My TOP 10 Books I Read in 2023!!

The end of my first year on booktube (though I only started in May), and what do we got? A list of a whole bunch of INCREDIBLE books!

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00:00 - Intro
01:41 - Honorable Mentions
06:07 - Number 10
08:21 - Number 9
09:34 - Number 8
10:54 - Number 7
12:52 - Number 6
15:02 - Number 5
17:25 - Number 4
19:35 - Number 3
21:42 - Number 2
23:45 - Number 1

[PhilipChaseTheBestofFantasy]

Thank you, John, for your kinds words about The Way of Edan! I deeply appreciate that you gave the book a shot, and I'm very glad that it resonated with you enough to warrant a mention in this video packed with so many fantastic reads. I am very excited to see what you make of The Prophet of Edan and Return to Edan whenever you're able to get to them. Also, my very best to you for a wonderful year of reading in 2024!

[christinalangstone]

At last my search is over. I have finally found a booktuber who is on the same page as me! I'm looking forward to joining you for a new year of epic journeys...Best wishes to you John from Scotland 💙

[iBe-RuNnErZ]

What an awsome guy John is. Very enthusiastic and positive! Love watching, thanks for the content John! 👍

[fearghalburke]

First time seeing your channel. Love the enthusiasm. Keep at it. New regular viewer

[JustBSingProductions]

Excellent Top 10 (plus some)! Loving your reviews, my friend.

[ianthereader]

What a fantastic list! There are so many books I have as priority reads for 2024 here. Dungeon Crawler Carl and The Wickwire Watch are happening this month! Light Bringer also made my list and The First Law made my honorable mentions. Happy to have found your channel!

[groofay]

What a list! I had a feeling I recognized No 1 when I saw the stack, love it when a favorite read slips in right at the end of a year like that.

[LiamsLyceum]

Very solid top 10! Big fan of Ruocchio, most people seem to be 🧐. Your number 1 was probably my favorite book for 2015 since that’s when I read it.

[Christopher_Navo]

Great looking list, many of which I have planned for this year: Wurts, continuing the Edan Trilogy, Mike Shackle, continue Suneater. Let's take on 2024!! - Cheers John!

[MidnightChronicler]

Great list! Awesome video my friend---so funny, Im reading dungeon crawler carl now, MAN what a hilarious and awesome book

[BooksWithBenghisKahn]

Woooohoooo what a list!!! Love the passion and energy you brought to your gushing here, and I’m right there with you on Words of Radiance being transcendent, and Excalibur being magical, and Before They Are Hanged being a wonderful subversion so full of voice, and Dungeon Crawler Carl being laugh out loud funny while also giving hints of deeper things going on, and Empire of Silence being a marvelous introduction to such an intriguing galactic conflict.

You have me excited to pick up the Last War, Wickwire Watch, and the Way of Edan!

Here’s to hopefully another great reading year ahead for us both!!

[natalieandco]

never seen one of your videos before but it popped up on my feed and I really love how passionate you sound talking about these books. You seem so genuinely excited and thrilled talking here and its so lovely to see :)
i will be picking up the way of edan sooo soon thanks to you

[ToddsBookTube]

Todd here. Nice list Talking Story! I read the first few chapters of The Way of Kings and enjoyed it! Many people love Words of Radiance. Happy New Year!

[dpeady]

New here as well, from your appearance on Mikes livestream. This a slick looking channel and you’re a great and passionate communicator.

Looking forward to watching more vids

[kimmichelle]

Only you and your passionate descriptions could convince me to read books that I've never been open to before. 👏🏻

[someokiedude]

Great list John! I don't think I've even read any of these books that you mentioned! You've become a good friend to me over these past few months, and I wish you well in 2024! Keep it up!

[alynam]

Such a great list, I was looking forward to hearing your top 10!
I'm planning to dig into some Mike Shackle once I finish Hobb's Tawny Man

[isaiahbelcher]

I only discovered your channel a few days ago and have only watched a few videos but it was an instant subscribe for me. Your energy and insight is infectious. Keep it up!

[BrianBell]

Hurrah for The Way of Edan! (the Prophet and Return are even better!) Man, you have me super excited about The Last War series. Somehow I'm fitting it on my TBR Q1. I knew we'd get you into LitRPG. I have many good recs for you in the genre. Allow me to be your guide! Princess Posse 4 life! Your Top 5 is Outstanding. What an amazing reading year you had!!

[veronicaprice]

You have made me so excited for my own Cosmere catch up! I’m looking forward to reading Words of Radiance for the first time. You’ve also added a hefty number of books to my tbr list. Happy 2024!!!