The Top 40 GREATEST Fantasy Series EVER Written. And There Is NO Debating This Majestic List.

Wherein our hero Durfee counts down the top 40 greatest fantasy series of ALL TIME! Just an FYI, I only put series on my list that I had read the ENTIRE series. So some of your favorites might not be here. #fantasy #fantasybooks #topten
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  • @B.LEE.DbrianleedurfeeREVIEWS
    @B.LEE.DbrianleedurfeeREVIEWS3 жыл бұрын

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  • @jamesfrederick.

    @jamesfrederick.

    Жыл бұрын

    Flash man by George McDonald Fraser is the best series”lies of lock lamamora is better then lord of the rings also were was the First law series by joe Abercrombie in this book line up that one is also probably better then lord of the rings”

  • @arjunpaudel709
    @arjunpaudel709 Жыл бұрын

    40. Kings of the wyld 39. The way of shadows 38. The prince of thorns 37. The baker's boy 36. Off armageddon reef 35. Legend - david 34. The last of the renshai 33. V.e schwab series 32. The dark tide 31. The mirror of her dreams 30. Shadowmarch - tad williams 29. Shadow and claw - gene wolfe 28. Thieves world 27. Black sun rising - 26. Chronicles of the cheysuli 25. Dragon prince 24. Kings dragon 23. The Golden Key 22. Michael moorcock series 21. Deryni rising - katherine kurtz 20. Nevernight 19. Robin hobb series 18. Jhereg - steven .. 17. The book of three - lloyd alexander 16. Dragons of autumn twilight 15. Harrypotter 14. Tigana 13. Magician apprentice 12. Lord foul's bane 11. Pawn of prophecy 10. The forgetting moon 09. The lies of locke lamora 08. Gardens of the moon 07. The name of the wind - patrick 06. The way of kings - brandon 05. The sword of shannara 04. The eye of the world 03. A game of thrones 02. The drangonbone chair - tad williams 01. J . R. R. Tolkien

  • @Harldin

    @Harldin

    Жыл бұрын

    Several I haven't heard off(including Brian), probably a 3rd I have heard off but never read but all the ones I have read I did like. Huge Eddings fan back in the day but I don't think they have aged very well.

  • @braddonachie9567

    @braddonachie9567

    Жыл бұрын

    Nice to see a shout out dragonbone chair, great series. Always loved The Magician by Fiest. Perhaps the 500 follow up books put people off?

  • @CnoacdeTara

    @CnoacdeTara

    Жыл бұрын

    First time I see someone with my same 1 and 2, Tolkien (The Lord of The Rings and Silmarillion in my case), and Tad Williams (Memory, Thorn and Sorrow, four books, The Dragonbone Chair is just the first one, The Last King of Osten Ard, the continuation, the second part of the saga, another four books, and The Heart of What Was Lost, the linking books between the two parts). And the third, is dispute in my case between Song of Ice and Fire (Martin) and the Geralt of Rivia saga by Sapkowsky or Elric of Melniboné by Moorcok, and Olvidado Rey Gudú, I do not know if it's translated into English, I think it isn't, the tittle would be Forgotten King Gudú, by Ana María Matute a Spaniard author.

  • @arjunpaudel709

    @arjunpaudel709

    Жыл бұрын

    @@CnoacdeTara someone thank me for the list |

  • @4061earthabcdesong

    @4061earthabcdesong

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for making this list 😃

  • @mikesbookreviews
    @mikesbookreviews4 жыл бұрын

    I wish I could do lists this fast. I have to talk about each one for 5-7 minutes. Some good ones on here and a handful I haven't heard of.

  • @B.LEE.DbrianleedurfeeREVIEWS

    @B.LEE.DbrianleedurfeeREVIEWS

    4 жыл бұрын

    I'm desperately trying to keep all me vids between 10-20 minutes. I kinda feel I'm talking to fast in some and too slow in others. I'm still working on this youtube thing

  • @zerozaku1468

    @zerozaku1468

    4 жыл бұрын

    Brian Lee Durfee Reviews I would love to hear you elaborate on these dope ass series a little more! Your enthusiasm is infectious!

  • @AcidicDelusion

    @AcidicDelusion

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@B.LEE.DbrianleedurfeeREVIEWS Don't worry about talking fast. Most people on the booktube talk so damn slow like they're talking to a group of 'tards , even at x2 its stupidly slow. I don't fucking get it.

  • @garycallan7384

    @garycallan7384

    Жыл бұрын

    Read 24 out of 40. Haven't read anything written after the 90s. Except Potter

  • @FunwithJJ1
    @FunwithJJ1 Жыл бұрын

    No way can a Top 40 List exclude Joe Abercrombie! Great work man!

  • @bishopsupertramp810

    @bishopsupertramp810

    Ай бұрын

    First law is waaaaaaay better than dragonlance 🤦‍♂️😭

  • @B.LEE.DbrianleedurfeeREVIEWS
    @B.LEE.DbrianleedurfeeREVIEWS4 жыл бұрын

    man i'm hyped up on caffeine in this video

  • @nasteho6614

    @nasteho6614

    4 жыл бұрын

    horses with glowing red eyes?? i am sold sir

  • @dmbfreak123
    @dmbfreak1233 жыл бұрын

    I know I am really late on this vid but just wanted to say thank you for mentioning The Belgariad. No one ever talks about it and it's one of the best fantasy series of all time. Also, your books sound great, looking forward to getting and reading them soon.

  • @B.LEE.DbrianleedurfeeREVIEWS

    @B.LEE.DbrianleedurfeeREVIEWS

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks

  • @ShaneDavisDFTBA

    @ShaneDavisDFTBA

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hear hear!

  • @bobburris4445

    @bobburris4445

    2 жыл бұрын

    Gotta love Eddings. The Elenium and the Belgariad were my introduction to fantasy

  • @stevevolz1746

    @stevevolz1746

    2 жыл бұрын

    A fabulous series, I have read it a few times. However, when you say no one dies you are incorrect. In actuality one of the main characters is killed by Belgarion himself and that would be Ashrak aka. Chamdar. He was burned alive when Garion found out that Chamdar killed his parents. Also, Ctuchik killed himself when he tried to unmake the Orb. I have only read about 1/2 of the books on your list and some I have never heard of but will be looking them up. However, I feel there are 2 series that should have been on the list and those are Jack Chalker's Well world series, and not just the original 5 but all of the well world books, and Ed Greenwoods The Elminster series

  • @abigailslade3824

    @abigailslade3824

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yeah Silk was of the best characters ever created.

  • @devindavis4845
    @devindavis48452 жыл бұрын

    Your taste is near perfection. So happy to see 80s/90s fantasy being recognized and recommended. I absolutely adore the Elric saga.

  • @databloom70
    @databloom702 жыл бұрын

    Great list! Some other standout authors that could have been included: Ursula K. Le Guin, Mervyn Peake, Roger Zelazny, Robert Silverberg, Lois Mc Master Bujold, Terry Pratchett, Neil Gaiman, Anne McCaffrey, Mercedes Lackey, R.A. Salvatore, C.S. Lewis, Fritz Leiber, Robert E. Howard.

  • @SkippyTheRedKangaroo

    @SkippyTheRedKangaroo

    6 ай бұрын

    What about Julian May?

  • @gordonliu3972
    @gordonliu3972 Жыл бұрын

    Very inspirational. Your enthusiasm has caused me to seek out several books on your list. Thank you for putting this together for all of us. 👏

  • @kathyvillari9039
    @kathyvillari9039 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for putting Tad Williams so high on your list. Haven't read Memory, Sorrow & Thorn for a long time but its stays with me as being one of the most amazing book journeys I have taken.

  • @jeremybennoch4338

    @jeremybennoch4338

    Жыл бұрын

    Just found first two books getting ready to read

  • @randallk6812
    @randallk68122 жыл бұрын

    It would be funny if Brandon Sanderson ends up finishing a song of ice and fire

  • @SatoruwaFeng

    @SatoruwaFeng

    Жыл бұрын

    Threaten me with a good time.

  • @n.u.k.2188

    @n.u.k.2188

    Жыл бұрын

    Oh he will. One things for certain, Martin won't.

  • @jgamer2228

    @jgamer2228

    Жыл бұрын

    Unlikely. Martin has said he doesn’t want anyone else finishing his work.

  • @SatoruwaFeng

    @SatoruwaFeng

    Жыл бұрын

    @@jgamer2228 hopefully Martin's editor makes the right choice after he passes without finishing the book.

  • @branislavbalasic5173

    @branislavbalasic5173

    Жыл бұрын

    @@jgamer2228 And Brandon is also very conservative in comparison with GRR.

  • @oldforestroad
    @oldforestroad2 жыл бұрын

    Man, I thouroughly enjoyed this video Brian! It feels like I opened a magical chest and discovered glimmering treasures inside. I love how you highlight the cover artists as well, thank you!

  • @B.LEE.DbrianleedurfeeREVIEWS

    @B.LEE.DbrianleedurfeeREVIEWS

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much for the kind words

  • @wadejohnston4305
    @wadejohnston430511 ай бұрын

    I love that you show such love to those who came before. Most KZread channels now a days only talk about what " new and hot" and it's so tiring. When I see people go I can't find any good fantasy to read I send them to your channel and their minds get bloen

  • @illinirick1
    @illinirick14 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for putting this list together. It puts recommendations into better perspective when you have a better understanding of what the recommender really likes. Plenty to add to my purchase and reading list, including yours.

  • @B.LEE.DbrianleedurfeeREVIEWS

    @B.LEE.DbrianleedurfeeREVIEWS

    4 жыл бұрын

    I love fantasy books so i wanted to make a list. i could have but a few dozen more on the list but my video would have been too long

  • @kakastormblessed1140
    @kakastormblessed11402 жыл бұрын

    So happy I found your channel. Just getting into fantasy and you've given some great recommendations. Thank you!!!

  • @tia_lenay
    @tia_lenay2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for putting so many new series on my radar! Havent heard of many of them but going to chekc them out for sure!

  • @HikkikoGoblin
    @HikkikoGoblin2 жыл бұрын

    I stumbled across your channel about a month ago, but haven't had a chance to come back until recently. I really love your energy. When I was a kid, I used to wander the fantasy and horror aisles of Waldenbooks as often as I was able in in the 80's. I remember seeing so many of these covers and I loved them all. The beautiful scenes on the cover really ignite the imagination and prime you for the fantastic worlds waiting for you inside. Your obvious love of books really resonates with me and I look forward to watching many more of your videos. Thank you for making them, they are a joy to watch. Dragonlance was the first "real" novel that I read that wasn't an assignment in school and I was amazed that reading to be so much fun. Larry Elmore is a legend and his work on those books...they still take me away.

  • @RedFuryBooks
    @RedFuryBooks3 жыл бұрын

    Great video! This helped me remember some book series I read in the '80's that I had forgotten! Also glad to see Belgariad so high.

  • @B.LEE.DbrianleedurfeeREVIEWS

    @B.LEE.DbrianleedurfeeREVIEWS

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad u liked the list

  • @GuardianKnightoftheRealm
    @GuardianKnightoftheRealm4 жыл бұрын

    Great list. Definitely adding some of those to my TBR, including your book! I wish I could like this video 1000 times!

  • @B.LEE.DbrianleedurfeeREVIEWS

    @B.LEE.DbrianleedurfeeREVIEWS

    4 жыл бұрын

    thanks. you are too kind

  • @tkinsey3
    @tkinsey32 жыл бұрын

    The moment you had Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn as #2 I knew I had to read all of your work. Haha. So good. Loving The Forgetting Moon so far, Brian!

  • @silverparrot1147
    @silverparrot1147 Жыл бұрын

    SO glad to see this list! I was yelling "YES!" at the TV screen when you mentioned the Mordant's Need duology ("Mirror of Her Dreams" is the first book) by Donaldson, Melanie Rawn, Jennifer Roberson, etc. Oh, and Katherine Kurtz's Deryni books - no one ever mentions them and they are SO GOOD. I'd also recommend her Adept series if you haven't read those - really terrific! So many of my favorite authors, including these, seem to be missing from Booktube these days. It was awesome to see them finally get a mention! If you ever expand the list - can I recommend Andre Norton's "Witch World" books? Your SF list was great, too!

  • @nuritlevy1898
    @nuritlevy18983 жыл бұрын

    Man, thanks so much for this list, and for remembering things that were written before 2000! You're sending me back to all-nighters of magic and nail biting. I'm not debating you! I'm not debating you! Okay, I am debating you on Eddings and Zelazny, and Gavriel Kay has a trilogy, but that's not really debating, is it. It's just agreeing some more. Thanks for remembering Friedman and Kurtz! Nobody talks about them anymore. That's it for me. I'm subscribing :)

  • @draigrhosynreads3450
    @draigrhosynreads34503 жыл бұрын

    Added so many books to my wish list.. your reading experience really shows. Lots of love. Can’t wait to get to your book!!

  • @williamcurcio7367
    @williamcurcio7367 Жыл бұрын

    So many fantastic memories here and a few journeys that I have yet to embark! I seem to have similar fantasy tastes as you so I'm going to check the few out that I haven't. And yes, Tad Williams definitely deserved his two spots on this list. You really can't go wrong with any of your suggestions.

  • @hyrumtanner5584
    @hyrumtanner55846 ай бұрын

    I always enjoy your reviews.

  • @bryanvanloh8217
    @bryanvanloh82173 жыл бұрын

    I’ve watched a lot of your videos and this is your best one. Heavy hitting, enthusiastic recommendations. I’m in awe of your geeking out over books I’ve loved, ones I’ve seen, and some I’ve never heard of. Amazing collection and I’m jealous. I want to return to reading Feist and brooks now. I really loved Feist collaboration with wurts, daughter of the empire series. I was fully immersed. I like that you put your work at 10. I’ll buy the audiobook and physical copy. And you inspired me to finally read Crispin’s solo story. Excited for that. If you haven’t read ravens shadow series by Anthony Ryan, it’s great. First book is phenomenal. I need to grab more 80s fantasy novel. You made me love their covers all over again. Thank you!

  • @B.LEE.DbrianleedurfeeREVIEWS

    @B.LEE.DbrianleedurfeeREVIEWS

    3 жыл бұрын

    I did read the first Anthony Ryan novel. And thanks so much for the kind words. !!!!

  • @justinhight235
    @justinhight2353 жыл бұрын

    Love your taste. I like how you like all kinds of fantasy and are not snobby about it. You like complex stuff and simple fun fantasy that has tropes. Too many people on goodreads seem to knock anything with tropes or that isn’t dark and complex. I already have read many of these and have many on my to-read list . Now I’m adding the ones you mention to my list. I’m loving this channel , you seem to have the same taste as me. I’m going to have to check out your books . I’m going to buy the forgetting moon ASAP. Oh , and so glad to see ShadowMarch on here it’s so underrated and doesn’t get mentioned enough

  • @B.LEE.DbrianleedurfeeREVIEWS

    @B.LEE.DbrianleedurfeeREVIEWS

    3 жыл бұрын

    Tad Williams is the MAN

  • @tgrossner

    @tgrossner

    2 жыл бұрын

    "Too many people on goodreads seem to knock anything with tropes or that isn’t dark and complex." - you know what the hallmark of a good book is? If you enjoyed it. That's it. That's all.

  • @doc_adams8506
    @doc_adams8506 Жыл бұрын

    Nice plug! Never be afraid to pump your own sales.

  • @carolynsmith5737
    @carolynsmith57373 жыл бұрын

    I am going to have to rewatch this and write these down. Some I have on my shelf but haven’t read yet. Great recommendations!

  • @borgdog
    @borgdog Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the list, found a couple I had not read, including your book that are now on my to read list.

  • @osonhodeleon
    @osonhodeleon2 жыл бұрын

    Amazing ranking. This list inspired me to read fantasy even more.

  • @mrgodliak
    @mrgodliak3 жыл бұрын

    I'm taking notes for books I may want to read. Thanks for the video, nice and swift too!

  • @queenbodicea
    @queenbodicea3 жыл бұрын

    I'm so glad I found your channel.

  • @Catweazled
    @Catweazled Жыл бұрын

    Brilliantly diverse list Brian, loved it. great hearing the artists getting a mention too. The best thing about this list is how unpretentious it is.

  • @jayspeijer614
    @jayspeijer6142 жыл бұрын

    Great list Brian! Love your enthusiasm 😉

  • @B.LEE.DbrianleedurfeeREVIEWS

    @B.LEE.DbrianleedurfeeREVIEWS

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thnx

  • @yenna9931
    @yenna99313 жыл бұрын

    I'm hyped!! Thank you for your videos, keep me going in these trying times💗

  • @GrouchyOldBear7
    @GrouchyOldBear72 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the video. I enjoyed it.

  • @colinheslop214
    @colinheslop214 Жыл бұрын

    Watched loads of best fantasy reads recently and yours is the only one that actually has stuff on I’ve read before (Eddings Gemmell Brooks ) and much more. I’ll definitely look at other authors on your list I haven’t read . Thanks 👍🏻

  • @michaeldegagne1347
    @michaeldegagne13473 жыл бұрын

    awesome list ! I have read alot of stuff on the list. (the older fantasy doesn't get much love in the book reviews ) great video !

  • @susaniacuone5758
    @susaniacuone57583 жыл бұрын

    The advantage of a more 'mature' reviewer is that you've included many of my favourite series of the 80s and 90s that many of the good younger reviewers haven't discovered yet. Btw not all of Guy Gabriel Kay's works are standalone. Also some of his standalones are set in the same world but different eras.

  • @stpnwlf9

    @stpnwlf9

    2 жыл бұрын

    Agree! Guy Gavriel Kay's 'Fionavar Tapestry' is an outstanding series.

  • @tonkabeanicecream5698

    @tonkabeanicecream5698

    Жыл бұрын

    Who are the younger reviewers you follow?

  • @FullStewart
    @FullStewart Жыл бұрын

    Wow, your joy when talking about your own book is infectious. Just the way you said “my own book!” with the biggest grin made me smile. Looking forward to reading your books

  • @the-astropath
    @the-astropath Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this! I'm getting back into fantasy and this gives me so much to read!

  • @fehner27
    @fehner273 жыл бұрын

    I just bought JV Jones’ Baker Boy. And I’m continuing my Dragonlance read. I plan on picking up Melanie Rawn’s books too. This list is like a shopping list for fantasy novels. Love it!

  • @ricbish4122

    @ricbish4122

    2 жыл бұрын

    I agree J.V. Jones has some great novels that a lot of people don’t know about. Bakers Boy was one of my favorite stories of hers! Some really sick and evil plots & great heroes! Absolutely loved it!

  • @rickfoley5596
    @rickfoley55963 жыл бұрын

    Great list. I am definitely going to use it for a must read while I might definitely argue with the order of some of the books none of the books that you mentioned that I have read don't deserve to be on a to fantasy list somewhere. So I look forward to trying out those on your list that I haven't read yet especially number ten

  • @KisekiGamer1
    @KisekiGamer1 Жыл бұрын

    You gave me some good recommendations. Thanks

  • @shawnbadger2737
    @shawnbadger2737 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I've got about 30 more series to add to my reading list (including yours, which I already own). I'm especially excited about some of the older ones that aren't talked about as much.

  • @hatefuldisplay
    @hatefuldisplay2 жыл бұрын

    Great list! Thank you!

  • @lorrainehinchliffe5371
    @lorrainehinchliffe53712 жыл бұрын

    Mirror of her dreams! Wow I don’t know anyone else who’s read it. Great.

  • @csom465

    @csom465

    Жыл бұрын

    My husband and I read Mirror of Her Dreams, Brian Durfee, and you make four who have read it! Kudos to us!!!👏

  • @MrBendybruce
    @MrBendybruce3 жыл бұрын

    I was trying to figure out what I like so much about your narrative style in these videos, and I just realized what it is: You could (perhaps even should) be a voice actor for the series Rick and Morty. Just wonderful :)

  • @wrathoflk
    @wrathoflk2 жыл бұрын

    Wow, the memories, I was introduced to Tolkien in high school; the toughest, and best read ever to this day, but I also started with Salvatore and the companions have grown with me from high school to my age of 50 and they are like family to me. As well as Dragonlance, the fun I had growing with Raistlan and Caramon. I had trouble with Stephen Donaldson in the Covenent series, but the Mirror of her Dreams took me by surprise and I could not let that book down, read the two when I was in London. The Belgariad, though, bout that series in Germany when I was going on a week maneuvers, to this day one of the greatest reads ever. I just picked up Belgarath the Sorcerer and Polgara the Sorceress thrist shop and looking forward to diving in that world again. Finally, Jordan and Martin, still reading them and cannot wait to see how Sanderson wrapped up Jordan's books, and maybe just get me hooked on Sanderson himself than. Thanks for sharing and helping me relive my reading through the years.

  • @PhilipChaseTheBestofFantasy
    @PhilipChaseTheBestofFantasy4 жыл бұрын

    Awesome and fun video! No need to crush me since I have the same number 1 as you. In fact, I agree with the majority of your picks. Thanks much -- I learned about some titles to check out, and I enjoy how much you appreciate the art on the covers. It's also cool that you put your book in there!

  • @B.LEE.DbrianleedurfeeREVIEWS

    @B.LEE.DbrianleedurfeeREVIEWS

    4 жыл бұрын

    ya i used to be an artist so i appreciate good covers.

  • @seanchalant420
    @seanchalant4203 жыл бұрын

    I LOVE Memory Sorrow and Thorn and it makes me so happy to see it so high up your list. People don’t talk about that series enough.

  • @rickfoley5596

    @rickfoley5596

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes great book, I personally wouldn't have placed it so high on my personal list bit excellent never the lesd.

  • @garyodom6574

    @garyodom6574

    2 жыл бұрын

    Not nearly enough. I think most people online are two young to remember him unfortunately.

  • @jenniferroberson773
    @jenniferroberson7734 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Brian! That is so cool of you to mention my series. And it's Chey-SOO-li. 8-)

  • @B.LEE.DbrianleedurfeeREVIEWS

    @B.LEE.DbrianleedurfeeREVIEWS

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for writing the series, Jennifer. And also The Lady Of The Forest which I consider the best Robin Hood book ever written. And Tiger and Del are awesome too

  • @Maren617

    @Maren617

    3 жыл бұрын

    OMG, you're on youtube! I just want to say thank you for the really wonderful times your books gave me as a teenager, for all the fun I had reading them, the great memories, and making my school days so much more bearable! Thank you so much, Jennifer, I'll always treasure those books and hope you'll write many more! ❤

  • @jenniferroberson773

    @jenniferroberson773

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Maren617 You are very welcome! Thank you for being a fan!

  • @erickoch8039
    @erickoch80392 жыл бұрын

    Props for putting Sword of Shannara on your list. Lotta fantasy readers like to bash Terry Brooks, especially Sword of Shannara. Sure, it's a straight rip of LOTR, but when it came out in the 80's it was the first things I found and read and went YES, finally something in the same vein as Tolkien, epic, fun, a total blast to read. I didn't care that it was basically the same story, it was great, and the sequels, even better.

  • @dallasdeppason1281
    @dallasdeppason1281 Жыл бұрын

    getting into fantasy this season so thanks Subscribed 👍👍

  • @DominicianGennari
    @DominicianGennari2 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video Brian! I've found some incredible books here - looking forward to reading yours, too! 😉

  • @B.LEE.DbrianleedurfeeREVIEWS

    @B.LEE.DbrianleedurfeeREVIEWS

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks

  • @ToddsBookTube91
    @ToddsBookTube912 жыл бұрын

    Great video! Keep up the good work!

  • @tyleachwatkins6726
    @tyleachwatkins6726 Жыл бұрын

    This was a WONDERFUL list! The nostalgia hit me and I need to go on a re-reading journey. I believe I have the full Belgiard series and A LOT of Raymond Feist!

  • @Andrew-ev6to
    @Andrew-ev6to2 жыл бұрын

    Good list. I’ve been looking for a new book. Gonna order yours.

  • @kitjamable
    @kitjamable3 жыл бұрын

    Such a great list! I learned a lot from it XD Would you do something like it for Fantasy-Comics?

  • @hewhostalksdeth
    @hewhostalksdeth Жыл бұрын

    This list brought me back to my youth. So many I remember reading and loving. I may get bog down with a lot of rereads coming soon. In the meantime I am glad that booktubers recommend your series. I just started and am already hooked.

  • @marcogrady107
    @marcogrady107 Жыл бұрын

    Because you mentioned Lord Foul's Bane, The Belgariad and Magician's Apprentice, I will buy your book!! Thanks for your list!

  • @AnotherAdam
    @AnotherAdam2 жыл бұрын

    This was a blast- thank you.

  • @noname3609
    @noname36092 жыл бұрын

    Amazing top.Wasn't expecting lotr on 1st place though.Thought it's gonna be either game of thrones or the way of kings and I had no ideea you are such a great author yourself. 😁

  • @dani2229
    @dani22292 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic list and great presentation! And NO hurt feelings! I wonder how Stephen Donaldson made your list twice but you didn’t mention his Gap Cycle, his longest and most popular series -it immediately became one of my favorites! I have only read the Gap Cycle, so will gleefully anticipate the others you mentioned are even better! I can’t wait to dig into some of these other series I’d never heard of. thank you!!

  • @darkwitnesslxx

    @darkwitnesslxx

    Жыл бұрын

    It's science fiction

  • @trobadour4991
    @trobadour49913 жыл бұрын

    Finally a top fantasy books list, with many great books in it.

  • @joldomort5515
    @joldomort55152 жыл бұрын

    Great list!!

  • @dariaklimova4447
    @dariaklimova44474 жыл бұрын

    Really nice! Thank you!

  • @B.LEE.DbrianleedurfeeREVIEWS

    @B.LEE.DbrianleedurfeeREVIEWS

    4 жыл бұрын

    And thank you too

  • @justinjacobs1520
    @justinjacobs15202 жыл бұрын

    Pawn of Prophecy!!! I’ve been trying to remember the name of it for a couple decades!! Thank You!

  • @HydroEilat
    @HydroEilat2 жыл бұрын

    This is a great list! I love the mix of all times !

  • @B.LEE.DbrianleedurfeeREVIEWS

    @B.LEE.DbrianleedurfeeREVIEWS

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks

  • @shawnlee8734
    @shawnlee8734 Жыл бұрын

    Love your recommendations, I'm only 17 so most of these are very new to me but all of them seem like very good books love that sindarin on your arm as well^^

  • @guilhermelacerda7777
    @guilhermelacerda77772 жыл бұрын

    Love the video, a lot of new great fantasy series that i did not known. And of course I became excited to read the Forgetting Moon a story that unfortunately we dont have in portuguese but its no going to stop me. Greetings from Brazil.

  • @citadelli
    @citadelli Жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much! Great memories of novels I forgot. Rewatching with a pen to revisit or try with major gems! I prefer the more fun but also get dark. That’s quite dark. Can’t wait!

  • @playsintraffic2
    @playsintraffic23 жыл бұрын

    The BEST list I've seen. Okay, part of that is because I agree with you - thanks for mentioning so many of the books I read in the 70s and 80s. David Eddings - I've re-read so many times I've had to repurchase the books. And Thieves World!!! Alexander Lloyd. David Weber.

  • @bobdavis3580
    @bobdavis35802 жыл бұрын

    People should pay attention to this list! Brian, I am impressed that you put Kathryn Kurtz's Deryni Chronicles on your list. This is a great older series that a lot of younger people will not know about. Also, you are correct that anyone that is into fantasy needs to read "the Lord of the Rings" and Michael Moorcock's "Elric of Melniboné" series. Another older series that is also excellent is the "Xanth" novels by Piers Anthony, starting with "A spell for Chameleon". A newer series that is only on Kindle and Audible is "the Spellmonger" series by Terry Mancour and it is fantastic.

  • @domruns9472
    @domruns94722 жыл бұрын

    I appreciate you shedding light on mainly book series before my time. (Born in 2000.) I'm still surprised Narnia, Percy Jackson or The Sea of trolls series aren't in the top 40.

  • @Darrow1991
    @Darrow19912 жыл бұрын

    No Terry Pratchett; shame on you! Other than that omission this was a great video. I read many of these series and agree with you, and this may help finding new stuff to read. Thanks for the Belgariad shoutout; I have read the entire series every two year and have done so since the 80’s. I feel like I am visiting friends when I open these books.

  • @wew4913
    @wew49132 жыл бұрын

    I watch this video like once a week. Love this list. I haven't heard of most of these but since watching this about two months ago. I have hunting down and bought about 15 of these. My bookshelf is really filling up. Have you ever gave Joe Dever's Lonewolf series a read? I came across 20 of them for a dollar a peice.

  • @ssejr01
    @ssejr01 Жыл бұрын

    love this list, i needed some new reads, now I've got lots of ideas

  • @Burkwood
    @Burkwood2 жыл бұрын

    Haha loved this video, man. Dragonlance 'Chronicles' will always be in my top 5, dude. I'm sad the early Drizzt books didn't make the cut ;( I'm def gonna check out some of these...many I've seen around many time. Dave

  • @jackmckenzie926
    @jackmckenzie9263 жыл бұрын

    Great list but David Gemmell deserves to be in the top 10 IMHO.

  • @staalhard4044
    @staalhard40443 жыл бұрын

    Recently discovered your channel, because I was looking for some Deryni reviews. And now KZread suggests me every once in a while some of your other videos. You have a special kind of delivery, like those old NWA or Memphis wrestling promos hahaha. And you look like a grizzled version of Jason Tarpey, vocalist of Eternal Champion and author of The Godblade. Don't know if it's done on purpose, but the reflection of the blinking red light in the horse's eye is a great detail. But I almost forgot the best part: the fact that the fantasy saga I started out with is your number 2 and my favorite series of all time your number 3. I'm totally gonna add The Forgetting Moon to my reading list. Might take a while before I can actually pick it up though, cause I'm right in the middle of Paksenarrion. Anyway, great channel and unique approach. Don't change and I will pass by more regularly.

  • @mnjesu
    @mnjesu Жыл бұрын

    Love to see Thomas Covenant getting a spot on the list!

  • @therealgreyman
    @therealgreyman Жыл бұрын

    great list. i havnt read most of them. would definitely take into consideration. i hope theres available audiobook.

  • @PortuguesePlayer21
    @PortuguesePlayer2111 ай бұрын

    My god those book covers! You are so lucky to have those classic editions! Great list too.

  • @glenfairen2996
    @glenfairen29962 жыл бұрын

    Really loved the reread of the Belgariad I did last summer. Totally scratched that itch.

  • @CrossFitVineland
    @CrossFitVineland2 жыл бұрын

    Great to see The Renshai Chronicles get some love. I thoroughly enjoyed them.

  • @shaunthemighty
    @shaunthemighty2 жыл бұрын

    Love this list. Loads of books to try? Did I miss Joe Abercrombie or was he not on the list?

  • @mimimayhem
    @mimimayhem2 жыл бұрын

    WHAT A REFRESHING VIDEO! Memory, Sorrow and Thorn series so high up and I'm nodding my head in intense agreement. Thank you for this. There's no debating indeed.

  • @yanivbroder4884
    @yanivbroder4884 Жыл бұрын

    Dude. I dig your enthusiasim, I love how patioante you are about fantasy. One of my favourits is the Amber series by Roger Zelazny.

  • @nikitomag09
    @nikitomag092 жыл бұрын

    some book covers are SO shinny, do u cover them with somethig to protect them? great video !!!

  • @pomaimoikeha829
    @pomaimoikeha8293 жыл бұрын

    Yup pawn of prophecy is amazing. I love your channel. When i was given these books i read the mallorean first. Didnt know what else was in the big box of books. I think it was my first Fantasy

  • @itzurboyjc4117

    @itzurboyjc4117

    2 жыл бұрын

    Look up David Eddings on wikipedia He is a child abuser

  • @seanford3524
    @seanford35244 жыл бұрын

    Hey, love your vids my man. Do you buy your books laminated or do you get them laminated after purchase?

  • @jpan7071
    @jpan7071 Жыл бұрын

    I’m happy to see Stephen R. Donaldson included on this list. To me he should be in the top five.

  • @winstongunnels3790
    @winstongunnels37902 жыл бұрын

    Hey brother. Just thought I should let you know just watched this review video fantastic set of books dude at least the ones I’ve read. Which means I have a bunch to read Hell yes! Also I just bought your book no joke. I have read literally thousands of books about one every two days for the last 35 years since I was about five. Listen to the preview dude you can write that’s awesome! Congrats good work keep it up!

  • @sidmelucci3675
    @sidmelucci36752 жыл бұрын

    You're enthusiastic about many of the series that I'm enthusiastic about. I intend to follow up on some of the ones you mentioned that I haven't read. In the mean time, I just ordered your book, The Forgetting Moon, as an ebook through Kobo (via your website).

  • @B.LEE.DbrianleedurfeeREVIEWS

    @B.LEE.DbrianleedurfeeREVIEWS

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks

  • @billyblazes1135
    @billyblazes11352 жыл бұрын

    Seeing how high you put the Belgariad on your list automatically makes me trust your judgement. David and Leigh Eddings were my introduction to fantasy and i haven't looked back.

  • @themetalpig7613
    @themetalpig76139 ай бұрын

    Mate i had to give you a sub. You hit almost every series I read as a teen, Brooks, Eddings, Gemmell, Jordan. Sword of Shannara was my first fantasy novel i read after cutting my teeth on the Steve Jackson & Ian Livingstone choose your own adventure books.

  • @aurelwink9514
    @aurelwink95143 жыл бұрын

    Bridge 4

  • @booknerds9528
    @booknerds95283 жыл бұрын

    The Elric Saga was my introduction into the fantasy genre. I was curious about Moorcock because he was listed as co-writer on some Blue Oyster Cult songs. He is still one of my favorites. Great to hear someone give him credit.

  • @B.LEE.DbrianleedurfeeREVIEWS

    @B.LEE.DbrianleedurfeeREVIEWS

    3 жыл бұрын

    Cool

  • @douglasherron7534

    @douglasherron7534

    2 жыл бұрын

    Elric was mine too (though the cover art shown is NOT how I imagine him!). I picked up bits of various Moorcock series (Elric, Hawkmoon, Corum) from a pile of books in my uni halls social area (30+ years ago). Didn't click to the link between them all until I read Pheonix in Obsidian though...

  • @SirCharles12357

    @SirCharles12357

    Жыл бұрын

    I remember as a teenager lying on my bed reading the very end of the series when the power of the sword was revealed. I threw the book up in the air and rolled off the bed! Blew my mind!

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