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[Whitney]

Finding Audrey
In the Woods
The Library at Mount Char
The Other Boleyn Girl

[Gary]

Just picked this up on my Nook. Not SF or Fantasy. It was released today and I have read the first 2 novels in the series, along with a short story that is in the book Killer Beach Reads.
Sometimes I just need to read funny mystery novels.

[Gary]

There is some discussion about whether the Merry Wrath books are cozies. Merry is an ex CIA field agent; cover having been blown she is in hiding under a new name. She is co-leader of the local Girl Scout troop. Bodies pile up and hijinks ensue.

[Veronica]

Lancer wrote: "O don't mind buying ahead, I have a friend that I trade books with and if I don't like them I donate them. I would never do it if I was buying them new but I o Ly paid a couple bucks for them so it..."

Getting a good deal definitely makes the risk more palatable.

[Veronica]

I recently purchased Ex-Isle and the first in the Harry Bosch series, The Black Echo.

[Gary]

Raven Rebecca wrote: "Gary wrote: "There is some discussion about whether the Merry Wrath books are cozies. Merry is an ex CIA field agent; cover having been blown she is in hiding under a new name. She is co-leader of ..."

They are hilarious, at least according to my sense of humor. I can't wait to see what chaos her Girl Scout troop can cause in Washington, D.C..
No insult taken, I hang out a lot over in the Cozy Mystery Group. Not too many guys over there, but there are a few of us.

[Paul, A wanderer in unknown realms]

Veronica , is Peter Clines any good. The series sounds interesting

[Veronica]

Paul wrote: "Veronica , is Peter Clines any good. The series sounds interesting"

I'm enjoying it Paul but he'd have to royally screw it up for me not to like a mash up of zombies and superheroes. The origins of the heroes is pretty much every comic book trope as far as that goes but it's intentional. The twists are surprising IMO. I have no idea if the science makes any real world sense but then again, I'm not really reading about zombies for 100% realism anyway.

I'm really interested in giving the audiobooks a try because it uses a cast of voice actors, male and female, rather than relying on a single narrator like most audiobooks do.

[Audrey, Queen of the Potato People]

Yesterday I ordered The Rithmatist, Night Study, Got Luck (for a dollar), and My Life Under the Trees: The Story of a Lost Boy from South Sudan. (The author is the uncle of a family in my neighborhood.)

[Lancer, Warden of the Slums]

Used book guy strikes again. Last time I saw him I asked if he had the Count of Monte Cristo and low and behold he did. So picked it up. It is huge, it could be used in self defence.

[Gary]

Lancer wrote: "Used book guy strikes again. Last time I saw him I asked if he had the Count of Monte Cristo and low and behold he did. So picked it up. It is huge, it could be used in self defence."

I feel that way about The Wheel of Time series hardcovers.

[Paul, A wanderer in unknown realms]

Massive hardbacks are always fun. I have the set of 5 ASOIF side by side taking up the space of about 15 normal books.

[[deleted user]]

I bought Anathem and The Blind Assassin. I also love cozy mysteries, been reading quite a few lately. :)

[Paul]

Anathem is great. And huge.

[Veronica]

I saw several Neal Stephenson books at one of my local used bookstores. They all looked huge, lol.

[Audrey, Queen of the Potato People]

Lancer wrote: "Used book guy strikes again. Last time I saw him I asked if he had the Count of Monte Cristo and low and behold he did. So picked it up. It is huge, it could be used in self defence."

I listened the to audio version from the library. It was about 32 discs, if I remember right.

[Audrey, Queen of the Potato People]

Raven Rebecca wrote: "Audrey wrote: " It was about 32 discs, if I remember right. "

I admire your dedication."

When driving is so boring anyway, even a long or dull book makes it more interesting. But I liked Monte Cristo. It grew on me more after I finished it.

[Roger, Knight Radiant]

Paul wrote: "Massive hardbacks are always fun. I have the set of 5 ASOIF side by side taking up the space of about 15 normal books."

I agree, I love huge books, my wife refuses to read them because they are too heavy and her arms get tired. I cannot get her to read The Way of Kings!, I even bought it in kindle format and she still refuses (on principle now...)

[Paul, A wanderer in unknown realms]

I recognize that stubbornness :-)

[Gary]

Roger wrote: "Paul wrote: "Massive hardbacks are always fun. I have the set of 5 ASOIF side by side taking up the space of about 15 normal books."

I agree, I love huge books, my wife refuses to read them becaus..."
Ok that is just silly. I have a Nook so I don't need to lug around those door stopper HC books. Sure is easier to carry that than say my copy of The Shadow Rising which is up next on my journey through The Wheel of Time

[Roger, Knight Radiant]

Gary wrote: "Roger wrote: "Paul wrote: "Massive hardbacks are always fun. I have the set of 5 ASOIF side by side taking up the space of about 15 normal books."

I agree, I love huge books, my wife refuses to re..."

Paul wrote: "I recognize that stubbornness :-)"

It's actually part of a long running argument (and I use argument jokingly because it's just something silly we do) about me trying to get her to read good books that are long :)

[Gary]

I sort of got that from the context. Anything by Sanderson is worth reading.

[[deleted user]]

I just bought and started The Dragon's Path - really liking it so far. I like the fact that the series is completed even more.

[Lancer, Warden of the Slums]

Christina I actually just finished the Dagger and Coin Quintet and it gets even better as the series goes on, with the last 2 books being my favourite. Its quite a bit different than a lot of epic fantasy for were the focus is. It's definitely a series I would recommend.

[[deleted user]]

Lancer wrote: "Christina I actually just finished the Dagger and Coin Quintet and it gets even better as the series goes on, with the last 2 books being my favourite. Its quite a bit different than a lot of epic ..."

That's great to hear! The audio for the first one was discounted so I picked it up too. I read a really good review for it that made me sample it immediately. Looking forward to settling in with this one later this evening.

[Kirsty, Jedi Master]

Alcatraz vs. the Evil Librarians

And its beautifulllllllll

[Lancer, Warden of the Slums]

Ordered: She Who Waits - Daniel Polansky to finish the Low Town Trilogy. She Who Waits

and

Skullcrack City - Jeremy Robert Johnson Skullcrack City

I ran across it randomly and it look very unique and interesting so it a bit of a shot in the dark

[Paul, A wanderer in unknown realms]

That new version looks great Kirsty

[Roger, Knight Radiant]

Kirsty wrote: "Alcatraz vs. the Evil Librarians

And its beautifulllllllll"

I read the first of these books and wasn't really impressed (I've never said that about Sanderson before). I might continue on because it is Sanderson but if it was another author I probably wouldn't.

[Lancer, Warden of the Slums]

My copy of Skullcrack City by Jeremy Robert Johnson just came in :)
Skullcrack City
'I am super excited to read it, it just sounds so fantastical.

[Kirsty, Jedi Master]

Well i've finally broken my New Years Resolution today.... (not to buy any books other than Sanderson new releases)

I bought Leviathan Wakes as it was 99p on kindle (I also had some promo credit so it was actually free)

and I also bought
The Unmumsy Mum - I've been recommended this book by another mum friend, i'm told it's hilarious so gonna give it a go!

[Christina]

I came home to a copy of Sleeping Giants in the mail today. I won it in a giveaway here at GR. Anyone read it yet? I've heard mixed things about it.

Also, in the next 4-5 weeks I'll have these pre-orders coming in: The Raven King, Children of Earth and Sky, The Hidden Oracle, The Fireman

[Christina]

Kirsty wrote: "Well i've finally broken my New Years Resolution today.... (not to buy any books other than Sanderson new releases)

I bought Leviathan Wakes as it was 99p on kindle (I also had some..."

I read Leviathan Wakes last year and it was just ok for me. Does the series get any better or stay the same?

[Paul, A wanderer in unknown realms]

Christine I read Sleeping Giants a while back. I thought it was quite interesting. Its in an epistolary style, almost all interview transcripts and the interviewer is the most interesting character

[Kimonawhim]

Yesterday was a happy day of book shopping for me at the Elf Fantasy Fair, a dutch fantasy event hosted on the grounds of a castle. There's tons of stands that sell literally anything, among which a few publisher/bookstore stands :) I got my hands on the following books:



And last but not least, a signed edition of:

[Rinn, (Retired mod) Captain of the SSV Normandy]

Oh Kimberley, that sounds so cool! Some great choices there, I've read them all except Truthwitch which I am eagerly awaiting in paperback.

[Rinn, (Retired mod) Captain of the SSV Normandy]

SPQR: A History of Ancient Rome

Deep South: Four Seasons on Back Roads

Carry On

Rebel of the Sands

The Official A Game of Thrones Colouring Book

First two on special offer in Waterstones, last three in 3 for £10 deal on Amazon :)

[Kimonawhim]

It was pretty cool yeah, if you ever get to visit the Netherlands during April, I suggest you go there. It's kind of a nerd heaven ;P

@Rinn: I didn't know much about Truthwitch but decided to pick it up regardless because it seemed interesting :3

Carry On and Rebel of the Sands are two books on my to-read list and wishlist, eagerly awaiting your reviews to see if they're worth my time ;)

@Raven I've tried American Gods once and didn't finish it for some strange reason I still haven't figured out yet. It's supposed to be magnificent though, so the third pickup is probably really worth it!

[Lancer, Warden of the Slums]

Tuesday is the first day of the week long bi-annual giant used book sale near me. I am usually the crazy person waiting outside the doors on the first day. This time hoping to score some of the Bernhard Cornwell books /series ad they have been recommended to me by quite a few people.

[Sparrow Knight]

I've been getting into the Lovecraftian tabletop games recently (Eldritch Horror, Call of the Cthulhu, Elder Sign), so I picked up a Kindle copy of collected Lovecraft works & Russell's Guide to Interdimensional Entities

[Audrey, Queen of the Potato People]

I bought Night Study. My physical bookshelf of read-next books is not shrinking any.

[Sparrow Knight]

Audrey wrote: "I bought Night Study. My physical bookshelf of read-next books is not shrinking any."

I try not to think about mine...until there's a loud crash & I have to go put them back up, patiently waiting...

[Kirsty, Jedi Master]

Lancer that sounds like paradise!

[Milou]

Sparrow Knight wrote: "I've been getting into the Lovecraftian tabletop games recently (Eldritch Horror, Call of the Cthulhu, Elder Sign), so I picked up a Kindle copy of collected Lovecraft works & [book:Russell's Guide..."

That sounds great! My boyfriend bought a collection of Lovecrafts work on our holiday in Paris last summer because of a game based on Call of Cthulhu, and he is completely obsessed now :D

[Mike]

Kimberley wrote: "It was pretty cool yeah, if you ever get to visit the Netherlands during April, I suggest you go there. It's kind of a nerd heaven ;P

@Rinn: I didn't know much about Truthwitch but decided to pic..."
It just went by me that the Elf Fantasy Fair has already happened. But at the same time, the only thing I know about Elf is that it is just a cosplay event. I really didn't see it as a marketplace as well.

[Kimonawhim]

@Mike I noticed that they're trying to advertise it as a cosplay event, more than previous years. In my eyes however, it will always be a huge marketplace, where yes, people dress up crazily, not including me, with medieval music and food ;)

[Cupcakes & Machetes, Hybrid Creature]

I didn't buy these myself, but it was my birthday last week and these are the books that I received as gifts:

The Color of Magic
The Light Fantastic
(I have never read Pratchett so my boss got me those two. We talk about books so often that I wasn't even mildly suspicious when he asked me if I had read them .)

Mad Madame Lalaurie: New Orleans' Most Famous Murderess Revealed
Voodoo Queen: The Spirited Lives of Marie Laveau
(My best friend knows my obsession with New Orleans so everything from her was New Orleans inspired.)

[Lancer, Warden of the Slums]

Hybrid Creature (devours books instead of brains) wrote: "I didn't buy these myself, but it was my birthday last week and these are the books that I received as gifts:

Hybrid I have yet to start my Practchett yet either, I have those two and bits and pieces of other discworld stuff. I grab whatever I can find used, So if you want to Buddy Read The Color of Magic sometime in the future I would be totally in for that.

[Lancer, Warden of the Slums]

So I just returned from the Semi-Annual giant used book sale that happens near me and once again went waaaay overboard. Here is my haul:

Paperbacks:
-Joe Abercrombie - The Heroes (have this as ebook but wanted it)
-Peter V. Brett - The Daylight War (still need to find book 2)
-Ian Irvine - Geomancer, Tetrarch, Alchymist, and Chimera (I had never even heard of this series so this is a bought on a whim)
-Brandon Sanderson - Warbreaker
-Robin Hobb - Fool's Errand
-Jim Butcher - Summer Knight
- Bernard Cornwell - The Winter King, Excaibur (couldnt find book 2)
-Robert Heinlein - Starship Troopers
-Mark Lawrence - King of Thorns
-Raymond Feist - Magician: Master
-Marion Zimmer Bradley - The Mists of Avalon
-Terry Pratchett - Interesting Times, Maskerade

Hardcover:

Brandon Sanderson - The Alloy of Law
Terry Pratchett - Making Money

All for under $50 so I stoked. Still haven't read half the book from the last sale but oh well. No such thing as too many books :)

[Greg]

sir Lancer wrote: "So I just returned from the Semi-Annual giant used book sale that happens near me and once again went waaaay overboard. Here is my haul:

Paperbacks:
-Joe Abercrombie - The Heroes (have this as ebo..."

A great deal for $50 Lancer!