Read a good book lately?

[Kickaha]

Going to agree on that the books are better

[cc rider]

2012 I got right into Robin Hobb's...

The Realm of the Elderlings

The Farseer Trilogy
- Assassin's Apprentice
- Royal Assassin
- Assassin's Quest

Liveship Traders Trilogy
- Ship of Magic
- The Mad Ship
- Ship of Destiny

The Tawny Man Trilogy
- Fool's Errand
- The Golden Fool
- Fool's Fate

Had such a 'lost' feeling when I closed the last book. Sat twiddling thumbs.

BUT I haven't read The Rain Wilds Chronicles (4 books) & reviews say they're real slow & miss the mark.

She has a new Trilogy (The Fitz and the Fool Trilogy) due out this year, so will probably whip the Chronicles in first. That's the trouble when characters are carried through.

[ellipsis]

...my wife turned up with a box of books someone had asked her to dispose of...four or five of the Lee Childs/Jack Reacher series were amongst it...read about three in as many weeks...was kinda captivated in it's comic book speed and complex simplicity...I will def read them all, but not sure I will go looking for the remainder of the series...

[cc rider]

Fucking funny as, Kickaha

[cc rider]

Free books are the best ellipsis. Is great you found some you enjoy.

I was buying, then exchanging & then started using library again.
Back to buying. I love used book shops.

[fridayflash]

just fin reading 'life' by keith richards, not a bad read but by no means dazzling or breathtaking. i get the feeling he avoids wild stories and plays things down which is amicable. he does at one point declare that a 1964 visit to play in dunedin nz was perhaps his most dismal and deppressing experience to date anyway its still worth the $25, especially if you have a passing interest in the stones.
might read that homo morrissey's book next, the smiths are a bit of a drag but it might be interesting re- the whole new romantics scene

[Geeen]

2012 I got right into Robin Hobb's...

The Realm of the Elderlings

The Farseer Trilogy
- Assassin's Apprentice
- Royal Assassin
- Assassin's Quest

Liveship Traders Trilogy
- Ship of Magic
- The Mad Ship
- Ship of Destiny

The Tawny Man Trilogy
- Fool's Errand
- The Golden Fool
- Fool's Fate

Had such a 'lost' feeling when I closed the last book. Sat twiddling thumbs.

BUT I haven't read The Rain Wilds Chronicles (4 books) & reviews say they're real slow & miss the mark.

She has a new Trilogy (The Fitz and the Fool Trilogy) due out this year, so will probably whip the Chronicles in first. That's the trouble when characters are carried through.

Have you tried reading Robert Jordan's "The Wheel of Time" series? Its long at 14 books but well worth it. It does slow a bit around book 8 but speeds up dramatically after that. I'm in the process of re-reading it - again.

[cc rider]

Not heard of them Geeen. 14 books ya say

[BoristheBiter]

I would disagree with both of those, the Hunger games movie came across as a kiddies version the book filled it out far more

Game of thrones series is fairly good though but nothing beats a book

I would agree with the hunger games comment but it just seemed like more oomph in the movie, same with the second one. It will interesting to see how they do the 3rd as it is mainly what she is thinking.

Most of the time I will agree with the book comment expect for GOT, the guy just doesn't know how to finish a book.

Actually no, he does know. Leave the reader wanting more so they will buy the next book, it's worked well for the last 5.

[caspernz]

Kiwi Bike Culture by Steve Holmes.
Got given this for Christmas, didn't think much of it at first. Read thru it and there's a few KB members featured in it. Not into motorbike collections of any kind myself, but yeah I can understand the passion behind it.

Sycamore Row by John Grisham.
Gets predictable very early on but still a decent read.

[Geeen]

Not heard of them Geeen. 14 books ya say

If you want a title list just let me know.

[cc rider]

If you want a title list just let me know.

Thanks Geeen. Maybe after GOT Series & the 4 Robin Hobbs... and Assasin's Creed Series I started before GOT



... damn I need to get out more

[pritch]

Have you tried reading Robert Jordan's "The Wheel of Time" series? Its long at 14 books but well worth it. It does slow a bit around book 8 but speeds up dramatically after that. I'm in the process of re-reading it - again.

Book 10 was slow and I was hoping for better from no 11, then I heard he died. Are you saying I've missed four books? Something to look forward to?

[Geeen]

Book 10 was slow and I was hoping for better from no 11, then I heard he died. Are you saying I've missed four books? Something to look forward to?

Without giving too much away I found books 11 - 14 to speed up quite fast.
Robert Jordan himself died but before he did he spent a fair bit of time finding and briefing another Author to finish the series, that turned out to be Brandon Sanderson. He has done a spectacular job in finishing someone elses series from notes and conversations without ruining the overall feel or tone of the series.

[Fastmark]

Just finished Robert Plant - A life by Paul Rees

Have loved Led Zep for as long as I can remember but didn't know a fat lot about he formation of the group, the dynamics within it etc. which this book does give you, from Plants point of view anyway. Its a fascinating journey from unknown singer to rock god and almost back to nothing (musically speaking) before the more recent triumphs.

Its done nothing to change my mind about how much I like the music, but gives you an different perspective on it and the people involved.

8/10 from me