What are you reading 2.0

Discussion in 'Non-WOT - Literature and Fiction' started by Aduiavas Ida, Jan 27, 2018.

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  1. Thaddius al'Guy

    Thaddius al'Guy That Guy Aes Sedai Forum Moderator Mafia Admin

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    Reading Douglas Adam's 'Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency'
     
    Thaddius al'Guy, Jan 8, 2019
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  2. Juliya Karisu

    Juliya Karisu Aes Sedai Forum Moderator

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    Oathbringer by Brandon Sanderson ... which is why I've been so quiet lately.

    Almost done, I'm at the beginning of the climax at the end.
     
    Juliya Karisu, Jan 29, 2019
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  3. Stephen Lightheart

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    Aaaahhh! Oathbringer is SO GOOD!
     
    Stephen Lightheart, Jan 30, 2019
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  4. Mathias Vielfrass

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    I will have to put Oathbringer on my list.

    First, should I finish the Mistborn series first, having read the first six or two trilogies worth?

    Second, I am told my obituary will read, "He was crushed by the stack of books on his headboard he meant to get around to reading some day."
     
    Mathias Vielfrass, Jan 30, 2019
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  5. Almira ni'Caldazare

    Almira ni'Caldazare Citizen

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    I'm not reading fantasy right now (that doesn't happen often)! I'm reading a WWI mystery called the Secret Rooms by Catherine Bailey.
     
    Almira ni'Caldazare, Jan 30, 2019
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  6. Adanys Wynterwulf

    Adanys Wynterwulf Sparkle Spren

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    Currently reading Dry by Neal Shusterman.

    Yikes, this book is so plausible, it's scary.
    [​IMG]

    And it's prompted wary glances at my water bottle more than once
     
    Adanys Wynterwulf, Feb 7, 2019
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  7. Leala al'Dareis

    Leala al'Dareis First Seasoner Aes Sedai Head of the White Ajah

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    Is it about our water supply going away? :look
     
    Leala al'Dareis, Feb 7, 2019
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  8. Adanys Wynterwulf

    Adanys Wynterwulf Sparkle Spren

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    Not the entire world's, but a large portion of Southern California

    And it's scary what these people will do for a drop of water :blink
     
    Adanys Wynterwulf, Feb 7, 2019
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  9. Calla Al'Kean

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    I am both reading something new and rereading an old favourite (because I'm a weirdo that always has two books on the go at a time)

    Re-read: Good Omens by Neil Gaiman & Terry Pratchett (in preparation for the show)
    New read: Deadhouse Landing by Ian C. Esselmont
     
    Calla Al'Kean, Feb 9, 2019
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  10. Adanys Wynterwulf

    Adanys Wynterwulf Sparkle Spren

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    *looks at her 3 currently reading books*
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    :lol nope, not weird at all
     
    Adanys Wynterwulf, Feb 9, 2019
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  11. Calla Al'Kean

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    Excellent! I usually get a look reserved for someone who has just tried to summon the Dark One when I say this. I knew I was in the right place with this community!
     
    Calla Al'Kean, Feb 9, 2019
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  12. Almira ni'Caldazare

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    I'm reading The Shadow Roads by Sean Russell. It's a traditional Sword and Sorcery book which is what I usually read.
    I finished the Pale Horseman last night. It's an historical history book about 800 AD England. The Saxons and British are fighting each other and quickly erasing the Roman ruins in their midst when the Norsemen and Vikings attack. The warring kingdoms have to learn to work together before they die together!
     
    Almira ni'Caldazare, Feb 14, 2019
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  13. Cursor Wrathwind

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    I'm reading Arresting God in Kathmandu (great title), a collection of short stories in English by Nepali author Samrat Uphadyay that I bought while in the country.
     
    Cursor Wrathwind, Mar 10, 2019
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  14. Erin al'Denael

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    Space by Penny Reid

    ...I might have actually finished it this morning. But I'm going to be re-reading it when I head to bed later, so I figure that makes it kind of an in-progress deal, no? :D
     
    Erin al'Denael, Mar 11, 2019
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  15. Polegnyn Nemeara

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    Started Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss this morning.
     
    Polegnyn Nemeara, Mar 22, 2019
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  16. Bracken Farthyne

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    I didn't realize this book existed until the Kindle store offered me the trilogy for like three bucks. It was a great find! What are you thinking of it, Thaddius?

    Adanys, have you by chance read The Parable of the Sower? It's a similar premise plus some mystical elements. And it's also set in California.If you're interested in sort of near-future speculative fiction you might find it's up your alley! Although after Dry you might want to take a break from downer-time and re-read Harry Potter or something. :lol It's a rough experience, but I really, really liked it. But then I'm kind of obsessed with Octavia Butler, so YMMV.

    On that note: currently reading Patternmaster ... by Octavia Butler.
     
    Bracken Farthyne, Mar 23, 2019
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  17. Atarah al'Norahn

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    I am veeeery slowly re-reading Lord of the Rings right now (just starting the Two Towers) as well as doing a re-read of A Memory of Light. Most of my reading these days is for school.
     
    Atarah al'Norahn, Mar 24, 2019
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  18. Thaddius al'Guy

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    I enjoyed it a lot. I read the book, then listened to the audiobook after it since it was read by the author. It's quite a strange book, but I enjoyed it a lot.
     
    Thaddius al'Guy, Mar 30, 2019
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  19. Elia LePhant

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    @Bracken Farthyne The Parable of the Sower is amaaaazing. :joy As is all of Butler's work. I love Octavia Butler so much.
     
    Elia LePhant, Mar 30, 2019
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  20. Cursor Wrathwind

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    La ciudad y los perros by Mario Vargas Llosa
     
    Cursor Wrathwind, Mar 31, 2019
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