What are you reading?

[brewcephus]

Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson, first book of Stormlight Archives. Have Words of Radiance already for when I finish Way of Kings

 

[MI_Dogman]

Just got some more books to read and add to the library!!!View attachment ImageUploadedByHome Brew1426014134.725168.jpg


Here is what I have so far!!
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[hunter_le five]

Just finished "Under the Skin" by Michael Faber. A good read, if maybe a bit overrated. Author is clearly talented when it comes to composing sentences, but the plot became less compelling as the the book went on and mysteries were revealed, leaving only the author's heavy-handed message. I still think it's worth a read (it's fairly short), but not as brilliant or compelling as some of the reviews led me to believe. The first third of the book is great though.

I watched the film adaptation as soon as I finished. Nowhere near as good. Apart from a few scenes that stood out from a purely cinematographic standpoint (and a few more scenes that stood out from a purely naked-Scarlett-Johannson standpoint), it was forgettable. The movie barely resembled the novel other than A) the setting (Scotland) and B) general plot (strange female who abducts random males, later has a change of heart). The movie seemed to largely miss the point of the novel, becoming more of a standard horror flick (though relying more on general creepiness than gore) instead of an allegory with actual identifiable empathetic characters.

 

[ArkotRamathorn]

Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson, first book of Stormlight Archives. Have Words of Radiance already for when I finish Way of Kings

How did you like Words of Radiance? I just finished it and wishing I had another book to read from the series but sadly they are not out for awhile. Need to start another book series to distract from waiting for Winds of Winter.

 

[passedpawn]

Just got off a cruise boat. Got about halfway through Saul Bellow's Humboldt's Gift. Genius writer. Loving it so far, but plot has not completely coalesced.

 

[Homercidal]

Into book 3 of the Mistborn Trilogy by Sanderson. Really good sci-fi book. Well, more of a fantasy series I guess.

I like his writing style, although there are times where I have to read a sentence a couple of times to get the meaning. Small issue, I know, but I do think it's usually possible to rearrange a sentence for easier understanding.

 

[Bowtiebrewery]

Currently into book three of A.G. Riddle's trilogy of books. This one is called the Atlantis World... Fairly intriguing... I like how it has evolved from what would be considered a terrorist style conflict, to a genomic evolutionary event on a global scale, to now a potential alien attack. I like sci-fi thrillers!

 

[Psylocide]

I'll probably start working my way through Lovecraft's complete works or possibly the Divine Comedy again... Hyperion is kind of calling my name again though.

 

[DrunkleJon]

Into book 3 of the Mistborn Trilogy by Sanderson. Really good sci-fi book. Well, more of a fantasy series I guess.

I like his writing style, although there are times where I have to read a sentence a couple of times to get the meaning. Small issue, I know, but I do think it's usually possible to rearrange a sentence for easier understanding.

Good trilogy. The 4th? book in the series is not really part of the series. It is like the decades down the line reboot. It goes from more feudal times to the wild west. Its different but still good. he says he is planning more stories/couple book series in the same world.

The Infinity Blade books are good as well. He is a pretty decent world builder.

 

[hunter_le five]

How did you like Words of Radiance? I just finished it and wishing I had another book to read from the series but sadly they are not out for awhile. Need to start another book series to distract from waiting for Winds of Winter.

Words was fantastic. I finished that one recently as well. Too bad there won't be another for a while.

I need to stop reading incomplete series until they are finished. :cross: The waiting drives me crazy.

Into book 3 of the Mistborn Trilogy by Sanderson. Really good sci-fi book. Well, more of a fantasy series I guess.

I like his writing style, although there are times where I have to read a sentence a couple of times to get the meaning. Small issue, I know, but I do think it's usually possible to rearrange a sentence for easier understanding.

I thought Mistborn trilogy was okay, but honestly they were my least favorite Sanderson books I've read so far. Stormlight Archive was/is awesome so far, if a bit slow at points.

Hyperion is kind of calling my name again though.

This.

 

[Psylocide]

This.

Srs. I think I read it once a year... Hyperion was my favorite of the Cantos, but I'll probably read through them all again this year. Just because Dan Simmons is a pimp.

 

[ArkotRamathorn]

Srs. I think I read it once a year... Hyperion was my favorite of the Cantos, but I'll probably read through them all again this year. Just because Dan Simmons is a pimp.

I'm glad Hyperion comes so highly recommended on here, I think the short description of the plot must not be written well. I added it to my wishlist none the less.

Thinking about picking up The Ringworld books, maybe take a break from high fantasty/fantasy to dabble in the sci-fi adventure genre since its been a very long time since I've gotten into a sci-fi series.

 

[brewcephus]

How did you like Words of Radiance? I just finished it and wishing I had another book to read from the series but sadly they are not out for awhile. Need to start another book series to distract from waiting for Winds of Winter.

I loved both of those books, as well as having read all of The Mistborn series and Steelheart/Firefight. Those last 2 are a little more on the teen side of reading imo, but still good books if you like Sanderson.

 

[harleybug88]

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[gratus fermentatio]

This Book Is Full of Spiders: Seriously, Dude, Don't Touch It by David Wong It's the sequel to John Dies At The End. Just started it, 2 chapters in. So far it doesn't seem to be quite as good as the 1st book, but it might get better.
Regards, GF.

 

[badlee]

Smiley's people by John Le Carre

 

[DrunkleJon]

This Book Is Full of Spiders: Seriously, Dude, Don't Touch It by David Wong It's the sequel to John Dies At The End. Just started it, 2 chapters in. So far it doesn't seem to be quite as good as the 1st book, but it might get better.
Regards, GF.

Its good, but its no John Dies at the End.

 

[gratus fermentatio]

Its good, but its no John Dies at the End.

John Dies At The End was a roller coaster of a read! So far, the sequel seems a bit frustrating. It's got to pick up at some point.
Regards, GF.

 

[betarhoalphadelta]

Just read "The Martian" by Andy Weir. Good read.

I had one issue with the book, but I'm not going to get into it because I don't want to give away any spoilers.

 

[Ridire]

Looking for something right now. I picked up Don Quixote (again) and realized within 2 pages why I have never read it, so I put back on the shelf to look pretty. I then downloaded Picture of Dorian Gray...but I'm also just not feeling that one and don't think I'll continue reading it.

I just finished The Godfather, which was great, and I think I'll read the other Puzo books in the series, but I don't like reading related books one after the other.

I am toying with the idea of reading Uncle Tom's Cabin. Anyone ever read that one? Obviously a classic, but does it hold the attention of a reader of today?

 

[Ridire]

Its good, but its no John Dies at the End.

John Dies at the End?

Good read? Never heard of it.

 

[DrunkleJon]

John Dies at the End?

Good read? Never heard of it.

If I recall correctly it was written by some guy on Reddit who calls himself David Wong. It is... weird. Think of it as a B horror/comedy type of book with a lot of dick jokes thrown in. Do not expect much logic, but overall it is a fun read. Was turned into a movie that used to be on Netflix and now I think you can still find on Amazon Prime Video

Edit: Is it just me or is the word Amazon linking to the website for you all as well. I swear I did not do it.

 

[Psylocide]

If I recall correctly it was written by some guy on Reddit who calls himself David Wong. It is... weird. Think of it as a B horror/comedy type of book with a lot of dick jokes thrown in. Do not expect much logic, but overall it is a fun read. Was turned into a movie that used to be on Netflix and now I think you can still find on Amazon Prime Video

Edit: Is it just me or is the word Amazon linking to the website for you all as well. I swear I did not do it.

He's the Head Editor for Cracked.com.

So yes, tons of dick jokes. Fun read.

Also, the movie was on Netflix for some time (might still be)... pretty decent.

 

[hunter_le five]

Just read "The Martian" by Andy Weir. Good read.

I had one issue with the book, but I'm not going to get into it because I don't want to give away any spoilers.

 

[TinyHands]

Just read "The Martian" by Andy Weir. Good read.

I had one issue with the book, but I'm not going to get into it because I don't want to give away any spoilers.

I just finished this, and I friggin' loved it. Can you write your issue out in code? I agree that it's hard to talk about in public, since it's a really easy book to spoil.

Also just finished The Thousand Autumns of Jacob de Zoet by David Mitchell. Not as good as The Bone Clocks, but seriously captivating stuff.

 

[Zekk]

Working through The Dragon Reborn by Robert Jordan. I like the book and the whole Wheel of Time series but its still slow going sometimes, especially when its a library book due in like 2 weeks.

 

[DrunkleJon]

Working through The Dragon Reborn by Robert Jordan. I like the book and the whole Wheel of Time series but its still slow going sometimes, especially when its a library book due in like 2 weeks.

You got a kindle? I may be able to loan my copy to you for 2 weeks or so, so you can finish it up. If I can remember my logon that is.

 

[betarhoalphadelta]

I just finished this, and I friggin' loved it. Can you write your issue out in code? I agree that it's hard to talk about in public, since it's a really easy book to spoil.

Responded by PM, as I can't figure out a suitable code.

Would love to know whether you agree...

 

[Branwilder]

Currently reading Seveneves by Neal Stephenson. So far so good!

 

[betarhoalphadelta]

Currently reading Seveneves by Neal Stephenson. So far so good!

I just bought that on the Kindle, but haven't gotten to it yet.

I'd read Ender's Game years ago, but just read Ender's Shadow and I'm currently working on Speaker for the Dead.

I also bought Aziz Ansari's new book, Modern Romance. That was more of an impulse buy since I'm into comedy and he's hilarious, but after I read it I'll be sure to post here.