Reading **[The Twelve](https://www.librarything.com/work/10735648)** by Justin Cronin. Book 2 of The Passage trilogy. Around 180 or so pages in, and we are still in the past, the story is interesting, so reading about these characters, but I am still not sure if it will have any effect in the future / present, or it's just for world building. I am now invested enough now to see where it goes though. What about all of you? What have you been reading or listening to lately? ---- A regular reminder about our [Book Bingo](https://threadiverse.link/lemmy.world/post/14905693), and it's [Recommendation Post](https://threadiverse.link/lemmy.world/post/14906000) . Links are also present in our community sidebar.

Still reading **[The Twelve](https://www.librarything.com/work/10735648)** by Justin Cronin. Book 2 of The Passage trilogy. Haven't read much more since the last week, but the few pages I did read are still in old time, and while they are interesting for world building, I can't make myself feel anything for characters that have been dead for 100 years, and have nothing to do with the "current" story. Still, like I said, going to read at least first 100 pages, and then see if I still want to continue. Also started **[The Complete Fiction of H. P. Lovecraft](https://www.librarything.com/work/6408894)**. I have never gotten around to reading any of it, so wanted to read it all in published order. Couldn't find any good collection in local store, so started downloading all his work (which is in public domain), but then found out about the [ebook created by "CthulhuChick"](https://arkhamarchivist.com/free-complete-lovecraft-ebook-nook-kindle/), she has basically gone through what I was doing and compiled an ebook with his complete works, organized in published order (excluding his one story from very early days, and two other non-horror stories. Since I wanted to read those too, I just added them in myself). So, enjoying this now. Have only read first couple of stories yet. Would love to see how his work evolves. What about all of you? What have you been reading or listening to lately? ---- A regular reminder about our [Book Bingo](https://threadiverse.link/lemmy.world/post/14905693), and it's [Recommendation Post](https://threadiverse.link/lemmy.world/post/14906000) . Links are also present in our community sidebar.

Finished **[Artemis](https://www.librarything.com/work/19539524/)** by Andy Weir. It was a fun book, but a step below both The Martian and Project Hail Mary. Can't point out why, though I don't think it's because protagonist is unlikable. Still, not a bad book, and an enjoyable read. I did get some Skyward's Spensa-like feel from protagonist. Maybe cause both of them were outcast, and has the attitude of being annoyed by the whole world. Currently Reading **[The Twelve](https://www.librarything.com/work/10735648)** by Justin Cronin. Book 2 of The Passage trilogy. I am some 50 or so pages in, and I am not enjoying it much. Slight spoiler about the setting so skip rest of the paragraph if you want to avoid it. The first book jumped some 100 years in the future after about 1/3rd of the book, and the future is now the "current" time. Book 2 started with a slight prologue of 4-5 pages, and then it jumped back to Year zero. Don't really care about Year Zero now, specially any new characters. Want to know what's happening in the "now". Maybe they will have some important part to play, I don't know, but right now I am not feeling much interested in the story. Going to read at least 100 pages and then decide if I want to continue or not. What about all of you? What have you been reading or listening to lately? ---- A regular reminder about our [Book Bingo](https://threadiverse.link/lemmy.world/post/14905693), and it's [Recommendation Post](https://threadiverse.link/lemmy.world/post/14906000) . Links are also present in our community sidebar.

Finished **[Moon Over Soho](https://www.librarything.com/work/10766282)** by Ben Aaronovitch. Book 2 of Rivers of London series. Our PC is getting better with the magic, and yet is still very new to this. We get a peek at the bigger magic world. Would be interesting to see how it develops further. Reading **[Artemis](https://www.librarything.com/work/19539524/)** by Andy Weir. Have read his other books and loved them, but this is supposedly different then his other work. Let's see. Also, I think I should start working on Book Bingo, if I wait till the end of Bingo year, I would've forgotten half of what I have read. If any of you are working your Book Bingo, how far have you reached? What about all of you? What have you been reading or listening to lately? ---- A regular reminder about our [Book Bingo](https://threadiverse.link/lemmy.world/post/14905693), and it's [Recommendation Post](https://threadiverse.link/lemmy.world/post/14906000) . Links are also present in our community sidebar.

Read **[White Night](https://www.librarything.com/work/1676703)** by Jim Butcher. Book 9 of Dresden Files. The start felt weaker than previous books, but it picked up after a little while, and ended up pretty good overall. In general, every new Dresden Files book feels better than the last one, but with this one, I would say while it's good, it isn't better than previous one (Proven Guilty). Also started reading **[Side Jobs](https://www.librarything.com/work/9668451)** by Jim Butcher. These are short stories in the same world. I have read all the ones until White Night (the book I just read). Will keep this book in 'Currently Reading' pile and read the next stories after reading the respective novels. Read **[The Metamorphosis](https://www.librarything.com/work/5473)** by Franz Kafka. The story was weird, specially the ending. Couldn't decide what to make of it. So will just leave it at that. Currently reading **[Moon Over Soho](https://www.librarything.com/work/10766282)** by Ben Aaronovitch. Book 2 of Rivers of London series. Urban fantasy featuring a "magic cop" in London. I loved the first book, and have only just started this one. Have hardly read 5 pages yet. What about all of you? What have you been reading or listening to lately? ---- A regular reminder about our [Book Bingo](https://threadiverse.link/lemmy.world/post/14905693), and it's [Recommendation Post](https://threadiverse.link/lemmy.world/post/14906000) . Links are also present in our community sidebar.

Finished **The Passage** by Justin Cronin. First book in The Passage trilogy. Overall, liked the book. The start was slow, giving me Stephen King vibes, but it picked up the pace as it went along. It was too long though, and can't get myself to start next one right away. Read couple of son's books to change pace. **The Ghoul in the School** by Marcus Rashford and Alex Falase-Koya, the second book in The Breakfast Club Adventures. And **Unexpected Super Spy** by Zanib Mian, second book in Planet Omar series. Also read, and just finished 5 mins before this post, **Yumi and the Nightmare Painter** by Brandon Sanderson, book 3 of his secret projects, and part of Cosmere, but a standalone book, which can be read without any knowledge of his other work. I loved this book. Like most of his "secret projects" books, couldn't put it down once I picked it up. Currently Reading... nothing. Just finished the previous book and haven't decided what to start next... leaning towards next Dresden Files novel though... let's see. What about all of you? What have you been reading or listening to lately? ---- A regular reminder about our [Book Bingo](https://threadiverse.link/lemmy.world/post/14905693), and it's [Recommendation Post](https://threadiverse.link/lemmy.world/post/14906000) . Links are also present in our community sidebar.

**The Passage** by Justin Cronin has become pretty interesting. I am around 60% done, which is about 500 or so pages. Just focusing on that for now. Was also reading **Your Money Or Your Life: 9 Steps to Transforming Your Relationship with Money and Achieving Financial Independence** by Vicki Robin, but it's on pause for till I finish The Passage. What about all of you? What have you been reading or listening to lately? ---- A regular reminder about our [Book Bingo](https://threadiverse.link/lemmy.world/post/14905693), and it's [Recommendation Post](https://threadiverse.link/lemmy.world/post/14906000) . Links are also present in our community sidebar.

Didn't get any reading done this week, so still reading: - **Your Money Or Your Life: 9 Steps to Transforming Your Relationship with Money and Achieving Financial Independence** by Vicki Robin. - **The Passage** by Justin Cronin What about all of you? What have you been reading or listening to lately? ---- A regular reminder about our [Book Bingo](https://threadiverse.link/lemmy.world/post/14905693), and it's [Recommendation Post](https://threadiverse.link/lemmy.world/post/14906000) . Links are also present in our community sidebar.

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Still reading **Your Money Or Your Life: 9 Steps to Transforming Your Relationship with Money and Achieving Financial Independence** by Vicki Robin. There are some interesting points in it, though not implementing anything right now, just reading the book. Finished volume 7 of **Jujitsu Kaisen** manga, by Gege Akutami. Started **The Passage** by Justin Cronin. Saw it recommended here a few times, and ordered the trilogy, books are so much longer than I expected. Each book can probably be divided in 2 and still be on slightly thicker end of average book size. I am still at the start, *only* 60-70 pages yet. Getting a slight feel of Stephen King books. Let's see how it progresses. What about all of you? What have you been reading or listening to lately? ---- A regular reminder about our [Book Bingo](https://threadiverse.link/lemmy.world/post/14905693), and it's [Recommendation Post](https://threadiverse.link/lemmy.world/post/14906000) . Links are also present in our community sidebar.

Not much change at my end, still reading **Your Money Or Your Life: 9 Steps to Transforming Your Relationship with Money and Achieving Financial Independence** by Vicki Robin. Also started volume 7 of **Jujitsu Kaisen** manga, by Gege Akutami. What about all of you? What have you been reading or listening to lately? ---- A regular reminder about our [Book Bingo](https://threadiverse.link/lemmy.world/post/14905693), and it's [Recommendation Post](https://threadiverse.link/lemmy.world/post/14906000) . Links are also present in our community sidebar.

Finished **Killing Floor** by Lee Child, first Jack Reacher novel. I really liked it. I had been looking forward to starting the series, so ordered first 3 books, but when I got the books they were pretty thick, and I wasn't sure if an action / thriller novel will keep me interested for so long, but I enjoyed it. Going to order a few more novels in the series. Read **Rivers of London** by Ben Aaronovitch, first novel in Rivers of London series. It's an urban fantasy police procedural set in London. I was expecting something like Dresden Files, but it was pretty different, not in a bad way though. Currently Reading **Your Money Or Your Life: 9 Steps to Transforming Your Relationship with Money and Achieving Financial Independence** by Vicki Robin. Started it in January but hardly read a few pages, started it again today and just finished the first chapter. Unlike some of the other "money" books I have read, this seems to have focus on getting away from consumerism, and figuring out when you have "enough". I have been thinking along the same wavelength these past few years, so it would be interesting to see how it takes it further. What about all of you? What have you been reading or listening to lately? ---- A regular reminder about our [Book Bingo](https://threadiverse.link/lemmy.world/post/14905693), and it's [Recommendation Post](https://threadiverse.link/lemmy.world/post/14906000) . Links are also present in our community sidebar.

Finished **Defiant** by Brandon Sanderon, fourth and final book of the Cytoverse series. Really enjoyed it. Recommended to all sci-fi fans. Though do keep it in mind that it is a bit YA-ish, so if you aren't a fan of that, you may not love it. After that, read couple of books I got for the kid. Mainly read them to stay in the loop of what he is reading and how he is liking it. Also, it's fun to discuss books with him. First was, the first book in The Breakfast Club Adventures, **The Beast Beyond the Fence** by Marcus Rashford (The footballer) and Alex Falase-Koya. The protagonist of the series is also named Marcus Rashford, so I am assuming it's named after him. Second was **Accidental Trouble Magnet** by Zanib Mian, first book in Planet Omar series. We are reading her newer series Meet the Maliks and liked that, so started her previous series too. Currently reading **Killing Floor** by Lee Child, first book in Jack Reacher series. Before that my only Reacher knowledge is from Tom Cruise movies, so enjoying the book now. What about all of you? What have you been reading or listening lately? ---- A regular reminder about our [Book Bingo](https://threadiverse.link/lemmy.world/post/14905693), and it's [Recommendation Post](https://threadiverse.link/lemmy.world/post/14906000) . Links are also present in our community sidebar.

I was pretty busy last week, so couldn't post the weekly thread. Sorry about that. Since the last update, I finished **Cytonic** by Brandon Sanderson, book 3 of the sci-fi series Cytoverse. After that, I continued with the last novella **Evershore** by Brandon and Janci Patterson. Now reading **Defiant**, the fourth and the final book in the series. Also reading **Design Patterns**, a classic book for software design. While I have read about these online and studied from other sources, I never actually read the actual book. So fixing that now. What about all of you? What have you been listening and reading lately? ---- A regular reminder about our [Book Bingo](https://threadiverse.link/lemmy.world/post/14905693), and it's [Recommendation Post](https://threadiverse.link/lemmy.world/post/14906000) . Links are also present in our community sidebar.

A day late, but better late than never! Finished **Proven Guilty** by Jim Butcher. Book 8 of Dresden Files. Loving how the series is progressing. How the characters are growing, and how the stakes keep getting higher and higher. Currently Reading **Cytonic** by Brandon Sanderson. Book 3 of Cytoverse / Skyward series. It continues from after Book 2, and we haven't come across the events of the novellas yet. I am interested to see how they will cover those. What about all of you? What have you been reading or listening lately? ---- A regular reminder about our [Book Bingo](https://threadiverse.link/lemmy.world/post/14905693), and it's [Recommendation Post](https://threadiverse.link/lemmy.world/post/14906000) . Links are also present in our community sidebar.

Finished **Sunreach** by Brandon Sanderson and Janci Patterson. It's first of three novellas written between book 2 and 3 of Cytoverse series. Finished **ReDawn**, the next novella after Sunreach, by same authors. Before reading these novellas, I considered them side stories, which may help expand the universe and give background info about other characters, but nothing big in main scheme of things, but the way story has progressed in these, anyone who miss these will missing out on a lot. Of course, I have yet to read the next novel, so maybe it will cover some of the important bits, let's see. After the novellas, I have started **Proven Guilty** by Jim Butcher, book 8 of Dresden Files. These novels keep getting longer, if I recall correctly, the first few were around 300 or so pages, this one is over 550 pages. Not that I am complaining, they are a fun read, but just an observation. What about all of you? What have you been reading or listening to lately? ---- A regular reminder about our [Book Bingo](https://threadiverse.link/lemmy.world/post/14905693), and it's [Recommendation Post](https://threadiverse.link/lemmy.world/post/14906000) . Links are also present in our community sidebar.

Finished **Three Days to Never** by Tim Powers. First half was pretty dense and slow, but second half, when things were getting obvious, and plans finally getting into motion, were very interesting, and was able to read them in just a few days. It meets criteria for at least 3 different Bingo boxes, not sure where to place it. Would decide it later. ( [@JaymesRS@literature.cafe](https://literature.cafe/u/JaymesRS) We can do that right? Move them around different boxes after reading more books?) Now I have just started **Sunreach** by Brandon Sanderson and Janci Patterson. It's first of three novellas, which are between book 2 and 3. (Well, third novella is generally recommended to be read after book 3, but that's a separate topic). It's a small book, so hopefully will be able to finish it soon. What about all of you? What have you been reading or listening to lately? ---- A regular reminder about our [Book Bingo](https://threadiverse.link/lemmy.world/post/14905693), and it's [Recommendation Post](https://threadiverse.link/lemmy.world/post/14906000) We will be unfeaturing those posts now, so they won't be sticky on the top anymore. They will be mentioned in each weekly thread though, and you can also check them in community sidebar.

Continuing **Three Days to Never** by Tim Powers, I was around first quarter mark before, but have crossed the half mark now. The books has gotten really interesting, will probably finish this week, if nothing comes up. What about all of you? What have you been reading or listening lately? --- A reminder about our [Book Bingo](https://threadiverse.link/lemmy.world/post/14905693). Take look, if you haven't already.

A very busy week, didn't get to do any reading at all. What about all of you? What have you been reading or listening lately? --- A reminder about our [Book Bingo](https://threadiverse.link/lemmy.world/post/14905693). Take look, if you haven't already.

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Bought couple of books for my young one, and just read through them. - Read **Race to the Rescue** By Zanib Mian, book 2 of her "Meet the Maliks - Twin Detective". It's kinda like The Wimpy Kid, but about twin Muslim kids and their family. - Read **The Stonekeeper** by Kazu Kibuishi. Book 1 of Amulet series. A 9 book series of graphic novels for kids. What about all of you? What have you been reading or listening lately? And how many of you are taking part in our [Books Bingo](https://threadiverse.link/lemmy.world/post/14905693)? Any progress yet?

Whole series is fully translated to German.

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From the article: 10 - Doctor Sleep (2013) 9 - Thinner (1984) 8 - 11/22/63 (2011) 7 - The Gunslinger (1970) 6 - Carrie (1974) 5 - Salem's Lot (1975) 4 - Misery (1987) 3 - Pet Semetary (1989) 2 - IT (1986) 1 - The Shining (1977) --- What do you think about the list? Anything you would like to change / add / remove?

Reading **Three Days to Never** by Tim Powers. The premise is pretty interesting, can't wait to see where he takes it. --- As mentioned last week, [@JaymesRS@literature.cafe](https://literature.cafe/u/JaymesRS) and [@misericordiae@literature.cafe](https://literature.cafe/u/misericordiae) are working on something related to Bingo card for books. Keep your eyes peeled, just one week (or so) to go. Also, welcome [@JaymesRS@literature.cafe](https://literature.cafe/u/JaymesRS) as a newly minted mod of this community! --- Now to topic at hand, what have you been reading or listening lately?

Didn't get time to read at all this week, so still at the same place as last week. - Reading **Three Days to Never** by Tim Powers. A standalone sci-fi book. ---- Some of you may remember the post about Bingo card a little while back? Well, [@JaymesRS@literature.cafe](https://literature.cafe/u/JaymesRS) and [@misericordiae@literature.cafe](https://literature.cafe/u/misericordiae) are cooking something up, which we will unveil in upcoming weeks. Stay tuned! --- Without further ado, what have you been reading or listening lately?

Finished **Starsight** by Brandon Sanderson. Second book in Cytoverse series. Loved the way the series progressed, though didn't liked the post-ending much. Going to start the novella soon. Started **Three Days to Never** by Tim Powers. It's a standalone sci-fi. Don't remember who recommended Tim Powers or when, but he was mentioned in my list, so got couple of his books. I have just started the book, something is happening, but I am not sure what, so no idea what to think about it yet. Let's see how it turns out. What about all of you? What have you been reading or listening lately?

Still reading **Starsight** by Brandon Sanderson, second book of Skyward (Cytoverse) series. About half done. It's interesting to get more details about the world. What about all of you? What have you been reading or listening?

- Finished **The Better Part of Valour** by Tanya Huff. Book 2 of Confederation series. It took a long time to finish this, but I am still interested in the story. - Read **Jujitu Kaisen: Vol. 6** by George Akutmi. - Read **Skyward** by Brandon Sanderson, first book of the Skyward (Cytoverse) series. Loved the book. - Currently reading **Starsight** by Brandon Sanderson, second book of Skyward (Cytoverse) series. What about all of you? What have you been reading or listening?

Reading **The Better Part of Valour** by Tanya Huff. Book 2 of Confederation series. Life has been pretty busy lately, so this one is taking quite a while to finish. What about all of you? Which books have you been reading or listening lately?

No update on my side, still reading same book as last week: - **The Better Part of Valour** by Tanya Huff. Book 2 of Confederation series. I made some progress though and am near the finish. What about all of you? Which books have you been reading or listening lately?

It has been a while. I have been pretty, and haven't been around much. As for the books, I am still in the same place, reading Book 2 of Confederation **The Better Part of Valour** by Tanya Huff. Though I did spend some time reading a web novel, **Book Eater**, author is 메켄로 and translator is RainbowTurtle. What about all of you? Which books have you been reading or listening lately?

No change on my end. Still reading: - **The Better Part of Valour** by Tania Huff, book 2 of Confederation. - **Your Money or Your Life : 9 Steps to Transforming Your Relationship With Money and Achieving Financial Independence** by Vicki Robin / Joe Dominguez What about all of you? What have you been reading or listening?

Finished **Dark Moon** by David Gemell. Ending was a bit quick, and left a bit to be desired, but overall I enjoyed the book, and would try some more of his work. Reading **The Better Part of Valour** by Tania Huff, book 2 of Confederation. It's a next military mission in the life of our protagonist, but rest of the whole cast is changed, would be interesting to see if that happens every time or we get old faces next time. Also started **Your Money or Your Life : 9 Steps to Transforming Your Relationship With Money and Achieving Financial Independence** by Vicki Robin / Joe Dominguez. It was highly recommended on reddit's financial independence subs, so when I recently saw someone had a copy, borrowed it right away. I am still on first chapter, so can't say much at all, but it seems interesting. What about all of you? What have you been reading or listening?

This week flew by pretty quickly. Didn't even get time to read all the messages in last week's post... Finished **Valour's Choice** by Tanya Huff. Book 1 of Confederation. Enjoyed the book, going to continue with the series, and may check some more of Tanya Huff's work too. Read **Jujitu Kaisen Vol. 5**. Nothing much to say about that, more of a manga goodness. Started **Dark Moon** by David Gemell, a standalone fantasy book. This is my first Gemell book and I am enjoying it. I am about 1/3rd of the way in, and the world-building feels like something that can sustain a trilogy or even a longer series. What about all of you? What have been reading or listening?

Oh, this got delayed a bit. I am still reading **Valour’s Choice** by Tanya Huff. Book 1 of Confederation series. Almost near the end though. Enjoying the book a lot. What about all of you? What have you been reading or listening?