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CRussel · 05-31-2013, 12:12 PM

Yup, the above average can accumulate them MUCH faster.

Finished reading Queen of the Flowers, the 14th in the excellent Phryne Fisher series by Kerry Greenwood. This book delves into some of the back story of Phryne's adopted daughter Ruth, along side the main mystery, and was another superlative read. I'm having to space these out, there are only four more and I like to keep them as "treats".

If you haven't tried this series, I highly recommend it. Written by a Melbourne native, and set in 1928 Melbourne, these are truly delightful books. (And if you get a chance to see the TV series done by the Australian Broadcasting Company, don't miss them!) The first book in the series is Cocaine Blues, and it's FREE.

Next up, the 25th Anniversary Edition of Man/Kzin Wars. Talk about a change of pace...

CRussel · 05-31-2013, 12:14 PM

Oh, and there is no DRM on any of the Phryne Fisher books.

Gazella · 05-31-2013, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by CRussel

Finished reading Queen of the Flowers, the 14th in the excellent Phryne Fisher series by Kerry Greenwood. This book delves into some of the back story of Phryne's adopted daughter Ruth, along side the main mystery, and was another superlative read. I'm having to space these out, there are only four more and I like to keep them as "treats".

If you haven't tried this series, I highly recommend it. Written by a Melbourne native, and set in 1928 Melbourne, these are truly delightful books.

Seems really good and something I would enjoy reading. Thank you for the recommendation, CRussel!

pdurrant · 05-31-2013, 02:55 PM

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Three excellent stories of the Man-Kzin wars. I might have rad this book before, but it was a long, long time ago.

Next up: Thraxas and the Ice Dragon by Martin Scott. I know I haven't read this before, and I'm looking forward to it. I hope there are more Thraxas novels to come in the future.

An excellent continuation of the Thraxas series, and the intro says he's working on the 10th Thraxas book.

I really enjoyed this one. I shall get the next one as soon as it appears.

Next I'm reading another recently purchase, Split Heirs by Lawrence Watt-Evans and Esther Freisner.

Nyssa · 05-31-2013, 05:50 PM

A few days ago I finished The Friday Society, which I enjoyed. It was a fun "light" read. I'm hoping it becomes a series.

I'm now reading Magician: Apprentice (The Riftwar Saga #1), which I am also enjoying. While I'm only about 6 or 7 chapters in, it seems to be Epic Fantasy at its finest.

JSWolf · 05-31-2013, 06:34 PM

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There is no doubt in my mind that John Sandford has outdone himself with "Silken Prey." For a book that is #23 in a series, this is by far one of the very best that he's done! All the usual Sandford elements are in their. Lucas Davenport is really, really Lucas Davenport....

Stitchawl

I've started reading Eyes of Prey. It's the third one in the series. Interesting so far.

JSWolf · 05-31-2013, 07:12 PM

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I'm reading now the Kingkiller Chronicle, by Patrick Rothfuss. Still on the beginning, but loving it. I guess it is a famous book, and if someone here already read it, the history continue to amaze as the book goes on?

Read it and it's overrated.

Fbone · 05-31-2013, 07:17 PM

I decided to read The Queen's Man by Sharon Kay Penman. This was a nice medieval mystery about Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine. Lots of period details. I felt there was too much wandering about waiting for something to happen. The ending was unexpected although the author used my least favorite plot device. Rated C [3 stars].

Next is The Enemy by Charlie Higson. A YA dystopian tale in London where virus turns adults into beserkers and the children try to survive. Sound familiar? Yawn.

tompe · 05-31-2013, 07:20 PM

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With Jack Vance's death Wednesday I realized I haven't read anything by him. Can anyone recommend one his sci-fi titles that doesn't include fantasy elements?

I like the Demon Prince series. It is pure sf.

JSWolf · 05-31-2013, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Nyssa

I'm now reading Magician: Apprentice (The Riftwar Saga #1), which I am also enjoying. While I'm only about 6 or 7 chapters in, it seems to be Epic Fantasy at its finest.

Glad to read that you are reading.

Now please stop reading Magician: Apprentice. There is an eBook edition titled Magician that both books in one and has been updated by the author. That is the one you should be reading. I have it in my TBR pile on my 650.

JSWolf · 05-31-2013, 07:32 PM

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Next is The Enemy by Charlie Higson. A YA dystopian tale in London where virus turns adults into beserkers and the children try to survive. Sound familiar? Yawn.

Sounds like the author watched Star Trek. It does sound like a copy of one of the episodes.

Nyssa · 05-31-2013, 07:36 PM

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Glad to read that you are reading.

Now please stop reading Magician: Apprentice. There is an eBook edition titled Magician that both books in one and has been updated by the author. That is the one you should be reading. I have it in my TBR pile on my 650.

Looked for it but hubby found this, Magician: Master and Silverthon at a used book store for a steal, so thats what I'm reading.

Fbone · 05-31-2013, 08:28 PM

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Sounds like the author watched Star Trek. It does sound like a copy of one of the episodes.

Yes, it does. I thought that Star Trek episode was very good.

Plus, it seems it matches every other YA novel being written. The latest fad which I've been sucked into. I've 2 more similarly themed books in my TBR pile.

HarryT · 06-01-2013, 05:31 AM

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Looked for it but hubby found this, Magician: Master and Silverthon at a used book store for a steal, so thats what I'm reading.

That's a pity. 10 years after the initial release of "Magician" Feist released a greatly expanded "10th anniversary edition" which has a lot of interesting extra material, and that's the version used in the ebook edition. The ebook is occasionally available in sales at a very low price. It really is a great shame that you're reading such a great book in this way.

samhy · 06-01-2013, 06:19 AM

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Now, I'm going for something different and less creepy with Indignez-vous ! And also Delirium because the former is too serious for bedtime reading.

Today, I found a typo in Delirium, a book that had been edited, proofread and all the stuff. The author used "then" instead of "than". No big deal, but that mistake and the misuse of "your/you're", "its"/it's" are some of my pet peeves

05-31-2013, 05:50 PM	#16760
Nyssa Series Addict Posts: 6,180 Karma: 167189477 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Florida, USA Device: Kindle Paperwhite (2nd Gen)	Finally Reading Again ... Again! Yay! A few days ago I finished The Friday Society, which I enjoyed. It was a fun "light" read. I'm hoping it becomes a series. I'm now reading Magician: Apprentice (The Riftwar Saga #1), which I am also enjoying. While I'm only about 6 or 7 chapters in, it seems to be Epic Fantasy at its finest. Last edited by Nyssa; 05-31-2013 at 05:54 PM.

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05-31-2013, 12:12 PM	#16756
CRussel (he/him/his) Posts: 12,296 Karma: 80074820 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sunshine Coast, BC Device: Oasis (Gen3),Paperwhite (Gen10), Voyage, Paperwhite(orig), iPad Air M3	Yup, the above average can accumulate them MUCH faster. Finished reading Queen of the Flowers, the 14th in the excellent Phryne Fisher series by Kerry Greenwood. This book delves into some of the back story of Phryne's adopted daughter Ruth, along side the main mystery, and was another superlative read. I'm having to space these out, there are only four more and I like to keep them as "treats". If you haven't tried this series, I highly recommend it. Written by a Melbourne native, and set in 1928 Melbourne, these are truly delightful books. (And if you get a chance to see the TV series done by the Australian Broadcasting Company, don't miss them!) The first book in the series is Cocaine Blues, and it's FREE. Next up, the 25th Anniversary Edition of Man/Kzin Wars. Talk about a change of pace...

05-31-2013, 12:14 PM	#16757
CRussel (he/him/his) Posts: 12,296 Karma: 80074820 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sunshine Coast, BC Device: Oasis (Gen3),Paperwhite (Gen10), Voyage, Paperwhite(orig), iPad Air M3	Oh, and there is no DRM on any of the Phryne Fisher books.

05-31-2013, 07:17 PM	#16763
Fbone Is that a sandwich? Posts: 8,296 Karma: 101697116 Join Date: Jun 2010 Device: Nook Glowlight Plus	I decided to read The Queen's Man by Sharon Kay Penman. This was a nice medieval mystery about Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine. Lots of period details. I felt there was too much wandering about waiting for something to happen. The ending was unexpected although the author used my least favorite plot device. Rated C [3 stars]. Next is The Enemy by Charlie Higson. A YA dystopian tale in London where virus turns adults into beserkers and the children try to survive. Sound familiar? Yawn.