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Thauranil
Master of Realmslore
India
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 Posted - 23 Apr 2013 : 16:01:34
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Originally posted by Clad In Shadows
Just started the Earthsea Trilogy by Ursula K Le Guin.
Arent there four Earthsea books. Havent read it for a while so...
Anyway hope you enjoy it myself i only like the first few books, the later ones were rather tedious. |
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Clad In Shadows
Learned Scribe
Canada
158 Posts |
Posted - 23 Apr 2013 : 23:05:24
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Originally posted by Thauranil
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Originally posted by Clad In Shadows
Just started the Earthsea Trilogy by Ursula K Le Guin.
Arent there four Earthsea books. Havent read it for a while so...
Anyway hope you enjoy it myself i only like the first few books, the later ones were rather tedious.
I believe there are 5 books, actually. But I am specifically referring to the Science Fiction Book Club omnibus which goes by that name:
http://s3images.coroflot.com/user_files/individual_files/original_156142_2vJf3oDWsHAlFBWn8nDLkR6W2.jpg
It's certainly a change of pace from what I've been reading. The prose takes a bit of getting used to. |
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Dennis
Great Reader
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Posted - 24 Apr 2013 : 09:41:35
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Originally posted by Dennis
I’m reading By the Creek by Geoff Laughton. Quite engrossing so far. It starts slow, but it’s appropriate for the theme and the setting. It’s like recalling some those beautiful summer days from your youth.
I just finished this today. What an inspiring read! Told in a style simple yet evocative, this book examines reality among people living in different worlds, bares the truth with subtletly and patience, and ultimately celebrates freedom of choice—choice on whom one wants to be with, and choice on what life he wants to lead.
Benjamin and David’s story resonates not just what many GLBTQ youth face today, but also that of everyone else—everyone who has to make the most difficult of decisions, to stand on their own, and to dare fight the odds.
It gets eight (out of ten) stars from me. |
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Entromancer
Senior Scribe
USA
388 Posts |
Posted - 24 Apr 2013 : 21:34:50
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| King of the Swords by Michael Moorcock |
"...the will is everything. The will to act."--Ra's Al Ghul
"Suffering builds character."--Talia Al Ghul |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36968 Posts |
Posted - 24 Apr 2013 : 22:53:53
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Just started War of the Twins, on my lunchbreak.
I should be able to get more reading in this weekend... I'll be at my father-in-law's place, in SC. I usually get plenty of reading done there. |
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Thauranil
Master of Realmslore
India
1591 Posts |
Posted - 26 Apr 2013 : 11:24:46
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| Started The Telling by Ursula Le Guin. |
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Artemas Entreri
Great Reader
USA
3131 Posts |
Posted - 26 Apr 2013 : 13:45:24
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| Reading The Neverending Story by Michael Ende. |
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Renin
Learned Scribe
USA
290 Posts |
Posted - 26 Apr 2013 : 14:22:30
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Finished the last Dresden novel, Cold Days. It's a Dresden novel! Of course I enjoyed it!!
Now to finish Elminster Must Die.... |
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Thauranil
Master of Realmslore
India
1591 Posts |
Posted - 26 Apr 2013 : 17:03:48
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Originally posted by Entreri3478
Reading The Neverending Story by Michael Ende.
How nostalgic. This was one of my favorite books as a child. I hope you enjoy it as well. |
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Thauranil
Master of Realmslore
India
1591 Posts |
Posted - 28 Apr 2013 : 15:36:29
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Just got my hands on Fight of the Nighthawks by Feist.
Its very interesting so far, I just cant put it down.
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Dennis
Great Reader
9933 Posts |
Posted - 29 Apr 2013 : 04:58:01
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Fight? Perhaps you mean Flight. |
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Artemas Entreri
Great Reader
USA
3131 Posts |
Posted - 30 Apr 2013 : 04:17:13
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| Started The Pillars of Creation by Terry Goodkind. |
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Yoss
Learned Scribe
USA
259 Posts |
Posted - 30 Apr 2013 : 04:23:11
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Joe Abercrombie - Before they are Hanged
Apparently I liked the first one more than I thought. Cos I saw the second one at the store and immediately thought "want to read that." |
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Thauranil
Master of Realmslore
India
1591 Posts |
Posted - 30 Apr 2013 : 14:26:32
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Originally posted by Dennis
Fight? Perhaps you mean Flight.
Oops  .
Anyway I finished this book and it was quite entertaining but felt a bit short especially compared to his earlier books. More of a spy thriller than his usual action oriented stuff.
Looking forward to the next one. |
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Dennis
Great Reader
9933 Posts |
Posted - 30 Apr 2013 : 15:56:07
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True. He was just setting up the stage in Flight of the Night Hawks, but I thought he did provide enough interesting premises from which the next two books can embark or expand on. Into a Dark Realm delves more into the world of the Dasati. And while there are a decent amount of intrigue and action in that book, ultimately, it is the third and final book in the trilogy, Wrath of a Mad God, that has more action, amazing feats, and quite regrettable losses.
On a related note, Harper Voyager released a new edition of Magician in the UK. And the cover is quite good. Why do UK releases always get the best cover art? |
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Thauranil
Master of Realmslore
India
1591 Posts |
Posted - 02 May 2013 : 09:36:28
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That is pretty cool art.
Well I just got my hands on Into a Dark Realm so lets see. |
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Dennis
Great Reader
9933 Posts |
Posted - 02 May 2013 : 09:39:15
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I just finished rereading Whispter of Venom, Book IV of The Brotherhood of the Griffon series by Richard Lee Byers. The first time I read it, I only skimmed through the parts that featured the dragonborn (because I love all the scaly races, duh). Since that’s almost half of the book, I sort of felt like I only read half of the book itself. I only half understood what’s going on in Tymanther and the dragonborn’s fight against the ash giants and Skuthosiin. Frankly, I couldn’t care less. But then again, I felt kind enough to give it a proper read, just in case I missed something of import—only to find out I didn’t; it’s as boring as I thought it would be. Well, at least half of the book is quite enjoyable. Later, if I have time, I’ll try to write a semidetailed review. |
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Renin
Learned Scribe
USA
290 Posts |
Posted - 02 May 2013 : 14:12:50
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Finished 'Elminster Must Die.'
Some things I enjoyed, some things I did not.
Onto Erevis Cale Trilogy....now that's a first time read for me! |
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9thChapter
Learned Scribe
Canada
110 Posts |
Posted - 02 May 2013 : 14:37:07
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@Renin Hope you enjoy the Cale series. Paul has done some great writing there.
Just finished Way of Kings. At 400,000 words and nine more books set to come out over the next ? years, it's going to be a slow one to get on top off.
Onto what I've had on my shelf for a while and am anxious to dive into her writing for the first time - Assassin's Apprentice (Farseer trilogy book 1) by Robinson Hobb. |
Fantasy author of The Rithhek Cage series
http://darrentpatrick.com/the-rithhek-cage-trilogy/ |
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Renin
Learned Scribe
USA
290 Posts |
Posted - 03 May 2013 : 03:41:05
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Originally posted by 9thChapter
@Renin Hope you enjoy the Cale series. Paul has done some great writing there.
I'm only 3-4 chapters in, but I love the setting and writing already. Forgot how much I enjoy Kemp novels.
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Just finished Way of Kings. At 400,000 words and nine more books set to come out over the next ? years, it's going to be a slow one to get on top off.
I did the math; if he can publish the way he wants to (and he's behind by almost 2 years now), I'll be 51 when the last book comes out. But-I really enjoyed the intrigue of the setting and the way the book just cruised at the end. Discovering the history of the land, of how or why things changed, or became changed was really thrilling for me.
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Onto what I've had on my shelf for a while and am anxious to dive into her writing for the first time - Assassin's Apprentice (Farseer trilogy book 1) by Robinson Hobb.
Funny enough, I decided I wasn't reading enough fantasy, or branching out from Jordan or Martin in prior years, so this was one of 4 random books I bought to try.
It was pretty good! Although, the one time I went to the library to find book 2, it was checked out, and ...well, lazily just haven't gone back to get it! |
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Artemas Entreri
Great Reader
USA
3131 Posts |
Posted - 03 May 2013 : 04:23:01
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Originally posted by 9thChapter
Onto what I've had on my shelf for a while and am anxious to dive into her writing for the first time - Assassin's Apprentice (Farseer trilogy book 1) by Robinson Hobb.
I've tried 2 times to read that book and just can't get into it. |
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9thChapter
Learned Scribe
Canada
110 Posts |
Posted - 03 May 2013 : 04:24:10
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@Renin
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Onto what I've had on my shelf for a while and am anxious to dive into her writing for the first time - Assassin's Apprentice (Farseer trilogy book 1) by Robinson Hobb.
Funny enough, I decided I wasn't reading enough fantasy, or branching out from Jordan or Martin in prior years, so this was one of 4 random books I bought to try.
It was pretty good! Although, the one time I went to the library to find book 2, it was checked out, and ...well, lazily just haven't gone back to get it!
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Sounds like we have the same taste.
After the Farseer trilogy, I'm going to tackle the Fionavar trilogy by Guy Gavriel Kay. Anyone try his stuff before? He's a fellow Canadian (and prairie boy) and has inspiredy writing as well. |
Fantasy author of The Rithhek Cage series
http://darrentpatrick.com/the-rithhek-cage-trilogy/ |
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LastStand
Learned Scribe
130 Posts |
Posted - 03 May 2013 : 20:15:22
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Originally posted by Entreri3478
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Originally posted by 9thChapter
Onto what I've had on my shelf for a while and am anxious to dive into her writing for the first time - Assassin's Apprentice (Farseer trilogy book 1) by Robinson Hobb.
I've tried 2 times to read that book and just can't get into it.
It's written in the 1st person perspective right? Yeah for some reason I can't get use to that, so I'll probably won't go near it.
Almost done with Brimstone Angels: Lesser Evils and I'm really enjoying it. After this I have so many to-reads that needs attention...maybe my first foray into Golarion with either Winter Witch or City of the Fallen Sky, or more Sanderson. |
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Thauranil
Master of Realmslore
India
1591 Posts |
Posted - 04 May 2013 : 15:26:15
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| Finished Into a Dark Realm, The Dasati society is certainly a interesting one. I have a bad feeling about Pug's expedition though. |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36968 Posts |
Posted - 04 May 2013 : 16:31:50
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| Just started Dragons of Summer Flame... It's a good thing I confirmed the chronological order a few days ago! For some reason, I was initially thinking it came after the War of Souls, not before. |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31799 Posts |
Posted - 05 May 2013 : 04:26:13
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| Just started an old Richard Dawkins book I only just purchased... Unweaving the Rainbow. I'm also catching up with the Superior Spider-Man comic book, as I happen to be several issues behind in my reading of that awesome series. |
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DragonReader
Senior Scribe
USA
371 Posts |
Posted - 06 May 2013 : 02:11:53
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| Finished Gauntlgrym by R.A. Salvatore and will move on to book #2: Neverwinter by R.A. Salvatore |
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Dennis
Great Reader
9933 Posts |
Posted - 06 May 2013 : 13:00:41
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For those interested, Harper Voyager has released the first chapter of Magician’s End. The book’s release is just a few more days away, so I’m trying to resist reading that sample. But later . . . I might succumb to temptation. |
Every beginning has an end. |
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Thauranil
Master of Realmslore
India
1591 Posts |
Posted - 06 May 2013 : 13:47:51
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I just finished Wrath of a mad god.
Nakor and Bek's death came as no surprise to me and frankly I was glad to see Varen finally perish but I must say that the destruction of Kelewan came as a shock, I was hoping till the last moment that it would somehow be saved. I kind of preferred it to Midekemia to be honest. |
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Ze
Learned Scribe
Italy
147 Posts |
Posted - 06 May 2013 : 14:02:23
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I'm reading Blackstaff, and enjoying it.
A lot of that stuff will go straight into my Waterdeep campaign. 
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