You already have free books (you just haven’t used them yet)

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Most people think they need to buy every book they read. I used to think that too. But here’s something a lot of readers don’t realize… You probably already have access to hundreds—maybe thousands—of books right now. For free. And I don’t mean shady downloads or limited samples. I’m talking about your local library. Not the physical building (though that’s still great), but the digital version of it that lives on your phone. Apps like Libby and Hoopla let you borrow ebooks and audiobooks instantly. No subscription. No fees. No late charges. No leaving your house. You open the app, type in a title or author, and if it’s available—you start reading immediately. That’s it. No checkout lines. No waiting for delivery. No “I’ll get to it later.” Just… reading. And yes, my books are there too. So if you’ve Read more…

If You Like Shirtaloon’s He Who Fights With Monsters, You Might Like the Accidental Trilogies by Jamie Davis

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Shirtaloon’s He Who Fights With Monsters has become one of the most recognizable long-running series in LitRPG and progression fantasy. The story follows Jason Asano, a modern man transported into a world governed by essences, abilities, and rigid advancement systems. What sets the series apart is its blend of deep progression mechanics, humor, and philosophical reflection on power, morality, and identity. Readers are drawn to the way progression unfolds gradually. Power is earned through survival, experimentation, and hard lessons rather than instant dominance. Jason’s growth feels organic, shaped as much by his personality and values as by the system itself. The series rewards patience and long-term investment, making it especially appealing to readers who enjoy watching a character evolve over many books. That same sense of discovery and earned progression makes Jamie Davis’s Accidental Traveler series an excellent recommendation for Read more…

If You Like Aleron Kong’s The Land, You Might Like the Accidental Trilogies by Jamie Davis

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Aleron Kong’s The Land helped define early LitRPG by combining deep system mechanics, world discovery, and long-term progression. Richter’s journey through a massive game-like world emphasizes experimentation, leveling, and the slow build from survival to influence. Readers who enjoy The Land often love watching systems unfold over time. Growth isn’t just personal—it affects settlements, alliances, and the wider world. That same exploratory progression is central to Jamie Davis’s Accidental Traveler series. Like Richter, the protagonists of Accidental Traveler begin with little understanding of their new reality. They learn by testing limits, discovering mechanics, and adapting strategies as the world reveals itself. The two Accidental trilogies reward curiosity and persistence rather than raw power. Fans of The Land will appreciate that Accidental Traveler values discovery just as much as advancement. The worlds feel large, dangerous, and full of unknowns—and growth happens Read more…

If You Like Michael Chatfield’s The Ten Realms, You Might Like the Accidental Trilogies by Jamie Davis

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Michael Chatfield’s The Ten Realms series is known for its methodical progression, military discipline, and large-scale worldbuilding. Following two modern soldiers transported into a cultivation-style fantasy world, the series emphasizes preparation, teamwork, and long-term planning over quick power gains. What makes The Ten Realms especially appealing is its focus on scalable growth. Characters don’t just level up—they build infrastructure, train others, and think strategically about survival in a hostile environment. Progression feels earned through discipline and cooperation. That same sense of deliberate advancement is echoed in Jamie Davis’s Accidental Traveler series. While Accidental Traveler begins with chaos rather than training, it quickly settles into the same rhythm of learning, adapting, and planning for the long haul. Characters must understand their new world, identify opportunities for growth, and survive long enough to benefit from them. Fans of The Ten Realms will Read more…

If You Like Matt Dinniman’s Dungeon Crawler Carl, You Might Like the Accidental Trilogies by Jamie Davis

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Matt Dinniman’s Dungeon Crawler Carl stands out in the LitRPG genre for its brutal humor, relentless pacing, and survival-driven storytelling. When Earth is transformed into a deadly dungeon for alien entertainment, Carl and his cat must survive increasingly twisted challenges just to stay alive. What readers love most about the series is its sense of pressure. The rules are cruel, the stakes escalate constantly, and there’s no safe place to rest. Progression is necessary—but never comfortable. That same survival-first energy appears in Jamie Davis’s Accidental Traveler series. In Accidental Traveler, characters are thrown into unfamiliar worlds where the system doesn’t care if they’re ready. Like Carl, they must learn quickly, improvise under stress, and endure situations far beyond what they expected. Humor exists—but it’s the kind that keeps you sane when everything else is falling apart. Fans of Dungeon Crawler Read more…

If You Like James Hunter’s Viridian Gate Online, You’ll Love Jamie Davis’s Accidental Traveler Series

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James Hunter’s Viridian Gate Online is a cornerstone LitRPG series for readers who love full-immersion virtual reality worlds with real consequences. The premise is simple but effective: Earth is ending, and humanity’s last hope lies inside a fully realized MMORPG where people can upload their consciousness and continue living—if they survive the transition. What makes Viridian Gate Online resonate is its blend of game mechanics and emotional stakes. Levels, classes, and skills matter, but so do identity, loyalty, and survival. Characters aren’t just playing a game; they’re building new lives inside it. Progression is earned, dangerous, and often permanent, which gives every decision weight. If that mix of immersive systems and high-stakes adaptation is what you enjoy, you’ll feel right at home with Jamie Davis’s Accidental Traveler Series. In Accidental Traveler, characters are thrown into game-like fantasy worlds they never Read more…

If You Like Dakota Krout’s Completionist Chronicles, You Might Like the Accidental Trilogies by Jamie Davis

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Dakota Krout is one of the most influential voices in modern LitRPG, particularly for readers who love systems-driven progression and visible character advancement. His Completionist Chronicles series follows a player who enters a fully immersive game world with one obsessive goal: complete everything. Skills stack, achievements unlock new possibilities, and the game system itself becomes a puzzle to solve. What makes Krout’s work stand out is how tightly the mechanics are woven into the story. Levels aren’t background flavor; they actively shape decisions, risks, and long-term strategy. Characters don’t grow stronger because the plot needs them to—they grow because they’ve learned how to exploit and master the rules of the world. If that style of LitRPG appeals to you, Jamie Davis’s Accidental Traveler series is an excellent next step. Where Completionist Chronicles focuses on intentional system mastery, Accidental Traveler explores Read more…

If You Like Mike Carey’s Felix Castor, You’ll Love Jamie Davis’s Broken Throne

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Mike Carey’s Felix Castor novels occupy a quieter, more introspective corner of urban fantasy. Felix is an exorcist in a London where ghosts, demons, and spiritual corruption are part of everyday life. The series leans heavily into noir sensibilities — slow-burn tension, emotional fallout, and the understanding that magic rarely fixes anything cleanly. What readers love about Felix Castor is its atmospheric weight. The supernatural isn’t flashy; it’s invasive, unsettling, and deeply personal. Felix doesn’t emerge unscathed from his encounters. Each case leaves marks, shaping who he becomes and how he views the world. That same focus on cost and consequence makes Jamie Davis’s Broken Throne series an excellent recommendation for Carey fans. In Broken Throne, power is never neutral. Magic, authority, and leadership all come with consequences that ripple outward, affecting entire communities. Characters are forced to confront not Read more…

If You Like Richard Kadrey’s Sandman Slim, You’ll Love Jamie Davis’s Broken Throne

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Richard Kadrey’s Sandman Slim series is urban fantasy at its darkest and most unfiltered. Following James Stark, a magician who escapes Hell and returns to Los Angeles seeking revenge, the series thrives on brutality, moral ambiguity, and a deep distrust of authority. Angels are corrupt, demons are pragmatic, and survival often requires embracing violence and compromise. What truly defines Sandman Slim is its anti-hero core. Stark isn’t trying to save the world — he’s trying to survive it. The magic is ugly, the city is hostile, and every victory comes at a personal cost. Readers who love Kadrey’s work tend to gravitate toward stories where power is dangerous, systems are broken, and characters walk a fine line between justice and damnation. That same energy carries strongly into Jamie Davis’s Broken Throne series. Broken Throne explores a world where power structures Read more…

If You Like Kelley Armstrong’s Women of the Otherworld, You’ll Love Jamie Davis’s Extreme Medical Services

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Kelley Armstrong’s Women of the Otherworld series stands out for its rotating viewpoints, interconnected supernatural communities, and emphasis on how different characters experience the same hidden world. From werewolves to witches to necromancers, the series shows that no single perspective tells the whole story. What keeps readers engaged is the focus on community and consequence. Supernatural events ripple outward, affecting families, alliances, and fragile truces. Characters don’t exist in isolation — they’re part of systems that react when something goes wrong. That same worldview drives Jamie Davis’s Extreme Medical Services. In Extreme Medical Services, supernatural incidents aren’t contained to one hero’s storyline. When something magical goes wrong, emergency responders are called in — and the fallout impacts entire neighborhoods, groups, and hidden communities. The series emphasizes teamwork, coordination, and shared responsibility rather than lone-wolf heroics. Fans of Women of the Read more…