I've just started reading The Wager. I'm a sucker for ship based media, and I'm hoping this'll be no exception.
It's my third book of the year after previously reading both A Clash of Kings and How to get rid of a president
Getting deeper into The Expanse, now on #3 (Abaddon's Gate). Finished the two prequels "Drive" and "The Butcher of Anderson Station", the two original books of the series, and the "Gods of Risk" interlude.
Currently readingA Separate Peace because I was convinced my high school self was just too immature when he labeled it as the worst book he has ever had to read... it's not the worst book I've ever had to read but it's not a good book either.
Next up will probably be either The Guns of August or Teddy Roosevelt's autobiography.
Just finished Dune Messiah. It was good, but I liked the first one more. Feel like it could've been shorter, while at the same time I feel like I would've appreciated more info on how the jihad affected people outside Arrakeen.
I'll probably start on either Colour of Magic or Gardens of the Moon next.
Your pick reminds me I really should get into some naval fiction. I used to love it on the screen (Hornblower, Master and Commander, etc), I'm a big fan of it's sci-fi equivalents, I was into sailing as a kid and I am a total sucker for command drama stuff. Frankly, I'm shocked I've never read any naval fiction as far as I can remember.
I tried to read romeo and juliet today and they talk funny. 😂
Currently reading Brute Force: cracking the data encryption standard by matt curtin.
The One Hundred Thousand Kingdoms by NK Jemisin.
It's basically this:
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If you didn't already read it: O'Brien's Aubrey/Maturin Series. He greally goes deep into ships and sailing but the story is still compelling.
Just started The daughter of Doctor Moreau yesterday.
Before that, Rana Joon and the one and only now was absolutely wonderful and I really recommend it.
The Wager sounds interesting but I'm not too much into non-fiction. How is it written? Does it feel like a fiction book?
I'll be honest with you, up until this comment I thought it was fictional.
I'm reading To Sleep in a Sea of Stars by Christopher Paolini. It is a lot of fun so far. The characters are deep and believable. The plot is complex and interesting. I love it!
I just finished Whalefall by Daniel Kraus if you are looking for a gripping, hard-science, scuba survival thriller. The ending is so metal. The writing is great and the tension makes it hard to read and hard to put down.
Ilium by Dan Simmons. Haven’t got to the end yet but already boggled my mind.
Just started reading Erich Maria Remarque - Three Comrades. I'm really liking it so far.
