Daniel (@Dungeondive) shares an extensive reading and book haul update, diving into recent reads, cherished acquisitions, and upcoming literary adventures. With a focus on fantasy, science fiction, horror, and Mythos fiction, the roundup showcases his eclectic taste and enthusiasm for exploring both popular and obscure works.
Recent Reads
- Titus Crow Series by Brian Lumley: While Daniel loved the first trilogy’s cosmic settings, he found Spawn of the Winds disappointing due to its static, icy backdrop.
- Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Novels: Emissary’s novelization and The Siege impressed him, deepening his appreciation for the show’s complex characters and religious themes.
- The Book of Ibon (Chaosium Mythos): Praised for its creative presentation and captivating stories by Clark Ashton Smith and Michael Cisco.
- Lovecraftian Reads: Including The Dunwich Horror and The Gla’aki Cycle, highlighting standout stories like John Langan’s “Mirror Fishing.”
- Sword and Sorcery: Nathan Bing’s Crypt of the Moon Spider intrigued with its lunar asylum setting, despite mixed feelings about character depth.
Book Haul Highlights
- Daryl Schwitzer’s Works: From humorous parodies (The Insouth Tabernacle Choir Hymnal) to more serious collections like Sorcery Against Caesar.
- Mythos and Horror Collections: Cthulhu’s Reign and The Satha Cycle expand his growing Mythos library.
- Classic Pulp and Sword & Sorcery: Finds like The Warrior of Llarn by Gardner F. Fox and Neil Hancock’s Circle of Light series.
- Warhammer and Aliens Novels: New additions include Cursed City and Steve Perry’s Aliens trilogy.
Hidden Gems and Obscurities
- Interplanetary Hunter by Arthur K. Barnes: A sci-fi monster-hunting romp with a bestiary of alien creatures.
- Ettidorpha by John Uri Lloyd: A cult classic blending metaphysical and early science fiction themes.
- King of the Golden Mask by Marcel Schwob: Recommended for fans of Thomas Ligotti and Robert W. Chambers.
Personal Favourites
Daniel celebrates connections to small press publishers and authors like Daryl Schwitzer and John Foltz, expressing excitement for niche works like We Are All Legends and handmade publications such as Gary Lisi’s Elak of Atlantis collection.
