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[Ctgt]

Finished Point and Shoot, didn't like it as much as the first two. Finally getting around to
Something Wicked This Way Comes.

[Mike (the Paladin)]

...uh oh, thanks I was about to buy the first one. Think I'll wait a while.

[Jim]

I'm hooked on

After that I'm going for

Thanks, Seeley!

[Ctgt]

Mike, if you are responding to my post, Fun & Games and
Hell and Gone were both great reads.

[Mike (the Paladin)]

I was...I hate when a series tanks. Don't know if I'll buy it or not. I've hit a slump. or a funk or something. I'm into a good book but when I lay it down I just don't get back to it. Nothing sounds good right now....

HELP!

[Mike (the Paladin)]

Question, I hated Severance Package, how does the story compare? (If you've read it) It's the same author. That one really didn't have much plot/story or any real characters to go with the violence (my opinion of course). If they're alike I probably should just skip. I just now noticed it was the same author.

Thanks

[Eileen]

Mike (the Paladin) wrote: "I was...I hate when a series tanks. Don't know if I'll buy it or not. I've hit a slump. or a funk or something. I'm into a good book but when I lay it down I just don't get back to it. Nothing soun..."

Hate when that happens! I was in a similar slump myself recently and didn't know if I should start a new series or not. I decided to continue with The Gray Man series. Ballistic is none stop action, it's a real page turning. I'm almost finished and I've even learned a few swear words in Spanish I didn't know. : )

[Mike (the Paladin)]

I'm like halfway through Nyphron Rising and it's a very good book. When I'm into it I'm caught up, but I just end up so "blah" so much of the time.

[Eileen]

Mike, So...is it just that book or is it something else? I've read good books that I've just couldn't get into for one reason or another.

[Ctgt]

Mike (the Paladin) wrote: "Question, I hated Severance Package, how does the story compare? (If you've read it) It's the same author. That one really didn't have much plot/story or any real characters to go with the violence..."

It has a bit of a conspiracy theory angle to it if you like that type of story. It does have a fair amount of violence but I didn't find it offensive.

[Mike (the Paladin)]

I don't think it's the book, I think it's me. I'm (as I said) in a funk, have been for a few weeks. Shadow riding around on my back. I have good days and bad. Right now I'm more likely to be watching TV than reading. I'm trying to find a computer game to get into but I don't feel like really concentrating on a new one, LOL.

Just me. As they say, this to shall pass.

[Ctgt]

Eileen wrote: "Mike (the Paladin) wrote: "I was...I hate when a series tanks. Don't know if I'll buy it or not. I've hit a slump. or a funk or something. I'm into a good book but when I lay it down I just don't g..."

Hey, maybe you can try those new swear words out on the hubby, or while driving! :)

[Eileen]

Ctgt wrote: "Eileen wrote: "Mike (the Paladin) wrote: "I was...I hate when a series tanks. Don't know if I'll buy it or not. I've hit a slump. or a funk or something. I'm into a good book but when I lay it down..."

LOL...Si... I've noticed I've been speaking Spanish around the house and I don't speak Spanish.

[Eileen]

Mike (the Paladin) wrote: "I don't think it's the book, I think it's me. I'm (as I said) in a funk, have been for a few weeks. Shadow riding around on my back. I have good days and bad. Right now I'm more likely to be watchi..."

I think it's the change of seasons, we all get like that.

[Mike (the Paladin)]

Maybe...:) Thanks.

[Eileen]

Mike (the Paladin) wrote: "Maybe...:) Thanks."

Anytime!

[Seeley]

Jim wrote: "I'm hooked on

After that I'm going for

Thanks, Seeley!"

You're welcome! It really is inspirational to see a posting like that. Thank you.

Peace, Seeley

[The Pirate Ghost, Long John Silvers Wanna-be]

I finished The Sagan Diary by John Scalzi. It's a very interesting short story, the Diary of Jane Sagan from the Old Man's War series. It's not a spoiler to read and it's very interesting. Scalzi says it's the best thing he's written.

Now I'm reading a supernatural thriller The Two by Will Carver. It's deeper than I had thought, complicated (perhaps too much so) and interesting, if hard to follow.

[Janey]

I'm currently reading - about 200 pages in so far and enjoying it.

[Eileen]

I finished Ballistic and I highly recommend this series. Each book gets better and better. The first in the series is The Gray Man.

[Mike (the Paladin)]

I agree Eileen, Gray Man is a great series... Finally a new one scheduled for release to.

[Jim]

Now I'm reading The Geneva Decision

[Greg]

Just finished reading "Kill Shot" by Vince Flynn
Awesome book, in my opinion it is the best of the bunch that I have read...and I have read them all with the exception of "The Last Man"
The story was strong as well as the characters...it held my attention and had me wanting to get back to reading asap !

[Greg]

Starting into a new author for me...Andy McNab
his book "Bravo Two Zero"

[Patricia]

Mike (the Paladin) wrote: "I was...I hate when a series tanks. Don't know if I'll buy it or not. I've hit a slump. or a funk or something. I'm into a good book but when I lay it down I just don't get back to it. Nothing soun..."

Try Brothers and Bones or Still Life With Crows

[Magiccats]

I am halfway through Zoe Sharp's-Killer Instinct. the first in the Charlie Fox series and I am really enjoying it.

[Mike (the Paladin)]

Read Still Life With Crows I liked it. I'll look Brothers and Bones up. I just down loaded a couple of books from the library that are "different" from what I've been reading, thanks.

[Ctgt]

Hey Mike since this seems to be an intervention ;) I'm going to throw my two cents in.

Bridge of Birds: A Novel of an Ancient China That Never Was

The Last Good Kiss.

The Night Sessions

He Died With His Eyes Open.

Tigana

The Bricklayer

[The Pirate Ghost, Long John Silvers Wanna-be]

Janey wrote: "I'm currently reading - about 200 pages in so far and enjoying it."

I liked this one.

[Jim]

Seeley wrote: "Jim wrote: "I'm hooked on

After that I'm going for

Thanks, Seeley!"


You're welcome! It really..."

Seeley: Since you are in Scottsdale do you have any contact with Larry Brooks? Also, have you tried the Grilled Jumbo Artichokes at Bandera Restaurant?

[Mark]

Greg wrote: "Starting into a new author for me...Andy McNab
his book "Bravo Two Zero""

Great book, you should also check out Chris Ryan's 'The One that Got Away' about the same patrol.

[Eileen]

Ctgt wrote: "Hey Mike since this seems to be an intervention ;) I'm going to throw my two cents in.

Bridge of Birds: A Novel of an Ancient China That Never Was

The Last Good Kiss.

The Night Sessions


H..."

Good choices! I have a few already on my TBR list.

[Eileen]

Jim wrote: "Seeley wrote: "Jim wrote: "I'm hooked on

After that I'm going for

Thanks, Seeley!"

You're we..."

Just the thought of Grilled Jumbo Artichokes, has my mouth watering!

[Jim]

I'm not kidding. Go find the nearest Bandaras.

[Eileen]

I checked and I don't have a Bandaras in my area. I did find the recipe for the Grilled Jumbo Artichokes! I'm going to make these real soon.

http://oldtimecyndi.blogspot.com/2010...

[Jim]

Eileen wrote: "I checked and I don't have a Bandaras in my area. I did find the recipe for the Grilled Jumbo Artichokes! I'm going to make these real soon.

http://oldtimecyndi.blogspot.com/2010......"

OH, BLESS YOU, EILEEN!! I did in fact look for that recipe and couldn't find it. Now I've saved the link. Oh, what a day! Thanks again!

[Eileen]

My pleasure!!!

Let me know when you make them, I'll be interested to see if they taste the same as the ones you've had. I'm going to try the recipe this weekend. It is after all...a holiday weekend!

[Jim]

Eileen wrote: "My pleasure!!!

Let me know when you make them, I'll be interested to see if they taste the same as the ones you've had. I'm going to try the recipe this weekend. It is after all...a holiday week..."

We've baked some in the oven with olive oil, garlic and lemon juice. They're great. Now we are avoiding all oil (pretty much). So we'll see. I use hardwood in the BBQ (no petroleum products) and pure mesquite charcoal, when I can get it.

Unfortunately, there's no Bandaras near me now. Used to live a few blocks from one!

[David]

I am at about the 70% mark into Man On Fire A.J. Quinnell. Different from the movie, but yet again, close enough. Tons more detail on the life and times of Creasy. Different setting (Italy) and time (1970's). More of a character study. The first of at least 4 books featuring Creasy. The big showdown is coming up.

Be great if Hollywood could come up with another movie featuring Denzel as Creasy. Just change the order of the books and have the next movie happen BEFORE Man on Fire (Like they did with the Dan Brown movies).

[Mike (the Paladin)]

I've been stuck for a while but the Riyria books are excellent so I'm back to them. Also a couple of Christian books. I think I need some "nourishing" or something to get me out of my "doldrums".

[Eileen]

David wrote: "I am at about the 70% mark into Man On Fire A.J. Quinnell. Different from the movie, but yet again, close enough. Tons more detail on the life and times of Creasy. Different setting (Italy) and ..."

Man on Fire was a excellent movie! I should read the book.

[Eileen]

Mike (the Paladin) wrote: "I've been stuck for a while but the Riyria books are excellent so I'm back to them. Also a couple of Christian books. I think I need some "nourishing" or something to get me out of my "doldrums"."

You need something to spark your interest, like a project you've put off or wanted to start, but haven't.

How about....making those Grillled Jumbo Artichokes this weekend? : )

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Literary Adrenaline Junkie]

I loved Man on Fire. I imagine it's a great book as well.

[Seeley]

Eileen wrote: "Mike (the Paladin) wrote: "I've been stuck for a while but the Riyria books are excellent so I'm back to them. Also a couple of Christian books. I think I need some "nourishing" or something to get..."

Thanks for that link, my wife and I are making them this weekend. We've never had them at Bandera's but there is a little corner bistro that makes them and they're to-die-for. Never thought about doing it at home. Thanks!

Peace, Seeley

[Mike (the Paladin)]

Actually I'm trying to "re-do" our place, shifting a lot of things to the attic and going through my books to make space. I'm thinking of starting a small group Bible study in my home, maybe by Aug. (not pushing my Christianity, just what I'm doing). I had a fairly long running group before my wife got so ill we couldn't and I haven't restatred since.

I'm planning to make smoked sausage with red beans and rice tonight...does that count????:)

It just takes a while for me to do all that. After an hour or two it's over and if I'm not careful I'll end up down for a few days, LOL.

It's why I set the goal of Aug.

Thanks

[Ctgt]

So I just finished Something Wicked This Way Comes and I feel sick that I waited all this time to read this fantastic book. I have read several of his other books but for whatever reason never bothered with this one. What a mistake!

[Mike (the Paladin)]

Great book huh?

[Eileen]

Seeley wrote: "Eileen wrote: "Mike (the Paladin) wrote: "I've been stuck for a while but the Riyria books are excellent so I'm back to them. Also a couple of Christian books. I think I need some "nourishing" or s..."

Just returned from the store and the artichokes were on sale! I guess I'm suppose to make them. Let us know how they turn out.

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Literary Adrenaline Junkie]

Ray Bradbury will definitely be missed!

[Eileen]

Mike (the Paladin) wrote: "Actually I'm trying to "re-do" our place, shifting a lot of things to the attic and going through my books to make space. I'm thinking of starting a small group Bible study in my home, maybe by Aug..."

Mike, that sounds wonderful. No matter if it's a Bible study group or a book club meeting, getting together with similar interests is always a good idea.

We've been doing some DIY jobs around the house lately, it never ends.

How was the sausage? Never been brave enough to make my own.

After all you've done today....see you in a few days! : )