Tim's comments
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Tim's comments from the SciFi and Fantasy Book Club group.
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Oct 20, 2008 12:07PM
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Jeanne
You are so lucky to hear Heinlein in person. I actually got to listen to Ray Bradbury recently (though only for about 5 minutes on the phone) while his official biographer gave a talk about the book he wrote at the university where I work. That was the only way Bradbury could address an audience as his travel is limited.
Tim
I'm going to try to get to The Guild of Xenolinguists by Sheila Finch. I'm not a linguist, but this look very interesting, in sort of a Star Trekkie kinda of way.
Robert's post lists a few good ones. Some from my kidhood: Tom Swift and His Diving Seacopter, Tom Swift and His Deep-Sea Hydrodome, Tom Swift and His Spectromarine Selector all by Victor Appleton. Then there's The Abyss by Orson Scott Card (which is a novel based on the movie)and the prehistoric shark - MEG -books by Steve Alten.
Elijah Baley and R. Daneel Olivaw from Asimov's Robot and Foundation series
I just finished The Rule of Four. A decent book, pre-DaVinci Code, that was an enjoyable read. Next will be Independence Day by Richard Ford.
I'm tempted to go back and re-read Repairman Jack books, but that would set me back on my 1001 book quest.
John
Just a preference - i enjoy reading and relating to characters more in sci-fi - particularly hard sci-fi - than in fantasy. Fairies, dragons, goblins and the interactions in-between jsut don't catch my attention. I grew up reading When Worlds Collide, listening to rebroadcasts of The War of the Worlds and watching The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms. I prefer the "fantasy world" of human interactions and reactions to external events and creatures.
Not being a big fan of fantasy, I always have trouble relating to characters and story lines in this genre - though I had better experience with LOTR.
I've tried to read this book, and others by Le Guin, with an open mind. The onyl enjoyable ones for me came from the Catwings series.
Nick
Just another comment of the work you'r edoing. Running a book discussion can be hard on line - hard enough in person - and not everyone can be on the same page at the same time.
Like in the real world, those who wish to contribute do, those who like to listen and contrinute once in a while should be provided that opportunity as well.
After all, it's for fun!
Tim
Hi everyonePerhaps I'm the geezer - born in '59. I started out reading sci-fi when I was 8 years old, reading collections of Asimov, Heinlein, Clarke, never seeming to get enough. Not much into fantasy, but have run across some that have piqued my interest. I do like to try an eclectic mix of fiction - one now I', reading "Chanelling Mark Twain" is really good.
I work at the University of Maryland and have access to libraries that can go beyond your wildest dreams of lending - wish I had more time!
I have three boys, two in college and one in middle school - our love for reading has really inspired them. A list of books - have to think about that one and come out such a thing one day.
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