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submitted 2 years ago by dresden@discuss.online to c/books@lemmy.world

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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[-] nieceandtows@programming.dev 8 points 2 years ago

I’m reading Kambaramayanam, a 12th century Tamil epic. It’s written in my mother tongue, Tamil, but the language has changed so much over centuries that I am using a guide to understand the old Tamil words and phrases and the nuances behind the verses. I’m really enjoying it so far.

[-] dresden@discuss.online 3 points 2 years ago

Two Tamil books in one week!

Languages change over time, and any language that has survived for so long would have gone with many evolution.

[-] nieceandtows@programming.dev 3 points 2 years ago

Yeah reading the book, I can see how the words from then have evolved to words from now, and it's very rewarding when I'm able to understand a verse without any help from the guide.

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[-] dotslashme@infosec.pub 8 points 2 years ago

The Tibetan book of the dead for beginners by Lama Lhanang Rinpoche.

The fifth season by N. K. Jemisin

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[-] Codilingus@sh.itjust.works 6 points 2 years ago

The original Frankenstein.

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[-] DigitalTraveler42@lemmy.world 6 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

Mistborn 5, I finished Mistborn 3 long ago but couldn't get into the changes Sanderson made in book 4 at the time when it came out, but now I'm really enjoying the adventures of Wax & Wayne, also now I'm really paying attention to the Cosmere related details, but what I'm really waiting for is the next Stormlight Archive novel.

[-] dresden@discuss.online 3 points 2 years ago

*Mistborn

I haven't started the second era of Mistborn, was waiting to get all the books first. Now that I have the whole series, I am wondering if I should re-read the original Mistborn series before starting the Wax & Wayne. I remember the story, but I don't remember all the characters, and smaller details. Would I miss them if I read the next books without refreshing those details?

[-] DigitalTraveler42@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

Lol yeah Mistborn, thx

Yeah the series constantly references the main characters from the original trilogy.

I read the original trilogy probably more than a decade ago, so I've had to go to Sanders's book wiki and remind myself of some of the details of some of the characters, I also had to do it to get a better grasp on which characters are "Cosmere centric characters" which are the characters that are in both Mistborn and Stormlight Archive, and will probably eventually be in the prequel series Sanderson is writing, which is a pain in the butt since those specific characters have many names.

[-] dresden@discuss.online 2 points 2 years ago

Thanks for the feedback. Guess I should just re-read the original trilogy first. The books aren't that big so shouldn't take to too long.

[-] flossdaily@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago

Loved mistborn, but couldn't get into the Wax & Wayne stuff. I bought the latest book, but I just can't get excited about it.

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[-] ramsgrl909@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago

I'm on the 2nd, the Well of Ascension. It's a bit slow, but I hear it really ramps up!

[-] magic_lobster_party@kbin.social 6 points 2 years ago

Have heard many good things about the Discworld series for the longest time, but never brought myself to read it. Decided to change that with The Colour of Magic. Loving it so far!

[-] xuxebiko@kbin.social 7 points 2 years ago

:) I started my Discworld journey in the middle with The Truth and since then have zigzagged my way through the entire series, and have never regretted a second of it. The Discworld is a gold mine of history, beliefs, dark humour, and profound thoughts. I'm glad you've found your way to it.

GNU PTerry

[-] Bebo@sffa.community 3 points 2 years ago

Discworld is definitely one of my absolute favourite series. GNU P Terry.

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[-] dresden@discuss.online 2 points 2 years ago

It's nice to see a mention of GNU Terry Pratchett. 😀

[-] xuxebiko@kbin.social 3 points 2 years ago

“A man’s not dead while his name is still spoken.” -

[-] dresden@discuss.online 2 points 2 years ago
[-] roddyPT@lemmy.world 6 points 2 years ago

Finished "Sapiens" by Yuval Noah Harari and didn't like it at all. Next on the docket is "The Republic of Thieves" by Scott Lynch, really digging the Gentleman Bastard Series.

[-] magic_lobster_party@kbin.social 4 points 2 years ago

Glad to see I’m not the only one who didn’t like Sapiens. I think it should’ve ended after the first few chapters. I’m terrified to know there’s a sequel where he theorizes about the future.

[-] roddyPT@lemmy.world 6 points 2 years ago

I think it should’ve ended after the first few chapters

Had the same feeling. At the end, I felt like the author tried to prove a thesis by ignoring any historical happenings that didn't corroborate and stretching the veracity of those that did.

I’m terrified to know there’s a sequel where he theorizes about the future.

I hope that he's better at assessing the future than the past.

[-] magic_lobster_party@kbin.social 3 points 2 years ago

It became evident in the later parts of the book that it was more about Harari’s pet theories rather than actual science.

[-] GreyShuck@feddit.uk 5 points 2 years ago
  • Finnegans Wake - my 'big read' which I am doing over the year along with a group over on reddit: one of the only things that still has me dipping into reddit now. Fascinatingly incomprehensible.
  • Tchaikovsky's Children of Time - some good, thoughtful worldbuilding and a solid story.
  • Robert Brightwell's Flashman's Waterloo - one of his series of Flashman prequels featuring the uncle of George MacDonald Fraser's protagonist. Very well researched and entertaining
  • A collection of Neil Munro's Para Handy tales - gentle humour and a glimpse of a very different world - albeit rather stereotypical and patronising in some ways.

However, I don't have a great deal of time to read at the moment, and with several on the go at once, I am taking a good while to get through them.

[-] dresden@discuss.online 3 points 2 years ago

I have James Joyce's Ulysses in my to-read pile for over a decade, but it looks so daunting, so never started it.

Nice collection of books that you are reading. Have fun!

[-] clockwork_octopus@lemmy.world 5 points 2 years ago

Reading The Three Body Problem, and also listening to Remarkably Bright Creatures

[-] dresden@discuss.online 2 points 2 years ago

Ah, a book by Chinese author, don't recall if I have read any (not counting Wuxia web-novels), how is it? Remarkably Bright Creatures also looks interesting. Adding both to my wish list.

[-] clockwork_octopus@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago

It’s interesting, but it felt a bit sluggish to get into. It could be a translation thing? It’s picking up now, though.

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[-] Zardoz@lemmy.world 5 points 2 years ago

Been in an 'old gods' mood, so I'm currently re-reading The Child Thief, by Brom. Probably gonna go on to some Neil Gaiman stuff after that. Likely Good Omens

[-] dresden@discuss.online 2 points 2 years ago

I was recently in the mood for some crime books, but now getting in the mood for more lovecraftian stuff, though haven't looked up anything in that genre yet.

[-] Bebo@sffa.community 4 points 2 years ago

Still reading The Brothers Karamazov. Just started few days back. Like it so far.

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[-] xuxebiko@kbin.social 4 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

"The sweet salt of Tamil" by Tho Paramasivan translated from the original Tamil by V. Ramnarayan.

Tamil is the world's oldest surviving language and is spoken by about 90 million people. The author writes so well, you feel like you're chatting with an old friend. The OG version of the book in Tamil, titled Ariyappadatha Tamizhagam (the hidden Tamil country), is a good read too, but a friend gifted me the English version, so this week I'm enjoying the English version of a beloved book.

[-] dresden@discuss.online 2 points 2 years ago

Tamil also has a very beautiful script. I like how it looks.

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[-] BeigeAgenda@lemmy.ca 4 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

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!

[-] xuxebiko@kbin.social 4 points 2 years ago

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

GNU PTerry.

[-] BeigeAgenda@lemmy.ca 3 points 2 years ago

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.

[-] xuxebiko@kbin.social 4 points 2 years ago

I should give it a try.

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[-] giraffebiscuit@lemmy.world 4 points 2 years ago

How to Sell a Haunted House by Grady Hendrix.

Not a whole lot of spooky stuff happening so far, but I'm pretty happy to be an only child.

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[-] flossdaily@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago

Michael J. Sullivan JUST dropped the final book of his new trilogy, so I'm going to be diving into that next.

If you haven't heard of him, do yourself a favor and read the Riyria Revelations trilogy. It starts out light and fun, and by the third book you realize that he's no lightweight. There was a well thought out plot and intricate world building that was under everything the whole time.

I love all his series in this universe.

[-] ramsgrl909@lemmy.world 4 points 2 years ago

You've intrigued me!

[-] dresden@discuss.online 2 points 2 years ago

Riyria Revelations is on my wish list. Let's see when I get to them.

[-] gabe@literature.cafe 3 points 2 years ago

The third book in the Percy Jackson series right now!

[-] dresden@discuss.online 2 points 2 years ago

I have been thinking of reading them to see if they can be a good read for young kids. Though, I get the feeling (without actually reading them) that they are more suitable for teenagers, then kids of 8-9 years old.

What do you think?

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[-] forvirreth@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago

Jumped back into Mage Errant series by John Bierce. Currently on book 5 out of 7. Light reads, very fun and engaging magic systems! Top tier progression-fantasy. The perfect "popcorn fantasy" where the plot just goes very fast and you turn pages like a mad person

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I’m not reading it, listening to the audiobook so I hope it’s okay I comment but Project Hail Mary! It’s sooooo good! It’s my first audiobook also

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[-] gveltaine@lemmy.zip 3 points 2 years ago

Currently blasting through (because it's hard to put down) Qualityland by Marc Uwe Kling. A satirical but horrifying take on society that's fully dependent on algorithms. It follows a "useless" person around trying to seek meaning and the overt advertising throughout really feels too close to reality. It's a fun read I may finish in one day, it's well translated and a surprise to find in a dollar tree store.

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[-] MicrosoftSam@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago
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[-] SnowMeowXP@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago

I just started the Abroad in Japan book. Hopefully I find time to finish it. It’s a very busy week :)

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