MobileRead January 09 book nominations

pilotbob · 12-15-2008, 01:56 PM

(Since this month includes many holidays I am going to make the nomination/voting period a bit longer)

The nominations will run thru Dec 19th.
Voting (new poll thread) will run for 5 days starting Dec 20.

Book selection category for January per the "official" club opening thread is:

January
Science Fiction (can be from anywhere, including our library)
*must be available as an eBook!

I suggest that in order for a book to be included in the poll it gets THREE NOMINATIONS (original nomination, a second and a third).

This will be limited to no more than 10 books.

So, please the floor is open to nominations.

Please if I miss one that got three... please let me know before I open the polling thread.

BOb - self-appointed vice president of the MRBC.

Official choices each with three nominations:

1. "The Mote in God's Eye" by Larry Niven and Jerry Pournelle

2. "The Time Machine" by H.G. Wells

3. "1632" by Eric Flint

4. "Little Fuzzy" by H. Beam Piper

5. "Snow Crash" by Neal Stephenson

6. "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov

Here are other nominations pending thirds:

Stranger in a Strange Land by Robert Heinlein

Here are single nominated books:

Mars Girl by Garrity
Evoguia by Jordan
Neptune Crossing by JefferyCarver
Halo: The Fall of Reach by Eric Nylund
Neuromancer by William Gibson
The Peace War by Victor Vinge
Double Star by Robert Heinlein
Foundation by Isaac Asimov
Voyage of the Space Beagle (The basis for ALIEN) by A. E. Van Vogt
War of the Worlds by H. G. Wells
Scroogled by Cory Doctorow
Down and Out in the Magic Kingdom by Cory Doctorow
Red Mars by Kim Stanley Robinson
Gather, Darkness! by Fritz Leiber
The Green Millennium by Fritz Leiber
The Wanderer by Fritz Leiber
Key Out Of Time by Andre Norton
The Onuissance Cells by Seven Jordan

=X= · 12-15-2008, 02:37 PM

Here are my nominations, granted these are on my reading list

) but I think they are good choices.

Mars Girl by Jeff Garrity
Evoguia by Seven Jordan
Neptune Crossing - Jeffery Carver
Halo: The Fall of Reach - by Eric Nylund

=X=

desertgrandma · 12-15-2008, 03:51 PM

The Moon is a Harsh Mistress--Heinlein

maybe if I read in again........

mjh215 · 12-15-2008, 04:30 PM

I was going to put down the Left Hand of Darkness but that isn't available... So...

Neuromancer - William Gibson
The Peace War - Victor Vinge (Was trying to find a Vinge that was available, was full length, and wasn't preceeded by a text unavailable.)
The Moon is a Harsh Mistress - Robert Heinlein Seconded, if this is available as an eBook? I didn't see it.

-MJ

desertgrandma · 12-15-2008, 04:35 PM

Sorry. I didn't check to see if "Moon is a Harsh Mistress" was available in e-book format first.

My error. Its not in Kindle format.........

ShortNCuddlyAm · 12-15-2008, 04:42 PM

Snow Crash - Neal Stephenson

bill_mchale · 12-15-2008, 04:51 PM

Personally, I think, the books nominated should be DRM-free. Not all of us have (or want) DRM enabled readers.

From that perspective, I would like to nominate "The Mote in God's Eye" By Larry Niven and Jerry Pournelle.

--
Bill

wallcraft · 12-15-2008, 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bill_mchale

I would like to nominate "The Mote in God's Eye" By Larry Niven and Jerry Pournelle.

This is from Baen's webscriptions. I second the nomination, but note that this is 592 pages in paperback.

desertgrandma · 12-15-2008, 05:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wallcraft

This is from Baen's webscriptions. I second the nomination, but note that this is 592 pages in paperback.

I'll third that one.......and the page numbers don't bother me.

bill_mchale · 12-15-2008, 05:09 PM

Yeah it is a long book.. Mos of the better Niven and Pournelle collaborations have been longer books. That being said, when I first read it (must be close to 20 years ago now.. and I haven't read it since), I think I finished in under 2 weeks.

Personally, I think it is one of the best first contact novels every written. Niven and Pournelle do an excellent job of making aliens that we can understand, but whom think nothing like we do.

Essentially, I am looking for an excuse to read this again and I am probably going to right after I finish the Count of Monte Cristo.

--
Bill

lilac_jive · 12-15-2008, 06:00 PM

I haven't read a lot of Sci-fi, so I can't wait to see what gets picked. I'd like to read Snow Crash though.

HarryT · 12-16-2008, 02:40 AM

I'd like to nominate "The Time Machine", by H.G. Wells. Classic SF and available free from MR.

pdurrant · 12-16-2008, 05:10 AM

I nominate "1632" by Eric Flint. It's available in the Baen Free Library.

http://www.webscription.net/p-379-1632.aspx

It's alternate history SF, with the change point being the arrival of a section of North America from 2000 AD in the middle of Europe in 1631.

ShortNCuddlyAm · 12-16-2008, 05:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HarryT

I'd like to nominate "The Time Machine", by H.G. Wells. Classic SF and available free from MR.

I'll second that

Slite · 12-16-2008, 05:38 AM

Hmmm, I thought it was stated that the Sci-Fi book had to be available for free? But I might remember that incorrectly, I think it was even suggested it had to be a Baen free library book

12-15-2008, 01:56 PM	#1
pilotbob Grand Sorcerer Posts: 18,750 Karma: 4233896 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tampa, FL USA Device: Kindle Touch	January 09 book nominations (Since this month includes many holidays I am going to make the nomination/voting period a bit longer) The nominations will run thru Dec 19th. Voting (new poll thread) will run for 5 days starting Dec 20. Book selection category for January per the "official" club opening thread is: January Science Fiction (can be from anywhere, including our library) must be available as an eBook! I suggest that in order for a book to be included in the poll it gets THREE NOMINATIONS (original nomination, a second and a third). This will be limited to no more than 10 books. So, please the floor is open to nominations. Please if I miss one that got three... please let me know before I open the polling thread. BOb - self-appointed vice president of the MRBC. Official choices each with three nominations: 1. "The Mote in God's Eye" by Larry Niven and Jerry Pournelle 2. "The Time Machine" by H.G. Wells 3. "1632" by Eric Flint 4. "Little Fuzzy" by H. Beam Piper 5. "Snow Crash" by Neal Stephenson 6. "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov Here are other nominations pending thirds: Stranger in a Strange Land by Robert Heinlein Here are single nominated books: Mars Girl by Garrity Evoguia by Jordan Neptune Crossing by JefferyCarver Halo: The Fall of Reach by Eric Nylund Neuromancer by William Gibson The Peace War by Victor Vinge Double Star by Robert Heinlein Foundation by Isaac Asimov Voyage of the Space Beagle (The basis for ALIEN) by A. E. Van Vogt War of the Worlds by H. G. Wells Scroogled by Cory Doctorow Down and Out in the Magic Kingdom by Cory Doctorow Red Mars by Kim Stanley Robinson Gather, Darkness! by Fritz Leiber The Green Millennium by Fritz Leiber The Wanderer by Fritz Leiber Key Out Of Time by Andre Norton The Onuissance Cells by Seven Jordan __________________ Never ascribe to malice that which is adequately explained by incompetence. --Napoleon Bonaparte Last edited by pilotbob; 12-17-2008 at 05:09 PM.*

12-15-2008, 02:37 PM	#2
=X= Wizard Posts: 3,662 Karma: 12205306 Join Date: Mar 2008 Device: Galaxy S, Nook w/CM7	Here are my nominations, granted these are on my reading list ) but I think they are good choices. Mars Girl by Jeff Garrity Evoguia by Seven Jordan Neptune Crossing - Jeffery Carver Halo: The Fall of Reach - by Eric Nylund =X= Last edited by =X=; 12-18-2008 at 01:30 PM. Reason: Updated recommendation with links

12-15-2008, 03:51 PM	#3
desertgrandma Enjoying the show.... Posts: 14,221 Karma: 7720386 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Arizona Device: A K1, Kindle Paperwhite, an Ipod, IPad2, Iphone and an Ipad Mini.....	The Moon is a Harsh Mistress--Heinlein maybe if I read in again........ __________________ How To Join Our Happy Family! -- What is "Karma" and How Does it Work? What is Our Wiki. -- How to Start a Poll The "Introduce Yourself" Thread and Why You Should Use It How to use the MobileRead Patricia C. Clark Memorial Library

12-15-2008, 04:35 PM	#5
desertgrandma Enjoying the show.... Posts: 14,221 Karma: 7720386 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Arizona Device: A K1, Kindle Paperwhite, an Ipod, IPad2, Iphone and an Ipad Mini.....	Sorry. I didn't check to see if "Moon is a Harsh Mistress" was available in e-book format first. My error. Its not in Kindle format......... __________________ How To Join Our Happy Family! -- What is "Karma" and How Does it Work? What is Our Wiki. -- How to Start a Poll The "Introduce Yourself" Thread and Why You Should Use It How to use the MobileRead Patricia C. Clark Memorial Library

12-15-2008, 04:42 PM	#6
ShortNCuddlyAm WWHALD Posts: 7,882 Karma: 337114 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Mitcham, Surrey, UK Device: iPad. Selling my silver 505 here	Snow Crash - Neal Stephenson __________________ Am --- So long, and thanks for all the fish

12-15-2008, 04:30 PM	#4
mjh215 Guru Posts: 989 Karma: 12653 Join Date: Apr 2008 Device: None of your business	I was going to put down the Left Hand of Darkness but that isn't available... So... Neuromancer - William Gibson The Peace War - Victor Vinge (Was trying to find a Vinge that was available, was full length, and wasn't preceeded by a text unavailable.) The Moon is a Harsh Mistress - Robert Heinlein Seconded, if this is available as an eBook? I didn't see it. -MJ

12-15-2008, 04:51 PM	#7
bill_mchale Wizard Posts: 1,399 Karma: 1087654 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Maryland, USA Device: Nook Simple Touch, HPC Evo 4G LTE	Personally, I think, the books nominated should be DRM-free. Not all of us have (or want) DRM enabled readers. From that perspective, I would like to nominate "The Mote in God's Eye" By Larry Niven and Jerry Pournelle. -- Bill

12-15-2008, 05:09 PM	#10
bill_mchale Wizard Posts: 1,399 Karma: 1087654 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Maryland, USA Device: Nook Simple Touch, HPC Evo 4G LTE	Yeah it is a long book.. Mos of the better Niven and Pournelle collaborations have been longer books. That being said, when I first read it (must be close to 20 years ago now.. and I haven't read it since), I think I finished in under 2 weeks. Personally, I think it is one of the best first contact novels every written. Niven and Pournelle do an excellent job of making aliens that we can understand, but whom think nothing like we do. Essentially, I am looking for an excuse to read this again and I am probably going to right after I finish the Count of Monte Cristo. -- Bill

12-15-2008, 06:00 PM	#11
lilac_jive Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,871 Karma: 27376 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Pennsylvania Device: PRS-505	I haven't read a lot of Sci-fi, so I can't wait to see what gets picked. I'd like to read Snow Crash though. __________________ Need something to read? Check out my blog, The Book Plate! http://bookplatereads.blogspot.com (Yes, I'm finally updating it!!)

12-16-2008, 02:40 AM	#12
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 54,657 Karma: 26165759 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Touch, PW, Fire HD, iPad 3, iPhone 4, Samsung Tab 2 7 + More	I'd like to nominate "The Time Machine", by H.G. Wells. Classic SF and available free from MR. __________________ Harry Currently proofreading The Poison Belt, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.

12-16-2008, 05:10 AM	#13
pdurrant The Grand Mouse Posts: 24,224 Karma: 73592972 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Norfolk, England Device: Kindle 2; iPhone 3G; Bookeen Opus; NOOK ST GlowLight	I nominate "1632" by Eric Flint. It's available in the Baen Free Library. http://www.webscription.net/p-379-1632.aspx It's alternate history SF, with the change point being the arrival of a section of North America from 2000 AD in the middle of Europe in 1631.

12-16-2008, 05:38 AM	#15
Slite Icanhasdonuts? Posts: 2,835 Karma: 532407 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bålsta, Sweden Device: BeBook x 2 (Hanlin V3 rebrand), Samsung Omnia	Hmmm, I thought it was stated that the Sci-Fi book had to be available for free? But I might remember that incorrectly, I think it was even suggested it had to be a Baen free library book __________________ Jesus saves, Allah forgives, Cthulhu thinks you'd make a nice sandwich. Minister of The Large Dogs Of Infinite Peace And Absurdity.

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