A little variety is good for the soul

[jducoeur]

Note to self: if I go by way of Skilton Lane, Shaw's is 1.9 miles from here. That means that a brisk walk there and back, to pick up an admittedly-mediocre but healthy enough salad for lunch, makes a fine alternative to my usual morning jog on the elliptical.

So instead of watching an episode of DS9, the entertainment today was a couple more chapters of The Light Fantastic, which is proving pleasantly diverting. (In between big novels by people like Gaiman and Stephenson, I'm using Pratchett as a palate-cleanser.) A fine diversion on a nice day...

Comments

[dlevey.livejournal.com]

Which Stephenson are you reading?

[jducoeur]

Going to start The Diamond Age, one of these days. (Although I'm not sure whether it will be before or after Anansi Boys...)

[dlevey.livejournal.com]

I just recently finished The Diamond Age and enjoyed it. Then again, I've enjoyed everything of his that I've read. With the exception of Zodiac, I don't think he *can* write fluff.

[greatsword.livejournal.com]

Have you just started reading Pratchett, or are you returning to him?

I re-read a lot, and Pratchett has become one of my favorite authors.

[jducoeur]

*Mostly* starting. I've read a little Discworld before, and one or two examples of "Pratchett and" (eg, Good Omens), but I'm starting to really go through Discworld now, from the beginning. It's mostly available on audio, and it's a fun change from the heavier stuff...

[greatsword.livejournal.com]

I was disappointed by the abridged audio, and unable to afford the unabridged audio. The novels I quite like, though. And I agree with the comment below that they get better.

[jducoeur]

I don't do abridged, pretty much ever. But I decided to take one of Audible's subscription programs, which isn't unreasonably priced -- effectively one book a month for $15. More than paper, but less than hardcover, and I get 8-20 hours of entertainment out of each...

[laurion]

Pratchett starts off as the literary equivalent of sorbet, but I find as the series goes on that it gets richer and richer. Still light, but more nuanced and full-bodied. Perhaps more like a good mocha mousse.

[jducoeur]

Hah! Yes, I read Thief of Time a while back, and was quite impressed. The early books don't have quite as much depth, but they're fun...