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take the poll » ]]> http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/36003149 to: Pandora's Star (Commonwealth Saga, #1) by Peter F. Hamilton
bookshelves: 6-star-books, science-fiction, space-opera
6.0 stars. This one may make it onto my list of "All Time Favorites" but I am going to wait until I finish Judas Unchained as the two books should really be treated as one VERY LONG novel. This was an amazing read filled with mind blowing ideas and superb (and I really mean superb) world-building. Do not let the length of the book keep you from giving it a try. It is incredibly well-written throughout and I think the length is warranted given how much is going on. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!! ]]> http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/30288812 The Handmaid's Tale (Paperback) by Margaret Atwood
bookshelves: arthur-c--clarke-award-nominee, arthur-c--clarke-award-winner, currently-reading, dystopia-and-utopia, locus-award-nominee-sf, multiple-award-nominee, science-fiction
]]> http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/76185797 to: Monster Hunter International (Paperback) by Larry Correia
bookshelves: dark-fantasy, urban-and-contemporary-fantasy
5.0 stars. The description on the back of the book is a very good compass for gauging whether you will like this book. If you like LOTS and LOTS of monsters and other supernatural creatures and LOTS AND LOTS of guns combined with a tone that is very similar to the Dresden Files by Jim Butcher then I think it is fair to say YOU WILL LOVE THIS BOOK. A super secret "private" agency that hunts down and kills monsters (for rich bounties paid by the government)...what's not to love. Just about every monster you can imagine (and some you can't) makes an appearance in this book including (1) the standard B-MOVIE MONSTERS like vampires, wights, ghouls, ghosts, zombies, werewolves, loupgarous (super werewolves); (2) MYTHICAL CREATURES like elves (very creatively shown), pixies, orcs and wargs (yes, think LOTR), the Wendigo and gargoyles; (3) LOVECRAFTIAN MONSTERS (i.e. the Old Ones and eldritch creatures) and (4) MONSTERS I HAVE NEVER HEARD OF like Luskas, skunk apes, swamp sasquatch, giant shrieking lizards, Humboldt Folks, Aswangs and Lindworms.

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!! ]]> http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/243309-december-fantasy-theme-nominations Stephen made a comment in the SciFi and Fantasy Book Club group:

I would recommend The Dying Earth by Jack Vance. I thought the way Vance used magic spells was unique and clever. Not to mention that the books are a ton of fun to read. ]]> http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/78337450 Prey (Aliens Vs. Predator, Book 1) by Steve Perry
bookshelves: science-fiction, to-read
]]> http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/78336412 The Soulforge (Dragonlance: Raistlin Chronicles, #1) by Margaret Weis
bookshelves: fantasy, to-read
]]> http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/78336198 Unlimited Dream Company (Paladin Books) by J.G. Ballard
bookshelves: british-sf-award-nominee, british-sf-award-winner, science-fiction, to-read
]]> http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/78335749 The Jonah Kit (Paperback) by Ian Watson
bookshelves: british-sf-award-nominee, british-sf-award-winner, science-fiction, to-read
]]> http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/9195349 Mike's review of Pandora's Star (Commonwealth Saga, #1)
by Peter F. Hamilton

Just moved to the top of the list. As soon as I am finished with Pastwatch The Redemption of Christopher Columbus, I will get started on Pandora's Star next. ]]>