What are you reading right now?

Posted: Tue Oct 04, 2011 7:19 am

t0rry wrote:

BTW, you're from Australia? Ever read Ian Irvine's Three Worlds Cycle? For me it stands above all fantasy books I've ever read, which is probably the reason why I don't get hooked by the Wheel of Time series. I was expecting something similar but WoT is far less original. It reads like a mixture between LotR (Trollocs and Fades^^) and Dune (the whole Aeiel part) where as Irvine took a completely different approach towards drama, magic and fantasy then I've seen in any other books, especially because there is no Good vs Evil metastory.

If you're not familiar with the Three Worlds Cycle and obviously like epic stories, give it a try Wink

I own half his 3 Worlds books in paper back, and the other half in Ebooks.. Very good stories and definitely some of the most original ideas I've come across so far, too many series are obviously plagiarised, WoT is one of course, though Robert Jordan freely admitted to borrowing from a few other authors - which makes it somewhat easier to get over the fact...

I am very much looking forward to the next series in the 3 Worlds Cycle, though apparently it will be a couple years yet Sad

Posted: Tue Oct 04, 2011 2:25 pm

I've recently got into Bernard Cornwell's books. Great for some historical fiction! The Alfred the Great series is without a doubt worth a read!

Posted: Sun Oct 09, 2011 12:35 pm

Currently reading House of Chains by Steven Erikson .

Posted: Sun Oct 09, 2011 2:35 pm

I'm reading Red Rabbit - Tom Clancy

First Clancy book I have read. I can see why it wasn't made into a movie like other "Jack Ryan" stories.

Posted: Sun Nov 06, 2011 5:03 am

Just finished reading the first trilogy of the Corean Chronicles, L.E. Modesitt Jr... Nice military fantasy novels, which I actually enjoy more I though I would...

Before moving to the 2nd trilogy I remembered that I have the new Discworld novel Snuff (Terry Pratchett) ready and waiting for me, so now I've moved onto the Night Watch books...

So, starting with Guards! Guards! right now, then I'll go through Men at Arms, Feet of Clay, Jingo, The Fifth Elephant, The Truth (NW related), Nightwatch and Thud, then I'll end with Snuff... I might add Going Postal and Making Money to the list, since they're also related, not sure yet...

But I am really enjoying the re-read, especially since the Night Watch are my favourite story arc in the Discworld Very Happy

Posted: Sun Nov 06, 2011 5:45 am

Posted: Sun Nov 06, 2011 7:24 am

Die Trying - Lee Child.

I just like Jack Reacher Cool

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Posted: Sun Nov 06, 2011 7:59 am

The Encyclopedia of Demons and Demonology,which i find exciting to read about.

Posted: Sun Nov 06, 2011 10:06 am

Currently reading Shaun ryder's (Lead singer & song writer, from The Happy Mondays) autobiography, "Twisting my melon"... Very interesting & funny read.

Posted: Mon Nov 07, 2011 12:19 pm

Thread stickied, 18 pages long so may as well Laughing

Posted: Mon Nov 07, 2011 12:29 pm

Twisting melons often results in stickiness .............

Posted: Mon Nov 07, 2011 1:54 pm

robmead wrote:

Twisting melons often results in stickiness .............

Lol... Good book tho robmead Wink

Posted: Mon Nov 07, 2011 3:56 pm

lol raver thats my next book...cant wait bet its a cracking read. I'd reccomend ozzy ozbournes autobiography "i am ozzy" - that was a fantastic read.

Posted: Mon Nov 07, 2011 5:09 pm

1024gig wrote:

lol raver thats my next book...cant wait bet its a cracking read. I'd reccomend ozzy ozbournes autobiography "i am ozzy" - that was a fantastic read.

One of the best books i've read so far mate, shaun ryder is funny as f*ck & very honest about his life style & how the Mondays got together... As you say, its a cracking read Wink

will look into the ozzy book also, he's another mad f*cker lol

Posted: Sat Nov 26, 2011 12:24 pm

I'm reading Inheritance from the Eragon series and George R.R.Martin-Game of thrones series