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Old 11-21-2007, 07:58 AM   #1
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Old 11-21-2007, 11:44 PM   #2
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Old 11-22-2007, 04:49 AM   #3
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Old 11-26-2007, 05:36 PM   #4
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Without internet, I find that I am reading more.

Since the move ...

Mists of Avalon - Marion Zimmer Bradley (much angrier book than I recall. I must have been angrier then, too.)

Armageddon: The Musical - Robert Rankin (supposed to be humorous, ended up just being confusing; if you happen across a copy of this, don't bother)

Darwin's Radio - Greg Bear (heavy, confusing, well-described science, middling character development; will not seek out sequel)

Seaward - Susan Cooper (fantasy novel written by author of The Dark is Rising Sequence, not part of that series, probably intended for teen readers. meh.)
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Old 11-26-2007, 05:56 PM   #5
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Seaward - Susan Cooper (fantasy novel written by author of The Dark is Rising Sequence, not part of that series, probably intended for teen readers. meh.)
I read Mandrake a little while back. Seemed to lack the cohesion and character development of The Dark is Rising series, I was very disappointed. Although perhaps it was just adult cynicism for an adult subject. A couple of the set pieces stood out and are still in my mind.
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Old 12-09-2007, 09:52 AM   #6
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Old 12-09-2007, 05:21 PM   #7
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Old 12-10-2007, 10:44 AM   #8
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Just finished Skullduggery Pleasant, by Derek Landy, (alluded to in another thread, not pleasant). I found it immensely enjoyable, and I eagerly anticipate further adventures of these characters. Four stars!
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Old 12-10-2007, 11:36 PM   #9
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Darkover Landfall - Marion Zimmer Bradley
Stormqueen - Marion Zimmer Bradley
Hawkmistress - Marion Zimmer Bradley
Healer's Manual - Ted Andrews
Pagan Book of Living and Dying - Starhawk & M. Macha Nightmare

I really need internet.

Seriously.

Not that I mind reading, but I miss you guys.
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Old 12-11-2007, 03:52 PM   #10
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Old 12-11-2007, 04:41 PM   #11
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Old 12-11-2007, 04:55 PM   #12
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I've just finished reading April Fools Day by Bryce Courtenay.

Now I'm reading the second book in the final chronicals of Thomas Covenant. by Stephen Donaldson.
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Old 12-11-2007, 05:07 PM   #13
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I'm on a Michael Chabon rave recently. Just finished Wonder Boys, and read The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay last month. Both highly recommended.
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Old 12-11-2007, 06:29 PM   #14
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Old 12-11-2007, 06:33 PM   #15
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