Books - what are you reading just now?

The latest Jack Reacher has arrived.
The last was a bit hmmm, let’s see what the current one is. Have to finish the Harry Bosh 1st.
 
SwingsitlikeHogan said:
Just started 'The Taste of Too Much' (1960) by Cliff Hanley. A coming of age tale of a 17yr old being brought up in a north-west Glasgow scheme. A fair bit before my time - but with a great deal of resonance.
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Well that was fun. Can recommend it for any Glaswegian or local who might enjoy a quick and light glimpse back in time to the trials and tribulations of a clever 17yr old lad (living I'm guessing in Knightswood) - finding his way with Highers and lassies in Glasgow (with a trip to Millport) of 1960.

Next up - a book I read in school - but fancy another look. Pied Piper by Nevil Shute
 
Just about finished Goldie's book. Wow what a life. LOve the fact that he gives a F U throughout his turbulent life and has a determination that would have grounded most and is still one of the most successful DNB artists ever and continues to grow and in most of the things he starts.
 
Half way through Chris Boardman's auto [2016]
Don't know why I picked it up as I am not very interested in cycling.
I think it must have been for his journey.

Anyway, glad I did as it is a good read.
 
Just picked up a couple of Tom Clancy novels today at lovely bookshop in Woodhall Spa. Tonight I'll be starting with The Bear and the Dragon. It's a pretty big book but I'll be enjoying some uninterrupted time next few days reading it.
 
Border by Don Winslow. The last in the drug cartel series. Good, but a tough read. I am looking forwards to trying his other books.
 
On the second book of Brent Weeks 'Lightbringer' Series, now that all 5 are now out. Fantasy book with a twist where the main characters can use light to craft and destroy things using the different colours of the spectrum.
 
williamalex1 said:
I was enjoying reading the 3 minute search thread, but it gone down the tubes :censored:
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You could start up another to debate how close your 'Place' should be to your 'Pick' point when P&P is active under a winter rule - and whether another player could pull you up if he felt your ball was placed too far from where it was picked (or marked and picked as the case might be) ;)

Meanwhile enjoying Pied Piper by Nevil Shute. I enjoy reading authors and their books I might have read when younger, and reading the 'classics' - especially Victorian era classics. I've little inclination to read such as James Patterson, Tom Clancy, Lee Child, David Baldacci etc - maybe one day.
 
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Paperboy said:
On the second book of Brent Weeks 'Lightbringer' Series, now that all 5 are now out. Fantasy book with a twist where the main characters can use light to craft and destroy things using the different colours of the spectrum.
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Any good? I'm fed up of fantasy aimed at teenagers.

Currently listening/reading World Engines Destroyer by Steven Baxter, it's interesting but a bit slow.

For anyone who likes proper Sci-fi stuff, try the expanse series by S.A.Corey or any of the Iain M Banks Culture series.
 
Lazkir said:
Any good? I'm fed up of fantasy aimed at teenagers.

Currently listening/reading World Engines Destroyer by Steven Baxter, it's interesting but a bit slow.

For anyone who likes proper Sci-fi stuff, try the expanse series by S.A.Corey or any of the Iain M Banks Culture series.
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Or if you fancy reading of what Sci-Fi authors of the 1950s and 60s thought of the future given their 1950s understanding of such as computing and space travel...try the master of the genre from back then - Robert Heinlein.

Some of what he writes would have seemed truly Sci-Fi and incredible at the time - but we can recognise it as being real today - way ahead of the timescales he set his stories in. And when you read of in the here-and-now you are set thinking of the stuff he writes of that isn't with us - yet...and with some you recognise the seed with us today.
 
Lazkir said:
Any good? I'm fed up of fantasy aimed at teenagers.

Currently listening/reading World Engines Destroyer by Steven Baxter, it's interesting but a bit slow.

For anyone who likes proper Sci-fi stuff, try the expanse series by S.A.Corey or any of the Iain M Banks Culture series.
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Yes I'm quite enjoying it, it is a bit more adult based then some of the other fantasy books I read.

https://www.fantasticfiction.com/w/brent-weeks/

Link to his books with a description, his Night Angel books are also very good. If you say what Fantasy you've enjoyed I might be able to recommend some other series.
 
SwingsitlikeHogan said:
Or if you fancy reading of what Sci-Fi authors of the 1950s and 60s thought of the future given their 1950s understanding of such as computing and space travel...try the master of the genre from back then - Robert Heinlein.

Some of what he writes would have seemed truly Sci-Fi and incredible at the time - but we can recognise it as being real today - way ahead of the timescales he set his stories in. And when you read of in the here-and-now you are set thinking of the stuff he writes of that isn't with us - yet...and with some you recognise the seed with us today.
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Oh definitely, have read quite a few of his along with the other master (Asimov). I do enjoy the odd nostalgia trip and enjoy re-reading some of the classics! :)


Paperboy said:
Yes I'm quite enjoying it, it is a bit more adult based then some of the other fantasy books I read.

https://www.fantasticfiction.com/w/brent-weeks/

Link to his books with a description, his Night Angel books are also very good. If you say what Fantasy you've enjoyed I might be able to recommend some other series.
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Thanks for that will give it a try after I'm done with my next few books.
Obviously I've read all of the Tolkien stuff, as well as the SOIAF stuff. I've even enjoyed that pompous ass Rothfuss's Name of the Wind and it's follow ups, shame he'll never ever finish the third and final book.
Also have read Robin Hobb, Sanderson, Michael Sullivan, Jordan Roberts, Anne McCathrey and loads more that I've forgotten. More than happy to hear some recommendations though! :)
 
Lazkir said:
Thanks for that will give it a try after I'm done with my next few books.
Obviously I've read all of the Tolkien stuff, as well as the SOIAF stuff. I've even enjoyed that pompous ass Rothfuss's Name of the Wind and it's follow ups, shame he'll never ever finish the third and final book.
Also have read Robin Hobb, Sanderson, Michael Sullivan, Jordan Roberts, Anne McCathrey and loads more that I've forgotten. More than happy to hear some recommendations though! :)
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The third Rothfuss book is out next year according to Fantastic Fiction website August 2020, I really enjoyed those two books.

If you liked most of the ones above then you should enjoy the authors below.

Jim Butcher - The books would be classed as young adult, very easy reading at times very dark and humorous.
Anthony Ryan - I enjoy his books, the one critism is they can end a bit abruptly at the end of the series.
Peter V.Brett - One series so far with a totally new theme for fantasy, Loved the series and he is now writing a follow up trilogy. Set 15 years after the last series.
 
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