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Mar 25, 2014 06:05AM
I'm a big reader of Fantasy , Sci Fi , Historical fiction and anything else worth reading. Love finding Debut writers and new writers.
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Thank you. I've only dipped my toe in cosy mysteries but the better half is a huge Dorothy L Sayers fan. I love a mixed bag of Historical Fiction and my current favourites being around the 11th - 13th century from the likes of Ken Follett , Karen Maitland and Robert Lyndon amongst others
Pillars of the Earth is one of my all time favourite books. I've only read Russian History around the late 19t early 20th century period. John Boyne's House of Special Purpose is a decent take on the period
Welcome to the group Paul, I don't comment to much but Sci-fi and fantasy would my two favourite genres also.
Hi Paul, and welcome to the group. I was going to direct you to the Sci Fi thread, but I see that you've found it already. You'll get lots of good reading recommendations across the genres in the group, but Sara, Declan and LMM are probably our most regular 'expert' posters in this field. Good to see you contributing to the other discussions!
Thank you Allan . I do tend to jump right in
LOL Jamielynn, I'm flattered, but in the Sci Fi/ fantasy field, I have absolutely no knowledge, and simply share articles that I think those with an interest in the area will enjoy. I think it's fair to say that everyone in the group has their own individual areas of interest, which gives all of us a collective body of recommendations / knowledge to dip into. I know I've picked up and enjoyed many books that I'd never have read otherwise, through the influence of the likes of Barbara, Susan, Sara and many others, and I've read even more than I previously did since I became a group member last year.
Paul, if you're interested in discussing your favourite genres, or indeed finding 'anything else worth reading', you're definitely in the right place, and I look forward to your contributions to the group!
Thanks Allan. seems to.be a lot of options and interesting posts anyway
Hi there Paul and welcome. I am also a lover of Sci-fi and Fantasy, and if I was completely lacking in morals, I'd recommended that you try my own books Maerlin's Storm and The Gathering of the Clans. (They are the first two books in an epic fantasy series, The Storm-Bringer Saga. I'm working on the third book as we speak.) but I'm not that crass :-P
Thanks Paul. For sci-fi books, I would recommend Fake Kate and Auto by David Wailing. They are both fast paced high octane sci-fi thrillers. I was very impressed with them both.
I've not come across him but will take a look when the To be read pile lulls
I know what you mean, Paul. I have been recently bogged down in some epic fantasy series's and I'm only just starting to make some headway into my own TBR list again.
The Auto series was originally short stories, but they have been cleverly linked together, so you could always start with one of those to sample the writer's style, btw
I don't mind having a big TBR pile to be honest. Nice to know whats waiting
Yes, I have a few books haggling for top spot at the moment. I've just started reading a thriller called Agency Woman by John A A Logan (not related) and it's well worth the wait. I'd read another of his books before and was very impressed with his gritty style and the pace of the book. This new one has, so far,lived up to my expectations.
Paul wrote: "Pillars of the Earth is one of my all time favourite books. I've only read Russian History around the late 19t early 20th century period. John Boyne's House of Special Purpose is a decent take on t...Mine too - it's a fabulous book. A story you can really immerse yourself in.
I havent read the book Pillars of the Earth but the TV series was very good. I bet the book would be an epic read.
Nav wrote: "I havent read the book Pillars of the Earth but the TV series was very good. I bet the book would be an epic read."Nav, the tv series was good, but not a patch on the book.
It's funny Isabella, that you rarely, if ever hear someone say "The book was good, but it wasn't a patch in the film!
Nav wrote: "It's funny Isabella, that you rarely, if ever hear someone say "The book was good, but it wasn't a patch in the film!"That's true! I'm going to wrack my brains to see if I can come up with a film that was better than the book. I think I could find a few where I enjoyed the film as much, but not so sure about more. I suppose it's because if a book is made into a movie it has to be pretty good.
For me it would be the LOTR films, but I would have always found Tolkien to be (IMHO) long-winded...sorry
Nav wrote: "For me it would be the LOTR films, but I would have always found Tolkien to be (IMHO) long-winded...sorry" I loved the book LOTR but managed to view the movies almost as separate entities. (I've seen the movies at least ten times. How sad am I)
LOL. I'd almost view them as separate entities too.
I love Philip k Dick but for me Blade Runner was a lot better than the book. Also the film Stand By Me was better than The Body by Stephen King.Pillars of the Earth is epic. Th series barely scratched the surface
I love Philip k Dick but for me Blade Runner was a lot better than the book. Also the film Stand By Me was better than The Body by Stephen King.Pillars of the Earth is epic. Th series barely scratched the surface
comment was so good it was worth saying twice
oooh some interesting choices there, Paul. I have to say that I always got Blade Runner and Max Headroom mixed up for some reason.
Easy mistake ;-).on the other end of the spectrum I watched The Book Thief recently and it missed the whole point of the book
In what way, Paul? I'm still reading the book (nearly finished) but haven't seen the movie - maybe you could put it in the spoiler thread for the book?
I might do. I love the character of death in literature and he's represented very well in the book. in the film Death is barely there .
Sorry that I'm arriving to your welcome party a little late, Paul. I'm having trouble with my wifi lately, but I hope it'll all be sorted soon.
I'm a sci fi fan myself, and I'm sure I'll see you in our sci fi thread soon. :)
I look forward to chatting with you in the group.
I'm a sci fi fan myself, and I'm sure I'll see you in our sci fi thread soon. :)
I look forward to chatting with you in the group.
No worries Declan. Everyone else has been quite welcoming.
