In reality, I can’t actually read.

@renzodm6203

3 жыл бұрын

Also the gentleman bastards.

@muhammadhashir6136

3 жыл бұрын

Isn’t it called an oopsy

@milospollonia1121

3 жыл бұрын

A big oopsy indeed

@astraestus8828

3 жыл бұрын

Oof. Also, how dare you not include the objective masterpiece that is The Fifth Sorceress?

@Calebgoblin

3 жыл бұрын

Same buddy But I'm here anyway

In the honour of Discworld, Daniel's #1 pick, I just want to say this. "When life pushes you to be a Terry, be a Pratchett and not a Goodkind"

@jackinthebox1993

3 жыл бұрын

That's brilliant lol 🤣🤣🤣

@eshaanagarwal6081

3 жыл бұрын

How about a Brooks?

@aidanspeck2487

3 жыл бұрын

@@eshaanagarwal6081 yeah I was about to say, Brooks ain’t a bad kind of terry either

@vaibhavbhatnagar9188

3 жыл бұрын

One could also say that a goodkind of Terry is a Pratchett, not a Goodkind.

@rickywoerner

3 жыл бұрын

@@vaibhavbhatnagar9188 how about be the good kind of Terry, Pratchett not Goodkind.

Your microphone choices never cease to amuse me.

@infinityinf1

3 жыл бұрын

I like your profile pic

@milospollonia1121

3 жыл бұрын

I'm about to get your profile pic and read it for the first time. So excited to dive in!

@jonolas1626

3 жыл бұрын

He is getting closer but he'll never surpass Gus Johnson attaching the mic to a gun XD

@gabebarnes2254

3 жыл бұрын

Total Gus Johnson vibes

@isaac242

3 жыл бұрын

I tried the first few books in WoT, and find there to be a crazy amount of whining. And find it hard to continue. I often like/agree with a majority of your recommendations. Do you not think they are super whining or annoying?

*hugging my shelf of Dresden Files books* "Shh shh, it's ok. You are still my number 1."

@DanielGreeneReviews

3 жыл бұрын

I do LOVE it, but I have... thoughts. I need to meditate on Dresden a bit.

@immortallord-ot5sn

3 жыл бұрын

Dresden files actually got me into reading for fun so I love it and changes broke me but I will say with the first 6 being noir with fantasy and as some would say the fan service elements in some of the later books I can understand why its and honorable mention

@immortallord-ot5sn

3 жыл бұрын

@@DanielGreeneReviews very fair I've never ranted about things I dislike in a series I love as much as i do in dresden at times.(looking at you Butters in peace talks)

@Impling

3 жыл бұрын

@@DanielGreeneReviews I was wondering why you never really did a deeper dive into the two-parter from the summer. And to go from #3 on your list from last year to just an honorable mention. I am very curious what changed. Hopefully you will ruminate on your thoughts and share them. I get people taste change and that's cool. But that was a significate jump, so color me interested on your thoughts.

@MrRadiantMan

3 жыл бұрын

@@DanielGreeneReviews Maybe make a video on ur....thoughts?

Conspiracy theory: The puppet is actually Green Daniel and it's the one who's controlling the actual puppet, Daniel.

@reidblanchard6453

3 жыл бұрын

This is just the truth

@skyeoak3

3 жыл бұрын

Yep

@Jinb-ut7bx

3 жыл бұрын

There is nothing that would contradict this theory. It must be true.

@brianbolduc6143

3 жыл бұрын

Hairloc Daniel

Daniel's changing opinions on Malazan over the years confirms that the series does infact have a Hero's journey structure its just that its Daniel who went on said journey

@EricMcLuen

3 жыл бұрын

It was interesting, and gratifying, watching his opinion evolve as he progressed through the series. And kudos for admitting it.

Editor: So what b-roll do you want in the background for the intro? Daniel: Yes

It sure has been fun to watch Discworld's steady climb up Daniel's list over the years.

@Ntwolf1220

2 жыл бұрын

@Dasset Who I bought Hat Full of Sky when I was maybe 8 or 9 years old and every year I find my love for Pratchett deepens. GNU Terry Pratchett!

Wow Gentlemen Bastards went from in 2019 being “firmly” in your top 10 to not even being an honourable mention. RIP

@uhm3487

3 жыл бұрын

Both Witcher, Dresden and Book of the Ancestor respectively dropped from top 2-3 spots throughout the past 2 rankings to not even being on the lists, GB isnt even the biggest dropout

@DanielGreeneReviews

3 жыл бұрын

Was meant to be an HM. That was a slip!

@sloesty

3 жыл бұрын

There's so many good book series tho, I suppose these are the ones that just stuck in his mind. Doesn't mean the others are bad. If you made a top 10 every month with daniel's reading list you'"d have a different one every time I think.

@briandemarco5223

3 жыл бұрын

I think part of it is because he included sci fi series too. Those had to push some others out of the list

@jaredsturt8626

3 жыл бұрын

I couldn't even finish the 3rd book :/ So much of the characters and their 'wit' just came across so cringe and forced to me that it would make me irrationally mad

1:08 - 10. His Dark Materials 3:00 - 9. Murderbot 5:12 - 8. Farseer Trilogy 7:05 - 7. Green Bone Saga 9:22 - 6. Malazan Book of the Fallen 10:19 - 5. First Law 11:21 - 4. The Cosmere 12:17 - 3. The Foundation Series 13:06 - 2. The Lord of the Rings 13:22 - Honorable Mentions (Dark Tower, Lightbringer, Red Rising, ASoIaF, The Expanse, Dresden Files 14:12 - 1. Discworld 13:54 - Actual 1. - Wheel of Time

@dakinigga

2 жыл бұрын

Ty

@blacksoul_1078

2 жыл бұрын

I love you

@levimnm9152

Жыл бұрын

@@blacksoul_1078 thank you

"i guess i'm holding a tiny Daniel... I like it." whoa there, we don't need to know what you and "tiny Daniel" do when feeling adventurous

@2thechase

3 жыл бұрын

"Hold me closer, tiny Daniel"

Woah, Farseer is already in his top 10 after only reading the first trilogy? 2023, after he finishes the entire Realm of the Elderlings, top 5 at least for sure!

@chrishaven1489

3 жыл бұрын

*whispers* So good

@leejlogan

2 жыл бұрын

Then he'll read the Fitz and the Fool trilogy and want to rip his eyes out

Tiny Daniel, Drunk Daniel, Daniel Greene Screene, The Goblin, what's next? Giant Daniel?!?!?!?

@UkuleleProductions

3 жыл бұрын

Don't give him ideas! I already see the nightmares xD

@themanmrbijok7364

3 жыл бұрын

Greene Daniel, HO HO HO Daniel Greeeene Giant.

I’m still 4 mins in but I just realized that the mic is actually on Little Daniel... and now idk if it’s really Big Daniel speaking, or if it’s Little Daniel speaking and Big Daniel is just lip syncing

@hmmmm2824

3 жыл бұрын

Or little daniel speaking and big daniel is the mike...

This is a very underrated channel on the internet. Even if you have no idea about a lot of books, Daniel can entertain veey well.

Discworld is perfection. Terry was a king. “A man is not dead while his name is still spoken.” - GNU.

@Kal_Al_Thor

3 жыл бұрын

I have one question. Is it like one piece which has a good story and everything is ridiculous and hilarious.

@karlfranzemperorofmandefil5547

3 жыл бұрын

@@Kal_Al_Thor it's his old classic aburdism. It had compelling characters, good stories in an utterly ridiculous and funny world and situation.

@squngy0

2 жыл бұрын

@@Kal_Al_Thor You can see it as similar to one piece, but there is almost 0 fighting, it is not like shonen.

Your mention of Discworld reminds me how few series are being written these days where each book is a self-contained story, as opposed to a continuation of some longer saga that has to be read in order. While I certainly don't want every series to be like that, I wish there were more good fantasy series like that.

@jaydee4697

2 жыл бұрын

'The Goblin Emperor' by Katherine Addison is a great standalone novel. I'd highly recommend it.

I’ll be surprised if realm of the elderlings doesn’t continue to climb as you go through the series, the best character work I’ve ever read in that series.

Why did I really want his shadow to start moving independently like Peter Pan?

@Harbz

3 жыл бұрын

speaking of Peter Pan, have you read the Peter and the Starcatchers series? I highly recommend it.

@violetmusings

3 жыл бұрын

@@Harbz No I haven’t! I’ll have to check it out

YESSSSSS THE DISCWORLD APPRECIATION!!!! THANK YOU DANIEL

Terry Pratchett is Brandon Sanderson's favorite author. I think that says a lot.

@milospollonia1121

3 жыл бұрын

*Sir* Terry Pratchert, you dimwit

@joeshafer2123

3 жыл бұрын

That is interesting because I don't love BS and could never get into Discworld. It kinda makes more sense now!!

@DrunkenGyarados

3 жыл бұрын

Wouldn't his favourite author be Robert Jordan?

@shouvikroychoudhury7908

3 жыл бұрын

@@DrunkenGyarados You can have multiple favourites. You are confusing favourite with "most favourite."

@DrunkenGyarados

3 жыл бұрын

@@shouvikroychoudhury7908 You are the one who is confused and clearly does not understand the english language. "Most favourite" is a superlative. It's just poor english and especially in this context is not correct.

i'm so happy the farseer trilogy is here. currently reading it

@AspienPadda

3 жыл бұрын

... want a mini spoiler ... I got this spoilt and for me it enhanced the experience but I didn't consent to it so I give you a choice. Would you like a little hint so as to enjoy the entire Realm of the Elderlings more?

Oh I love how you added a unique song for each series ❤️ That’s such a nice and immersive touch!

Ahhhhhhhhh Discworld!!!! I'm so ecstatic. Once it got to the top 5, I was hopeful but as it got closer to #1, I started letting it go. Wonderful execution of an emotional rollercoaster, you disheveled goblin, you!

The level you have reached of just pure entertainment is incredible. Let alone the content, Daniel you’re editing has improved SO much in the last year or so, you seem more confident and you’re funny. My FAVORITE book tuner! Go you.

Just like to thank you for releasing so many vids recently. You keep me sane during these times 👍

@wi_ll123

3 жыл бұрын

I'm sorry to hear that you went/ are going through depression and anxiety. Please remember that we are always here and will understand if you ever need to take a break from youtube

Wow Daniel, didn't expect The Fifth Sorceress to be the one that dethrones Wheel of Time as your #0. To each their own I guess

@merrychristamas94

2 жыл бұрын

Be gone, troll XD

Mother: "Wait, wait. Is that guy talking into a *muppet*?" Me: "Eh... yeah? Roll with it I guess."

SO happy to see Discworld in the top spot, I don't think enough people read and talk about them compared to all the more recent fantasy. Terry Pratchett was such a gift to the world and his books hold up so so well over time.

Discworld made number one. Now I can die in peace. Bless your exquisite taste, good sir

@carton9892

3 жыл бұрын

I’m loving discworld. I got into it after Bradon Sanderson described it as one of his favorite pieces of literature and a large inspiration to his work. Terry Prachett hasn’t disappointed yet.

Just plugged off my phone from charging. I have been waiting for this list for a long time

DANIEL THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR VIDEOS! THEYRE THE HIGHLIGHT OF MY DAY

I just finished watching one of your old videos (your review of The Last Wish), and it's mind-blowing how far you've come since then in production quality, comfort on screen, and depth of analysis. Keep up the good work 🍻

F for Dresden getting knocked out

man this is the booktuber you go to for great editing and effort!!

Your videos are only getting better and better. This channel is one of the biggest reasons I’m reading more. Currently reading the first law trilogy with the farseer trilogy next. Along with basically all of these

I am currently reading Oathbringer because of your praise for the stormlight archive/whole cosmere in your previous top 10 list and other videos about it and it is so amazing. Without you I wouldn't have the chance to explore the beautiful world of roshar, thank you!

You putting Discworld at 1 made me tear up. It is definitely my number 1. There is a book for everyone in that universe.

Love the list, Discworld is my favourite fantasy series too .

YES!!! I love top 10!❤😁 I havent even watched the video but i know its gonna be great! Fantasic video Daniel!

I'm actually thinking of the first video on my channel being a vlog where I'm reading Jade City and Jade War, so I'm so excited to record my reactions to these. I've only heard good things from so many other Booktubers. I'm nervous, but excited and you just gave me the little push to just DO IT because the books sound so great.

As someone who hasn't read it yet, it's really interesting to see how Daniel's opinion developed over time. From kind of a sceptic at first to a full convert :D Makes me all the more curious to start it. Overall, the best thing about this list is probably how much of the series I haven't read yet :)

You helped get me back into reading and I'm loving it!

When wheel of time will be dethroned from spot number 0, I will be there, smiling maniacally while I pet my black cat.

@enabrinbreaks9667

3 жыл бұрын

Never!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@noroadie

3 жыл бұрын

HERESY!!!!!!

@joeshafer2123

3 жыл бұрын

I found the darkfriend

@generaldamage3282

3 жыл бұрын

Yep WOT is one of the best, except the final books by Sanderson were garbage and utterly killed the experience. Robert Jordan’s world was like looking out a window on to a beautiful landscape, Sanderson’s attempts look like a childcare painting stuck on the fridge by comparison.

@vallano8970

3 жыл бұрын

@@generaldamage3282 ironically I think stormlight has a high chance of surpassing WOT once completed with it's 10th book

[Gets to number 1]: A surprise to be sure, but a welcome one.

Watching your Top videos gets me excited about reading Please keep doing them ! I've already started Poppy War, Wheel of Time and Book of the Ancestors thanks to you

I just got the First Law trilogy for my birthday, super excited to read it!! Thanks for recommending it Daniel, always on the lookout for good fantasy/sci-fi.

@LoyaFrostwind

3 жыл бұрын

It's good, gritty fun!

@michaelandrews117

3 жыл бұрын

Some of my favourite characters in all of fantasy. Glokta is just evilly awesome.

Just want to add my thanks for helping me get back into reading and into more importantly into fantasy, I’ve have done gentleman bastards, first law, green bone, The Band and couple of others. Within the next month I’m going to finally go for WoT!

Wow your number one cought me of Guards! Guards!. Great list Daniel, keep it up.

Yesss! Discworld at n°1! By far my favorite fantasy series.

Yesssssss finally someone who values His Dark Materials as much as it should be valued. I love it so much

@madisonandersen4184

3 жыл бұрын

Right? It’s my #1 for sure, and I get so excited when people love it. Especially people whose opinions I value!

@stillthinkingkay

3 жыл бұрын

Same. It's been my untouchable number 1 for the last 6 years.

@Jenna.A.

2 жыл бұрын

Started falling in love with these books right after Golden Compass was released over 20 years ago, way before all the hype, when it was just this obscure little unknown title with an intriguing cover art...Gets me every time. I was beyond ecstatic a decade later when it became a movie & not so much when it flopped. But then HBO to the rescue! Bringing in a new age of fans & doing the book series some justice. Bringing the story to life in a way that the movie failed to do. Bravo for having it included on your list 👏

I am 10 books short of buying the Discworld series. Sitting on 31 lacking 10 more and got 3 under my belt already. I am in love.

Ahhhhh! So excited to see Malazan make the list now!!!

I'm so fuckin' hyped for this list now that Daniel's read just a shit ton of stuff in the last 6-ish months especially

I literally decided to start reading Mistborn because I saw a video of Brando Sando saying Discworld was the greatest fantasy series of modern times and decided he must be smart. So thanks again Pratchett, I guess?

Looking sharp Daniel! Good on ya

Dude you nailed the music for this video

Nice video man thanks for the info I really like the red rising series a lot can’t wait for the last book could you recommend me when do the books out of your list I really want to check out number one on your list

So pleasantly surprised with the list's #1. Such an absolutely amazing series.

Just yesterday night I finished red rising and wanted to start new series. Was hoping Daniel would do a top 10 soon. Guess dreams do come true! Also a big thank you daniel your recommendations are on point. Loved red rising, wheel of time and kings of wyld (something I would have put way down on my tbr If not for u)

I will always remember going to Waldenbooks, then Borders, and lastly Barnes on release day totally excited to get my hands on the new Discworld book

Love your Top 10 everytime. The shadow is distracting though! But Wow to your reading list...I have started with The Eye and The World this year on your recommendation ❤️🤗🙏🤗❤️🥰

Love this! Now that it has been a couple of years and both of you have a lot more under your belts, is there any chance you and Merphy would do a remake of your Beginner to Advanced fantasy recommendations video?

Currently reading the foundation series and although I wasn't too impressed with the first book, it's really grown on me. 2nd book was a massive turnaround and I'm in the midst of the 3rd book. Can't deny the majestic scope of Asimov's vision though, oh my god. What an ideas man!

@alkhemiaaugustine3764

2 жыл бұрын

I'm watching the series and I'm Hella interested in reading the books

I would really love to read Murderbot, you make it sound soooo good! For some reason the books are just so expensive, I can buy like 2 Stephen King books and a happy meal for the same price as 1 Murderbot book. Great video Daniel! You keep on making me want to read more.

The fact that you ended the video with “goodbye” and not “peace” made my heart break just a lil

I've read Discworld, but none of these other books. Thank you for the recommendations.

Love the list! OOF Dresden dropped from 3 to honorable mention.

Biggest plot twist I've ever seen: Daniel puts Cosmere on #4 and not #2 (like I think it was last time)

@Harsh-th7im

3 жыл бұрын

The biggest plot twist was witcher, book of the ancestor, dresden files, etc go from being in the top 5 to not on the list at all Lol

@AlanDantes76

3 жыл бұрын

@@Harsh-th7im Yeah I am kinda perplexed by this list.

@Trisjack20

3 жыл бұрын

I think he is definitely affected by wanting to have the video to be different from previous years. I would expect this list to change by at least three entries every year even though it will not be because things were released in 2021 that will alter things (As many of these series are done and dusted). We can tell this from the very light touch on things he has already said a lot about. Daniel is a reviewer but he is primarily a You Tuber and he knows varying his content is key to encouraging growth. Simply repeating that the best series of all time last year are pretty much the best ten this year does not build interest. It is indeed the twists that will garner more looks otherwise why rewatch. I think he genuinely could put two dozen series in here and he will switch it up year on year.

Thanks for the recommends.

I really appreciate this channel. Keep up the good work!

I was looking forward to this!

Hi Daniel I couldn't agree more with everything you had to say about Discworld. Sir Terry Pratchett has long since been my favourite author, and I've yet to find another that brings me such immense happiness within the pages of his books. He was one of a kind, and knew his craft so well; you could do multiple re reads and spot references or puns you hadn't noticed before. I had the honour of meeting him during a reading of Johnny and the Bomb (going back to the 1990's My god I feel old!). I haven't read all of the series you've mentioned, so I think I'll add them to my tbr list, I've never been disappointed by any of your recommendations so I have high hopes 😊 Anyway, nice video! Keep it up, love from over in a freezing cold UK xx

I've been obsessed with first law for over a year. I started reading mistborn and I took getting used to for me to get back into the high fantasy magic lol. I sortoff hoped to see the witcher in here for its character work and different take on fantasy, but considering you also put in sci-fi I understand how there's no room.

Was just happy to see Murderbot getting this kind of love.

Waiting for a "Before you read Discworld" now... loved this top 10!

@prinnywizzard9608

3 жыл бұрын

I think he did that - let me check... Edit: yes, here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/qqOp07iTZ6vIqpc.html Great to see a whole video of someone singing the praises of Discworld ^^

@violetadaguiar9776

3 жыл бұрын

@@prinnywizzard9608 cool! Thanks :D

Some of my favorites are on your list! I DNF'ed His Dark Materials, but may pick up book 3 sometime. I have read/reread LOTR, WoT, Dresden, Cosmere, and the Expanse in the last year and love them all. I am halfway through The Color of Magic as my first Discworld book!

I just finished Murderbot yesterday. Thanks for constantly recommending the series, it was really what I needed right now. I love Murderbot!

@AspienPadda

3 жыл бұрын

Today's the first time I hear about Murderbot. I can't read series that aren't closed and finished. Is it done or when will it be? Does it end? Like no cliffhangers?

@prinnywizzard9608

3 жыл бұрын

@@AspienPadda - there's still another book to come, and hopefully there will be more Murderbot adventures, but the series could end at its current point and I'd be happy. Does that help?

@AspienPadda

3 жыл бұрын

Yes thankee @@prinnywizzard9608 that does help. Imma hold off on reading Murderbot then for now. I usually gobble up series one after the other all at once and if I get to the end and it's not the end there's problems! I'll get to Murderbot in due time, life is long and boring.

Yey more books to my tbr. My wallet tho...

@noraeld5020

3 жыл бұрын

No money. Only books.

@AspienPadda

3 жыл бұрын

Yo ho ho the pirate life's for meeee

@jayaprakash387

3 жыл бұрын

Rent

The video I wait for every year

Damn you've been working out! Great video !!

Really happy you picked up Murderbot! Hobb’s character work is honestly some of the best I’ve ever read. Are you going to pick up Liveship Traders next? Still reading Rhythm of War, honestly kind of glad you lumped the Cosmere in as a whole. I think that’s what I’d do with Hobb’s Realm of the Elderlings in my own list (as well as the Cosmere).

The long awaited video

Thank you for giving Disc world the credit it deserves!

I preferred the fantasy list on its own. Also, would've loved to hear your reasoning for series that seemingly lost a good bit of steam for you (ASoIaF/Book of the Ancestor). Maybe next year a top 10 fantasy AND a top 10 scifi video? :P

Of all your recommendations, First Law is just freaken amazing and has changed my world, lightbringer is also dam good but I am struggling with Sanderson.

I can't wait for you to get to the Tawny Man Trilogy. I know that this is an old video and if I'm assuming correctly, I think you're at least close to finishing Liveship Traders trilogy so hopefully I'll get to see you enjoy the next trilogy of Fitz and the Fool

The Spellmonger series by Terry Mancour is also a really awesome fantasy series and has excellent world building. The first book gets people hung up on a particular scene but that is minor in the scope of the rest if the books. Has very little “setup-itis” It can get somewhat “analytical” as the protagonist is also a teacher of sorts but that fits the story very well as he tries to figure out what the hell is going on and how to deal with whats happening ( not an amnesia trope- dont worry ) If you can give the first few books a go :) ( there are 14 books so far and they are from different POVs at overlapping times in the series )

YES! New list!!

Pretty much all these series r either read or plan to read great list Dan.

So happy to see farseer here, one of the first I read after Harry potter and LOTR and it was amazing to realize that there was more out there!

Fantastic video as always and more series to add to my list of must reads. Thanks for emptying out my wallet, haha. I'm curious though, have you read any of The Saga of Recluce series by L.E. Modesitt Jr.? I don't meet many people who have ever heard of it and I don't see anyone talking about it but it's the series that basically got me reading so it holds a special place for me.

Can't wait for your review of the rest of the dune series

I just finished reading Jade City and it was awesome. I'm gonna pick up Jade War really soon.

I can post this here: I just got into an argument with a guy who tried to tell me that Moiraine was the Ringbearer, Rand was the Ring, and that there were 13 books in the series. Just lol

@Trisjack20

3 жыл бұрын

Love this comment! I hope it is true!

I'm really looking forward to the one-off-list. I think these are easly overlooked. So hopefully, some books I can give a quick read without commit to a long series. (Even though I love long serieses)

Oh man! I am so happy about number one! YES MAN! Awesome!

Hi, Tiny Daniel! I reckon I will have to try out this Discworld you speak of at your number 1 position. Currently reading Warhammer though. I got a lot to get through.

Hey!! nice list dude, you mentioned Lightbringer series, but keep an eye on Brent Weeks, he has some really interesting stuff also, like the Dark Angel trilogy as well.... And don't forget Patrick Rothfuss Kingkiller chronicles, which is incomplete, but sooner or later the last one should come out, and that is a good piece of writing right there.

just finished the greenbone saga. Loved it. Great series. It ended well. I was full not hungry for more. just satisfied. loved.