Red Rising series is on my wishlist, people with similar taste to mine have recommended it to me a few times.
I agree about classics. While I enjoyed a few, there are many I didn't appreciate, but I don't like forcing them. If I feel like reading one, I do, if I don't, I just let it go.
I have heard good things about the series. Glad to see you are enjoying them.
I just bought first 3 books of Jack Reacher series, going to try them out soon.
A month more and you could've hit a "reading for more than an year" benchmark 😀
Good luck on cheering up!
Ah, like that 'Cursed Child' Harry Potter book, whose existence I refuse to acknowledge.
Let me know what you think about Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrel. It has been on my backlog for a long long time.
I haven't read any side stories either, but I have got the first collection of short stories lined up, but I think only 2-3 are during first 8 books (where I am), rest are in the future, so going to read them along side main novels.
What book(s) are you currently reading or listening? June 25
I was pretty busy last week, so couldn't post the weekly thread. Sorry about that.
Since the last update, I finished Cytonic by Brandon Sanderson, book 3 of the sci-fi series Cytoverse. After that, I continued with the last novella Evershore by Brandon and Janci Patterson. Now reading Defiant, the fourth and the final book in the series.
Also reading Design Patterns, a classic book for software design. While I have read about these online and studied from other sources, I never actually read the actual book. So fixing that now.
What about all of you? What have you been listening and reading lately?
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From Manufacturing Consents to Sodom and Gomorrah to The Riddler. That's a nice combination 😀
Which one are you liking the most?
The magicians
Lev Grossman's? I read it a long time ago, and while it wasn't a quick read, I remember enjoying it. Haven't read any of the sequels though. Have been thinking about rereading the book and then getting the sequels.
Yeah, some of the books in the middle are pretty slow. Things get better from Book 10 though, or was it Book 11?
What If is on my wishlist, but haven't gotten around to getting it yet. Never heard of The Planiverse before, but the concept sounds pretty interesting, will check it out.
Oooh, that's great!
Though, it did take him 15 years to write the sequel, so I am going to wait and see if the story is finished, if not, going to wait for it to finish before I jump back in.
The title seems familiar, but I don't recall hearing about it. Going to check it out.
What book(s) are you currently reading or listening? June 12
A day late, but better late than never!
Finished Proven Guilty by Jim Butcher. Book 8 of Dresden Files. Loving how the series is progressing. How the characters are growing, and how the stakes keep getting higher and higher.
Currently Reading Cytonic by Brandon Sanderson. Book 3 of Cytoverse / Skyward series. It continues from after Book 2, and we haven't come across the events of the novellas yet. I am interested to see how they will cover those.
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lol. Well, if you like something, there is no need for any rationalization, just enjoy it.
Just looked it up, apparently it's not a cook book...
How are you liking it so far?
I started it a loooong time ago, soon afte LotR, and gave up after 50 pages or so, and never visited it again. I have heard it becomes it own things in later novels.
I like Terry Brooks' other work, so glad that you are enjoying it!
Yeah, so many books, so little time. I have books in my wishlist for more than a decade, and even some in backlog for a very long time.
Ah, cool. How are you liking the book vs the movie?
What book(s) are you currently reading or listening? June 04
Finished Sunreach by Brandon Sanderson and Janci Patterson. It's first of three novellas written between book 2 and 3 of Cytoverse series.
Finished ReDawn, the next novella after Sunreach, by same authors.
Before reading these novellas, I considered them side stories, which may help expand the universe and give background info about other characters, but nothing big in main scheme of things, but the way story has progressed in these, anyone who miss these will missing out on a lot.
Of course, I have yet to read the next novel, so maybe it will cover some of the important bits, let's see.
After the novellas, I have started Proven Guilty by Jim Butcher, book 8 of Dresden Files. These novels keep getting longer, if I recall correctly, the first few were around 300 or so pages, this one is over 550 pages. Not that I am complaining, they are a fun read, but just an observation.
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What book(s) are you currently reading or listening? May 28
Finished Three Days to Never by Tim Powers. First half was pretty dense and slow, but second half, when things were getting obvious, and plans finally getting into motion, were very interesting, and was able to read them in just a few days.
It meets criteria for at least 3 different Bingo boxes, not sure where to place it. Would decide it later. ( @[email protected] We can do that right? Move them around different boxes after reading more books?)
Now I have just started Sunreach by Brandon Sanderson and Janci Patterson. It's first of three novellas, which are between book 2 and 3. (Well, third novella is generally recommended to be read after book 3, but that's a separate topic). It's a small book, so hopefully will be able to finish it soon.
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What book(s) are you currently reading or listening? May 22
Continuing Three Days to Never by Tim Powers, I was around first quarter mark before, but have crossed the half mark now. The books has gotten really interesting, will probably finish this week, if nothing comes up.
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What book(s) are you currently reading or listening? May 14
A very busy week, didn't get to do any reading at all.
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How to Manage Your Tasks With a Notebook (Not an App) - Ryder Carrol
Ryder - creator of bullet journal - compares managing your tasks with a notebook vs on a digital app
What book(s) are you currently reading or listening? May 6
Bought couple of books for my young one, and just read through them.
- Read Race to the Rescue By Zanib Mian, book 2 of her "Meet the Maliks - Twin Detective". It's kinda like The Wimpy Kid, but about twin Muslim kids and their family.
- Read The Stonekeeper by Kazu Kibuishi. Book 1 of Amulet series. A 9 book series of graphic novels for kids.
What about all of you? What have you been reading or listening lately?
And how many of you are taking part in our Books Bingo? Any progress yet?
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Just saw this community on lemm.ee, and since it has no posts and mods, thought I should promote the existing bullet journal community [email protected]
It has a bit more people than here, but they are lurker like us, so there isn't much content, but if enough of us are in one place, maybe one day some of us will start posting. 😀
So, do join [email protected] and share your bujo!
Last time I announced that The Devils was basically finished, this time I’ll announce that it’s even more basically finished, the copy edit having been done and sent back. US and UK cover art is now pretty much finalised, more about that when it’s appropriate, and we’re currently working on some exc...
Whole series is fully translated to German.
Best Stephen King Books, Ranked And In Order [Forbes]
Explore the chilling world of Stephen King with our curated list of his books, ranked and in order. Immerse yourself in a journey through horror and suspense.
From the article:
10 - Doctor Sleep (2013)
9 - Thinner (1984)
8 - 11/22/63 (2011)
7 - The Gunslinger (1970)
6 - Carrie (1974)
5 - Salem's Lot (1975)
4 - Misery (1987)
3 - Pet Semetary (1989)
2 - IT (1986)
1 - The Shining (1977)
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What do you think about the list? Anything you would like to change / add / remove?
What book(s) are you currently reading or listening? 22 April
Reading Three Days to Never by Tim Powers. The premise is pretty interesting, can't wait to see where he takes it.
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As mentioned last week, @[email protected] and @[email protected] are working on something related to Bingo card for books.
Keep your eyes peeled, just one week (or so) to go.
Also, welcome @[email protected] as a newly minted mod of this community!
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Now to topic at hand, what have you been reading or listening lately?
What book(s) are you currently reading or listening? 15 April
Didn't get time to read at all this week, so still at the same place as last week.
- Reading Three Days to Never by Tim Powers. A standalone sci-fi book.
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Some of you may remember the post about Bingo card a little while back? Well, @[email protected] and @[email protected] are cooking something up, which we will unveil in upcoming weeks.
Stay tuned!
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Without further ado, what have you been reading or listening lately?
What book(s) are you currently reading or listening? 08 April
Finished Starsight by Brandon Sanderson. Second book in Cytoverse series. Loved the way the series progressed, though didn't liked the post-ending much. Going to start the novella soon.
Started Three Days to Never by Tim Powers. It's a standalone sci-fi. Don't remember who recommended Tim Powers or when, but he was mentioned in my list, so got couple of his books. I have just started the book, something is happening, but I am not sure what, so no idea what to think about it yet. Let's see how it turns out.
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What book(s) are you currently reading or listening? 01 April
Still reading Starsight by Brandon Sanderson, second book of Skyward (Cytoverse) series. About half done. It's interesting to get more details about the world.
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What book(s) are you currently reading or listening? 25 March
- Finished The Better Part of Valour by Tanya Huff. Book 2 of Confederation series. It took a long time to finish this, but I am still interested in the story.
- Read Jujitu Kaisen: Vol. 6 by George Akutmi.
- Read Skyward by Brandon Sanderson, first book of the Skyward (Cytoverse) series. Loved the book.
- Currently reading Starsight by Brandon Sanderson, second book of Skyward (Cytoverse) series.
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What book(s) are you currently reading or listening? 18 March
Reading The Better Part of Valour by Tanya Huff. Book 2 of Confederation series. Life has been pretty busy lately, so this one is taking quite a while to finish.
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What book(s) are you currently reading or listening? 11 March
No update on my side, still reading same book as last week:
- The Better Part of Valour by Tanya Huff. Book 2 of Confederation series. I made some progress though and am near the finish.
What about all of you? Which books have you been reading or listening lately?