What Are You Reading, Part 2

[Ammanas]

15 hours ago, AngelEy3 said:

Starting Red Country in a few minutes. It was a tough choice between it and Kings of the Wyld. Went with Red Country cause I should really finish the series. 

Or what's written up to this point. Did you know he is writing a sequel trilogy with characters that are, "the next generation"? He wants to write the entire thing first and then release it. He is partway through the first draft of the second book. I think the goal is for the first to be released late next year.

[AngelEy3 he/him]

1 hour ago, Ammanas said:

Or what's written up to this point. Did you know he is writing a sequel trilogy with characters that are, "the next generation"? He wants to write the entire thing first and then release it. He is partway through the first draft of the second book. I think the goal is for the first to be released late next year.

I did not know. That's awesome though. I'll check them out for sure. Really enjoyed what I've read so far of his. 

[Dunkum he/him]

Finished Way of Kings reread last night ( a bit later than I should have based on how tired I was at work today) and going to start up WoR today.

its always interesting the little things you miss (or at least that I miss) going through the first time.  like Wit saying:
 

Spoiler

I wonder if you could do that to a man. pull him apart, emotion by emotion, bit by bit, bloody chunk by bloody chunk.  Then combine him back together into something else, like a Dysian Aimian.

It never stood out to me before, but it takes on new meaning after reading Edgedancer

[Penumbra]

I'm reading American Gods, but putting it on long time hold for a complete reread of Stormlight before Oathbringer comes out. I read pretty slowly, so I gotta get to work.

[AngelEy3 he/him]

Just finished Red Country. I might have enjoyed it best out of all the First Law world stories. 

[Ammanas]

5 hours ago, AngelEy3 said:

Just finished Red Country. I might have enjoyed it best out of all the First Law world stories. 

One of these days you will have to try Joe Abercrombie's other series (The Shattered Sea trilogy) a try. Some people say it is Abercrombie writing young adult but, in my opinion, the amound of profanity, sex, and violence is somewhere in between YA and one of his First Law novels. I thought his other trilogy was a lot of fun

[AngelEy3 he/him]

8 hours ago, Ammanas said:

One of these days you will have to try Joe Abercrombie's other series (The Shattered Sea trilogy) a try. Some people say it is Abercrombie writing young adult but, in my opinion, the amound of profanity, sex, and violence is somewhere in between YA and one of his First Law novels. I thought his other trilogy was a lot of fun

I had been shying away from Shattered Sea cause of the description on his website that it's YA. But it must be at least halfway alright to get the Shadowthrone seal of approval, right? 

[Briar King]

14 hours ago, AngelEy3 said:

Just finished Red Country. I might have enjoyed it best out of all the First Law world stories. 

I believe I mentioned how awesome this book was to you awhile back when you were expressing doubts about reading it? Maybe it was someone else?

i read all 6 of those back to back and couldn't have been more pleased.

[AngelEy3 he/him]

1 minute ago, Briar King said:

I believe I mentioned how awesome this book was to you awhile back when you were expressing doubts about reading it? Maybe it was someone else?

i read all 6 of those back to back and couldn't have been more pleased.

Yea, it was me... Lol. Only series I've ever stopped partway thru and for the life of me I can't remember why. I read Malazan after that. Decent memory on you though, I started Malazan way back in April. 

[Briar King]

I think the 3 stand alones are better then 1-3 & those were outstanding anyway. My fav was 4.

Cant wait till we get back to it one day.

[Ammanas]

4 minutes ago, Briar King said:

I think the 3 stand alones are better then 1-3 & those were outstanding anyway. My fav was 4.

Cant wait till we get back to it one day.

My favorite of the stand alones was The Heroes. My favorite of the trilogy was Before they are Hanged. Have you read Sharp Ends? Definitely worth a read!

Edited August 27, 2017 by Ammanas

[Briar King]

Is that the novella that was Dangerous Women?

only read 1-6

[Ammanas]

Just now, Briar King said:

Is that the novella that was Dangerous Women?

only read 1-6

Its a short story collection. It has about 14 short stories. The book came out about February of this year.

[AngelEy3 he/him]

I think my favorite was either The Heroes or Red Country. The oxen being Scale and Calder gave me a nice chuckle at the beginning.

[Briar King]

Is it all stories set in 1st Law? Not really interested in his other set atm.

[Ammanas]

6 minutes ago, Briar King said:

Is it all stories set in 1st Law? Not really interested in his other set atm.

Yes, all 1st Law. And lots of maps!

Edited August 27, 2017 by Ammanas

[Briar King]

I ll look into it then

[Steeldancer he/him]

HOLY highstorms. 

I just read this book called Flash Boys. It's crazy how little I understood about the stock market, and how much the stock market is making off of microseconds. If you've never heard of High Frequency Trading or IEX, read this book. It will blow your mind. 

[Dragon Reborn he/him]

I am reading The Shadows Rising by Robert Jordan

[Rebecca she/her]

I am currently reading Beyonders: A World Without Heros, which is written by Brandon Mull.

[AngelEy3 he/him]

Just finished Kings of the Wyld by Nicholas Eames. It was very fun to read, and the humor, at times, reminded me of a Wax and Wayne sort of vibe. Looking forward to more works from the author. 

[Erandeni he/him]

I just finished the Tawny Man trilogy by Robin Hobb, it was fun but the end was very disappointing and ruined important events of the books.

[Sunbird she/her]

@Rebecca A World Without Heroes is one of my favorite series openers ever. The end of book 1 will blow your mind.

[Rebecca she/her]

1 hour ago, Sunbird said:

@Rebecca A World Without Heroes is one of my favorite series openers ever. The end of book 1 will blow your mind.

Awesome! I'm glad I'm reading it then. Because I love having my mind blown. 

[Briar King]

14 hours ago, AngelEy3 said:

Just finished Kings of the Wyld by Nicholas Eames. It was very fun to read, and the humor, at times, reminded me of a Wax and Wayne sort of vibe. Looking forward to more works from the author. 

Rust dude you read fast. I'm still on bk 5 in the 100's. I'm really focusing on finishing Safehold 9 with Harvey though. Time to finish that series, it's taken well over a year of my time. Almost done...

whats next? SLA reread?