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This was a very busy week for me, hardly got time to read 100 or so pages. Still reading Grave Peril by Jim Butcher. Book 3 of The Dresden Files.

What about all of you, what have you been reading?

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (2 children)

I just finished, A series of unfortunate events #2 - The Reptile Room

I am also re-reading Discworld in order and have read Men At Arms, next its Soul Music

Currently I am reading, John Scalzi - Old Man's War, and so far its a good!

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I end up zigagging in the Discworld. One day, I'll have a go at reading it in order.

GNU PTerry.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I have read Discworld both by series (Wizards, Witches, The Watch, ..) and in order, the good thing with reading in order is that you get a break from the different characters and you notice the cameos easier.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago

I should give it a try.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I have been following John Scalzi on Twitter (and now mastadon) for many years, but I still haven't read anything from him. I think it's about time I do something about it.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I was going to start on Ian M Banks' Culture series, but I read a few reviews that said his writing style is a bit repetitive, and then I found John Scalzi, my first impression of Old Man's War reminds me a bit of Pratchett and Douglas Adams, and I hope it continues in that fashion.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

That's a very high praise. Going to get it as soon as I can now.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I finished Old Mans War it is still good!, Scalzi does a good job with the world building, and just FYI it's a bit gory from time to time.

Minor spoiler about the settingI like the multiverse approach to interstellar travel it allows for endless possibilities.

Having watched Rick and Morty helps with understanding multiverse idea (Currently its a less crazy version).

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

I checked with my local shop, they didn't had Old Mans War, going to order it online. Thanks for the info!