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message 351: by The Pirate Ghost, Long John Silvers Wanna-be (new)

The Pirate Ghost (Formerly known as the Curmudgeon) (pirateghost) | 5326 comments Mod
I'm a fan of kindle... yep.


Mike (the Paladin) (thepaladin) | 2933 comments Mod
Sharon, don't know how much impairment you're dealing with (I hope little). My wife got to the point she couldn't read. There are also audio books and many libraries have a good selection. Ours has an Overdrive selection that can be downloaded at home to your computer or in some cases MP3s and other devices.


message 353: by Sharon (new)

Sharon Michael | 449 comments Mike (the Paladin) wrote: "Sharon, don't know how much impairment you're dealing with (I hope little). My wife got to the point she couldn't read. There are also audio books and many libraries have a good selection. Ours has..."

I have adequate eyesight in one eye, but the depth perception problem and limited vision to my left make it unsafe for me to drive, which means I have to depend on someone else for town trips. It doesn't really interfere with my reading ... even my artwork ... or most of the things I do outdoors except, again, for the depth perception problem. And, for some reason, I have no night vision at all ... but then I'm too old for much nightlife anyway now.

I do like the idea of adjustable fonts with the Kindle as it is slowly getting more difficult to read small type ... whether that is from the injury or just old age I don't really know.

I used to listen to audio tapes when I was doing a lot of horse hauling cross-country, but I have a hard time concentrating on them at home. If I'm not actually reading, my attention tends to wander. If it was the only option, I would likely adjust, but for now I do prefer books ... and hopefully the Kindle as well.


Mike (the Paladin) (thepaladin) | 2933 comments Mod
My wife was also an artist. It was hard for her when she had to stop painting.

Hope things go well.


message 355: by Sharon (new)

Sharon Michael | 449 comments I can only imagine. My great-uncle was an artist as well, and lost his sight in his late 50s. I don't remember now what the problem was, but I remember how upset my Grandmother was for him.

I am just tremendously grateful that I can still do almost everything I need and want to do ... at 70 there's a lot of people that can't say that.


message 356: by Mike (the Paladin) (last edited Oct 05, 2011 04:22PM) (new)

Mike (the Paladin) (thepaladin) | 2933 comments Mod
My wife had a series of strokes and the first paralyzed her right side which was her brush hand. She eventually had a series of strokes. She was only 64 when she passed.


message 357: by Danielle The Book Huntress , Literary Adrenaline Junkie (last edited Oct 05, 2011 05:28PM) (new)

 Danielle The Book Huntress  (gatadelafuente) | 5150 comments Mod
Sharon, I think the Kindle will be a good thing for you.

Mike, I've said it before, but I'm sorry for what your wife went through and her passing.


message 358: by Jason, Gone but not forgotton (new)

Jason (darkfiction) | 281 comments Mod
Me, Too, Mike! That's terrible!


message 359: by The Pirate Ghost, Long John Silvers Wanna-be (last edited Oct 06, 2011 07:09AM) (new)

The Pirate Ghost (Formerly known as the Curmudgeon) (pirateghost) | 5326 comments Mod
I'm sorry for your loss too mike. You have my deepest sympathies.

I support kindle as a reading device. I love the printed page, but it's the story I'm after. (We all know that movies and television usually come short of delivering the best stories.) Have Kindle will Travel.


message 360: by Eileen (new)

Eileen Mike (the Paladin) wrote: "My wife had a series of strokes and the first paralyzed her right side which was her brush hand. She eventually had a series of strokes. She was only 64 when she passed."

Mike, I am so sorry for your loss, you have my deepest sympathy.


message 361: by Sharon (new)

Sharon Michael | 449 comments Mike (the Paladin) wrote: "My wife had a series of strokes and the first paralyzed her right side which was her brush hand. She eventually had a series of strokes. She was only 64 when she passed."

Mike, am very sorry to hear this. Having to deal with the strokes and then going so young is tragic.


Mike (the Paladin) (thepaladin) | 2933 comments Mod
Thanks all. Sharon is dealing with her situation and I just wanted her to know we understand.


message 363: by Danielle The Book Huntress , Literary Adrenaline Junkie (new)

 Danielle The Book Huntress  (gatadelafuente) | 5150 comments Mod
To all members, new and old, don't forget to vote in our poll for our November group read. It's up until the 14th!


message 364: by Kasia (new)

Kasia (kasia_s) | 6 comments Love love love this group, I read action books all the time, they are perfect between horror or mystery read - a nice fix of semi normal adrenaline!


message 365: by Danielle The Book Huntress , Literary Adrenaline Junkie (new)

 Danielle The Book Huntress  (gatadelafuente) | 5150 comments Mod
Glad you joined, Kasia. I'm glad to find other action fans to talk to on GRs. The group was totally Hugh's idea, by the way.


message 366: by The Pirate Ghost, Long John Silvers Wanna-be (new)

The Pirate Ghost (Formerly known as the Curmudgeon) (pirateghost) | 5326 comments Mod
Hi, Kasia, welcome to the group. We're glad to have you here.


message 367: by Jason, Gone but not forgotton (new)

Jason (darkfiction) | 281 comments Mod
Have I welcomed you here before, Kasia? If not, then welcome!


message 368: by Eileen (new)

Eileen Welcome and Hi, Kasia!


message 369: by Anthony (new)

Anthony Bellaleigh (anthonybellaleigh) | 76 comments Hi, I'm Anthony and Hugh (aka Hermit) dragged me in here (yes, I might have been kicking and screaming but that's only because my straightjacket is coming loose)... really looking forward to finding out where all the action is! Cheers Anthony

p.s. yes, I am also an aspiring author but let's pretend I didn't say that...


message 370: by Danielle The Book Huntress , Literary Adrenaline Junkie (new)

 Danielle The Book Huntress  (gatadelafuente) | 5150 comments Mod
Welcome, Anthony!


message 371: by The Pirate Ghost, Long John Silvers Wanna-be (new)

The Pirate Ghost (Formerly known as the Curmudgeon) (pirateghost) | 5326 comments Mod
I can pretend... welcome to our little humble, but uniquely insane corner of cyberspace. It's good to have you here. Sorry about stretching out your "Hunting Jacket" (the kind with the arms that tie in the back).

Welcome Anthony


message 372: by Eileen (new)

Eileen Welcome, Anthony!


message 373: by Nancy (new)

Nancy Boone | 66 comments Welcome Anthony. Hope you got that straight jacket issue worked out.


message 374: by Jason, Gone but not forgotton (new)

Jason (darkfiction) | 281 comments Mod
Welcome to where the action is*, Anthony!



*I know, you don't have to tell me. That was pretty bad. LOL


message 375: by Nina (new)

Nina | 18 comments i never actually introduced myself to the group properly hello everyone my name is Nina i have been on good reads and in this club technically but not officially yet so Hi everyone
Oh and Hi Anthony and Kasia


message 376: by Eileen (new)

Eileen Hi, Nina!


message 377: by The Pirate Ghost, Long John Silvers Wanna-be (new)

The Pirate Ghost (Formerly known as the Curmudgeon) (pirateghost) | 5326 comments Mod
Hi Nina. I'm glad you joined and glad your here. Now we can officially welcome you to the A/A discussion group. It's great having you here.


message 378: by Nina (new)

Nina | 18 comments Thanks Eileen


message 379: by Nina (new)

Nina | 18 comments Thank you very much I'm looking forward to contributing to our group


message 380: by Jason, Gone but not forgotton (new)

Jason (darkfiction) | 281 comments Mod
Hi, Nina! Welcome to the group!


message 381: by Nancy (new)

Nancy Boone | 66 comments Welcome Nina. Hope you discuss with us.


Mike (the Paladin) (thepaladin) | 2933 comments Mod
Welcome Nina.


message 383: by Lee (new)

Lee | 55 comments Welcome, Anthony & Nina!

Oh, and hi, Kasia...:)


message 384: by Danielle The Book Huntress , Literary Adrenaline Junkie (new)

 Danielle The Book Huntress  (gatadelafuente) | 5150 comments Mod
Welcome, Nina.


message 385: by Anthony (new)

Anthony Bellaleigh (anthonybellaleigh) | 76 comments Thanks for all the welcomes! I surely feel like I'm in good company here... :)


message 386: by Phyllis (new)

Phyllis (phyllisbrannin) Hi, my name is Phyllis and I just joined your group. I ove action adventure book. My favorites are Andy McDermott, Matthew Rielly, James Rollins, Clive Cussler. I have read everything they have written. I am looking forward to participating in your group.


message 387: by The Pirate Ghost, Long John Silvers Wanna-be (new)

The Pirate Ghost (Formerly known as the Curmudgeon) (pirateghost) | 5326 comments Mod
Andy McDermontt, The SEarch for Atlantis. Fun book. Chase is fun. Heck, I'm a fan of all four of the guys you mentioned. Welcome Phyllis!


Mike (the Paladin) (thepaladin) | 2933 comments Mod
Hi Phyllis, welcome.


message 389: by Phyllis (new)

Phyllis (phyllisbrannin) Thanks, just finished Empire of Gold and guess what? its a 2 parter, have to wait a year for the next book.


Mike (the Paladin) (thepaladin) | 2933 comments Mod
Yah.... I've been waiting for the next Dresden book since a day after I got the last one.


message 391: by Phyllis (new)

Phyllis (phyllisbrannin) Haven't read any of the Dresden books. Might just be my next adventure.


message 392: by The Pirate Ghost, Long John Silvers Wanna-be (new)

The Pirate Ghost (Formerly known as the Curmudgeon) (pirateghost) | 5326 comments Mod
I'm reading Temple now. Almost done with it.


Mike (the Paladin) (thepaladin) | 2933 comments Mod
Well 2 pluses, they're great (at least I think they are LOL), and there are already a lot of them waiting.


message 394: by Phyllis (new)

Phyllis (phyllisbrannin) Temple by Matthew Rielly? I loved that book. Just finished Scarecrow. Haven't decided what to read next. Debating between The Sentinel by Jeremy Bishop,Callsign: King by Jeremy Robinson


message 395: by The Pirate Ghost, Long John Silvers Wanna-be (last edited Oct 22, 2011 03:33PM) (new)

The Pirate Ghost (Formerly known as the Curmudgeon) (pirateghost) | 5326 comments Mod
I've read "Pulse" that was fun. If you like that kind of adventure, you might try Eventby David L. Golemon. I enjoyed that very much. (Jeremy wrote a review for him on Goodreads too. He liked it.)

I thought Temple was a lot of fun. I loved the last line.

Event (Event Group Adventure, #1) by David L. Golemon


message 396: by Eileen (new)

Eileen Welcome, Phyllis!


message 397: by The Pirate Ghost, Long John Silvers Wanna-be (new)

The Pirate Ghost (Formerly known as the Curmudgeon) (pirateghost) | 5326 comments Mod
And it's scary. Just watching late night TV and what comes up? Just a story about a murder back in the town I used to live in in Louisiana with the name of a club that is owned by my Little Brother's best friend from High School. Freaky. (and the guy's name is Bubba - the Sherrif's Son. (Ex Sherrif)


message 398: by Jason, Gone but not forgotton (new)

Jason (darkfiction) | 281 comments Mod
Welcome, Phyllis!


message 399: by James (new)

James (theadventurousbookreader) Welcome, Phyllis!


message 400: by Sharon (new)

Sharon Michael | 449 comments Hugh (A.K.A. Hermit the Curmudgeon) wrote: "I've read "Pulse" that was fun. If you like that kind of adventure, you might try Eventby David L. Golemon. I enjoyed that very much. (Jeremy wrote a review for hi..."

I really enjoyed "Event" and am looking forward to "Legacy" when the library gets it in.


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