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[Jen]

Trike wrote: "You can't out-introvert me:
While watching Cast Away I kept wondering why Tom Hanks wanted to get off of the island."

HA! <3 <3 <3

[colleen the convivial curmudgeon]

So, I've gotten the first Murderbot book to give it a shot.

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

[Anna]

Can anyone tell me (within the next hour or two), if The Deed of Paksenarrion aka. Sheepfarmer's Daughter is something I might like? I was going to read it, but then I glanced at reviews, and I'm not sure anymore. I was going to get the audiobooks, and if I do, it'll be today to use up my last credits and get rid of Audible with a bang $10 bonus. It has high ratings, and I really like Elizabeth Moon's scifi. But some make it sound like it's endless hours of battle scenes and training montages, I don't love those.

[Anna]

Anna wrote: "GR group/listopia search isn’t working at the time. Google works pretty well"

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.

[Allison, Fairy Mod-mother]

Yeah, another annoying glitch is that sometimes GR un-tags the book we've linked >:(

[Bobby]

Anna wrote: "Can anyone tell me (within the next hour or two), if The Deed of Paksenarrion aka. Sheepfarmer's Daughter is something I might like? I was going to read it, but then I g..."

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.

[Anna]

Bobby wrote: "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."

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

[Dawn F]

Trike wrote: "Yesterday I tweeted this:

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

[Pam]

Anna wrote: "Bobby wrote: "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."

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.

[Karin]

I'm new here, but when I saw 10 of my GR friends and how chatty you are, thought I would join. I read Parable of the Sower in 2017 and am looking forward to that discussion.

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.

[Anna]

Pam wrote: "lots of nitty gritty detail of life in the ranks"

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.

[Jacqueline]

I really enjoyed Illuminae Karin. I’ve only read the first book and not the whole series so my opinion may change by the time I get to the end. I am enjoying the different way it’s written though. Gemina and Obsidio are waiting for me on my bookshelves. Mood reader and not in the mood at the moment.

[Allison, Fairy Mod-mother]

Welcome, Karin! Heck of a line up you've got :) Looking forward to your thoughts!

[Karen]

I'm currently on a realistic/historical fiction kick. I've just discovered the Grantchester books and am giving the first one a go: Sidney Chambers and the Shadow of Death.

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.

[Jacqueline]

I haven’t been able to find any of the Grantchester books but I love the TV series.

[HeyT]

Right now I'm concurrently reading three books, Autonomous, Luck in the Shadows, and The Shadow Rising.

[CBRetriever]

Anna wrote: "Bobby wrote: "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."

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).

[Jamesboggie]

I read Artemis for an IRL book club. I loved The Martian, but I was disappointed by this book. I think it proves that Weir lucked out by combining the perfect premise, plot, style, and character for his first book. I think eventually he will match it, but he might have a string of merely ok books in the meantime.

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

[Anna]

CBRetriever wrote: "If you're expecting/wanting any kindle of romance, then it's not the book for you."

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

[Phrynne]

Just starting Guns of the Dawn by Adrian Tchaikovsky. I loved Children of Time

[Leonie]

Jacqueline wrote: "I really enjoyed Illuminae Karin. I’ve only read the first book and not the whole series so my opinion may change by the time I get to the end. I am enjoying the different way it’s written though. ..."

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

[Time]

Tried to get back into a couple of books I had abandoned, turns out my taste hasn't changed anywere near enough. Giving The Golem and the Jinni by Helene Wecker a chance, seams promising so far.

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.

[Anthony]

I just finished Assassin's Apprentice and was very impressed. I’m not sure I’ve ever read a period fantasy told in a first person narrative that felt so rich in characterization and so subtle in its approach to revealing a lovely, intelligent, and twisty plot. There was a melancholy, a longing coursing through the book from so many characters, but especially Fitz, that really moved me. I look forward to following his story and reading the rest of Robin Hobb’s work. I’m hooked.

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...

[Dawn F]

Anthony wrote: "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?

[Trike]

Anna wrote: "CBRetriever wrote: "If you're expecting/wanting any kindle of romance, then it's not the book for you."

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.)

[Anna]

Trike, lol you have a point, but it never stops the teens in YA dystopias.

[Em Lost In Books]

currently I am reading

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.

[Em Lost In Books]

HeyT wrote: "Right now I'm concurrently reading three books, Autonomous, Luck in the Shadows, and The Shadow Rising."

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.

[Phrynne]

I just finished Best Served Cold. Loved it!

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

[Anthony]

@Dawn Sold! Thank you!

[Don]

is Reading "The Manchurian Candidate"... Wow, it really explains a lot.

[Don]

says "Thanks Dawn" The watch maker of Filigree street, looks like a good recommendation.

[Allison, Fairy Mod-mother]

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!!!

[Dawn F]

Don wrote: "says "Thanks Dawn" The watch maker of Filigree street, looks like a good recommendation."

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

[Dj]

Jacqueline wrote: "Haven’t read any SFF recently but I read Furiously Happy: A Funny Book About Horrible Things by Jenny Lawson today. It’s brilliant. And the cover makes me smile every time. And part..."

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

[Dawn F]

Meanwhile I've started on All the Birds in the Sky and am loving it - thanks to Anthony for talking about it!

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

[Jamesboggie]

I also read Gods, Monsters, and the Lucky Peach. My opinion is similar to Allison's. I felt a great premise was squandered by a lack of conveyance and an abundance of contrivance.

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

[Karin]

Jamesboggie wrote: "I read Artemis for an IRL book club. I loved The Martian, but I was disappointed by this book. I think it proves that Weir lucked out by combining the perfect premis..."

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.

[Karin]

Leonie wrote: "Jacqueline wrote: "I really enjoyed Illuminae Karin. I’ve only read the first book and not the whole series so my opinion may change by the time I get to the end. I am enjoying the different way 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.

[Karin]

Allison wrote: "Welcome, Karin! Heck of a line up you've got :) Looking forward to your thoughts!"

Thanks!

[Jacqueline]

Most people absolutely love The Sun and Her Flowers but I can’t stand it. Same with Dear Fahrenheit 451 (the letters one not the Bradbury one). I hated it with a passion but a lot of people love it the same way.

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.

[colleen the convivial curmudgeon]

I'm waiting on the sequel to Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell, which was announced in 2004.

[Robert]

Yesterday I finished Royal Assassin, the second book in Robin Hobb's "Farseer Trilogy." It was a really good novel. Took some turns I wasn't expecting, especially towards the end. I'm going to wait a few days before starting on the third book, Assassin's Quest.

[Francisca]

I'm feeling a bit book schizophrenic - I usually have several going on at once, but usually they're different genres... I'm now struggling through The Gray House (it's a bit too weird for me so far), enjoying dipping into The Farthest Shore, and racing through the last Lady Trent book, Within the Sanctuary of Wings. After Atlas is on my shelf staring at me, begging to be stared too, but I'm resisting so far... :)

[Barry]

There’s a sequel to Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell??

[colleen the convivial curmudgeon]

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 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.

[Allison, Fairy Mod-mother]

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.

[Dawn F]

Jacqueline wrote: "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."

Ooooooh I loved that book! Madeline Miller is amazing!

[Jacqueline]

Yeah Dawn so far so good. I didn’t get any further into it last night though. I still had 30 minutes left on an audiobook so I sat up in bed and listened to that. I’ll have to pick another one for my trip home today.

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.

[Bree]

Just completed The Plastic Magician/ Enjoyable and lightweight magic, some cardboard cutout characters, and YA-aimed. I liked it, because I was looking for something light. Next up will be something creepy - Friend Request by Laura Marshall.