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What are you reading in June 2014?
I just posted in the May thread so will post it here since I'm a day behind and I LOVED it:I just finished the new audio version of The Master of Whitestorm by Janny Wurts, narrated by Simon Prebble. I had read the book in 2011 and loved it but the audio version put me over the moon! It's fantastic and I upped my star rating from 4 to 5 stars. I've always loved Simon Prebble, but I've never heard him like he is narrating this book. If anyone enjoys audiobooks I highly recommend it!
Reading "My Life with the Fairies of Willow Creek" on Kindle right now and am hoping to start "Journey Into Mystery" graphic novel as soon as it gets here
Last month was spent delving into works by authors I had previously enjoyed. So this month I figured I would do the opposite and try some new authors. For starters I'm reading The Red Knight, which is pretty good so far. Then I am finally going to get around to Brandon Sanderson with Mistborn: The Final Empire.
Sandra wrote: "I just posted in the May thread so will post it here since I'm a day behind and I LOVED it:I just finished the new audio version of The Master of Whitestorm by Janny Wurts, narrated by Simon Preb..."
I've been doing reading and playing. :)
I went to post and realized it was June today!
;)
I've mostly been keeping up with various group reads, but I'll add that to my "want to read " list.
I'm reading "Thief's Magic" by Trudi Canavan, and looking into reading the rest of the Dresden Files, since I've read the first one.
Skin GameWarhost of Vastmark
The Ships of Merior
And also the next books in the 2 series im reading at the moment, the sorcerers ring series and the godling chronicles
As of right now I am reading warbreaker. which I should be done with by Wednesday. After that I'll probably a couple of my e-kindle books.
Finished Dawn of Swords. Here's my review. I'm going to finish off Dune and then it's on to Promise of Blood.
Just finished Skin game by Jim Butcher. As usual it was a great read. Lots of action and humour. Now planning to start The Great Hunt by Robert Jordan.
I am working on A Crown of Swords on audiobook, The Rose and the Thorn on Kindle, and I hope to get to Promise of Blood, Prince of Thorns, and The Way of Kings.
Well Dune definitely earns all that praise it gets. Really great book. Here's my review.
I started Promise of Blood, interesting beginning so far.
I started Promise of Blood, interesting beginning so far.
Right now I'm reading third book in Cecellia Holland's"Corban" series. Love it, and trying hard to finish the last two books in the series. This is technically a "history fiction" book, but it has some very strong fantasy/magic ties.
Finished Sworn in Steel, which was a lot of fun, and am currently reading an old one, Caesar Dies by Talbot Mundy.
I finished Sorcerer's Legacy, newly out in audio by Janny Wurts, narrated by Emily Gray who is terrific. I really enjoyed it. It's a fast paced peril ridden tale with a touch of romance. Very nice.
Finished The Republic of Thieves. I really enjoyed it. Great to have Locke and Jean back again. I only wish it felt less like there were two books in one. Also I don't know if it was because I was up late at night finishing this, but the epilogue was downright terrifying.I just started Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West.
I also expect to be finished with The Emperor's Blades pretty soon too.
Undertaking the second installment The Warrior Prophet in R. Scott Bakker prince of nothing trilogy. The first of the trilogy was phenomenal.With an outrageous schedule this month one book should do it.
Just finished Promise of Blood! Here's my review
Moving on to Prince of Fools which I'll be reading with the girlfriend, and American Craftsmen, which I'll read on the side.
Moving on to Prince of Fools which I'll be reading with the girlfriend, and American Craftsmen, which I'll read on the side.
Read Breakfast at Tiffanys by Capote and hope to start the new Sandserson book soon or Heart of Darkness.
I'm currently reading some stuff I've been reading for quite a while. Can't seem to stop interrupting their reading to read something else.The Prose Edda, Half of a Yellow Sun, To Kill a Mockingbird and Granta 121 (the Brazilian edition).
I can't remember the last time I posted a comment here. Anyway, I just finished reading Prince of the Blood and The King's Buccaneer. Both books were fun adventures, as Feist's books tend to be.Next up is The Ultimate Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.
I'm reading the lovely, lyrical The Bards of Bone Plain and it's making me want to reread The Ships of Merior which is also about a bard. In fact, it makes me want to reread that whole series!
Ditched American Craftsmen. Couldn't stand reading further. Here's my review
I'm reading Prince of Fools slowly with my girlfriend, and The Garden of Stones on the side.
I'm reading Prince of Fools slowly with my girlfriend, and The Garden of Stones on the side.
Finished Caesar Dies (it was short; the ending was not a surprise) and started Veil of the Deserters, the second in Jeff Salyards's series.
im reading the sorcerers ring series by morgan rice, im on book 7 at the moment and really enjoying it
Just finished The Mayfair Moon and hoping to score a copy of the next book but working on River Marked while I wait.
Just finished Prince of Fools! A very, very different book from any of the Broken Empire books. Here's my review
I'm on to The Garden of Stones, seems like stock fantasy but with some crazy creative worldbuilding so far.
I'm on to The Garden of Stones, seems like stock fantasy but with some crazy creative worldbuilding so far.
Finished The Emperor's Blades. Good start for a debut novel. Going back to The Empire of the Stars now.
Still reading the first book of Game of Thrones! I really like it! I am also starting a book called Plus One
Just finished The Garden of Stones, that book is amazing! I can't believe a debut that awesome just completely sailed under the radar like that. Here's my review
Continuing The Stars Came Back. Fun read so far, written in screenplay format. After getting used to that it has kept me turning pages excitedly to see what happens next.
I just finished up The Obsidian Heart. Here's my review. I can't believe these books aren't more well known in SFF circles; The Garden of Stones kicked The Red Knight out of the top spot for my favorite 2013 debuts, and The Obsidian Heart only ratchets up everything that was excellent in The Garden of Stones.
Just finished The Pillars of Sand, great ending to one of the most underrated fantasy series released last year. Here's my review.
Now it's on to Hollow World! Looking forward to what sort of tale I can expect from Michael J. Sullivan post-Riyria.
Now it's on to Hollow World! Looking forward to what sort of tale I can expect from Michael J. Sullivan post-Riyria.
Rabindranauth wrote: "Now it's on to Hollow World! Look..."
You'll love it :) This month I've just finished reading Red Country, before starting Prince of Fools I'm going to read two fantasy anthologies, Triumph Over Tragedy: an Anthology for the Victims of Hurricane Sandy and Neverland's Library, many great authors there!
Finished Veil of the Deserters, which I highly recommend (but go read Scourge of the Betrayer first), and started The King in Yellow and Other Horror Stories by Robert W. Chambers.
I am officially reading A Clash of Kings now.I showed up late to the party. Someday I will catch up!
Kelila wrote: "I am officially reading A Clash of Kings now.
I showed up late to the party. Someday I will catch up!"
Better late than never! Welcome to years of waiting and bitching with the masses for GRRM to release the next book :D We are legion o_o
I showed up late to the party. Someday I will catch up!"
Better late than never! Welcome to years of waiting and bitching with the masses for GRRM to release the next book :D We are legion o_o
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Then I'll do a quick refresh/skim of The Way of Kings, so I can quickly start Words of Radiance.