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[Feliciana]

I’m currently reading “Light from Uncommon Stars” (on app so can’t link), and definitely agree with @Colin about all the food descriptions!

[Woman Reading]

After a long hiatus, Ilona Andrews have returned to their Kinsnen series with this novella -
Fated Blades

I haven't read the preceding installments which were really just short stories. There's plenty of world-building here with a Sci-fi setting instead of their usual UF.

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

[Reed]

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[Allison, Fairy Mod-mother]

Reed, please do try to use the app letters! we have lots of folks who are not native English speakers or have sight or visual processing conditions and we want you to share good books with all of them!

[DivaDiane]

I just read the last Tale of Earthsea, which LeGuin wrote a few years before her death: The Daughter of Odren. A beautiful example of the author’s brilliance.

[Tamara]

I remember 'Little Men' as being quite good. I'll never get over my disappointment with the way 'Little Women' went in the end, but the sequel is a little mollifying. The adventures the boys get into and their resolution, the growth and human kindness, and the humour, are all good story.

Janny Wurts is a favourite! But the Mistwraith series takes real work to read, doesn't it? I mostly like it, but partially wince at it. I like the uniqueness of both her style and stories.

I've been listening to the audiobook version of Project Hail Mary. It's the first audiobook I've actually liked and been able to keep listening to. At first, I wasn't sure about the reader, because I'd read the preview and the voice in my head was different to how he interpreted the words. But I'm pretty happy to take his interpretation... he's good with accents, and makes it fun to hear those voices - which I wouldn't have, reading it myself. It's been a really interesting and enjoyable experience, in the end, listening to it. (It was the only version of the book available at either library system I have access to, as it's popular).
The story itself is quite good - fascinating with its scientific details, exciting with its adventures and unexpected events, and often funny. I've laughed aloud a lot. Similar style to The Martian movie.
This is not to say that I'm sold on audiobooks! But I'm glad to have one that I'm actually able to listen to and which enhances the experience.

I just read A Deadly Education, and really liked it. I am a fan of Naomi Novik's other two non-dragon-series books, and this was as good, in her unusual, honest, funny, heartfelt and surprising way.

[Mathew]

Thomas wrote: "Another Stars Wars novel this time from me with Tarkin. Not quite the story I was hoping for but it still possessed some very entertaining sequences.

My review:

https://www.goodre..."

The last few Star Wars books I've read have also been hit or miss.

I did listen to one in audiobook form a few years ago and it took the story to a new level - they added the sounds of blaster fire and light saber during the battle scenes.

[Faith]

My review of The Extinction Trials by A.G. Riddle

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

[Eric]

DivaDiane wrote: "I just read the last Tale of Earthsea, which LeGuin wrote a few years before her death: The Daughter of Odren. A beautiful example of the author’s brilliance."

I enjoyed the entire series. Bought the single, illustrated book with all the tales. Classic!

[Michelle]

I finished River of Gold last night, which was fair. It was full of talking, talking and more talking. After that, I began a re-read of the third in Janny Wurts' Wars of Light & Shadow series, Warhost of Vastmark, so I'm happy.

[Brandon]

Thomas, the audiobooks for pretty much all Star Wars books are enhanced with sound/music. It's not one specific title.

Luceno has written better Star Wars books than Tarkin. I would suggest looking at Labyrinth of Evil, Darth Plagueis, and Millennium Falcon. If you like Rogue One, his novel Catalyst gives some cool background about kyber crystals, the Ersos, and Krennic.

[Gabi]

I went on with my WoT marathon and read Lord of Chaos, A Crown of Swords and The Path of Daggers. Either the character writing gets a tiny wee bit better or my wishful thinking is on overdrive. Either way, I'm trotting along.

Now I have used all of my accumulated audible credits and have to discuss with myself if I should actually pay more to read on, switch to the eye reads or wait month for month.

[Bonnie]

"Trotting along"
🤗

[Charles]

I'm building up to reading Dune. I've seen the original film loads of times but never read the book. Terrible I know! It's sitting there waiting for me to open it and start. Finding the time always seems to be a struggle though. Maybe I should turn my computer off :)

[The Joy of Erudition]

Charles wrote: "I'm building up to reading Dune. I've seen the original film loads of times but never read the book."

Its size always made me put it off. But I've been working on reading it for the past 23 days, making slow but steady progress. Maybe 5 or 6 more days, and I'll have it done at last!

[Gary]

Finished reading The Wisdom of Crowds by Joe Abercrombie and The Vor Game by Lois McMaster Bujold. I am reading A Crown of Swords by Robert Jordan, I plan to read Leviathan Falls by James S.A. Corey, next.

[Woman Reading]

After reading an ARC for Fated Blades by Ilona Andrews, I looked up the 2 preceding installments.

Silent Blade #1

My review - www.Goodreads.com/review/show/4314911062


Silver Shark #2

My review - www.Goodreads.com/review/show/4314912139

[Ozsaur]

The Hunger - Enjoying the tension so far.

[Reed]

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[Kirsten]

I"m also reading a culinary cozy mystery: Fudge Cupcake Murder by Joanne Fluke

[Anushree]

The Hating Game

[Sabrina]

I'm on vacation and got myself a kindle unlimited trial. So far, I've read the "Road to Nowhere" trilogy starting with The Book of the Unnamed Midwife which I can highly recommend. Unfortunately, the final instalment was not as good.

Currently, I'm reading Apex which is the last book of the Nexus trilogy. The first Nexus is on our group shelf and also highly recommended, fast-paced techno thriller.

Still, haven't decided my next read, though I do have a few ideas...

[Raucous]

Kirsten wrote: "I"m also reading a culinary cozy mystery: Fudge Cupcake Murder by Joanne Fluke"

Oh for tasty!

(It's a Minnesota thing. I'd imagine that some variant shows up in the 29(!) books in this series. I could use some cozy so I may have to check. Thanks.)

[Jacqueline]

Fudge Cupcake Mystery is a Hallmark movie. Murder She Baked: A Deadly Recipe. I’ve been meaning to start reading this series because I love the Hallmark Mystery movies.

[SFFBC, Ancillary Mod]

Voting for December group books is open!

[Reed]

The Boy From The Woods

[Anna]

Sabrina wrote: "I'm on vacation and got myself a kindle unlimited trial. So far, I've read the "Road to Nowhere" trilogy starting with The Book of the Unnamed Midwife which I can highly recommend. Unfortunately, the final instalment was not as good."

I've only read the first one, and I keep thinking I should finish the series, but maybe it's good that I didn't.

[Sabrina]

Anna wrote: "SI've only read the first one, and I keep thinking I should finish the series, but maybe it's good that I didn't."

I liked the first one best. The second one was still good, but the third lost me: too unrealistic (I do like my dystopian novels to stick to the laws of nature as otherwise I prefer fantasy).

[Anna]

Thanks, even if I do eventually read the others, I'll know what to expect!

[Marc]

Still gotta finish up my october horror books, in the middle of Kill Creek (Scott Thomas), then John Dies at the End (David Wong), then resuming my hugo award winner marathon, up next... Dune (saw the good movie twice now (sorry David Lynch)! Then either Connie Willis To Say Nothing Of The Dog or Joe Haldeman's Forever Peace (already read forever war book).

[Henry]

I am currently reading A Clash of Kings by George R.R. Martin and Eye of the World by Robert Jordan.

[Glynis]

Have just started Amatka by Karin Tidbek. first chapter really grabbed me straight away!

[Dj]

The Joy of Erudition wrote: "Charles wrote: "I'm building up to reading Dune. I've seen the original film loads of times but never read the book."

Its size always made me put it off. But I've been working on reading it for th..."

Maybe less. Dune always seemed to me to be one of those books that move the story along and then the last three chapters or so grabs you by the hair and yanks you to the end in a rush.

[The Joy of Erudition]

Dj wrote: "Maybe less. Dune always seemed to me to be one of those books that move the story along and then the last three chapters or so grabs you by the hair and yanks you to the end in a rush. "

Yeah, you were right. I finished it last night.

[Ryan, Your favourite moderators favourite moderator]

Listening to the Leviathan Wakes audiobook for the first time and wondering if I should start a series read thread as I plan to read the whole series this month.

[Allison, Fairy Mod-mother]

Do it, I double dog dare you Ryan!

Joy, yess! Welcome to the delightful world of Having Read Dune!

[The Joy of Erudition]

Allison wrote: "Joy, yess! Welcome to the delightful world of Having Read Dune!"

Thanks! Now I need to decide whether to treat it as a standalone, or continue on with Dune Messiah, but for now, I'm checking out other stuff.

(Also, it has taken the new spot for the longest book I've read this year.)

[Allison, Fairy Mod-mother]

A momentous occasion indeed! What was second longest? (I still haven't read Dune Messiah. I'm happier with the story in my head, I think.)

[The Joy of Erudition]

Allison wrote: "A momentous occasion indeed! What was second longest?"

The second was was A Court of Mist and Fury.

[Allison, Fairy Mod-mother]

Another chonker, for sure!

[The Joy of Erudition]

Next year, I expect Pandora's Star and The Well of Ascension will be duking it out. 😉

[CBRetriever]

The Joy of Erudition wrote: "Allison wrote: "Joy, yess! Welcome to the delightful world of Having Read Dune!"

Thanks! Now I need to decide whether to treat it as a standalone, or continue on with Dune Messiah,..."

a lot of people think Frank Herbert peaked with Dune. I read the first two sequels and was not impressed (the third was better than the second)

I've finished reading The Testaments by Margaret Atwood. I didn't think it was nearly as good as The Handmaid's Tale. Towards the end it even seemed like a YA book.

[Feliciana]

Ryan wrote: "Listening to the Leviathan Wakes audiobook for the first time and wondering if I should start a series read thread as I plan to read the whole series this month."

I’ve been thinking of doing reread of the series over winter break.

I’m currently reading Hunting by Stars which is the follow up to The Marrow Thieves. I’m around 60% done, but taking a break because it’s definitely heavier than the first.

The Last House on Needless Streetis a great break so far.

[Jan]

The Joy of Erudition wrote: "Allison wrote: "Joy, yess! Welcome to the delightful world of Having Read Dune!"

Thanks! Now I need to decide whether to treat it as a standalone, or continue on with Dune Messiah,..."

I enjoyed both Dune Messiah and Children of Dune (as well as Dune itself LOL). I found those two sequels well worth a read and added to my enjoyment of the world created. Both are much shorter than Dune BTW.

[Dj]

The Joy of Erudition wrote: "Dj wrote: "Maybe less. Dune always seemed to me to be one of those books that move the story along and then the last three chapters or so grabs you by the hair and yanks you to the end in a rush. "..."

That was one of the things I always liked about it. It goes through the amazing world-building that seems like it is going to just go on forever and then bang, zoom, to the Moon Alice and all done.

[Dj]

Ryan wrote: "Listening to the Leviathan Wakes audiobook for the first time and wondering if I should start a series read thread as I plan to read the whole series this month."

Read, or listen to the whole series. I have been reading and I think it is a couple of years now and I still haven't finished. A large task that would certianly keep you out of trouble for a bit.

[Dj]

The Joy of Erudition wrote: "Allison wrote: "Joy, yess! Welcome to the delightful world of Having Read Dune!"

Thanks! Now I need to decide whether to treat it as a standalone, or continue on with Dune Messiah,..."

I have to admit I have found all the other books in the series somewhat less than amazing. They aren't bad for the most part, just not on the same scale as the first one.

[The Joy of Erudition]

I'll consider all of those Dune sequel opinions. Thanks!

[Gabi]

Since after 8000 pages of WoT it got a bit on my nerves, I needed a breath of fresh air and read (well, listened to be precise) Rhythm of War. It was my third read within a year and it keeps getting better and better each time. This book means the world to me. I definitely will not read any more Fantasy for some time now to let this glorious feeling linger.

On to SF or non-SFF books.

[Allison, Fairy Mod-mother]

i am sighing in vicarious joy over the "reread my favorite book" feelings