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AnemicOak · 04-06-2008, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by DMcCunney

We would need Tor's permission to host the volumes they offer here.

Which isn't going to happen since they are now offering them for sale through ebook retailers (well, Fictionwise at least haven't looked elsewhere).

And just to show they still don't "get it", using Crystal Rain as an example, the ebook has a list price of $14 at FW, while you can get it in paperback (or kindle edition) for $7.99

For Old Man's War the ebook list is also $14 while the paperback is $6.99 and kindle edition is $4.65 (list of $6.99).

atidball · 04-09-2008, 01:43 PM

How long does it take to get an email back from Tor? I signed up on Sunday and I haven't heard anything yet.

Also, what other books have I been missing? I mean there must have been a couple more released in the last couple weeks that haven't yet been mentioned in this thread. The site says this week is Through Wolf's Eyes by Jane Lindskold and next week is The Disunited States of America by Harry Turtledove.

Nate the great · 04-09-2008, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by atidball

... next week is The Disunited States of America by Harry Turtledove.

Is it really coming next week? Eww.

I've read this novel. It was written as part of a "young adult" series of novels, and Mr. Turtledove's writing style has been dumbed down to a "young adult" reading level. (I'm not entirely certain what level that is. I, for one, read Kafka and Hesse in the 8th grade.)

Anyone who hasn't read any of his work should avoid this novel. You will get a false impression. The rest of his work is much better. If you have read Mr. Turtledove before, then you will likely be disappointed.

If someone wants to read his work, then I would recommend that you start with "The Guns of the South", "In The Presence of Mine Enemies", or "Ruled Britannia". These are 3 well written stand-alone novels, and will give you a chance to see if you like his writing style.

rhadin · 04-09-2008, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Nate the great

If someone wants to read his work, then I would recommend that you start with "The Guns of the South", "In The Presence of Mine Enemies", or "Ruled Britannia". These are 3 well written stand-alone novels, and will give you a chance to see if you like his writing style.

Nate, to your list I would Household Gods. I've read everything Turtledove has written except short stories (for some reason I don't like to read short stories) and think Household Gods is where he made the best use of his academic background (he's a professor of ancient history). I also rather liked his Krispos series. I'm currently waiting for his new book to be released. I believe it is due this month.

Megatron-UK · 04-10-2008, 03:42 AM

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Originally Posted by atidball

How long does it take to get an email back from Tor? I signed up on Sunday and I haven't heard anything yet.

Also, what other books have I been missing? I mean there must have been a couple more released in the last couple weeks that haven't yet been mentioned in this thread. The site says this week is Through Wolf's Eyes by Jane Lindskold and next week is The Disunited States of America by Harry Turtledove.

Took a couple of days for me to get a response.

Redcard · 04-10-2008, 04:15 PM

And while we're listing Turtledove series, the entire 191 Timeline, starting with "How Few Remain" and moving all the way through 10 more books to "In at the Death" is a great and fun series.

JSWolf · 04-18-2008, 12:28 PM

Today's eBook from Tor is ... Tor.com e-book: Reiffen's Choice by S. C. Bulter

Oh, Why Not? · 04-19-2008, 04:05 PM

For some reason the latest Tor book, Reiffen's Choice by S. C. Butler, has not appeared in my mail box. I understood it was to appear yesterday. Am I the only one missing it? Not complaining, mind you; I do appreciate the books. But I am curious.

Ervserver · 04-19-2008, 10:42 PM

Got mine fine, once in a while one will go into my Yahoo bulk folder, Yahoo thinks they are spam even though I've told it its not spam

Oh, Why Not? · 04-20-2008, 09:36 AM

Yes, thank you, I have had other things go into my bulk folder, and I did check. And I checked all the other usual suspects--every folder. But just not there. I'll wait and see what happens next Friday. Oh well.

conanfan · 04-20-2008, 10:05 PM

I didn't get the e-mail yet either. I sent a message to Tor about it, so let's see if they get back to me.

JSWolf · 04-20-2008, 10:40 PM

if you did not get the email from Tor, the first 5 people to PM me your email address and I'll send it to you. But, do not use hotmail, yahoo, or aol.

gnuckers · 04-25-2008, 08:07 PM

Web view of the previous 2 emails:

Rieffen's Choice

Sun of Suns

Oh, Why Not? · 04-25-2008, 10:51 PM

I did get my Tor email today which had this week's book as well as last week's. Now I just need to happily put them through the KovalGrinder

Jon: Thank you for the offer--it was much appreciated--but I waited to see if I was still on the list

JSWolf · 04-25-2008, 10:54 PM

gnuckers, I had to remove the links you put up to the email on the web. If anyone wants to get a copy, they can PM you an email address and you can use the email this to a friend link to send it. I don't want to possibly mess up Tor's download accounting. The more accurate it is, the better for eBooks it might be.

04-25-2008, 08:07 PM	#328
gnuckers Junior Member Posts: 4 Karma: 10 Join Date: Apr 2008 Device: Mobipocket	Web view of the previous 2 emails: Rieffen's Choice Sun of Suns Last edited by JSWolf; 04-25-2008 at 10:52 PM. Reason: Links removed

04-25-2008, 10:51 PM	#329
Oh, Why Not? Groupie Posts: 176 Karma: 13065 Join Date: Aug 2007 Device: Galaxy Note 2; KindleFireHDX	I did get my Tor email today which had this week's book as well as last week's. Now I just need to happily put them through the KovalGrinder Jon: Thank you for the offer--it was much appreciated--but I waited to see if I was still on the list Last edited by Oh, Why Not?; 04-25-2008 at 10:53 PM. Reason: To spell Jon's name right

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04-09-2008, 01:43 PM	#317
atidball Enthusiast Posts: 42 Karma: 3814 Join Date: Apr 2008 Device: Sony PRS-505	How long does it take to get an email back from Tor? I signed up on Sunday and I haven't heard anything yet. Also, what other books have I been missing? I mean there must have been a couple more released in the last couple weeks that haven't yet been mentioned in this thread. The site says this week is Through Wolf's Eyes by Jane Lindskold and next week is The Disunited States of America by Harry Turtledove.

04-10-2008, 04:15 PM	#321
Redcard Addict Posts: 235 Karma: 1202269 Join Date: Mar 2008 Device: Kindle	And while we're listing Turtledove series, the entire 191 Timeline, starting with "How Few Remain" and moving all the way through 10 more books to "In at the Death" is a great and fun series.

04-18-2008, 12:28 PM	#322
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 79,847 Karma: 146918083 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	Today's eBook from Tor is ... Tor.com e-book: Reiffen's Choice by S. C. Bulter

04-19-2008, 04:05 PM	#323
Oh, Why Not? Groupie Posts: 176 Karma: 13065 Join Date: Aug 2007 Device: Galaxy Note 2; KindleFireHDX	For some reason the latest Tor book, Reiffen's Choice by S. C. Butler, has not appeared in my mail box. I understood it was to appear yesterday. Am I the only one missing it? Not complaining, mind you; I do appreciate the books. But I am curious.

04-19-2008, 10:42 PM	#324
Ervserver Wizard Posts: 2,624 Karma: 1008294 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Iowa, USA Device: Nook Simple Touch	Got mine fine, once in a while one will go into my Yahoo bulk folder, Yahoo thinks they are spam even though I've told it its not spam

04-20-2008, 09:36 AM	#325
Oh, Why Not? Groupie Posts: 176 Karma: 13065 Join Date: Aug 2007 Device: Galaxy Note 2; KindleFireHDX	Yes, thank you, I have had other things go into my bulk folder, and I did check. And I checked all the other usual suspects--every folder. But just not there. I'll wait and see what happens next Friday. Oh well.

04-20-2008, 10:05 PM	#326
conanfan Me Lurk Here Long Time Posts: 79 Karma: 541625 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Nashville, TN Device: Oasis; PW1+3g; Lenovo Yoga Tab 3 Pro; KF HDX 7;	I didn't get the e-mail yet either. I sent a message to Tor about it, so let's see if they get back to me.

04-20-2008, 10:40 PM	#327
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 79,847 Karma: 146918083 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	if you did not get the email from Tor, the first 5 people to PM me your email address and I'll send it to you. But, do not use hotmail, yahoo, or aol.

04-25-2008, 10:54 PM	#330
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 79,847 Karma: 146918083 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	gnuckers, I had to remove the links you put up to the email on the web. If anyone wants to get a copy, they can PM you an email address and you can use the email this to a friend link to send it. I don't want to possibly mess up Tor's download accounting. The more accurate it is, the better for eBooks it might be.

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