Interesting, having the physical book to read through is the best way I learn the rules. However, when I'm running the game I find having the PDF helps keep my table space open and I can have a few different books open in different tabs to quickly switch between.

The right words are worth the time.

So excited for this book!

Who’s the illustrator/illustrators you’ll be working with?

Spoiler warning

*** I've seen so many over used and unrealistic depictions of warrior helps village defend them selves tropes. But the last stand in this book brutal and believable. Cahan knows a lot of villagers will die and its probably better to run.***

Yeah your original list covers the core TTRPG experience really well. I wanted to provide some newer examples that do unique things in the space.

Ironsworn
Fiasco
Dread
Legacy of Dragonholt
Shadowdark
Blades in the Dark

Gone in 120 Seconds

Loved the first book and about to read the second, so would love a chance to get the third.

Flee, Mortals - MCDM

There’s just so much fun stuff in that book and the art is great. Probably the most used of my 3rd party books