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Fbone · 10-18-2013, 05:39 PM

I finished Logan's Run by William F Nolan and George Johnson. I wanted to compare it to the movie. The movie was better. The domed city makes more sense. The book does mention how the youth only society was established although 21yo was cutoff. The book was only about 130pgs so it was light on the details thus why there was little in the movie.
Rated generous C [3 stars].

Next is He Who Whispers by John Dickson Carr. One of my favorite authors.

pdurrant · 10-20-2013, 04:27 AM

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Vika's Avenger by Lawrence Watt-Evans.

An enjoyable revenge/mystery story with an interesting backdrop. If he decided to do a follow-up, I'd definitely buy it. (But not because of any cliff-hanger. This book is a story complete in itself.)

Next I read another recent purchase, Among Others by Jo Walton

An absolutely wonderful diary narrative of a teenage SF/Fantasy fan and her involvement with magic. Very highly recommended. A 5+/5 book for me, one of only three this year.

In short, Among Others turns out to be really brill.

Hmm.... I've given 5 stars to all of Jo Walton's works that I've read so far. Impressive!

Next up: Thrice Bound by Roberta Gellis. From a recent purchase to my oldest unread purchase, from April 2002!

Geralt · 10-20-2013, 04:36 AM

Reading A Shadow in Summer by Daniel Abraham now.

Hampshire Nanny · 10-20-2013, 08:31 AM

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Next I'm going to be visiting the Australian roaring twenties with Death At Victoria Dock (Phryne Fisher #4) by Kerry Greenwood.

I have a couple of the Phryne Fisher books queued up on my Kindle. And, I'm enjoying watching the series (Miss Fisher's Mysteries) on my local PBS station.

CRussel · 10-20-2013, 12:56 PM

Ah, I'm glad to hear that the Phryne Fisher series is making to US PBS stations. For a while they had been available in Canada on our equivalent of PBS, but not in the US.

I'm looking forward to the second season starting in a few weeks.

Fbone · 10-20-2013, 03:38 PM

The Miss Fisher Murder Mysteries will be available on DVD in the US on Nov 1st.

CRussel · 10-20-2013, 04:09 PM

They have been available for some time on Amazon in both DVD and Blu-Ray. No streaming yet, however.

And Season 2 should be starting on BC's Knowledge Network on or about November 1st. Not sure when those episodes will be available for purchase.

IAC, the series is highly recommended in book, audio book, or video format.

MickeyC · 10-20-2013, 04:16 PM

Just finished The 10, 000 Year Explosion by Gregory Cochran & Henry Harpending. A fascinating non-fiction science book on evolution.

Fbone · 10-21-2013, 01:42 AM

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Originally Posted by CRussel

They have been available for some time on Amazon in both DVD and Blu-Ray. No streaming yet, however.

And Season 2 should be starting on BC's Knowledge Network on or about November 1st. Not sure when those episodes will be available for purchase.

IAC, the series is highly recommended in book, audio book, or video format.

It's not available for rental on Blockbuster or Netflix until Nov 1st. Evidently, hoping the delay will boost DVD sales.

alansplace · 10-21-2013, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Fbone

It's not available for rental on Blockbuster or Netflix until Nov 1st. Evidently, hoping the delay will boost DVD sales.

I rented the DVDs back in June from Netflix (in USA).

Lady Blue · 10-21-2013, 10:35 AM

Love your new head wear, Alan. Intimidating.

alansplace · 10-21-2013, 10:55 AM

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Love your new head wear, Alan. Intimidating.

I'm having it surgically removed on the Friday after next.

By the way yours is the most attractive cat-themed Avatar I've ever seen.

covingtoncat73 · 10-21-2013, 10:58 AM

I finished Mort by Terry Pratchett. It was enjoyable and brisk by my standards with many laugh-out-loud moments.

I got the $2.99 Kindle deal on Christopher Moore's Fool, a favorite of mine. I believe I will re-read it (read from the library a long time ago), especially since it came with a preview of Serpent of Venice.

HarryT · 10-21-2013, 12:01 PM

Well, after struggling through the first half of L. Neil Smith's "Forge of the Elders" I'm pleased to say that it's now taking a turn for the better, but goodness me, I feel like I've been reading it forever! My Kindle informs me that I'm now 59% of the way through.

Fbone · 10-21-2013, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by alansplace

I rented the DVDs back in June from Netflix (in USA).

My mistake. Streaming will be available Nov 1st. I forgot Netflix assumes everyone streams only.

However, it's not available at Blockbuster in any format.

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10-18-2013, 05:39 PM	#17956
Fbone Is that a sandwich? Posts: 8,296 Karma: 101697116 Join Date: Jun 2010 Device: Nook Glowlight Plus	I finished Logan's Run by William F Nolan and George Johnson. I wanted to compare it to the movie. The movie was better. The domed city makes more sense. The book does mention how the youth only society was established although 21yo was cutoff. The book was only about 130pgs so it was light on the details thus why there was little in the movie. Rated generous C [3 stars]. Next is He Who Whispers by John Dickson Carr. One of my favorite authors.

10-20-2013, 04:36 AM	#17958
Geralt Witcher Posts: 933 Karma: 7321117 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Swamp. Slaying Drowners. Device: Kindle PW2	Reading A Shadow in Summer by Daniel Abraham now.

10-20-2013, 12:56 PM	#17960
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	Ah, I'm glad to hear that the Phryne Fisher series is making to US PBS stations. For a while they had been available in Canada on our equivalent of PBS, but not in the US. I'm looking forward to the second season starting in a few weeks.

10-20-2013, 03:38 PM	#17961
Fbone Is that a sandwich? Posts: 8,296 Karma: 101697116 Join Date: Jun 2010 Device: Nook Glowlight Plus	The Miss Fisher Murder Mysteries will be available on DVD in the US on Nov 1st.

10-20-2013, 04:09 PM	#17962
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	They have been available for some time on Amazon in both DVD and Blu-Ray. No streaming yet, however. And Season 2 should be starting on BC's Knowledge Network on or about November 1st. Not sure when those episodes will be available for purchase. IAC, the series is highly recommended in book, audio book, or video format.

10-20-2013, 04:16 PM	#17963
MickeyC Grand Sorcerer Posts: 16,731 Karma: 12185114 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Florida Device: iPhone 6 plus, Sony T1, iPad 3	Just finished *The 10, 000 Year Explosion* by Gregory Cochran & Henry Harpending. A fascinating non-fiction science book on evolution.

10-21-2013, 10:35 AM	#17966
Lady Blue the snarky blue one Posts: 6,001 Karma: 3877825 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: deep in the heart Device: PRS500, 505 & 600, PRST1 & T2, Kindle PW, Moto Razr, Galaxy Tab 2-10"	Love your new head wear, Alan. Intimidating.

10-21-2013, 10:58 AM	#17968
covingtoncat73 Wizard Posts: 2,745 Karma: 83407757 Join Date: Mar 2011 Device: Kindle Paperwhite, Lenovo Duet Chromebook, Moto e	I finished Mort by Terry Pratchett. It was enjoyable and brisk by my standards with many laugh-out-loud moments. I got the $2.99 Kindle deal on Christopher Moore's Fool, a favorite of mine. I believe I will re-read it (read from the library a long time ago), especially since it came with a preview of Serpent of Venice.

10-21-2013, 12:01 PM	#17969
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,556 Karma: 93383099 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	Well, after struggling through the first half of L. Neil Smith's "Forge of the Elders" I'm pleased to say that it's now taking a turn for the better, but goodness me, I feel like I've been reading it forever! My Kindle informs me that I'm now 59% of the way through.