Mike talks about the week that was and the week that will be for December 14th, 2024.
Check out my other channel, Mike’s Media Reviews, here: @mikesmediareviews3925
ℙ𝕦𝕣𝕔𝕙𝕒𝕤𝕖 𝕓𝕠𝕠𝕜𝕤 𝕞𝕖𝕟𝕥𝕚𝕠𝕟𝕖𝕕 𝕚𝕟 𝕥𝕙𝕚𝕤 𝕧𝕚𝕕𝕖𝕠:
Wind and Truth https://amzn.to/3VmHQei
Indiana Jones & The Great Circle https://amzn.to/3VDa1Wu
ℂ𝕙𝕒𝕟𝕟𝕖𝕝𝕤 𝕞𝕖𝕟𝕥𝕚𝕠𝕟𝕖𝕕 𝕥𝕙𝕚𝕤 𝕖𝕡𝕚𝕤𝕠𝕕𝕖:
@PhilipChaseTheBestofFantasy
𝕎𝕒𝕟𝕥 𝕥𝕠 𝕤𝕖𝕟𝕕 𝕄𝕚𝕜𝕖 𝕤𝕠𝕞𝕖𝕥𝕙𝕚𝕟𝕘? 𝕐𝕠𝕦 𝕔𝕒𝕟 𝕕𝕠 𝕤𝕠 𝕥𝕠 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕓𝕖𝕝𝕠𝕨 𝕒𝕕𝕕𝕣𝕖𝕤𝕤:
Mike K.
15201 Mason Rd
Suite 169
Cypress, TX 77433
Support Mike on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MikesBookReviews
Join Mike’s server on Discord https://discord.gg/aMrpCrN
Visit Mike’s Amazon Wishlist: https://amzn.to/2zpHooW
Follow Mike on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/MikesBookReviews
Follow Mike on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Zepp1978
Like Mike’s Book Reviews on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MikesBookReviews/
Follow Mike on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/zepp1978/
Microphone used in these videos: https://amzn.to/3IpFSAX
Camera used in these videos: https://amzn.to/3IqqdBv
0:00 Introduction
0:44 What Am I Reading?
5:34 What Am I Going to Read?
5:49 This Week on the Channel
10:07 Next Week Plans
12:55 TV & Movie Talk
17:32 Gaming Talk
——————————————————
Theme music provided by Infraction
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkRrhwhJ2Ia_ZlkTQ4XFWJA
Music used: Epic (No Copyright Music)
https://infractionroyaltyfreemusic.bandcamp.com/track/epic-royalty-free-music
Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0(CC BY 3.0)
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
——————————————————
#MikesBookReviews #WeeklyUpdate #Vlog
source
Cut out comics, movies/tv, music and video games this week to finish James Clavell – 'Shogun'. I enjoyed it though was disappointed for a number of reasons (don't want to even hint because of spoilers) so don't see myself reading any of the other Asian Saga novels though realized I had read 'King Rat' in high school.
Read: 'Shogun' (1st read) – James Clavell
Reading: 'Savant'(reread) (book 4 of Chaingang series) – Rex Miller, Spawn Compendium vol 6 (Image Comics)
I read it in 8 days. It’s actually a quick read (helps if you have a Kindle and can’t see where you are 😉
I've made it to A Time of Courage! I'm gonna be sad af to see the Banished Lands go. You nailed it for me again man. I LOVE John Gwynne. I already bought the Bloodsworn Saga but I think im gonna read someone else before I knock out the last 3 Gwynne books. Don't wanna burn out on him, I've throughly enjoyed his writing. I can't believe I read Faithful and the Fallen and the first two of Blood and Bone in 30 days lmao
Hot take, kingdom of the crystal skull is not that bad.
Hi Mike. That is so cool and great that you are enjoying Winds of Truth by Brandon Sanderson. I am really looking forward to getting into more of his books next year. Also, I trust you and Patrick more than a bunch of other people. On the other hand, I hope that you will trust and not lose patience with me for taking so long in getting to a few books that you have recommended to me. I hope that I am not being annoying for sending you my opinions and updates on those books so long after you have read them. Meanwhile, I am now 38% into volume 8 of the light novels, the Apothecary Diaries. On another note, I have been reading while listening to way more shorter books too. I probably only read and listened to 4 maybe 5 lover 500 page books and the rest have been 200 to 400 page books.
Hey, the first 20 minutes of Dial of Destiny was pretty amazing! Just watch that and skip the rest
I guess while I wait for the next Uncharted game, I can definitely get high on Indiana Jones game. Though first person is a bold choice when you have to climb temples.
I like documentaries too though I usually watch true crime, historical or nature docs. I think the only sports ones I have watched were about Seabiscuit and Secretariat. Wow, people are so immature complaining because you got an ARC. Of course publishers would reach out to you. You have a big channel and can get it out there so more people are aware of the book. I'll be glad to see you and Patience get back to the media reviews. Understand this is a busy time of year, especially when you have kids.
Agree on Wind and Truth. Day 3 is where I stopped being bored. Also the interludes are fantastic. Another great vid Mike I love this channel!
How could someone watch a channel called Mike’s book reviews and be mad that he received an advance review copy and then reviewed the book??
When I was reading Half Blood Prince on my porch the neighbors son came up to me and said "Dumbledore dies" , who does that!
My plan for the second part of this month : finish the second volume of the First Law and start the last one…
Been playing CoD and Indy – enjoying both!
Reading front I have been allowing my hatred for Lysander Au Lune, the absolute bellend, boiling point! I hope Darrow and Cassius chuck him into Olympic Mons (but I’m guessing a redemption arc is coming – bleurgh! Haha).
There are some bitter people out there unfortunately.
I have seen several booktubers talking about Lonesome Dove lately. I don't know if it directly ties to you, but I suspect you definitely helped call attention to it.. You and Brian Lee Durfee were the only fantasy review Youtubers I ever saw talking about that book, and now quite a few are reading it.
Keep tossing those pebbles out there. You never know how far the waves will go
I just passed the halfway point of Wind and Truth yesterday and I do think the second half is shaping up to be much more impactful than the first — Day 6-8 were pure 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Wind and Truth not availability in Europe? Only UK version. Have all the US hardcovers. A shame… Maybe next year.
I don’t comment much but your videos are always something I look forward to each week. I am reading Shōgun based on your recommendation and I only have 100 pages left. It will easily become one of my all time favorites and almost made me cry, which I really didn’t expect. Thank you for all you do!
I'm just done with day 1 😭😭 about to start day 2 but between work.and Xmas parties I've had no time to read.
That person who spoiled the ending you should never read his comments again. That is just wrong, and that person should know better.
When the first Kraven comic came out wasn't interested at all. Thought it was a lame super hero. And I agree who green lights this crap?
Well maybe because I am such a fan of Indiana Jones but I really liked the last movie Dial of Destiny. The one before not so much. But Dial had a flashback that really did justice to the original. I guess I'm in the minority but I think it's worth your time to watch.
The Bad Boys documentary has been one of my favorites since its release, excellent choice.
Pff. We've already had the 'real' 4th Indy movie with Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis.
you gotta checkout POE 2 Mike
I just finished up The Mercy of Gods by James S. A. Corey and I agree it's a huge step down in character development and overall quality storytelling. It has some tasty sci-fi elements and ideas but the book spends too much time with a group of forgettable characters researching blah blah blah.
I’m gonna need a glowing review of WAT to even finish ROW. It’s been such a slog for me this year and for me it is all the “other realm” stuff…
I just don’t have the excess time to read something not holding me by the balls 😂
I just read Justice of Kings and Empire of the Vampire back to back. Both 5 ⭐️ for me. So happy to end the year on such a high note. I went back and watched your reviews of both 😊
I felt like WaT was the book I fell in love with Adolin.
You talk about basketball and it not being the same. For me, it’s wrestling. I grew up in the ‘90s watching WWF and WCW. But maybe I enjoyed it more because I was a kid watching with his Grandpa.
Finished reading ‘The Feather Thief’ which was a short and enjoyable true crime story. And started ‘Dark Matter’ after hearing your glowing reviews of Mr. Crouch. And it’s been amazing! Hard to put it down. I’ll finish it tomorrow!
Will you reread The Devils on launch to see if they make changes? Where does it rank in your Abercrombie book ones?
Has something happened to your left eye? It seems to be in a worse shape than the other.
Love seeing you just accept the slow pace with Wind and Truth! I personally couldn't stop myself from bingeing it and I already regret it because the second half was SO good and now I have a book hangover hahaha. Happy reading and watching!
Mike I am very upset and disappointed in these people that are giving you a hard time about getting the Devils early..you made me a huge fan of Abercrombie(my fav fantasy author as well).So no one deserves an ARC of Abercrombie then you my friend!Hell I hope you get an ARC of Red God By Pierce Brown as well(your why you should read got me to read my now fav sci fi series go figure!).Let the haters hate Mike,still a lot of us that love you and are proud of how far you have come.