What are you currently reading?

[sholloman81]

Just finished reading the Midworld LE of Christopher Buehlman's "The Blacktongue Theif", a first time read for me. This was actually my first Buehlman read at all, and I will definitely be back for more. This book was so freaking good! Fantasy/Adventure is not my go-to, but every now and then, I'll be in the mood, and this one was everything I was hoping for and more. The characterization in this book was amazing. The main character Kinch will definitely be kicking around in my head for a while. He had such a unique voice. The worldbuilding was also unique and vast. Lots of cool people, cryptids, and faraway lands. Loved the magic system that was established, and the thief's guild and its rules was all kinds of cool and horrible. I was so bummed when I hit the final page as I did not want this story to end. Luckily, I believe this will be, at the least, a trilogy; so, with any luck, I'll get to spend more time in this world soon. I would give this an A grade for sure and am super happy that I took the chance on this book!

I will be reading Stephen King's "Holly" next. Even though I have a gigantic TRB stack, I just can't resist moving this to the top. Having new King to read always makes me so happy!

[brlesh]

Finished up Horrors of War by Tim Curran.

If you’re looking for some gory, fast paced action, few do it better than Curran.

I noticed with Horrors of War, as with Bone Marrow Stew when I read it a couple of years ago, some of the stories do tend to get repetitive.

After Horrors of War, started The Girl With All the Gifts by M. R. Carey.

100 pages in and really enjoying TGWATG so far.

B

[sholloman81]

Just finished reading the SST LE of Josh Malerman's "Unbury Carol". This was a reread for me, and I liked it much better this time around. Lots of fun and quirky characters and a really unique story. I've always enjoyed westerns, especially weird westerns and this one fits the bill for sure. This book truly deserves to be turned into a film. If I had one complaint, I do wish the supernatural element would have been given more of an explanation or been left out completely. While it was very creepy, the book could have stood fine on its own without it. Overall, to me, while not top Malerman, it was still a very unique and worthwhile read, and I would give it a solid C+ to B- rating.

Think I will be reading the Midworld LE of Christopher Buehlman's "The Blacktongue Theif" next, a first time read for me. I'm in the mood for something different, and I have heard great things about this book and author.

[brlesh]

Finished The Exorcism of Winchester House.

The over-the-top second half did not maintain my interest like the first half did.

Finishing up the last story I have to read in Horrors of War by Tim Curran.

1867: The Skull Eater Campaign is a reread, as it was originally published by CD in Four Rode Out about 10 years ago.

I remember liking it the first time I read it, though I remember little else about the story.

At over 80 pages, it is the longest story in the collection.

Half way through and really enjoying this bloody good story about the Indian war.

B

[brlesh]

Finished Classic Monsters Unleashed.

The second half was not as good as the first half.

Started The Exorcism of Winchester House by Douglas Wynne.

A third of the way through and liking it so far.

B