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JSWolf · 11-11-2009, 03:16 PM

I'm about 100 (ePub) pages left of Term Limits by Vince Flynn.

Quote:

In one bloody night, three of Washington's most powerful politicians are executed with surgical precision. Their assassins then deliver a shocking ultimatum to the American government: set aside partisan politics and restore power to the people. No one, they warn, is out of their reach—not even the president. A joint FBI-CIA task force reveals the killers are elite military commandos, but no one knows exactly who they are or when they will strike next. Only Michael O'Rourke, a former U.S. Marine and freshman congressman, holds a clue to the violence: a haunting incident in his own past with explosive implications for his country's future....

It's very good. Highly recommended.

lilac_jive · 11-11-2009, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by cassidym

Are you borrowing ebooks or tree books?

Tree books. None of the local libraries have ebook lending (they do have audio though).

ficbot · 11-11-2009, 08:42 PM

I am almost finished a Star Trek novel by Peter David. I am enjoying it. I read many of these as a teenager and it has been fun to revisit them. I will probably collect more of them if I have micropay credits at Fictionwise to burn.

I just downloaded the new JD Robb which I had pre-ordered. They never notified me it was ready so I only noticed because I logged in to do some other stuff and saw the download button. I am very excited. I love this series and it is one of the few longer series that has not declined over time (I am looking at you, Patricia Cornwell and Jonathan Kellerman!) Nora Roberts is a machine, I don't know how she keeps churning them out.

benham · 11-11-2009, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

I'm about 100 (ePub) pages left of Term Limits by Vince Flynn.

It's very good. Highly recommended.

Good book. Is this your first Vince Flynn?

pikelet · 11-12-2009, 05:51 AM

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Originally Posted by ficbot

I am almost finished a Star Trek novel by Peter David. I am enjoying it. I read many of these as a teenager and it has been fun to revisit them.

That brings back memories.. many happy hours spent with Star Trek novels in my teens too.

I'm currently reading the Tale of Genji. So far it's been one of the more challenging (and certainly longest) books I've ever tried to read, but I am enjoying it.

neilmarr · 11-12-2009, 07:21 AM

Something I rarely do after I've edited, proofed and seen a book through to publication is to re-read it just for fun. But I've made an exception for Steve Attridge's hilarious *Bottom of the List*. You can check out the details at www.bewrite.net. If what you see tickles your fancy, just drop me an email and I'll be happy to send the ebook version (PDF only so far, I'm afraid) free of charge. It really is a hoot. Cheers. Neil

ntmarrATbewrite.net (use the @ sign, of course)

Patricia · 11-12-2009, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by pikelet

That brings back memories.. many happy hours spent with Star Trek novels in my teens too.

I'm currently reading the Tale of Genji. So far it's been one of the more challenging (and certainly longest) books I've ever tried to read, but I am enjoying it.

I love the Tale of Genji and have three different translations. I generally prefer the Royall Tyler.
It might be best to approach Heian literature through shorter works. The Diary of Lady Murasaki, or The Pillow Book of Sei Shonagon, for example.

MickeyC · 11-12-2009, 12:58 PM

Just finished The Last Detective by Robert Crais and it was one of his better novels and gave me my Trashy Detective Novel fix.

BenG · 11-12-2009, 01:30 PM

I just finished Green for Danger by Christianna Brand. What a great mystery novel! It's set in a military hospital in the English countryside in the bombing raids during WWII and a patient mysteriously dies during a routine operation.

It's not available as an ebook but the paperbackl is worth getting.
Be sure to go to Amazon and click on the link to request this as an ebook.

BTW, I saw the movie version with Alistair Sim years ago. It's recommended also.

BenG · 11-12-2009, 01:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ficbot

I am almost finished a Star Trek novel by Peter David. I am enjoying it. I read many of these as a teenager and it has been fun to revisit them. I will probably collect more of them if I have micropay credits at Fictionwise to burn.

My teenage Star Trek books were the original series stories written by James Blish. Are any of those available as e-books?

Patricia · 11-12-2009, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by BenG

I just finished Green for Danger by Christianna Brand. What a great mystery novel! It's set in a military hospital in the English countryside in the bombing raids during WWII and a patient mysteriously dies during a routine operation.

It's not available as an ebook but the paperbackl is worth getting.
Be sure to go to Amazon and click on the link to request this as an ebook.

BTW, I saw the movie version with Alistair Sim years ago. It's recommended also.

I agree. her other novels are all readable and well-plotted, but Green for Danger is her masterpiece.

lilac_jive · 11-12-2009, 08:05 PM

I finished "Wreck of the Medusa," which was OK. Could have been a lot better. Now I'm reading "Close to Shore" by Michael Capuzzo, which is about the 1916 Jersey Shore shark attacks (which inspired the book, and movie, "Jaws"). I've been wanting to read this for a while, so when I saw it at the library I had to get it.

On my Reader I'm reading "The Wicked Duke Takes a Wife" by Jillian Hunter. It's OK, her earlier Boscatles were better.

Libby Cone · 11-13-2009, 10:00 AM

Another nice review of War on the Margins:http://vulpeslibris.wordpress.com/20...by-libby-cone/

I sure won't ever use the term "nectary velvet" again, though!

I still remember reading Genji about thirty years ago; it was part of the beginning of my obsession with Japan.
I just finished reading Elisa Albert's short story collection, How This Night is Different. Brilliant!

llreader · 11-14-2009, 07:50 AM

Just finished Zelazny's Amber series (for the nth time) and now am reading "Fantasy Freaks and Gaming Geeks", by Ethan Gilsdorf. Non-fiction, sort of a personal memoir and exploration of why fantasy role-playing, and escapism appeals to people.

Sparrow · 11-14-2009, 09:13 AM

I've just finished 'The Penal Colony' by Richard Herley - fast-paced, intelligent and gripping, I enjoyed it very much.

Now about to start Paul Auster's 'The Brooklyn Follies' (not read him before).

11-12-2009, 07:21 AM	#2946
neilmarr neilmarr Posts: 7,215 Karma: 6000059 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Monaco-Menton, France Device: sony	Something I rarely do after I've edited, proofed and seen a book through to publication is to re-read it just for fun. But I've made an exception for Steve Attridge's hilarious Bottom of the List. You can check out the details at www.bewrite.net. If what you see tickles your fancy, just drop me an email and I'll be happy to send the ebook version (PDF only so far, I'm afraid) free of charge. It really is a hoot. Cheers. Neil ntmarrATbewrite.net (use the @ sign, of course) Last edited by neilmarr; 11-12-2009 at 07:22 AM. Reason: to add email address

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11-11-2009, 08:42 PM	#2943
ficbot Wizard Posts: 2,409 Karma: 4132096 Join Date: Sep 2008 Device: Kindle Paperwhite/iOS Kindle App	I am almost finished a Star Trek novel by Peter David. I am enjoying it. I read many of these as a teenager and it has been fun to revisit them. I will probably collect more of them if I have micropay credits at Fictionwise to burn. I just downloaded the new JD Robb which I had pre-ordered. They never notified me it was ready so I only noticed because I logged in to do some other stuff and saw the download button. I am very excited. I love this series and it is one of the few longer series that has not declined over time (I am looking at you, Patricia Cornwell and Jonathan Kellerman!) Nora Roberts is a machine, I don't know how she keeps churning them out.

11-12-2009, 12:58 PM	#2948
MickeyC Grand Sorcerer Posts: 16,731 Karma: 12185114 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Florida Device: iPhone 6 plus, Sony T1, iPad 3	Just finished The Last Detective by Robert Crais and it was one of his better novels and gave me my Trashy Detective Novel fix.

11-12-2009, 01:30 PM	#2949
BenG Home Guard Posts: 4,730 Karma: 86721650 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Alpha Ralpha Boulevard Device: Kindle Oasis 3G, iPhone 6	I just finished Green for Danger by Christianna Brand. What a great mystery novel! It's set in a military hospital in the English countryside in the bombing raids during WWII and a patient mysteriously dies during a routine operation. It's not available as an ebook but the paperbackl is worth getting. Be sure to go to Amazon and click on the link to request this as an ebook. BTW, I saw the movie version with Alistair Sim years ago. It's recommended also.

11-12-2009, 08:05 PM	#2952
lilac_jive Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,870 Karma: 27376 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Pennsylvania Device: PRS-505	I finished "Wreck of the Medusa," which was OK. Could have been a lot better. Now I'm reading "Close to Shore" by Michael Capuzzo, which is about the 1916 Jersey Shore shark attacks (which inspired the book, and movie, "Jaws"). I've been wanting to read this for a while, so when I saw it at the library I had to get it. On my Reader I'm reading "The Wicked Duke Takes a Wife" by Jillian Hunter. It's OK, her earlier Boscatles were better.

11-13-2009, 10:00 AM	#2953
Libby Cone scribbler Posts: 117 Karma: 246 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Philadelphia USA Device: Kindle	Another nice review of War on the Margins:http://vulpeslibris.wordpress.com/20...by-libby-cone/ I sure won't ever use the term "nectary velvet" again, though! I still remember reading Genji about thirty years ago; it was part of the beginning of my obsession with Japan. I just finished reading Elisa Albert's short story collection, How This Night is Different. Brilliant!

11-14-2009, 07:50 AM	#2954
llreader Mesmerist Posts: 331 Karma: 506558 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Spain Device: PRS-600 Silver. Much nicer than I expected.	Just finished Zelazny's Amber series (for the nth time) and now am reading "Fantasy Freaks and Gaming Geeks", by Ethan Gilsdorf. Non-fiction, sort of a personal memoir and exploration of why fantasy role-playing, and escapism appeals to people.

11-14-2009, 09:13 AM	#2955
Sparrow Wizard Posts: 4,395 Karma: 1358132 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: UK Device: Palm TX, CyBook Gen3	I've just finished 'The Penal Colony' by Richard Herley - fast-paced, intelligent and gripping, I enjoyed it very much. Now about to start Paul Auster's 'The Brooklyn Follies' (not read him before).