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[Audrey, Queen of the Potato People]

Wasn't Ten Little Indians based on that nursery rhyme? (One little, two little, three little Indians ... etc.)

[Margo]

The original rhyme didn't say indians. See gregs post no. 1017

[Sarah]

Greg wrote: "Sarah wrote: "Just finished up my first Agatha Christie book last night, "And Then There Were None." It was a pretty good book and I intend to read more of her stuff."

A fun read Sarah - I loved it!"

Margo wrote: "Sarah wrote: "Just finished up my first Agatha Christie book last night, "And Then There Were None." It was a pretty good book and I intend to read more of her stuff."

I cut my adult-book reading ..."

Wayland wrote: "Sarah wrote: "Just finished up my first Agatha Christie book last night, "And Then There Were None." It was a pretty good book and I intend to read more of her stuff."

I love Agatha and that was o..."

I still don't know how I made it this long without reading any of her stuff! I enjoyed it, so I have no clue why I hadn't read any before now. If it hadn't been chosen by my classics group, I probably wouldn't have gotten around to her for awhile yet, despite owning several of her books (got to love the 25 cent paperbacks in the used book room at the library!)

[Sarah]

Wayland wrote: "Paul wrote: "I thought that was being changed. They are quick enough moving teams around surely a name change is nothing"

Nope. The owner is a dick and refuses. Categorically."

Paul wrote: "I thought that was being changed. They are quick enough moving teams around surely a name change is nothing"

Wayland wrote: "Speaking as an Indian myself, I never had a problem with "Ten Little Indians." No one I know who has any of the blood objects to Indian. Native American, in my view, is anyone who was born in Ameri..."

Various groups had the ability to force changes at the college level and at all younger levels, but the NFL doesn't really have the ability to force it I don't think. Though I do recall the trademark office canceling all their trademarks and such last year.

[Audrey, Queen of the Potato People]

Margo wrote: "The original rhyme didn't say indians. See gregs post no. 1017"

Wow -- never saw that version!

[Veronica]

Margo wrote: "The original rhyme didn't say indians. See gregs post no. 1017"

Yikes!

[Paul, A wanderer in unknown realms]

Just finished White Sands by Brandon Sanderson. Very intetesting to see his work in Graphic novel

[Kritika]

Paul wrote: "Just finished White Sands by Brandon Sanderson. Very intetesting to see his work in Graphic novel"

I love Sanderson, but I haven't had a chance to read the graphic novel. I'm curious to see how his wordbuilding translates in that format!

[Paul, A wanderer in unknown realms]

It worked quite well I think

[Margo]

I've only read 2 Sanderson books. I liked Perfect State but didn't care much for Steelheart

[Whitney]

Greg wrote: "Wayland wrote: "Speaking as an Indian myself, I never had a problem with "Ten Little Indians." No one I know who has any of the blood objects to Indian. Native American, in my view, is anyone who w..."

Welp, that original title makes me uncomfortable prob will hinder me picking it up ever. even if the title has been changed.

[Alex]

Chakara wrote: "Welp, that original title makes me uncomfortable prob will hinder me picking it up ever. even if the title has been changed."

but you gotta read offensive books! They're the best books, right?

[Greg]

Chakara wrote: "Welp, that original title makes me uncomfortable prob will hinder me picking it up ever. even if the title has been changed. ..."

Oh that's a shame Chakara - it really is a fun book!

As Margo said, I think it's mainly the era, the colonial attitude. When you watch some movies from back then, depictions of black people are often cringe worthy. I couldn't believe some of the depictions of a black sidekick in a few of the very popular Charlie Chan movies of the time (really quite shocking), and I recently read Tarzan of the Apes - the depiction of the "Negress" Esmerelda in that book was very grating. Also, I don't know if that particular racial term had the same explosive meaning in the UK when she wrote the book as it did in the US.

[Alex]

Greg wrote: "As Margo said, I think it's mainly the era, the colonial attitude. When you watch some movies from back then, depictions of black people are often cringe worthy...""

google Disney's "song of the south

[Gary]

Song of the South really needs to be released. It is bad enough that Disney later removed the black nymphs from Fantasia.

Uncle Remus in Song of the South is no eye rolling "feet don't fail me now" Charlie Chan character. Not all blacks back then were the butt of the joke. Rochester got the best of Jack Benny almost all of the time. Good writing and Jack's respect for Eddie "Rochester" Anderson probably helped.

[Alex]

yeah, but disney kind of sees it as a black mark (no pun intended) on their name I think

[Gary]

So we should ignore that there are folk tales attributed to the slaves and later freed slaves? Those tales are the basis for Song of the South. The movie contains an Oscar winning song. Disney has or had no issue selling it in Japan BTW. There is a Japanese laserdisc release of the movie.

[Alex]

haha, really, in japan? I am not defending or condoning or whatevering the movie, I don't run disney marketing, nor do I want to, I'm just assuming that's why you don't hear much about it. The song of the south themed splash mountain ride is fun though

[RJ - Slayer of Trolls]

Gary wrote: "Song of the South really needs to be released. It is bad enough that Disney later removed the black nymphs from Fantasia.

Uncle Remus in Song of the South is no eye rolling "feet don't fail me now..."

Warner Brothers released a lot of their old cartoon shorts a few years ago on DVD. Watching them with my daughter I was amazed at how offensive they were in today's world. WB put a disclaimer on each disc in the collection pointing out that the shorts were created in a different era admitting that much of the material could be considered offensive. I don't remember much of an outcry at the time - maybe Disney could do something like that and release Song of the South? I know the Mouse hates controversy but it would be nice if the movie could be released in some form, maybe not marketed to children.

[RJ - Slayer of Trolls]

I finished Shadow of the Giant by Orson Scott Card. It was kind of dull and fortunately it brings to a close the "Shadow Series," although there is another side story ("Shadows in Flight") and a planned book that will tie in with the conclusion of the main "Ender" series. I think those will wait for another day.

I'm starting The Moon is a Harsh Mistress by Robert A. Heinlein. Since the only other Heinlein books I've read were Job and The Cat Who Walks Through Walls, both seemingly equally reviled by Heinlein fans, I'm looking forward to reading what is widely considered to be one of Heinlein's best books.

I'm also reading A Feast for Crows by George R.R. Martin and also The Year's Best Science Fiction & Fantasy 2015 edited by Rich Horton.

[Whitney]

Gary wrote: "So we should ignore that there are folk tales attributed to the slaves and later freed slaves? Those tales are the basis for Song of the South. The movie contains an Oscar winning song. Disney has ..."

Not sure if I understood your statements correctly. But japan is mostly one ethnicity and they have not experienced many of the racial issues that we have in western culture so I could understand why it wouldn't have any problem selling in Japan.

[Whitney]

Alex wrote: "Chakara wrote: "Welp, that original title makes me uncomfortable prob will hinder me picking it up ever. even if the title has been changed."

but you gotta read offensive books! They're the best b..."

It depends if those are the author's feelings towards a specific race it would taint me from reading and spending my bucks on their books. Something like To Kill a Mockingbird or Roll of Thunder Hear my Cry are uncomfortable reads and its really hard to believe things like that happened ( but the did) its important to read that type of literature and I agree.

[Kritika]

Margo wrote: "I've only read 2 Sanderson books. I liked Perfect State but didn't care much for Steelheart"

Steelheart isn't my favorite, I'd recommend Mistborn if you are up to try more Sanderson :D

[Margo]

Thanks for the tip Kritika :-)

[Gary]

Now reading The Shadow Rising by Robert Jordan

[Audrey, Queen of the Potato People]

I finished four books over the weekend: The Well of Ascension (good), River Secrets (good), Fall of Hades (whoa!), and In the Heart of the Sea: The Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex. Last night I finished Beat (good).

[Greg]

Audrey wrote: "I finished four books over the weekend: The Well of Ascension (good), River Secrets (good), Fall of Hades (whoa!), and..."

What did you think of In the Heart of the Sea: The Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex Audrey? I've been eyeing that one!

[Margo]

I bought The Passage on audible yesterday. I've been indecisive on this one for ages as I've seen very mixes reviews but I finally decided to go for it after seeing an author interview.

[Jessica]

I read I am Legend over the weekendI Am Legend for my Halloween read. I enjoyed it for the most part, although it was pretty evident it was written by a male in the 1950's...slightly misogynistic.

[Greg]

Jessica wrote: "I read I am Legend over the weekendI Am Legend for my Halloween read. I enjoyed it for the most part, although it was pretty evident it was written by a male in the 1950's...slightly m..."

I don't remember the misogyny in that one Jessica, but I do remember some questionable things in Woman and Hell House by the same author.

Hell House was a fun horror read though, and the 1970's movie The Legend of Hell House based on it is completely fantastic! Such a fun Halloween horror movie!

[Roger, Knight Radiant]

I'm in Arc 6 of 30 for Worm and it is a great read. I wish I could buy the books in hardcover, but it's only available as web serial novel. It's free so that's cool, but I'd love the opportunity to buy it.

[Audrey, Queen of the Potato People]

Greg wrote: "What did you think of In the Heart of the Sea: The Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex Audrey? I've been eyeing that one!"

If you like history and boats and survival stories, you'll like it. It's very well researched.

[Jessica]

I finished Zero World by Jason Hough today. Very fun read, good world building. Hough is becoming one of my favorites.

[Roger, Knight Radiant]

I just finished The Bonehunters, what a hefty read, as is all of Malazan.

I know we have had some discussions about the series before but for anyone that hasn't been involved, if you are looking for truly epic fantasy then Malazan is where to go. It starts with Gardens of the Moon, be ware that the first book is really hard and the author does not give you any background before diving in head first. I personally had to read it three times before i really enjoyed it, pretty sure i read the second and third book after I read it the second time and then it made a lot more sense (i couldn't actually get through it all hte first time)

[Narilka]

Roger wrote: "I just finished The Bonehunters, what a hefty read, as is all of Malazan. ..."

You are in for such a great ride to the end! That is one of my favorite epic fantasy series.

Yesterday I wrapped up Fool's Fate which finished off my first read of the Tawny Man trilogy. Great series though I felt the very ending, the last few chapters, were rushed and tied things up too neatly. After all the hardships the characters went through, things seemed too easy, too perfect. I'm glad Hobb is writing more Fitz/Fool books as it does not feel like their story is over yet.

[Roger, Knight Radiant]

Narilka wrote: "Roger wrote: "I just finished The Bonehunters, what a hefty read, as is all of Malazan. ..."

You are in for such a great ride to the end! That is one of my favorite epic fantasy seri..."

I always have to take a pretty long break between books because there is just so much to digest. I know that I miss a LOT and I think I'm going to have to re-read the series which is another daunting task.

[Narilka]

Tor.com did a Reread of the Fallen a few years back. It overlapped my reading of the series. They covered all the books, Erikson and Esslemont. I think the posts are still there. They are great for detailed chapter summaries. The Malazan Wiki is decent too, just have to be careful where you click if you want to avoid spoilers.

Reread: http://www.tor.com/features/series/ma...

Wiki: http://malazan.wikia.com/wiki/Malazan...

[Roger, Knight Radiant]

Narilka wrote: "Tor.com did a Reread of the Fallen a few years back. It overlapped my reading of the series. They covered all the books, Erikson and Esslemont. I think the posts are still there. They are great for..."

I have a link to that very re-read, is it done book by book so I can avoid spoilers?

[Narilka]

Yep. By book and by chapter. It is well organized.

[Whitney]

I just finished reading Heir of Fire I liked the Selena storyline but a lot of the others I felt a little let down when it would switch to their storylines but I think by the end of the book I had gotten use to it and it didn't bother me as much.

[Veronica]

I recently finished the audiobook for The Well of Ascension and while it's still a great world and the magic system is cool, I didn't like it as much as the first book. This one just felt a lot slower to me and it wasn't helped by the fact that the two lead characters don't have the charisma of a certain someone (who I only grew to miss more as the story went on). I'm taking a break before moving on to the last book in the first trilogy. They are long (24 hours) audiobooks.

On a non-Sci Fi/Fantasy note, I also just finished reading The Seeker. It's not a time period I usually read about but I was absorbed into the story right from the start. I loved it and am stalking my mailbox waiting for the second book to arrive.

[Audrey, Queen of the Potato People]

I finished listening to The Well of Ascension about a week ago as well. I'm about two discs into The Hero of Ages. It starts about a year later.

[Cupcakes & Machetes, Hybrid Creature]

Hope wrote: "I just finished reading The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. I'd already read the Wishbone version and another children's adaptation as a kid, so I knew what would happen. To be honest, I was ..."

One of the few cases were the retellings are better/more interesting.

[Audrey, Queen of the Potato People]

I finished Forest Born, starring a character named Rin or Rinn. Pretty good.

[Rinn, (Retired mod) Captain of the SSV Normandy]

Audrey wrote: "I finished Forest Born, starring a character named Rin or Rinn. Pretty good."

Yaassss :D

[Wayland, Ernest Scribbler]

Finished Isabella: The Warrior Queen last night. I had no idea how influential she was. I knew about her funding Columbus, but I had no idea she helped kick off the Inquisition or broke tradition by taking power for herself, not through her husband.

[Jessica]

I read Ruth Ware's The Woman in Cabin Ten, very fast read. Fun to have a murder mystery with a few twists at this time of year

[Margo]

I've just finished The Girl with All the Gifts.

This was so close to a 5* read that I'm not going to split hairs with my rating. Great start and brilliant finish, pity about the middle!

I'm not usually a fan of zombie stories but this one was very different, in parts, to the mindless "must eat brains" horrors of my youth. In fact I'm not entirely sure that it should be classed as a zombie tale in the true sense of the word (as I understand it) since these are not corpses reanimated by voodoo magic.

Whatever your view on zombie, this is is a hell of a good story and very well written.

[Cupcakes & Machetes, Hybrid Creature]

Margo wrote: "I've just finished The Girl with All the Gifts.

This was so close to a 5* read that I'm not going to split hairs with my rating. Great start and brilliant finish, pity about the m..."

I would agree with your assessment. Brilliant beginning and ending with kind of a bland in-between but that should not deter anyone from giving it a go.

[Cupcakes & Machetes, Hybrid Creature]

Finished Mongrels recently and must say I was pretty disappointed. I think I compare all character driven books to The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet now, and most just are not measuring up.

I'm not even sure why I finished it to be honest. Probably just because it was short.