Joe Abercrombie Reading Guide - (The Devils Release Day!)
My comprehensive guide to Joe Abercrombie's books, including what to expect from his writing style, where to start with his books, the First Law reading order/rankings and more! Shout out to NetGalley and Tor for providing an advanced reader copy of The Devils, which releases today in the US! Join our Bindery community of book-reading Sickos: https://kistreadsbooks.binderybooks.com/ Check out my wife's homemade bookmarks: https://kiststudio.etsy.com Follow my other efforts across various platforms: https://linktr.ee/michaelkist 0:00 Intro 1:01 Read With Us 1:52 Who is Lord Grimdark 2:20 What is Grimdark 3:03 Writing Style 4:30 Where to Start 6:43 The Case for the Devils 8:27 Reading Order 12:11 Ranking First Law 14:03 Audiobook Tip

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My Top 10 Favorite Fantasy Series of All Time!

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The Devils by Joe Abercrombie – His Strangest, Sharpest Turn Yet? (Spoiler-Free Review)

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The Devils: A Discussion with Joe Abercrombie and Brandon Sanderson

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Everything you need to know about The Realm of the Elderlings! (Order, Style, Rankings & More)

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All the dark fantasy books I’ve read so far in 2026

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Ultimate Guide to Reading Joe Abercrombie (First Law, The Devils, Shattered Sea)

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Why I Stopped Collecting Books

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Life in 1200 — How Medieval People Actually Slept

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Things I Didn't Like About Popular Fantasy Books

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Does reading make you a better person? | Dominic Sandbrook | The New Society

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Fantasy Series Book Recommendations

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Joe Abercrombie Books Ranked! | No Spoilers

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Best Grimdark Fantasy Books of All Time

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Shelfie with Joe Abercrombie

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My Favorite Books (Top 10)

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The 8 Worst Story Tropes of All Time

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ULTIMATE ADULT FANTASY READING GUIDE

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Joe Abercrombie Talks about The Devils, The Next First Law, and Special Edition Explosion.

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I Ranked EVERY Cosmere Book!

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