few additions and I would also have to live on one of the shelves. *In total I have 1.32 terabytes of audiobooks:* Books (Done): 126 GB Books (New): 337 GB Books (On Going): 293 GB Books (Unsorted): 587 GB Books (Various Authors): 259 GB

This was the first unboxing I watched of yours, and oh my goodness that was awesome! Hope they keep coming! Congrats on that beautiful “Warbreaker” copy! 😍

That binding!!! Got chills

Second on Chronicles of Prydain! One of my favorites as a kid and about to begin a reread. Disney's Black Cauldron is based on this series.

Dude, appreciate the time, effort and respect I see you put into book reviews, always giving authors a fair shake, wether you like it or not. But gotta day, seeing you with hair down and having some fun is just plain fun! Happy New Year!

I love the tone of this video and you keeping in all the hilarious clumsy moments 😂😂😂 ❤️

Yay! You got the Warbreaker leatherbound!!! It’s so gorgeous, I’m glad someone sent it to you.

The chronicles of Prydain is the basis for the Disney film The Black Cauldron

Lloyd Alexander was the author who got me into fantasy. I read them in grade 6 but I still remember them. The Disney animated movie “the Black Cauldron” was adapted from this series and is the name of the second book I think.

14:24 *everyone starts sobbing*

Somehow just now watching this video, but love the Nodevember shirt, I also went to that conference and still wear the shirt! Wish they still were hosting that conference.

Waterborn/Blackgod/Darkness were from me. I was only a silent type due to the lack of note availability from that particular eBay seller. (I'd send you my copies, but the shipping from Europe is crazy high, would've cost more than all three books combined.) Sorry! W+B are the whole series, imo not well known and underrated. I like that it's relatively short, not a sprawling saga. Darkness That Comes Before is the first book of a trilogy, which then has a sequel trilogy, but again - I feel like it's a less known, yet very cool book. Glad you got them ok!

so glad this series is continuing!

Love these unboxing videos! Also, I’m about 1/3 of the way through The Shadow Rising and it is dope. 🐉

Chronicles of Prydain is one of my favorite series. It is young, but really well done. It would be a good one to add if you do a part 2 of your videos about starting children in fantasy.

Chronicles of Prydain is a true classic, sure you have seen The Black Cauldron movie.

Just started reading the Stormlight Archives due to your channel. Im a recent subscriber and just loving your channel and how its opened up the door to so many new books to read ! Know im going to love the stormlight archives already, just 100 pages in.

14:27 That's it. That's what jinxed us. Thanks Daniel.

Congrants on 100k man!

I hardly ever watch unboxing videos, but this is just. too adorable not to. what I mean is, you have just so much nice/positive energy about you it's calming to watch.

Codex Aleria is a great series. I really liked it. Just a good story which goes a long way with me.

The darkness that comes before ja amazing but such a difficult read. Worth it but the writing style is very special

YES SOMEONE SENT THE CHRONICLES OF PRYDAIN THANKS (Kudos Darren/Derren)

@carlwilliams9642

4 жыл бұрын

Your welcome. No idea why he called me Darren though.

@licenciado1970

4 жыл бұрын

Can't give Prydain enough love.

I honestly couldn't stop smiling the entire video. That's a present. I have zero excuse for watching so little of your channel thus far. Anyway, thank you for existing. Yeah.

Oh my gosh! The Prydain Chronicles are SO good, I've loved them since I was a kid, and no one I know have ever heard of them. Please read them if you get the chance!

Prydain is definitely a gem. The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant would have finished it off but you can't have everything, I guess.

WOW!!! So many books!! I hope he has time to read all of them and enjoys them! I wish I could get books like this!

Wow u got more books. Congratulations on ur channel!!! Luv always watching ur KZread..

Mail opening Daniel is too wholesome and sweet. Stop it!

New Hampshire ❤️ my home state. That warms my heart. Rock on 🤘🏽

That edition of Warbreaker is so pretty! My own house looks like a library at times. 7 shelves full of books.

Congratulations on the 100k subsrcibers, Daniel!! As always enjoyed the video and looking forward to the next one. The Warbreaker book really looks phenomenal..

I would actually die for that leatherbound warbreaker

One of my favorite booktubers. Awesome. 😍😍😍

I can't get enough of these videos!!

How is this soooo entertaining 😂🤣 I had to stop twice because I was laughing so hard that I couldn't hear anything 😂

You should definitely rock the tank tops more often

These unboxings are so chaotic and I love it

Congratulations on reaching 100K! I've been here since the end of 2018, but I didn't subscribe until recently. Keep it up!

That is the prettiest book I have ever seen.

Wow, someone sent the whole Banned and the Banished series! They're dark high fantasy with all the typical tropes, but he at least does interesting things with them; the magic system, in particular, has always struck me as pretty unique. James Clemens writes thrillers under another pen name and his style of writing carries over, so imo they're addictive/fast reads, even if he's maybe not the most highbrow writer out there.

@Rogue_VI

4 жыл бұрын

Yes. The Banned and the Banished is fantastic.

I doubt anybody cares, but our country doesn't have almost any fantasy books, (amazon charges like $50 for shipping). And I desperately want to buy some and support the writers in any meagre way I can........

Hope you’re having a good week! Don’t stress about getting to stuff we send you. We’re here for you and your content, not so you’ll read our books. Keep it up and have fun!

I wanted to let you know that I just got the first book of Wheel of Time in the mail because of you, I had to scour the internet for the OG cover because the full art looks so nice

Bro, congrats on reaching 100k!

The Mistborn coins are super cool! 😍 Your excitement at opening the packages in the right order...! 😂

You mentioned in one of these videos that you would be interested in reading japanese books. I would strongly recommend "The Heroic Legend of Arslan" by Yoshiki Tanaka. It's a low fantasy persian-inspired series that recently has been overshadowed by its own adaptations and I think a look through the actual books would be interesting and also a way to show people the actual text and the style of the author. Also, he has a tactics-oriented Sci-Fi series named "Legend of the Galactic Heroes" which is in a similar situation between the adaptations and the books. Love the channel and keep up the good work!!

Love that flex of you answering a private number call there Daniel..... you well adjusted human you!

Silo, Yes!!!!🌃 It's not only the covers! You're in for an amazing ride!🌙 And Bakker! The best unboxing, ever!!🎋

OMG IDIGO KING I loved those books when I was a bit smaller