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pilotbob · 02-13-2009, 02:34 PM

Just finished "The Extraordinary Adventures of Alfred Kropp." This was an audio book... it is another "young reader" book. The main reason I listened to it was because we started listening to it in a car trip to pick up my son from UF (2 hours each way) and I wanted to finish it, it is 6 hours of audio.

I thought it was a good story. Well done and the audio book (from Listening Library) was very good.

I seem to enjoy even "young reader" books. Perhaps I am a simpleton. Some enjoyable books like Time Cavern, Ender's Game, Harry Potter, etc. Also may try the Artimus Fowl(sp?) books too.

BOb

JSWolf · 02-13-2009, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Libby Cone

I'm so glad you liked the sample! Believe me, you don't want to read the thesis; it had a very awkward frame story set in the present, with neonazis and murder. My friend Karen suggested I take it out, and I needed to use a chainsaw.

My book will be out in July in the UK; I don't know when it'll be out in the US and then Kindle-ready.

I have finally joined the ranks of Kindle owners, having reserved a K2 yesterday...

Will it also be available in Mobipocket & MS Reader formats for the rest of us?

DixieGal · 02-13-2009, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pilotbob

I seem to enjoy even "young reader" books. Perhaps I am a simpleton. Some enjoyable books like Time Cavern, Ender's Game, Harry Potter, etc. Also may try the Artimus Fowl(sp?) books too.

BOb

Hi There, You Cute Little Penguin! Listen, if you like Card, then don't pass up http://www.amazon.com/Pastwatch-Chri...4555495&sr=8-1

It's not young adult, it's pretty sophisticated at times. It's one of the few books I have ever read more than once, because there is so much to take in.

pilotbob · 02-13-2009, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by DixieGal

Hi There, You Cute Little Penguin! Listen, if you like Card, then don't pass up http://www.amazon.com/Pastwatch-Chri...4555495&sr=8-1

It's not young adult, it's pretty sophisticated at times. It's one of the few books I have ever read more than once, because there is so much to take in.

Not available as Kindle book

. But I put it on my Wish list. I'll add it to my to-read list on goodreads once I sign up and make one. I keep meaning to.

BOb

nekokami · 02-13-2009, 03:55 PM

Ender's Game remains one of my all-time favorites, though I liked Speaker for the Dead even more. I've actually enjoyed the Bean books, as well. I thought the 3rd and 4th Ender books weren't quite as good. First Meetings is a lot of fun, and I was surprised to find how much more I liked the novel version of Ender's Game than the original novella.

I liked Pastwatch, but I think Card kind of wimped out on the central moral issue. I'd be interested in other opinions on that, maybe in a separate thread so we don't have to worry about spoilers.

My other favorite of Card's books is Songmaster.

Card's style is generally very clear and readable. I know a lot of authors who get a bit carried away in the elaborate turns of phrase or heavy description. I imagine his background as a playwright does help. But he covers very interesting, intricate human issues. The only other SF author I can think of offhand who does as much with the psychology of the characters is C.J. Cherryh, but she's not quite as easy to read. Or maybe some of Ursula Le Guin, but the same readability issue.

I read a lot of "young adult" books as well. I just finished rereading Princess Academy by Shannon Hale, which I highly recommend. Disregard the title -- this is not a "Disney princess" story. This is a very well-written story about the clash between provincial and mainstream cultures, and the struggles of individuals to find their place in their own communities. I recommend Hale's other works, as well.

DixieGal · 02-13-2009, 04:11 PM

It's OK to skip Magic Street. I think even kids would find it silly. I think it is the last pbook I ever read, back in 2007.

ChipnDale · 02-13-2009, 07:27 PM

Guilty Pleasures book 1 of Anita Blake

pilotbob · 02-14-2009, 05:25 PM

Finished _Refuge_ by Richard Herley, the Feb 09 Mobieread Book Club selection. I thought this was a good read and more than worth the requested $1.50... I will be paying it right after I send this message even though Mr. Herley said he would wave the fee requierment for MRBC readers.

Started _The Curse of Chalion_ by Lois McMaster Bujold on audibook, recommended by someone on this forum. It didn't start with a bang, but to be fair I am only about 20mins in so far, so it is just getting started.

Will read _The Casebook of Sherlock Homes_ next. This is the last book of the Sherlock Holmes Omnibus which I started after reading _The Hound of the Baskervilles_ for the book club. The Omnibus is alot of reading. 8 or 9 books basically. Some were very good, some not so good. My biggest problem with some/most of these stories is that there is no opportunity for the reader to solve the puzzle. Not all information is given until Holmes explains how he figured something out. The fun of mysteries to me is trying to figure it out on my own.

Next, after that, I'm not sure. Either _UR_ by Steven King or _Oliver Twist_ by Dickens recommended by HarryT as a good starting point for that author. I d/led this to my Kindle via Whispernent and the Mobileread download guide. So convienient. Suggestions?

I just love books!

BOb

lilac_jive · 02-14-2009, 05:44 PM

I just wrapped up Refuge, too, and am now reading "Just One of the Guys," by Kristan Higgins.

BOb, you should try the Dresden Files series

If you haven't already..

pilotbob · 02-14-2009, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by lilac_jive

I just wrapped up Refuge, too, and am now reading "Just One of the Guys," by Kristan Higgins.

BOb, you should try the Dresden Files series

If you haven't already..

Sure... cause I don't have enough on my To-Read list.

BOb

lilac_jive · 02-14-2009, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pilotbob

Sure... cause I don't have enough on my To-Read list.

BOb

Well you did ask for suggestions

pilotbob · 02-14-2009, 05:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lilac_jive

Well you did ask for suggestions

I asked for suggestions on whether to read UR or Oliver Twist.?

BOb

desertgrandma · 02-14-2009, 05:49 PM

PilotBob..............UR, definitely.

pilotbob · 02-14-2009, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by desertgrandma

PilotBob..............UR, definitely.

Have you read it yet?

BOb

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02-13-2009, 02:34 PM	#1517
pilotbob Grand Sorcerer Posts: 19,832 Karma: 11844413 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tampa, FL USA Device: Kindle Touch	Just finished "The Extraordinary Adventures of Alfred Kropp." This was an audio book... it is another "young reader" book. The main reason I listened to it was because we started listening to it in a car trip to pick up my son from UF (2 hours each way) and I wanted to finish it, it is 6 hours of audio. I thought it was a good story. Well done and the audio book (from Listening Library) was very good. I seem to enjoy even "young reader" books. Perhaps I am a simpleton. Some enjoyable books like Time Cavern, Ender's Game, Harry Potter, etc. Also may try the Artimus Fowl(sp?) books too. BOb

02-13-2009, 03:55 PM	#1521
nekokami fruminous edugeek Posts: 6,745 Karma: 551260 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Northeast US Device: iPad, eBw 1150	Ender's Game remains one of my all-time favorites, though I liked Speaker for the Dead even more. I've actually enjoyed the Bean books, as well. I thought the 3rd and 4th Ender books weren't quite as good. First Meetings is a lot of fun, and I was surprised to find how much more I liked the novel version of Ender's Game than the original novella. I liked Pastwatch, but I think Card kind of wimped out on the central moral issue. I'd be interested in other opinions on that, maybe in a separate thread so we don't have to worry about spoilers. My other favorite of Card's books is Songmaster. Card's style is generally very clear and readable. I know a lot of authors who get a bit carried away in the elaborate turns of phrase or heavy description. I imagine his background as a playwright does help. But he covers very interesting, intricate human issues. The only other SF author I can think of offhand who does as much with the psychology of the characters is C.J. Cherryh, but she's not quite as easy to read. Or maybe some of Ursula Le Guin, but the same readability issue. I read a lot of "young adult" books as well. I just finished rereading Princess Academy by Shannon Hale, which I highly recommend. Disregard the title -- this is not a "Disney princess" story. This is a very well-written story about the clash between provincial and mainstream cultures, and the struggles of individuals to find their place in their own communities. I recommend Hale's other works, as well.

02-13-2009, 04:11 PM	#1522
DixieGal Hi There! Posts: 7,473 Karma: 2930523 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ft Lauderdale Device: iPad	It's OK to skip Magic Street. I think even kids would find it silly. I think it is the last pbook I ever read, back in 2007.

02-13-2009, 07:27 PM	#1523
ChipnDale Rescue Rangers Posts: 109 Karma: 2144082 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Visitor from another planet Device: IPad	Guilty Pleasures book 1 of Anita Blake

02-14-2009, 05:25 PM	#1524
pilotbob Grand Sorcerer Posts: 19,832 Karma: 11844413 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tampa, FL USA Device: Kindle Touch	Finished _Refuge_ by Richard Herley, the Feb 09 Mobieread Book Club selection. I thought this was a good read and more than worth the requested $1.50... I will be paying it right after I send this message even though Mr. Herley said he would wave the fee requierment for MRBC readers. Started _The Curse of Chalion_ by Lois McMaster Bujold on audibook, recommended by someone on this forum. It didn't start with a bang, but to be fair I am only about 20mins in so far, so it is just getting started. Will read _The Casebook of Sherlock Homes_ next. This is the last book of the Sherlock Holmes Omnibus which I started after reading _The Hound of the Baskervilles_ for the book club. The Omnibus is alot of reading. 8 or 9 books basically. Some were very good, some not so good. My biggest problem with some/most of these stories is that there is no opportunity for the reader to solve the puzzle. Not all information is given until Holmes explains how he figured something out. The fun of mysteries to me is trying to figure it out on my own. Next, after that, I'm not sure. Either _UR_ by Steven King or _Oliver Twist_ by Dickens recommended by HarryT as a good starting point for that author. I d/led this to my Kindle via Whispernent and the Mobileread download guide. So convienient. Suggestions? I just love books! BOb

02-14-2009, 05:44 PM	#1525
lilac_jive Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,870 Karma: 27376 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Pennsylvania Device: PRS-505	I just wrapped up Refuge, too, and am now reading "Just One of the Guys," by Kristan Higgins. BOb, you should try the Dresden Files series If you haven't already..

02-14-2009, 05:49 PM	#1529
desertgrandma Enjoying the show.... Posts: 14,270 Karma: 10462843 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Arizona Device: A K1, Kindle Paperwhite, an Ipod, IPad2, Iphone, an Ipad Mini & macAir	PilotBob..............UR, definitely.