[Puck]

Finished Deathwish, tried reading something else because I don't want to burn out on this series, couldn't get into anything else, so on to Roadkill. So far, I see one negative thing about this series and that repetition, and not even plot-wise, the plots are perfectly fine and quite different enough in each book, but agh, I get already that those beasties are bad and yeah, I remember what happened two books ago, no need to rehash that three times.. Other than that.. First chapter, protagonist accidentally shoots a werewolf in the balls.. What's not to love?

[End of Disc One]

Andorion, on 30 January 2015 - 03:37 AM, said:

Cajun King, on 30 January 2015 - 03:27 AM, said:

Are you going to read the sequel Emperors Soul after that or move onto Mistborn bks?

I plan to read the Emperor's Soul, then move on to Mistborn

FYI The Emperor's Soul is not a sequel. It's set on the same planet, but a different continent and characters, and has nothing to do with Elantris.

[Andorion]

11 chapters into Elantris and things have picked up. The humour mixed into the writing is very refreshing especially in such a bleak world. The PoVs are getting more interesting. Now I think this book has genuine potential.

[Baco Xtath]

Finished Three Parts Dead and immediately bought the sequel. That book was awesome; thanks, Polish, for the recommendation. Now I'm reading Edie Investigates, a shorty by Nick Harkaway. Not far enough in to give any opinion. Then I'm going to read either Stray Souls or Range of Ghosts.

Finished listening to the Goblin Emperor. It would have been great if I was about twenty years younger and hadn't read as much as I have. Still, overall, it was a good book. Still listening to the Pale King, Leviathan Wakes and am starting Two Serpents Rise.

[HiddenOne]

Just finished "The Emperor's Soul" by Sanderson, it was pretty good, but small. I could have handled a full length novel.

Reading "Breakers" by E Robertson, a pleasant tale of world killing viruses. It was free on Play, but the story kept me up late reading, so that's usually a mark of at least decency.

[JPK]

I finished Iorich last night and have to admit that it feels great to be back with Vlad. Don't get me wrong, I really liked the romances (and I read them at the right point as I caught tons of little references to them in this book) but I really missed Vlad and Loiosh's charm and banter. The only thing that makes me sad is that there are only two more of these out currently.

For my new read I've decided to take the plunge into 1Q84 by Murakami. Since I'm only about halfway into my listen of The Count of Monte Cristo and a quarter into The Golem and the Jinni, it's going to be awhile before I get to anything else.

This post has been edited by The Incredible Kitsu: 31 January 2015 - 03:11 PM

[polishgenius]

I read Alif The Unseen, by G. Willow Wilson, a combination of political techno-thriller based around the importance of the Internet to the Arab Spring/freedom in that area of the world (it's set in a fictional city which allows it freedom from any one specific event in real life), and Islamic religion/Arabic myth. I liked her graphic novel, Cairo, from a few years back, but this is better - great blend of serious issues, good writing, high adventure and some smart humour. Highly recommended.

[QuickTidal]

polishgenius, on 31 January 2015 - 06:30 PM, said:

I read Alif The Unseen, by G. Willow Wilson, a combination of political techno-thriller based around the importance of the Internet to the Arab Spring/freedom in that area of the world (it's set in a fictional city which allows it freedom from any one specific event in real life), and Islamic religion/Arabic myth. I liked her graphic novel, Cairo, from a few years back, but this is better - great blend of serious issues, good writing, high adventure and some smart humour. Highly recommended.

That's one of my fave reads from last year. Just wonderful all the way through, and completely unique.

[polishgenius]

It's got some Gaiman-ish vibes, but it's more political and the Arabic focus does give it something different.

[HoosierDaddy]

Currently reading The Martian.

I enjoy it so far. I always enjoy a fun Sci-Fi book, and this has a nice mix of humor and science so far.

[Baco Xtath]

polishgenius, on 31 January 2015 - 06:30 PM, said:

I read Alif The Unseen, by G. Willow Wilson, a combination of political techno-thriller based around the importance of the Internet to the Arab Spring/freedom in that area of the world (it's set in a fictional city which allows it freedom from any one specific event in real life), and Islamic religion/Arabic myth. I liked her graphic novel, Cairo, from a few years back, but this is better - great blend of serious issues, good writing, high adventure and some smart humour. Highly recommended.

Just bought it based on this. I don't think I've disliked a recommendation of yours yet. So now, this is my next read which I'll pair with Thicker Than Water by Mike Carey. Stray Souls will have to wait.

[worry]

How long is it? That's something I might want to knock out before the movie comes out.

edit: Question aimed at HD.

This post has been edited by worry: 31 January 2015 - 10:26 PM

[Baco Xtath]

worry, on 31 January 2015 - 10:25 PM, said:

How long is it? That's something I might want to knock out before the movie comes out.

edit: Question aimed at HD.

385 pages. The audiobook is freak'n awesome if you like audiobooks.

[worry]

I've never in my life listened to an audiobook. The way some people have that psychological roadblock for switching to ebooks I've always had for audiobooks, and I don't know why. Maybe I'll give it a shot with this one.

[Baco Xtath]

worry, on 31 January 2015 - 10:59 PM, said:

I've never in my life listened to an audiobook. The way some people have that psychological roadblock for switching to ebooks I've always had for audiobooks, and I don't know why. Maybe I'll give it a shot with this one.

Do. The narrator is fantastic. He made the book for me.

[polishgenius]

I've never really listened to an audiobook and I never will, because it's impossible for me to concentrate on something I'm listening to with no visual element without drifting off into daydreams; I'd miss half the book. Kind of a shame really.

Baco Xtath, on 31 January 2015 - 10:24 PM, said:

Just bought it based on this. I don't think I've disliked a recommendation of yours yet.

This has the fabled QT/PG double-stamp, so that means it must be good. Hope you enjoy it.

[JPK]

Baco Xtath, on 31 January 2015 - 11:12 PM, said:

worry, on 31 January 2015 - 10:59 PM, said:

I've never in my life listened to an audiobook. The way some people have that psychological roadblock for switching to ebooks I've always had for audiobooks, and I don't know why. Maybe I'll give it a shot with this one.

Do. The narrator is fantastic. He made the book for me.

I think I just found one of my February picks on audible. Thank you.

[worry]

Actually, that's not quite true. I did have a Teddy Ruxpin growing up. If the narrator of The Martian is as good as Ruxpin, then I'm in.

[QuickTidal]

polishgenius, on 31 January 2015 - 11:14 PM, said:

Baco Xtath, on 31 January 2015 - 10:24 PM, said:

Just bought it based on this. I don't think I've disliked a recommendation of yours yet.

This has the fabled QT/PG double-stamp, so that means it must be good. Hope you enjoy it.

This is very true.

[TheRetiredBridgeburner]

Re-reading some David Eddings... finished the Elenium and just started the first book in The Tamuli, Domes of Fire.