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So a little wrap up from 2013. I read 32 books last year and pretty much loved every single one of them. I finished books I should have read ages ago (Ender's Game) and tried some new things (The Mortal Instruments Series). I used to follow a list of books that had about 160-something books on it pretty religiously. I ended up missing out on books that come out that year and I actually wanted to read. So this year, I've cut the list in half, and I'll only be referring to it when I don't know what I'll read next. That's probably not going to happen because I have Dark Tower to read and to finish Michael Sullivan's Ryria series. Both are good but don't need to be read consecutively in order to stay on track with the story. Anyway, on to the real reason I started this blog. The book review.
Dangerous Women edited by George R. R. Martin and Gardner Dozios
So this book took much longer than expected. Firstly, I moved into a new house so I didn't have as much time as I wanted. Secondly, the holidays tend to screw up my reading schedule. I have to say, when I heard that Martin had another book coming out that wasn't part of The Songs of Ice and Fire series I was upset. Clearly, he needs to be working on that and not anything else. Obviously this is a selfish statement and I can't expect Mr. Martin to be sucked into Westeros on a daily basis, he might turn into a white walker.
That being said, I enjoyed this anthology. Like any anthology, some of the stories are more captivating than others. Some of my favorite authors wrote a story for this anthology (i.e. Jim Butcher). I also discovered some new authors that I would love to try out. For anyone who's looking for a new genre or a new author to read, check out this book, it will help you filter out the things you're looking for.
Martin himself wrote the final story in this anthology. It is set in Westeros and is the first Dance of Dragons war. Let me tell you, this story is long and boring for those of you who don't like reading about war games or strategy. It's basically an entry in a history book and frankly rather dull. It does explain, however, a very important factor that leads up to the Westeros that we all know from the Songs of Ice and Fire. It will be interesting to see if he makes a prequel series about it.
Anyway, this book gets positive remarks from me. Check it out!!
Next time is Mistborn: The Final Empire
Hobey ho!
So a little wrap up from 2013. I read 32 books last year and pretty much loved every single one of them. I finished books I should have read ages ago (Ender's Game) and tried some new things (The Mortal Instruments Series). I used to follow a list of books that had about 160-something books on it pretty religiously. I ended up missing out on books that come out that year and I actually wanted to read. So this year, I've cut the list in half, and I'll only be referring to it when I don't know what I'll read next. That's probably not going to happen because I have Dark Tower to read and to finish Michael Sullivan's Ryria series. Both are good but don't need to be read consecutively in order to stay on track with the story. Anyway, on to the real reason I started this blog. The book review.
Dangerous Women edited by George R. R. Martin and Gardner Dozios
So this book took much longer than expected. Firstly, I moved into a new house so I didn't have as much time as I wanted. Secondly, the holidays tend to screw up my reading schedule. I have to say, when I heard that Martin had another book coming out that wasn't part of The Songs of Ice and Fire series I was upset. Clearly, he needs to be working on that and not anything else. Obviously this is a selfish statement and I can't expect Mr. Martin to be sucked into Westeros on a daily basis, he might turn into a white walker.
That being said, I enjoyed this anthology. Like any anthology, some of the stories are more captivating than others. Some of my favorite authors wrote a story for this anthology (i.e. Jim Butcher). I also discovered some new authors that I would love to try out. For anyone who's looking for a new genre or a new author to read, check out this book, it will help you filter out the things you're looking for.
Martin himself wrote the final story in this anthology. It is set in Westeros and is the first Dance of Dragons war. Let me tell you, this story is long and boring for those of you who don't like reading about war games or strategy. It's basically an entry in a history book and frankly rather dull. It does explain, however, a very important factor that leads up to the Westeros that we all know from the Songs of Ice and Fire. It will be interesting to see if he makes a prequel series about it.
Anyway, this book gets positive remarks from me. Check it out!!
Next time is Mistborn: The Final Empire
Hobey ho!
