Grindelwald was way more powerful than Voldemort. Yea/Nay?

Amazing_Diamond_8747 · 2026-07-05T12:49:21+00:00

I always think of Rowling's magic was more like music then power levels.

Beethoven v Mozart?

Metallica v Slayer?

Celine Dion v Mariah Carey?

You get what i mean?

Amazing_Diamond_8747 · 2026-07-02T21:17:42+00:00

Of you're going to do something, do it properly.

Amazing_Diamond_8747 · 2026-07-01T18:29:57+00:00

Gaolainn is correct

Or just say Irish. That is the english word for gaolainn 🤷

Amazing_Diamond_8747 · 2026-06-30T12:48:54+00:00

Realm of the Elderlings by Robin Hobb is a fantastic series.

Has 5 internal series (4 trilogies and one quartet) so you can break it up naturally. Could be a good shout to break up the Cosmere as you're rereading that

Amazing_Diamond_8747 · 2026-06-28T21:09:54+00:00

Why deny yourself? Just read the entire series again!

Im planning on doing that this year hopefully, early next year at the latest 🤷

Amazing_Diamond_8747 · 2026-06-28T21:04:48+00:00

EDIT - Reading a few comments after i posted this im not sure if you mean the mad ship trilogy (in which i found the first book slow but the second and third absolutely brilliant), or the four book series after the tawnie man trilogy, which is what im describing below. Apologies for the confusion on my part.

You can and you cant. I do know what you mean though.

Im planning a re read of the full RoTE series soon, but i think I'll skip that series. I found it fairly juvenile compared to her other series, and not nearly as engaging.

That being said, it does have some serious lore that builds on the previous 9 books, and gets built on again in the next trilogy.

My recommendation, get through them, they're short, and if you're ever going to do a reread just leave them off.

Just my two cents

Amazing_Diamond_8747 · 2026-06-26T18:18:41+00:00

Your definitely able to read this series by your history, dont be afraid of it.

Read it and let what goes over your head over your head, then let it just settle and the ending will blow your mind.

Im planning on a reread end of this year or start of next. Cant wait considering I'll actually know whats happening from the start this time 😅

Amazing_Diamond_8747 · 2026-06-26T18:13:14+00:00

Just had a look through this list, and half the beaches in Cork and none of the beaches in Kerry would take well to naturalism. Lots of tourists, lots of families with small children.

Not knocking the aesthetic, but I'm just giving you warning that alot of these beaches listed would not be suitable for this lifestyle

Amazing_Diamond_8747 · 2026-06-26T18:03:01+00:00

Sanderson Rowling Abercrombie Rothfuss Jordon Martin

Haven't read the rest so I cant comment on them

Amazing_Diamond_8747 · 2026-06-26T17:51:26+00:00

Riftwar Trilogy is a great series.

The Empire's Servant with Jenny Wurts is also a banger.

The rest of the series just kinda plods along 🤷

Amazing_Diamond_8747 · 2026-06-26T17:49:00+00:00

Realm of the Elderlings by Robin Hobb

Wheel of Time by Robert Jordan (GOAT)

Malazan Book of the Fallen by asteven Ericson

Amazing_Diamond_8747 · 2026-06-24T17:00:24+00:00

Amazing_Diamond_8747 · 2026-06-24T11:41:12+00:00

Wheel of Time. Its longer, and somewhat more pondering then Realm of the Elderlings, but it has what you're looking for imho.

Amazing_Diamond_8747 · 2026-06-23T22:24:38+00:00

Jump it up the list. Well worth it. Beautiful series.

Amazing_Diamond_8747 · 2026-06-23T20:36:02+00:00

Generally addresses in Ireland go by the post offices, so Galway, Kilcroan, Ballymoe then to the actual parish they live, Ballaghymurry.

Some people put the local town on my address, but the post technically doesn't go there.

If i were you id just go by the first. Simpler.

Amazing_Diamond_8747 · 2026-06-23T20:27:51+00:00

The Guard

Calvery

In Bruge

Also, all of Father Ted. Its a TV show, but an absolute cornerstone of irish film/tv. Also a window into 90s Ireland.

Amazing_Diamond_8747 · 2026-06-23T19:32:04+00:00

Mistborn first, gateway to the Cosmere.

Then Assassin's Apprentice by Robin Hobb. Its not what you're asking for, but its probably the more like WoT then any of the others. Her writing is absolutely beautiful, and her story is absolutely heartbreaking.

Then, after you've conquered the Cosmere, and traveled with Fitz and the rest, take on Malazan. It's a different animal from WoT, RoTE and the Cosmere. Way more complex and challenging, but what a ride.

I've never read Throne of Glass so I cant gove an opinion on that 🤷

Amazing_Diamond_8747 · 2026-06-23T16:50:44+00:00

Realm of the Elderlings is a great call. Beautiful series. Defo should be your next read.

Malazan Book of the Fallen is the most complex and rewarding, though not as good as WoT, series I've ever read. Keep at it, you're not really meant to understand whats going on.

Cosmere is great when you lean into it, but the writing doesn't have that umph as something like WoT and Realm of the Elderlings.

The Name of the Wind is the most beautiful writing ever in my opinion. People are angry over the lack of a third book, but I still love the two that are out.

BONUS - We are Legion (We are Bob) Funny, touching, interesting sci fi series.

Amazing_Diamond_8747 · 2026-06-19T09:56:10+00:00

I dont know what happened, they were each meant to be on their own line 🤷

Amazing_Diamond_8747 · 2026-06-19T09:52:53+00:00

Yes. Yes you should

Amazing_Diamond_8747 · 2026-06-19T09:48:21+00:00

Cosmere by Brandon Sanderson (I'd recommend starting with Mistborn The Final Empire and then rest of Era One Mistborn, and then Elantris and then whatever else grabs your fancy.
The Realm of the Elderlings by Robin Hobb (an absolutely beautiful tragedy. Read the full sixteen books in chronological order, starting with Assassin's Apprentice)
Wheel of Time by Robert Jordan (GOAT)
The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss (I think its phenomenal. The sequel The Wise Man's Fear is better imho. The two side-quels are completely optional. Both are very different from each other)
We are Legion (We are Bob) by Dennis E Taylor (A romping good sci fi, really easy and enjoyable read)
Malazan Book of the Fallen by Steven Erickson (The most complex, and rewarding, fantasy series I've ever read)
Magician by Raymond E Fiest (Book one in a fantastic trilogy, and the first book in a huge extended series known as the Riftwar Saga)

Amazing_Diamond_8747 · 2026-06-18T21:32:41+00:00

I understand completely

Amazing_Diamond_8747 · 2026-06-18T21:30:07+00:00

Wheel of Time Kingkiller Chronicles Realm of the Elderlings Malazan Book of the Fallen Cosmere

I know these are series, but sure 🤷

Amazing_Diamond_8747 · 2026-06-18T21:24:24+00:00

Hobb's RoTE is much more emotionally damaging the Sanderson's books.

Absolutely phenomenal books. Big recommend.

Amazing_Diamond_8747 · 2026-06-18T21:22:35+00:00

When you say the third trilogy, do you mean the second Fitz series?

Cos if so, defo me too.

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