Lord of the Rings is the only series that I put ahead of The Dark Tower. I have to say, it is so cool reading his other books that connect to the series. So Good!!!
So awesome to hear about your Discworld journey. I did the same thing you're doing which is reading from publication order after reading a couple out of order!
I recently got The Gunslinger and I'm not sure when I'm going to start it but I'm looking forward to reading The Dark Tower. Glad to hear you're enjoying it! Your description of it vaguely reminded me of a sci-fi series I'm reading now called Deathstalker. It takes sci-fi tropes and dials everything up to 11. It's nuts!
@@alexnieves I’m halfway into book 1 and it’s a lot of fun. It’s a pulpy sword and planet space opera and kind of feels like if Shane Black or Joe Carnahan wrote/directed Sun Eater.
In June everything I read were absolute BANGERS: *Fantasy* Dresden Files 12: Changes - Plus the short story "Aftermath" False Sun - R Scott Bakker (short story) *Historical-Fantasy* The Lions of Al-Rassan - Guy Gavriel Kay - Did I become a Kay stan? Yes I did cuz this beat Changes for my favourite book of the month. Strong contender for my book of the year. *Sci-Fi* Elder Race - Adrian Tchaikovsky (novella) - Well, I'm officially a fan now. Slaughterhouse Five - Kurt Vonnegot Though sadly I am starting to get Fantasy series burnout so I'm gonna pause the Fantasy series I currently have ongoing for a while except maybe Long Price Quartet. But right now I need more standalones.
Nothing wrong with switching up genres and DAMN! Changes for unseated?! I've heard great things about GGK though so I definitely need to read some of his books for myself.
I also started Discword chronologically with 1 and 2 and I absolutely loved them! I don't get why so many think the color of magic is a bad book, it's one of my favorite of the series
I read 6 books in June, which was better than I expected because one of those books was the Crippled God by Steven Erikson. It was pretty good. I also read Salem's Lot, Knife of Dreams, Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo, Reaper Man by Terry Pratchett and a book called Ariadne by Jennifer Saint. I can't decide if I like Salem's Lot or Crippled God for my book of the month.
I wasn't a huge fan of the first two Discworld books either as opposed to Mort and Guards Guards. I hope you enjoy Wizard and Glass next month Alex- great wrap up. I need to get to The Gentleman Bastards soon.
I felt the same way about RSURS but I'm still wanting to read Republic of Thieves. I started Crown of Swords, but the audiobook got returned to the library. It just showed up again so I'm going to try to finish that in July.
@@alexnieves ngl I'm kind of losing steam with it. I feel like I'm in it so far now that I just got to keep going, but it's definitely not going to be like a favorite series of all time.
@@americanchic1101 If you make it to Knife of Dreams it's smooth sailing but you gotta get through the slog first and the slog straight up sucks IMO. If you aren't really feeling it just don't force yourself. I'm happy to have read it all but it's not a favorite series for me with just how up and down it was.
I think in one of the author notes in the dark tower, King mentions it took a lot out of him to focus on the dark tower story. Good observation on that bc you’re right it is unique! I’ve been reading Junji Ito’s manga. Uzumaki is my fav of the three I’ve read so far.
I get what you are saying about the Dark Tower books Not being encassed inside one book. I still think out of all them (except the last one, cause I am not done) I still think the Drawing of the Three was my favorite cause it felt like you got some resolution. I think the wolves of the Calla is similar. Plot points are still moving, but there is a whole story inside of it. I didn't care for the fourth one, so I am curious to see how you like it, though I think my opinion is pretty unpopular.
I totally get it and it's definitely not for everybody. I think for me if I had started with Color of Magic or Light Fantastic I would have been very underwhelmed. My guess would be that if you've tried Guards Guards and didn't like it then the humor and style just isn't going to work for you.
In a lot of ways Red Seas Under Red Skies is my favourite of the three but if we're talking in terms of how it's paced, easily my least favourite of the three though I was grateful Lynch was less reliant on flashbacks.
I started in on Discworld in what's apparently publication order, and I've been having a great time with it. I've been going through the old audiobooks with a very dry, British narrator, and I feel like it suits the writing superbly. Favorite read in June was absolutely Starfighters of Adumar. Possibly now my favorite X-wing book.
My favorite books in june are Dolores Claiborne by Stephen king this book is definitely one of kings best work i also rewatched the movie adaptation and it still holds Over the top by Johnathan van ness their memoir They never learn by Layne Fargo this book definitely reminds me of films like promising young women M.f.a starring Francesca Eastwood and ms. 45 starring zoe lund
In June, I've finished The hunt for Red October by Tom Clancy, Harry Potter and the prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling (ended up to be the favorite of the month), Games of state by Jeff Rovin ans started Patriot Games by Tom Clancy (I think it will out there in the fav pile for July)
Here's what I read in june Dolores Claiborne by Stephen king Over the top by Johnathan van ness their memoir Small fry by lisa Brennen jobs Will by will Smith his memoir The fires of heaven by Robert Jordan She gets the girl by Rachel lippincott and alyson Derrick Paybacks a witch by lana Harper Realm of ash by tasha suri The pariah by Anthony ryan Nettle and bone by t kingfisher The invisible life of addie larue Shadows edge by Brent weeks They never learn by Layne Fargo Shipped by angie Harmon This woven kingdom by tahereh mafi Homeland by r.a salvatore
@@alexnieves hahaha I literally just watched my husband replay the enhanced editions on PlayStation. I need the full release of BG3 in my life already. I heard it’s supposed to actually release next year so fingers crossed for that 🤣
@@RodgersReads I played basically the entire playthrough with Imoen, Jaheira, Khalid, Ajantis, Neera and now that I think about it they all kind of annoy me haha. I was doing a good playthrough though so nobody got along with the evil characters
Lord of the Rings is the only series that I put ahead of The Dark Tower. I have to say, it is so cool reading his other books that connect to the series. So Good!!!
Yeah knowing that there's so many connections is pretty cool.
So awesome to hear about your Discworld journey. I did the same thing you're doing which is reading from publication order after reading a couple out of order!
It's been fun for sure but I'm itching to get back to some Watch books.
Hi 👋 happy reading to you! I hope ur July reads are good too!! 🎥🦋🎼🎬
Thanks you too!
Enjoyed this wrap up from you! I read The Priory Of The Orange Tree in June and loved it, heading back to WoT this month!
I recently got The Gunslinger and I'm not sure when I'm going to start it but I'm looking forward to reading The Dark Tower. Glad to hear you're enjoying it!
Your description of it vaguely reminded me of a sci-fi series I'm reading now called Deathstalker. It takes sci-fi tropes and dials everything up to 11. It's nuts!
I'll have to look into Deathstalker for myself, how are you liking it? Dark Tower is super weird and awesome, I hope you enjoy it.
@@alexnieves I’m halfway into book 1 and it’s a lot of fun. It’s a pulpy sword and planet space opera and kind of feels like if Shane Black or Joe Carnahan wrote/directed Sun Eater.
@@WordsinTime Cool!
In June everything I read were absolute BANGERS:
*Fantasy*
Dresden Files 12: Changes
- Plus the short story "Aftermath"
False Sun - R Scott Bakker (short story)
*Historical-Fantasy*
The Lions of Al-Rassan - Guy Gavriel Kay
- Did I become a Kay stan? Yes I did cuz this beat Changes for my favourite book of the month. Strong contender for my book of the year.
*Sci-Fi*
Elder Race - Adrian Tchaikovsky (novella)
- Well, I'm officially a fan now.
Slaughterhouse Five - Kurt Vonnegot
Though sadly I am starting to get Fantasy series burnout so I'm gonna pause the Fantasy series I currently have ongoing for a while except maybe Long Price Quartet. But right now I need more standalones.
Nothing wrong with switching up genres and DAMN! Changes for unseated?! I've heard great things about GGK though so I definitely need to read some of his books for myself.
I also started Discword chronologically with 1 and 2 and I absolutely loved them! I don't get why so many think the color of magic is a bad book, it's one of my favorite of the series
I'm happy you liked it! I certainly didn't think it was a bad book but I think I'm kinda meh on it. It was just decent for me.
I read 6 books in June, which was better than I expected because one of those books was the Crippled God by Steven Erikson. It was pretty good. I also read Salem's Lot, Knife of Dreams, Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo, Reaper Man by Terry Pratchett and a book called Ariadne by Jennifer Saint. I can't decide if I like Salem's Lot or Crippled God for my book of the month.
Salem's Lot is awesome!
Wastelands is my favorite dystopian book I've read so far. Just came back to the Dark Tower and read Wind Through The Keyhole.
Awesome. It was a wild ride for sure.
I wasn't a huge fan of the first two Discworld books either as opposed to Mort and Guards Guards. I hope you enjoy Wizard and Glass next month Alex- great wrap up.
I need to get to The Gentleman Bastards soon.
I have no doubt I'll enjoy Wizard and Glass
I felt the same way about RSURS but I'm still wanting to read Republic of Thieves.
I started Crown of Swords, but the audiobook got returned to the library. It just showed up again so I'm going to try to finish that in July.
Crown of Swords was solid. How are you liking WoT?
@@alexnieves ngl I'm kind of losing steam with it. I feel like I'm in it so far now that I just got to keep going, but it's definitely not going to be like a favorite series of all time.
@@americanchic1101 If you make it to Knife of Dreams it's smooth sailing but you gotta get through the slog first and the slog straight up sucks IMO. If you aren't really feeling it just don't force yourself. I'm happy to have read it all but it's not a favorite series for me with just how up and down it was.
Glad you enjoyed the wastelands it's one of my favorite books in the series 😃
It was great!
I think in one of the author notes in the dark tower, King mentions it took a lot out of him to focus on the dark tower story. Good observation on that bc you’re right it is unique!
I’ve been reading Junji Ito’s manga. Uzumaki is my fav of the three I’ve read so far.
I might have to try some manga at some point, I haven't read any since Naruto.
I get what you are saying about the Dark Tower books Not being encassed inside one book. I still think out of all them (except the last one, cause I am not done) I still think the Drawing of the Three was my favorite cause it felt like you got some resolution. I think the wolves of the Calla is similar. Plot points are still moving, but there is a whole story inside of it. I didn't care for the fourth one, so I am curious to see how you like it, though I think my opinion is pretty unpopular.
I hope I love it because King has yet to let me down.
I've tried Discworld over and over and over and never made it past ten pages before giving up. I guess the style isn't for me. I really wish it was!
I totally get it and it's definitely not for everybody. I think for me if I had started with Color of Magic or Light Fantastic I would have been very underwhelmed. My guess would be that if you've tried Guards Guards and didn't like it then the humor and style just isn't going to work for you.
In a lot of ways Red Seas Under Red Skies is my favourite of the three but if we're talking in terms of how it's paced, easily my least favourite of the three though I was grateful Lynch was less reliant on flashbacks.
All good points! I'm liking it more in the last 25% for sure.
@@alexnieves glad you're still enjoying the series, I'm considering doing a re-read soon. Hope you enjoy Republic of Thieves, its fantastic.
I started in on Discworld in what's apparently publication order, and I've been having a great time with it. I've been going through the old audiobooks with a very dry, British narrator, and I feel like it suits the writing superbly.
Favorite read in June was absolutely Starfighters of Adumar. Possibly now my favorite X-wing book.
British narration of Discworld? Perfect.
My favorite books in june are
Dolores Claiborne by Stephen king this book is definitely one of kings best work i also rewatched the movie adaptation and it still holds
Over the top by Johnathan van ness their memoir
They never learn by Layne Fargo this book definitely reminds me of films like promising young women
M.f.a starring Francesca Eastwood and ms. 45 starring zoe lund
King is pretty awesome isn't he?
@@alexnieves yes he is 💯
In June, I've finished The hunt for Red October by Tom Clancy, Harry Potter and the prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling (ended up to be the favorite of the month), Games of state by Jeff Rovin ans started Patriot Games by Tom Clancy (I think it will out there in the fav pile for July)
Prisoner of Azkaban is so good!
Here's what I read in june
Dolores Claiborne by Stephen king
Over the top by Johnathan van ness their memoir
Small fry by lisa Brennen jobs
Will by will Smith his memoir
The fires of heaven by Robert Jordan
She gets the girl by Rachel lippincott and alyson Derrick
Paybacks a witch by lana Harper
Realm of ash by tasha suri
The pariah by Anthony ryan
Nettle and bone by t kingfisher
The invisible life of addie larue
Shadows edge by Brent weeks
They never learn by Layne Fargo
Shipped by angie Harmon
This woven kingdom by tahereh mafi
Homeland by r.a salvatore
What a list!
@@alexnieves thanks 😃
YAAAAAAS which Baldur's Gate did you play? And same with pirates and seafaring....just not my jam
I played the enhanced edition and then played Siege of Dragonspear as well. Just started BG2.
@@alexnieves hahaha I literally just watched my husband replay the enhanced editions on PlayStation. I need the full release of BG3 in my life already. I heard it’s supposed to actually release next year so fingers crossed for that 🤣
@@RodgersReads I'm trying so hard to not install BG3 until it's finished
@@alexnieves omg same we keep side eyeing that early access 🤣🤣🤣 who’s your fav party member to recruit in BG 1?
@@RodgersReads I played basically the entire playthrough with Imoen, Jaheira, Khalid, Ajantis, Neera and now that I think about it they all kind of annoy me haha. I was doing a good playthrough though so nobody got along with the evil characters