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Harry001 · 10-15-2009, 08:23 AM

I am currently reading "Earth's Children" 1 - 5 by Jane M. Auel
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earth's_Children
just started the 2. book.
Have read them all in real books years ago - but love that serie
happy reading
harry

ficbot · 10-15-2009, 09:09 AM

Just started Book 2 in the Southern Vampire series. I enjoyed Book 1 a lot and have watched some of the tv show. I did not become a die-hard fan necessarily (of the show) but it was fun to watch a couple episodes, and I will definitely be picturing Anna Paquin in my head as I read

Seeing her on-screen made the book character seem a little younger and more sympathetic. The Bill in my head is better than the Bill on TV though

Ea · 10-15-2009, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by pilotbob

Just finished _Flashforward_ by Robert J Sawyer. A very good read. I would give this one a 3.5... it would be a 4 but there were some slow parts in it that I think just were to much rambling on. This one should have some good discussions once we start the MRBC thread for it.

I read it last week, so I am looking forward to discussion. I took some notes, and I hope I can remember enough. I wasn't all that impressed - 3 out of 5, and the last point only for idea&effort.

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Originally Posted by Dr. Drib

I bought this a few months ago, but have yet to read it. It looks very good. If you get to it, let us all know how it goes, please.

Will do. It's at the very top of what to read next.

ould · 10-15-2009, 04:37 PM

I also finished FlashForward last weekend. Thought it was decent but not great, I thought the first half was great but the latter part of the book I couldn't really get into. Great idea though.

Also read I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell by Tucker Max, a collection of so-called "true" stories from this guys life. Some of them were kinda funny but not really believable in my opinion. I had previously come across some of these stories on the net. I see they are making it into a movie, looks very loosely based on the book.

Now I am about halfway through The Time Traveler's Wife, not bad so far. Not really sure where it is headed which is good.

Kevin

Idoine · 10-15-2009, 06:20 PM

Just went another time at Baen free library, and discovered another one that I'm currently reading : "Telzey Amberdon" by James H. Schmitz.

Great book for the moment, if it continues that way all along I'm definitively hooked !

MickeyC · 10-15-2009, 08:26 PM

Just blazed through 'The Palmyra Impact' and what a page turner!

Next 'The Camel Club' by David Balducci

lilac_jive · 10-15-2009, 08:40 PM

I'm reading "Notorious Rake, Innocent Lady" by Bronwyn Scott, which I got in pbook form for 10 cents at the book sale

kennyc · 10-16-2009, 06:09 AM

Finished up FlashForward last night. Good read - Great start and great idea but a bit clumsy in the execution in places.

It's either The Road or Verdant Skies next...

neilmarr · 10-16-2009, 06:33 AM

I'm about half way through *The Road* Kenny (late on the uptake with this one). It really is a superior piece of writing, darned near poetic. One of those tales that really draws you in. The characters aren't identified by name, so you can't help but identify them as facets of yourself. Tremendously powerful. Highly recommended. Cheers. Neil

Ea · 10-16-2009, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by neilmarr

I'm about half way through *The Road* Kenny (late on the uptake with this one). It really is a superior piece of writing, darned near poetic. One of those tales that really draws you in. The characters aren't identified by name, so you can't help but identify them as facets of yourself. Tremendously powerful. Highly recommended. Cheers. Neil

For anyone interested, I found a DRM free, mobipocket excerpt here: http://www.cyberread.com/The-Road-E-...ormac/id28180/

kennyc · 10-16-2009, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by neilmarr

I'm about half way through *The Road* Kenny (late on the uptake with this one). It really is a superior piece of writing, darned near poetic. One of those tales that really draws you in. The characters aren't identified by name, so you can't help but identify them as facets of yourself. Tremendously powerful. Highly recommended. Cheers. Neil

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Originally Posted by Ea

For anyone interested, I found a DRM free, mobipocket excerpt here: http://www.cyberread.com/The-Road-E-...ormac/id28180/

I've just started it Neal and I agree, looks impressive so far.

Thanks for the excerpt link.

jayne80 · 10-16-2009, 07:40 AM

Just finished Diana Gabaldons The Fiery Cross and started A Breath of Snow and Ashes, hopefully that means soon I will be able to start An Echo in the Bone, which is the new one.

although i had read the first 4 a couple of times, the Fiery cross and A Breath of Snow and Ashes i have only read once each, Usually they carry on from each other, so i want to make sure i haven't forgotten anything vital in the four years since the last one came out.

SHOECHICK · 10-16-2009, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by jayne80

Just finished Diana Gabaldons The Fiery Cross and started A Breath of Snow and Ashes, hopefully that means soon I will be able to start An Echo in the Bone, which is the new one.

although i had read the first 4 a couple of times, the Fiery cross and A Breath of Snow and Ashes i have only read once each, Usually they carry on from each other, so i want to make sure i haven't forgotten anything vital in the four years since the last one came out.

You're further ahead than me, I just started Drums of Autumn.

crsheilah · 10-16-2009, 11:36 AM

I discovered the thriller novels of G. M. Ford and am enjoying them. Have read Fury and Black River and am now almost finished with Red Tide. Always nice to discover a new author (new for me anyway).

Thanks to someone mentioning Flashforward,

I discovered I have that ebook and probably will read that next. I'm enjoying the TV show.

desertgrandma · 10-16-2009, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by ficbot

Just started Book 2 in the Southern Vampire series. I enjoyed Book 1 a lot and have watched some of the tv show. I did not become a die-hard fan necessarily (of the show) but it was fun to watch a couple episodes, and I will definitely be picturing Anna Paquin in my head as I read

Seeing her on-screen made the book character seem a little younger and more sympathetic. The Bill in my head is better than the Bill on TV though

My library just got "Dead Until Dark" I've been waiting for ages......

Started it right away, its every bit as good as I'd hoped.

Am looking forward to reading the whole series...I like the "lightness" of the book.........

10-16-2009, 11:36 AM	#2789
crsheilah Connoisseur Posts: 67 Karma: 30000 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Costa Rica Device: Velocity Cruz T103	Now reading.. I discovered the thriller novels of G. M. Ford and am enjoying them. Have read Fury and Black River and am now almost finished with Red Tide. Always nice to discover a new author (new for me anyway). Thanks to someone mentioning Flashforward, I discovered I have that ebook and probably will read that next. I'm enjoying the TV show.

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10-15-2009, 08:23 AM	#2776
Harry001 Addict Posts: 210 Karma: 729 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Tehran/Iran - new posting 2024 Device: Nook glow light 3, 3+ and 4+, Tolino Epos 1, 2 and 3	I am currently reading "Earth's Children" 1 - 5 by Jane M. Auel http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earth's_Children just started the 2. book. Have read them all in real books years ago - but love that serie happy reading harry

10-15-2009, 09:09 AM	#2777
ficbot Wizard Posts: 2,409 Karma: 4132096 Join Date: Sep 2008 Device: Kindle Paperwhite/iOS Kindle App	Just started Book 2 in the Southern Vampire series. I enjoyed Book 1 a lot and have watched some of the tv show. I did not become a die-hard fan necessarily (of the show) but it was fun to watch a couple episodes, and I will definitely be picturing Anna Paquin in my head as I read Seeing her on-screen made the book character seem a little younger and more sympathetic. The Bill in my head is better than the Bill on TV though

10-15-2009, 04:37 PM	#2779
ould Zealot Posts: 100 Karma: 1000399 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Toronto, Ontario Device: Sony PRS-500	I also finished FlashForward last weekend. Thought it was decent but not great, I thought the first half was great but the latter part of the book I couldn't really get into. Great idea though. Also read I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell by Tucker Max, a collection of so-called "true" stories from this guys life. Some of them were kinda funny but not really believable in my opinion. I had previously come across some of these stories on the net. I see they are making it into a movie, looks very loosely based on the book. Now I am about halfway through The Time Traveler's Wife, not bad so far. Not really sure where it is headed which is good. Kevin

10-15-2009, 06:20 PM	#2780
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 went another time at Baen free library, and discovered another one that I'm currently reading : "Telzey Amberdon" by James H. Schmitz. Great book for the moment, if it continues that way all along I'm definitively hooked !

10-15-2009, 08:26 PM	#2781
MickeyC Grand Sorcerer Posts: 16,731 Karma: 12185114 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Florida Device: iPhone 6 plus, Sony T1, iPad 3	Just blazed through 'The Palmyra Impact' and what a page turner! Next 'The Camel Club' by David Balducci

10-15-2009, 08:40 PM	#2782
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10-16-2009, 06:09 AM	#2783
kennyc The Dank Side of the Moon Posts: 35,907 Karma: 119230421 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Denver, CO Device: Kindle2; Kindle Fire	Finished up FlashForward last night. Good read - Great start and great idea but a bit clumsy in the execution in places. It's either The Road or Verdant Skies next...

10-16-2009, 06:33 AM	#2784
neilmarr neilmarr Posts: 7,215 Karma: 6000059 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Monaco-Menton, France Device: sony	I'm about half way through The Road Kenny (late on the uptake with this one). It really is a superior piece of writing, darned near poetic. One of those tales that really draws you in. The characters aren't identified by name, so you can't help but identify them as facets of yourself. Tremendously powerful. Highly recommended. Cheers. Neil

10-16-2009, 07:40 AM	#2787
jayne80 Connoisseur Posts: 68 Karma: 5837 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK Device: iphone 4s, ipad 3, kindle touch,kindle PW, kobo mini, kobo aura	Just finished Diana Gabaldons The Fiery Cross and started A Breath of Snow and Ashes, hopefully that means soon I will be able to start An Echo in the Bone, which is the new one. although i had read the first 4 a couple of times, the Fiery cross and A Breath of Snow and Ashes i have only read once each, Usually they carry on from each other, so i want to make sure i haven't forgotten anything vital in the four years since the last one came out.