Ammanas

I just got a e-reader so I will not be able to help in the regard you are asking about. Have you tried searching with google books? Even if you dont buy the book they will have the page, or at least the paragraph, that the word or phrase you search for shows up in. There is a search bar on the left hand side of the page. Here is a link for a example: https://books.google.com/books?id=LN_a49HEpmwC&printsec=frontcover&dq=Way+of+kings&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwih_szxx7zYAhVI42MKHZ_bDRAQ6AEIHDAA#v=onepage&q=Way of kings&f=false

Although I love Memories of Ice it's not my favorite Erikson book (the controversial Midnight Tides is). This may be, in part, because the mass market paperback edition of this book uses a font about half the size they use for the rest of the series and the two times I have read it have left me with a massive headache. Now that I just got a kindle paperwhite I plan on buying and reading the book soon and see if that changes anything.

So this was kind of fun; Steven Erikson shared the ancient word processor he used to write Deadhouse Gates and that led to me to ask something I had always wondered about. Here is my question I asked him: I heard somewhere that one of the reasons that you switched up locations is that Memories of Ice was supposed to be the second book, but there was a computer problem that destroyed all of the work you had put into it. You decided to switch things up by switching to a new location and write the book that would become Deadhouse Gates. Is that story true? If so, was the computer you shared the one that destroyed the original Memories of Ice? Steven Erikson's reply: That first version of Memories of Ice was written on a Brother WP500. When it crashed the parent company told me that even they couldn't open the original floppy discs. So then yes, I switched over to Deadhouse Gates and the rest is history. Also, it was only the first three hundred pages of MoI.

Just tell them once that you are there for them if they ever want to talk about it. They are probably sick of talking about it and worrying about the situation and, when they spend time with you, they want to forget about everything for a while and just not think about it.

@hoiditthroughthegrapevine I think most of the sharders are so young that they have not heard of Raymond Chandler, but I just wanted to say well done, sir!

I personally was a fan, but there are all sorts of reactions to the movie found here:

Well, not Santa but I did receive a Kindle Paperwhite that I really like. I love the backlight and there is a long list of indie authors I've been wanting to try, but regular screens hurt my eyes. I also really like how you can change the font size and look up words by tapping on it. I have really enjoyed the first author on my list, Phil Tucker. I think my new rule will be: if a book is over 1 thousand pages that I need to buy the kindle copy. It just cuts down on space on my shelf and saves my wrist from getting sore from holding up these behemoth books.

Appreciate the answer and the effort you made. I've never used a automatic converter for anything, but I will look into it more. Perhaps it is easier than I am imagining it. Thanks again! Edit: I eventually picked a free online converter and was able to figure it out. It is apparently easier than I thought! I will provide the website I used. If it violates some rule for the site I offer my apologies and ask the administrators to remove the link: https://www.onlineconverter.com/docx-to-mobi

I believe you mentioned that you are fluent in Chinese and Japanese and are familiar with their culture. Is there any books, with a good English translation that you would recommend from Asian authors or books that are popular there, but are relatively unknown in the United States? I think I asked a similar question previous, but I broadened the question and allowed room for recent developments.

I ended up having a lot of fun with Tucker's Path of Flames. After a bit of a unsteady start (the main thing was it started with a battle scene and I didn't know who to cheer for because I didn't know any of the characters) it ended up being a nice blend of old school and new school fantasy. Onwards to book 2 called The Black Shriving!

So, hopefully this is the right place for such a question. Would it be be both possible and legal for the 17th Shard to make and destribute Mobi files for people seeking to read this via their Kindle devices? I am new to the kindle and having looked up the process it seems a little beyond my capabilities to convert a word document to mobi. I have already put some mobi files on my paperwhite and was hoping for Aether and White Sand. If not I understand, but thought I would ask. Thanks!

Wall of Storms has a slower beginning and is a more melancholy book, but it really picks up and has some epic scenes. It's a ambitious book that I think Liu pulls off.

I used to use a folded piece of paper as a bookmark, but my wife grew so frustrated with it slipping out of the book (and her finding it around the house) that she bought me these small magnetic clip bookmarks. I actually enjoyed them so much that they are all I use now.

A lot of people think Wall of Storms is better than the first one; for me it was still a very high quality book (and I can see why many people say its better) but Grace of Kings is still my favorite. I do love the ambition of Wall of Storms though. Hah I am just imagining you as the Ancient Mariner, but instead of a albatross around your neck its a copy of Oathbringer* *if you have no idea what I am talking about I was referencing Rime of the Ancient Mariner by Coleridge

Seven swans to rule them all, Six geese to find them, Five gold rings to bring them all, and in the pear tree bind them

Read the book Tanya the Evil: Deus lo Vult. I loved the anime and was excited to try the book it was based on, but either something was lost in translation or the anime is just a far superior way of telling the story. I am giving a independent author a chance with The Path of Flames by Phil Tucker (with my brand new Kindle Paperwhite!). It is the first of a completed series and it hasn't blown me away, but its pretty decent so far. He is still introducing new characters so its way to soon to make any conclusions on its quality yet.

One might say you are a Ragin' Cajun? Seriously though, sorry to hear that. Hopefully things will turn around!

Hah thanks! We have a malazan thread in the Entertainment section of this website if you ever want to talk about the series.

The problem you are experiencing is a individual problem with your copy (it happens in rare occasions). You can return it for a correct copy wherever you purchased it (I know that receiving it as a gift makes this tricky). I don't know exactly the place you are asking about for details, but you can check the link below that summarizes every chapter of Way of Kings: https://www.tor.com/features/series/the-way-of-kings-reread-on-torcom/

I posted this in another thread, but it fits here as well:

There are tons of guys that love fantasy and science fiction so I don't really know where you got the idea that books are more of a girl thing. It depends on the circle of people you hang out with I guess.

You would be surprising by what the people on the shard don't know hah hah!

Just changed mine. I really love this idea expressed in the book Stonewielder; I have seen the truth of the statement play out countless times in my life.

I read the first two and though they were pretty good. I was hoping for him to take another step in the writing and story which I didn't see. I will probably finish it one day, but at the moment it is on the back burner. He has a very passionate following, especially in Europe, so I say definitely give it a shot. Sometimes I will revisit a book and change my opinion so keep that in mind with my criticisms.