I start fresh every Jan 1st, so I wont start until tomorrow.

I finished The Last Wish, by Andrzej Sapkowski. I really loved it. I plan on reading Sword of Destiny sometime next year.

Tomorrow I'll either be starting Red Rising because I'm tired of hearing about how great it is

Or

Odd Thomas, by Dean Koontz.

Probably Red Rising first.

Finished Emperor's Soul, by Brandon Sanderson and The Last Wish by Andrzej Sapkowski.

Emperor's soul was a short and sweet one. The Last Wish was merely okay, I've only read it because I liked The Witcher games.

Started The Blade Itself, by Joe Abercrombie. I think I've read 2/3 of the book yesterday, so it's safe to assume it really pulled me in.

I started: The Last Wish: Introducing the Witcher, by Andrzej Sapkowski

Finished:

The Last Wish, by Andrzej Sapkowski

Starting:

Command Authority, by Tom Clancy

First Clancy book for me. Some have told me I'd probably be tired by the time I finish any Clancy book because of how technical it gets. Any truth to that?

Finished The Giver, by Lois Lowry. It was pretty well written and engaging. I'm not sure how I feel about the ending.

Will finish The Last Wish, by Andrzej Sapkowski. I like some of these stories, and I find other boring. I'm 55% through, so still a ways to go.

Will also finish Creativity Inc. about Pixar. I really like this book.

I like to start fresh on January 1st, so this will probably be it for the year. I didn't hit my reading goal, but it doesn't bug me. My goal was 25 and I'll finish the year at 20. I've never read a book before over 1,000 pages and this year I read two books over 1,000 each, so I count that as an accomplishment reading-wise.

Elantris, by Brandon Sanderson

Once I've heard of Sanderson, I started seeing his name absolutely everywhere. I looked at his lectures on Creative Writing, and was amazed by the content. I'm really impressed by him, how kind he is with people. So I'd like to get into the Cosmere books.

I really liked Elantris. I was not really interested with Sarene, but I really like Raoden. (really minor spoiler about the first few chapters) At the beginning, I was expecting Raoden to find a mentor... But in fact, he's independent, he finds his own solutions... and trusts people, even his enemies. Love that kind of character ! However, the end went really fast, and I felt like some (minor) questions were not totally answered.

This week, I start The Last Wish, by Andrzej Sapkowski (first book in the series that inspired the Witcher game). I havn't played the game, but was interested to see a different culture on fantasy (in this case, Polish lore).

Started The Last Wish: Introducing the Witcher by Andrzej Sapkowski

I'm only on the second story, but I really like it so far. I'm not really sure what to make of the Voice of Reason sections though.

Just finished up The Last Wish by Andrzej Sapkowski. Played the games and figured I should try the books. Loved the short story format although it seems only 2 of the books are set up that way. Will probably read the rest at some point.

Now I'm going to read Shogun by James Clavell. About 25 pages in so far and it's already got me interested! Going to take me ahwile so hopefully it keep up.

The Last Wish, by Andrzej Sapkowski; really interesting short stories, definitely recommend it. The best thing about the book was how he reveals information and the interactions protagonist Geralt of Rivia has with other characters. I'm so glad I came across the witcher series.

Just finished Seperation of Power, by Vince Flynn. I really like this series, but this one was kind of a step back from the previous 4.

I took a break from The Last Wish, by Andrzej Sapkowski, but I'm starting it back up today. I read the first short story (I think).

Probably also starting The Giver, by Lois Lowry or Leia: Princess of Alderaan, by Claudia Gray. Not sure which one yet.

Also going to finish Creativity Inc., by Ed Catmull on Audible. It's pretty great so far.

Finished The Last Wish, by Andrzej Sapkowski and Planetfall, by Emma Newman.

Also read a handful of short stories:

• The Fog Horn by Ray Bradbury
• The Last Question by Isaac Asimov
• Flowers for Algernon by Daniel Keyes
• The Lottery by Shirley Jackson
• The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas by Ursula K. Le Guin

Currently reading Cabal, by Clive Barker and Void Black Shadow, by Corey J. White.

Started: The Last Wish, by Andrzej Sapkowski Second time I’m reading it. Convinced my sister to give the book a try and she loves it :) I’m kinda just tagging along so we can talk about it.

Finished: We Are Legion (We Are Bob), by Dennis E. Taylor

Liked this one and will definitely check out book nr. 2. The language isnt too difficult Im thinking about adding these books to my “books to listen to while commuting” list.

I have continued to read War and Peace, by Leo Tolstoy. I just haven't been able to really get invested in it, since it is so hard to carry around when I am traveling. The 200 pages or so i have read are fantastic. I was impressed with the language, and overall elegance of writing despite being translated from russian.

Another translated book, this time from Polish, I read was The Last Wish, by Andrzej Sapkowski. I absolutely hated it. I wasn't super into the Witcher video games, so i thought I would give the books a try. I enjoyed the ideas, but the actual writing was incredibly lousy. It wasn't even a translation issue, the sentences just weren't there. I was very disappointed by a series I thought I would really enjoy.

However, a series I am incredibly excited about continuing is The Dark Tower. I just finished The Gunslinger, by Stephen King today, and it was very enjoyable. I like King a lot for casual reading, and this is definitely an intriguing story so far.

I'm thinking of camping out on War and Peace for the rest of this week, but by next week I'll have decided on which of a few books I want to read.

Started: Skullduggery Pleasant, by Derek Landy

It's a jump into mystery novels for me and so far, I'm hooked on it. Yes, I'm 21 and I'm reading a book that's dedicated towards children but honestly, I'm really enjoying this one so far. I really like the beginning of the book when we get introduced to Stephanie and her situation but I really like the character of Pleasant himself: a wisecracker, but attentive to someone who is a relative to his good mate: Gordon Edgely, Stephanie's uncle who writes novels for a living, but is dead in the beginning of the novel. I'm excited with where it takes me.

Continuing: Fire and Blood, By George R.R Martin

I'm really enjoying this one so far. Yes, it's not the sixth novel of A Song of Ice and Fire but the way that he writes the history of Westeros here is really fascinating from the point of view of the Tagaryens, mainly the rulers. I get why it's not getting the best reviews: It's a book that seems to be written like a textbook for a history class, but still it is a fascinating read.

Continuing: Tombland, By C.J Samson

This is my introduction into the Shardlake series (weird jumping on point, I know), but I'm really invested with the historical mystery here. I buy the camaraderie of Shardlake and his assistant Nicholas, I could tell that they have been working with each other for a while. It's one of my goals to finish a lengthy book this year (This one's nearing 950 pages), but I want to try and do so and this might be the one.

Upcoming reads:

The Crow's Trap, by Anne Cleeves

Nomad, by James Swallow

Ghost, by James Swallow

The Last Wish by Andrzej Sapkowski

The Last Wish, by Andrzej Sapkowski Just started the witcher series last week. It's been a wonderful read so far in the 3/4 of first book. Gonna read them all for sure.

Finished

• The Demons We See, by Krista D. Ball
• The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet, by Becky Chambers
• The Masked City, by Genevieve Cogman

Started

• The Last Wish, by Andrzej Sapkowski
• The Whitefire Crossing, by Courtney Schafer

Finished:

A Stolen Life, by Jaycee Dugard

Although sometimes confusing, Jaycee's retelling of the time she was kept under Garrido's control is a true testament to the human capability of self-preservation and resilience. Best read along the audiobook, which Jaycee herself narrated. 4.5/5

Reading:

The Last Wish, by Andrzej Sapkowski

Just started this one, finally. College wouldn't let me.

Watchmen, by Alan Moore

Trying to get back into reading more. This week I started: The Last Wish, by Andrzej Sapkowski.

So far so good. About 70 pages in or so. If all goes well and I enjoy this one, I plan on reading the Witcher sequels and then play through the games for the first time.

This week I finished The Last wish, by Andrzej Sapkowski, which I thoroughly enjoyed, especially as a massive fan of The Witcher videogames.

I have started Black and British: A Forgotten History, by David Olusoga and The Stand, by Stephen King. Loving both so far. I haven't read Stephen King in years; I'd forgotten how much I liked his writing style, and I'm hooked on every word. "Just one more chapter before bed", turns into five.

The Last Wish, by Andrzej Sapkowski

The Last Wish, by Andrzej Sapkowski

(for those who don't know it's the book series that The Witcher games are based on, and the reason why I'm reading this book to begin with)

I decided on reading the whole series after being merely 30 pages into this book (am currently halfway now). Geralt is blunt, respectfully rude, and very dry. It's like Severus Snape from the HP series but as a protagonist and I couldn't ask for anything more. The fantasy elements are wonderful, and Sapkowski's descriptions and world building are, imo, top notch.

Finished The Whitefire Crossing, by Courtney Schafer.

Currently reading The Last Wish, by Andrzej Sapkowski and Planetfall, by Emma Newman.

Finished The Last Wish, by Andrzej Sapkowski. It was fun but I found it somewhat formulaic. Started The Children of Men, by P.D. James.

I have been gleaning books from a thread on here from about a year ago. The idea was to pick 3 from 3 levels of your favorite genre. https://www.reddit.com/r/books/comments/846k3z/pick_three_books_for_your_favorite_genre_that_a/?utm_medium=android_app&utm_source=share.

Finished:
Recursion, by Blake Crouch Highly recommend this book but go in blind. Its a nice plot discovery not knowing what's happening at first.

Started:
The Last Wish, by Andrzej Sapkowski I'm giving The Witcher series a try. Interesting so far but I'm barely even into it yet

The Last Wish, by Adrzej Sapkowski

I was actually brought to this by the video game series. I’m glad, because this is a wonderful fantasy universe to be drawn into. It’s very different from the games, especially in tone and feel. Geralt is a lot weaker compared to the monsters he goes up against, and often seems down on his luck, but there’s a ton of comedic elements strewn throughout the book. This is a more like a collected “Tales of Geralt the Witcher” compilation, that simultaneously sets up the character and world, but is very episodic, and has the atmosphere of hazy, half-forgotten tales passed around drunken taverns. I was immediately drawn into this world, which as many fantasy readers know, is often the most difficult and important part to capture, and immediately bought several more books of the series upon finishing this.

I'm a teen librarian, and a big chunk of what I read is advanced copies - I got a TON read in the past week, and I have a lot of exciting ARCs on my lineup for the rest of this week!

Finished last week:

Amulet, by Kazu Kibuishi - Volumes 1 through 8

The Rest of the Story, by Sarah Dessen

Wilder Girls, by Rory Power - Advanced Review/Reader's Copy (ARC)

House of Salt and Sorrows, by Erin A. Craig - ARC

Saga, by Brian K. Vaughan - Volumes 1 through 9

Currently Reading:

There Will Come A Darkness, by Katy Rose Pool - ARC

Ghosts of the Shadow Market, by Cassandra Clare

The Last Wish: Introducing the Witcher, by Andrzej Sapkowski

What I'm Starting Next:

The Storm Crow, by Kalyn Josephson - ARC

Serpent & Dove, by Helby Mahurin - ARC

The Starless Sea, by Erin Morgenstern - ARC

Normal disclaimer that I'm a teen librarian, hence why I read so much YA and so many advance copies!

Finished Last Week:

Warriors of the Wild, by Tricia Levenseller 3/5, completely average teen adventure book, I don't think this has much adult readability. I would have liked this a lot when I was in middle school.

Ghosts of the Shadow Market, by Cassandra Clare 4/5, Jem is my favorite character and Jessa is my OTP so I was pretty primed to love this. Anything by Cassandra Clare is my guilty pleasure.

The Bone Charmer, by Breeana Shields 4/5, a surprisingly unique, dark, angsty YA fantasy that I flew through. Based on the cover I thought this would be younger teen, but it skews older. I really liked the parallel universe timelines, and the ending wasn't entirely what I expected. I hope this gets a sequel!

The Last Wish: Introducing the Witcher, by Andrzej Sapkowski 3/5, this is a short story collection - some I really liked, others were meh, and I didn't really care about any of the characters. It was fun enough that I still plan on reading the rest of the books though!

Currently Reading:

There Will Come A Darkness, by Katy Rose Pool - ARC - this is meh... it's just Six of Crows but in ancient Greece and with a discount Voldemort as the bad guy.

The Starless Sea, by Erin Morgenstern - ARC - loving this; it's a love letter to storytelling and libraries. It's in the same sort of "meta" books about books vein as Haroun and the Sea of Stories or Sophie's World.

Wicked Saints, by Emily A. Duncan - this is my current audio book, I couldn't get through the ARC but I'm doing better with it on audio. I feel compelled to read this because the author lives near me and is also a teen librarian and there's a good chance we will run into each other at events.

Reading Next:

The Storm Crow, by Kalyn Josephson - ARC

Serpent & Dove, by Helby Mahurin - ARC

I've finished reading The Last Wish, by Andrzej Sapkowski and The Murder of Roger Ackroyd, by Agatha Christie.

Planing to start Stardust, by Neil Gaiman