Hey!! Let's get some action going! What are we reading?

[maianhvk]

Catch-22, Joseph Heller.

Originally Posted by afa

And now, I shall be starting The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson.

Tell us what you think about it!

[DiapDealer]

Originally Posted by afa

This was far too minimalistic for my taste, although I know some find it appealing (yes, I'm looking at you DiapDealer!).

Originally Posted by afa

Does this mean that The Broken Empire is based in some sort of alternative Earth? Post-apocalyptic, maybe?

I'm firmly in the camp that believes it's a post-apoc, future earth setting.

Originally Posted by afa

And now, I shall be starting The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson.

Wow! Talk about culture shock! Are you sure you don't want to read War and Peace first—as a bit of a segue?

[Quake1028]

I just finished A Feast for Crows, by George R.R. Martin. People said I was going to be let down after the otherworldly third volume, but I am happy to say I was not. I was spellbound, as usual by Mr. Martin. I am taking a bit of a break before I tackle the next volume, mainly because then I will be caught up, and I know the wait will be almost unbearable.

I am currently reading Ready Player One, by Ernest Cline. I have been so wiped out by work the last few nights that I haven't had very much of a chance to read it. Only 2-3 chapters in so far, but as an ex-WoW junkie, I think I will easily be able to identify with it. It's supposed to be a quick read, I hope so because I need to be done by 11/8.

[afa]

Originally Posted by DiapDealer

Wow! Talk about culture shock! Are you sure you don't want to read War and Peace first—as a bit of a segue?

Hehe... Yeah, I know it's quite the turnaround. I was considering going with The Name of the Wind or The Passage, but ultimately decided that The Way of Kings has been sitting on my (virtual) shelf for too long. Besides, the second volume is expected out next year, so I might as well begin.

I'm not the fastest of readers to begin with, and with as little time as I've been managing for reading lately, it will take me a while to get through this behemoth.

[afa]

Originally Posted by maianhvk

Tell us what you think about it!

I surely will. I expect to enjoy it, as I've read all of Sanderson's Fantasy novels, and like him quite a bit.

[Traye]

Originally Posted by Latinandgreek

Well, it's not the worst thing I've read, but it isn't interesting enough to hold my interest when I know I have much better books waiting to be read on my ebook reader.

I totally agree. I think I'm halfway through and the main character is rather annoying to me now.

I also just downloaded The Drowning Pool from Amazon as my workmate recommended it. It was 99p.

I'm still reading The Well and liking it so far.

[GeoffC]

From Smashwords .... Lords of Kobol - book 1 - Apotheosis - freebie

[MickeyC]

Just finished Executive Power by Vince Flynn and started on The Street Lawyer John Grisham

[WT Sharpe]

Don,



How are you liking 1Q84 so far?

[Dr. Drib]

Originally Posted by WT Sharpe

Don,



How are you liking 1Q84 so far?

I love his writing, and this is a wonderful book. Full thoughts in a day or two, as I'm still digesting what I've read (31%) and making notes.



Don

[pdurrant]

Originally Posted by pdurrant

Grantville Gazette, volume 38 edited by Paula Goodlett

The usual collection of short stories, continuing serials and fact articles all about the 1632 universe created by Eric Flint. With the addition of a couple of SF/Fantasy stories from the demise of Baen's Universe. Good stuff.

Next: Another Agatha Christie, Dumb Witness, her 28th book.

[pdurrant]

Originally Posted by pdurrant

Another Agatha Christie, Dumb Witness, her 28th book.

I feel compelled to share with you Poirot's explanation of why dogs don't like postmen.

‘It’s a matter of reasoning,’ said Poirot. ‘The dog, he argues from reason. He is intelligent, he makes his deductions according to his point of view. There are people who may enter a house and there are people who may not — that a dog soon learns. Eh bien, who is the person who most persistently tries to gain admission, rattling on the door twice or three times a day — and who is never by any chance admitted? The postman. Clearly, then, an undesirable guest from the point of view of the master of the house. He is always sent about his business, but he persistently returns and tries again. Then a dog’s duty is clear, to aid in driving this undesirable man away, and to bite him if possible. A most reasonable proceeding.’

And I'll also note how different the world is now. Post delivery two or three times a day! Astonishing.

[alansplace]

Originally Posted by alansplace

well scratch the above (The Case of the Toxic Spell Dump by Harry Turtledove), i got into it a short way and was never grabbed by anything substantial to care about. so i put it aside and began reading Retribution Falls by Chris Wooding. it seems to be a whole lot more more in the vein of what attracts me to a book/author, at least so far

Originally Posted by Nyssa

Steampunk?

Originally Posted by alansplace

possibly, i've not gotten far enough to tell yet, lemme' look...yup, wiki says, "Tales of the Ketty Jay, a steampunk sci-fi fantasy for adults" of which series Retribution Falls is the first novel of

Originally Posted by Nyssa

The cover art seemed to indicate that it is a steampunk novel/series. It is a genre I am interested in trying.

Originally Posted by alansplace

yes but i wasn't sure if that thing on the cover was supposed to be an odd looking airship or an odd looking spaceship

i've finished reading Retribution Falls and now i know that that thing on the cover is supposed to be an airship. i must say that i'll seek out the sequels and read them as well (eventually) as i really became enchanted with the characters as well as becoming engrossed with the story line and also really appreciated the author's ability to meld it all together into an interesting book

i'm just starting to now read gladiator by philip wylie

[Nyssa]

Originally Posted by alansplace

i've finished reading Retribution Falls and now i know that that thing on the cover is supposed to be an airship. i must say that i'll seek out the sequels and read them as well (eventually) as i really became enchanted with the characters as well as becoming engrossed with the story line and also really appreciated the author's ability to meld it all together into an interesting book

i'm just starting to now read gladiator by philip wylie

Thank you for following up! I'll put the book on my wish list although I'd probably 100 before I get around to reading it. Have I mentioned (lately) that you read too darn fast!!!

[orlok]

Originally Posted by pdurrant

I feel compelled to share with you Poirot's explanation of why dogs don't like postmen.


‘It’s a matter of reasoning,’ said Poirot. ‘The dog, he argues from reason. He is intelligent, he makes his deductions according to his point of view. There are people who may enter a house and there are people who may not — that a dog soon learns. Eh bien, who is the person who most persistently tries to gain admission, rattling on the door twice or three times a day — and who is never by any chance admitted? The postman. Clearly, then, an undesirable guest from the point of view of the master of the house. He is always sent about his business, but he persistently returns and tries again. Then a dog’s duty is clear, to aid in driving this undesirable man away, and to bite him if possible. A most reasonable proceeding.’


And I'll also note how different the world is now. Post delivery two or three times a day! Astonishing.

Nice. I imagine it's even worse for the widow cleaner, who also tries to get in at every window .