As always, the extra vlogging segments are lovely, keep it up! I somewhat grappled with similar thoughts to the first Wayfarer book recently. I was hoping it would be a new "Love it!" for me because one of my best friends is a huge Becky Chambers fan. But it landed more in the middle. I did enjoy her two Monk & Robot novellas more, I will say!
Vlogging really seems to be a fun way of talking about books. Mercy of Gods sounds interesting, might end up trying it - didn't know it would be just a trilogy. Shadow of What Was Lost is actually the worst in the trilogy, and you really should read the books as close together as possible - there are some moments in the third that will add context to some of what was seen in the first. It's not as tied-in as something like Hero of Ages, but it's up there.
I'm so jealous! I want to read Mercy of the Gods. I pre-ordered it, so I'll get it in Aug. I love the Expanse so much. I also love Daniel Abraham's series. I can't wait to read it.
Now I'm even more excited for Mercy of the Gods. I haven't read the Expanse (yet) either but I pre-ordered this one because a trilogy sounds more doable to start. Also I finally hear about someone who doesn't like humor driven books! I totally understand where you are coming from. I always think I'm going to like them but somehow I end up feeling drained after about 20 pages. I think somehow the jokes just take me out of the story like I'm watching a movie instead of immersed in the world.
The Expanse is sort of unofficially divided into three duologies and a trilogy. They each have a different flavor and wrap up their unofficial plot quite nicely
I’ll throw in a couple recommendations if I may 1. Fritz von Erich the master of the iron claw by Ron G. Mullinax 2. The mother hunt a Nero Wolfe mystery by Rex stout 3. Once upon a time in fort sumner by John LeMay.
Should read the expanse already mate. It’s character driven, has lots of politics, keeps technobabble to a minimum but still based on real world physics (mostly)
Highly Recommend Cradle I promise, you will love the entire series. If I had to explain what it is, Imagine if no one would train Naruto but he (Naruto) knew Pain was coming to destroy his village.
I’ve been reading 150 pages a day in July as a personal challenge to reduce time wasted elsewhere and it’s going ok, I expect to hit a slump so I will slow down again in August. It’s persevering with bad books I have problems with I don’t like to DNF too early if I’m not enjoying it but this can cause issues. Kudos for finishing Long Way, I found that so tedious it’s untrue.
Agree about the Becky Chambers novel. I couldn't continue reading it because the characters and the story simply didn't get me interested. Read about 1/3. I'd give what I read a 2 out of 5.
I'm just going to say it: The best way to get out of a reading slump is to become a mood reader and read whatever the heck you feel like. Not what the teacher/algorithm/subscribers/ect tell you to. I know that is not much compatible with ratings. MY best way to get out of a reading slump, is to re-read books I have loved in the past, also, mood reading. Again, possibly not compatible with ratings/followers/ect so you might have to sit back and wonder if reading or followers are more important here. Says me - I have virtually no followers, and way too many books. Hnyhoo, I love your channel so just keep doing any bookish thing at all and making videos!
You have very nice hardcover books, well taken care of as it looks, not talking about the special edition etc, regular HC. So do you read from them aswell or not? And if not why? and what do you read from then? E-book, trade paperback?
Do you expect "Cujo" to take you out of a reading slump? You might want to fly by the first 200 pages or so, or else it might get worse. Don't get me wrong, it is a good book, but some things need to be said about it, and one is that it can get a bit tedious at first. I would try another one by King instead, if the purpose is that (Salem's Lot, The Dead Zone, The Long Walk or Pet Sematary would be good options)
Cujo is Amazing! If you have ever had pets, it can be poignant, Pet Sematary also hits differently for young people compared to older people who've had children already. I have re-read Pet Sematary as a 46-year old with a 23-year old daughter, and Pet Sematary was more unnerving as an adult with kids. . . . but was very sad as I read it as a kid with a cat or dog.
The Arbonne pea protein powder is much better. I drink it every day. My two preferred flavors are vanilla and strawberry. You’re stuck with your protein powder though. Add cocoa powder and a banana. It should help. Sorry, dude.
Shame you didn't like The Long Way to a Small Angry Planet, I'm planning to read it soon and was hoping to hear some positive comments. Can't like every book though, thanks for the vid!
One book, that I know is completely out of your comfort zone as its hard sci fi and very technical, that fills the realistic of humans changing as the times do and the aliens truly being alien and not human like is The Remerbance of Earth Past Trilogy by Cixin Liu. Not saying that you should read it, but the complaints you made here, that book definelty doesnt have those issues, but its probably not for you as it is very technical.
If you want to get out of your reading slump, then read Lonesome Dove (unless you already read it). If you have already read it, and really want a page turner Sci Fi thriller, then check out The Gone World.
AYE!! Love this video, it was very much anticipated🤘 VLOGGING IS THE BEST!!!
Lol! Okay, so this video was all over the place, but I kinda love it. Quite different from what you're normally posting. So yes, more please!
I read a Book in 2,3 weeks😊
Well done!
For me that is the sweet spot! 3 weeks is also how long I have before I need return it to the library! So it works out! :)
@@gigglingchicken8444 Nice 🙂. Did you enjoy it
It depends if I really like a book for me
This was awesome I am really looking forward to Mercy of Gods.
Thanks, mate!
As always, the extra vlogging segments are lovely, keep it up!
I somewhat grappled with similar thoughts to the first Wayfarer book recently. I was hoping it would be a new "Love it!" for me because one of my best friends is a huge Becky Chambers fan. But it landed more in the middle. I did enjoy her two Monk & Robot novellas more, I will say!
Vlogging really seems to be a fun way of talking about books.
Mercy of Gods sounds interesting, might end up trying it - didn't know it would be just a trilogy.
Shadow of What Was Lost is actually the worst in the trilogy, and you really should read the books as close together as possible - there are some moments in the third that will add context to some of what was seen in the first. It's not as tied-in as something like Hero of Ages, but it's up there.
I am enjoying trying vlogging! I look forward to continuing Licanius! Thanks for watching.
I'm so jealous! I want to read Mercy of the Gods. I pre-ordered it, so I'll get it in Aug. I love the Expanse so much. I also love Daniel Abraham's series. I can't wait to read it.
Indeed - Only a week and half until it's out! Loved The Expanse so defo read it @libraryofaviking !
I totally understand what ur saying… this year also been average reading for me and also DNFs aswell…. 😊
Sorry it's been average!
Now I'm even more excited for Mercy of the Gods. I haven't read the Expanse (yet) either but I pre-ordered this one because a trilogy sounds more doable to start. Also I finally hear about someone who doesn't like humor driven books! I totally understand where you are coming from. I always think I'm going to like them but somehow I end up feeling drained after about 20 pages. I think somehow the jokes just take me out of the story like I'm watching a movie instead of immersed in the world.
The Expanse is sort of unofficially divided into three duologies and a trilogy. They each have a different flavor and wrap up their unofficial plot quite nicely
I got into a little reading slump. I just started "The Bright Sword" (new release). I'm about 30% in, and so far, I am loving it. 😊
The long way to a short planet is on my tbr. I got it used from someplace. Yep 👍🏻
The Captain is so fun 🎉
I'm excited to see what your lady chooses 🤔
I’ll throw in a couple recommendations if I may
1. Fritz von Erich the master of the iron claw by Ron G. Mullinax
2. The mother hunt a Nero Wolfe mystery by Rex stout
3. Once upon a time in fort sumner by John LeMay.
Should read the expanse already mate. It’s character driven, has lots of politics, keeps technobabble to a minimum but still based on real world physics (mostly)
Agreed, it's a great read.
Drinking that coffee even though you hated it was hilarious 🤣🤣 Also, more reading vlogs pls 🤩
Highly Recommend Cradle I promise, you will love the entire series. If I had to explain what it is, Imagine if no one would train Naruto but he (Naruto) knew Pain was coming to destroy his village.
I’ve been reading 150 pages a day in July as a personal challenge to reduce time wasted elsewhere and it’s going ok, I expect to hit a slump so I will slow down again in August. It’s persevering with bad books I have problems with I don’t like to DNF too early if I’m not enjoying it but this can cause issues. Kudos for finishing Long Way, I found that so tedious it’s untrue.
I’ve read these all! The mercy of gods was sooo good!
Agree about the Becky Chambers novel. I couldn't continue reading it because the characters and the story simply didn't get me interested. Read about 1/3. I'd give what I read a 2 out of 5.
I'm just going to say it: The best way to get out of a reading slump is to become a mood reader and read whatever the heck you feel like. Not what the teacher/algorithm/subscribers/ect tell you to. I know that is not much compatible with ratings.
MY best way to get out of a reading slump, is to re-read books I have loved in the past, also, mood reading. Again, possibly not compatible with ratings/followers/ect so you might have to sit back and wonder if reading or followers are more important here.
Says me - I have virtually no followers, and way too many books. Hnyhoo, I love your channel so just keep doing any bookish thing at all and making videos!
JIRASSIC PARK is an absolute classic. LWtaSAP is actually quite charming.
Expanse is brilliant so 🤷♀️
ISLINGTON!! So good.
Licanius are some of my favorite covers ❤
You have very nice hardcover books, well taken care of as it looks, not talking about the special edition etc, regular HC.
So do you read from them aswell or not? And if not why? and what do you read from then? E-book, trade paperback?
I gotta get me some of that delicious pea protein powder!
Great video!
Come for the great booktube, stay for the hairy chest timer 😂
I love Legends and Lattes. I just downloaded the prequel for it
Do you expect "Cujo" to take you out of a reading slump? You might want to fly by the first 200 pages or so, or else it might get worse.
Don't get me wrong, it is a good book, but some things need to be said about it, and one is that it can get a bit tedious at first.
I would try another one by King instead, if the purpose is that (Salem's Lot, The Dead Zone, The Long Walk or Pet Sematary would be good options)
I find that rereading a book I love kind of give me a reset
Well I tried for you in the voting with Jurassic Park 😂 I think it would get the rating ⬆️
Haha I am reading Jurassic Park now!
Cujo is Amazing! If you have ever had pets, it can be poignant, Pet Sematary also hits differently for young people compared to older people who've had children already.
I have re-read Pet Sematary as a 46-year old with a 23-year old daughter, and Pet Sematary was more unnerving as an adult with kids.
. . . but was very sad as I read it as a kid with a cat or dog.
Every like this comment gets is a page of the first law series I have to read
The Expanse books are all quick reads and are consistently good. The show is also good, if you don't want to commit to 9 books
The Arbonne pea protein powder is much better. I drink it every day. My two preferred flavors are vanilla and strawberry. You’re stuck with your protein powder though. Add cocoa powder and a banana. It should help. Sorry, dude.
Try “Shantaram” by Gregory David Roberts for something gritty and different.
Fun meeting you at Worldcon.
-Palmer Pickering.
milk, pea powder, ice and coffee
recipe for the nastiest drink in the world...
Completely agree that the humans could have been from 2024
Definitely the biggest flaw of the novel!
Shame you didn't like The Long Way to a Small Angry Planet, I'm planning to read it soon and was hoping to hear some positive comments. Can't like every book though, thanks for the vid!
I will never understand how people are able to have more than one book going at once. I just can't, one book at a time for me.
Hey! What if we came from another planet and have forgotten where we came from!
That’s unfortunate, I just binged Becky Chambers Wayfarers series and loved them all
I am glad you loved them!
Just sneak Jurassic Park in and pretend it was always there 😉😝
One book, that I know is completely out of your comfort zone as its hard sci fi and very technical, that fills the realistic of humans changing as the times do and the aliens truly being alien and not human like is The Remerbance of Earth Past Trilogy by Cixin Liu. Not saying that you should read it, but the complaints you made here, that book definelty doesnt have those issues, but its probably not for you as it is very technical.
You could try reading some classics. There's some good ones.
Fun video 😂🎉❤
If you want to get out of your reading slump, then read Lonesome Dove (unless you already read it).
If you have already read it, and really want a page turner Sci Fi thriller, then check out The Gone World.
nice, you discovered books by most well known writers in the world :)
Don’t be embarrassed by the hairy chest - you’re a Viking for Christ’s (or Odin’s) sake!
Bro you startred editing yournown videos before you said you used to pay all your income from yt for vidoe editing
Cujo is a zero star so the average will suffer
I don’t typically like any book described as ‘cozy’, seems so pointless…
it doesn’t feel like a great reading year because you haven’t read malazan yet
READ JURASSIC PARK! BETTER THAN THE MOVIE!