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Every book Adam Crigler recommended on podcasts

Guest on Timcast IRL · 4 books · 1 episode across 1 podcast

Adam Crigler appears on Timcast IRL as a podcast host and commentator who frequently interacts with viewers and shares literary recommendations, particularly within the science fiction and fantasy genres. During the broadcast, Crigler responds to viewer super chats and recommendations by discussing prominent speculative fiction series. He acknowledges William Gibson's influential cyberpunk novel Neuromancer after a viewer brings it up in the chat. Crigler also recommends Brandon Sanderson's Mistborn series when answering a viewer's question about where to begin reading Sanderson's work, later clarifying details about Sanderson's expansive Stormlight Archive series. Additionally, Crigler enthusiastically recommends Robert Jordan's epic fantasy series The Wheel of Time, describing it as incredible for readers who have not yet explored it. Through these book discussions, Crigler engages directly with his audience's literary interests, highlighting complex world-building and foundational works in speculative fiction.

Books recommended by Adam Crigler

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Mistborn

Brandon Sanderson · Recommended · 1 episode

Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson is a popular epic fantasy novel that launches an expansive magical saga involving political intrigue, rebellion, and unique metal-based magic systems.

Recommended

“probably miss Bourne the Mistborn series is really good”

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Neuromancer

William Gibson · Recommended · 1 episode

Neuromancer by William Gibson is a seminal 1984 science fiction novel that popularized the cyberpunk genre and famously anticipated the rise of the internet and virtual reality.

Recommended

“Gibson at Neuromancer can you read that down for me”

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The Great Hunt (The Wheel of Time Book 2)

Robert Jordan · Recommended · 1 episode

The Great Hunt is the second installment in Robert Jordan's epic fantasy series The Wheel of Time, which follows complex characters through a richly detailed world on the brink of apocalyptic conflict.

Recommended

“and yeah if you haven't read The Wheel of Time that I would read that because that's incredible”

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The Stormlight Archive

Brandon Sanderson · Discussed · 1 episode

The Stormlight Archive by Brandon Sanderson is a massive, highly acclaimed epic fantasy book series that immerses readers in the intricate and expansive world of Roshar, filled with deep lore, complex characters, and sweeping magical conflicts.

Discussed

“it's the Stormlight Chronicles that's the book series by Brandon Sanderson that I couldn't think of”

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