What are you reading in August '15?

[Brenda ╰☆╮]

Just create a thread in the buddy reads and add the link for those you have been discussing.

[Brenda ╰☆╮]

Cherie wrote: "Trying to get over the hump in the first codex alera book."

I think it gets better in later books.
I found the first a bit eye rolling....lol.

How many more fires could they jump into from the frying pan.
;)

[Cherie]

Brenda ╰☆╮ wrote: "Cherie wrote: "Trying to get over the hump in the first codex alera book."

I think it gets better in later books.
I found the first a bit eye rolling....lol.

How many more fires could they jump i..."

LOL! Exactly

[Jaden]

currently reading the twot series so far 300 pages into the 4th book. probably be my series reading for the next couple of months depending on how work goes. So far enjoying the books except the constant same explanations of the way the different female characters act when anoyed.

[Helen, I·ᴍ ɪɴ ᴛʜᴇ ʟɪʙʀᴀʀʏ]

The Painted Man, 99p on UK kindle today.

ReadVicious today, very good.

[Mili]

Uprooted was fun to read! Now im gonna start up Prince of Thorns

[Mili]

Shari Kay wrote: "Finally getting around to Warbreaker I've owned it forever"

Nice that one sounds interesting, I think ill start it up when its finished. Wonder what youll think of it~

[Brenda ╰☆╮]

Mili, it was always my understanding that Warbreaker is a stand alone book. I believe Brandon Sanderson decided, later, to write another in the same world, but not a continuation of the first.

[Mili]

Thanks Brenda for mentioning! That does change my priority of the book, dont want too many open series hanging. Worst memory ever..

[Helen, I·ᴍ ɪɴ ᴛʜᴇ ʟɪʙʀᴀʀʏ]

I'm more likely to read it knowing that, too many on the go!

[Tara]

I'm currently reading Academ's Fury by Jim Butcher. I loved the first book in the series so hoping it continues this way.
Also, I'm listening to The Blade Itself by Joe Abercrombie. Heard good reviews about this book and the narration is excellent.

[Brenda ╰☆╮]

I really enjoyed Academ's Fury.
:)


I started out with Sanderson's Mistborn series, but Warbreaker could be a good introduction. Maybe other members have input????
Hmmmm...going to look see...

[Tara]

Brenda ╰☆╮ wrote: "I really enjoyed Academ's Fury.
:)


I started out with Sanderson's Mistborn series, but Warbreaker could be a good introduction. Maybe other members have input????
Hmmmm...going to look see..."

If you haven't read anything by Sanderson before then Mistborn is a good start. It's a good introduction to his writing style plus the story is a lot of fun. That's what I started with. I read Warbreaker after the trilogy and Elantris and I didn't have any problems with that order.

[Helen, I·ᴍ ɪɴ ᴛʜᴇ ʟɪʙʀᴀʀʏ]

I read Mistborn plus WOT. Then I did short stories, and moved to novels. I love his stuff, even if I'm still waiting for book three!

[Mili]

All of the above Brenda haha. I liked Elantris as well.

[Max]

I absolutely loved the Mistborn series, I have never read so much so quickly. I couldn't put it down. I'm also very eagerly awaiting the third installment of the Stormlight Archives. I tore through the first two very quickly as well. The world and story he is creating with those books is nothing short of incredible in my opinion.

[Brenda ╰☆╮]

Yes..Max!

Though I still need to finish Mistborn.
;)

I've got plenty of reading material to get through.

[Brenda ╰☆╮]

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[Josh]

Mistborn is the series that got me into reading all together. Before those books i had read maybe two or three books from high school and maybe one Shannara book but after Mistborn I devoured the fantasy genre so it's a great place to start for first time Sanderson readers or first time Fantasy readers. I also loved the first two Stormlight Archives so much that I named my son after the main character so here's hoping he doesn't become a bad guy. ha.

[Alex]

Im reading the gentlemen bastard series. Finished the 1st and am now onto the 2nd.

[Joseph]

Finished Thomas the Rhymer and started Bone Swans, a collection of C.S.E. Cooney's (longish) short stories.

[Joseph]

Finished Bone Swans, read Scavengers in Space by Alan E. Nourse (it was short; and recommended for people who want to know where the Expanse books came from) and am starting Riders of the Steppes: The Complete Cossack Adventures, Volume Three by Harold Lamb.

[Ian]

Hey everyone !!!! I am reading The Emperor's BladesI am half way through and its awesome.

[Alissa]

I'm currently reading Water Sleeps, the Black Company series really deserves its reputation, what a ride. And perfect for summer reading!

[Heather]

I recently started The Blade Itself and am enjoying it so far. Next I will pick up Half a War.

I buddy read Uprooted with my Bookish Buddies and most of us loved it and a few disliked. :)

[Kay]

Currently reading Half a War and then hoping to get to Fool's Quest.

[Ian]

Shari Kay wrote: "@ian. Let me know what you think of that one. Been on my TBR for a while now"

I will do. It's really enjoyable so far.

[Elise]

I finished The Scorch Trials. Unfortunately, I thought it was a step down from the first book, but I still want to see how it all ends.

Starting Half a War now.

[Heather]

I felt like Mazerunner was one of those where they have a good idea and just kinda vague it out for the ending. I seriously don't remember anything much about the last book.

[Alissa]

After my Black Company binge (love the series) I picked Ink and Bone, that was a pleasant discovery, it is YA, well-written and with just a few touches of coming of age and romance, the plot is about the power of knowledge in a society where owning a real ink and paper book is a crime.

[Tracey the Lizard Queen]

So far this month I've read The Mirror Empire, re-read Prince of Thorns (which as good as the first time), almost finished Ruin and steadil making my way through Demonsong. Btw when will we be starting noms for September?

[Helen, I·ᴍ ɪɴ ᴛʜᴇ ʟɪʙʀᴀʀʏ]

Due to a lack of noms last month, books that were nominated and seconded, six, were picked for August, September and October reads. I forget what they were.

[Tracey the Lizard Queen]

I suppose most people were on holiday, there were a lot less than usual.

[Margret]

The last wish
Element of fire

Those are next months reads. I know because I started reading them early... ;)

[Margret]

Ps. Element of fire is FREE on the goodreads app

[Alissa]

Thank you Margret! The Element of Fire looks very intriguing and a good place to start with Martha Wells.
I liked the Last Wish very much, the Witcher saga is a favorite of mine. It combines a lot of classic elements with originality. I hope to be able to read the last books as soon as they are available in English (there are unofficial translations but I have not tried them).

Currently reading King Hereafter, historical fiction by Dorothy Dunnett based on the probable historical character behind Macbeth. The narrative style is not one often employed in more modern books, and it's wonderfully fitting so far.

[Jaden]

onto the 5th book of the wheel of time series

[Alex]

Have really enjoyed the first 2 audiobooks of the king killer chronicles by Patrick Rothfuss. I really enjoyed it. The narration by Nick Podehl, which i thought he did a great job at. I have fallen in love with a few characters including Kvothe. Cant wait for the next book although im a little worried that it has a lot to do in a short time. To get from the Kvothe that we have in the stories to the barmen we see in the interludes is still completely different with a lot of answered questions. So all in all really love the way the book is written its simple easy to follow but beautifully written painting great pictures in your mind and bringing characters to life, and with the help of Nick Podehl i have really loved these books.

[Joseph]

I finished Riders of the Steppes: The Complete Cossack Adventures, Volume Three -- magnificent! -- and started A Darkness Forged in Fire by Chris Evans -- it's one of those series that's been sitting unread on my shelf for years, so I figured it was probably time.

[Helen, I·ᴍ ɪɴ ᴛʜᴇ ʟɪʙʀᴀʀʏ]

Since finishing Vicious I've read: Insurgent, Allegiant, The Mirror Empire, The Invisible Library, The Golem and the Jinni and Uprooted which was my favourite.

[Shadowdenizen]

Wow, some heavy-duty (and awesome!) stuff there! (THough I've not read Golem and the Jinni yet, and am currently reading "Mirror Empire".)

I've continued my "World Fantasy Fiction" trend most of the month, with an [unintentional] focus on Asian fantasy and horror. (I'm trying to explore all the possible literary cultures I can in my reading, but many of the reccs to me are predominantly based on Asian culture and mythology.)

In the last few months I've read I've read Steampunk World, the 4-book “Lairs of the Hidden Gods” series (beginning with Night Voices, Night Journeys), and the Matsumaya Kaze trilogy. (Beginning with Death at the Crossroads).

I’m currently reading Kitsune, DARK SUN RISING: a collection of new genre fiction from Japan, and Hyakumonogatari.

And am looking forward to reading the “Book of World SF” series. (]The Apex Book of World SF)

Just finished both Sherlock Academy and Polychrome: A Romantic Fantasy, both of which I would highly recommend to all fantasy fans (particularly those who are young at heart.)

[Alissa]

Shadowdenizen wrote: "Wow, some heavy-duty (and awesome!) stuff there! (THough I've not read Golem and the Jinni yet, and am currently reading "Mirror Empire".)

I've continued my "World Fantasy Fiction" trend most of t..."

Wow! What an array :) And of course, aren't we all young at heart?

:D:D:D

[Shadowdenizen]

I'd REALLY recommend Sherlock Academy; it gave me that same shivery feeling that reading the first Harry Potter gave me. (I don't think it's quite as refined as HP1 was, but it is slightly more light-hearted, and it's a really promising start to a series. [I"m not sure it will become the h=juggernaut that HP has, but I'm still happy to promote it to my friends.]

And Polychrome is excellent as well, though I think you likely get more out of it if you know the Oz mythos (since this is set in the same milieu.)

[Shadowdenizen]

If you liked "One Good Dragon", try the "Eli Monpress" series (The Legend of Eli Monpress) from the same author.

It's a great, fast-paced, enjoyable fantasy romp, that remains light-hearted even while addressing some deeper character issues.