Reading Rosemary and Rue by Seanan McGuire (first book in her October Daye urban fantasy series). About halfway through the book, things are getting interesting, mainly because we are learning more of the world and how it works, still no solution to actual problem though, but I doubt we will get it before the end.
What about all of you? What have you been reading or listening to lately?
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Currently reading On the Edge by Ruth Vanita, and as my current non-fiction I am listening to Care Work by Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha
Just finished Greenwood by Michael Christie this morning.
Currently in limbo while I decide what to pick up next.
Dissolution by Richard Lee Byers, for like the 3rd time. I just like Pharaun Myzzrim’s humor
Who let him cultivate immortallity? : https://www.novelupdates.com/series/who-let-him-cultivate-immortality/
It’s a parody/satire of all of the tropes common in Cultivation/Xianxia, and it’s making me laugh a lot. Though, I think it will be more amusing if you are already familiar with lots of the tropes.
It has been a few months, still enjoying it?
I have caught up with the novels I am reading right now and was thinking which one to start next.
I’m currently listening to Of Blood and Fire by Ryan Cahill. It’s ok. It’s basically Eragon but a little bit darker. I’ve not finished it yet but currently it’s hovering at a solid 6/10 ok but nothing special. It’s a very generic fantasy, I’m interested enough to finish it and probably read some more depending on how good the ending is. I’ve heard the other books in the series get better.
Dungeon Crawler Carl book 8, A Parade of Horribles just came out last night and I started in on it. Even with a recap at the start it’s hard to remember all the characters and what was going on with them.
Just started today. Its so gooooood! Im excited.
Yeah, all the faction wars stuff got confusing at times, lots of characters and moving pieces. I just started book 8 today. Donut is badass right out of the gate. Looks like I’m not going to get much done this week!
I usually re-read the previous books right before the new ones are about to release. I did this time, but the last time I’ve read them was 4 months ago, so, I kind of remember most of the details as the recap happens. I am on chapter 20 right now and the scenario hasn’t clicked for me yet.
I started relistening to the entire series of audiobooks for that reason. I’m a little bit into book 6, The Eye of the Bedlam Bride, right now. The one with the pokemon/yugioh-like, T’ghee cards system. Book 7 is on deck and Book 8 is already waiting in my library.
So much happens in this story, so many parts moving both on and off the page, particularly in the later books. I really needed the refresher for a lot of stuff I only vaguely remembered or just straight up forgot about (or maybe slept through the first time?).
It’s also definitely easier to parse some of the hints/foreshadowing and string together some pieces of lore the second time around. For example, it only registered on this second pass that every third floor takes place on or inside the same volcano. I knew the 3rd, 6th and 9th were related, though I didn’t realize they were geographically related. And I didn’t realize that relation included the home of the gods (the Halls of Ascendency) on the 12th floor, the home of demons (Sheol) on the 15th floor, or the final 18th floor. The 18th floor will be the lair of Scolopendra, the giant celestial monster centipede, at the heart of this volcano. The same monster whose poison breath killed or transformed 90% of the populations on the other connected floors like Grimaldi and his circus in the Signet side plot in the Over City, and Tina, Kiwi and the other dinos in the Hunting Grounds. And Scolopendra is the final boss of the entire dungeon, which they must defeat to take back Earth. Apparently I just glazed over most of that lore the first time thinking it was set dressing, not plot relevant… cuz it kind of is set dressing but also is relevant.
Jeff hayes is great. I like all the stuff he narrates.
I can’t wait to start this. I opted to reread the rest of the series again. I’m so excited.
I, Jedi by Micheal A Stockpole. Depending on which legends list you go by, it’s either before or after the Jedi Academy trilogy. I’m assuming it takes place in that time frame and a little further.
So I may be reading it out of order, but hey. Luke’s gone and petitioned for his academy, which chronologically already happened.
Today I’m finishing up Chaos Vector by Megan E. O’Keefe. 2 books in and I really like it. Lots of space opera fun. I’m excited to see where it’s going to go in the third book. There was a pretty big reveal in the middle of this book and it’s keeping me hooked.
After I finish, I’m going to read Diary of a Wimpy Kid. 17, Diper Överlöde since my hold became available from the library. I don’t want to keep some kid waiting, so I’ll get that one done quick. I’ve been reading these since they seem popular with kids and I was curious what kids read these days. When I was a kid it was all about Goosebumps, Animorphs, and His Dark Materials for me.
I will definitely take recommendations on recent scifi stuff kids read if anyone has any.
I am currently reading The Name of the Rose by Umberto Eco.
Thought about reading it in Italian as I am fluent enough, but boy am I glad I am not. Even in English it’s quite the read.
While I understand some of the criticisms around the various diatribes Adso goes on, I think it adds a nice texture. I think the Aristotelian dialogue is fascinating and paints quite a cool picture.
Last two weeks I finished Ken Macleods’ “Newton’s wake”. An okay book but not a page turner for me. Decided to re-read the bobiverse books after that, I figured it was time since there’s an upcoming new book. I realised later that the new book will be released as an audiobook first… Currently halfway through number four “Heaven’s river”. The book are still great reading them for a second time.
Reading Project Hail Mary. I’m not really a reader and I bought this when I was drunk with friends. Had a flight coming and figured I might as well read it. I’m enjoying it.
One of the few books (if not the only) that I managed to read in a few days, being a slow reader myself.
Very fun and moving sci-if piece. Goes even better in these uncertain and unhappy times.
It’s a fun read. Wish it had a slightly stronger plot but I get that the focus was on exploration and hard Sci-fi, I didn’t mind.
I’m reading “The Fort Bragg Cartel” by Seth Harp. It’s about Delta Force and all the hidden criminal activity that goes on at the highest levels of the military. These guys are the most elite soldiers on Earth and they are constantly raping, murdering, boozing, doing drugs and selling drugs. And how the state spends a lot of money covering up their crimes. Also they’re all racist and sexist.
It’s a great book. Very well researched. Seth Harp is a former military turned investigative journalist. So he’s the exact right person to write the book and he did a fantastic job.
Just started the second bobiverse book by Denis Taylor. They’re a lot of fun.
I’m just finishing up listening to the first one and I’m really glad there are more
Started Red Rising by Pierce Brown, I know it’s a popular series but so far it reads like a YA novel, I’m hoping that changes as I keep reading, cause the YA stuff is boring and predictable
Started reading Red Rising by Pierce Brown, so far it reads like a YA novel which I don’t like, hopefully that changes as I read further
I think the YA gets easier to ignore, but it is consistent throughout the book. I had the same impression and while I made it through the first book I don’t see myself continuing the series.
I don’t think the style changes much as the book goes on, but I really like this series.
If the style bothers you, you might have a hard time finishing it.
The first book is about teenagers but they do age as the story goes. By book 4, the main character is around 30. However, the style of storytelling didn’t feel much different to me.
