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Re: So what are you reading tonight?
CV #380860 07/30/12 01:15 PM
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Oh, it's very different from the rest of the genre. Much more historical fiction (sans the romance element) than sci-fi. Similar in some ways to what Harry Turtledove does with some of his alternate time series (namely the War of the States books, which are pure alt-history, no time travel or aliens involved).


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Re: So what are you reading tonight?
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I tried Turtledove a long time ago too, but, again, I wasn't really ready for that. Still stuck in the typical sci-fi/fantasy mindset of typical worlds and plot lines.

Recently, I read The Codex Alera series by Jim Butcher. . . sure it's a little derivative, but I ended up liking it quite a bit. I thought the characters were the shining part. That reminds me, I need to check out his Dresden Files series.


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Re: So what are you reading tonight?
CV #380886 07/30/12 07:03 PM
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Side point:
I wish there was some way to link my Amazon.com wishlist to my Amazon.ca wishlist.


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Re: So what are you reading tonight?
Ken.C #381328 08/11/12 03:45 AM
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Originally Posted By: Ken.C

I just finished The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson. Pretty good stuff, but does suffer from the "made up words" syndrome. About 25% of the way through it, I was wondering "Why am I reading this?" but I actually couldn't stop.


Ken, had this one in my cart and then switched to "Mistborn" instead. So far, I'm enjoying it.


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Re: So what are you reading tonight?
CV #381840 08/18/12 07:43 PM
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I just finished "the Prince of Thorns". Now I'm onto the second book of this series. I couldn't put the first one down. The main character is one of those hero villains you just want to hate, but find yourself liking. Very unique book.

Re: So what are you reading tonight?
CV #388695 01/23/13 06:21 PM
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Bump!

I've been reading a lot more of late. From a psychological perspective, I'm reading Passionate Marriage. The sex stories can seem a bit ... weird at first, but the principles seem good so far.

My church has me reading as well: in the couples group, we're starting Grace by Max Lucado. It's dynamite so far. I just joined a men's group that is starting Multiply by Francis Chan. I've heard good things about it also.


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You're fearless. I like that.


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Re: So what are you reading tonight?
CV #388698 01/23/13 07:47 PM
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I picked up "A Memory of Light" the other day. I can't believe Wheel of Time will finally be complete. Talk about a lifetime of reading.

First I have to finish Neal Peart and Kevin Anderson's "Clockwork Angels." I won't give it rave reviews but it's an interesting read if you are a fan of the Rush album of the same name.

P.S. Don't do like I did and accidentally grab "Clockwork Angel" at the book store. Along with just missing an "s" it also has a steampunk theme so the cover deceived me as well. Obviously I didn't check the author's name. I read it anyways. It's categorized as teen fiction and probably good for that target audience. I understand the series is quiet popular. However, I was more glad than disappointed when I hit the last page.


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Re: So what are you reading tonight?
CV #388701 01/23/13 08:47 PM
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I'm working my way through WoT again before I read the last book. First half of Winter's Heart is tough going, I can see why people quit the series around there. Still, I keep discovering new things and more hints to stuff in future books.


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Re: So what are you reading tonight?
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I'm reading this thread.


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