I finished Age Of Odin. It was GREAT. I was left wanting more, the characters are such that you care for the Hero and boo the bad guys. I want everything, and of course some things must be left as they are or the books would never end. I totally enjoyed the read and plan on finding more books by James Lovegrove.
When I returned to the Library, I found a newer book by one of all time favorite authors Mercedes Lackey. The book is titled Trio of Sorcery, and has three separate novellas. And I know what happens almost every time I pick up one of her books. I stay up until all hours of the night (or morning) to read it! Which would be OK except my alarm goes off at 4:30 AM! It took less than 2 days to finish the book, and I will read it again before I give it back. If you like magic in the real world, you will enjoy the three stories included in this book. I had to laugh at some of the intros, they were all too true and being old enough for AARP, I remember the times that it recalls. Like the time before computers, Internet and cell phones.
I just picked up another book by another of my all time favorite authors, Elizabeth Moon. It is set in Paks' World, and is titled Kings of the North, it has just been released! If you have never read any of Ms. Moon's books, you are missing a lot of great stories. The very first book in this world was Sheepfarmer's Daughter. Which I have read 15 to 20 times, along with the rest of the series. It is about a teenage girl who runs away from home instead of staying and marrying a pig farmer (which was her father's idea). She ends up as a mercenary plus! Ms. Moon was in the marines and the detail about the training for war and combat really brings the story to life. Every time I read it, I get caught up and swept away by the story. The second book Divided Allegiance is harder to read, because of what happens to the main character. But the last of the books of Paks Oath of Gold brings everything full circle.
Hopefully I will get a nap before I open Kings of the North, or I will be very tired in the morning.
Good Reading, let me know what you are reading, any suggestions of what to read next?
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Saturday, March 26, 2011
What I am reading now.
I usually have several books that are being read. This occurs because I have one in the car (I live in a community where we have many train tracks), one in the bag I use for a purse (for breaks, lunch and waiting for appointments) and one at home on the night stand.
The Age Of Odin, by James Lovegrove was a great find at the local library. I was killing time and just happened to pick it up. A couple of hours later and 100+ pages in I realized that the time just flew by. This was surprising to me because usually I go for more medieval time stories. The book is full of twists and turns and is very hard to put down. Contemporary warfare with Odin and the end of the world thrown in for good measure. About a ex-soldier trying to come to grips with civilian world and finding that he "lives" for the battle. What do you do with a soldier that the army doesn't want anymore? Send him to save the world.
The Wise Man's Fear by Patrick Rothfuss is a follow up to The Name Of The Wind. I have been waiting for this book since I read the first one. Don't let the size of the books scare you. The story carries you along like a great movies. The main character is one that most people can relate to. Who doesn't want to tell all the people with power and money that they are acting like two year old that have had their candy taken away. Trying to find your place in life, love and the world in general. And just trying to survive when the world seems against you. And like life there are things to laugh and cry about. There are a very few places where the story drags, but thankfully they are few and short.
I can say that both of these book are great reads. I reread The Name of the Wind before the second book was released. And with most books I really enjoy, it was as good or better the second time around.
The Age Of Odin, by James Lovegrove was a great find at the local library. I was killing time and just happened to pick it up. A couple of hours later and 100+ pages in I realized that the time just flew by. This was surprising to me because usually I go for more medieval time stories. The book is full of twists and turns and is very hard to put down. Contemporary warfare with Odin and the end of the world thrown in for good measure. About a ex-soldier trying to come to grips with civilian world and finding that he "lives" for the battle. What do you do with a soldier that the army doesn't want anymore? Send him to save the world.
The Wise Man's Fear by Patrick Rothfuss is a follow up to The Name Of The Wind. I have been waiting for this book since I read the first one. Don't let the size of the books scare you. The story carries you along like a great movies. The main character is one that most people can relate to. Who doesn't want to tell all the people with power and money that they are acting like two year old that have had their candy taken away. Trying to find your place in life, love and the world in general. And just trying to survive when the world seems against you. And like life there are things to laugh and cry about. There are a very few places where the story drags, but thankfully they are few and short.
I can say that both of these book are great reads. I reread The Name of the Wind before the second book was released. And with most books I really enjoy, it was as good or better the second time around.
Friday, March 25, 2011
Welcome!!
Welcome to my blog.
I have been an avid reader of Fantasy and SCFI since the early 80's. Ever since I picked up Piers Anthony's Blue Adept. Since then I have been on a quest to find the greatest fantasy and science fiction books to read and pass on to friends. Word of mouth only goes so far and now, especially with the book stores closing and having to re-organize to loss of business, I am trying to spread the word father.
We, as readers, need to keep the authors writing so our world remains entertained by them.
I will tell you what I am reading and have read. But PLEASE share your experiences with me, so I can expand by library and experience in the written word.
I have been an avid reader of Fantasy and SCFI since the early 80's. Ever since I picked up Piers Anthony's Blue Adept. Since then I have been on a quest to find the greatest fantasy and science fiction books to read and pass on to friends. Word of mouth only goes so far and now, especially with the book stores closing and having to re-organize to loss of business, I am trying to spread the word father.
We, as readers, need to keep the authors writing so our world remains entertained by them.
I will tell you what I am reading and have read. But PLEASE share your experiences with me, so I can expand by library and experience in the written word.
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