Finished Last Argument Of Kings (The First Law: Book Three) by Joe Abercrombie.
Mixed feelings about this one. I wrote a short review.

On to Fevre Dreams by George R.R. Martin.
The first book by G.R.R. Martin for me.

I finished Starship Troopers last night - http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/340... - and I'm starting To Kill A Mockingbird for something completely different this morning.

I am three quarters of the way into "Best Served Cold" and it is so far very good.

Although I would reccommend reading the "First Law Trilogy" first. You could read it and understand the story perfectly without having done so but you would miss the thrill of meeting some of the old characters who had previously had small parts.

Reginac1 wrote: "I ordered Best Served Cold by Joe Abercrombie from amazon.co.uk because I could not wait til July 29..."

I've not yet read any Abercrombie...but have been hearing a lot of the buz about Best Served Cold and will definitely be looking into it.

Jackie wrote: " and Midnight Sun partial draft..."

First let me say I'm not a "raving Twlight fan" - I did find Twlight a very compelling read and read it very quickly. I got "cooled" by Book 2 and think that Book 3 was a bit better - I've not read the last one yet.

That being said - I much prefer Midnight Sun to Twilight - I really like seeing things from Edward's perspective and I really like the interactions with his family. It is an interesting concept to do the same story two times from different perspectives. I liked the partial draft and will probably pick up the full book if/when it is released.

-- Robin The Crown Conspiracy | Avempartha | Nyphron Rising (Oct 2009)

I ordered Best Served Cold by Joe Abercrombie from amazon.co.uk because I could not wait til July 29 when it is released in the US. Got it Thurs and I am trying to take it slowly so I can savor it all the more. Didn't work the first time, as I missed my bus stop to work, I was so engrossed in it. If you have not read his first series: The First Law trilogy, I cannot recommend it highly enough. If you like George RR Martin, you should enjoy Abercrombie.

Danielle wrote: "The only downside to this is that I prefer reading ebooks (esp books of this size), but Jordan's books aren't (yet) in e-format. :("

My publisher, Echelon Press, does all of its stories in e-book format, as well as the full-length novels in paper. I have two novels,
The Flame in the Bowl Unbinding the Stone and A Warrior Made, as well as a short story, Off the Map, that I hope you will check out. There are of course many more up there. Fictionwise.com is a great resource as well.

Sandi wrote: "I read Spaceman Blues back in '07 while I was on vacation. It was a quirky, odd, musically poetic little book. I have a copy of Liberation Being the Adventures of the Slick Six After the Collapse of the United States of America by the same author that I found at the library.

I am looking forward to quirky and odd and well-- just"off". I am looking forward to Liberation Being the Adventures of the Slick Six After the Collapse of the United States of America as well. Have you read Foop!??

I just finished The City & the City so I want more silly than serious right now

David wrote: "Spaceman Blues A Love Song is my current read and then onto The Golden Compass, perhaps the whole of His Dark Materials in one swoop. "

I read Spaceman Blues back in '07 while I was on vacation. It was a quirky, odd, musically poetic little book. I have a copy of Liberation Being the Adventures of the Slick Six After the Collapse of the United States of America by the same author that I found at the library.

MB wrote: "Libby wrote: "I’m reading my first Tom Holt book – Divine Comedies Here Comes the Sun and Odds and Gods I was pretty excited when I came across this author in the books..."

Thanks for the feedback. Looking forward to trying some your recommendations! I do enjoy his creativity.

Spaceman Blues A Love Song is my current read and then onto The Golden Compass, perhaps the whole of His Dark Materials in one swoop.

Libby wrote: "I’m reading my first Tom Holt book – Divine Comedies Here Comes the Sun and Odds and Gods I was pretty excited when I came across this author in the bookstore because h..."

Hi Libby, you asked if anyone knew anything about Tom Holt? I've read a lot of Tom Holt's books, not all of them because they're kind of hard to get for me in California. I like them, but you're right...they're not quite as much fun as Pratchett's. My favorites are Expecting Someone Taller, Who's Afraid of Beowulf?, Flying Dutch, and Ye Gods.

He has also written some historical novels that are extremely good, in my opinion! My two favorites are set in ancient greece during the time of Aristophanes. They are Goatsong A Novel of Ancient Athens and then The Walled Orchard. They have some pretty funny moments but are much deeper (and more literary) than his comic novels. I can best describe them by comparing them to what Amadeus did for Mozart...if that makes sense?

If you try them, I'd love to hear what you thought. :-)

Danielle- Wow, you're ambitious. I'm going to wait until there's a solid publication date for the last book - then, I'll read the whole Jordan series at one time and be done with it!

Currently, I'm reading Elantris and loving it.

I've read several bad/mediocre books in a row, so right now I'm just looking for a "comfort" book - one that I know I'll enjoy. So I decided to do a reread of Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time series. I never made it past book 9 or so - maybe I'll make it all the way to the end this time, and be ready for the new sequels!

The only downside to this is that I prefer reading ebooks (esp books of this size), but Jordan's books aren't (yet) in e-format. :(

I'm reading the last Pendragon book, then I'm looking forward to Tigana (catching up from last month, lol). Am also considering Anne Bishop's new books.

I just finished A Grey Moon over China by Thomas A. Day, which I really enjoyed despite some flaws. I posted a short review on the book's page.

Next up: Warbreaker by Brandon Sanderson.

Raising Atlantis by Thomas Greanias and Midnight Sun partial draft by Stephenie Meyer

Just went to a library book sale, got lots of goodies, not sure what will be next. I got a couple of Ender novels by Orson Scott Card. One of those series I've been meaning to read, just never got around the buying them.

I’m reading my first Tom Holt book – Divine Comedies Here Comes the Sun and Odds and Gods I was pretty excited when I came across this author in the bookstore because his wry observations about everyday life and imaginative plots reminded me of Terry Pratchett, my all time favorite author. However, while Holt has creative and funny out-of-the-ordinary ideas, he lacks Pratchett’s ability to write great characters. So far I’m getting a kick out of the general plot structure but the characters are flat. It reads more like an outline for a great novel. It’s missing the “meat”. I’m going to stick with this and read the second novel in the omnibus as well hoping it gets better. Anyone familiar with this author? Opinions of his work?

I really enjoyed Neverwhere. I liked the fantastical feel of the book. If he had woke up and it had all been a dream, I would have completely bought it. If his friend Gary had seen the Marquis and realized Richard was telling the truth, I would have completely bought that, too. I loved the Marquis, he was such a great character.

Now I'm on Slaughterhouse Five. I think I'll read The Road and Snow Crash next.

Lara Amber

Lara Amber wrote: "I finished the first Pern trilogy and decided to give myself a break from that series and go read some of the group selections that I missed. Right now I'm 60% through Neverwhere.

Lara Amber"

Good choice Lara - I really enjoyed Neverwhere - hope you do too.

Stefan wrote: "I really want to get back into this series. I read up to book 6, but it's been a long time and I don't remember many of the details... and I don't know if re-reading those first 6 books is realist..."

You don't need to re-read to appreciate the next, CJ brings you right up to speed in the story. If I recall, anyway, after book 6, the series takes a radical turn for the deepest mess yet - you will recall enough background to jump right in, as she adds another wild card, and deepens the intrigue to an almost frenetic pitch.

I'd just go for it (speaking as one who almost never has time to re-read, either).

I finished the first Pern trilogy and decided to give myself a break from that series and go read some of the group selections that I missed. Right now I'm 60% through Neverwhere.

Lara Amber

I really want to get back into this series. I read up to book 6, but it's been a long time and I don't remember many of the details... and I don't know if re-reading those first 6 books is realistic at this point.

Alex wrote: "Janny wrote: "Just finished Conspirator, too - I thought Cherryh did a bang-up job. Again. Great series."

Yeah, it's a great book, though I'd love to see more of Tabini."

Well, apparently she's in progress, writing another, so if we're very lucky, you may get your wish...

Janny wrote: "Just finished Conspirator, too - I thought Cherryh did a bang-up job. Again. Great series."

Yeah, it's a great book, though I'd love to see more of Tabini.

Im reading Dune and Thinner

Alex wrote: "I borrowed A Cook's Tour Global Adventures in Extreme Cuisines from the library a few months back and am still reading it... Though I also finished Sarah Monette's Corambis, C. J. Che..."

Just finished Conspirator, too - I thought Cherryh did a bang-up job. Again. Great series.

I borrowed A Cook's Tour Global Adventures in Extreme Cuisines from the library a few months back and am still reading it... Though I also finished Sarah Monette's Corambis, C. J. Cherryh's Regenesis and Conspirator last month.

I just read the first chapter of Nyphron Rising by Michael Sullivan. As I really enjoyed The Crown Conspiracy and absolutely loved Avempartha, the first and second books in the Riyria Revelations, I am anxiously awaiting the third book. As I had hoped, this book looks to be equally wonderful. It is clear from the sample, first chapter that Sullivan’s main characters are now fully developed, but remain complex and intriguing. The chapter pulls you directly into the plot which is already in full swing. The style is concise and flowing at the same time; a perfect blend that allows for the tension of the scene while exploring the main character’s underlying emotions. This is a promising start to what I’m sure will be another great book from Michael Sullivan.

Susanne wrote: "Funny though, isn't it, how taste differs? We both dislike Gene Wolfe, but then I LOVE American Gods and you hate it. :D"

LOL. Quite true :)
American Gods is liked by everybody in general. I am among a tiny minority in this.

Robin wrote: "I'm enjoying The Hero of Ages"

Make sure to read the whole trilogy. Very fulfilling. I think it might be one of my favorites.

Hello all,
I am about 3/4 of the way through The Automatic Detective and really enjoying it. On an e-book front I started reading My Man Jeeves, which I am finding quite funny.

Stephen

I'm enjoying The Hero of Ages

Just finished Saturn's Children by Charles Stross (3*) and Magic In the Blood by Devon Monk (4*). Read Glass Houses for a group, good YA paranormal. Reading Blood From A Stone, the 6th in Laura Anne Gilman's Retriever series. Finally got Absolute Sandman Vol 1 waiting for me, along with the 3rd in Simon R. Green's Drood books, plus I'm finally going to try Lois McMaster Bujold's Cordelia and Miles books. And a few more urban fantasy and mystery books.

Astra wrote: "No. You can add me to the club. I hate the series."

Excellent!Thank you for this, made me feel better. I thought I was missing something. ;)

Funny though, isn't it, how taste differs? We both dislike Gene Wolfe, but then I LOVE American Gods and you hate it. :D

Im so busy reading have been too lazy to make any. so here goes they are all pretty good:0>

Kevinalbee wrote: "I have been reading so much in the last two months I dont knwo where to begin. "

And where are the reviews? :P

I have been reading so much in the last two months I dont knwo where to begin. How about just te books I have read on my I phone in the last two weeks.
The acidental time machine
assassins quest
dead and gone
his majesty's dragon
lost fleet relentless
the royal assassin
the jade throne
UR a novelal by king
white witch black curse

currently reading the black powder war and have loaded empire of ivory

I have also read in soft/hard cover
fear nothing
1864 the dreasdon incident
all 4 thomas odd books
and it is only the 10th

Susanne wrote: "Re: Gene Wolfe. Am I the only person in the entire world who doesn't get Book of the new sun? :( I tried that a year ago and just couldn't get into it at all."

No. You can add me to the club. I hate the series. I read 1 and 1/2 out of 4 books of the New Sun....
The most stupid, boring, idiotic series I have encountered in the last 4-5 years, besides American Gods.

Just finished The Moon is a Harsh Mistress by Robert A. Heinlein - http://tinyurl.com/lk7lr2

Next up - Curse of the Mistwraith by Janny Wurts.

Working my way through Jack Campbell's The Lost Fleet.

I'm devouring Best Served Cold at the moment. I'm a huge fan of the First Law trilogy, and so far, BSC is living up to my expectations.

Re: Gene Wolfe. Am I the only person in the entire world who doesn't get Book of the new sun? :( I tried that a year ago and just couldn't get into it at all. I don't quite remember why, though. Maybe I should give it another shot, judging from the endorsement from you guys... :)

I'm starting White Dragon (working my way through the Pern books as I thought) and I started "When Science Goes Wrong" this morning.

Lara Amber

Just picked up my copy of Warbreaker. I'm so excited. Sanderson has the Midas touch IMO.

Just finished reading Haze, the new standalone SF novel by L.E. Modesitt Jr.. It's excellent --- recommended both for fans of the author and people who aren't familiar with him (yet). I posted a review on the book's page.

Henrik wrote: "Mawgojzeta, I look forward to hear what you think of THE BOOK OF LOST THINGS. I have it on my to-read list. Sounds fascinating."

I loved it. It reads really fast and was a really interesting way to interweave different fairy tales. The copy I have also had all the original fairy tales in the back so you could read them as well. I highly recommend it.


I'm reading The Forsyte Saga, Pat of Silver Bush, A Murder is Announced, Bleak House, and Pride and Prejudice and Zombies. I need to finish something; I hate having so many going at one time. So far this month I've finished Murder at the Vicarage A Miss Marple Mystery; Christie's stuff reads fast and is all really clever. I want to get back to the Discworld books, but as I said I really need to finish something first.

Woohoo I'm reading Nyphron Rising (actually doing the editing) but glad that it is "in the GoodReads system now".

As I've remarked elsewhere - I'm not sure what's on the agenda for June. I'm rereading the Narnia series with mixed reactions but after that it's a toss up amongst a number of choices, none of which are standing out above the others.

Oh, well, I'll cope, I'm sure.

As to Henrik's question about The Book of the New Sun - wholehearted, unqualified endorsement. You must read them; otherwise you cannot call yourself an SF fan :-) Okay, yes, you can but if you do have any inclination to read them, indulge it. I first read the Shadow of the Torturer in high school and for a time I would reread all four novels every year, finding something new or a thread I hadn't seen everytime.

I'm trying to decide what I'm going to read this month my problem is my "next books" are all really thick and that is keeping me from any of them.

BTW that typo in Dragonflight is too funny!

As to "The Stand" - still one of my all time favorite books!

Just started:

-- Robin The Crown Conspiracy | Avempartha | Nyphron Rising (Oct 2009)

I am at the same place, with the opposite reaction. I found Hanged inferior to The Blade Itself, and was severely disappointed to open Kings to find Logen et al. magically back in Adua after stranding themselves by killing/releasing their horses at the Broken Mountains. Felt cheated.

The whole thing seems to be going the way of Robert Jordan. (That was not a compliment.)