RedEyedGhost Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 I tried to find a plot summary of the third book, but the most I found was that a very major character died off-screen. Was it Jehal? I hope so. In fact I hope they all die, they all suck. It's been quite awhile since I read, but I'm sure he died onscreen. I think maybe it was a female dragon rider and she got poisoned by the dragons somehow... maybe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyanna Stark Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Finished "Memory" by McMaster Bujold. Realised it's easier to read on the Kindle than to read a hardback, so "Cibola Burn" has to wait a bit more. Besides, Vorkosigan stuff if streamlined enough I can get through one of the novels in two days or so. Anyways, found "Memory" really enjoyable, even though it's a bit disjointed and feels like a bridging novel. Spoilers Perhaps it's because I've always been very fond of some of the minor characters I didn't think got enough screen time, like Simon Illyan, Alys & Ivan Vorpatril and Duv Galeni. I mean sure, the resolution is super neat, but it also ties a lot of old threads together and launches Miles into his new career. The Illyan - Alys romance was fun as well since Miles is so painfully unaware for so long. Plus both Alys and Illyan have been orbiting Miles and Ivan like hawks for ages. It feels like packing them off and retiring them is a nice step to Miles actually growing up and growing into his own. He can no longer be an irresponsible kid buffeted by his older superiors as he is now the older superior. Plus any novel where Cordelia shows up is a treat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedEyedGhost Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Nearing the end of Shogun, with 130 pages to go I can't believe Mariko is dead :crying: Amazing book, and it's the definition of epic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guinevere Seaworth Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Chris Hadfield's An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth was informative, inspiring and funny. It was a really good book to read on a vacation.Up next is A Thousand Perfect Things by Kay Kenyon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ser Not Appearing Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Just gonna throw this out there for anyone of a mind... my father's book (poetry) is getting released tomorrow:http://jaspercolumbia.net/blog/?p=5672Available for purchase online in various places, like Amazon or Barnes and Noble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garett Hornwood Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 I finished Avengers vs. X-Men in a day and finished Sourcery this afternoon at lunch, I thought both books were very good. I thought I would be beginning one book but instead I received Angry Optimist, a biography of Jon Stewart, via Goodreads First Reads book in the mail when I got home. Thus it automatically became the next book I'm to read just 2.5 hours before Eisenhower by Paul Johnson came to my front door via Goodreads First Reads. So my next two books are already decided, don't know if I'll finish another book by Sunday night, but I'm going to do by best to. Year-long reading update: The Complete Works of William Shakespeare: I finished Macbeth last night and it's as excellent as I remember it! Starting Antony and Cleopatra tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siemprepe Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 Just finished The shadow throne. Really liked it just like The thousand names. I can't wait for the third book. I started Cibola burn. Already 50 pages in and I am already having fun just like the other Expanse books. I really hope they make this series into a tv/movie adaptation :). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Richard II Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 They are making a tv show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
End of Disc One Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 I really hope they make this series into a tv/movie adaptation :). Nah that'll never happen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt b Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 I started Cibola burn. Already 50 pages in and I am already having fun just like the other Expanse books. I really hope they make this series into a tv/movie adaptation :). http://asoiaf.westeros.org/index.php/topic/96330-the-expanse-optioned-for-television-series/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deleted01 Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 Finished Half The World by Joe Abercrombie, which was brilliant.Now reading Honeyville by Daisy Waugh. A really great, interesting read so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toblakai Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 Finished Half The World by Joe Abercrombie, which was brilliant.Now reading Honeyville by Daisy Waugh. A really great, interesting read so far.Was that a typo or did you get an ARC? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HexMachina Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 Was that a typo or did you get an ARC? I think Dracarya got an ARC at LonCon, I remember reading somewhere ETA: Yes, creepy memory is creepy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deleted01 Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 Yup, creepy memory indeed! :laugh: It's crazy that they gave them out this month, and it's not even out until February. Abercrombie is one efficient writer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mexal Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 Yup, creepy memory indeed! :laugh: It's crazy that they gave them out this month, and it's not even out until February. Abercrombie is one efficient writer. Better than Half a King? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deleted01 Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 Better than Half a King?I really liked Half a King, especially the PoV of Yarvi. But in Half the World we get Brand and Thorn PoV's, which is different, but still pretty good. It was really interesting to see Yarvi through the eyes of others. A strong sequel, I'd say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deleted01 Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Finished Honeyville by Daisy Waugh. A fantastic read. Should be coming out in October, and I highly recommend it.Finally moving on to The Widow's House. Pretty damn excited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samsaptakas Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Turbulence by Samit basu. Annoying and irritating. I wanted to throw this book across the room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry of the Lawn Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 It's not August anymore, but I'm too lazy to start a new thread. Anyway, I'm reading Lonesime Dove and its awesome so far. I'm about halfway through and have to say that Gus nd the Captain's banter is hilarious. One of the funnier books I've read.Eta: we don't rent pigs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Richard II Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Eh, there is a September reading thread already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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