Happy to help and let you know when you think of them! Honestly I still enjoyed the story and premise of Elantris quite a bit, it’s just not quite as well written. But I’m usually happy with most books I read. 
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Two of my favourite books, one as a kid and one as an adult. I’ve read the captain bluebear as an adult too and it was still very pleasant reading experience. Not sure if anyone has even heard of Sinuhe the Egyptian as it’s a finnish book, i’m not sure how it’s translated but the historical use of language and the work the writer Mika Waltari made to give it very authentic historical touch is really unique and something to admire
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I just finished it! I enjoyed it, there’s some great thinking points (or not thinking 
) in there. Especially poignant with how wild and busy the world is today.
It could be a really quick read, but I made myself read it over a week or so to make sure I was processing each chapter.
Thank you for the recomendation!
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Im so glad you liked it! It is such a fun one. There is a sequel called The Te of Piglet as well that is also a great read!
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I am a massive Red Rising fan. Light Bringer ending was crazy so I’m keen for the next book to be released!
For those wondering I would describe the series as a mix of Hunger Games, Ender’s Game and Star Wars. With strong elements of ancient Greek and Roman society throughout
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I finished Lord of the Rings a few weeks ago! An absolute classic! I’ll admit it took me a little while to fully get into but I eventually hit a point where I didn’t want to stop reading. Reading The Two Towers I was really surprised that the book ends with Frodo getting attacked by Shelob and being carted away by the orcs. Everything the two hobbits and Smeagol did after parting with Faramir was saved for the Return of the King movie so I was shocked to see that it all happened in the second book. I also loved the return to the Shire in the third book because the hobbits had to essentially take the shire back from Saruman. It was a great way to show how the hobbits have changed after their journey and how capable they have become. Overall, really glad I decided to read these!
Coincidentally, the weekend after I finished the books, theaters were showing all three extended editions of the movies for their 25th anniversary so I had to go. It was fun to see how Peter Jackson adapted the books.
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I also like the ending in the third book where they return to the Shire. It really does give a great perspective in how much has changed
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I just finished The Buried Giant which I enjoyed much more than I expected, and now I’m reading Blood Meridian. Next up will be Vigil as I’m going to see Saunders when he visits the UK on his book tour. Glad to see other readers who enjoy Pokemon.
I really need to finish TLOTR. I’ve been slowly tackling it in the background for a month, I’m only on the second book. There are moments where it transports me, but I was surprised to find myself not getting along with the prose.
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This is exactly how I felt. I sometimes had a hard time understanding what Tolkien was trying to describe but that could also be a me problem. I think the main issue I had is that he would go on tangents about things that weren’t entirely necessary for me to know. Yes, I understand that we are in Bree but I don’t need two pages about the town’s history or about who lives up the road or who used to live up the road. I can let it slide considering he created this world for his own amusement and obviously wants to share it’s history throughout the story
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I don’t normally go for slice of life books, but the cover and blurb drew me in. Each chapter is interconnected with uplifting stories of the staff who work at the convenience store and the people who frequent it, and how it fosters a sense of community. Will make you crave Japanese sweets though, fair warning.
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Love seeing all the Harry Potter and LotR mentions, some of my favorite books to read again.
Has anyone read the Earthsea series (A Wizard of Earthsea) by Ursula Le Guin? I am looking for a new series and heard these books and Harry Potter have similar elements.
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i love the earthsea books!! i think they contain a lot more depth than harry potter while not going quite as in-detail as lotr. i love le guin’s prose, she’s like the anti-robert jordan where she doesn’t exhaust the reader with endless descriptions of every last thing. her plots and the worldbuilding are wonderful!! the school aspect isn’t as omnipresent as harry potter so if that’s what you’re hoping for, you might be a bit disappointed? but certainly themes of coming of age, learning magic and learning about yourself, etc.
i’m biased since The Other Wind is a top three book for me 
so take this with a grain of salt lol
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I love her works but only read the first earthsea book, and really enjoyed it
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I only read the first Earthasea book. I loved the beginning and the end, I slogged through the middle, maybe because I had a preconceived notion that the author would take me on s different adventure. This adventure was more retrospect, I got a little bored. Yet I really enjoyed the same author more in Four Ways to Forgiveness and the Left Hand of Darkness
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Not at all, you have encouraged me! My last series was game of thrones, so I’m happy for a break from potentially tedious detail haha.
I’m glad you like the last book. I’ve heard some readers didn’t like 4 and 5 as much (if that’s what you meant by biased), but your review is exactly what I was hoping for, so I’m excited to order the set and maybe a few more of her works @Drew12 @niece
Thank you all for the encouragement! I will check out Four Ways to Forgiveness and Left Hand of Darkness as well
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mhm the last two do kinda sideline previous main characters. ultimately i think she cares more about the themes of the world itself than she does for any one character, and she’s content to let some people sit things out. which i know can bug readers who wanna know what their favs are up to!! i think they’re great books, i rlly hope you enjoy them 