Working my way through the ever growing pile of paper in my house.
Andrzej Sapkowski
“The introduction of Geralt. The short story format works perfectly for world-building.”
“Essential emotional groundwork for Geralt and Ciri.”
“The start of the main saga. A bit slower but great political maneuvering.”
“One of the strongest in the series. The Thanedd coup is a masterclass in chaos.”
“Geralt’s hansa is easily the best part of the entire book series.”
“Darker and more fragmented, but Ciri’s development here is vital.”
“A polarizing ending, but a massive achievement in subverting fantasy tropes.”
“A refreshing return to Geralt’s early days. The side-quest energy is great.”
“The 2024/2025 release. Exciting to see the world expand after so many years.”
Bram Stoker
“The foundation of modern vampire lore. Epistolary brilliance.”
Sheridan Le Fanu
“The original vampire novella, predating Dracula. Very atmospheric.”
Amal El-Mohtar & Max Gladstone
“Lyrical, poetic sci-fi about two rival agents across time.”
Brandon Sanderson
“The start of the Cosmere journey. Heist crew meets high fantasy.”
“Politics, siege warfare, and deep world-building.”
“One of the most satisfying endings in fantasy history.”
Mark Twain
“Twains favorite of his own works. A sincere and deeply researched historical fiction.”
J.R.R. Tolkien
“The perfect adventure. Where it all began.”
“The journey begins. Masterful world-building.”
“Expanding the scale of Middle-earth.”
“An epic conclusion to the greatest trilogy.”
“The Bible of Middle-earth. Dense but rewarding.”
“Crucial lore for the die-hard fans.”
“The core romance of the First Age.”
“The darkest and most tragic of Tolkiens tales.”
“The rise and fall of the greatest island of Men.”
“The last great stronghold of the Noldor.”
Benjanun Sriduangkaew
“A reimagining of the Snow Queen in a world of mirrors and biomechanical war.”
“The scale expands as the war between the generals heats up.”
“The third installment. High-concept sci-fantasy conclusion.”
Robert Jordan
“The prequel. Great insight into Lan and Moiraines early days.”
“A classic start. The journey out of the Two Rivers.”
“The world starts to open up. The flicker scenes are haunting.”
“Focusing on the supporting cast while Rand is on his own path.”
“Peak Jordan. The history of the Aiel is incredible.”
“Huge stakes and an explosive ending in Caemlyn.”
“Dumais Wells. Enough said.”
“Rand navigating the political minefield of Illian.”
“The scale of the conflict continues to grow.”
“The cleansing of Saidin. A massive shift for the world.”
“The calm before the storm.”
“Jordans final solo book and a return to breakneck pacing.”
Brandon Sanderson / Robert Jordan
“Sanderson takes the wheel. The intensity ramps up.”
“Converging storylines as we head toward the Last Battle.”
“The epic conclusion.”
“A whimsical, Princess Bride-esque adventure set on a sea of spores.”
“A rare non-Cosmere sci-fi experiment with amnesia and alternate dimensions.”
“A deeply atmospheric romance inspired by Your Name and Final Fantasy X.”
“High-octane Cosmere lore. Action-heavy and visually stunning.”
“The fifth Secret Project. Exploring more of the Cosmere’s deep lore.”
