What Books Are We Reading?

[Muttley]

I recently discovered Joe Abercrombie and have just finished Before They Are Hanged.  Very good, and I'm looking forward to book 3.

I've also recently finished Patrick Rothfuss' The Name of the Wind and The Wise Man's Fear, which are also pretty good.

Currently reading The Last Wish by Polish author Andrzej Sapkowski.  This is the first of the series of books (actually this one is a collection of short stories he wrote before the full novels) that the RPGs, The Witcher 1 & 2 were based on.  Quite enjoying it.  I'm finding the writing style very reminiscent of Robert E. Howards' Conan books, which is no bad thing.

Oh, and I have an ongoing project to read every Hugo Award winner and as such have just finished The Demolished Man by Alfred Bester (1953 winner).  This will probably take some time to complete...

[Philly Q]

Oh, and I have an ongoing project to read every Hugo Award winner and as such have just finished The Demolished Man by Alfred Bester (1953 winner).  This will probably take some time to complete...

Cool project!  8)

But are they all still in print?

[Loomer]

Oh, and I have an ongoing project to read every Hugo Award winner and as such have just finished The Demolished Man by Alfred Bester (1953 winner).  This will probably take some time to complete...

Cool project!  8)

But are they all still in print?

Seconded. I'm gonna have to steal that idea.

[Tellboy]

I'm reading my 3rd book about the Titanic. Fascinating stuff from construction methods (used over 290 tons of rivets [ many of which failed and caused the hull plates to part]) to the 'conspiracy theory' where it was claimed that it was the (renamed) sister ship Olympic that sank. As next year marks the 100th anniversary of the sinking no doubt there will be plenty more books/documentaries available.

On Christmas list is Riding Shotgun by Gerry McAvoy (35 years on the road with Rory Gallagher and Nine Below Zero)

[AndyR]

On Christmas list is Riding Shotgun by Gerry McAvoy (35 years on the road with Rory Gallagher and Nine Below Zero)

Superb book. Be prepared to have some of your fears about Rory confirmed though (if they haven't been already, that is). I've read it several times now, the story's told with love, but it's a bit more open about Rory's problems than the offical line on it all.

[ToneMonkey]

Got a few books on the go at the minute:

Just finished Reefer Men which is the history of an international drug smuggling ring. First time I've ever read a book in a couple of days.

Quirkology by Richard Wiseman (he does a lot of work for Derren Brown). Reading this for the second time, again it's a really good book.

Chronicals - Bob Dylan. I'm not usually into autobiographies, but this one's really good. After reading a couple of autobiogrpahies that are basically a list of why they are awesome (or at least why they think they are) and a list of people they don't like then this one has really stood out. I actually feel that I may have learnt something.

[Philly Q]

Oh, and I have an ongoing project to read every Hugo Award winner and as such have just finished The Demolished Man by Alfred Bester (1953 winner).  This will probably take some time to complete...

Cool project!  8)

But are they all still in print?

Seconded. I'm gonna have to steal that idea.

I was just looking at the list of Best Novel winners and I must admit I haven't read very many of them.  But all the names and titles are familiar, up until the late '80s, early '90s then suddenly there are loads of things I've never heard of.  Funny how you lose touch...!

[Ian Price]

I was never in touch with stuff like this in the first place! I'm a long way behind the book reading interests and activities of most on here. I'm happy with that though  :D

[nfe]

Oh, and I have an ongoing project to read every Hugo Award winner and as such have just finished The Demolished Man by Alfred Bester (1953 winner).  This will probably take some time to complete...

A tragedy that won a Hugo and his masterpiece The Stars My Destination didn't.

[SrDeMaFp]

"Darkly Dreaming Dexter" by Jeff Lindsay. I LOVE the show and people always tell me there's so much more/the book is much better so, let's see, I guess...

[Dmoney]

I'm not one for reading, which is kind of sad. I really struggle at just taking the time to sit.
that said, im a few chapters into the bhagavad gita. However I stumbled onto a book written in 1872 called "Traditions, Superstitions and Folklore (Chiefly Lancashire And the North of England) their affinity to others in widely-distributed localities; Their Eastern Origin and Mythical Significance" by Charles Hardwick.

It appears to be a pretty good read.

[choucas09]

 The amount I read has rocketed since I got a Kindle last Christmas. If you're into fiction I can thoroughly recommend The Book Thief. It's a poignant and beautifully written tale about a girl living in nazi Germany during WW2 and believe it or not narrated by the Grim Reaper (who is a sympathetic character).

 Another recent read which impressed is The Sisters Brothers about two renowned hired killers in America circa 1851. This one is narrated by one of the brothers whose perceptions are far from predictable.

[Muttley]

Oh, and I have an ongoing project to read every Hugo Award winner and as such have just finished The Demolished Man by Alfred Bester (1953 winner).  This will probably take some time to complete...

Cool project!  8)

But are they all still in print?

Some seem to be available in either legit or hooky eBook formats (I mostly read with my Kindle these days due to lack of shelf space), others may be more difficult.  I'm only a couple of books in so far though.

[shobet]

Shakey, Neil Young's biography.

[Philly Q]

Songs The Dead Men Sing - George R. R. Martin

I really enjoyed some of George R. R. Martin's early books back in the '80s, but I forgot all about him until I found out he's written a whole series of books they've turned into a TV show (Game of Thrones).  So now I'm reading the old stuff again.