What are you Reading? August August 2019 edition
The Green Hermit
Hero
A lot of D&D research lately, Seanan McGuire, and (because my mind needs a bit of a brain break from all the fantasy) a bit of romance -- currently Stephanie Laurens.
Ralif Redhammer
Legend
You know, I’ve been thinking about starting a “What Gaming Stuff Are You Reading” thread. Maybe it’s time…
I just finished the second Kothar book. It’s actually better than the first, with more intricately-woven plots (not that that’s saying all that much). It’s dumb, fun, and pretty horrifically dated.
Next up it’s Evan Winter’s The Rage of Dragons. I’m in the mood for something more substantial. At 500+ pages, I think this counts.
I just finished the second Kothar book. It’s actually better than the first, with more intricately-woven plots (not that that’s saying all that much). It’s dumb, fun, and pretty horrifically dated.
Next up it’s Evan Winter’s The Rage of Dragons. I’m in the mood for something more substantial. At 500+ pages, I think this counts.
Blue
Ravenous Bugblatter Beast of Traal
How do you like Seanan McGuire? I've only read Rosemary and Rue, and some of the free Velveteen vs. stories.
The Green Hermit
Hero
I really like her. My only issue is that I can't pick up the next book unless I know I can either stay up all night reading or have the whole day to relax and read. My summer has been even busier than most, so I have been going through the series relatively slowly (at least for me).
I've been on a business trip since Wednesday, so I had a lot of time in the hotel room (and on planes) to read. In that time I have finished up:
The Broken Window by Jeffery Deaver, a Lincoln Rhyme novel where he's trying to find a serial killer who uses online info in his crimes (changing online data to shift the blame for his crimes onto others).
The October List, a standalone novel by Jeffery Deaver, a thriller with the twist that it's written backwards: the novel starts with the last chapter, and then each subsequent chapter takes place just a little before the previous one. It's cool that he managed to still get in plenty of twists using that style, when you already know how the story ends up.
The Strain by Guillermo Del Toro and Chuck Hogan, the first novel in a three-book series about a vampire disease spreading across the globe. It's got a unique, "medical" take on the vampire pathology and really held my interest. As of this morning (on the plane taking me home), I've started up book two in the series, "The Fall." So far it's been very entertaining.
Johnathan
The Broken Window by Jeffery Deaver, a Lincoln Rhyme novel where he's trying to find a serial killer who uses online info in his crimes (changing online data to shift the blame for his crimes onto others).
The October List, a standalone novel by Jeffery Deaver, a thriller with the twist that it's written backwards: the novel starts with the last chapter, and then each subsequent chapter takes place just a little before the previous one. It's cool that he managed to still get in plenty of twists using that style, when you already know how the story ends up.
The Strain by Guillermo Del Toro and Chuck Hogan, the first novel in a three-book series about a vampire disease spreading across the globe. It's got a unique, "medical" take on the vampire pathology and really held my interest. As of this morning (on the plane taking me home), I've started up book two in the series, "The Fall." So far it's been very entertaining.
Johnathan
Blue
Ravenous Bugblatter Beast of Traal
So, my mom came across a box of old books and another box of old dragon magazines from the 80s. I had her recycle the Dragons, but kept the books. It was full of all of the old Choose-Your-Own-Adventure books. I have the original actual CYOA, another brand, and a bunch of the D&D themed ones.
My teenaged girls have been browsing them and we're all having good laughs.
It also had about 10-12 Xanth books by Piers Anthony and I have no idea if I want to keep them or donate them. I doubt I'll read them, and my girls are most likely past that point. I remember liking them as a young teen when they were more about frequent puns wrapped around decent coming-of-age stories, and not the later ones that added a bunch of YA-level titillation.
My teenaged girls have been browsing them and we're all having good laughs.
It also had about 10-12 Xanth books by Piers Anthony and I have no idea if I want to keep them or donate them. I doubt I'll read them, and my girls are most likely past that point. I remember liking them as a young teen when they were more about frequent puns wrapped around decent coming-of-age stories, and not the later ones that added a bunch of YA-level titillation.
Ralif Redhammer
Legend
Finished up The Rage of Dragons. Wow, was that a great book. Absolutely riveting, from start to finish. It’s one of the rare instances where the main character’s mastery of swordsmanship feels earned. Not just because he’s a chosen one, or because the narrative demands it.
Also finished Robert Asprin’s Hit or Myth. It’s been fun revisiting this series from my younger days. Even if the mob stuff was a little too on-the-nose.
Next up is Sterling Lanier’s The Unforsaken Hiero. Because with a cover like this, how could I not?
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Also finished Robert Asprin’s Hit or Myth. It’s been fun revisiting this series from my younger days. Even if the mob stuff was a little too on-the-nose.
Next up is Sterling Lanier’s The Unforsaken Hiero. Because with a cover like this, how could I not?
BookBarbarian
Expert Long Rester
That sounds great! Added to my to read list.
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