Whatcha readin now? (book, books, reading, read) (3 Viewers)

[Ilov80s]

Almost done with The Sun Also Rises. While there isn't much of a plot, it's my favorite Hemingway novel yet. Next up is Darkness at Noon. My Goodreads goal for the year is a book a week. TSAR is #4 so I need to keep pace.

 

[Sand]

I am reading Red Rising by Pierce Brown

So far so good. Science fiction that seems to have some Hunger games theme mixed in but I am only at the beginning.

Gets way, way better as you go. Easily the book of the year for me.

2nd book Golden Son is even better IMO.

I'm trying to be patient and let the price come down a bit. But I'll probably cave at some point and get the audiobook.

And I'm surprised that #2 got better. I finished #1 wondering where he could realistically go with that story. You're not the first I've heard say that, though, so I'm even more intrigued.



See what you've started here? Damn you.

Why not just borrow it from the library?

Eh - the library is an hour and a half trip and they don't do electronic lending. My time is worth more than that. And I really want it as an audiobook so the family can listen on the next trip like we did the last.

Where the hell do you live that the library is that far away?

Oh, nevermind, I see it's Alabama. They only have one, right?

I live in Tuscaloosa County, so maybe 1 library, and pretty much restricted to some first readers and coloring books.

 

[Sand]

Finally trudged through A Dance with Dragons. Book 3 was so great that i am not sure my feelings for 4 and 5 are because they dont live up to that. Just not convinced Martin even knows where this is leading, esp. with a couple characters who just seem to be wandering around.

4 and 5 - third act issues. I still liked them quite a bit, though.

 

[skol asylum]

Literally JUST finished Gone Girl. Great story. Terrible ending. I mean just like that done? So disappointed.

 

[Uruk-Hai]

Finally trudged through A Dance with Dragons. Book 3 was so great that i am not sure my feelings for 4 and 5 are because they dont live up to that. Just not convinced Martin even knows where this is leading, esp. with a couple characters who just seem to be wandering around.

4 and 5 - third act issues. I still liked them quite a bit, though.

I think part of the problem people have with the last two is the wait between them (even if they don't know it). They're bloated, sure - but I don't think you'll hear near the criticism of 4 & 5 in 20 years (assuming the damned series is finished).

I think that AFFC and ADWD have Martin's best writing, though the story lines tend to wander.

 

[Uruk-Hai]

Literally JUST finished Gone Girl. Great story. Terrible ending. I mean just like that done? So disappointed.

Really? I thought the ending worked well for that story.

 

[John Bender]

True crime...

The Brothers Bulger by Howie Carr is great if this is your type of read.

Been out for a long time so you can find it on the cheap.

 

[Barry]

I am reading Red Rising by Pierce Brown

So far so good. Science fiction that seems to have some Hunger games theme mixed in but I am only at the beginning.

Gets way, way better as you go. Easily the book of the year for me.

2nd book Golden Son is even better IMO.

I'm trying to be patient and let the price come down a bit. But I'll probably cave at some point and get the audiobook.

And I'm surprised that #2 got better. I finished #1 wondering where he could realistically go with that story. You're not the first I've heard say that, though, so I'm even more intrigued.



See what you've started here? Damn you.

Why not just borrow it from the library?

Eh - the library is an hour and a half trip and they don't do electronic lending. My time is worth more than that. And I really want it as an audiobook so the family can listen on the next trip like we did the last.

Where the hell do you live that the library is that far away?

Oh, nevermind, I see it's Alabama. They only have one, right?

I live in Tuscaloosa County, so maybe 1 library, and pretty much restricted to some first readers and coloring books.

my local libraries haven't released the book.

Just started The Mote in god's eye.

 

[KarmaPolice]

Finally trudged through A Dance with Dragons. Book 3 was so great that i am not sure my feelings for 4 and 5 are because they dont live up to that. Just not convinced Martin even knows where this is leading, esp. with a couple characters who just seem to be wandering around.

4 and 5 - third act issues. I still liked them quite a bit, though.

I think part of the problem people have with the last two is the wait between them (even if they don't know it). They're bloated, sure - but I don't think you'll hear near the criticism of 4 & 5 in 20 years (assuming the damned series is finished).

I think that AFFC and ADWD have Martin's best writing, though the story lines tend to wander.

I was just frustrated. I just want him to stop introducing 50 new characters a book and do something with the 3-4 main characters that I like. Hell, one main character seems to have circled and is about where they were 4 books ago. Sheesh.

 

[KarmaPolice]

I was on a mini mystery/crime spree for a little bit.

Read a little Sherlock Holmes for the first time, and liked it. There was a little too much of explaining stuff - ie a chapter where the killer tells us how he did it followed by a chapter of Holmes explaining how he figured it out. Got the B&N Sherlock Holmes Vol. 1 for a gift, so will get to some of the short stories soon.

Read a book titled The Tokyo Zodiac Murders, and really liked that one. Odd little book. Also read and loved The Big Sleep.

 

[KarmaPolice]

I am reading Red Rising by Pierce Brown

So far so good. Science fiction that seems to have some Hunger games theme mixed in but I am only at the beginning.

Gets way, way better as you go. Easily the book of the year for me.

2nd book Golden Son is even better IMO.

I'm trying to be patient and let the price come down a bit. But I'll probably cave at some point and get the audiobook.

And I'm surprised that #2 got better. I finished #1 wondering where he could realistically go with that story. You're not the first I've heard say that, though, so I'm even more intrigued.



See what you've started here? Damn you.

Why not just borrow it from the library?

Eh - the library is an hour and a half trip and they don't do electronic lending. My time is worth more than that. And I really want it as an audiobook so the family can listen on the next trip like we did the last.

Where the hell do you live that the library is that far away?

Oh, nevermind, I see it's Alabama. They only have one, right?

I live in Tuscaloosa County, so maybe 1 library, and pretty much restricted to some first readers and coloring books.

my local libraries haven't released the book.

Just started The Mote in god's eye.

Nice, was coming in to ask for some opinions on a few on their way from the library. I usually get a pile of 4-5, read a little of each, and finish a couple.

What would people recommend out of:

The Mote In God's Eye

Replay by Ken Grimwood

Doomsday Book by Connie Willis

Forever War by Joe Haldeman

Also, I was into a quick reread of Oryx and Crake. Really liked this one (don't think I haven't like a book from Atwood that I have read), but has anybody read the other 2 in the series?

 

[Uruk-Hai]

Finally trudged through A Dance with Dragons. Book 3 was so great that i am not sure my feelings for 4 and 5 are because they dont live up to that. Just not convinced Martin even knows where this is leading, esp. with a couple characters who just seem to be wandering around.

4 and 5 - third act issues. I still liked them quite a bit, though.

I think part of the problem people have with the last two is the wait between them (even if they don't know it). They're bloated, sure - but I don't think you'll hear near the criticism of 4 & 5 in 20 years (assuming the damned series is finished).

I think that AFFC and ADWD have Martin's best writing, though the story lines tend to wander.

I was just frustrated. I just want him to stop introducing 50 new characters a book and do something with the 3-4 main characters that I like. Hell, one main character seems to have circled and is about where they were 4 books ago. Sheesh.

Oh, don't get me wrong - I'm as frustrated as you are by the way he's chosen to tell this story lately. I think Martin has more ideas than he should fit into these books. Based on what's been published, IMO at least one character didn't need to be introduced at all and another is so bloated with people whose names contain multiple "Z"s that my eyes glassed over reading those chapters.

 

[krista4]

Read a book titled The Tokyo Zodiac Murders, and really liked that one. Odd little book. Also read and loved The Big Sleep.

I'd be interested to hear more about the first one (I already know I loved The Big Sleep). Anything you could compare it to or more about what you liked about it? For some reason, I tend to love a lot of books by Japanese authors or set in Japan even though I'm not a Japanophile.

 

[Tom Servo]

Almost done with The Sun Also Rises. While there isn't much of a plot, it's my favorite Hemingway novel yet. Next up is Darkness at Noon. My Goodreads goal for the year is a book a week. TSAR is #4 so I need to keep pace.

I'm on goodreads too; if you DM me your info I'll follow you.

 

[Tom Servo]

I am reading Red Rising by Pierce Brown

So far so good. Science fiction that seems to have some Hunger games theme mixed in but I am only at the beginning.

Gets way, way better as you go. Easily the book of the year for me.

2nd book Golden Son is even better IMO.

I'm trying to be patient and let the price come down a bit. But I'll probably cave at some point and get the audiobook.

And I'm surprised that #2 got better. I finished #1 wondering where he could realistically go with that story. You're not the first I've heard say that, though, so I'm even more intrigued.



See what you've started here? Damn you.

Why not just borrow it from the library?

Eh - the library is an hour and a half trip and they don't do electronic lending. My time is worth more than that. And I really want it as an audiobook so the family can listen on the next trip like we did the last.

Where the hell do you live that the library is that far away?Oh, nevermind, I see it's Alabama. They only have one, right?

I live in Tuscaloosa County, so maybe 1 library, and pretty much restricted to some first readers and coloring books.

my local libraries haven't released the book.

Just started The Mote in god's eye.

Nice, was coming in to ask for some opinions on a few on their way from the library. I usually get a pile of 4-5, read a little of each, and finish a couple.

What would people recommend out of:

The Mote In God's Eye

Replay by Ken Grimwood

Doomsday Book by Connie Willis

Forever War by Joe Haldeman

Also, I was into a quick reread of Oryx and Crake. Really liked this one (don't think I haven't like a book from Atwood that I have read), but has anybody read the other 2 in the series?

I read Forever War as a teenager -- I.e., the late 70s. I would recommend it.

 

[wazoo11]

Looking for Sociology, Anthropology, or Psychology related book recommendations. TIA.

For reference, I've read: In Search of Respect: Selling Crack in El Barrio and also Malcolm Gladwells book The Tipping Point.

Might not be quite what you have in mind but War Dogs by Rebecca Frankel seems good so far, just started.

Just finished bad luck and trouble (Jack Reacher), decent enough. Easy read, Lee child is a good author.

Thanks! Will make sure to check out War Dogs.

Started to read Tracy Kidder's book Mountains Beyond Mountains.

It's really awe inspiring to learn about Dr. Paul Farmer's work, and how he started Partners In Heath.

 

[Lehigh98]

I am reading Red Rising by Pierce Brown

So far so good. Science fiction that seems to have some Hunger games theme mixed in but I am only at the beginning.

Gets way, way better as you go. Easily the book of the year for me.

2nd book Golden Son is even better IMO.

I'm trying to be patient and let the price come down a bit. But I'll probably cave at some point and get the audiobook.

And I'm surprised that #2 got better. I finished #1 wondering where he could realistically go with that story. You're not the first I've heard say that, though, so I'm even more intrigued.



See what you've started here? Damn you.

Why not just borrow it from the library?

Eh - the library is an hour and a half trip and they don't do electronic lending. My time is worth more than that. And I really want it as an audiobook so the family can listen on the next trip like we did the last.

Where the hell do you live that the library is that far away?

Oh, nevermind, I see it's Alabama. They only have one, right?

I live in Tuscaloosa County, so maybe 1 library, and pretty much restricted to some first readers and coloring books.

my local libraries haven't released the book.

Just started The Mote in god's eye.

Nice, was coming in to ask for some opinions on a few on their way from the library. I usually get a pile of 4-5, read a little of each, and finish a couple.

What would people recommend out of:

The Mote In God's Eye

Replay by Ken Grimwood

Doomsday Book by Connie Willis

Forever War by Joe Haldeman

Also, I was into a quick reread of Oryx and Crake. Really liked this one (don't think I haven't like a book from Atwood that I have read), but has anybody read the other 2 in the series?

Replay was good but I like the 15 Lives of Harry August more (same concept, different execution).

 

[KarmaPolice]

Read a book titled The Tokyo Zodiac Murders, and really liked that one. Odd little book. Also read and loved The Big Sleep.

I'd be interested to hear more about the first one (I already know I loved The Big Sleep). Anything you could compare it to or more about what you liked about it? For some reason, I tend to love a lot of books by Japanese authors or set in Japan even though I'm not a Japanophile.

The Tokyo Zodiac Murders

I don't read a lot of mystery stuff, so there really isn't something I can compare it to. It just scratched the itch that I had. I looked around for books that supposedly had clues set up that you could follow along with the detectives, and TZM kept popping up as one of the best, especially in the "locked room" subgenre. You start off with a weird will from a guy saying he is going crazy and is going to kill his daughters and nieces based on the signs of the zodiac and make one woman. He and all the women are found dead, and the case takes off from there. There are diagrams, letters, evidence to look at in the book too. Long story short, it was odd and interesting enough to keep me going. Not a literary masterpiece, but was a fun, quick read. Looks like there is a kindle version, but my library system happened to have 1 copy.

 

[Ilov80s]

Almost done with The Sun Also Rises. While there isn't much of a plot, it's my favorite Hemingway novel yet. Next up is Darkness at Noon. My Goodreads goal for the year is a book a week. TSAR is #4 so I need to keep pace.

I'm on goodreads too; if you DM me your info I'll follow you.

We have to reverse that process. I don't follow anyone and just use it to keep track of books I sm reading or want to read. I don't even know what my username is. I'm just perma-logged in on my phone. If you DM me, I will follow you.

 

[Ilov80s]

Read a book titled The Tokyo Zodiac Murders, and really liked that one. Odd little book. Also read and loved The Big Sleep.

I'd be interested to hear more about the first one (I already know I loved The Big Sleep). Anything you could compare it to or more about what you liked about it? For some reason, I tend to love a lot of books by Japanese authors or set in Japan even though I'm not a Japanophile.

The Tokyo Zodiac Murders

I don't read a lot of mystery stuff, so there really isn't something I can compare it to. It just scratched the itch that I had. I looked around for books that supposedly had clues set up that you could follow along with the detectives, and TZM kept popping up as one of the best, especially in the "locked room" subgenre. You start off with a weird will from a guy saying he is going crazy and is going to kill his daughters and nieces based on the signs of the zodiac and make one woman. He and all the women are found dead, and the case takes off from there. There are diagrams, letters, evidence to look at in the book too. Long story short, it was odd and interesting enough to keep me going. Not a literary masterpiece, but was a fun, quick read. Looks like there is a kindle version, but my library system happened to have 1 copy.

I added to my "to read" list. It sounds interesting and the reviews are positive. If you are mentioning it with The Big Sleep, it deserves a shot. Also. I need to read more Chandler.

 

[skol asylum]

Just starting Blue Labyrinth, the latest Pendergast book from Preston & Child.

 

[KarmaPolice]

Read a book titled The Tokyo Zodiac Murders, and really liked that one. Odd little book. Also read and loved The Big Sleep.

I'd be interested to hear more about the first one (I already know I loved The Big Sleep). Anything you could compare it to or more about what you liked about it? For some reason, I tend to love a lot of books by Japanese authors or set in Japan even though I'm not a Japanophile.

The Tokyo Zodiac Murders

I don't read a lot of mystery stuff, so there really isn't something I can compare it to. It just scratched the itch that I had. I looked around for books that supposedly had clues set up that you could follow along with the detectives, and TZM kept popping up as one of the best, especially in the "locked room" subgenre. You start off with a weird will from a guy saying he is going crazy and is going to kill his daughters and nieces based on the signs of the zodiac and make one woman. He and all the women are found dead, and the case takes off from there. There are diagrams, letters, evidence to look at in the book too. Long story short, it was odd and interesting enough to keep me going. Not a literary masterpiece, but was a fun, quick read. Looks like there is a kindle version, but my library system happened to have 1 copy.

I added to my "to read" list. It sounds interesting and the reviews are positive. If you are mentioning it with The Big Sleep, it deserves a shot. Also. I need to read more Chandler.

those are just mystery books i read recently. Please dont take that as me saying it is similar to The Big Sleep in style or quality.

 

[Tom Servo]

Almost done with The Sun Also Rises. While there isn't much of a plot, it's my favorite Hemingway novel yet. Next up is Darkness at Noon. My Goodreads goal for the year is a book a week. TSAR is #4 so I need to keep pace.

I'm on goodreads too; if you DM me your info I'll follow you.

We have to reverse that process. I don't follow anyone and just use it to keep track of books I sm reading or want to read. I don't even know what my username is. I'm just perma-logged in on my phone. If you DM me, I will follow you.

No problem.

 

[Ilov80s]

Read a book titled The Tokyo Zodiac Murders, and really liked that one. Odd little book. Also read and loved The Big Sleep.

I'd be interested to hear more about the first one (I already know I loved The Big Sleep). Anything you could compare it to or more about what you liked about it? For some reason, I tend to love a lot of books by Japanese authors or set in Japan even though I'm not a Japanophile.

The Tokyo Zodiac Murders

I don't read a lot of mystery stuff, so there really isn't something I can compare it to. It just scratched the itch that I had. I looked around for books that supposedly had clues set up that you could follow along with the detectives, and TZM kept popping up as one of the best, especially in the "locked room" subgenre. You start off with a weird will from a guy saying he is going crazy and is going to kill his daughters and nieces based on the signs of the zodiac and make one woman. He and all the women are found dead, and the case takes off from there. There are diagrams, letters, evidence to look at in the book too. Long story short, it was odd and interesting enough to keep me going. Not a literary masterpiece, but was a fun, quick read. Looks like there is a kindle version, but my library system happened to have 1 copy.

I added to my "to read" list. It sounds interesting and the reviews are positive. If you are mentioning it with The Big Sleep, it deserves a shot. Also. I need to read more Chandler.

those are just mystery books i read recently. Please dont take that as me saying it is similar to The Big Sleep in style or quality.

Well it got me interested nonetheless.

 

[Fly]

Next up: Ready Player One

How is this? I have a couple of cross country flights over the next few days and have it lined up in the queue:

The Wind Through The Keyhole - King (currently halfway done)

Ready Player One - Cline

Snow Crash - Stephenson

 

[Hov34]

Next up: Ready Player One

How is this? I have a couple of cross country flights over the next few days and have it lined up in the queue:

The Wind Through The Keyhole - King (currently halfway done)

Ready Player One - Cline

Snow Crash - Stephenson

I read this a couple of years ago and liked it, didn't love it. If you grew up in the 80's around video games it will be a fun read. Kept wondering how they would make this into a movie because that was the rumor at the time but I don't know if that went anywhere.

 

[The_Man]

Next up: Ready Player One

How is this? I have a couple of cross country flights over the next few days and have it lined up in the queue:

The Wind Through The Keyhole - King (currently halfway done)

Ready Player One - Cline

Snow Crash - Stephenson

I read this a couple of years ago and liked it, didn't love it. If you grew up in the 80's around video games it will be a fun read. Kept wondering how they would make this into a movie because that was the rumor at the time but I don't know if that went anywhere.

Yeah, it was ok - I thought I was an 80s video game kid, but it turns out there's a whole level of gaminess that I never came close to touching.

That being said, I was always a big Tempest player and so was happy that such an obscure game had a major role in the book. I could start out a game of Tempest on the very lowest level and play that thing for 30 minutes on one quarter.

 

[The_Man]

The Book of Strange New Things by Michel Faber. It begins with Peter, a devoted man of faith, as he is called to the mission of a lifetime, one that takes him galaxies away from his wife, Bea. Peter becomes immersed in the mysteries of an astonishing new environment, overseen by an enigmatic corporation known only as USIC. His work introduces him to a seemingly friendly native population struggling with a dangerous illness and hungry for Peter's teachings --- his Bible is their 'book of strange new things'. But Peter is rattled when Bea's letters from home become increasingly desperate: typhoons and earthquakes are devastating whole countries, and governments are crumbling. Bea's faith, once the guiding light of their lives, begins to falter. Suddenly, a separation measured by an otherworldly distance, and defined both by one newly discovered world and another in a state of collapse, is threatened by an ever-widening gulf that is much less quantifiable. While Peter is reconciling the needs of his congregation with the desires of his strange employer, Bea is struggling for survival. Their trials lay bare a profound meditation, love tested beyond endurance, and our responsibility to those closest to us.

A gripping read.

Didn't ultimately love this, but find myself still thinking about it a lot several days after finishing it. Definitely makes me want to read more of Faber's books.

 

[Don Quixote]

Next up... Napoleon: A Life - Andrew Roberts

Finished this one. Highly recommended, even if someone has read about Napoleon already. He takes advantage of newly released letters, and was pretty thorough -- he visited substantially all of Napoleon's battlefields.

I finally decided to give "Devil in the White City" a whirl. There's something about Larson's syntax and diction that I just hate. I think it is all of the short sentences that make me feel like he needs to calm down and take some Adderall.

 

[shuke]

Next up: Ready Player One

How is this? I have a couple of cross country flights over the next few days and have it lined up in the queue:

The Wind Through The Keyhole - King (currently halfway done)

Ready Player One - Cline

Snow Crash - Stephenson

It's okay. All of the references to my childhoold make it interesting, but it almost seems like the author is trying to cram a reference to every damn thing into the book.

Only about 60 pages in (slow reader), and I think the writing is shoddy and I'm not very interested in the main character yet.

 

[Barry]

Next up: Ready Player One

How is this? I have a couple of cross country flights over the next few days and have it lined up in the queue:

The Wind Through The Keyhole - King (currently halfway done)

Ready Player One - Cline

Snow Crash - Stephenson

It's okay. All of the references to my childhoold make it interesting, but it almost seems like the author is trying to cram a reference to every damn thing into the book.

Only about 60 pages in (slow reader), and I think the writing is shoddy and I'm not very interested in the main character yet.

I loved it from the get go. The premise hooked me in even though I wasnt familiar with all the references.

 

[Sand]

Next up: Ready Player One

How is this? I have a couple of cross country flights over the next few days and have it lined up in the queue:

The Wind Through The Keyhole - King (currently halfway done)

Ready Player One - Cline

Snow Crash - Stephenson

I haven't read Ready Player One, but Snow Crash is absolutely brilliant. And if you like it just move right through and read Diamond Age. It may even be better than Snowcrash.

 

[sports_fan]

At The Mountains of Madness and Other Tales of Terror by HP Lovecraft

This was my first brush with Lovecraft and it was a bit of a letdown. I'm not sure that At the Mountains of Madness was the best place to start. His writing seems to take some getting used to. The story dragged in places and I had to force my way through it. There were 3 other shorter stories in this collection that were decent: The Shunned House, Dreams in the Witch-House and The Statement of Randolph Carter. I liked Randolph Carter the most.

I like how his stories share common themes and build off one another. I plan on revisiting him at some point to read from the Cthulhu Mythos but it will probably be some time before I do so.

 

[snitwitch]

Next up: Ready Player One

How is this? I have a couple of cross country flights over the next few days and have it lined up in the queue:

The Wind Through The Keyhole - King (currently halfway done)

Ready Player One - Cline

Snow Crash - Stephenson

It's okay. All of the references to my childhoold make it interesting, but it almost seems like the author is trying to cram a reference to every damn thing into the book.

Only about 60 pages in (slow reader), and I think the writing is shoddy and I'm not very interested in the main character yet.

i thought this book was pretty meh because the author played it too cutesy with the references. this also hurt The Martian.

 

[Gr00vus]

The Omnivore's Dilema.

Pretty sure it was Maurile who suggested that one. Only about 30 pages in but it is clear that America is slave to the corn industry, boy-howdy.

I'm reading this right now. I'm about 1/2 way through. I find it utterly depressing. Like I want to take all the food in our house and throw it in a dumpster, but I have no idea what I could replace it with and I really have no desire to make a life change to become a subsistence farmer. It's making me feel impotent and small.

 

[El Floppo]

The Omnivore's Dilema.

Pretty sure it was Maurile who suggested that one. Only about 30 pages in but it is clear that America is slave to the corn industry, boy-howdy.

I'm reading this right now. I'm about 1/2 way through. I find it utterly depressing. Like I want to take all the food in our house and throw it in a dumpster, but I have no idea what I could replace it with and I really have no desire to make a life change to become a subsistence farmer. It's making me feel impotent and small.

have you been talking to my wife?

 

[FUBAR]

Eragon. My 10 year old son started reading it last week and asked that I read it along with him.

 

[Brony]

Just finished the emperor of all maladies- a history of cancer. Considering the subject matter, it was pretty good. If you appreciate the discovery of scientific milestones and what the discoverer was thinking at the time of the milestone, it's interesting. I realize that not everyone gives a toot about that, so this book is not for everyone.

Next up : Todd glass new book

 

[-fish-]

just went on a trip with a bunch of down time by the beach/pool.

read The First Fifteen Lives Of Harry August - very well written; original premise. 3.5/5

Agent to the Stars - dreck, but I had low expectations going in. entertaining for what it is. 2.5/5

The Devil All the Time -- seemed like someone trying to complete a writing assignment to write something that felt like a more modern Faulkner, only without any writing ability. 2.5/5

Nexus - I love cyberpunk. This missed the mark. 2.5/5

 

[Fly]

Next up: Ready Player One

How is this? I have a couple of cross country flights over the next few days and have it lined up in the queue:

The Wind Through The Keyhole - King (currently halfway done)

Ready Player One - Cline

Snow Crash - Stephenson

I haven't read Ready Player One, but Snow Crash is absolutely brilliant. And if you like it just move right through and read Diamond Age. It may even be better than Snowcrash.

I've heard this from a couple of sources now. Thanks for confirming.

After a couple of the comments here I substituted Ready Player One for Leviathan Wakes by Corey. I'm a little over 100 pages in and it's really fun. Not exactly high level writing but the authors know how to keep a plot moving (so far). Plus it's space opera Sci-fi.

The Wind Through the Keyhole was a good read. Not a whole lot to do with Roland and his ka-tet. Well until the end. It was a nice way to add an extra little bit to Roland's character. But the main flashback/story tied in quite a few DT references. It's a fun quick read so if you're a DT fan just pick it up.

 

[streamkeeper]

I just finished up

A Constellation of Vital Phenomena: A Novel
Anthony Marra

It lagged a bit in the middle, but certainly finished strong. Well written. Beautiful and horrible all at the same time.

I have to go find a light humorous read now........

 

[Sand]

After a couple of the comments here I substituted Ready Player One for Leviathan Wakes by Corey. I'm a little over 100 pages in and it's really fun. Not exactly high level writing but the authors know how to keep a plot moving (so far). Plus it's space opera Sci-fi.

Now you're talking. Leviathan Wakes is the most fun book I've read in the last decade. And it keeps getting better as you move through books 2 and 3.

 

[The Flying Elvis]

Read the Live From NY: SNL History book right now.

After that maybe A Naked Singularity.

 

[36th Chamber]

Just finished Pat Conroy's South of Broad, moving on to Daniel Woodrell's The Bayou Trilogy

 

[Swing 51]

Daniel Woodrell's The Bayou Trilogy

Big fan of Woodrell. I like his books which are set in the Ozarks (Winter's Bone among them). Short, quick reads.

 

[facook]

Just finished The Boy Who Drew Monsters by Keith Donahue. Decent little horror novel with multiple perspectives on the same story. Really liked the ending.

Now reading Knockemstiff by Donald Ray Pollock. Very different. Multiple stories in the same town featuring a different voice in each story, but recurring characters throughout. So far I like it.

 

[joker]

After a couple of the comments here I substituted Ready Player One for Leviathan Wakes by Corey. I'm a little over 100 pages in and it's really fun. Not exactly high level writing but the authors know how to keep a plot moving (so far). Plus it's space opera Sci-fi.

Now you're talking. Leviathan Wakes is the most fun book I've read in the last decade. And it keeps getting better as you move through books 2 and 3.

Loved that book and the whole Expanse series. Just finished Abaddon's Gate (Book 3) and agree that all three were very fun reads and done quite well. I don't do a lot of space or sci-fi so this is a nice experience for me. I'm not sure if I want to start Book 4 (Cibola Burn) right away or tackle either The Butcher of Anderson Station or Gods of Risk, two short stories that go along with the Expanse books. Or maybe just take a break from space and do some crime thrillers I have sitting on my Kindle.

I also just finished listening to Skin Game, the latest Dresden files book. Butcher's writing really has gotten a LOT better, and the entire series is a just one big ball of fun, in large part due to James Marsters' fantastic narration. There are few things more enjoyable than listening to a good book read by a great narrator - it just really fleshes out the entire story more for me and draws me in even further. The only problem is that bad narration can screw a book up big time for me. Most everything I've heard about The Way of Kings is about how great it is, but I made the mistake of listening to it instead of reading it, and the narrators are killing it for me. I'm about halfway through and have to take a break from it for a while or else I'll just delete it. Someone please tell me it gets better and there's more than just some dudes messing around on the Shattered Plain. Other than Kaladin, I don't like any of the characters or storylines. I don't want to miss out on what's supposed to be an epic series, though - should I just slog my way through it?

 

[Fly]

After a couple of the comments here I substituted Ready Player One for Leviathan Wakes by Corey. I'm a little over 100 pages in and it's really fun. Not exactly high level writing but the authors know how to keep a plot moving (so far). Plus it's space opera Sci-fi.

Now you're talking. Leviathan Wakes is the most fun book I've read in the last decade. And it keeps getting better as you move through books 2 and 3.

Loved that book and the whole Expanse series. Just finished Abaddon's Gate (Book 3) and agree that all three were very fun reads and done quite well. I don't do a lot of space or sci-fi so this is a nice experience for me. I'm not sure if I want to start Book 4 (Cibola Burn) right away or tackle either The Butcher of Anderson Station or Gods of Risk, two short stories that go along with the Expanse books. Or maybe just take a break from space and do some crime thrillers I have sitting on my Kindle.

I also just finished listening to Skin Game, the latest Dresden files book. Butcher's writing really has gotten a LOT better, and the entire series is a just one big ball of fun, in large part due to James Marsters' fantastic narration. There are few things more enjoyable than listening to a good book read by a great narrator - it just really fleshes out the entire story more for me and draws me in even further. The only problem is that bad narration can screw a book up big time for me. Most everything I've heard about The Way of Kings is about how great it is, but I made the mistake of listening to it instead of reading it, and the narrators are killing it for me. I'm about halfway through and have to take a break from it for a while or else I'll just delete it. Someone please tell me it gets better and there's more than just some dudes messing around on the Shattered Plain. Other than Kaladin, I don't like any of the characters or storylines. I don't want to miss out on what's supposed to be an epic series, though - should I just slog my way through it?

I'm about 2/3s of the way through Leviathan Wakes now. It keeps getting better. And it's good to hear that books 2 and 3 continue in that mold.

As for the Dresden files stuff... I thought the first one was so god awful that, regardless of what people said about the later books, I couldn't bring myself to keep going.

 

[joker]

Give it a try if you've got the time - it gets much, much better. Maybe it's a series that does better listening to it, as I listened to the entire series versus reading the books.

Just started listening to The Lies of Locke Lamora, per posts in here, and so far so good - it's definitely got me hooked. Pretty dang funny as well with lots of one-liners.

"You mend clothes like dogs write poetry"

 

[Maelstrom]

Next up: Ready Player One

How is this? I have a couple of cross country flights over the next few days and have it lined up in the queue:

The Wind Through The Keyhole - King (currently halfway done)

Ready Player One - Cline

Snow Crash - Stephenson

I haven't read Ready Player One, but Snow Crash is absolutely brilliant. And if you like it just move right through and read Diamond Age. It may even be better than Snowcrash.

I've heard this from a couple of sources now. Thanks for confirming.

After a couple of the comments here I substituted Ready Player One for Leviathan Wakes by Corey. I'm a little over 100 pages in and it's really fun. Not exactly high level writing but the authors know how to keep a plot moving (so far). Plus it's space opera Sci-fi.

The Wind Through the Keyhole was a good read. Not a whole lot to do with Roland and his ka-tet. Well until the end. It was a nice way to add an extra little bit to Roland's character. But the main flashback/story tied in quite a few DT references. It's a fun quick read so if you're a DT fan just pick it up.

I just read Ready Player One, and I really enjoyed it. If you played video games in the 80s or enjoy thinking about virtual worlds (or both), it's a pretty enjoyable romp. No real big surprises (maybe one twist toward the end), but just a fun book to read through.