This was a very busy week for me, hardly got time to read 100 or so pages. Still reading Grave Peril by Jim Butcher. Book 3 of The Dresden Files.

What about all of you, what have you been reading?

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    Currently blasting through (because it’s hard to put down) Qualityland by Marc Uwe Kling. A satirical but horrifying take on society that’s fully dependent on algorithms. It follows a “useless” person around trying to seek meaning and the overt advertising throughout really feels too close to reality. It’s a fun read I may finish in one day, it’s well translated and a surprise to find in a dollar tree store.

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    MA Carrick’s Labyrinths Heart. Just came out this past week and is the last book in the Rook & Rose trilogy. Going to drag this out to savor the ending

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    I’m reading Kambaramayanam, a 12th century Tamil epic. It’s written in my mother tongue, Tamil, but the language has changed so much over centuries that I am using a guide to understand the old Tamil words and phrases and the nuances behind the verses. I’m really enjoying it so far.

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    The Tibetan book of the dead for beginners by Lama Lhanang Rinpoche.

    The fifth season by N. K. Jemisin

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      I don’t know much about “The Tibetan Book of the Dead”, is it too difficult, that it needs a beginner’s edition? Or is it just a translation, named like that?

      The Fifth Season is pretty good. How are you enjoying it?

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        It’s more of a tibetan book of the dead for dummies kind of thing. It summarizes the teaching of the tibetan book of the dead.

        I actually have a bit of hard time with the fifth season. I find the writing style a bit hard to follow and I have some difficulty relating to anything.

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          It’s more of a tibetan book of the dead for dummies kind of thing. It summarizes the teaching of the tibetan book of the dead.

          Ah okay. Thanks for the info.

          I actually have a bit of hard time with the fifth season. I find the writing style a bit hard to follow and I have some difficulty relating to anything.

          I agree. The series is quite dry, and writing style is a bit hard to follow. Overall, it’s still a good book. Though, I am not sure I would recommend finishing it if you aren’t liking it much.

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    Nothing at the moment but around a week ago I finished Crime and Punishment. I didn’t understand the ideas and themes it’s praised for but I still enjoyed it just for the story and characters which is exactly what I expected when I decided to read it, thinking something like “come on, if it’s a classic it’s at very least just a good book” and I was pleased that that was correct.

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    I’m not reading it, listening to the audiobook so I hope it’s okay I comment but Project Hail Mary! It’s sooooo good! It’s my first audiobook also

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      Books are books, listening, reading, doesn’t matter.

      How are you liking the book? It’s next on my list to read.

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      I was surprised to find out who Frankenstein actually is, when I read the book. How are you enjoying the book?

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      feels funny to find out or remember that these popular monsters were created by someone in an original story. How do you like it?

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    I just finished, A series of unfortunate events #2 - The Reptile Room

    I am also re-reading Discworld in order and have read Men At Arms, next its Soul Music

    Currently I am reading, John Scalzi - Old Man’s War, and so far its a good!

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      I end up zigagging in the Discworld. One day, I’ll have a go at reading it in order.

      GNU PTerry.

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        I have read Discworld both by series (Wizards, Witches, The Watch, …) and in order, the good thing with reading in order is that you get a break from the different characters and you notice the cameos easier.

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      I have been following John Scalzi on Twitter (and now mastadon) for many years, but I still haven’t read anything from him. I think it’s about time I do something about it.

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        I was going to start on Ian M Banks’ Culture series, but I read a few reviews that said his writing style is a bit repetitive, and then I found John Scalzi, my first impression of Old Man’s War reminds me a bit of Pratchett and Douglas Adams, and I hope it continues in that fashion.

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            I finished Old Mans War it is still good!, Scalzi does a good job with the world building, and just FYI it’s a bit gory from time to time.

            Minor spoiler about the setting

            I like the multiverse approach to interstellar travel it allows for endless possibilities.

            Having watched Rick and Morty helps with understanding multiverse idea (Currently its a less crazy version).

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              I checked with my local shop, they didn’t had Old Mans War, going to order it online. Thanks for the info!