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GraceKrispy · 11-23-2010, 04:19 AM

I just read something out of my usual zone, "Lovers and Beloveds." It's a fantasy with a fair amount of erotic content. Very well-written.

Review here.

thinkpad · 11-23-2010, 03:47 PM

Just finished Dragon's ring and although I found it hard with all the names it got better and better. Very sweet and gentle dragon-story. Good book but not fantastic. Thinking of buying it in paperback and give as a Christmas present.

boxcorner · 11-23-2010, 04:25 PM

Finished reading Dubliners by James Joyce. I really enjoyed his skilful use of language, conjuring up believable characters so swiftly in the many memorable short stories - some better than others. Now reading The True Benjamin Franklin by Sydney George Fisher. It's wonderful having so many great free books available. To the people who made it possible ...

pdurrant · 11-24-2010, 11:06 AM

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...a freebie I picked up a while back. The Dragon Keeper by Robin Hobb. It's fun so far. (1/6 of the way in.) The free version doesn't seem to be available any more.

Well, I liked the book. Until I got to the end. It just stops. I mean — it literally just stops. No signs of the end of the book coming, go to start the next chapter and.... that's it.

Obviously of those trilogies that's really one very large book chopped into three paperback-sized chunks. Sigh...

And worse to come. The second book in the trilogy is £13.99 as a Kindle ebook. Hmm... The paperback isn't out until March 2011. Well, Feb 2011 if I order the US edition (for £3.70 on pre-order). Or I could buy the hardback 'used - like new' for £6.43 including postage.

But most likely I'll just forget about this series for two or three years. And remind myself to /always/ check that the series is complete and in paperback before starting!

Next: Something I bought when it was on offer (less than £1) back in February 2009. Use of Weapons by Iain M. Banks.

Iridal · 11-24-2010, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by pdurrant

Well, I liked the book. Until I got to the end. It just stops. I mean — it literally just stops. No signs of the end of the book coming, go to start the next chapter and.... that's it.

Obviously of those trilogies that's really one very large book chopped into three paperback-sized chunks. Sigh...

And worse to come. The second book in the trilogy is £13.99 as a Kindle ebook. Hmm... The paperback isn't out until March 2011. Well, Feb 2011 if I order the US edition (for £3.70 on pre-order). Or I could buy the hardback 'used - like new' for £6.43 including postage.

If I remember correctly, the Rainwild Chronicles consists of only 2 books: Dragon Keeper and Dragon Haven. The ending of Dragon Haven really is the ending of the story. Well, sort of

kennyc · 11-24-2010, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by pdurrant

Well, I liked the book. Until I got to the end. It just stops. I mean — it literally just stops. No signs of the end of the book coming, go to start the next chapter and.... that's it.

Obviously of those trilogies that's really one very large book chopped into three paperback-sized chunks. Sigh...
...

Too friggin' many books these days do that. Dan Simmons - Hyperion did that and I will never forgive him for allowing it to be done that way. I plan to never read any of his work again.

pdurrant · 11-24-2010, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Iridal

If I remember correctly, the Rainwild Chronicles consists of only 2 books: Dragon Keeper and Dragon Haven. The ending of Dragon Haven really is the ending of the story. Well, sort of

Oh - you're right. And I see that here is explicitly described as one manuscript that was divided into two volumes for publication.

So I'll probably only need to wait until March/April next year for the ebook to drop to a reasonable price. Thanks! I'm a lot happier.

(In the same page linked above, Robin Hobb says "The untitled book I am working on now picks up the tale of the Tarman expedition in search of Kelsingra. It’s my work in progress and threatens to be a long book!"

thinkpad · 11-24-2010, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by pdurrant

Well, I liked the book. Until I got to the end. It just stops. I mean — it literally just stops. No signs of the end of the book coming, go to start the next chapter and.... that's it.

wish I had read your post before I bought the book today. I've started on it but so far I find the beginning slow.

kennyc · 11-24-2010, 02:30 PM

I just got three additional Bill Bryson books from the library! Yea!

Africa, Home, and Royal Society ones...

Iridal · 11-24-2010, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by pdurrant

(In the same page linked above, Robin Hobb says "The untitled book I am working on now picks up the tale of the Tarman expedition in search of Kelsingra. It’s my work in progress and threatens to be a long book!"

Oooh, now you've made me happy

DiapDealer · 11-24-2010, 05:17 PM

I may have to give these new Hobb books a try. But I'll be honest... her Soldier's Son Trilogy left such a sour taste in my mouth that I won't be in any hurry. I thought such a turd of a main character would have to eventually improve as the series progressed -- but nope... he stayed a turd right up until the end. Loved her short story contribution to GRRM's Warriors anthology, though.

I'm currently in the middle of David Wingrove's Chung Kuo series. It gets off to a slow start, but book three was fantastic. Time will tell if it can hold my interest for eight books. I wanted to read the series before they re-release it in its expanded (Yep, expanding an eight book series) format. Fascinating stuff.

Fbone · 11-24-2010, 05:57 PM

Just returned from the library with A Fire Upon the Deep and The Mysterious Affair at Styles.

I must be going through a bi-polar episode.

hidari · 11-24-2010, 06:20 PM

just read 50 essays by Orwell.... He always keeps me attached to the reader....

Latinandgreek · 11-24-2010, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by DiapDealer

I'm currently in the middle of David Wingrove's Chung Kuo series. It gets off to a slow start, but book three was fantastic. Time will tell if it can hold my interest for eight books. I wanted to read the series before they re-release it in its expanded (Yep, expanding an eight book series) format. Fascinating stuff.

I'll have to check it out!

lilac_jive · 11-24-2010, 07:07 PM

I finished "Inside Out" by Barry Eisler, and wow! Great ending! I gave it five stars on GoodReads. Now what to read next?

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11-23-2010, 04:19 AM	#7201
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 read something out of my usual zone, "Lovers and Beloveds." It's a fantasy with a fair amount of erotic content. Very well-written. Review here.

11-23-2010, 03:47 PM	#7202
thinkpad David Posts: 1,808 Karma: 8916183 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Norway Device: Kindle, E.Edge (sold), Irex Iliad (retired)	Just finished Dragon's ring and although I found it hard with all the names it got better and better. Very sweet and gentle dragon-story. Good book but not fantastic. Thinking of buying it in paperback and give as a Christmas present.

11-23-2010, 04:25 PM	#7203
boxcorner »(°±°)« Posts: 826 Karma: 775629 Join Date: Oct 2010 Device: divisive reader	Finished reading Dubliners by James Joyce. I really enjoyed his skilful use of language, conjuring up believable characters so swiftly in the many memorable short stories - some better than others. Now reading The True Benjamin Franklin by Sydney George Fisher. It's wonderful having so many great free books available. To the people who made it possible ...

11-24-2010, 02:30 PM	#7209
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 just got three additional Bill Bryson books from the library! Yea! Africa, Home, and Royal Society ones...

11-24-2010, 05:17 PM	#7211
DiapDealer Grand Sorcerer Posts: 28,892 Karma: 207182180 Join Date: Jan 2010 Device: Nexus 7, Kindle Fire HD	I may have to give these new Hobb books a try. But I'll be honest... her Soldier's Son Trilogy left such a sour taste in my mouth that I won't be in any hurry. I thought such a turd of a main character would have to eventually improve as the series progressed -- but nope... he stayed a turd right up until the end. Loved her short story contribution to GRRM's Warriors anthology, though. I'm currently in the middle of David Wingrove's Chung Kuo series. It gets off to a slow start, but book three was fantastic. Time will tell if it can hold my interest for eight books. I wanted to read the series before they re-release it in its expanded (Yep, expanding an eight book series) format. Fascinating stuff.

11-24-2010, 05:57 PM	#7212
Fbone Is that a sandwich? Posts: 8,318 Karma: 103930826 Join Date: Jun 2010 Device: Nook Glowlight Plus	Just returned from the library with A Fire Upon the Deep and The Mysterious Affair at Styles. I must be going through a bi-polar episode.

11-24-2010, 06:20 PM	#7213
hidari MR Drone Posts: 1,613 Karma: 15612282 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: DRONEZONE Device: PB360+, Huawei MP5, Libra H20	just read 50 essays by Orwell.... He always keeps me attached to the reader....

11-24-2010, 07:07 PM	#7215
lilac_jive Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,870 Karma: 27376 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Pennsylvania Device: PRS-505	I finished "Inside Out" by Barry Eisler, and wow! Great ending! I gave it five stars on GoodReads. Now what to read next?