I am reading mangas these days. Read first 4 volumes of Attack on Titans, but since I am reading these through 3-in-1 omnibus, going to read till 6th volume at least. Will decide the next book after that.
What about all of you, what have you been reading or listening to lately?
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Six Wakes by Mur Lafferty. Super interesting so far!
Currently working my way through book 3 of “The Sun Eater” series by Christopher Ruocchio. Enjoying the books so far!
Currently reading The Dispossessed by Ursula K Le Guin.I read it decades ago and liked it but with increasing age comes an even deeper appreciation.
We’re recording the next episode of the podcast on Friday, where we’re talking about Delilah S Dawson’s sapphic horror Bloom and I’ll find out then what our next group read is.
Reading The Martian after reading and watching Project Hail Mary
I’m about to finish “Sheepfarmer’s Daughter” by Elizabeth Moon. I started the book because after watching Superman last year I wanted something paladin related. I have to say it’s been pretty good! The bits and pieces that are shown of the lore make the world very interesting, and the characters are good as well.
I’ll probably take a break between the first book and the next one, but I’ll try to finish The Deed of Paksenarrion before the year ends.
Brandon Sanderson’s Stormlight Archive book 4, Rhythm of War. I opened Way of Kings for the first time 5 weeks ago and 3600ish pages later I’m still engrossed. I’d planned on waiting for the series to finish but I missed chewing through epic fantasy on this scale.
Once I’m caught up through book #5 I’m thinking its time for another go at Malazan.
Other than Martin, Rothfuss and Jordan are there any other works with similar scale/complexity/depth as Stormlight and Malazan?
Have you read the witness stuff yet? I read the first butbhavnt started the second yet.
Its definitely not the same scale, but I got into Glenn Cooks black company from malazan and loved it!
Who wrote The Witness? Not an easy title to search for 😅
I read Black Company yeaaars ago and the grimdark and gritty writing definitely primed me for Malazan. I’ll definitely look into it again!
I partly want 1000+ page epics for the dollar to hour ratio; trying to support my local bookstore but paying $20-30+ for paperbacks stings. The look on bookstore lady’s face when I showed up for #4 a week after buying #3 was definitely worth it, though!
Unconquerable Sun. It’s a sort of Alexander the Great in space with gender norms thrown out the window. Super detailed. Super layered. Amazing writing. Kate Elliott is one of my favorite authors based on this book!
Thank you, added to the list!
Suicide by Émile Durkheim though I have read only the first actual chapter. Other one is Dark Domain by Stefan Grabiński, which I plan to finish today or tomorrow.
Dragonsinger. I’ve been on a bit of a Pern kick lately.
I had read this book ages ago, but I only recognized maybe 2 chapters of it when I read it again.
I only read couple of Pern books when I was young, how do they hold up now?
I still love the world-building. There are certainly elements of the early books that haven’t aged well (particularly around the dragons’ mating flights, but hey, the first book was written in 1968).
I had a lot less patience for reading about Menolly’s abusive family this time around. It’s important to show her character development, but it hurts a little to read.
I do plan to continue reading the series. I think Dragondrums was the first Pern novel I’d ever read. I hadn’t actually read Dragonflight back in the day, so there’s even an element of discovery there!
About 1/3 through Still Life With Crows by Preston and Child. In a deviation from my usual pattern, I’m reading the AXL Pendergast novels in order, at least through the first four ( I don’t have #5 and might skip to #13 next.)
It’s time. I’ve started my annual trek through Middle-earth. I’m reading the first book of The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien. I’ve been looking forward to this all year long. Now if you’ll excuse me, I’m going to lose myself in Eriador.
I’m on my second attempt at the Lord of the Rings. The first attempt was I think in middle school with a copy from the library.
I hope you enjoy it. At this point, having read it every year for like 20 years, I must conclude that it is my favourite book. That being said, Tolkien’s writing, especially the slower pacing, is definitely not everyone’s cup of tea, so don’t feel bad if you just can’t get into it. There’s plenty of other great books to read.
Not quite reading it every year, but every five years or so. It is such a comforting read and one of my favorites as well.
I’m having a Mistborn summer, already coming towards the end of #2 of 7! Sandon Branderson sure does write long books, but these are like popcorn, lots of action and easy reads
Sanderson is a machine. I love how prolific he is. Whenever I’m in the mood to read his style, there’s always something new to pick up.
I read the Mistborn books about 10 years ago – and the follow-up series maybe 3 years ago. Very fun!
The Idiot on audio and some Christian books on physical.
The Idiot is very good. Better than The Brothers Karamazov I think.
I have not read that one yet, its next on the list, and its going to be very soon since the Idiot is almost done.
This week I started The Dresden Files and have made it to the end of the second book in three days. So enjoying it so far!
Thanks for the rec ;p
Oooh, would love to hear what you think of the books as you continue with the series.
My initial thoughts so far are that the writing style / feel reminds me a lot of the Odd Thomas books from Dean Koontz but I will let you know as I go along how I am finding them :D
That’s a very strange comparison, but I only read 1 Odd Thomas book, and that was couple of decades ago, so don’t recall them clearly.
I can’t even put my finger on why it feels similar to me so I can’t quantify that at all, I guess it is just that. A feeling.
I’ve been having a great time reading Musashi by Eiji Yoshikawa. Highly recommend this book.
I’m rereading Children of Time by Adrian Tchaikovsky. It’s just as good as I remember it. I’m excited to continue with the series!
Children of Time is a treat. Enjoy!
