Fearkiller Posted October 25, 2015 Report Share Posted October 25, 2015 The Wheel of Time series. Currently in the 5th? book, out of 25.Translation to Finnish messed with the numbers, I guess.Given I tend to grow fond of characters in long series,I am very happy. Well written, and not predictable. All in all, this far it has felt like a grandfather telling a grand, exciting storyto the whole village, in the huge living room, and everyone leans in to listen closer. And there's still 20-something novels to go!Very happy. Edit: Thought it for a moment and the detail, writing, and the pace of the books add to a feeling of the fantasy worlds' depth.What you're reading is just a small part of what is happening around you. Erm, in the book. Quote "There is beauty in hardship / There are poems in grief" -Assemblage 23, Damaged | STR:2.25 | DEX:2.25 | STA:2 | CON:1.25 | CHA:3.25 | WIS:7 | A place I will collect my woots - if I remember Challenges | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15.1 | 15.2 | Milythaels' HOoRAY for which I am grateful | Today, right now, I am alive. And that is good. It is amazing the power of those small gestures of love and kindness have on our lives. <3 - Liberator "I myself am made entirely of flaws, stiched together with good intentions." - Augusten Burroughs, Magical thinking:True stories "Pick up the pieces and keep going, one painfully slow step at a time." - Hiraedd the twice-risen, hamadryad. "Spread love and understanding. Use force if necessary." - Leon Trotsky "Let me think about the people I care about the most, and when they fail or disappoint me, I still love them, I still give them chances, and I still see the best in them. Let me extend that generosity to myself." zefrank1, An Invocation for Beginnings "I don't feel guilty for wanting. That's like being mad because you have to breathe or pee. It just is." Someone in Reddit "If you do strange things, strange things will happen!" "That's it! Now go make something beautiful." -Jake Parker Link to comment
Vilya Posted October 25, 2015 Report Share Posted October 25, 2015 "A Brief History of Time" by Stephen Hawking "The Silmarillion" by J.R.R. Tolkein 2 Quote "One who knows nothing can understand nothing." - Ansem the Wise.Current Challenge Link to comment
Kevin Mack Posted October 26, 2015 Report Share Posted October 26, 2015 Republic of Thieves (The Gentlemen Bastards pt 3) by Scott Lynch. Quote Character Sheet MyFitnessPal Jefit Link to comment
Max Power Posted October 26, 2015 Report Share Posted October 26, 2015 Republic of Thieves (The Gentlemen Bastards pt 3) by Scott Lynch. How are you liking the GB's? I've heard great things about that series. Quote The path to Swolehalla is paved with a lot of Swolehate, and you won't get there without being Swole of Spirit too. Race: Fiendish Blue Extension Cord Class: Warrior Links: MFP Battle Log Current Challenge Link to comment
Twilight Posted October 26, 2015 Report Share Posted October 26, 2015 Finished Burnt Offerings by Laurel K. Hamilton, and waiting for Blue Moon to arrive at the library. Just the kind of brain candy I need right now. Quote Link to comment
Kevin Mack Posted October 27, 2015 Report Share Posted October 27, 2015 How are you liking the GB's? I've heard great things about that series. I love it. The dialogue is hilarious. The plot and pacing is spot on. The world-building is really unique. Most importantly, Scott Lynch has written the best (not that kind of) fantasy bromance since Gimli and Legolas. You have to read it. Quote Character Sheet MyFitnessPal Jefit Link to comment
Twilight Posted October 27, 2015 Report Share Posted October 27, 2015 Started The Killer Wore Leather by Laura Antoniou while I wait for Blue Moon. Pretty funny so far! Quote Link to comment
tracy1344 Posted October 29, 2015 Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 I'm reading Sojourn- Legend of Drizzt (Forgotten Realms: The Dark Elf Trilogy, #3) by R. A. Salvatore and Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson. I'm also reading Farmer Boy by Laura Ingalls Wilder with my 11 year old daughter. Quote Teal FlitterneedleLevel 0 Halfling AdventurerSTR 0 | DEX 0 | STA 0 | CON 0 | WIS 0| CHA 0 Link to comment
Maj. Bloodnok Posted October 29, 2015 Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 A lot of Lovecraftian horror fans actually will admit that Howard P. Lovecraft was an overwrought, pulpy, racist writer. Like certain other fandoms, the legend is better than the kernel. "Call of Cthulhu" and "Arkham Horror" can, if well played, produce better narratives than Lovecraft himself ever did. still, it's definitely worth peeking at the source material. Amen to that! There's a lot of Lovecraft pastiches out there. A particular favorite is "The Great Old Pumpkin" by John Aegard. http://www.strangehorizons.com/2004/20041025/pumpkin-f.shtml Quote "If you get into trouble, you can always eat something, blow something up, or throw penguins." - Jim Henson Link to comment
erosan Posted October 29, 2015 Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 I´ve been reading devouring "Worm" by J. McCrae (AKA Wildbow). The best thing I´ve read in a long time (And the guy is not even a published author, but I think he should be). Oh, and you can read it for free here: http://parahumans.wordpress.com (and you´ll be left wondering when can you get them as books... no ETA yet though, sigh) Its fiction, set in a world where superpowers exist... and it follows the story of a girl who happens to get them... Summary:An introverted teenage girl with an unconventional superpower, Taylor goes out in costume to find escape from a deeply unhappy and frustrated civilian life. Her first attempt at taking down a supervillain sees her mistaken for one, thrusting her into the midst of the local ‘cape’ scene’s politics, unwritten rules, and ambiguous morals. As she risks life and limb, Taylor faces the dilemma of having to do the wrong things for the right reasons. Be warned though: it is dark. EPIC, but very dark. In fact, the very homepage states: Readers should be cautioned that Worm is fairly dark as fiction goes, and it gets far darker as the story progresses. Morality isn’t black and white, Taylor and her acquaintances aren’t invincible, the heroes aren’t winning the war between right and wrong, and superpowers haven’t necessarily affected society for the better... Even so, I have not been able to stop reading (it is loooong, as in over 1.6 million words long according to the author´s patreon page), and as soon as I´m done with it, I´ll dig right into another one of his web serials... 1 Quote "Unfocused" Wizard // Rationalist of the order of Bayes Lvl 5 Assassin. Lvl 33 Jack of all trades. 7 STR|6 DEX|7 STA|7 CON|16 WIS|8 CHA Current challenge Wizard in the making: ero san's continuing road of magic My drawings Sketchbook, Other afiliations The Loft Link to comment
Hiroro Posted October 30, 2015 Report Share Posted October 30, 2015 Just finished The Declaration on audio...highly recommend it. Would be a super quick read, futuristic society story focused on a girl who is 'surplus' since people aren't allowed to have children...Don't want to describe much because half the fun is discovering the background. Currently reading the great book of Amber. Awesome so far (couple books in)Sent from my XT1031 using Tapatalk Quote #1 #2 #3 #3.1 #4 #5 #6 #7 #8 #9 #10 #11 #12 #13 #13.5 #14 #15 #16 # 17 #18 #19 #20 #21 Current Challenge Battle Log Level 18 Pixie Ranger Link to comment
Raincloak Posted October 30, 2015 Report Share Posted October 30, 2015 Its fiction, set in a world where superpowers exist... and it follows the story of a girl who happens to get them... Summary:An introverted teenage girl with an unconventional superpower, Taylor goes out in costume to find escape from a deeply unhappy and frustrated civilian life. Her first attempt at taking down a supervillain sees her mistaken for one, thrusting her into the midst of the local ‘cape’ scene’s politics, unwritten rules, and ambiguous morals. As she risks life and limb, Taylor faces the dilemma of having to do the wrong things for the right reasons. Be warned though: it is dark. EPIC, but very dark. In fact, the very homepage states: Readers should be cautioned that Worm is fairly dark as fiction goes, and it gets far darker as the story progresses. Morality isn’t black and white, Taylor and her acquaintances aren’t invincible, the heroes aren’t winning the war between right and wrong, and superpowers haven’t necessarily affected society for the better... A while ago I flipped through "Steelheart" by Brandon Sanderson. It could be summed up as: "What if the X-Men were evil?" And it's from the viewpoint of the folks who AREN'T supers. They live in a scary world. I liked the premise, at least, although the story didn't snag me enough to buy the book. maybe I'll check this one out since it's free. ^^ 1 Quote Every saint has a past, and every sinner has a future. Hylian Assassin 5'5", 143 lbs. Half-marathon: 3:02It is pitch dark. You are likely to be eaten by a grue. Link to comment
Silverwitch Posted November 1, 2015 Report Share Posted November 1, 2015 Currently reading "Foxglove Summer" by Ben Aaronovitch. It features a guy who works as police constable in London, and has … some talent for magic. Perfect read for a few minutes to myself, or before bed. Makes colourful dreams! 1 Quote FLUCTUAT NEC MERGITUR FUELED BY PALEO Link to comment
redtomato501 Posted November 1, 2015 Report Share Posted November 1, 2015 I've been reading the four book series of The Long Price Quartet by Daniel Abraham (starts with A Shadow in Summer). I absolutely love it, both the plotline and the writing itself are great. I'm on the fourth book, and I'm almost sad to finish it. Also listening to The Book of Strange New Things by Michael Faber. Am about halfway through, enjoying it, and really curious to see where it goes.... definitely not my usual fare! Quote Current Challenge #39 - 15.02.23 | Challenges: #38, #29 | Fitocracy: redtomato501 Link to comment
Bearded_Dragon Posted November 2, 2015 Report Share Posted November 2, 2015 Currently reading "Foxglove Summer" by Ben Aaronovitch. It features a guy who works as police constable in London, and has … some talent for magic. Perfect read for a few minutes to myself, or before bed. Makes colourful dreams! I just read "Rivers of London" in the same series not too long ago. Very enjoyable diversion! Quote Link to comment
Raze Posted November 2, 2015 Report Share Posted November 2, 2015 Recently started Red Storm Rising by Tom Clancy. Quote Level 1 Nord Epic Quest STR 3 | DEX 3 | STA 2 | CON 3 | WIS 3.5 | CHA 4 Original Challenge | 1ST | 2nd | joining the bebop | Return to the rangers | Spoiler "They wouldn't mind a corpse of you. Now, you can luxuriate in a nice jail cell, but if your hand touches metal, I swear, by my pretty floral bonnet, I will end you." - Mal Link to comment
Kevin Mack Posted November 2, 2015 Report Share Posted November 2, 2015 Recently started Red Storm Rising by Tom Clancy. Oh man, get into the early Jack Ryan stuff next if you haven't already (RSR isn't Jack Ryan, I know). The Cardinal of the Kremlin is my favorite of those books, but Without Remorse and Clear and Present Danger are up there as well (I'm a big John Clark fan if you couldn't tell). Quality slips a little after The Bear and the Dragon, but overall a very good series. Quote Character Sheet MyFitnessPal Jefit Link to comment
Raze Posted November 2, 2015 Report Share Posted November 2, 2015 Oh man, get into the early Jack Ryan stuff next if you haven't already (RSR isn't Jack Ryan, I know). The Cardinal of the Kremlin is my favorite of those books, but Without Remorse and Clear and Present Danger are up there as well (I'm a big John Clark fan if you couldn't tell). Quality slips a little after The Bear and the Dragon, but overall a very good series. Thus far the only Tom Clancy books ive read have been Rainbow Six (my first) then a couple of the net force books. Quote Level 1 Nord Epic Quest STR 3 | DEX 3 | STA 2 | CON 3 | WIS 3.5 | CHA 4 Original Challenge | 1ST | 2nd | joining the bebop | Return to the rangers | Spoiler "They wouldn't mind a corpse of you. Now, you can luxuriate in a nice jail cell, but if your hand touches metal, I swear, by my pretty floral bonnet, I will end you." - Mal Link to comment
Kevin Mack Posted November 2, 2015 Report Share Posted November 2, 2015 Thus far the only Tom Clancy books ive read have been Rainbow Six (my first) then a couple of the net force books. I think NetForce was ghost written (you know how that usually turns out ). Quote Character Sheet MyFitnessPal Jefit Link to comment
Leafa Posted November 2, 2015 Report Share Posted November 2, 2015 Started Flipped this morning, it's ones of those books I always come back to, even though it's a middle school level book. Something about it I just adore. I shouldn't have picked it for my bus book though, I always find the chapters on Juli's Sycamore tree get to me. I'm also reading The Golden Book of Faerie as a bedside book (since it's so big!), combining The Hunter's Moon, The Summer King, The Light-Bearer’s Daughter, and The Book of Dreams by O.R. Melling. I got this book at a used book fair over a year ago so it's great to finally give it a read. Unless I really get into it, I'll probably be alternating between this and a couple other books for my nighttime reading. I also bought The Name of the Wind the other day. I wanted the smaller version so I could throw it in my purse to read on the bus but they didn't have any in stock, so I got the larger version. Probably won't be starting it for a while, though. Quote Link to comment
Twilight Posted November 3, 2015 Report Share Posted November 3, 2015 Finished The Killer Wore Leather by Laura Antoniou and enjoyed it. Just started Blood Moon by Laurell K. Hamilton. Quote Link to comment
Raincloak Posted November 6, 2015 Report Share Posted November 6, 2015 Just read "Shadows of the Empire," an old (very old now, I guess!) Star Wars book I picked out of a freebie bin. I don't usually read tie-in books but hey, free is free. Much cheesy, though still readable. It's strongest in the combat scenes and the dialogue. Quote Every saint has a past, and every sinner has a future. Hylian Assassin 5'5", 143 lbs. Half-marathon: 3:02It is pitch dark. You are likely to be eaten by a grue. Link to comment
Bearded_Dragon Posted November 9, 2015 Report Share Posted November 9, 2015 Just finished The Martian - it was great! So super nerdy! Now shifting gears slightly and reading "Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy" by Eric Metaxas Quote Link to comment
eltoasted Posted November 11, 2015 Report Share Posted November 11, 2015 im currently reading learn python the hard way 1 Quote eltoasted, level 0 Human. Assassin at heart, training with the RecruitsSTR 0|DEX 0|STA 0|CON 0|WIS 0|CHA 0 Link to comment
Cherry Poppins Posted November 13, 2015 Report Share Posted November 13, 2015 "A Brief History of Time" by Stephen Hawking "The Silmarillion" by J.R.R. Tolkein I'm so into LOTR but I couldn't get through The Silmarillion. How are you going with it? Quote I aim to misbehave. Battle log Link to comment
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