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pdurrant · 07-20-2011, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by pdurrant

For me, straight on to: A Wizard Alone by Diane Duane

The sixth in the series. I think I did read the fifth book, a long time ago. I'm pretty sure I've never read the sixth.

Another splendid book. I definitely hadn't read it before. I'm going to take a bit of a break before going on to the seventh. I think some shorter fiction and then some non-SF.

So first, F&SF Magazine, October/November 2002 by Spilogate Authors (from my big buy earlier this year)

JSWolf · 07-20-2011, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by melaniejaxn

Just finished Sweet Masterpiece by Connie Shelton-- enjoyed it. Now on to The Black Echo by Michael connelly.

I've read The Black Echo. It's very good.

benham · 07-20-2011, 07:50 PM

Oh, the first Harry Bosch. One of my favorite character and authors. Enjoy!

Stitchawl · 07-20-2011, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by phenomshel

LOL Anh, I can see why you wouldn't appreciate Dresden since you're not into detective wizardry,

I tried the Dresden Files too, and really approached them with an open mind... No luck. I did like the comedy but if it could have been done without the wizardry I would have been able to finish the first book...

Give me Harry Bosch any time!

Stitchawl

xg4bx · 07-20-2011, 09:47 PM

Currently reading The Executioner:Shadow Hunt, one of my guilty pleasure "mens adventure" novels.

Finished Eternal Unrest by Lorne Dixon. A tad slow at points but you don't see many mummy based horror novels these days. Awesome read if you like classic horror films.

Stitchawl · 07-20-2011, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by xg4bx

Currently reading The Executioner:Shadow Hunt, one of my guilty pleasure "mens adventure" novels.

Is that of the Mac Bolen series? Love it, but have to hide it away from friends... sort of like hiding Playboy under the mattress when I was a kid!

Stitchawl

BearMountainBooks · 07-21-2011, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Stitchawl

I tried the Dresden Files too, and really approached them with an open mind... No luck. I did like the comedy but if it could have been done without the wizardry I would have been able to finish the first book...

Give me Harry Bosch any time!

Stitchawl

I like wizardry, urban fantasy AND mystery. And I didn't care much for Dresden. I hear they got better after the first two, but I didn't make it past 1.5 books to find out. There's so much urban fantasy out there, why bother with something that's meh?

Crusader · 07-21-2011, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by orlok

No, I couldn't find one either. Thanks for looking, and let us know if you get a response

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As expected there's no ebook version available. The authors are trying to sell rights overseas but Penguin can't sell copies overseas. So only option is to order a physical copy from a SA retailer.

maianhvk · 07-21-2011, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by phenomshel

LOL Anh, I can see why you wouldn't appreciate Dresden since you're not into detective wizardry, but I do have to admit being puzzled at whoever called them "hard-boiled". [...]

That's what they call it, don't they? I didn't invent the phrase

I don't think it's 'hardboiled' either... I think the violence is mild. And detective wizardry is not appealing to me.

And do you like it?

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Originally Posted by BearMountainBooks

I like wizardry, urban fantasy AND mystery. And I didn't care much for Dresden. I hear they got better after the first two, but I didn't make it past 1.5 books to find out. There's so much urban fantasy out there, why bother with something that's meh?

that's what I think!! every word!

Illinifan · 07-21-2011, 02:07 PM

Finished "Against All Enemies", the new Tom Clancy book, last week. It was good but not Clancy good. Although it is an entire new set of characters, he did drop in a cameo to show that the action takes place in the Ryanverse.

I'm in the middle of both "Demonic" by Ann Coulter and "Those Guys Have All the Fun: Inside the World of ESPN" by James Andrew Miller and Tom Shales.

mewmartigan · 07-21-2011, 02:11 PM

I'm in the middle of book 8 of the Wheel of Time, The Path of Daggers. Should be towards the end of the series a bit before the last one comes out.

Aside from a break to read two Star Wars books inbetween, I have hit the Wheel of Time 1-8 straight so far.

melaniejaxn · 07-21-2011, 04:40 PM

Just finished Kitty goes to War by Carrie Vaughn (this volume is set in San Francisco's Chinatown) and have started Blood Maidens by Barbrara Hambley (third James Asher novel.

I liked the Dresden books but they aren't what I rush out and buy. In fact, I haven't duplicated any in e. They aren't something I'll reread.

orlok · 07-21-2011, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Crusader

As expected there's no ebook version available. The authors are trying to sell rights overseas but Penguin can't sell copies overseas. So only option is to order a physical copy from a SA retailer.

Shame. I'll just have to buy it next time I'm out on a visit

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phenomshel · 07-21-2011, 06:28 PM

Re: Dresden - they were my intro to urban fantasy and as such have a special place in my heart. I love them...to the point I was willing to go to a Jim Butcher signing and pay 30.00 for a hardback copy of the new book. (The past tense there is because I have to work that night and I won't drive in the city he's signing in, even though it's technically close enough for me to go). But ... tomayto, tomahto, to each his/her own...

MickeyC · 07-21-2011, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Illinifan

Finished "Against All Enemies", the new Tom Clancy book, last week. It was good but not Clancy good. Although it is an entire new set of characters, he did drop in a cameo to show that the action takes place in the Ryanverse.

Thanks Illinifan,I've been wondering whether to get this one or not and I think you've convinced to give it a pass.

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07-20-2011, 07:50 PM	#10188
benham Guru Posts: 882 Karma: 5565888 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Townsend, WI Device: Palm TX, PRS-505 (BLUE)	Oh, the first Harry Bosch. One of my favorite character and authors. Enjoy!

07-20-2011, 09:47 PM	#10190
xg4bx Are you gonna eat that? Posts: 1,633 Karma: 23215128 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Phillipsburg, NJ Device: Kindle 3, Nook STG	Currently reading The Executioner:Shadow Hunt, one of my guilty pleasure "mens adventure" novels. Finished Eternal Unrest by Lorne Dixon. A tad slow at points but you don't see many mummy based horror novels these days. Awesome read if you like classic horror films.

07-21-2011, 02:07 PM	#10195
Illinifan Connoisseur Posts: 95 Karma: 210032 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Dayton, OH Device: iPad 4, iPhone 4, iPod touch, Sony PRS 300	Finished "Against All Enemies", the new Tom Clancy book, last week. It was good but not Clancy good. Although it is an entire new set of characters, he did drop in a cameo to show that the action takes place in the Ryanverse. I'm in the middle of both "Demonic" by Ann Coulter and "Those Guys Have All the Fun: Inside the World of ESPN" by James Andrew Miller and Tom Shales.

07-21-2011, 02:11 PM	#10196
mewmartigan Guru Posts: 852 Karma: 8242060 Join Date: Aug 2009 Device: Kindle Oasis (2019)	I'm in the middle of book 8 of the Wheel of Time, The Path of Daggers. Should be towards the end of the series a bit before the last one comes out. Aside from a break to read two Star Wars books inbetween, I have hit the Wheel of Time 1-8 straight so far.

07-21-2011, 04:40 PM	#10197
melaniejaxn Enthusiast Posts: 48 Karma: 10308 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Sierra foothills of California Device: Kindle	Just finished Kitty goes to War by Carrie Vaughn (this volume is set in San Francisco's Chinatown) and have started Blood Maidens by Barbrara Hambley (third James Asher novel. I liked the Dresden books but they aren't what I rush out and buy. In fact, I haven't duplicated any in e. They aren't something I'll reread.

07-21-2011, 06:28 PM	#10199
phenomshel ZCD BombShel Posts: 4,793 Karma: 8293322 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: The Frozen North (aka Illinois, USA) Device: iPad, STB Kindle Oasis	Re: Dresden - they were my intro to urban fantasy and as such have a special place in my heart. I love them...to the point I was willing to go to a Jim Butcher signing and pay 30.00 for a hardback copy of the new book. (The past tense there is because I have to work that night and I won't drive in the city he's signing in, even though it's technically close enough for me to go). But ... tomayto, tomahto, to each his/her own...