Richard’s Comments (group member since Sep 09, 2016)

Richard’s comments from the Sword & Sorcery: "An earthier sort of fantasy" group.

Nice!

Al wrote: "Lord of the Silver Bow by David Gemmell"

I've always heard good things about Gemmell. I've only had the pleasure of reading the first three books in the Waylander series. He never seemed to get the same acclaim as other big name authors. He has quite the catalog.

Just picked up my '80's copy of Knights of Wonder. I plan to read Gonji: Dark Ventures afterwards.

Jack wrote: "I finished up Michael J. Sullivan's Riyria series. He originally published them as six separate books starting in 2008, but Orbit republished them as three two-book omnibuses (omnibi?) from 2011-12..."

Be sure to read the three prequel books too. The Rose and the Thorn, The Crown Tower, and The Death of Dulgath.

The Disappearance of Winter's Daughter is available on audible.

I am completely unfamiliar with him aside from this one Conan title.

They are both inspirational with their pace.

OOH unpublished pastiche

Mary you are a reading machine. Bravo.

Peter wrote: "Sharp Ends"
That was very enjoyable. Excited he's working on a new trilogy.

I stood in line for about thirty minutes today, but I managed to get Season of Storms for $4.19 plus tax and Lost Gods for $4.88 plus tax.

There were so many people there, it's a wonder if they have any books left for tomorrow.

Books a million is running a promotion today only. A penny a page. This excludes childrens books and boxed sets. This also seems to be in Alabama only.

Welcome aboard!

I am currently reading The Mighty Warriors edited by Robert M Price. This is a collection of short stories of old and known characters; a collection of pastiches.

Man that's old. I can only imagine how fragile it is.

Travelling this weekend for the holiday took me to Augusta, Georgia. There were several bookstores, but I couldn't get by to them while they were open. Although, Augusta does boast a 2nd & Charles! And they are open until 10p.m.

My haul is like my last, a mixed lot, but most titles are twenty years old or older. And boy, oh boy, were they on sale. The store employee told me that they were overstocked and trying to cull the Science Fiction/Fantasy section. Most titles were a dollar or less...


Aldair in Albion
The Sorcerer's Ship
A Hostage for Hinterland
The Siege of Faltara
The Jewels of Aptor
The Bone Palace
Kingdoms of Dust
The Warlock of Rhada
East of Midnight
Creation Descending
The Brotherhood of Diablo
Purple Pirate
Shadow Hawk
The Passing of the Gods

I even had a coupon for $5 off.

S.E. wrote: "Clint wrote: "I picked Kings of the Wyld as it came recommended to me from a trusted source. I just started last night. I’m also offering my apologies for not chiming in on this group sooner. I hav..."

Kings of the Wyld is a very fun read. I look forward to the sequel, Bloody Rose

Thanks Jack!

Mary wrote: "Let's see, some recommendations:

NPCs by Drew Hayes

Son of the Black Sword by Larry Correia

[book:Nobody Likes a Goblin|25689038..."I
Nobody likes a Goblin is entertaining; my son loves it.

Occupational traveling has taken me through six states in three days. Whew! These states have many Goodwill stores; northern Mississippi has two Goodwill Bookstores! Plus a really small, really awesome bookstore that caters only to Science Fiction and Fantasy called Two Rivers Bookstore in Memphis.

My bountiful haul is not Sword and Sorcery exclusive, but they are all titles that I've been looking for.

The Birthgrave
Earth is Heaven
Hammer and Anvil
Horsewoman in Godsland
The Sable Moon
Necroscope III: The Source
Necroscope: The Lost Years Volume I
The Hollow Queen
The Survivors
Lord Tyger
The Purple Dragon
The Metal Master
The Crimson Serpent
The King Maker
The Evil Gnome
The Red Terrors
The Magic Island

There were several bookstores along the way that I just couldn't go to because they weren't open when I was in that particular town, but there is always next year.

Joseph wrote: "Richard wrote: "On kindle I'm reading Pass on the Cup of Dreams, which is the sequel to The Mace of Souls."

Mace of Souls is one of those books that's been sitting o..."

The jargon is can be difficult until you get a handle on it, but the story is great. My favorite so far by Bruce Fergusson is Shadow of His Wings