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NatCh · 05-01-2008, 11:54 AM

Fair enough.

Incidentally, I looked back, and I have read a few of his books. The collaborations with Ringo on the "Looking Glass" series are mostly fine (yeah, there are a few moments, but a lot of those depend on the reader's interpretation of events that aren't clearly stated). I've also read Von Neumann's War, which was fairly good, and I don't remember being any more "right" (politically) than most of Jon Ringo's offerings.

Beyond that I wouldn't care to venture a comment, except that there are several books of his that I've rejected reading based on the cover blurbs.

HarryT · 05-01-2008, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by NatCh

except that there are several books of his that I've rejected reading based on the cover blurbs.

You were wise to do so, unless you happen to be a fan of extremely nasty and explicit sadomasochistic sex scenes, which personally I am not.

NatCh · 05-01-2008, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by HarryT

You were wise to do so, unless you happen to be a fan of extremely nasty and explicit sadomasochistic sex scenes, which personally I am not.

Not so much, no.

marvmax · 08-01-2008, 10:45 AM

This was an interesting topic. I didn't even realize that you could see a list of everything you'd bought from Baen. Now I wish I hadn't

$1020 OMG. I knew it was a lot, but not that much. Plus I get the Universe, and I paid extra to help it get started. And I just found the web site for the Gettyburg Gazette, and yes I did throw down some more money.

This doesn't include other e-books that I've bought. Nowhere near that much though.

arit · 08-01-2008, 04:57 PM

1.20$ at mobipocket, beat that!
Freebies and PG(and of course MR) are just way too time consuming, especially if university likes to be visited from time to time

Be Szpilman · 08-01-2008, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by arit

1.20$ at mobipocket, beat that!
Freebies and PG(and of course MR) are just way too time consuming, especially if university likes to be visited from time to time

That looks like an interesting (and oh, so unexpensive!) title, how did you like it ?

Kokomo Lee · 08-05-2008, 06:52 PM

I have been buying e-books since 1998 (or so): Started with a Palm Pilot, then Handspring (Visor Deluxe and Visor Pro), then Palm Tungsten E and E2. Now I use my beloved eBookwise, and am waiting for the Astak machines before I purchase an e-ink machine.

Best estimate: 200 books and lots of short stories. Thank goodness for the local library - I'm a compulsive reader, and can't afford my habit otherwise...

Sherri

08-01-2008, 04:57 PM	#35
arit Cybook Warrior Posts: 46 Karma: 446 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Wiesbaden, Germany Device: Nokia E65, HTC Universal, Cybook G3	1.20$ at mobipocket, beat that! Freebies and PG(and of course MR) are just way too time consuming, especially if university likes to be visited from time to time Last edited by arit; 08-01-2008 at 05:07 PM. Reason: spelling...

08-05-2008, 06:52 PM	#37
Kokomo Lee Keeps on Ticking... Posts: 79 Karma: 42864 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Pacific NW Device: Kindles, iStuff, Nexus and a partridge	200 Books and Counting... I have been buying e-books since 1998 (or so): Started with a Palm Pilot, then Handspring (Visor Deluxe and Visor Pro), then Palm Tungsten E and E2. Now I use my beloved eBookwise, and am waiting for the Astak machines before I purchase an e-ink machine. Best estimate: 200 books and lots of short stories. Thank goodness for the local library - I'm a compulsive reader, and can't afford my habit otherwise... Sherri Last edited by Kokomo Lee; 08-05-2008 at 07:33 PM.

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05-01-2008, 11:54 AM	#31
NatCh Gizmologist Posts: 11,615 Karma: 929550 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Republic of Texas Embassy at Jackson, TN Device: Pocketbook Touch HD3	Fair enough. Incidentally, I looked back, and I have read a few of his books. The collaborations with Ringo on the "Looking Glass" series are mostly fine (yeah, there are a few moments, but a lot of those depend on the reader's interpretation of events that aren't clearly stated). I've also read Von Neumann's War, which was fairly good, and I don't remember being any more "right" (politically) than most of Jon Ringo's offerings. Beyond that I wouldn't care to venture a comment, except that there are several books of his that I've rejected reading based on the cover blurbs.

08-01-2008, 10:45 AM	#34
marvmax Member Posts: 18 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Rio Rancho, NM Device: iPod Touch 8gb	This was an interesting topic. I didn't even realize that you could see a list of everything you'd bought from Baen. Now I wish I hadn't $1020 OMG. I knew it was a lot, but not that much. Plus I get the Universe, and I paid extra to help it get started. And I just found the web site for the Gettyburg Gazette, and yes I did throw down some more money. This doesn't include other e-books that I've bought. Nowhere near that much though.

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