Finished The Passage by Justin Cronin. First book in The Passage trilogy. Overall, liked the book. The start was slow, giving me Stephen King vibes, but it picked up the pace as it went along. It was too long though, and can’t get myself to start next one right away.

Read couple of son’s books to change pace. The Ghoul in the School by Marcus Rashford and Alex Falase-Koya, the second book in The Breakfast Club Adventures. And Unexpected Super Spy by Zanib Mian, second book in Planet Omar series.

Also read, and just finished 5 mins before this post, Yumi and the Nightmare Painter by Brandon Sanderson, book 3 of his secret projects, and part of Cosmere, but a standalone book, which can be read without any knowledge of his other work. I loved this book. Like most of his “secret projects” books, couldn’t put it down once I picked it up.

Currently Reading… nothing. Just finished the previous book and haven’t decided what to start next… leaning towards next Dresden Files novel though… let’s see.

What about all of you? What have you been reading or listening to lately?

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  • dactylothecaEnglish
    8•1 month ago

    Because ADHD I usually have at least 4 books underway at the same time.

    • I’m just about to finish Years of Rice and Salt by Kim Stanley Robinson.

    • I just started Piranesi by Susanna Clarke.

    • I’m also reading A City on Mars, a nonfiction book by Kelly and Zach Weinersmith.

    • I started re-reading the Area X trilogy by Jeff Vandermeer, I think I’m still in Annihilation.

    • I also started re-reading Dune by Frank Herbert, but honestly it’s such a slog that I think I got halfway through before getting frustrated. The worldbuilding may be interesting but holy shit is Herbert’s writing turgid.

    • Baggins
      3•1 month ago

      Upvote for the use of the word turgid.

      But yes it is. I found that to be the case with the Foundation series as well. I read them when I was younger - perhaps I skimmed them, or I’m just getting picky as I get older.

      • dactylothecaEnglish
        3•1 month ago

        I’m definitely getting pickier as I get older. Back in my 20’s I went through all the Dune books, including the ones written by Frank’s son which are… well, even worse. Doubt I could do it now. Probably the same with Foundation too if I tried reading them again.