Books 34-40
Myth Alliances
By Robert Asprin
Books 5-7 in the series.
Fantasy Freaks & Gaming Geeks
By Ethan Gilsdorf
Ethan is a gaming geek and a fantasy freak. He had set aside geeky things for a long time, but has been called back, and he has to decide whether to answer the call or not. This is a self-conscious journey as he tries to come to grips with his inner geek. From the battlefields of Pennsic to the spectacular vistas of Azaroth, to a small town in Wisconsin and on to Middle-Earth and New Zealand, Ethan's journey spans this world and several others. He encounters numerous well adjusted individuals who unabashedly "fly their freak flag" and comes to discover that fantasy isn't just about escapism, isn't immature (though it can be childish - in the best sense of the word) but rather can be a health component in one's life.
I really enjoyed this volume much more than the Elfish Gene. While the author does experience and share a certain amount of fear and shame in his geekyness, he takes the time to explore and understand it. In the Elfish Gene the author uses his book to show what a twit he was, and uses Dungeons & Dragons as a scapegoat. It turns out that he's a twit without D&D too!
Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
By Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
It took me way too long to get through this volume. This doesn't reflect upon the writing, which is excellent, and I've already downloaded the next volume of Sherlock Holmes stories.
The Guild
By Felicia Day
The prequel to the show.
The Dying Earth
By Jack Vance
I read this one in part because it is mentioned as one of Gary Gygax's inspirational sources for Dungeons and Dragons, and a lot of D&D bloggers talk about it.
So this is it. 40 books for the year, and a mere 12/40 classics. There was a lot of this year where I didn't really read at all, and shockingly, it wasn't when I started school, but rather early in the year. I think trying to start with the Illiad was perhapse not the best choice, but this year will be better.
By Robert Asprin
Books 5-7 in the series.
Fantasy Freaks & Gaming Geeks
By Ethan Gilsdorf
Ethan is a gaming geek and a fantasy freak. He had set aside geeky things for a long time, but has been called back, and he has to decide whether to answer the call or not. This is a self-conscious journey as he tries to come to grips with his inner geek. From the battlefields of Pennsic to the spectacular vistas of Azaroth, to a small town in Wisconsin and on to Middle-Earth and New Zealand, Ethan's journey spans this world and several others. He encounters numerous well adjusted individuals who unabashedly "fly their freak flag" and comes to discover that fantasy isn't just about escapism, isn't immature (though it can be childish - in the best sense of the word) but rather can be a health component in one's life.
I really enjoyed this volume much more than the Elfish Gene. While the author does experience and share a certain amount of fear and shame in his geekyness, he takes the time to explore and understand it. In the Elfish Gene the author uses his book to show what a twit he was, and uses Dungeons & Dragons as a scapegoat. It turns out that he's a twit without D&D too!
Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
By Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
It took me way too long to get through this volume. This doesn't reflect upon the writing, which is excellent, and I've already downloaded the next volume of Sherlock Holmes stories.
The Guild
By Felicia Day
The prequel to the show.
The Dying Earth
By Jack Vance
I read this one in part because it is mentioned as one of Gary Gygax's inspirational sources for Dungeons and Dragons, and a lot of D&D bloggers talk about it.
So this is it. 40 books for the year, and a mere 12/40 classics. There was a lot of this year where I didn't really read at all, and shockingly, it wasn't when I started school, but rather early in the year. I think trying to start with the Illiad was perhapse not the best choice, but this year will be better.