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What Are You Currently Reading?
Janny wrote: She has finished it, actually. And started a new one. Did you mean Kate Elliot or Jeniffer Roberson?
I'm waiting on Ms. Roberson to stop playing with stained glass and finish the Karavans series. It's such a great story, it drives me crazy that she's not actively writing and left me hanging in the middle. Nothing would please me more to know that #3 and #4 are finished and available.
Jackie wrote: "Janny wrote: She has finished it, actually. And started a new one. Did you mean Kate Elliot or Jeniffer Roberson?
I'm waiting on Ms. Roberson to stop playing with stained glass and finish th..."
Kate Elliott.
One count in favor of Roberson: she gives you a solid pause point/no cliffhanger. I appreciate that respect for the reader, not to fall back upon gimmickry.
True, but there's still so much more left to the story. I love her Karavans series. I think it's the best she's written and I'm eager for more.
Jackie wrote: "True, but there's still so much more left to the story. I love her Karavans series. I think it's the best she's written and I'm eager for more."Oh, I'll pounce on it, no question!
Janny wrote: "MrsJoseph wrote: "oh, BTW - didn't Jennifer Roberson write the Tiger & Del series? Loved that series but I don't think I ever finished it."She did. Great fun read. Did you find her historicals? ..."
I don't think I've read anything else by her. I'll have to put those on my list...and finish the Tiger and Del series.
*grins* Intelligent conversation with attractive women about great fantasy authors. Lord, I love this place.
Janny wrote: "MrsJoseph wrote: Did you find her historicals? She did a two volume work on Robin hood that was spendid, and also, one on the massacre of Glencoe. Lady of the Forest and Lady Of The Glen: A Novel of 17Th-Century Scotland and the Massacre of Glencoe; I also loved her Karavans series"OMG! I read both of those two back,oh...many years ago years ago and loved them. I remember writing a long, adoring, book review back in book review forums on usenet. They are about due a re-read. Thanks for reminding me. Time enough has passed so they will feel like new reads all over again.
Off to see if I can go find an archive of that review. Lol.
At the moment, I'm reading 'Prophecy's Ruin' by Sam Bowring (Another Australian author). It's part of the Broken Well trilogy. Not too bad, but then I am only about a quarter way through so only time will tell.
Right now I'm reading The Shining, can you believe I had never read it before? On Thursday I'll be starting Red Seas Under Red Skies, which I'm really excited about. I'm hoping it will be good!
That's why I'm leery of long series. I have some patience, but I don't know if I could wait ten years to get closure on a book series. :(
Dawn, Red Seas Under Red Skies is Excellent. If it weren't for Patrick Rothfuss, Scott Lynch would likely be vying for top on my new favorites list :) The only concern I have is that the third book in the series appears to be being pushed back again :(
Incidentally, I nominated Lies of Locke Lamora for our February group read and so far it looks like it's winning ;) I'll be looking forward to hearing your take on it if it's chosen.
Laura, I've never read Sam Bowring...let me know if what you think
Incidentally, I nominated Lies of Locke Lamora for our February group read and so far it looks like it's winning ;) I'll be looking forward to hearing your take on it if it's chosen.
Laura, I've never read Sam Bowring...let me know if what you think
I'm extremely patient, I have no problem with waiting long periods for books to come out. Plenty to read in the meantime, and it just makes the release (when/if it finally comes) that much sweeter. That sounded kind of dirty... LOL. Sorry :)
It's not bad to begin with. Sam Bowring is actually a comedian, but this trilogy has seemed to do well over here so I thought I would give it a go.
Lol @ Dawn.
A comedian fantasy writer...well that should prove interesting if nothing else :)
A comedian fantasy writer...well that should prove interesting if nothing else :)
Grant wrote: "Dawn, Red Seas Under Red Skies is Excellent. If it weren't for Patrick Rothfuss, Scott Lynch would likely be vying for top on my new favorites list :) The only concern I have is that..."Have you read Lies of Locke Lamora before? I've checked out a couple of reviews that made me feel kinda leery, but in Swords & Dark Magic: The New Sword and Sorcery Scott Lynch wrote one of my favorite stories.
Just took a look at Lies of Locke Lamora and it doesn't sound half bad. Might have to give that one a go :)
MrsJoseph wrote: "Have you read Lies of Locke Lamora before?"
I've read in the past year and am actually currently re-reading it again (in bits and pieces). I really enjoyed the book. It's a fast paced novel with a really fun cast of brigands that are so likeable that you Have to root for them. *grins* I've a soft spot for characters with bravado and pinache. I'll see about writing a proper review of it tomorrow :) In the mean time though, I recommend it highly. *grins* and it's not even nihilistic
I've read in the past year and am actually currently re-reading it again (in bits and pieces). I really enjoyed the book. It's a fast paced novel with a really fun cast of brigands that are so likeable that you Have to root for them. *grins* I've a soft spot for characters with bravado and pinache. I'll see about writing a proper review of it tomorrow :) In the mean time though, I recommend it highly. *grins* and it's not even nihilistic
Oh, my. Locke Lamorra was a delicious book. I particularly enjoyed the setting, a fantasy analog of Renaissance Italy. It was also sharply witty -- a pure high fantasy adventure that brings to mind whiffs of Oceans Eleven, My Fair Lady and even The Godfather. And quite brilliantly written. My overwhelming impression while I was reading it is that it felt very different.
I just downloaded a sample of Lies of Locke Lamora from Kobo :) Love free samples!I'm currently reading a steampunk novel by an indie author: The Voyage of the Minotaur.
I really liked the sample, so I bought Minotaur and its sequel. Now I'm starting to notice a pacing issue. Everything feels rushed and there seems to be very little character development.
That's too bad, MrsJoseph. Those are two of my pet peeves when it comes to books.
I have to admit that the story is interesting - the idea is sound (and priced to go at under $5 each). The execution leaves a little to be desired. While I dislike over-use of descriptive language, this book suffers from under-use of descriptive language. Minotaur is compared to Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea but it doesn't quite live up to that. Everything feels rushed - the reader isn’t given any time to savor.
Oh that's a shame. I appreciate the feedback. I'll move it down the list. I don't care for underwritten stories very much. I read fantasy to get the world in bright colors.
Lady Danielle "The Book Huntress" wrote: "Oh that's a shame. I appreciate the feedback. I'll move it down the list. I don't care for underwritten stories very much. I read fantasy to get the world in bright colors."I agree 100%. It's making it hard to finish, but I am enjoying the story. This is my first foray into Steampunk, so I'm hoping The Iron Duke is better.
From what you are describing, it sounds better, if you don't mind steamy romance in the story.
:) I like a little smut now and then, as long as it isn't gratuitous.
Nothing gratuitous about The Iron Duke, so you should be fine.
Starting a second book of a trilogy: Troy: Shield of Thunder by David Gemmell. Can't wait, the first one was great.
Emma wrote: "Starting a second book of a trilogy: Troy: Shield of Thunder by David Gemmell. Can't wait, the first one was great."I love David Gemmell! I'm going to check these out.
I'm also a huge Gemmell fan. This is the series he was working on when he died and his wife finished it.
Oh! I've read about it but never read it. I have to correct that.Interestingly enough, I never really cared for Knights of Dark Renown. I guess it was the ending...I might have to read it again.
Mike (the Paladin) wrote: "I'm also a huge Gemmell fan. This is the series he was working on when he died and his wife finished it."Yes, hopefully his wife did a decent job. Have you read it, or are you planning to?
@MrsJoseph - if you're a David Gemmell fan, you're going to love this one. It's much better than his Sword in the Storm in every aspect.
I haven't. I've read most of his Drenai books and his stand alones, but I still have several of his books on my shelf waiting.Mostly I've found that you can't go wrong with Gemmell, and I understand he left some outlines and notes his wife worked with so I hope they'll be as good.
This is good to know! Gemmell is always on my "buy" list.
Right now I am reading Oath of Fealty By Elizabeth Moon. I have read her Deed Of Paksennarion cover to cover like three times. This one picks up right where the Oath of Gold leaves off. It starts kinda slow but it is picking up very nicely.
I've had it on my shelf for months. I keep waiting for a "clear" space so I can take my time with it. I love The Deed of Paksenarrion.
Grant, I just finished the Sam Bowring book. I highly recommend it. Once you plow through the start, it turns out to be a really good book. It ended on a cliffhanger, so I have to buy the other ones now :)Now that I've finished that, it's onto The Way of Shadows by Brent Weeks. I've heard a lot of good things about this book, so I'm looking forward to it
I'm reading The Ocean and the Hourglass by Dan O'Brien. It is reminding me of The Neverending Story a little bit.
I'm downloading bowrings trilogy as we speak, Laura! :) thanks for the heads up. Incidentally, Brent Weeks is a fun read. I think only Robin Hobbs has written a better "assassin" series.
I just started The Book of Lost Things by John Connolly. I like it so far :) Tried out Benighted by Kit Whitfield and just couldn't get into it. In a way it seemed written as if she wasn't too into it either.
I just finished The Voyage of the Minotaur and I'm trying to decide to if I should finish Sabazel or book two of Minotaur.
I finally completed my review of the voyage of the minotaur. Can someone (or two or three) read it for me and critique? I am the only person on GR who has read or reviewed this novel. I want to provide a very fair and balanced review. http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/88...
Very detailed review, MrsJoseph. I enjoyed reading it. You paint an interestig picture of Minotaur!
Thanks, Jason! I admit my reviews tend not to be that detailed but I wanted to be fair for anyone looking up the book.
Right now I'm reading the first Night Angels book by Brent Weeks - enjoyable, but very dark in places (especially the beginning)Rachel
Michael, I am looking forward to reading the Erevis Cale books.
Starting
in audio. Not too crazy about the voice of the narrator, but can't wait to read this book. It will be my first China Mieville. I heard a lot about him. I also heard that he can be too cerebral. We'll see. It's the co-winner of the 2010 Hugo award. The other winner, I enjoyed
tremendously. One of my favorite sci-fi reads with the exception of
.I'm glad to be getting back to the books I've been wanting to read. I read a book before this, but it's pre-publication, so I couldn't really list it. I've given up trying to write any reviews. Life has been too complicated to even squeeze in some reading time.
Look who it is! *grins* Glad to have you around, Thoa! Hope the meet went well today ;) I'm planning on reading some China Mieville next month...lol..i only recently found out that he was..well..a he :D
In addition to being in the midst of reading Red Seas Under Red Skies, today I started The Hedge Knight. It's my first ever graphic novel, and while it makes me feel pretty nerdy to be reading it (when my husband noticed me reading it he asked when I became interested in comics), I like it so far!
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And Janny, I could'nt agree with your Carol..."
I have read her entire lexicon; she definitely deserves more appreciation, and no question.