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I'm really enjoying this too, right now, albeit on audiobook.

I would vote for this. I'm not prejudiced.

I'm close to finishing Nick Harkaway's latest, Sleeper Beach. Same sort of vibe as the previous one. Near future detective series where a small cadre of immortal billionaires rule the world. After that, it will probably be Iain McDonald's The Wildling. Released last year to such little fanfare, that I, who buys all of his books, hadn't even known it was coming out.

Shroud by Adrian Tchaikovsky. Enjoying it so far, which is not a surprise.

Me too. The writer in me sees so many flaws, and yet, I flew through the lot and would read three more books right now if they were available. Extremely enjoyable. I wasn't a fan of The Red Wolf Conspiracy, but his Master Assassins is brilliant with a really strong sequel too. As for me, I am currently enjoying M. R. Carey's latest, Once-Was-Willem -- apart from a single, glaring historical innacuracy that I keep wondering if he did on purpose.

I'm reading The Will of the Many by James Islington. Enjoying it so far.

I'm rereading Julian May's "The Many Coloured Land" for the first time since I was a teen. It holds up fairly well, but I remember that the four book series doesn't really get going until towards the end of this one. Really interesting to reread it, though. Fascinated by references to books that she won't write for another 15 years or more. She must have known the entire history before she started.

I think I read that one 30 years ago, but have never forgotten it. Hugely interesting. As for the present day, I am reading Gods of the Wyrd Wood by R. J. Barker. I'm enjoying it.

Why has nobody started this topic yet? Where am I supposed to see what to read next? Anyway, I'm reading The Justice of Kings by Richard Swan. Good so far.

I have decided to follow @williamjm into Martha Wells' City of Bones. Good so far.

To be fair, the first two books were only loosely connected too. It is intended that each of them could be read independently, I think. However, I would still advise enjoying them in publication order, as there are some glorious callbacks that make certain events more poignant or ironic. As for me, I'm loving Chain Gang All Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah . Yes, the premise sounds like the trashiest thing you ever heard of -- prison inmates must fight to the death for the entertainment of America -- but it is so much better than that makes it sound. Well-written. Good characters. Strong themes. TR for ultra-violence.

I'm reading the latest installment of Adrian Tchaikovsky's The Tyrant Philospher's series, Days of Shattered Faith. I've always been a fan of his work, but this series is a big favourite of mine. The most recent book is a little slower to start than the others, but then, with a bang, it's go-go-go...

I'm reading Lake of Darkness by Adam Roberts. Interesting, as always!

I am reading the latest Peter F. Hamilton.

Oh, I remember it too, believe me, but that is a discussion for another thread, I'd say! To stay on topic, I am now reading Livesuit by James S. A. Corey.

As an Irish man who spent a week in Spain once, it didn't bother me at all, but I'm only one person.

I greatly enjoyed The Devil Takes You Home by Gabino Iglesias. It was recommended somewhere here on the board. The halloween reading thread, I think...

It definitely made for a better experience, I think! Wow! I had no idea this existed. The Iron Dragon's Daughter is one of my favourite books of all time. I have read Paolo Bacigalupi's Navola. Extremely enjoyable. A fantasy book about... banking. Set in an alternative Florence. I am not without gripes -- there are years in the book when our hero simply grows up! And yet, already very keen for the next book whenever, ifever it comes out.

I think I'll do a quick reread of Artifact Space before I tackle this one...

I too did the bounce bounce. I enjoyed Breath by James Nestor. Not sure what to read next, though...

Absolutely gifted, for sure. And yeah, not as funny as The BTT, but very enjoyable all the same. The goblins are a great horrific invention.

Had a good week of reading. First, Echo of Worlds by M.R. Carey, the follow up to Infinity Gate. Very enjoyable. He said on Twitter today, there'd be other books in that universe, but this set of characters are done. After that, I had a great time with The Daughters' War by Christopher Buehlman, a sort of prequel adventure for one of the characters in The Blacktongue Thief. Not sure what planets I'll be visting next...

The Hugo Voter Packet is here and I have started the first novel, "Some Desperate Glory" by Emily Tesh. About halfway through.

I have started Adrian Tchaikovsky's Alien Clay. Enjoyable so far, as you might expect...

All of this. Between Two Fires is highly recommended.