How Should I start off the New Year? - Page 3

Nyssa · 01-01-2015, 03:29 AM

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Originally Posted by SteveEisenberg

Me too. And I couldn't get past the first couple chapters.

That's not a criticism. I don't believe you can judge a book by the first few chapters.

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Originally Posted by BelleZora

I've only heard of the first one, which I didn't much like, and the last four which I own. I just bought The Martian and The Iron King and plan to read them soon. I read Bird Box recently. It was entertaining enough, but not among the 2014 favorites. I gave it three stars at Goodreads.

While I hope I have better success with the Hitchhikers Guide than those of you who did not enjoy it, at least I won't feel like a SciFi outcast if it turns out not to be my cup of tea.

BelleZora, thank you for your feedback on Bird Box, I have no expectations going into that one. I hope we both enjoy The Martian and The Iron King!

Thank you and a very Happy New Year to you both!!

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Originally Posted by Hampshire Nanny

Elizabeth Bear's Dust is Amazing. A really good SF read.

It does sound fascinating, yet people seem reluctant to give it a go. Thank you for your feedback and for participating in the poll. I look forward to reading Dust, eventually.

Nyssa · 01-01-2015, 03:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Nyssa

While the leading book is still clearly in the lead, there is a tie for 2nd place, followed by a very distant contender in 3rd.

I am very excited to see if:

1. The leader stays in the lead (which I think it will, to be honest).
2. Which of the books in 2nd overtakes the other.
3. If the 3rd place book will continue to gain, or be overthrown by one right behind it.

It seems that my first 3 (possibly 4) reads of 2015 have been determined - I'm just waiting to see in which order they will be read.

It seems that the 2nd place stalemate has been broken, at least for now, and the now 4th place book received a little bit of love.

I once again want to say Thank You to everyone who has or will participate in the poll. I really appreciate it.

Sending out wishes for a Very Happy, Healthy and Prosperous NEw Year!!

crich70 · 01-01-2015, 03:45 AM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

I think it's going to be The Martian by a landslide.

It does seem likely to win with 18 votes already.

DuckieTigger · 01-01-2015, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Nyssa

While I hope I have better success with the Hitchhikers Guide than those of you who did not enjoy it, at least I won't feel like a SciFi outcast if it turns out not to be my cup of tea.

If you go in with that attitude, you might get a disappointment either way. You are either looking what is so great about it or what is wrong with it. It appears to be a toss, you either like it a lot or not at all. Sure it is a great series, very weird especially with the unusual science behind things.But then, I think, it gets more hype than it deserves sometimes.

So the best way to enjoy your read would be to go in with a fresh set of eyes - forget all the positive and negative things you heard about it.

Nyssa · 01-01-2015, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by DuckieTigger

If you go in with that attitude, you might get a disappointment either way. You are either looking what is so great about it or what is wrong with it. It appears to be a toss, you either like it a lot or not at all. Sure it is a great series, very weird especially with the unusual science behind things.But then, I think, it gets more hype than it deserves sometimes.

So the best way to enjoy your read would be to go in with a fresh set of eyes - forget all the positive and negative things you heard about it.

You are quite right! Thank you.

CWatkinsNash · 01-01-2015, 12:20 PM

I'm another who voted for those I'd be most interested in reading, as I haven't read any of them.

Nyssa · 01-01-2015, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by CWatkinsNash

I'm another who voted for those I'd be most interested in reading, as I haven't read any of them.

Yay! Cool! Thank you.

JSWolf · 01-01-2015, 12:23 PM

I voted for two of the ones I've read that I know what take too long to read and are quite good.

BearMountainBooks · 01-01-2015, 02:09 PM

I've tried a number of authors on that list and I confess most of them aren't really books I've enjoyed. However, I do like the two books I've read from Patricia Wrede, so that's the one I voted for!!!

eschwartz · 01-01-2015, 03:57 PM

I voted for The Enchanted Forest book 1, since I love that series.
It is one of my all-time top-5-or-so favorites, and as I said elsewhere I am positive you will love it.

Rather disappointing that it seems so few have even heard of it...

I also voted for the Hitchhiker's Guide, which has a similar zany humor although the last two were a little too dark and didn't work as well.

Haven't read most of the others, so I didn't feel comfortable recommending them.

Nyssa · 01-01-2015, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by BearMountainBooks

I've tried a number of authors on that list and I confess most of them aren't really books I've enjoyed. However, I do like the two books I've read from Patricia Wrede, so that's the one I voted for!!!

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Originally Posted by eschwartz

I voted for The Enchanted Forest book 1, since I love that series.
It is one of my all-time top-5-or-so favorites, and as I said elsewhere I am positive you will love it.

Rather disappointing that it seems so few have even heard of it...

I also voted for the Hitchhiker's Guide, which has a similar zany humor although the last two were a little too dark and didn't work as well.

Haven't read most of the others, so I didn't feel comfortable recommending them.

Thank you both! I am greatly enjoying watching this poll, and anticipating the reads to come!

DuckieTigger · 01-01-2015, 09:32 PM

Nyssa, here is another good idea: after you read the top 3 or 4 of the poll you should consider the losers without a vote. You can be the guinea pig and tell us afterwards if they were any good.

Nyssa · 01-01-2015, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by DuckieTigger

Nyssa, here is another good idea: after you read the top 3 or 4 of the poll you should consider the losers without a vote. You can be the guinea pig and tell us afterwards if they were any good.

I'll keep that in mind! I do plan to read all of them, eventually, anyway, so why not.

Less than an hour to go... before the poll closes, I wonder if there will be any last minute/ surprise votes!

eschwartz · 01-02-2015, 12:22 AM

Maybe I'm just stupid when it comes to polls... but I thought this was a public poll where we could see each others' choices. So why can't I see them anymore?

Nyssa · 01-02-2015, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by eschwartz

Maybe I'm just stupid when it comes to polls... but I thought this was a public poll where we could see each others' choices. So why can't I see them anymore?

It is and you should, as far as i know....

View Poll Results: How Should I start off the New Year?
The Ultimate Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy #1-5) by Douglas Adams	15	39.47%
Dust (Jacob's Ladder #1) by Elizabeth Bear	3	7.89%
Red Rising (Red Rising Trilogy #1) by Pierce Brown	0	0%
Gardens of the Moon (The Malazan Book of the Fallen #1) by Steven Erikson	3	7.89%
Seraphina (Seraphina #1) by Rachel Hartman	1	2.63%
Lord of the Silver Bow (Troy #1) by David Gemmell	1	2.63%
Ancillary Justice (Imperial Radch #1) by Ann Leckie	9	23.68%
Blood Song (Raven's Shadow #1) by Anthony Ryan	1	2.63%
The Madman's Daughter (The Madman's Daughter #1) by Megan Shepheard	1	2.63%
The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making (Fairyland #1) by Catherynne M. Valente	2	5.26%
Dealing with Dragons (Enchanted Forest Chronicles #1) by Patricia C. Wrede	5	13.16%
Mr. Shivers by Robert Jackson Bennett	0	0%
The Book by M. Clifford	1	2.63%
Bird Box by Josh Malerman	0	0%
Swan Song by Robert McCammon	1	2.63%
The Martian by Andy Weir	21	55.26%
The Iron King (Les Rois Maudits #1) aka (The Accursed Kings #1) by Maurice Druon	5	13.16%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 38. You may not vote on this poll

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01-01-2015, 12:20 PM	#36
CWatkinsNash IOC Chief Archivist Posts: 3,950 Karma: 53868218 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL, USA Device: Meebook M7, Paperwhite, Lenovo Tab P12 & Tab One, TCL 50XL Nxtpaper 5G	I'm another who voted for those I'd be most interested in reading, as I haven't read any of them.

01-01-2015, 12:23 PM	#38
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 80,903 Karma: 150249631 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	I voted for two of the ones I've read that I know what take too long to read and are quite good.

01-01-2015, 02:09 PM	#39
BearMountainBooks Maria Schneider Posts: 3,746 Karma: 26439330 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Near Austin, Texas Device: 3g Kindle Keyboard	I've tried a number of authors on that list and I confess most of them aren't really books I've enjoyed. However, I do like the two books I've read from Patricia Wrede, so that's the one I voted for!!!

01-01-2015, 03:57 PM	#40
eschwartz Ex-Helpdesk Junkie Posts: 19,421 Karma: 85400180 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: The Beaten Path, USA, Roundworld, This Side of Infinity Device: Kindle Touch fw5.3.7 (Wifi only)	I voted for The Enchanted Forest book 1, since I love that series. It is one of my all-time top-5-or-so favorites, and as I said elsewhere I am positive you will love it. Rather disappointing that it seems so few have even heard of it... I also voted for the Hitchhiker's Guide, which has a similar zany humor although the last two were a little too dark and didn't work as well. Haven't read most of the others, so I didn't feel comfortable recommending them.

01-01-2015, 09:32 PM	#42
DuckieTigger Wizard Posts: 4,764 Karma: 246906703 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: USA Device: Oasis 3, Oasis 2, PW3, PW1, KT	Nyssa, here is another good idea: after you read the top 3 or 4 of the poll you should consider the losers without a vote. You can be the guinea pig and tell us afterwards if they were any good.

01-02-2015, 12:22 AM	#44
eschwartz Ex-Helpdesk Junkie Posts: 19,421 Karma: 85400180 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: The Beaten Path, USA, Roundworld, This Side of Infinity Device: Kindle Touch fw5.3.7 (Wifi only)	Maybe I'm just stupid when it comes to polls... but I thought this was a public poll where we could see each others' choices. So why can't I see them anymore?