What book are you reading...

Mat · 1 Dec 2015 at 11:59

I've just started "The Long War"; second book in the "The Long Earth" series.

Quite a light read but fairly entertaining nonetheless.

molinari · 1 Dec 2015 at 16:27

Tiny Clanger · 1 Dec 2015 at 20:24

Tiny Clanger said:
Just finished 'Ready Player One' which I really enjoyed . Now waiting for the postman to deliver 'Armada' - doesn't seem to get as good reviews but I thought I'd give it a go...

It appears the reviews were correct - not really liking this at all so far but will carry on in the (dim) hope that it improves.

HungryHippos · 2 Dec 2015 at 19:05

Just finished The Dark Tower today, I am sad it's over!

TheVoice · 2 Dec 2015 at 22:54

pepp77 said:
She might like The Last Rune series. Also Rick Riordans Percy Jackson or Gods of Olympus series'

Thanks, had a look but not sure they're her sort of thing.

Fortunately I did discover that her Amazon wishlist is openly visible so I've got a pretty good idea of what she wants now!

Rids · 3 Dec 2015 at 22:55

Just finished R Scott Bakkers' "The Warrior Prophet" Trilogy - good series, well written, although too much sex for my tastes. He writes a very good battle, and has done well at developing characters that you care about.

One gripe is that I cannot stand the character the story centers around, he is a complete douche.

Bickaxe · 3 Dec 2015 at 23:04

Just finished NPCs by Drew Hayes.
Enjoyable look at what the background characters could do when the party dies.

Split The Party is the sequel....that's next

chroniclard · 3 Dec 2015 at 23:17

Re-reading all Iain M Banks culture(and other) novels at the moment.

TehBluebear · 4 Dec 2015 at 13:16

chroniclard said:
Re-reading all Iain M Banks culture(and other) novels at the moment.

Think I may do the same once I finish Hamilton's Night's Dawn Trilogy.

No matter how many times I read Banks' books, they never seem to get old.

aceface57 · 15 Dec 2015 at 21:37

Just finished Ready player one, loved it. Not too sure what to give a read now.

pastymuncher · 16 Dec 2015 at 14:00

I am currently half way through book 3 (Maelstrom) of Taylor Anderson's Destroyer Men saga. Really enjoying it as I love these alternate history/war/sci-fi style books.

Dano · 25 Dec 2015 at 10:29

Leviathan Wakes book one of the expanse series is on offer at 99p today for kindle readers

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Leviathan-W...?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1451039268&sr=1-1

ants83 · 27 Dec 2015 at 17:31

ThePainBarrier said:
Just read The 8th: A Tale of Horror and Revenge by Matt Shaw.

Very disturbing book from the perspective of a kid being bullied at school and getting his revenge.
Very graphical but you kind of see why he ends up doing what he does.

Quite short and free on Kindle at Amazon.

Now reading the rest of his back catalogue (so I guess giving out that book free worked!), he seems to excel at writing psychological horror from the perspective of both the victim and the person carrying out the deed.

Which does lead me to another point. Why do books not have age ratings? Any kid can go out and by books like this which are incredibly graphical in both violence and sex - more so than any 18 film you could ever sneak in to watch.

Have a read of this right now!

ThePainBarrier · 27 Dec 2015 at 18:25

ants83 said:
Have a read of this right now!

I'd say I hope you enjoy it but I don't think you're meant to!

I also read the Peter Chronicles series of books he did. You actually feel quite disturbed when reading them but you just want to see what happens next... normally not what you would expect!

He is one very dark and twisted author....

ants83 · 28 Dec 2015 at 13:36

ThePainBarrier said:
I'd say I hope you enjoy it but I don't think you're meant to!

I also read the Peter Chronicles series of books he did. You actually feel quite disturbed when reading them but you just want to see what happens next... normally not what you would expect!

He is one very dark and twisted author....

Will check him out.
Just finished the 8th. Fascinating read, definitely keeps you interested.!

One · 28 Dec 2015 at 19:26

Read the Martian in a couple of days. Really gripping and interesting story with plenty of believable science. I don't normally read a book that quickly.

CHokKA · 4 Jan 2016 at 11:52

I've finished The Gentleman *******s series, and now I'm stuck for something to read.

Books I've read and really enjoyed recently have all been fantasy, so I'm after another fantasy series to read.

Recently I've read the following:

Mistborn series
The Belgariad
The Malloreon
The Gentleman *******s

I read the Gentleman *******s series after I went looking for something to read about thieves / assassins. This was inspired by Silk from The Belgariad. I really enjoyed his character. I started reading Assassin's Apprentice many years ago but didn't finish it so I'm wondering whether I ought to go back to that? Or, does anyone have any other suggestions along these fantasy lines?

No1newts · 4 Jan 2016 at 14:31

Could look at the Night Angel trilogy by Brent Weeks. I believe it's all about assassins and such and gets good reviews though I have never read it myself.

Heard a bit about the Kushiel's Dart series as well which is a bit more spy/political fantasy than outright assassin though I have heard it's a bit weird as well going a bit too heavy on the sex, though again it's another series I haven't yet found the time for.

One · 4 Jan 2016 at 14:43

Paperbook: The Professional by Heinz
About two thirds of the way through. Really interesting look at boxing just as television was starting to rear its head.

Kindle: American Psycho
On the third chapter. I already get a sense of Bateman's character. I'm looking forward to getting properly stuck in after the professional.

Gambisk · 4 Jan 2016 at 14:52

I've just finished reading the first book in the last kingdom series, really enjoyed it, much more than I expected, going to start on the next one as soon as I finish reading Commander Chris Hadfields book.