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pmmg

pmmg

Mystagogue
Have moved on to American Gods by Neil Gaimon. Never been a groupie of anyone, and I've known many who speak of him as some type of writer God. I will say, I find he did get me engaged, and oddly, he opened the book with Profanity, which usually turns me off. It continues in the book, and I do find it odd, cause I could not stand Steven King for this reason, but I don't seem to mind with Mr. Gaimon. I am wondering what is different.
 
Brian Scott Allen

Brian Scott Allen

Dark Lord
Just finished Blood Mirror. Just ordered from the library a book about an associate attorney who is to bring a dead god back to life with the magic of bankruptcy.
 
TheCrystallineEntity

TheCrystallineEntity

Dark Lord
^Or was he making a joke? I don't know.

I'm reading the Silverwing series again.

The Infernal Devices trilogy is a bit of a 'guilty pleasure' for me to read, mainly because in retrospect it doesn't seem that good at all, but I might just read it again soon anyway. :rolleyes:
 
Tom

Tom

Istari
Why did I decide rereading the entire 41-book-long Discworld series was a good idea? As of right now I've just wrapped up The Light Fantastic and am waiting for Equal Rites to come in at the library. The Rincewind arc isn't as good as some of the later books, but I still enjoy it. It's fun to see where Pratchett considered taking his style and played with it a bit before he really struck the tone he'd maintain throughout the rest of the series. I also rediscovered my all-time favorite Discworld pun:

“Yes, yes,†said Bethan, sitting down glumly. “I know you don’t. Rincewind, all the shops have been smashed open, there was a whole bunch of people across the street helping themselves to musical instruments, can you believe that?â€

“Yeah,†said Rincewind, picking up a knife and testing its blade thoughtfully. “Luters, I expect.â€
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Mythopoet

Mythopoet

Dark Lord
Tom said:
Why did I decide rereading the entire 41-book-long Discworld series was a good idea? As of right now I've just wrapped up The Light Fantastic and am waiting for Equal Rites to come in at the library. The Rincewind arc isn't as good as some of the later books, but I still enjoy it. It's fun to see where Pratchett considered taking his style and played with it a bit before he really struck the tone he'd maintain throughout the rest of the series. I also rediscovered my all-time favorite Discworld pun:
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That pun is downright painful. :rolleyes: I read the series originally in publication order. But now I just reread whichever one I'm in the mood for or haven't reread for a while. I couldn't count how many times I've reread some of the Discworld books. I've reread them all at least once. Always good stuff. Sir Terry has helped me through a lot of stressful times by helping me get immersed in his wacky world.
 
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TheCrystallineEntity

TheCrystallineEntity

Dark Lord
^So far I've only read The Wee Free Men, Carpe Jugulum, and Making Money. Rincewind and Death are my favourite characters, so I might try finding some of their books.
 
Tom

Tom

Istari
I've always loved the city watch arc, as well the witches of Lancre books. Rincewind will always stand as my introduction to Discworld, however, so I have a lot of affection for his arc despite its flaws.
 
DragonOfTheAerie

DragonOfTheAerie

Istari
I have like eight different series for which I have read the first book and now need to read the second book.

My to-read list on Goodreads is now dangerously out of control.
 
DragonOfTheAerie

DragonOfTheAerie

Istari
I'm currently dragging myself painfully through Leigh Bardugo's Shadow and Bone. I had my doubts that it would be as good as the amazing Six of Crows, but...I didn't think I would hate it this much! So disappointing. :(
 
TheCrystallineEntity

TheCrystallineEntity

Dark Lord
^I felt the same about most, if not all YA series. Although, since I've pretty much been raised on Shakespeare, Dickens, any mythology books I could find, and innumerable other books, well...
 
C. A. Stanley

C. A. Stanley

Master
Currently reading Words of Radiance for the second time. Last summer I decided to try Brandon Sanderson's stuff, and ended up reading everything he'd written back-to-back. My plan is to read it all again a year on, and read it for educational purposes as well as enjoyment. I'm a big world building fan, and Sanderson is one to learn from imo. Also love his hard magic systems, particularly Surgebindings.
 
DragonOfTheAerie

DragonOfTheAerie

Istari
C. A. Stanley said:
I know how this feels Dragon. Too many books, too little time.
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Have you ever realized that there are so many books in the world, it's impossible to read them all in a lifetime, and suddenly become depressed?

Or calculated how many books you will read in your life if you continue reading at your current rate, and again become depressed?

I have.
 
Demesnedenoir

Demesnedenoir

Dark Lord
Nope, not at all. What I find depressing is I will die before I get everything I want to write written, sort of the David Bowie story.

I don't feel the need to read, I feel the need to create.

DragonOfTheAerie said:
Have you ever realized that there are so many books in the world, it's impossible to read them all in a lifetime, and suddenly become depressed?

Or calculated how many books you will read in your life if you continue reading at your current rate, and again become depressed?

I have.
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