What are you reading?

Just finished reading The Painted Man and Desert Spear from the Daylight War trilogy.

Now rereading the Night Angel trilogy as Linayus reminded me how good they were by posting on Facebook.

RamothsRider wrote:Just finished reading The Painted Man and Desert Spear from the Daylight War trilogy.

Now rereading the Night Angel trilogy as Linayus reminded me how good they were by posting on Facebook.

I just finished up both of those over the last few months. Excellent novels.

I would encourage people to use Goodreads and add friends from here. I have a feeling we share a great deal in the types of books we love.

I'm currently reading The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson. I'd also recommend his Mistborn novels.

Musikaman wrote:

RamothsRider wrote:Just finished reading The Painted Man and Desert Spear from the Daylight War trilogy.

Now rereading the Night Angel trilogy as Linayus reminded me how good they were by posting on Facebook.

I just finished up both of those over the last few months. Excellent novels.

I would encourage people to use Goodreads and add friends from here. I have a feeling we share a great deal in the types of books we love.

I'm currently reading The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson. I'd also recommend his Mistborn novels.

Agree with you there, the Mistborn are awesome. Isn't there a new one out soon??

RamothsRider wrote:Agree with you there, the Mistborn are awesome. Isn't there a new one out soon??

Unsure. I know that the sequel to The Way of Kings is the next to be published... and that he plans on writing more Mistborn novels.

Still reading Game of Thrones!

I also really want to pick up The Worst Witch. Just for fun!

Still reading Lover at Last by J. R. Ward. one of my fav books by her

Currently reading 'Dagon' by H.P. Lovecraft

Musikaman wrote:I would encourage people to use Goodreads and add friends from here. I have a feeling we share a great deal in the types of books we love.

Love using Goodreads, mostly so I can keep track of books that are recommended to me, or catch my eye.

Stuck in that awkward phase of waiting for the next installments of my currents series (namely Rothfuss' 'Kingkiller Chronicles,' Sanderson's 'Stormlight Archives,' and Britain's 'Green Rider').

After being monumentally impressed by Sanderson's 'Way of Kings,' I've decided to give his Mistborn Trilogy a shot - most reviews I've found have lauded it as excellent; if they're anywhere near as good as 'Way of Kings,' I'm sure I'll love them.

Any other suggestions along a similar vein? I expect a trilogy will last me no more than two weeks (I devour books), so I'll need a fair number of new options to tide me over until May.

Currently reading Fall of Giants: Book One of the Century Trilogy by Ken Follett

Nyda wrote:After being monumentally impressed by Sanderson's 'Way of Kings,' I've decided to give his Mistborn Trilogy a shot - most reviews I've found have lauded it as excellent; if they're anywhere near as good as 'Way of Kings,' I'm sure I'll love them.

I'm about 20% completed with The Way of Kings. So far I enjoyed the Mistborn trilogy far more.

Nyda wrote:Any other suggestions along a similar vein? I expect a trilogy will last me no more than two weeks (I devour books), so I'll need a fair number of new options to tide me over until May.

High Fantasy
Night Angel Trilogy - Brent Weeks
Fools Gold Trilogy - Jude Fisher
Lightbringer Trilogy - Brent Weeks
Demon Cycle - Peter V Brett
The Riftwar Saga - Raymond E. Feist - Great books, wholly worthy, however you need to read them to read:
The Empire Trilogy - Raymand E. Feist and Janny Wurts - These books are friggin' awesome!
Symphony of Ages - Elizabeth Haydon - A word of caution to this tale! If Hercules figh.... err I mean, she hasn't written a book in this series in years and kinda left it haging.

Urban Fantasy
The Dresden Files - Jim Butcher
The Hollows - Kim Harrison
Mercy Thompson - Patricia Briggs

Nyda wrote:Stuck in that awkward phase of waiting for the next installments of my currents series (namely Rothfuss' 'Kingkiller Chronicles,' Sanderson's 'Stormlight Archives,' and Britain's 'Green Rider').

Ugh, Blackveil just came out last year, so we probably have to wait another 5 years before the next book. She certainly takes her time.

Actually she confirmed recently that she's already finished #5, Mirror Sight, and is working on minor edits following consultation with her publisher. It will be released May 2014!

Rereading The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller. A classic retelling of The Iliad told from Patroclus's POV.

Re-reading Atlas Shrugged. I've always liked Hank Rearden.

Recently I've also been getting into the Conan stories. They're surprisingly sophisticated. I hate the philosophy (basically, barbarism and brutality are the proper way for humans to live), but the stories are a lot of fun.

I'm currently re-reading 1633 by what's-his-name (alternative history, second book in the series, coal-mining town from w. virginia gets transported back to the middle of the 30 years war) and the eye of the world by that other fella.

Dinwar wrote:Re-reading Atlas Shrugged. I've always liked Hank Rearden.

Recently I've also been getting into the Conan stories. They're surprisingly sophisticated. I hate the philosophy (basically, barbarism and brutality are the proper way for humans to live), but the stories are a lot of fun.

I always found the first third of the book a little flat and difficult to get through. But its worth the slug.

aammondd wrote:I always found  the first third of the book a little flat and difficult to get through. But its worth the slug.

Yeah, the John Galt Line story arc isn't the most engaging literature. That said, I fully understand why she had to include it. She had to show the greatness of Hank and Dagny, rather than just saying it.

If you enjoy the book, Dr. Diana Hsieh has a series of podcasts discussing the book (Reading Atlas Shrugged, on Noodlefood). They're not as complete as I'd like (I think she glosses over some parts that I think are pretty significant), but over all they're really interesting. Honestly, I wish someone would do the same for Faith of the Fallen.

Nyda wrote:Actually she confirmed recently that she's already finished #5, Mirror Sight, and is working on minor edits following consultation with her publisher. It will be released May 2014!

Yay! I don't have to wait forever!

Just started reading Gulp: The Adventures of the Alimentary Canal by Mary Roach. Its all about the digestive system and everything it entails. Its pretty funny so far, right now I'm still on smelling food. I really like how it has very interesting trivia, for instance she was talking about the importance of smell and humans with their ability to eat food. NASA was trying to think of a way to reduce food weight for a voyage to Mars, and the result ending in vomit and people unable to swallow.

American Gods by Neil Gaiman. It is taking me a depressingly long time to read this (lack of time!) but I am enjoying it quite a bit.

Nyda wrote:Stuck in that awkward phase of waiting for the next installments of my currents series (namely Rothfuss' 'Kingkiller Chronicles,' Sanderson's 'Stormlight Archives,' and Britain's 'Green Rider').

I first read Green Rider in 2003. OMG. THE. WAITING.  I think I've waited more for her than for any other author...

Nyda wrote:After being monumentally impressed by Sanderson's 'Way of Kings,' I've decided to give his Mistborn Trilogy a shot - most reviews I've found have lauded it as excellent; if they're anywhere near as good as 'Way of Kings,' I'm sure I'll love them.

I <3 pretty much everything Sanderson writes. Well, his adult books... I haven't bothered to read any of the YA he's written. But still.  Loved WOK and loved the Mistborn trilogy. The man has a gift.

Nyda wrote:Any other suggestions along a similar vein? I expect a trilogy will last me no more than two weeks (I devour books), so I'll need a fair number of new options to tide me over until May.

In addition to the ones that Musikaman recommended I'd add:

By Robin Hobb (I'd read in this order):
The Farseer Trilogy
The Liveship Trilogy
The Tawny Man Trilogy
The Rain Wilds Chronicles

Her unrelated series (Soldier's Son Trilogy) is good but not nearly as good as the above books.

By Sara Douglass:
unrelated books...
Troy Game series
Crucible series
The Devil's Diadem

related:
The Wayfarer Redemption series (in the US it's one series, elsewhere it is two trilogies The Axis trilogy and the Wayfarer Redemption trilogy)
Threshold (my personal favorite)
Beyond the Hanging Wall
Darkglass Mountain trilogy (make sure you read all of the above "related" books first!)


Gah, I had other recommendations but my brain seems to have slipped into "mommy brain needs sleep" stage and I can't remember what they are...

EDIT:
Remembered another while folding laundry :p
Jennifer Roberson:
Chronicles of the Cheysuli
Sword-Dancer Saga
Karavans (currently 3 books)

Musikaman wrote:
Symphony of Ages - Elizabeth Haydon - A word of caution to this tale! If Hercules figh.... err I mean, she hasn't written a book in this series in years and kinda left it haging.

I cannot even begin to describe how bitter I am over the lack of new book.  Achmed makes my "Top 10 Favorite Characters" list and dang it, I want to know what happens!

I'm going to support several suggestions that were already presented... and maybe add a few more.

Brent Weeks
The Night Angel trilogy
I loved this trilogy! I read it all (and having been out of my reading habit for quite a while, this trilogy was just what I needed to spark that fire again) and once finished I immediately started listening to the audiobooks at work. I'm nearly done with it again and I still love it. Seriously hoping the Lightbringer series is just as good!

Sara Douglass
The Troy Game
Admittedly, I picked this up because the cover art caught my eye (Greek outfits) but it was actually quite good. The way the story is woven together and how the characters all interact over the whole series is amazing.

Wayfarer Redemption
I grabbed this series for two reasons - I had already read the above series and my buddy had read these and enjoyed them enough that he started writing a similar story. lol The first 3 books are great and the following 3 were good though not quite up to speed.

Elizabeth Haydon
The Symphony of Ages - Like the above Wayfarer Redemption series, the first 3 books are excellent while the second 3 are good but a totally different speed. I actually never finished "The Assassin King" so I guess I'll have to get back to it one of these days. lol

Jim Butcher
The Dresden Files - I can't rave about this series enough! Give it a few books to get rolling and you'll never look back!

Codex Alera - haven't started this series myself but I'm told it's also very good. If it's anything like Dresden then I'm sure I'll love it.

Rick Riordan
Percy Jackson and the Olympians - if you enjoyed Harry Potter and you like Greek mythology then you will love this series. The movies don't do it justice at all!

The Heroes of Olympus - read this AFTER you finish Percy Jackson. It's just as good and events there take place after Percy Jackson.

EDIT: I thought of a couple of extras that are actually stand alone novels that are worth everyone's time.

Guy Gavriel Kay
Tigana - Beautiful and heartbreaking.. one of the few books I absolutely loved and was devastated at the ending. But please don't let that deter you as it is truly enjoyable!

A Song for Arbonne - Another wonderful story with a little more to celebrate and the end! lol

I tried, I really tried to like Percy Jackson, but I think it's one of those rare few occasions where the movie is better than the book... and that's really saying something.

Musikaman wrote:I tried, I really tried to like Percy Jackson, but I think it's one of those rare few occasions where the movie is better than the book... and that's really saying something.

This makes me sad..   I was really disappointed in the movies (like most book-to-movie adaptations).

After finishing the Third Kingdom I started in on two different series. The Joe Pitt case books, by Charlie Huston (who I found through his run on Marvel Comics' Moon Knight back in 2006) First book is called Already Dead, and while it's a break from what I normally read, I am enjoying it. The other series I'm trying is Mr. King's Magnum Opus. The Dark Tower books. Book one, the Gunslinger. I'm not very far in to that one, but I can already find myself picking out things about Stephen King's writing style that irk me. I'm told it's a great series, and gets better as it goes along, so I'm sure I'll manage to power through it and start to enjoy it. After all, I made it to the enjoyable parts of the Wheel of Time.

I am reading "The Liberty Amendments" by Mark Levin. Political book but very interesting history of the constitutional debates and state ratification conventions. Not sure I agree with all the proposed new amendments but the do agree with the general tenant that the federal government has slipped the constitutions restraints of enumerated powers.

Interlaced with that I'm trying to reread Belgarath the Sorcerer again.

After that I'll probably be reading a bunch of non fiction stuff I have a bunch of reality based interests to catch up on. Gardening,Emergency Survival,Genealogy,Political Campaigns, Website design, etc. I also have a couple of Kickstarter ideas rattling in my brain.