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Shadowplay · 10-21-2011, 12:16 PM

Just finished Anathem by Neal Stephenson and loved it. I know some people have struggled with it saying it's boring, particularly the early chapters, but for whatever reason I enjoyed it from start to finish.

It's been a while since I've read fiction that really, truly made me think and explore ideas that were entirely new to me. Isn't that what science fiction should be?

Told through what to me was a very interesting story with characters that weren't as flat as you see in a lot of scifi.

Very good stuff, but now I'm left with a dilemma: I don't know what to read next!

kennyc · 10-21-2011, 12:28 PM

Just read (due to mention in another thread) Ray Bradbury's short story "The Fire Balloons"

While it was a good story with some interesting ideas, certainly not one of his best IMHO. One of Ray's guidelines is that one should write a story every day, this one reads like one of those.

Dr. Drib · 10-22-2011, 06:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Shadowplay

Just finished Anathem by Neal Stephenson and loved it. I know some people have struggled with it saying it's boring, particularly the early chapters, but for whatever reason I enjoyed it from start to finish.

It's been a while since I've read fiction that really, truly made me think and explore ideas that were entirely new to me. Isn't that what science fiction should be?

Told through what to me was a very interesting story with characters that weren't as flat as you see in a lot of scifi.

Very good stuff, but now I'm left with a dilemma: I don't know what to read next!

Haruki Murakami: It all happens on October 25.

Be there. A number of members (including myself) will be waiting for you.

Don

pdurrant · 10-22-2011, 07:44 AM

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The Wild Side edited by Mark L. Van Name, subtitled "Urban Fantasy with an Erotic Edge".

Quite fun, just what it says. Some interesting short stories by good writers.

Next up: A freebie (well, it was when I got it!). Cotillion by Georgette Heyer.

Great fun so far. Interesting characters and wonderful use of language.

caleb72 · 10-22-2011, 08:06 AM

I just finished Scavengers by Cynthia Echterling. It was a great story that was hampered by a distinct lack of proof-reading.

I've reviewed it on my site.

benham · 10-22-2011, 11:59 AM

Not even sure where to start for my next read. In addition to my regular authors, the following authors have been recommended in the last month or so.

Gary Ponzo- Nick Bracco series. Read them both. Awesome! If you like thrillers, you should like this author.
David Levien- Frank Behr series, have read the first book of 3 City Of The Sun. Another very good thriller.
David Merrill (First Blood)- not yet read.
John D. McDonald- Travis McGee series, have read Bright Orange For The Shroud. Number 6 in the series. Will definitely go back and start from the beginning.
Walter Mosley- Easy Rawlins and Leonid McGill series. I'll be reading all of his series.
Ed McBain (Evan Hunter)- 87th Precinct series, early cop mysteries. Have not yet read.

pilotbob · 10-22-2011, 12:00 PM

I just finished _Restoration (Star Trek New Frontier: Excalibur, Book 3)_.. I always enjoy Trek books.

Due to Tom's reco I picked up and started reading _WWW: Wake_ by Sawyer.

BOb

kennyc · 10-22-2011, 12:23 PM

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Just read the short story "Greatness Strikes Where it Pleases" by Lars Gustafsson...

Man! What an incredible story! Totally over-analyzed here: http://www.novelguide.com/a/discover...2_0_00018.html

....from the anthology You've Got to Read This

This book is full of some of the best stories you're ever likely to read:

http://www.amazon.com/Youve-Got-Read.../dp/0060982020

I just finished reading the last story in this anthology and just wanted to mention it again. Man! This book is chock full of wonderful stories of all types and from all over the world (but mostly American/English). Very Highly recommended if you are into short stories!

No ebook edition available, but you can buy the paperback for 83 cents -- will be the best 83 cents you'll ever spend.

http://www.amazon.com/Youve-Got-Read.../dp/0060982020

WT Sharpe · 10-22-2011, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Drib

Haruki Murakami: It all happens on October 25.

Be there. A number of members (including myself) will be waiting for you.

Don

I've heard so much about 1Q84 that I'm tempted to buy it, but at a healthy 944 pages, I'm not sure I'm ready to commit. It's available now for pre-order at Amazon.

WT Sharpe · 10-22-2011, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by pilotbob

I just finished _Restoration (Star Trek New Frontier: Excalibur, Book 3)_.. I always enjoy Trek books.

Due to Tom's reco I picked up and started reading _WWW: Wake_ by Sawyer.

BOb

I think you'll love it. Every book in the series is better than the one before it. The third and final one completely blew me away.

ocv1328 · 10-22-2011, 03:45 PM

Greetings to all,

I have just joined and I am an avid reader.

I am currently reading:
John Saul: Cry for the Strangers
Douglas Adams: Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy
Stephen King: Under the Dome
James Patterson: Kiss the Girls (Just started)
Richard Saphir/Warren Murphy: The Destroyer 63 "The Sky is Falling"
Darren Shan: Oceans of Blood

Plus I have several other authors that I like.
I have a collection of 450 ebooks

I look forward to receiving chats from other readers.

The Big O

alansplace · 10-22-2011, 03:52 PM

hi & welcome

kennyc · 10-22-2011, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by ocv1328

Greetings to all,

I have just joined and I am an avid reader.

I am currently reading:
John Saul: Cry for the Strangers
Douglas Adams: Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy
Stephen King: Under the Dome
James Patterson: Kiss the Girls (Just started)
Richard Saphir/Warren Murphy: The Destroyer 63 "The Sky is Falling"
Darren Shan: Oceans of Blood

Plus I have several other authors that I like.
I have a collection of 450 ebooks

I look forward to receiving chats from other readers.

The Big O

WOW! You have six independent eyes!

Welcome to MR!

Apache · 10-22-2011, 05:47 PM

I just started Craig L. Symonds The Battle of Midway.
Apache

Fbone · 10-22-2011, 07:05 PM

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Started reading Valor's Choice by Tanya Huff. It's not doing much for me. I'll give it 50 more pages. I don't know if it's this particular story or the whole SF military space opera thingy but I find it dull and boring. It could be I'm a snob. Despite the casual sex references and cursing it's written for a 12yo.

I gave it 200 pages and nothing's happening. Very slow predictable plot. The author did add some wittiness to the dialog but overall it wasn't holding my attention. My boats were sinking.

Next is The Singing Sands by Josephine Tey.

10-22-2011, 03:45 PM	#11096
ocv1328 Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2011 Device: Literati eReader	A new reader.... Greetings to all, I have just joined and I am an avid reader. I am currently reading: John Saul: Cry for the Strangers Douglas Adams: Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy Stephen King: Under the Dome James Patterson: Kiss the Girls (Just started) Richard Saphir/Warren Murphy: The Destroyer 63 "The Sky is Falling" Darren Shan: Oceans of Blood Plus I have several other authors that I like. I have a collection of 450 ebooks I look forward to receiving chats from other readers. The Big O

10-22-2011, 03:52 PM	#11097
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10-21-2011, 12:16 PM	#11086
Shadowplay Groupie Posts: 185 Karma: 1096228 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Colorado Device: Kindle Oasis	Just finished *Anathem* by Neal Stephenson and loved it. I know some people have struggled with it saying it's boring, particularly the early chapters, but for whatever reason I enjoyed it from start to finish. It's been a while since I've read fiction that really, truly made me think and explore ideas that were entirely new to me. Isn't that what science fiction should be? Told through what to me was a very interesting story with characters that weren't as flat as you see in a lot of scifi. Very good stuff, but now I'm left with a dilemma: I don't know what to read next!

10-21-2011, 12:28 PM	#11087
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 read (due to mention in another thread) Ray Bradbury's short story "The Fire Balloons" While it was a good story with some interesting ideas, certainly not one of his best IMHO. One of Ray's guidelines is that one should write a story every day, this one reads like one of those.

10-22-2011, 08:06 AM	#11090
caleb72 Indie Advocate Posts: 2,863 Karma: 18794463 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Melbourne, Australia Device: Kindle	I just finished Scavengers by Cynthia Echterling. It was a great story that was hampered by a distinct lack of proof-reading. I've reviewed it on my site.

10-22-2011, 11:59 AM	#11091
benham Guru Posts: 882 Karma: 5565888 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Townsend, WI Device: Palm TX, PRS-505 (BLUE)	Not even sure where to start for my next read. In addition to my regular authors, the following authors have been recommended in the last month or so. Gary Ponzo- Nick Bracco series. Read them both. Awesome! If you like thrillers, you should like this author. David Levien- Frank Behr series, have read the first book of 3 City Of The Sun. Another very good thriller. David Merrill (First Blood)- not yet read. John D. McDonald- Travis McGee series, have read Bright Orange For The Shroud. Number 6 in the series. Will definitely go back and start from the beginning. Walter Mosley- Easy Rawlins and Leonid McGill series. I'll be reading all of his series. Ed McBain (Evan Hunter)- 87th Precinct series, early cop mysteries. Have not yet read.

10-22-2011, 12:00 PM	#11092
pilotbob Grand Sorcerer Posts: 19,832 Karma: 11844413 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tampa, FL USA Device: Kindle Touch	I just finished _Restoration (Star Trek New Frontier: Excalibur, Book 3)_.. I always enjoy Trek books. Due to Tom's reco I picked up and started reading _WWW: Wake_ by Sawyer. BOb

10-22-2011, 05:47 PM	#11099
Apache Readaholic Posts: 5,306 Karma: 90981752 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: South Georgia Device: Surface Pro 6 / Galaxy Tab A 8"	I just started Craig L. Symonds The Battle of Midway. Apache