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Rhadix · 28-Jul-2012, 23:43

Blood Song by Anthony Ryan.

A fantasy series self published for the kindle though this is the only one released so far (signed up by a publisher for future releases though) and a bargain for £1.91. Happened to stumble on it and was curious since it had so many 5 star reviews on amazon/goodreads

Half way through and it's a very enjoyable book, similar to Paul Hoffman/maybe rothfuss and shows huge potential i think.

leady · 29-Jul-2012, 00:30

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Originally Posted by Rhadix

Night Angel Trilogy By Brent Weeks, wasnt that hopeful but pleasantly surprised how much i'm enjoying it

I thought it was definately 7/10 material (for reference Martins top with around 9 in my harsh scale

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Minty · 01-Aug-2012, 23:16

Just started "A Storm Of Swords". Reading the books really does demonstrate how much content they just have to skip for the TV program.

After this one, I think I might give fantasy a rest and start on some Sci-Fi. Any recommendations? Nothing too Star-Trekky/Warsy please

Lungboy · 01-Aug-2012, 23:33

Intervention by Julian May, for some sci-fi/fantasy crossover. It's not awesome, but the 4 book series that it is kind of an intro to IS awesome. Technically the 4 books were released first, but they come after Intervention.

Hot Soup · 01-Aug-2012, 23:47

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Originally Posted by Minty

Just started "A Storm Of Swords". Reading the books really does demonstrate how much content they just have to skip for the TV program.

After this one, I think I might give fantasy a rest and start on some Sci-Fi. Any recommendations? Nothing too Star-Trekky/Warsy please

There's lots of good recommends earlier in the thread if you can be arsed going through a few pages, some of the guys have recommended some great stuff in the past.

Stuff I've read over the past year or two that I recommend

Leviathan Wakes - James RA Corey - fantastic sci-fi. Solar System spanning, bit of noir thrown in , big ideas. Recommend!
Heavens Shadow by David Goyer and Michael Cassutt - Old school sci-fi type , about a landing on a celestial object that passes close to earth and things get interesting.
Lost Fleet - Jack Campbell - Does what it says in the tin, Fleet of warships stuck in enemy territory tries to fight its way home. Good stuff.

Not new but great

Gridlinked - Neal Asher
Altered Carbon - Richard Morgan
Singularity Sky - Charlie Stross
Stealing Light - Gary Gibson

A lot of the WH40k novels are highly readable. Anything by Dan Abnett is usually good, the Gaunts Ghosts series. The Horus Heresy series is good.
Walter Jon Williams, Alastair Reynolds, Paul Hamilton amongst others also good!

mr_o · 02-Aug-2012, 00:33

About to take a break from scifi after getting up to speed with primordium and glasslands in the run up to halo 4 by diving into book 1 of disc world. Heard people saying they were good and whilst I'm not really a fantasy fan I am willing to give it a bash in the hope it's good!

Minty · 02-Aug-2012, 00:35

Warhammer 40k is a cracking shout. Ive always loved the lore behind that universe, but I had no idea there were novels. I used to enjoy the Alien Vs Predator books, but the films kinda ruined my enthusiasm for them. Will have a look into all the other books recommended as well. Ta

mr_o · 02-Aug-2012, 00:48

The only thing I would say about lost fleet is the relationship stuff is really cringeworthy at times. The shooting is good however.

Retribution falls is worth a read (I'm sure others have said this too) and is a bit of a fantasy and scifi mesh.

mr_o · 02-Aug-2012, 00:49

And Pandora star / Judas Unchained in a great read.

Hot Soup · 02-Aug-2012, 01:08

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The only thing I would say about lost fleet is the relationship stuff is really cringeworthy at times. The shooting is good however.

Retribution falls is worth a read (I'm sure others have said this too) and is a bit of a fantasy and scifi mesh.

Agreed , it's the weakest part. I can see what he was trying to do , but doesnt quite come off. But aye the shooting more than makes up i think.

Also agreed Retribution Falls is good as well. Nice mash up of genres with a bit of ( good ) steampunk thrown in

SphericaL · 02-Aug-2012, 08:15

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Originally Posted by Minty

Just started "A Storm Of Swords".

cya soon.

Lungboy · 02-Aug-2012, 13:20

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Originally Posted by Minty

Warhammer 40k is a cracking shout. Ive always loved the lore behind that universe, but I had no idea there were novels. I used to enjoy the Alien Vs Predator books, but the films kinda ruined my enthusiasm for them. Will have a look into all the other books recommended as well. Ta

40K books to read: Eisenhorn series, Ravenor Series, Ciaphus Cain series, Gaunts Ghosts series, Night Lords series, specific Horus Heresy books.

40K books to avoid like the plague: anything by Ben Counter, anything by CS Goto.

Minty · 02-Aug-2012, 13:29

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cya soon.

Aye, its more than twice as long as the first book.

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Originally Posted by Lungboy

40K books to read: Eisenhorn series, Ravenor Series, Ciaphus Cain series, Gaunts Ghosts series, Night Lords series, specific Horus Heresy books.

40K books to avoid like the plague: anything by Ben Counter, anything by CS Goto.

Turns out none of these books are available on Kindle :/

Lungboy · 02-Aug-2012, 13:43

Some are available as ebooks on the black library website, is that any good? http://www.blacklibrary.com/warhamme...ter-ebook.html etc.

Minty · 02-Aug-2012, 13:48

Ah yeah, that can work. Nice one Rob!

Lungboy · 02-Aug-2012, 14:47

It seems that the omnibus editions aren't available as ebooks yet, only the individual books. This is annoying as Eisenhorn is only available in omnibus form

You need to read that before Ravenor, as they follow on, so don't get Ravenor yet. I'd get the Night Lord books Soul Hunter, Blood Reaver and Void Stalker for starters, then go from there.

NWA · 02-Aug-2012, 17:13

Onto book 3 (Xenocide) of Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card. First 2 books were great, hope the next 6 are up to their standards!

SphericaL · 02-Aug-2012, 17:41

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Originally Posted by Minty

Aye, its more than twice as long as the first book.

Turns out none of these books are available on Kindle :/

it is long but thats not what I meant

, Dance and feast are actualy 1 book split into 2 as well so you got plenty to go

Minty · 02-Aug-2012, 18:23

A Feast For Crows is one book, but A Storm Of Swords is 2. But yeah, Ive purchased the version thats both books in one, so thats not an issue. I am going to give them a break after this one though.

Goody · 02-Aug-2012, 18:29

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Originally Posted by NWA

Onto book 3 (Xenocide) of Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card. First 2 books were great, hope the next 6 are up to their standards!

I wouldnt have too high hopes

SphericaL · 02-Aug-2012, 19:21

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Originally Posted by Minty

A Feast For Crows is one book, but A Storm Of Swords is 2. But yeah, Ive purchased the version thats both books in one, so thats not an issue. I am going to give them a break after this one though.

yes , it is now GRRM split them into two , when you get there you will see the character split between them.

Lungboy · 03-Aug-2012, 20:12

Storm of Swords is only 2 books in paperback, it is actually one book. Feast for Crows and Dance with Dragons were supposed to be one book but were split because it got way too big.

SphericaL · 03-Aug-2012, 20:31

I got sword in paper back as 1 book Lung its 1200 pages

Hot Soup · 03-Aug-2012, 20:41

I'm about a quarter into the last Black Company collection.

They really have been good.

Chronicles of the Black Company - The Black Company, Shadows Linger & The White Rose
The Books of the South - Shadow Games, Dreams of Steel & The Silver Spike
The Return of the Black Company - Bleak Seasons & She is the Darkness
The Many Deaths of the Black Company - Water Sleeps & Soldiers Live.

So I'm about half way into Water Sleeps. Really have enjoyed the series, military based fantasy with some great characters. Really enjoyed the style Glen Cook's written them in. Recommend!

Minty · 03-Aug-2012, 22:46

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Originally Posted by Lungboy

Storm of Swords is only 2 books in paperback, it is actually one book. Feast for Crows and Dance with Dragons were supposed to be one book but were split because it got way too big.

Im reading the Kindle edition and it can be in 2 parts. Had to pay a tenner for the entire book, which felt like a bit of a rip off, but whatever. Im burning through it as well. Only started a couple of days ago and Im already 25% of the way through the book. Turns out its even better when you dont know whats going to happen!

Goody · 03-Aug-2012, 23:58

The Internet : Where the book club turns to discussing if a book is in fact one book or two.

Rhadix · 08-Aug-2012, 19:21

Song of Ice and Fire, after holding off for many years i just couldn't put off a full read through any longer

Ruddles · 08-Aug-2012, 19:38

Currently about 2/3 through a feast for crows. I'm finding this one a real chore to get through.

MZhukov · 08-Aug-2012, 19:40

I'm on a feast for crows and enjoying it, so many twists and just blunt ends (for characters).
Thinking I should change to something else for a while as I've read them all back to back now and its getting a bit OTT

Eja Cool8 · 09-Aug-2012, 16:06

This week, I have mostly been reading "Empire of the clouds: when Britain's aircraft ruled the world", by James Hamilton-Paterson, s'all about the post-war technology boom in our aircraft industry, cut off at the legs by horrendous Govt. decisions, bad management, and a general feeling that we were tops and would remain so, no matter what "Johnny Foreigner" got up to....

01-Aug-2012, 23:16	#1683
Minty Stick 'im wiv a blayde! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Preston Posts: 10,987	Just started "A Storm Of Swords". Reading the books really does demonstrate how much content they just have to skip for the TV program. After this one, I think I might give fantasy a rest and start on some Sci-Fi. Any recommendations? Nothing too Star-Trekky/Warsy please __________________ "The French like to do a poo in the shower then poke it down the hole with their toe."

01-Aug-2012, 23:33	#1684
Lungboy Roboplegic Wrongcock Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 13,702	Intervention by Julian May, for some sci-fi/fantasy crossover. It's not awesome, but the 4 book series that it is kind of an intro to IS awesome. Technically the 4 books were released first, but they come after Intervention. __________________ Please use my link for ordering Giffgaff simcards!

02-Aug-2012, 00:33	#1686
mr_o empty minds post alike Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 9,075	About to take a break from scifi after getting up to speed with primordium and glasslands in the run up to halo 4 by diving into book 1 of disc world. Heard people saying they were good and whilst I'm not really a fantasy fan I am willing to give it a bash in the hope it's good! __________________ As the ancient Tibetan philosphy states, 'Don't start none -- won't be none!.'" - Jake Jense

02-Aug-2012, 00:35	#1687
Minty Stick 'im wiv a blayde! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Preston Posts: 10,987	Warhammer 40k is a cracking shout. Ive always loved the lore behind that universe, but I had no idea there were novels. I used to enjoy the Alien Vs Predator books, but the films kinda ruined my enthusiasm for them. Will have a look into all the other books recommended as well. Ta __________________ "The French like to do a poo in the shower then poke it down the hole with their toe."

02-Aug-2012, 00:48	#1688
mr_o empty minds post alike Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 9,075	The only thing I would say about lost fleet is the relationship stuff is really cringeworthy at times. The shooting is good however. Retribution falls is worth a read (I'm sure others have said this too) and is a bit of a fantasy and scifi mesh. __________________ As the ancient Tibetan philosphy states, 'Don't start none -- won't be none!.'" - Jake Jense

28-Jul-2012, 23:43	#1681
Rhadix troll Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 397	Blood Song by Anthony Ryan. A fantasy series self published for the kindle though this is the only one released so far (signed up by a publisher for future releases though) and a bargain for £1.91. Happened to stumble on it and was curious since it had so many 5 star reviews on amazon/goodreads Half way through and it's a very enjoyable book, similar to Paul Hoffman/maybe rothfuss and shows huge potential i think.

02-Aug-2012, 00:49	#1689
mr_o empty minds post alike Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 9,075	And Pandora star / Judas Unchained in a great read. __________________ As the ancient Tibetan philosphy states, 'Don't start none -- won't be none!.'" - Jake Jense

02-Aug-2012, 13:43	#1694
Lungboy Roboplegic Wrongcock Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 13,702	Some are available as ebooks on the black library website, is that any good? http://www.blacklibrary.com/warhamme...ter-ebook.html etc. __________________ Please use my link for ordering Giffgaff simcards!

02-Aug-2012, 13:48	#1695
Minty Stick 'im wiv a blayde! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Preston Posts: 10,987	Ah yeah, that can work. Nice one Rob! __________________ "The French like to do a poo in the shower then poke it down the hole with their toe."

02-Aug-2012, 14:47	#1696
Lungboy Roboplegic Wrongcock Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 13,702	It seems that the omnibus editions aren't available as ebooks yet, only the individual books. This is annoying as Eisenhorn is only available in omnibus form You need to read that before Ravenor, as they follow on, so don't get Ravenor yet. I'd get the Night Lord books Soul Hunter, Blood Reaver and Void Stalker for starters, then go from there. __________________ Please use my link for ordering Giffgaff simcards!

02-Aug-2012, 18:23	#1699
Minty Stick 'im wiv a blayde! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Preston Posts: 10,987	A Feast For Crows is one book, but A Storm Of Swords is 2. But yeah, Ive purchased the version thats both books in one, so thats not an issue. I am going to give them a break after this one though. __________________ "The French like to do a poo in the shower then poke it down the hole with their toe."

03-Aug-2012, 20:12	#1702
Lungboy Roboplegic Wrongcock Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 13,702	Storm of Swords is only 2 books in paperback, it is actually one book. Feast for Crows and Dance with Dragons were supposed to be one book but were split because it got way too big. __________________ Please use my link for ordering Giffgaff simcards!

03-Aug-2012, 20:31	#1703
SphericaL Fuck You! Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 2,154	I got sword in paper back as 1 book Lung its 1200 pages __________________ Fueled By Satan....

03-Aug-2012, 20:41	#1704
Hot Soup to post or not to post Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Scotland Tournaments Won: 1 Posts: 3,570	I'm about a quarter into the last Black Company collection. They really have been good. Chronicles of the Black Company - The Black Company, Shadows Linger & The White Rose The Books of the South - Shadow Games, Dreams of Steel & The Silver Spike The Return of the Black Company - Bleak Seasons & She is the Darkness The Many Deaths of the Black Company - Water Sleeps & Soldiers Live. So I'm about half way into Water Sleeps. Really have enjoyed the series, military based fantasy with some great characters. Really enjoyed the style Glen Cook's written them in. Recommend! __________________ "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!

03-Aug-2012, 23:58	#1706
Goody all your posts are belong to us Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 6,519	The Internet : Where the book club turns to discussing if a book is in fact one book or two.

08-Aug-2012, 19:21	#1707
Rhadix troll Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 397	Song of Ice and Fire, after holding off for many years i just couldn't put off a full read through any longer

08-Aug-2012, 19:38	#1708
Ruddles ... Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Portsmouth Posts: 1,844	Currently about 2/3 through a feast for crows. I'm finding this one a real chore to get through.

08-Aug-2012, 19:40	#1709
MZhukov I liek boobies Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Essex, England Tournaments Won: 1 Posts: 1,655	I'm on a feast for crows and enjoying it, so many twists and just blunt ends (for characters). Thinking I should change to something else for a while as I've read them all back to back now and its getting a bit OTT __________________ 24 hours in a day, 24 beers in a case...... Why does desire treat me so cruelly?

09-Aug-2012, 16:06	#1710
Eja Cool8 Member shown actual size Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Posts: 9,009	This week, I have mostly been reading "Empire of the clouds: when Britain's aircraft ruled the world", by James Hamilton-Paterson, s'all about the post-war technology boom in our aircraft industry, cut off at the legs by horrendous Govt. decisions, bad management, and a general feeling that we were tops and would remain so, no matter what "Johnny Foreigner" got up to.... __________________ "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"