What are you reading in June 2010?

[Jon]

Sandra AKA Sleo wrote: "Is that for this group of Beyond Reality? "

Beyond Reality group. :)

[Sarah]

I've recently finished David Gemmell's Troy seires, which exceeded my expectations really. I love how Gemmell weaves so many words of wisdom into the story without making it seem like preaching. His character's have this deapth that makes their inner conflicts much more real.

I'm now reading the final book in Brent Weeks' Night Angel seires. I fell in love with the series since the first book, but I find this one a bit different. The atmosphere of the book has changed somewhat.

After that I hope to finally get to read To Ride Hell's Chasm. This book has been waiting on my shel for some months now, and I'm dying to finally start it.

[Pam]

I have just finished The Things They Carried. Disturbing book, for sure. I have just started American Gods and am enjoying that.

Here is what is next on my TBR:

The Curse of the Mistwraith

The Passage

There's a (Slight) Chance I Might Be Going to Hell: A Novel of Sewer Pipes, Pageant Queens, and Big Trouble

[Mike (the Paladin)]

Sarah, have you read any of Gemmell's other work? He is one of my all time favorite writers. Sadly he died before he could finish this series (and he died young, scary for those of use near or past his age). His wife finished them from notes he left, I believe they're listed a co-authors aren't they? Anyway I still need to get the Try novels, I have most if not all his other books.

[Sarah]

Mike wrote: "Sarah, have you read any of Gemmell's other work? He is one of my all time favorite writers. Sadly he died before he could finish this series (and he died young, scary for those of use near or pas..."

I've also read The Rigante series by Gemmell and I have Legend waiting on my bookshelf. I'm sure I'll get to read some more of his books. He's a great writer, and so far I've enjoyed all of his books.

The Troy series indeed was finished by his wife, Stella. And it also became moticable by the end of the book. I'm not saying it was bad, but it wasn't Gemmell (well technically it was, should I say it wasn't David?). Anyhow, this sereis is definitely worth reading.

[Mike (the Paladin)]

I've been meaning to get to it...like you (and a lot of people here I suppose) I have so many waiting to be read that it tends to get frustrating. I own most of Gemmell's other work but still need to pick these up.

[Adam]

i just finihed The Desert Spear and love it, i can't wait for the 3rd one. also i'm reading Exile and Stone of Farewell and i'm going to start The Looking Glass Wars today as well.

[Alan]

I have just started reading book one of the Farseer Trilogy by Robin Hobb.

I am loving the book so far. Really Looking forward to the other 2 in the series.

Also has anyone read The Tawny Man Trilogy by Robin Hobb ? I believe it has a connection to the Farseer Trilogy with the Characters Fitz and the Fool.

Is the Tawny Man trilogy worth reading if i have enjoyed the Farseer books ?

Cheers
Alan

[[deleted user]]

Alan, there are three trilogies that take place chronologically: The Farseer trilogy, the Liveships trilogy and the Tawny Man Trilogy. To get the most out of this story you need to read all 9 books in order :)

Liveships isn't directly connected with the other 2 but there are pieces of information that are worth knowing when you read the Tawney Man. Tawney man is the story of Fitz and the Fool when they are older and it picks up a lot of the plot threads left open in the Farseer.

[Chris]

Gardens Of The Moon

[Alan]

Thanks Kate, i will look into reading the Liveships Trilogy after the Farseer Books.

Thanks
Alan

[[deleted user]]

Has anyone read the Steerswoman series byRosemary Kirstein? They look interesting, but the reviews aren't helping me decide, so does anyone have any thoughts on them?

[Janny]

Kate wrote: "Has anyone read the Steerswoman series byRosemary Kirstein? They look interesting, but the reviews aren't helping me decide, so does anyone have any thoughts on them?"

I have not, but I've looked for these books - because they are relative unknowns, but have received some rave reviews from readers I trust. They are on my want list, for certain.

[[deleted user]]

Janny wrote: "Kate wrote: "Has anyone read the Steerswoman series byRosemary Kirstein? They look interesting, but the reviews aren't helping me decide, so does anyone have any thoughts on them?"..."

If you use book swap, someone has what looks like an omnibus of the first 2 books available. I'm not looking to add to my shelves at this point so libraries are my friend :)

[Janny]

Kate wrote: "Janny wrote: "Kate wrote: "Has anyone read the Steerswoman series byRosemary Kirstein? They look interesting, but the reviews aren't helping me decide, so does anyone have any thou..."

Book swap - not familiar with it. (Usually buy/or do libraries to support authors, etc, but these books are not in print).

[[deleted user]]

Janny wrote: "Kate wrote: "Janny wrote: "Kate wrote: "Has anyone read the Steerswoman series byRosemary Kirstein? They look interesting, but the reviews aren't helping me decide, so does anyone ..."

On the GR tool bar at the top of the page, open up the "explore" drop down menu and click on "swap". It's pretty self explanatory. Another nice service of GR :)

ETA: The omnibus of the first two books is also available new in hardback from Amazon, BN, adlibris, Powell's. Maybe they are going back into publication. Looks like quite a few used copies available through those sources as well

[Janny]

Kate wrote: "Janny wrote: "Kate wrote: "Janny wrote: "Kate wrote: "Has anyone read the Steerswoman series byRosemary Kirstein? They look interesting, but the reviews aren't helping me decide, s..."

Yes - I got that far - but could not make head or tail of what the person wanted in return -

[[deleted user]]

Nothing. You pay for the shipping label, they ship it to you. At some point they'll request a book from someone else. People just sort of donate books they're done with to someone else who can enjoy them.

[Janny]

Kate wrote: "Nothing. You pay for the shipping label, they ship it to you. At some point they'll request a book from someone else. People just sort of donate books they're done with to someone else who can e..."

I hate to be an old fashioned pest - but will they allow you to pay for labels by check? (Or do you need PayPal or somesuch?) (Last question, sorry to hijack the topic)

[[deleted user]]

You set it up through GR using a major credit card. I've actually never done it. I have a few friends who use it and seem satisfied with how it works.

[Sarah]

Just started with To Ride Hell's Chasm. At long last!

[Sandra]

Sarah wrote: "Just started with To Ride Hell's Chasm. At long last!"

Oh, you'll love it!

[Sandra]

I'm sure someone's already posted this author, but I'm too lazy to read through the whole thread so can anyone tell me anything about China Meiville's books?

[Joy]

I'm on the second book of Greg Keyes "Kingdoms of Thorn and Bone" series. Its a very good epic S&S story. Reads well without the usually pointless filler, many characters who are NOT repeatedly explained and lots of political dynamics.

[jD]

I just finished The Warded Man and The River Kings' Road. I am staying with the Warded Man series but am not sure I will read the next book to follow the River Kings' Road. I only like one character in that book and his story seemed to wrap.

[Mike (the Paladin)]

I'm more than halfway through Sasha by Joel Shepherd... jury still out but pretty good. I've also started listening to audio of Erak's Ransom. It's a YA book. Audios are handy when you're doing something that keeps hands but not mind busy...or before you fall asleep at night (LOL). Others I'm reading are "non-fiction".