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[Audrey, Queen of the Potato People]

Jessica wrote: "Audrey wrote: "I just finished Throne of Glass. Hmm. I'll post a review link when I get it written."

That good, huh Audrey? lol"

Meh. I couldn't help thinking what I would do if I were writing it. The copy I read (listened to) had a different cover.

[Vinca]

I finished The Tiger and the Wolf over the weekend. From the stunning cover - that gold wolf design is just beautiful - to the detailed worldbuilding, there's a lot to like about this book and I'm really enjoying having a new Adrian Tchaikovsky series to get stuck into. I thought his Shadows of the Apt series was brilliant, but haven't read the two standalone novels he's had out since then - has anyone tried them?

[Shawnie]

Bloodline Gypsy: Jook and Gypsies Vol. 1
I read this over the weekend and loved it. It is written by a lady from my home town, and the majority takes place in my home town of Big Bear Lake, Callifornia. It is graphically violent and a bit scary. I'd call it horror rather than urban fantasy. The folklore history of bloodline gypsies and werewolves that Shirley Martin brings to life is very interesting.

[Lel]

Vinca I'm re reading the shadows of the apt series again. It's amazing! Not tried his other works though

[Jessica]

Lel wrote: "Vinca I'm re reading the shadows of the apt series again. It's amazing! Not tried his other works though"

I just checked out from my library Journal of the Plague Year by Tchaikovsky, Malcolm Cross and C.B. Harvey

[Jessica]

Raven Rebecca wrote: "I'm on a cookbook hunt...I just finished test-driving Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics and judging by the reviews, I'm the only person with a fridge and stove who disliked it."

hahaha...i think I have that one, Raven. I have another one of hers (signed) that I won at a book event. I like them both, but they are pretty basic. I'll be honest, I only use them to glance at what temp to roast the carrots and brussels sprouts at.

My favorite cookbooks aren't really cookbooks, but a subscription that I get every month or so, Cooks Illustrated.
I also get a lot of recipes off of The Pioneer Womans website. Her show on Food Network is kind of cheesy and hard to watch, but her recipes are kind of amazing. not super healthy all the time...but amazing.

[Audrey, Queen of the Potato People]

I just finished On Stories: And Other Essays on Literature and The Thief. That was rather intriguing.

[Nick]

Finished Christopher Hitchen's, "God is Not Great" a short while ago. Audiobook, read by the author. Very interesting book. I avoided it for a long time mainly because of the title - it seems to be just asking for controversy for its own sake. Sorry I waited so long now, typical of Hitchens it was well written, entertaining, and insightful.

[Nick]

I was always a fan of Christopher Hitchens whenever I had seen him give interviews. I find that a lot of people in the skeptics and atheist communities, even when I agree with them, repel me with their attitudes. There is an arrogance, a certainty and an aggressiveness about a lot of them that seems to me to be somewhat at odds, even hypocritical, when compared with the claims they make about other groups.

Christopher Hitchens' way of writing and talking seems to sidestep that issue nicely, he is able to lay out his reasonings and arguments in a factual, though still interesting way, without hyperbole and, I think most importantly, without showing a sense of contempt towards the people whom he disagrees with.

I had previously read, and really enjoyed, his short book "Missionary Position", and enjoyed God is Not Great a lot more than I expected to. It has a definite argument and agenda, but he also carries with him a respect that many others writing in this vein really lack.

[Kaseadillla]

Speaking of the attitude of/connotation surrounding atheists... it's not really the point of this book, but that exact issue comes up in Snow Crash by Neal Stephenson. LOVED this book, for many reasons, including the brief but very intriguing discussion re: atheism.

[Nick]

Really?.. I love Snow Crash, have read it several times, but I can't really remember that... Wonder if I missed it, or have forgotten.

[Vinca]

Lel wrote: "Vinca I'm re reading the shadows of the apt series again. It's amazing! Not tried his other works though"

Wow! That's a series chunk of re-reading time to get through the whole series. I don't think I'll be going back to it for a few years.

Jessica wrote: "I just checked out from my library Journal of the Plague Year by Tchaikovsky, Malcolm Cross and C.B. Harvey"

I totally forgot about this one, I picked it up from my local library a while back. It was a good read as I recall, but totally different to Tchaikovsky's style in Shadows of the Apt. Looking forward to hearing what you think of it :-)

Nick wrote: " I find that a lot of people in the skeptics and atheist communities, even when I agree with them, repel me with their attitudes. There is an arrogance, a certainty and an aggressiveness about a lot of them that seems to me to be somewhat at odds, even hypocritical, when compared with the claims they make about other groups."

Definitely agree with you on this one. Dawkins is number one on the list. I gave up on The God Delusion because it just devolved into a shouty rant against everything and everyone.

Kaseadillla, Snow Crash has been on my TBR pile for ages now. I think it keeps slipping down the pile becuas I wasn't a huge fan of the first book in the Baroque Cycle (nor Cryptonomicon), though I absolutely loved Anathem.

[Jessica]

Vinca wrote: "Lel wrote: "Vinca I'm re reading the shadows of the apt series again. It's amazing! Not tried his other wor...."

Snow Crash has just been put in my TBR pile. Seveneves is the only thing I've read by Stephenson and i LOVED it.

[Kaseadillla]

Jessica wrote: "Snow Crash has just been put in my TBR pile. Seveneves is the only thing I've read by Stephenson and i LOVED it. "

Jessice - I HIGHLY recommend it. Very well researched, and a book about the principals of programming by a programmer that somehow weaves in religion and language. Very cool.

And Vinca - Snow Crash is the first Neal Stephenson book I've read. I chose it as the first b/c it's set in a version of the future of our own world... aka the book wasn't set in a completely new world where (according to reviews) you practically have to learn a new language to understand what's happening in the book. Definitely won't be my last Stephenson book. Might have to try Anathem next :)

[Kirsty, Jedi Master]

Snow Crash and Anathem have just been added to my tbr! Not read any of his books before, and daunted by Seveneves.

[Greg]

Kaseadillla wrote: "Jessice - I HIGHLY recommend it. Very well researched, and a book about the principals of programming by a programmer that somehow weaves in religion and language. Very cool. .."

This description sounds very intriguing Kaseadilla. Maybe I'll read this one!

[Veronica]

I just finished Orphan X which was entertaining though maybe felt a bit too crowded at times. And too many domestic moments with the single mom and her kid. That is NOT what I want when I'm reading a book about assassins. Bleh!

[RJ - Slayer of Trolls]

I finished Ubik by Philip K Dick - 4 stars

I also finished The Giver by Lois Lowry - 3 stars

Now I'm reading Shadow of the Giant by Orson Scott Card

I'm also still working on A Storm of Swords by George R R Martin which I'm hoping to finish later this month or in early July

[Jessica]

Kirsty wrote: "Snow Crash and Anathem have just been added to my tbr! Not read any of his books before, and daunted by Seveneves."

Oh, I hope you add Seveneves to the TBR pile, too Kirsty! It is SO good! I will admit it was a bit daunting, but the story just sucked me in from the get-go. I finished it months and months ago, and I still find myself thinking about it a lot. Stephenson's brain just works on a completely different level. I will probably re-read it one of these days.

[Lel]

Vinca wrote: "Lel wrote: "Vinca I'm re reading the shadows of the apt series again. It's amazing! Not tried his other works though"

Wow! That's a series chunk of re-reading time to get through the whole series...."


But soooo worth it! I think its one of the best series that I have read in ages.

[Nick]

Vinca wrote: Definitely agree with you on this one. Dawkins is number one on the list. I gave up on The God Delusion because it just devolved into a shouty rant against everything and everyone.

Oh noes! I actually have that on my list to read/listen to and was planning on doing it now that i've finished the Christopher Hitchens. That's very disappointing - I'm a big fan of his scientific work, The Selfish Gene is one of the best primers on evolution ever written.

[Alex]

Finished The Goblin Emperor and Elantris: Tenth Anniversary Author's Definitive Edition at about the same time. Both good books for different reasons.

[Alex]

read Johannes Cabal The Necromancer and loved it so much I ordered the other 3 in the series, The Detective, The Fear Institute, and The Brothers Cabal, and have already devoured 2 of them as soon as they showed up.

[Jessica]

Just finished The Plague Forge by Jason Hough, #3 in The Dire Earth Cycle (sorry I can't figure out how to do hyperlink on my iPad). It was a nice tie up of the series, and I liked it much better than #2 in the series, but I felt like he just rushed through the ending.

[Veronica]

Alex wrote: "read Johannes Cabal The Necromancer and loved it so much I ordered the other 3 in the series, The Detective, The Fear Institute, and [book:The Brothers..."

I did the same thing. Read and loved the first and immediately ordered the rest. I haven't gotten to them yet though. I also listened to the audiobook of the first book and loved it. The narrator delivered on the dry humor perfectly.

[Fannie]

Last week-end I finished American Gods.

At the beginning I kept looking at the cover to see if it wasn't Stephen King who wrote it. I don't know why but it gave me The Stand vibe. So it was a good start.

But finally I didn't like it that much, just okay. I don't know why but everytime I read a Gaiman's book I end up not completly happy. I guess I expect too much from other reviews. Same goes with Philip K. Dick.

[Milou]

Fannie wrote: "Last week-end I finished American Gods.

At the beginning I kept looking at the cover to see if it wasn't Stephen King who wrote it. I don't know why but it gave me The Stand vibe. ..."

I have the same with Gaiman's books, although I have only read two so far (Stardust and Neverwhere). Although they were enjoyable, I was with neither completely satisfied.

[Rob]

Fellside, by MR Carey.

YOWZAH
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[Whitney]

I finished listening to ( and following along in the physical book) Unholy Ghosts it was pretty good but not sure what's going on with the books waiting for years to be released. Maybe the author is waiting for the rights to come back but I go the feeling from her website she didn't have much interest. maybe writers block?
The premise was very interesting what if there was no such thing as separation of church and state? not only that but they are the government and oh yeah witches and ghosts.

[RJ - Slayer of Trolls]

Last night I finished A Storm of Swords by George R.R. Martin. To sum it up: a bunch of people quarrel over the throne, and there's plenty of illicit sex. Not so different from the upcoming presidential primaries, is it?

To take its place in my reading pile I've chosen Jack of Shadows by Roger Zelazny. I have only read Zelazny's first Amber quintology so I'm looking forward to it.

I'm still working on Shadow of the Giant by Orson Scott Card.

In the next few days I'm probably going to also start plugging away at The Year's Best Science Fiction & Fantasy 2015 Edition ed. by Rich Horton.

[Sean]

So the last book I read was . It was a suggestion for me in another book club here. Had been meaning to check it out for a while now. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Nice vivid setting and good imagery. Lots of interesting characters. I get the comparisons to the Divergent novels and Hunger Games. Just on Mars instead lol.

[Roger, Knight Radiant]

Sean wrote: "So the last book I read was . It was a suggestion for me in another book club here. Had been meaning to check it out for a while now. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Nice vi..."

was one of BOTMs there is a discussion thread if you want to check it out:

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

[Gwen]

I just finished The Martian by Andy Weir. The book had the perfect combination of sarcasm and science, which really made the book for me. This was one of the best books I've ever read.

[Roger, Knight Radiant]

Zach wrote: "I just finished The Martian by Andy Weir. The book had the perfect combination of sarcasm and science, which really made the book for me. This was one of the best books I've ever read."

I also loved The Martian, and have read it multiple times.

FYI that's another previous BOTM

discussion here:
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

[Audrey, Queen of the Potato People]

I haven't commented here in a while, so here are my latest books:

The Raven King (pretty good)
Tales of Uncle Remus: The Adventures of Brer Rabbit (kind of interesting)
Night (kind of depressing; he died a few days after I finished it)
I Shouldn't Even Be Doing This!: And Other Things That Strike Me as Funny (light and funny)
501 Things You Should Have Learned About Grammar (ironically, filled with tons of editing errors)
Enna Burning (pretty good)
The Thief (pretty good)
Night Study (pretty good)
Seeds in the Wind (quirky but quite good)
As You Wish: Inconceivable Tales from the Making of The Princess Bride (pretty good)

[Greg]

Audrey wrote: "I haven't commented here in a while, so here are my latest books:

The Raven King (pretty good)
Tales of Uncle Remus: The Adventures of Brer Rabbit (kind of interestin..."

Wow, you've been busy Audrey!

How strange that you happened to be reading Night just before he died - the book isn't uplifting of course but good & important. His passing is very sad.

I've read some of the Uncle Remus stories too. I found them interesting in a historical way too despite the odd racial overtones. They always make me think of the Splash Mountain ride at Disneyland - full of the Brer animals. :) Have you read any folktales by African American Charles W. Chesnutt from the same general period? I like those.

[Audrey, Queen of the Potato People]

Greg wrote: "How strange that you happened to be reading Night just before he died - the book isn't uplifting of course but good & important. His passing is very sad.

That was kind of odd. I hope I'm not cursed and causing deaths of writers I read.

I've read some of the Uncle Remus stories too. I found them interesting in a historical way too despite the odd racial overtones. "

The version I read (listened to) was a telling done by Julius Lester. He's a very good performer. I think he modernized the language a bit, but the dialect was genuine.

[Cupcakes & Machetes, Hybrid Creature]

Literally just finished The Warded Man and I effing loved it.

[Audrey, Queen of the Potato People]

I just read the nonfiction My Life Under the Trees: The Story of a Lost Boy from South Sudan. The author is a relative of a family I know in the neighborhood.

[Sparrow Knight]

Just finished Cherryh's "Forge of Heaven" & really enjoyed it. Excellent political intrigue on a space station, if you're into that kind of story.

[Kirsty, Jedi Master]

Hybrid Creature (devours books instead of brains) wrote: "Literally just finished The Warded Man and I effing loved it."

Yay glad you enjoyed it Hybrid! Feel free to check out/add to the group discussion on it as it was a previous botm!

[Lancer, Warden of the Slums]

Just finished Assassins Quest (so the Farseer Trilogy) and I really enjoyed all three books. They took me a while and we're longer than they looked but really enjoyed them. I've already found used copies of both the Liveship Traders and Tawny Man trilogies to read in the near future

[Margo]

sir Lancer wrote: "Just finished Assassins Quest (so the Farseer Trilogy) and I really enjoyed all three books. They took me a while and we're longer than they looked but really enjoyed them. I've already found used ..."

Robin Hobb is such a prolific writter! I loved the Farseer Trilogy and I recently read The Dragon Keeper which looks to be the start of another great series.

[Audrey, Queen of the Potato People]

sir Lancer wrote: "Just finished Assassins Quest (so the Farseer Trilogy) and I really enjoyed all three books. They took me a while and we're longer than they looked but really enjoyed them. I've already found used ..."

I think that's on my list. So many things on the list.

[Lancer, Warden of the Slums]

Very character driven which I liked a lot.

[Gary]

Getting ready to read the first book in The Farseer trilogy. Book One at least has been in my TBR since it was first released.

[Lancer, Warden of the Slums]

Hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

[Gary]

Now reading Assassin's Apprentice by Robin Hobb

[Veronica]

Methuen wrote: "Nemesis Games (The Expanse #5)

The thing that hooked me at 'Leviathan Wakes' (bar the cover art...) was the 'real' elements. This isn't, hasn't been, and probably won't become, Elric in Space. Thi..."

Agreed. I'm up to the fourth book in the series.

[Fannie]

My uncle made me read The rules of ascension by David B. Coe. I finished the first book a d I have to admit that it was pretty good. I will continue the serie.