Every book I've given 5+ stars to that need to be on your TBR

Out of the countless books I've read here are the ones I've given a 5 star too as well as ones that broke my scale and got the elusive 6 star rating. Let me know some of your 5+ star reads and I will definitely check them out

Time Stamps
0:00 Introduction
1:10 5 Star Criteria
5:33 5 Star Fantasy books
16:20 5 Star Sci-fi books
24:37 5 Star Thriller and self-help books
29:54 6 Star books that broke the scale

#booktube #bookrecommendations #fantasybooktube #fivestarreads

[loganbooker]

Bro, who are you???? How in the world have I found someone with almost exactly the same taste that I have. Incredible video. I know I can trust all the books you talked about that I haven’t read. Getting on it now. Keep it up brother!!

[Ytomany]

My man is black, young, reads, likes fantasy the most, and has the manning shirt on. This is my guy right here, gem of a channel.

[austinb]

Bro until now I haven’t seen anybody that looks like us occupy this space of content, I gotta subscribe bro. you’re recommendations are things I’m already consuming or really sound like I would like them. 100% keep doing this I’m hoping it reaches the YNs to show them something different.

[Adityasaini]

Some books actually change how you move through life. After reading a few from Atruve, I stopped chasing attention, stopped trying to prove myself, and people just started treating me differently. It’s wild how much shifts when your mindset does.

[Notcarolina]

Love that my algorithm is pushing these eloquent men talking about fantasy!!! and being confident in their interests. so refreshing and so needed for young men. Subbed !!!!

[JTFIghter]

Thank you for defining your criteria. Really adds a lot to the video/helps us understand what are you looking for when giving your scores.

[daliroberto]

Hey Smitty, thanks for helping me get into reading. Speaking as a guy who often struggles to read, The Lies of Locke Lamora had me on the edge of my seat.

[Vos_Ceez]

your fantasy book recs in 2024 single handedly got me back into reading. Very similar taste and your no misses yet. Keep it up man its been a journey

[bndergltd]

I hope you don’t mind me saying, but I’m always happy to see people in spaces where they are underrepresented, which is why I clicked on your video to show support. I am a fan of historical fiction and mystery myself, so I can’t make any book recs, but just wanted to encourage you to keep going.

[tompat]

All of your 6 stars to my TBR! Loved Project Hail Mary! It’s what got me into sci-fi! That’s how new I am to the genre! Just finished The Martian! Another excellent read!

[katalyze]

Smitty your YouTube video quality is going like this 📈 keep going the world needs to hear your book recommendations 🔥

[Chronatoss]

Demon in White is INSANE. Definitely my favourite version of Hadrian so far, loving his character and the stakes are through the roof!! Haven’t been this engaged with a book since WoR/Oathbringer

[seanmbranch]

I'm 50% through Golden Son. Cannot put it down. Absolutely incredible so far.

[DrL_Reads]

Based on how you described and recommended Mistborn, I decided to read it. You made it seem approachable for a non-fantasy reader and it was an immediate fantasy favorite of mine. So for that, I say, thank you sir.

[MrNachoponcho]

I was such an avid reader as a kid and lost the habit. I really want to get back into it and struggled to find recommendations. Really appreciate your channel in helping give me some guidance!

[Swampratatta]

i follow a lot of book folks on the internet in various places and came across this video and was expecting to have already read or heard of the books included in here. you got me! a couple books added to my list now thanks bro

[joshdunlap]

I loved The Martian but Project Hail Mary blows it out of the water! Absolutely incredible story and ending!

[narrowgaming]

In love with your shirt!! As a citizen of TN and a true VOLS fan, seeing someone representing the VOLS and Manning makes me heart very happy!

[mystikmusings]

Hero of Ages has the best ending Ive ever read. I cried it was so perfect and beautiful.

[KayDivertida]

Your enthusiasm for reading and the books you enjoy delights me. Thanks for the recommendations for new-to-me stories