What book(s) are you currently reading or listening? February 25 (discuss.online)

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I have been a bit busy, and with not too much motivation to do much, so am still at the same place as last week.

Still reading Shadows of Self by Brandon Sanderson. Book 2 of second era of Mistborn.

I did read a bit more of it though, and it was interesting to see the antagonist and some of the other characters who appeared.

What about all of you? What have you been reading or listening to lately?

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[-] noxypaws@pawb.social 1 points 1 month ago

100% serious here:

Anal Pleasure and Health, by Jack Morin, Ph. D.

My therapist recommended it. Seems great for anyone to read if they have a butt, even if they have zero interest in the pleasure aspects the book discusses

[-] aeternum@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 points 1 month ago

Still working my way through Harry Potter. On goblet of fire at the moment, he said, calmly.

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[-] inb4_FoundTheVegan@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago

Ancillary Sword by Ann Leckie.

I appreciate sci-fi that's more sociological and cultural commentary instead of just pew pew space battle. Leckie feels like the modern Ursula K La Guin, blending imperialism, racism and sexism into a centuries long narrative from the perspective of AI immortality. The world building is delightful yet shocking at the same time. Highly recommend.

[-] JoshuaFalken@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago

I've been going through Asimov's Foundation novels. Would you say Ancillary Sword is on a similar scope? I think I'll check it out once I'm done with Asimov.

[-] inb4_FoundTheVegan@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago

I very nearly mentioned Asmiov in my original comment! The Foundation books are some of my absolute favorites and the Ancillary series is reminiscent in a lot of ways. Although, I would say the Three Body Problem books are the closest spiritual successor to Foundation. I'm resisting the urge to write a wall of text comparing the three, but to keep it succinct, if you enjoy Asmiov your likely to enjoy Leckie.

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[-] misericordiae@literature.cafe 1 points 1 month ago

Finished The Truth of the Aleke by Moses Ose Utomi. Twistier and grimmer than the first book; hoping the third (when it comes out) will have a satisfying conclusion. One note: if you decide to read this one by itself, with the thought that you might read the rest of the series later, just be aware that it spoils the ending of the first book.

Started I'm Afraid You've Got Dragons by Peter S. Beagle. Light and fluffy fairy-tale-type story so far, without the melancholy undertones I remember The Last Unicorn (understandably) having. Reviews seem mixed about the second half, so we'll see how I feel about it when I get to that point!

[-] letsgo2themall@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago

Change your Diet, Change your Mind. by Georgia Ede, MD. How ultra processed foods damage your brain. and 50 Reasons People give for Believing in God. by Guy P. Harrison. After years of interviews, the top 50 reasons people give for religious beliefs.

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