And we're back! This is the final installment of my Discworld reviews. I set out on this mission in January 2016. Between life, work, and reading other books, it's taken me two years to go through the entire Discworld series. It's been a fantastic journey, filled with laughter, lessons learned and some bittersweet moments too. … Continue reading Book Reviews: Discworld 36-41
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Book reviews: Discworld #31-35
And we're back! Earlier installments: Books 1-4, Books 5-10, Books 11-15, Books 16-20, Books 21-30 Monstrous Regiment: Discworld, #31 Can I say that this is absolutely my favourite??? I read this via a copy from my library, and I need to buy my own copy. There's a war ongoing, and Polly's brother Paul has been … Continue reading Book reviews: Discworld #31-35
Discworld Books #21-30
Welcome to the next installment of my Discworld adventure... OK so it's definitely been a while since I updated this. But here are the next 10 (instead of five) in the Discworld series. I'm currently reading #33 - not long until the end! Earlier installments: Books 1-4, Books 5-10, Books 11-15, Books 16-20 Jingo: Discworld … Continue reading Discworld Books #21-30
Reading Discworld Books 16-20
Welcome to the next installment of my Discworld adventure... Earlier installments: Books 1-4, Books 5-10, Books 11-15 Soul Music: Discworld #16 The third in the Death series, Susan remembers the grandfather she forgot: Death. Upset after his daughter and son-in-law die, Death disappears (again). This time, instead of zombies, his granddaughter takes on the mantle. … Continue reading Reading Discworld Books 16-20
Discworld Books 11-15
Welcome to the next installment of my Discworld adventure... Earlier installments: Books 1-4, Books 5-10 Reaper Man: Discworld #11 So, if you've been reading my Discworld series of posts, you will know Death is my favourite character. For me personally, this wasn't my favourite book - which was a disappointment. The second in the Death … Continue reading Discworld Books 11-15
#Reading Discworld books 5-10
Welcome to the next installment of my Discworld adventure... Sourcery: Discworld #5 The third Rincewind. Not the biggest fan of him, though he's slightly growing on me. In this book, the eighth son of the eighth son of an eighth son has arrived. He's a sourcerer. And he's out to wreak a little havoc on … Continue reading #Reading Discworld books 5-10
#Reading Discworld books 1-4
The Color of Magic: Discworld #1 The introduction to the Discworld is nothing short of fantastic. Terry Pratchett combines humour with outright impossible fantasy to create a world where you are asked to believe in trolls, magic, a giant turtle (male or female unknown), and heroes. Rincewind, a failed (sort of) wizard, has come into … Continue reading #Reading Discworld books 1-4
Entering Discworld – again
“DON'T THINK OF IT AS DYING, said Death. JUST THINK OF IT AS LEAVING EARLY TO AVOID THE RUSH.” (Art by Paul Kidby) pic.twitter.com/IOhElwxsDD — Diana Sousa (@DianaSousaBooks) March 12, 2015 My first Discworld novel was "The Truth" and I fell in love. I kept reading. And I always wanted more. After him "leaving early … Continue reading Entering Discworld – again
Massive book giveaway – any takers?
UPDATE: I will strike-through books that have been claimed. Books need to be picked up from Dubai Media City OR if I'm already meeting you at some place, some time, some event, then that's sorted!UPDATE 2: WOW, so many people want most of my books. PEOPLE STILL READ, YAY!!!I love books and I love reading. … Continue reading Massive book giveaway – any takers?
What I’m reading #5
(Note: this one is more like a what-I-was-reading-and-just-forgot-to-post) I also feel like I should explain these excerpts; I've chosen to share them because it highlights the prevalent opinion of the Indian community about marriage and its sanctity. 'You aren't happy in your marriage? Well bloody well adjust because you're a woman' is the general consensus, … Continue reading What I’m reading #5