Hey!! Let's get some action going! What are we reading?

[CRussel]

Originally Posted by CRussel

A quick run through of 1634: The Baltic War to refresh my memory, then I'm reading Ring of Fire II (85%) and I'll follow that with 1635: The Eastern Front and (maybe, depending on how I'm feeling) then 1635: The Dreeson Incident.

Then I'll take a short break to something light and silly, probably a Georgette Heyer or two, and then come back to read 1636:The Saxon Uprising and 1636:The Kremlin Games.

Got distracted onto the Grantville Gazette V by Eric Flint, et al. That's the problem with this darn universe, it's so complex and has so many twists and turns that you can get overwhelmed. On the other hand, what you get for your efforts is well worth it. I'm still enjoying the heck out of it, and I'll get back to 1635: The Eastern Front shortly, I'm sure. If I don't do 1635: The Dreeson Incident first.

[Avalona]

On my Kobo, I'm reading Bound by Honor by Colette Gale, which is an erotic retelling of the Robin Hood legend, and so far, not ridiculous.

And on my Kindle, I'm reading The Body Sacred by Dianne Sylvan, which is a very body-positive, self-acceptance book with a Wiccan twist.

[JSWolf]

Originally Posted by CRussel

Got distracted onto the Grantville Gazette V by Eric Flint, et al. That's the problem with this darn universe, it's so complex and has so many twists and turns that you can get overwhelmed. On the other hand, what you get for your efforts is well worth it. I'm still enjoying the heck out of it, and I'll get back to 1635: The Eastern Front shortly, I'm sure. If I don't do 1635: The Dreeson Incident first.

Is there a reading order list for this universe?

[alansplace]

Originally Posted by alansplace

I just finished reading Mockingjay thus finishing the trilogy. Enjoyed it a lot and am looking forward to Netflix getting the movie on DVD! I think I'm going to read Dean Koontz's Odd Thomas next.

Finished Odd Thomas. Liked it a lot. Odd is a really interesting character supported by a bunch of other really interesting characters. A fun read.

I'm now starting Laurie R. King's Night Work the 2nd of the Kate Martinelli books.

[AnemicOak]

Originally Posted by JSWolf

Is there a reading order list for this universe?

Going by Eric Flint's recommendation of reading in publication order...

1 1632
2 1633
3 Ring of Fire
4 Grantville Gazette 1
5 Grantville Gazette 2
6 1634: Galileo Affair
7 Grantville Gazette 3
8 Grantville Gazette 4
9 Grantville Gazette 5
10 Grantville Gazette 6
11 Grantville Gazette 7
12 1634: The Ram Rebellion
13 Grantville Gazette 8
14 1635: Cannon Law
15 Grantville Gazette 9
16 Grantville Gazette 10
17 Grantville Gazette 11
18 Grantville Gazette 12
19 Grantville Gazette 13
20 1634: Baltic War
21 Grantville Gazette 14
22 Grantville Gazette 15
23 1634: Bavarian Crisis
24 Grantville Gazette 16
25 Ring of Fire II
26 Grantville Gazette 17
27 Grantville Gazette 18
28 Grantville Gazette 19
29 Grantville Gazette 20
30 Grantville Gazette 21
31 1635: Dreeson Incident
32 Grantville Gazette 22
33 Grantville Gazette 23
34 Grantville Gazette 24
35 Grantville Gazette 25
36 Grantville Gazette 26
37 1635: Tangled Web
38 Grantville Gazette 27
39 Grantville Gazette 28
40 Grantville Gazette 29
41 Grantville Gazette 30
42 Grantville Gazette 31
43 1635: The Eastern Front
44 Grantville Gazette 32
45 Grantville Gazette 33
46 Grantville Gazette 34
47 1636: The Saxon Uprising
48 Grantville Gazette 35
49 Grantville Gazette 36
50 Ring of Fire III
51 Grantville Gazette 37
52 Grantville Gazette 38
53 Grantville Gazette 39
54 Grantville Gazette 40
55 Grantville Gazette 41
56 1636: The Kremlin Games

...the Gazette's are considered optional by some and not by others.

[rjmac]

I am reading Spike Milligan's war memories. I have just started the 5 and final book "Where Have All the Bullets Gone?" having read the previous 4 books.

Adolf Hitler: My Part in His Downfall
"Rommel?": "Gunner Who?"
Monty, His Part in My Victory
Mussolini: His Part in My Downfall

[CRussel]

Originally Posted by AnemicOak

Going by Eric Flint's recommendation of reading in publication order...

Spoiler:

1 1632
2 1633
3 Ring of Fire
4 Grantville Gazette 1
5 Grantville Gazette 2
6 1634: Galileo Affair
7 Grantville Gazette 3
8 Grantville Gazette 4
9 Grantville Gazette 5
10 Grantville Gazette 6
11 Grantville Gazette 7
12 1634: The Ram Rebellion
13 Grantville Gazette 8
14 1635: Cannon Law
15 Grantville Gazette 9
16 Grantville Gazette 10
17 Grantville Gazette 11
18 Grantville Gazette 12
19 Grantville Gazette 13
20 1634: Baltic War
21 Grantville Gazette 14
22 Grantville Gazette 15
23 1634: Bavarian Crisis
24 Grantville Gazette 16
25 Ring of Fire II
26 Grantville Gazette 17
27 Grantville Gazette 18
28 Grantville Gazette 19
29 Grantville Gazette 20
30 Grantville Gazette 21
31 1635: Dreeson Incident
32 Grantville Gazette 22
33 Grantville Gazette 23
34 Grantville Gazette 24
35 Grantville Gazette 25
36 Grantville Gazette 26
37 1635: Tangled Web
38 Grantville Gazette 27
39 Grantville Gazette 28
40 Grantville Gazette 29
41 Grantville Gazette 30
42 Grantville Gazette 31
43 1635: The Eastern Front
44 Grantville Gazette 32
45 Grantville Gazette 33
46 Grantville Gazette 34
47 1636: The Saxon Uprising
48 Grantville Gazette 35
49 Grantville Gazette 36
50 Ring of Fire III
51 Grantville Gazette 37
52 Grantville Gazette 38
53 Grantville Gazette 39
54 Grantville Gazette 40
55 Grantville Gazette 41
56 1636: The Kremlin Games

...the Gazette's are considered optional by some and not by others.

True, they are not generally part of the direct story lines. And in this case, I'm using the roman numeral versions which are a "best of" since they are based on the actual printed Grantville Gazettes which Baen can't begin to bring out as often as the e-versions are released. But I'm juggling around not really wanting to read any of Virginia DeMarce's books. Which is hard to do without a few jumps in story. But better that than being bored to death.

[Apache]

Originally Posted by CRussel

True, they are not generally part of the direct story lines. And in this case, I'm using the roman numeral versions which are a "best of" since they are based on the actual printed Grantville Gazettes which Baen can't begin to bring out as often as the e-versions are released. But I'm juggling around not really wanting to read any of Virginia DeMarce's books. Which is hard to do without a few jumps in story. But better that than being bored to death.

You are not kidding. After reading two of Virginia DeMarce's, I refuse to read any others written by her. I had hoped the first one was a fluke.
Apache

[pilotbob]

I finished _Darkness at the Edge of Town_ by J. Carson Black. I rated it 2.5 out of 5.

This is the story of Laura Cardinal, a DPS (Dept of Public Safety) investigator in Arizona investigating the Murder of a young girl. The trail leads her to several states trying to find what "might" be a serial killer.

For a book included in the Amazon "thriller" set this book was a bit slow. There was some action towards the end which did keep me reading. However, there are much better books in this genre... so you won't miss much if you skip it.

I have started on the next book in the set, _Watch me Die_ by Lee Goldberg. It has a better start and promises to be a good read. I hope so.

BOb

[CRussel]

Originally Posted by Apache

You are not kidding. After reading two of Virginia DeMarce's, I refuse to read any others written by her. I had hoped the first one was a fluke.
Apache

No, I'm afraid not. I'm fairly tolerant, since I like the universe so much, and really respect Eric on several different levels. So I really tried. But I'd really rather watch paint dry.

[Avalona]

Just started Men of the Otherworld by Kelley Armstrong. It's a collection of some of her short stories and novellas. It has also been sitting on my Kobo for months. :P

[covingtoncat73]

I decided to finish The Magician King by Lev Grossman. It might start slow but, wow, it ended up being an amazing read.

Terra Incognita will have to wait as I'm going to read We Need to Talk About Kevin for a book club.

[Fbone]

Finally finished Leviathan by Scott Westerfeld. It's a very young YA steampunkish alternate history book set in 1914 at the beginning of WWI. World was unique with man-made creatures and steampunk machines. Explanations were simple enough for young readers. Story continues in his next book but it doesn't end on a cliffhanger. And I must say the illustrations throughout the book by Keith Thompson were excellent especially the end pages. Overall a satisfying read if a bit too YA for me. Rated C [3 stars]

[Synamon]

Fellowship of Fear by Aaron Elkins (first in the Gideon Oliver series)

Ok, but suffered from a telegraphed solution that it took the main character a long time to figure out. It moved slowly and I didn't find Oliver that interesting.

Bruno, Chief of Police by Martin Walker (first in the series)

Half cozy, half police detective mystery. This hit all the right notes, Bruno was solid and charming and real life (good and bad) was reflected in the everyday life of rural France. I'll be reading more of this series.

The Man in the Cage by Jack Vance

This felt very dated and like a romance novel for men, even though it was a mystery. I wonder if his scifi has the same feel?

High Stakes by Dick Francis (audiobook)

This one featured Steven Scott, toy inventor millionaire. Scott's the mug and takes revenge on the trainer and bookie who done him wrong. He gets beat up and gets the girl along the way, as usual. Comfy like an old pair of slippers.

Disclaimer: Dick Francis is my guilty pleasure. I love his books even though every main character and every plot is exactly the same.

More mysteries await! I think I'll read another Ed McBain next and I started listening to Tears of the Giraffe last night (second in the Ladies No. 1 Detective Agency).

[JSWolf]

Originally Posted by AnemicOak

Going by Eric Flint's recommendation of reading in publication order...

Spoiler:

1 1632
2 1633
3 Ring of Fire
4 Grantville Gazette 1
5 Grantville Gazette 2
6 1634: Galileo Affair
7 Grantville Gazette 3
8 Grantville Gazette 4
9 Grantville Gazette 5
10 Grantville Gazette 6
11 Grantville Gazette 7
12 1634: The Ram Rebellion
13 Grantville Gazette 8
14 1635: Cannon Law
15 Grantville Gazette 9
16 Grantville Gazette 10
17 Grantville Gazette 11
18 Grantville Gazette 12
19 Grantville Gazette 13
20 1634: Baltic War
21 Grantville Gazette 14
22 Grantville Gazette 15
23 1634: Bavarian Crisis
24 Grantville Gazette 16
25 Ring of Fire II
26 Grantville Gazette 17
27 Grantville Gazette 18
28 Grantville Gazette 19
29 Grantville Gazette 20
30 Grantville Gazette 21
31 1635: Dreeson Incident
32 Grantville Gazette 22
33 Grantville Gazette 23
34 Grantville Gazette 24
35 Grantville Gazette 25
36 Grantville Gazette 26
37 1635: Tangled Web
38 Grantville Gazette 27
39 Grantville Gazette 28
40 Grantville Gazette 29
41 Grantville Gazette 30
42 Grantville Gazette 31
43 1635: The Eastern Front
44 Grantville Gazette 32
45 Grantville Gazette 33
46 Grantville Gazette 34
47 1636: The Saxon Uprising
48 Grantville Gazette 35
49 Grantville Gazette 36
50 Ring of Fire III
51 Grantville Gazette 37
52 Grantville Gazette 38
53 Grantville Gazette 39
54 Grantville Gazette 40
55 Grantville Gazette 41
56 1636: The Kremlin Games

...the Gazette's are considered optional by some and not by others.

Thank you.