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C.J. Cherryh. Anything she's ever written but especially the "Chanur" series, the "Foreigner" series the "Faded Sun" series and the "Fortress" series. She writes both fantasy and sci-fi and is one of only a handful of authors that does both very well. "His Dark Materials" by Philip Pullman. This series starts with "The Golden Compass" and is excellent. Harry Potter (if you haven't already). "Eternity Road" and "Ancient Shores" (or anything else) by Jack McDevitt. "The Postman" by David Brin "Expendable" by James Allen Gardner. He's written a bunch of loosely related books so start with this one. It's not that they're in any order or dependant on each other but thyis one was first and explains all the terminology (like "going 'Oh Sh*t'") in the books the best. I'll PM you a complete list of the "Dark Tower" books and all of the tie-ins. Ben |
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#627 |
Ring of Famer
Join Date: May 2001
Location: ND
Posts: 37,725
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![]() I've been reading the "feel good" Christmas books that come out every year.
"Comfort and Joy" by Fern Michaels, etc. is my most recent. (Short stories with a couple of other authors). You guys might not appreciate that one though! ![]() |
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#628 |
Pro Bowler
Join Date: Aug 2005
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![]() Ill have to check some of them out, thanks ben!
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#629 |
Old School
Join Date: Sep 2001
Location: Rocky Mountain High
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![]() I just got back from seeing "The Golden Compass." If you haven't read the books, you're gonna love it. If you've read them, it still very, very good. I'm looking forward to the next installment.
I recently read "The Spiderwick Chronicles" (yes, I know they are for children only, unlike most kids books these days) and while the story was simplistic it is a very good story. I'm really looking forward to the movie (saw the trailer at "Golden Compass"). The movie looks like it's targeting an older crowd than the books. Since I'm discussing movies made from books, don't bother with "Stardust" if you've read the book. They got most of the names right, but that's about it. In fact, if I were the author, I'd sue for defamation of characters. ![]() Ben |
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#630 |
Over Jay Cutler
Join Date: Oct 2005
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![]() I just finished,
Born Standing Up: A Comic's Life: Books: Steve Martin by Steve Martin. Quick read, really enjoyed it, I would say it would be a great gift for anyone who grew up watching Steve Martin. |
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#631 |
...there ain't no devil
Join Date: Aug 2005
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![]() I got a pre-release of that in august. Great read.
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#632 |
Concerned Citizen
Join Date: Dec 2002
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![]() What's So Great About Christianity by Dinesh D'Souza...
very good read. |
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#633 |
Over Jay Cutler
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Leucadia, CA
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Adopt-a-Bronco: Tony Scheffler |
![]() Just finished "The Road" by Cormac McCarthy. Could not put it down.
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#634 |
Partisan
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Trumpville (like Potterville, but stupider)
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#635 |
Self Appointed Expert
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#636 |
Ring of Famer
Join Date: May 2001
Location: ND
Posts: 37,725
Adopt-a-Bronco: Emanuel Sanders |
![]() I just picked up TRUMP: "Think Big And Kick Ass" ... Is it worth reading?
I got it at the library so no big deal if it's crap... |
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#637 |
Orange
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Bend, OR
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![]() Just started Pillars of the Earth.
So far, I'm loving it. |
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#638 |
Ring of Famer
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![]() Just started "The 6th Target" by James Patterson.
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#639 |
Old School
Join Date: Sep 2001
Location: Rocky Mountain High
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![]() Let us know if that one's any good. I've read one or two by Patterson and enjoyed them.
Recent reads: "Exiles: The Ruins of Ambrai" by Malanie Rawn (this was a re-read and I forgot what a great fantasy this one is). "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep" by Philip K. Dick (the novel which gave inspiration to the film "Blade Runner"). "A Painted House", "The Last Juror" and "The Broker" by John Grisham (does that man write anything that isn't good). In the Queue: "His Dark Materials" by Philip Pullman (again ![]() "Cauldron" by Jack McDevitt "Duma Key" by Stephen King "Exiles: The Mageborn Traitor" by Melanie Rawn. Ben |
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#640 |
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Join Date: May 2004
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![]() Terry Goodkind just finished his sword of truth series and it is good over all. the middle couple of books are tangents. But thank goodness he lived to wrap it all up. I have reread the first three books four times. I just finished the last two books on vacation. I really like.
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#641 | |
Old School
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#642 | |
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Also more of a fantasy-- out of space series is The saga of the seven suns. by kevin anderson. It is a lot easier to read then the sword of truth series. They are a fun read. I recently order the last two books that came out of that series to read. |
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#643 |
lost in the ether
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: The 'cuse
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![]() I just finished the first book in the Flashman series, oddly enough named Flashman. Its an older book, written in 69, but its still a goodie. Its the tail of a young scoundrel who joins the Royal Army in the 1840s and thru acts of cowardice, self-preservation, treachery, and sheer luck manages to participate in some of the greatest battles of humanity and lives to tell a dashing story of bravery (while all the witnesses to truth conveniently expire). Its pretty entertaining. While he is fictional, the events he is placed in a very real. I am a big history buff, and I recommend it to any other history buffs.
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#644 |
Chaos Technician
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: 4th dimension
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![]() The Book of Law - A.C
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Over Jay Cutler
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#646 |
lost in the ether
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![]() Its good stuff, Orange.
I got the next 3 books in the series coming via Amazon. |
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#647 |
Ring of Famer
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Location: ND
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![]() Anyone read John Grisham Playing for Pizza?
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#648 |
Old School
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#649 |
...there ain't no devil
Join Date: Aug 2005
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#650 |
...there ain't no devil
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