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yvanleterrible · 04-14-2009, 09:42 AM

"Et si c'était Lui" from Gérald Messadié.

It is a fiction based on the concept of Jesus appearing in this day and age on his predicted second comming.

Imaginative but not completely elaborated so far. And he's got it easyer this time than the last.

Brainphart · 04-14-2009, 01:00 PM

I've recently finished and enjoyed:
"Neptune Crossing" - Jeffrey A. Carver
"Glory in Death" - J.D. Robb

and have started
"Every Dead Thing" - John Connolly
Disturbing yet satisfying.

ShortNCuddlyAm · 04-14-2009, 03:45 PM

Strange Attractors - Jeffrey Carver

Sparrow · 04-16-2009, 07:48 AM

Just finished "The White Rabbit" by Bruce Marshall - the true story of the wartime secret agent F. F. E. Yeo-Thomas. A very interesting read. Published in 1952, Marshall can't help himself adopting a right-wing jingoistic attitude that is partly laughable, and partly embarrassing today; and discredits his subject whom he imbues with a similar worldview. The story itself is gripping, and shows what extraordinary circumstances many people found themselves in - and what extraordinary courage they needed to see them through.

Now reading 'The Parliament House' by Edward Marston - a Restoration period murder mystery. Good so far.

Both pbooks.

lilac_jive · 04-16-2009, 08:02 AM

I'm reading Dead Beat by Jim Butcher (Book 7 of the Dresden Files).

Peadar Ó Guilín · 04-16-2009, 08:44 AM

I finished an ARC of Margo Lanagan's Tender Morsels. Brilliant, but not for the very sensitive as some truly, genuinely horrific things happen in it.

I am now about to start The Glass Books of the Dream Eaters by Gordon Dahlquist. It's supposed to be a real romp, so I'm looking forward to it.

Sparrow · 04-16-2009, 08:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peadar Ó Guilín

I am now about to start The Glass Books of the Dream Eaters by Gordon Dahlquist. It's supposed to be a real romp, so I'm looking forward to it.

"refusing all but the most bitter Lapsang Soochong, and even that watered down (without milk or lemon)"

Milk ... in Lapsang Soochong??

BenG · 04-16-2009, 12:21 PM

I'm reading Pride and Prejudice and Zombies on my Kindle.

JSWolf · 04-16-2009, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by BenG

I'm reading Pride and Prejudice and Zombies on my Kindle.

How is it so far?

Idoine · 04-16-2009, 12:34 PM

Just finished "A Door into Summer".

It was the very first adult Sci-Fi book I read (in French, then), when I was... 17, maybe ? Don't remember exactly, but I know I loved it then, and I wasn't disappointed by this reading now !

BenG · 04-17-2009, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

How is it so far?

It's fun. It's the same story with most of the same words, but it takes place during a plague of zombies. Of course the Bennett girls have all learned martial arts at a Shaolin temple in China and carry ankle daggers or katanas at all times.

Tinwolf · 04-17-2009, 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BenG

It's fun. It's the same story with most of the same words, but it takes place during a plague of zombies. Of course the Bennett girls have all learned martial arts at a Shaolin temple in China and carry ankle daggers or katanas at all times.

Wait a minute here, I thought you were reading Pride and prejudice AND Zombies two obviously very different books.

I`ve got to download this book.

JSWolf · 04-17-2009, 10:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BenG

It's fun. It's the same story with most of the same words, but it takes place during a plague of zombies. Of course the Bennett girls have all learned martial arts at a Shaolin temple in China and carry ankle daggers or katanas at all times.

I have the pBook on reserve from the library. I do look forward to it given your description. Thanks.

Malkavian · 04-17-2009, 10:32 AM

Currently working through Caesar's Gallic Wars gotten from Project Gutenberg.

Xenophon · 04-17-2009, 11:39 AM

I've been re-reading three books by Elizabeth Willey:

A Sorcerer and a Gentleman
The Price of Blood and Honor
The Well Favored Gentleman

These books are set in a fantasy universe somewhat reminiscent of Zelazny's Amber. The characters are mannerly, with address and charm. Villains, high sorcery, political intrigue, love, honor, innocence, adventure, war... they've got it all in a truly wonderful combination! Quite different from the usual run of fantasy novels, these books read something like a hybrid cross between Zelazny's Amber series and the novels of Jane Austen. Highly recommended.

I've been mystified for years why Willey never produced anything after these three books. Poor sales? Real life intruded? I have no clue. No legal ebook editions available that I could find.

Xenophon

04-16-2009, 12:34 PM	#1795
Idoine Which book will be next ? Posts: 661 Karma: 2172 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: France Device: Cybook Gen3 1.5, Sony PRS 600 RC, Samsung Omnia...	Just finished "A Door into Summer". It was the very first adult Sci-Fi book I read (in French, then), when I was... 17, maybe ? Don't remember exactly, but I know I loved it then, and I wasn't disappointed by this reading now ! Last edited by Idoine; 04-17-2009 at 08:56 AM.

04-17-2009, 11:39 AM	#1800
Xenophon curmudgeon Posts: 1,487 Karma: 5748190 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Redwood City, CA USA Device: Kobo Aura HD, (ex)nook, (ex)PRS-700, (ex)PRS-500	I've been re-reading three books by Elizabeth Willey: A Sorcerer and a Gentleman The Price of Blood and Honor The Well Favored Gentleman These books are set in a fantasy universe somewhat reminiscent of Zelazny's Amber. The characters are mannerly, with address and charm. Villains, high sorcery, political intrigue, love, honor, innocence, adventure, war... they've got it all in a truly wonderful combination! Quite different from the usual run of fantasy novels, these books read something like a hybrid cross between Zelazny's Amber series and the novels of Jane Austen. Highly recommended. I've been mystified for years why Willey never produced anything after these three books. Poor sales? Real life intruded? I have no clue. No legal ebook editions available that I could find. Xenophon

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04-14-2009, 09:42 AM	#1786
yvanleterrible Reborn Paper User Posts: 8,616 Karma: 15446734 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Que Nada Device: iPhone8, iPad Air	"Et si c'était Lui" from Gérald Messadié. It is a fiction based on the concept of Jesus appearing in this day and age on his predicted second comming. Imaginative but not completely elaborated so far. And he's got it easyer this time than the last.

04-14-2009, 01:00 PM	#1787
Brainphart Compost Power Posts: 79 Karma: 62238 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chattanooga, Tennessee Device: Nook ST-1 Sony Reader PRS500(retired but still kicking)	I've recently finished and enjoyed: "Neptune Crossing" - Jeffrey A. Carver "Glory in Death" - J.D. Robb and have started "Every Dead Thing" - John Connolly Disturbing yet satisfying.

04-14-2009, 03:45 PM	#1788
ShortNCuddlyAm WWHALD Posts: 7,879 Karma: 337114 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Mitcham, Surrey, UK Device: iPad. Selling my silver 505 here	Strange Attractors - Jeffrey Carver

04-16-2009, 07:48 AM	#1789
Sparrow Wizard Posts: 4,395 Karma: 1358132 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: UK Device: Palm TX, CyBook Gen3	Just finished "The White Rabbit" by Bruce Marshall - the true story of the wartime secret agent F. F. E. Yeo-Thomas. A very interesting read. Published in 1952, Marshall can't help himself adopting a right-wing jingoistic attitude that is partly laughable, and partly embarrassing today; and discredits his subject whom he imbues with a similar worldview. The story itself is gripping, and shows what extraordinary circumstances many people found themselves in - and what extraordinary courage they needed to see them through. Now reading 'The Parliament House' by Edward Marston - a Restoration period murder mystery. Good so far. Both pbooks.

04-16-2009, 08:02 AM	#1790
lilac_jive Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,870 Karma: 27376 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Pennsylvania Device: PRS-505	I'm reading Dead Beat by Jim Butcher (Book 7 of the Dresden Files).

04-16-2009, 08:44 AM	#1791
Peadar Ó Guilín Author of The Inferior Posts: 121 Karma: 200001 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ireland Device: Sony PRS-505, Kindle 3 (soon...)	I finished an ARC of Margo Lanagan's Tender Morsels. Brilliant, but not for the very sensitive as some truly, genuinely horrific things happen in it. I am now about to start The Glass Books of the Dream Eaters by Gordon Dahlquist. It's supposed to be a real romp, so I'm looking forward to it.

04-16-2009, 12:21 PM	#1793
BenG Home Guard Posts: 4,730 Karma: 86721650 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Alpha Ralpha Boulevard Device: Kindle Oasis 3G, iPhone 6	I'm reading Pride and Prejudice and Zombies on my Kindle.

04-17-2009, 10:32 AM	#1799
Malkavian Member Posts: 10 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2009 Device: iLiad BE	Currently working through Caesar's Gallic Wars gotten from Project Gutenberg.