[-] dresden@discuss.online 1 points 2 days ago

Nice. Glad that you are enjoying it.

It also has some sequels that are pretty good, though I haven't read any of those yet.

[-] dresden@discuss.online 2 points 2 days ago

Haven't read either of them, both look interesting. Though Quantum Thief seems more up my alley.

[-] dresden@discuss.online 2 points 2 days ago

Well, I haven't read either of them. Will start with Agatha Christie then. ๐Ÿ˜€

[-] dresden@discuss.online 1 points 4 days ago

Nice! How are you liking it? Reading for the first time?

[-] dresden@discuss.online 2 points 4 days ago

Never heard of Ngaio Marsh, just found out she is considered Queen of Crime along with Agatha Chrisie and couple of other. Should look her up (and also Agatha Christie, have heard so much about her, but don't think I have read any of her work)

Thanks for the recommendation. I'll take a look at it.

[-] dresden@discuss.online 2 points 5 days ago

Dark Matter (and his Wayward Pines trilogy, even before that) have been on my wishlist for quite a while now. Maybe I should pick it up now.

[-] dresden@discuss.online 2 points 6 days ago

Oh, and Happy Cake Day!

[-] dresden@discuss.online 2 points 6 days ago

Nothing wrong with posting 10-12 books in a post. You can just do a small review of everything you read since last week and give a small review. That can be interesting. Or you can just post the names as you read them. Whatever works for you.

Also, Bingo is just a way to gamify your reading, and can help you go out of your comfort zone and read something different. But of course, if you don't care about it, nothing wrong with it.

[-] dresden@discuss.online 2 points 6 days ago

Ahan, thanks for the info. Will check it out.

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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?


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[-] dresden@discuss.online 2 points 6 days ago

That's a pretty great list. Congratulations on crossing 100 books count, and good luck with your goal of 200 books this year!

You might be interested in our Book Bingo ( https://lemmy.world/post/14905693 ). Links are on the sidebar. Also, we have a weekly thread about what you have been reading, or what you have read since you last posted. Would love to follow your journey there.

[-] dresden@discuss.online 2 points 6 days ago

I read Sword of Truth series when I was pretty young and new to fantasy, so liked it a lot, but as you go further, there are many issues with the series. The author also has a unique point of view about fantasy, and his work vs other fantasy works, but that's a separate thing.

I would love to hear your thoughts about it once you have read a few more books in the series.

[-] dresden@discuss.online 2 points 6 days ago

How are you liking it? It's on my wishlist, but haven't gotten around to it yet.

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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?


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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?


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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?


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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?


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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.

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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?


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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?


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submitted 2 months ago by dresden@discuss.online to c/books@lemmy.world

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?

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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. ๐Ÿ˜€

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

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Whole series is fully translated to German.

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From the article:

10 - Doctor Sleep (2013)

9 - Thinner (1984)

8 - 11/22/63 (2011)

7 - The Gunslinger (1970)

6 - Carrie (1974)

5 - Salem's Lot (1975)

4 - Misery (1987)

3 - Pet Semetary (1989)

2 - IT (1986)

1 - The Shining (1977)


What do you think about the list? Anything you would like to change / add / remove?

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