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What book(s) are you currently reading or listening to? February 24 (discuss.online)
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Still reading Rosemary and Rue by Seanan McGuire. First book in her October Daye urban fantasy series.

What about all of you? What have you been reading or listening to lately?

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[–] buttmasterflex@piefed.social 5 points 2 months ago (4 children)

I'm about 3/4 through The Devils by Joe Abercrombie. It's a very enjoyable read, similar in feel to his other books.

[–] rljkeimig@lemmy.world 5 points 2 months ago (1 children)

It's a blast, so much fun, great world, great plot, insane characters. I was reading reviews when I finished that were saying it wasn't what people expected and that they were disappointed because of that, but I think it is one of my personal favorites.

[–] buttmasterflex@piefed.social 2 points 2 months ago

I really enjoy the fantasy elements added into this world. To put it with as few spoilers as possible, on The First Law books, magic was this ancient, rare thing (mostly), and in this one, it's all in your face.

[–] iamthetot@piefed.ca 2 points 2 months ago (1 children)

I am a recently made Joe Abercrombie fan and I will have to get to this new series eventually.

[–] buttmasterflex@piefed.social 1 points 2 months ago (1 children)

I believe it's a standalone novel, but not 100% certain on it.

[–] rljkeimig@lemmy.world 2 points 2 months ago (1 children)

I think he confirmed last year he's got the "first draft" of The Devils 2 complete or that he would by the end of the year, sometime around October.

[–] buttmasterflex@piefed.social 1 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Oh nice, I'm glad the story will continue after the first book!

[–] rljkeimig@lemmy.world 1 points 2 months ago

I found the link on his site by the way: https://joeabercrombie.com/progress-report-august-25/

Super excited to see where it goes.

[–] Pattylay@lemmy.world 1 points 2 months ago

Seems neat!

[–] alternategait@lemmy.world 1 points 2 months ago (1 children)

I'm working on an audio book in the First Law Series (The Heros). I think I've gotten a little satiated on his writing. I'm doing this one because I had it requested months ago and I may as well. I'm probably not seeking out much else of his since it does have that very similar feel.

[–] buttmasterflex@piefed.social 1 points 2 months ago

Yeah, I usually take them one at a time with "palate cleanser" books in between. They're great, but it can be a lot to binge read them.