weekend report

Thanks to everyone that joined us Saturday, much food was eaten, much wine was drunk, many games were played. Was especially good to see queenmaggie and Richard before they make their move to Florida. Gaming dominated the evening and games played included: Acquire, Caribbean, Ligretto, Munchkin (I think it was Munchkin Impossible blended with Munchkin Cthulhu, but I wasn't playing), Puerto Rico, Quarto, Set, and Settlers of Catan (with and without Cities and Knights).

Now - 3 days till Scotland!

books

Brightness Reef, Infinity's Shore, and Heaven's Reach by David Brin - finished up the Uplift series, the last three books tell a single story (unlike the others, which are in the same universe, but stand alone). I found them enjoyable, but they lack the intensity of Startide Rising or The Uplift War and suffered a bit for it. Still well worth reading, especially if you want to immerse yourself in the universe more.

Kushiel's Scion by Jacqueline Carey - This has a different feel that the first Kushiel trilogy, it's a slower, more reflective book, pondering the nature of love. Unlike Brin's trilogy the slower pace serves it well and I liked it a lot. Imriel is a bit more normal than Phèdre and I found him easier to relate to, even when he was being a whiny emo kid. Kushiel's Justice added to the wishlist.

maps!

http://www.fantasy-atlas.org/

I'll be in my bunk.