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[Rob]

*sneaks and sidesteps*

Topic is under September Stand-Alones Buddy Read for Beyond Redemption

[Niki Hawkes, I made it past GOTM... barely]

Hey peeps! I'm wanting to read the Vlad Taltos series The Book of Jhereg by Steven Brust in chronological order (which is kind of fun because it really does bounce around the books quite a bit). It'll be an epic read through the series and I'd like to pace it so that we read it in tandem the whole way (like, let's get to X by this day, and I'll wait if you're not there yet kind of read). I would be hopeful to start next week. Is anyone interested? ^_^

The series is a cool mix of genres - high fantasy setting, small dragon sidekick, but it reads like an urban fantasy and the novels usually each has a mystery that wraps up nicely.

[Timelord Iain, Tech Support]

Not sure I want to do a re-read right now, but Vlad Taltos is a great series... read it 2 years ago, with Choko I think, and Soo tagged along towards the end, catching up on the newer books...

I believe there's 4 books left to be written in the series (1 for each of the Great Houses in the fantasy world, and the one already named after the main character Vlad Taltos and The Final Contract, for 19 total)... and the author hasn't gone too long between publishing a book in the series, over the past 30 years...

[Tammie]

Niki Hawkes wrote: "Hey peeps! I'm wanting to read the Vlad Taltos series The Book of Jhereg by Steven Brust in chronological order (which is kind of fun because it really does bounce around the books qu..."

I might try this.

[Timelord Iain, Tech Support]

Tammie wrote: "Niki Hawkes wrote: "Hey peeps! I'm wanting to read the Vlad Taltos series The Book of Jhereg by Steven Brust in chronological order (which is kind of fun because it really does bounce..."

I'll recommend it... it's kind of a mystery series in a sci-fi/fantasy setting, that feels UF, like Niki said... with a bonded miniature dragon-like familiar... the creature on the cover...

[Tammie]

Timelord Iain wrote: "I'll recommend it... it's kind of a mystery series in a sci-fi/fantasy setting, that feels UF, like Niki said... with a bonded miniature dragon-like familiar... the creature on the cover..."

That sounds intriguing to me, plus I've heard about this series for years and know quite a few people who read it and liked it.

[Timelord Iain, Tech Support]

I'm really tempted to do a re-read... I really liked the first dozen books, and missed some details in the newest book that had a pretty trippy plotline, now that the disparate sci-fi/fantasy elements are converging around Vlad...

And I still need to read the Khaavren Romances... they're a Three Musketeers spoof written in-world by a character/author with a penchant for implanting himself into his stories... I think (Paarfi?)

EDIT: Yea, Paarfi... just did a search, and Brust released a 6th book in 2020 inspired by the Count of Monte Cristo, in-character... there's also Paarfi-rotica... I remember reading and sharing that, and finding it quite ridiculous...

Here's a quote: (view spoiler)["This kiss—-we will simplify it by calling it a kiss, although, in fact, it involved several different gestures of mutual affection, esteem, and desire: to wit, the joining of lips, mouths and tongues which is summarized in what is normally called a kiss, and to which we have just referred in that exact term; hugging, that is, the wrapping of arms about each other; and, in some measure, fondling, that is, while the four arms were occupied in an embrace indicating no small degree of passion, at the same time, the four hands joined to these four arms involved themselves in patting, rubbing, squeezing, and caressing (as best they could through the intervening clothing) those portions of the anatomy most appealing to lovers and most accessible from their current position—-this kiss, we say, was of such passion, tenderness, and duration that the historian despairs of attempting to capture it in a single sentence." (hide spoiler)]

And here's the link to the several page author fanfic: http://dreamcafe.com/downloads/

EDIT 2: The Paarfi tangent I went off on, isn't what the Vlad Taltos books are like (view spoiler)[with the exception of the book Paarfi shows up in, around 10 books in, and only for half of half the book... (hide spoiler)]

[Soo]

Everyone should read Vlad! =D

It's a great series.

[slagathor]

Hi there, I'm planning on reading Gideon the Ninth in the next month or so, now that it is up on kindle unlimited (and possibly the sequel after), would anyone be interested in joining me? :)

[Niki Hawkes, I made it past GOTM... barely]

I've read the first three Vlad (non-chronological) and they were awesome! LMK Tammy/Iain if you're up for it. :)

[Timelord Iain, Tech Support]

Niki Hawkes wrote: "I've read the first three Vlad (non-chronological) and they were awesome! LMK Tammy/Iain if you're up for it. :)"

I think I've talked myself in... but am confused about what order you're reading in, because you linked an omnibus book that is publication order, I think...

Here's the chronological order from the series page:

The books are numbered in publication order; here is a rough guide to chronological order:

Taltos (1988)
Dragon (1998)
Yendi (1984)
Tiassa, section 1 (2011)
Jhereg (1983)
Teckla (1987)
Phoenix (1990)
Jhegaala (2008)
Athyra (1993)
Orca (1996)
Issola (2001)
Dzur (2006)
Tiassa, section 2 (2011)
Iorich (2010)
Tiassa, section 3 (2011)

It's missing Hawk (2014) and Vallista (2017), but I think they continue the trend of being the same chronologically as published order... most of the time-jumbled books are in the first 6 published books + Jhegaala... Tiassa should also probably just be read at the end where section 3 is listed... it's time-split because it's chronicling the life of an artifact that has passed through many hands over the years... would lose some meaning being read in pieces...

[Chris]

I'm intrigued with the Taltos idea. I've read the first books through Orca (published order), but it has been several years so a refresh would be in order. They're quick reads too, which might be a good thing with my reading slump that I'm drowning in...

[Tammie]

Niki Hawkes wrote: "I've read the first three Vlad (non-chronological) and they were awesome! LMK Tammy/Iain if you're up for it. :)"

I'm up for it.

[Niki Hawkes, I made it past GOTM... barely]

Yay! I would like to experience it in chronological order:

1. Jhereg, prologue (1983)
2. Taltos (1988)
3. Dragon, main chapters (1998)
4. Yendi (1984)
5. Dragon, interludes (1998)
6. Tiassa, section 1 (2011)
7. Jhereg, main chapters (1983)
8. Teckla (1987)
9. Phoenix (1990)
10. Jhegaala (2008)
11. Athyra (1993)
12. Orca (1996)
13. Issola (2001)
14. Dzur (2006)
15. Tiassa, section 2 (2011)
16. Iorich (2010)
17. Tiassa, section 3 (2011)
18. Vallista (2017)
19. Hawk (2014)

I'll get a thread going. What do you say we get the 1. Jhereg prologue read by monday then decide on pacing then?

[Niki Hawkes, I made it past GOTM... barely]

Chris wrote: "I'm intrigued with the Taltos idea. I've read the first books through Orca (published order), but it has been several years so a refresh would be in order. They're quick reads too, which might be a..."

Oye, those slumps are rough. I'd love to have you join us! The quickness of the books makes them feel much more manageable.

[Tammie]

Niki Hawkes wrote: "I'll get a thread going. What do you say we get the 1. Jhereg prologue read by monday then decide on pacing then?"...

I think I can get it read by Monday.

[Niki Hawkes, I made it past GOTM... barely]

Tammie wrote: "Niki Hawkes wrote: "I'll get a thread going. What do you say we get the 1. Jhereg prologue read by monday then decide on pacing then?"...

I think I can get it read by Monday."

Sweet! If not lmk and we'll accommodate. I'm more motivated to read it alongside yall than I am to get through it quickly. It'll be a side read for Malazan for me so I'm looking forward to it as a refreshing break from the density.

[Timelord Iain, Tech Support]

Prologue is only 15-20 pages I think... quick summary of Vlad's childhood and mercenary beginnings, before getting to the meat of the story... Taltos and Dragon give a better idea of his pre-pinnacle days...

[Elizabeth]

I read the first 5? Taltos books in publication order. Part of my problem was the non chronological-ness of it. I don't have time for it now but I may follow along.

[Niki Hawkes, I made it past GOTM... barely]

Didn’t we read at least one of them together? I remember complaining how confused I was with all of the unexplained references. I’m hopefully that chronological will be much more satisfying.

[Timelord Iain, Tech Support]

I'm not sure all the references are explained... but the big ones are I think... some of the referentialness, I think is just there to give a feeling of a life lived... we'll see on re-read, I guess...

[Elizabeth]

We might have Niki, I don't remember.

[Katie]

I've been meaning to get back into the Dresdon Files...would anyone want to read some of the books with me? I know we've had some BR's in the past with books later on the series. I'd be starting with book 2 - Fool Moon

[Shaitarn]

Katie wrote: "I've been meaning to get back into the Dresdon Files...would anyone want to read some of the books with me? I know we've had some BR's in the past with books later on the series. I'd be starting wi..."

I have the first five books, and would be happy to read them with you. I'll have to bail out after that, though (I'm currently looking for a job so aren't buying any new books at the moment).

[slagathor]

I just bough Fool Moon recently so I wouldn’t mind joining in for reading that, but definitely not this month, I overbooked myself with buddy reads…

[Timelord Iain, Tech Support]

Katie wrote: "I've been meaning to get back into the Dresdon Files...would anyone want to read some of the books with me? I know we've had some BR's in the past with books later on the series. I'd be starting wi..."

Dresden Files is a series that rewards commitment, with tons of character growth... that first book is super slow and narrow in scope, in comparison...

I might be up for some re-reads, especially if more people show interest...

[Timelord Iain, Tech Support]

Shaitarn wrote: "Katie wrote: "I've been meaning to get back into the Dresdon Files...would anyone want to read some of the books with me? I know we've had some BR's in the past with books later on the series. I'd ..."

No library?... half the buddy reads I do lately, in the mystery book club thread at least, rely on library/e-library app books...

Hoopla, Libby, Overdrive, etc... not sure what apps you have access to in EU, if you're EU... I know some apps are US only, like Hoopla...

[Shaitarn]

Timelord Iain wrote: "Shaitarn wrote: "Katie wrote: "I've been meaning to get back into the Dresdon Files...would anyone want to read some of the books with me? I know we've had some BR's in the past with books later on..."

No ebook reader. Might be able to find a few of the audiobooks online though...

[Katie]

Excellent!!! Glad to see some interest in the series!!!

@slagathor ~ We don't have to start in October if you're overbooked. How would everyone feel about November for Fool Moon? Any specific days that work/don't for people?

Would be glad to have you in as well Timelord and Shaitarn ^~^ Hopefully you can find some means to borrow the other books Shaitarn. I recently discovered YouTube has quite a few audiobooks as well to parose. Pretty sure they have some Jim Butcher ones as well

[Shaitarn]

Katie wrote: "Excellent!!! Glad to see some interest in the series!!!

@slagathor ~ We don't have to start in October if you're overbooked. How would everyone feel about November for Fool Moon? Any..."

November would be fine. I'll probably re-read book 1 this month so I'm ready for it. Hopefully by the time we get to book 6 I'll have a job (fingers crossed!).

[Timelord Iain, Tech Support]

Shaitarn wrote: "Timelord Iain wrote: "Shaitarn wrote: "Katie wrote: "I've been meaning to get back into the Dresdon Files...would anyone want to read some of the books with me? I know we've had some BR's in the pa..."

Depending on how long your eyes can stand it, you can load ebook readers on your phone, or just the elibrary apps and read within... ereaders with eInk and lighting options do more to try and reduce eyestrain, but you also might be able to get audiobooks on the apps... that's primarily what I do...

[slagathor]

@Katie Koloske November sounds perfect for me too! :) and I’m happy to continue with the series after as well, depending how we pace the books! :)

[Timelord Iain, Tech Support]

Katie wrote: "Excellent!!! Glad to see some interest in the series!!!

@slagathor ~ We don't have to start in October if you're overbooked. How would everyone feel about November for Fool Moon? Any..."

An older coworker has been listening to Harry Bosch mysteries on Youtube... we talk about them a bit, since he knows I'm a reader/listener and I read the Bosch series about 8-9 years ago...

[Tawallah]

I can join in with Fool Moon in November. I’ll just listen to Storm Front this month

[Paula]

I will join whenever you read Summer Knight

[Timelord Iain, Tech Support]

Gideon the Ninth -- this book keeps coming up this year...

I did my re-read over the summer... I still haven't read Harrow the Ninth, tho...

So if anyone makes it through Gideon the Ninth and is looking to BR Harrow the Ninth, I'll be here... lurking... waiting... :D

[Navigator]

Who does the reading for A song of wraith and ruin ?

I want people to discuss it with ahhh!

I really hope I won't be desappointed like with my previous reads.

[Zaara]

Would anyone like to read with me anytime this month?

[Rob]

Looking for some possible Buddyreads from my already owned (or not) lists. None are re-reads for me though I could do first book-rereads to some who are new to series if I started with book 2 below. Can start this year or be apart of 2022! Also some upcoming new releases

Upcoming new releases
----------------------------
Cytonic and the two novellas. I have the new released unread as of yet. Sunreach
The God is Not Willing - I got this shipped overseas and don't know why I haven't read it yet! (still not out in the states). New Erickson Malazan series following the Crippled God!
Book 8 and Book 9 to finish off The Expanse

Old TBR shelf
-----------------------

Snow Crash- Neal Stephenson - Wee bit overdue. Been meaning to read it, well forever.
Prince of Thorns- I've somehow never read Mark Lawrence.
Hounded - Not high priority, but have owned book one for awhile now.
The Black Company- again owned a long time.
The Iron King
Theft of Swords - Another miss of mine, never read any Sullivan at all.
Lord of the Silver Bow
The Black Prism Been sitting on my shelf collecting dust awhile especially since I know people are disappointed as the series moves on.
Red Rising - yet another one that's been sitting awhile. I think I own most of the trilogy - book fair grabs.
The Waking Fire _ missed last year's buddyread.
The Way of Shadows Grabbed the trilogy in an all-in one from a book fair awhile back.
The Shadow of the Torturer
The Steel Remains
Traitor's Blade
The Thousand Names
Quillifer - got this last xmas in hardcover
Legend
The Gutter Prayer
Ship of Magic - time to continue on in this world. Loved Farseer trilogy.
Sixteen Ways to Defend a Walled City - been curious to try this series. Never read parker.
A Memory Called Empire
Unsouled
The Winter King Cornwell's take on Arthur Legends.
We Ride the Storm
Gideon the Ninth - Iain just mentioned he wants to read book two. I own the first and think I own the second already on book sale days. and book 3 is coming out. Julia is interested too and I think will be getting her own GoodReads account this December.
The Two-Faced QueenI read book one by Nick Martell last year. I have book two in hardcover. If anyone wants to get in on this.
The Last Watch - 2021 release I'm interested in.
She Who Became the Sun ditto
The Blacktongue Thief Reallly interested in this 2021 release.
The Bone Ships - own but unread.
Sword of the North - looking to finish Scull's Grim Company book 2 and 3.
The Desert Prince - got on release day in hardcover and have yet to read!
Swarm and Steel - Stand-a-lone in the Manifest Delusions series Laura and I just read. Looks like fun :) Did you read this Iain?
Blood of Elves Witcher. I've read The Last Wish and Sword of Destiny and wouldn't mind diving back in before season 2 release on Netflix.
The Darkness That Comes Before - Been on my TBR forever.
The Starless Sea - sitting on my shelf.

Oof, that's enough. :)

[Shaitarn]

Rob wrote: "Looking for some possible Buddyreads from my already owned (or not) lists. None are re-reads for me though I could do first book-rereads to some who are new to series if I started with book 2 below..."

I'll happily read The Way of Shadows and The Steel Remainswith you; I have both these trilogies sitting on my shelves, so can start whenever.

[Tammie]

Rob wrote: "Looking for some possible Buddyreads from my already owned (or not) lists. None are re-reads for me though I could do first book-rereads to some who are new to series if I started with book 2 below..."

I've been wanting to try Will Wight's books for a while. I would like to buddy read Unsouled with you, but probably not until January.

[Saar The Book owl]

I can do:
The Waking Fire (It would be attempt 3, but maybe I finish it now.)
Blood of Elves
She Who Became the Sun
with you, Robb. Only it would be for 2022, if you're up for it.

[Rob]

I am happy to make a more long-term schedule with any of the above. Probably help us to get more people to join us that way. I have never read any Will Wight either though I have heard they are quick reads which is good.

[Brian]

Tammie wrote: "Rob wrote: "Looking for some possible Buddyreads from my already owned (or not) lists. None are re-reads for me though I could do first book-rereads to some who are new to series if I started with ..."

I'd be interested in the Unsouled series too. Jan/Feb work for me

And Rob, Gideon the Ninth, Traitors blade, We Ride the Storm, and The Blacktoungue Thief are all books I own and need to get too. I could be down for more in your list as well.

[Timelord Iain, Tech Support]

I need to read book 2 of a bunch of those: Harrow the Ninth, A Desolation Called Peace, "Swarm and Steel"...

I was waiting for Swarm and Steel to get audio... the rest of Manifest Delusions only got audio over the summer...

Iron Druid chronicles is a great series, until the author ruined the ending in my opinion...

Cradle/Unsouled is a great series...

[Chris]

Tammie wrote: I've been wanting to try Will Wight's books for a while. I would like to buddy read Unsouled with you, but probably not until January. .."

This looks like a good BR for me

[Niki Hawkes, I made it past GOTM... barely]

Rob wrote: "Looking for some possible Buddyreads from my already owned (or not) lists. None are re-reads for me though I could do first book-rereads to some who are new to series if I started with book 2 below..."

Quite a few of these are on my priority list that I'd love to BR:

in order of personal priority:
The Thousand Names
The Black Company
Unsouled
The Black Prism
The Last Watch
She Who Became the Sun
Legend
The Gutter Prayer
We Ride the Storm

[Jason]

I've have a few of these on my longtime tbr shelf, so will try and get on any BR.... Bud and they will come

[Rob]

And this is why I started keeping a separate google-calendar for buddy reads :) I'll wait a day or two for others to respond and then start organizing dates and submitting them to the mods especially if multiple people are interested in certain titles.

[Siobhan]

Lots of those I'd potentially join if they come up!

I need to read The Desert Prince too, Rob. But I can't see me getting time this year now. It's such a beast!