Hey!! Let's get some action going! What are we reading?

[tecweston]

Originally Posted by HarryT

I've seen the stage play three times. Wonderful! Do see it if you get the chance.

I'll keep it in mind if they ever come to Detroit.

[Traye]

Originally Posted by tecweston

Just finished:

The Woman in Black by Susan Hill: A very quick read at 127 pages, but unfortunately it's not anywhere near as scary as the trailer for the forthcoming movie adaptation makes it seem. It follows the conventions and structure of a Victorian era horror novel. Which means it's written entirely in first-person, with long periods of descriptive or introspective narration, and a supernatural plot device (in this case a ghost) which makes very few appearances. I also saw the ending coming a mile away. Not that Victorian era horror novels are bad, but for a book written in 1983 I expected more scares.

I was just looking at this and I'm not sure I want to pay a fiver for the Kindle version for such a short book.
I think I'll leave it for now and look for something else.

I recently finished Torment: A Novel Of Terror. I liked the plot and story but I thought it ended quite abruptly and wonder if there will be a sequel.

[MickeyC]

Just finished Alone in the Universe by John Gribben. In this non fiction work, he addresses some very interesting facts about the universe and especially our galaxy and solar system.

And he argues very convincingly about the possibility of life elsewhere in the universe (likely) and intelligent life (unlikely) elsewhere.

[The Terminator]

Originally Posted by pdurrant

Unfortunately, much of the issue is taken up with an 'eldritch horror' kind of fantasy, which really goes nowhere, and isn't to my liking at all.

Next: And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie. Her 34th book.

Wow, I think that this is one of her best books. I started it this morning and I'm about half through.

[WT Sharpe]

Originally Posted by pdurrant

And in it she shows how well she can write a story. Excellent. Very nicely done indeed. I couldn't put it down, even though I knew the plot.


Next: The Redemption of Althalus by David and Leigh Eddings

A stand-alone fantasy novel that I bought in a fictionwise sale all the way back in May 2009, so it's about time I read it. I did like their first Belgariad series, so I hope I enjoy this long tome. (791 pages in paperback!)

Originally Posted by The Terminator

You've convinced me to buy it .

I think you'll like it. One of her better efforts, and quite enjoyable.

[Kurt]

how the heck do you put George RR Martin on hold?

although A Feast For Crows was a disappointment compared to the first three books it was quite readable
A Dance With Dragons also did not compare to the first three books in the series but it was quite a good story - almost as a stand alone

reading My Man Jeeves by PG Wodehouse
mainly because i recently did the CM7 thing with my nook color and along with calibre i can put just about anything on my ereader now

Originally Posted by tecweston

Just finished:

The Woman in Black by Susan Hill: A very quick read at 127 pages, but unfortunately it's not anywhere near as scary as the trailer for the forthcoming movie adaptation makes it seem. It follows the conventions and structure of a Victorian era horror novel. Which means it's written entirely in first-person, with long periods of descriptive or introspective narration, and a supernatural plot device (in this case a ghost) which makes very few appearances. I also saw the ending coming a mile away. Not that Victorian era horror novels are bad, but for a book written in 1983 I expected more scares.

Currently reading:

- 11/22/63 by Stephen King (41%)

- The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain (37%)

- A Feast for Crows by George R.R. Martin (31%) [on hold]

- A Dance with Dragons by George R.R. Martin (20%) [on hold]

[pdurrant]

Originally Posted by pdurrant

Next: The Redemption of Althalus by David and Leigh Eddings

An Epic Fantasy that fails. There's no real sense of peril at all. Just a jolly romp by friends.

Next: Genellan: Planetfall by Scott Gier. A freebie from the Baen Free Library.

[xg4bx]

still reading Butlerian Jihad. if this is representative of the "crappy" KJA Duneiverse then bring on some more. the book is entertaining, something i can't say about the original Dune novels. were they good? yes. but far from entertaining.

[comnread66]

Hi,
I've just finished The Swarm by Rob Heinze which was sooooo good ! My reading of choice is horror and I like crime mysteries too

[Dr. Drib]

Originally Posted by pdurrant

And in it she shows how well she can write a story. Excellent. Very nicely done indeed. I couldn't put it down, even though I knew the plot.


Next: The Redemption of Althalus by David and Leigh Eddings

A stand-alone fantasy novel that I bought in a fictionwise sale all the way back in May 2009, so it's about time I read it. I did like their first Belgariad series, so I hope I enjoy this long tome. (791 pages in paperback!)

I have this, too, and also the hardback First Edition. I've never read it.


Don

[cak3]

Currently 80% through Norwegian Wood and 45% through with Hunger Games.

[pdurrant]

Originally Posted by Dr. Drib

I have this [The Redemption of Althalus], too, and also the hardback First Edition. I've never read it.

I don't think I can recommend moving it up in your TBR pile.

[orlok]

Just started Soft Target by Stephen Hunter, the lastest in the Bob Lee Swagger series, though this one is centred around his illigitimate son, Ray Cruz.

[HarryT]

Originally Posted by pdurrant

I don't think I can recommend moving it up in your TBR pile.

To offer an alternate viewpoint, it's my very favourite Eddings book. I think it's great.

[HarryT]

I'm working my way through the "Inspector Alleyn" books in order, and this book, "Death in a White Tie" is #7, published in 1938.

It's the London "season" - the round of tea-parties, balls, and parties, when debutantes (ie, young ladies from high society) "come out" and formally enter society. But blackmail is in the air, and Inspector Roderick Alleyn enlists the aid of his friend, Lord Robert "Bunchy" Gospell, to aid in tracking down the blackmailer. But, just as he is about to reveal the identity of the blackmailer to Inspector Alleyn, Lord Robert is murdered...

This is an absolutely superb detective story. I've seen it described as one of Ngaio Marsh's best, and I have to agree. All the clues are fairly presented to the reader, but the outcome took me completely by surprise.

VERY highly recommended.