What are you reading?
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Re: What are you reading?
About to start Prague Fatale.
Still on The Whisperers. (Subtitle indicates it's a social history of hte soviet union)
and Sir Apropos of Nothing. (which is not quite my thing.)
Still on The Whisperers. (Subtitle indicates it's a social history of hte soviet union)
and Sir Apropos of Nothing. (which is not quite my thing.)
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Man, no wonder they always win....." Lonesomebri
Re: What are you reading?
Currently re-reading the Wheel of Time series by Robert Jordan. First book came out in 1990 and the 15th and final book will come out Jan 2013. It's been an awesome journey.
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Re: What are you reading?
After a fun conversation at a birthday party Friday, I've realized how much I want to re-read some of L. Frank Baum's "Oz" books. Books 2 through 6 in particular. Now I gotta figure out where I put them . . .
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PurplMyst wrote:Currently re-reading the Wheel of Time series by Robert Jordan. First book came out in 1990 and the 15th and final book will come out Jan 2013. It's been an awesome journey.
I love those, too!
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Savannah wrote:After a fun conversation at a birthday party Friday, I've realized how much I want to re-read some of L. Frank Baum's "Oz" books. Books 2 through 6 in particular. Now I gotta figure out where I put them . . .
Have you seen any of the early Oz films?
I like them.
Not as grandiose as the 1939 remake, but more fun.
Re: What are you reading?
I have seen only the classic 1939 film and 1985's Return to Oz, which sort of combines books 2 and 3. (Worth seeing. Also, interestingly creepy.) Interesting to know there are other earlier films out there.
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Just got around to reading the Hunger Games trilogy. I'd resisted, but I do like to read the book before I see a movie based on it. I was prepared for something along the lines of the twilight series, but was pleasantly surprised. I really like her main character, and they are an easy read so you can blow threw them in a weekend.
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Re: What are you reading?
I'm trying to find the "Amber" series (10 books) be Roger Zelazney......but, as individual books.
I have "The Great Book of Amber", but, it's huge.
just in case anyone runs across them.
Amazon, from time to time, will have one or two.
I have "The Great Book of Amber", but, it's huge.
just in case anyone runs across them.
Amazon, from time to time, will have one or two.
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YAY TK! I was too really liked the Hunger Games trilogy. I too thought it would something like the Twilight books (which I haven't read) so I resisted reading them for quite a while.
Oh my god, it's HUGE!
Re: What are you reading?
On a friend's recommendation I picked up a book called "Ready Player One." It was really quite fun to read. I'm a bit (of a BIG) nerd and it has lots of fun 80s nostalgia.
Totally recommend it as a fun read.
More recently a friend lent me "Hunger Games" and I read it while on vacation. It was a fun read.
Now 2 friends have given me: "The Conundrum" & "50 Shades of Grey."
Totally recommend it as a fun read.
More recently a friend lent me "Hunger Games" and I read it while on vacation. It was a fun read.
Now 2 friends have given me: "The Conundrum" & "50 Shades of Grey."
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Re: What are you reading?
Reading again "Rich Dad, Poor Dad" by Robert Kiyosaki!
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Re: What are you reading?
Currently reading Stephen R Donaldson's latest, Against All Things Ending.
After this I will need to read something nice and light like anything by Terry Pratchett.
After this I will need to read something nice and light like anything by Terry Pratchett.
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I just finished Prelude to Foundation. Not sure what is up next, but if you are looking for ideas, take a look at The Mushroom Shift, but Joe Clifford Faust. I was my first real proofing job, and the kindle version is free this week on Amazon.
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It is the story of the night shift of a small town sheriff's office and the politics of that office.

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Re: What are you reading?
i am on the second to last book in a monster of a series "The Malazan Book of the Fallen" by Steven Erickson. Each book is about 800 pages, and there 10 books in the series. It is hands down the most awesome and epic series i have ever read. Blows Lord of the Rings, Wheel of Time and Game of Thrones out of the water in terms of depth and scope. Strongly recommend it.
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Re: What are you reading?
The Game of Thrones series. I'm on book 3. The tv series made me want to read it so kudos to HBO. Really great reading!
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I've been reading Nova, Adventures in science (based on the PBS tv series). Mainly because it's fun to see what the experts in 1983 and before predicted for the future now that 30 years have passed.
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Re: What are you reading?
John Ringo's Posleen War series, book 3 - When The Devil Dances
There's something irresistible about US Army artillery wiping out evil aliens. For anyone who has been in the armed services, you'll appreciate the accuracy of his realistic military portrayal.
There's something irresistible about US Army artillery wiping out evil aliens. For anyone who has been in the armed services, you'll appreciate the accuracy of his realistic military portrayal.
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Re: What are you reading?
Foxfur wrote:John Ringo's Posleen War series, book 3 - When The Devil Dances
There's something irresistible about US Army artillery wiping out evil aliens. For anyone who has been in the armed services, you'll appreciate the accuracy of his realistic military portrayal.
have you ever read the zombie story "Day by Day Armageddon"? It is from the POV of an Air Force officer and I found most of the military portrayal to also be pretty accurate. (The author is an active duty officer so I think that helped!)
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lazerfox wrote:Foxfur wrote:John Ringo's Posleen War series, book 3 - When The Devil Dances
There's something irresistible about US Army artillery wiping out evil aliens. For anyone who has been in the armed services, you'll appreciate the accuracy of his realistic military portrayal.
have you ever read the zombie story "Day by Day Armageddon"? It is from the POV of an Air Force officer and I found most of the military portrayal to also be pretty accurate. (The author is an active duty officer so I think that helped!)
Ok, just got it on Amazon. Thanks for the recommendation

(Also got a book about Richard Feynman, having trouble choosing which one first...)
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Re: What are you reading?
Just finished book 1 of the Abarat series, and trying to slow down so I don't burn through books 2 and 3 too fast... though I already know I'll be done both by the end of the month.
It was a 7 year gap between books 2 and 3, and I can already feel the agonizing wait for the fourth and fifth ones to be released. I can't imagine it taking up to 14 more years to finish the series.
The paintings that illustrate every few pages of the novels are amazing though:

It was a 7 year gap between books 2 and 3, and I can already feel the agonizing wait for the fourth and fifth ones to be released. I can't imagine it taking up to 14 more years to finish the series.

The paintings that illustrate every few pages of the novels are amazing though:

Re: What are you reading?
FF, you may like Cultural History of Physics.
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Lords and Ladies by Sir Terry Pratchett.
Second time thru the series. Have been using the same bookmark.
Once read Lord of the Rings 19 times in a row. That was when I was in my 20's.
Feel better now.
Second time thru the series. Have been using the same bookmark.
Once read Lord of the Rings 19 times in a row. That was when I was in my 20's.
Feel better now.
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Gonzo Frothwood wrote:Lords and Ladies by Sir Terry Pratchett.
Second time thru the series. Have been using the same bookmark.
Once read Lord of the Rings 19 times in a row. That was when I was in my 20's.
Feel better now.
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I've read Unseen Academicals, and saving Snuff until I read the series again.
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Terminal World! (Oh, how Apok...) By Aliester Reynolds.
Anyway, it's summer, maybe people have time for "beach reading". Maybe people have recommendations...
Anyway, it's summer, maybe people have time for "beach reading". Maybe people have recommendations...
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Man, no wonder they always win....." Lonesomebri
"The powerful are exploiting people, art and ideas, and this leads to us plebes debating how to best ration ice.
Man, no wonder they always win....." Lonesomebri
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Re: What are you reading?
Under the Banner of Heaven,
uggggg.
uggggg.
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I liked that Knowmad, and Song of Ice and Fire, too.
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"The powerful are exploiting people, art and ideas, and this leads to us plebes debating how to best ration ice.
Man, no wonder they always win....." Lonesomebri
"The powerful are exploiting people, art and ideas, and this leads to us plebes debating how to best ration ice.
Man, no wonder they always win....." Lonesomebri
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Re: What are you reading?
knowmad wrote:Under the Banner of Heaven,
uggggg.
I read that a few years ago. Oh my heck, huh?
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