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Re: What are you reading, part 3
« Reply #360 on: October 22, 2008, 03:16:33 AM »
I really enjoyed Wizard's First Rule. Took me by surprise as the content of the story, and what exactly was going on. I was not expecting that kind of story, and it was refreshing to see something new. I am unfortunately still stuck in the middle of Phantom...and honestly have stopped caring about the characters. Terry has hammered the same point on the about 200 pages the he dealt with in another book and I am really annoyed at hearing about it. To me that is really sad when I started with so much interest in the characters.
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Re: What are you reading, part 3
« Reply #361 on: October 22, 2008, 03:19:29 AM »
Just finished Dairy Queen by Catherine Gilbert Murdock

I know it's not genre fiction, it's high school romance. But I really loved the voice and the main character. And while some events aren't exactly believable, I really really really enjoyed this fun book.
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Re: What are you reading, part 3
« Reply #362 on: October 22, 2008, 03:24:48 AM »
Paper- You know I agree. I do however love the series and I don't mind any of the books (Blood of the Fold, Pillars of Creation) too much I do feel that your involvement with the characters was much more intimate in the earlier books. The last book doesn't disappoint so stick with it. Also the biggest complaint I had, was the introduction of Six so late in the series. It was almost like he ran out of material so he had to throw her into the mix along with the princess once again. Ah well, its still one of my favorite series with some of my favorit books.
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Re: What are you reading, part 3
« Reply #363 on: October 22, 2008, 04:32:59 AM »
Just finished Catacombs by John Farris.  Not all bad but his word usage kept throwing me out of the story.
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Re: What are you reading, part 3
« Reply #364 on: October 22, 2008, 04:37:49 AM »
I just finished By Schism Rent Asunder, the newest David Weber.  It is funny seeing him redo a book, Heirs of Empire, and turn it into a series.  I think he just got tired of starship battles and wanted good old-fashioned naval battles instead.
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Re: What are you reading, part 3
« Reply #365 on: October 22, 2008, 04:46:19 AM »
Mummy, have you read 1633 by Webber and Eric Flint?
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Re: What are you reading, part 3
« Reply #366 on: October 22, 2008, 04:53:15 AM »
No, my small town library doesn't have it and my book budget has been eaten up by EUOL. I like Weber a lot though.
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Re: What are you reading, part 3
« Reply #367 on: October 22, 2008, 05:03:25 AM »
I like him as a writer in that as well as The War Gods Own.  Never read his SciFi though.  I'm still saving up for EUOL's newest book.  It's a good thing Dan's is so far out in advance, I have the chance to afford it when it comes out.
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Re: What are you reading, part 3
« Reply #368 on: October 22, 2008, 02:30:17 PM »
I'm about to read Brisingr, so wish me luck with that one.
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Re: What are you reading, part 3
« Reply #369 on: October 22, 2008, 04:56:48 PM »
As of right now i am reading a bunch of Neil Gaiman. All at once. He rocks. Oh, yeah, im also reading some Pratchett. Specifically Night Watch.
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Re: What are you reading, part 3
« Reply #370 on: October 22, 2008, 05:26:22 PM »
KARL SCHROEDER IS AWESOME!!!

Ahem, I feel much better now.  I just finished Pirate Sun and it was great. I love this series by Schroeder, and you all should read it. So there.

Now I'm reading How to Ditch Your Fairy by Justine Larbalestier. It's fun YA.
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Re: What are you reading, part 3
« Reply #371 on: October 22, 2008, 06:50:23 PM »
1633 by Flint & Weber is a good book, but you have to start with 1632 by Flint, of course. That whole series is awesome. It's such an expansive alternate universe; it's even spawned its own magazine that pays pro rates. I love it.
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Re: What are you reading, part 3
« Reply #372 on: October 22, 2008, 08:13:15 PM »
I will have to go pester my librarians about Eric Flint.  Elmandr1, I think reading a lot of Neil Gaiman, coupled with Terry Pratchett, (Nightwatch is my favorite) could warp your brain, though Halloween is the right time for it.  I read the Graveyard Book recently.  Once you got over the idea of a bunch of ghosts raising a child it was really good.
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Re: What are you reading, part 3
« Reply #373 on: October 23, 2008, 01:15:34 AM »
Picked back up Phantom at the slight behest of Monsta. I am glad to hear that you feel it ended well enough that I should continue on with it. Very annoyed that they did introduce Six when they did as well. Seemed out of place and desperate and I don't even know her arc yet. Also getting annoyed at the plot device they are using with Richard. If I were twenty years younger I would be able to relate just fine...

Also Dan's Vampire Bunny book has had me doing something I have not done in a while; Laughing out Loud.
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Re: What are you reading, part 3
« Reply #374 on: October 23, 2008, 02:26:38 AM »
Quote from: Boooookla on October 22, 2008, 06:50:23 PM
1633 by Flint & Weber is a good book, but you have to start with 1632 by Flint, of course. That whole series is awesome. It's such an expansive alternate universe; it's even spawned its own magazine that pays pro rates. I love it.

That is true, it just happened to be on the shelf, and was the first one I picked up.  I love 'em, I've gotten up to 1635 so far and haven't been bored with any of them.
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