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vice-versa · 01-23-2012, 02:12 PM

I finished "Fortune like the moon" from Alys Clare and began "The andromeda strain" from Crichton

Pookeysgirl · 01-23-2012, 04:05 PM

Just finished Blood Rites - Jim Butcher, one of the best Dresden Files books I've read so far. http://www.amazon.com/Blood-Rites-Dr...7352729&sr=1-2

Now reading The Crown in the Heather, the 1st book in The Bruce Trilogy by N. Gemini Sasson http://www.amazon.com/Crown-Heather-...7352714&sr=1-1

covingtoncat73 · 01-23-2012, 04:43 PM

I finished Down the Mysterly River by Bill Willingham. It was a very interesting concept for a YA fantasy. I loved the epilogue, too. However, it did feel a little less than fully realized to me. I still reccomend it, though.

I am now on Medicus by Ruth Downie. It is a historical fiction/mystery with a nicely snarky Roman army doctor as the protagonist. It is set in Roman Britain. I had started it in dtbook form, which I had gotten from the used bookstore near me but I am apparently incapable of reading anything not on my phone, so I bought it on my Kindle app and am now speeding along. Its great so far.

Synamon · 01-23-2012, 05:14 PM

I'm reading The Sparrow by Mary Doria Russell for a bookclub. It's not my chosen genre, but the story has hooked me and the writing is well done.

xg4bx · 01-23-2012, 05:20 PM

The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss.

alansplace · 01-23-2012, 05:32 PM

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I finished Blood Hunt and am now anxiously awaiting the 3rd book of the trilogy, The Children of the Sun.

Next I'm reading the 3 short stories on Nyssa's Dresden Files list that are not included in Side jobs. They are Curses, Even Hand, AAAA Wizardry and The Beacon....whoops, that's 4 not 3 and I've actually already read AAAA Wizardry. Also, The Beacon isn't a Dresden Files story, but is written by Shannon Butcher, Jim's wife. Anyway, after these I'll start reading Trio of Sorcery a book containing 3 novellas by Mercedes Lackey.

It appears that I've already read Curses in addition to already having read AAAA Wizardry. But Even Hand and The Beacon both turned out to be top notch! And now I just may have to find myself some eBooks of some of Shannon K. Butcher's work.

WT Sharpe · 01-23-2012, 05:54 PM

I't been a busy month, and I'm late, but I just finished this month's Club selection, Black Rain by Japanese author Masuji Ibuse (translated by John Bester). A chilling novel about the aftermath of the dropping of the atomic bomb on Hiroshima. A must read, in my opinion.

I also finished a podcast of Doug Allyn reading his short story "Stone Cold Christmas" from the January 2007 issue of Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine. One of the most wonderful stories I've heard in a long time, and possibly the only podcast I've ever enjoyed so much that felt the need to listen again immediately.

pilotbob · 01-23-2012, 07:27 PM

Well... I got a copy of WWW: Wonder without having to pay for it. So, I am reading that now. I hope it lives up to Tom's hype.

BOb

(and no, I didn't violate copyright, my mom gifted it to me.)

maianhvk · 01-23-2012, 09:59 PM

I'm reading The Journey to the West by Wu Cheng'en.

caleb72 · 01-24-2012, 04:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Synamon

I'm reading The Sparrow by Mary Doria Russell for a bookclub. It's not my chosen genre, but the story has hooked me and the writing is well done.

Was hoping to read that at some stage this year (if time permits). Let us know how you go with it.

Barry Barroldson · 01-24-2012, 04:53 AM

Hi Don, I just ran a search to see if anyone picked up on 'Alien Chicks In Citrus Bras..' and noticed your thread - how are you getting on with it? Barry

Dr. Drib · 01-24-2012, 05:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Barry Barroldson

Hi Don, I just ran a search to see if anyone picked up on 'Alien Chicks In Citrus Bras..' and noticed your thread - how are you getting on with it? Barry

Let me speak as a Moderator first (keeping the roles straight):

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Look around the site and join in on any discussions that you might find interesting.

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I'm thoroughly enjoying you novel. I'm not that far into it yet, but I was captured by your sense of humor, which is very wild and enjoyable. You have a wonderful command of language.

The humor in your writing reminds me of a mix of Douglas Adams and Tom Robbins, two authors who look at the world in a slightly askew manner, which may be why I find your sense of humor so engaging.

Still, I'm only about 20 pages into it, but your book upset my TBR list.

(I was reading "The Night Circus," by Erin Morgenstern - which is now on hold - with William Styron's "Lie Down in Darkness scheduled next. Both will now have to wait.)

Thank you for your reply.

Don

WT Sharpe · 01-24-2012, 08:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pilotbob

Well... I got a copy of WWW: Wonder without having to pay for it. So, I am reading that now. I hope it lives up to Tom's hype.

BOb

(and no, I didn't violate copyright, my mom gifted it to me.)

Be sure and read the entire series. The third and final installment will blow you away.

poohbear_nc · 01-24-2012, 09:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Synamon

I'm reading The Sparrow by Mary Doria Russell for a bookclub. It's not my chosen genre, but the story has hooked me and the writing is well done.

I found her writing magical! This book contained so much vivid imagery & description, and lyrical descriptions juxtaposed with deeply ironical catastrophes! I highly recommend it!

pilotbob · 01-24-2012, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by WT Sharpe

Be sure and read the entire series. The third and final installment will blow you away.

Of course. I read the first two a few months ago.

BOb

01-23-2012, 09:59 PM	#12129
maianhvk whimsical Posts: 2,779 Karma: 88193939 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: in darkness Device: current: PPW 4. brick: K3 & Voyage.	I'm reading The Journey to the West by Wu Cheng'en. Last edited by maianhvk; 01-23-2012 at 10:16 PM.

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Barry Barroldson Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2012 Device: none	Hi Don, I just ran a search to see if anyone picked up on 'Alien Chicks In Citrus Bras..' and noticed your thread - how are you getting on with it? Barry Last edited by Barry Barroldson; 01-24-2012 at 05:14 AM.

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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.	I't been a busy month, and I'm late, but I just finished this month's Club selection, *Black Rain* by Japanese author Masuji Ibuse (translated by John Bester). A chilling novel about the aftermath of the dropping of the atomic bomb on Hiroshima. A must read, in my opinion. I also finished a podcast of Doug Allyn reading his short story "Stone Cold Christmas" from the January 2007 issue of Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine. One of the most wonderful stories I've heard in a long time, and possibly the only podcast I've ever enjoyed so much that felt the need to listen again immediately.

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pilotbob Grand Sorcerer Posts: 19,832 Karma: 11844413 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tampa, FL USA Device: Kindle Touch	Well... I got a copy of WWW: Wonder without having to pay for it. So, I am reading that now. I hope it lives up to Tom's hype. BOb (and no, I didn't violate copyright, my mom gifted it to me.)