Annual list of the novels, audio books, graphic novels, and trades I read—as I go.

Second book in this near-modern crime series, led by the casually dangerous Ethan Reckless. I open these with the same anticipation as any detective novel.

The complete epic edition. A fantasy primer. Jeff, keep an eye out for a bill from my orthopedist due to the acute tendinitis brought on by this weighty tome.

A debut novel packed with events, concepts, and storylines far greater than a sleepy Nebraska can hold. Pretty excited to see how Ron Howard and Imagine translate this to the television screen.

Repackage one of my favorite tales with a slew of new stuff in a lovely hardcover and I’ll gladly pay the cost.

It's diabolical when a book inadvertently calls you writing and running prowess into question. If you do either or—god help you—both, you may find yourself pounding the pavement and keyboard harder than before.

A science fiction/fantasy tale of revenge and finding one’s source of power in the unforgiving reaches of space.

A painfully beautiful story of survival in impossible circumstances. Loved every panel.

A criminal romp through Key West that resembled nothing of my faux Honeymoon in 1990—which is a good thing.

The first in what hopefully is an ongoing series of graphic novels that cold grow with their readers.

They say a picture is worth a thousand words. In an illustrated story with no words, these unbelievable pictures are worth a thousand demons.

A crucial spoke in the Reckless story wheel, with a story that spins and builds to an explosive finish, for Ethan and Anna.

Rock & Roll’s favorite son recalls his unbelievable life through a series of stories that inspire, break, and warm the heart.

Never read this beloved series form the beginning. A tale that goes for the throat, while it’s stabbing you in the back.

This one came recommended by another writer who’d read my book. It’s a tight military sci fi tale of merit versus hierarchy.

Do you love kaiju? And do you love prison dramas? I so, this is your series. Zander’s colorful epic has it all.

A drug-fueled, super-charged, 70s injected, hyper-visualized super-spy adventure, with a most disagreeable protagonist that you can't help but root for.

The first chapter of Rob Greene’s debut hooked me deep. I had to get to the end of this clever, family and time-based sci fi drama. Dig.

Is there a bigger line-up of talent than this book in recent years? This series kicks off with little of the ultra violence, and paints it bloody mark across time.

Many laude this series, so no better place than go than the beginning of this genre mashing tale. Perfect for those who miss superhero tales like the Vertigo days.

If you want an off the hook, ursine-based, power struggle between the establishment and freedom-loving people who eschew tops, this is for you.

Burned through this spiraling expenditure of youth after meeting the author this summer. A must read in time-based science fiction.

Jamie's love for classic newspaper adventure strips and pulp shines though in this collected edition.

The hilarious and vivid opener to the Discworld series. Laughed my way through this one, and straight into the next.

The sheer creativity on display in this book boggles the mind. These characters are alive.

A collection of pure magic by the most influential comic artist in the last 50 years. Buy a copy. If you can’t find or afford one, make friends with someone who has one and spend time with these masterworks.

If you dig one of my favorite films by the auteur director, as I do, this fleshes out the story world and adds more depth to the fictional characters and ends up in a different place.

1960’s lucha libre action, the teeters on the edge of mystical. A stylish, yet honest, tale of a fantastic world leaves me wanting more.

I had to keep the ball rolling on this unique SFF world. The characters from the first book live much different lives in this one and move toward a questionable future. Looking forward to the next one.

A spy noir thrill er that delves in to Natasha’s past and builds a new world around it. This one goes from sky, to city, to snow, to water, to underground, and too the moon and back.

A spy noir thrill er that delves in to Natasha’s past and builds a new world around it. This one goes from sky, to city, to snow, to water, to underground, and too the moon and back.

Daniel tackles another journey of loss, wrapped in an obvious love for the subject. An enjoyable tale on every level.

Outside my normal fare, but came highly recommended, and I loved it. An interesting use of POV that tied into the story in a way I’ve never read before. An original tale that I’m happy to venture further.

An intergalactic/dimensional, science fiction fantasy romantic spin on Pinocchio with Mjölnir's side Korbinite.

Begins with a mystery, spins into a 14th century geopolitical power play for the fate of magic. Enough real-world touch points to leave you wondering if it could be true, and what comes next.

Nothing like a well-done conspiracy that leaves you questioning your sense of agency.

On a lot of "favorites" lists. Big Superman fan, but I never connected with the story, so I'll chalk it up to me.

A SFWA Nebula finalist and an absolutely beautiful book full of intrigue and deep questions on life.

King's story delivers a layered and well-voiced take on DOA with the JLI line-up. Messr. Smallwood shows why he's one of the best in the game. Full-stop.

A page-turning science fiction tale of class, paranoia, and the power of the written word. (it’s really good)

Humans being humans as they stumble their way around the solar system.

A gut wrenching post-apocalyptic struggle between trust and redemption.

A well constructed treatise on form and story.

Joe wraps up another big arc in a bloody Gordian knot. It's been a long and personal journey punctuated with a fair share of subdural haematoma .

When an author’s deepest fear overlaps with a dark plot.

Love a good epic poem adaptation, and this team serves up a good one.

Adding tools to the kit to wrap my ADD into a submission hold.

A masterful love letter to Stan and Jack.