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[Maklershed]

Finished Summer of the Apocalypse. Fantastic post apocalypse book. One of the better ones I've read in the genre. It goes right up there with Canticle, Postman, etc. I definitely recommend it.

Now on to True Confessions. I saw it recommend to people who enjoyed Sneaky People. After an endorsement like that I have to try it.


True Confessions by John Gregory Dunne

 

[Apt101]

Son of the Black Sword (Saga of the Forgotten Warrior) by Larry Correia, audiobook. I really just started but it sounds like intriguing fantasy. Brutal world and caste system, odd dynamics, bit of a Mary Sue protagonist (magic blood, he knows no fear! He brings with him the cunning and tactics of all who have wielded his magic sword before him!). But I like it, will certainly finish.

At about the 25% mark in Career of Evil by Galbraith/J.K. Rowling. Really digging it, but I'm a huge fan of the previous two books in the series so it's no surprise.

 

[Ratrat]

Anyone got a recommendation for a sf book that takes place on a space station? Something likd Red Mars or The Martian.

 

[Lach]

Picked up Deadhouse Gates (2nd Malazan book) again. Took me a while to get back into it again.

 

[Dedication Through Light]

Anyone got a recommendation for a sf book that takes place on a space station? Something likd Red Mars or The Martian.

The Book of Strange New Things

 

[sparky2112]

The Book of Strange New Things

No! Avoid! Run away!

 

[RepairmanJack]

Currently reading:

I'm a little into the second part now and I'm really loving it. I'm glad its further going into the Lord Ruler and The Deepness. I for some reason got the impression that would kind of be left behind after the first book. Really glad I was wrong. Also Zane as a character is awesome so far.

 

[Hanzou]

Not to be captain hindsight here, but I never read introductions before completing a book. Spoilers aside, why attach all that baggage before you even start?

And that's why I don't read them. It's my fault for going back and reading it but I only wanted to read the first paragraph which usually presents what his initial thoughts are. Was jot expecting the ending just hidden away in a throw away sentence. My fault for sure but still annoying.

 

[Jag]

Anyone got a recommendation for a sf book that takes place on a space station? Something likd Red Mars or The Martian.

I would go with The Expanse series by James S.A. Corey (Daniel Abraham). It's a fantastic space opera. Although most of the space based action is on their ship, there is a space station that plays a major role throughout the series. It is very well received (especially here on GAF) and currently in production for a SyFy series.

 

[Dedication Through Light]

No! Avoid! Run away!

That was one of my favorite fiction books.

 

[Ashes]

Finished Pnin.

Starting The Prince.

 

[aidan]

Anyone got a recommendation for a sf book that takes place on a space station? Something likd Red Mars or The Martian.

Try Aliette de Bodard's On a Red Station Drifting:

 

[besada]

Anyone got a recommendation for a sf book that takes place on a space station? Something likd Red Mars or The Martian.

How about something that takes place on a comet that's been turned into a space station?
Heart of the Comet, by David Brin and Gergory Bear(two of the most highly regarded hard science-fiction writers in the genre) not only has your enclosed in a space station vibe, it's got a fascinating mystery that impinges on what it is to be human. Recommended without reservation. Also, an AI named JonVon.

 

[Maklershed]

How about something that takes place on a comet that's been turned into a space station?
Heart of the Comet, by David Brin and Gergory Bear(two of the most highly regarded hard science-fiction writers in the genre) not only has your enclosed in a space station vibe, it's got a fascinating mystery that impinges on what it is to be human. Recommended without reservation. Also, an AI named JonVon.

And the Heechee Saga!

 

[Mifune]

Reading Murakami's Colorless Tsukuru Tazaki and it's easily his worst novel.

I loved the first 150 pages and now I'm having a hard time continuing with it. There's a revelation at that point that is so poorly thought out, insensitive, and downright insulting that I wanted to throw the book against the wall.

 

[Nappuccino]

Reading Murakami's Colorless Tsukuru Tazaki and it's easily his worst novel.

I loved the first 150 pages and now I'm having a hard time continuing with it. There's a revelation at that point that is so poorly thought out, insensitive, and downright insulting that I wanted to throw the book against the wall.

While I agree with your assessment of the revelation itself, that was the part where I finally wanted to keep reading. All that summary in the front half of the book killed my interest. That part, at least, had conflicts and things going on . . . kinda.

 

[Mifune]

While I agree with your assessment of the revelation itself, that was the part where I finally wanted to keep reading. All that summary in the front half of the book killed my interest. That part, at least, had conflicts and things going on . . . kinda.

Yeah but that front half stuff is pure Murakami...stories within stories, weird dreams, and sadness. The revelation takes the book into airport bestseller territory.

 

[kinn]

How about something that takes place on a comet that's been turned into a space station?
Heart of the Comet, by David Brin and Gergory Bear(two of the most highly regarded hard science-fiction writers in the genre) not only has your enclosed in a space station vibe, it's got a fascinating mystery that impinges on what it is to be human. Recommended without reservation. Also, an AI named JonVon.

Id also recommend Pushing Ice.

 

[yasu151]

The Expanse series by James S A Corey (Two writers, twice the storytelling.) It's a space opera, and I've really been enjoying it. Leviathan wakes is the first in the series, if interested.

I always tend to spoil things when I attempt to give a synopsis, so I'll leave it with a simple recommendation.

 

[Mumei]

Reading Murakami's Colorless Tsukuru Tazaki and it's easily his worst novel.

I loved the first 150 pages and now I'm having a hard time continuing with it. There's a revelation at that point that is so poorly thought out, insensitive, and downright insulting that I wanted to throw the book against the wall.

I liked parts of it, but I also thought it was a particularly weak Murakami novel.

 

[Tragicomedy]

Going to my city library to pick up this one, it will be my first Science Fiction since Deep Storm, by Lincoln Child.

Heard great things about it, and after reading 1000+ pages bricks lately, I'm in for something on the shorter side.

My favorite book. You're in for a wild ride. Just roll with it and enjoy perfection!

“Willy Wonka is a psychotic sadistic child-hating manchild with a penchant for third world labor.”

Surprisingly accurate. The second book is nonsense drivel.

 

[Necrovex]

I liked parts of it, but I also thought it was a particularly weak Murakami novel.

On about Murakami, I have been neglecting him for a while now. What book would you reccomend next from him? I've already read Kafka, Wind-Up Bird, 1Q84, and Norwegian Wood. Honestly I will read all of his work in due time since I'm a slight addict for him.

 

[Ashes]

Surprisingly accurate.

Huh? smh.

“Willy Wonka is a psychotic sadistic child-hating manchild with a penchant for third world labor.”

He's neither psychotic, nor sadistic, nor child-hating, and I don't know where oompa loompas are from but I don't think they're third world labour either.

He is a man-child. Maybe... Maybe.

 

[Mumei]

I'm not doing very well sticking to one thing this month. So far I've started The Finder Library, Volume 1 and read through the Sin-Eater storyline, The Magicians through the first 90 pages, Deep Things out of Darkness: A History of Natural History through page 226, and Ties That Bind: The Story of an Afro-Cherokee Family in Slavery and Freedom through page 63.

I also started reading the introduction to Paradise Lost: The Biblically Annotated Edition, but managed to resist the temptation after the first page. <_<

On about Murakami, I have been neglecting him for a while now. What book would you reccomend next from him? I've already read Kafka, Wind-Up Bird, 1Q84, and Norwegian Wood. Honestly I will read all of his work in due time since I'm a slight addict for him.

Hardboiled Wonderland and the End of the World, then Sputnik Sweetheart, I think.

 

[Necrovex]

Hardboiled Wonderland and the End of the World, then Sputnik Sweetheart, I think.

Thanks Mumeiy! When I get back from living in Africa, I swear I'll decorate my book decoration with all of Murakami. My obsession will be known.

I am about a third of the way through Seven Killings. Not an easy read at all. The patois are wrecking me. This is my second time encountering such a style (first was Cloud Atlas). Even with the difficulty, I am loving the novel.

 

[McNagah]

Right now I'm trying to get back into reading. Havent read a book for a very long time. Currently, I am reading the Hobbit. Its the first Tolkien material I have encountered. It's alright. Too much listing actions at the moment in my opinion. Gandalf is a really cool character.

 

[Bradach]

I don't normally read horror but in honour of halloween I'm currently reading this. I loved the film. 85% done and its really good.

 

[thomaser]

Finished Donna Tartt's "The Little Friend", which was great. She has such an evocative way of describing situations, places and sensory stimuli, and her description of families is second to none. Original and at times extremely tense. I'm a little disappointed by the ending, which left one or two important threads unsolved, but that must have been by design. This book doesn't have a world where things resolve easily.

Now, just started Colorless Tsukuru Tazaki and His Years Of Pilgrimage by Haruki Murakami. I have a fancy edition from Foyles with black edges.

 

[Ratrat]

The Book of Strange New Things

No! Avoid! Run away!

Heh, I'll have to look into it.

I would go with The Expanse series by James S.A. Corey (Daniel Abraham). It's a fantastic space opera. Although most of the space based action is on their ship, there is a space station that plays a major role throughout the series. It is very well received (especially here on GAF) and currently in production for a SyFy series.

I tried reading this but got really bored with Leviathan Wakes, I also didnt care for A Shadow in Summer. Will probably watch the show though.

Try Aliette de Bodard's On a Red Station Drifting:

How about something that takes place on a comet that's been turned into a space station?
Heart of the Comet, by David Brin and Gergory Bear(two of the most highly regarded hard science-fiction writers in the genre) not only has your enclosed in a space station vibe, it's got a fascinating mystery that impinges on what it is to be human. Recommended without reservation. Also, an AI named JonVon.

And the Heechee Saga!

These sound really great! Thanks yall.

 

[dolemite]

Jack Reacher Novel #3. It's a blast so far.

 

[kinn]

I don't normally read horror but in honour of halloween I'm currently reading this. I loved the film. 85% done and its really good.

The only film that scares me. Does it differ much from the Film?

 

[kswiston]

I finished Brilliance of the Moon (Book 3 of the Tales of the Otori trilogy) a couple of days ago. Like the previous book, I felt like this book had pacing issues. you get 2.75 books of build up, and then everything conveniently resolves itself in the last quarter of book 3.

 

[Christoff Yurievich]

And the Heechee Saga!

I love you. I found the books by accident two or three summers ago and they're so interesting. I love them, and I think I'm due for a reread by now.

 

[BrokenFiction]

I have bought a lot of books lately based on hype that I've been disappointed in after reading them. I need to use the library more so I don't feel like I'm throwing away money

 

[Kevtones]

The Fall by Camus (again GOAT)
House of Leaves Danielewski (owned for a year haven't delved, thanks ex-gf!)
My Friend Dahmer (blew through it in a night kind of eh)
The Notebooks of Malte Laudris Brigge (love so far)

 

[macfoshizzle]

Just finished David Weber's Honor Harrington book 1

Now I'm 6 chapters into this:

With all the crazy good reviews of this book, I had to see what's all the big deal is. So far this is the most funniest, absurd, witty, sci-fi book i've read in a long time. I want to compare it to a unique Pixar movie in a book form. Every chapter has been so enjoyable so far.

 

[Ashes]

Finished The Prince.

Moving on to The Search Warrant. By Patrick Modiano.

The author won the Nobel prize for literature in 2014.

 

[endre]

I burned through the Black Fleet trilogy. I liked the story more then the Expanse series. Does anybody have a recommendation of a similar book or series?

 

[Rug Monkey]

I burned through the Black Fleet trilogy. I liked the story more then the Expanse series. Does anybody have a recommendation of a similar book or series?

Jack Campbell's Lost Fleet books,

and in a similar, but not so good although you may enjoy them :-veinChristopher Nuttall's Ark Royal books, and Nick Webb's Legacy Fleet series (which is incredibly similar to the Ark Royal books)

Best military sci-fi I've read lately is by Marko Kloos (after seeing him recommended here)

There's always Dalzelle's Omega Force books which I enjoyed a lot.

 

[endre]

Thanks for your input. I actually narrowed my search down to Lost Fleet and to Terms of Enlistment. When I read the first sentence of your post, I thought great, thats decided. Then I saw you linked Kloos. Decisions, decisions...

EDIT:Went with Kloos. It turns out this is written in first person, so I returned the book. Lesson learned, I am getting the sample of the Lost Fleet book.

 

[Kadayi]

Just wrapped up The psychopath Test by Jon Ronson which was both fascinating and illuminating at the same time (though it has to be said it's not entirely about Psychopaths versus the whole mental health industry)

On the theme of psychopaths I'm now reading The good Psychopaths guide to success by Dr Kevin Hutton and Andy McNab of all people, the former being an expert on Psychopaths and that latter being an expert psychopath apparently. Not too far in, but its intriguing reading.

 

[Tugatrix]

Just started this, my first McCarthy novel... I can already feel the depravity seeping deep into my bones

amazing book, after some time I still catch myself thinking and comparing other books to blood meridian, it's a book that really lingers on you for many time

 

[Cfh123]

The Mare, by Mary Gaitskill. Very good.

 

[JumpCancel]

Always wanted to read them and finally snagged an eBay lot of all 14.

Very much written in the time, with a fair few of Fleming's views clearly seeping into the later half of the series.

Overall they're fantastic. Fleming's style is descriptive, meticulous and enticing. I'm glad to find the majority of stories differ highly from their motion picture counterparts, usually for the better. Love Bond's character and have a fondness for the supporting cast who get plenty of development.

From Russia with Love is the most popular and well received novel.

Thunderball, Her Majesty's secret service and You Only Live Twice all follow the same villain, with Golden Gun following the events of YOLT a year later. The rest are self contained stories, with For your eyes only and Octopussy being compilations of shorter stories.

Recommended.

 

[macfoshizzle]

Always wanted to read them and finally snagged an eBay lot of all 14.

Recommended.

I always love the classic book covers. Especially fantasy and sci-fi.

 

[kswiston]

I started reading Treasure Island. Funny how many things from this book ended up becoming general pirate pop culture.

 

[Tragicomedy]

Huh? smh.

He's neither psychotic, nor sadistic, nor child-hating, and I don't know where oompa loompas are from but I don't think they're third world labour either.

He is a man-child. Maybe... Maybe.

I read it and the sequel this year and he's definitely all of those things. Way creepier than the movie. Textbook misanthrope.

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I tried the James Bond books earlier this year and couldn't finish the second. Fleming is blatantly sexist and racist, and frequent N word usage and descriptions of black characters as apes and monsters is not cool.

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Just finished the most recent Expanse novella, The Vital Abyss, by James S.A. Corey - &#9733;&#9733;&#9733;&#9733;. This continues the tradition of the novellas providing excellent amplification to the world the authors created. Strong look into the sociopathic mindset that helped create/release the key antagonist in the series.

 

[RepairmanJack]

Mistborn: Well of Ascension

A stand-alone book or book series with a rogue Kandra as the main character would be a bad ass story.

 

[Heartfyre]

I've been slow to get back into reading since I mostly stopped doing it recreationally when doing my Masters degree -- I had more than enough reading to do for that. I finally finished The Sword of Destiny short story collection, which went very slow because, whether it's because of reading in translation or not, I really don't like the storytelling in these Witcher books. The content is great, but I find the text so drab and utilitarian. As a palette cleanser, I moved on to something comfortable, being the A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms novella collection. I only read the very first section before I dozed off, but that was because I was really tired. Overall, even from that initial reading, I can tell from the tone that I'll have a good chance of catching the reading bug again after a rather flat year.

 

[Valkerionseven]

Read about 80% and finished Osamu Dazai's Ningen Shikkaku (No Longer Human) since I only had one class to teach today. Been on my shelf for years.

Interesting book and I enjoy "life story" stories. Even more of a page turner simply because I am the same age as the main character and sorta live a more controlled version of the same things lol. Enjoyed the read, hope my next choice of reading ware is not as... like that lol. Need something a bit more lighthearted.