READ 100 BOOKS in 2011! The What Have You Read Thread. - Page 2

CWatkinsNash · 01-05-2011, 01:14 PM

Reserved. Still don't know whether I'm going to list or link.

wvcherrybomb · 01-05-2011, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CWatkinsNash

Reserved. Still don't know whether I'm going to list or link.

How about a simple list linked to a detailed list?

screwballl · 01-05-2011, 02:11 PM

So far for 2011:

Ayn Rand - Fountainhead
(a time machine book... I need to go find the title and author...)
Decision Points - George Bush

greencat · 01-05-2011, 02:15 PM

Finished:

Once bitten by Stephen Leather. Enjoyable little vampire thriller
http://www.amazon.com/once-bitten/dp...=discounter-20

Now reading:
The Lazy Project Manager by Peter Taylor
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004FEF6LA/?tag=discounter-20

Poor Charlie's Almanack (a beast of a book which is impossible to carry around)
http://www.amazon.com/Poor-Charlies-...=discounter-20

Vandy · 01-05-2011, 02:51 PM

Hello, All.

What a wonderful Idea to have a book reading challenge for 2011. I'm certainly excited about participating and will use this post to keep track of the books I've read.

I am going to use Fastolfe's rating system as I believe it to be quite nice and graphically informative. The rating system is shown below.

= the book is a turd, avoid at all costs

= not sure what to make of it

= okay book

= good book, recommended

= great book, highly recommended

= reading in progress

Further, I am going to use a modification of wcherrybomb's method of detailing the books I've read.

On to the list...

Book #1
Rating:

Title: 1632
Author: Eric Flint
Pages: 504
Genre: Science Fiction
Review: Outstanding book! One of the best SciFi reads I've enjoyed in years. Mr. Flint is an excellent author and has a writing style that paints vivid mind pictures. I found myself drawn into the story and becoming one of the players. I highly recommend this book.

Book #2
Rating:

Title: 1633
Author: Eric Flint
Pages: 608
Genre: Science Fiction
Review:

Book #3
Rating:

Title: Hero (The Cat Star Chronicles, Book 6)
Author: Cheryl Brooks
Pages: 365
Genre: Science Fiction Romance (Mature)
Review:

As I finish and / or start more books, I'll edit this post. Good reading to all!

Regards,

Mickey330 · 01-05-2011, 03:02 PM

Well, I've never kept track of books I've read in any given year. This seems like a good time to start!

I've only got one finished, so far, and am working on another. I'll keep my list updated in the Excel file linked below (just 'cause it's easier than trying to find this particular post) - if that's okay.

Happy reading, everyone!

Marilyn

Latinandgreek · 01-05-2011, 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vandy

Hello, All.

What a wonderful Idea to have a book reading challenge for 2011. I'm certainly excited about participating and will use this post to keep track of the books I've read.

I am going to use Fastolfe's rating system as I believe it to be quite nice and graphically informative. The rating system is shown below.

= the book is a turd, avoid at all costs

= not sure what to make of it

= okay book

= good book, recommended

= great book, highly recommended

= reading in progress

Further, I am going to use a modification of wcherrybomb's method of detailing the books I've read.

On to the list...

Book #1
Rating:

Title: 1632
Author: Eric Flint
Pages: 504
Genre: Science Fiction
Review: Outstanding book! One of the best SciFi reads I've enjoyed in years. Mr. Flint is an excellent author and has a writing style that paints vivid mind pictures. I found myself drawn into the story and becoming one of the players. I highly recommend this book.

Book #2
Rating:

Title: 1633
Author: Eric Flint
Pages: 608
Genre: Science Fiction
Review:

Book #3
Rating:

Title: Hero (The Cat Star Chronicles, Book 6)
Author: Cheryl Brooks
Pages: 365
Genre: Science Fiction Romance (Mature)
Review:

As I finish and / or start more books, I'll edit this post. Good reading to all!

Regards,

I'm loving Fastolfe's rating system, too. I hope you both don't mind, but I think I'll use it, too.

MrsJoseph · 01-05-2011, 04:10 PM

1. The Key of the Keplian: Secrets of the Witch World by Andre Norton & Lyn McConchie
Length: 186 pages (ebook)
Genre: Fantasy
Summary: Eleeri is a 16 year old mixed Native American and White girl who lives with her dying grandfather, Far Traveler. Other than her grandfather, her only living relatives are her White aunt and uncle - who hate and abuse her for being Native American. Since Far Traveler is dying, Social Services plan to return her to the care of her aunt and uncle. Knowing this, Far Traveler has trained and prepared Eleeri as a true Native American Warrior. She is given knowledge, skills, unmarked gold and jewels, and a map. The map leads to a gate to the Witch World - and Eleeri's freedom. Once in Witch World, Eleeri learns to use her skills and newly found magic to find love and a place of her own.
Rating: 5/5

In all honestly, I am partial to Andre Norton and her Witch World series. I might not be an impartial judge, but I loved the story and would recommend it to anyone. For lovers of Andre Norton's Witch World, this book is a must read! I'd always wanted the "evil" keplians to be a good as they were beautiful.

Next in progress:
2. The Lion's Game by Nelson DeMille
Length: 923 pgs (pb)
Genre: Crime Thriller
Summary:
Rating:

3. Swords & Dark Magics: The New Sword and Sorcery edited by Lou Anders & Jonathan Strahan
Length: Unsure - Anthology with 16 stories (ebook)
Genre: Fantasy, Anthology
Summary:
Rating:

MrsJoseph · 01-05-2011, 04:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Latinandgreek

I'm loving Fastolfe's rating system, too. I hope you both don't mind, but I think I'll use it, too.

I'm thinking I agree....

Fastolfe · 01-05-2011, 04:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Latinandgreek

I'm loving Fastolfe's rating system, too. I hope you both don't mind, but I think I'll use it, too.

Be my guest

Glad to be of help.

JSWolf · 01-05-2011, 04:18 PM

Please don't post here. We are still sorting things out and all that will happen is your posts will be in the wrong place possibly.

Shack70 · 01-05-2011, 04:24 PM

My 2011 books

1. Douglas Adams - The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (Finished January 1, 2011)
2. Matt Forbeck & Jeff Grubb - Ghosts of Ascalon (Guild Wars) (Finished January 4, 2011)
3. Douglas Adams - The Restaurant at the End of the Universe (In Progress)

GA Russell · 01-05-2011, 08:41 PM

Rather than list here the books I am currently reading, I have started a bookshself at goodreads which you are welcome to look at: http://www.goodreads.com/review/list/4689852

I will use the Down Beat five-star method of rating my books. (5 - excellent, 4 - very good, 3 - good, 2 - fair, 1 - poor)

+++++

1....1/1....PG Wodehouse - Right Ho, Jeeves
5 stars
(Read 77% in 2010.) Complete silliness, for lovers of the English language. Laugh out loud funny.

+++++

2....1/2....Arthur J. Penty - Post-Industrialism
4 stars
(Read 76% in 2010.) 1922 analysis of the problems of industrialism and the author's belief that the solutions are to be found by returning to the culture of the Middle Ages.

dreams · 01-06-2011, 12:23 AM

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01-05-2011, 02:51 PM	#20
Vandy ...always be humble. Posts: 116 Karma: 505917 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Fort Myers, FL USA Device: iPhone 5s, iPod Touch 3rd Gen, Kindle 3 WiFi, Kindle Fire	VANDY's Books Read in 2011 Hello, All. What a wonderful Idea to have a book reading challenge for 2011. I'm certainly excited about participating and will use this post to keep track of the books I've read. I am going to use Fastolfe's rating system as I believe it to be quite nice and graphically informative. The rating system is shown below. = the book is a turd, avoid at all costs = not sure what to make of it = okay book = good book, recommended = great book, highly recommended = reading in progress Further, I am going to use a modification of wcherrybomb's method of detailing the books I've read. On to the list... Book #1 Rating: Title: 1632 Author: Eric Flint Pages: 504 Genre: Science Fiction Review: Outstanding book! One of the best SciFi reads I've enjoyed in years. Mr. Flint is an excellent author and has a writing style that paints vivid mind pictures. I found myself drawn into the story and becoming one of the players. I highly recommend this book. Book #2 Rating: Title: 1633 Author: Eric Flint Pages: 608 Genre: Science Fiction Review: Book #3 Rating: Title: Hero (The Cat Star Chronicles, Book 6) Author: Cheryl Brooks Pages: 365 Genre: Science Fiction Romance (Mature) Review: As I finish and / or start more books, I'll edit this post. Good reading to all! Regards,

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01-05-2011, 01:14 PM	#16
CWatkinsNash IOC Chief Archivist Posts: 3,950 Karma: 53868218 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL, USA Device: Meebook M7, Paperwhite 2021, Fire HD 8+, Fire HD 10+, Lenovo Tab P12	Reserved. Still don't know whether I'm going to list or link.

01-05-2011, 02:11 PM	#18
screwballl NewKindler Posts: 504 Karma: 1865773 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: NWFL Device: Kindle3 Wifi	So far for 2011: Ayn Rand - Fountainhead (a time machine book... I need to go find the title and author...) Decision Points - George Bush

01-05-2011, 02:15 PM	#19
greencat Freebie finder Posts: 907 Karma: 2046472 Join Date: Jul 2009 Device: Sony, Kindle	Finished: Once bitten by Stephen Leather. Enjoyable little vampire thriller http://www.amazon.com/once-bitten/dp...=discounter-20 Now reading: The Lazy Project Manager by Peter Taylor http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004FEF6LA/?tag=discounter-20 Poor Charlie's Almanack (a beast of a book which is impossible to carry around) http://www.amazon.com/Poor-Charlies-...=discounter-20

01-05-2011, 03:02 PM	#21
Mickey330 Addict Posts: 378 Karma: 1107420 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Western New York state (USA) Device: Kindle Oasis & the Kindle app on iDevices	Well, I've never kept track of books I've read in any given year. This seems like a good time to start! I've only got one finished, so far, and am working on another. I'll keep my list updated in the Excel file linked below (just 'cause it's easier than trying to find this particular post) - if that's okay. Happy reading, everyone! Marilyn

01-05-2011, 04:10 PM	#23
MrsJoseph Loves Ellipsis... Posts: 1,554 Karma: 7899232 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Washington, DC Device: Kobo Wifi (broken), nook STR (returned), Kobo Touch, Sony T1	1. The Key of the Keplian: Secrets of the Witch World by Andre Norton & Lyn McConchie Length: 186 pages (ebook) Genre: Fantasy Summary: Eleeri is a 16 year old mixed Native American and White girl who lives with her dying grandfather, Far Traveler. Other than her grandfather, her only living relatives are her White aunt and uncle - who hate and abuse her for being Native American. Since Far Traveler is dying, Social Services plan to return her to the care of her aunt and uncle. Knowing this, Far Traveler has trained and prepared Eleeri as a true Native American Warrior. She is given knowledge, skills, unmarked gold and jewels, and a map. The map leads to a gate to the Witch World - and Eleeri's freedom. Once in Witch World, Eleeri learns to use her skills and newly found magic to find love and a place of her own. Rating: 5/5 In all honestly, I am partial to Andre Norton and her Witch World series. I might not be an impartial judge, but I loved the story and would recommend it to anyone. For lovers of Andre Norton's Witch World, this book is a must read! I'd always wanted the "evil" keplians to be a good as they were beautiful. Next in progress: 2. The Lion's Game by Nelson DeMille Length: 923 pgs (pb) Genre: Crime Thriller Summary: Rating: 3. Swords & Dark Magics: The New Sword and Sorcery edited by Lou Anders & Jonathan Strahan Length: Unsure - Anthology with 16 stories (ebook) Genre: Fantasy, Anthology Summary: Rating:

01-05-2011, 04:18 PM	#26
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 73,897 Karma: 128597114 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	Please don't post here. We are still sorting things out and all that will happen is your posts will be in the wrong place possibly.

01-05-2011, 04:24 PM	#27
Shack70 Guru Posts: 775 Karma: 1043626 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: York, Pa Device: Kindle Fire 10", Honor 8 Android Phone	My 2011 books 1. Douglas Adams - The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (Finished January 1, 2011) 2. Matt Forbeck & Jeff Grubb - Ghosts of Ascalon (Guild Wars) (Finished January 4, 2011) 3. Douglas Adams - The Restaurant at the End of the Universe (In Progress)

01-05-2011, 08:41 PM	#28
GA Russell Montreal wins Grey Cup! Posts: 7,583 Karma: 31484197 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Raleigh, NC Device: Paperwhite, Kindles 10 & 4 and jetBook Lite	Rather than list here the books I am currently reading, I have started a bookshself at goodreads which you are welcome to look at: http://www.goodreads.com/review/list/4689852 I will use the Down Beat five-star method of rating my books. (5 - excellent, 4 - very good, 3 - good, 2 - fair, 1 - poor) +++++ 1....1/1....PG Wodehouse - Right Ho, Jeeves 5 stars (Read 77% in 2010.) Complete silliness, for lovers of the English language. Laugh out loud funny. +++++ 2....1/2....Arthur J. Penty - Post-Industrialism 4 stars (Read 76% in 2010.) 1922 analysis of the problems of industrialism and the author's belief that the solutions are to be found by returning to the culture of the Middle Ages.

01-06-2011, 12:23 AM	#29
dreams It's about the umbrella Posts: 25,112 Karma: 56250158 Join Date: Jan 2009 Device: Sony 505\| K Fire \| KK 3G+Wi-Fi \| iPhone 3Gs \|Vista 32-bit Hm Prem w/FF	Moderator Notice This thread is being closed and put on hold. Please see this post.