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[Aloha]

LOL, Tracy! I feel your book addiction pain!!!! I have the exact same problem. I then tell myself that Aloha Jr. doesn't have to eat. Children in the U.S. are having weight problems.

[Tracy]

Hey, exactly what I was thinking!! I have 2 children and they could diet for a while. Besides I'm tired of cooking. I could kill 2 birds with one stone, you know. If I didn't buy food I could save money and if I didn't cook the food I didn't buy I would have more time to read!! Genius!

[Aloha]

That's one thing about Goodreads. It's full of smart chicks! LOL

[Kelly]

I'm reading book 5 of the MALAZAN set Midnight Tides, the Chanur saga The Chanur Saga (Compact Space, #1-3), and Spirit Walker of the brother wolf set

[Mach]

Tracy wrote: "Mach, if you like the genre you will love Harry Dresden!"

I like Epic fantasy but i have not read any Urban fantasy yet, well i tried Neverwhere but since i have not yet finished, it does not count.

[Susinok]

I am almost halfway through listening to The Blade Itself by Joe Abercrombie. I love the narration and the story. I have the entire trilogy on audio so this will take me a while.

Then I have Brent Week's The Way of Shadows to listen to after that is finished.

I haven't read much epic fantasy in a long time, but this book is very enjoyable. Mostly I have been reading urban fantasy and paranormal romance lately.

[Cheryl]

It took me only a day to read Fool Moon. Awesome, as usual! Now, I've started reading The Magician's Apprentice by Trudi Caravan, who is a new author for me.

[Kevin]

Cheryl wrote: "It took me only a day to read Fool Moon. Awesome, as usual! Now, I've started reading The Magician's Apprentice by Trudi Caravan, who is a new author for me."

You should read her first trilogy, starting with the Magican's Guild, which was a great book for me.

[Cheryl]

Kevin wrote: "You should read her first trilogy, starting with the Magican's Guild, which was a great book for me."

Actually, I was planning on reading the trilogy, and I picked up this book by mistake, thinking it was the first book in the series. I didn't have my wish-list with me when I went into the bookstore. :(

I assume it's stand-alone enough that I can read it without reading the trilogy first, even though it's set in the same world?

[Traci]

It's set in the past of her other books so I assume you should be fine. But I haven't read them.

[Kevin]

Cheryl wrote: "Kevin wrote: "You should read her first trilogy, starting with the Magican's Guild, which was a great book for me."

Actually, I was planning on reading the trilogy, and I picked up this book by mi..."

I don't know, its the only book of hers that I have read.

[carol. , Senor Crabbypants]

Finished Nights of Villjamur--uh huh, I did it. Now starting The Wise Man's Fear. Which puts me at an ethical dilemma. I borrowed it from the library and it's overdue as of today, and someone else wants it...

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Screw them. You read it.

[Mach]

Can't you call them and ask if you can borrow it longer? Don't give it away it's good.

[Kevin]

Carol wrote: "Finished Nights of Villjamur--uh huh, I did it. Now starting The Wise Man's Fear. Which puts me at an ethical dilemma. I borrowed it from the library and it's overd..."

All I have to say it better than the first book.

[Traci]

Be selfish :)
You can try to read it as fast as you can if you feel too guilty.

[Mach]

Kevin wrote: " All I have to say it better than the first book.
..."

I thought the first book was better but we know how you feel about that one, don't we Kevin? lol.

[Cheryl]

Cheryl wrote: "It took me only a day to read Fool Moon. Awesome, as usual! Now, I've started reading The Magician's Apprentice by Trudi Caravan, who is a new author for me."

Oops, I just realized I spelled her name wrong. It's Canavan, not Caravan. My bad!

[Jason]

Cheryl wrote: "Cheryl wrote: "It took me only a day to read Fool Moon. Awesome, as usual! Now, I've started reading The Magician's Apprentice by Trudi Caravan, who is a new author ..."

We misspell names and things around here all the time. :) I'm constantly editing my own posts. Like this one. lol

[Roshio]

Cheryl wrote: "Cheryl wrote: "It took me only a day to read Fool Moon. Awesome, as usual! Now, I've started reading The Magician's Apprentice by Trudi Caravan, who is a new author ..."

Trudi Canavan is a really cool author. I hope you like The Magician's Apprentice. But it even gets better with The Magicians' Guild and then the best is Priestess of the White! (only in my opinion of course!)

[Roshio]

Currently reading The Lies of Locke Lamora and by currently reading, its been on an off for the past two years and I have only gotten past the prologue bit at the start. I really want to like it though.

[Tracy]

Roshio wrote: "Cheryl wrote: "Cheryl wrote: "It took me only a day to read Fool Moon. Awesome, as usual! Now, I've started reading The Magician's Apprentice by Trudi Caravan, who i..."

Do they need to be in order because I got The Magician's Guild and it is the second book?

[Roshio]

No I don't think so. Magician's Apprentice is a prequel with totally different characters so no spoilers either way. I started with Magician's Guild and I much preferred it that way. Magician's Apprentice just kinda explains the world/magic system.

[Kevin]

I'm reading Starlight and Shadows trilogy, while waiting next week for the new Drizzt book coming out.

[MrsJoseph *grouchy*, *good karma*]

Roshio wrote: "Currently reading The Lies of Locke Lamora and by currently reading, its been on an off for the past two years and I have only gotten past the prologue bit at the start. I really want..."

That's how I was about it. It never really caught my attention.

I feel that way about The Blade Itself, too.

[Tracy]

Roshio wrote: "No I don't think so. Magician's Apprentice is a prequel with totally different characters so no spoilers either way. I started with Magician's Guild and I much preferred it that way. Magician's App..."

Thanks Roshio!

[Danielle The Book Huntress]

Occultation and Other Stories, which is a mix of weird fiction and horror, sort of fantastic, as well.

Listening to A World Without Heroes.

[Viv]

The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms- it certainly is a bit different!

[Mark]

Second Foundation by Isaac Asimov

[Traci]

Snoozerider wrote: "The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms- it certainly is a bit different!"

Good? Bad? Lol. It's actually a favorite of mine. The second one is (even) better.
Finished Kushiel's Chosen and now onto
Kushiel's Avatar. Chosen not as good as Dart but still loved it.

[MrsJoseph *grouchy*, *good karma*]

Traci wrote: "Snoozerider wrote: "The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms- it certainly is a bit different!"

Good? Bad? Lol. It's actually a favorite of mine. The second one is (even) better.
Finished Kush..."

I agree about Chosen. But I loved the scene when Joselin and Phedre get back together again. *so sweet!*

Word of caution about Avatar. It's pretty dark in a large section. I actually avoid this part during re-reads.

[Temi]

Oh I have read the scene of Joselin & Phaedra's reunion about 27 times. No kidding. I heart them so much.

I was wondering if there anyone else out here who can't stand Trudi Canavan?? I'm beginning to think I am a freak and just didn't give her enough of a chance cos loads of people with similar tastes to mine LOVE her but somehow all her books leave me cold! I have the Age of Five series sitting there on my shelf and couldn't get past Priestess of the White. I just find her style quite blah to be honest. Should I just push on through ?

[Traci]

I was trying to avoid spoilers but yea...that's what bumped my 4 star rating to a 5. =)

[Mach]

Temi wrote: "Oh I have read the scene of Joselin & Phaedra's reunion about 27 times. No kidding. I heart them so much.

I was wondering if there anyone else out here who can't stand [author:Trudi Canavan|15890..."

Was it the writing or the story that put you off?

[Chelsea]

Snoozerider wrote: "The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms- it certainly is a bit different!"

It's very different. The author has a blog post up about how she incorporated more post-colonial themes in the book. If you're interested, I highly recommend reading it! It might give you more insight.

[Scott]

ebook is on sale at B&N for $2.99.

[Chelsea]

I almost finished Furies of Calderon at jury duty yesterday...SO CLOSE!

I am also reading The Crystal Shard, which I am not enjoying nearly as much as the first three books of this saga. :(

[Viv]

Traci wrote: "Snoozerider wrote: "The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms- it certainly is a bit different!"

Good? Bad? Lol. It's actually a favorite of mine. The second one is (even) better.
Finished Kush..."

Good - in a slightly unnerving and bewildering way lol! The gods/godlings make me think of Lord of Lightwith their foibles and weaknesses and larger than life characters.

Thanks for the heads up Chelsea, will check out the author's blog .

[Traci]

Chelsea wrote: "I almost finished Furies of Calderon at jury duty yesterday...SO CLOSE!

I am also reading The Crystal Shard, which I am not enjoying nearly as much as the first three b..."

The Crystal Shard was writen before Homeland. So if you liked the first books I'd continue. After the Crystal Shard books the style changes.

[Chelsea]

Traci wrote: "Chelsea wrote: "I almost finished Furies of Calderon at jury duty yesterday...SO CLOSE!

I am also reading The Crystal Shard, which I am not enjoying nearly as much as t..."

Good to know! I knew the Crystal Shard was written, and then re-written to be more Drizzt centered, but I was expecting it to be more mature, I guess.

[Kelly]

just started Larry Niven's Ringworld.
Then on to 2 more of the Chronicles of Ancient Darkness series.

[carol. , Senor Crabbypants]

*still hiding The Wise Man's Fear from the library*

[Kelly]

Carol wrote: "*still hiding The Wise Man's Fear from the library*"
lol good series

[Valerie]

The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms sounds SO up my alley, but unfortunately school has eaten into my reading time and I'm trying to avoid starting more series atm. :(

Still going through Hidden Warrior and Nights of Villjamur... slowly. Firestorm's up next. Think I'm gonna need that light read.

[Danielle The Book Huntress]

Carol wrote: "*still hiding The Wise Man's Fear from the library*"

Waiting for it to come out in paperback!

[Chelsea]

Lady Danielle "The Book Huntress" wrote: "Carol wrote: "*still hiding The Wise Man's Fear from the library*"

Waiting for it to come out in paperback!"

It weighs about a thousand pounds. I briefly considered taking it on an airplane, but had to switch to something *literally* lighter!

[Danielle The Book Huntress]

There is that, Chelsea. Hardcover books are extremely unwieldly. I prefer paperback across the board, preferably mass market. For the uncumbersome reason and for the lower price.

[Chelsea]

Lady Danielle "The Book Huntress" wrote: "There is that, Chelsea. Hardcover books are extremely unwieldly. I prefer paperback across the board, preferably mass market."

Me too. I like how the mass market editions are all basically the same size, and line up in a most aesthetically pleasing way.





Might be a little OCD regarding book organization. :D

[Temi]

Mach wrote: "Temi wrote: "Oh I have read the scene of Joselin & Phaedra's reunion about 27 times. No kidding. I heart them so much.

I was wondering if there anyone else out here who can't stand [author:Trudi ..."

I think I just find Canavan dull... and the writing is so simplistic.

[Susinok]

Still listening to The Blade Itself. I'm finally on the final third.

I am surprised at how much I really like the character Glokta. He's such a disgusting and repulive creature with a repulsive job, but he is fascinating and likeable. All of his mutterings are just funny.