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What are you reading in December 2012?
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Dec 01, 2012 08:46AM
I'm just wondering what everyone is reading in order to finish up their year.
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I've got a whole bunch of book group books I'm hoping to read this month. I haven't been keeping up with my groups this year, but there's a bunch of books that interest me this month so I'm going to try to get them read.I've just started Some Kind Of Fairy Tale and I'm also hoping to reread The Curse of Chalion, Lord Valentine's Castle and Sorcery and Cecelia, or The Enchanted Chocolate Pot.
Scriber (47%)Then perhaps Mageborn Book 1
Red Country is my first priority for December.The Curse of Chalion for Fantasy Book Club.
Hounded is something I have downloaded.
I'll also finish The Dark Lord's Handbook, The Book of Jhereg, The Spirit Rebellion, The Spirit Eater, and The Spirit War.
There will probably be some YA mixed in there since I average 3 books a week. :)
I'm starting with Lord Valentine's Castle.Been too busy lately....it's actually a re-read, but I need something familiar to get me through.
Forge of darkness, I finished the book of the fallen series just as this was released and was thrilled the story didn't have to end. Esselmont has other stories from the Malazan world but I am weary of other authors pokeing around in another authors vision. Learned this young with dragonlance series in which many people change flavors of the world, in my opinion the exception would be Sanderson finishing Jordan's work so artfully, though he had help from Jordan's wife and detailed notes explaining where he wanted things to go, I guess I'll have to see where he takes it until my final judgement is cast... so soon at last...hopefully
The Curse of Chalion is kicking off my month. As soon as shut the covers on that one I'm gonna burn through Trapped. I'd been waiting for months on its release and just got it in the mail. Kevin Hearne is a total baller. I want to read Perdido Street Station too...it's huge, we'll see if I can finish it by new year's.
Yesterday I started The Quantum Thief and I'm already 100 pages in. It's bizarre and I don't always know what's going on but I like it and I'm sticking with it. I'm also listening to From Dead to Worse on audio.
Apracot wrote: "Forge of darkness, I finished the book of the fallen series just as this was released and was thrilled the story didn't have to end. Esselmont has other stories from the Malazan world but I am wear..."this is different - Dragonlance was a series later turned into more of a franchise, with authors who had nothing to do with the original series poking into it, while Malazan world was created by both Erikson AND Esslemont
therefore Esslemont's books are also part of the canon... MBOTF and Novels of the Malazan Empire kinda intertwine each other... and while in the series you mentioned it is some world, and the other people just going on trying to explain everything... this is like - Erikson has a tapestry of storylines, but mainly following some course he set, a main course, that at some point strays from the Malazan Empire itself as territory, and Esslemont basically covers that timeline but happening in different areas, so it is something that is equally important and runs parallel with Erikson at many points
and then, he covers many things that just werent integral to the main storylines of Erikson - e.g. he follows events in Malazan Empire itself, at Korel and other parts of the world
so all in all, I encourage you to try Esslemont's books... I read Night of Knives (which covers the night Kellanved and Dancer "died", when Surly/Laseen ascended the throne; a short affair but pretty good) and Return of the Crimson Guard (with Erikson-esque kind of scope - he doesnt make all that philosophic stuff, concentrates more on narration and indirect characterization through acts and deeds of the characters; this one is pretty damn good)... right now I am reading Stonewielder which covers events mainly on Korel/Fist with some parts in Malazan Empire, and it reads pretty good as well
so again, dont look at this as someone poking around in stuff of someone else - Erikson in the foreword to Esslemont's Night of Knives pretty much said that Malazan world came to be as result of their creative dialogue kind of, so it is both his and Esslemont's creation :)
Currently I am retreading Melanie Rawn's series Dragon Prince. I read it many years ago and loved it.
Gretchen, I love that series, too.Just loaned it to my mom and got her hooked on it.
;D
Currently reading
then I am not to sure as i will be away in Lapland for a week maybe some short book such as
Jenny wrote: "Yesterday I started The Quantum Thief and I'm already 100 pages in. It's bizarre and I don't always know what's going on but I like it and I'm sticking with it. I'm also listening to From Dead to W..."I had the same reaction to The Quantum Thief--it's a strange book, but I really enjoyed it. Looking forward to the author's next book.
I'm currently reading, Between Shades of Gray, City of Lies, Struck, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows, Michel Vey the Prisoner of Cell 5(think thats the title), and I think thats it.
"The Gunslinger" by Stephen King, I thought it a recommended book on here.
I continue to read the never ending story, er, I mean the Wheel of Time series, starting the 9th book today, Winter's Heart. I shouldn't joke though because a month from Saturday, the story will end, and I will have to find another series to gripe about. :)I can't renew The Blinding Knife again, so I have to read it before the end of the world or the Winter Solstice (take your pick depending on your perception).
I'm also listening to The Iliad and Agincourt while walking the dog.
I hope to finish a non-fiction work I've had backburnered for several weeks - Age of Enlightenment.
I've almost come to a screeching halt in my Honorverse reading, only picking it up sporadically and randomly. I find myself skipping and skimming through The Shadow of Saganami only when I don't have a more interesting book handy. It does make a great sleep aid most nights.
Not sure if I'll be able to squeeze in anything else this month. I'm disappointed in myself this year as I don't believe I'm going to reach my reading goal of 80 books.
Jeff wrote: ""The Gunslinger" by Stephen King, I thought it a recommended book on here."It's one of this months group reads....check it out!
:)
Jon wrote: "I continue to read the never ending story, er, I mean the Wheel of Time series, starting the 9th book today, Winter's Heart. I shouldn't joke though because a month from Saturday, the story will e..."LOL.....
I have yet to read anything in this series....but that sounds like a good description!
*Sigh* one of these days.....I'll get to it.
Jennifer wrote: "Jenny wrote: "Yesterday I started The Quantum Thief and I'm already 100 pages in. It's bizarre and I don't always know what's going on but I like it and I'm sticking with it. I'm also listening to ..."The next book is already out, the 'Fractal Prince.' Also very strange and very good. If you liked the first one, you should enjoy the next.
Jon wrote: "I've almost come to a screeching halt in my Honorverse reading, only picking it up sporadically and randomly. I find myself skipping and skimming through The Shadow of Saganami only when I don't have a more interesting book handy. It does make a great sleep aid most nights. "I stopped reading the Honor Harrington books after Honor Among Enemies. I tried some of them, but with his focus on war and politics, and his complete inability to do good dialog I didn't see much to enjoy. The escape from the prison planet was the best part.
the centarians wife a really good book
Finished Warriors of the Steppes: The Complete Cossack Adventures, Volume Two, which was magnificent, and started Adam Christopher's Empire State.
I'm currently re-reading Dune and reading Some Kind Of Fairy Tale. I may re-read Towers of Midnight before A Memory of Light comes out.
Just finished A Crown of Swords. Definitely not one of the best books in the series. This is mainly due to some really annoying characters and the uneven pacing that keeps throwing you off, along with the usual Wheel of Time staples. They really annoyed me this time since they ruin what I feel like could've been a great book, the good parts of it are very very good. Feel free to read my full review by clicking here.I'll start The Path of Daggers and continue reading Mockingjay which I'm about 25% into. Thus far I'm having some mixed feelings about it, the plot seems to be taking a really weird turn. But I've been pleasantly surprised by the series before, so we'll see.
Finished Scar Night yesterday. I really liked it, could have used more background history though. On to The Curse of Chalion :)
thanks to Razmatus for his/her advice about Esselmont... I'll give him a try, I truly hope your correct. I liked the philosophical stuff though he could get a little long winded about it sometimes, it helped make it a true epic... but at times I just wanted to see Karsa or Quick kick some ass... Have you or anyone else tried korbal broach stuff, never cared much for necromancy... but if it add something vital to the big picture it might be worth it.PS I loved forge of darkness, answered a lot of things.
Elise wrote: "Finished Scar Night yesterday. I really liked it, could have used more background history though."I still haven't read any of the series myself, but you might see if you can track down Lye Street.
Joseph wrote: "Elise wrote: "Finished Scar Night yesterday. I really liked it, could have used more background history though."I still haven't read any of the series myself, but you might see if you can track d..."
Cool, just added to my TBR shelf. Thanks :)
I began reading Robert Jordan's epic Wheel of Time series in November and plan to continue reading it in its entirety well into early 2013.
Kramnab wrote: "I just joined the group. :)I'm planning to read:
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"Name of the Wind is one of my favorite books! Great read and fantastic writing style.
Just finished Mockingjay and I must say I'm actually impressed. Most people seem to think of it as the weakest in the series, and while it definitely isn't the best, I found that it ended the series in a really nice way (maybe a bit too neatly for my taste, actually).The one major issue I had with it is that while Katniss' POV works remarkably well in the first two books, it really doesn't fit the scope of the third too well. Feel free to check my full review here
Currently reading The Path of Daggers and 150 pages later... nothing really has happened. I'd be alright if it weren't for the characters involved, but I must say it's been an uphill battle even knowing the pace would slow down dramatically in this book.
Will probably start The Hobbit tomorrow. Having never read Tolkien I'm quite excited to finally get around to it!
Well I am trying to get throught WoT, The Fires of Heaven. Just finished, the Dirty Streets of Heaven by Tad Williams, The Allow of Law and not sure what is going to be on my plate later. I have so many that I want to start but I only have s certain amount of free time but I will make it work I always do
Kramnab wrote: "I just joined the group. :)I'm planning to read:
and maybe "I'm reading Gardens of the Moon right now. Loving it so far.
Forrest wrote: "Kramnab wrote: "I just joined the group. :)I'm planning to read:
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Forrest wrote: "Kramnab wrote: "I just joined the group. :)
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Alan wrote: "Currently reading
then I am not to sure as i will be away in Lapland for a week maybe some short book such as "@Forrest: The kindest thing that I can say about The Malazan books is not to say anything at all. You'll be better off reading Rothfuss and making sure you have all the Brandon Sanderson books added to your library. Happy Xmas - that means stay away from Gardens of the moon :-)
Pierre wrote: "Forrest wrote: "Kramnab wrote: "I just joined the group. :)
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I'm reading Gardens of t..."
I like Gardens of the Moon. Tastes differ.
I'm planning to read:
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I like Gardens of the Moon. Tastes differ.
Just started this
- the translator of this poem is amazing. And I can't believe that a poem written in 1500's has a female heroine in it that kicks the male behind around.
Not fantasy, but well written
Up to page 333. (of 1001). SO far I'm just feeling like half of this could have been cut with no effect on the reader. Mostly reading it just so when the subsequent better books come out I'm ready for them.
I had it lying around, it doesn't really hold up well to recent YA books
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Evgeny wrote: "Pierre wrote: "Forrest wrote: "Kramnab wrote: "I just joined the group. :)
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Evgeny wrote: "Pierre wrote: "Forrest wrote: "Kramnab wrote: "I just joined the group. :)
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Evgeny wrote: "Pierre wrote: "Forrest wrote: "Kramnab wrote: "I just joined the group. :)
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I'm sensitive to the fact that tastes differ, and accept that Erikson has his fans. Thats exactly why I did not get into any details. I'm not a fan and won't recommend him. I guess thats what public forums like these are about :-)
David--I had the same reaction to the Sanderson book--i felt like he was being completely indulged by his editors and publishers, and someone needed to put the smackdown. Great writing and world-building though.I love The Girl Who Circumnavigated!
Re-reading the original Dragonlance trilogy, I think I'm going to break down and finally start The Wheel of Time
Finished Empire State, which was a fascinating stew of ingredients, and just started The Bones of the Old Ones by Howard Andrew Jones, which I've been very much looking forward to.
I am finishing Five Hundred Years After as I work my way through my Steven Brust collection. I've read them all as they were published, but I'm finding that it is more enjoyable to read them all in a row.
Just finished The Path of Daggers and this was definitely a hard one to get through. The first two thirds have a LOT of filler and not too much happens, though the last third does sort of make up for that and I just couldn't put the book down til I was done. I came in expecting a slow(er) pace and that's exactly what I got, can't say I'm disappointed overall. Feel free to read my full review here.Next up I'll be reading And Then There Were None, I definitely feel like I've been missing out by never having read any of Agatha Christie.
Pedro wrote: "Just finished The Path of Daggers and this was definitely a hard one to get through. The first two thirds have a LOT of filler "Wait til you get to book 10 (insert evil laughter)
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