I'm currently reading Graham Joyce's demented semi-horror novel THE TOOTH FAIRY. Classic stuff. Will be picking up the new WHEEL OF TIME novel, which has been getting unprecedented (well, unprecedented this decade) good reviews, tomorrow.

Thanks Bill. I might stick with it, because I'll never remember to return it. Stuff like that gets me though. How was The Arms of Krupp? I assume a novel on the well-known German manufacturing company?

One of the main reasons I enjoyed it so much was the history of the "Great Krupp" Alfred. If an author of fiction dreamed up a character as bizarre as he was the editor would have told him to tone it down.

If you ever do read it please let me know what you think.

Still reading the Dune books. I'm halfway through the sixth one, now.

ericthecleric wrote:

Still reading the Dune books. I'm halfway through the sixth one, now.

Have you incorporated any elements into your games? The Dark Sun setting seemed to borrow some aspects, I thought.

No, I never did [incorporate elements into games]. I only just got round to reading the six after owning the books for 20 years! I got them after seeing the film in the late '80s. In my first attempt, I enjoyed book one and couldn't get into book two.

On (re-)reading recently, I do did think that the Bene Gesserit must have been a model for the Aes Sedai though. I was never a fan of Dark Sun, so don't know about those aspects.

I finished book 6 last night, and now I'm stumped as to what to read next... I want a break from fantasy and sci-fi stuff though.

Tearing through the Codex Alera. Really good series.

Finally finished reading A Storm of Swords by Martin. Great stuff, but after 1200 pages of it, it became an ordeal. Thankfully one more to go before A Dance With Dragons. Just finished reading on Martin's Blog that that will be over 1200 pages too. Whew!

Picked up an old copy of Urshurak by the Brothers Hildebrant in a used book store. Loved this as a teenager but it is so formulaic fantasy now it reads like an old nursery rhyme. Still, it's a fast, easy read.

ericthecleric wrote:

Still reading the Dune books. I'm halfway through the sixth one, now.

Have you incorporated any elements into your games? The Dark Sun setting seemed to borrow some aspects, I thought.

I just picked up The Gathering Storm, which is the first part of the final installment in Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time series.

Mr Jordan unfortunately passed away before finishing the series but the author they chose to complete it (Brandon Sanderson) seems to have done a great job keeping a consistent feel.

And Jordan left extensive notes on how the series was to finish up. Not to mention, his widow Harriet McDougal (who edited all the other books) also edited this one.

I want to re-read the Master and Margarita but I don't have time. It looks like I will continue reading accounting textbooks, then.

I will be doing the new Wheel of Time book soon; tried the Codex Alera several times; just is so dull in the beginning; I just cant get into it; well, guess I will try again.

Re-reading 'Dies the Fire' by S.M. Stirling.

Today I started Dracula: The Undead, the official sequel to Bram Stoker's original novel. It was written by Dacre Stoker and Ian Holt. So far it's interesting.

I've been on an Eberron kick lately, read lots of books in the Eberron setting as I'm getting ready to run a Eberron campaign. I'm almost finished with Storm Dragon by James Wyatt. When this is finished I'll either start on Nation by Terry Pratchett or Fragile Things by Neil Gaiman.

Paths Not Taken by Simon R. Green.

I finished Black Thorn, White Rose last night, and it gave me the adult fairy tales I was in the mood for. Not sure what will be next: might have to take a break and read only for work for awhile. Of course, the Bestiary that I'm getting tomorrow will get a free exemption from any such harsh measures.

Finished L.E. Modesitt's 'Imager' recently. Another good story, but it felt like half a book. Like the editor cut it off with a meat cleaver. XD Thankfully there is a sequel.

Next up on the block is Chuck Paluniuk's 'Rant'. Whenever I actually get the time to read it. XP Probably on the flight out of Iraq.

Just picked up The Gathering Storm by the late Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson. I loved Sanderson's other work, particularly Mistborn- can't wait to see his style in this series.

Just begun "Almuric" by Robert E Howard

Tearing through the Codex Alera. Really good series.

The Shamanslayer, A Gotrek and Felix Novel

Amusing Ourselves to Death by Neil Postman

Reading Richard Adam's Shardik which I read decades ago, but honestly retained next to nothing by way of plot information. A pretty interesting read.

Just finished "the Gathering Storm" Wheel of Time Book 12. I really enjoyed it.

I am getting back to Moorcock's "Stormbringer" now.

Ship of Ishtar, after finishing Codex Alera in about a week. Hmm...that takes me back to Diamond Lake...

Corporate Reporting, in preparation for an exam. What fun! I don't really feel like reading much else currently!

Reading Brent Weeks "Way of Shadows". Disappointed by this book after reading so many positive reviews about it. Another novel in the mold of the Assassin's Apprentice, but with modern day cursing, superhuman characters and dialogue out of a Twilight Movie. It has some redeeming aspects but after 200 pages in with the hope it is getting better soon, it's wearing thin fast.

Today I started Dracula: The Undead, the official sequel to Bram Stoker's original novel. It was written by Dacre Stoker and Ian Holt. So far it's interesting.

1.- The wheel of time saga by the late Robert Jordan. Currently waiting for the seventh book (spanish edition, "The portals of stone")

2.- Badly waiting for "A dance with dragons", 5th tome of "A song of fire and ice" by George RR Martin.

3.- Rereading the PFRPG core rulebook and the first 2 issues of the Council of Thieves for an inminent start in my campaign.

4.- Studying lots of medical stuff! (duty calls)

I'm reading "How to Increase Your Post Count".

It's hard to read when you've got no brains.

'The Gun Seller' by Hugh Laurie (yes, House wrote a novel).

Just Finished up "501st" by Karen Traviss.

Reading Patricia McKillip's Forest of Serre, now with 100% more Baba Yaga analogue!

Ship of Ishtar, after finishing Codex Alera in about a week. Hmm...that takes me back to Diamond Lake...

_Patrick: Son of Ireland_ by Stephen Lawhead. Druids, Roman legions, and the Irish. Pure win.

Jan of the Jungle, by Otis Adelbert Kline. Tarzan pastiche, but with one of the most bizarre beginnings I've ever read.

Gathering Storm Book Twelve of the Wheel of Time. Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson.

Just Finished up "501st" by Karen Traviss.

Just finished:
- Emerald Hell by Tom Piccirilli
- Eye Scream by Henry Rollins
- Amusing Ourselves to Death by Neil Postman

Currently reading:
- Pissing in the Gene Pool by Henry Rollins
- Watchmen by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons

Up next:
- Art to Choke Hearts by Henry Rollins
- See a Grown Man Cry, Now Watch Him Die by Henry Rollins
- A Preferred Blur by Henry Rollins
- Smile! You're Traveling by Henry Rollins

My wife just bought me Stephen King's new book, Under the Dome. So far it reads like an old-fashioned King story (I guess it is a retread from the 70's era.)

Just finished:
- Emerald Hell by Tom Piccirilli
- Eye Scream by Henry Rollins
- Amusing Ourselves to Death by Neil Postman

Currently reading:
- Pissing in the Gene Pool by Henry Rollins
- Watchmen by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons

Up next:
- Art to Choke Hearts by Henry Rollins
- See a Grown Man Cry, Now Watch Him Die by Henry Rollins
- A Preferred Blur by Henry Rollins
- Smile! You're Traveling by Henry Rollins

Urban Shaman by C.E. Murphy

David Fryer wrote:

Just finished up "501st" by Karen Traviss.

I just finished that before reading The Gun Seller. Excellent book.

I just started reading The Political Language of Islam by Bernard Lewis. Most likely very dull for most people but for a political and historical junkie like myself it is very fascinating.

I'm starting to think you have a high opinion of this Rollins fellow.

I just started reading The Political Language of Islam by Bernard Lewis. Most likely very dull for most people but for a political and historical junkie like myself it is very fascinating.

Finished In the Forest of Serre. Good stuff, good Baba Yaga (by another name).

Almost finished with The Gathering Storm, the new Wheel of Time book by Brandon Sanderson/Robert Jordan. It's very good - a lot of action, tying up a lot of plotlines, paying off a lot of old foreshadowing, just well done overall.

Okay, I settled on my next read: The Court of the Air by Stephen Hunt.

I, The Jury by Mickey Spillane. Old Mike's dialogue is not intimidating anymore, but his attitude is great!

Now reading (actually almost done with) A Darkness Forged In Fire by Chris Evans, book 1 of the Iron Elves series. Going to get the next book soon, and HALO: Evolutions since it's got a story from Karen Traviss in it.

The Killing Ground, by Graham McNeill

Next in the queue:

Courage and Honor