Friday, 30 September 2016

Two Books for October (and why it's important to read a series the moment the books are published)

I just acquired copies of Six of Crows and The Prince of Thorns. Both are the first book in a series and I really don't need to read more series, but I keep seeing people talk about both books and I'm intrigued. Once I'm intrigued I can't wait.

I often think of waiting until an author has finished a series, so I don't encounter another ASOIAF moment where I've forgotten everything that happened (not that it matters, that book is never coming, is it?) or a series like Outlander, which by now has so many books and words that I got lost somewhere along the journey and would have to restart.

I know a lot of people think like that. Wait until the series is done. Binge it. Read them all. At once. No waiting. Sounds like paradise, right?

But publishers watch sales. And if the first book doesn't take off, the second book might never be published. This is how sometimes authors have to announce to fans, that sadly the next installment will not be available... they have options these days, authors can self-publish. But it must suck quite a bit, when you're in the middle of telling your story and not enough people are listening.

Sometimes I'm late to the party. No, that's wrong... I'm mostly late to the party. There are so many books out there, I have no idea where to start, what to pick next and I just kind of stumble through Goodreads, sipping my coffee, and click on random books until I get excited about a particular cover or review and immediately have to buy the book and everything else can wait. Too many books. Not enough time.

What I know about Prince of Thorns: Jorg is the narrator, he endured tremendous trauma during his childhood and is now deeply damaged. He's willing to hurt and kill and possibly not a nice guy. It's fantasy and it's Grimdark. I love conflicting characters, I love anti-heroes, so I'm quite looking forward to this one.

What I know about Six of Crows: Young Adult. Fantasy. And a deadly heist. I honestly don't know much more, so I'm looking forward to it. I like being surprised by books.

What are you planning to read in October? Anything new? Or older books? Anything I'm missing out on and should read right this second?

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4 comments:

  1. Di @ Book Reviews by Di30 September 2016 at 11:18

    That's a great point about not waiting to binge read the series and this is a series that I'm also late to read. I definitely want to get to it though!

    Thanks for the post. :)

    Di @ Book Reviews by Di

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    1. Olivia1 October 2016 at 20:52

      I have so many books I want to read, it's awful!

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  2. Unknown16 October 2016 at 02:18

    Six of crows is a must read. I absolutely loved it and it's worth all the hype :) Unfortunately, I'm not good with keeping up with series either lol but you're right that readers shouldn't wait for the series to be done for the sake of the authors. Btw thanks for helping me find Prince of thorns (an anti-hero? sign me up...)

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    1. Olivia17 October 2016 at 09:21

      I can't wait for Six of Crows. And Prince of Thorns, wow I've just read that and am about to review it and the main character is quite unlikable but I still managed to root for him.

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