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[Hailee]

Chris wrote: "Hailee wrote: "Hi, I know everyone's schedules are super full but I am reading this series with another group anyway so I thought I would throw it out here in case anyone is interested.

Does anyon..."

That's a good deal. They are a lot more than that on the UK version.

[Timelord Iain, Tech Support]

I read Wizard's First Rule ~15 years ago... I think it was on the display rack at the library... around the time I first tried Wheel of Time (and quit before making it out of the starter town)... I know I finished the book, but I never continued... I'll think about joining closer to the start date you guys decide on...

[Hailee]

Iain wrote: "I read Wizard's First Rule ~15 years ago... I think it was on the display rack at the library... around the time I first tried Wheel of Time (and quit before making it out of the starter town)... I..."

Sounds good to me. The other group I am reading it with will be starting the 1st book in the series at the beginning of May if you end up having the time.

It interesting that so many people just don't like the Wheel of Time. Maybe because the pace is quite slow, but I quite enjoy that about it. However it did take me one whole year to just read the first two books so there is plenty of time left for me to change my mind :-)

[Beste]

Hailee wrote: "Iain wrote: "I read Wizard's First Rule ~15 years ago... I think it was on the display rack at the library... around the time I first tried Wheel of Time (and quit before making it out of the start..."

Thank god I'm seeing this comment right now! I thought I was in a reading slump. (have been reading the first book for 7 days now)

Thanks @Hailee :)

[Hailee]

@Beste Haha you are welcome. Just to make you feel better I can tell you that I started Eye of the World on 3rd of January and finished it on 29th of May. The Great Hunt I started on 8th of July and finished 28th November.

It is a good series in my opinion but I have struggled to read more than a chapter or two at one time (and sometimes wouldn't pick it up at all for a week or so) so I tend to have at least one other book on the go when I am reading a Wheel of Time book so I can take it at a steady pace but still get plenty of reading done.

[Ahdam]

I'm very hesitant about wizards first rule since I read the first couple of pages and o wasn't really impressed by what was happening and then I heard all about the stuff that happens in his book and I also heard about his philosophies which I don't think I'm a huge fan of

BUT I try not to be discriminative and you should have a go at reading different books (I myself have an interest in reading a few controversial books which I won't name out of fear of deportation 😂😂😂😂😂)so put me down as a maybe

[Hailee]

Ahdam wrote: "I'm very hesitant about wizards first rule since I read the first couple of pages and o wasn't really impressed by what was happening and then I heard all about the stuff that happens in his book a..."

That's interesting to know Ahdam. I've never heard anything about the author on a personal level but then again I haven't looked him up at all. But I do try my best to keep the 'artist' and the 'art' they produce separate if possible. The only exception (so far) being Orson Scott Card. I won't read anything by him or watch any adaptation of his work as I can't bare the idea that any of my money goes to support him and his beliefs in any way.

[Nyssa]

Hailee wrote: "The only exception (so far) being Orson Scott Card. I won't read anything by him or watch any adaptation of his work as I can't bare the idea that any of my money goes to support him and his beliefs in any way. ."

+1 He's not my only exception, but he is definitely one of them.

[Ahdam]

I don't think your gonna support him if you pirate the film or something and to be fair as a film student I think it's a huge shame that a good film with a lot of potential won't be continued because of the backlash and the authors views and I believe a few people have read his books and I hope to red his books but you do you and all and I might get some shit for this but card is allowed to say what he can and I'm allowed to say he's wrong.

However I really don't like people who lumps others saying if you like this book then your against homophobia and I've seen a few people have that your with me against me kind of thing and I remember reading a thread where they had problems with orson scott cards name in the final empire for some reason but that people I guess

[Hailee]

Nyssa wrote: "Hailee wrote: "The only exception (so far) being Orson Scott Card. I won't read anything by him or watch any adaptation of his work as I can't bare the idea that any of my money goes to support him..."

Out of interest who are your other exceptions?

Other authors I have heard bad things about relate to things like rudeness to fans etc, which although not nice, I do try to separate and I just won't go to signing events if they come up. But if there are others along the line of Scott Card (homophobia, racism and misogyny) I'd like to be aware of them.

[Zaara]

Yes @Nyssa do share...I'm finding this thred very educational...I knew none of this stuff....

[Nyssa]

I would have to get permission from my friends to link to their reviews discussing the various matters. Plus, I have to leave for work in a but. But here is a quick rundown.

Larry Correia - Politics
Lynn Shepard - Attitude: See Article
Riley Hill - Behavior.

[Hailee]

That is fine Nyssa, thanks for giving the names. I'll look into them.

[Shaitarn]

Marion Zimmer Bradley is just about the only author whose books I now wish I didn't have (look up MZB scandal if you don't know what I mean - I don't even want to talk about it). I was never a fan of the Avalon books, but I still have several of the sword and Sorceress anthologies and can't bring myself to part with them.

[Ahdam]

I don't know maybe I'm just too passive about authors unless the person is absolute garbage then I'd rather see the other side before making my decision maybe I'll run into an author who I cannot bring myself to read

I try to be open as I can and I find it interesting some of you guys have limits so O know there's such a thing as being too open but kind of feel like I stick out a bit right now hahaha

[Timelord Iain, Tech Support]

Hailee wrote: "Iain wrote: "I read Wizard's First Rule ~15 years ago... I think it was on the display rack at the library... around the time I first tried Wheel of Time (and quit before making it out of the start..."

I eventually read Wheel of Time in college... but it was too slow to start for me when I was 10-ish... in college I read the first 6 books in 2-3 months... then I burned out on them for 5 years... then I caught up through book 10 just in time for the Sanderson books to start releasing... then it took me another 3 years from Memory of Light to try Sanderson's original work... and now he's basically my favorite author...

[Timelord Iain, Tech Support]

Nyssa wrote: "I would have to get permission from my friends to link to their reviews discussing the various matters. Plus, I have to leave for work in a but. But here is a quick rundown.

Larry Correia - Polit..."

I've seen Larry Correia's blog a little bit, and yea... I like some of his works though... I REALLY liked Hard Magic trilogy... but his Monster Hunter International series was a bit much for me... I finished the first book, but even a long time later, I couldn't make it more than a couple chapters into the second...

Only author I know of that has any controversy around them is Kendall Grey... she published a series of books for easy PNR money:



Then got mad that it was 10x more successful than her Whale Literature: ... and made some blog post about it... didn't go over very well, to say the least... the funny thing is that she has since written more Hard Rock Harlots books...

[Timelord Iain, Tech Support]

Oh... there was also the thing last year with Karen Marie Moning defending the return of a convicted sex offender as the narrator for last year... apparently he couldn't narrate because he was in prison...

[Timelord Iain, Tech Support]

This has kinda gotten off track... I'm gonna stop now... leave this thread for it's intended purpose...

[Siobhan]

Hi guys, would there be any interest in reading Elantris in March? Only time I really have free is towards the end, maybe 24th? :) I know there's a few people who want to read it, just a matter or when is best!

[Ahdam]

Siobhan wrote: "Hi guys, would there be any interest in reading Elantris in March? Only time I really have free is towards the end, maybe 24th? :) I know there's a few people who want to read it, just..."

Count me in for march Siobhan I need to get around to his standalones in the future we could do all the books released in the elantris world if you want such as The Hope of Elantris and The Emperor's Soul as well

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

Shaitarn wrote: "Marion Zimmer Bradley is just about the only author whose books I now wish I didn't have (look up MZB scandal if you don't know what I mean - I don't even want to talk about it). I was never a fan ..."

Thanks for the heads up... I now also have a bunch of unread anthologies I'm not sure what I want to do with.

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

Kimberly wrote: "Hi!!
I just joined the group and would be interested in The Dragonbone Chair. It' s funny I was just looking at Tad Williams the other day."

Welcome to the Group Kimberly. :) We have a thread for Tad Williams scheduled for March. Hope you can join us.

[Veronica]

Siobhan wrote: "Hi guys, would there be any interest in reading Elantris in March? Only time I really have free is towards the end, maybe 24th? :) I know there's a few people who want to read it, just..."

I'd be interested in joining this one! The end of March works for me.

[Siobhan]

Ahdam wrote: "Siobhan wrote: "Hi guys, would there be any interest in reading Elantris in March? Only time I really have free is towards the end, maybe 24th? :) I know there's a few people who want ..."

Definitely Ahdam! With them just being short, should we just discuss them on the same thread? :)

And that's great Veronica!

[Ahdam]

Maybe there are some problems with that especially those who read quicker than others as well as when to read the others but other than that I would be down for it

[Siobhan]

Ahdam wrote: "Maybe there are some problems with that especially those who read quicker than others as well as when to read the others but other than that I would be down for it"

Fair enough, just see how it goes at the time then.

[C.P.]

I'm up for a reread of Elantris with you in March. I've been wanting to read it again.

[Siobhan]

C.P. wrote: "I'm up for a reread of Elantris with you in March. I've been wanting to read it again."

Awesome! I feel like we spoke about arranging something in the new year :) Iain and Diana mentioned Elantris in another thread and it got me thinking again.

[Hailee]

If I end up having time I'll join in for Elantris but I'm an extremely tentative maybe... I've committed to so much now!!

[C.P.]

Yes, I do think we talked about it at some point, Siobhan. Good to get something set.

[Maryam]

I'm up for a reread of Elantris :) My Semester starts again in April but I think I can make it work.

[Silvana]

How about a BR for Alloy of Law?

[Beste]

How about Steelheart too? :)

[Silvana]

Oh I have yet to procure that one. I want to finish the Mistborn novels first. Forgot to propose the time for The Alloy of Law, maybe around June, July or Mid August.

[Ahdam]

I'd be down for alloy of law for June Silvana

[Silvana]

Cool! How about June 9th? I saw your tracker and A Feast for Crows might take some time.

[Ahdam]

Yeah I can do June 9th I need to get to era 2 at some point I think next year is pretty much Cosmere year in terms of Sanderson books hahaha

[Siobhan]

I'm up for Alloy of Law etc. Just need to read Hero of Ages first.

[Timelord Iain, Tech Support]

Wax and Wayne are fun... I didn't realize how much shorter the 2nd Era books were until I was uploading to my phone for re-listen yesterday...

[Silvana]

Thread request posted :)
I think now I have a fully booked schedule until end of June. Really happy :D

[Sarah]

Ugh, you guys are killing me.

I need to stay away from this thread so I stop over committing.

[Hacen]

Beste wrote: "How about Steelheart too? :)"

I'm interested 😁

[Siobhan]

Hailee and I are planning to read Six of Crows around March 15th. Just checking if anyone else would be interested? :)

[Sarah]

Siobhan wrote: "Hailee and I are planning to read Six of Crows around March 15th. Just checking if anyone else would be interested? :)"

Its on my list, but I still haven't read the Grisha trilogy yet.

[Siobhan]

Sarah wrote: "Siobhan wrote: "Hailee and I are planning to read Six of Crows around March 15th. Just checking if anyone else would be interested? :)"

Its on my list, but I still haven't read the..."

Oh do you have to read them first? I thought they were separate! :/

[Delitealex]

Siobhan wrote: "Sarah wrote: "Siobhan wrote: "Hailee and I are planning to read Six of Crows around March 15th. Just checking if anyone else would be interested? :)"

Its on my list, but I still ha..."

They are separate just in the same world

[Siobhan]

Aw cool, thanks Delitealex. I want to read the trilogy too, but Six of Crows just came up in conversation :)

[Delitealex]

Since I've already started the Grisha trilogy I figured I would finish it up before I get to Six of crows

[Hailee]

I haven't read The Grisha trilogy either. But from what I heard the Six of Crows duology is much better. I still might read the Grisha trilogy at some point but I'm much more excited to re-read Six of Crows!

But yes Siobhan Leigh Bardugo was always clear that although they are set in the same world she wrote the duology so that they could stand on their own (Although there are apparently "Easter eggs" included for those that have read the trilogy.)