Shmup 378 Member · Posted August 15, 2020 Share Posted August 15, 2020 Finished a few books recently. A farewell to arms- Hemingway I really enjoyed this book, I’ve always had Hemingway on my list of authors to read and finally got around to it. The writing style at the time must have blown people away with how minimalist it is. Assassin’s Apprentice- Robin Hobb I’ve had many people recommend this book over the years and finally gave it a go. The first third of the book felt very slow to me but I pushed on and it just got better and better. Fantasy books can become predictable but this one had me on edge all the way. Even down to the epilogue. I look forward to continuing the series. Magician- Raymond E Feist I’ve wanted to read this book since I was a kid but always put it off. A great fantasy book and I can see why it is well regarded. I’ve started book 1 of the Murderbot Diaries and am enjoying it so far. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Reed Rothchild 3,332 Editorials Team · Posted August 15, 2020 Author Share Posted August 15, 2020 I have those Feist and Hobb books... some day. I haven't read anything since I moved. Well, aside from a Dean Koontz book. And Crucial Conversations for work. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
avatar! 649 Member · Posted August 15, 2020 Share Posted August 15, 2020 Just started reading 17 minutes ago, Shmup said: Finished a few books recently. A farewell to arms- Hemingway I really enjoy WWI literature. Also a big fan of Hemingway. That said, if you enjoy WWI literature you have to read (if you haven't yet) All Quiet on the Western Front. One of the greatest anti-war novels ever written. I'm currently reading some poetry from the (WWI) war poets. Hard to believe all that happened barely 100 years ago. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shmup 378 Member · Posted August 15, 2020 Share Posted August 15, 2020 23 minutes ago, Reed Rothchild said: I have those Feist and Hobb books... some day. haha yeah I know the feeling. If I was to recommend one to start first it would be Assassin's Apprentice. 10 minutes ago, avatar! said: I really enjoy WWI literature. Also a big fan of Hemingway. That said, if you enjoy WWI literature you have to read (if you haven't yet) All Quiet on the Western Front. One of the greatest anti-war novels ever written. I haven't read many war novels, Catch 22 is probably the last one I read, which was a few years ago now. This one really got me interested so I will definitely check out All Quiet on the Western Front. I'd heard so many mixed reviews on this book (and Hemingway) but I'm glad I checked it out. What would be your next recommendation for Hemingway? I've heard For Whom the Bell Tolls is excellent. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
avatar! 649 Member · Posted August 15, 2020 Share Posted August 15, 2020 5 minutes ago, Shmup said: I haven't read many war novels, Catch 22 is probably the last one I read, which was a few years ago now. This one really got me interested so I will definitely check out All Quiet on the Western Front. I'd heard so many mixed reviews on this book (and Hemingway) but I'm glad I checked it out. What would be your next recommendation for Hemingway? I've heard For Whom the Bell Tolls is excellent. If you haven't read The Old Man and the Sea you must, it's my favorite Hemingway novel. I've known some people, including literary critics, that don't like Hemingway because "too much machismo". The hell with them. Read Hemingway and enjoy! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shmup 378 Member · Posted August 15, 2020 Share Posted August 15, 2020 2 hours ago, avatar! said: If you haven't read The Old Man and the Sea you must, it's my favorite Hemingway novel. I've known some people, including literary critics, that don't like Hemingway because "too much machismo". The hell with them. Read Hemingway and enjoy! I’ve heard that’s also one of his best novels. I’ll check it out. I agree with you, that’s why I try to avoid too many reviews these days because I feel a lot of people like to push their agenda (like saying Hemingway is too macho) and just enjoy what I read. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tabonga 802 Member · Posted August 15, 2020 Share Posted August 15, 2020 I just finished this (the latest in the Junkyard Druid series) last night: And I just got this in the mail today so I will start on it tonight: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Reed Rothchild 3,332 Editorials Team · Posted November 29, 2020 Author Share Posted November 29, 2020 Back on the wagon after getting a new COVID-19 work schedule, moving, building my game room, playing and writing up SNES, etc. Finished this, which I started in March or April: Just started this: And I'm about halfway through Duma Key, which I started in January or February. It's a very slow burn, but I like those, and I like taking my time with them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Reed Rothchild 3,332 Editorials Team · Posted December 1, 2020 Author Share Posted December 1, 2020 I'm a masochist so I also started the thrilling conclusion to Downtown Abbey In Space With Tea Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Reed Rothchild 3,332 Editorials Team · Posted December 18, 2020 Author Share Posted December 18, 2020 I finished Half a War (great), Duma Key (top half of the King library), and Ancillary Mercy (good lord) Now starting up something I've owned for at least 12 years Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shmup 378 Member · Posted December 18, 2020 Share Posted December 18, 2020 53 minutes ago, Reed Rothchild said: I finished Half a War (great), Duma Key (top half of the King library), and Ancillary Mercy (good lord) Now starting up something I've owned for at least 12 years Some interesting sounding books. I’ll add them to the never ending list Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tabonga 802 Member · Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 I just started this - I am only a few chapters in but so far I am really liking it - an urban fantasy in the absurdist vein - a sub genre that I really like if it is well done, 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SailorScoutMandy 116 Member · Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 (edited) A Sky Beyond the Storm, the final in the series. Edited January 8 by SailorScoutMandy Title correction Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Tabonga 802 Member · Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 On 8/14/2020 at 9:04 PM, avatar! said: I'm currently reading some poetry from the (WWI) war poets. Hard to believe all that happened barely 100 years ago. This might interest you - back in 1971 Country Joe McDonald released an album of Robert W. Services WWI poetry set to music. Well worth at least one listen. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fcgamer 1,434 Member · Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 Currently reading "Taiwan: a political history" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
avatar! 649 Member · Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 On 1/20/2021 at 4:23 AM, Tabonga said: This might interest you - back in 1971 Country Joe McDonald released an album of Robert W. Services WWI poetry set to music. Well worth at least one listen. I ordered the album and it should arrive soon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tabonga 802 Member · Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 (edited) 28 minutes ago, avatar! said: I ordered the album and it should arrive soon Country Joe had another solo album called "Thinking of Woody Guthrie" that is also really good. Edited January 23 by Tabonga 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Reed Rothchild 3,332 Editorials Team · Posted January 24 Author Share Posted January 24 I quickly burned through Childhood's EndEnd. It was very good, and has me wanting to check out 2001 and Rendezvous with Rama. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
avatar! 649 Member · Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 @Tabonga that Country Joe album "War War War" is dope! Thanks for introducing me I love it when musicians take poetry and put it to music. Any other recommendations? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tabonga 802 Member · Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 (edited) 1 hour ago, avatar! said: @Tabonga that Country Joe album "War War War" is dope! Thanks for introducing me I love it when musicians take poetry and put it to music. Any other recommendations? You are indeed welcome! This isn't poetry but close since they are ballads. https://www.amazon.com/Best-Dalliance-Ed-McCurdy/dp/B0001XAMCC/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=ed+mccurdy&qid=1611532635&s=music&sr=1-3 Ed McCurdy was a prodigious folk singer/writer and had a series of lps under the collective titles of "When Dalliance Was in Flower and Maidens Lost Their Heads". The songs were full of double entrendres and were pretty sophisticated musically. The above linked cd is the only part of those that has made it to cd as far as I know. Even the LP covers were pretty funny: You might give Dave Van Ronk a try - a lot of his stuff was pretty interesting. There are probably other things I can suggest - just have to dredge them up out my memory. Edit - Found this cd on ebay - all four albums of the series: https://www.ebay.com/itm/ED-MCCURDY-WHEN-DALLIANCE-WAS-IN-FLOWER-FOUR-COMPLETE-ALBUMS-NEW-CD/141735967902?epid=115464191&hash=item21001f3c9e:g:DU8AAOSwVXRb5XZ6 This one is somewhat related: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Naughty-Bawdy-Songs-of-Olde-England-Ed-McCurdy-CD/383746091143?hash=item59590ca887:g:tgwAAOSwIZZfdNOk Edited January 25 by Tabonga 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SailorScoutMandy 116 Member · Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 Dresden Files #7: Dead Beat. Been reading the series between other reads, it's funny. I do wish Butcher would work on his other series The Cinder Spire tho. Aeronauts windlass came out in 2015 and I'm ready for book two. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tabonga 802 Member · Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 3 hours ago, SailorScoutMandy said: Dresden Files #7: Dead Beat. Been reading the series between other reads, it's funny. I do wish Butcher would work on his other series The Cinder Spire tho. Aeronauts windlass came out in 2015 and I'm ready for book two. If you don't know about it there was a brief (only lasted one season) scify channel Dresden Files show that was pretty good. One of the episodes is called "What About Bob?" - Bob is probably my favorite character in the book series. It was available on dvd for pretty cheap - well worth a watch for fans of the books. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
doner24 672 Moderator · Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 3 hours ago, SailorScoutMandy said: Dresden Files #7: Dead Beat. Been reading the series between other reads, it's funny. I do wish Butcher would work on his other series The Cinder Spire tho. Aeronauts windlass came out in 2015 and I'm ready for book two. Love the Dresden series. Bought the last book and haven’t read it yet. I am 3 books through the Codex Alera series and really dig it too. Read Aeronauts Windlass when it came out and really liked that one too, especially the cat. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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