@fantasy4theages
Account of Jim (Father) & Zach (Son), the duo of Fantasy for the Ages YouTube Channel (& audio podcast), content all about fantasy, sci-fi, horror, & other nerdy things we enjoy. We review books, rank movies, and comment on all sorts of randomness!
Finished Swords of the Six. Emotionally punched. I knew what was coming, tons of hints, & still it's written so well it takes you thru a roller coaster. — I was surprised by how much I enjoyed this. NOTE: The audiobook version is PARTICULARLY well narrated. #fantasy
NEW EPISODE: By viewer request, Jim dove into classics of science fiction to reveal incredible giants of years past, masterpieces, that publishers wouldn't let in the door today. Will you agree, that these would be unpublishable now? Take a look! #SciFi youtu.be/hJXaMPHflvo
NEW EPISODE: Jim took a swing at one of last year's hottest horror novels, King Sorrow, by Joe Hill. A home run, or a strikeout? Come see what he had to say, and learn if you should give this a try! #horror #KingSorrow #JoeHill youtu.be/z3uk5ASI_ec
NEW EPISODE: Zach is back! And in today's video, we dig into SFF that one of us loves, but is fairly sure the other won't. Come here what's the issue on each, & see if you align more with Zach, or his dear old Dad? #SFF #fantasy #SciFi youtu.be/LiBJQ8Y48G4
Zach is reading the current final book of the Outlander series, Go Tell the Bees That I Am Gone (Diana Gabaldon). NOT Jim's style, but hey, our channel has wide taste between the 2 of us. You know an author has found success when they can pull off a title like that. #fantasy #outlander
Now diving back into The Red Kingdom series by Ryan Lanz, Book 3 - Path of Strangers! #fantasy #SFF
Swords of the Six, 56%: This has a very classic, high fantasy feel that I'm totally digging. Bk 1 of The Sword of the Dragon 7-book series, & dang it, it's good enough I may have to read all of them now. This is how my TBR never gets any shorter! #fantasy
NEW EPISODE: Jim's back with a book review, this time the long awaited fantasy Kings of the Wyld. Could it really be as good as people claim? As entertaining? Time to find out! #fantasy #SFF youtu.be/orF3CSCN1bU
NEW EPISODE: Today, Jim talks about trilogies of SFF. There's a stark difference between the perfect finish, and the crash landing. Here's my examples of each, from personal experience. What do you think? What might you add? #SFF #Trilogies youtu.be/e-qiaRMhc28
Swords of the Six, 20% in: Rich, well-designed fantasy world, epic story, action, dragons - sheesh, this story is off to a MARVELOUS start! Just saying... #fantasy
Dad Joke Alert: Take a run at this one. Groan-worthy. #DadJokes #Humor youtube.com/shorts/9gi47...
I've begun two new books, one fantasy, one sci-fi with fantasy elements. Fantasy: Swords of the Six, by Scott Appleton. The other? Areta, an ARC provided by author Daniel Rirdan (available in April). Both off to great starts. #SFF #fantasy #SciFi #indiebooks
Finished King Sorrow, by Joe Hill. Wow, a really well-written story. Deeply embedded in culture and history of the past few decades. Not truly scary, more a suspenseful drama with some horror and thriller vibes. I'll do a review soon. #horror #suspense #KingSorrow
NEW EPISODE: Jim shares his experience with Bk 2 of Ryan Lanz's Red Kingdom Series, The Way of Stones. Does the sequel soar, or disappoint? Come see. Spoiler-lite, of course. #Fantasy youtu.be/TWdseY78SMM
Finally time to return to The Dragonriders of Pern, the first of the books I’ve never yet read. This time? The Skies of Pern, by Anne McCaffrey! #Pern #fantasy #SciFi #SFF
Finished Kings of the Wyld. I get it now. Heck of a fun book to read. Got off to a slow start for my pref, but got better & better, & by the last 20% of the novel, easy to just keep turning those pages. The Band. What a bunch of characters. Together, something special. #fantasy
Dad Joke Time: It's all about the velocity, my friends. #DadJokes #Humor youtube.com/shorts/etN-V...
King Sorrow, 87%: This has been a rich, complex, and fascinating horror thriller. Gritty. Real. And yet so much more. Best Joe Hill I've read so far. Not for the meek - there's definitely harsh, disturbing elements. But this is REALLY well written, IMO. #horror
Finished The Way of Stones, Bk 2 of The Red Kingdom Saga by Ryan Lanz. Enjoyed it more than the first, now invested in the world and characters. Ryan expands that world, introduces new characters, complexity, and mysteries. Still not deep, but a pleasant, enjoyable read. #fantasy
NEW EPISODE: Classic fantasy might struggle to get published nowadays, but is the opposite true. Today Jim highlights 10 of modern fantasy's greatest hits, sharing why they likely would have failed to ever hit bookshelves in the 80s. Come see why! #Fantasy youtu.be/8VCJWjTfRp8
Our YT channel is crossing 5,800 subs. Love it, but more people? More critics. We're here for the entertainment and joy, so... couldn't help responding to a criticism of yesterday's video in a way that brought ME joy. Hope you chuckle now also. All in good fun. #ContentCreator
NEW EPISODE: Publishers look for different things as times change. Check out these 20 classics of fantasy fiction that I don't think would have a shot if authors tried to get them published today. And is that a problem? #SFF #Fantasy youtu.be/cAs3mPGZ4gY
NEW EPISODE: We've seen some EXCELLENT Sci-Fi & Fantasy films over the past 25 years. You know them. You love them. But then there are the ones few people discuss — brilliant gems, but so underrated! Today, THAT'S where we shine light! #SFF #movies #Top10 youtu.be/1W5uaC0DPFM
NEW EPISODE: Jim finished up the books of the Bobiverse (for now); here's his spoiler-lite thoughts on Book 5, Not Till We Are Lost. The old good stuff again, or is the Bob luster starting to fade? #SciFi #SFF #Bobiverse youtu.be/qQ90bS7xdxk
Um, so, this King Sorrow book I'm reading? Yeah, not for the easily offended. Gritty, harsh, dark. But wildly immersive. I'm totally caught up in where this story is going. #horror #JoeHill #KingSorrow
We enjoy all sorts of #SFFH content, & create videos about just about anything, but did you know we have a whole playlist specifically focused on indie/self-published novels? It's true! If that's your interest, you may want to peruse! #Indie #selfpublished www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Dad Joke Alert: Music fans should get this one. And groan... #DadJokes #humor youtube.com/shorts/0pP39...
NEW EPISODE: Most readers have authors they enjoy, others they practically stalk. Here's the authors from SFF that Jim has journeyed thru over 10 of their novels — some of them, profoundly MORE than just over 10. See where we share obsessions! #SFF youtu.be/WivyZox4p0c
Now beginning one of the best horror novels of 2025, now nominated for the Bram Stoker Award: King Sorrow, by Joe Hill. #horror #KingSorrow
Finished Not Till We Are Lost, Bk 5 of The #Bobiverse. A return to form, as we expanded back into multiple plot lines and areas of tension. Dennis E. Taylor took of some great new places, physical & scientifically, & set some plot hooks for more to come. Enjoyed! #SciFi #SFF