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

[pdurrant]

Originally Posted by ATDrake

Another nostalgia re-read, since I already own a paper copy. E-version sprinkled throughout with typo/scanno errors surprising in a Baen book, though I guess they worked from OCR since it seems to be a fairly old title?

With Baen it's worth reporting the typos. But first check out the current version at webscription.net. It's likely that most of the typos have already been corrected.

[pdurrant]

Originally Posted by pdurrant

A nice collection of short mysteries with a thin overall plot. Lots of references to other fictional detectives. Starring Tommy and Tuppence.

Next: What Distant Deeps by David Drake

The latest in his Lt. Leary series.

Another good story with our heros, although not much happens in terms of over-arching story lines.

Next I re-read: The High Crusade by Poul Anderson. Still excellent even after 50 years.

And now onto Generation Warriors by Anne McCaffrey and Elizabeth Moon. I'm fairly sure I've read this in the dim and distant past. If it come back to me I might move swiftly on to Ragnarok by Patrick A. Vanner, the last of the new books in the October 2010 webscription I bought recently.

[maianhvk]

I don't know why but I can't read Games of Thrones after several attempts. what's wrong with me?? everyone likes it. perhaps I just don't like it at the beginning, there are so many names that I have to remember. and I'm waiting for Percepliquis, maybe it's hard to start a new thing when you're not done with the previous.

Originally Posted by Fbone

Stopped reading The Crown Conspiracy by Michael Sullivan after 150 pages.

so bored? disappointed with a book recommended by few?

[FlorenceArt]

Originally Posted by maianhvk

I don't know why but I can't read Games of Thrones after several attempts. what's wrong with me?? everyone likes it. perhaps I just don't like it at the beginning, there are so many names that I have to remember. and I'm waiting for Percepliquis, maybe it's hard to start a new thing when you're not done with the previous.

Try it again in a few years.

I doubt very much that "everyone likes it". I don't think there is a single book in the world that "everyone likes". There's nothing wrong with not liking a book. As I said, maybe it's not the right time for you. Or maybe you'll never like it. Does it really matter? There are so many great books to read, I'm sure you will find a few that you do like.

[maianhvk]

Originally Posted by FlorenceArt

Try it again in a few years.

I doubt very much that "everyone likes it". I don't think there is a single book in the world that "everyone likes". There's nothing wrong with not liking a book. As I said, maybe it's not the right time for you. Or maybe you'll never like it. Does it really matter? There are so many great books to read, I'm sure you will find a few that you do like.

should have put it as "many ones like it"

the problem is, I tried The Mortal Instruments (City of Bones) and I didn't like it. I tried The Girl who... (forget what she did, maybe she kicked some nests) and I didn't like it. I tried Mistborn and I didn't like it. and now I tried Songs of Ice and Fire and I didn't like it, again!!!! it's a little bit frustrating, is it not?

[caleb72]

Originally Posted by maianhvk

should have put it as "many ones like it"

the problem is, I tried The Mortal Instruments (City of Bones) and I didn't like it. I tried The Girl who... (forget what she did, maybe she kicked some nests) and I didn't like it. I tried Mistborn and I didn't like it. and now I tried Songs of Ice and Fire and I didn't like it, again!!!! it's a little bit frustrating, is it not?

Wow - you are really having some issues there. What kind of books do you like?

Regards
Caleb

[FlorenceArt]

Originally Posted by maianhvk

should have put it as "many ones like it"

the problem is, I tried The Mortal Instruments (City of Bones) and I didn't like it. I tried The Girl who... (forget what she did, maybe she kicked some nests) and I didn't like it. I tried Mistborn and I didn't like it. and now I tried Songs of Ice and Fire and I didn't like it, again!!!! it's a little bit frustrating, is it not?

Well, I don't know about The Mortal Instruments, but as far as the girl who... and Mistborn, I'd say that's the sign of a healthy discriminating taste!

[richvalle]

Originally Posted by maianhvk

should have put it as "many ones like it"

the problem is, I tried The Mortal Instruments (City of Bones) and I didn't like it. I tried The Girl who... (forget what she did, maybe she kicked some nests) and I didn't like it. I tried Mistborn and I didn't like it. and now I tried Songs of Ice and Fire and I didn't like it, again!!!! it's a little bit frustrating, is it not?

I know several people that didn't like the Game of Thrones book. I've watched the 'Girl who does stuff' movies on Nexflix and found them pretty good but not sure about the books. One guy I know tried the first Girl who book and didn't like it.

So, you are not alone.

[Nyssa]

Originally Posted by richvalle

I know several people that didn't like the Game of Thrones book. I've watched the 'Girl who does stuff' movies on Nexflix and found them pretty good but not sure about the books. One guy I know tried the first Girl who book and didn't like it.

So, you are not alone.

I had no idea they were movies, nor have I bought the books (I missed out when all of the books were selling for $5.00 each). I plan to wait until I'm ready to read them before purchasing them.

[DiapDealer]

Originally Posted by FlorenceArt

Well, I don't know about The Mortal Instruments, but as far as the girl who... and Mistborn, I'd say that's the sign of a healthy discriminating taste!

[maianhvk]

Originally Posted by caleb72

Wow - you are really having some issues there. What kind of books do you like?

Regards
Caleb

I like... Riyria revelations. and Percy Jackson & the Olympians. I guess that would be... fantasy? adventure? children?

Mortal Instruments is interesting, but I don't like that kind of stuff: teenagers, monsters, vampires... no thanks. Right now I don't have the mood to read books connected to youngsters.

Mistborn: nothing impressive at the beginning.

Songs of Ice and Fire: too many names to get acquainted to, another book with magical creatures. of course I didn't read more than the first 100 pages but I don't feel like reading that kind of book right now.

and Riyria revelations, it focuses on 2 adults, with more mature issues. It contains little magic and few unreal things. complex-enough plots. good sense of humor in the right place, at the right time.

should I try reading all of them again? (I mean Mortal Instruments, Mistborn, Songs of Ice and Fire.)

[FlorenceArt]

Why waste time on something you don't enjoy? Reading is supposed to be a pleasure! Many people lead a perfectly happy life never reading books about dragons or magic. My mother is one of them. And she reads a lot. Just no fantasy or any of this "genre" stuff (yuck I hate that word). That still leaves about 10 gazillion books, many of which are actually worth reading, and many of which you may actually enjoy.

[maianhvk]

Originally Posted by FlorenceArt

Well, I don't know about The Mortal Instruments, but as far as the girl who... and Mistborn, I'd say that's the sign of a healthy discriminating taste!

Originally Posted by richvalle

I know several people that didn't like the Game of Thrones book. I've watched the 'Girl who does stuff' movies on Nexflix and found them pretty good but not sure about the books. One guy I know tried the first Girl who book and didn't like it.

So, you are not alone.

Originally Posted by FlorenceArt

Why waste time on something you don't enjoy? Reading is supposed to be a pleasure! Many people lead a perfectly happy life never reading books about dragons or magic. My mother is one of them. And she reads a lot. Just no fantasy or any of this "genre" stuff (yuck I hate that word). That still leaves about 10 gazillion books, many of which are actually worth reading, and many of which you may actually enjoy.

so, I'll read them again, but not right now. Perhaps several years later, as you prompt.

thanks for your reassurance, F-Art, DiapDealer and Richvalle I'll start a brand new "genre" tonight: HOW TO ANALYZE PEOPLE ON SIGHT.




PS: some people will faint if they know I can't read "Oz" books, or Alice in wonderland. there must be a glitch in my little brain.

[Latinandgreek]

Originally Posted by maianhvk

should have put it as "many ones like it"

the problem is, I tried The Mortal Instruments (City of Bones) and I didn't like it. I tried The Girl who... (forget what she did, maybe she kicked some nests) and I didn't like it. I tried Mistborn and I didn't like it. and now I tried Songs of Ice and Fire and I didn't like it, again!!!! it's a little bit frustrating, is it not?

The Mortal Instruments were fun, but certainly not the best thing I've read, a little too full of teenage angst for me. I couldn't get into the "The Girl Who..." I read the first 100 pages or so of the first book, and I can't remember disliking a book as much as that one when I first started reading it. I really liked Mistborn (although there were some cheesy parts, but overall I really enjoyed it). I loved Songs of Ice and Fire. Different strokes for different folks, there is no problem with that!

Originally Posted by maianhvk

I like... Riyria revelations. and Percy Jackson & the Olympians. I guess that would be... fantasy? adventure? children?

Mortal Instruments is interesting, but I don't like that kind of stuff: teenagers, monsters, vampires... no thanks. Right now I don't have the mood to read books connected to youngsters.

Mistborn: nothing impressive at the beginning.

Songs of Ice and Fire: too many names to get acquainted to, another book with magical creatures. of course I didn't read more than the first 100 pages but I don't feel like reading that kind of book right now.

and Riyria revelations, it focuses on 2 adults, with more mature issues. It contains little magic and few unreal things. complex-enough plots. good sense of humor in the right place, at the right time.

should I try reading all of them again? (I mean Mortal Instruments, Mistborn, Songs of Ice and Fire.)

I love the Percy Jackson series, and the Riyria Revelations. Try watching the first two eps of the Song of Ice and Fire series, perhaps. The magical elements in the story are pushed into the background later in the book, I would rate it as similar to the Riyria revelations; in fact, there is less magic in the Songs of Ice and Fire series, and it deals with mature issues and complex plots. Judging by your comments, I think that you might like the series, but perhaps the beginning just failed to grab you. If you don't feel like reading it, don't worry, not everyone has to have the same taste!

[AnemicOak]

Originally Posted by maianhvk

I don't know why but I can't read Games of Thrones after several attempts. what's wrong with me??

Nah, I know quite a few people who don't like it at all.