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Fbone · 09-22-2011, 01:48 AM

Finally completed The Remains of the Day by Ishiguro. I guess English butlers do not interest me as much has I thought. The book wasn't what I expected either. Lots of reminiscing and side comments like "truth be told," "I believe," "to be honest" etc. Such things bore me. The book's last chapter was it's one bright spot. After 245 pages I still do not know what butlers do beside carry tea into drawing rooms. Grade D+ (2 stars).

Will stop in the library tomorrow to grab my ILLs. Three requests arrived.

pdurrant · 09-22-2011, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Ron.

The past couple days I have been reading Eon - Greg Bear After two days I am only at 30% I just can't get into it but can think of nothing else to read.

Eon's a little dry IMO. I liked it, but if it doesn't grab you, try something else.

I'd recommend The Warrior's Apprentice by Lois McMaster Bujold. Self-contained, although (the first) part of a series. It's in the Baen Free library, so you can download for free in DRM-free Kindle/Mobipocket or ePub formats.

pdurrant · 09-22-2011, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by pdurrant

Next: Any Man So Daring by Sarah A. Hoyt

It starts off three years after the close of the last book.

Which was also very satisfying. All in all, a very nice set of stories, indeed.

Next, I think I'll read her book of short stories, Wings by Sarah A. Hoyt.

kennyc · 09-22-2011, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by pdurrant

Eon's a little dry IMO. I liked it, but if it doesn't grab you, try something else.

I'd recommend The Warrior's Apprentice by Lois McMaster Bujold. Self-contained, although (the first) part of a series. It's in the Baen Free library, so you can download for free in DRM-free Kindle/Mobipocket or ePub formats.

Thanks for that suggestion Paul!

Ron. · 09-22-2011, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by pdurrant

Eon's a little dry IMO. I liked it, but if it doesn't grab you, try something else.

I'd recommend The Warrior's Apprentice by Lois McMaster Bujold. Self-contained, although (the first) part of a series. It's in the Baen Free library, so you can download for free in DRM-free Kindle/Mobipocket or ePub formats.

Thanks for the suggestion, I will check it out.

caleb72 · 09-22-2011, 08:37 AM

Just finished The Kinshield Legacy by K.C. May. Great fantasy. Now starting The Black God's War by Moses Siregar III. I've been looking forward to this ever since I read the novella some months back.

xg4bx · 09-22-2011, 03:04 PM

Quarter Share by Nathan Lowell. not the most action packed novel but interesting and entertaining.

ekster · 09-22-2011, 03:42 PM

Maelstorm by Peter Watts.
Recently discovered the author. I am now on book 2 of his Rifters series. He's a marine biologist and mixes that field very nicely with sci-fi, I find.

HomeInMyShoes · 09-22-2011, 03:51 PM

On the home stretch for Good Omens by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett (paper read before bed) and just started H.G. Wells' Tono-Bungay (Gutenberg download for on the go). Hope it improves or Mr. Wells will only be batting 3 out of 4 titles for me.

BearMountainBooks · 09-22-2011, 05:27 PM

I finished up Spider's Bite by Jennifer Estep
The Sword-Edged Blonde by Alex Bledsoe
Skinwalker by Faith Hunter (started)
Urban Shaman by C.E. Murphy.

Most of those I did reviews for various sites and now that I had a GREAT reading binge, I guess I gotta now go back to work, dang it!

anjirlly · 09-22-2011, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by alansplace

has anyone read any of the books in the mercedes thompson series by patricia briggs? '

Oh, yes, I like Patricia Briggs's work immensely, including River Marked.

Just finished a re-read of Maisie Dobbs, by Jacqueline Winspear.

BearMountainBooks · 09-22-2011, 05:59 PM

Love Patricia Briggs--Her Mercy Thompson and Alpha and Omega series; her stand alones, her early work, probably anything she jots down on a napkin too!

alansplace · 09-22-2011, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by anjirlly

Oh, yes, I like Patricia Briggs's work immensely, including River Marked.

Just finished a re-read of Maisie Dobbs, by Jacqueline Winspear.

i just love the cover art by dan dos santos and 'river marked' (with the turquoise and white feather earrings) is my favorite.

BearMountainBooks · 09-22-2011, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by alansplace

i just love the cover art by dan dos santos and 'river marked' (with the turquoise and white feather earrings) is my favorite.

I actually hate most of the cover art. But I love her writing so I buy it anyway!

Ron. · 09-23-2011, 06:41 AM

Currently reading The Night Circus

Erin Morgenstern’s dark, enchanting debut takes us to the black and white tents of Le Cirque des Reves, a circus that arrives without warning, simply appearing when yesterday it was not there. Young Celia and Marco have been cast into a rivalry at The Night Circus, one arranged long ago by powers they do not fully understand. Over time, their lives become more intricately enmeshed in a dance of love, joy, deceit, heartbreak, and magic. Author Morgenstern knows her world inside and out, and she guides the reader with a confident hand. The setting and tone are never less than mesmerizing. The characters are well-realized and memorable. But it is the Night Circus itself that might be the most memorable of all. --Chris Schluep

I am only a few chapters into it, not enough to tell if I like it or not yet.

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09-22-2011, 01:48 AM	#10861
Fbone Is that a sandwich? Posts: 8,189 Karma: 100500000 Join Date: Jun 2010 Device: Nook Glowlight Plus	Finally completed The Remains of the Day by Ishiguro. I guess English butlers do not interest me as much has I thought. The book wasn't what I expected either. Lots of reminiscing and side comments like "truth be told," "I believe," "to be honest" etc. Such things bore me. The book's last chapter was it's one bright spot. After 245 pages I still do not know what butlers do beside carry tea into drawing rooms. Grade D+ (2 stars). Will stop in the library tomorrow to grab my ILLs. Three requests arrived.

09-22-2011, 08:37 AM	#10866
caleb72 Indie Advocate Posts: 2,863 Karma: 18794463 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Melbourne, Australia Device: Kindle	Just finished The Kinshield Legacy by K.C. May. Great fantasy. Now starting The Black God's War by Moses Siregar III. I've been looking forward to this ever since I read the novella some months back.

09-22-2011, 03:04 PM	#10867
xg4bx Are you gonna eat that? Posts: 1,633 Karma: 23215128 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Phillipsburg, NJ Device: Kindle 3, Nook STG	Quarter Share by Nathan Lowell. not the most action packed novel but interesting and entertaining.

09-22-2011, 03:42 PM	#10868
ekster Currently without a title Posts: 203 Karma: 3209914 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Canada, Qc Device: Kobo Touch	Maelstorm by Peter Watts. Recently discovered the author. I am now on book 2 of his Rifters series. He's a marine biologist and mixes that field very nicely with sci-fi, I find.

09-22-2011, 03:51 PM	#10869
HomeInMyShoes Grand Sorcerer Posts: 19,226 Karma: 67780237 Join Date: Jul 2011 Device: none	On the home stretch for Good Omens by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett (paper read before bed) and just started H.G. Wells' Tono-Bungay (Gutenberg download for on the go). Hope it improves or Mr. Wells will only be batting 3 out of 4 titles for me.

09-22-2011, 05:27 PM	#10870
BearMountainBooks Maria Schneider Posts: 3,746 Karma: 26439330 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Near Austin, Texas Device: 3g Kindle Keyboard	I finished up Spider's Bite by Jennifer Estep The Sword-Edged Blonde by Alex Bledsoe Skinwalker by Faith Hunter (started) Urban Shaman by C.E. Murphy. Most of those I did reviews for various sites and now that I had a GREAT reading binge, I guess I gotta now go back to work, dang it!

09-22-2011, 05:59 PM	#10872
BearMountainBooks Maria Schneider Posts: 3,746 Karma: 26439330 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Near Austin, Texas Device: 3g Kindle Keyboard	Love Patricia Briggs--Her Mercy Thompson and Alpha and Omega series; her stand alones, her early work, probably anything she jots down on a napkin too!

09-23-2011, 06:41 AM	#10875
Ron. Evangelist Posts: 448 Karma: 864744 Join Date: Mar 2011 Device: Kindle 3, LookBook, Nook Simple Touch	Currently reading The Night Circus Erin Morgenstern’s dark, enchanting debut takes us to the black and white tents of Le Cirque des Reves, a circus that arrives without warning, simply appearing when yesterday it was not there. Young Celia and Marco have been cast into a rivalry at The Night Circus, one arranged long ago by powers they do not fully understand. Over time, their lives become more intricately enmeshed in a dance of love, joy, deceit, heartbreak, and magic. Author Morgenstern knows her world inside and out, and she guides the reader with a confident hand. The setting and tone are never less than mesmerizing. The characters are well-realized and memorable. But it is the Night Circus itself that might be the most memorable of all. --Chris Schluep I am only a few chapters into it, not enough to tell if I like it or not yet.

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