What are you reading now? - Page 55

RAPTOR192 · 22-Mar-2012, 17:39

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Originally Posted by Lungboy

Still no sign of the Republic of Thieves?

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Originally Posted by January 2012

Well, the months have rolled around faster than anyone could quite credit and we find ourselves in 2012 and still without that final confirmed delivery of the completed draft of Scott Lynch’s The Republic of Thieves. Sadly those who expressed their doubts have been proved right and we’re now forced to move the likely date for Scott’s publication into the Autumn of this year.

Scott is still facing up to his issues and we’re still having to face up to the wait for his book. I know which I’d rather be dealing with.

So, we send our apologies to you and our very best wishes to Scott. Thank you, on his behalf, for bearing with us. And in the meantime, of course, (and to take some of the pressure of Scott) there are plenty of other wonderful books to be reading until The Republic of Thieves does make its appearance.

The Big Kahuna · 22-Mar-2012, 18:32

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Originally Posted by The Big Kahuna

The Passage - Justin Cronin

If you like Stephen King, get this. NOW!

The Big Kahuna · 03-Apr-2012, 22:23

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. Utter fucking shit, but I'm damned if I'm going to let it beat me.

GroovYF · 04-Apr-2012, 08:56

It takes a bit to get going, due to all the family stuff, who's who, etc.
You're lucky you can go straight onto book 2... I had to wait 9 months before it was published in English. I was clamouring for it once I'd reached the end of the first one.

Inertiaman · 07-Apr-2012, 21:26

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz...able-book.html

HooT · 07-Apr-2012, 22:51

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Originally Posted by Bonesaw

Started A Clash of Kings (book 2) this week

I've read the 4th now - it's starting to ramble somewhat for me..

Watched the Hunger Games film the other day (free tickets) so now reading the book on my phone (kindle poaching free books (jury still out on using a kindle/phone instead of a proper book)).

Will read the other two straight after if I enjoy it.

Otherwise I will be reading The Stand by Stephen King.

HooT · 13-Apr-2012, 20:13

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Originally Posted by HooT

I've read the 4th now - it's starting to ramble somewhat for me..

Watched the Hunger Games film the other day (free tickets) so now reading the book on my phone (kindle poaching free books (jury still out on using a kindle/phone instead of a proper book)).

Will read the other two straight after if I enjoy it.

Otherwise I will be reading The Stand by Stephen King.

Reading the second one - the first one was sufficiently enjoyable and also an improvement on the film (which was good and got me interested in the first place).

Have the third lined up and The Stand to follow.

BTW - has anyone read Ready Player One by Ernest Cline? - I've heard good things. Wanted some thoughts.

Hot Soup · 13-Apr-2012, 20:21

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Keep meaning to check these out! Keep going MZ , nearly there!

Heavens Shadow by David Goyer and Michael Cassutt. It reminds me of the books I read when I was young, stuff like Greg Bear and Larry Niven. A proper spacey / exploration sci-fi yarn. About half way through liking it so far! yes it's got one or two wee bits so far that made me go .. what really? But we'll see how it ends up

Finished this the other week. Really enjoyed it. Proper old style Sci-Fi , shades of Rama and Forge of God in there, which is a good thing!

It's made me dig out my old rather tatty copy of Footfall by Larry Niven and Jerry Pournelle. Which if you havent read is an alien first contact story set at the height of the cold war in the mid 80's. Great story!

[NZ]Rubberducky · 17-Apr-2012, 20:38

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Originally Posted by The Big Kahuna

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. Utter fucking shit, but I'm damned if I'm going to let it beat me.

Just finished all 3. Although not the greatest I did enjoy them.

The Big Kahuna · 17-Apr-2012, 20:39

Half way through the 3rd atm.

mr_o · 13-May-2012, 00:54

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The Hydrogen Sonata

The Hydrogen Sonata is an upcoming novel by Iain M. Banks set in the universe of The Culture, reportedly the longest Culture novel yet released. It will be released in October 2012. [1]

At a book signing at Foyles in London, England on April 11th 2012, Mr Banks briefly described the The Hydrogen Sonata as "it's about the whole subliming business".

Some new culture. Nice.

Hot Soup · 19-May-2012, 15:53

Cool , one series I havent started yet , will get stuck in at som epoint!

Currently reading

Chronicles of the Black Company by Glen Cook , a collected edition comprising the first three books. Really enjoying it so far, can totally see it's influence on later fantasy writes!

Harry Palmer · 19-May-2012, 17:00

Ooh I have ten of the Black Company series, now I know my next reading list after I finish Greg Benford's Galactic Center series

gimpchimp · 19-May-2012, 18:30

Just finished the Harry Dresden books that I can... locate. I like them. Now working on the Ranger's Apprentice books. They're okay but they seem to go too quickly in the actual books and then they seem disjointed between them. Not a bad series but I feel that I've gone through six of them far too quickly already.

Not sure where I'm going to jump off to next. Got my hands on the Foundation books again so I might give them another run as I've got a hankering for some sci-fi.

Harry Palmer · 19-May-2012, 20:34

13 - Ghost story is the last one I have, did you get that?

The Big Kahuna · 27-May-2012, 22:13

The Stephen King Dark Tower books. Up to #4 currently. Why the fuck did none of you cunts tell me how fucking awesome these were ?

BBW · 27-May-2012, 23:13

http://www.trickery.net/vb/showpost....62&postcount=6

BBW · 27-May-2012, 23:15

I could go on btw, there are many. But the world has moved on...

Rhadix · 14-Jun-2012, 19:13

Exiles and Renegades, 2 books of the Progenitor series by Dan Worth.

Nice little self published scifi series that aren't overly technical or mindless drivel, both of which seem very common these days. Some good concepts and an enjoyable pace to them although maybe not the most fleshed out of characters but i'd recommend them anyway especially since they're £2 a go

Hot Soup · 14-Jun-2012, 21:06

Looks worth a go tbh!

Finished Chronicles of the Black Company. Fantastic. Really good fantasy , I loved the narrative style. Characters are great, it touches on some larger plots without losing where it is in the here and now.

I can totally see where this series has influenced guys like Joe Abercrombie and even George RR Martin in the style and way it's written. Highly recommended.

I've started in on the next collection , The Books Of the South which comprise the next three novels.

Off on holiday for the next fortnight ( sadly nowhere sunny , just not working

) and have got a pile of stuff to keep me going

In no particular order

The Many Deaths of the Black Company and the Return of the Black Company which are the other two collections.
Jack Campbells latest Lost Fleet - Invincible
Existence - David Brin
2312 - Kim Stanley Robinson
Shadow and Betrayal - Daniel Abraham
The Skinner - Neal Asher ( started this a while ago on a lunch break but never got round to buying it )
Hydrogen Sonata - Iain M Banks ( I'll need to reread the culture stuff from the start however )
and finally Calibans War - Book 2 of The Expanse series and the follow up to Leviathan Wakes , one of my favourite Sci-Fi books of the past few years written by James SA Corey ( the pen name for Daniel Abraham and George Martins assistant Ty Frank )

Goody · 14-Jun-2012, 23:59

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Originally Posted by Hot Soup

y Calibans War - Book 2 of The Expanse series and the follow up to Leviathan Wakes , one of my favourite Sci-Fi books of the past few years written by James SA Corey ( the pen name for Daniel Abraham and George Martins assistant Ty Frank )

Ohh cheers, loved lethian akes didnt know the second was out

Rojin · 20-Jun-2012, 15:29

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Originally Posted by The Big Kahuna

The Stephen King Dark Tower books. Up to #4 currently. Why the fuck did none of you cunts tell me how fucking awesome these were ?

Just don't read the last one. Make up your own ending, it'll be better trust me!

Minty · 20-Jun-2012, 15:40

Reading the first book of "A Song Of Fire And Ice" and already have the second book purchased and ready to go when I finish. Only halfway through (Kindle says 49%) and I already have a pretty good idea of whats going to happen, but it really is fantastically written and captivating.

[RaG]Ethel · 20-Jun-2012, 15:54

American Psycho ... boy, does that feel dated now

Harry Palmer · 20-Jun-2012, 18:10

Back to the Robert Harris books. Someone give me some good sci fi to read...

Goody · 20-Jun-2012, 19:50

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Originally Posted by Harry Palmer

Back to the Robert Harris books. Someone give me some good sci fi to read...

Would highly recommend http://www.amazon.com/City-Golden-Sh.../dp/0886777631

Harry Palmer · 21-Jun-2012, 07:58

Cheers! I have them in my "collection"

Eja Cool8 · 22-Jun-2012, 15:16

Just picked up a copy of "Raw Spirit" by Iain Banks (he of the "Culture" novels fame) from the Library. Non-fiction, deals with his drive around Scotland a few years back, visiting distilleries and ruminating on Whisky, Scotland, and life in general

SylverFyre · 25-Jun-2012, 20:42

Im about halfway through "Ghost in the Wire" by Kevin Mitnick - the USA's most wanted phreaker and hacker in the 80's and 90's. Thoroughly recommended so far

Rhadix · 25-Jun-2012, 21:03

The Long Price Quartet by Daniel Abraham, seems okay so far

04-Apr-2012, 08:56	#1624
GroovYF Octave Doctor Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Halifax Posts: 22,278	It takes a bit to get going, due to all the family stuff, who's who, etc. You're lucky you can go straight onto book 2... I had to wait 9 months before it was published in English. I was clamouring for it once I'd reached the end of the first one. __________________ photoblog

19-May-2012, 15:53	#1632
Hot Soup to post or not to post Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Scotland Tournaments Won: 1 Posts: 3,570	Cool , one series I havent started yet , will get stuck in at som epoint! Currently reading Chronicles of the Black Company by Glen Cook , a collected edition comprising the first three books. Really enjoying it so far, can totally see it's influence on later fantasy writes! __________________ "Thats a lie." "Yes it is. What's your point." Why'd you open your bong hole you smelly hippy? You'd sacrifice a beautiful woman to save a moderately attractive monkey? Hawks of the Luftwaffe!

19-May-2012, 17:00	#1633
Harry Palmer Gun nut Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: War Zone Posts: 13,992	Ooh I have ten of the Black Company series, now I know my next reading list after I finish Greg Benford's Galactic Center series __________________ Plus ça change, plus c’est la même chose. Reminder: "Do not look into laser with remaining good eye."

19-May-2012, 18:30	#1634
gimpchimp free bandwidth? Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Aberdeen, Scotland Posts: 6,975	Just finished the Harry Dresden books that I can... locate. I like them. Now working on the Ranger's Apprentice books. They're okay but they seem to go too quickly in the actual books and then they seem disjointed between them. Not a bad series but I feel that I've gone through six of them far too quickly already. Not sure where I'm going to jump off to next. Got my hands on the Foundation books again so I might give them another run as I've got a hankering for some sci-fi. __________________ gimpchimp breachlan \| myth weavers

19-May-2012, 20:34	#1635
Harry Palmer Gun nut Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: War Zone Posts: 13,992	13 - Ghost story is the last one I have, did you get that? __________________ Plus ça change, plus c’est la même chose. Reminder: "Do not look into laser with remaining good eye."

27-May-2012, 23:13	#1637
BBW Contains flashing images. Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: In the woods... Tournaments Won: 1 Posts: 12,401	http://www.trickery.net/vb/showpost....62&postcount=6 __________________ "There you go... giving a fuck when it ain't your turn to give a fuck." Xbox Live Profile :: Photoblog :: Flickr ::

27-May-2012, 23:15	#1638
BBW Contains flashing images. Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: In the woods... Tournaments Won: 1 Posts: 12,401	I could go on btw, there are many. But the world has moved on... __________________ "There you go... giving a fuck when it ain't your turn to give a fuck." Xbox Live Profile :: Photoblog :: Flickr ::

14-Jun-2012, 19:13	#1639
Rhadix troll Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 397	Exiles and Renegades, 2 books of the Progenitor series by Dan Worth. Nice little self published scifi series that aren't overly technical or mindless drivel, both of which seem very common these days. Some good concepts and an enjoyable pace to them although maybe not the most fleshed out of characters but i'd recommend them anyway especially since they're £2 a go

14-Jun-2012, 21:06	#1640
Hot Soup to post or not to post Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Scotland Tournaments Won: 1 Posts: 3,570	Looks worth a go tbh! Finished Chronicles of the Black Company. Fantastic. Really good fantasy , I loved the narrative style. Characters are great, it touches on some larger plots without losing where it is in the here and now. I can totally see where this series has influenced guys like Joe Abercrombie and even George RR Martin in the style and way it's written. Highly recommended. I've started in on the next collection , The Books Of the South which comprise the next three novels. Off on holiday for the next fortnight ( sadly nowhere sunny , just not working ) and have got a pile of stuff to keep me going In no particular order The Many Deaths of the Black Company and the Return of the Black Company which are the other two collections. Jack Campbells latest Lost Fleet - Invincible Existence - David Brin 2312 - Kim Stanley Robinson Shadow and Betrayal - Daniel Abraham The Skinner - Neal Asher ( started this a while ago on a lunch break but never got round to buying it ) Hydrogen Sonata - Iain M Banks ( I'll need to reread the culture stuff from the start however ) and finally Calibans War - Book 2 of The Expanse series and the follow up to Leviathan Wakes , one of my favourite Sci-Fi books of the past few years written by James SA Corey ( the pen name for Daniel Abraham and George Martins assistant Ty Frank ) __________________ "Thats a lie." "Yes it is. What's your point." Why'd you open your bong hole you smelly hippy? You'd sacrifice a beautiful woman to save a moderately attractive monkey? Hawks of the Luftwaffe!

20-Jun-2012, 15:40	#1643
Minty Stick 'im wiv a blayde! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Preston Posts: 10,964	Reading the first book of "A Song Of Fire And Ice" and already have the second book purchased and ready to go when I finish. Only halfway through (Kindle says 49%) and I already have a pretty good idea of whats going to happen, but it really is fantastically written and captivating. __________________ "The French like to do a poo in the shower then poke it down the hole with their toe."

20-Jun-2012, 15:54	#1644
[RaG]Ethel Alfa Male Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Northumberland Posts: 12,947	American Psycho ... boy, does that feel dated now __________________ photoblog

20-Jun-2012, 18:10	#1645
Harry Palmer Gun nut Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: War Zone Posts: 13,992	Back to the Robert Harris books. Someone give me some good sci fi to read... __________________ Plus ça change, plus c’est la même chose. Reminder: "Do not look into laser with remaining good eye."

21-Jun-2012, 07:58	#1647
Harry Palmer Gun nut Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: War Zone Posts: 13,992	Cheers! I have them in my "collection" __________________ Plus ça change, plus c’est la même chose. Reminder: "Do not look into laser with remaining good eye."

22-Jun-2012, 15:16	#1648
Eja Cool8 Member shown actual size Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Posts: 9,009	Just picked up a copy of "Raw Spirit" by Iain Banks (he of the "Culture" novels fame) from the Library. Non-fiction, deals with his drive around Scotland a few years back, visiting distilleries and ruminating on Whisky, Scotland, and life in general __________________ "A friend of mine described her disgust as two Blackwater mercs, shortly after introducing themselves, proposed a two-on-one sex act that involved one of the men ejaculating on the other." Steve Fainaru: "Big Boy Rules"

25-Jun-2012, 20:42	#1649
SylverFyre totally topical Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: the arse end of beyond Posts: 2,735	Im about halfway through "Ghost in the Wire" by Kevin Mitnick - the USA's most wanted phreaker and hacker in the 80's and 90's. Thoroughly recommended so far __________________ Guru Meditation

25-Jun-2012, 21:03	#1650
Rhadix troll Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 397	The Long Price Quartet by Daniel Abraham, seems okay so far