Finished with Blood of Elves, now starting Time of Contempt.
I loved how the relationship between Ciri and Yenn developed in the last chapter if Blood of Elves, there was even an occasion (slip of the tongue maybe?) where Yenn referred to Ciri as "daughter".
I loved how the relationship between Ciri and Yenn developed in the last chapter if Blood of Elves, there was even an occasion (slip of the tongue maybe?) where Yenn referred to Ciri as "daughter".
Yes, I agree, that was great character building, the character building with the relationship with Triss and Ciri is funny and great as well.
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Currently have read ;
The Last WishSword of DestinySeason of StormsBlood of ElvesTime of ContemptBaptism of FireThe Tower of the Swallow
8. The Lady of the lake (almost finished with it)
The Escape by David Baldacci.
Not far in yet, but Baldacci's novels have never disappointed so I'm sure this one won't either.
Not far in yet, but Baldacci's novels have never disappointed so I'm sure this one won't either.
Infinite Love Is The Only Truth: Everything Else Is An Illusion by David Icke.
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Everything Else is Illusion Quite simply, the cutting edge just moved! Never before has a book explained with such clarity why 'physical' reality is merely an illusion that only exists in our brain. Fantastic? Sure it is. But David Icke's information, presented in a way that everyone can understand, is a life-changing exposure of both the illusion we believe to be 'real' and the way this illusion is generated and manipulated...
Great book.
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Everything Else is Illusion Quite simply, the cutting edge just moved! Never before has a book explained with such clarity why 'physical' reality is merely an illusion that only exists in our brain. Fantastic? Sure it is. But David Icke's information, presented in a way that everyone can understand, is a life-changing exposure of both the illusion we believe to be 'real' and the way this illusion is generated and manipulated...
Great book.
I just started Hemispheres written by Mark Everglade. I haven't read enough to give an opinion yet but I would have started before if that fucking virus hasn't kept me so busy for the last couple of months.
Read my first fantasy novel at 11, and almost 40 years later it is pretty much still the only genre I read.. Always thought the definition of a good book is one you would pick up again and re-read. There are just so many books worth your attention its difficult to whittle it down, so just a few off the top of my head
Personal favorites
Anything by David Gemmell
Ari Marmell Conqueror series and Goblin corps - bad guys as the heroes for a change
Jim C. Hines - Jig the goblin series - laugh out loud funny
Robert Lynn Asprin - The "Myth" series (and also the Phules company series - set in space but equally readable and funny)
A little darker (maybe a lot)
Any of Joe Abercrombie's novels are well worth your time
Brian Staveley - The Unhewn throne series
And for anyone looking for a series that will take more than a few weeks to burn through - theres always the Wheel of Time series. I was warned when I first picked up book one, that it takes time and patience, as the first novel is in all honesty not great...BUT...once you get through it the following books are excellent, and between 6 and 900 pages per novel, and 14 of them (plus a prequel and two add ons), they will keep you going for some time.
Personal favorites
Anything by David Gemmell
Ari Marmell Conqueror series and Goblin corps - bad guys as the heroes for a change
Jim C. Hines - Jig the goblin series - laugh out loud funny
Robert Lynn Asprin - The "Myth" series (and also the Phules company series - set in space but equally readable and funny)
A little darker (maybe a lot)
Any of Joe Abercrombie's novels are well worth your time
Brian Staveley - The Unhewn throne series
And for anyone looking for a series that will take more than a few weeks to burn through - theres always the Wheel of Time series. I was warned when I first picked up book one, that it takes time and patience, as the first novel is in all honesty not great...BUT...once you get through it the following books are excellent, and between 6 and 900 pages per novel, and 14 of them (plus a prequel and two add ons), they will keep you going for some time.
Finished it today, and it sure did not disappoint. A story doesn't get much more gripping than this was. Baldacci really is a master.
Next up is "The Mitford Murders" by Jessica Fellowes.
More crime. Definitely one of my favourite genres, probably tied for #1 with fantasy.
Have you read any of Louise Penny's novels. Great stuff. My favorite genre after SF/FantasyFinished it today, and it sure did not disappoint. A story doesn't get much more gripping than this was. Baldacci really is a master.
Next up is "The Mitford Murders" by Jessica Fellowes.
More crime. Definitely one of my favourite genres, probably tied for #1 with fantasy.
I'm currently reading a polish book 'Wlam sie do mozgu' (break into the brain) by Radoslaw Kotarski.
It is about how today's teaching is meaningless and outdated. On the other hand, in Scandinavia they have the best students because their ways are completely different. He describes what European are doing wrong and what are the ways to learn everything more effectively, not only in school but he means also languages for example. He himself learned communicative Dutch in half a year before writing this book.
It is about how today's teaching is meaningless and outdated. On the other hand, in Scandinavia they have the best students because their ways are completely different. He describes what European are doing wrong and what are the ways to learn everything more effectively, not only in school but he means also languages for example. He himself learned communicative Dutch in half a year before writing this book.
A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas. I recommend her Throne of Glass series too.
Started Burning Chrome recently, also read two books about Lemmy (the coolest musician ever).
Always read comics too, a must. Doing 80s X-Men, as well as keeping up with Savage Dragon and Judge Dredd.
Always read comics too, a must. Doing 80s X-Men, as well as keeping up with Savage Dragon and Judge Dredd.
Just read The List of Things That Will Not Change, by Rebecca Stead, for coursework I'm teaching. I normally can't stand youth literature, but this was fantastic. Not a single part felt like it was "written for kids". Just a wonderful celebration of growing up and learning to deal with things that are not easy at all.
Definitely recommend if you have a reader between 10-13.
Definitely recommend if you have a reader between 10-13.
On top of my library are my most beloved classical books. One very popular book in Germany is "Steppenwolf" from Hermann Hesse, which I recommend (I wonder if it's popular in countries outside of Europe) There's also an English version of the book with the same title, so language cannot stop you from reading it
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