I read Ender's Game years ago... so long ago, in fact, that I only vaguely remember details and only just remember the basic plot. That being as it was, I picked up its [first] sequel, Speaker for the Dead, hoping that it would still make some sense to me... and couldn't put it down. Another wonderful book by Orson Scott Card, well-written and captivating -- most of what I look for in a book. :) I've been told, though, that it's one of the few of the sequels truly worth reading

I read the first few pages of the Witches of Eastwick and put it back down. Far too many adjectives in just those first few pages. Too much fluff and not enough story. I might pick it up again someday, but it's not likely. Doesn't seem like my kind of book. But, I have to admit, I didn't give it much time. I should probably give it more of a chance. meh. I'm happier in other books right now.

I'm currently in the middle of James Clavelle's Shogun, as well as the aforementioned The First Immortal. Those should hold me for a while. Shogun, though good, I can't seem to read a lot in one sitting. It has a good plot, but not enough to keep me turning the pages, unable to set it down. There have been a number of instances where that's the case, but it's a good balance. Enough to keep you coming back, but not enough such that you choke it down. Excellently composed.

I finished reading James Halperin's The Truth Machine today. Excellent book. Took me a few days to get through it, due mostly to work and sleep.

The story is centered around Randall Peterson Armstrong, the inventor of the "Truth Machine." All I can find to say is that it's an incredibly good read full of insights about the possibilities and dangers that lie ahead... every possible outcome has its benefits, but also has its downsides. There's a balance to be found and a desperate call for a few objective individuals looking out for the human race to make it all work out for the best.

I'd certainly recommend it to anybody. It's available in its entirety online at http://www.truthmachine.com.

I started reading The First Immortal by the same author, also available free of charge online. More on that once I'm done. :)