Tim’s Comments (group member since Oct 05, 2011)

Tim’s comments from the Building a SciFi/Fantasy Library group.

Hi Leonard,

Would definitely be interested in "Azaroth & Sefalin." My email address is

timboni@juno.com

Preferred format is MOBI (Kindle). Thanks much. May be awhile before I get to it but I will definitely post an honest review.. Thanks.

Tim

Hi Frank. Got it! Will promise an honest review, but it's gonna be a few months before I get to it. Thanksagain, looking forward to reading it.

Hi Mark - Got both of 'em and will duly read and review both, post on Goodreads and Amazon. Thanks for making them available.

Hi Mark,

Got it! Promise an honest review, though it'll be some time till I get to it. Thanks for providing this free.

Tim

Hi Ken, picked up your offer of "The Villain and the Golden Apple," promise to give an honest review. Thanks much.

Hi, Ted. Got it, will promise an honest review, though will be several months before I get to it. Always appreciate authors putting their work "out there" for review, and for free. Thanks.

Tim

Al wrote: "That limits me. Most of the paper books I'm familiar with that might appeal to him are out of print.

Good luck!"

Ah, but one's favorite used bookstores, and at times Amazon or Barnes and Noble websites can be sources for obscure S-F, I can so attest. And don't forget the Library!

As for books to get a young person started, I'd recommend the "Myth Adventures" series by Robert Lynn Asprin. Quirky characters, fantasy adventures, and almost a laugh every page. Quick reads, much fun. Also the works of Andre Norton, aimed at younger readers.

For a contrasting, and excellent, point of view, I would recommend "The Mists of Avalon" by Marion Zimmer Bradley. Focuses on Morgana (aka Morgan LeFay), Arthur's sister, and the mythology and spiritualism that pervades that time in history.

Well, I'm glad to hear from an author! I do reviews of a lot of books, many of which are given out free by the author or his/her publisher in exchange for honest reviews. I try to honor that trust. However I must add that I respect any author willing to put themselves "out there" with no financial recompense. Even in my negative reviews I try to be helpful. Thanks to all for your input.

James, a good friend of mine gave me the Lensman series about 15 years ago. Has had a place of honor upon my bookshelf, but sadly has gathered dust. Thanks for the reminder and a catalyst. Gonna at least get started on 'em in the next few months.

Merry wrote: "My previous choices were urban fantasy and paranormal (still fantasy) so, for science fiction, I would choose not a particular book but the marvelous character, R. Daneel Olivaw from Isaac Asimov's..."

Yikes! One of my favorite "Detective Partner" pairs, Elija Bailey and R. Daneel Olivaw! Thanks for the reminder, great mystery/S-F!

Drew, I've downloaded "Soul Match" and will duly read and submit an honest review. Thanks for putting yourself "out there" for feedback with no compensation.

OK, single BEST EVER book: "The Wind in the Willows." Read it as a high school sophomore, didn't want it to end! As far as best S-F book ever, it would be a toss-up between "Stranger in a Strange Land" and Clifford D. Simak's "Way Station."

I tend to be reading several books at once; one to take to work, one on my Kindle for PC, as well as another, for alternating; one in the bathroom (each), one at my bedside. I also listen to audiobooks in the car. It's amazing that I finish any of them. Always have one in my hand, for standing in line, waiting rooms, etc, but especially when I accompany my spouse on her gardening/clothing/etc. shopping trips, she actually encourages me to do so and indeed has David Sedaris's most recent book of short stories in her car in case I forget my own book.

Hi, Sophia,

I have downloaded "The City Darkens" to my Kindle and promise an honest review, although it may be a few months before I get to it. I always appreciate authors putting their works "out there" for review with no financial recompense. Thanks again.

Tim

Hi Stephen, and thanks for your providing this with no financial recompense. Will be a bit, but I promise to read and give an honest review. Appreciate your putting yourself "out there."

Hi Damien, and thanks for making these books available for review with no financial recompense. I always appreciate authors who do this. I do promise to give an honest review of both books, though it will be awhile before I get to 'em.

Hi Martin, and thanks for making this "out there" for review with no financial recompense. I shall duly read and give an honest review. Thanks again.

Hi Alex, got it! I believe I tried back in March but my Amazon account got all wonky. I always appreciate authors putting their work "out there" for review with no remuneration. I promise to give an honest review, although it will be a few months before I get to it. Thanks again.

Hi Billy, and thanks for providing this free for all of us. I've also entered the giveaway, so thanks for that too. Will letcha know what I think.