**May Monthly Reading Challenge - SciFi Fantasy Theme**

[Adhityani]

I finished reading Blackout and if I could put my reaction in audibles, it would be:

Aaaaaaaaargh!!!!!

I have given it three stars, because it has all the basic ingredients for a great read, but there were massive let downs in terms of plot and narrative style, I was overcome with frustration when I finished this book.

Aaaargh!!!

If you'd like to know more details, please read my review:

http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

As I mentioned before, it's part of a 'duology' but the first book ended too abruptly, which leads me to suspect that it is merely one book chopped into two to make it sell better (who would want to buy a 1,500 page sci fi novel on time travel?).

Anyway, will move on to the next on before the month ends!

[Joyce]

Count me in. I got an email talking about this challenge so I started it as soon as May hit (had a good idea what I'd read), even if I wasn't able to get on and log it until now. This actually helped me figure out what I'd read next, so here goes!

The Crooked Letter by Sean Williams
Hades' Daughter by Sara Douglass
Gods' Concubine by Sara Douglass

[★ Jess]

Brenda wrote: "Never cheating Melanie...just enjoying..lol"

very true.

The Dead-Tossed Waves is taking me ageeees to read. Its amazingly good, but looong.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Joyce wrote: "Count me in. I got an email talking about this challenge so I started it as soon as May hit (had a good idea what I'd read), even if I wasn't able to get on and log it until now. This actually help..."

Great to have you with us Joyce! :)

[Neko]

Finished Just Desserts this afternoon :) Pretty good overal and as usual just as strange as the other two trades. Will certainly be picking up the 4th trade whenever it's published!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Well done Laura...:)

[★ Jess]

How are you liking it so far, Carmel?

[[deleted user]]

I hope you like it Carmel

[Michael]

While it was one of the books I planned to read for this challange, I did finish A Game of Thrones (mainly cuz of the TV show)

I am currently reading Neuromancer now and will read The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress after (if there is still time.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

The way you read Knowledge, I'm sure you'll have time ;)

[Michael]

I hope so, I'm more comfortable with 300 page books :P

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Knowledge Lost wrote: "I hope so, I'm more comfortable with 300 page books :P"

That's about my size too :)

[Neko]

I'll take 100/200 page book pls!! 850 I'd die.

[Michael]

*wraps up a copy of A Game of Thrones for Laura*

[Neko]

I imagine it would be a good door stop! hahaha

[Michael]

It's a weapon ;)

[Hels]

I decided to try the Magicians' guild for this months reading challange, I was reluctant as it is not my usual theme, but I'm HOOKED! have finished the triology and will move onto the next trilogy.... Good to step out of your comfort zone sometimes.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Well done Helen!!!

[Bron]

I've finished Urusla le Guin's 'Left Hand of Darkness'. I did enjoy it but it also reconfirmed that I am much more a fantasy than SiFi fan.

[Maggie]

Do you think this book would count for this challenge?
Battle Royale

It's a dystopian view of the future, like an adult version of Hunger Games. I'm enjoying it - wish I had more time to read it.

[Michael]

Dystopia is a Sci-Fi sub genre

[Maggie]

So, that's a yes?

[Michael]

Yep

*I'm in charge now*

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I think that probably got your point across to Knowledge, Carmel...hahaha!!! ;)

[[deleted user]]

lol

[Neko]

Knowledge Lost wrote: "Yep

*I'm in charge now*"

Says the man who owns pompoms that sparkle in the dark..


Just sayin' ;)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Laura wrote: "Knowledge Lost wrote: "Yep

*I'm in charge now*"

Says the man who owns pompoms that sparkle in the dark..


Just sayin' ;)"

LOL :D

[Michael]

you are cruel

[Neko]

Carmel wrote: "Knowledge Lost wrote: "you are cruel"

Hmm coming from Mr Evil, this is an amusing comeback!!!"

Also to add to Carmels comment..You said you hated me Lost so fair is fair ;)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

For any newbies reading this thread....they all love each other, REALLY...;D

[[deleted user]]

lol its like a group of kids "we're not best friends anymore" lol

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Melanie wrote: "lol its like a group of kids "we're not best friends anymore" lol"

:D

[Neko]

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Laura wrote: ""

OMG Laura, that is so cute! How did you do that? LOL

[★ Jess]

This is very amusing.

[Michael]

Laura wrote: "Carmel wrote: "Knowledge Lost wrote: "you are cruel"

Hmm coming from Mr Evil, this is an amusing comeback!!!"

Also to add to Carmels comment..You said you hated me Lost so fair is fair ;)"

But adding Twilight into the conversation is like fighting dirty

[Neko]

Brenda wrote: "Laura wrote: ""

OMG Laura, that is so cute! How did you do that? LOL"

Just googled gif images that are animated then plonked it here like you do a normal image :D

[Neko]

Knowledge Lost wrote: "Laura wrote: "Carmel wrote: "Knowledge Lost wrote: "you are cruel"

Hmm coming from Mr Evil, this is an amusing comeback!!!"

Also to add to Carmels comment..You said you hated me Lost so fair is f..."

Maybe you need...



That clean fighting now? ;)




(Ppl who don't get the reference it's Mr.Sparkle from the episode where Simpsons go to Japan)

[Michael]

YEP :P

[★ Jess]

The simpsons is only the greatest thing ever :)
...well, definitely top 5

[★ Jess]

Haven't seen any of the new ones.

[Michael]

I'm getting bored with the new Simpsons. I've moved on now :P

[Neko]

Simpsons now..bleggh..Simpsons old though :D

[Sarah]

Well I actually did get to read a sci-fi book this month with And Another Thing... by Eoin Colfer.
This book is the highly improbable 6th book in the Hitchhiker's Guide trilogy. I was a little unsure whether it would work, but I loved the first four books of the original series (the less said about the fifth the better) and the Artemis Fowl series, so I gave it a go.
Given the unavoidable change in author, And Another Thing... is actually quite good, there is a slight problem with it picking up right where the fifth book left off because I normally recommend that no one read the fifth book. However, there is a good dose of silliness and a series of highly improbable events that could only seem plausible in the Hitchhiker’s universe. Recommended for fans who were unsatisfied with the previous end to the series, 3 ½ stars.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Well done Sarah!

[Michael]

1. A Game of Thrones
2. Neuromancer

now to read The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Well done Knowledge...knew you could do it! :D

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Carmel wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Well done Knowledge...knew you could do it! :D"

*whispers to Brenda, "don't praise him too much, he's under this illusion that he's the boss, ha ha he's got to be kidding, best no..."

*whispers back...Gotta keep on the right side of him Carmel, he's all dark and black O.o ;)*

[Michael]

I can still hear you :-P

[Sally906]

Still reading The Death of Grass by John Christopher but snuck in a quick Sci-Fi read The Colors of Space by Marion Zimmer Bradley one of her early works, I have another of hers lined up The Door Through Space so still on track to read three this month