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Re: What are you reading, part 3
« Reply #375 on: October 23, 2008, 02:14:12 PM »
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Re: What are you reading, part 3
« Reply #376 on: October 23, 2008, 06:59:05 PM »
1632 and 1633 are actually free e-books on the Baen Free Library website.

http://www.baen.com/library/

If you can't find em in a library, and don't mind reading on the computer, that's at least an option for the first two books in the series.

I'm listening to The Graveyard Book through the streaming video of Gaiman reading them, linked to from his website.  It's pretty good so far.  Keeping me interested while doing other much more mundane stuff at school anyhow.

Almost finished with Hero of Ages now.  About 150 pages left to go.  I'm going to have some good reading ahead of me with all of these "SPOILER" threads that have popped up since the book came out.  Want to see where Brandon is going to go with all of this afterward.
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Re: What are you reading, part 3
« Reply #377 on: October 23, 2008, 08:31:29 PM »
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1632 and 1633 are actually free e-books on the Baen Free Library website.

http://www.baen.com/library/

If you can't find em in a library, and don't mind reading on the computer, that's at least an option for the first two books in the series
Thanks for the link.  Generally I don't like reading on the computer, because the chair is uncomfortable and my children bug me, but there is getting to be a big list of things I want to read that way.  I may have to give in and find a more comfy chair.

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Re: What are you reading, part 3
« Reply #378 on: October 23, 2008, 10:26:01 PM »
They're available in a lot of different formats, no DRM, so if you have any other devices or a ton of paper and ink, you can read them however you like.
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Re: What are you reading, part 3
« Reply #379 on: October 27, 2008, 05:40:17 PM »
Finishing Freedom's Landing now that HoA is finished.   Also picked up Iain M. Banks new book, Matter.  It's pretty good so far.
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Re: What are you reading, part 3
« Reply #380 on: October 30, 2008, 06:12:56 AM »
I just finished Dan's vampire book, and Phantom by Terry Goodkind. Phantom was extremely hard to get through. In the end it felt like a chore. I am really curious how everything will play out. especially since I am this far in, I don't think I can just let it go. I think I would be enjoying everything more if there weren't so many books in the series. I phrase it that way because then themes wouldn't need to be repeated so much. Would feel more like actual Leit Motif instead of harping. And majorly, events put into play in this book would feel more connected to the beginning of the series instead of feeling like the author forgot to explain important things and hoped we all wouldn't notice too much.

Will either start Mistborn, Academ's Fury, or The Confessor next. Not sure what I am in the mood to jump into right now. Anyone have any good suggestions for Noir?

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Re: What are you reading, part 3
« Reply #381 on: October 30, 2008, 03:22:46 PM »
I am now reading Well of Ascension! Yay! Hopefully I'll finish it by the time Brandon gets to DC :)
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Re: What are you reading, part 3
« Reply #382 on: October 30, 2008, 06:26:08 PM »
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Anyone have any good suggestions for Noir?
Other than reading the originals, Dashiell Hammett is great, try Jim Butcher.  The Dresden Files are good Noir/Urban Fantasy.

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Re: What are you reading, part 3
« Reply #383 on: October 30, 2008, 11:08:13 PM »
You know I haven't had the time to go to the library or book store lately so I ended up downloading like 10 fantasy e-books the other day. I'm sure my work doesn't mind me doing this while working and also using their printers to print 3 to 400 page books. Right now I'm reading "Delver Magic" book 1 by Jeff Inlo. Its not bad, its a traditional fantasy with elves and dwarfs but a couple of other races in the mix aswell. So far I cant complain, it is fairly entertaining and keeps me occupied for the time being.
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Re: What are you reading, part 3
« Reply #384 on: October 31, 2008, 04:38:32 AM »
I'm 2/3 of the way through the Name of the Wind. It's completely unoriginal. Everything about it: the world, the characters, the plot setup, the magic, is based on a cliche. But it's done oh so well. The more I read, the more I think that this is the ultimate genius-orphan-boy-learns-magic-and-seeks-revenge-on-his-parents'-supernatural-killers story and that now that this book exists, there's no need for anyone to write another one ever again. It's just that good.
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Re: What are you reading, part 3
« Reply #385 on: October 31, 2008, 06:18:11 AM »
Other than reading the originals, Dashiell Hammett is great, try Jim Butcher.  The Dresden Files are good Noir/Urban Fantasy.


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Re: What are you reading, part 3
« Reply #386 on: October 31, 2008, 06:21:07 AM »
I'm 2/3 of the way through the Name of the Wind. It's completely unoriginal. Everything about it: the world, the characters, the plot setup, the magic, is based on a cliche. But it's done oh so well. The more I read, the more I think that this is the ultimate genius-orphan-boy-learns-magic-and-seeks-revenge-on-his-parents'-supernatural-killers story and that now that this book exists, there's no need for anyone to write another one ever again. It's just that good.

Haha! reached the pinnacle, huh. Name of the Wind, the ring of all the revenge seeking orphan books. Anyway, what do you think of Pats voice?

That's actually my favorite aspect of the book. He has a terribly ominous voice. The funniest part is that when i met him, i found an overly clever witted jokester, who never stopped smiling. For him to shed such a grim tone in his writings from his light hearted disposition...well, he's just awesome is what im trying to say.
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Re: What are you reading, part 3
« Reply #387 on: October 31, 2008, 12:50:14 PM »
Yeah I dont know. I've read too many of those to think this one could be hands down the best but I guess that means that I will have to pick it up and give it a try some time. Seeing how I dont mind cliche fantasy novels.

I still stand by "Wizards First Rule" as the hands down best. You dont have to like Goodkind or even the rest of the series but that book was awesome.
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Re: What are you reading, part 3
« Reply #388 on: October 31, 2008, 02:25:01 PM »
I still stand by "Wizards First Rule" as the hands down best. You dont have to like Goodkind or even the rest of the series but that book was awesome.

It was good, but I don't think I could call it the best. Certainly very enjoyable, though the torture scenes lasted too long.
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Re: What are you reading, part 3
« Reply #389 on: October 31, 2008, 02:30:37 PM »
I agree that Wizards First Rule was a fantastic book. However, I was extremely dissapointed in the second book, Stone of Tears. So much so that it took away from how awesome the first book was. Don't get me wrong Stone of Tears wasn't horrible but it just couldn't, successfully, follow up a great first act. Thus, taking away from the show as a whole.
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