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I'm about 70% through the second Jurassic Park book and it's ok. People on /r/books seemed to think it was even better than the first, but it feels like a slog compared to the first. I'm looking forward to moving on to Stephen King's The Stand.

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[–] toiletwhole@feddit.de 1 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

The Jersey: The All Blacks: The Secrets Behind the World's Most Successful Team Peter Bills and The Way of Kings Brandon Sanderson.

Like both books pretty much

[–] Ilikemoney@beehaw.org 1 points 2 years ago

Just finished up mistborn era 2. Probably going to go for some shorter stand alone next. Maybe I am legend.

[–] exRedditor@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago

I’m currently chapter 4 in Crime and Punishment, Chapter 2 in The Count of Monte Cristo, and chapter 15 in Leviathan Wakes. I just started reading again since I feel like my depression is coming back. I wanna take my mind off right now with what’s happening to me mentally. Hopefully it gets better soon.

[–] proycon@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago

I'm currently reading The Metamorphosis of Prime Intellect, by Roger Williams... It's scifi about "the singularity", albeit a bit graphic and disturbing.

I recently finished reading "Arrête avec tes mensognes" by Phillipe Besson (english title: Lie with me), a gay novel, and that was a great read.

[–] plum@lemmy.ca 1 points 2 years ago

I finished Barack Obama’s autobiography recently. It was on the heavier side, so it took me a while to get through it. But worth it and very insightful into his presidency.

[–] drinksa_vodka_drink@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago

I'm reading 2 and have stalled out on both: The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid A path with Heart by Jack Kornfield

Maybe I just need a break from reading?

[–] mcpheeandme@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago

I'm 40 pages away from finishing "Annals of the Former World," an entertaining and eye-opening, if at times technical, read about geology and the forces that shaped and continue to shape the planet. It's a great read. Also explains my username.

[–] Kuujaku@kbin.social 1 points 2 years ago

@minorsecond Started Terry Goodkind's Wizard's First Rule few days ago and already loosing sleep over it. It has hooks deep in my flesh, last night was bad i just coudn't stop until fell asleep... I have 4 next books of the series ready to go, i might be in trouble.

[–] sorrowstouch@lemmy.ml 1 points 2 years ago

Wee free men by Terry Pratchett. Brilliant so far, I'm about half way through. I'm currently reading the whole of the discworld series in order and would recommend it to anyone!

[–] lich_hegemon@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Nettle and Bone by T. Kingfisher.

Wonderfully captivating book. I only just started it (on chapter 4) but it brightens my day whenever I pick it up.

[–] JustEnoughDucks@feddit.nl 1 points 2 years ago

I loved "the hollow places", is this in a similar vein or something completely different?

[–] ProfessorYakkington@lemmy.ml 1 points 2 years ago

I am reading Once there were wolves. I am about 15% in. So far it is interesting. I am coming in blind so I am not sure what to expect.

[–] zephyrvs@lemmy.ml 0 points 2 years ago

Manly P Hall, The Secret Teachings of all Ages Ted Kaczynski, Industrial Society and its Future

I tend to read 2-3 books in parallel and randomly continue reading based on mood. I love Hall's writing style and the amount of knowledge he put into the work and considering that he wasn't even 30 when it was first published, it's an incredible read for someone who recently had a spiritual awakening.

Rereading Ted's Manifesto after reading of his death yesterday. Its impressive how he foresaw what technology would do to our society and how disruptive the industrial-capitalist-technocratic trifecta would be for humans.

[–] jamie@lemmy.gtfo.social 0 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I'm reading Fairy Tale by Stephen King. It has been a fun read so far.

[–] minorsecond@lemmy.ml 0 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Does that book jump between points of view quickly, the way The Stand does?

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