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pdurrant · 03-06-2016, 08:05 AM

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Next: Grantville Gazette #64 (March 2016) edited by Bjorn Hasseler.

The usual enjoyable mix of stories.

Next: Analog SF for April 2016.

elaysee · 03-06-2016, 06:14 PM

I'm continuing to read and enjoy Catherine Aird's Inspector Sloan mysteries. I just finished the 13th, The Body Politic. The author must have some connection with the mining and metallurgy trade, because many of the later books involve firms of that type as prominent background elements - not in a "drown 'em in minutia" way, but as a source of plausible motives and motivations. While she has her share of elaborately constructed murders, several of the motives are well-hidden in plain sight.

HarryT · 03-07-2016, 09:28 AM

I've just finished a long read: "Gardens of the Moon" by Steven Erikson, the first book in the 10-volume "Malazan Book of the Fallen" series. An epic fantasy in every sense of the word, featuring "a cast of thousands" and a wide scope. Extremely enjoyable, although by no means an easy read. I'm very much looking forward to continuing with the series. Very highly recommended, but not a book (or a series) to be taken on lightly: you'll need plenty of time on your hands.

CRussel · 03-07-2016, 01:19 PM

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I did manage to finish a re-read of Brothers in Arms, by Lois McMaster Bujold. This re-read was done as an Audible book, read by Grover Gardner, and I'm quite enjoying my pass back through these, especially since Gardner does a superb job reading them.

Finished Phoenix Rising, and starting on Phoenix in Shadow. It took quite a while for Phoenix Rising to get into the meat of the book, but once there, I quite enjoyed it and want to follow through with the rest of the series.

Meanwhile, primarily on the audiobook side, I'm in the middle of a re-read of the Vorkosigan Saga from Lois McMaster Bujold. Just finished Memory, the book that transitions Miles from his Admiral Naismith character to his new role as Imperial Auditor. I'm really enjoying the re-read, especially since the narrator, Grover Gardner, is one of my favourites.

pdurrant · 03-08-2016, 03:23 AM

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Next: Analog SF for April 2016.

I liked all the stories. I'm pleased with the new editor's choices.

Next up: Sharpe's Gold by Bernard Cornwall. These were a very good buy.

HarryT · 03-09-2016, 12:15 PM

Just finished "Summertide" by Charles Sheffield, which I bought from Baen a very long time ago. This is the first half of the "Convergent Series" omnibus, and the first book in the "Heritage" series.

Humanity has colonised the galaxy, and found it littered with gigantic and mysterious artefacts built - and abandoned - millions of years ago by a mysterious race dubbed "The Builders". Dr Darya Lang, an expert on Builder Artefacts, travels to a star system where her calculations suggest that an event related to the Builders may be about to happen, but she's not the only one to go there, and not everyone's motives are academic.

Good book in a good series. Unfortunately Baen no longer seem to have the rights to sell Charles Sheffield's books, although people who bought them previously (as I did) can still download them. A great pity - he's one of my favourite authors.

Dngrsone · 03-09-2016, 12:21 PM

Wow. Just finished Please Don't Tell My Parents I'm a Supervillian, and I have to say that this is likely to be a new favorite.

The book was just plain fun from the get-go, and it isn't a short read, either. I mean, I actually giggled with glee several times through this novel. I already have the sequel queued up, but first a little light reading about The Man Who Broke Napoleon's Code...

Fbone · 03-09-2016, 04:25 PM

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Good book in a good series. Unfortunately Baen no longer seem to have the rights to sell Charles Sheffield's books, although people who bought them previously (as I did) can still download them. A great pity - he's one of my favourite authors.

I wonder if his widow, Nancy Kress, inherited his literary estate. Or his ex-wives and their 4 children?

Sounds like it's an orphan work.

CRussel · 03-09-2016, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by HarryT

Just finished "Summertide" by Charles Sheffield, which I bought from Baen a very long time ago. This is the first half of the "Convergent Series" omnibus, and the first book in the "Heritage" series.

Humanity has colonised the galaxy, and found it littered with gigantic and mysterious artefacts built - and abandoned - millions of years ago by a mysterious race dubbed "The Builders". Dr Darya Lang, an expert on Builder Artefacts, travels to a star system where her calculations suggest that an event related to the Builders may be about to happen, but she's not the only one to go there, and not everyone's motives are academic.

Good book in a good series. Unfortunately Baen no longer seem to have the rights to sell Charles Sheffield's books, although people who bought them previously (as I did) can still download them. A great pity - he's one of my favourite authors.

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I wonder if his widow, Nancy Kress, inherited his literary estate. Or his ex-wives and their 4 children?

Sounds like it's an orphan work.

A quick check shows that at least some of his books are available, though NOT any of the Heritage series. Nor are they available on Amazon, so they, at least, appear to be orphaned right now. The only one of his that I seem to have in my Calibre is The Compleat McAndrew.

MickeyC · 03-09-2016, 05:15 PM

Just finished Rivers of London by Ben Aaronovitch based on recos on this site and it was pleasant. A sort of Harry Potter meets a London Bobby.

HarryT · 03-09-2016, 05:17 PM

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A quick check shows that at least some of his books are available, though NOT any of the Heritage series. Nor are they available on Amazon, so they, at least, appear to be orphaned right now. The only one of his that I seem to have in my Calibre is The Compleat McAndrew.

That's a great book. Do read it, if you haven't already done so.

CRussel · 03-09-2016, 06:19 PM

I haven't, yet. Ok, one more on the read really soon list.

pdurrant · 03-10-2016, 03:39 AM

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Next up: Sharpe's Gold by Bernard Cornwall. These were a very good buy.

Sharpe's Gold was excellent.

Then I read one of the Neil Gaiman comics from the recent Humble Bundle - tricky on a 6" device!

And now I'm reading A Wizard Alone by Diane Duane. The New Millennium edition.

HarryT · 03-10-2016, 12:10 PM

Just finished "Death Du Jour" by Kathy Reichs, the second book in the "Temperance Brennan" of detective stories featuring a forensic anthropologist working in Quebec. This book is about an investigation into a series of murders linked to an apocalyptic cult. Very enjoyable. An excellent series.

Dngrsone · 03-10-2016, 07:40 PM

That was a good book... I think I'm supposed to hit book four... I went to re-read the VI Warshawski books instead. I'll get back to Reichs eventually, though.

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03-06-2016, 06:14 PM	#23627
elaysee Groupie Posts: 167 Karma: 1319590 Join Date: Jun 2012 Device: iPad/MapleRead	I'm continuing to read and enjoy Catherine Aird's Inspector Sloan mysteries. I just finished the 13th, The Body Politic. The author must have some connection with the mining and metallurgy trade, because many of the later books involve firms of that type as prominent background elements - not in a "drown 'em in minutia" way, but as a source of plausible motives and motivations. While she has her share of elaborately constructed murders, several of the motives are well-hidden in plain sight.

03-07-2016, 09:28 AM	#23628
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,554 Karma: 93383099 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	I've just finished a long read: "Gardens of the Moon" by Steven Erikson, the first book in the 10-volume "Malazan Book of the Fallen" series. An epic fantasy in every sense of the word, featuring "a cast of thousands" and a wide scope. Extremely enjoyable, although by no means an easy read. I'm very much looking forward to continuing with the series. Very highly recommended, but not a book (or a series) to be taken on lightly: you'll need plenty of time on your hands.

03-09-2016, 12:15 PM	#23631
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,554 Karma: 93383099 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	Just finished "Summertide" by Charles Sheffield, which I bought from Baen a very long time ago. This is the first half of the "Convergent Series" omnibus, and the first book in the "Heritage" series. Humanity has colonised the galaxy, and found it littered with gigantic and mysterious artefacts built - and abandoned - millions of years ago by a mysterious race dubbed "The Builders". Dr Darya Lang, an expert on Builder Artefacts, travels to a star system where her calculations suggest that an event related to the Builders may be about to happen, but she's not the only one to go there, and not everyone's motives are academic. Good book in a good series. Unfortunately Baen no longer seem to have the rights to sell Charles Sheffield's books, although people who bought them previously (as I did) can still download them. A great pity - he's one of my favourite authors.

03-09-2016, 12:21 PM	#23632
Dngrsone Almost legible Posts: 1,457 Karma: 4611110 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: In a high desert, CA Device: Galaxy Note 9, Galaxy Tab A (2017), Likebook P78	Wow. Just finished Please Don't Tell My Parents I'm a Supervillian, and I have to say that this is likely to be a new favorite. The book was just plain fun from the get-go, and it isn't a short read, either. I mean, I actually giggled with glee several times through this novel. I already have the sequel queued up, but first a little light reading about The Man Who Broke Napoleon's Code...

03-09-2016, 05:15 PM	#23635
MickeyC Grand Sorcerer Posts: 16,731 Karma: 12185114 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Florida Device: iPhone 6 plus, Sony T1, iPad 3	Just finished Rivers of London by Ben Aaronovitch based on recos on this site and it was pleasant. A sort of Harry Potter meets a London Bobby.

03-09-2016, 06:19 PM	#23637
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	I haven't, yet. Ok, one more on the read really soon list.

03-10-2016, 12:10 PM	#23639
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,554 Karma: 93383099 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	Just finished "Death Du Jour" by Kathy Reichs, the second book in the "Temperance Brennan" of detective stories featuring a forensic anthropologist working in Quebec. This book is about an investigation into a series of murders linked to an apocalyptic cult. Very enjoyable. An excellent series.

03-10-2016, 07:40 PM	#23640
Dngrsone Almost legible Posts: 1,457 Karma: 4611110 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: In a high desert, CA Device: Galaxy Note 9, Galaxy Tab A (2017), Likebook P78	That was a good book... I think I'm supposed to hit book four... I went to re-read the VI Warshawski books instead. I'll get back to Reichs eventually, though.