Started reading “The Elder Gods” by David and Leigh Eddings. I really liked their Belgariad and Mallorean series. I’m only 1/3 of the way into this one, and am not yet convinced that I like it as well, although it does show some promise.

I read “Lyra’s Oxford” by Phillip Pullman. It’s a story that follows the “His Dark Materials” trilogy. Not nearly as deep or engaging, but still fun. Don’t read it until after you’ve read the trilogy, though.