FF: Not Nix “No”: Garth Nix

Roary the Mysterious

This week, through a series of weird coincidences, I seem to be reading nothing other than works by Garth Nix.  This is not at all bad.  His works have variety, and almost all have at least some whimsy that doesn’t sacrifice depth.

For those of you unfamiliar with this column, the Friday Fragments lists what I’ve read over the past week.  Most of the time I don’t include details of either short fiction (unless part of a book-length collection) or magazines.  The Fragments are not meant to be a recommendation list.  If you’re interested in a not-at-all-inclusive recommendation list, you can look on my website under Neat Stuff.

Once again, this is not a book review column.  It’s just a list with, maybe, a bit of description or a few opinions tossed in.  And it’s also a great place to tell me what you’re reading. 

Completed:

Monster Punk Horizon by H.P. Holo.  Fiction that should especially appeal to gamers of the less grimdark stamp.  Made me want to game in this world.

Frog Kisser by Garth Nix.  Audiobook.  A re-read, because I felt like something less serious but still with heart.  A quest story featuring a cranky princess, a frog, a very large newt, a transformed otter, and a Royal Dog. 

In Progress:

The Left-Handed Booksellers of London by Garth Nix.  I waited to read this for a variety of reasons, and now I’m enjoying. 

Have Sword Will Travel by Garth Nix and Sean Williams.  Audiobook, relisten.  A magic sword, a reluctant knight, who would actually rather be a miller, not a knight.

Also:

Lots of random articles and bits from a variety of books, too numerous to mention.