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[–] dresden@discuss.online 2 points 2 months ago

I dropped Worm somewhere in the middle, a long time ago. Wanted to start it again, but couldn't find any ebook option, and don't want to start such a long novel on web again.

[–] dresden@discuss.online 3 points 2 months ago

Ah, that can be a bit annoying. Will keep it for when I have lots of free time.

[–] dresden@discuss.online 3 points 2 months ago (2 children)

How are you liking it so far?

[–] dresden@discuss.online 3 points 2 months ago

I love the series. Though I am only at Changes. Just finished it last month or so. Looking forward to where things go from here.

[–] dresden@discuss.online 2 points 2 months ago

He just released the second book recently after so many years, and while I haven't read it myself, haven't heard many great things about it.

[–] dresden@discuss.online 2 points 2 months ago

I prefer to start books without reading the summaries. Sometimes they spoil some stuff even 50 or 100 pages in.

[–] dresden@discuss.online 3 points 2 months ago (2 children)

How's the book? I have thought about starting it a few times, but I am afraid it might be too dry or complex.

[–] dresden@discuss.online 3 points 2 months ago

Ah, cool. Thanks for the info, will add it to my list.

[–] dresden@discuss.online 3 points 2 months ago

Hehe, it happens. Some books are too short and some books are too long. It's nice to have the book that's just the right size.

[–] dresden@discuss.online 3 points 2 months ago (2 children)

How are the Xenogenesis books? They look interesting.

[–] dresden@discuss.online 2 points 2 months ago (2 children)

It seems to have nice reviews, what do you think about it? Does it cover the conflict for mostly ignorant?

[–] dresden@discuss.online 3 points 2 months ago (5 children)

How is it, if you haven't read any Star Wars novel, and have only watched the movies?

 

Finished Defiant by Brandon Sanderon, fourth and final book of the Cytoverse series. Really enjoyed it. Recommended to all sci-fi fans. Though do keep it in mind that it is a bit YA-ish, so if you aren't a fan of that, you may not love it.

After that, read couple of books I got for the kid. Mainly read them to stay in the loop of what he is reading and how he is liking it. Also, it's fun to discuss books with him.

First was, the first book in The Breakfast Club Adventures, The Beast Beyond the Fence by Marcus Rashford (The footballer) and Alex Falase-Koya. The protagonist of the series is also named Marcus Rashford, so I am assuming it's named after him.

Second was Accidental Trouble Magnet by Zanib Mian, first book in Planet Omar series. We are reading her newer series Meet the Maliks and liked that, so started her previous series too.

Currently reading Killing Floor by Lee Child, first book in Jack Reacher series. Before that my only Reacher knowledge is from Tom Cruise movies, so enjoying the book now.

What about all of you? What have you been reading or listening lately?


A regular reminder about our Book Bingo, and it's Recommendation Post . Links are also present in our community sidebar.

 

I was pretty busy last week, so couldn't post the weekly thread. Sorry about that.

Since the last update, I finished Cytonic by Brandon Sanderson, book 3 of the sci-fi series Cytoverse. After that, I continued with the last novella Evershore by Brandon and Janci Patterson. Now reading Defiant, the fourth and the final book in the series.

Also reading Design Patterns, a classic book for software design. While I have read about these online and studied from other sources, I never actually read the actual book. So fixing that now.

What about all of you? What have you been listening and reading lately?


A regular reminder about our Book Bingo, and it's Recommendation Post . Links are also present in our community sidebar.

 

A day late, but better late than never!

Finished Proven Guilty by Jim Butcher. Book 8 of Dresden Files. Loving how the series is progressing. How the characters are growing, and how the stakes keep getting higher and higher.

Currently Reading Cytonic by Brandon Sanderson. Book 3 of Cytoverse / Skyward series. It continues from after Book 2, and we haven't come across the events of the novellas yet. I am interested to see how they will cover those.

What about all of you? What have you been reading or listening lately?


A regular reminder about our Book Bingo, and it's Recommendation Post . Links are also present in our community sidebar.

 

Finished Sunreach by Brandon Sanderson and Janci Patterson. It's first of three novellas written between book 2 and 3 of Cytoverse series.

Finished ReDawn, the next novella after Sunreach, by same authors.

Before reading these novellas, I considered them side stories, which may help expand the universe and give background info about other characters, but nothing big in main scheme of things, but the way story has progressed in these, anyone who miss these will missing out on a lot.

Of course, I have yet to read the next novel, so maybe it will cover some of the important bits, let's see.

After the novellas, I have started Proven Guilty by Jim Butcher, book 8 of Dresden Files. These novels keep getting longer, if I recall correctly, the first few were around 300 or so pages, this one is over 550 pages. Not that I am complaining, they are a fun read, but just an observation.

What about all of you? What have you been reading or listening to lately?


A regular reminder about our Book Bingo, and it's Recommendation Post . Links are also present in our community sidebar.

 

Finished Three Days to Never by Tim Powers. First half was pretty dense and slow, but second half, when things were getting obvious, and plans finally getting into motion, were very interesting, and was able to read them in just a few days.

It meets criteria for at least 3 different Bingo boxes, not sure where to place it. Would decide it later. ( @JaymesRS@literature.cafe We can do that right? Move them around different boxes after reading more books?)

Now I have just started Sunreach by Brandon Sanderson and Janci Patterson. It's first of three novellas, which are between book 2 and 3. (Well, third novella is generally recommended to be read after book 3, but that's a separate topic). It's a small book, so hopefully will be able to finish it soon.

What about all of you? What have you been reading or listening to lately?


A regular reminder about our Book Bingo, and it's Recommendation Post

We will be unfeaturing those posts now, so they won't be sticky on the top anymore. They will be mentioned in each weekly thread though, and you can also check them in community sidebar.

 

Continuing Three Days to Never by Tim Powers, I was around first quarter mark before, but have crossed the half mark now. The books has gotten really interesting, will probably finish this week, if nothing comes up.

What about all of you? What have you been reading or listening lately?


A reminder about our Book Bingo. Take look, if you haven't already.

 

A very busy week, didn't get to do any reading at all.

What about all of you? What have you been reading or listening lately?


A reminder about our Book Bingo. Take look, if you haven't already.

 

Ryder - creator of bullet journal - compares managing your tasks with a notebook vs on a digital app

 

Bought couple of books for my young one, and just read through them.

  • Read Race to the Rescue By Zanib Mian, book 2 of her "Meet the Maliks - Twin Detective". It's kinda like The Wimpy Kid, but about twin Muslim kids and their family.
  • Read The Stonekeeper by Kazu Kibuishi. Book 1 of Amulet series. A 9 book series of graphic novels for kids.

What about all of you? What have you been reading or listening lately?

And how many of you are taking part in our Books Bingo? Any progress yet?

 

Just saw this community on lemm.ee, and since it has no posts and mods, thought I should promote the existing bullet journal community !bulletjournal@discuss.online

It has a bit more people than here, but they are lurker like us, so there isn't much content, but if enough of us are in one place, maybe one day some of us will start posting. 😀

So, do join !bulletjournal@discuss.online and share your bujo!

 

Whole series is fully translated to German.

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