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What Else Are You Reading in 2018?

I've previously read The Death of the Necromancer by Wells, and did not like it, so hopefully I'll like these better.


I forgot to mention the most obvious way to find discussions, which is to go to the book page, scroll to the bottom, and look at the list of discussions. The group name is part of the title, so it's easy to find the correct one. The spoilery threads should all have the book linked, although spoiler free ones might not.

I remember really liking it, but it's been a long time since I read it. There is a lot of fighting, training, and the average soldier's life in the first book, but later books have a lot less of that. I read the books as one edition, and it felt like one book. So the first book is really just the beginning, and the other two books have more interesting plots. It has been 15 years or so since I read it, so I may be slightly off.
There are also sequel books written not too long ago. My parents read those and liked them a lot, but I haven't gotten around to them yet. I started one, but it had been too long since I read the others and I couldn't remember who everyone was. I'll have to re-read the original first.

OK, thanks. That doesn't sound optimal, but if it's mostly just the first book, I may be able to deal with it.

You can't out-introvert me:
While watching Cast Away I kept wondering why Tom Hanks wanted to get off of the island."
Hahahahaha too true! I had to RT this btw ;-P

OK, thanks. That doesn't sound optimal, but if it's ..."
She's only in the standard army in the first book. I read this series quite a while back so after I joined GReads did a very short review based on what I could remember -
Realistic tale of a woman who joins up with lots of nitty gritty detail of life in the ranks. Liked it but not enough to keep.
2nd book - Paks leaves the army and is more self reliant in this book, being put through a crucible in more ways than one. Enjoyed it as a read but at this distance, can't recall a lot of the detail especially the ending.
3rd book - Paks overcomes the trauma that she suffered at the end of book 2 and moves into the epic role she is destined for. A solid read but not a keeper for me.

I usually read several books at once and read a variety of genres besides scifi (not much fantasy anymore). My son and I were both just finished the y/a scifi series (separately but at the same time--he likes the audio) that he liked much better than I did, the Illuminae trilogy.
Right now I'm reading We for the first time, and while I have always heard it's the original dystopian novel, hadn't realized it was also scifi (not all dystopian novels are, of course). I'm also reading Us Against You, Reaper, Bleak House and The Far Pavilions. One of those is on audio when I'm driving.

Thanks Pam! This is what I'm worried about. I've decided not to get the audiobooks, but I'm keeping it on my TBR, to be possibly read at a later date.


Through Kindle Unlimited I came across a popular German author translated into English. The series I'm currently listening to focuses on the glass blowing community of Lauscha, Germany. They're sweet books, easy to read but with history relevant to the storyline mixed in. The Glassblower, The American Lady, The Paradise of Glass.
I'm completing the "Me Before You" series with Still Me. I enjoy Jojo Moyes' writing style which makes for a quick read. I'm going to try some of her other books to see if the characters are as engaging as these are.
Eventually I'll get back to Ink and Bone. I have it on my Kindle but I don't as readily read it as I do regular books. Out of sight, out of mind.


OK, thanks. That doesn't sound optimal, but if it's ..."
If you're expecting/wanting any kindle of romance, then it's not the book for you. I enjoyed all the books (there are two later series in the same setting).

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Actually I was interested in these only because I read that Paks is asexual. Sounds like she might also be aromantic?

I'm a total Illuminae Files fan. Loved the books, and loved the audiobooks even more.

Paks definitely aromantic and asexual. I liked the books when I read them years ago, suspect they might not be quite as good as I remember.

Not sure where I want to go next. Usually I like to take a break between books in a series. I’m definitely going to read the two upcoming official club selections but I have time enough for something else in the meantime...

The Watchmaker of Filigree Street for something different, maybe?

Actually I was interested in these only because I read that Paks is asexual. Sounds like she might also be aromantic? "
Well, when you’ve been in a combat suit nonstop for a week....
(I know what you mean, but that’s funny.)

Oathbringer by Brandon Sanderson
Changes by Jim Butcher
Luck in the shadows by Lynn Flewelling
first two are rereads, third i am reading first time.

you like shadows? just kidding! I read Shadow Rising last month, loved it. and incidentally am also reading Luck in the Shadows right now, a good read so far.
Gods, Monsters, and the Lucky Peach was weird. I like the weird bits that made the world and characters. But I wish the story had been a little more traditional. Or apparent.
Back in the Hexarchate and full on fangirling for my faves. Happy/sad it's about to be over! All my theories are already ruined for Revenant Gun and I'm only 3 chapters in!!!
Back in the Hexarchate and full on fangirling for my faves. Happy/sad it's about to be over! All my theories are already ruined for Revenant Gun and I'm only 3 chapters in!!!

Cool, it's a really unique story and it's very precious to me, hope you like it!

Okay, I like the cover to. Might have to give it a view.

It's not very different in tone from The Watchmaker of Filigree Street, minimalistic and wry, so it's right up my alley ^^

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

I loved The Martian book & movie (but I read the book when it was new so there was a good gap) but have read many disappointed reviews of Artemis so am not planning to read it.

My son is, too, and almost everyone I know who has read it is a big fan. I have one GR friend who also liked them at 3 stars. It's always interesting to see how people react differently to books.

Thanks!

I started reading Song of Achilles while I was sitting waiting for my sons Masters graduation to start. I took my iPad with me. I had a spare 3/4s of an hour between when they seated us and when it started and I was by myself.



Nope.
I'm waiting on it...
And this is totally the wrong thread for that post.
LOL
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ETA: There was a thread in another group I'm in about "missing books" - books that have been announced or teased about, but have never actually manifested.
That was my response for that thread.
colleen the convivial curmudgeon wrote: "Barry wrote: "There’s a sequel to Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell??"
Nope.
I'm waiting on it...
And this is totally the wrong thread for that post.
LOL
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ETA: There was a thread in anothe..."
You should start that thread here, too, so that we may also lament.
Nope.
I'm waiting on it...
And this is totally the wrong thread for that post.
LOL
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ETA: There was a thread in anothe..."
You should start that thread here, too, so that we may also lament.

Ooooooh I loved that book! Madeline Miller is amazing!

The audiobook I finished was My Grandmother Asked Me To Tell You Shes Sorry by Fredrik Backman. I really enjoyed it on audiobook. There was a lot of fairy tale telling in the book and lots of strange words and it was nice listening to it. I think it may have been a bit tiring reading it. I did read a review saying the fairy tales got a bit much in print.

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While watching Cast Away I kept wondering why Tom Hanks wanted to get off of the island."
HA! <3 <3 <3