Q&A with Josh Lanyon discussion
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Johanna wrote: "...Terry Pratchett. Now there's obviously an author I should read ASAP."You can get started anytime! for example, did you start yet...? ;-) I really hope you enjoy the books when you do. I read them in order (and it took me several tries to get into the mood with the first one, but then didn't look back :-)), anyway, there are several series in the Discworld universe:
http://www.terrypratchettbooks.com/ty...
I recommend starting with the witches, then the first Tiffany, then the Watch. Some are better than others, but all have a very special charm.
ETA: for some reason they're not in order in that link, so here's the reading order for all of them:
http://www.terrypratchettbooks.com/di...
ETA2: I also really like Nation which is not in the Discworld series. It's a standalone, serious in tone, and brilliant.
Antonella wrote: "Johanna wrote: "I'm ashamed to say I've never read anything from Terry Pratchett."Me neither. No reason to be ashamed though.
I'm going to catch two birds with a stone by reading: [book:Good Ome..."
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KC wrote: "Johanna wrote: "...Terry Pratchett. Now there's obviously an author I should read ASAP."You can get started anytime! for example, did you start yet...? ;-) I really hope you enjoy the books when ..."
I am a absolut fan, my favorites are the witches and the Watch.
Sabine wrote: "KC wrote: "Johanna wrote: "...Terry Pratchett. Now there's obviously an author I should read ASAP."You can get started anytime! for example, did you start yet...? ;-) I really hope you enjoy the ..."
Yay! :-) Do you like the Tiffany ones too? I'm wondering about the last one... I really liked the first two.
Josh wrote: "KC wrote: "Can't speed through listening :-) ..."
That's what I love about audio, and I think it's why you'll hear readers marvel at how much they missed in the same book when they read on their ..."
Yes, patience... These days I feel like i need to multitask while listening to a story... so unless i'm really tired, i find it quite difficult to just relax with it, but when i do manage that, it's so soothing.
KC wrote: "Sabine wrote: "KC wrote: "Johanna wrote: "...Terry Pratchett. Now there's obviously an author I should read ASAP."You can get started anytime! for example, did you start yet...? ;-) I really hope..."
I liked them, but not in the same way as the others. But I read all my Pratchett all three years again, I change and then the books change for me too. Not in a big way, but suddenly I find new things in them.
Josh wrote: "..."But you have to have a certain amount of patience to let someone read to you. :-D If you don't, that slower pace will make you nuts.
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I have been listening to audiobooks for over 10 years now, but only while driving. It's great to have something to do in what is usually "dead time." (I do switch over to radio when I need more concentration for the road.) I think I would be very impatient to listen at any other time, since I would feel I could read 20 times faster.
But yes, I have discovered many nuances I missed if I re-read a book in audio that I first read regularly. It's especially noticeable with authors who have a subtle or dry humor, use double entendres, or provide a more nuanced read. Two authors who I've found are MUCH better in audio are Patrick O'Brian (Aubrey-Maturin series) and Craig Johnson (Longmire series).
Someday, when I figure out mp3 players, I hope to read Josh and other m/m authors in audio form.
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That's what I love about audio, and I think it's why you'll hear readers marvel at how much they missed in the same book when they read on their ..."
My problem I've noticed recently, is that I might zone out and stop paying attention to an audio and miss some bits, if I'm not fully engrossed in the story. Since a lot of the audio books I listen to are books I've already read, it's not usually a big deal. But those that I'm hearing/reading for the first time, it can be a bit annoying when I get confused later on.
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That's what I love about audio, and I think it's why you'll hear readers marvel at how much they missed in the same book when they r..."
That's why I find doing something like knitting is great during an audiobook. You're multitasking in a way, but it's very soothing and calming. It lets you listen for a few hours.
Death and Death of Rats are my favorites, followed by Witches and Guards. However, I love them ALL! So it's a favorite by a very small margin.
Jordan wrote: "That's why I find doing something like knitting is great during an audiobook. You're multitasking in a way, but it's very soothing and calming. It lets you listen for a few hours. ..."I agree. I think knitting and audiobooks go together perfectly; neither occupies me completely on its own, but taken together they're great. I also use audiobooks which I know very well to help me get to sleep; they occupy my mind enough to stop me thinking, but not enough to keep me awake.
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Sooo true. When my brain won't shut off at night and it keeps bouncing from one thing to the next to yet another, I listen to an audiobook as something to concentrate on. Then I'm out like a light, even when I'm struggling to stay awake because I know my favorite part is coming up!
Or, if you're washing dishes for a while, audiobooks are great. I tend to let my dishes pile up, so I might have an hour of dishes to do. Well, not so much now that I have a working dishwasher, but still. Something that occupies the hands, but not the brain, is ripe for an audiobook take over. lol.
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So far, it's interesting. Very meandering, but I'm sure everything will all come together. Already the first narrator has apparently bit the dust, so it'll be interesting to see how Joe Leaphorn solves this one.
I've actually got an omnibus of the first three books, so I'm wondering if I will have time to read all three by the end of summer, even though my original intentions had been only to read the first one. *shrugs* we'll see.
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Warning though — be aware that it deals with tough issues like suicide and suicidal thoughts and attempts. Not easy topics by any means, but S.C. Wynne pulls the story off skillfully, beautifully.
Johanna wrote: "I finished reading Believing Rory today. This is my very favorite S.C. Wynne book so far! It's gripping, dramatic, sad, sweet, heart wrenching, hopeful."OK, you've sold it ;-)
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UGH!!! Special Forces. LOVE. LOVE. LOVE. I wish there was time to reread all four of those in one long block, but that would take me, like, three months or something. :-P
And yeah, this is my first Hillerman mystery! I managed to get three book omnibuses cheap through book 12 I think. :-) I've got enough to last me awhile.
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Cesar's Way: The Natural, Everyday Guide to Understanding and Correcting Common Dog Problems
Cesar's Rules: Your Way to Train a Well-Behaved Dog
Team Dog: How to Train Your Dog--the Navy SEAL Way
The first one I might not take home, but there are a few things I'm getting from it.
I'm mostly trying to figure out how to help a fearful dog.
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Cesar basically just told me to become Chuck Norris. Lol. That's my translation of what he said. This actress had a dog with a phobia his owner had given him by babying him after a bad incident. She was too nervous and worried for him. Being that she was an actress, Cesar told her to think of a character that portrays themselves as calm-assertive and become that character. She chose Cleopatra, which worked for her, and thus, she was able to fake it until it became more natural. I'm no actress, nor do I know much about Cleopatra, but I've watched a lot of Chuck Norris, and he's always calm-assertive.
I don't know if this will work, but I suppose it's worth a try, as long as I don't burst out laughing. And maybe my therapist can help with this.
Also must point out, I'm nowhere near finished reading any of these books! I haven't even really looked at the Navy SEAL book. It just looked cool so I thought I'd give it a try. They've been sitting on my desk for a couple of days, and lord knows I'm not going to get time to read them at work! In checking out the chapter titles just now though, it looks like it will be a good read for me. Similar to what I just read from Cesar, he talks about how to be in charge, and I need that! I'm a follower, not a leader, which is bad in the human-dog relationship.
Anyway, I'll stop rambling now. We both need to get to bed!
Understanding the pack mentality, and establishing that you're "top dog", seems to be at the core of dog training. It would make sense that if Adrien thinks you're top dog, she will rely on you to look after her. So if you seem calm and in control, and persuade her that you can keep her safe, she should be less fearful. Even something as basic as making her obey you periodically when you're out walking will make her remember that you're the boss and you'll take care of her.
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LOL. I hope you like it. :-)
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LOL. Have fun being Chuck Norris! And report back how did it work. :-)
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Yep. This makes sense.
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Anyway, good luck, and do plenty reading!
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You always have to consider the source. If the source of the criticism is trying to sell or promote their own brand or a brand they're affiliated with...well, the criticism immediately becomes suspect.
Cesar makes a lot of sense, but there is nothing and nobody in all the world that is one size fits all.
Jordan wrote: "I'm mostly trying to figure out how to help a fearful dog..."Fearful dogs are difficult to get through to. I just took Beau to the vet yesterday for updated shots. It took three people to draw blood and to give him vaccinations. Next time we plan to sedate him for it.
Both of my dogs are fearful in different ways. Beau cannot be held or handled in any fashion. It's surprising he takes to the leash at all. Thankfully he does ok there. Remy is generally afraid of storms, noises, and a foot coming towards her. Never block her with your foot, but the entire body, or she starts to squeal.
The Cesar's Rules book is excellent on general training. Cesar's Way might have some tips on fearful dogs. He doesn't like them either, since they run instead of pay attention. They are difficult.
Like I said, pain as they are, I'm getting a puppy next time.
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The difficult thing is that there is no one right way to train a dog. So we'll see what happens.
Jordan wrote: "...just got told that Cesar is uneducated, outdated, and his techniques are dangerous. Wow. I dunno. I think he's making sense to me."There's nothing dangerous about his techniques. Plus that training book, Cesar's Rules, presents many different ways to train the same command (sit, etc) by different trainers. It's not just 100% his views and ideas, but many.
People get techy about the dog training techniques they use. I just read a variety of books and come up with my own plan. I'm close to the way Cesar does it because I'm "the boss" at the house and the dogs know and understand that. I'm not very good at training sit/stay, etc. But my dogs are very well behaved.
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There's nothing dangerous about his techniques..."
That's exactly it, which confuzles the heck out of me as to why people are anti-Cesar. True, I've been skipping around in both books, but everything I've read makes sense, and he gives options, depending on your situation, which is great!
Johanna wrote: "Thank you for the Terry Pratchett recommendations, everyone!"I think my first was Guards!Guards! because I received it as a gift. So guards and the patrician are my favourites simply because I saw them first. All the others, Rincewind, Moist, Tiffany, the witches, are close seconds. :)
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I think my first was Guards!Guards! because I received it as a gift. So guards and the patrician are my favourites sim..."
I think I probably should buy one of his audio books. During the long winter months I had forgotten how much more use I have for audio books during the summer time — because of all the gardening.
Johanna wrote: "Calathea wrote: "Johanna wrote: "Thank you for the Terry Pratchett recommendations, everyone!"I think my first was Guards!Guards! because I received it as a gift. So guards and the patrician are ..."
Good idea! Maybe this way the garden battles become a bit easier. :D
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While mowing the lawn today I started listening to Chandler's Farewell, My Lovely. At this speed I'm soon through reading everything he wrote...
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I'm so tempted to read at the desk, even though I shouldn't, even though I'm technically reading the book for work. lol.
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http://www.carolecummings.com/Flameon...
Karen wrote: "I do love summer reading because I can catch up on books or series that just seem to be "too much" for me during the school year. So I just finished Blue on Black by Carole Cummings..."I was wondering about this one recently as I was going through the samples. So it's good but needs patience, good to know :-)
I want Hillerman's entire collection in ebook format. Or audiobook. Hmm Audio would be excellent. I've always intended to re-read the series in order.
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Yeah. I couldn't put him down until I'd finished the book near on midnight last night! It was a slow start for me, but once I got into it, I was hooked. :-D
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Oooohhh, audio would be awesome for this I think.
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So far, it's really good!
ETA: Correction, I'm reading THIS book: The Last Unicorn, not the graphic novel.
Jordan wrote: "Finally... after what seems like at least five-six, maybe even seven or eight years, I have finally picked up, and started to read The Last Unicorn. This has been on my coffee table ..."I read that soooooo long ago. Probably when it first came out. I remember liking it but I couldn't tell you a thing about the plot anymore.
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The novel.
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Well, the quote on the cover says if you haven't read it, you should, and if you've already read it, read it again. lol.
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And for those who haven't read the series, I've been told each book is a standalone novel and you can read them in any order. :-) I think I'm going to skip straight to number 14!
However, the ebook doesn't seem to be available for preorder on Amazon yet, only the print edition, FYI.
Jordan wrote: "For those who care about asexual characters, I just found out, via webinar, that All the Wrong Places, the 14th book in the Bluewater Bay series, published by Riptide, will feature ..."If you pre-order from Riptide, the ebook will be available on Friday instead of Monday. They have a send to Kindle option.
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Yes, this is true. You can do the ebook direct from Riptide. :-)
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Me neither. No reason to be ashamed though.
I'm going to catch two birds with a stone by reading: Good Omens: The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman ;-)