Dan Dan The Art Man

In this 82nd episode, I review The Wizard's Butler by Nathan Lowell. He's one of my favorite authors. Listen to hear why I loved this great departure for him into a modern tale set in a great low fantasy low steaks urban fantasy. If you like this, you'll also love his cozy Sci-Fi and Fantasy novels!Play or download the .mp3Buy "The Wizard's Butler" on Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/Wizards-Butler-Nathan-Lowell-ebook/dp/B0865326GFCheck out the author's website:https://nathanlowell.com/Check out a couple of my novels:Haunted House Flipper:https://www.amazon.com/Haunted-House-Flipper-Dan-Absalonson-ebook/dp/B079K6MP28/The Case of the Missing Snowman:https://www.amazon.com/Case-Missing-Snowman-Thackeray-Mysteries-ebook/dp/B07LHGPW61Visit my website: www.DanDanTheArtMan.comFOLLOW ME:https://www.facebook.com/dandantheartman

In this 81st episode, I review The Mysterious Affair at Styles by Agatha Christie. Have a listen to hear why I liked this classic detective novel which kicks off the series and why the audiobook was so great!Play or download the .mp3Buy "The Mysterious Affair at Styles" on Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/Mysterious-Affair-Styles-Hercule-Classics/dp/1734452595Check out the author's website:https://www.agathachristie.com/Check out a couple of my novels:Haunted House Flipper:https://www.amazon.com/Haunted-House-Flipper-Dan-Absalonson-ebook/dp/B079K6MP28/The Case of the Missing Snowman:https://www.amazon.com/Case-Missing-Snowman-Thackeray-Mysteries-ebook/dp/B07LHGPW61Visit my website: www.DanDanTheArtMan.comFOLLOW ME:https://www.facebook.com/dandantheartman

In this 80th episode, I review On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness by Andrew Peterson. Check this episode out to hear why I loved this book because of how it was so different from many other books. When a cool author with similar interests to me writes a book he would love to read, it works out really well for me too. Kids will also love this book!Play or download the .mp3Buy "On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness" on Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074CCW61RCheck out the author's website:https://www.andrew-peterson.com/Check out a couple of my novels:Haunted House Flipper:https://www.amazon.com/Haunted-House-Flipper-Dan-Absalonson-ebook/dp/B079K6MP28/The Case of the Missing Snowman:https://www.amazon.com/Case-Missing-Snowman-Thackeray-Mysteries-ebook/dp/B07LHGPW61Visit my website: www.DanDanTheArtMan.comFOLLOW ME:https://www.facebook.com/dandantheartman

In this 79th episode, I review The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins. Listen to hear why this book definitely held up to all the hype for me. Extremely well written, and a great choice by the author to go with the uncommon first person present tense format. A high quality read!Play or download the .mp3Buy "The Hunger Games" on Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/Hunger-Games-Trilogy-Book-ebook/dp/B002MQYOFW/Check out the author's website:https://www.suzannecollinsbooks.com/Check out a couple of my novels:Haunted House Flipper:https://www.amazon.com/Haunted-House-Flipper-Dan-Absalonson-ebook/dp/B079K6MP28/The Case of the Missing Snowman:https://www.amazon.com/Case-Missing-Snowman-Thackeray-Mysteries-ebook/dp/B07LHGPW61Visit my website: www.DanDanTheArtMan.comFOLLOW ME:https://www.facebook.com/dandantheartman

In this 78th episode, I review Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs. This book surprised me. Listen to hear why I loved the way it slowly revealed the magic in the world and why I'm excited to read the next book in the series.Play or download the .mp3Buy "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" on Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/Miss-Peregrines-Home-Peculiar-Children/dp/1594746036Check out the author's website:https://www.ransomriggs.com/Check out a couple of my novels:Haunted House Flipper:https://www.amazon.com/Haunted-House-Flipper-Dan-Absalonson-ebook/dp/B079K6MP28/The Case of the Missing Snowman:https://www.amazon.com/Case-Missing-Snowman-Thackeray-Mysteries-ebook/dp/B07LHGPW61Visit my website: www.DanDanTheArtMan.comFOLLOW ME:https://www.facebook.com/dandantheartman

In this 77th episode, I review The Catcher in the Ry by J. D. Salinger. Though not for everyone, and not the kind of book I would typically read, listen to hear why I loved this one!Play or download the .mp3Buy "The Catcher in the Rye" on Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/Catcher-Rye-J-D-Salinger/dp/0316769177Check out a couple of my novels:Haunted House Flipper:https://www.amazon.com/Haunted-House-Flipper-Dan-Absalonson-ebook/dp/B079K6MP28/The Case of the Missing Snowman:https://www.amazon.com/Case-Missing-Snowman-Thackeray-Mysteries-ebook/dp/B07LHGPW61Visit my website: www.DanDanTheArtMan.comFOLLOW ME:https://www.facebook.com/dandantheartman

In this 76th episode, I review The Big Sleep by Raymond Chandler. I read this book to check out one of the founding pulp detective novels. Though there are some things to beware of reading this book today, it was a great read and very well written. Listen to hear my thoughts on the book, and some other thoughts on reading older literature in general, reading the works that inspired your favorite authors, and reading things at different ages.Buy "The Big Sleep" on Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/Big-Sleep-Classic-bestseller-ebook/dp/B086QX4Q88Check out the author's website:https://www.rcwlitagency.com/authors/chandler-raymond/Check out my novels I mentioned in this podcast:Haunted House Flipper:https://www.amazon.com/Haunted-House-Flipper-Dan-Absalonson-ebook/dp/B079K6MP28/The Case of the Missing Snowman:https://www.amazon.com/Case-Missing-Snowman-Thackeray-Mysteries-ebook/dp/B07LHGPW61Visit my website: www.DanDanTheArtMan.comFOLLOW ME:https://www.facebook.com/dandantheartman

In this 75th episode, I review Shadows of the Highridge by Jay Swanson. This prequel novel to Jay's incredible "Into the Nanten" was amazing. It was a thrilling fantasy story, but what stood out to me the most was the authentic and superb dialog.Play or download the .mp3Buy "Shadows of the Highridge" on Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/Shadows-Highridge-Jay-Swanson/dp/0983469997/Check out the author's website:https://www.jayswanson.me/past-projectsCheck out my novel Haunted House Flipper:https://www.amazon.com/Haunted-House-Flipper-Dan-Absalonson-ebook/dp/B079K6MP28/Visit my website: www.DanDanTheArtMan.comFOLLOW ME:https://www.facebook.com/dandantheartman

In this 74th episode, I review "Destroyer" by Chris Fox, and its sequel "Void Wraith." These books are everything I was looking for in a Science Fiction novel and then some! Listen to the reviews to hear why. Also, they're the first and second in a series of six books, so when you enjoy the book, there will be more for you to read after.Play above or download the .mp3Buy the Books on Amazon:Destoryer: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01D5NG7HSVoid Wraith: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01GBIB9QSCheck out the author's website:https://www.chrisfoxwrites.com/My books mentioned in this episode:The Night the Lights Came Onhttps://www.amazon.com/Night-Lights-Came-Dan-Absalonson-ebook/dp/B0CM43VW63Visit my website: www.DanDanTheArtMan.comFOLLOW ME:https://www.facebook.com/dandantheartman

Happy Halloween! Hey guys! It's been years since I've released a short story! I am so excited to be doing this again! I have also started podcasting my book reviews. If you liked the story, please buy a copy of the eBook and leave a review on Amazon. That would really help me out!Story Summary:Running from his problems, Cody accidentally stumbles on the abandoned old Blackwood mansion. It's been abandoned for decades ever since its owner Jonathan Blackwood mysteriously disappeared. But tonight, the lights are on. Cody texts his friend Tom and they venture inside to solve the mystery of what is going on inside.Thanks for stopping by!Download the .mp3Attributions:"Ossuary 6 - Air" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In this 73rd episode, I review Into The Nanten - The Record of My Exile by Jay Swanson. It was my favorite book of 2016 back when I reviewed it. It started as a real-time live blog with journal entries. There is amazing artwork that goes with it, and an outstanding audiobook!Play or download the .mp3Buy the Book on Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/Into-Nanten-Record-Exile-Season/dp/B013ZEDRNO/Check out the author's website:https://www.jayswanson.me/My books mentioned in this episode:Haunted House Flipper:https://www.amazon.com/Haunted-House-Flipper-Dan-Absalonson-ebook/dp/B079K6MP28/Visit my website: www.DanDanTheArtMan.comFOLLOW ME:https://www.facebook.com/dandantheartman

In this 50th episode, hey we got to 50 everyone!!! In this 50th episode I review Dan Well's book "The Devil's Only Friend." This is the best book I have read this year! In this special 50th episode I'm reviewing a book I just finished reading instead of the next one on the list from about 2 years ago. Listen to hear why I thought this book, even though it's not in the genre I typically read, was so good!Download the .mp3Buy the Book on Amazon (Affiliate Link):The Devil's Only Friend (John Cleaver)Check out the Author's Website:http://thedanwells.com/Music Attribution:Music by Kevin MacLeod at http://www.incompetech.comLicensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Visit my website: www.DanDanTheArtMan.comSupport the show AND get a free audiobook!http://www.audibletrial.com/DansBookReviewsAudiobook Pick-of-the-Week: The Devil's Only Friend: John Cleaver, Book 4 (Affiliate Link)Written by Dan WellsNarrated by Kirby HeyborneThis episode

In this 49th episode, I review Stephen King's book "The Green Mile." This book blew me away. It's easily one of my favorites. Reading back through my review of it made me want to read it again. Listen to hear why I thought it was so great.Download the .mp3Buy the Book on Amazon (Affiliate Link):The Green MileCheck out the Author's Website:http://stephenking.com/Music Attribution:Music by Kevin MacLeod at http://www.incompetech.comLicensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Visit my website: www.DanDanTheArtMan.comSupport the show AND get a free audiobook!http://www.audibletrial.com/DansBookReviewsAudiobook Pick-of-the-Week: The Green Mile (Affiliate Link)Written by Stephen KingNarrated by Frank MullerThis episode of Dan Dan The Art Man's Book Reviews has been brought to you by Audible.Visit www.AudiblePodcast.com/DansBookReviews for a free trial membership.Audible Free Trial DetailsGet an audiobook of your choice, free, with a 30-

In this 51st episode, I review Tim O'Brien's book "The Things They Carried." Listen to hear why I got it as an audiobook for its amazing narrator Bryan Cranston, but stayed for the great writing and story telling by Tim O'Brien. Download the .mp3Buy the Book on Amazon (Affiliate Link):The Things They CarriedLearn more about the author:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tim_O%27Brien_(author)Music Attribution:Music by Kevin MacLeod at http://www.incompetech.comLicensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Visit my website: www.DanDanTheArtMan.comSupport the show AND get a free audiobook!http://www.audibletrial.com/DansBookReviewsAudiobook Pick-of-the-Week: The Things They Carried (Affiliate Link)Written by Tim O'BrienNarrated by Bryan CranstonThis episode of Dan Dan The Art Man's Book Reviews has been brought to you by Audible.Visit www.AudiblePodcast.com/DansBookReviews for a free trial membership.Audible Fr

In this 52nd episode, I review the book "Invito Rex" by Brand Gamblin. Listen to hear why it was such a fun read. Bear Polo? A chess-like game called Circus on a circular board? This book had a lot of cool stuff, made me laugh a lot, and had great dialog.Download the .mp3Buy the Book on Amazon (Affiliate Link):Invito Rex (Noblesse Oblige Book 2)Check out the author's website:http://brandg.com/Music Attribution:Music by Kevin MacLeod at http://www.incompetech.comLicensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Visit my website: www.DanDanTheArtMan.comSupport the show AND get a free audiobook!http://www.audibletrial.com/DansBookReviewsAudiobook Pick-of-the-Week: Over Your Dead Body (John Cleaver) (Affiliate Link)Written by Dan WellsNarrated by Kirby HeyborneThis episode of Dan Dan The Art Man's Book Reviews has been brought to you by Audible.Visit www.AudiblePodcast.com/DansBookReviews for a free trial membership.Audible Free T

In this 53rd episode, I review the book "Sand" by Hugh Howey. Listen to hear why I loved it as much as Hugh's more well known book Wool! That's saying a lot because Wool was AMAZING!Download the .mp3Buy the Book on Amazon (Affiliate Link):Sand: Omnibus EditionCheck out the author's website:http://www.hughhowey.com/Music Attribution:Music by Kevin MacLeod at http://www.incompetech.comLicensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Visit my website: www.DanDanTheArtMan.comSupport the show AND get a free audiobook!http://www.audibletrial.com/DansBookReviewsAudiobook Pick-of-the-Week: Sand: Omnibus Edition (Affiliate Link)Written by Hugh HoweyNarrated by Karen ChiltonThis episode of Dan Dan The Art Man's Book Reviews has been brought to you by Audible.Visit www.AudiblePodcast.com/DansBookReviews for a free trial membership.Audible Free Trial DetailsGet an audiobook of your choice, free, with a 30-day trial. After the trial, your

In this 54th episode, I review the book "The Fault in our Stars" by John Green. Listen to hear why it was an instant classic for me and falls into the class of books I know I'll read again over the years. Unlike most episodes, where I stick to strictly reviewing the book, I do a bit of rabbit trailing about why certain books seem to be my favorites—including The Fault in my Stars. My favorite genres are Sci-Fi and Fantasy adventures, but somehow my favorite books end up being coming of age literary dramas. I explore this topic a bit so you get more than just a book review in this episode.Download the .mp3Buy the Book on Amazon (Affiliate Link):The Fault in Our StarsCheck out the author's website:http://www.johngreenbooks.com/Music Attribution:Music by Kevin MacLeod at http://www.incompetech.comLicensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Visit my website: www.DanDanTheArtMan.comSupport the show AND get a free audiobook!http://www.audibletrial.com/Dans

In this 55th episode, I review the book "Hollow World" by Michael J. Sullivan. Listen to hear why I think it's an instant science fiction classic. This is a book that really made me think and made me laugh. The future the protagonist visits in this time travel novel was pretty amazing and not what I was expecting.Download the .mp3Buy the Book on Amazon (Affiliate Link):Hollow WorldCheck out the author's website:http://riyria.blogspot.com/Music Attribution:Music by Kevin MacLeod at http://www.incompetech.comLicensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Visit my website: www.DanDanTheArtMan.comSupport the show AND get a free audiobook!http://www.audibletrial.com/DansBookReviewsAudiobook Pick-of-the-Week:Hollow World (Affiliate Link)Written by Michael J. SullivanNarrated by Jonathan Davishttp://www.audibletrial.com/DansBookReviewsThis episode of Dan Dan The Art Man's Book Reviews has been brought to you by Audible. Visit www.AudiblePod

In this 56th episode, I review the book "The Way of Kings" by Brandon Sanderson. It's his first book in his epic fantasy series called The Stormlight Archive. Listen to hear why I struggled through the first 3/4 of the book, only to fall in love with it at the end and be super excited for book 2 in the series. It was a big of an uphill battle for me, unlike most readers on this book, but it was well worth it. I loved this book by the time I got to the last act of the story, and I loved book 2 in it's entirety, so I'm very excited for this series to continue.Download the .mp3Buy the Book on Amazon (Affiliate Link):The Way of Kings (Stormlight Archive, The)Check out the author's website:http://brandonsanderson.com/Music Attribution:Music by Kevin MacLeod at http://www.incompetech.comLicensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Visit my website: www.DanDanTheArtMan.comSupport the show AND get a free audiobook!http://www.audibletrial.com/DansBookReviewsAu

In this 57th episode, I review the book "Mr. Mercedes" by Stephen King. It's the first book in his Bill Hodges trilogy. Listen to hear why I loved this book, especially in audio format. Will Patton narrated the audiobook and did an outstanding job..Download the .mp3Buy the Book on Amazon (Affiliate Link):Mr. Mercedes: A Novel (The Bill Hodges Trilogy)Check out the author's website:http://stephenking.com/Music Attribution:Music by Kevin MacLeod at http://www.incompetech.comLicensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Visit my website: www.DanDanTheArtMan.comSupport the show AND get a free audiobook!http://www.audibletrial.com/DansBookReviewsAudiobook Pick-of-the-Week:Mr. Mercedes: A Novel (Affiliate Link)Written by Stephen KingNarrated by Will PattonThis episode of Dan Dan The Art Man's Book Reviews has been brought to you by Audible. Visit www.AudiblePodcast.com/DansBookReviews for a free trial membership.Audible Free Trial De