October Offerings - What tantalising tome are you reading?

[T5.2]

Now reading Kevin J. Anderson´s Saga Of The Seven Suns: Book 5: Of Fire And Night.

 

[manephelien]

Now reading Anne McCaffrey's Killashandra, for the umpteenth time.

 

[genisis2]

Sure is. I thought it appropiate for the Halloween season.

Indeed it is. Great avatar.

 

[GOLLUM]

As for the Calvino ... yes, I agree... and frankly, I could see myself in several passages, but I also recognized some others I know as well.... Very, very good book.

Be sure to check out Invisble Cities if you have not already...

 

[Aleksei]

I Just read Jonathan Strange & Mr.Norrel, and it wasn't really my cup of tea. The book was somewhat good at times and I did like the way Susanna Clarke narrated the book, but overall I found it to be pretty boring.

 

[Taltos]

Finished David Brin's Foundation's Triumph - let's just say that the second "Foundation" trilogy didn't turn up to be what I expected. A bit too much about Seldon and robots and not nearly enough about Foundation. IMHO the second book (by Bear) was the best.
The third book takes place just after the end of "Foundation and Chaos" - shows a bit more about the conflicts between different robot groups and how they are battling the chaos. Also this book sets the base for the events in the "Foundation and Earth" book.

Also finished a book by ukrainian authors Maria and Sergey Djatchenko "Heir" - which is a psychological fantasy dealing with guilt, self finding and other similar problems.

Now reading S.R.Green's "Shadows Fall"

 

[Marky Lazer]

Phineas Poe by Will Christopher Baer. Everyone go pick up that tome.

 

[Lucien21]

Just finished one of the Jim Buthcher novels, but for the life of me the title has gone out my head (Death Masks possibly - It was about a duel with a vampire and demons fighting the 3 knights)

Just ordered the New Stephen King, Alistair Reynolds and Richard Morgan books from Amazon so they should come in next week.

So kind of in between books at the moment. Will have a look at the Too Read pile to see what is next.

 

[hedgeknight]

I'm reading Spellsinger by Alan Dean Foster for the first time and loving every page! Why didn't I read this years ago?
-g-

 

[elvet]

It's been a long time getting into the first book of the Sun Sword series (The Broken Crown). I just about gave up on it. I was too confused with all the titles and characters. However, just after Diora's marriage, things are starting to fall into place, and I'm getting hooked into it again. Guess I'll be looking for the next 5 books .

 

[Paige Turner]

The Dunwich Horror and Others - H.P. Lovecraft

 

[Cloud]

One book I always like to re-read in October (probably not the thrust of this thread, but oh well) is "A Night in the Lonesome October" by Roger Zelazny. Our heros--Jack the Ripper and his dog Snuff. Funny, weird, and cool--perfect reading for October.

 

[Carolyn Hill]

Might as well admit it: I'm reading J.D. Robb's Origin in Death.

 

[j d worthington]

The Dunwich Horror and Others - H.P. Lovecraft

Paige -- is this the Arkham hardbound? (And, to be even more pedantic, the more recent -- 1984 to present -- authoritative edition?) Believe it or not, it can make a big difference....

Either way, hope you enjoy!

 

[Lissa]

Been reading Wolfblade by Jennifer Fallon

 

[Steffi]

Jeffrey Deaver - The Twelth Card, I like the Lincoln Rhyme Stories

Peter F. Hamilton - Judas unchained was not dissapointed

Oh and Dam Brown - The Davinci Code, wasn't going to read this 'cos I thought it was a bit overhyped but I saw it in the library and needed something to read.... I really enjoyed it

 

[LauraJUnderwood]

Just started Jennifer Roberson's Karavans. Am liking it so far.

For giggles and tee-hees, I reread Selina Rosen's Queen of Denial, which is crass, funny and full of action. Be warned, however, if you are a prude and do not like four-letter words, this one can get pretty offensive.

Laura J. Underwood
Author of DRAGON'S TONGUE and THE HOUNDS OF ARDAGH

 

[Nesacat]

Phineas Poe by Will Christopher Baer. Everyone go pick up that tome.

Have put in an order for this one. Sounds intriguing. Very dark and edgy. Definitely your kind of book.

 

[Carolyn Hill]

For giggles and tee-hees, I reread Selina Rosen's Queen of Denial, which is crass, funny and full of action.

I had fun reading Queen of Denial. Glad to hear you mention Rosen's work.

 

[j d worthington]

Finished Dan Simmons' Lovedeath. Can't truly call this entirely a collection of horror tales, though several of them fit that category. But that's not to disparage, simply descriptive. "Dying in Bangkok" certainly fits that label, as does "Flashback" (which is also sf); but the collection as a whole is a bit broader than horror; and, though a couple of the stories are slightly attenuated, they're all well worth reading, and very rich, each in their own way. The final tale, "The Great Lover", is one of the best fantastic tales of the Great War I've encountered in quite a long time. I continue to be impressed by Simmons' abilities to use this sort of material to say things that far transcend the giving of a shiver or even telling an exciting tale, and the writing -- deceptively easy-looking -- is very well honed to elicit just the proper mood for each tale he tells. All in all, very impressive. (Makes me want to go back and reread Carrion Comfort again, it does.)

Next up, something very brief: Silk, by Alessandro Barrico