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DixieGal · 07-09-2008, 05:07 PM

Finished: Asimov's (Apr-May 2008)

This is the semi-annual double issue. It was great, of course, maybe even better than usual. The motif of memory seems to be the theme for this issue. The story Memory Dog would surprise me if it doesn't get nominated for a Nebula or something.

Started: Year's Best SF 13 (2007)

I love short stories!

This is from the Acknowledgement page:

We would like to acknowledge the
hindrance of the unknown forger
who deposited a fake $36,000.00
check drawn on our account a
month before this book was due,
and created time-consuming havoc
for weeks until it was completely
resolved in our favor. He or she
made this book infinitely more
difficult to complete. We would
further like to acknowlege the
sympathy and support of our
publisher under these awkward
circumstances.

Lobolover · 07-09-2008, 06:30 PM

"Exchange" by Barry Pain

astrodad · 07-09-2008, 09:09 PM

Started: City of Ember by Jeanne Duprau. Mostly because the movie seemed interesting and it seems that lately I have a penchant for young adult literature.

SeaWolf · 07-10-2008, 02:13 AM

Bad Lands by Tony Wheeler. In dead-tree form though. It was very good, interesting tourist glimpse into some places that most people wouldn't dream of visiting.

Lobolover · 07-10-2008, 05:36 AM

like what ?

nekokami · 07-10-2008, 01:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jplumey

Started: City of Ember by Jeanne Duprau. Mostly because the movie seemed interesting and it seems that lately I have a penchant for young adult literature.

I like YA literature as well. City of Ember was pretty good. I'll be interested in your comments when you're done.

Elsi · 07-10-2008, 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jplumey

Started: City of Ember by Jeanne Duprau. Mostly because the movie seemed interesting and it seems that lately I have a penchant for young adult literature.

Movie? There's a movie? I liked both City of Ember and its sequel The People of Sparks.

Okay -- just went to Duprau's web site and saw the link to the movie trailer. And, there's a third book in the series, The Prophet of Yonwood, a prequel to City of Ember, and it's out in Kindle format. Might be worth looking for in other eBook formats if you're not a Kindle owner.

pilotbob · 07-10-2008, 03:27 PM

Ok, just finished The Baker's Boy. Not sure if I liked it enough to get the next two books of "The Book of Words" series. Does anyone know if they get better?

Also, not sure I want to go back to Star Dragon, it was going to slow and dragging... does it get any better?

I started reading Four and Twenty Blackbirds based on someone here, Dixie or Daffy, saying what an excellent book it was.

BOb

DixieGal · 07-10-2008, 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pilotbob

I started reading Four and Twenty Blackbirds based on someone here, Dixie or Daffy, saying what an excellent book it was.

BOb

It was me. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!

pilotbob · 07-10-2008, 03:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DixieGal

It was me. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!

Cool thanks. Only two chapters in so far.

I have a bunch of new stuff I want to buy/read... but I feel guilty spending money on books when I have all these free TOR books I have yet to read.

BOb

DixieGal · 07-10-2008, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pilotbob

Cool thanks. Only two chapters in so far.

I have a bunch of new stuff I want to buy/read... but I feel guilty spending money on books when I have all these free TOR books I have yet to read.

BOb

I know, me too. My project for this coming weekend is going to be putting all of my books into EBW Librarian, which I emailed to my AOL account. If I can make it work, hopefully I'll be able to access one master book list from anywhere, instead of having bits and pieces on various computers. It's getting hard to know what is unread, so I've got categories set up in the Librarian called "Finished Reading" and "To Be Read." If this idea works, I can download all freebies and purchases directly to the master Librarian. If it doesn't, well, all I've lost is some time.

desertgrandma · 07-10-2008, 04:18 PM

The current issue of Alfred Hitchcock's Magazine, which I dearly love......

Lobolover · 07-11-2008, 06:35 AM

The turn of the Screw

Elsi · 07-11-2008, 10:53 AM

I'm currently reading In the Midnight Hour by Patti O'Shea, one of the free books from TOR, also free for the Kindle at Amazon. I'm starting chapter 8, and really enjoying the book. I think I may have discovered yet another genre -- paranormal romance.

Also currently reading Prophet, third in the Oracle trilogy by Mike Resnick, purchased from Fictionwise (multi-format, DRM-free version).

yvanleterrible · 07-12-2008, 03:03 PM

"Hunter of Worlds"
CJ Cherryh.

Older stuff but they are the ones I prefer from her. The stories move faster.

07-09-2008, 05:07 PM	#631
DixieGal Hi There! Posts: 7,473 Karma: 2930523 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ft Lauderdale Device: iPad	Finished: Asimov's (Apr-May 2008) This is the semi-annual double issue. It was great, of course, maybe even better than usual. The motif of memory seems to be the theme for this issue. The story Memory Dog would surprise me if it doesn't get nominated for a Nebula or something. Started: Year's Best SF 13 (2007) I love short stories! This is from the Acknowledgement page: We would like to acknowledge the hindrance of the unknown forger who deposited a fake $36,000.00 check drawn on our account a month before this book was due, and created time-consuming havoc for weeks until it was completely resolved in our favor. He or she made this book infinitely more difficult to complete. We would further like to acknowlege the sympathy and support of our publisher under these awkward circumstances. Last edited by DixieGal; 07-09-2008 at 05:12 PM.

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Lobolover Gorosei Posts: 421 Karma: 334 Join Date: Feb 2008 Device: Microsoft Word	"Exchange" by Barry Pain

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astrodad Guru Posts: 962 Karma: 568242 Join Date: Dec 2007 Device: Kindle Oasis 3, Kindle Paperwhite 1, iPad, iPhone	Started: City of Ember by Jeanne Duprau. Mostly because the movie seemed interesting and it seems that lately I have a penchant for young adult literature.

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SeaWolf Connoisseur Posts: 63 Karma: 65091 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Device: Kindle Paperwhite WiFi	Bad Lands by Tony Wheeler. In dead-tree form though. It was very good, interesting tourist glimpse into some places that most people wouldn't dream of visiting.

07-10-2008, 05:36 AM	#635
Lobolover Gorosei Posts: 421 Karma: 334 Join Date: Feb 2008 Device: Microsoft Word	like what ?

07-10-2008, 03:27 PM	#638
pilotbob Grand Sorcerer Posts: 19,832 Karma: 11844413 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tampa, FL USA Device: Kindle Touch	Ok, just finished The Baker's Boy. Not sure if I liked it enough to get the next two books of "The Book of Words" series. Does anyone know if they get better? Also, not sure I want to go back to Star Dragon, it was going to slow and dragging... does it get any better? I started reading Four and Twenty Blackbirds based on someone here, Dixie or Daffy, saying what an excellent book it was. BOb

07-10-2008, 04:18 PM	#642
desertgrandma Enjoying the show.... Posts: 14,270 Karma: 10462843 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Arizona Device: A K1, Kindle Paperwhite, an Ipod, IPad2, Iphone, an Ipad Mini & macAir	The current issue of Alfred Hitchcock's Magazine, which I dearly love......

07-11-2008, 06:35 AM	#643
Lobolover Gorosei Posts: 421 Karma: 334 Join Date: Feb 2008 Device: Microsoft Word	The turn of the Screw

07-11-2008, 10:53 AM	#644
Elsi Wizard Posts: 2,366 Karma: 12000 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Texas, USA Device: Kindle; Sony PRS 505; Blackberry 8700C	I'm currently reading *In the Midnight Hour* by Patti O'Shea, one of the free books from TOR, also free for the Kindle at Amazon. I'm starting chapter 8, and really enjoying the book. I think I may have discovered yet another genre -- paranormal romance. Also currently reading *Prophet*, third in the Oracle trilogy by Mike Resnick, purchased from Fictionwise (multi-format, DRM-free version).

07-12-2008, 03:03 PM	#645
yvanleterrible Reborn Paper User Posts: 8,616 Karma: 15446734 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Que Nada Device: iPhone8, iPad Air	"Hunter of Worlds" CJ Cherryh. Older stuff but they are the ones I prefer from her. The stories move faster.