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Post by wildazaleastudio on Sept 29, 2014 16:29:34 GMT -5
I prefer to read sci-fi of the "hard core" variety. I started with Asimov, Heinlein, and Herbert in grade school. I gradually drifted into fantasy, like the Dragonriders of Pern series. A few years before the author died (before completing the saga!) a friend got me hooked on the Wheel of Time novels. I'm also a fan of horror/suspense and stayed up too late many a night in high school devouring the latest from Stephen King and Dean Koontz. (and consequently sleeping dead center of the bed with the lights on). I also got hooked on urban fantasy and things like The Dresden Files, Kim Harrison's The Hollows series, Patricia Briggs werewolf novels, and the Sookie Stackhouse southern vampire mysteries (which I read well before HBO sexed them waaaay up for 'True Blood'). I also re-read books that I love. Right now I'm re-reading Ender's Game for probably the 4th time. Every time I re-read a well-written book I find something new about it that resonates. I have piles and piles of to-be-read books. Thank goodness for Kindle: the piles are not growing larger, I'm just filling up my e-reader. I also collect/read books about animal behavior, reference books (like how to identify birds of North America), how-to books (I'm an information junkie), cook books, craft books, etc. I love books! Love Science Fiction but I'm too lazy to read fantasy and learn a whole new vocabulary. I actually met Isaac Asimov years ago. Very interesting. We lived in New Jersey and a group I belong to had him as a guest. He wouldn't fly so it was a great opportunity. I just read Ender's game again a few weeks ago. Can't read Stephen King - although I did read a book by him about how he writes that was interesting. All I remember is he wants to scare you to death or go for the gross out. Love Dean Koontz - not quite so scary. Now showing my age - Helen MacInnes. I've read some of her books multiple times since I was about 15 yrs old. I read Deliverance years ago, couldn't stop and was scared to death with my husband sleeping beside me. Much better than the movie.
I have a bunch of gardening books, I don't know why I keep buying them. They all say about the same thing but I'm obsessed. I love books too!
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Post by Deb Flaherty on Sept 29, 2014 18:26:23 GMT -5
Oops...didn't do that right. There are too many books in the world to read one you don't enjoy! I regularly get 6-8 books from the library every 2 weeks and if I don't like it I don't finish it. Sometimes they're just lousy. Maybe this is why I don't have enough time for Etsy? Surely not! I really enjoyed Dick Francis books that sort of were about horse racing. He and his son wrote some and the son is carrying on with them since Dick Francis died. I guess I like mysteries. Unfortunately I'm also hooked on Hidden Objects games. You all or just too dedicated for me I'll just hang out and read the reviews if you don't mind.
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Post by quinnyscrochet on Sept 30, 2014 19:08:41 GMT -5
I wish I had more time to read.I used to love reading, May be the book club would give me the push I need to start again
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Post by Katy Sue on Oct 5, 2014 23:18:28 GMT -5
I prefer to read sci-fi of the "hard core" variety. I started with Asimov, Heinlein, and Herbert in grade school. I gradually drifted into fantasy, like the Dragonriders of Pern series. A few years before the author died (before completing the saga!) a friend got me hooked on the Wheel of Time novels. I'm also a fan of horror/suspense and stayed up too late many a night in high school devouring the latest from Stephen King and Dean Koontz. (and consequently sleeping dead center of the bed with the lights on). I also got hooked on urban fantasy and things like The Dresden Files, Kim Harrison's The Hollows series, Patricia Briggs werewolf novels, and the Sookie Stackhouse southern vampire mysteries (which I read well before HBO sexed them waaaay up for 'True Blood'). I also re-read books that I love. Right now I'm re-reading Ender's Game for probably the 4th time. Every time I re-read a well-written book I find something new about it that resonates. I have piles and piles of to-be-read books. Thank goodness for Kindle: the piles are not growing larger, I'm just filling up my e-reader. I also collect/read books about animal behavior, reference books (like how to identify birds of North America), how-to books (I'm an information junkie), cook books, craft books, etc. I love books! Love Science Fiction but I'm too lazy to read fantasy and learn a whole new vocabulary. I actually met Isaac Asimov years ago. Very interesting. We lived in New Jersey and a group I belong to had him as a guest. He wouldn't fly so it was a great opportunity. I just read Ender's game again a few weeks ago. Can't read Stephen King - although I did read a book by him about how he writes that was interesting. All I remember is he wants to scare you to death or go for the gross out. Love Dean Koontz - not quite so scary. Now showing my age - Helen MacInnes. I've read some of her books multiple times since I was about 15 yrs old. I read Deliverance years ago, couldn't stop and was scared to death with my husband sleeping beside me. Much better than the movie.
I have a bunch of gardening books, I don't know why I keep buying them. They all say about the same thing but I'm obsessed. I love books too!
I can't believe you met Asimov! He is one of my favorite authors. Amazing imagination. So many sci fi concepts started with him.
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Post by Deb Flaherty on Oct 6, 2014 13:55:59 GMT -5
Love Science Fiction but I'm too lazy to read fantasy and learn a whole new vocabulary. I actually met Isaac Asimov years ago. Very interesting. We lived in New Jersey and a group I belong to had him as a guest. He wouldn't fly so it was a great opportunity. I just read Ender's game again a few weeks ago. Can't read Stephen King - although I did read a book by him about how he writes that was interesting. All I remember is he wants to scare you to death or go for the gross out. Love Dean Koontz - not quite so scary. Now showing my age - Helen MacInnes. I've read some of her books multiple times since I was about 15 yrs old. I read Deliverance years ago, couldn't stop and was scared to death with my husband sleeping beside me. Much better than the movie.
I have a bunch of gardening books, I don't know why I keep buying them. They all say about the same thing but I'm obsessed. I love books too!
I can't believe you met Asimov! He is one of my favorite authors. Amazing imagination. So many sci fi concepts started with him. Time Enough for Love was my favorite
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Post by desertsage on Nov 22, 2014 9:11:15 GMT -5
I prefer to read sci-fi of the "hard core" variety. I started with Asimov, Heinlein, and Herbert in grade school. I gradually drifted into fantasy, like the Dragonriders of Pern series. A few years before the author died (before completing the saga!) a friend got me hooked on the Wheel of Time novels. I'm also a fan of horror/suspense and stayed up too late many a night in high school devouring the latest from Stephen King and Dean Koontz. (and consequently sleeping dead center of the bed with the lights on). I also got hooked on urban fantasy and things like The Dresden Files, Kim Harrison's The Hollows series, Patricia Briggs werewolf novels, and the Sookie Stackhouse southern vampire mysteries (which I read well before HBO sexed them waaaay up for 'True Blood'). I also re-read books that I love. Right now I'm re-reading Ender's Game for probably the 4th time. Every time I re-read a well-written book I find something new about it that resonates. I have piles and piles of to-be-read books. Thank goodness for Kindle: the piles are not growing larger, I'm just filling up my e-reader. I also collect/read books about animal behavior, reference books (like how to identify birds of North America), how-to books (I'm an information junkie), cook books, craft books, etc. I love books! You'd likely love our library. Have you ever stumbled over David Weber? And how do you feel about alternate history stuff?
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Post by desertsage on Nov 22, 2014 9:13:09 GMT -5
Hey I was thinking that since so many of us like to read....how about starting a book club??? Definitely an intriguing idea. Wide range of tastes, though, with some convergence in the middle.
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Post by desertsage on Nov 22, 2014 9:15:07 GMT -5
Love Science Fiction but I'm too lazy to read fantasy and learn a whole new vocabulary. I actually met Isaac Asimov years ago. Very interesting. We lived in New Jersey and a group I belong to had him as a guest. He wouldn't fly so it was a great opportunity. I just read Ender's game again a few weeks ago. Can't read Stephen King - although I did read a book by him about how he writes that was interesting. All I remember is he wants to scare you to death or go for the gross out. Love Dean Koontz - not quite so scary. Now showing my age - Helen MacInnes. I've read some of her books multiple times since I was about 15 yrs old. I read Deliverance years ago, couldn't stop and was scared to death with my husband sleeping beside me. Much better than the movie.
I have a bunch of gardening books, I don't know why I keep buying them. They all say about the same thing but I'm obsessed. I love books too!
I can't believe you met Asimov! He is one of my favorite authors. Amazing imagination. So many sci fi concepts started with him. Along with actual concepts in science. He and a few other of the greats of his era were actually part of a think-tank. And so prolific, both fiction and nonfiction.
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Post by desertsage on Nov 22, 2014 9:23:38 GMT -5
Anyone else use Goodreads?
And I am currently reading:
Omar N Bradley's "A Soldier's Story" (Bit of an obsession of figuring out WWII, and military history and tactics have also always been a thing. That's my current 'light bathroom reading.' The things that end up as that sort of reason have been a source of sort of horrified amusement by friends of mine for years.)
A really in depth reference (on the science of the meds, the bugs, and the herbs) on antibiotic resistant bacteria and how to fight them. I'm also still working my way through Grieve's herbals. (Basically an herbal encyclopedia, takes forever to read things like that, especially since the print is tiny.)
I have Stirling's 'The Given Sacrifice' sitting and waiting for me, but if I start that one I'll disappear until I've finished it.
There are some others in process, but I tend to have a lot of books going at once, with different ones more active than others. My partner also needs to return some books to the library so that we can pick up some more. *chuckles* I think Butcher has written at least one more in the Dresden series, and I think Koontz may have done another Odd book as well. Pretty sure there may be another Flint/Weber waiting too. So much to read, so little time.
As far as reading tastes... Lots? Books? I don't read romance or erotica, and there are a couple of the classics I could never really get through. (Once every couple years I try to read an Austen or a Bronte again, just because I want to understand the appeal, but...) Beyond that, it ranges all over. Fiction and nonfiction. I have been known to "borrow" textbooks from my partner or friends and read those, too, just to find out what they are learning it classes.
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Post by TammyA on Nov 22, 2014 9:38:53 GMT -5
You'd likely love our library. Have you ever stumbled over David Weber? And how do you feel about alternate history stuff? I'd probably love any library. I love books. I have my favorite genres, but really, I just like to read. Nope, have not heard of David Weber. Will have to look into that. I like alternate history works. The last one I can remember reading was Pastwatch: The Redemption of Christopher Columbus by Orson Scott Card.
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