What are you reading in March 2010?

[William]

I finished my reread of American Gods and I just started In the Courts of the Crimson Kings.

[Letitia]

Just recently started Kushiel's Dart and I am totally hooked!I really enjoy Carey's style of writing and I am interested in her world/religion.It's fun to occasionally read a woman-centric plotline from a fantasy author.

Any thoughts on the series as a whole? I hate committing to a series based on one decent book and then discovering that it weakens as time goes on. I think there's something like 7 that Carey has written, and I'm only a quarter the way through number 1. So far: fascinating and beautifully written!

[Robyn]

I just finished a great YA Fantasy - The Iron King is the first book by debut author Julie Kagawa - this is book one of the new Iron Fey series.

My review is on my blog and here on GR.

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[Venkat]

Im reading Deadhouse gates by Steven Erikson

[Janny]

I just finished The Spirit Lens by Carol Berg, Heart's Blood by Juliet Marillier and Dragon's Treasure by Elizabeth Lynn.

Well crafted books, all three.

[Cathy]

I've just started "The Light Fantastic" by Terry Pratchett.

[Jon]

A couple of months ago I created a shelf called current-month to help me keep track of my book club reads and borrowed book reading (things that imply a deadline). That coupled with the recent "upcoming bookclub reads" column on the "my groups" page helps me get through my never-ending stack of next reads and on track to read 100 books for 2010.

It helps to have goals when you're approaching middle age. :)

Especially since I can't seem to read fast enough or say "No!" to non-reading projects.

[James]

Janny wrote: "I just finished The Spirit Lens by Carol Berg, Heart's Blood by Juliet Marillier and Dragon's Treasure by Elizabeth ..."</i>

Have you read any of Carol Berg's other works? I adored [book:Transformation (all three in the series), but couldn't get into the next series.... Dunno if I should try The Spirit Lens or not.

[Janny]

James wrote: "Janny wrote: "I just finished The Spirit Lens by Carol Berg, Heart's Blood by Juliet Marillier and Dragon's Treasure by [aut..."

James, I've read everything she's done, and yes, I thought the first trilogy was brilliant.

If you haven't read her single standalone, that you may like, too. Her Lighthouse duology is every bit as good as the trilogy, in my opinion.

As to The Spirit Lens - she has an interesting magic system, excellent character development, and the plot moves fairly briskly. I had no trouble enjoying it, or finishing it, but like the Lighthouse duology, I think it suffers for not having its sequel - even though she gave it an ending, I have this sense (knowing her work) that the second book will bring it more resoundingly into focus.

I know what you mean about the second series...it had a somewhat softer touch - so far, this book falls somewhere between, to my mind. But it's tough to know where she's leading, since one of her earmarks is unpredictability and spectacular reverses. I'd expect to see that coming in the next volume - but no way to know until then. Definitely it has a more mannered feel to it - sort of victorian/french society with a court setting.

[Jon]

Very early this morning, in my aunt's basement, where I sought shelter from a snow storm, I finished The Red Wolf Conspiracy (my review).

I was torn between two other library books for my next reading adventure: Eifelheim or The Warded Man. Both of these are upcoming book club reads. I opted for Eifelheim because it's shorter than The Warded Man and I may be able to complete it before the end of the weekend, what with the snow and all.

[Kora]

I've just finished Rides a Dread Legion. It's been a while since my last Feist fix, was a ittle worried I've grown out of it, but I'm pleased to say I enjoyed it. Under pressure from a couple of friends to start A Game of Thrones, but I've just received The Master of Whitestorm in the mail, so I now need to decide which one to read first!

[Hannah]

So far I've finished: Fruits Basket, Volume 6 The ABC Murders Sabriel and Castles in the Mist

I'm currently reading: Psycho Fruits Basket, Volume 7 and Rebel Angels

I plan to read: The Sweet Far Thing The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Ptolemy's Gate A Living Nightmare and probably many others as well. :)

[Hannah]

Krondr wrote: "I've just finished Rides a Dread Legion. It's been a while since my last Feist fix, was a ittle worried I've grown out of it, but I'm pleased to say I enjoyed it. Under pressure from..."

Read A Game of Thrones. I haven't read The Master of Whitestorm, but A Game of Thrones is AMAZING!

[Kora]

Hannah wrote: "Read A Game of Thrones. I haven't read The Master of Whitestorm, but A Game of Thrones is AMAZING!"

Thanks for the additional pressure Hannah :P

[Simcha]

I'm currently listening to the audio book of Erikson's Gardens of the Moon, and I have no idea what's going on and I'm about to start on Jasper Fforde's Shades of Grey, which I hope will go more smoothly.

[William]

Simcha wrote: "I'm currently listening to the audio book of Erikson's Gardens of the Moon, and I have no idea what's going on and I'm about to start on Jasper Fforde's Shades of Grey, which I hope wi..."

I just started Gardens of the Moon, I am only on page 33 with no issues so far. Maybe it would be easier in text form.

[Shannon]

Simcha wrote: "I'm currently listening to the audio book of Erikson's Gardens of the Moon, and I have no idea what's going on and I'm about to start on Jasper Fforde's Shades of Grey, which I hope wi..."

I wouldn't count on it. He does throw you into an odd world without any context or explanation. However, I suppose anything's got to be smoother compared to Erikson. :) You'll probably get your bearings faster in Shades of Grey.

[Simcha]

William wrote: "I just started Gardens of the Moon, I am only on page 33 with no issues so far. Maybe it would be easier in text form. "

I had actually first tried reading the book but I felt so lost that I gave up. But after seeing how many other people really enjoyed Gardens of the Moon I decided to give it another try, in audio format, but I'm still just as lost. The advantage of listening to a book, though, is that it doesn't bother me a much when I don't know what's going on, as long as the narrator is good.But I'm thinking of pulling out my book again and skimming through the parts that I've listened to, to see if it helps. I don't think I've every put so much effort into a book before.

Shannon: At least I feel better knowing that others have found the book equally confusing. I might need some Fforde just as a break :)

[William]

Simcha wrote: But I'm thinking of pulling out my book again and skimming through the parts that I've listened to, to see if it helps. I don't think I've every put so much effort into a book before.

This link will take you to summary by chapter, maybe it will help. http://encyclopediamalazica.pbworks.c...

I just made it to page 100. I did have to reread some sections, and I have been forced to turn to the character list and glossary multiple times, but I feel like I have a pretty good grasp of what is going on. I think that the hardest part is keeping up with all of the proper nouns.

[Marius]

I've started on Water sleeps, from Glen Cook's Black Company series. That after reading all Malazan Empire stuff, and needing more :P And just finished Nick Perumov's Godsdoom, in the same area.

So I offer my support here, please try to finish Gardens of the moon, and Deadhouse Gates after. You will not be able to stop after starting the #3th book, keeping up with the characters or not :P Believe me.

[Simcha]

William wrote: "
This link will take you to summary by chapter, maybe it will help. http://encyclopediamalazica.pbworks.com/..."

Thanks for the suggestion, that's a great idea. I'm going to go take a look at that link now.

[Amelia]

I've been reading the Rai-Kirah trilogy by Carol Berg. I'm on the last one, Restoration. Incredible series. She's got another fan.

[Donna]

I just finished Lynn Kurland's newest fantasy called A Tapestry of Spells. Excellent book! Can't wait till the next one comes out!!!!

[Russ]

Just finished reading (or rereading from 20 years ago) The First Book of Swords by Saberhagen. Now I am in the process of finding the Second Book of Swords! Not easy, but I think I have it. Picking it up tomorrow. I've decided to read some of my favorites from so long ago that I remember nothing but a general sense of enjoyment. Saberhagen (everything), Dave Duncan (Seventh Sword Trilogy), and Lawrence Watt-Evans (Lords of Dus)...more if I can think of them.

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Just picked up Perfume: The Story of a Murderer by Patrick Süskind. Did not realise until later that it won the World Fantasy Award in 1987 for best novel. Also found out later that Kurt Cobain said it was one of his favorite books and it inspired his song 'Scentless Apprentice'. So looking forward to reading this novel.

[Marc]

I picked up Stealing Magic at Lunacon, and got it signed by Tanya that same day.

[Mawgojzeta]

Just finishing the Hock International CMA Exam prep course for part 4. Not fun! Also trying to finish up The Master of Whitestorm and it is quite good.

[Ashley]

I'm just finishing up The Eye of the World. My boyfriend is a fan of the series, and since he knows I love fantasy he recommended it. Overall, it's been pretty engrossing, but I did see some "similarities" that seemed to cross the border from "inspired by" Tolkien to actually taken right out of...I may read more in the series, but I'm curious to see what a wider opinion of the series is. I saw a ton of one star ratings here on goodreads, which I was surprised at.
Later tonight I will be starting A Spell for Chameleon, another series recommended by my boyfriend. I've already read On a Pale Horse by Anthony and it was just ok, so I'm curious to see how the book one of Xanth compares.

[Carolina]

I read Changeless by Gail Carriger and I highly recommend reading her first book as well, Soulless. Her writing is incredibly witty and so much fun to read. I've Started reading The Immortal Prince by Jennifer Fallon. .