What are you reading?

[Deb]

Anyone reading anything good, other than the BoTM books? I just finished The Dinner and started Ready Player One.

[Melissa]

I've been reading the Graceling books by Cashore (YA fantasy, I think? But with some very dark subject matter.) and they are so excellent and have been turning me into a reading zombie all week... ;)

[Mandy]

I loved One Second After. Hope you like it :)
I am reading second in the Unwind series

[Laura]

Just finished John Green's "The Fault in Our Stars." Oh. Made me giggle, and made me cry.

[Katje]

Just got my hands on the new Dan Savage book, "American Savage," and am waiting with bated breath for Neil Gaiman's new book, "The Ocean at the End of the Lane."

Lilith, Shiny Happy Beta Angel

[Mandy]

Just started So many good reviews. Hope it does not disappoint

[Laura]

Ooo, Lilith, me too. The advance chapter sounds lovely. :).

Lelu

The Ocean at the End of the Lane

[Gabi]

(not normally a big poster) but currently reading Two in the Bush by Gerald Durrell and Scent of the Missing which so far is really interesting about a woman raising and search and rescue dog.

Gabi, Alpha tester, Firefly Discoverer and Metch Morass Unlocker

[Katje]

Is anyone still around? *taps mic* Hello? Is this thing on?

Just finished Austin Grossman's "You," based on some comparison to "Ready Player One." It's supposed to be about game designing and philosophy of games, with a bunch of angst and existentialism thrown in for good measure. But it's really a hot mess, no plot or story or character development whatsoever. Lordy, by the end I was just skimming pages for a hope of some redemption or revelation or any tiny shred of resolution, all in vain.

Yes, there's lots of name dropping and 70s/80s/90s reminiscing. Yes, as a beta tester for several games, I'm fascinated to see and hear more about how a game goes from the drawing board to the player. There were little glimpses of storytelling and lyrical prose scattered through the book... this writer does have promise.

Also, after making a big deal about nobody knowing what WAFFLE (the game engine's name) stands for early in the book, it is never revealed. This irked me beyond all belief.

So, have any of you read this? What did you think? Am I totally off base? Or is it as much of a mess as I think it is?

[Angelo]

Katje wrote: "Is anyone still around? *taps mic* Hello? Is this thing on?

Just finished Austin Grossman's "You," based on some comparison to "Ready Player One." It's supposed to be about game designing and phil..."

Well, based on your reactions I probably won't pick that one up unless somebody comments otherwise. ~_^

I loved Ready Player One, so yeah...

[Mandy]

Hold's hand up. I am still lurking. As you know I loved Ready Player One. Not sure I will read Austin Grossman though. Which reminds me this The eye of minds is out tomorrow. Seems a little similar. I have read so much dystopian lately I decided to read a light romance young adult. Eleanore Park half way though seemed good, but now I have no idea where this is going.

Misha -level 60

[Megan]

Still lurking here too, but i'm not much of a reader of non-fiction and I wouldn't call that a glowing endorsement.

[Angelo]

BTW, I just finished Trapped (Book 5 of the Iron Druid Chronicles). Yet another young adult book.

I have been finding young adult books quite entertaining.

[DianeER]

Megan, I agree, sadly non-fiction usually puts me to sleep; there are very few which I've been able to read and actually keep my attention focused on.

I just finished "Life After Life" by Kate Atkinson (after being on the wait-list at the library for 4 months), could not put it down and now my English-transplant husband is devouring it. Up next: "Little Brother" by Cory Doctorow.

[Megan]

Diane: I love Kate Atkinson! But I've been on the waiting list for Life After Life for ages. Glad to hear its good.

[Katje]

Her work isn't terribly Glitchy, but I just saw that Alice Munro has won the Nobel prize for literature. If you're not familiar with her, she writes absolutely delicious short stories that make you really appreciate and resonate with the human experience in moving and surprising ways. Her pace is thoughtful and measured, neither rip-roaring or glacial, and I find her work brings me to a place of peace and centeredness and calm. If you are a fan of the short-story form and haven't treated yourself to this writer's works, please do so soon!

[Laura]

This summer I've enjoyed Mary Robinette Kowal's Glamourist series. Think alternate history combining magic and Jane Austen. The first one, Shades of Milk and Honey, reminds me of Pride and Prejudice, while the third, Without a Summer, borrows a few turns from Emma.

[Angelo]

Just got a copy of and will be reading it as soon as I can make time in between crochet projects.

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Mal'akh, Confounder of Logic

[Deb]

I went through a large Alice Munro phase about 20 years ago. I remember because I was asked what I was reading lately during an interview. I've always wondered what impact that had. Good for her to win a Nobel.

I'm going to look for the Milk and honey book. That's an intriguing review. I'm finishing a Dresden files book and then I might try the Harry Hole series by Jo Nesbo.

I'm so glad to see people talking again now that summer is over.

Apple cheeks, sad and homesick glitchen

[Angelo]

Deb wrote: "I'm going to look for the Milk and honey book. That's an intriguing review. I'm finishing a Dresden files book and then I might try the Harry Hole series by Jo Nesbo. "

Which book are you on now? I am just waiting for the next book (finished Cold Days as soon as I got my hands on a copy -- I really need to continue updating my library list).

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Mal'akh, Confounder of Logic

[Deb]

I'm only on the sixth one, Blood Rites.

Apple cheeks

[Angelo]

Deb wrote: "I'm only on the sixth one, Blood Rites.

Apple cheeks"

The sixth one is a turning point in the series. ^_^

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Mal'akh, Confounder of Logic

[Deb]

intriguiging. I can't wait.

[Tammy]

Angelo wrote: "Just got a copy of and will be reading it as soon as I can make time in between crochet projects.
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Mal'akh, Confounder of Logic"
I haven't read Dresden Files books in a while, thanks for the reminder - I stopped reading around book #7. (& I'm curious what you're crocheting!)
I've been reading the Wool series by Hugh Howey & listening to The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel, almost done with book #6.

[Angelo]

I crochet hats mostly, but recently I have also been making hooded scarves.

The Dresden Files is a great series, though of course there are points in the series where I wished Jim Butcher didn't go in certain directions. Then again it's his world and I am just there for the ride.

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Mal'akh, Confounder of Logic

[Laura]

Etiquette & Espionage looks interesting! I'll have to add that one to my TBR list! :)

Lelu, Bead Threader

[Angelo]

Laura wrote: "Etiquette & Espionage looks interesting! I'll have to add that one to my TBR list! :)"

Gail Carriger has a well-developed world. You should read the Parasol Protectorate series if you have not already. ^_^



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Mal'akh, Confounder of Logic