Jon's comments
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Jon's comments from the SciFi and Fantasy Book Club group.
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I'll second The Mirror of Her Dreams.
I would gladly re-read Donaldson's Mordant's Need, but would much rather make a dent in my unread pile of fantasy novels. I quickly reviewed the synopses of all the fantasy books I have on hand and Auralia's Colors The Red Strand by Jeffrey Overstreet. The part describing the magic system in the synopsis states: 'she discovers an unsettling–and forbidden–talent for crafting colors that enchant all who behold them'
Welcome to the group Monk. I always perk up when I hear the word "attorney" as I've worked in/for the legal industry for more than two decades now. Your post had me laughing. Looking forward to your reviews.
Did I miss yet another new Doctor Who episode? I had to replace my DVR a few weeks ago and don't have all the old series programmed back in again. I assume it didn't air on the Syfy channel?
Finished The Gathering Storm (my review) last night. I'm picking Blindsight back up and will start a re-read of The Hobbit this week as well.
I believe that the only ratings the networks (and their advertisers) "count" are live broadcasts. DVRing a show and watching it later is still recorded statistically (yes, Big Brother is in your DVR) and are often announced along with the live broadcast numbers. But advertisers tend to dislike DVRs for the same reason I love them - the ability to fast forward through nearly twenty minutes of commercials to watch the heart of the show I recorded.
I liked Tin Man, especially the actor who played Tin Man. Not sure about Alice. I'll probably watch it just because I'm so starved for anything interesting to watch on satellite that's remotely related to good quality speculative fiction. :)
I watched it. I guess I liked it. <shrugging shoulders> It seems a bit rushed. Did the resistance form so quickly in the first iteration? I was completely unconvinced of the threat.
I remember reading The Tombs of Atuan as a pre-teen and again as a teenager. I remember connecting with Tenar and loving the labyrinth. For some reason, I remember rain or fog ... I get the feeling I read this book on a rainy, blustery, chilly fall day, snuggled up in an afghan on my bed in the upstairs/attic of our country/farm house.
I finished The Lies of Locke Lamora (my review) yesterday; just wish it hadn't taken so long to finish. Book club reads this month (and some leftover from last month) include:
I'll be finishing up these selections:
I received a surprise in the mail today - my signed/numbered copy of The Gathering Storm. :)
Superior intellect Rush has in spades, as does "math boy." But he lacks or deliberately refuses to temper his actions and outbursts to foster trust and understanding. Granted, Rush's neurosis or psychosis or political savvy (or whatever you want to call it) make for great drama, akin to what BSG produced. But if I had to work with him (as the Colonel is forced to), I doubt I could be as gracious as the Colonel. His catch phrase "a lot of work" is the understatement of the show. :)
Yeah, I like the drama in SGU (I've been brought to tears a couple of times), but someone just needs to send Rush through the Stargate without bothering to check what's on the other side. :)
I couldn't make it through five episodes of Sanctuary when the first season aired. The only show I currently watch on the "siffy" channel is SGU (Stargate Universe).
Publishers Weekly Top Story This Afternon - ABA Asks For Government Investigation of Price Wars
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30 days ago, 01:39PM
This is a 'reTweet' and/or a sharing from a Publisher's Weekly top story: http://bit.ly/zbTat
ABA Asks For Government Investigation of Price Wars
As much as I love an inexpensive book, I do not support or wish to encourage the predatory pricing that's running rampant between Amazon, Wal-Mart and Target. We all lose in the end.
I was a member in the 80s and early 90s, but I dropped my membership or transferred it to my mom because I just didn't like what they were offering at the time. And I don't like the quality of the books printed for book club editions. With GoodReads, I never lack for great reviews and recommendations, so my reading is much more focused. I don't have to rely on SFBC's marketing to suggest a book for me.
Finished To Ride Hell's Chasm (my review).I'm starting the much lighter Miles, Mystery & Mayhem. I'll probably alternately read The Lies of Locke Lamora depending on my mood and the strength of the stories.
For all you Star Wars and Scalzi fans (yes, I'm guilty of both), this is a great blog post:
http://blogs.amctv.com/scifi-scanner/200...
May the Force be with you!
I found Hambly's work with respect to the historical setting well done. I could easily picture the train stations, the evening fog and the parks filled with Victorian strollers.
What scenes struck you as particularly vivid or convincing?
Our theme this month was supposed to be a book told from the villain's point of view.
What are your thoughts on the villains in this story?
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