Currently reading Dune by Frank Herbert. (I have not seen the movie yet–I want to read the book first.)
Currently listening to Dead Beat by Jim Butcher. I generally reserve audiobooks for things I have read. I don’t like to reread things but I like listening to them and picking up on the stuff I missed (or in the case of the Dresden Files, forgot.)
I’m surprisingly into it! I’m not much of a major sci-fi person, though I’ve dabbled. It’s a bit harder for me to get into sci-fi in general, and I figured Dune would be a difficult read. But I find it very easy to visualize. Sometimes the random terminology trips me up but I’m still getting the gist enough to enjoy it. I haven’t gotten very far yet so that may change but I think I’m going to like the book.
they’re aimed at teens/young-adults but it’s fun spotting the direct inspirations and differences. also, several Studio Ghibli films are based on books: Howl’s Moving Castle, Tales from Earthsea, The Secret World Of Arietty (kind of), and maybe a few others.
I’m enjoying the crap out of it… good humor, a few bits remind me of other series similar. The audio books especially are entertaining I really like the guy reading it. But yeah, 11 books in I’m looking to continue it
I’m wizzing through this series on audible currently, I’m on book 5 and loving it so far. It kinda reminds me of 90s Sci fi shows like stargate with its goofy humour and last minute solutions
I’m finally getting around to this one, and so many who called this a Nothing-burger . . . are still doing that despite all evidence. After Trump called Putin smart for invading Ukraine, and to this day not having a single bad word in his mouth for a murderous authoritarian. The clown can muster insults for dead/captured service members, those with disabilities, anyone he deems weaker than him, anyone who crossed him without adequate leverage. This book helps answer the looming question, of what leverage Putin has on Trump to gag the normal flow of verbal diarrhea.
I finished Rigged by David Shimer just before this one. I really like the style of delivery here where there is seemingly no bias. A lot of quotes in the one I am currently reading, with evidence based context around it. Kind of letting you draw your own conclusions.
I’m only two chapters in thus far, but I’m really enjoying it. I had to reach past Witch Hunt: The Story of the Greatest Mass Delusion in American Political History by Gregg Jarrett to get this one at the library, can only imagine the “facts” in that one.
Due to my work I’ll often do an audiobook. Currently finishing another run of the Abhorsen Trilogy by Garth Nix. It’s a unique take on the pseudo-modern fantasy genre, though potentially darker.
Finished A Wizard of Earthsea for bingo. I wasn’t really in the right headspace for the narrative style, which made reading it more of a slog than I think it deserved, but I did enjoy the story. It’s not hard to see why Hayao Miyazaki wanted to adapt it: the themes, presentation, and all the little slice of life moments really feel tailor-made for a Ghibli film. (I haven’t seen Tales from Earthsea*.)
Definitely qualifies for: Now a Major Motion Picture, Older Than You Are (1968), Local to You hard mode (Oregon), (alt) A Change in Perspective
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Started The Last Gifts of the Universe by Rory August last night. Only a few pages in, but it’s light and quippy so far, without being annoying.
It ended up being Miyazaki’s son’s first movie, and is a mashup of the entire series and some other stuff. Famous for this tidbit (quoted from Wiki):
During a private screening prior to the film’s release, Gorō’s father, Hayao, was asked what he thought of the film. He said, “I was looking at my kid. He’s not an adult yet. That is all.”
I read Dune a loooong time ago, but while I remember the gist of story, don’t remember the details, so staying away from the movies too. Going to do a re-read, and then watch the movies.
I was reading Lightbringer series by Brent Weeks, but gave up at the start of book 3. Have you read it? If yes, how do you compare it with The Night Angel series?
I have not read the Lightbringer series, so I can’t offer comparison. But I can say that so far I have enjoyed this series. Some of the interactions I want to resolve sooner than they have but that’s also personal preference.
Some stuff is foreseeable but the plot setups are definitely there in a good way. He hasn’t really made note of anything and then just not used it yet.
I just finished up listening to Blood of Elves, from The Witcher series. I started with the third game when it came out, but I really love the world and the characters, so the books thus far have been very entertaining. I’m not sure I’d really care for them if I wasn’t already immersed because of the game though.
My sister also just loaned me Tender is the Flesh by Agustina Bazterrica. It takes place in a world where people cannot eat the meat of other animals anymore, so they have legalized cannibalism. I’m only a few chapters in so far, but it’s pretty unnerving. I’m honestly not sure if I’ll be able to read it all the way through.
The Witcher is an interesting world. Would be interesting to see how they expand the stories in next games.
That premise about Tender is Flesh made me go from, ‘interesting’ to ‘uhh…’ pretty quickly. Do let us know if you do (or do not) finish the book, and how it goes.
I finished The Path of Daggers by Robert Jordan (Wheel of Time book 8). Not a bad book, but definitely slow and uneventful compared to previous entries.
While I wait for the next book to become available, I’ve picked up Prince of Fools by Mark Lawrence (Red Queen’s War book 1). This will be my fourth trilogy by him and I’ve loved them all so far.
Finally managed to at least finished one manga. I felt that Slewfoot was starting to become a stagnation, like it felt as if the story wasn’t really moving forward. However, I’m now on a turning point and I’m curious how the story will proceed now. I spoiler-tagged where, I’m in the story since it is a huge spoiler for the entire story. So only read it if you have read the entire book, don’t even open it when you are reading it.
I’m at the page where they want to:
spoilerarrest Abitha on suspicion on being a witch and she obviously refused to.
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