Waaaaaa!!!!!!I'll be diving into this on the weekend:
The Republic of Thieves by Scott Lynch.rawr
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What are you reading? (June 2013)
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EverythingShiny
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Just picked up the following from the bookstore:
I have no idea which one to read first! This will be my first time reading Ursula K. Le Guin and Patrick Rothfuss. I've read several of Dave Eggers' books.
Hope you enjoy The Left Hand of Darkness! If you find that you like her style, she has written lots of great novels and short stories :]
Been reading Leviathan Wakes. Kindle says 25% in now, and I've found it really gripping so far, really has me turning the (digital) pages.
I'll be diving into this on the weekend:
The Republic of Thieves by Scott Lynch.rawr
dude tell us how already
then again I never read the second gentleman bastard's book
Got through a few of Lovecraft's early stories in the complete anthology. Even early on, I find his style to be incredible. The atmosphere is so thick, very easy to get wrapped up in each tale. I very rarely enjoy horror in text form for whatever reason, but HP Lovecraft is something special.
I read this recently as I saw it on the new books shelf in my local library. The introduction, which you can see on the amazon page, peaked my interest enough to check it out. I recommend you read the introduction, it's only three pages, if it catches you to pick it up as a light read. It's not a masterpiece by any means but it is a quick fun book that surpassed my expatiations.
Yeah. I was wondering what the big deal was, then I saw the release date isn't until October.Guess I'll keep my eye on that book if it's such a big deal
Go read the first two books in the series if fantasy heist stories sound cool.
For those talking about the Gentleman Bastards, since I just finished the first one, I have to ask. Did you guys feel like The Falconer threw a wrench into an otherwise very interesting book? That's the way I felt.
It didn't ruin the book, but it did seem silly.
Magic wasn't needed/welcome with a great set up between organized crime, the Bastards and the Spider. Also, it let the Gray King prance around like superman, an omniscient superman at that.
Tim the Wiz
Banned
I'll be diving into this on the weekend:
The Republic of Thieves by Scott Lynch.rawr
You bastards deserve each other.
Reading-GAF should start a group blog so we can get in on this racket.
TheKaeptain
Banned
You bastards deserve each other.
Reading-GAF should start a group blog so we can get in on this racket.
That's pretty much what film "critics" do these days.
Maklershed
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Fiending really hard for any sort of Blade Runner / Deus Ex HR / Total Recall 2012esque cyberpunk right now so I'm putting all books I was currently reading on hold to read Altered Carbon which I understand might scratch my itch
Altered Carbon by Richard K. Morgan
Altered Carbon by Richard K. Morgan
I read this recently as I saw it on the new books shelf in my local library. The introduction, which you can see on the amazon page, peaked my interest enough to check it out. I recommend you read the introduction, it's only three pages, if it catches you to pick it up as a light read. It's not a masterpiece by any means but it is a quick fun book that surpassed my expatiations.
Got taht on my to read list.
Reading this right now. Ain't no masterpiece but it is fun.
Sounds like something I could enjoy, and seems like other folks are excited for the new one, so I'll add it to the list!
I think I read about 20% of Altered Carbon, and it just never fully gripped me like I wanted it to. Definitely sounds like something I should like, a sci-fi cyberpunk whodunnit, etc, but just never clicked for me.
I finished The Fort last night. Gave it 4/5. Really liked it, debated giving it 3 stars since there are some issues (at one point I thought it seemed like a DuckTales book, the three boys mimicking Huey, Dewey, and Louie, figuring things out before adults did, etc), but the ending got to me, so that bumped it up to a 4. A coming of age thriller that walks the line of being slightly YA, but then some subject matter is pretty grim and adult. A short simple read that I enjoyed.
Professor Chaos
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Finished The Great Gatsby, thoroughly enjoyed it. Now moving on to my first King novel:
xXBetter Off DadXx
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Started reading Catch-22 for the second time, in that the first time I only made it a slight ways into the book before I lost interest. At the behest of a friend though, I'm giving it another shot, and so far I've made it further than before and I am enjoying it quite a bit.
Finished off The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum yesterday and found it a really enjoyable read. It was cool to see the differences between it and the movie.
Now on to a nice, light, summer read with my 1945 Illustrated Modern Library edition of Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoyevsky. Just wondering if anyone has read The Three Musketeers and please let me know which translation they like best?
Hahaha, Dostoevsky is ANYTHING but light. Maybe the translation's different, but the original text is not a light read at all. Or maybe that was irony that flew over my head.
Presumably because people liked the previous books and it has been pushed back a couple of times. At least that's why I am pretty hyped about it.
Rug Monkey
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You might like Alan Watts - The Way of Zen which talks about Buddhism and Taoism and how they influence Zen Buddhism
eattomorro
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I'm into chapter 3, I'm enjoying it, but one day I'll buy the P&V translation just to see the difference.
Busted.
Maklershed
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Fiending really hard for any sort of Blade Runner / Deus Ex HR / Total Recall 2012esque cyberpunk right now so I'm putting all books I was currently reading on hold to read Altered Carbon which I understand might scratch my itch
Altered Carbon by Richard K. Morgan
This is indeed scratching my itch for cyberpunk in a major way. Burned through 30% of the book since 10am this morning. Its fantastic and just what I was looking for. Really reminds me of Deus Ex: HR. I didn't care for that game a whole lot (only got about half way through) but loved the setting. But now that I'm reading this book I feel like going back and playing through it from the beginning.
Well it's been a long, long time coming and I enjoyed the first two (they weren't amazing, but they're good).
Also, Scott Lynch struggled at times with the third book due to severe bouts of depression, panic attacks, and other issues. So it's good to see him doing better and for the book to be actually finished.
Haha, yep. Perfect example of cyberpunk action. Love that book.
I just wish there were more books out there like that. You'd think fast paced cyberpunk set in futuristic dystopian cities would be more popular but there isn't all that much out there. Even the two Altered Carbon sequels are pretty different.
Professor Chaos
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Hey guys. I would also recommend Morgan's Black Man. It's Cyberpunk, but not as far into the future as the kovacs' books. It's the best thing he's written imho.
btw - It's called Thirteen if you're in the States. Apparently the original title wouldn't fly for US publishers.
Maklershed
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Interesting. Added to my wishlist. Thanks!
Rug Monkey
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So I'm halfway through The Ocean at the End of the Lane (I'm really trying to make it last).
And wow. I don't think Gaiman's writing has ever been this unsettling. I've read pretty much everything he's written (the only major work I'm missing is Anansi Boys, something I plan to take care of very soon), and while he's always alluded to some pretty dark themes and characters - even in his books for children - I don't think any of his works has ever gotten this ridiculously dark. This book really reminds me of nightmares I had as a child, and it combines them with such morbid "real" scenarios so well it truly makes me feel somewhat sick.
Thinking back of when I read House of Leaves, expecting something that would scare me, this is doing such a better job of accomplishing that. And the writing is as good as I would expect from NG. I'm enjoying it so much. Even though the supernatural and mythical elements remain (and I wouldn't want it any other way), I feel like this is such a departure from his usual work, and it works so damn well. If only it was longer
Also, something I haven't seen discussed anywhere; are the pages of this book supposed to be "torn" like this? It doesn't seem like any sort of factory or delivery damage so I'm guessing this was intentional for the hardcover version, and I think it's a pretty clever touch (picture is mine). It makes it look like an old journal or something. If not, well, huh.
And wow. I don't think Gaiman's writing has ever been this unsettling. I've read pretty much everything he's written (the only major work I'm missing is Anansi Boys, something I plan to take care of very soon), and while he's always alluded to some pretty dark themes and characters - even in his books for children - I don't think any of his works has ever gotten this ridiculously dark. This book really reminds me of nightmares I had as a child, and it combines them with such morbid "real" scenarios so well it truly makes me feel somewhat sick.
Thinking back of when I read House of Leaves, expecting something that would scare me, this is doing such a better job of accomplishing that. And the writing is as good as I would expect from NG. I'm enjoying it so much. Even though the supernatural and mythical elements remain (and I wouldn't want it any other way), I feel like this is such a departure from his usual work, and it works so damn well. If only it was longer
Also, something I haven't seen discussed anywhere; are the pages of this book supposed to be "torn" like this? It doesn't seem like any sort of factory or delivery damage so I'm guessing this was intentional for the hardcover version, and I think it's a pretty clever touch (picture is mine). It makes it look like an old journal or something. If not, well, huh.
Huh, I wasn't aware. Is there any reason other than just style/looking cool for going with this kind of look?
This is the first book I've seen with it, and I read/frequent bookstores quite a bit.
TheKaeptain
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Best edges too.
Stylistic choice, gives the book an air of "importance"; I think it's supposed to replicate the time when people needed to cut open the pages of the book. I could be badly mistaken about this, though.
Software by Rucker is pretty great.
Software by Rucker is pretty great.
Paperbacks as well. My copies of Don Quixote and The Three Musketeers have them.
Ah, good catch. And those are "important" books, as well.
I have heard of Black Man, never heard of those Ware books. Will check out both, though. Thanks guys!
RatskyWatsky
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I'm really enjoying it so far. Are any of Fitzgerald's other works worth reading?
dream
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I'm really enjoying it so far. Are any of Fitzgerald's other works worth reading?
Tales of the Jazz Age!!!
Maklershed
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I'm currently half way through FAREWELL, MY LOVELY (Raymond Chandler).
It's good.
Great book. Murder, My Sweet was just on TCM last night.
Tragicomedy
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Daily US Kindle fantasy deal is Theft of Swords (Riyria Revelations) by Michael J. Sullivan. Never heard of the series before, but the reviews are strong and it's $3. I'm in.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004XWBUKK/ref=amb_link_378451902_7?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=1KCSQTXBPEE33TEX1PVZ&pf_rd_t=1401&pf_rd_p=1570597342&pf_rd_i=1000677541
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004XWBUKK/ref=amb_link_378451902_7?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=1KCSQTXBPEE33TEX1PVZ&pf_rd_t=1401&pf_rd_p=1570597342&pf_rd_i=1000677541
Been wavering on this all day. Daily deals making me go broke.
There's a rather infamous (and informative) review of this book that people should check out before buying.
Actual quote from the novel:
Measures thou see art but trifles. Walls, guards and the abyss stand least among the gauntlet. Lo what works of magic ensnare me! Magical locks claim all the doors here as smoke and dream they vanish with passage. (p. 113)
And then check out the comments for additional amusement.
RoninChaos
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I really like game of thrones so I'm trying out the novels. Talk about a slow read at first. Does it get better? I really enjoy these characters and this world but Martin tends to prattle on and on and on.
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