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roger the rabbit · 02-13-2010, 03:53 AM

I'm about a third of the way through * the girl with the dragon tattoo * by Stieg Larsson.

After a bit of a slow start it is turning into a great read.

Thoroughly recommended.

kennyc · 02-13-2010, 06:55 AM

I just got "The Girl who Played with Fire" and made the mistake of reading the first few pages....before I knew it I was 20 pages along....man what a start.

I've got other things I need to finish first, but was very difficult pulling away from it.

Sparrow · 02-13-2010, 07:16 AM

Reading 'Gone with the Wind' because it is this month's MRBC book.

It's huge

; I started yesterday but didn't really expect to finish it. I thought I'd give it a few chapters, but then probably be bored and give it up for something shorter and more enjoyable. I wasn't going to force myself through a thousand page read if it looked like a struggle.

Now I'm mid-way through Part II; it's actually turning out to be a terrific read and a wonderful surprise

.

pdurrant · 02-13-2010, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by pdurrant

next: Patriots by David Drake.

OK, but felt like the prelude to greater things. Good characters, but obviously the start of something rather than a complete story in itself. Unsurprising, when your read the intro (which I usually leave to last), which explains the parallels to a situation near the start of the American War of Independence.

Next: Tailchaser's Song by Tad Williams, which I've heard of but never got around to reading.

LCF · 02-13-2010, 08:43 AM

The Gathering Storm. From the Wheel Of Time.
I don't know if it's the new author, or me not reading a single WoT book for years, but this one was actually good. Things happened it this one. I just hope Mr. Sanderson keeps up the good work. And decides against making this final trilogy another 12-book cycle (since he already made the final book a trilogy).

MickeyC · 02-13-2010, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by roger the rabbit

I'm about a third of the way through * the girl with the dragon tattoo * by Stieg Larsson.

After a bit of a slow start it is turning into a great read.

Thoroughly recommended.

I thought the same thing. The person who recommended it told me not to worry about the slow start that it really catches fire. It was an excellent read.

DixieGal · 02-13-2010, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by lilac_jive

It's not monarchy related, but you could try "South!" by Ernest Shackleton. It's about their ill-fated trip to one of the poles, I forget which. I believe Patricia or Madame Broshinka uploaded it at my request. I haven't read it yet though, but now that I'm in a snow mood maybe I'll give it a whirl.

Thanks for the recommendation, but I read it already. It didn't have a happily ever after ending.

Sparrow · 02-13-2010, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by DixieGal

Thanks for the recommendation, but I read it already. It didn't have a happily ever after ending.

Oh I don't know; Shackleton got all his men safely home (unlike Scott).
'South' is a fantastic story of human endurance and inspirational leadership.

DixieGal · 02-13-2010, 11:18 AM

Oh, I see. Well, what did I read where the explorer and his sidekick both died?

Sparrow · 02-13-2010, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by DixieGal

Oh, I see. Well, what did I read where the explorer and his sidekick both died?

Hmmm, maybe 'The Worst Journey in the World' by Apsley Cherry-Gerard? That was about the Scott expedition that ended in tragedy, with Scott and some of his party dying on the way back from the South pole.

desertgrandma · 02-13-2010, 01:22 PM

Just finished reading "The Things They Left Behind" by Stephen King......its a short story in his "Just After Sunset" short stories novel.

Excellent. I wonder if he wrote it as a catharsis....I know I haven't been able to forget that day.

kennyc · 02-13-2010, 01:30 PM

What Day? ..... ah 9/11...got it.

I thought maybe it was a take off on "The Things They Carried"

LazyScot · 02-13-2010, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by pshrynk

I just subscribed to Politico on the Kindle, so I'm getting a daily politics fix...

Ummmmm.... Senate hearings....

From what little exposure they get here, it seems strange that they are called hearings. Noone seems to be hearing. Seems to be all about talking and posturing. Mind you, the "Inquiries" and "Select Committees" we have here aren't that different, so I'm not really in a position to comment.

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Originally Posted by thinkpadx

Just started "Tea with the Black Dragon" after finishing What I Talk About When I Talk About Running by Haruki Murakami.

Excellent book; one of my favourites (and one that stays permanently on by Cybook and Kindle -- and the paper version from the 80's stays on the bookshelfs). Actually, I love all of her books (that I've read) and would recommend the Damiano trilogy (no idea if they are available in ebook form, though).

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Originally Posted by pdurrant

I remember really enjoying that, although my memory of the book itself is a little hazy now. I guess that means it's time for a re-read!

Definitely!

Currently really enjoying Ken Follett's Pillars of Earth on the basis of several recommendations from people here.

Moejoe · 02-13-2010, 04:45 PM

Re-re-re-re-re-reading The Collected Stories of John Cheever.

Steve Anderson · 02-13-2010, 08:47 PM

I'm two thirds into The American Book of the Dead by Henry Baum. It started a little slow for me but then really took off. Part apocalyptic sci-fi and part psychological thriller with elements of noir and literary novels, this one really transcends genres. It feels like other books but also original -- always a good sign.

Steve

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02-13-2010, 06:55 AM	#3782
kennyc The Dank Side of the Moon Posts: 35,907 Karma: 119230421 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Denver, CO Device: Kindle2; Kindle Fire	I just got "The Girl who Played with Fire" and made the mistake of reading the first few pages....before I knew it I was 20 pages along....man what a start. I've got other things I need to finish first, but was very difficult pulling away from it. Last edited by kennyc; 02-13-2010 at 08:58 AM.

02-13-2010, 08:47 PM	#3795
Steve Anderson Addict Posts: 226 Karma: 260821 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Portland, Oregon USA Device: iPhone, laptop, more	I'm two thirds into The American Book of the Dead by Henry Baum. It started a little slow for me but then really took off. Part apocalyptic sci-fi and part psychological thriller with elements of noir and literary novels, this one really transcends genres. It feels like other books but also original -- always a good sign. Steve _____________________________ http://www.stephenfanderson.com Last edited by Steve Anderson; 02-13-2010 at 08:54 PM. Reason: insert book link

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02-13-2010, 03:53 AM	#3781
roger the rabbit Addict Posts: 316 Karma: 10215 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Wherever I lay my hat! Device: Sony PRS-T3, 650 Black, 505, Kobo Glo HD Aura ONE	I'm about a third of the way through * the girl with the dragon tattoo * by Stieg Larsson. After a bit of a slow start it is turning into a great read. Thoroughly recommended.

02-13-2010, 07:16 AM	#3783
Sparrow Wizard Posts: 4,395 Karma: 1358132 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: UK Device: Palm TX, CyBook Gen3	Reading 'Gone with the Wind' because it is this month's MRBC book. It's huge ; I started yesterday but didn't really expect to finish it. I thought I'd give it a few chapters, but then probably be bored and give it up for something shorter and more enjoyable. I wasn't going to force myself through a thousand page read if it looked like a struggle. Now I'm mid-way through Part II; it's actually turning out to be a terrific read and a wonderful surprise .

02-13-2010, 08:43 AM	#3785
LCF Wizard Posts: 1,472 Karma: 9795311 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Germany Device: Hanlin V3 (LBook), GS3	The Gathering Storm. From the Wheel Of Time. I don't know if it's the new author, or me not reading a single WoT book for years, but this one was actually good. Things happened it this one. I just hope Mr. Sanderson keeps up the good work. And decides against making this final trilogy another 12-book cycle (since he already made the final book a trilogy).

02-13-2010, 11:18 AM	#3789
DixieGal Hi There! Posts: 7,473 Karma: 2930523 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ft Lauderdale Device: iPad	Oh, I see. Well, what did I read where the explorer and his sidekick both died?

02-13-2010, 01:22 PM	#3791
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	Just finished reading "The Things They Left Behind" by Stephen King......its a short story in his "Just After Sunset" short stories novel. Excellent. I wonder if he wrote it as a catharsis....I know I haven't been able to forget that day.

02-13-2010, 01:30 PM	#3792
kennyc The Dank Side of the Moon Posts: 35,907 Karma: 119230421 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Denver, CO Device: Kindle2; Kindle Fire	What Day? ..... ah 9/11...got it. I thought maybe it was a take off on "The Things They Carried"

02-13-2010, 04:45 PM	#3794
Moejoe Banned Posts: 5,100 Karma: 72193 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: South of the Border Device: Coffin	Re-re-re-re-re-reading The Collected Stories of John Cheever.