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wolf · 07-31-2007, 12:25 AM

Winding down to the end of Diana Paxson's Taking Up the Runes. I've been working with runes for years, there's not much in the way of surprises in her book. Actually, I've been having problems with her slopping around between pathways to try to wedge interpretations into her particular worldview.

I have In the Presence of Mine Enemies by Harry Turtledove in the on-deck circle.

I've heard about Turtledove for years, found this one used. As far as I know it's a standalone book rather than part of one of his multiple series.

Shawnee123 · 07-31-2007, 09:26 AM

Just finished My Year of Meat by Ruth Ozecki (read it Saturday in one day, I liked it that much.)

DanaC · 07-31-2007, 12:06 PM

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I loved it. Very interesting ending. I would definitly recommend it. Have you read A Million Little Pieces?

I have that book on my bookshelf....and haven't read it yet. I probably should read some of the many unread books I have lying around... :P

Cicero · 07-31-2007, 12:41 PM

"The House of Leaves" and "The Idiot".

07-31-2007, 01:20 PM

My tracts, I have a collection. I like reading about how bad I am and how hell awaits me.
It comforts me.

Piccolo Padawan · 07-31-2007, 08:23 PM

I'm currently starting the, A Song of Ice and Fire, by George R.R. Martin.

I'm only about halfway done on, A Game of Thrones, the first book, and there are I believe 7, at about 1000 pages each. I've gots some reading to do.

Clodfobble · 07-31-2007, 10:10 PM

There will be seven. Currently we are still waiting for the release of number 5.

wolf · 08-01-2007, 01:36 AM

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Originally Posted by rkzenrage

My tracts, I have a collection. I like reading about how bad I am and how hell awaits me.
It comforts me.

That's only worth it if they are Chick Tracts. The others just don't have the same flair.

Piccolo Padawan · 08-01-2007, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Clodfobble

There will be seven. Currently we are still waiting for the release of number 5.

Well, yeah, that was what I was thinking about, but did a poor job expressing it. :P

Chewbaccus · 08-01-2007, 09:38 AM

Wolf, I'm a big fan of Turtledove (and alt history in general) - In The Presence... is a standalone book, and a quality read. I've found that his standalone stuff is typically better than his sequential stuff, in my opinion: Turtledove's developed a tendency to recycle phrases and themes in his serial novels, and it tends to distract from the work.

Currently working on Brothers by David Talbot - a narrative history of the Kennedy administration focused on the tight-knit relationship between JFK, RFK, and their inner circle of advisors, and the tension between that circle and the military-bureaucratic establishment of the time. (CIA, Joint Chiefs, etc.) Think "Thirteen Days", spanned across the three years of the administration.

Very good so far - draws heavily from recently declassified documents, Congressional hearing testimonies, CIA internal histories, and direct interviews with the surviving participants of the time (MacNamara, Gore Vidal, Ted Kennedy, Walter Sheridan, Cynthia Helms [wife of de facto CIA Director Richard Helms], et al) The bibliography is around eight pages, front and back.

Clodfobble · 08-01-2007, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Piccolo Padawan

Well, yeah, that was what I was thinking about, but did a poor job expressing it. :P

Read slowly, if you can manage it. (I tried, but couldn't.) They are highly addictive, and it's really frustrating to read howevermany in a row and then know you have to wait a year or more for the next installment.

Piccolo Padawan · 08-01-2007, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Clodfobble

Read slowly, if you can manage it. (I tried, but couldn't.) They are highly addictive, and it's really frustrating to read howevermany in a row and then know you have to wait a year or more for the next installment.

At this rate, I should be good to go, I started reading A Game of Thrones in late June-ish and I am almost 600 pages in. I've been to busy as of late to read it.

But I often find myself having to read paragraphs over and over again because of the insane amount details. but it's an amazing book.

minnmirman · 08-14-2007, 02:52 PM

I just finished To Kill A Mockingbird, an started American Psycho. I'm a pretty great fan of the film, and I suppose Ill like the book better

wolf · 08-14-2007, 04:31 PM

It's unfortunate that you've seen the film of American Psycho. I thought the book was better constructed.

I'm plodding my way through Harry Potter und der Stein der Weisen.

DanaC · 08-14-2007, 07:05 PM

I am half way through if nobody speaks of remarkable things by jon mcgregor.

Wow. Just wow. This is his debut novel, but you would not think it. it is beautiful and compelling, and crafted with assurance and skill. Very much blurring the line between prose and poetry.

07-31-2007, 12:25 AM	#901
wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	Winding down to the end of Diana Paxson's Taking Up the Runes. I've been working with runes for years, there's not much in the way of surprises in her book. Actually, I've been having problems with her slopping around between pathways to try to wedge interpretations into her particular worldview. I have In the Presence of Mine Enemies by Harry Turtledove in the on-deck circle. I've heard about Turtledove for years, found this one used. As far as I know it's a standalone book rather than part of one of his multiple series. __________________ wolf eht htiw og "Conspiracies are the norm, not the exception." --G. Edward Griffin The Creature from Jekyll Island High Priestess of the Church of the Whale Penis

07-31-2007, 09:26 AM	#902
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	Just finished My Year of Meat by Ruth Ozecki (read it Saturday in one day, I liked it that much.) __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

08-01-2007, 09:38 AM	#910
Chewbaccus Freethinker/booter Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 523	Wolf, I'm a big fan of Turtledove (and alt history in general) - In The Presence... is a standalone book, and a quality read. I've found that his standalone stuff is typically better than his sequential stuff, in my opinion: Turtledove's developed a tendency to recycle phrases and themes in his serial novels, and it tends to distract from the work. Currently working on Brothers by David Talbot - a narrative history of the Kennedy administration focused on the tight-knit relationship between JFK, RFK, and their inner circle of advisors, and the tension between that circle and the military-bureaucratic establishment of the time. (CIA, Joint Chiefs, etc.) Think "Thirteen Days", spanned across the three years of the administration. Very good so far - draws heavily from recently declassified documents, Congressional hearing testimonies, CIA internal histories, and direct interviews with the surviving participants of the time (MacNamara, Gore Vidal, Ted Kennedy, Walter Sheridan, Cynthia Helms [wife of de facto CIA Director Richard Helms], et al) The bibliography is around eight pages, front and back. __________________ Like the wise man said: Of course, that's just my opinion. I could be wrong.

08-14-2007, 04:31 PM	#914
wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	It's unfortunate that you've seen the film of American Psycho. I thought the book was better constructed. I'm plodding my way through Harry Potter und der Stein der Weisen. __________________ wolf eht htiw og "Conspiracies are the norm, not the exception." --G. Edward Griffin The Creature from Jekyll Island High Priestess of the Church of the Whale Penis

07-31-2007, 12:41 PM	#904
Cicero Looking forward to open mic night. Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: New Mexico Posts: 5,148	"The House of Leaves" and "The Idiot".

07-31-2007, 01:20 PM	#905
rkzenrage Guest Posts: n/a	My tracts, I have a collection. I like reading about how bad I am and how hell awaits me. It comforts me.

07-31-2007, 08:23 PM	#906
Piccolo Padawan Profitable Prophet Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Central Texas. Posts: 30	I'm currently starting the, A Song of Ice and Fire, by George R.R. Martin. I'm only about halfway done on, A Game of Thrones, the first book, and there are I believe 7, at about 1000 pages each. I've gots some reading to do.

07-31-2007, 10:10 PM	#907
Clodfobble UNDER CONDITIONAL MITIGATION Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 20,012	There will be seven. Currently we are still waiting for the release of number 5.

08-14-2007, 02:52 PM	#913
minnmirman noob Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Seymour WI/Ft Campbell KY Posts: 43	I just finished To Kill A Mockingbird, an started American Psycho. I'm a pretty great fan of the film, and I suppose Ill like the book better

08-14-2007, 07:05 PM	#915
DanaC We have to go back, Kate! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 25,964	I am half way through if nobody speaks of remarkable things by jon mcgregor. Wow. Just wow. This is his debut novel, but you would not think it. it is beautiful and compelling, and crafted with assurance and skill. Very much blurring the line between prose and poetry.

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