By the way Joe, how is Mistborn so far? Been curious about that since he took up the WoT series.
I'm about 50 pages into the first book, so a little early to make a determinations. So far, there's nothing that I don't like. Don't know if that's at all helpful.
Well, at least it wasnt a "Its garbage, dont bother". Keep me posted if you think about it.
I think you ought to give it a try. The premise is a bit different, but it's an entertaining read. I think I'm going to end up really liking this series.
The "A Song of Fire and Ice" series by George R.R. Martin. Got hooked on the HBO TV series, which is amazing.
The books are even BETTER. :-)
The one thing I definitely liked about the series over the books was all the naked ladies. . Really enjoyed the series, well what is available so far, and can't wait for more. On the subject of fantasy/adventure type novels, started reading Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson...if the name is not familiar, he's the one concluding Robert Jordan's epic Wheel of Time series.
If Sanderson doesnt hurry up and get that final WoT book to the publisher, Im gonna plant his sorry azz right next to Robert Jordan (RIP), I'm friggin dyin over here!!!
I feel the same way. I've been like that with all the WoT series. RIP RJ
Finishing the last book written by Brad Thor, Full Black. Read all of his books this year. Great author.
While I love Game of Thrones the series and the books I have to say George R.R. Martin is an excellent author but at the same time is the most F#CKTARDED author at the same time. If you haven't read all the books or don't know what happens let me just say that it is only going to piss you off more and more. You don't create a main character to base a story around and then kill him (Eddard Stark). No spoiler, everyone who has read or watched the show knows this. But he just keeps going and going. Now that I have read the last book in the series I guess I will only have to wait 6 or 7 years for him to ruin the rest of his story. I can't wait. This guy makes me feel bipolar.
I just finished the Hunger Games series and am on book 3 of the Game of Thrones. I did plenty of heavy intellectual reading over the past three years while getting my Masters so I'm just rotting my brain now with some good fiction.
I just finished "Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss. It was GREAT. If you're into Fantasy, keep an eye out for this guy. He's really good. I will be starting his second book in the series titled, "The Wise Man's Fear". Can't wait!
I had been on a pretty serious Vince Flynn kick... I read the first 5 of the Mitch Rapp books and they all have a good portion that takes place in DC... so I starting feeling Patriotic and wanted to pick up something on early American History and I got turned on to <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0743226720/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=robbyrcom-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0743226720">1776</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=robbyrcom-20&l=as2&o=1&a=0743226720" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" /> by David McCullough... It's an easier read than I expected considering it won a Pulitzer, but it's not a cake walk... I know very little of early American history so I'm really enjoying it... Probably going to read his biography on John Adams next...
Almost finished with the fourth book in George RR Martin's "A Song of Ice and Fire" series, good story but not nearly as good as the first 3. Unfortunately what happened with the fourth/fifth books is that the publishing company told GRRM that his final book (the fourth and fifth combined) was too long so it needed to be cut down. He decided to add characters that were never introduced in previous books to help lengthen the story in the 4th book. Hoping the 5th book is not as slow-paced as the fourth.
Wind Through the Keyhole - Stephen King. Man, getting back into a Dark Tower story is like revisiting old friends. This might motivate me to read the entire series over again.
An Economic and Social History of the Ottoman Empire. Though it is 2012 but this book is taking me back in 1600-1914 era. Looking at the new Istanbul from the 14th floor, smoking cigars and going back an forth to history and present day through reading this book gives me enchanting feeling. The world is a beautiful place.
I've been reading RA Salvatore's Forgotten Realms series, started on the Cleric Quintet last night. This guy knows how to do fantasy, I can't stop reading.
i like horror the gory stuff ..check out richard laymon or edward lee they put some crazy stuff out there..also just got done reading ready player one by eric cline .great book especially if you lived thru the 80s
Any Koontz or King fans out there need to read this guy. Stephen King wrote about him saying "When I want to be scared I read Bently Little", that was enough for me. Koontz helped his local brother out in helping him get published I believe (Koontz is in Newport Beach and Little is in Fullerton) and both write about their surroundings. It is really kind of neat to be able to drive around and see "scenes" from both of their books.
Anyway, check out Bentley Little if you like King or Koontz.
Picked up a couple new books last week - I'm currently reading: At home in the heart of Appalachia by John O'Brien.
The only complaint I have so far is that the flow isn't the best because the author jumps back and forth between story lines but other than that, it's been a very good and very interesting read so far.
I've copied the "About this book" from the publisher's website below since it sums up the book better than I can:
"John O’Brien was raised in Philadelphia by an Appalachian father who fled the mountains to escape crippling poverty and family tragedy. Years later, with a wife and two kids of his own, the son moved back into those mountains in an attempt to understand both himself and the father from whom he’d become estranged.
At once a poignant memoir and a tribute to America's most misunderstood region, At Home in the Heart of Appalachia describes a lush land of voluptuous summers, woodsmoke winters, and breathtaking autumns and springs. John O'Brien sees through the myths about Appalachia to its people and the mountain culture that has sustained them. And he takes to task naïve missionaries and rapacious industrialists who are the real source of much of the region's woe as well as its lingering hillbilly stereotypes. Finally, and profoundly, he comes to terms with the atavistic demons that haunt the relations between Appalachian fathers and sons."
And in the queue I have I have The Most Powerful Idea in the World : A Story of Steam, Industry, and Invention by William Rosen. Really looking forward to this one as well.
Any Koontz or King fans out there need to read this guy. Stephen King wrote about him saying "When I want to be scared I read Bently Little", that was enough for me. Koontz helped his local brother out in helping him get published I believe (Koontz is in Newport Beach and Little is in Fullerton) and both write about their surroundings. It is really kind of neat to be able to drive around and see "scenes" from both of their books.
Anyway, check out Bentley Little if you like King or Koontz.
Thanks for the tip on this one Todd, looks like i'll be trying out a new author soon, thanks man.
Any Koontz or King fans out there need to read this guy. Stephen King wrote about him saying "When I want to be scared I read Bently Little", that was enough for me. Koontz helped his local brother out in helping him get published I believe (Koontz is in Newport Beach and Little is in Fullerton) and both write about their surroundings. It is really kind of neat to be able to drive around and see "scenes" from both of their books.
Anyway, check out Bentley Little if you like King or Koontz.
Thanks for the tip on this one Todd, looks like i'll be trying out a new author soon, thanks man.
Boyd, Bentley is quite an interesting read. Both Joe and I did find "The Haunted" just a little creepy. "The Disappearance" was a good read also.
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The book I wanted was check out (The next 100 Years - A Forecast for the 21st Century) so I got this one instead.
While I love Game of Thrones the series and the books I have to say George R.R. Martin is an excellent author but at the same time is the most F#CKTARDED author at the same time. If you haven't read all the books or don't know what happens let me just say that it is only going to piss you off more and more. You don't create a main character to base a story around and then kill him (Eddard Stark). No spoiler, everyone who has read or watched the show knows this. But he just keeps going and going. Now that I have read the last book in the series I guess I will only have to wait 6 or 7 years for him to ruin the rest of his story. I can't wait. This guy makes me feel bipolar.
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0743226720/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=robbyrcom-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0743226720">1776</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=robbyrcom-20&l=as2&o=1&a=0743226720" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" />by David McCullough... It's an easier read than I expected considering it won a Pulitzer, but it's not a cake walk... I know very little of early American history so I'm really enjoying it... Probably going to read his biography on John Adams next...Now I'm onto an oldie, surprised I haven't read this one before....Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee by Dee Brown
Any Koontz or King fans out there need to read this guy. Stephen King wrote about him saying "When I want to be scared I read Bently Little", that was enough for me. Koontz helped his local brother out in helping him get published I believe (Koontz is in Newport Beach and Little is in Fullerton) and both write about their surroundings. It is really kind of neat to be able to drive around and see "scenes" from both of their books.
Anyway, check out Bentley Little if you like King or Koontz.
At home in the heart of Appalachia by John O'Brien.
The only complaint I have so far is that the flow isn't the best because the author jumps back and forth between story lines but other than that, it's been a very good and very interesting read so far.
I've copied the "About this book" from the publisher's website below since it sums up the book better than I can:
"John O’Brien was raised in Philadelphia by an Appalachian father who fled the mountains to escape crippling poverty and family tragedy. Years later, with a wife and two kids of his own, the son moved back into those mountains in an attempt to understand both himself and the father from whom he’d become estranged.
At once a poignant memoir and a tribute to America's most misunderstood region, At Home in the Heart of Appalachia describes a lush land of voluptuous summers, woodsmoke winters, and breathtaking autumns and springs. John O'Brien sees through the myths about Appalachia to its people and the mountain culture that has sustained them. And he takes to task naïve missionaries and rapacious industrialists who are the real source of much of the region's woe as well as its lingering hillbilly stereotypes. Finally, and profoundly, he comes to terms with the atavistic demons that haunt the relations between Appalachian fathers and sons."
And in the queue I have I have The Most Powerful Idea in the World : A Story of Steam, Industry, and Invention by William Rosen. Really looking forward to this one as well.