Finished American Gods by Neil Gaiman - absolutely loved the premise but the resolution was a bit of a letdown as it didn't feel very fleshed out.

Started Metro 2033 by Dmitry Glukhovsky - really enjoying the atmospheric setting so far.

I finished In Cold Blood Paperback by Truman Capote. Cant stop telling people about the book. It is one of if not the best book I have read this year. I started Metro 2033 by Dmitry Glukhovsky, not sure how I feel about it so far. I am about five chapters in waiting for something to happen.

Just started, Metro 2033, by Dmitry Glukhovsky.

I've played the two games and, while waiting to get the third, decided to read the inspiration. It's not well written (unsurprising for a translated book), and is a little bit weird (being Russian) but I love it for the same reason I loved the games.

They're not special and are pretty formulaic with only a gimmick or two but the atmosphere and characters are second to none. Its a bit of a slog to get started but I recommend it to everyone who wants something that's a little exotic.

Finished Full Dark, No Stars, by Stephen King. Not his best short story collection but still riveting, morbid and at times a little bit hopeful.

Just started Metro 2033, by Dmitry Glukhovsky. I’ve never read any of the Metro books or played any of the Metro games but I’ve been told good things about it’s apocalyptic setting as well as the level of world building so hopefully it can live up to its praise.

Took me a while to finish Command Authority, by Tom Clancy just due to sheer laziness. My first Clancy book and it definitely won't be the last. I'm thinking of getting The Hunt for Red October.

As for what I'm starting, it's Metro 2033, by Dmitry Glukhovsky then its sequel. I'm hoping I'll enjoy them as much as I enjoyed the games.

Finished Anansi Boys, by Neil Gaiman

Thought it was great, was skeptical about reading anything from Gaiman because my thoughts about him have always been that he was a bit too ''angsty teenager phase'' for me, boy was i pleasantly surprised. I like all the new mythology stuff he's doing now. Aiming for American Gods next.

Started Metro 2033, by Dmitry Glukhovskyand and Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury

Started Metro mostly because of the game (eff off, don't judge me), the atmosphere is great, the setting is awesome but the dialogue feels a bit clunky at times. Reading it all in a Russian accent of course.

Fahrenheit is a classic, nothing but praises, plus i'm a sucker for a good dystopia, haven't read too much yet tho.

I’m currently trying to start three books and not having a great deal of luck. Gardens of the Moon by Steven Erikson, Metro 2033 by Dmitry Glukhovsky & The Gormenghast Trilogy by Mervyn Peake.

I’ve read about 50% of Metro before but life got in the way, I never picked it back up and now i’m going to restart and finish it. Steven Erikson was a suggestion by someone, said it was a hard book to start but is greatly rewarding. Mervyn Peake was leant to me from someone I know, they really talked it up but I can’t find the motivation to start it yet & I know they’ll want it back soon.

I just finished Barsk: The Elephants' Graveyard, by Lawrence M. Schoen. I'm not sure how I feel about the ending, but all in all I liked it a lot.

Next is Metro 2033, by Dmitry Glukhovsky. I've read it before, but it's my absolute favorite, and the new game coming out is the perfect excuse to read it again.

Finished Metro 2033, by Dmitry Glukhovsky. Was overall a satisfying read. My gripes are with how it gets too philosophical sometimes, and with the rather abrupt ending (I'm talking upwards of 450 pages of buildup then a 5-page ending.)

Figured I'd go ahead and start the sequel right after it. Metro 2034, by Dmitry Glukhovsky

Just started Metro 2033, by Dmitry Glukhovsky. So far it's okay, but I've only read about 80 pages so I can't say that much yet.

Otherwise I'm reading The Gray House, by Mariam Petrosyan and Wuthering Heights, by Emily Brontë. I'm forcing myself to go slow through Gray House, to really immerse myself in what's happening and to not miss anything. I don't really like any of the characters in Wuthering Heights, maybe that will change as the story unfolds.

Metro 2034 by Dmitry Glukhovsky

It was decent, I do enjoy the world it sets up but I feel like he over explains sometimes.

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I've also been reading On Liberty by John Stuart Mill which I found quite profound even if problematic in that it doesn't address it's own practical issues so far, I hope that changes in the following pages. And I just started Metro 2035.

Finished Metro 2033, by Dmitry Glukhovsky. Was overall a satisfying read. My gripes are with how it gets too philosophical sometimes, and with the rather abrupt ending (I'm talking upwards of 450 pages of buildup then a 5-page ending.)

Figured I'd go ahead and start the sequel right after it. Metro 2034, by Dmitry Glukhovsky

I’m still on Blood of Elves, by Andrzej Sapkowski because I didn’t spend enough time reading last week. I’m nearly finished though (90% done) and should finish it off tonight.

Depending on how much of a cliffhanger this ends on, I’ll either be moving onto Time of Contempt, by Andrzej Sapkowski or Metro 2033, by Dmitry Glukhovsky because I bought that last week and am very excited to read it.

Metro 2033, by Dmitry Glukhovsky I've been flying through this so far and I'm really impressed how it manages to incorporate so much politics and philosophy despite being nearly nonstop action. Sat on my bookshelf for nearly a year, I cannot believe I did not read this sooner.

Nothing too deep or dense though so an easy read in that respect.

Finished John Dies at the End, by David Wong. Utterly bonkers, enjoyed it a lot.

Started Metro 2033, by Dmitry Glukhovsky. I’m not too far through, only on chapter 3. So far the general atmosphere is pretty depressing but I guess that’s kind of the point. The mystery surrounding the monsters is starting to get interesting and I think things aren’t too far from really getting going.

Finished 1984, by George Orwell

Great book; really stands the test of time.

Started Metro 2033, by Dmitry Glukhovsky

So far so good but only around 30 pages in. The Russian place names are a bit tricky to decipher sometimes.

Finished: James Acaster’s Classic Scrapes, by James Acaster

Hilarious book, especially the audiobook with his narration. I really recommend this to anyone who is looking for a comedic book; one of the rare books to make me tear up with laughter.

Started: Metro 2033, by Dmitry Glukhovsky I’m 95% through and I’ve really enjoyed this book; it’s definitely nice to read through as well as playing the game as I find they complement each other really well and although they follow a similar line of progression, the differences are enough that it doesn’t feel a copy and paste.

As I’m so near to the end too I guess I’ll be starting Metro 2034, by Dmitry Glukhovsky as well! Looking forward to going through the entire book and video game series as I find the world very very original and interesting.

I have Warbreaker, by Brandon Sanderson and Shogun, by James Clavell on my wishlist, would welcome any opinions on how good they are. They seem intriguing but are they good/worth reading?

Currently reading: The Gray House, by Maryam Petrosyan. I love the feeling I get when reading this, I want to move into the House.

Metro 2033, by Dmitry Glukhovsky. About halfway through, and getting a little tired about hearing about scary tunnels.

Wuthering Heights, by Emily Brontë. Haven’t read this in over a week so it might not count as ”reading”.

Finished: James Acaster’s Classic Scrapes, by James Acaster

Hilarious book, especially the audiobook with his narration. I really recommend this to anyone who is looking for a comedic book; one of the rare books to make me tear up with laughter.

Started: Metro 2033, by Dmitry Glukhovsky I’m 95% through and I’ve really enjoyed this book; it’s definitely nice to read through as well as playing the game as I find they complement each other really well and although they follow a similar line of progression, the differences are enough that it doesn’t feel a copy and paste.

As I’m so near to the end too I guess I’ll be starting Metro 2034, by Dmitry Glukhovsky as well! Looking forward to going through the entire book and video game series as I find the world very very original and interesting.

I have Warbreaker, by Brandon Sanderson and Shogun, by James Clavell on my wishlist, would welcome any opinions on how good they are. They seem intriguing but are they good/worth reading?

Recently finished Salem's Lot, by Stephen King

I'm Currently about 100 pages from the end of Metro 2034, by Dmitry Glukhovsky and plan on reading Metro 2035 soon after.

Finished Metro 2034, by Dmitry Glukhovsky. Started this back in February I think. Taking me this long to finish (a mere 300 page book) was a mixture of pressure from work and the fact that I just couldn't get into this book that much. It was just not nearly on the level of the previous installment. Suffers from too much... description, I guess. Glukhovsky feels the need to describe every single thing with 3 paragraphs, which, if I'm going to exaggerate a bit, takes up like 60-70% of the book. The action wasn't that great either. Last few pages were imo the best part simply because of the closure.

Will be starting Sword of Destiny, by Andrzej Sapkowski. Already read the first book, The Last Wish, and absolutely loved it. So getting back to something I know I'll love now that I have more free time for the summer will hopefully be a breath of fresh air.