Hey Beehaw, whatcha reading right now?
I’m halfway into “Guards! Guards!” by Pratchett. My first story of his, and I’m having so much fun!
ahhhh welcome to the discworld!!
You’ll love these books!
Jealous you get to read them all for the first time.
Once you’ve read that, get a copy of Nightwatch. Much the same cast of characters, but it’s widely considered to be Terry’s magnum opus. That book is a damn work of art.
#GNUTerryPratchett
Yeah, I already have planned to read the whole night watch saga. Then I’ll see what other side of the Discworld to move on to
Currently reading Hitch hikers guide to the galaxy really fun reads though it got weird in some places
It has to! lol A completely weird book, but that is what makes it so fun. Enjoy!
yup the way duglas adams writes makes for some hilarious moments definitely enjoying my time with them
This is my favorite book series. The Restaurant at the End of the Universe stands out as my favorite overall.
The Murderbot Diaries.
I’ve been enjoying it, it has a surprising amount of heart for a series about an emotionally damaged not-robot.
I was put off by the pricing on these. Full price for novella length. I really enjoyed the first one, I’ll grab the rest if they go on sale
If your local library doesn’t have them, they are on humble bundle right now.
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Oh hell yes! Thank you!
I’ve reread the series more than once, and I hardly ever reread books—I just can’t get enough of Murderbot! I’m anxiously awaiting the new release, System Collapse, due out later this year.
Currently reading “Brave New World”, Aldous Huxley. Next up Isaac Asimov’s Foundation.
Foundation books are great! Go for it!
Currently working my way through the Three Body Problem series. They are very good but I’m not sure how much I’m enjoying them, they are pretty bleak in places.
Fantastic novels. Skip the redemption of time though. It’s terrible
I didn’t enjoy the first one that much, but devoured the next two. I still think about the second book often.
I’ve only read the first one and found my enjoyment varying a lot. Sometimes there were great ideas and sometimes the pacing is too slow for me. Might pick up the second book sometime
I listened to the first two on audio book. I’m in the same boat as you, where I thought they were good, and pretty thought provoking, but very bleak, and almost propagandistic, I can’t really explain it though
Loved that series. But very bleak view of the universe. I loved it in the end.
I’m currently reading through Snow Crash by Neal Stephenson. I’m a fan of SciFi, and cyberpunk especially. This book was on my reading list, and I decided to pick it up while in the bookstore the other day.
So far I’m really enjoying it. It feels a bit more pulpy than some of the other cyberpunk classics such as Neuromancer and Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep, but that’s not a bad thing. It certainly doesn’t take away from the entertainment in my opinion. Not every book needs to have a grand philosophy behind it.
I guess I should finally read Snow Crash, but other books keep getting in the way. I just finished Neuromancer which surprised me with how well written it was. No idea why, but I expected the classics to be more … exhausting.
I get what you mean. Many classics are that way, especially as we get further from when they were written. I’ve been trying to work through Moby Dick on audio book during my commute, but it feels like a slog. Same with some parts of The Count of Monte Cristo but that has a good amount of suspense that really carries the reader through some of the more stuffy aristocratic sections.
working my way through Discworld again. currently at Unseen Academicals.
I will read Shepherd’s Crown this time.
Discworld is always a brilliant choice. Good luck getting through Shepherd’s Crown. I can’t do it. If I never read it, it never has to end. “People will always remember the songs he never had the chance to sing. And they will be the greatest songs of all.”
Just started Howl’s Moving Castle. Liking it so far!
Not exactly like the movie, but it’s pretty close.
I legitimately did not know there is a book. It’s my favorite movie so I might pick this up.
A lot of Miyazaki’s films are based on books! Kiki’s Delivery Services is a book as well, and Secret Life of Arietty is based on The Borrowers.
Yes the book was first, and adapted for the movie. It’s a trilogy. They did a good job on the adaptation, though there are some differences, as there always are. I’m reading it through my Library on Libby.
The Count of Monte Cristo! Liking it so far and I’ve heard good things
I just got a copy of the Count of Monte Cristo. I’ve enjoyed every Dumas novel I’ve read, but I’m surprised at how many I’ve missed.
That story is such a beautiful tragedy! There are layers to it. You’ll enjoy each layer as you read the book multiple times.
Just started Lavinia from Ursula K. Le Guin.
How is bookwyrm?
I use it to keep track of my readings, not much for its social features. But it’s pretty much GoodReads federated otherwise (well, I didn’t make much use of GoodReads anyway).
Hopefully one day there’s going to be something agregating Trakt.tv, Bookwrym and something similar for video games.
Not beehaw 🤭 but I am reading Simone de Beauvoir’s The Second Sex. While it wasn’t explicitly a feminist work, you can uncover by reading it the roots of feminist thought and literature.
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I’m reading The Stranger, by Albert Camus. It’s a short read and I’m already focusing on some of The Atlantic’s recommendations in the Summer Reading Guide.
I just started The Stranger too! I’ve been meaning to read it for a few years now. I wanted to find a paper copy in French, but I haven’t found one used yet so I’ve been reading it in English on paper and French online.
I am in the middle of reading Men at Arms, one of the Discworld novels by Terry Pratchet. Very much recommend!
I’m in the middle of Wyrd Sisters (again)! GNU Terry Pratchett.
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I’ve been reading the 40K Horus heresy series, currently on my 21st book of it.
What’s the usual entry point for a beginner to the world of 40k?
Sorry for the delay in responding, life has been hectic. I’d guess the Horus Heresy is a pretty typical entry that would be recommended. While its set in the 30k era, it really sets the stage for why of how things got so bad in the rest of the 40k series. if you’re not looking to slog through ~60 books to read through just the Horus Heresy, I’d recommend checking out the 40k wiki: Here’s a link to the timeline of events. I’d recommend just following links around for things that sound interesting.
Just finished the audiobook of Thud by Terry Pratchett while my wife and I were on a road trip
