The Currently Reading Thread v. A Clash of Kings

[Kwyjibo]

Read Gwendy's Button Box by Stephen King/Richard Chizmar, which was rather short, but not bad. And now turning to The Long War by Terry Pratchett/Stephen Baxter. I quite liked the first book in the long earth series, let's see how this one turns out.

[hefdaddy42]

Read Gwendy's Button Box by Stephen King/Richard Chizmar, which was rather short, but not bad.

If you're interested, there are two more books in the trilogy (the second features only Chizmar, not King, but he's back for the third).

[Kwyjibo]

Thanks, but I already know that and and plan to read them sometime in the future.

[hefdaddy42]

Thanks, but I already know that and and plan to read them sometime in the future.

[masterthes]

First series of the year is done. Will definitely be continuing on with [b[Best Served Cold[/b] in March. Now, reading James Patterson by James Patterson: The Stories of my Life by James Patterson as a bit of a palate cleanser 

[masterthes]

Back to fiction with Anxious People by Fredrik Backman

[masterthes]

On top of finishing Anxious People, I was listening to The Original by Brandon Sanderson and Mary Kowal. Very meh. Anxious People was alright, but not as good as Ove or Beartown. Now, finally starting The Wall of Storms by Ken Liu

[Evermind]

Onto another book with "house" in the title, House of Leaves by Mark Z. Danielewski

Oh boy, dunno if it will be your thing, but that book was absolutely mental when I read it. Love it.

That was... something

I absolutely loved most of the Navidson record. The SOS chapter was in particular amazing, and all the three times Navidson goes in are very immersive. I would've liked the book more if it was even more focused on the actual Navidson's story.

Truant's ramblings, well, there was something in there, but it was so diluted throughout the novel that at some point I began to skim-read them. I do feel I missed something with his mother letters and the checkmark on page 97 and the whole ending, so if you want, you can send me a PM with what you thought about that whole thing.

I saw this book categorized as horror, if so, I mostly missed the horror part, perhaps due to presentation and prose. I did enjoy the book, but ended up being mostly underwhelmed because the interesting parts were constantly interrupted by the parts I didn't have any investment in. Also I'm pretty sure I looked like an idiot reading the book upside down on the train.

Onto Fool's Assassin by Robin Hobb, been saving this trilogy as I'm sure I'll enjoy it - I haven't read a bad Robin Hobb book yet.

[Kwyjibo]

The Chemistry Of Death by Simon Beckett

[SchecterShredder]

[masterthes]

Onto another book with "house" in the title, House of Leaves by Mark Z. Danielewski

Oh boy, dunno if it will be your thing, but that book was absolutely mental when I read it. Love it.

That was... something

I absolutely loved most of the Navidson record. The SOS chapter was in particular amazing, and all the three times Navidson goes in are very immersive. I would've liked the book more if it was even more focused on the actual Navidson's story.

Truant's ramblings, well, there was something in there, but it was so diluted throughout the novel that at some point I began to skim-read them. I do feel I missed something with his mother letters and the checkmark on page 97 and the whole ending, so if you want, you can send me a PM with what you thought about that whole thing.

I saw this book categorized as horror, if so, I mostly missed the horror part, perhaps due to presentation and prose. I did enjoy the book, but ended up being mostly underwhelmed because the interesting parts were constantly interrupted by the parts I didn't have any investment in. Also I'm pretty sure I looked like an idiot reading the book upside down on the train.

Onto Fool's Assassin by Robin Hobb, been saving this trilogy as I'm sure I'll enjoy it - I haven't read a bad Robin Hobb book yet.

I'm right with you on HOL. If they focused more on the Navidson stuff, it would have been amazing. would love to see them adapt that section for a movie

[masterthes]

The Wall of Storms was a little less solid than the first book. I thought the flashbacks were a little bit jarring and the science stuff was over my head, but I still really enjoyed it.



Over the weekend, I read I Hate Fairyland Books One and Two by Skottie Young. Fun and demented comic series.



Just recently finished an excellent novella called Hamlet, Prince of Robots by M. Darusha Wehm. I'm a sucker for anything Shakespeare related. Now, switching it up with some historical fiction: The Songbook of Benny Lament by Amy Harmon

[Kwyjibo]

Next re-read is The Long Dark Tea-Time Of The Soul by Douglas Adams

[ozzy554]

Liarmouth: A Feel Bad Romance by John Waters. Having seen all of his movies I thought I knew what I was in for but this may be the most insane things he's ever written. How any of it is gonna translate to the movie that's in production I have no idea lol.

[masterthes]

Benny Lament was so good. It's my book of the month so far and I have a good feeling it will be in my favorites for the year. Beck to fantasy with The Justice of Kings by Richard Swan

[Sacul]

Onto another book with "house" in the title, House of Leaves by Mark Z. Danielewski

Oh boy, dunno if it will be your thing, but that book was absolutely mental when I read it. Love it.

That was... something

I absolutely loved most of the Navidson record. The SOS chapter was in particular amazing, and all the three times Navidson goes in are very immersive. I would've liked the book more if it was even more focused on the actual Navidson's story.

Truant's ramblings, well, there was something in there, but it was so diluted throughout the novel that at some point I began to skim-read them. I do feel I missed something with his mother letters and the checkmark on page 97 and the whole ending, so if you want, you can send me a PM with what you thought about that whole thing.

I saw this book categorized as horror, if so, I mostly missed the horror part, perhaps due to presentation and prose. I did enjoy the book, but ended up being mostly underwhelmed because the interesting parts were constantly interrupted by the parts I didn't have any investment in. Also I'm pretty sure I looked like an idiot reading the book upside down on the train.

Sure, it's been a while since I've read it but I can send you a YT video (if that's still a thing there) that makes a very deep and thoughtful analysis of the book's theme and ending.

[masterthes]

Recently finished Singular Sensation: The Triumph of Broadway by Michael Riedel. Thought it was just as good as Razzle Dazzle



Currently, listening to Oscar Wars by March Schulman, reading The Veiled Throne by Ken Liu and The Start: 1904 - 1930 by William L. Shirer

[Evermind]

Sure, it's been a while since I've read it but I can send you a YT video (if that's still a thing there) that makes a very deep and thoughtful analysis of the book's theme and ending.

Yeah, YouTube is still accessible even without VPN.

[hefdaddy42]

Razorblade Tears by S.A. Cosby

[Evermind]

Onto Fool's Assassin by Robin Hobb, been saving this trilogy as I'm sure I'll enjoy it - I haven't read a bad Robin Hobb book yet.

Fool's Quest by Robin Hobb

So far I'm finding this trilogy solid and enjoyable, but not better than the previous Fitz / Fool trilogy. Still, very good read so far.

[Kwyjibo]

Back to the world of The First Law with The Heroes by Joe Abercrombie

[masterthes]

Taking a bit of a pause on The Veiled Throne (don't know for how long). Yesterday, I finished Carrie Soto is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid (very good) and now reading Debunked by Ditto Abbott 

[chknptpie]

The author of the Red Rising series, Pierce Brown, is doing a live Q&A on the Sons of Ares Discord in 40 minutes

[hefdaddy42]

The Passenger by Cormac Mccarthy

[Evermind]

Fool's Quest by Robin Hobb

So far I'm finding this trilogy solid and enjoyable, but not better than the previous Fitz / Fool trilogy. Still, very good read so far.

And onto Assassin's Fate by the same author.

[Podaar]

Fool's Quest by Robin Hobb

So far I'm finding this trilogy solid and enjoyable, but not better than the previous Fitz / Fool trilogy. Still, very good read so far.

And onto Assassin's Fate by the same author.

I've said it before, but I loved all those books. Hobb is terrific. The ending of that book...

[Evermind]

Fool's Quest by Robin Hobb

So far I'm finding this trilogy solid and enjoyable, but not better than the previous Fitz / Fool trilogy. Still, very good read so far.

And onto Assassin's Fate by the same author.

I've said it before, but I loved all those books. Hobb is terrific. The ending of that book...

While I may have complaints about some particular books in the moment (Dragon Keeper was fairly slow and mostly setup, etc), I dove into each series with great anticipation, and as I said (or perhaps didn't), I saved this last trilogy to start reading around my birthday this year (February 19th) because I knew I would enjoy it at least. These books are my favourite fantasy read in the last couple of years.

There are books and series I vividly remember reading for the first time and those memories bring me a lot of joy and nostalgia for how special that experience was. Realm of the Elderlings is that kind of series. Of course I'm a bit sad this is the last book, but I'm sure 1) I'll remember it fondly and 2) there are many more fantastic books for me to discover from other authors.

I'm also sacrificing sleep to read a couple more chapters each day which is always a good sign for the book.

[Podaar]

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I just finished Fated by Benedict Jacka and enjoyed it enough that I'm moving on to Cursed by the same author.

[masterthes]

Elantris by Brandon Sanderson; unfortunately, Dandelion Dynasty is a DNF for me

[chknptpie]

Elantris by Brandon Sanderson; unfortunately, Dandelion Dynasty is a DNF for me

I could tell this was a very early work for BS, it was a bit clunky and not as fleshed out as his current writing. However, you can see the bread crumbs for what he develops and I love the whole universe. I can't wait to see another full story for this world.

[Evermind]

I read Elantris after Mistborn and probably after Warbreaker too, but I still think this is a solid story and book. Could've been better for sure, but still solid.

[chknptpie]

Mistborn era 1 was good, Mistborn era 2 was GREAT.

[axeman90210]

Just wrapped up my first re-read of It in a good while. As much as I've always said that It and The Stand were neck and neck for me, I think i have to give It the nod as my favorite King novel. And man, the forgetting as adults at the end really hit me hard this time.

[Cool Chris]

Just wrapped up my first re-read of It in a good while. As much as I've always said that It and The Stand were neck and neck for me, I think i have to give It the nod as my favorite King novel. And man, the forgetting as adults at the end really hit me hard this time.

I read this book at a significant transitional period of my life. When Mike is talking to Richie on the phone at the end, and they realize they are starting to forget again, damn that killed me.

[Podaar]

Mistborn era 1 was good, Mistborn era 2 was GREAT.

Agreed. Wayne Terrisman might be my favorite character ever.