Fantasy Buddy Reads discussion

9/22 release date.

Anybody else in?

Of course <3

I'm trying to ration out this series as I just started it and don't want to have to wait years for a sequel....but if I fly through Republic of Thieves in the coming weeks, I may just have to hop in on this!

Sean wrote: "I'm trying to ration out this series as I just started it and don't want to have to wait years for a sequel....but if I fly through Republic of Thieves in the coming weeks, I may just have to hop i..."

I'm doing Republic of Thieves starting around Aug 15th if you're interesting in joining that group read.

Scott wrote: "Sean wrote: "I'm trying to ration out this series as I just started it and don't want to have to wait years for a sequel....but if I fly through Republic of Thieves in the coming weeks, I may just ..."

I'll see gow I stand at the start of August. Like I said, I kind if want to ration these books out over a long period, but I also want to get in on some discussion. I'll more than likely start with you though - I've absolutely loved the first two books!

Sean wrote: "I'm trying to ration out this series as I just started it and don't want to have to wait years for a sequel....but if I fly through Republic of Thieves in the coming week..."

Sweet.

I half wonder if this is still coming out on the 22nd of September. There's no pre-order option on Amazon. The last update off of Lynch's site is from May and references the 9/22 release date but the link to pre-order from Orion publishing is an orphaned link.

Scott wrote: "I half wonder if this is still coming out on the 22nd of September. There's no pre-order option on Amazon. The last update off of Lynch's site is from May and references the 9/22 release date but t..."

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I don't mind authors taking long to write a book, but don't leave me expecting a book when it's not coming. I understand that things come up and everything gets pushed back, but it would be good to know as soon as that happens rather than set a publication date and change it at the last minute. If it's going to be later than Sept22, I'm guessing they would know by now. (I also understand this could be the publisher's fault and not Lynch's). It's one of the things I love about Brandon Sanderson and Michael J. Sullivan- you know what their schedules are like and they let everyone know when they are ahead and when they are behind.

I never even bothered to add it to my to-read list, because Lynch's publishers led us by the carrot for several years on the last book. I figured they would do so again.

Chris wrote: "I never even bothered to add it to my to-read list, because Lynch's publishers led us by the carrot for several years on the last book. I figured they would do so again."

Yes, I do remember that, but I didn't have to wait too long because I only read the first one 4 years ago.

Too bad because my timing on the series was going to be near perfect starting in April.

So I re-checked several sources for Orbit releases and this book is nowhere to be found through the end of the year. I'm thinking I'm going to bag on it so I can do something else and I'll wait until it's actually released.

Hmm, do you still want to go ahead with Republic of Thieves, or hold off on it for a while? I've only read the prologue, so don't mind leaving it be for a while and picking something else up.

Sean wrote: "Hmm, do you still want to go ahead with Republic of Thieves, or hold off on it for a while? I've only read the prologue, so don't mind leaving it be for a while and picking something else up."

I've already read the first hundred pages so I'm going to finish it up but if you would prefer to wait no worries.

No, I'm good to read on with it!

Scott wrote: "...and I'll wait until it's actually released..."

Should be sometime right after The Winds of Winter and before The Doors of Stone.

Chris wrote: "Should be sometime right after The Winds of Winter and before The Doors of Stone."

Yes for all my complaining about Sanderson Oathbringer will be out before all of them.

Hmm I just preordered on Amazon... Surely it would've come out by now if it weren't to be ready on time?

Margret wrote: "Hmm I just preordered on Amazon... Surely it would've come out by now if it weren't to be ready on time?"

Are you in Europe? It's coming up unavailable everywhere in the states.

Scott wrote: "Margret wrote: "Hmm I just preordered on Amazon... Surely it would've come out by now if it weren't to be ready on time?"

Are you in Europe? It's coming up unavailable everywhere in the states."

If I remember correctly, Margret is from the most beautiful country of Canada (sorry, I'm a bit biased) and I see a site come up to preorder, but when I click it, it leads me to Orion Books and tells me the ISBN is unavailable.

Yup, in Canada! I dunno I was successful in preordering on Amazon and it said I should get it delivered on release day

Now I'm wondering if Amazon is pulling a fast one on me lol

Margret wrote: "Hmm I just preordered on Amazon... Surely it would've come out by now if it weren't to be ready on time?"

Normally I'd think this was correct. But it seems that Lynch's publishers have taken an "ignore it and it will go away" approach to waiting fans. I don't know if they're trying to avoid backlash like Martin and Rothfuss get for their excuses, or what. To me it's worse.

Chris wrote: "Margret wrote: "Hmm I just preordered on Amazon... Surely it would've come out by now if it weren't to be ready on time?"

Normally I'd think this was correct. But it seems that Lynch's publishers ..."

Yeah, it is worse because it leaves you expecting it when it's not coming.

Maybe they're trying to be sensitive to Lynch's anxiety disorder, which he's been struggling with over the years. I'm sure the "where the hell is the book" questions kick it into gear. But it seems like if they'd educate and inform readers rather than go stone silent, it would go better.

Or simply don't give a date until you know it's set in stone.

http://www.gollancz.co.uk/2016/08/an-...

Samir wrote: "http://www.gollancz.co.uk/2016/08/an-..."

I wonder if he's spying on our group discussion. ;)

Jenna wrote: "Samir wrote: "http://www.gollancz.co.uk/2016/08/an-..."

I wonder if he's spying on our group discussion. ;)"

He is lurking in the shadows :)

At least there's no new date. Make sure you have it down first.

Looks like things are going pretty well for Scott, so that's great. I appreciate the update too.

But yes, you have to wonder if he's watching :)

Hey, Scott.

Would that make him Other Other Scott?

Chris wrote: "Would that make him Other Other Scott?"

Too many Scotts....

We could always dub you "Jenna Queen of Scotts"

Chris wrote: "Would that make him Other Other Scott?"

He can be Delay Scott.

Chris wrote: "We could always dub you "Jenna Queen of Scotts""

She prefers Sabetha.

Chris wrote: "We could always dub you "Jenna Queen of Scotts""

It does have a nice ring to it ;)

Scott wrote: "Chris wrote: "We could always dub you "Jenna Queen of Scotts""

She prefers Sabetha."

Unfortunately Sabetha is already taken so I can't be her. She is prtety badass though.

Queen Jenna Kathleen, First of Her Name

Chris wrote: "Queen Jenna Kathleen, First of Her Name"

Sounds pretty catchy.

Oh for eff's sakes!!! *kicks can*

Sorry for the outburst (classic Canadian outburst format, swearing then apologizing)

Let's not all turn into a bunch of hosers.