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[Scott]

[Kirsten]

Scott wrote: ""

My dad loved that series and insisted I read it!

I've been listening to Suspect by Robert Crais

(I'm a sucker for a dog on the cover - and it's a great mystery thriller!)

[Kirsten]

This is SO me!

[Tad]

Just finished Willful Child by Steven Erikson which was kinda disappointing. Intended to be a comic sendup of Star Trek, the jokes are pretty sophomoric and obvious. More damning though is the thin plot that runs through the book. I realize that the adventures were supposed to be "episodic" as part of the riff on Star Trek, but it really didn't work.

[Jenny]

Bob wrote: "Paula,

Yes, was awesome and I've read it a couple of times also. Did you know that they sold the movie rights to Ridley Scott?"

That has the potential to be AWESOME!!

[Jenny]

I'm reading Hawkeye, Vol. 1: My Life as a Weapon (so pretty and YAY Kate Bishop) and Lights Out (Doctor Who short story). Who thinks I can read 17 books this month to finish my challenge?

[Alexa]

Absolutely!

[Kerry]

Went to Library Sale and they were discarding classic sci-fiction. Are these still classic, which is the gem, if any?
Picked up






Reviews are 3.72 for both Dick and Pohl and 3.83 for Dhalgren, the longest book by far.

[mark, personal space invader]

I can't make out the title of the PKD.

[Rion]

If you view the image the resolution was bigger. Eye in the Sky was the name of the book. But yeah those book covers were not linked. And since I posted I'll add that I just finished Foundation and Earth . Not my favorite from Asimov so far but still worth at least 3.75 stars. I've finally decided to pull the trigger and read The Sparrow . I did buy Sand recently and will start it next. I'm worried that I might need to read Wool first?

[Kerry]

mark wrote: "I can't make out the title of the PKD." EYE IN THE SKY, P.K. DICK. One of his earliest works. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...

Dhalgren, https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/8...

Man Plus, https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3...

Oh yes, also got The Sparrow by Mary Doria Russell at the sale.

[mark, personal space invader]

haven't read the other two but I thought Eye in the Sky was great.

Rion wrote: " did buy Sand Sand Omnibus by Hugh Howey recently and will start it next. I'm worried that I might need to read Wool first? ..."

two series are separate as far as I know. since it is a group read this month I will probably be starting that one myself in a week or so.

[Alexa]

Just started Ammonite. The plot grabbed me from the very beginning. Looking forward to a great adventure!

[Galaxy Press]

Just finished , , (I know, I know, but I had to try a graphic novel) and now am on , and laughing the whole way through. It's awesome.

♥,
Cat at Galaxy Press

[Tabby]

I'm hoping to start Pierce Brown's "Golden Son" this weekend!

[Sérgio]

Just read Dying Inside by Robert Silverberg and really enjoyed it. I'll definitely be looking for more of his books, if they are in the same vein.

What books of his are as cleverly written as this and/or have such an intimate perspective?


I'm going to start The Sentimental Agents in the Volyen Empire by Doris Lessing. It's the fifth book of her "space fantasy" series Canopus in Argos.

Do you guys know if these books are self-contained or if it's better to read them in a certain order? thanks

[Galaxy Press]

Denae wrote: "Re-reading The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, among other things."

I definitely want to read this one again in 2015.

♥,
Cat at Galaxy Press

[Alexa]

Sérgio wrote: "I'm going to start The Sentimental Agents in the Volyen Empire by Doris Lessing. It's the fifth book of her "space fantasy" series Canopus in Argos.

Do you guys know if these books are self-contained or if it's better to read them in a certain order? ..."

Well, I read them in order back when they were first published (and remember eagerly awaiting the next in the series). Why would you want to read them out of order? My memory's sketchy, I can't remember them as being strongly connected, but I definitely have the sense you would miss something by doing it that way.

[Alexa]

Alexa wrote: "Just started Ammonite. The plot grabbed me from the very beginning. Looking forward to a great adventure!"

And I'm sorry to say that this was a serious disappointment!

[AMD]

I am currently reading Lacuna: Demons of the Void. An interesting first effort from David Adams. Fairly fast-paced with good character generation and dabs of science. I just learned there is another book in this series and, if it is as good as what I have read of the first already, I am looking forward to more.

[Galaxy Press]

AMD wrote: "I am currently reading Lacuna: Demons of the Void. An interesting first effort from David Adams. Fairly fast-paced with good character generation and dabs of science..."

What kind of science? Forensic or otherwise?

♥,
Cat at Galaxy Press

[Sérgio]

Alexa wrote: "Well, I read them in order back when they were first published (and remember eagerly awaiting the next in the series). Why would you want to read them out of order? My memory's sketchy, I can't remember them as being strongly connected, but I definitely have the sense you would miss something by doing it that way. "

thanks for replying

It's just happens to be the book of her that I found, and since I have it around, i'd like to read it before I can figure if I'm interested in reading more of her work :)

Btw, I just found this here: "There is no linear progression from one novel to the next, and Mrs. Lessing indeed stresses that they should be read independently."

[AMD]

Apologies ...

Lacuna is a Science Fiction story that begins on Earth in 2029. Humans have begun to develop some fascinating new technology when an Alien race bombs and destroys three major cities. Spurred by the attack, humans join together to build three giant space vessels, warships really, to protect Earth from a new unknown alien race they nickname demons. This story is primarily character driven but, with the help of one main character, introduces new tech like jump drives. It nicely combines current tech with future tech, sparking curiosity and adventure simultaneously.

I am still reading it and finding it quit enjoyable for both characters and science. I'll see how it washes out in the end.

[Galaxy Press]

AMD wrote: "Lacuna is a Science Fiction story that begins on Earth in 2029. Humans have begun to develop some fascinating new technology when an Alien race bombs and destroys three major cities..."

Oh, cool. Let me know how it ends. I might need to read this.

♥,
Cat at Galaxy Press

[Alexa]

Sérgio wrote: "Btw, I just found this here: "There is no linear progression from one novel to the next, and Mrs. Lessing indeed stresses that they should be read independently."..."

All right, I guess I'll defer to Ms. Lessing's opinion! I recall them getting airier and airier - the first was the most down-to-earth/straightforward. (Down-to-earth being a particularly ridiculous metaphor under the circumstances!)

[mark, personal space invader]

Last and First Men: I remember loving that one when much younger. it is well overdue for a re-read, I'm sure I'll get more out of it than my 14 year old self ever did.

[Esther]

I have been lent Old Man's War by a colleagues wife and I'm hooked.

[Mike (the Paladin)]

It's a good read.

[Kathy]

Just finished The Martian yesterday. Really enjoyed it; best sci fi I've read since Wool trilogy and Old Man's War! And I can see why it was the 2014 Goodread Choice sci fi winner. Next up is Scalzi's Lock In.

Currently reading The Golden Compass -- part of a YA challenge for another reading group. 100 pages in, and still not sure where this is going.

If my husband ever finishes Anathem, then I'll get a crack at that one too.

[Kathy]

Rion wrote: "I did buy Sand Sand Omnibus (Sand, #1-5) by Hugh Howey recently and will start it next. I'm worried that I might need to read Wool first? "

Rion -- Sand is a totally different story line / plot / characters than the Wool/Shift/Dust trilogy.
No need to wait to read it until after reading Wool.

[Scott]

Kirsten wrote: "Scott wrote: ""

My dad loved that series and insisted I read it!"

Well...did you??

I also love the Alex Benedict series, which is a bit lighter.

[Scott]

[mark, personal space invader]

I love the movie adaptation, one of my favorites.

[Scott]

I haven't posted in awhile. Here are some of the books that I've read recently:
The Art of Fielding
A Long Strange Trip: The Inside History of the Grateful Dead
Revival

I don't know what to read next.

[Scott]

I decided to read Gone Girl before I see the movie.

[Tabby]

Half the World by Joe Abercrombie

[Scott]

mark wrote: "I love the movie adaptation, one of my favorites."

It's been some years since I've seen the movie, but the book goes a lot into the backgrounds and relationships between the students. The premise is a bit different, too.

['carolyn]

Artifact, Gregory Benford. I am about half way through and so far it's been a disappointment. I love Benford, and go to him for good, hard scifi. This one is so slooooowwww. So far it's about the sleazy bad guy and nothing much has happened except a lot of tension, punching, lying, and things going wrong with the dig.

[James]

I've just finished the Ender's Game Saga... all the books in the original series and the Ender's Shadow series. Then I saw a posting that Card was working on a new one to tie up and bring the two series together... then realized the post was about four years old and got sad.

So, now I'm reading the Star Trek Typhon Pact series while awaiting the next Star Wars book.

[Lee]

After a few months' break, I'm going back to Neuromancer. But reading through these... I know that the Ender's Game Saga is on my TBR list! *guilty*

[Megan]

I'm reading Magician: Master to help finish up the BBC Big Read Challenge I set myself years ago. And am finally getting caught up to the third book in the Octavia Butler trilogy we were all reading a few months ago. Just managed to track down a copy of Imago.

[Doubledf99.99]

Just started On this one, its been on my shelf for months, so high time I get to it. So far its pretty good and interesting..
The Quantum Thief

Hannu Rajaniemi

[Brick]

Just began Roadmarks and already dig the tale and the writing!

[Mike (the Paladin)]

I read Roadmarks years ago. I keep meaning to try and run down a used copy. Hope you like it.

[Rena]

False Idols by Tony LaRocca

[Brick]

I started Sentinels from Space yesterday. Thirty pages in and I already dig the tale. Can anyone recommend any more good books by this author?

[Scott]

Neptune's Brood by Charles Stross
Man, this guy's books are dense. And weird.

[Scott]

I finished Gone Girl. I liked it but I knew one of the key plot point before I started reading it. It would have been more shocking if I wouldn't have known.

This morning I started Pet Sematary.

[Esther]

Just finished Old Man's War and The Ghost Brigades which were very enjoyable.
I have just started Brain Wave which seems promising if a little dated.

[[deleted user]]

Man Plus by Pohl....I am loving this book.