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CRussel · 11-04-2015, 02:33 PM

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Next up, a Bill Slider mystery from Cynthia Harrod-Eagles. I was poking around the Kobo site, coupon in hand, when I noticed that there were two of them I hadn't read. Needless to say, I took care of that little problem.

Finished Hard Going, the 16th Bill Slider mystery from Cynthia Harrod-Eagles. Excellent. I do enjoy these, with their glimpse into the families of some of the characters. And the characters have grown and changed over the life of the series.

Next up, #17 in the series, Star Fall.

alansplace · 11-04-2015, 04:24 PM

I've borrowed Assassins Don't Die in Bed (Ed Noon #17) by Michael Avallone as my November selection from the Amazon

lending library.

Fbone · 11-04-2015, 04:33 PM

Finally finished from the library Changeless by Gail Carriger. This one wasn't as fun as the author's first. There weren't any interesting characters except Madame LeFoux. It seemed to take 250 dull-ish pages until we reached the climax which felt very clichéd. Although, there were a couple of fun and exciting scenes this book in the end fell flat for me. In addition, it ends on a soft cliffhanger. Rated D+ [2 stars].

Next is a book I bought during the last Kopocalypse in April, The Constantine Affliction by T. Aaron Payton.

danskmacabre · 11-04-2015, 10:36 PM

Re-reading "The Hobbit" for the umpteenth time.
I still love reading it, but this time I got a spacial edition of the pbook book recently.

Hampshire Nanny · 11-04-2015, 10:55 PM

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I'm being pulled back into the deplorable habit (okay, I never totally recovered) of reading several books at once.

I consider it a virtue rather than a bad habit!

I just finished one book this afternoon: Constitution by Nick Webb. It was a pretty good science fiction book, supposedly first in a trilogy. Still reading Kris Longknife: Unrelenting by Mike Shepherd and Sonoma Rose by Jennifer Chiaverini.

Dazrin · 11-05-2015, 12:18 AM

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... I got the audiobook for The Eiger Sanction by Trevanian to listen to while driving. I am enjoying it so far but I am not sure when I will have time to listen to the rest (another 4 hours). Unfortunately I can't listen to an audiobook and work at the same time and I prefer to read rather than listen for my normal commute. I may take a couple days and listen to the rest when 1Q84 is done unless another trip comes up.

I am very glad I realized you can speed up the audio if you want to. I don't listen to many audio books apparently.

Another good book and despite being written in the early 70s it isn't particularly dated. Hemlock isn't the nicest guy in the world but he's taking baby steps towards being a bit nicer.

Next up will be Guards! Guards! by Terry Pratchett as I work my way through the Discworld.

pdurrant · 11-05-2015, 03:09 AM

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Next: Grantville Gazette #62 edited by Walt Boyes and Bjorn Hasseler

Which was delightful in a soap-opera kind of way, as usual. And a bonus SF short story at the end.

Next I read a short: Jihad by Mercedes Lackey. Another ancient (2007

) Fiction wise purchase.

And now I'm reading the Nov/Dec 2015 issue of The Magazine of Science Fiction and Fantasy.

orlok · 11-05-2015, 01:19 PM

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I'm being pulled back into the deplorable habit (okay, I never totally recovered) of reading several books at once. With the three I'm currently focusing on, I just added a forth: The Preacher; a graphic series by Garth Ennis (co-created with artist Steve Dillon) about a supernatural Preacher, his trigger-happy gun-toting ex, and an Irish vampire. I was interested when I saw that a 2016 series is being adapted for AMC. The trailer for the upcoming TV series is here if you're curious.

Preacher is one of my fave graphic novel series. Groundbreaking in its time. Thanks for the heads up on the TV series. I will be giving it a look if it makes it over the pond.

MickeyC · 11-05-2015, 05:17 PM

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Beyond Words: What Animals Think and Feel - Carl Safina (really really good)

:P

Based on this reco, I got and read Beyond Words and it was not 'really, really good'. It was really really excellent! One of the most riviting science books I've read. Highly recommend it.

KyBunnies · 11-05-2015, 08:15 PM

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Three books completed in the last few days:

"Death at the President's Lodging", by Michael Innes. A new author for me. Excellent detective story set in a college in an English university town modelled after (but not) Oxford or Cambridge. An interesting cast of characters and very well-written. A long series of books to look forward to!

Harry does this series need to be read in a certain order?

Sorry I love English mysteries.

HarryT · 11-06-2015, 02:21 AM

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Harry does this series need to be read in a certain order?

Sorry I love English mysteries.

Having only read one book in the series so far, I'm afraid I'm not yet in a position to answer that. Ask me again after I've read a few more in the series

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Mort1997 · 11-06-2015, 10:14 AM

Well I accidentally signed up for the Kindle unlimited Library (watching TV and looking at the kindle books on my IPAD). I might keep it for a a month or two (initial 30 day trial is free). I tried a couple of books and I couldn't get into them so returned them and moved on.

I read the Latest Mango Bob story which was OK and undemanding (Mango Glades by Bill Myers). Very easy to read but nothing much happens.

I then tried Dark Waters: Elemental, Book 1 by Rain Oxford and I was glad I did, by the time I got halfway through I added books 2 and 3 to my list. I am currently a third of the way through book 3.

I might move onto to a British library crime classic for my next read, The Santa Klaus Murder by Mavis Doriel Hay which is also part of the kindle unlimited library.

ReneAZ · 11-06-2015, 10:55 AM

I usually read mysteries and just finished "And Justice There is None" (Deborah Crombie), the 8th book in the Duncan Kincaid/Gemma James series -- Inspectors in London. It was the first one I've read by her, but not the last. I really enjoyed the writing and the characters. I think I'll start at the beginning. (there are a lot of them, yea!)

Lately I've been reading some SciFi and have devoured "The Chronicles of St Marys" series by Jodi Taylor. I think I read all 6 of the books and the 3 short stores in like two weeks!! (write faster Jodi!!) Great historical time travel adventures, wonderful 'cast of characters' and great writing! Love them!!

I.m currently reading "Midnight Riot" by Ben Aaronovitch. It's this month's selection for my book club. It's okay. Not a 'can't put down' book, but slowly getting through it.

It's about magic in London and a Police "Wizard" and "Wizard in training" investigating crimes involving magic and other manifestations of the uncanny- brutal and bizarre murders, a world where gods and goddesses mingle with mortals and a long-dead evil is making a comeback on a rising tide of magic. (from the Amazon description, not my own... ;-)

Great reviews on Amazon, but not grabbing me like The Chronicles of St Marys books. It drags a little too much for me, and I don't really care for the characters. Highly recommend the Chronicles books and Deborah Crombie though! When I finish my book club selection, it's back to mysteries for me!!

DiapDealer · 11-08-2015, 08:11 AM

I just finished up the final book of Linda Nagata's "Red" trilogy (First Light, The Trials, and Going Dark). It's a near-future political/military thriller with some interesting (and at times harrowingly believable) speculative modern-warfare advancements in technology. Nice balance of action and character development/introspection.

Now starting Claire North (aka Catherine Webb, aka Kate Griffin)'s Gamehouse series of novellas.

Fbone · 11-08-2015, 08:37 AM

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I just finished up the final book of Linda Nagata's "Red" trilogy (First Light, The Trials, and Going Dark). It's a near-future political/military thriller with some interesting (and at times harrowingly believable) speculative modern-warfare advancements in technology. Nice balance of action and character development/introspection.

Now starting Claire North (aka Catherine Webb, aka Kate Griffin)'s Gamehouse series of novellas.

It's curious how Hachette split Gameshouse into three novellas.

11-04-2015, 04:24 PM	#23042
alansplace Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,895 Karma: 464403178 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: 33.9388° N, 117.2716° W Device: Kindles K-2, K-KB, PW 1 & 2, Voyage, Fire 2, 5 & HD 8, Surface 3, iPad	Currently reading . . . I've borrowed Assassins Don't Die in Bed (Ed Noon #17) by Michael Avallone as my November selection from the Amazon lending library. Last edited by alansplace; 11-04-2015 at 11:05 PM.

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11-04-2015, 04:33 PM	#23043
Fbone Is that a sandwich? Posts: 8,296 Karma: 101697116 Join Date: Jun 2010 Device: Nook Glowlight Plus	Finally finished from the library Changeless by Gail Carriger. This one wasn't as fun as the author's first. There weren't any interesting characters except Madame LeFoux. It seemed to take 250 dull-ish pages until we reached the climax which felt very clichéd. Although, there were a couple of fun and exciting scenes this book in the end fell flat for me. In addition, it ends on a soft cliffhanger. Rated D+ [2 stars]. Next is a book I bought during the last Kopocalypse in April, The Constantine Affliction by T. Aaron Payton.

11-04-2015, 10:36 PM	#23044
danskmacabre Guru Posts: 733 Karma: 3593438 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Australia Device: Kobo Glo. Galaxy Tab S 8.4	Re-reading "The Hobbit" for the umpteenth time. I still love reading it, but this time I got a spacial edition of the pbook book recently.

11-06-2015, 10:14 AM	#23052
Mort1997 Wizard Posts: 1,050 Karma: 15288073 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: UK Device: Sony various , Voyage, Oasis, K3, K4T,Nook Glow+Kobo Aura/H2O/One	Well I accidentally signed up for the Kindle unlimited Library (watching TV and looking at the kindle books on my IPAD). I might keep it for a a month or two (initial 30 day trial is free). I tried a couple of books and I couldn't get into them so returned them and moved on. I read the Latest Mango Bob story which was OK and undemanding (Mango Glades by Bill Myers). Very easy to read but nothing much happens. I then tried Dark Waters: Elemental, Book 1 by Rain Oxford and I was glad I did, by the time I got halfway through I added books 2 and 3 to my list. I am currently a third of the way through book 3. I might move onto to a British library crime classic for my next read, The Santa Klaus Murder by Mavis Doriel Hay which is also part of the kindle unlimited library.

11-06-2015, 10:55 AM	#23053
ReneAZ eBookaholic Posts: 79 Karma: 1071702 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Phoenix AZ USA Device: iPad Mini, Kindle Fire	I usually read mysteries and just finished "And Justice There is None" (Deborah Crombie), the 8th book in the Duncan Kincaid/Gemma James series -- Inspectors in London. It was the first one I've read by her, but not the last. I really enjoyed the writing and the characters. I think I'll start at the beginning. (there are a lot of them, yea!) Lately I've been reading some SciFi and have devoured "The Chronicles of St Marys" series by Jodi Taylor. I think I read all 6 of the books and the 3 short stores in like two weeks!! (write faster Jodi!!) Great historical time travel adventures, wonderful 'cast of characters' and great writing! Love them!! I.m currently reading "Midnight Riot" by Ben Aaronovitch. It's this month's selection for my book club. It's okay. Not a 'can't put down' book, but slowly getting through it. It's about magic in London and a Police "Wizard" and "Wizard in training" investigating crimes involving magic and other manifestations of the uncanny- brutal and bizarre murders, a world where gods and goddesses mingle with mortals and a long-dead evil is making a comeback on a rising tide of magic. (from the Amazon description, not my own... ;-) Great reviews on Amazon, but not grabbing me like The Chronicles of St Marys books. It drags a little too much for me, and I don't really care for the characters. Highly recommend the Chronicles books and Deborah Crombie though! When I finish my book club selection, it's back to mysteries for me!!

11-08-2015, 08:11 AM	#23054
DiapDealer Grand Sorcerer Posts: 28,587 Karma: 204624552 Join Date: Jan 2010 Device: Nexus 7, Kindle Fire HD	I just finished up the final book of Linda Nagata's "Red" trilogy (First Light, The Trials, and Going Dark). It's a near-future political/military thriller with some interesting (and at times harrowingly believable) speculative modern-warfare advancements in technology. Nice balance of action and character development/introspection. Now starting Claire North (aka Catherine Webb, aka Kate Griffin)'s Gamehouse series of novellas.