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Post by nuraman00 on Aug 31, 2017 10:03:23 GMT -8
:-) I just thought we were just shooting the breeze. . The exact titles question. The Louise Penny mysteries are best read in order but it is not a must. I started seeing them go on sale at a rate of once per month in order. I started with book 3. I probably missed the first two. Book 5 however should be read before book six or you would miss the whole experience.The books are only around 350 pages so $9.99 is steep. Book 7 is currently marked down on Kindle to $2.99. I haven't read it yet (only 3-6 so far( so you may want to test the waters and go backband read them in order or whatever.Here are the titles: www.orderofbooks.com/authors/louise-penny/The title of the Ben Coes thriller was Independene Day. The James Rollins were Bloodline and The 6th Extinction. The Douglas E Richards were Split Second (currently $2.99) and Quantum Lens. Kind of sci-fi thrillers. The Clive Cussler was Blue Gold. Kinda James Bondish. The others have more under the hood, IMO. But dont pay full price if you own a Kindle. They always go on sale. Preston and Child write a couple of series of horror thrillers if you like that stuff. Thanks for the spoiler instructions! I get books from the library. I don't know if I like reading horror thrillers, because I've never read an adult one. Closest would have been the Goosebumps books. I'll watch horror movies, but partly because they're short and I have low expectations. What's one you recommend? Can you make a practice post using spoiler tags? Which of the above books is good, and not part of a series? Since I'm already into other series, I don't want to add another series on my list, or read a book that I know is part of a series. What is something stand alone? |
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Post by ggazoo69 on Aug 31, 2017 17:31:50 GMT -8
I just read Irving's "A Prayer for Owen Meany." It took me a month and a half. I am not a big fan of fiction so it was tough to get through. Next book on the list is "The Boys in the Boat," about the 1936 Olympics rowing victory by the U.S. I hear it's a great book. I love to read. If I could retire and just read all day, I would.
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Aug 31, 2017 19:01:19 GMT -8
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Post by Darth on Aug 31, 2017 19:01:19 GMT -8
:-) I just thought we were just shooting the breeze. . The exact titles question. The Louise Penny mysteries are best read in order but it is not a must. I started seeing them go on sale at a rate of once per month in order. I started with book 3. I probably missed the first two. Book 5 however should be read before book six or you would miss the whole experience.The books are only around 350 pages so $9.99 is steep. Book 7 is currently marked down on Kindle to $2.99. I haven't read it yet (only 3-6 so far( so you may want to test the waters and go backband read them in order or whatever.Here are the titles: www.orderofbooks.com/authors/louise-penny/The title of the Ben Coes thriller was Independene Day. The James Rollins were Bloodline and The 6th Extinction. The Douglas E Richards were Split Second (currently $2.99) and Quantum Lens. Kind of sci-fi thrillers. The Clive Cussler was Blue Gold. Kinda James Bondish. The others have more under the hood, IMO. But dont pay full price if you own a Kindle. They always go on sale. Preston and Child write a couple of series of horror thrillers if you like that stuff. Thanks for the spoiler instructions! I get books from the library. I don't know if I like reading horror thrillers, because I've never read an adult one. Closest would have been the Goosebumps books. I'll watch horror movies, but partly because they're short and I have low expectations. What's one you recommend? Can you make a practice post using spoiler tags? Which of the above books is good, and not part of a series? Since I'm already into other series, I don't want to add another series on my list, or read a book that I know is part of a series. What is something stand alone? Ok. I will test (it isn't realky a spoiler though because we all know this already :-) Laimbeer sucks eggs[\spoiler]
I would be happy to recommend a book but the problem is we are in a highly subjective arena. But I will do my best if you can help me narrow down what you specifically are looking for. If it's outside of my area maybe somebody else can help you. We all seem to be all over the map in our preferences.
I know you want a standalone.Stuff I can help you with is
1. fantasy that is gritty, super gritty (not my favorite) urban (like Dresden) , all levels of magic, humorous (not my cup of tea) , serious with comic relief, farm boy with a sword, quests, mythological, assassins, military, faeries (e.g. Goblins, elves, gods), character oriented, Arthurian themes, horror mixed in, ,politics and kingdoms, anti-hero (hate most of those), desert settings, religious themes (Narnia, etc). beautiful prose, lengthy books or short, constant action, you name it. Let me know what you like best or don't like. Mix and match as many as you like.
2. Science Fiction: heavy, modern day thrillers with sci fi elements, outer space battles, etc.
3. Classics: Twain, Dickens, H.G. Wells, etc.
4. Thrillers: Dinosaurs, espionage, super spies (Bond, etc.
5. Horror- know a couple Stephen Kings that are great stories but not that slasher stuff or to make you lose sleep.
6. Westerns :not my area but know a few good ones.
7. Mysteries:Agatha Christie (cozies) , modern Cozies, lots of blood and graphic, etc.
8. Historical fiction
9. Humor- probably hardest to recommend because everyone is so different.
Let us know what you've liked/loved and haven't like/hated.
You can combine elements and genres. Just let me know. The more specific you are the better I can make a match if I can. If you are looking for non-fiction (history, intellectual stuff, etc. it is pretty much out of my field. Again, others here can probably help. I don't do facebook. I hope Rascoe is doing well these days.
You said you have plenty of series going. I'm really curious as to which ones?
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Aug 31, 2017 19:02:54 GMT -8
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Post by Darth on Aug 31, 2017 19:02:54 GMT -8
:-) I just thought we were just shooting the breeze. . The exact titles question. The Louise Penny mysteries are best read in order but it is not a must. I started seeing them go on sale at a rate of once per month in order. I started with book 3. I probably missed the first two. Book 5 however should be read before book six or you would miss the whole experience.The books are only around 350 pages so $9.99 is steep. Book 7 is currently marked down on Kindle to $2.99. I haven't read it yet (only 3-6 so far( so you may want to test the waters and go backband read them in order or whatever.Here are the titles: www.orderofbooks.com/authors/louise-penny/The title of the Ben Coes thriller was Independene Day. The James Rollins were Bloodline and The 6th Extinction. The Douglas E Richards were Split Second (currently $2.99) and Quantum Lens. Kind of sci-fi thrillers. The Clive Cussler was Blue Gold. Kinda James Bondish. The others have more under the hood, IMO. But dont pay full price if you own a Kindle. They always go on sale. Preston and Child write a couple of series of horror thrillers if you like that stuff. Thanks for the spoiler instructions! I get books from the library. I don't know if I like reading horror thrillers, because I've never read an adult one. Closest would have been the Goosebumps books. I'll watch horror movies, but partly because they're short and I have low expectations. What's one you recommend? Can you make a practice post using spoiler tags? Which of the above books is good, and not part of a series? Since I'm already into other series, I don't want to add another series on my list, or read a book that I know is part of a series. What is something stand alone? Ok. I will test (it isn't realky a spoiler though because we all know this already :-) Laimbeer sucks eggs[\spoiler]
I would be happy to recommend a book but the problem is we are in a highly subjective arena. But I will do my best if you can help me narrow down what you specifically are looking for. If it's outside of my area maybe somebody else can help you. We all seem to be all over the map in our preferences.
I know you want a standalone.Stuff I can help you with is
1. fantasy that is gritty, super gritty (not my favorite) urban (like Dresden) , all levels of magic, humorous (not my cup of tea) , serious with comic relief, farm boy with a sword, quests, mythological, assassins, military, faeries (e.g. Goblins, elves, gods), character oriented, Arthurian themes, horror mixed in, ,politics and kingdoms, anti-hero (hate most of those), desert settings, religious themes (Narnia, etc). beautiful prose, lengthy books or short, constant action, you name it. Let me know what you like best or don't like. Mix and match as many as you like.
2. Science Fiction: heavy, modern day thrillers with sci fi elements, outer space battles, etc.
3. Classics: Twain, Dickens, H.G. Wells, etc.
4. Thrillers: Dinosaurs, espionage, super spies (Bond, etc.
5. Horror- know a couple Stephen Kings that are great stories but not that slasher stuff or to make you lose sleep.
6. Westerns :not my area but know a few good ones.
7. Mysteries:Agatha Christie (cozies) , modern Cozies, lots of blood and graphic, etc.
8. Historical fiction
9. Humor- probably hardest to recommend because everyone is so different.
Let us know what you've liked/loved and haven't like/hated.
You can combine elements and genres. Just let me know. The more specific you are the better I can make a match if I can. If you are looking for non-fiction (history, intellectual stuff, etc. it is pretty much out of my field. Again, others here can probably help. I don't do facebook. I hope Rascoe is doing well these days.
You said you have plenty of series going. I'm really curious as to which ones?
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Aug 31, 2017 19:07:48 GMT -8
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Post by Darth on Aug 31, 2017 19:07:48 GMT -8
I would be happy to recommend a book but the problem is we are in a highly subjective arena. But I will do my best if you can help me narrow down what you specifically are looking for. If it's outside of my area maybe somebody else can help you. We all seem to be all over the map in our preferences.
I know you want a standalone.Stuff I can help you with is
1. fantasy that is gritty, super gritty (not my favorite) urban (like Dresden) , all levels of magic, humorous (not my cup of tea) , serious with comic relief, farm boy with a sword, quests, mythological, assassins, military, faeries (e.g. Goblins, elves, gods), character oriented, Arthurian themes, horror mixed in, ,politics and kingdoms, anti-hero (hate most of those), desert settings, religious themes (Narnia, etc). beautiful prose, lengthy books or short, constant action, you name it. Let me know what you like best or don't like. Mix and match as many as you like.
2. Science Fiction: heavy, modern day thrillers with sci fi elements, outer space battles, etc.
3. Classics: Twain, Dickens, H.G. Wells, etc.
4. Thrillers: Dinosaurs, espionage, super spies (Bond, etc.
5. Horror- know a couple Stephen Kings that are great stories but not that slasher stuff or to make you lose sleep.
6. Westerns :not my area but know a few good ones.
7. Mysteries:Agatha Christie (cozies) , modern Cozies, lots of blood and graphic, etc.
8. Historical fiction
9. Humor- probably hardest to recommend because everyone is so different.
Let us know what you've liked/loved and haven't like/hated.
You can combine elements and genres. Just let me know. The more specific you are the better I can make a match if I can. If you are looking for non-fiction (history, intellectual stuff, etc. it is pretty much out of my field. Again, others here can probably help. I don't do facebook. I hope Rascoe is doing well these days.
You said you have plenty of series going. I'm really curious as to which ones?
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Post by CJ on Sept 4, 2017 6:22:25 GMT -8
Darth, I think you have to use this to close your spoiler:
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Not this:
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Post by nuraman00 on Sept 5, 2017 12:51:06 GMT -8
Darth, I think you have to use this to close your spoiler: / Not this: \ Good catch. Darth, oops, I told you the wrong thing in my post on the last page about how to use the spoiler tags. |
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Post by nuraman00 on Sept 5, 2017 14:16:22 GMT -8
I had a post which took me 20-30 mins to type, but then the web server went down. I'll repost it later.  |
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Post by CJ on Sept 5, 2017 16:16:22 GMT -8
I had a post which took me 20-30 mins to type, but then the web server went down. I'll repost it later. Woah, you got tl,dr'ed by the server? Pretty sick burn. |
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Sept 5, 2017 17:21:49 GMT -8
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Post by Darth on Sept 5, 2017 17:21:49 GMT -8
The Caine Mutiny. Herman Wouk doesn't waste words. Writes beautifully, IMO. The first half isn't boring but it is slow.The characters are realistic. Nobody or anything is purely good or bad. I watched the Bogart movie afterwards. Left a lot out but the casting was great. Anyhow, really good book.
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Sept 11, 2017 12:33:39 GMT -8
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Post by Darth on Sept 11, 2017 12:33:39 GMT -8
A couple mysteries.ml
My first (and final) Ellery Queen's The Greek Casket.. A lot of reviewers found it convoluted, repetitive, too long, I agree. Some said it was an aberration. IMO are better mysteries out there that are modern. Others loved it. These cozy mysteries (like Agatha Christie's) are a nice soothing break for me. But Ellery Queen was so so. The solution took so long that it was boring with bland characters.
I lost the rest. But Patricia Wentworth's Silver Mask was very exciting.
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Post by nuraman00 on Sept 11, 2017 13:34:36 GMT -8
What does ".ml" mean? My first (and final) Ellery Queen's The Greek Casket.. A lot of reviewers found it convoluted, repetitive, too long, I agree. Some said it was an aberration. IMO are better mysteries out there that are modern. Others loved it. These cozy mysteries (like Agatha Christie's) are a nice soothing break for me. But Ellery Queen was so so. The solution took so long that it was boring with bland characters. I lost the rest. But Patricia Wentworth's Silver Mask was very exciting. What's a "cozy mystery"? Is that an easy one? Compared to a difficult or fast paced one? |
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Post by BillLaimbeer on Sept 11, 2017 14:53:28 GMT -8
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Darth's fantasy football team blows!!!! |
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Post by nuraman00 on Sept 11, 2017 19:38:22 GMT -8
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Darth's fantasy football team blows!!!! Wrong thread. It probably doesn't suck as badly as my survival league pick in the league that I posted. |
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Post by BillLaimbeer on Sept 11, 2017 19:43:22 GMT -8
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Darth's fantasy football team blows!!!! Wrong thread. It probably doesn't suck as badly as my survival league pick in the league that I posted. Ha ha. I picked the Patriots in my Survivor league. The goal is to be the first one eliminated, right? |
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Post by nuraman00 on Sept 11, 2017 20:35:57 GMT -8
Wrong thread. It probably doesn't suck as badly as my survival league pick in the league that I posted. Ha ha. I picked the Patriots in my Survivor league. The goal is to be the first one eliminated, right? I had the Colts. This is a 2 strike league. In one of the years, I used both strikes by week 3. |
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Post by CJ on Sept 12, 2017 16:57:40 GMT -8
I usually skip the first week when playing survivor. It's such a crap shoot, who knows what's going to happen?
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Post by moogs on Sept 13, 2017 13:53:26 GMT -8
I skip the first week when playing Jersey Shore. Everyone is overdoing it to make sure they don't get sent out first.
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Sept 13, 2017 19:20:06 GMT -8
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Post by Darth on Sept 13, 2017 19:20:06 GMT -8
Jeremy. Please stop bragging about making a whole 3 weeks in Survivor before messing up. But congratulations anyhow. Did the cake taste good at your victory p
Nuramon
1- The mi. means that Darth made yet another typo. :-)
2. A cozy mystery is much like an Agatha Christie mystery which means there is no explicit sex, foul language and the murders are usually done "off camera". There are many dumb series which usually involve a cat that helps solve the crime or stupid stuff like that. Even more common are mystery series with titles like "The Chocolate chip Scandal" They actually give you a recipe at the very end. Which I avoid at all costs.
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Post by nuraman00 on Sept 13, 2017 20:59:12 GMT -8
Jeremy. Please stop bragging about making a whole 3 weeks in Survivor before messing up. But congratulations anyhow. Did the cake taste good at your victory p Nuramon 1- The mi. means that Darth made yet another typo. :-) 2. A cozy mystery is much like an Agatha Christie mystery which means there is no explicit sex, foul language and the murders are usually done "off camera". There are many dumb series which usually involve a cat that helps solve the crime or stupid stuff like that. Even more common are mystery series with titles like "The Chocolate chip Scandal" They actually give you a recipe at the very end. Which I avoid at all costs. You made a typo in typing my SN. Wow, I think we have the same taste on mysteries. Based on your post, I'd like cozy mysteries. And I wouldn't like the things you wouldn't like. I'm not sure why sex is needed in a mystery, or how it would help make it a better book. It seems like it would get in the way of why I'm reading the book. Can you give an example of an off camera murder? I think I get it, but want to be sure. |
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