I actually just read book 1 of Murderbot — I liked it and will read more. I liked the ending. John Scalzi has been on my list. I read Foundation and liked it — I def want to read more books in that series as well. Of the others you mentioned, which would you recommend the most?

I think the intro to the universe is interesting — I especially love how they introduce the main character. It definitely makes me want to read more

To each their own!

I recently read Dune Messiah and want to read the rest of the series. I started Children of Dune but paused to start the culture series.

What series of books do you like that you’ve finished?

I’m currently reading Consider Plhebas and am almost done! I am liking it and am excited for more in the series — no doubt there will be Damage in The Player of Games

Both have their place!

What sustenance nourishes the soul? All learnings? Would you not say pleasure/joy nourishes the soul as well even if nothing new is learned?

Where do you think your regret would come from?

I’ve only read the first book - I am interested in the larger universe - but they’ll obviously have to get out of the dungeon first. We’ll see!

I’m reading Dune Messiah right now — gotta get ready for the movie in December.

My suspicion is you are talking about Dungeon Crawler Carl?

Life is definitely too short to read books that don’t give you pleasure!

It is imperative — capitalism has captured democracy.

I just started Carl’s Doomsday Scenario! Book 2 of the Dungeon Crawler Carl series which seems to be extremely popular given all the comments in this thread about the book series!

It is light hearted and fun which I think is needed.

I just finished book 1. While I didn’t find it hilarious, I am interested in the overall message of the series that I feel like is going to be a slow burn. Overall looking forward to reading more as the series is light hearted.

I need to start reading Red Rising again! I stopped at some point in the third book, but really loved that series as well.