I'm currently reading the final book in the series. I actually read many of the books out of order (Grabbed Memories of Ice and read it first, lol) but because of the way he writes, other than not knowing who the hell some people were, it wasn't as bad as jumping in the middle of something like say, ASoIaF...

I think what drew me to his writing was that his worlds seem so alive. There's always shit going on in the background that you as a reader never hear about till something crazy starts affecting the characters, there's always so much going on at the same time.

Plus, he always manages to surprise me by throwing some sort of crazy twist into things. And the fact that basically all of his books are 1200-1300 pages each is nice too (if someone started publishing fantasy novels that were 2000-3000 pages each I would be really happy.... 1300 pages just isn't enough for me any more lol)

Thermia

United States866 Posts

January 02 2012 05:47 GMT

#83

On January 02 2012 14:28 Bobbias wrote:

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On my 3rd read-through of the series... I just wish there weren't so many ends not tied up in the main storyline :x

sviatoslavrichter

United States164 Posts

January 02 2012 05:55 GMT

#84

Red Army, by Ralph Peters. 1989 book written about a hypothetical ground war between Warsaw Pact and NATO on the North German Plain. Surprisingly in-depth characterizations for a war novel, also one of the few English-language war novels written from the perspective of the Russian side.

Fruscainte

4596 Posts

January 02 2012 05:55 GMT

#85

Metro 2033
A Song of Ice and Fire

The first is much better than I thought it would be.

AcrossFiveJulys

United States3612 Posts

January 02 2012 05:56 GMT

#86

Such a good read. It's not exactly light reading, but not heavy reading either. Basically constructs a mathematical interpretation of consciousness, and helps the reader understand the construction by comparing it to art, and music. Along the way the author surveys many interesting topics and history in math, art, music, and philosophy.

mastergriggy

United States1312 Posts

January 02 2012 05:59 GMT

#87

Recently finished:
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I enjoyed it quite a bit, but I'm looking for some other good books to read, particularly scifi in space sort of style.

Xeteh

United States589 Posts

January 02 2012 06:01 GMT

#88

On January 02 2012 00:14 ThreeAcross wrote:

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I am actually reading the fourth book right now, just haven't had a lot of time. I really enjoyed the Mistborn trilogy and would recommend it to anyone.

Awesome! A buddy of mine and I talk about books every now and then and I told him about Mistborn and now he's on the 4th book as well, its a great read.

On January 02 2012 01:59 teknomage wrote:

I've read the three first and loved them but reading the plot thingie about the fourth didn't sound too good to me. Maybe I'll pick it up at a later point. Heard some good about it anyway. Hope I'm just wrong.

Definitely do. The Alloy of Law is a quick read compared to the trilogy since its about half the length... but the story is great. From what I read he plans on writing two other trilogies for Mistborn but each takes place in a different period, I think it could be really interesting.

Vilonis

United States130 Posts

January 02 2012 06:20 GMT

#89

Currently reading A Clash of Kings (You have seen the picture enough times)

Our class was assigned to read The Omnivore's Dilemma. I didn't read it, only skimmed it to answer the questions on the test, but it seemed pretty good so I am going to finish that as well.

Daemon (and most of the books that people bought of amazon with that book) looks really interesting. I think I will order one or two and read those as well. Happy reading TL!

blade55555

United States17423 Posts

January 02 2012 07:41 GMT

#90

Re-reading the new jedi order for the many times :D. Love the series

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Which this is the first book http://www.theforce.net/books/images/vector-prime.gif

Caphe

Vietnam10817 Posts

January 02 2012 11:24 GMT

#91

Just got a Kindle Fire and currently reading " A song of Ice and Fire: Book 2" and the Agatha Christie Classic.
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All are e-book ofc.

Captain Mayhem

Sweden774 Posts

January 02 2012 15:33 GMT

#92

EdaPoe

Netherlands82 Posts

January 02 2012 15:46 GMT

#93

and

weareallclowns

Denmark113 Posts

January 02 2012 15:50 GMT

#94

On January 02 2012 14:59 mastergriggy wrote:
Recently finished:
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I enjoyed it quite a bit, but I'm looking for some other good books to read, particularly scifi in space sort of style.

I contributed with William Gibsons Neuromancer earlier. It's a really good book, winner of the hugo, nebula and Philip K. Dick awards, and was the main source of inspiration for the matrix. It's set in a not too distant future, and Gibson coined the term cyberspace therein, if this sparks any enthusiasm. I recently finished the Void trilogy by Peter F. Hamilton, which was pretty cool, too.

xrapture

United States1644 Posts

January 02 2012 16:04 GMT

#95

Been trying to read

over the past month, but it is just so so soo bad. I think I'm done with the series. The first 3 books were great, but a Feast for Crows and now A Dance with Dragons are just so boring and slow that I fear this will become another Wheel of Time Series.

Kontys

Finland659 Posts

January 02 2012 16:06 GMT

#96

Bertrand Russell - Human Knowledge for semi-academic reasons.

Considering reading

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Loved Abnett for a long time. Had no access to a bookstore carrying this brand for years, and then lost interest... recently discovered The Saint - omnibus on the shelves of a Fantasiapelit shop in Helsinki and devoured it.

Will read any Dexters that cross my field of vision, but they keep not turning up in bookstores near me.

Spekulatius

Germany2413 Posts

January 02 2012 16:46 GMT

#97

Because it has only recently been translated into German.

And because - unlike Murakami Haruki - she doesn't cease to amaze me even after having read all she wrote.

btw, it's Yoko Ogawa's 寡黙な死骸みだらな弔い.

Asha

United Kingdom38257 Posts

January 02 2012 16:49 GMT

#98

Irratonalys

Germany902 Posts

January 02 2012 16:53 GMT

#99

@Kontys

wow , you really missed out, in my oppinion , "Only in Death" (Gaunts Ghosts 11) is Dan Abnetts best book so far (Yes , that includes Eisenhorn) , and "the Lost" storyarc beats "The Saint" by a mile. enjoy.

TrickyGilligan

United States641 Posts

January 02 2012 17:12 GMT

#100

Just read:

Black comedy set in India. Interesting and quick to read, but pretty dark.
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Currently reading:

Might have to go back to classic sci-fi, this shit is blowing my mind.
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Also, I've been working on this for ages. Will finish it... eventually.
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Next read:

I highly recommend this flowchart for any sci-fi/fantasy fans looking for something new to read. Currently at 53/100, my goal is to do all 100 at some point.
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