Aristea's Shame list

[Solseit]

I am ready to go as well!!! I will start today!

[Scott , Karsa Orlong]

Aristea wrote: "I am ready to go as well!!! I will start today!"

Sweet, I'll add a folder and shelf.

[Solseit]

Thank you!

[Angela, I'm Silverfox lost]

Aristea wrote: "Angela wrote: "

I am liking October Daye. It's a good book to break more heavy reads - at least book #1 was the perfect balance for me!
As for the Malazan, the first 5 books are re-reads for me b..."

It is a good break. I read the first book in Seanan McGuire's Incryptid series as well Discount Armageddon and it was a fun read.

[Solseit]

I am moving some series in the right direction!
The Divine Cities is finished - best ending possible.

I am tackling Bane and Shadow now so I can move the series in the "up-to-date" folder. And I cannot wait to start with The Republic of Thieves so I can move it to the "up-to-date" folder.

In July I will start 5 new series which have already a cadence but I will open a Pandora vase!

[Margret, Caladan Brood Face]

WOO HOO!

[Scott , Karsa Orlong]

Nice on shadow and bane I loved book one.

Look at Marget with a gif.

[Bill]

Couldn't agree more on Divine Cities ending. It was so good. Congrats on your progress.

[Solseit]

I took Scott's suggestion to add the progress - at least it makes me feel better especially when I make progress!

I have added four series:
The Farseer trilogy (1/3)
The Traitor's Son Cycle (1/4)
The Draconis Memoria (1/2)
The Trials of Apollo (1/2)

I made some progress though on the open series and I should be able to close a couple - or at least be updated on some.
Now that I look at how many open series I have I am getting stressed out about starting something new!

[Ahdam]

Great progress unfortunately I had to put the red knight on hold due to time constraints so I'll be picking it up on a later date

Anyway I hope to see you for the other farseer books in the future

[Scott , Karsa Orlong]

Aristea wrote: "I took Scott's suggestion to add the progress - at least it makes me feel better especially when I make progress!

I have added four series:
The Farseer trilogy (1/3)
The Traitor's Son Cycle (1/4..."

I can't take credit for that. Someone else came up with the idea and we all followed suit.

Great job.

[Solseit]

Ahdam wrote: "Great progress unfortunately I had to put the red knight on hold due to time constraints so I'll be picking it up on a later date

Anyway I hope to see you for the other farseer books in the future"

Thanks Ahdam! I am on a roll right now and I am starting too many series. But I will keep the momentum going, I had a huge reading slump in March through May so I am certainly taking advantage of my recent reading strong will!

[Solseit]

Scott wrote: "Aristea wrote: "I took Scott's suggestion to add the progress - at least it makes me feel better especially when I make progress!

I have added four series:
The Farseer trilogy (1/3)
The Traitor'..."

Then I will retract my credit and credit the brains behind the idea (anonymous!).

Thanks for the support though! In one of my random eye opening moments, I realized how incredibly supporting and encouraging this group is. A rare trait to find in real life communication, even more in an more anonymous setting like social media platforms.

So allow me to thank you all for your awesomeness!

[Margret, Caladan Brood Face]

And we are better to have you in our group :) I've seen nothing but genuine kindness from you. It doesn't go unnoticed Aristea

[Solseit]

Margret wrote: "And we are better to have you in our group :) I've seen nothing but genuine kindness from you. It doesn't go unnoticed Aristea"

Thanks Margret, you made my day! :D
Let's say it this way: The group is perfect for me and I feel at home and welcome at all times - so it encourages the best (hopefully) version of me to be available!

[Tammie]

I do the same thing about starting a new series. I hate adding new ones when I'm trying to finish the ones I already have, but I still keep doing it!

[Samir]

Don't stress out about starting a new series. We all do it ;) Nice progress btw :)

[Angela, I'm Silverfox lost]

I love seeing progress reports Aristea. Great work. I keep starting series as well. Haha I keep getting recommended so many great ones.

I agree the group is so supportive and it feels wonderful when people take an interest in what you are reading and give you that push to carry on with a series.

I'm so looking forward to moving Gentleman Bastards into the up to date category as well!

[Solseit]

Yes, I finally am going in the right direction this month!
I am up-to-date for The Gentlemen Bastards and Empire of Storms!

Thanks for the support guys!

[Angela, I'm Silverfox lost]

Woohoo. Fantastic Aristea.

[Scott , Karsa Orlong]

Aristea wrote: "Yes, I finally am going in the right direction this month!
I am up-to-date for The Gentlemen Bastards and Empire of Storms!

Thanks for the support guys!"

Nice. How was book two of Empire of Storms?

[Solseit]

It is okay - I liked the first one better because it had more action.
This is significantly slower but it has very important revelations. I made a parallel to a chess game: this is the book that prepares for (hopefully) awesomeness in book 3.
Plus, it maintains the interesting over the top description and characters!

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

Wohoo! Great update! :)

[Scott , Karsa Orlong]

Aristea wrote: "It is okay - I liked the first one better because it had more action.
This is significantly slower but it has very important revelations. I made a parallel to a chess game: this is the book that p..."

Cool, thanks.

[Solseit]

Well, the only update of relevance is the fact that I read book 3 in the Green Rider series (The High King's Tomb) which was a spectacular read for me.

My hands are now itching to start The First Law series. Somehow it is a series I did not start just yet but I want to immerse myself into.
I am torn because I do not want to start a new series (also considering that we are about to start The Broken Earth) yet I feel like I am missing something in not reading the First Law series. I might veer towards books that allow to close series I have open right now but I am having a difficult time not starting the series. A lot of restrain!

[Jeanne]

I also love the green rider series. In fact when the latest edition came out my library called me same day to let me know that it was in. I had filled out request for it. Since I knew Kristen Britain's name & even the title I receivefmy request from my library the day it was released
How cool is that.
Also who wrote the first law series. I might enjoy it also.
Of course I'm basing it on the simple fact that we both enjoyed the green rider books

[Solseit]

I have not updated this thread officially in so long.

So I made progress on October Daye (I read up to #4) - but this is mostly going to be a filler for all my reads and it is so quick to go through. I am also close to complete the re-read of Fool Moon.

I also made progress on the Farseer Trilogy. I need to decide when to start reading book #3.

I also re-read The Way of Kings so I am read for Words of Radiance when the group resumes the reads.

Also, I started WoT - yes, I am good at starting new stuff but bad in trying to complete series - mostly because I want to try to read the series with FBR! It usually helps me consistently read and conclude series!

I also decided to put series on hold. I have interest in reading them but I have too many series open, so I need to focus on some right now. So I tried to make some space to focus on those I can finish quickly. Some, like ASOIAF and Malazan will return soon to the on-going list because of FBR reads. Others, I am interested in the series but I do not have enough time to focus on everything.
Also, we are starting brand new series in September so I need to make order in my list and set priorities!

[Mayim]

Aristea wrote: "I am moving some series in the right direction!
The Divine Cities is finished - best ending possible.

I am tackling Bane and Shadow now so I can move the series in the "up-to-date..."

I loved City of Stairs but I thought City of Blades is the same book under a different title. Plus, I missed Shara. Now I'm kind of scared I will hate City of Miracles.

[Solseit]

Mayim wrote: "Aristea wrote: "I am moving some series in the right direction!
The Divine Cities is finished - best ending possible.

I am tackling Bane and Shadow now so I can move the series in..."
I actually found that City of Miracles was by far the best in the series. I am looking forward to knowing your opinion on it though! Let me know!!

[Mayim]

In that case I'll brace myself and try to get hold of a copy.

[Scott , Karsa Orlong]

Aristea wrote: "Mayim wrote: "Aristea wrote: "I am moving some series in the right direction!
The Divine Cities is finished - best ending possible.

I am tackling Bane and Shadow now so I can move..."

I loved Bane and Shadow and also agree with you that City of Miracles was by far the best in that series.

[Solseit]

I can finally record some progress here!
I moved the Invisible Library to the updated section.

I also made progress in the Green Rider, the Broken Earth and the Greatcoats.

And I started the The Licanius trilogy (of which 2 books are out).

I also decided to park the WoT reading. I am not too invested in the first book so I will jump onto it when the group will make a re-read of the series! Hopefully when I will have less cluster on my list!
And I moved the Trials of Apollo to the future reads at this point because the second book is really not inspiring me to read (and that is very unusual).

[Scott , Karsa Orlong]

Great job Aristea.

[Solseit]

Scott wrote: "Great job Aristea."

Thanks Scott! Being on holiday helped with the progress though - and in the last days I did not feel like reading much either. I just need to get back into the routine!

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

That's awesome progress! It's nice having time to read for a change haha.

[Tammie]

Great progress!

[Solseit]

Niki Hawkes wrote: "That's awesome progress! It's nice having time to read for a change haha."

Incredibly satisfying too! Now I am back to normal - and I have a slight reading slump. Scary considering the amount of books I want to read!

[Solseit]

Tammie wrote: "Great progress!"

Thanks Tammie!

[Solseit]

Finally I can work on updating this shame list!

I finished the Broken Earth trilogy!
I also made progress and I am updated with the Licanius Trilogy and the Legends of the First Empire.

I made progress on October Daye and I am currently reading Words of Radiance.
I opened and progressed on Tiger and Del (I am about to finish book #3) and I started The Dandelion Trilogy (and I already own book #2, so it's a matter of starting reading it).

All in all, I feel like I have been disciplined. I just need to continue (for instance, I really want to finish the Farseer Trilogy and the Green Rider series before the end of the year since I want to start so many new good reads next year). Let's see how this progresses!

[Melissa ♥ Dog/Wolf Lover ♥]

Yay! It feels good doesn't it 😊 I need to follow in your footsteps!

[Solseit]

Melissa ♥ Dog Lover ♥ wrote: "Yay! It feels good doesn't it 😊 I need to follow in your footsteps!"

Thanks Melissa! Quite frankly I think this is more an accident than voluntary. I ended up in a reading slump and I did not read at all for a couple of weeks. I think this is what saved me from going in the wrong direction!

[Solseit]

I am going in and out of reading slumps so I am okay with the progress I made.

I finished the Farseer Trilogy - yet the series is not even close to the end.
I am updated on the Stormlight archive.
I also made progress on October Daye and Tiger and Del!

I also added a new series, the Chronicle of the exile and I might just read through it soon.

I am also currently reading Empire of Storms #3 and Greatcoats #3 (and I might push myself to continue with Greatcoats #4 to complete the series).

At this point, I need to finish a couple of the series I have opened before I start new ones. I have a bunch on my desk, including A song of fire and ice and I will re-open the Malazan pandora box in January with the group!

[Tammie]

Sounds like good progress to me. Reading is always really slow for me in December so I guess I could say I'm in a slump too.

[Solseit]

After so long, I am finally updating this thread. I have not been particularly consistent but it's for the best (or at least I hope so!)

I finished two series (one with only one book but it was worth it)
The Shadow Campaigns by Django Wexler
The Chronicle of the Exile by Marc Turner

I also made progress with 2 books in the Tiger and Del series (in a couple of weeks, I should be able to move this series in the completed list).

I am also considering resuming the Demon Cycle series. I am also about to start the Traitor's Son series (with FBR). I think I will spin out of control with new series but I feel like I have caged myself too much in the last months with this process and lost a bit of reading appetite. Let's see if this will help over all!

[Virginie]

Nice progress!
As for starting new series... I started 18 so far in 2018! If you feel bad about it, you can always tell yourself that I'm worse lol ;)
I too was forcing myself to finish some series before I could start new ones... Ended up not being exited to read anymore :o
I abandoned some series, put others on hold and I'm now happily spinning out of control :D

Oh, and there's a BR for the Demon Cycle later this year.

[Solseit]

Virginie wrote: "Nice progress!
As for starting new series... I started 18 so far in 2018! If you feel bad about it, you can always tell yourself that I'm worse lol ;)
I too was forcing myself to finish some series..."

As timely as I usually am (apologies!) when reading comments, I am glad to read that I am not the only one who feels less excited about stories when they become a chore (having to finish a series vs feeling free to start as many new ones as one likes)!
I might wait for the Demon Cycle BR later in the year. I really want to finish the series, I really enjoyed the first book!