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[jhallum]

Just finished Steven Erikson's Reaper's Gale(Book 7), and loved it. Now I'm moving on to The Voyage of Jerle Shannara Omnibus, and it's pretty good so far.

After that, hopefully it will be on to books 3 and 4 of Butcher's Alderana series.

 

[metalprof]

Now I'm moving on to The Voyage of Jerle Shannara Omnibus, and it's pretty good so far.

That was a pretty good series. Anymore, Brooks is writing "product" not novels, so they all have exactly the same length, and he makes sure to fill a trilogy with what might have otherwise fit in just one or two books. But Jerle Shannara is entertaining because of the mix of fantasy with remnants of older technology.

The followup series High Druid of Shannara may have been a good single book, but ends up being pretty awful as a trilogy.

Ken

 

[spag]

I finished the latest Verner Vinge, "Rainbows End" and decided to take a break from scifi for a bit. Now reading "Red Storm Rising" by Thomas Clancy. A little dated now, but an enjoyable read. Don't know what's up next after that. A friend gave me "Crum: The Novel" and told me to read it, but I don't know if it's my thing.

 

[Rakosh]

Just finished In Milton Lumky Territory, one of Philip K. Dick's early non-sci fi works. Blade Runner this ain't!

It's a realistic look at the life of a travelling salesman and the mindset of life on the road...among lots of other good stuff. I loved it, considering a good chunk of my life is spent on the road.

:Smokin:

 

[ashaman7122]

Just finished In Milton Lumky Territory, one of Philip K. Dick's early non-sci fi works. Blade Runner this ain't!

It's a realistic look at the life of a travelling salesman and the mindset of life on the road...among lots of other good stuff. I loved it, considering a good chunk of my life is spent on the road.

:Smokin:

Hmm...from one salesman to another...you just might have to share that one...

Rock on!

 

[Bear]

Right in the middle of the Hunters Blade trilogy by RA Salvatore....

Bear

 

[OrbWeaver]

Started in on my second volume of Lovecraft stories. "The Picture in the House" was pretty good, but kind of...average, I suppose, for a Lovecraft tale. I'm now reading "Herbert West, Reanimator" and it's already reasonably scary.

 

[Pellaz]

I started reading that series [Anthony's Incarnations of Immortality] a long time ago. I got through the first three before I lost interest. That first book was really interesting though. I liked it a lot.

I think I managed to make it through four books before I succumbed to the same "eh....haven't we read this plot before?" feeling. I have all the original cover art as photoprints from Michael Whelan, though.

Now reading "Red Storm Rising" by Thomas Clancy. A little dated now, but an enjoyable read.

Yes, it would be quite dated now, but I remember loving that book back in the day. I think I'll dig it out and re-read it.
I've only met Clancy once (at Dragon*Con many years ago), but he was gracious and paid me a nice compliment. I'd had to re-edit and proofread his bio for the con, and he liked the final result.

Now Reading: nothing! I'm up at ChattaCon in Chattanooga, TN, which is a weekend party masquerading as a literary SF/fantasy convention.

 

[LunaTEKKE]

"Let's Eat Out - Your Passport to Living Gluten and Allergy Free"

And for some LESS depressing reading, I'm still working my way back through the Harry Potter books...right now, I'm part way through "Order of the Phoenix".

 

[Cheiron]

The good news Luna is that you will live healthier now. Breads/grains aren't very good for us. They are actually somewhat toxic, and result in a lot of people having stomach issues, bloating, and more. Its just that most people have more tolerance than your body is giving you.

Since you can't eat bread anyhow (at least... unless its made with gluten free flour) I encourage you to go and search evolutionary fitness, or paleolithic diets.

--

Right now I'm reading very rarely. Just not making the time I guess. I'm 3/4 through Order of the Phoenix. I have several books at home waiting to be read though. I'm also reading "Extreme Alpinism: Climbing Light, Fast, and High." Its an interesting book on how the leading mountaineers/alpinists climb, and their mindset.

 

[kittybeast]

room full of mirrors- Jimi Hendrix story

 

[Ruthven]

I'm up at ChattaCon in Chattanooga, TN, which is a weekend party masquerading as a literary SF/fantasy convention.

uke: Bands playing in the con suite, where I used to be able to talk to my friends.

 

[jhallum]

I finished the latest Verner Vinge, "Rainbows End" and decided to take a break from scifi for a bit. Now reading "Red Storm Rising" by Thomas Clancy. A little dated now, but an enjoyable read. Don't know what's up next after that. A friend gave me "Crum: The Novel" and told me to read it, but I don't know if it's my thing.

Yeah! Rainbow's End was my favorite book last year. I love that book! I should re-read it again!

Good call!

 

[LunaTEKKE]

Since you can't eat bread anyhow (at least... unless its made with gluten free flour) I encourage you to go and search evolutionary fitness, or paleolithic diets.

I've read a bit about the "Caveman" diet...I'll have to check out the other option you mentioned. I know this is a positive change for my health, but I haven't quite gotten over the "pity party" stage.

The good news, though, is that I have VACATION coming up in March (woo hoo!), so I picked up some beach reading...

Katherine Kurtz - Childe Morgan
Michael Crichton - Next
Jimmy Buffett - Where Is Joe Merchant?

 

[Pellaz]

Now Reading: nothing! I'm up at ChattaCon in Chattanooga, TN, which is a weekend party masquerading as a literary SF/fantasy convention.

uke: Bands playing in the con suite, where I used to be able to talk to my friends.

Yeah, I'd call that an "epic fail." When your convention's primary focus is socializing in the consuite (i.e., hospitality suite, with free food and booze) and then you put some unknown and generally dire bands on stage all night, drowning out any attempts at conversation...hell, I might as well have stayed home.

The good news, though, is that I have VACATION coming up in March (woo hoo!), so I picked up some beach reading...

Katherine Kurtz - Childe Morgan
Michael Crichton - Next
Jimmy Buffett - Where Is Joe Merchant?

Hmm, haven't read that Crichton book yet. (His State of Fear was brilliant, if a bit controversial.)

As for KK, she will be a guest at ChattaCon next year along with David Weber, making the purchase of a 2009 membership a no-brainer for me even with all of the problems this past weekend.

 

[spag]

Yeah! Rainbow's End was my favorite book last year. I love that book! I should re-read it again!

Good call!

I thought the book had some neat ideas, but I wasn't crazy about it overall. Wasn't my favorite Vinge anyway but I'm glad I read it. One thing that was cool about it was that the setting was all local, UCSD campus, the Geisel library, etc.

 

[Yippee38]

I just started The Lies of Locke Lamora. Seems cool so far. Couple of LOL parts already.

 

[Debbie Schnell]

I just found out I have a whole laundry list of food allergies.

So right now, I’m reading “Gluten-Free Girl” by Shauna James Ahern. It’s very well written…and would be an interesting read for anyone facing lifestyle changes for health reasons.

I just hope that the author's positive outlook rubs off on me before I finish the book...

I am reading the very same book right now. It has some great stories and the best g-f bread recipe I've found anywhere. She writes my favorite blog too, also called "Gluten-Free Girl". Do you have Celiac?

 

[LunaTEKKE]

I am reading the very same book right now. It has some great stories and the best g-f bread recipe I've found anywhere. She writes my favorite blog too, also called "Gluten-Free Girl". Do you have Celiac?

Actually, my issue with Gluten is an allergy, which was identified while I was getting treated for another autoimmune disorder (Graves).

Yep…I do check out the Blog from Shauna James Ahern every now and then, as I really enjoy her writing. I’d love to see her try her hand at fiction one day!

Here's a link to the blog for anyone who has an interest...the "food porn" is pretty enjoyable as well.

http://glutenfreegirl.blogspot.com/

 

[rockyracoon]

I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell - Tucker Max