Some really interesting books on your Qtr 1 TBR, Speaking Bones is definitely one I want to get to sooner rather than later. I am so pleased that you're still focusing on reading for pleasure more than it becoming more like a job requirement. I think the whole 6 book Dune series is not for everyone, personally I love them and I've read them 4 or 5 times now since my teens but much as I love them don't worry if you don't love them too. Before I forget Happy New Year and your shelves are looking very snazzy and ordered behind you 👍😁
Thank you! I’m putting in a lot of effort to keep it as simple and clutter free since my last major overhaul. I loved the first Dune and really liked the third. The other two were compelling enough that I’m very interested to see where it goes. And thank you - I’m happy with it too. It’s a huge focus of mine to enjoy the process and try to forget about the numbers and the obligations.
So far for the Secret Projects, I’ve only read Tress. My husband read them all and the Wizard one was his favorite. 😂 Everyone else I know says Yuni was their favorite.
@@TheObsessiveBookseller I think the main reason I've been able to read so many books is that I've started listening to a lot more audio books than I used to. I don't enjoy them or connect to them the same way I do when I sit down and actually read a book. So I'm going to listen to less audio this year, saving those for lighter reads that I can listen to while I'm either traveling or cleaning house.
@@RecordingsofaReader That is a great strategy, I've also noticed that tendency in myself. At least when I'm multitasking. I'm trying to actually put effort into focusing on what's going on when audiobooks are playing rather than being okay with just 75% comprehension.
I loved the first 3 books of the Echoes Saga by Philip C. Quaintrell, and I am starting the 4th book. I started Otherland by Tad Williams years ago, but I never read past the first book, so I will need to read the first book again.
I read Sookie as it was coming out so enjoy :) Wind and Truth is on my TBR for this year but probably will be in 6 months depending on how soon I start my reread.
Thank you! I’m really late to the party. I only did a one book reread so I was able to start on release date. It will probably be six months before I finish haha.
@@TheObsessiveBookseller I probably could start it right away but Dad has the audiobooks of the others so I'll listen to those and then either listen or read the last :)
Happy New Year! Daniel Abraham and Ty Frank definitely have a strange marketing situation on their hands. It would not shock me if they walk back that statement. I’ve been reading 5 books (I need to simplify my reading life 😅😂) and they have all been delightful. Im trying to finish up Franz Werfel’s Star of the Unborn before finishing Ian Trigilis’s The Mechanical. Then I am going to finish up Assassin’s Quest before finishing Curse of the Mistwraith and Barbara Kingsolver’s Poisonwood Bible.
Happy New Year! That’s a great lineup of books! Even if it’s not simple haha. It’s so hard to not start new things. I started the Mechanical for the read on Allen’s channel but decided I didn’t have enough time for it. Really great premise though. Yeah I’m curious to see how things go for that Corey series going forward. It made me feel like I was crazy for seeing the tie between the two series.
My last dune was God Emperor of Dune and I thought the series is getting better in general but I'm not loving it. It's interesting. Worth the read for the ideas, definitely
The strongest one for me was the first one, but I’ve found something oddly compelling about the rest of them despite not actually loving them. It makes me want to see where he’s taking it.
I remember a long time ago reading Chapterhouse: Dune, the 6th book and that was the end of the series at the time. I wonder if it is worth to read more books in this series. The review for book 7 aren't good.
I’m nervous to read beyond the initial but at this point am planning on giving a few a try to see how it goes. I haven’t decided if I’m going to skip around a bit or not.
I have not! I’ll put it on my list after Sookie. She’s such a clever writer, I think I’m interested in all the stuff she has out. Thanks for putting it on my radar.
I'm one of the few who liked The Martian better than Project Hail Mary....it was fine, but the whole interaction with the "other" being was just an easy excuse for the main character to get out of every scenario....his own handy Deus ex Machina.
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Oooooooh Yumi ❤
Project Hail Mary!! 😊
Disquiet Gods 💪
Heirs of the Blade 💪
Live Suit was a great novella too - so many of my recent favs on here!
Oooh, that’s awesome!! I feel like I can’t get to these fast enough but I’m super excited for them all.
Project Hail Mary is excellent--the audiobook is fantastic as well!
Perfect! That’s the format I grabbed for my upcoming read of it.
Some really interesting books on your Qtr 1 TBR, Speaking Bones is definitely one I want to get to sooner rather than later. I am so pleased that you're still focusing on reading for pleasure more than it becoming more like a job requirement. I think the whole 6 book Dune series is not for everyone, personally I love them and I've read them 4 or 5 times now since my teens but much as I love them don't worry if you don't love them too. Before I forget Happy New Year and your shelves are looking very snazzy and ordered behind you 👍😁
Thank you! I’m putting in a lot of effort to keep it as simple and clutter free since my last major overhaul. I loved the first Dune and really liked the third. The other two were compelling enough that I’m very interested to see where it goes. And thank you - I’m happy with it too. It’s a huge focus of mine to enjoy the process and try to forget about the numbers and the obligations.
Just started The Hollows series and plan to get to Terry Prachett's City Watch. Wishing you lots of happy reading in 2025.
Thank you, you as well! I liked those first few books of Hollows well enough but the magic really starts happening a few books in. Love it.
So far for the Secret Projects, I’ve only read Tress. My husband read them all and the Wizard one was his favorite. 😂 Everyone else I know says Yuni was their favorite.
Oh really! That makes me feel better about taking time to read it. I really didn’t care for Sunlit Man, so the bar is low.
I'm with you on slowing down with the reading. That's my goal this year too, to take more time with the books I read and enjoy them more.
I think it’ll lead to me looking back on 2025 with more satisfaction. I think you read a lot more than I do even!
@@TheObsessiveBookseller I think the main reason I've been able to read so many books is that I've started listening to a lot more audio books than I used to. I don't enjoy them or connect to them the same way I do when I sit down and actually read a book. So I'm going to listen to less audio this year, saving those for lighter reads that I can listen to while I'm either traveling or cleaning house.
@@RecordingsofaReader That is a great strategy, I've also noticed that tendency in myself. At least when I'm multitasking. I'm trying to actually put effort into focusing on what's going on when audiobooks are playing rather than being okay with just 75% comprehension.
Great video Niki! I’m glad you’re enjoying the new series by James SA Corey. I’m staying optimistic for when I get to it.
Thank you! I hope you like it. I’m looking forward to seeing how it goes.
PHM is great fun and should be a quick read. Enjoy!
Thank you! It got picked for book club so I’m stoked!
I loved the first 3 books of the Echoes Saga by Philip C. Quaintrell, and I am starting the 4th book. I started Otherland by Tad Williams years ago, but I never read past the first book, so I will need to read the first book again.
I’ve been really interested in both of those series. Especially Otherland. It has been recommended to me a few times.
Love this. Happy for you and your new rule :)
Thank you! ^_^
I read Sookie as it was coming out so enjoy :) Wind and Truth is on my TBR for this year but probably will be in 6 months depending on how soon I start my reread.
Thank you! I’m really late to the party. I only did a one book reread so I was able to start on release date. It will probably be six months before I finish haha.
@@TheObsessiveBookseller I probably could start it right away but Dad has the audiobooks of the others so I'll listen to those and then either listen or read the last :)
Happy New Year! Daniel Abraham and Ty Frank definitely have a strange marketing situation on their hands. It would not shock me if they walk back that statement.
I’ve been reading 5 books (I need to simplify my reading life 😅😂) and they have all been delightful. Im trying to finish up Franz Werfel’s Star of the Unborn before finishing Ian Trigilis’s The Mechanical. Then I am going to finish up Assassin’s Quest before finishing Curse of the Mistwraith and Barbara Kingsolver’s Poisonwood Bible.
Happy New Year! That’s a great lineup of books! Even if it’s not simple haha. It’s so hard to not start new things. I started the Mechanical for the read on Allen’s channel but decided I didn’t have enough time for it. Really great premise though.
Yeah I’m curious to see how things go for that Corey series going forward. It made me feel like I was crazy for seeing the tie between the two series.
Books from the same author are always connected somehow. It's the same mind behind those books. ;-)
Very true! I hadn’t thought of it in those terms.
I enjoyed The Mercy Of Gods too.
I have to admit it, I like Project Hail Mary more than The Martian. That...that ending....
Nice! It’s coming up in a month for book club, so fingers crossed I like it more too!
My last dune was God Emperor of Dune and I thought the series is getting better in general but I'm not loving it. It's interesting. Worth the read for the ideas, definitely
The strongest one for me was the first one, but I’ve found something oddly compelling about the rest of them despite not actually loving them. It makes me want to see where he’s taking it.
I remember a long time ago reading Chapterhouse: Dune, the 6th book and that was the end of the series at the time. I wonder if it is worth to read more books in this series. The review for book 7 aren't good.
I’m nervous to read beyond the initial but at this point am planning on giving a few a try to see how it goes. I haven’t decided if I’m going to skip around a bit or not.
Have you had the chance to try Charlaine Harris's Gunnie Rose Series ?
I have not! I’ll put it on my list after Sookie. She’s such a clever writer, I think I’m interested in all the stuff she has out. Thanks for putting it on my radar.
I'm one of the few who liked The Martian better than Project Hail Mary....it was fine, but the whole interaction with the "other" being was just an easy excuse for the main character to get out of every scenario....his own handy Deus ex Machina.
Good to know! It looks like this one won for book club, so we’ll see how it goes.