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Finished pirate latitude s will be back to provide some thoughts about it later
Ctgt wrote: "So I just finished The Lions of al-Rassan and although it is considered fantasy it is really more an adventure story. None of the tried and true fantasy tropes more of an alt/history set in medieva..."Already was looking forward to reading Kay's unique blend of true historical settings with fantasy, thanks for the added incentive, Ctgt. Now I just need to sort out the sequence to read all these next-reads as clearly as possible!
Eileen wrote: "Miekey wrote: "Eileen wrote: "I wish people could just get along. When my family gets together we avoid talking about politics, religion and sex. We just stare at each other till someone wants t..."
Not sure where you live, but I'm in Phoenix where we (tax payers) GAVE a billionaire a $350 million football stadium so he could field a team of cast offs who, over their 115 year history, have only managed 9 post-season appearances.
Wait, are you in Buffalo territory? If so, I was rooting for the Bills in all 4 SB losses...
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Rizwan wrote: "Already was looking forward to reading Kay's unique blend of true historical settings with fantasy, thanks for the added incentive, Ctgt. Now I just need to sort out the sequence to read all these next-reads as clearly as possible!"I have only read the two I mentioned although I have all of them on my shelf, picked them up used about a year ago. I loaned A Song for Arbonne to one of my wife's coworkers who loved it so I have since loaned her the rest of the GGK books.
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When my family gets together we avoid talking about politics, religion and sex. We just stare at each other till ..."
I grew up in Louisiana in the days of Danny Obramawitz (sp) and Archie Manning in a Saint's uniform. I have a suggestion for you Cardinals Fans...um... what size brown paper bag do you wear?
I, Curmudgeon wrote: "Seeley wrote: "Eileen wrote: "Miekey wrote: "Eileen wrote: "I wish people could just get along. When my family gets together we avoid talking about politics, religion and sex. We just stare at e..."
LOL
I don't even watch them. I want my $350 million back :) My son really wants to go (he's been to games in Packers, 49ers, and Redskins stadiums, not to mention a few European soccer games) and wants to root for the home team. We spent twenty minutes researching the schedule to find someone they might beat. Finally settled on the Panthers (and that's not a sure thing :)
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Which forum is this? What are you READING now? I've never read a Packers game. You people certainly like to stray :)I'm just starting The Racketeer.
by C.E. Martin.In 1962, Captain Mark Kenslir died a horrible death in a secret, underground research base. Returning to life, he found himself changed- possessing superhuman strength and a resistance to physical harm.
Returning to active duty, Kenslir is sent to Laos, to investigate a missing patrol. Instead, he discovers a remote North Vietnamese supply base, guarded by an outcast Chinese Sorcerer and his water elemental
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I'm just starting The Racketeer."
Trying to keep those little guys in my head that keep talking to me on track is sort of like hearding cats... does anyone know where I can find a rent-a-thought-police?
I'm still reading (listening too) Don't Know Much About Mythology: Everything You Need to Know About the Greatest Stories in Human History but Never Learned. Still gets an up check for me. I would have wanted more about Celtic Mythos, but he did say in the begining, "we aren't going to make you a guru with this book."
I really appriciate the attention he payed to the African continent and how he talked about African Mythos.
And, not exactly action adventure... I need to figure out what to read next?
Melissa wrote: "Which forum is this? What are you READING now? I've never read a Packers game. You people certainly like to stray :)I'm just starting The Racketeer."
To heck with Grisham, keep your eye on Chelsea this year.
Seeley, yes I'm in Bills territory and thank you! : )Melissa, I think because it's the start of a new football season, we all (including myself) look forward to it. : )
Back on topic....
I'm put Earthman Jack on the back burner till I finish Mistborn. Not that I'm not enjoying the book, it's just I've waited so long to read Mistborn I wanted to give it my full attention.
Miekey wrote: "keep your eye on Chelsea this year":)
I finished the audiobook version of Scarecrow. It was quite the ride. Lots of blood and beheading. Now going with a change a pace and listening to In the Woods.
Tim wrote: "I finished the audiobook version of Scarecrow. It was quite the ride. Lots of blood and beheading. Now going with a change a pace and listening to In the Woods."In the Woods looks good. I just added to my wish list at audible. Let me know if you like the audio version.
Tim wrote: "Now going with a change a pace and listening to In the Woods."I'll also be interested to hear what you think of this. It's been on my list for a bit. I have read several of the Jack Taylor books by Ken Bruen and really enjoyed them (first book in the series The Guards )
So far the narrator is very good and the writing is very lyrical. Nice for listening.
I'm about halfway through my re-read of The Shining. I read this shortly after it came out and I forgot just how much I enjoyed King's early books. Really loving it...again.
Patricia wrote: "Loved Guy Gaveril Kay until he killed off the wrong person! He is still a lovely, lyrical writer. ":) He's not exactly about storybook endings is he? Lyrical is a very good way of putting his writing style.
Tim wrote: "So far the narrator is very good and the writing is very lyrical. Nice for listening."Good to know, I think I'll read that next.
Picked up a freebie novella, "Raw Deal" by Mark Henwick (still free as of today) which has turned out to be surprisingly good ... kind of a hybred action/adventure crossed with urban fantasy/vampire. I am definitely not a vampire fan, but this is working for me so far.
Also just finished reading The Hangman's Daughter. I had been on my To Read list since 2011. It was definitely as good as the buzz. One of my favorite reads this year. My review if you so inclined. http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...May jump into the second book of the series.
Pirate Latitudes was found on Crichton's computer after his death. I did enjoy the story but to give him the benefit of the doubt I don't think he was truly finished with it . There were some thin parts almost had the feel of a first novel to it. While the idea of the plot was pretty good the writing and details were lacking in quality a bit.
Tim wrote: "Also just finished reading The Hangman's Daughter. I had been on my To Read list since 2011. It was definitely as good as the buzz. One of my favorite reads this year. My review if you so incli..."Pretty sure the first 3 books have been holding a place on my kindle for quite some time now.
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Just finished
which I found reminiscent of some of my early Alastair MacLean favorites. Storyline based on a WWII scenario, excellent characterization and interesting plot framework. If you like Alastair MacLean and Desmond Bagley, you should like this one.
I just started Utopia by Lincoln Child. Has anyone read it?
Willie wrote: "I just started Utopia by Lincoln Child. Has anyone read it?"I haven't, let us know what you think.
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From what I can tell, this is the first book of that trilogy but the third book was published in 1981 and this one looks like it was published in 2011.
That's curoius to me. Anyway, reading it first then I'll go to the Sidhe legends. And maybe the Finn McCumal books. (we'll see).
I took a big step away for AA and read,
. It is quite a read. My review if you are interested, http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...Now starting
which I obtained as an advance read.
I just finished Terror On The High Seas by our own David Feeney. Very exciting! He was serious about two SEALS and 10,000 bullets. Sorta. Not my usual thing, but very enjoyble for me.Eileen, I didnt especially like Utopia. I loved Pendergast, but I don't find Childs as good by himself.
trying to get some series caught up so I can start some more just finished up Monster Hunter Legion and started Tricked
I had started reading Utopia by Lincoln Child but then I opened up Thriller 2 and the short story by Jeffery Deaver hooked me.
Just started A Confederation of Valor. Co-worker of my wife loaned it to us and it's been pretty good so far.
I'm reading one by Rick Mofina, and I am a bit disppointed in it. I have only read Six by him before, and I found it to be extra good. But the one I am reading now was originally published in 2002. Maybe an earlier work.
Today I started
, my first book by these authors. Enjoying it so far.
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, my first book by these authors. Enjoying it so far."I liked this one, Janey. It's wonderfully creepy and scary with lots of heroes and things going on and getting munched in creative ways.
I am currently reading
Fast-paced mystery/action!
Codename: Atlas by Tony Evans. Post-apocalyptic, different factions fighting for control of land. Good so far. Was wanting more action considering that the different factions run themselves with military precision, but nothing specific to complain about.
Favorite part so far: the description of a grenade taking out a machine-gunner AND the way Atlas publicly takes out a traitor.
Started
last night, first book in a new series by Ringo. Post apocalyptic, complete with zombies, which I usually hate but Ringo does it well.
Janey wrote: "Today I started , my first book by these authors. Enjoying it so far."These are some of my favorite authors.
Just finished A Confederation of Valor which is actually the first two books of this series. Pretty good start to this military sci/fi story.Now starting The Bone Collector
Ctgt wrote: "Just finished A Confederation of Valor which is actually the first two books of this series. Pretty good start to this military sci/fi story."
Looks interesting. Just finished re-reading The Enchantment Emporium and The Wild Ways by Tanya Huff. Need to put this series on my to-read list.
Had to jump right into The Well of Ascension the second in the series. I enjoyed Mistborn: The Final Empire so much and loving this maybe even more then then Mistborn.
Just started 
From the author of the Charlotte Fox books, this is a new, unrelated series. Promising so far. She's a terrific writer.
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Oh and finally started mistborn