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bjones6416 · 08-01-2011, 10:34 AM

Just finished "A Dance With Dragons." I was rushing to get to the end and dreading the end all at the same time, so that pretty much defines it as a good read for me. I'll give it a day or so to clear out of my head, then return to "A Children's Book" which I abandoned when this one came out. Or maybe I'll read something quick and light to clear my palate first.

Rumpelteazer · 08-01-2011, 12:33 PM

I finished The Curse of the Wendigo (#2 The Monstrumologist) by Rick Yancey. Although I really liked it I wouldn't classify this book as Young Adult. I would have loved the book as a 16 year-old, but I was just a weird teen. I think it's too graphic for the average teenager.

Now, whilst waiting for the latest Agent Pendergast book I'm reading Lilian Jackson Braun's The Cat Who Talked to Ghosts.

Fbone · 08-01-2011, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Rumpelteazer

Now, whilst waiting for the latest Agent Pendergast book.

I'm anxious for this one also. Hopefully, it will be better than Gideon's Sword. We will learn more about his wife. I have difficulty imagining him married.

thinkpad · 08-01-2011, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Nyssa

Yes, he did. He wanted something she would & could read. It is actually a very good story. Then again, I was closer to the intended demographic at the time that I read it, so......

Interesting I didn't know he wrote it for his daughter but it makes sence. It's probably a very good story. I just felt that I wasn't in the right age segment, and got angry with myself for not doing better research before buying.

thinkpad · 08-01-2011, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by bjones6416

Just finished "A Dance With Dragons." I was rushing to get to the end and dreading the end all at the same time, so that pretty much defines it as a good read for me.

I wonder if I will remember the plotting and all the intricacies by the time he's out with the sequel. I will surely have forgotten all the names

kainne · 08-01-2011, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by thinkpadx

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In search of some Fantasy resource I came upon this link:
Top 100 Fantasy Books:
http://home.austarnet.com.au/petersy...sts_books.html

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I've actually read quite a few of these, close to half. I haven't posted for a while life just gets away from you sometimes so I have abit to post.
MHI &MHV by Larry Correia
Sharp Objects & Dark Places by Gillian Flynn
Enclave by Ann Aguirre
Story of a Girl by Sara Zarr
Rot & Ruin by Jonathan Mayberry
Reading All Dark,No Stars right now, I'm on the second story.

Will not read Song of Ice & Fire till series is done. I always forget to much if I have to wait between books. (5 year gap ridiculous)

Rumpelteazer · 08-01-2011, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Fbone

I'm anxious for this one also. Hopefully, it will be better than Gideon's Sword. We will learn more about his wife. I have difficulty imagining him married.

I didn't like Gideon's Sword either. Or better said, the story itself was okay but I didn't like Gideon as a character.

I just found out that Cold Vengeance is sold only on Amazon (can't find it on any other store) and it's geographically restricted. Hopefully my local store will have it on sale tomorrow!

Latinandgreek · 08-01-2011, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by bjones6416

Just finished "A Dance With Dragons." I was rushing to get to the end and dreading the end all at the same time, so that pretty much defines it as a good read for me. I'll give it a day or so to clear out of my head, then return to "A Children's Book" which I abandoned when this one came out. Or maybe I'll read something quick and light to clear my palate first.

I just finished it, too. A great read. I'm back to reading "The Name of the Wind", hopefully I will finish it tonight or tomorrow.

Next on my list is "The Lake" by Banana Yoshimoto.

orlok · 08-01-2011, 04:27 PM

Just finishing MHV, a light romp, then I'm debating whether to read the last Spenser novel "Sixkill" which I have been saving, as I hate to think there will be no more, "Hounded: The Iron Druid Chronicles", or "Name of the Wind".

As you can see, I'm not looking to challenge myself too much, as I get enough of that in real life...

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poohbear_nc · 08-01-2011, 08:54 PM

Finished reading Reginald Hill - "The Woodcutter" - a stand alone thriller [not a Dalziel & Pascoe] - heavily over plotted thriller - very well written, as are all of Hill's works [I think he has read the OED - I use the dictionary a lot with his stuff] - but a very intricate plot with an abrupt, not too believable denouement to the action.

Fbone · 08-01-2011, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Rumpelteazer

I didn't like Gideon's Sword either. Or better said, the story itself was okay but I didn't like Gideon as a character.

I just found out that Cold Vengeance is sold only on Amazon (can't find it on any other store) and it's geographically restricted. Hopefully my local store will have it on sale tomorrow!

Gideon was just too unrealistic.

Tomorrow (Tuesday) is the official release date so more availability may open up then. I see Amazon, B&N and BoB have it listed tonight. Although, I don't know what is available in Europe.

I placed a "Hold" at my public library where they have it listed as "on order." This is for the hardcover.

WT Sharpe · 08-01-2011, 11:18 PM

I should unsubscribe to this thread. It costs me too much money with all the fine recommendations folks here make.

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Originally Posted by poohbear_nc

Finished reading Reginald Hill - "The Woodcutter" - a stand alone thriller [not a Dalziel & Pascoe] - heavily over plotted thriller - very well written, as are all of Hill's works [I think he has read the OED - I use the dictionary a lot with his stuff] - but a very intricate plot with an abrupt, not too believable denouement to the action.

On the other hand, you can learn a lot reading this thread. Like that word I just learned from reading Pooh's post.

Thanks for the vocabulary boost, PB!

caleb72 · 08-01-2011, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by thinkpadx

In search of some Fantasy resource I came upon this link:
Top 100 Fantasy Books:
http://home.austarnet.com.au/petersy...sts_books.html

I don't know how the list was constructed but I have read very few of these top 100 books (I find it strange that not a single one of Elisabeth Moons books is included), but I will bookmark it for future reference and reading tips.

Only read 26 of these. 26.5 if you count that I never finished Strange & Norrell.

carld · 08-02-2011, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by pdurrant

Did you know that dodos didn't become extinct until the late 1600s, with the last sighting being in the 1660s or 1680s... and the Grantville Gazette stories are set in the 1630s.

I loved the 1634 books and have to say the thought of rescuing the dodos really caught my attention. There are good-sized previews of all the episodes available at the Gazette site here. I think I'm going to have to buy them just for this story.

GraceKrispy · 08-02-2011, 01:21 AM

I just finished "The Black God's War" by Moses Siregar III and I really liked it -- it brought me to another place and really engaged me. It's epic fantasy and it totally draws you in. My review (and giveaway) is here.

Now I'm reading K. C. May's sequel to "The Kinshield Legacy" -- it's called "The Wayfarer King."

08-01-2011, 04:27 PM	#10329
orlok Close to the Edit! Posts: 9,797 Karma: 267994408 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis, Amazon Fire 8", Kindle 6"	Just finishing MHV, a light romp, then I'm debating whether to read the last Spenser novel "Sixkill" which I have been saving, as I hate to think there will be no more, "Hounded: The Iron Druid Chronicles", or "Name of the Wind". As you can see, I'm not looking to challenge myself too much, as I get enough of that in real life....

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08-01-2011, 10:34 AM	#10321
bjones6416 ↓↓ Skirt!! Earrings!! Posts: 3,394 Karma: 17432172 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Georgia, USA Device: Acer netbook, JetBook Lite, Sony PRS-300, Kindle 2, Kindle Fire	Just finished "A Dance With Dragons." I was rushing to get to the end and dreading the end all at the same time, so that pretty much defines it as a good read for me. I'll give it a day or so to clear out of my head, then return to "A Children's Book" which I abandoned when this one came out. Or maybe I'll read something quick and light to clear my palate first.

08-01-2011, 12:33 PM	#10322
Rumpelteazer Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,332 Karma: 27919658 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Utrecht, the Netherlands Device: Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition	I finished The Curse of the Wendigo (#2 The Monstrumologist) by Rick Yancey. Although I really liked it I wouldn't classify this book as Young Adult. I would have loved the book as a 16 year-old, but I was just a weird teen. I think it's too graphic for the average teenager. Now, whilst waiting for the latest Agent Pendergast book I'm reading Lilian Jackson Braun's The Cat Who Talked to Ghosts.

08-01-2011, 08:54 PM	#10330
poohbear_nc Bah! Humbug! Posts: 63,468 Karma: 135239851 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Durham, NC Device: Every Kindle Ever Made & To Be Made!	Finished reading Reginald Hill - "The Woodcutter" - a stand alone thriller [not a Dalziel & Pascoe] - heavily over plotted thriller - very well written, as are all of Hill's works [I think he has read the OED - I use the dictionary a lot with his stuff] - but a very intricate plot with an abrupt, not too believable denouement to the action.

08-02-2011, 01:21 AM	#10335
GraceKrispy It's Dr. Penguin now! Posts: 3,909 Karma: 4705733 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: (USA) Device: iPad mini, Samsung Note 3, Sony PRS-650 (rarely used now)	I just finished "The Black God's War" by Moses Siregar III and I really liked it -- it brought me to another place and really engaged me. It's epic fantasy and it totally draws you in. My review (and giveaway) is here. Now I'm reading K. C. May's sequel to "The Kinshield Legacy" -- it's called "The Wayfarer King."

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