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[Tracy]

I just finished and I can't believe it's already the 5th Mickey book. Connelly is just an awesome author.

[Seeley]

did I mention already? sorry, I've been trying to kick the social media habit, or at least get it under control :)

I can highly recommend SOUTH as a great futuristic thriller. I've posted a review on GR and on my site.

Peace, Seeley

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

I'm revisiting an old fun story. The Adventures of Hobart Flynn and Alacrity Fitzhugh. Better known as a trilogy that starts with "Requiem for a Ruler of Worlds by Brian Daley. It's been too long to remember it, but it is as I remembered it. That means fun and funny. Future earth is kind of socialist (left of me...if that can be imagined) but... it's the future and the story is fun. (We earthlings become such assholes in a few centuries.)

the other two in the trilogy are Jinx on a Terran Inheritance and Fall of the White Ship Avatar.

[Tad]

I'm about halfway through the audiobook of One Second After by William R. Forstchen. The writing is good, not great, but the ideas are both exciting and terrifying.

[Travis]

Finished the most bizarre assortment of stories in 20th Century Ghosts and started Spellbound by Larry Correia seriously spellbound is one of the most used book titles of all time and why I added the author to it there's a bunch to choose from

[David]

I'm re-reading right now as well. Only 1999? I read it years ago and this is the book that got me hooked on Huggins. Tons of action! I have this book listed on my Favorites Shelf and on my Profile Shelf. I have read all of his action thrillers and have them ALL but Hunter in my library right now. When Hunter was put on sale for only $0.99 I jumped on that deal. I plan to get all his other titles as well on my Kindle for a chance to re-read. I just don't like reading a regular book anymore and right now his other titles are a buck off at $3.99.

Try or one of my All-Time favorite books: , which is also on my Favorites & Profile Shelves.

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At the same time I am reading: by Tim Curran (a bigfoot in Vietnam?)

and

, a zombie like story with the military thrown in. On sale for only $0.99.

[Dave]

I also purchased the Kindle version of "Hunter" by JB Huggins, having read it originally as paperback in about 2000. About half way through, and I still love the story, but perhaps I'm a bit more critical now than I was back then. One thing I don't understand, it seems that a lot of Kindle books--Hunter being one example--are full of errors.

Thanks for the recommendations--I have not sample any other works of Huggins, but will certainly read some of his other books.

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

I'm not enjoying the second of the Alacrity Fitzhugh and Hobart Floytt Adventure trillogy. These are great. Just like I remember them, save I'm getting more of the puns and jokes. It's really an adventure story, complete with battles and gunfights and such.. .and even sexy lady with scarlet dermal stain...(what ever that is, but it sounds exotic).

There are some wonderful adventures here.... and remember, if you ever get hired on as a mourner at a Croi funeral (next time your in that edge of space that is) make sure you eat a very full lunch...

and maybe some syrup of ippykack (sp).

(The Grand Ecomium! LOL...boy, you won't get that one until you read this, but... I bet you'll use it after you do!)

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Literary Adrenaline Junkie]

The March Avenging Angel group read poll is up:

https://www.goodreads.com/poll/show/9...

It closes on the 22nd of February.

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

My current "favorite quote of the day" from "Requiem for A Ruler of Worlds" by Brian Daley.

"Not a bad planet, as a matter of fact. Practicing law for money there will earn you public impalement."

Now, that's my kind of planet!

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

For you James Rollins Fans, here's the link he's advertising on facebook:

The 6th Extinction

[Seeley]

I. Curmudgeon wrote: "For you James Rollins Fans, here's the link he's advertising on facebook:

The 6th Extinction"

Sounds like Ice Station Zebra... :)

Peace, Seeley

[Rizwan]

So very eagerly waiting for the The Sixth Extinction!!

Finished Amazonia some days ago, and though its a typical awesome Rollins thrill-ride, I felt that the loud climax seemed a bit out of place and didn't really go with the book's overall philosophy of Man vs. Nature and it's hushed skincrawling psychological terror of the unknown, not to mention the villain felt cartoonish. But anyway, thats just nitpicking on my side. The book is a solid 9 out of 10 in my opinion.

[Eileen]

I finished the latest installment Trench Coats, Episode V: The Reckoning Road by our very own Seeley James. If you haven't read them you should, there very good. I've also completed the first in a urban fantasy Eyes to See and now reading the second in the series King of the Dead.

[Mike (the Paladin)]

Just read the third in that series Eileen Watcher of the Dark. Haven't reviewed it yet but it gets a good one. I think it's the best of series so far (and of course the last one out. It hit last Nov.)

[Eileen]

Mike (the Paladin) wrote: "Just read the third in that series Eileen Watcher of the Dark. Haven't reviewed it yet but it gets a good one. I think it's the best of series so far (and of course the last one out..."

I saw your review and as always good review. It has turned out to be a good Urban Fantasy series and there hard to find lately.

[Mike (the Paladin)]

I cheat. I go with Audible on a lot of books. I can download at a moments notice and as I said listen when I do "other stuff". I'm backed up on E-books (2 of those going now with "a bunch" waiting) have a couple of paperbacks started. I'm sending some library books back unread so i can get back to "my own" books, LOL.

I love Audible...of course I also spend more there than I should.

[Eileen]

I have this love hate relationship going with audible myself. It's okay to cheat with audio books I do it all the time, lol. My palms begin to sweat when I'm running low on book credits.

[Mike (the Paladin)]

Oh I know. They always offer a "3 credits for..." deal a couple of days before my new credit is due if I'm down to 1 credit. And I usually buy them.

[Travis]

I have read 51 books this year all audio all from audible. I am still only 60% done with the only kindle book I've been reading all year so far. Not that it's a bad book it's just as Mike says you can multi task with audio books and now I find the voices in my head lack the talent that many narrators have. I bore myself with my reading. Currently I have 2 credits left that I've been trying to not use because I know I'll buy another 25 and it is getting quite pricy buying 25 credits a month. On the other hand I used to spend $1000 a month on beer and cigarettes and since I gave that lifestyle up 5 years ago audio books seem a better way to spend my money.

[Eileen]

One of the many things I like about Audible is there return policy. I've only had to do it a couple times. It was very easy, no questions asked.

[Eileen]

Travis of NNY wrote: "I have read 51 books this year all audio all from audible. I am still only 60% done with the only kindle book I've been reading all year so far. Not that it's a bad book it's just as Mike says you ..."

Now that's impressive Travis. I'll have to check out your lists of books. Lately I've been listening to books more then "reading" them.

[Tim The Enchanter]

I am reading the The Persona Protocol - by Andy McDermott. This is my first book by this author and it is good. I haven't heard of him before now. Anyone read any of his other books?

[Mike (the Paladin)]

I've returned a few books to Audible, and you're right they're always helpful and it goes well. Another thing, I won't use a credit on a book that's $13 or less...I mean my monthly dies are $14. So I end up buying some $10 books or something as well as buying extra credits.

[Eileen]

Tim "The Enchanter" wrote: "I am reading the The Persona Protocol - by Andy McDermott. This is my first book by this author and it is good. I haven'..."

The only book I've read by Andy McDermott was The Hunt For Atlantis which I thoroughly enjoyed.

[Eileen]

Mike (the Paladin) wrote: "I've returned a few books to Audible, and you're right they're always helpful and it goes well. Another thing, I won't use a credit on a book that's $13 or less...I mean my monthly dies are $14. So..."

I won't either. That's why I'm always picking up books when they're on sale.

[Mike (the Paladin)]

I know....a week ago they had "first book in the series" where first books were like $5. I bought 4 first books in a series....

I have no will power.

[Travis]

Will power what is that? I picked up 16 books in that audible sale. I also take a lot of risks and buy books I wouldn't even look at if it meant a credit but for $5 I get exploratory to try new authors. There have been a few disappointments but I've stumbled upon some real gems as well.

[Travis]

Eileen wrote: "Travis of NNY wrote: "I have read 51 books this year all audio all from audible. I am still only 60% done with the only kindle book I've been reading all year so far. Not that it's a bad book it's ..."

As we head into April my listening time will dwindle down. December through April I seem to plow through books

[Jim]

I use the library for all my audio books. They have a pretty good selection, easy to d/l, & they're free.

[Janey]

Tim "The Enchanter" wrote: "I am reading the The Persona Protocol - by Andy McDermott. This is my first book by this author and it is good. I haven'..."

I've read the first 4 books in his Nina Wilde/Eddie Chase series.

[Travis]

I don't use the library. Our library is rather primitive compared to what I've heard from other good reads members. Behind the times.

[Ctgt]

My library is hit or miss as far as audio goes. I don't listen to very many audiobooks. Unlike others here, I can't really listen while I do other things, I tend to get distracted and then feel like I missed something and have to back up. It works fairly well while driving but I have a short commute to work(25 min) so books seem to take forever when I listen.

[Tim The Enchanter]

My library has terrible selection but I just found out you can request they purchase ebooks and audiobooks. So far thy have fulfilled all of my requests. Maybe your library does the same.

[Eileen]

Travis of NNY wrote: "Eileen wrote: "Travis of NNY wrote: "I have read 51 books this year all audio all from audible. I am still only 60% done with the only kindle book I've been reading all year so far. Not that it's a..."

You purchased 16 audio books during the last audio sale...I think you'll be fine. ; )

[Eileen]

My library has also been hit or miss when it comes to audio books, too. Maybe I'll try requesting them and see what happens.

[Tim The Enchanter]

Eileen wrote: "My library has also been hit or miss when it comes to audio books, too. Maybe I'll try requesting them and see what happens."

If your library uses overdrive, do a search for what you want. If you don't see what you want, at the bottom of the page there should be a box that says "don't see the digital titles you were hoping to find" (or something like that) in that box there is a "find more" tab and that brings you to a request page. Chances are it will show up on that page and you can request it. I have had opportunity to view multiple overdrive sites and they all have this option.

[David]

I put on hold reading a couple of books so I could read a digital library loan: Brandon Sanderson. A YA story in the dark future where super-powered man/women take over the world and the group of normal humans who fight back.

And then thanks to GoodReads I came across a thriller I just could not pass by: (the best action movie you'll ever read) by Steve Worland. It sounds like it is the perfect book for me, an action junkie!

[Mike (the Paladin)]

Our library has Overdrive and Hoopla. If I want a book in audio I check the library first...then go to Audible. LOL

[Jim]

Two of my libraries have OverDrive & I use it almost exclusively since I don't have to fiddle with DRM for most titles. I don't even go through the library after the initial setup, but just go directly to the OverDrive server. Fast & easy.

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

Fall of the White Ship Avatar

I'm almost finished with the last book of the Adventures of Alacrity Fitzhugh and Hobart Floytt. These are great stories, definately adventure, lots of action, sexy wemin and, two heroes who are not always dashing and daring.

This is an old story and I've really enjoyed it.

[Eileen]

David wrote: "I put on hold reading a couple of books so I could read a digital library loan: Brandon Sanderson. A YA story in the dark future where super-powered man/women take ..."

Thanks, David. It does sound like a good book. I added it my TBR list.

[Eileen]

This might be a stupid question, but I'll ask it anyways. What is Overdrive and Hoopla?

[Ctgt]

Eileen wrote: "This might be a stupid question, but I'll ask it anyways. What is Overdrive and Hoopla?"

I don't know about Hoopla but Overdrive is the system my library uses for ebooks and audiobook loans.

[Travis]

I really enjoyed steel heart also

[Ctgt]

Speaking of Sanderson, I just started The Way of Kings

[Mike (the Paladin)]

They are companies that contract out audio books, music, Ebooks, etc. In this case they contract with local libraries and library systems to make certain of their products available. The Nashville library system has a contract with both as well as Zinio for magazines and Freegal for music. You download books or whatever and they will stay on your computer for a given amount of time.

[Seeley]

Eileen wrote: "I finished the latest installment Trench Coats, Episode V: The Reckoning Road by our very own Seeley James. If you haven't read them you should, there very good. I've also completed..."

Thanks Eileen!

Peace, Seeley

[Mike (the Paladin)]

It's a gift...

[Eileen]

Thanks Ctgt and Mike!! I learned something new every.