false 14 180 180 true 5710153 read 0 true 4734220 currently-reading 0 true 4734219 to-read 104 false 4783606 fantasy 40 false 4783594 science-fiction 20 false 4783574 mystery-thriller-intrigue 3 false 4734504 cancer <![CDATA[new comment from Kathi]]> http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/123979-member-introductions Kathi made a comment in the Beyond Reality group:

Marty wrote: "I am not reading to improve myself when I read fiction but to enjoy myself."

That's a great description of why I read fiction as well, Marty. Welcome to the group! ]]> <![CDATA[new comment from Kathi]]> http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/242984-labyrinth-novella-finished-reading Kathi made a comment in the Beyond Reality group:

I enjoyed the story a lot and loved the way in connected thematically with the 2 other books in the omnibus.

Unfortunately, I don't have the "Borders of Infinity" omnibus so I will miss that story. ]]> <![CDATA[Kathi added 'Ethan of Athos']]> http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/78308846 to: Ethan of Athos (Vorkosigan Saga, #6) by Lois McMaster Bujold
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]]> <![CDATA[new comment from Kathi]]> http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/242812-ethan-of-athos-finished-reading-spoilers Kathi made a comment in the Beyond Reality group:

Random wrote: "For anyone who may have missed it, she tossed in a reference to this adventure in Cetaganda with a reference of Terrence Cee and its recovery. "

See, that's the kind of thing I miss all the time!!

I liked this book a lot and thought it paired well with Cetaganda in the Miles, Mystery & Mayhem omnibus. Both, at heart, are mysteries and, as Stefan said, have themes of genetic and "sociological" engineering.

I think Ethan's inner curiosity contributed mightily to how quickly he "lost his naivete". Given that he was raised in such a closed society, he was amazinly open-minded.

I liked the way Elli Quinn consciously invoked "WWND?" (What Would Naismith Do?)

Will read the short story "Labyrinth" probably tonight. ]]> <![CDATA[new comment from Kathi]]> http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/198401-recently-acquired-books Kathi made a comment in the Beyond Reality group:

I'm forcing myself to not buy any books for myself till after the holidays. Our family exchanges gifts & I have some books on my list, so I'll shop for myself after the holidays. ]]> <![CDATA[Kathi voted on a poll]]> http://www.goodreads.com/poll/show/26134-february-science-fiction-this-poll-determines-which-2-novels-will-move Kathi voted on the poll: February Science Fiction: This poll determines which 2 novels will move on to the run-off poll for February 2010 Science Fiction Book of the Month! ]]> <![CDATA[Kathi voted on a poll]]> http://www.goodreads.com/poll/show/26133-february-fantasy-this-poll-determines-which-2-novels-will-move-on-to-th Kathi voted on the poll: February Fantasy: This poll determines which 2 novels will move on to the run-off poll for February 2010 Fantasy Book of the Month! ]]> <![CDATA[Kathi is on page 1 of Ethan of Athos ]]> http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/78308846 Kathi is starting Ethan of Athos ]]> <![CDATA[new comment from Kathi]]> http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/242817-finished-reading-possible-spoilers Kathi made a comment in the Beyond Reality group:

Thanks for the comments, Jim, and I understand that some of the interludes and other things were to add depth to the story. My mind, however, is always trying to see the connections, which, if present, are often subtler than I think.

I did find where Miklos and Devera had met--it was when Miklos was on his journey into Faerie, after Bolk had left him. So that was one mystery solved... it came to me in bed last night.
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