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Caught up to side stories in Side Jobs by Jim Butcher. It's a short stories collection in Dresden Files universe. Only 1 short story and 1 novella remaining in the book. Short story is after next the book and the novella is after the book after that.

Now reading The Eyes of the Dragon by Stephen King. I have this book in my library for over 15 years. Bought it a long time ago just by looking at King's name, but then assumed it must be a part of a series (at that time all fantasy I had read were part of series), so left it for later and then forgot. Someone mentioned the book somewhat recently, and I looked it up again and found out it's a standalone book, so finally reading it now.

It's written in very different style from King's usual work, like a tale told orally. It's also a medieval fantasy, with kings, magic and dragons. Also, not as long, less than 400 pages. I am about halfway done, and enjoying the book. Should finish it soon-ish.

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


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[–] Pacrat173@lemmy.ml 5 points 2 days ago (2 children)

Devolution by Max Brooks I loved his other works and I saw this one in a book store. I grabbed the audio book from Libby I’m enjoying it so far

[–] cccrontab@lemmy.world 2 points 2 days ago (1 children)

This book genuinely scared me. I was pleasantly surprised 😲.

[–] dresden@discuss.online 1 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Your comment is scaring me. Now I am wondering if I should actually read it.

[–] cccrontab@lemmy.world 2 points 2 days ago (1 children)

It was a very fun read though!

[–] dresden@discuss.online 1 points 1 day ago

Well, I scare easily, but it still seems like worth a try.

[–] dresden@discuss.online 1 points 2 days ago

I have only read his Zombie survival guide. I think. There are so many of these things out, it's possible I read something else.

The synopsis seems interesting though, so will check it out.