Name that book? - Page 27

Nilea · 01-27-2011, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Bilbo1967

Is it this one?

http://www.amazon.com/Time-Great-Fre.../dp/0812554698

YES!!! I believe that is it.. Thank you so much!!

Nilea

Bilbo1967 · 01-27-2011, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Nilea

YES!!! I believe that is it.. Thank you so much!!

Nilea

You're welcome!

I vaguely remembered reading it from many years ago and enjoying it (unusual for me; sci-fi isn't normally my preference).

HappyMartin · 02-01-2011, 07:46 AM

I am looking for a book about a man that grew up in California and became a movie director. The story is told in the form of a series of interviews with friends and associates. The story becomes increasingly bizarre and is frequently very funny. I read it about 12 years ago. The main characters name had something to do with with Shark or Sharkey I seem to remember.

A long shot but here is to hoping

T3_reader · 02-11-2011, 03:02 PM

Years ago I read a funny book about a southern hillbilly who gets drafted. In the army his best buddy comes from a family of career soldiers. They do a lot of stupid things, much to the annoyance of their sergeant. Wrecking his car by washing it with seawater is one of the things I remember. It is an old book, maybe from the 60's or so. I have always wanted to reread it because it was such an hilarious story.

BenG · 02-12-2011, 08:24 AM

Was it "No Time for Sergeants" by Mac Hyman? It was made into a movie with Andy Griffith and Nick Adams.

T3_reader · 02-19-2011, 04:04 AM

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Originally Posted by BenG

Was it "No Time for Sergeants" by Mac Hyman? It was made into a movie with Andy Griffith and Nick Adams.

Yup - thanks for coming up with the title. The search in second hand book stores can now begin as there doesn't seem to be an ebook version.

A4- · 02-20-2011, 07:50 AM

Once I've read a science-fiction novel and the only thing I remember is the following:

In the story there is a sphere (the size of a moon?) which drifts trough space. Whenever it encounters a planet with intelligent/space-faring beings it destroys them or the planet (not sure which). However, the sphere 'guarding' the earth/solar-system is malfunctioning. When the humans stumble up on this sphere they start to investigate it.

Does anyone know the name of the novel?

icnacnud · 02-21-2011, 12:11 AM

Hi All,

This is my first post here. I have been scouring the internet trying to figure out the title and/or author of a book I read a long time ago. Any help would be much appreciated as the inability to figure this out is driving me crazy!

The book is a post-apocalyptic novel (I believe part of a series, perhaps a trilogy but not sure) that is set in the Pacific Northwest (I believe Seattle) and involves a young (teenage?) girl as one of the main protagonists along with an older, street smart type guy whose somewhat of a father figure. The only other detail I can remember is that the book ends with a sequence in a stadium (Qwest Field? not sure). I think it was by a fairly well-known fantasy author.

Here's hoping someone has an idea for me. Thanks in advance!

JSWolf · 02-21-2011, 10:51 PM

I can name that book in 7 words.

DiapDealer · 02-22-2011, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by icnacnud

This is my first post here. I have been scouring the internet trying to figure out the title and/or author of a book I read a long time ago. Any help would be much appreciated as the inability to figure this out is driving me crazy!

The book is a post-apocalyptic novel (I believe part of a series, perhaps a trilogy but not sure) that is set in the Pacific Northwest (I believe Seattle) and involves a young (teenage?) girl as one of the main protagonists along with an older, street smart type guy whose somewhat of a father figure. The only other detail I can remember is that the book ends with a sequence in a stadium (Qwest Field? not sure). I think it was by a fairly well-known fantasy author.

That sounds exactly like the first book (Armageddon's Children) in Terry Brooks' Genesis of Shannara trilogy... everything fits perfectly.

Well, almost perfectly. I wouldn't exactly consider 2006 "a long time ago", but maybe that's just me.

DiapDealer · 02-22-2011, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by rickymartin213

I am hunt for is a fantasy-book. I seem to name that it participating a soft missy called Arry, or Weasel, or Nymeria, or Nan, or Cat (of the Canals), or even sometimes Arya. Anyone see which fact that could mayhap be?

Oh, for god's sake! Is this even a serious request? Especially given the irony that part of the poster's name (Martin) is the last name of the author who wrote the work he/she is "looking" for.

We've all been waiting for a long time for the latest book, but no one has forgotten.

Fayth · 02-22-2011, 02:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rickymartin213

I am hunt for is a fantasy-book. I seem to name that it participating a soft missy called Arry, or Weasel, or Nymeria, or Nan, or Cat (of the Canals), or even sometimes Arya. Anyone see which fact that could mayhap be?

You must already know the answer, but that's A Song of Ice and Fire by George R.R. Martin.

wyndslash · 03-06-2011, 01:07 AM

ooh, was so upset that i didn't see this before D;

erm, what i'm looking for is a fantasy book, the title is strictly one-word and may or may not start with the letter F. main protagonist may or may not be gay, but i think he is

FlorenceArt · 03-06-2011, 02:30 AM

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Originally Posted by wyndslash

ooh, was so upset that i didn't see this before D;

erm, what i'm looking for is a fantasy book, the title is strictly one-word and may or may not start with the letter F. main protagonist may or may not be gay, but i think he is

That's not a whole lot of information to go on

The only fantasy book/series I know with a gay protagonist is Melusine.

MorganM · 03-06-2011, 08:17 AM

I remember a new release that came out either in 2009 or 2010 and every time I saw the book in a book shop I wanted to read it but I never got around to it and now the title of the book and the author allude me! I wanted to find out and see if I can get it in eBook form.

Anyway all I can remember is it might of been written by a lady with the first name Jean. The plot took a different twist on the Beauty and the Beast story. I think a young girl goes to some castle on a mountain and the Lord and everyone in his castle are under some powerful spell and he is in *beast* form. The girl is supposed to be there to do some work in his library or office and there is a mirror that she can look in to and she sees the *beast*.

I think the words blood or beast maybe in the title and the cover picture is of a beautiful young girl in medieval fashion looking at something.

That's all I can think of.

02-21-2011, 12:11 AM	#398
icnacnud Junior Member Posts: 1 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Hollywood, CA Device: Kindle	Desperately seeking title or author Hi All, This is my first post here. I have been scouring the internet trying to figure out the title and/or author of a book I read a long time ago. Any help would be much appreciated as the inability to figure this out is driving me crazy! The book is a post-apocalyptic novel (I believe part of a series, perhaps a trilogy but not sure) that is set in the Pacific Northwest (I believe Seattle) and involves a young (teenage?) girl as one of the main protagonists along with an older, street smart type guy whose somewhat of a father figure. The only other detail I can remember is that the book ends with a sequence in a stadium (Qwest Field? not sure). I think it was by a fairly well-known fantasy author. Here's hoping someone has an idea for me. Thanks in advance!

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02-01-2011, 07:46 AM	#393
HappyMartin Martin Kristiansen Posts: 1,546 Karma: 8480958 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Johannesburg Device: Kindle International Ipad 2	I am looking for a book about a man that grew up in California and became a movie director. The story is told in the form of a series of interviews with friends and associates. The story becomes increasingly bizarre and is frequently very funny. I read it about 12 years ago. The main characters name had something to do with with Shark or Sharkey I seem to remember. A long shot but here is to hoping

02-11-2011, 03:02 PM	#394
T3_reader Enthusiast Posts: 24 Karma: 10 Join Date: Apr 2009 Device: IPad & Android phone	Years ago I read a funny book about a southern hillbilly who gets drafted. In the army his best buddy comes from a family of career soldiers. They do a lot of stupid things, much to the annoyance of their sergeant. Wrecking his car by washing it with seawater is one of the things I remember. It is an old book, maybe from the 60's or so. I have always wanted to reread it because it was such an hilarious story.

02-12-2011, 08:24 AM	#395
BenG Home Guard Posts: 4,730 Karma: 86721650 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Alpha Ralpha Boulevard Device: Kindle Oasis 3G, iPhone 6	Was it "No Time for Sergeants" by Mac Hyman? It was made into a movie with Andy Griffith and Nick Adams.

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A4- Connoisseur Posts: 84 Karma: 1110 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Netherlands Device: iRex iLiad v2	Once I've read a science-fiction novel and the only thing I remember is the following: In the story there is a sphere (the size of a moon?) which drifts trough space. Whenever it encounters a planet with intelligent/space-faring beings it destroys them or the planet (not sure which). However, the sphere 'guarding' the earth/solar-system is malfunctioning. When the humans stumble up on this sphere they start to investigate it. Does anyone know the name of the novel?

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03-06-2011, 01:07 AM	#403
wyndslash Wizard Posts: 2,951 Karma: 3000001 Join Date: Feb 2011 Device: Kindle 3 wifi, Kindle Fire	ooh, was so upset that i didn't see this before D; erm, what i'm looking for is a fantasy book, the title is strictly one-word and may or may not start with the letter F. main protagonist may or may not be gay, but i think he is

03-06-2011, 08:17 AM	#405
MorganM Fanatic Posts: 563 Karma: 1089963 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Australia Device: Kobo Libra H2o	I remember a new release that came out either in 2009 or 2010 and every time I saw the book in a book shop I wanted to read it but I never got around to it and now the title of the book and the author allude me! I wanted to find out and see if I can get it in eBook form. Anyway all I can remember is it might of been written by a lady with the first name Jean. The plot took a different twist on the Beauty and the Beast story. I think a young girl goes to some castle on a mountain and the Lord and everyone in his castle are under some powerful spell and he is in beast form. The girl is supposed to be there to do some work in his library or office and there is a mirror that she can look in to and she sees the beast. I think the words blood or beast maybe in the title and the cover picture is of a beautiful young girl in medieval fashion looking at something. That's all I can think of.