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Ross Hardy
Hello, I'm Ross, one half of Hardy’s Books.
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4,125 booksWhat are your favorite books of all time?
When you think back on every book you've ever read, what are some of your favorites? These can be from any time of your life – books that resonated with you as a kid, ones that shaped your personal...
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8 booksWhat are some books that remind you of films by the Coen Brothers?
Everyone loves a Coen Brothers film, but what are some books that gave you that same feeling? I'm looking for dark humour, wholesome (and not-so-wholesome) characters, fantastic plots, unexpected t...
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21 booksIn honour of Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, what are the best dieselpunk and/or post-apocalyptic books?
We've been truly blessed to have such a strong prequel to one of the greatest post-apocalyptic action films of all time, Mad Max: Fury Road. With that in mind, what are some books that evoke simila...
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22 booksWhat books brought you out of a reading slump?
We've all been there—it's easy to get distracted and go for a while without reading anything. But what books brought you out of that place?
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Laura and I were entirely bowled over when our incessant badgering of our lovely friends at Gollancz resulted in their giving us an ARC copy of The Devils by Joe Abercrombie. Having now finished the book, I can say confidently you're in for a real treat when it drops in May 2025. Some thoughts:
- This is by far his funniest book
- Be prepared to welcome some iconic characters into the fantasy zeitgeist
- This is also by far his most Abercrombiest book
- It reads like a chaotic D&D campaign
- The first 25% is a bit of a mess
- I had a great time
The rating doesn't do this book justice! I'd highly recommend it for any lovers of Doctor Who out there. Please do check it out if that appeals.
Always amazing wit, both of humour, observation, and moral. At times a bit difficult to visualise exactly what was going on in the cinema of Pratchett's mind. However, it all comes together for a superb final act.
Another strong Pratchett novel with a bit of a saggy middle and more parentheticals than I like. “But Ross, you're reading a Pratchett! Why would you complain about the parentheticals?” Well, I like them, but I'm not sure we needed the donkey up a minaret. That plotline wasn't really going anywhere now was it. Still, an enthusiastic thumbs up.
