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Yeah, but it was their Revan.
*sniffle* yeah, their Revan...not mine. :)
But he didn't play Revan the way I did.
Mine was female...so there...lol.I know he is the lead writer and a bigwig at Bioware which makes me very (VERY!!!!!!!) nervous about Mass Effect 3.
Depending how that game ends I might need to be put on suicide watch. :)
Shannon wrote: "Dana wrote: "Just finished up the Sarantine Mosaic, and I'm starting The Summer Tree. I've heard that Fionavar is a bit different from his other books, so I hope I like it as much as..."I like it so far. About 100 pages in.
Chelsea wrote: "Snoozerider wrote: "I am reading Of Blood and Honey too - I think it's a really interesting setting and I like the main character, Liam.I gave up on The Steel Remains, it was just a bit too dark and brutal..."
Yes, I like Liam too. I love the pace and writing of the book, so much can happen in just a few pages.
I actually just finished Steel Remains. I liked it, but not as well as The First Law series, which I saw it compared to. "
Prince of Thorns has been compared to the First Law Trilogy as well - but I don't think it fits. Not near as much action or descriptive fight scenes, just has the violence. An update... I'm actually almost done with Prince of Thorns, hope to finish it today, then I can make up my mind about the book.
Dana wrote: "I like it so far. About 100 pages in. ."
I have been really enjoying this trilogy - my first GG Kay. Currently finishing up the audio for The Darkest Road... just haven't had time to listen lately. Beautiful prose and Simon Vance does the narration - he really is top notch for audio.
Finished Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince and then started Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.
Five things right now (unusual for me, I usually like reading one thing at a time, but finals have everything skewed)1. Dune (Herbert)
2. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn
3. The Once and Future King (TH White)
4. Sherlock Holmes
5. The Name of the Wind (Kingkiller Chronicles)
I just finished The Well of Ascension. I'm going to try Embassytown by China Miéville...maybe. The thing is that I adore fantasy with a burning passion(dramatic, much?) but I don't do too well with science fiction. As soon as I start reading about spaceships, laser guns, or alien planets, my brain checks out and I start to plot the best way to kill a man with a shovel...or something like that.
I don't know if I could manage it now, as I have had a killer headache for three days and I haven't slept in a while. I'm thinking this may not be the best time to pick up anything by China Miéville.
Maybe I'll just continue on with The Hero of Ages. There, I'm convinced.
Damn, I'm just spouting nonsense...
To bed!
I'm also much better watching scifi on TV than reading it. A lot of scifi is too technical with dry, stiff people. I'd love to read about other worlds, but I want great character development and all the other stuff, too, not a science book.
Reading Melissa Marr's Graveminder, quite different from her YA fantasy....
I am almost done with Theft of Swords, and I am sad to say I am having some problems with it. I like it enough to want to read the other two in the series, and I hope these problems are alleviated.
Mina wrote: "Reading Melissa Marr's Graveminder, quite different from her YA fantasy...."The cover of this book really intrigues me, but I have heard such mixed reviews.
I am listening to
Chelsea wrote: "I am almost done with Theft of Swords, and I am sad to say I am having some problems with it. I like it enough to want to read the other two in the series, and I hope these problem..."Hey Chelsea, I'm sorry it's turning out not to be your cup of tea. Since you have expressed a desire to see more - I think you'll find that the series gets better as it goes on. I've always designed the last book to be the best so things escallate with each book. It's unconventional to design the earlier books to be weaker than the later ones but I wanted a "big finish".
Michael wrote: "Next up, will be Theft of Swords, and starting my time in the Riyria Revelations. I am so looking forward to this..."Michael, I'm so glad that the book has you excited. So far it has been VERY well received...I'm honored that Library Journal selected it for their Top 10 Best Scifi/Fantasy reads of 2011. Considering all the great works that came out this year I'm amazed that they chose to shine a light on my little project. I also just found out from my publisher that the first two books are already into a second printing even though they have only been out for a few weeks! Very exciting indeed! Please be sure and let me know what you think of ToS.
Michael wrote: "Chelsea wrote: "Hey Chelsea, I'm sorry it's turning out not to be your cup of tea. Since you have expressed a desire to see more - I think you'll find that the series gets better as it goes on...."Hi Michael, I hope I find each one more enjoyable as I go. There are aspects I really like, don't get me wrong, and thinking about all the things that could potentially happen is really exciting. I don't want to clog up the thread with a dissertation on my observations, so I'll post a review when I'm done.
I'm genuinely glad for your success, and I hope I enjoy the other books more!
Carol wrote: "I'm currently sinking fast into The Night Circus. Astounding imagery."My cousin said it was astounding, and "the complete package" as far as incorporating romance, action, magic, imagery, etc. I'm going to stick it on the ipod as soon as my current audiobook is done.
It was lovely. Not a lot of action. Reminds me of In the Night Garden, or Peter Beagle's short stories. Magical realism.
Finally getting to The Kingdom of Gods. Not as good as the previous two but not as bad as I feared.I'll be getting to The Night Circus in a week or so. It really seems like something I'll like. *hoping* *hoping* *hoping*. I haven't been blown away by a book for awhile. Going through withdrawels.
Currently reading The House of the Scorpion and it is great!
Tracy wrote: "Currently reading The House of the Scorpion and it is great!"I know so many people read that book, it seems that everybody just ignores her other books. I would also recommend you to read The Ear, The Eye, and The Arm if you liked The House of the Scorpion.
Regina wrote: "Mina wrote: "Reading Melissa Marr's Graveminder,"The cover of this book really intrigues me, but I have heard such mixed rev..."
Finished it! While the heroine got a bit on my nerves, the story & the hero made it well worth the read...hope that helps!
It's not as intense as her YA books, but the writing is still wonderful.
I just got the Night Angel Trilogy, reading the first book, The Way of Shadows.
I just finished The House of the Scorpion and now I'm reading Blood Rites. I love Dresden!
Traci wrote: "Not sure what I want to read next. Thinking of Prince of Thorns or Daughter of Smoke and Bone."Daughter of Smoke and Bone? I've heard good things but am far, far down on the library waiting list. Sadness.
That's the one I've decided on. :)The cover is beautiful...not that I judge a book by it's cover or anything.
I'm intriqued by Night Circus - though I generally am not a big "romance" reader - which is keeping me away just a tad. Prince of Thorns looks pretty "dark" but I've heard many good things about it. I'm very interested in any comments on Daughter of Smoke and Bone. I pickd up a copy of it at BEA last year and it's just been sitting on the shelf.
Kevin wrote: "Tracy wrote: "Currently reading The House of the Scorpion and it is great!"I know so many people read that book, it seems that everybody just ignores her other books. I would also recommend you t..."
I agree with you Kevin. I have heard many good things about Farmer. I have wanted to read A Sea of Trolls. Its just my library doesn't have many of her books. I will have to check out your suggestion.
Tracy- I've also heard good things about A Sea of Trolls. I'm pretty sure that Brandon's read that one, as well.
I hope to get around to reading Red Seas one day. I loved Locke Lamora.
Thanks Mina, I will look into it. :)I am listening to The Name of the Wind and reading Storm Born and Lord John and the Scottish Prisoner
Regina wrote: "I am listening to The Name of the Wind..."So jealous. I'm at work, listening to people whine about things.
LOL, whining people are the worst. Give me a crying baby anytime. ;) I am at work listening to it, a beautiful distraction when doing some mindless tasks.It is good so far, I am loving it!
Dustin wrote: "Tracy- I've also heard good things about A Sea of Trolls. I'm pretty sure that Brandon's read that one, as well."That's good to know Dustin.
Just finished Sheepfarmer's Daughter. Thinking if I should take a break from fantasy or just start another one. I do have quite a few on my shelf, waiting to be read.
Traci, my library just came through with a copy of Smoke and Bone (happy dance) so I'd be interested in a buddy read if you or anyone wants to join.
Tracy wrote: "Dustin wrote: "Tracy- I've also heard good things about A Sea of Trolls. I'm pretty sure that Brandon's read that one, as well."That's good to know Dustin."
Good, I'm glad.
Carol wrote: "Traci, my library just came through with a copy of Smoke and Bone (happy dance) so I'd be interested in a buddy read if you or anyone wants to join."Having had a no reading day yesterday I'd probably be easy to catch up with. :)
I love the "visuals" so far of the book. A very interesting read. Loving the style.
Carol wrote: "Traci, my library just came through with a copy of Smoke and Bone (happy dance) so I'd be interested in a buddy read if you or anyone wants to join."So did mine. I'll join in as well.
Traci and Soan (and anyone else who may be interested)~ I posted a note in the buddy read folder. Whenever we are ready to discuss, I think we just start a new thread. I'll hopefully get to start it Sunday.
I finished The Summer Tree, but it'll be sometime after Christmas before I can track down the next two books in the trilogy. In the meantime I started Wolfskin by Juliet Marillier. She's a new author for me, but so far so good. I'm only a few pages in though.
Just finished Talon of the Silver Hawk Quick read but entertaining and interesting characters, waiting for the next two in the series now.
Lady Danielle "The Book Huntress" wrote: "That's disappointing when a series goes sour. Anita Blake is a big one that went South for me."Anita Blake definitely went south for me as well. I have to admit I tend to burn out on the werewolf/vamp series pretty fast as so many seem to just degenerate into increasingly splashier blood and violence.
My latest 'find' that has, so far, not gone south has been the Skinwalkerseries.
I enjoyed Skinwalker. I hope the series stays strong.
Lady Danielle "The Book Huntress" wrote: "I enjoyed Skinwalker. I hope the series stays strong."So far, so good. I'm waiting for the next one to come out and plan to get it.
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