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.