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[–] UnderpantsWeevil@lemmy.world 53 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (5 children)

Terry Pratchet was a prodigious author. You could do a lot worse than then 41 Discworld novels. Whether you begin at the beginning, with The Colour of Magic or pick up from Mort or Equal Rites, or just dive in anywhere because its more a composite of characters dancing around a magical universe than a linear narrative of fiction, you won't be disappointed.

If you want something to seriously chew on, Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson are also notoriously prodigious. "The Eye of the World" can be read as a stand alone for a brilliant piece of high fantasy or as the intro to a 13,000 page epic. Meanwhile, Sanderson's "Mistborn" series is a solid, but not exhausting, read with a great opening heist as a hook and a strong payoff at the end of the trilogy.

If you're going for another classic, though, try "Redwall". Brian Jacques is a fantastic writer and his first work is arguably his best (although I've got a special place in my heart for the prequel, Martin the Warrior). Asimov's "I, Robot" is a fantastic anthology of mini-SciFi thrillers. Joe Abecrombie's "Best Served Cold" is a fantastic medieval era revenge thriller. "Redshirts" is a clever little Star Trek inspired comedy that likely inspired the "Lower Decks" franchise. "John Dies At The End" is a comedy-horror that finds a delightful spot right in between J.D. Salinger's Catcher In the Rye and H.P. Lovecraft's The Shadow over Innsmouth.

Don't feel sad your story has ended. Feel glad a new one is just around the corner.

[–] UniversalBasicJustice@lemmy.dbzer0.com 7 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Tossing Malazan Book of the Fallen into the "chewy" pile!

Also seconding Redwall, Brandon Sanderson and Terry Pratchett. Robert Jordan likes to tug braids for chapters at a time but there's still good nuggets throughout.

[–] UnderpantsWeevil@lemmy.world 4 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Malazan Book of the Fallen

Flipping through the synopsis and my interest is definitely piqued. Idk if I can do ten big volumes any time soon, but I'll try to remember this if I ever have enormous free time on my hands.

Its definitely worth the time investment. World building is amazing, very wide variety of character perspectives and motivations. I'll admit, I've never actually finished the series either. I made it to book 8 twice before falling off because you're right, ten massive books is a lot. I do have book 8 on order now, going to start from there this time.

Also if you or anyone reading this comment likes black metal check out Caladan Brood. The project is named after a Malazan character and all the songs on their single album are rooted in various plots from the series.

[–] TheKingBombOmbKiller@lemmy.zip 2 points 1 month ago

Tress of the Emerald Sea is the most Good Omens like book Brandon Sanderson has written (he cited it as an inspiration), and is a good jumping on point for the Cosmere.

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[–] Zorsith@lemmy.blahaj.zone 19 points 1 month ago (1 children)

One Piece looming over the wall

1000005408

[–] dalekcaan@feddit.nl 8 points 1 month ago (1 children)

That feeling when you've watched 1125 episodes of One Piece and you're still waiting for the next one

[–] Zorsith@lemmy.blahaj.zone 3 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Theres 1145 episodes tho? You missing out on Kumas backstory and it hits hard

[–] dalekcaan@feddit.nl 5 points 1 month ago

Heh no worries, I'm caught up, just pulled the highest number I was sure we passed out of my ass. And I agree, Kuma and Bonney's arc was very moving

[–] Jankatarch@lemmy.world 14 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Lifehack : Pick a HUGE field like math or computer science.

Hyperfixate on number theory for one month then algebra for month then calculus for one month then trigonometry for one month and so on.

Also people will praise you for studying so much after 2 years.

[–] Crashumbc@lemmy.world 14 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Wait you can choose what you hyperfixate on?

[–] Danquebec@sh.itjust.works 4 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (1 children)

You can influence yourself, or nudge yourself.

[–] Crashumbc@lemmy.world 3 points 1 month ago

I know, I was trying to be funny... mostly. (it is actually extremely difficult to control what you fixate on though)

[–] Faydaikin@beehaw.org 12 points 1 month ago (1 children)

The rest of Terry Pratchets works. And then there is nothing.

[–] Malgas@beehaw.org 5 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I still haven't read The Shepherd's Crown for this exact reason. I'm not ready to never have a new Discworld book.

[–] MelodiousFunk@slrpnk.net 3 points 1 month ago

I cried reading it. Like, heavy sobs.

[–] Coldgoron@lemmy.zip 10 points 1 month ago

The Murderbot Diaries.

[–] swab148@lemmy.dbzer0.com 10 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Rewatch Star Trek, obviously!

[–] Cort@lemmy.world 3 points 1 month ago

Never seen ds9 outside a couple reruns when I was a kid. Pretty decent actually. Not nearly as much interspecies terrorism as I assumed there'd be.

[–] Pyr_Pressure@lemmy.ca 9 points 1 month ago (2 children)
[–] GenXLiberal@lemmy.world 4 points 1 month ago

Yes! Go in cold - no spoilers

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[–] Rose_Thorne@lemmy.zip 9 points 1 month ago (5 children)

Reread Good Omens. Keep reading it until you can open the book to any random page and continue reading without missing a beat. Let the text flow through you like water until it becomes a part of who you are. Then pick up Discworld.

[–] Stamets@lemmy.dbzer0.com 6 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I can't. All my SSD space has been taken up by both memes and Star Trek (not even a fucking joke) and I has no space for anymore.

I mean that both literally (my PC is dying, I am having to cannibalize old stuff and I hate this) and figuratively (breain)

[–] _haha_oh_wow_@sh.itjust.works 5 points 1 month ago (1 children)
[–] Stamets@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 points 1 month ago

Doesn't change the fact that brain doesn't have the space for it

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[–] iCoconuts@lemmy.world 8 points 1 month ago

American Gods, The Magicians, West World, Sandman, The Good Place.

[–] Thteven@lemmy.world 6 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Warhammer has more lore than a single person can absorb but somehow I don't think that's your style lol

Have you read any of Terry Pratchett's other books? They're fantastic.

[–] t_berium@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago

The Emperor protects.

[–] mr_account@lemmy.world 5 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Very relatable meme, as someone who just binge watched all of Invincible in a day to turn off the bad thoughts

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[–] Lucidlethargy@sh.itjust.works 5 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (1 children)

Hazbin Hotel.

Already watched that?

Helluva Boss

Done with that, too?

Project Goldfish

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[–] SlartyBartFast@sh.itjust.works 5 points 1 month ago

You should consider Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

[–] Jarix@lemmy.world 5 points 1 month ago (2 children)
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[–] BilSabab@lemmy.world 4 points 1 month ago (2 children)
[–] Maven@lemmy.zip 4 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Did you just recommend Star Trek to someone named Stamets?

[–] BilSabab@lemmy.world 4 points 1 month ago (3 children)

it was fairly on the nose and I thought everyone will have a laugh about it. I was wrong

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[–] Stamets@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 1 month ago (3 children)

Oh you poor sweet innocent summer child... Star Trek is 90% of my personality

[–] BilSabab@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago

tough shit, me too. i guess we're friends now.

[–] Jarix@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (1 children)

I just found out recently about the real Paul Stamets. Cool work dude did. Had no idea he was a real person when I started watching Discovery

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Stamets?wprov=sfla1

Also since I've seen many of your posts around here, I've been hoping you are the real Paul Stamets since I learned of him/you

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[–] Jhuskindle@lemmy.world 4 points 1 month ago

Our flag means death

[–] captnanonymous@sh.itjust.works 4 points 1 month ago

Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell by Susanna Clarke: Stunningly gorgeous, dense fantasy novel. The BBC miniseries was also well done.

The Gray House by Mariam Petrosyan: Immersive, beautiful, novel that feels like a strange dream you don't necessarily want to wake up from.

[–] TheRealKuni@piefed.social 3 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Listen to the audiobook for Dungeon Crawler Carl. The book is good, but the audiobook is incredible. One of the best I’ve ever heard!

[–] Lucidlethargy@sh.itjust.works 3 points 1 month ago

I'm glad I saw this. I bought this ages ago and never listened to it. I'll have to give it a try.

[–] Unpigged@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 1 month ago (3 children)

Read the Baroque Cycle by Neal Stephens. Maybe start with Cryptonomicon.

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[–] deaf_fish@midwest.social 2 points 1 month ago

Just realized I was doing the thing in the meme. Yikes! Well now I got to think about that.

[–] Triumph@fedia.io 2 points 1 month ago
[–] Taleya@aussie.zone 2 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

Now you get to read the book and then get into Terry Pratchett's Discworld series.

Start with Reaper Man

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