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thinkpad · 04-05-2011, 04:44 AM

I'm starting on Runemarks by Joanne Harris. This book has been on my TBR list ever since Ea recommended it.

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Odin, Loki and the other Norse gods come to life in this hugely imaginative and very funny fantasy novel from the best-selling writer of the book Chocolat

GeoffC · 04-05-2011, 05:05 AM

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I just finished the Fantasy book: Kings of the North in the Paks-series by Elisabeth Moon. This book was even better than the previous one: Oath of Fealty which follows directly on the original Deed of Paksenarrion. I was afraid it would have a cliff-hanger ending in anticipation of the next book but the book ends without any big cliff-hanger ending and I will definitely come back to read the next book when it is published.

It was previously said to be a trilogy but reading this interview with Moon it seems she has decided to turn it into 5 books.

On that recommendation I might be tempted, but I'll wait until all the books in the series are available. - Makes life easier I think.

WT Sharpe · 04-05-2011, 05:34 AM

Just finished this month's Book Club selection, Hal Spacejock by Simon Hayes; one of the most enjoyable books I've read in quite a while. I love robots with personality, and Hal's sidekicks—the dilapidated but spirited Clunk and the ship's snarky computer—are a real hoot.

Also, I'm a bit over half-way through a book recommended by KennyC: Forged: Writing in the Name of God—Why the Bible's Authors Are Not Who We Think They Are by Bart D. Ehrman. With his insights, scholarship, historical knowledge of the subject, and clear style of writing he has produced a book that is as informative as it is a pleasure to read.

The only thing I don't like about Forged is that it isn't available in a Kindle format, so I'm having to settle for reading it on my iPad; which means that if and when the Kindle edition ever comes out, I'll have to buy it again so I can copy all the highlighted passages to my computer.

Latinandgreek · 04-05-2011, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by thinkpadx

I'm starting on Runemarks by Joanne Harris. This book has been on my TBR list ever since Ea recommended it.

A great book, I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

Crusader · 04-05-2011, 12:40 PM

Started The Terror by Dan Simmons. It's a lengthy tome, so I hope it will be worth it.

CallOfCth'reader · 04-05-2011, 01:11 PM

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Started The Terror by Dan Simmons. It's a lengthy tome, so I hope it will be worth it.

Not a perfect book, by any means, but very interesting.

I'm currently reading Rainbow Six, by Tom Clancy.

DiapDealer · 04-05-2011, 01:28 PM

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Started The Terror by Dan Simmons. It's a lengthy tome, so I hope it will be worth it.

Loved it.
Nautical, historical, with just the right hint of supernatural?? It's like he wrote it just for me.

covingtoncat73 · 04-05-2011, 07:34 PM

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Loved it.
Nautical, historical, with just the right hint of supernatural?? It's like he wrote it just for me.

Yeah, that was a pretty good one, for sure. I'm reading The Thousand Autumns of Jacob de Zoet. It is over 500 pages and I'm almost to page 90. I'm really enjoying it so far.

jgaiser · 04-05-2011, 09:53 PM

Haven't posted here in a while.

Finally finished Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen. Had a hard time keeping at it and as an animal lover, certain parts of the story were hard to read. Overall though, a good read.

Also read the first two novels in Diana Wynne Jones' Chrestomanci series - Charmed Life and The Lives of Christopher Chant. Both were fun reads, but I like the second book especially. Looking forward to more of her YA novels.

Currently about 3/4 of the way through Gridlinked by Neal Asher. An action packed 007 of the future. Read some reviews about a confusing ending, but so far it's keeping me interested.

kennyc · 04-06-2011, 07:17 AM

Just got "Mentors, Muses and Monsters" yesterday, read one essay so far. Very inspiring.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/elizab..._b_334658.html

http://www.amazon.com/Mentors-Muses-.../dp/1439108617

DixieGal · 04-06-2011, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Crusader

Started The Terror by Dan Simmons. It's a lengthy tome, so I hope it will be worth it.

Thanks for causing me to add another to my already overwhelming TBR list.

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Originally Posted by DiapDealer

Loved it.
Nautical, historical, with just the right hint of supernatural?? It's like he wrote it just for me.

Cool! I feel that way about The Rime of the Ancient Mariner. My two favorite poems are by Coleridge. The other is Frost at Midnight. Polar opposites, but both resonate with me.

caleb72 · 04-06-2011, 09:34 AM

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Currently about 3/4 of the way through Gridlinked by Neal Asher. An action packed 007 of the future. Read some reviews about a confusing ending, but so far it's keeping me interested.

I liked this book, but not enough to compel me to buy any of his other books.

Regards
Caleb

caleb72 · 04-06-2011, 09:35 AM

Just finished TAG by Simon Royle. Recommend it strongly.

Just starting Flash Gold, a steam punk novella by Lindsay Buroker.

Regards
Caleb

caleb72 · 04-06-2011, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by thinkpadx

I'm starting on Runemarks by Joanne Harris. This book has been on my TBR list ever since Ea recommended it.

Really enjoyed this book.

Regards
Caleb

siraks · 04-06-2011, 03:28 PM

since i've gotten my kobo i find myself reading more and more at the same time.

finished recently :

night of the living trekkies
shatnerquake (its more of a short story)
saving rachel - by john locke --- didn't know this was part of a series (donovan creed) and the 3rd book to boot lol.
agent x
hal spacejock book 01

that was over a couple of weeks

currently reading:
lethal people - the first book in the donovan creed series
the tether: none good

not masterpieces but fun reads and that's what i go for.

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04-05-2011, 05:34 AM	#8823
WT Sharpe Bah, humbug! Posts: 39,072 Karma: 157049943 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Chesapeake, VA, USA Device: Kindle Oasis, iPad Pro, & a Samsung Galaxy S9.	Just finished this month's Book Club selection, Hal Spacejock by Simon Hayes; one of the most enjoyable books I've read in quite a while. I love robots with personality, and Hal's sidekicks—the dilapidated but spirited Clunk and the ship's snarky computer—are a real hoot. Also, I'm a bit over half-way through a book recommended by KennyC: Forged: Writing in the Name of God—Why the Bible's Authors Are Not Who We Think They Are by Bart D. Ehrman. With his insights, scholarship, historical knowledge of the subject, and clear style of writing he has produced a book that is as informative as it is a pleasure to read. The only thing I don't like about Forged is that it isn't available in a Kindle format, so I'm having to settle for reading it on my iPad; which means that if and when the Kindle edition ever comes out, I'll have to buy it again so I can copy all the highlighted passages to my computer.

04-05-2011, 12:40 PM	#8825
Crusader Space Cadet Posts: 1,180 Karma: 4030536 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: South Africa Device: Sony PRS-T1, Cybook Opus, Kobo Glo	Started The Terror by Dan Simmons. It's a lengthy tome, so I hope it will be worth it.

04-05-2011, 09:53 PM	#8829
jgaiser Omnivorous Posts: 3,283 Karma: 27978909 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Rural NW Oregon Device: Kindle Voyage, Kindle Fire HD, Kindle 3, KPW1	Haven't posted here in a while. Finally finished Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen. Had a hard time keeping at it and as an animal lover, certain parts of the story were hard to read. Overall though, a good read. Also read the first two novels in Diana Wynne Jones' Chrestomanci series - Charmed Life and The Lives of Christopher Chant. Both were fun reads, but I like the second book especially. Looking forward to more of her YA novels. Currently about 3/4 of the way through Gridlinked by Neal Asher. An action packed 007 of the future. Read some reviews about a confusing ending, but so far it's keeping me interested.

04-06-2011, 07:17 AM	#8830
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	Just got "Mentors, Muses and Monsters" yesterday, read one essay so far. Very inspiring. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/elizab..._b_334658.html http://www.amazon.com/Mentors-Muses-.../dp/1439108617

04-06-2011, 09:35 AM	#8833
caleb72 Indie Advocate Posts: 2,863 Karma: 18794463 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Melbourne, Australia Device: Kindle	Just finished TAG by Simon Royle. Recommend it strongly. Just starting Flash Gold, a steam punk novella by Lindsay Buroker. Regards Caleb

04-06-2011, 03:28 PM	#8835
siraks use the force Posts: 575 Karma: 564666 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Ontario Device: Kobo Touch, Lenovo K1	since i've gotten my kobo i find myself reading more and more at the same time. finished recently : night of the living trekkies shatnerquake (its more of a short story) saving rachel - by john locke --- didn't know this was part of a series (donovan creed) and the 3rd book to boot lol. agent x hal spacejock book 01 that was over a couple of weeks currently reading: lethal people - the first book in the donovan creed series the tether: none good not masterpieces but fun reads and that's what i go for.