[JPK]

Based on how much I've been loving Dickens' A TALE OF TWO CITIES, I picked up a copy of GREAT EXPECTATIONS and grabbed a nice hardcover of Le Guin's THE LEFT HAND OF DARKNESS today.

[QuickTidal]

I didn't buy it, but Dan Brown announced a new Langdon book.

THE SECRET OF SECRETS (which is a terrible title...but apparently based on a letter from Aristotle to Alexander The Great, so at least he didn't make it up himself?)

And like the glutton for punishment I am, I'll probably read it (even though the synopsis sounds like every other Langdon book by Brown, and even though I didn't like the last two much) because I'm still chasing the DAVINCI CODE high I got as a 20-something reading that book...sigh.


Anyways, linky.

[QuickTidal]

With me berfday monies, I grabbed the rest of the Fatemarked series SOULMARKED, DEATHMARKED, LIFEMARKED by Estes.

I also grabbed book one of Phillip C. Quaintrell's Echoes Saga RISE OF THE RANGER as well. Got me lots of reading to do!

I've got about a $5-er left of said birthday monies, so if anyone has any recommendations for something else to grab in or around $5, that would be loverly.

[Abyss]

QuickTidal, on 03 February 2025 - 03:09 PM, said:

...I also grabbed book one of Phillip C. Quaintrell's Echoes Saga RISE OF THE RANGER as well. Got me lots of reading to do!

Is this YA or not? Audible keeps confusing me!

[QuickTidal]

Abyss, on 03 February 2025 - 03:36 PM, said:

QuickTidal, on 03 February 2025 - 03:09 PM, said:

...I also grabbed book one of Phillip C. Quaintrell's Echoes Saga RISE OF THE RANGER as well. Got me lots of reading to do!

Is this YA or not? Audible keeps confusing me!

Doesn't appear to be. I saw a whole slew of people singing its praises on reddit, and decided to take a chance since it's cheapish. It certainly sounds like some fun classic-ish fantasy with a dash of epic and whatnot.

[Tiste Simeon]

Abyss, on 03 February 2025 - 03:36 PM, said:

QuickTidal, on 03 February 2025 - 03:09 PM, said:

...I also grabbed book one of Phillip C. Quaintrell's Echoes Saga RISE OF THE RANGER as well. Got me lots of reading to do!

Is this YA or not? Audible keeps confusing me!

FWIW I DNF this book, I definitely wasn't feeling it.

[QuickTidal]

Interesting. How far did you get? I'm rounding chapter 5 and I'm finding it a lot of fun. Or was it just an "I'm not int he mood for this particular thing right now" vibe?


There's definitely some touchstones of other Fantasy media, but I'm not too bothered by that.

[polishgenius]

QuickTidal, on 03 February 2025 - 03:09 PM, said:

I've got about a $5-er left of said birthday monies, so if anyone has any recommendations for something else to grab in or around $5, that would be loverly.

Frances White's Voyage of the Damned was one of my favourite reads of last year and is on sale for what appears to be 3 dollars on Canadian Amazon (assuming we're talking ebook). Or Kobo if you don't read Amazon.


Other books I think you might enjoy that are about that:


The Mask of Mirrors by ML Brennan. A kind of Locke-Lamora-ish con story, though with a lot more focus on fashion lol. It's a little above 5 I think, but it's really good. I should get back to the sequel.


Sailor to a Siren by Zoe Sumra: full disclosure that I know Zoe Sumra a little from another forum, so I'm partly recommending it coz she's sound, but also because it's great fun, a space fantasy gang crime adventure. It's the first of a duology but they're not expensive in ebook.


Thunderer by Felix Gilman. Also slightly out of the 5 dollar range, but it's one of my favourite books of all time by an author I never thought got enough attention. Part of a duology which I really, really love.



We can, of course, never be sure of a double stamp, but all those are books I think at least tend to the direction of your tastes.

[QuickTidal]

polishgenius, on 04 February 2025 - 04:43 PM, said:

QuickTidal, on 03 February 2025 - 03:09 PM, said:

I've got about a $5-er left of said birthday monies, so if anyone has any recommendations for something else to grab in or around $5, that would be loverly.

Frances White's Voyage of the Damned was one of my favourite reads of last year and is on sale for what appears to be 3 dollars on Canadian Amazon (assuming we're talking ebook). Or Kobo if you don't read Amazon.


Other books I think you might enjoy that are about that:


The Mask of Mirrors by ML Brennan. A kind of Locke-Lamora-ish con story, though with a lot more focus on fashion lol. It's a little above 5 I think, but it's really good. I should get back to the sequel.


Sailor to a Siren by Zoe Sumra: full disclosure that I know Zoe Sumra a little from another forum, so I'm partly recommending it coz she's sound, but also because it's great fun, a space fantasy gang crime adventure. It's the first of a duology but they're not expensive in ebook.


Thunderer by Felix Gilman. Also slightly out of the 5 dollar range, but it's one of my favourite books of all time by an author I never thought got enough attention. Part of a duology which I really, really love.



We can, of course, never be sure of a double stamp, but all those are books I think at least tend to the direction of your tastes.

Thanks for the suggestions man!

[TheRetiredBridgeburner]

Wasn't bought, but my team leader just gave me Bettany Hughes' Seven Wonders of the Ancient World as a thank you gift (she did consult Mr NAB). Been on my wish list for ages. So happy

[QuickTidal]

TheRetiredBridgeburner, on 11 February 2025 - 11:28 AM, said:

Wasn't bought, but my team leader just gave me Bettany Hughes' Seven Wonders of the Ancient World as a thank you gift (she did consult Mr NAB). Been on my wish list for ages. So happy

Oooooo, I love stuff about the Wonders! I'm going to have to track this down for meself! Let me know how you like it.

[Tiste Simeon]

Got a late birthday present of £40 Waterstones vouchers so I'll have to see what I'm going to get - will probably walk into town at lunch today!

I'm thinking I might get one novel (SFF) and maybe one history/non-fiction book (maybe a biography if there's anyone worth reading about!)

Regardless I'm excited to browse!

[Tiste Simeon]

Tiste Simeon, on 13 February 2025 - 09:56 AM, said:

Got a late birthday present of £40 Waterstones vouchers so I'll have to see what I'm going to get - will probably walk into town at lunch today!

I'm thinking I might get one novel (SFF) and maybe one history/non-fiction book (maybe a biography if there's anyone worth reading about!)

Regardless I'm excited to browse!

Disappointingly nothing really stood out to me. I'm going to go again next week and have another look. They had books 1,2 and 4 of that John Gwynne series that I'm semi interested in (Malice etc.)

I checked out the graphic novel selection too but again there was nothing that rabbit drew me in.

I think part of the problem is I'm not really sure what I want at present but I don't envy you spend a lot on books that I'm not likely to read. I didn't see the Empire trilogy by Feist which is one I do aim to get at some point.

[Macros]

If you promise to post them back when you're done I'll lend you my empire trilo

[champ]

Fall and Ascent - Amazon



Anyone looking to buy this?

Quote

Carl Jung's concept of individuation helps us understand the journey of life from birth to death and the psychological growth that ensues across the lifespan, and through each of life's stages. This analysis of Steven Erikson's ten-book fantasy series, The Malazan Book of the Fallen, explores how Erikson has applied the notion of individuation to his characters throughout the story, depicting and working through the individuation journey and its stages. In this rendering, Erikson is both exploring and undertaking the individuation process, and acts as a guide for the reader's own journey and growth.

The themes of Erikson's novels tie together and reflect the arc of the individuation journey, and the characters within the stories depict the process as a microcosm of that greater, inner process. Experiencing The Malazan Book of the Fallen as a modern myth prompts readers to undergo transformation, preparing them for the changes they'll encounter in life.

This book synthesizes, challenges, and reinvigorates Jung's psychology, drawing on ideas about archetypes, instincts, and alchemy, while unpacking the hero's journey through life and how it weaves through the notion of individuation. It elucidates the power of story as a facilitator of experience and growth, and what can be learned from witnessing the journey of individuation.

[Tiste Simeon]

I definitely want to get it but I'm not sure I understand the description which doesn't make me confident I'll understand the book haha

[Tsundoku]

champ, on 19 February 2025 - 11:42 AM, said:

Fall and Ascent - AmazonAnyone looking to buy this?

Quote

Carl Jung's concept of individuation helps us understand the journey of life from birth to death and the psychological growth that ensues across the lifespan, and through each of life's stages. This analysis of Steven Erikson's ten-book fantasy series, The Malazan Book of the Fallen, explores how Erikson has applied the notion of individuation to his characters throughout the story, depicting and working through the individuation journey and its stages. In this rendering, Erikson is both exploring and undertaking the individuation process, and acts as a guide for the reader's own journey and growth.The themes of Erikson's novels tie together and reflect the arc of the individuation journey, and the characters within the stories depict the process as a microcosm of that greater, inner process. Experiencing The Malazan Book of the Fallen as a modern myth prompts readers to undergo transformation, preparing them for the changes they'll encounter in life.This book synthesizes, challenges, and reinvigorates Jung's psychology, drawing on ideas about archetypes, instincts, and alchemy, while unpacking the hero's journey through life and how it weaves through the notion of individuation. It elucidates the power of story as a facilitator of experience and growth, and what can be learned from witnessing the journey of individuation.

Tiste Simeon, on 19 February 2025 - 11:55 AM, said:

I definitely want to get it but I'm not sure I understand the description which doesn't make me confident I'll understand the book haha

Makes two of us.

Also, is it available from anywhere other than Amazon? Because it will be a very cold day in Hell before I give that piece of shit Jeff Bezos any of my hard-earned.

[champ]

Tsundoku, on 19 February 2025 - 12:00 PM, said:

champ, on 19 February 2025 - 11:42 AM, said:

Fall and Ascent - AmazonAnyone looking to buy this?

Quote

Carl Jung's concept of individuation helps us understand the journey of life from birth to death and the psychological growth that ensues across the lifespan, and through each of life's stages. This analysis of Steven Erikson's ten-book fantasy series, The Malazan Book of the Fallen, explores how Erikson has applied the notion of individuation to his characters throughout the story, depicting and working through the individuation journey and its stages. In this rendering, Erikson is both exploring and undertaking the individuation process, and acts as a guide for the reader's own journey and growth.The themes of Erikson's novels tie together and reflect the arc of the individuation journey, and the characters within the stories depict the process as a microcosm of that greater, inner process. Experiencing The Malazan Book of the Fallen as a modern myth prompts readers to undergo transformation, preparing them for the changes they'll encounter in life.This book synthesizes, challenges, and reinvigorates Jung's psychology, drawing on ideas about archetypes, instincts, and alchemy, while unpacking the hero's journey through life and how it weaves through the notion of individuation. It elucidates the power of story as a facilitator of experience and growth, and what can be learned from witnessing the journey of individuation.

Tiste Simeon, on 19 February 2025 - 11:55 AM, said:

I definitely want to get it but I'm not sure I understand the description which doesn't make me confident I'll understand the book haha

Makes two of us.

Also, is it available from anywhere other than Amazon? Because it will be a very cold day in Hell before I give that piece of shit Jeff Bezos any of my hard-earned.

That makes three of us, glad I wasn't the only one haha!!


I cannot find anywhere else that is selling it though other than Amazon.


I just bought Ready Player One and Two, couldn't find my copy of "One."


Also I never really delve into comics but bought the hardback of The Last Ronin... so excited to read this!!