OT: Watcha reading?

[MinJaBen]

Im a huge fan of the Dresden Files (pretty much all Butcher), Dark Tower, Enders Game series, Name of the Wind, ASOIAF, The Magicians, etc.

Been considering starting a Gaiman or Pratchett series... What do you recommend?

I LOVED that book and A Wise Man's Fear. If you are looking for suggestions, check out Brandon Sanderson's Mistborn books and his recently started series which starts with The Way of Kings. They are excellent.

 

[Surrounded By Ahos]

Im a huge fan of the Dresden Files (pretty much all Butcher), Dark Tower, Enders Game series, Name of the Wind, ASOIAF, The Magicians, etc.

Been considering starting a Gaiman or Pratchett series... What do you recommend?

Gaiman's novels are mostly independent, although American Gods and Anansi Boys are set in the same universe.

American Gods is a beast of a book. My kindle says the average reader takes over 13 hours to read it. I'd recommend either Neverwhere or Stardust to see if you like his style. I prefer Neverwhere but both are great.


Prachett is all about Discworld. Like Lempo said you can't go wrong with chronological order. Some people don't like the first few books as much as the later ones, but from what I've read they're just fine.


Here's a handy guide for the different 'series' in Discworld. I'd read The Colour of Magic first, then do a quick look at the basic plots of the other starter novels and see what appeals to you, although my personal favorite is Mort. Death is probably the best character in the series.

 

[DaveG]

 

[MinJaBen]

 

[GoldiFox]

Gaiman's novels are mostly independent, although American Gods and Anansi Boys are set in the same universe.

American Gods is a beast of a book. My kindle says the average reader takes over 13 hours to read it. I'd recommend either Neverwhere or Stardust to see if you like his style. I prefer Neverwhere but both are great.


Prachett is all about Discworld. Like Lempo said you can't go wrong with chronological order. Some people don't like the first few books as much as the later ones, but from what I've read they're just fine.


Here's a handy guide for the different 'series' in Discworld. I'd read The Colour of Magic first, then do a quick look at the basic plots of the other starter novels and see what appeals to you, although my personal favorite is Mort. Death is probably the best character in the series.

Appreciate the advice (from all)! I love a big series, looks fun.

 

[WreckingCrew]

Currently reading the 5th book in Naomi Novik's Temeraire series (Victory of Eagles)...I've been thoroughly enjoying all of them so far. Historical Fiction based during the Napoleonic Wars but with aerial Corps of Dragons! For a bit I was reading some of Clive Cussler's Issac Bell series (Chase, Wrecker, Spyware, Race)...need to pick up a few of his Dirk Pitt novels. Also wanting to try some Tom Clancy (especially after the discussions in here).

My biggest problem is I'm a fairly slow reader and basically only read for 30 min before bed, so an average book takes me about a month to get through

 

[cptjeff]

I read The Final Call this weekend, Kerry Fraser's book. Mostly stuff I had heard before with a few interesting stories I hadn't heard mixed in, not particularly well written. Overall pretty meh, but some useful behind the scenes stuff from the ref's perspective, which we don't get very often.

 

[HisIceness]

The Perfect Storm was on TV last week. Found the book at a yard sale.

 

[the halleJOKEL]

a dance with dragons (finally)

and the sirens of titan

 

[RodTheBawd]

a dance with dragons (finally)

and the sirens of titan

Quit reading and come play PUBG with me.

 

[the halleJOKEL]

no

i am too busy playing path of exile and stuff

 

[Anton Dubinchuk]

The Kristin Lavrensdatter series might be the best novel I've ever read (you can buy it three books in one).

So incredible, it's literally like being in medieval Norway.

 

[Carolinas Identity*]

 

[the halleJOKEL]

cat's cradle

 

[Navin R Slavin]

Oh, you rep Wordperfect?

I rep WordStar, mother****er. So wassup?

 

[Carolinas Identity*]

i....

i yield....

 

[CandyCanes]

I'm reading the "watcha reading" thread

It's an okay read

 

[Carolinas Identity*]

I'm reading the "watcha reading" thread

It's an okay read

on which board?

 

[Lempo]

I'm reading the "watcha reading" thread

It's an okay read

The plot's kind of boring and the characters are not credible.

 

[Boom Boom Apathy]

The plot's kind of boring and the characters are not credible.

Kind of boring? The plot makes a James Michener novel seem like a suspense thriller.

 

[HisIceness]

Playing for Pizza John Grisham novel about an NFL QB who goes to play in Italy. Just started it.

 

[HisIceness]

 

[the halleJOKEL]

the terranauts

 

[Surrounded By Ahos]

I'm reading through The Dark Tower series for the first time. I'm up to Wolves of the Calla at the moment. About to get to the juicy part. I'm honestly putting off reading it a bit because I don't want it to end.

 

[HisIceness]

How to blow 3rd period leads By Carolina Hurricanes. 0/10 do not recommend

Tears of Quebec Nordiques By Traditional Hockey Fan. 10/10 would recommend.