Anyone read any good books recently?

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blaydcor said:

themanwithnoname said:

I read the last book in the Percy Jackson & the Olympians series a few weeks ago. The whole series is humorous, entertaining, and easy to read.

I'm currently reading the second book in the Sword of Truth series, which I expect to finish in a few months, as it'll be the longest book I've ever read in all likelihood.

No! Stop! DON'T read Terry Goodkind! 

Trust me, I'm not just spewing bullshit. I read probably 40 books a year, and a good 20-25 of those are fantasy/spec fic. Terry Goodkind is the WORST. Not just writer-wise, but the bullshit, heavy-handed Ayn Randian philosophy he brings in to later volumes...I could go on, and if you want will literally provide links that documents his terribleness both as an author and a person. 

I really, really recommend you pick up 'The Name of the Wind' by Patrick Rothfuss. It's one of the best books published in any genre in the last half decade--I promise you will be blown away by it. 

I third the Name of the Wind.  The only thing dissapointing about that book is the second two aren't out yet.