The Currently Reading Thread v. A Clash of Kings

[Kwyjibo]

The Negotiator by Frederik Forsyth

[Evermind]

Ship of Magic by Robin Hobb

Nice enough, but also quite slow. I'm interested enough to continue the trilogy with The Mad Ship by Robin Hobb

[masterthes]

back to nonfiction with Saturday Night Live FAQ by Stephen Tropiano

[hefdaddy42]

The Courts of Chaos by Roger Zelazny

[masterthes]

Haven't read a graphic novel yet this month, so I decided to read Star Wars Omnibus: A Long Time Ago..., Vol. 1  by Roy Thomas

[hefdaddy42]

Undaunted by John Brennan

[masterthes]

Since it was on sale for 4.00 on the Kindle, I decided to get, and currently reading, Elder Race by Adrian Tchaikovsky

[masterthes]

Led Zeppelin FAQ by George Case

[masterthes]

Finally, venturing into Senlin Ascends by Josiah Bancroft

[Cool Chris]

Ship of Magic by Robin Hobb

Nice enough, but also quite slow. I'm interested enough to continue the trilogy with The Mad Ship by Robin Hobb

I've been meaning to read one of her books, but my reading time/mental capacity is somewhat diminished these days, so I have been going with shorter, lighter books, and avoiding tackling anything in the fantasy realm. Though I have heard good things about her books, and I was a very casual friend with her daughter in high school.

[Evermind]

It didn't really pick up the pace (I'm at about two thirds of the second book) but I don't mind that at all now. I've been staying late every evening this week to read a couple more chapters, which is always a great sign.

[Kwyjibo]

German fantasy from Markus Heitz: Die Rache der Zwerge/Revenge Of The Dwarves

[masterthes]

Well, I'll definitely continue on with that series. Now, seeing as how we're into the holiday shopping season, I thought it was appropriate to read Everything: Grand Opening by Christopher Cantwell 

[masterthes]

venturing into some classic, 20th century fiction with One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel Garcia Marquez

[masterthes]

Got eight chapters in and sadly lost interest

With the passing away of Sondheim, I'd thought I'd continue on with Ethan Mordden's series on the history of the Broadway musical with One More Kiss: The Broadway Musical in the 1970s

[Evermind]

Nice enough, but also quite slow. I'm interested enough to continue the trilogy with The Mad Ship by Robin Hobb

And now onto the third book in the trilogy, Ship of Destiny by Robin Hobb

[Podaar]

Nice enough, but also quite slow. I'm interested enough to continue the trilogy with The Mad Ship by Robin Hobb

And now onto the third book in the trilogy, Ship of Destiny by Robin Hobb

I didn't see, previously, that you were reading these books. Have you read them before? If not, I'm a bit envious. I'd love to have something as stellar as these books to discover right now.

[Evermind]

Nice enough, but also quite slow. I'm interested enough to continue the trilogy with The Mad Ship by Robin Hobb

And now onto the third book in the trilogy, Ship of Destiny by Robin Hobb

I didn't see, previously, that you were reading these books. Have you read them before? If not, I'm a bit envious. I'd love to have something as stellar as these books to discover right now.

No, first time reading anything by Robin Hobb. A friend recommended this trilogy to me and I'm enjoying both the books and discussing them with him. Been a while since I've read such a classic fantasy. As I said in the previous post, I'm staying late during evenings to read one more chapter, then maybe one more, then wow, it's midnight already? Well, you probably know how it goes.

[masterthes]

My November turned out pretty good:

November (13)
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood by Quentin Tarantino 11/1 *****
Open a New Window: The Broadway Musical in the 1960s 11/2 - 11/5 ***
Secrets of the Force by Edward Gross and Mark A. Altman 7/13 - 11/9 ****
Breakfast at Tiffany’s by Truman Capote 11/10 ***
Stephen Sondheim: A Life by Meryle Secrest 11/10 - 11/14 ****
The Disfavored Hero by Jessica Amanda Salmonson 11/14 - 11/17 ***
Saturday Night Live FAQ by Stephen Tropiano 11/17 - 11/20 *****
Star Wars Omnibus: A Long Time Ago…, Part One by Roy Thomas 11/20 - 11/22 ****
Elder Race by Adrian Tchaikovsky 11/22 - 11/23 ***
Senlin Ascends by Josiah Bancroft 11/24 - 11/26 ****
Everything: Grand Opening by Christopher Cantwell 11/26 **
Everything: Black Friday by Christopher Cantwell 11/27 **
One Last Kiss: The Broadway Musical in the 1970s by Ethan Mordden 11/28 - 11/30 ****

Now, continuing on with The Books of Babel with The Arm of the Sphinx by Josiah Bancroft

[masterthes]

Getting back into Saga, getting myself all caught up by reading vols. 7 through 9

[masterthes]

And now, probably have to wait another year like the rest of you for Volume 10. And now, time to return to the Tower with The Hod King by Josiah Bancroft

[Kwyjibo]

The Deceiver by Frederick Forsyth

[hefdaddy42]

The Icarus Agenda by Robert Ludlum

[masterthes]

Getting my spooky on by reading The Patience of a Dead Man by Michael Clark (I bought the trilogy bind up, so most likely will just binge it) and Horror Movies of the 1980s by John Kenneth Muir

[Podaar]

Nice enough, but also quite slow. I'm interested enough to continue the trilogy with The Mad Ship by Robin Hobb

And now onto the third book in the trilogy, Ship of Destiny by Robin Hobb

I didn't see, previously, that you were reading these books. Have you read them before? If not, I'm a bit envious. I'd love to have something as stellar as these books to discover right now.

No, first time reading anything by Robin Hobb. A friend recommended this trilogy to me and I'm enjoying both the books and discussing them with him. Been a while since I've read such a classic fantasy. As I said in the previous post, I'm staying late during evenings to read one more chapter, then maybe one more, then wow, it's midnight already? Well, you probably know how it goes.

I can highly recommend any of her books set in this same fantasy world. The "Assassin's Trilogy" is especially good.

[masterthes]

Not going to continue on with the series after all. It was very meh, so instead reading The Storyteller by Dave Grohl

[chknptpie]

Just finished Project Hail Mary in 2 days. Thats basically unheard of for me. Loved it.

[hefdaddy42]

The Sandman Companion by Hy Bender

[masterthes]

The Dave Grohl was fantastic, now finally time for The Fall of Babel.  Let's see if Bancroft can stick the landing

[Evermind]

Nice enough, but also quite slow. I'm interested enough to continue the trilogy with The Mad Ship by Robin Hobb

And now onto the third book in the trilogy, Ship of Destiny by Robin Hobb

I didn't see, previously, that you were reading these books. Have you read them before? If not, I'm a bit envious. I'd love to have something as stellar as these books to discover right now.

No, first time reading anything by Robin Hobb. A friend recommended this trilogy to me and I'm enjoying both the books and discussing them with him. Been a while since I've read such a classic fantasy. As I said in the previous post, I'm staying late during evenings to read one more chapter, then maybe one more, then wow, it's midnight already? Well, you probably know how it goes.

I can highly recommend any of her books set in this same fantasy world. The "Assassin's Trilogy" is especially good.

I'll probably give it (or some other trilogy from her) a go next year! Finished the Liveship Trilogy and I really enjoyed it. Splendid fantasy.

Finishing this year with a reread of one of my favourite books which I've never read in English before, The Dispossessed by Ursula K. Le Guin

[Sacul]

Susan Sontag On Photography

[Podaar]

Finishing this year with a reread of one of my favourite books which I've never read in English before, The Dispossessed by Ursula K. Le Guin

Hot damn, you're on a roll brother (IMO). I'll read anything written by UKLG! Perhaps my favorite author of all time.

[TAC]

What kind of books does she write?

[chknptpie]

What kind of books does she write?

Sci-fi is what I know her for. The Dispossessed made me realize I'm a damn anarchist lol I liked it, but didn't dive into any of her other works.

[Podaar]

What kind of books does she write?

The kind you wouldn't like, Tim (probably). Sci-fi and fantasy, but very human focused. A genius wordsmith who will gift you with a thousand word narrative in a couple of short sentences.