What book are you reading at the moment ?

[Arzy]

yeh, the 2nd and 3rd in the series is a lot higher rated, so will get to it eventually.

More a case of independent stories built around a central theme.

I like his take on an almost communist society with the replacement of human governance by computer minds. Eliminates the animal farm situation.

 

[faniebraai]

More a case of independent stories built around a central theme.

I like his take on an almost communist society with the replacement of human governance by computer minds. Eliminates the animal farm situation.

ah, i didn't know that about the series, I'll definitely then do the next one...

 

[R13...]

started it this morning on the train ride in

Say one thing for Joe Acercrombie say he's a good author

 

[Arzy]

ah, i didn't know that about the series, I'll definitely then do the next one...

Try player of games, one of my favorites. Use of weapons is also interesting.

 

[OrbitalDawn]

Started this yesterday. Very interesting so far.

 

[OrbitalDawn]

Anyone read this?

Haven't read that, but read Paul S. Kemp's Lords of the Sith, which also came highly rated. Found it quite meh, despite being a fan of the author.

The universe simply isn't interesting enough for literature, imo.

 

[raind33r]

Ain't Nobody's Business If You Do - Peter Mc Williams

 

[Neoprod]

ah, i didn't know that about the series, I'll definitely then do the next one...

There are 10 books in the Culture universe...i enjoyed Phlebas btdubbs. Kind of a counterpoint to most popular sci-fi that focuses on the actions of one person or a few people in a narrative.

 

[Arzy]

There are 10 books in the Culture universe...i enjoyed Phlebas btdubbs. Kind of a counterpoint to most popular sci-fi that focuses on the actions of one person or a few people in a narrative.

A pity he passed away, at least he got most of his work done.

Unlinke GRRM...at this rate he is going to peg with 2 books unwritten.

 

[Arzy]

Don't recall if I've asked before, but did anyone ever read The Mastership Game by Scott McBain?

 

[Nerfherder]

I'm reading "The Catcher in the Rye" by J.D Salinger and "Losing my Virginity" by Richard Branson.

Catcher is one of my all time favourites. Need to read that again.

One of two books that changed who I am as a person.

 

[Nerfherder]

Starship Troopers - Robert A. Heinlein

Nice listen, not too heavy

You'll enjoy The Forever War by Joe Helderman.

Military sci fi in the vain of James Cameron's Aliens.

This old Sci Fi is blowing my mind. I think once you understand the context of what it written in then it just makes it that much more interesting.

 

[copacetic]

I need something simple and exciting to read.

 

[C4Cat]

Currently reading The Shining Girls by Lauren Beukes
Not sure about it so far, to be honest, but it's early days and it's well written

 

[faniebraai]

I need something simple and exciting to read.

genre?

you have probably read all i have read

 

[saor]

simple
exciting

http://www.amazon.com/Wrinkle-Time-Quintet/dp/0374386137

 

[Tweakd Out]

I know its been mention here already,, currently at Chapter 27 Ready Player ONE

 

[faniebraai]

I know its been mention here already,, currently at Chapter 27 Ready Player ONE

very cool book, i must read for any gamer type .... looking forward to the movie.

 

[saor]

very cool book, i must read for any gamer type .... looking forward to the movie.

+1. Also enjoyed it.
Cool tech!

 

[faniebraai]

+1. Also enjoyed it.
Cool tech!

Armada, the author's second book was also not bad. Not as good, but still happy I read it. Along the same vain.