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05/14/2009 03:19:31 PM · #101 |
Originally posted by citymars:
Huh. You can learn something new every day, I guess. ;-) |
That's the idea... :-) |
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05/14/2009 03:40:46 PM · #102 |
Don't you mean... ;---) (Cyrano).
Message edited by author 2009-05-14 15:42:33. |
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05/14/2009 04:41:51 PM · #103 |
Originally posted by vxpra:
While we're on the subject of sci-fi books.
About three weeks ago a read a blurb for a book that I wanted to get- since then have forgotten the title and author...
The blurb went...An old man joins the space defense force (or something like that) and is given a new body...... Hoping thats enough for someone to give me a title. |
Originally posted by Teafran:
John Scalzi - "Old Man's War" and there are seguals - very good, highly recommended.
Later,
Tom |
That's it- Thanks. |
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05/14/2009 04:48:42 PM · #104 |
Originally posted by Digipixer:
Don't you mean... ;---) (Cyrano). |
Absolutely! |
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05/14/2009 05:13:21 PM · #105 |
Originally posted by Bear_Music:
Originally posted by tpbremer:
I noticed somebody saying they'd put this thread on "watch"--is there a way to actually do that? |
Right up there ^^^^ is a drop-down list for thread options that lets you watch, or ignore, a thread...
R. |
ahh.... duh. Thanks! |
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05/14/2009 05:13:35 PM · #106 |
Originally posted by GeneralE:
Originally posted by Digipixer:
Don't you mean... ;---) (Cyrano). |
Absolutely! |
Ha. I finally got the joke. It only took me about 90 minutes.
(It's the nose, stupid!)
PS: This thread has made me want to go back and re-read some excellent books as well as try some new ones. Thanks for the inspiration.
Message edited by author 2009-05-14 17:28:02. |
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05/14/2009 05:32:32 PM · #107 |
Since I didn't see him before:
Peter F. Hamilton
His work is absorbing, IMO one of the best contemporary SciFi writers.
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05/14/2009 05:44:24 PM · #108 |
Snow Crash by Neal Stephenson
The Mote in God's Eye by Larry Niven and Jerry Pournelle (the second book not as interesting)
The War Against the Chtorr series by David Gerrold ( not finished but fun)
A Matter for Men
A Day for Damnation
A Rage for Revenge
A Season for Slaughter
Riftwar Saga series by Raymond E. Feist
Magician
Silverthorn
A Darkness at Sethanon
If you read Isaac Asimov's Foundation series , then you need to read his Robot series to.
Adventures of Conrad Stargard series by Leo A. Frankowski (here is the main series)
The Cross-Time Engineer
The High-Tech Knight
The Radiant Warrior
The Flying Warlord
Lord Conrad's Lady
Message edited by author 2009-05-14 17:45:12. |
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06/03/2009 12:27:22 PM · #109 |
Hey ... I got a short story for you if you want to read it ... I wrote it myself and I am a HUGE SF fan so maybe you might like it ...
I have not tried to seriously market it yet but maybe you would like to read it via the understanding that I have copyright on it and it may not be uploaded anywhere.
I would like very much to hear your opinion ... Although it is harder SF than Fantasy, I think you might like a nice 3500 word good night story ...
... just mail me at Greetmir@yahoo.com to ask ...
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06/10/2009 09:56:02 AM · #110 |
Just finished
The Color of Magic by Terry Pratchett (book 1 in Discworld)--are they all like this? It was enjoyable I guess, but a tad goofy, and seemed to jump all over the place--it leaves me wondering if I'm missing some symbolism or something.
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Snow Crash by Neal Stephenson--my first book by him, considering when it was written his ideas about the "metaverse" are pretty right on. Didn't care for the last half of the book as much as the first though... kinda dissolved into a different story.
Just started
Warbreaker by Brandon Sanderson. It just came out. This is his fifth book, and I've read all of his this year. A talented newcomer in the fantasy scene (picked to finish the Wheel of Time series).
You can read more about it here. He released versions of the book online for reader feedback and to invite readers into his writing process.
Message edited by author 2009-06-10 09:59:13. |
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06/10/2009 10:02:47 AM · #111 |
Originally posted by K10DGuy:
You must, must, must read the Otherland series by Tad Williams.
ETA: I recommend it because it's a brilliant blend of Sci-Fi and Fantasy, and held me captive the entire time. |
So funny that this was the first reply, it's what i was thinking. I rad his "Memory, Sorrow and Thorn" series (epic in length) and loved it so much I bought all the "Otherland" series in hardcover...just couldn't wait for the paperbacks |
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06/10/2009 01:25:12 PM · #112 |
Originally posted by smardaz:
Originally posted by K10DGuy:
You must, must, must read the Otherland series by Tad Williams.
ETA: I recommend it because it's a brilliant blend of Sci-Fi and Fantasy, and held me captive the entire time. |
So funny that this was the first reply, it's what i was thinking. I rad his "Memory, Sorrow and Thorn" series (epic in length) and loved it so much I bought all the "Otherland" series in hardcover...just couldn't wait for the paperbacks |
I think I too will end up trying Otherland soon. I'm going to read the Dune series first. |
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06/12/2009 02:26:44 AM · #113 |
I am in the middle of (audible books) of Dan Simmons-Hyperion/Endymion Series. Very good!!
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06/12/2009 03:10:36 AM · #114 |
Originally posted by tpbremer:
Just finished
The Color of Magic by Terry Pratchett (book 1 in Discworld)--are they all like this? It was enjoyable I guess, but a tad goofy, and seemed to jump all over the place--it leaves me wondering if I'm missing some symbolism or something.
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That was the first and only Terry Pratchett book I read ... um, 24 years ago. I remember the only thing that made me LOL was the description of the wizards who were so hydrophobic that they hovered over the surface of the sea. |
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06/12/2009 08:16:25 AM · #115 |
Originally posted by Pug-H:
Originally posted by tpbremer:
Just finished
The Color of Magic by Terry Pratchett (book 1 in Discworld)--are they all like this? It was enjoyable I guess, but a tad goofy, and seemed to jump all over the place--it leaves me wondering if I'm missing some symbolism or something.
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That was the first and only Terry Pratchett book I read ... um, 24 years ago. I remember the only thing that made me LOL was the description of the wizards who were so hydrophobic that they hovered over the surface of the sea. |
There are others I like a LOT better than the first few Discworld books. Rincewind is mildly amusing but there are much more interesting characters to me, like Death and his granddaughter, Susan. Once Pratchett started focussing on people other than Rincewind and the wizards I think the stories and the satire got much more focussed.
If you like listening to books try Going Postal or Making Money; the reader is hysterical and really does justice to the stories and characters. IMO ... YMMV ;-) |
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06/12/2009 08:19:32 AM · #116 |
The Watchmen graphic novel was excellent read. My book club read it and strangely the reaction was "This is a comic book???". Its got so many layers and it certainly doesn't read like your regular graphic novel. I found it reads a lot like a well written novel.
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07/02/2009 12:49:29 PM · #117 |
| I just read a wonderful "classic" apocalyptic novel, Earth Abides by George R. Stewart. It's very low key and lacks sensationalism -- which becomes a strength by the end of the book. No supernatural stuff; very realistic, somewhat hopeful, and even moving. |
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07/02/2009 02:35:16 PM · #118 |
Originally posted by tpbremer:
Just finished
The Color of Magic by Terry Pratchett (book 1 in Discworld)--are they all like this? It was enjoyable I guess, but a tad goofy, and seemed to jump all over the place--it leaves me wondering if I'm missing some symbolism or something.
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The discworld books improve exponentially as they go on. Goofball is the theme, however, so you have to go into it with that mindset, but trust me, as Pratchett grows into that world, so does the world grow and take on a wonderful feeling of home. |
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07/02/2009 02:57:20 PM · #119 |
Originally posted by K10DGuy:
Originally posted by tpbremer:
Just finished
The Color of Magic by Terry Pratchett (book 1 in Discworld)--are they all like this? It was enjoyable I guess, but a tad goofy, and seemed to jump all over the place--it leaves me wondering if I'm missing some symbolism or something.
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The discworld books improve exponentially as they go on. Goofball is the theme, however, so you have to go into it with that mindset, but trust me, as Pratchett grows into that world, so does the world grow and take on a wonderful feeling of home. |
Yes! They get better and better and better--great humor, thoughtful but funny social satire and commentary, and just some plain silliness. A recent one had a lot of fun with economics :-) And you'll develop a special affection for the Igors.... Bloody utheful, thothe Igorth... |
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07/04/2009 01:06:11 AM · #120 |
C.J. Cherryh's "Pride of Chanur" series. Fun series.
Robert Heinlein's "Moon is a Harsh Mistress" (a must read), & "Green Hills of Earth"
Eric Flint's "1632" (West Virginia coal mining town transported to 16th century Germany, a bit campy but a lot of fun. Will have you going to Wikipedia often to read more about the historical characters you never learned about in school.)
Tad William's "Tailchaser's Song" (think Lord of the Rings crossed with Watership Down. But better...)
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