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Dennis
Great Reader
9933 Posts |
 Posted - 10 Aug 2011 : 14:15:58
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Felix Gillman, The Half-made World. Has demon-possessed guns and clockworks
Sounds interesting. I'll look into it. |
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AdamBridger
Learned Scribe
United Kingdom
118 Posts |
Posted - 10 Aug 2011 : 15:33:57
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Just finished Nagash Immortal - Book 3 in the Rise Of Nagash Trilogy, published by the Black Library.
Just started Imperial Glory by Richard Williams which seems very promising. |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31799 Posts |
Posted - 10 Aug 2011 : 16:18:49
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Originally posted by Kno
Felix Gillman, The Half-made World. Has demon-possessed guns and clockworks
Oooo! Sounds interesting.
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Originally posted by AdamBridger
Just finished Nagash Immortal - Book 3 in the Rise Of Nagash Trilogy, published by the Black Library.
A worthwhile finish for a superb trilogy.
I think most fans of the undead and/or necromancer-types will find something to love in these books. |
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AdamBridger
Learned Scribe
United Kingdom
118 Posts |
Posted - 10 Aug 2011 : 16:30:22
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Originally posted by The Sage
A worthwhile finish for a superb trilogy.
I think most fans of the undead and/or necromancer-types will find something to love in these books.
I agree. However, I would definitely recommend re-reading the series before reading the final book of the series as its been about 3 years between the 1st and 3rd book and some of the characters may have been forgotten and having the story fresh in your mind does help your enjoyment of the final book. |
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Dennis
Great Reader
9933 Posts |
Posted - 11 Aug 2011 : 22:33:06
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Glad and a little bit annoyed. That's how I felt upon finishing Mark A. Roder's Someone Is Watching. If only his characters weren't interesting enough, I would have stopped reading the series. Even towards the end, his habit of repeating himself was evident that I practicaly shouted, "I get it! Move on!" Well, at least he's good at brewing a convincing drama, albeit some solutions were given too abruptly. The bonus short story was a nice surprise, too. |
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Andrekan
Seeker
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Posted - 12 Aug 2011 : 02:57:52
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Been away from the web living hard, wild, and free but reading.... "Raistlin Chronicles", "Blackstaff Tower", "Mistshore", and "Downshadow". I had to go back and hit that too late published version of the Great Britain printing of "The Complete Chronicles of Conan Centenary Edition", that I hope to donate to the local library next year on R.E. Howard's Birthday just because it was a subject of his and H.P. Lovecraft's old letters, just to get that panther/black lion-barbarian grit back in my teeth before the new release of the new Conan Film. I expect to be disappointed in the film but did enjoy the first bloody scene of the coming of age Cimmerian males race around the mountain with the unbroken eggs in their mouths being attacked and the youthful Conan bringing back some enemy heads and the unbroken egg, so if it is good I will feel at least I've put some money into the franchise of the Conan Ideal and if it's bad well at least maybe I won't be too disappointed... I've also picked up "The Sword of the Gods" which I hope to read before I dive back into Elminster being Buried Deep which has the greatest preview chapter Cliff Hanger. Ed's got me!
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DragonReader
Senior Scribe
USA
371 Posts |
Posted - 13 Aug 2011 : 03:42:03
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Finished "Blood of Ambrose" by James Enge (very good)
Read "Diamonds in the Sky" edited by Mike Brotherton
Now reading "Anansi Boys" by Neil Gaiman |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31799 Posts |
Posted - 13 Aug 2011 : 04:19:21
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Originally posted by DragonReader
Now reading "Anansi Boys" by Neil Gaiman
I'm ashamed to admit that this is still one Gaiman-book that I've yet to read. I've devoured practically everything else he's ever written -- including all his comics from Vertigo, DC, Marvel, and other independent publishers. But I still have yet to read Anansi Boys.
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As for what I'm reading currently, I've added Star Wars -- Fate of the Jedi: Vortex to my ongoing list of books I am working through. With only a few more books left until the end of the series, I need to play catch-up fast.
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Kuje
Great Reader
USA
7915 Posts |
Posted - 13 Aug 2011 : 04:27:30
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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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Dennis
Great Reader
9933 Posts |
Posted - 13 Aug 2011 : 04:58:31
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Originally posted by Kuje
I've been working through some more of L. E. Modesitt, Jr's Corean novels since I've had about five of them stacked up in my to be read pile for about four years. LOL.
I'm a long time fan of Modesitt's Recluse Saga. And I've always wanted to try the Corean Chronicles. The Lord-Protector's Daughter alone sounds promising. [I like psionicists.] |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31799 Posts |
Posted - 13 Aug 2011 : 08:14:47
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Originally posted by Kuje
I've been working through some more of L. E. Modesitt, Jr's Corean novels since I've had about five of them stacked up in my to be read pile for about four years. LOL.
I keep meaning to pick up some of Modesitt's books, as I've found the write-ups for them pretty intriguing. |
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Kuje
Great Reader
USA
7915 Posts |
Posted - 13 Aug 2011 : 08:16:33
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Originally posted by Dennis
I'm a long time fan of Modesitt's Recluse Saga. And I've always wanted to try the Corean Chronicles. The Lord-Protector's Daughter alone sounds promising. [I like psionicists.]
That's what got me interested in his books, the Recluse novels. Now I have almost all of his books, even if they're sitting in my stacks. I have two books left, one of which is Protector's Daughter. I'm trying to clear these out of my to be read pile, finally. :)
After that, I'll either start the three "new" books for Jacqueline Carey's Naamah's series, or read the 20ish books in Sherrilyn Kennyon's Nighthunter series. Course, a whole bunch of new books are being published in a week or two, so who knows. |
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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Dennis
Great Reader
9933 Posts |
Posted - 13 Aug 2011 : 08:38:55
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Originally posted by Kuje
After that, I'll either start the three "new" books for Jacqueline Carey's Naamah's series, or read the 20ish books in Sherrilyn Kennyon's Nighthunter series. Course, a whole bunch of new books are being published in a week or two, so who knows.
I sampled one of the Dark-Hunter novels but didn't finish it. In fairness to Kenyon, it's not that the writing was bad nor the book was boring. I simply wasn't in the mood for vampires, demons and romance that time. I was just intrigued by the title and cover. |
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AdamBridger
Learned Scribe
United Kingdom
118 Posts |
Posted - 13 Aug 2011 : 09:16:58
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Just finished Imperial Glory by Richard Williams. It was the first time in a long while that i remember staying up till the early hours of the morning telling myself 'just 1 more chapter'.
Just started The Ten Thousand by Paul Kearney. |
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Quale
Master of Realmslore
1757 Posts |
Posted - 13 Aug 2011 : 11:46:24
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Originally posted by AdamBridger
Just started The Ten Thousand by Paul Kearney.
I love that book, it has the feel of Chessenta
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AdamBridger
Learned Scribe
United Kingdom
118 Posts |
Posted - 13 Aug 2011 : 12:02:52
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I love that book, it has the feel of Chessenta
Its very good so far. The book kind of reminds me of Gav Thorpe's Crown Of Blood in terms of action and general writing style. |
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Kuje
Great Reader
USA
7915 Posts |
Posted - 13 Aug 2011 : 16:49:28
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Originally posted by Dennis
I sampled one of the Dark-Hunter novels but didn't finish it. In fairness to Kenyon, it's not that the writing was bad nor the book was boring. I simply wasn't in the mood for vampires, demons and romance that time. I was just intrigued by the title and cover.
Indeed, that happens. Usually that's why I space out my urban fantasy with something else, it gives me some breaks between the dozen or so different urban fantasy that I've been hooked on. |
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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AdamBridger
Learned Scribe
United Kingdom
118 Posts |
Posted - 14 Aug 2011 : 11:53:24
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Completely agree Kuje, reading a range of topics keeps the style fresh and stops it becoming jaded. I frequently read books from different settings such as from the Black Library, Solaris Books and even some historical fiction such as Bernard Cornwell and Simon Scarrow.
The problem is that each time i read a book from a new author or setting i frequently find a whole new range of books that i want to read that then get added to my planned reading list. |
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Dennis
Great Reader
9933 Posts |
Posted - 14 Aug 2011 : 12:26:09
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I'm now reading Desert Sons by Mark Kendrick. Reading it is like watching a really good film. Picturesque and touching. |
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Hawkins
Great Reader
USA
2131 Posts |
Posted - 14 Aug 2011 : 18:02:49
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| Finished Boneshaker (an very fun tale to read, even if not the best writing IMO) on Friday, and read half of Master of Devils (yes, it finally arrived) yesterday. After that, I have the new SW: Fate of the Jedi novel, Ascension, in my to-read queue. |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36968 Posts |
Posted - 14 Aug 2011 : 19:00:09
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Finished The Bourne Identity late last night. I very much enjoyed it. I'm now in The Bourne Supremacy.
So far, the books have only the loosest connections to the movie -- mainly, the amnesiac but highly dangerous man on the run for his life whilst trying to find out who he is. Other than that basic element, the books and the movies are almost totally different. |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31799 Posts |
Posted - 15 Aug 2011 : 01:49:31
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After that, I have the new SW: Fate of the Jedi novel, Ascension, in my to-read queue.
Yes, it'll be interesting to see how the nature and function of the Jedi Order will be shaped once this series is complete. |
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Dennis
Great Reader
9933 Posts |
Posted - 16 Aug 2011 : 11:45:20
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Originally posted by Dennis
I'm now reading Desert Sons by Mark Kendrick. Reading it is like watching a really good film. Picturesque and touching.
Now in the middle of Chapter 13. Almost every scene of Scott and Ryan is charged with electricity. The tension is palpable. The chemistry is electrifying.
I like the setting, too. It's not what one would typically expect of a desert. Kendrick evokes it pretty well.
I'm looking forward to seeing the reaction of Centurai's members once they find out about Scott's secret, and the the couple's trip to Ryan's home town.
My only quibble (so far) is Kendrick's lack of transition in some paragraphs. The sudden shift of POV's sometimes compels me to reread some lines. Other than that, this novel proves to be a good read. |
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Thelonius
Senior Scribe
Spain
731 Posts |
Posted - 16 Aug 2011 : 12:43:32
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| Just read Terry Pratchett's The Last Continent, another nail in my fascination for Australia, though perhaps is not his best Discworld book. Now I found myself with nothing left to read for the moment, so perhaps I'll reread The Return of the Archwizards series or or the surprising Well of the Darkness by the greats Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman, too bad the other two books of the series are not as good as the first one, not even get close to it. |
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Malarick
Seeker
United Kingdom
86 Posts |
Posted - 16 Aug 2011 : 22:26:30
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It was a novel that brought me back to the Realms! After several years away, I scanned my bookshelf and fancied something old. So I turned to Icewind Dale, picked up the omnibus and started reading!
I then soon realised that I had never read the Dark Elf trilogy (now numbered as volumes 1 through 3 of the Legend of Drizzt series). So I decided to go back to the (chronilogical) beginning!
I have read through Homeland, which was excellent (and I will cover in a separate post) and now enjoying Exile a great deal (only about 100 pages in). |
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Seravin
Master of Realmslore
Canada
1304 Posts |
Posted - 16 Aug 2011 : 23:03:25
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| Reading Red Magic (Harpers Book 3) for the first time and loving it. I was surprised that Centaurs are treated like normal occurances in Thay, that never came up in some of the other Thay novels/material I have. |
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Dennis
Great Reader
9933 Posts |
Posted - 17 Aug 2011 : 07:18:01
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Originally posted by Seravin
Reading Red Magic (Harpers Book 3) for the first time and loving it. I was surprised that Centaurs are treated like normal occurances in Thay, that never came up in some of the other Thay novels/material I have.
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Hawkins
Great Reader
USA
2131 Posts |
Posted - 18 Aug 2011 : 17:33:27
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| Finished Master of Devils yesterday. It was every bit as good as Elaine said it would be on her short review on FB. I was going to start Ascension after that, but I am finding my new copy of Pathfinder RPG: Ultimate Magic too distracting. |
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One, two! One, two! And through and through
The vorpal blade went snicker-snack!
He left it dead, and with its head
He went galumphing back. --Lewis Carroll, Through the Looking-Glass
"Mmm, not the darkness," Myrin murmured. "Don't cast it there." --Erik Scott de Bie, Shadowbane
* My character sheets (PFRPG, 3.5, and AE versions; not viewable in Internet Explorer)
* Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Reference Document (PFRPG OGL Rules)
* The Hypertext d20 SRD (3.5 OGL Rules)
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* Heroes of the Jade Oath (PFRPG, conversion; Rite Publishing)
* Compendium Arcanum Volume 1: Cantrips & Orisons (PFRPG, designer; d20pfsrd.com Publishing)
* Compendium Arcanum Volume 2: 1st-Level Spells (PFRPG, designer; d20pfsrd.com Publishing)
* Martial Arts Guidebook (forthcoming) (PFRPG, designer; Rite Publishing)
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phranctoast
Learned Scribe
USA
151 Posts |
Posted - 18 Aug 2011 : 18:54:14
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Downshadow.
Just started today. |
Currently reading: Spider and Stone by Jaleigh Johnson: Sequel to Mistshore |
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Dennis
Great Reader
9933 Posts |
Posted - 19 Aug 2011 : 10:46:51
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Originally posted by Dennis
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Originally posted by Dennis
I'm now reading Desert Sons by Mark Kendrick. Reading it is like watching a really good film. Picturesque and touching.
Now in the middle of Chapter 13. Almost every scene of Scott and Ryan is charged with electricity. The tension is palpable. The chemistry is electrifying.
I like the setting, too. It's not what one would typically expect of a desert. Kendrick evokes it pretty well.
I'm looking forward to seeing the reaction of Centurai's members once they find out about Scott's secret, and the the couple's trip to Ryan's home town.
My only quibble (so far) is Kendrick's lack of transition in some paragraphs. The sudden shift of POV's sometimes compels me to reread some lines. Other than that, this novel proves to be a good read.
The last two days were quite hectic (I really hate deadlines!), but thankfully I've managed to get back to reading this. I'm now on Chapter 17. I like it that Kendrick literally gives surprises in every page. There's finally enough focus given to Scott's parents and brother, who in the first few chapters appeared one-dimensional.
Scott and Ryan face some real problems. Ryan's the moper type. Considering his past---the unexpected death of his mother and the horrible one of his father, plus his “affair” with Crawford---it's very understandable. Scott on the other hand is the optimist type. He worries like anybody else, but in the end he sees what's good in every situation, no matter how bad it seems to others.
The reaction of Mitch (one of the members of the Centauri band) to Scott's confession is anticlimactic. And it might be safe to assume that the same would be the case for the rest of the band. Well, we'll see... |
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