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bluecollarreader · 12-10-2022, 03:02 PM

Just finished 11/22/63 by Stephen King a couple days ago, and am currently reading Wool by Hugh Howey.

pdurrant · 12-14-2022, 05:19 AM

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Next up: The Naked God by Peter F. Hamilton. The third and final part of his Night's Dawn trilogy. A massive tome!

Very long, I might say overly long. And rather spoiled for me by a Deus ex machina ending.

Next up: The Lacquer Screen by Robert van Gulik. A Judge Dee mystery.

astrangerhere · 12-14-2022, 07:04 AM

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I started Jenn Shapland's My Autobiography of Carson McCullers last night and am finding it absolutely fascinating.

Finished this last night. Will definitely be in my top 5 of the year.

Uncle Robin · 12-14-2022, 08:18 AM

13% through E. Nesbit's The Lark, book 11 in my Dean Street December challenge. Not yet sure if it's going to be quite quite for me.

pdurrant · 12-15-2022, 07:47 AM

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Next up: The Lacquer Screen by Robert van Gulik. A Judge Dee mystery.

Most enjoyable.

Next up: Heathercat by Robert Louis Stevenson. No idea about this one.

pdurrant · 12-16-2022, 06:24 AM

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Next up: Heathercat by Robert Louis Stevenson. No idea about this one.

Because it's only a fragment of the first two-and-a-half chapters. An interesting start, but that's all.

Next up: Galaxy's Edge #6

pdurrant · 12-19-2022, 03:53 AM

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Next up: Galaxy's Edge #6

Which was a good selection of new and old short stories.

Next I read The Trouble with Mirrors by Charlotte and Aaaron Elkins. The fourth in their series about art expert Alix London.

Which was the expected fun read.

And now I'm on to The Philosopher Kings by Jo Walton. The second in her Thessaly series.

(both these books are long-awaited purchases, bought thanks to a special offer by Amazon this December.)

Fbone · 12-21-2022, 12:23 AM

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Next, I'll finish up the Scholomance trilogy with Naomi Novik's Golden Enclaves.

Very disappointing. This book felt like it was written by someone else. Or the author ran out of steam after the first two books. Info-dumps made this one a drag. Explanations were hurried. Weak villain. A few minor surprises saved this from being a one-star. Curious as to what the author does next. Rated C- [2 stars].

Next, A Wizard's Guide To Defensive Baking by T. Kingfisher

pdurrant · 12-24-2022, 05:09 AM

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And now I'm on to The Philosopher Kings by Jo Walton. The second in her Thessaly series.

A great continuation. I'm looking forward to the third one.

Next was another recent purchase: The House of Unexpected Sisters by Alexander McCall Smith. The 18th in his No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency series.
Interesting developments, even after all this time.

Now reading: A Call to Insurrection by David Weber. Fourth in a prequel series. Also a long-awaited recent purchase.

pdurrant · 12-26-2022, 05:57 AM

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Now reading: A Call to Insurrection by David Weber. Fourth in a prequel series. Also a long-awaited recent purchase.

Very enjoyable.

Next up was The Colours of all the Cattle by Alexander McCall Smith. More events in the life of Mma Ramotswe.

And now I'm starting The Man on the Balcony by Sjöwall & Wahlöö. The third in their Martin Beck novels.

pdurrant · 12-29-2022, 11:12 AM

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And now I'm starting The Man on the Balcony by Sjöwall & Wahlöö. The third in their Martin Beck novels.

Which was good, in a horrific kind of way - in that it seems a realistic view of policing.

Next up: Finches of Mars by Brian Aldiss. A recent purchase.

pdurrant · 12-31-2022, 05:24 AM

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Next up: Finches of Mars by Brian Aldiss. A recent purchase.

Which I've abandoned. I can't recommend it at all.

Next up: We Can Remember It For You Wholesale By Philip K. Dick. A collection of some of his short stories.

astrangerhere · 12-31-2022, 12:45 PM

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Which I've abandoned. I can't recommend it at all.

Next up: We Can Remember It For You Wholesale By Philip K. Dick. A collection of some of his short stories.

I am right this second loading an audiobook version of The Best American Short Stories of the Century (edited by John Updike) to my phone. "We Can Remember it For You Wholesale" is the last story in the collection.

Solitaire1 · 01-01-2023, 05:45 PM

I'm getting ready to start reading Villains are Destined to Die by Suol from an original story by Gwon Gyeoeul. A young woman playing a video game enters Hard Mode. She finds herself trapped in the game and is stuck in the role of the video game's villain where the villain is fated to die.

Tarana · 01-01-2023, 07:32 PM

Nearly done with Just Desserts by Simon Haynes, book 3 in the Hal Spacejock series and part of Hal Spacejock Omnibus One. It's a silly scifi series, but I can't help it, I keep reading it! The audiobook version is also excellent and read by Australian narrator Graeme Hague. Omnibus ebook is available at Amazon and also in Kindle Unlimited library.

Also reading Antiques Ravin', a cozy by Barbara Allen. Love the characters. The story is interesting so far.

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Uncle Robin Diligent dilettante Posts: 3,417 Karma: 48736498 Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: in my mind Device: Kobo Sage; Kobo Libra H2O	13% through E. Nesbit's The Lark, book 11 in my Dean Street December challenge. Not yet sure if it's going to be quite quite for me. Last edited by Uncle Robin; 12-21-2022 at 05:25 AM.

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12-10-2022, 03:02 PM	#31126
bluecollarreader Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2022 Device: Amazon Fire 7 12th Generation	Just finished 11/22/63 by Stephen King a couple days ago, and am currently reading Wool by Hugh Howey.

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Solitaire1 Samurai Lizard Posts: 14,241 Karma: 66666666 Join Date: Nov 2009 Device: NookColor	I'm getting ready to start reading Villains are Destined to Die by Suol from an original story by Gwon Gyeoeul. A young woman playing a video game enters Hard Mode. She finds herself trapped in the game and is stuck in the role of the video game's villain where the villain is fated to die.

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Tarana Wizard Posts: 3,977 Karma: 38840460 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Minneapolis Device: PWSE, Voyage, K3, HDX, KBasic 7 & 8, Nook Glo3, Echos, Nanos	Nearly done with Just Desserts by Simon Haynes, book 3 in the Hal Spacejock series and part of Hal Spacejock Omnibus One. It's a silly scifi series, but I can't help it, I keep reading it! The audiobook version is also excellent and read by Australian narrator Graeme Hague. Omnibus ebook is available at Amazon and also in Kindle Unlimited library. Also reading Antiques Ravin', a cozy by Barbara Allen. Love the characters. The story is interesting so far.

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