I'm 3/4ths of the way through The Name of the Wind.
Man has this book ever sucked me into it's world. I'd recommend checking it out if your into fantasy.
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I'm 3/4ths of the way through The Name of the Wind.
Man has this book ever sucked me into it's world. I'd recommend checking it out if your into fantasy.
I loved this book so much when I was a teenager that I immediately re-read it after finishing it. The prose and pacing was sublime. Although I know some wouldn't agree. But the story just seems to meander in a delightful way. Another thing I enjoyed is the "stories with stories" aspect. I won't say more about that in order to spare you from spoilers, but I'd recommend a re-read asap if you're up for it.
I've got some bad news about book 3...
I think I’m more upset about doors of stone than GOT
Let's welcome a new member to the Kingkiller 3 waiting room... Haha
I just started The Three Body Problem. I'm hoping the plot is engaging once it takes off, because so far the writing and characters aren't doing a whole lot for me.
@Twaffle
@minorsecond
It's one of those where I absolutely loved the ideas, and was meh on the execution.
I don't regret starting that book, but I certainly regret finishing it just because everyone else seemed to love it :/
I'm listening to Piranesi by Susanna Clarke. I've been in a reading slump for a few months now. I'm struggling to find something engaging. This one is interesting but I'm not that invested yet.
Piranesi is a weird one. I found it an incredibly engaging book, but that's probably because I'm a sucker for the aesthetic it presents.
I actually like the aesthetic as well, and I'm really enjoying the narrator but I'm feeling the anxiety emanating from Piranesi as he discovers the diaries ans it's triggering me a bit :) But I'm enjoying it, I'm just wary for the explanation
I want to get back into audiobooks. I typically read before bed but listening to a book would be nice during the day.
Oh I do it while doing housework, dishes, sweeping, laundry, etc and sometimes to help me fall asleep but I'll just re-listen to it the next day
The Guns Above By Robyn Bennis.
If blimps were ever used in early 19th century warfare
Quite entertaining
I'm currently reading Moby Dick for the first time and I'm loving it. I didn't expect it to be so funny! This is the first book I've read by Herman Melville and his writing style is just beautiful.
I'm excited for you to start Stephen King's The Stand, it's one of my favorite of his!
I’m shamelessly entering my romantasy / book tok era… I’m working my way through the throne of glass series now.
For the record my taste is not always such trash. My phase before this one was all the Hugo / Nebula award winners.
Oh god Throne of Glass... even at 13 I thought that series sucked but each to their own! I'm currently in the Hugo phase a bit, or at least I wanna be when I'm done with the 5 books I'm in the middle of.
I haven’t read ToG yet… just finished ACOTAR… and I agree, it’s terrible, but imho it’s terrible the same way that “love is blind” is, and I can’t get enough of either. It’s a whole dang pendulum swing away from Hugo award winners though that’s for sure.
Hahaha it happens. Wonder where the swing will take you next?
I've been in a m/m romance era last year and I still enjoy many young adult books at 35+. just enjoy yourself! There is no shame! I've re read The Hunger Games last week and I still enjoyed the first one.
Currently reading "Between Two Fires" and absolutely loving it. It's creepy, funny, and heartbreaking all at the same time. I can't remember the last time I got sucked into a book like this.
The Brothers Karamazov by Dostoevsky : I really love it!
Ooh this is one of my long-term to-reads. I'm intimidated by the size though.
I just started reading Fairy Tale by Stephen King. I normally mostly read sci-fi but I figured I'd take a break and read this one since I've heard good things.
I just finished chapter 1 of Cory Doctorow's Attack Surface. I want to read more, which is always a good sign!
A Short History of Nearly Everything by Bill Bryson. It’s great so far. Reminds me of A Brief History of Time.
I have books scattered throughout the house, and so what I’m reading changes depending on where I am.
If I’m going to sit outside, I’ll grab the book I keep on the table next to the back door. Currently that’s Stephen King’s Bag of Bones
If I’m going to read in bed, then I pick up Tuesdays with Morris by Mitch Albom
If I’m going to read in the bath, I’ll grab my Kindle and work through Alma Katsu’s The Deep
If I’m in my office chair, I’ll work on The Gentle Art of Verbal Self Defence, by Suzette Haden Elgin
Kind of a funny way of going about things, but there it is, heh
I've got at least 5 going right now so no judgement!
I am currently starting my first Joe Abercrombie book, The Blade Itself. I have heard it compared to A Song of Fire and Ice, in terms of grim dark fantasy, but it did not grip me as quickly. I feel more that it is totally its own thing and that comparison hurts it a bit.
Currently reading The Once and Future Witches by Alix E Harrow. This feels like a good one, so I'm taking it slow to maximise the enjoyment.
Too many books... Oathbringer by Brandon Sanderson, Elle et son chat by Makoto Shinkai, El dador de recuerdos (The Giver) by Lois Lowry, L'Age des low-tech by Pierre Bilhouix and The Ecology of Wisdom by Arne Naess. I'm not reading chapters super regularly from all of these but I'm slowly chipping my way through them (especially The Giver since Spanish is my weakest language.)
I'm on book 4 (Taltos) of a re-read of the Vlad Taltos books by Steven Brust. Book 16 (Tsalmoth) came out not too long ago, and 17 is due out next year. I've loved these books since I found them in high school when book 5 (Phoenix) first came out. So far they're every bit as enjoyable as I remember them being the first time through. They're "fun" reads with interesting twists and and character banter, I recommend anyone wanting to tackle a new series to pick up the first book, Jhereg.
I'm a new father, so unfortunately I haven't had any time to read over the last few months. But as soon as I have the time and energy I'm planning on picking up Children of Time by Adrian Tchaikovsky.
I am reading Once there were wolves. I am about 15% in. So far it is interesting. I am coming in blind so I am not sure what to expect.
@minorsecond Started Terry Goodkind's Wizard's First Rule few days ago and already loosing sleep over it. It has hooks deep in my flesh, last night was bad i just coudn't stop until fell asleep... I have 4 next books of the series ready to go, i might be in trouble.
Currently reading Chomsky's Manufacturing Consent. It's a tough read because it's a lot of data and examples to prove his point. I'll definitely move onto something lighter for my next book
I'm reading The Fifth Civilization by Peter Bingham Pankratz. It's very good, sort of a blend of Mass Effect and the first book of The Expanse.
Just finished Devolution by Max Brooks and it was REALLY good. I would definitely recommend it if you're in the mood for a thriller about Sasquatch!
I listened to this on audiobook and it was great. It had a huge cast.
I finished Barack Obama’s autobiography recently. It was on the heavier side, so it took me a while to get through it. But worth it and very insightful into his presidency.
I'm on my first re-read of Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. Last time I read it was about 15-20 years ago and it's every bit as delightful as I remembered.
I've been reading Anansi Boys for a while. I enjoy it while I'm reading it, but I have definitely struggled with the motivation to pick it up and start reading it again after I put it down.
I'm 20% or so through Pachinko by Min Jin Lee. It's cool, but not really my speed. Thinking of DNFing it and moving on to And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie, which I also have checked out from the library.
I'm reading Death's End which is the third part in Liu Cixins Remembrance of Earth's Past series. I'm really loving the way Liu explains all the physics and science behind all the technology in the series. Can't wait for the Netflix adaptation.
I’m currently chapter 4 in Crime and Punishment, Chapter 2 in The Count of Monte Cristo, and chapter 15 in Leviathan Wakes. I just started reading again since I feel like my depression is coming back. I wanna take my mind off right now with what’s happening to me mentally. Hopefully it gets better soon.