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Reading this now, but in Swedish. Stories heavily influenced by Carver, with a dash of Bukowski. Tower's still got his own voice, though. I'm about halfway through.
The Books/Reading Thread
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Reading this now, but in Swedish. Stories heavily influenced by Carver, with a dash of Bukowski. Tower's still got his own voice, though. I'm about halfway through.
CiG
Coming of Age in the Milky Way
Can anybody recommend to me the best Star Wars book to read?
Outside of the novelization of the original trilogy (whether you like them or not, I am just trying to avoid recommendations that are too obvious).
Outside of the novelization of the original trilogy (whether you like them or not, I am just trying to avoid recommendations that are too obvious).
Manic Ferocity
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Timothy Zahn's Thrawn trilogy was cool but it's not canon anymore I guess. The other ones I've read range from decent to terrible.
CiG
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Did the new films render them no longer canon? Regardless I'll make a note to look out for them, thanks.
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Took advantage of a flight to finish Thinking Fast and Slow. I started it a long time ago and school interrupted. There were a lot of neat tidbits in there but I thought some things were a bit oversold as well. Definitely a better read than Tipping Point though.
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Yeah, the original EU is called "Star Wars Legends" now because of the new films.
CiG
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Actually, now that you mention it I think I've heard that before. Might have been via @Talos of Atmora or someone else here who knows a lot about Star Wars.
I still need to see Rogue One.
I still need to see Rogue One.
Yeah, that was me. It was in my post where I reviewed Republic in the Comics thread. I might do a similar post for Tales of the Jedi or Legacy.
CiG
Coming of Age in the Milky Way
Of the novels, which would you recommend I check out? The Thrawn trilogy has already been suggested.
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Managed to burn through The Black Swan by Taleb right before the end of summer break. Probably the most jarring book I've had the pleasure to read, despite having some idea of the general gist. I do wish he had managed to keep the chip on his shoulder less obvious - his regular denigration of those in "dark suits, white shirts, and neckties" added nothing.
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I read the Attica Locke thriller Bluebird, Bluebird. You can check out my thoughts on the book via this online exclusive Mystery Scene Magazine link.
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Reread Peter Watts' Blindsight over the weekend and started on the 'sequel', Echopraxia.
Einherjar86
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I didn't enjoy the sequel as much; but then again, seeing as Blindsight is one of the best science fiction novels since 2000, my expectations may have been a bit high...
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been thinking lately about how amazing this is. definitely the most unique and fucked up work of epic fantasy i've read. i really need to dive into the subsequent quadrilogy; my dad reckons it might be even better, and this is his all-time favourite series so that's high praise.
