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Thelonius
Senior Scribe
Spain
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 Posted - 11 Jul 2011 : 07:05:47
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"If you are to truly understand, then you will need the contrast, not adherence to a single ideal." - Kreia
"I THINK I JUST HAD ANOTHER NEAR-RINCEWIND EXPERIENCE"- Discworld's Death frustrated after Rincewind scapes his grasp... again.
"I am death, come for thee" - Nimbul, from Baldur's Gate I just before being badly spanked
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Clad In Shadows
Learned Scribe
Canada
158 Posts |
Posted - 11 Jul 2011 : 21:53:11
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| Currently reading a Lovecraft collection from the Science Fiction Book Club. And as of tomorrow, I will be face first into A Dance With Dragons. |
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DragonReader
Senior Scribe
USA
371 Posts |
Posted - 12 Jul 2011 : 20:38:20
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Finished "I Don't Want to Kill You", by Dan Wells. I really enjoyed the entire trilogy. Great stuff...
Now reading "Shadow's Lure" by Jon Sprunk. |
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Dennis
Great Reader
9933 Posts |
Posted - 13 Jul 2011 : 09:34:43
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I'm now deeply immersed in You Suck: A Love Story by Christopher Moore. Totally hilarious. Delivers laughs on nearly every page. |
Every beginning has an end. |
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Dennis
Great Reader
9933 Posts |
Posted - 16 Jul 2011 : 07:42:53
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My copy of Test of Metal by Matthew Stover has just arrived, so I'm dropping everything to start devouring this gem. |
Every beginning has an end. |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31799 Posts |
Posted - 16 Jul 2011 : 11:13:07
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My copy of Test of Metal by Matthew Stover has just arrived, so I'm dropping everything to start devouring this gem.
Matt Stover's writing for MTG? That's awesome! He's among my favourite Star Wars authors. If he's branching into other universes now as well, then I'll be along for the ride.  |
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Dennis
Great Reader
9933 Posts |
Posted - 17 Jul 2011 : 03:30:07
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Originally posted by The Sage
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Originally posted by Dennis
My copy of Test of Metal by Matthew Stover has just arrived, so I'm dropping everything to start devouring this gem.
Matt Stover's writing for MTG? That's awesome! He's among my favourite Star Wars authors. If he's branching into other universes now as well, then I'll be along for the ride.
His prose is really amazing. A true mark of a veteran and "celebrated" author. |
Every beginning has an end. |
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Thelonius
Senior Scribe
Spain
730 Posts |
Posted - 19 Jul 2011 : 06:58:37
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| Just finished reading The Color of Magic by Terry Pratchett, enjoyed thaT novel quite a lot too bad of the ending as I don't have the second one. Started reading Thief of Time also by Pratchett. |
"If you are to truly understand, then you will need the contrast, not adherence to a single ideal." - Kreia
"I THINK I JUST HAD ANOTHER NEAR-RINCEWIND EXPERIENCE"- Discworld's Death frustrated after Rincewind scapes his grasp... again.
"I am death, come for thee" - Nimbul, from Baldur's Gate I just before being badly spanked
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31799 Posts |
Posted - 19 Jul 2011 : 08:37:25
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Originally posted by Thelonius
Just finished reading The Color of Magic by Terry Pratchett, enjoyed thaT novel quite a lot too bad of the ending as I don't have the second one. Started reading Thief of Time also by Pratchett.
Good choice.
Consequently, I just finished up watching the film adaptation of Going Postal.
I thought Charles Dance played an admirable Vetinari. But I was mostly entranced by Claire Foy's portrayal of Adora Belle Dearheart.  |
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Thelonius
Senior Scribe
Spain
730 Posts |
Posted - 19 Jul 2011 : 08:44:55
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Originally posted by The Sage
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Originally posted by Thelonius
Just finished reading The Color of Magic by Terry Pratchett, enjoyed thaT novel quite a lot too bad of the ending as I don't have the second one. Started reading Thief of Time also by Pratchett.
Good choice.
Consequently, I just finished up watching the film adaptation of Going Postal.
I thought Charles Dance played an admirable Vetinari. But I was mostly entranced by Claire Foy's portrayal of Adora Belle Dearheart.
Is there a fil adaptation of one of the books? I read Disney was planning doing Mort's, but didn't know of that, will have to look for it. |
"If you are to truly understand, then you will need the contrast, not adherence to a single ideal." - Kreia
"I THINK I JUST HAD ANOTHER NEAR-RINCEWIND EXPERIENCE"- Discworld's Death frustrated after Rincewind scapes his grasp... again.
"I am death, come for thee" - Nimbul, from Baldur's Gate I just before being badly spanked
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31799 Posts |
Posted - 19 Jul 2011 : 15:44:28
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Originally posted by Thelonius
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Originally posted by The Sage
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Originally posted by Thelonius
Just finished reading The Color of Magic by Terry Pratchett, enjoyed thaT novel quite a lot too bad of the ending as I don't have the second one. Started reading Thief of Time also by Pratchett.
Good choice.
Consequently, I just finished up watching the film adaptation of Going Postal.
I thought Charles Dance played an admirable Vetinari. But I was mostly entranced by Claire Foy's portrayal of Adora Belle Dearheart.
Is there a fil adaptation of one of the books? I read Disney was planning doing Mort's, but didn't know of that, will have to look for it.
There have actually been three recent film adaptations of Terry's "Discworld" books -- Hogfather, The Colour of Magic [which actually includes The Light Fantastic as well], and the aforementioned Going Postal.
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Thelonius
Senior Scribe
Spain
730 Posts |
Posted - 19 Jul 2011 : 16:38:23
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Originally posted by The Sage
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Originally posted by Thelonius
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Originally posted by The Sage
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Originally posted by Thelonius
Just finished reading The Color of Magic by Terry Pratchett, enjoyed thaT novel quite a lot too bad of the ending as I don't have the second one. Started reading Thief of Time also by Pratchett.
Good choice.
Consequently, I just finished up watching the film adaptation of Going Postal.
I thought Charles Dance played an admirable Vetinari. But I was mostly entranced by Claire Foy's portrayal of Adora Belle Dearheart.
Is there a fil adaptation of one of the books? I read Disney was planning doing Mort's, but didn't know of that, will have to look for it.
There have actually been three recent film adaptations of Terry's "Discworld" books -- Hogfather, The Colour of Magic [which actually includes The Light Fantastic as well], and the aforementioned Going Postal.
Yah, have checked it, in fact I'm already trying to get The colour of Magic |
"If you are to truly understand, then you will need the contrast, not adherence to a single ideal." - Kreia
"I THINK I JUST HAD ANOTHER NEAR-RINCEWIND EXPERIENCE"- Discworld's Death frustrated after Rincewind scapes his grasp... again.
"I am death, come for thee" - Nimbul, from Baldur's Gate I just before being badly spanked
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36878 Posts |
Posted - 19 Jul 2011 : 18:10:46
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Originally posted by The Sage
Just started Phoenix Rising: A Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences Novel by Pip Ballentine and Tee Morris.
Not only do I love steampunk-fiction, and the premise behind the novel, but I'm also intrigued by the characters of Wellington Books [I love that name] and the dynamite-wielding Agent Braun. [Bullet-proof corset. Heh. ]
I'm reading this one right now, partially because of this blurb.
I liked it right off the bat, when Wellington was happy that he'd been kidnapped by a gentleman (as opposed to someone who wasn't a gentleman) and then when he found himself trapped between etiquette and death.  |
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Neo2151
Learned Scribe
USA
118 Posts |
Posted - 19 Jul 2011 : 23:10:19
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I'm trying desperately to finish Unholy at the moment (it seems I've decided somewhere along this trilogy that I'm definitely not an RLB fan, so it's a little rough going.)
When I finally accomplish that, I'll likely take my first step into Terry Pratchett's world with Going Postal. |
"Come looking for me, and I will blast you to dust, and then lay waste to all your descendants, ancestors, and the realm you came from, every last tree and stone of it. Why? Well, it's what I usually do."
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31799 Posts |
Posted - 20 Jul 2011 : 01:21:58
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
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Originally posted by The Sage
Just started Phoenix Rising: A Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences Novel by Pip Ballentine and Tee Morris.
Not only do I love steampunk-fiction, and the premise behind the novel, but I'm also intrigued by the characters of Wellington Books [I love that name] and the dynamite-wielding Agent Braun. [Bullet-proof corset. Heh. ]
I'm reading this one right now, partially because of this blurb.
I liked it right off the bat, when Wellington was happy that he'd been kidnapped by a gentleman (as opposed to someone who wasn't a gentleman) and then when he found himself trapped between etiquette and death.
I really thought the relationship between Books and Braun [Hehe...] played out rather unexpectedly. Which is something I particularly admired, as it's not something we see a lot of in steampunk fiction.
From the outset, though, it was the introductory chapters that immediately drew me in. What a way to start a book!  |
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Kuje
Great Reader
USA
7915 Posts |
Posted - 20 Jul 2011 : 04:18:23
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Originally posted by The Sage
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
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Originally posted by The Sage
Just started Phoenix Rising: A Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences Novel by Pip Ballentine and Tee Morris.
Not only do I love steampunk-fiction, and the premise behind the novel, but I'm also intrigued by the characters of Wellington Books [I love that name] and the dynamite-wielding Agent Braun. [Bullet-proof corset. Heh. ]
I'm reading this one right now, partially because of this blurb.
I liked it right off the bat, when Wellington was happy that he'd been kidnapped by a gentleman (as opposed to someone who wasn't a gentleman) and then when he found himself trapped between etiquette and death.
I really thought the relationship between Books and Braun [Hehe...] played out rather unexpectedly. Which is something I particularly admired, as it's not something we see a lot of in steampunk fiction.
From the outset, though, it was the introductory chapters that immediately drew me in. What a way to start a book!
I just liked the cover and then the story made it even better. :) Plus, I've always liked steampunk/cyberpunk fiction and there's not enough of it being written. But I was happy to find a steampunk anthology a week or so ago, which I have to get back to reading. I set it aside to finish a series instead. |
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Kuje
Great Reader
USA
7915 Posts |
Posted - 20 Jul 2011 : 04:19:44
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| My recent reads has been Tad William's Shadowmarch novels. It's a nice traditional fantasy series but the books are long! 600 to 700 pages each and there's four of them. Only 200 pages left to finish it, finally. |
For some of us, books are as important as almost anything else on earth. What a miracle it is that out of these small, flat, rigid squares of paper unfolds world after world, worlds that sing to you, comfort and quiet and excite you... Books are full of the things that you don't get in real life - wonderful, lyrical language, for instance, right off the bat. - Anne Lamott, Bird by Bird
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Ashe Ravenheart
Great Reader
USA
3248 Posts |
Posted - 20 Jul 2011 : 04:43:46
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Originally posted by Kuje
My recent reads has been Tad William's Shadowmarch novels. It's a nice traditional fantasy series but the books are long! 600 to 700 pages each and there's four of them. Only 200 pages left to finish it, finally.
I don't know what it was, but I couldn't get into those books. And I loved Memory, Sorrow and Thorn. |
I actually DO know everything. I just have a very poor index of my knowledge.
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36878 Posts |
Posted - 20 Jul 2011 : 04:51:03
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Originally posted by Kuje
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Originally posted by The Sage
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
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Originally posted by The Sage
Just started Phoenix Rising: A Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences Novel by Pip Ballentine and Tee Morris.
Not only do I love steampunk-fiction, and the premise behind the novel, but I'm also intrigued by the characters of Wellington Books [I love that name] and the dynamite-wielding Agent Braun. [Bullet-proof corset. Heh. ]
I'm reading this one right now, partially because of this blurb.
I liked it right off the bat, when Wellington was happy that he'd been kidnapped by a gentleman (as opposed to someone who wasn't a gentleman) and then when he found himself trapped between etiquette and death.
I really thought the relationship between Books and Braun [Hehe...] played out rather unexpectedly. Which is something I particularly admired, as it's not something we see a lot of in steampunk fiction.
From the outset, though, it was the introductory chapters that immediately drew me in. What a way to start a book!
I just liked the cover and then the story made it even better. :) Plus, I've always liked steampunk/cyberpunk fiction and there's not enough of it being written. But I was happy to find a steampunk anthology a week or so ago, which I have to get back to reading. I set it aside to finish a series instead.
I've actually never read anything steampunk before... I've known about it for a long time, but had never really touched any of it -- unless you count playing Warmachine, and that's not straight steampunk. |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31799 Posts |
Posted - 20 Jul 2011 : 06:14:32
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Originally posted by Kuje
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Originally posted by The Sage
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
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Originally posted by The Sage
Just started Phoenix Rising: A Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences Novel by Pip Ballentine and Tee Morris.
Not only do I love steampunk-fiction, and the premise behind the novel, but I'm also intrigued by the characters of Wellington Books [I love that name] and the dynamite-wielding Agent Braun. [Bullet-proof corset. Heh. ]
I'm reading this one right now, partially because of this blurb.
I liked it right off the bat, when Wellington was happy that he'd been kidnapped by a gentleman (as opposed to someone who wasn't a gentleman) and then when he found himself trapped between etiquette and death.
I really thought the relationship between Books and Braun [Hehe...] played out rather unexpectedly. Which is something I particularly admired, as it's not something we see a lot of in steampunk fiction.
From the outset, though, it was the introductory chapters that immediately drew me in. What a way to start a book!
I just liked the cover and then the story made it even better. :) Plus, I've always liked steampunk/cyberpunk fiction and there's not enough of it being written.
Agreed.
I'm happy to see a few new books hitting the shelves here, though. Clockwork Heart sounds interesting, as does Dead Iron. I'll have to check those out eventually too.
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But I was happy to find a steampunk anthology a week or so ago, which I have to get back to reading. I set it aside to finish a series instead.
Oooo! What was the name of the anthology? [Coincidentally, I just picked up the Steampunk II anthology {which I've yet to read}.] |
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Hawkins
Great Reader
USA
2131 Posts |
Posted - 20 Jul 2011 : 06:22:31
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| I am currently re-reading through the Shannara series in chronological order. I started with The Word & Void Trilogy, then I began reading through the Genesis of Shannara Trilogy (of which I began the third book Gypsy Morph today) and will continue by reading the Legends of Shannara Duology (the second of which comes out this August). From there I will read the First King of Shannara and onwards (original Shannara Trilogy, Scoins of Shannara, Voyage of the Jerle Shannara Trilogy, and High Druid of Shannara Trilogy). I know his next trilogy project is a post-High Druid of Shannara, but I hope that he will eventually write a series (or even a standalone novel) set in the time of Faerie when the Ellcrys and the Forbidding were first formed. Then I may have to begin the whole process over again. |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31799 Posts |
Posted - 20 Jul 2011 : 06:29:22
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I've never really bothered with the Shannara series.
I'm starting to regret that now, though. And Hawkins' post above has me curious about this "High Druid" trilogy. That sounds positively intriguing!
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Kuje
Great Reader
USA
7915 Posts |
Posted - 20 Jul 2011 : 06:42:41
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Originally posted by Ashe Ravenheart
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Originally posted by Kuje
My recent reads has been Tad William's Shadowmarch novels. It's a nice traditional fantasy series but the books are long! 600 to 700 pages each and there's four of them. Only 200 pages left to finish it, finally.
I don't know what it was, but I couldn't get into those books. And I loved Memory, Sorrow and Thorn.
The series really did seem to drag on, which might be why I've been reading them for about a week and a half. Finally finished them tonight after writing my earlier post. The ending was.... meh. |
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Kuje
Great Reader
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Posted - 20 Jul 2011 : 06:44:26
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
I've actually never read anything steampunk before... I've known about it for a long time, but had never really touched any of it -- unless you count playing Warmachine, and that's not straight steampunk.
Ah, indeed. Steampunk has always been one of my fav genes, especially for RPG's but it's there's not many books written in that gene any more. |
For some of us, books are as important as almost anything else on earth. What a miracle it is that out of these small, flat, rigid squares of paper unfolds world after world, worlds that sing to you, comfort and quiet and excite you... Books are full of the things that you don't get in real life - wonderful, lyrical language, for instance, right off the bat. - Anne Lamott, Bird by Bird
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Kuje
Great Reader
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7915 Posts |
Posted - 20 Jul 2011 : 06:46:02
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Originally posted by The Sage
I'm happy to see a few new books hitting the shelves here, though. Clockwork Heart sounds interesting, as does Dead Iron. I'll have to check those out eventually too.
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But I was happy to find a steampunk anthology a week or so ago, which I have to get back to reading. I set it aside to finish a series instead.
Oooo! What was the name of the anthology? [Coincidentally, I just picked up the Steampunk II anthology {which I've yet to read}.]
Are those the online books that go with the printed book? And I saw that anthology but the one I picked up is Hot & Steamy: Tales of Steampunk Romance. It's edited by Jean Rabe of FR/Dlance fame and Martin H. Greenburg. |
For some of us, books are as important as almost anything else on earth. What a miracle it is that out of these small, flat, rigid squares of paper unfolds world after world, worlds that sing to you, comfort and quiet and excite you... Books are full of the things that you don't get in real life - wonderful, lyrical language, for instance, right off the bat. - Anne Lamott, Bird by Bird
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Kuje
Great Reader
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Posted - 20 Jul 2011 : 06:53:17
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Originally posted by Hawkins
I am currently re-reading through the Shannara series in chronological order. I started with The Word & Void Trilogy, then I began reading through the Genesis of Shannara Trilogy (of which I began the third book Gypsy Morph today) and will continue by reading the Legends of Shannara Duology (the second of which comes out this August). From there I will read the First King of Shannara and onwards (original Shannara Trilogy, Scoins of Shannara, Voyage of the Jerle Shannara Trilogy, and High Druid of Shannara Trilogy). I know his next trilogy project is a post-High Druid of Shannara, but I hope that he will eventually write a series (or even a standalone novel) set in the time of Faerie when the Ellcrys and the Forbidding were first formed. Then I may have to begin the whole process over again.
I've been waiting for him to release part two of Legends of Shannara novels since they take place after the events of Word and Void and the other trilogy but before the rest of the novels. So, Bearer's does explain a bit how the druids were formed. Plus, the Bearer's shows us the first time the Druid's Keep is found. (I don't want to say much so it isn't spoiled. :)) |
For some of us, books are as important as almost anything else on earth. What a miracle it is that out of these small, flat, rigid squares of paper unfolds world after world, worlds that sing to you, comfort and quiet and excite you... Books are full of the things that you don't get in real life - wonderful, lyrical language, for instance, right off the bat. - Anne Lamott, Bird by Bird
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Hawkins
Great Reader
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Posted - 20 Jul 2011 : 15:36:31
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Originally posted by Kuje
I've been waiting for him to release part two of Legends of Shannara novels since they take place after the events of Word and Void and the other trilogy but before the rest of the novels. So, Bearer's does explain a bit how the druids were formed. Plus, the Bearer's shows us the first time the Druid's Keep is found. (I don't want to say much so it isn't spoiled. :))
Thanks for not spoiling things. I purposely did not read Bearer's of the Black Staff because Brooks has become notorious for cliff-hangers in the middle of the sub-series; so I wanted to be able to read them back to back. =)
@Sage: The Shannara series was one of two hardcovers I bought new every year for the past several years. The other was R.A. Salvatore's Drizzt novels, but I kind of stopped reading them after the Pirate King, which just left me all-around dissatisfied. I still intend to pick up used copies of the Ghost King and Gauntlgrym. |
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He went galumphing back. --Lewis Carroll, Through the Looking-Glass
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31799 Posts |
Posted - 20 Jul 2011 : 15:50:38
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
I've actually never read anything steampunk before... I've known about it for a long time, but had never really touched any of it -- unless you count playing Warmachine, and that's not straight steampunk.
Ah, indeed. Steampunk has always been one of my fav genes, especially for RPG's but it's there's not many books written in that gene any more.
It's a shame there aren't many steampunk-themed RPGs around, either.
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Originally posted by The Sage
I'm happy to see a few new books hitting the shelves here, though. Clockwork Heart sounds interesting, as does Dead Iron. I'll have to check those out eventually too.
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But I was happy to find a steampunk anthology a week or so ago, which I have to get back to reading. I set it aside to finish a series instead.
Oooo! What was the name of the anthology? [Coincidentally, I just picked up the Steampunk II anthology {which I've yet to read}.]
Are those the online books that go with the printed book?
I'm not sure. I've only just learned of them through an online catalogue. I have to look further into them for specific details.
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... but the one I picked up is Hot & Steamy: Tales of Steampunk Romance. It's edited by Jean Rabe of FR/Dlance fame and Martin H. Greenburg.
Oh, I looked at that one briefly the other day. Wished I'd picked it up.  |
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Thanks for not spoiling things. I purposely did not read Bearer's of the Black Staff because Brooks has become notorious for cliff-hangers in the middle of the sub-series; so I wanted to be able to read them back to back. =)
Not a problem. :) And yea, that's why I tend to hang onto trilogies, or other series, for years. I just hate reading a book and then waiting for a year and then another year for the other two to be published. So, they sit in my stacks till all of them are published. |
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Posted - 20 Jul 2011 : 16:36:12
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Originally posted by The SageI'm not sure. I've only just learned of them through an online catalogue. I have to look further into them for specific details.
Oh, I looked at that one briefly the other day. Wished I'd picked it up.
Dead Iron sounds like a interesting book. Plus, I've read Devon's other novels in her Allie Beckstrom series. So, added that to my book marks for my next Amazon order. :)
As for that anthology, it's not bad at all. Some pretty good stories in it and so far, I haven't found one that I didn't want to read. Sometimes there's some stories where I just can't get into them so I skip them but haven't found any like that in this anthology. |
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