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I'm currently reading the Wool omnibus by Hugh Howey. It's pretty decent I've been making very rapid progress as it's been too hot to sleep here recently now the summer has arrived.

I haven't seen the Apple show, but maybe I'll watch it in the future when I've finished all the books (I had Shift and Dust as well).

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[–] FartsWithAnAccent@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

Just started reading Hyperion by Dan Simmons.

[–] Ralvik@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

I know I'm late to reading them and I'm not sure if graphic novels count here, but "kill six billion demons" is a fantastic series with a unique art style and direction that I genuinely cannot get enough of

Though it might be more science fantasy than science fiction I guess?

[–] TheBiscuitLout@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

I’m reading The Best Of World SF Vol 2 compilation, edited by Lavie Tidhar. There are some phenomenal short stories in this and the first one, and I really enjoy hearing voices from outside the English-speaking bubble that I usually read

[–] Toadvark@mander.xyz 1 points 1 year ago

I've just started City of Illusions, the third book in Le Guin's Hainish cycle. Most of my life I'd only read her essays and nonfiction, so I'm finally making time for her fantasy/scifi. With some of these earlier books, it's wild to remember that they were written in the early-to-mid 1960's.

[–] Pulptastic@kbin.social 1 points 1 year ago

I forgot I read Wool, that was a good book! Currently reading nonfiction (Outlive by Peter Attia) but recently read Axiom's End and enjoyed it.

[–] QubaXR@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

I just finished "peripheral" and "agency" by William Gibson. So much better than (already fun) tv show.

Currently I'm re-reading some of early Neal Stephenson, starting with "the diamond age, or young lady's illustrated primer". I've originally read it while still learning English, so now I can fully appreciate not just the story but Stephenson's wordcraft.

[–] moosh@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago (4 children)

Working on The Name of the Wind and then next up is Death’s End.

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[–] sotolf@kbin.social 1 points 1 year ago

I'm reading the "Starship's mage" series by Glynn Stewart, really fun boks, and still after having read 14 books it's still really a fun read :)

[–] Ipodjockey@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

I'm working my way through the Red Rising series. Very interesting plot and lovable characters. Brutal violence though.

[–] felixwhynot@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

Fall; or Dodge in Hell by Neal Stephenson

[–] StickBugged@kbin.social 1 points 1 year ago

I'm currently reading American Psycho and The Two Towers. Both can be slow at times, so it's nice to be able to read one of them and when it gets boring read the other one

[–] varjen@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

I'm currently reading A Mist of Grit and Splinters, book five of Graydon Saunders Commoweal series. The first book, The March North, was incredibly confusing until I figured out his writing style but I really like the series after that.

[–] Andy_Memnon@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

It's my 1st time through Count of Montecristo AND Tinker Taylor Soldier Spy! I have an awesome new job that allows me to work 32 hours/week. I have a WHOLE EXTRA DAY EVERY WEEK to read, learn, draw, garden, whatever. So I'm tackling the dense books I've never been brave enough or committed enough to try befor!

[–] Mog_fanatic@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

count of Monte Cristo surprised me. I thought it would be a little boring and have that "this is a super old book" feel to it with a writing style that I just didn't enjoy. but it was actually super interesting and has a killer theme throughout that I did not see coming.

[–] salimundo@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Currently reading Fairy Tale by Stephen King, though it's not really science fiction more fantasy. Before that I read Intergalactic Exterminators Inc. by Ash Bishop which I thought was great. Its very funny with good character development.

[–] extendedStoccato@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

I loved it. He doesn't even pooch-fuck the ending for once. :)

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