Any good read lately? (And other bookish discussion)

[21stPrimarch]

The Pendragon Series

I just finished it a few days ago, and it had the best ending to a book series that i've ever read. It fit so perfectly. I may just reread them all soon.

Same as me. And I agree completely. I was worried the ending would kill it but it turned out being extremely satisfying. I'll miss it though.

[Magi Bros.]

I've been reading my friend's Anthro novel and Short Stories on his Da. I think they're pretty good.

[Silver Seren]

Crap, i've got Soldiers of Halla on hold at the library, but it says it's going to take 24 days. I'm so deprived.

[Ornais]

Silver Wing.
^-It's ok I guess.

AND

The things they carried
^-VERY BORING BOOK

[vp21ct]

The Sunrise Lands by SM Stirling

So kickass.

its part of the emberverse, starting with Dies the Fire, Protectors War, and Meeting at Corvalis.

Basic premise/catchprase: What if all the lights went out, forever?

[OmegaEffect]

Crap, i've got Warriors of Halla on hold at the library, but it says it's going to take 24 days. I'm so deprived.

sure that isn't "The Soldiers of Halla" ?

[Sun-Stealer]

I'm currently wrapping up the Night's Dawn Trilogy by Peter F. Hamilton. (The Reality Dysfunction, The Neutronium Alchemist, The Naked God). It's sci-fi, with a bit of fantasy and even a little horror thrown in. Put simply, one of the best series I've ever read. Takes place in 2600, in a near-ideal future, with humanity split between the bio-tech driven Edenist culture and the mechanical-tech Adamist culture. Basic premise is that a deranged convict has a chance encounter with an incredibly powerful alien entity - and ends up breaking the divide between life and death, unleasing the souls of the dead back into the mortal world. The series mixes intense action, fantastic settings, and even drama/romance. Very diverse cast of characters, from the classical anti-hero starship captain, to a self-proclaimed anti-christ, to historical figures such as Al Capone and Elvis. Also deals with deep issues, such as the nature of existance, what it means to be alive and have a soul, and life/death.

The Sunrise Lands by SM Stirling

Ah, another SM Stirling fan!
Did you read the Nantucket trilogy before the Emberverse? If you didn't, you definately should, it's the inverse of the Emberverse: the island of nantucket, the focal point of the Event, is sent back to 2000BC. Whereas the Emberverse is about technology fading away, the Nantucketverse is about bringing ancient greece into the industrial revolution. Also, it is referenced just a bit in The Sunrise Lands, towards the end (I won't spoil it, and it doesn't really matter anyway).
However, I still have not read the sequel to The Sunrise Lands (I forget the title). The series is moving away from the real world, and getting into pure fantasy, including demonic possession, warriors chosen by the wiccan gods, and magic swords. What made the Emberverse so interesting was that it reflected the real-world in technology-withdrawal.

[Kraesh]

Stephen King's "Skeleton Crew"
Its a collection of 20 of his short stories and so far every one I have read has been amazing, I would recommend this to everyone, as long as you can handle the horror.

[Holy_458]

I'm currently wrapping up the Night's Dawn Trilogy by Peter F. Hamilton. (The Reality Dysfunction, The Neutronium Alchemist, The Naked God). It's sci-fi, with a bit of fantasy and even a little horror thrown in. Put simply, one of the best series I've ever read. Takes place in 2600, in a near-ideal future, with humanity split between the bio-tech driven Edenist culture and the mechanical-tech Adamist culture. Basic premise is that a deranged convict has a chance encounter with an incredibly powerful alien entity - and ends up breaking the divide between life and death, unleasing the souls of the dead back into the mortal world. The series mixes intense action, fantastic settings, and even drama/romance. Very diverse cast of characters, from the classical anti-hero starship captain, to a self-proclaimed anti-christ, to historical figures such as Al Capone and Elvis. Also deals with deep issues, such as the nature of existance, what it means to be alive and have a soul, and life/death.

The Sunrise Lands by SM Stirling

Ah, another SM Stirling fan!
Did you read the Nantucket trilogy before the Emberverse? If you didn't, you definately should, it's the inverse of the Emberverse: the island of nantucket, the focal point of the Event, is sent back to 2000BC. Whereas the Emberverse is about technology fading away, the Nantucketverse is about bringing ancient greece into the industrial revolution. Also, it is referenced just a bit in The Sunrise Lands, towards the end (I won't spoil it, and it doesn't really matter anyway).
However, I still have not read the sequel to The Sunrise Lands (I forget the title). The series is moving away from the real world, and getting into pure fantasy, including demonic possession, warriors chosen by the wiccan gods, and magic swords. What made the Emberverse so interesting was that it reflected the real-world in technology-withdrawal.

*head explodes*

Just finished reading Sophie's World for the....third time? I don't know. Very good book about the history of philosophy, and the plot really messes with you.

[Lithas]

Everything by Stephen King
I would recommend this to everyone.

Fixed. Seriously though, I think the man is a literary genius. I have yet to read anything by him that I haven't thoroughly enjoyed.

[Scorpio803]

I have to read the heroes trail for honors english. it... sucks. Then bless me ultima, which i heard was really weird. (and hell if you don't know spanish) and very far away from anywhere else.

[Kraesh]

Everything by Stephen King
I would recommend this to everyone.

Fixed. Seriously though, I think the man is a literary genius. I have yet to read anything by him that I haven't thoroughly enjoyed.

I don't like some of his long novels, and especially bag of bones, just couldn't get into that one.

But yeah, everything else I've read by him is amazing, the short stories just seem to stand out a little better to me.

[CrazyWulf]

Everything by Stephen King
I would recommend this to everyone.

Fixed. Seriously though, I think the man is a literary genius. I have yet to read anything by him that I haven't thoroughly enjoyed.

I don't like some of his long novels, and especially bag of bones, just couldn't get into that one.

But yeah, everything else I've read by him is amazing, the short stories just seem to stand out a little better to me.

This video is relevant.
Lol I just noticed its in spanish x3

[Kraesh]

Everything by Stephen King
I would recommend this to everyone.

Fixed. Seriously though, I think the man is a literary genius. I have yet to read anything by him that I haven't thoroughly enjoyed.

I don't like some of his long novels, and especially bag of bones, just couldn't get into that one.

But yeah, everything else I've read by him is amazing, the short stories just seem to stand out a little better to me.

This video is relevant.
Lol I just noticed its in spanish x3

That's cool, I understand bits of it (A LAMP MONSTER! WOOO! OOWOOO!)
Made me laugh! X3

[Ryusen]

I just finished Foundation and Empire by Asimov. There were two large holes in my head from where my mind blew.