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issybird · 12-31-2017, 06:10 AM

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Originally Posted by kansaskyle

I finished my last book of the year, The Scarlett Pimpernel, which was an exciting historical fiction tale set during the French revolution.

I read and reread that as a girl; oh, I loved it. I even listened to the audiobook in the past year or so when I couldn't read after eye surgery. Some of the sequels are nearly as good and they're in the public domain in the US and Canada and Australia and starting tomorrow will be in the public domain in Life+70 countries as well.

orlok · 12-31-2017, 06:19 AM

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Originally Posted by pdurrant

Which I'm abandoning. Just not to my taste, unfortunately.

Next up: Not sure.

That's a shame. I was tempted to give it a go, as I'm a fan of much of his work, but now I'm not sure.

pdurrant · 12-31-2017, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by orlok

That's a shame. I was tempted to give it a go, as I'm a fan of much of his work, but now I'm not sure.

It's possible that I'm just not in the right mood. But it was a bit too silly for me, and not funny enough to make up for not being able to believe in the characters or the setup.

melmac · 12-31-2017, 09:00 AM

Currently reading IQ by Joe Ide which I'm enjoying very much for a debut novel the writing and characters are very good I can see that I will likely read more by this author.
I have not read any sherlock holmes but I feel this book is a riff on that character in fact it wouldn't surprise me if there are in-jokes that I'm missing in regards to that. Did Holmes have a book featuring big dogs by any chance? either way, I'm really enjoying it, I always seem drawn to books that have a strong sense of place which this one does (set in LA)

orlok · 12-31-2017, 11:40 AM

Recently started Afterlife by Marcus Stakey. Only 10% in, but hooked - this guy really knows how to write.

PurpleStar · 12-31-2017, 12:02 PM

I just finished Pane and Suffering by Cheryl Hollon. A cozy mystery about a glass artist. I enjoyed it so much I'm starting the 2nd in the series, Shards of Murder, right away.

jcn363 · 12-31-2017, 12:08 PM

I'm with C.J. Cherryh and her Cyteen.

Good luck.

bfisher · 01-01-2018, 12:05 PM

I re-reading Alexander Hamilton by Ron Chernow, as I skimmed over it the first time around. I'm glad I'm reading it electronically this time. I read it as a hardcover before - it was a bit physically fatiguing.

astrangerhere · 01-01-2018, 12:38 PM

I started the day with Raymond Carver's story "Cathedral" and have moved on to the January New Leaf Book Club selection - Dorothy Sayer's Whose Body?

CRussel · 01-01-2018, 01:39 PM

Well, technically, astrangerhere, that's actually the very last of the Mobile Read Book Club selections, not one from the New Leaf Book Club, but a worthy read nonetheless. I listened to it last month, but might try a different narration before we get around to discussing it later this month, depending on what else gets in the way.

I'm spending today trying to finish two books started last month. A PD James Dalgliesh novel - The Death of an Expert Witness, and the first of Joseph Hansen's Dave Brandstetter novels, Fadeout. I really want to get them finished today, because I know I've got two books arriving tomorrow and another next Tuesday. All next books in favourite series, so pre-ordered.

Dngrsone · 01-01-2018, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by jcn363

I'm with C.J. Cherryh and her Cyteen.

Good luck.

OMG, I absolutely love that trilogy. Wish it would come out in digital form: my paperbacks are getting worn out.

Finished her Chanur's Venture, and now reading Cannibalism by Bill Schutt if only because I didn't load Kif on the tablet yet. An oversight to be rectified shortly, to be sure.

Johann_13 · 01-03-2018, 03:40 PM

Hello guys,

I just picked up Molly's Game by Molly Bloom. I saw the movie in theaters and enjoyed it so much that I decided to order the book on my Kindle. I want to get all the gritty details about the high stakes celebrity poker underworld. Sometimes movies just don't tell it all like a fine book.

Johann

astrangerhere · 01-04-2018, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by astrangerhere

I started the day with Raymond Carver's story "Cathedral" and have moved on to the January New Leaf Book Club selection - Dorothy Sayer's Whose Body?

New year and I am already forgetting to update...

I finished Whose Body
I read two excellent short stories - "Maiden, Mother, Crone" by Ann Leckie and Rachel Swirsky and "Any Number of Little Old Ladies" by Bruce Jay Friedman
I started my year-long re-read of the hardcover Pevear and Volokhonsky translation of War and Peace (there are 365 chapters, so one-a-day, give or take)
I almost done with Joan Didion's Slouching Towards Bethlehem essay collection on my Kobo
I am almost done with an excellent audio re-read of Virigina Woolf's A Room of One's Own

pdurrant · 01-04-2018, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by pdurrant

Which I'm abandoning. Just not to my taste, unfortunately.

Next up: Not sure.

I started F&SF for Jan/Feb 2018. But while reading that, I've also done a re-read of The Ship Who Searched. A fun, quick read.

CRussel · 01-04-2018, 12:27 PM

Finished Emergence, the 19th and latest book in the Foreigner series from CJ Cherryh. This was an excellent addition to the series, resolving some long standing issues while setting the stage for more conflict and resolution in later volumes. Without being a huge cliff-hanger. I admit, I'd like more Bren and less Cajeiri, but still, and excellent addition.

Next up, Neogenesis, the 21st book in the Liaden Universe. For this, I'm doing an Audible version this time. On my Kindle, I haven't decided what's next.

01-03-2018, 03:40 PM	#26757
Johann_13 Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2018 Device: none	Currently Reading. Hello guys, I just picked up Molly's Game by Molly Bloom. I saw the movie in theaters and enjoyed it so much that I decided to order the book on my Kindle. I want to get all the gritty details about the high stakes celebrity poker underworld. Sometimes movies just don't tell it all like a fine book. Johann

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12-31-2017, 09:00 AM	#26749
melmac Wizard Posts: 1,399 Karma: 5573651 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Perth AU Device: Sony PRS650, Sony T3, Kobo Forma	Currently reading IQ by Joe Ide which I'm enjoying very much for a debut novel the writing and characters are very good I can see that I will likely read more by this author. I have not read any sherlock holmes but I feel this book is a riff on that character in fact it wouldn't surprise me if there are in-jokes that I'm missing in regards to that. Did Holmes have a book featuring big dogs by any chance? either way, I'm really enjoying it, I always seem drawn to books that have a strong sense of place which this one does (set in LA)

12-31-2017, 11:40 AM	#26750
orlok Close to the Edit! Posts: 9,797 Karma: 267994408 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis, Amazon Fire 8", Kindle 6"	Recently started Afterlife by Marcus Stakey. Only 10% in, but hooked - this guy really knows how to write.

12-31-2017, 12:02 PM	#26751
PurpleStar Wizard Posts: 1,625 Karma: 11387182 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Canada Device: Kobo Clara BW, Kindle Paperwhite (11th Gen)	I just finished Pane and Suffering by Cheryl Hollon. A cozy mystery about a glass artist. I enjoyed it so much I'm starting the 2nd in the series, Shards of Murder, right away.

12-31-2017, 12:08 PM	#26752
jcn363 absolute beginner Posts: 323 Karma: 1750999 Join Date: May 2017 Location: Go with the wind (43°19'17.7"N 2°00'19.4"W) Device: ka1	I'm with C.J. Cherryh and her Cyteen. Good luck.

01-01-2018, 12:05 PM	#26753
bfisher Wizard Posts: 1,638 Karma: 28483498 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ottawa Canada Device: Sony PRS-T3, Galaxy (Aldiko, Kobo app)	I re-reading Alexander Hamilton by Ron Chernow, as I skimmed over it the first time around. I'm glad I'm reading it electronically this time. I read it as a hardcover before - it was a bit physically fatiguing.

01-01-2018, 12:38 PM	#26754
astrangerhere Professor of Law Posts: 3,755 Karma: 68428716 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Chapel Hill, NC Device: Kobo Elipsa, Kobo Libra H20, Kobo Aura One, KoboMini	I started the day with Raymond Carver's story "Cathedral" and have moved on to the January New Leaf Book Club selection - Dorothy Sayer's Whose Body?

01-01-2018, 01:39 PM	#26755
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	Well, technically, astrangerhere, that's actually the very last of the Mobile Read Book Club selections, not one from the New Leaf Book Club, but a worthy read nonetheless. I listened to it last month, but might try a different narration before we get around to discussing it later this month, depending on what else gets in the way. I'm spending today trying to finish two books started last month. A PD James Dalgliesh novel - The Death of an Expert Witness, and the first of Joseph Hansen's Dave Brandstetter novels, Fadeout. I really want to get them finished today, because I know I've got two books arriving tomorrow and another next Tuesday. All next books in favourite series, so pre-ordered.

01-04-2018, 12:27 PM	#26760
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	Finished *Emergence, the 19th and latest book in the Foreigner* series from CJ Cherryh. This was an excellent addition to the series, resolving some long standing issues while setting the stage for more conflict and resolution in later volumes. Without being a huge cliff-hanger. I admit, I'd like more Bren and less Cajeiri, but still, and excellent addition. Next up, Neogenesis, the 21st book in the Liaden Universe. For this, I'm doing an Audible version this time. On my Kindle, I haven't decided what's next.