| June 2006
I have finally read more books and can again update this list. I'm switching
my schedule from bimonthly to whenever-I've-read-enough-books. Inadvertantly
that may be a while again as my next book is the epic work of James Clavell,
Shogun. That book is the biggest book I think I have ever wanted to read,
it really is terrifying. (The list is once again sorted by author last
name.)
Days
of Magic, Nights of War - Clive Barker
The follow up to Abarat, this book provides the same light fantasy reading
as its predecessor. This is still not the last in the series and I also
still don't know how many more there are. Someone who cares could probably
find out.
Wolf
Moon - Charles De Lint
This is an great book. One of the author's favorites, it tells the story
of a man who is a werewolf, and how he must hide it from all those around
him or be hunted. The thing I love about Charles' work is that he never
write "big stories; they're always about the little people, and after
just so many Lord of the Rings rip-offs this can be very refreshing. Two
thumbs up.
Anansi
Boys - Neil Gaiman
Unlike many of Neil's past works Anansi Boys is a much lighter story,
and is humorous in many parts. I didn't like this one as much as American
Gods, but it's still an excellent book and definitely worth a read if
you like his work.
Sir
Thursday - Garth Nix
This is number four in the Keys to the Kingdom series and it continues
to delight and engross. It's a short and very entertaining book so don't
plan to be occupied long.
The
High House - James Stoddard
This may well be in my "favorite books of all time" category.
This book was amazing, I couldn't put it down. I don't want to say anymore
than that because that's basically how I came into it, no prior knowledge.
If you only read one book from this list ever make it this one.
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