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desertgrandma · 09-23-2010, 01:50 AM

Cory Doctorow's "When Sysadmins Ruled the Earth", from the "Wastelands" short story collection.

Second reading, every bit as good as the first.

GraceKrispy · 09-23-2010, 03:37 AM

I just finished "Executive Lunch" by Maria E. Schneider (also of MR fame)- fun read! I'm now reading "Hemlock and the Wizard Tower" by B Throwsnaill. I'm only a few pages into it so far, but it's looking pretty interesting....

Iridal · 09-23-2010, 04:26 AM

I'm reading "War of the Flowers" by Tad Williams. Superb book ! Only 50 more pages to go ... Too bad I have to go running now, maybe I'll just take it with me

When that one's finished, I'm going to read "Black Prism" by Brent Weeks. Been waiting for that book a looooong time.

kennyc · 09-23-2010, 05:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Iridal

I'm reading "War of the Flowers" by Tad Williams. Superb book ! Only 50 more pages to go ... Too bad I have to go running now, maybe I'll just take it with me

When that one's finished, I'm going to read "Black Prism" by Brent Weeks. Been waiting for that book a looooong time.

hey I walk and read so why not?

GeoffC · 09-23-2010, 05:51 AM

some even drive and read ..... !

kennyc · 09-23-2010, 05:53 AM

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Originally Posted by GeoffC

some even drive and read ..... !

only thing worse would be driving a Motorcycle and reading....

GeoffC · 09-23-2010, 05:58 AM

...now that's something I've never seen - does that mean motorcyclists are the most responsible users of the road ?

Iridal · 09-23-2010, 06:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kennyc

hey I walk and read so why not?

I walk and read all the time too, but running and reading proved to be a bit too difficult (yes, I actually tried it). Kept bumping into my training buddy, which really pissed him off. I didn't mind though

The real problem is the bouncing when you run, makes it hard to stay focused on the words.

kennyc · 09-23-2010, 06:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Iridal

I walk and read all the time too, but running and reading proved to be a bit too difficult (yes, I actually tried it). Kept bumping into my training buddy, which really pissed him off. I didn't mind though

The real problem is the bouncing when you run, makes it hard to stay focused on the words.

J/K I had never tried walking and reading til I got my ebook reader and had to get used to the "movement" but once I did it's okay. I read quite often while walking at lunch time.

For running you can always listen to audio books.

roger the rabbit · 09-23-2010, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by kennyc

For running you can always listen to audio books.

I find audiobooks great whilst walking, following the Doc's instructions, ( my running days are loooooooong since past.)

Working my way through the audio versions of the James Herriot books at the moment, (read them many times).

kennyc · 09-23-2010, 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by roger the rabbit

I find audiobooks great whilst walking, following the Doc's instructions, ( my running days are loooooooong since past.)
...

I'm afraid that may be true of me as well, but still have hope....if I can lose some pounds walking then maybe my feet and knees can take it....

Iridal · 09-23-2010, 07:16 AM

I'm listening to the Harry Potter audiobooks right now whilst cycling, but mostly because Stephen Fry is such an excellent narrator. One thing I really like about reading is getting immersed in a book so that the rest of the world just disappears. Audiobooks don't work that way for some reason.

I think I'll just stick with fast-paced music and annoying my training partner whilst running, but thanks for the tip

kennyc · 09-23-2010, 07:19 AM

I must agree about audio books. They don't work for me either, but many people seem to like them -- particularly for certain activities.

Quake1028 · 09-23-2010, 08:24 AM

Currently reading The Last Coyote by Michael Connelly. #4 in the fantastic Harry Bosch series. Only around 10% in so far, but enjoying it tremendously already.

pshrynk · 09-23-2010, 08:30 AM

I just started "The American Chronicles" by Robert Vaughn. Nine very long novels. Looks fascinating.

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09-23-2010, 01:50 AM	#6376
desertgrandma Enjoying the show.... Posts: 14,270 Karma: 10462843 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Arizona Device: A K1, Kindle Paperwhite, an Ipod, IPad2, Iphone, an Ipad Mini & macAir	Cory Doctorow's "When Sysadmins Ruled the Earth", from the "Wastelands" short story collection. Second reading, every bit as good as the first.

09-23-2010, 03:37 AM	#6377
GraceKrispy It's Dr. Penguin now! Posts: 3,909 Karma: 4705733 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: (USA) Device: iPad mini, Samsung Note 3, Sony PRS-650 (rarely used now)	I just finished "Executive Lunch" by Maria E. Schneider (also of MR fame)- fun read! I'm now reading "Hemlock and the Wizard Tower" by B Throwsnaill. I'm only a few pages into it so far, but it's looking pretty interesting....

09-23-2010, 04:26 AM	#6378
Iridal Mysteriarch Posts: 1,422 Karma: 26606984 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: The land of impossible deadlines Device: iPhone 4, Kindle 3	I'm reading "War of the Flowers" by Tad Williams. Superb book ! Only 50 more pages to go ... Too bad I have to go running now, maybe I'll just take it with me When that one's finished, I'm going to read "Black Prism" by Brent Weeks. Been waiting for that book a looooong time.

09-23-2010, 05:51 AM	#6380
GeoffC Chocolate Grasshopper ... Posts: 27,599 Karma: 20821184 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Scotland Device: Muse HD , Cybook Gen3 , Pocketbook 302 (Black) , Nexus 10: wife has PW	some even drive and read ..... !

09-23-2010, 05:58 AM	#6382
GeoffC Chocolate Grasshopper ... Posts: 27,599 Karma: 20821184 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Scotland Device: Muse HD , Cybook Gen3 , Pocketbook 302 (Black) , Nexus 10: wife has PW	...now that's something I've never seen - does that mean motorcyclists are the most responsible users of the road ?

09-23-2010, 07:16 AM	#6387
Iridal Mysteriarch Posts: 1,422 Karma: 26606984 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: The land of impossible deadlines Device: iPhone 4, Kindle 3	I'm listening to the Harry Potter audiobooks right now whilst cycling, but mostly because Stephen Fry is such an excellent narrator. One thing I really like about reading is getting immersed in a book so that the rest of the world just disappears. Audiobooks don't work that way for some reason. I think I'll just stick with fast-paced music and annoying my training partner whilst running, but thanks for the tip

09-23-2010, 07:19 AM	#6388
kennyc The Dank Side of the Moon Posts: 35,930 Karma: 119747553 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Denver, CO Device: Kindle2 & PW, Onyx Boox Go6	I must agree about audio books. They don't work for me either, but many people seem to like them -- particularly for certain activities.

09-23-2010, 08:24 AM	#6389
Quake1028 Guru Posts: 917 Karma: 9155462 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Tampa, FL Device: See signature	Currently reading The Last Coyote by Michael Connelly. #4 in the fantastic Harry Bosch series. Only around 10% in so far, but enjoying it tremendously already.

09-23-2010, 08:30 AM	#6390
pshrynk Beepbeep n beebeep, yeah! Posts: 11,726 Karma: 8255450 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: La Crosse, Wisconsin, aka America's IceBox Device: iThingie, KmkII, I miss Zelda!	I just started "The American Chronicles" by Robert Vaughn. Nine very long novels. Looks fascinating.