What are you currently reading?

[Martin]

As much as I share your affinity for Scalzi’s work, I couldn’t bring myself to pull the trigger on this one. Correctly or not, it just felt too nonsensical and fluffy. From your review, sounds like my take was mostly correct. Think I’ll wait for the new installment in the OMW series that’s due out later this year (IIRC).

I actually finished it today and while I enjoyed it, I will stick with my earlier comment. Definitely nonsensical and fluffy, with several plot lines that would not have been missed or could have been shorter. Fun read but nothing special, he did nail the ending though. I have heard rumors of a new Old Man's Tale story but not a release date. I so want that to be out!

[RonClinton]

9 days into 'WHEN THE MOON HITS YOUR EYE' by John Scalzi. The chapters are days since the moon turned to cheese. Another light silly story by Scalzi. Nothing groundbreaking but a fun read so far!

As much as I share your affinity for Scalzi’s work, I couldn’t bring myself to pull the trigger on this one. Correctly or not, it just felt too nonsensical and fluffy. From your review, sounds like my take was mostly correct. Think I’ll wait for the new installment in the OMW series that’s due out later this year (IIRC).

[brlesh]

Finally finished up Dead Silence by SA Barnes, which was kind of a slog to get through.

Next up, started Wild Spaces by SL Coney.

About half way through this short novella length story and really enjoying this slow burn coming of age story with strong Lovecraftian overtones.

B

[Martin]

9 days into 'WHEN THE MOON HITS YOUR EYE' by John Scalzi. The chapters are days since the moon turned to cheese. Another light silly story by Scalzi. Nothing groundbreaking but a fun read so far!

[dannyboy121070]

Just finished reading the Thunderstorm LE of Kenzie Jennings "Red Station", a first time read and author for me, and a part of the Splatter Western series of books. I have been slowly working my way through the Splatter Western series. Have only read a few so far, but this has been my favorite of the bunch. Would have loved for this one to go on longer. Luckily, the author left herself room for both a sequel or prequel; so, I hope we'll get the revisit the character of Clyde-the lady in Red sometime soon!

Am now reading the Centipede LE of Steven Spruill's "Hellstone", a first time read and author for me. Fingers crossed!

I have been trying to hold myself back from buying the Centipede HELLSTONE...Just shouldn't spend the money right now, but it is killing me, lol. Let me know your thoughts when you finish.

[sholloman81]

Just finished reading the Thunderstorm LE of Kenzie Jennings "Red Station", a first time read and author for me, and a part of the Splatter Western series of books. I have been slowly working my way through the Splatter Western series. Have only read a few so far, but this has been my favorite of the bunch. Would have loved for this one to go on longer. Luckily, the author left herself room for both a sequel or prequel; so, I hope we'll get the revisit the character of Clyde-the lady in Red sometime soon!

Am now reading the Centipede LE of Steven Spruill's "Hellstone", a first time read and author for me. Fingers crossed!

[RonClinton]

I LOVED "Lost Man's Lane"! It's been my favorite of the Scott Carson books so far. Hope you end up liking it!

That’s great to hear…hope my reaction to it mirrors yours.

[sholloman81]

Giving Scott Carson another shot with LOST MAN'S LANE. I enjoy coming-of-age mysteries of this sort, and the first-person POV -- providing it's done well -- always helps those types of books come across as compelling and convincing. I've tried a couple others and didn't really click with any of them, but am hoping this one'll be the one to buck that unfortunate trend.

I LOVED "Lost Man's Lane"! It's been my favorite of the Scott Carson books so far. Hope you end up liking it!

[brlesh]

Giving Scott Carson another shot with LOST MAN'S LANE. I enjoy coming-of-age mysteries of this sort, and the first-person POV -- providing it's done well -- always helps those types of books come across as compelling and convincing. I've tried a couple others and didn't really click with any of them, but am hoping this one'll be the one to buck that unfortunate trend.

I really liked The Chill.

Where They Wait, not so much.

I’m interested in hearing your thoughts on Lost Man’s Lane.

Most of the reviews I’ve seen for it have been very positive.

B

[RonClinton]

Giving Scott Carson another shot with LOST MAN'S LANE. I enjoy coming-of-age mysteries of this sort, and the first-person POV -- providing it's done well -- always helps those types of books come across as compelling and convincing. I've tried a couple others and didn't really click with any of them, but am hoping this one'll be the one to buck that unfortunate trend.

[brlesh]

Finished up Cold Snap by Lindy Ryan

What a mess! This disjointed and surreal narrative was definitely not in my ballpark.

At least it was short.

Next up, Dead Silence by S. A. Barnes.

At 30 pages in, so far so good.

B

[RonClinton]

Just finished GHOSTWRITTEN by Ronald Malfi, with one brilliant novella, two great ones, and one that didn't click.

Now reading AGAIN AND AGAIN by Jonathan Evison.

[brlesh]

Finished All the White Spaces by Ally Wilkes, which was kind of a mixed bag.

Next up, Cold Snap by Lindy Ryan, another new author for me.

B

[sholloman81]

Just finished reading the SST LE of Stephen Graham Jones' "I Was A Teenage Slasher". This was another winner from Jones. Much more of a coming-of-age story than I was expecting but very enjoyable. Fantastic characterization, a fun plot, and a really great narrative voice. Can't wait to read his next one! Also- the production by SST for this one was top-notch. I really enjoyed the artwork and that signature page is killer!

Am now reading the Thunderstorm LE of Kenzie Jennings "Red Station", a first time read and author for me and a part of the Splatter Western series of books.

[dannyboy121070]

I finished ALL THE HAUNTS BE OURS, which was excellent, and started a pair of collections, Robert McCammon's BLUE WORLD and Ray Garton's 'NIDS AND OTHER STORIES.

I am not enjoying BLUE WORLD in the least so far, probably because the stories were so influential that they've been ripped off a million times, and they now seem old hat to me. (I mean, how many times has the "Viet Nam vet gets psychic powers from Agent Orange" trope been used in the decades since Nightcrawlers was published?)

"NIDS is a lot of fun so far. You can never go wrong with giant spiders. (I was amazed to open the hardcover and see that I bought this book NINETEEN YEARS AGO. I remember being so frantic to get a copy that I was nearly jumping out of my skin when Sub Press banned me from buying their books after I had a little blowup with Joe Hill, and they were, I believe, the only place to get a copy. Matt Schwartz grabbed a copy for me, which was a very Matt Schwartz thing to do, and I was SO freaking happy to have it. And then it sat on my shelf for almost two decades......the perils of having TOO...MANY...BOOKS, I suppose.)