Caught up to side stories in Side Jobs by Jim Butcher. It’s a short stories collection in Dresden Files universe. Only 1 short story and 1 novella remaining in the book. Short story is after next the book and the novella is after the book after that.

Now reading The Eyes of the Dragon by Stephen King. I have this book in my library for over 15 years. Bought it a long time ago just by looking at King’s name, but then assumed it must be a part of a series (at that time all fantasy I had read were part of series), so left it for later and then forgot. Someone mentioned the book somewhat recently, and I looked it up again and found out it’s a standalone book, so finally reading it now.

It’s written in very different style from King’s usual work, like a tale told orally. It’s also a medieval fantasy, with kings, magic and dragons. Also, not as long, less than 400 pages. I am about halfway done, and enjoying the book. Should finish it soon-ish.

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

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  • dresdenOPMEnglish
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    1 month ago

    I may have asked this before, but what are your favourite King books?

    • theskyisfalling@lemmy.dbzer0.com
      2·
      1 month ago

      I really like the Dark Tower series, the world and how it is built, the concept etc but the last couple of books are quite frankly mid at best. They aren’t bad but I find the end kind of unsatisfying.

      I really like the majority of his work but my favourites in no particular order would probably be -

      The Talisman

      Needful Things

      Desperation

      The Regulators

      Black House

      Cell

      11/22/63

      The Green Mile

      I think xD I didn’t want to make the list too long but honestly it is hard to pick for me.

      • dresdenOPMEnglish
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        1 month ago

        I once started The Gunslinger, but couldn’t get into it. May give it a try again.

        Heh, thanks for the list. It can be difficult if you like the author / genre, so thanks for doing it anyway! I have The Talisman in my backlog for many years, should give it a read. Have heard of 11/22/63 and The Green Mile but all other names are new, will take a look at them.