what are you reading?

[mr.Blacky]

Originally posted by Trebz


It's a long time since I read them and my view of it is the whole series of books, the riftwar, the serpentwar and the empire trilogy (and most recently the new riftwar tales). There a a few books that dont quite keep up with the quality but as a whole the series is awesome.

you are talking about the legends or about the krondor stories?

 

[Munkey-]

krondor. eurgh. sorry. could never get into that. for fantasy I much prefer margaret weis. more my style.

her dragonlance books are good and that death gate cycle series thingy is bloody amazing

 

[mr.Blacky]

yeah the first one is not so good, but the second and third are good. Somehow they become better.
Yeah Weis is a good writer also. Like I said so many good writers so many books I still have to read sigh..

 

[caLLous]

Finished The Testament by John Grisham this morning, and next is either going to be Timeline by Michael Crichton or a close-eyes-and-pick-one-at-random Robert Rankin book (probably Snuff Fiction).

 

[Sar]

Answered a thread like this on BAMF a few days ago

Cut 'n paste jobby methinks:

Fave book of all time is The Stand* (unabridged Ed.) by King - The man has and never will write a better book.

Imajiica, Weaveworld, both by Clive Barker.

The Harry Potter series (far superior (obviously) to the pile of shite HP film) by JK Rowling.

The Magician trilogy by Ray Feist.

Wheel of Time series by Robert Jordan.

*Currently re-reading it in spurts.

 

[Munkey-]

George R R Martin


THE BEST FANTASY WRITER EVER, imho

Saga spans about 12 books or something. only just started reading them and their amazing "a storm of ice and fire" i think their called

 

[doh_boy]

trebz -aye, agree with you about eddings, but for me thats quite enjoyable (as recoil says, trash fantasy) as for the wheel of time I've only read the first book, and since I've the books(c the previous list) to read and I asked(AGES ago) for more eddings books off my mate It may be a while before I get to read the rest!

 

[Trebz]

Originally posted by Mr.Blackshirt

you are talking about the legends or about the krondor stories?

The books ive read are :

Riftwar Saga
1. Magician
2. Silverthorn
3. A Darkness at Sethanon
4. Prince of the Blood
5. The Kings Buccaneer

The Serpentwar Saga
1. Shadow of a Dark Queen
2. Rise of a Merchant Prince
3. Rage of a Demon King
4. Shards of a Broken Crown

The Empire Trilogy
1. Daughter of the Empire
2. Servant of the Empire
3. Mistress of the Empire

Tales of the Riftwar
1. Honoured Enemy

I haven't touched any of the krondor ones, the idea of writing a book based on a computer game doesnt really appeal to me and most people have said they're crap. The Tales of the Riftwar series is a new one Feist has started to co-write with misc authors, its as good as the original riftwar novels so far.

 

[Wazzerphuk]

Not reading anything atm - playing with meh new cube.

 

[Trebz]

Originally posted by doh_boy
trebz -aye, agree with you about eddings, but for me thats quite enjoyable (as recoil says, trash fantasy) as for the wheel of time I've only read the first book, and since I've the books(c the previous list) to read and I asked(AGES ago) for more eddings books off my mate It may be a while before I get to read the rest!

Nice term, that sums up Eddings quite well, its easily readable fantasy, whereas Wheel of Time is not for the weak of heart.

I've a huge list of books to read myself, I've been buying em like a madman.

 

[Trebz]

Originally posted by Munkey
krondor. eurgh. sorry. could never get into that. for fantasy I much prefer margaret weis. more my style.

her dragonlance books are good and that death gate cycle series thingy is bloody amazing

Not read any Weis yet but she's on my "TODO" list

 

[-Ultimate]

Currently reading The Pillars of Creation by Terry Goodkind, the latest book in his sword of truth series. Nearly finished it now, may go for wheel of time series next, heard good things about it(plus my gf has all the books so i don't have to buy any of them )

 

[Testin da Cable]

Originally posted by Trebz

I've a huge list of books to read myself, I've been buying em like a madman.

hehe aye, me too

 

[doh_boy]

I don't allow myself into book-stores anymore! :uhoh: I find myself buying *really* random books. The Jordan book I bought while looking for some textbook for next year!

 

[Munkey-]

Weis and George R.R. Martin are two of the best fantasy writers I know. I fully endorse their books

cant get em out here though. have to wait until July for when my sis comes out

 

[Trebz]

I'm always browsing amazon and adding books to my basket so by the time i get round to buying em i have like 10 or so books to get. Doubt i will ever reach the end of my list of books i wanna read, but thats a good thing i guess cos it means i'll never be without reading material

Part of the enjoyment is in actually buying the books new, i refuse to borrow of people or buy second hand books, it just doesnt feel right.

 

[Revvy]

Am currently reading 'Once' by James Herbert, very well told story as usual from JH, different style to his usual works though, is about faeriefolkis and the relationship between the 'real' world and theirs, obviously with the usual dark tone in any JH novel being upheld by the resident 'hellhagge', recommended read.

 

[Munkey-]

thats why i dont go to libraries much. hate picking up bits of food off the pages, trying to decipher text through coffee stains etc.

 

[Trebz]

Originally posted by Revvy
Am currently reading 'Once' by James Herbert, very well told story as usual from JH, different style to his usual works though, is about faeriefolkis and the relationship between the 'real' world and theirs, obviously with the usual dark tone in any JH novel being upheld by the resident 'hellhagge', recommended read.

Ah, that in my basket to buy at a later date, JH is a bloody good horror author, english too so he pisses all over stephen king. I especially like the '48 book and sepulchre. Back in the day when i used to make Q2 maps i named a few of my maps after JH books and chapter names, those being Sepulchre and Shadows and Imaginings, but sad but hey /me consumes the rest of the 2nd wine bottle, hic

I like horror novels but I'm a great fan of series' of books, i like my story to continue on rather than just been down and dusted in one book, i feel let down if the whole book is good but theres nothing more to come :/

 

[mr.Blacky]

aahhh horror I am not a real fan of that genre. SF fantasy techno thriller or humor.

oh the Krondor get better the first you could see the game in it the other 2 are better.

any opinions about Ursula Le Guin? (earthsea) or Turtledove?

 

[Trebz]

/me is halfway through his 2nd bottle of wine and feels the need to comment but theres nothing to comment on...please, say something interesting?

 

[Nighty-]

Here's something interesting.

The remote control to my television consists of 35 buttons, and is fused on a high-density black plastic shell.

 

[caLLous]

That is interesting!!





Or how about - I just ate 3 bacon sandwiches and I think I'm about to throw up in my mouth.

 

[Trebz]

Pig

 

[Nighty-]

I want a bacon sandwich.

 

[JohnyWishbone]

Loved the Magician by Feist and the follow ups, but recently I have been absorbed by David Gemmel books, Waylander, Druss etc, and I especially liked the Rigante books. Love the no nonsense style while magic takes a back seat, easy to read and totally engrossing. Just waiting for the last Rigante one to land on my desk.. Cant wait

 

[caLLous]

Oink.

 

[Testin da Cable]

Originally posted by Mr.Blackshirt

any opinions about Ursula Le Guin?

never read her. I have read Tanith Lee though. Can you compare?

 

[Wij]

Razzle !

Makes you cum in pints.

 

[Munkey-]

i hear athan's fish are copitulating in the greenhouse




if you want a good Dragonlance book to read i reccomend "Brothers in Arms" part of the Raistlin chronicles. Anyone know if the third book in that series is out yet