Still reading Streams of Silver by R. A. Salvatore.
Also reading some web novels.
What about all of you? What have you been reading or listening to lately?
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The children of the sky by vernor vinge. It’s the second book in an intriguing sci-fi series combining a high fantasy future with medieval society. Some things are uncomfortably close to today’s news despite being written decades ago.
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It’s very good :)
I just finished Sky Full of Elephants by Cebo Campbell. Next up is Cyberlibertarianism: The Right-Wing Politics of Digital Technology by David Golumbia.
Just starting “On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous” by Ocean Vuong. I’m going in blind on the recommendation of a friend, so let’s see how it goes.
Finished Wyrd Sisters by Terry Pratchett. Discworld books are always a delightful read.
Currently reading London Rules by Mick Herron, which I put down about halfway through, a long time ago, and never got back to. I’m trying to kill time til new bingo starts, and this is going to be the new season of Slow Horses, so I figured now was a good time to finish it. It’s fun.
How fo the Slow Horses books compare to the show? I’ve been curious to give them a try since I’m enjoying the show so much.
The show’s done the usual cutting, streamlining, or tweaking that adaptations do, like making Lamb less of an offensive jerk and River a little more competent than in the books. Otherwise, I think they’re pretty similar, tbh; same story beats, very snarky, fairly quick-paced. There’s something about the first 3 that I liked better than the next couple (which is why I put this one on pause), but I can’t put my finger on it.
Oh interesting! I’m on season 4 now and have been bothered by River’s inconsistent levels of competency. I wonder if he’s more consistent in the books now.
Currently reading The king in yellow by Robert W. Chambers for the second time. It’s a collection of unspoken horror fantasy stories from 1895 and it’s influences can be seen in the works of Lovecraft. It still manages to draw me in on my Tram rides. I’d recommend it. Especially since it’s no longer under copyright. Here’s the free digital copy link.
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“On Blue’s Waters” by Gene Wolfe.
If you haven’t heard of the Solar Cycle, or looked into “The Book of the New Sun”, I can’t recommend it enough.
My brother was finally able to finish the fifth book recently after starting the series roughly 10 years ago, and the fact that he immediately started rereading from the beginning is a testament to how well this series sticks with you.
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You’ve got to try and go back and finish it. The series was made for the reread. I love the atmosphere and The Vibes, but after you finish the series a bunch of things just click into place and you’ve got to go back and start reading from the beginning again.
It’s one of those series that would create such a cool show or movie because of the atmosphere, but I don’t think we could be done well because there is so many things hidden in the words that you really couldn’t hide in a visual format.
Just finished Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros because of the cliffhanger of the last book, but this one just didn’t grab me. It took me a lot longer to get through, and I had a break in the middle where I wandered off and read other books instead.
I started Whispering Wood by Sharon Shinn last night (as the 5th and last book in the Elemental Blessings series) and it’s…all right, I guess. Definitely doesn’t feel like the series will conclude with a bang, but that seems to be the case with her other series as well. Having said that, I really enjoyed her stand-alone book Summers at Castle Auburn and have re-read it a few times.
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Haha, I just finished. I’ve read the whole series multiple times but not for many years. How do you like it? It’s quite a tonal shift from the first book.
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“Children of Dune next” same here.
Whirlwind by James Clavell
I just finished Noble House, and this is the last book in the Asian Saga series (the first of which is Shogun).
Still reading “Neptune’s Brood” by Charles Stross, didn’t get to read a lot during the easter weekend. I’m about half way through, and will probably finish it somewhere in the coming week. After that I’ll have several picks to choose from for the next read, I might return to the Dresden files or to Dungeon Crawler Carl, or I could go search for some writer I haven’t read yet.
Tilt by Emma Pattee
picks & shovels by Cory Doctorow
The Creatures of Philippine Lower Mythology by Dr. Maximo D. Ramos
I’m reading
Managing Neuro Diverse Workplaces by Joe Biel and Elly Blue
The Old Man by Thomas Perry
Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek
I just finished
Starship Troopers by Robert A. Heinlein - great book
From Conflict to Community by Gwendolyn Olton - good book
The Levity Effect by Adrian Gostick and Scott Christopher - great book
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I look forward to hearing what you think of it. I’m always looking for more books!
I am reading Gravity’s Rainbow by Thomas Pynchon. Progress isn’t as smooth as with M&D but there is enough time for me to get used to the style and prose.
Just started From Blood and Ash.
Only a few chapters in. Broadbent has a nice way of writing then suddenly smut lol!
Book Lovers by Emily Henry
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