What book(s) are you currently reading or listening to? October 14 (discuss.online)

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Finished Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi.

I didn't realise second half will also feature Iran and the life after revolution. A very interesting look at part of recent history I knew nothing about. Highly recommended if you don't mind graphic novels and memoirs.

Bingo squares: Banned Book - hard mode, Set in war

Also read Old Man's War by John Scalzi.

This is my second book by Scalzi and he is reaching status of my favourite author. It's an easy to read space, military sci-fi. Another highly recommended book for sci-fi fans.

Bingo squares: Set in war, Stepping Up, Late to the Party

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

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[-] dkppunk@lemmy.world 3 points 1 month ago

I’m currently reading Polaris Rising by Jessie Mihalik

Omg it is so good! It’s the perfect balance of space opera and romance. I read her Starlight’s Shadow trilogy which I really enjoyed but this one is so much better. If I hadn’t had lots to do on my vacation last week, I probably would have finished this book already. It’s so good!

I have not read Old Man’s War, but Scalzi quickly became one of my favorite scifi authors after reading a few of his books. I love his humor.

Later today, I’m picking up All That We See or Seem by Ken Liu. It’s new out today and he is another one of my favorite authors. I’m excited to read it!

[-] dresden@discuss.online 4 points 1 month ago

I have seen mention of Polaris Rising before, and now it is getting so much praise from another fan of Scalzi, so will have to check it out.

[-] dkppunk@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

I’m really digging it so far, I’m about 75% through. It’s definitely a romance, but not on the smuttiness level of Ice Planet Barbarians because there is a lot more story and world building.

It’s a book I’ll be recommending to a male friend who is trying to read more female authors because I think he would like it. If you read it, I hope you enjoy it too!