Foundation Trilogy, by Isaac Asimov.
I think it’s the first modern science fiction book I’ve read, I read 19th century ones like Verne and Frankenstein before though.
Wow! Funny to hear Asimov described as modern (unless you mean it in the sense of modern vs. classical vs. post-modern etc.). But – I love those books and want to reread them someday… Enjoy!
Yeah, I guess it’s a bit weird to call a 70 year old or so modern haha. I was think in constrat with “classical science fiction”, as in “classical physics” like Verne’s books. That’s sort of a “lost” genre I think, unless you consider Steampunk to be sort of a successor.
I am on the second book “The Great Hunt” of The Wheel of Time series.
I stopped on that book. It just wasn’t as good as the hype. I do plan on getting back to it at some point. I mean, millions of people can’t be wrong, can they?
Luckily I haven’t had too much of a preconception of the books. I picked them up because they had really good reviews and the series was finished unlike game of thrones. I have read all of the game of thrones books but I have no hope that that series will ever be finished.
love that book! im on book 3 now
How are you liking book 3. Is the pace keeping up in that one?
How are you liking them so far? I kinda want to read those but Ive heard there are some suuuuper long and dry parts in the series that scare me away. Considering the size of that series a “small” dry patch could be like 4 books long lol
I have been enjoying them so far! However, I’ve heard the same that they do get a little dry in the middle. I’m going to do my best to power through it all though.
Second reading of The Broken Earth trilogy by N.K. Jamison. Each book won the Hugo award for fantasy in the year it was written. They’re SO well written-real page turners!
God Emperor of Dune. Really liking it so far and I hope to get through the whole chronicle by next year. (I’m not grinding them one after another). Dune (the first book) is one of my favorites of all time.
Also, Make Something Wonderful, a collection of Steve Jobs’ writings and speeches, which was free. I’ve enjoyed it, since I’m in that industry.
Enjoy the read! GeOD is a masterpiece.
The wee free men by Terry Pratchett
Moby Dick. My first read, loving it so far. 😁
Just wait till you hit chapter 95, The Cassock. I took an AP English class more than 20 years ago that focused mainly on Moby Dick and that chapter still sticks out in my mind.
Nice!! I was surprised how funny and entertaining it was. I fully expected it to be crusty and boring (because, old books, right?)
Eyes of the Void by Adrian Tchaikovsky
In my queue. Can’t wait.
Just finished Robots and Empire. So I think I’m going to read some stand alone before I jump into the Empire trilogy.
Going to read Uzumaki, and Brandon Sandersons Secret Project 3.
I’ve been slowly working my way through Gunmetal God’s as well I may try to finish that in earnest as well.
I’ve been reading The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt. Love it so far!
I’m reading it too at this moment. In Dutch, by the way, which is funny as there are so many references to the Netherlands. Indeed a book to dive into and forget about the here and now, though it’s not particularly a walk in the park there and then. At times it feels a tiny bit slow, but I’m enjoying it so far.
Currently knee deep in The Way of Kings, I took a massive break from it when I originally started as I was a little overwhelmed but I’m flying through the pages now, just started part 3 ^^
Phenomenal. Those books are so good. His other series are really good too.
I’m reading the final book of the Dark Tower series, which is also titled The Dark Tower. It’s been such an amazing journey, and I can’t wait to see how this epic ends. Still have plenty of time though as it’s a little over 1000 pages and I’m on like page 400 lol.
Continuing my journey in discworld - The Truth
The Truth is a phenomenal Discworld novel. The whole collection is amazing, but The Truth is one of the best works speaking about the world.
About half way through James Clavell’s Shogun. Highly recommended if you’re looking for a deep adventure novel!
The Spy and the Traitor [Non Fiction] by Ben MacIntyre. It’s the story of Oleg Gordievsky, a kgb agent who was working with MI6 during the height of the cold War.
I took a chance on it and was pleasantly surprised.
I’m finishing up A Crown of Swords this evening.
