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Re: 2012 Book Thread
« Reply #125 on: May 21, 2012, 09:55:26 AM »

  • "Faith of the Fallen" by Terry Goodkind
  • "The Pillars of Creation" by Terry Goodkind
  • "The Naked Empire" by Terry Goodkind
  • "Fear the Alien" various authors
  • "Chainfire" by Terry Goodkind
  • "Phantom" by Terry Goodkind
  • "Confessor" by Terry Goodkind
  • "The Fall of Reach" by Eric Nylund - Yes, as is Halo
  • "The Rift" by Walter J. Williams
  • "Lord of Snow and Shadows" by Sarah Ash
  • "Prisoner of the Iron Tower" by Sarah Ash
  • "Children of the Serpent Gate" by Sarah Ash
  • "The Outcast Dead" by Graham McNeill

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Re: 2012 Book Thread
« Reply #126 on: May 22, 2012, 04:46:47 PM »

1.  12/26/11 started--The Anti-Romantic Child: A Story of Unexpected Joy by Priscilla Gilman--Finished 1-23-12
2.  12/25/12 startedThe Big U by Neal Stephenson--Finished 2-16-12
3.  2/17/12 started Lamb:  The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal by Christopher Moore--Finished 3/23/12
4.  3/26/12 started Practical Demonkeeping by Christopher Moore--Finished 4-4-12
5.  4/5/12 started Bloodsucking Fiends by Christopher Moore--Finished 4/23/12
6.  4/24/12 started You Suck:  A Love Story by Christopher Moore--Finished 5/1/12
7.  5/2/12 started The Mongoliad:  Book One by Neal Stephenson et al--Finished 5/17/12

8.  5/18/12 started Swamplandia! by Karen Russel

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Re: 2012 Book Thread
« Reply #127 on: May 24, 2012, 06:58:40 AM »

1) The Mutiny of the Elsinore by Jack London
2) The Mythical Man-Month: Essays on Software Engineering by Frederick P Brooks
3) The Little Lady of the Big House by Jack London
4) Jerry of the Islands by Jack London
5) Michael, Brother of Jerry by Jack London
6) Where the Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein
7) A Boy's Will by Robert Frost
8.) Son of the Wolf  by Jack London
9) Children of the Frost by Jack London
10) Tales of the Fish Patrol by Jack London
11) North of Boston by Robert Frost
12) South Sea Tales by Jack London
13) Smoke Bellew by Jack London
14) The Turtles of Tasman by Jack London
15) Dutch Courage and Other Stories by Jack London
16) The Faith of Men by Jack London
17) Moon Face by Jack London
18) Mountain Interval by Robert Frost
19) Lost Face by Jack London
20) Human Drift by Jack London
21) Emerald Eyes by Daniel Keys Moran
22) The Long Run by Daniel Keys Moran
23) The Last Dancer by Daniel Keys Moran
24) The A.I. War Book One: The Big Boost by Daniel Keys Moran

working on:
25) House of Pride by Jack London

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Re: 2012 Book Thread
« Reply #128 on: May 24, 2012, 12:28:34 PM »

  • "Faith of the Fallen" by Terry Goodkind
  • "The Pillars of Creation" by Terry Goodkind
  • "The Naked Empire" by Terry Goodkind
  • "Fear the Alien" various authors
  • "Chainfire" by Terry Goodkind
  • "Phantom" by Terry Goodkind
  • "Confessor" by Terry Goodkind
  • "The Fall of Reach" by Eric Nylund - Yes, as is Halo
  • "The Rift" by Walter J. Williams
  • "Lord of Snow and Shadows" by Sarah Ash
  • "Prisoner of the Iron Tower" by Sarah Ash
  • "Children of the Serpent Gate" by Sarah Ash
  • "The Outcast Dead" by Graham McNeill
  • "Magic Kingdom for Sale - Sold" by Terry Brooks

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Re: 2012 Book Thread
« Reply #129 on: May 27, 2012, 10:27:40 PM »

1. Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Sea of Monsters by Rick Riordan
2. Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Titans Curse by Rick Riordan
3. Red Mist by Patricia Cornwell
4. Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter by Seth Grahame Smith
5. The Science of Fear by Daniel Gardner
6. Survivor by Chuck Palahniuk
7. Homeopathy: Beyond Flat Earth Medicine by Timothy R. Dooley, N.D., M.D.
8. Sweet Valley High #1: Double Love by Francine Pascal
9. Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card
10. Speaker for the Dead by Orson Scott Card
11. Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Battle of the Labyrinth by Rick Riordan
12. Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Last Olympian by Rick Riordan
13. Xenocide by Orson Scott Card
14. Fool by Christopher Moore
15. The Heroes of Olympus: The Lost Hero by Rick Riordan
16. Children of the Mind by Orson Scott Card
17. Ender's Shadow by Orson Scott Card
18. The Heroes of Olympus: The Son of Neptune by Rick Riordan
19. Fifty Shades of Grey by E. L. James
20. FiftyShades Darker by E. L. James
21. Fifty Shades Freed by E. L. James
22. Under the Banner of Heaven by Jon Krakauer
Currently reading:
Sense and Sensibility and Sea Monsters by Jane Austen and Ben H. Winters
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Re: 2012 Book Thread
« Reply #130 on: May 28, 2012, 08:13:02 PM »

  • "Faith of the Fallen" by Terry Goodkind
  • "The Pillars of Creation" by Terry Goodkind
  • "The Naked Empire" by Terry Goodkind
  • "Fear the Alien" various authors
  • "Chainfire" by Terry Goodkind
  • "Phantom" by Terry Goodkind
  • "Confessor" by Terry Goodkind
  • "The Fall of Reach" by Eric Nylund - Yes, as is Halo
  • "The Rift" by Walter J. Williams
  • "Lord of Snow and Shadows" by Sarah Ash
  • "Prisoner of the Iron Tower" by Sarah Ash
  • "Children of the Serpent Gate" by Sarah Ash
  • "The Outcast Dead" by Graham McNeill
  • "Magic Kingdom for Sale - Sold" by Terry Brooks
  • "The Black Unicorn" by Terry Brooks

Next up: "Wizard at large"  by Terry Brooks
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Re: 2012 Book Thread
« Reply #131 on: May 29, 2012, 01:51:01 PM »

1) The Mutiny of the Elsinore by Jack London
2) The Mythical Man-Month: Essays on Software Engineering by Frederick P Brooks
3) The Little Lady of the Big House by Jack London
4) Jerry of the Islands by Jack London
5) Michael, Brother of Jerry by Jack London
6) Where the Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein
7) A Boy's Will by Robert Frost
8.) Son of the Wolf  by Jack London
9) Children of the Frost by Jack London
10) Tales of the Fish Patrol by Jack London
11) North of Boston by Robert Frost
12) South Sea Tales by Jack London
13) Smoke Bellew by Jack London
14) The Turtles of Tasman by Jack London
15) Dutch Courage and Other Stories by Jack London
16) The Faith of Men by Jack London
17) Moon Face by Jack London
18) Mountain Interval by Robert Frost
19) Lost Face by Jack London
20) Human Drift by Jack London
21) Emerald Eyes by Daniel Keys Moran
22) The Long Run by Daniel Keys Moran
23) The Last Dancer by Daniel Keys Moran
24) The A.I. War Book One: The Big Boost by Daniel Keys Moran

working on:
25) House of Pride by Jack London
26) A Dirty Job by Christopher Moore

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Re: 2012 Book Thread
« Reply #132 on: May 29, 2012, 06:26:29 PM »

  • A Storm Of Swords by George R.R. Martin
  • True Names by Vernor Vinge
  • Contact by Carl Sagan
  • The White Mountains by John Christopher
  • The City Of Gold And Lead by John Christopher
  • The Pool Of Fire by John Christopher
  • When The Tripods Came by John Christopher
  • So You Want To Be A Wizard by Diane Duane
  • Deep Wizardry by Diane Duane
  • High Wizardry by Diane Duane
  • A Wizard Abroad by Diane Duane
  • The Wizard's Dilemma by Diane Duane
  • A Wizard Alone by Diane Duane
  • Wizard's Holiday by Diane Duane
  • Wizards At War by Diane Duane
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Refugee by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Mercenary by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Politician by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Executive by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Statesman by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: The Iron Maiden by Piers Anthony
  • On A Pale Horse by Piers Anthony
  • A Feast For Crows by George R.R. Martin
  • Bearing An Hourglass by Piers Anthony
  • With A Tangled Skein by Piers Anthony
  • Wielding A Red Sword by Piers Anthony
  • Being A Green Mother by Piers Anthony
  • For Love Of Evil by Piers Anthony
  • And Eternity by Piers Anthony
  • Under A Velvet Cloak by Piers Anthony
  • Split Infinity by Piers Anthony
  • Blue Adept by Piers Anthony
  • T2: Infiltrator by S.M. Stirling
  • T2: Rising Storm by S.M. Stirling
  • T2: The Future War by S.M. Stirling
  • Rise of the Machines by David Hagberg
  • Terminator Salvation: From The Ashes by Timothy Zahn
  • Juxtaposition by Piers Anthony
  • Terminator Salvation: Trial By Fire by Timothy Zahn
  • Terminator Salvation: Cold War by Greg Cox
  • The New John Connor Chronicles: Book 1: Dark Futures by Russell Blackford
  • The New John Connor Chronicles: Book 2: An Evil Hour by Russell Blackford
  • A Dance With Dragons by George R.R. Martin
  • The New John Connor Chronicles: Book 3: Times of Trouble by Russell Blackford
  • US Army Counterinsurgency Operations Field Manual
  • Double Dexter by Jeff Lindsay
  • The Complete Robot by Isaac Asimov


Currently working on The Life and Adventures of Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe, and The Caves of Steel by Isaac Asimov.
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Re: 2012 Book Thread
« Reply #133 on: May 31, 2012, 05:48:06 PM »

  • A Storm Of Swords by George R.R. Martin
  • True Names by Vernor Vinge
  • Contact by Carl Sagan
  • The White Mountains by John Christopher
  • The City Of Gold And Lead by John Christopher
  • The Pool Of Fire by John Christopher
  • When The Tripods Came by John Christopher
  • So You Want To Be A Wizard by Diane Duane
  • Deep Wizardry by Diane Duane
  • High Wizardry by Diane Duane
  • A Wizard Abroad by Diane Duane
  • The Wizard's Dilemma by Diane Duane
  • A Wizard Alone by Diane Duane
  • Wizard's Holiday by Diane Duane
  • Wizards At War by Diane Duane
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Refugee by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Mercenary by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Politician by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Executive by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Statesman by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: The Iron Maiden by Piers Anthony
  • On A Pale Horse by Piers Anthony
  • A Feast For Crows by George R.R. Martin
  • Bearing An Hourglass by Piers Anthony
  • With A Tangled Skein by Piers Anthony
  • Wielding A Red Sword by Piers Anthony
  • Being A Green Mother by Piers Anthony
  • For Love Of Evil by Piers Anthony
  • And Eternity by Piers Anthony
  • Under A Velvet Cloak by Piers Anthony
  • Split Infinity by Piers Anthony
  • Blue Adept by Piers Anthony
  • T2: Infiltrator by S.M. Stirling
  • T2: Rising Storm by S.M. Stirling
  • T2: The Future War by S.M. Stirling
  • Rise of the Machines by David Hagberg
  • Terminator Salvation: From The Ashes by Timothy Zahn
  • Juxtaposition by Piers Anthony
  • Terminator Salvation: Trial By Fire by Timothy Zahn
  • Terminator Salvation: Cold War by Greg Cox
  • The New John Connor Chronicles: Book 1: Dark Futures by Russell Blackford
  • The New John Connor Chronicles: Book 2: An Evil Hour by Russell Blackford
  • A Dance With Dragons by George R.R. Martin
  • The New John Connor Chronicles: Book 3: Times of Trouble by Russell Blackford
  • US Army Counterinsurgency Operations Field Manual
  • Double Dexter by Jeff Lindsay
  • The Complete Robot by Isaac Asimov
  • The Caves of Steel by Isaac Asimov


Currently working on The Life and Adventures of Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe, and The Naked Sun by Isaac Asimov.

I think I'm still on-track for 100 books for 2012.
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Re: 2012 Book Thread
« Reply #134 on: June 06, 2012, 01:11:51 PM »

  • "Faith of the Fallen" by Terry Goodkind
  • "The Pillars of Creation" by Terry Goodkind
  • "The Naked Empire" by Terry Goodkind
  • "Fear the Alien" various authors
  • "Chainfire" by Terry Goodkind
  • "Phantom" by Terry Goodkind
  • "Confessor" by Terry Goodkind
  • "The Fall of Reach" by Eric Nylund - Yes, as is Halo
  • "The Rift" by Walter J. Williams
  • "Lord of Snow and Shadows" by Sarah Ash
  • "Prisoner of the Iron Tower" by Sarah Ash
  • "Children of the Serpent Gate" by Sarah Ash
  • "The Outcast Dead" by Graham McNeill
  • "Magic Kingdom for Sale - Sold" by Terry Brooks
  • "The Black Unicorn" by Terry Brooks
  • "Wizard at large"  by Terry Brooks

Next up: "Tangle Box" by Terry Brooks
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Re: 2012 Book Thread
« Reply #135 on: June 10, 2012, 08:14:53 PM »

  • A Storm Of Swords by George R.R. Martin
  • True Names by Vernor Vinge
  • Contact by Carl Sagan
  • The White Mountains by John Christopher
  • The City Of Gold And Lead by John Christopher
  • The Pool Of Fire by John Christopher
  • When The Tripods Came by John Christopher
  • So You Want To Be A Wizard by Diane Duane
  • Deep Wizardry by Diane Duane
  • High Wizardry by Diane Duane
  • A Wizard Abroad by Diane Duane
  • The Wizard's Dilemma by Diane Duane
  • A Wizard Alone by Diane Duane
  • Wizard's Holiday by Diane Duane
  • Wizards At War by Diane Duane
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Refugee by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Mercenary by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Politician by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Executive by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Statesman by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: The Iron Maiden by Piers Anthony
  • On A Pale Horse by Piers Anthony
  • A Feast For Crows by George R.R. Martin
  • Bearing An Hourglass by Piers Anthony
  • With A Tangled Skein by Piers Anthony
  • Wielding A Red Sword by Piers Anthony
  • Being A Green Mother by Piers Anthony
  • For Love Of Evil by Piers Anthony
  • And Eternity by Piers Anthony
  • Under A Velvet Cloak by Piers Anthony
  • Split Infinity by Piers Anthony
  • Blue Adept by Piers Anthony
  • T2: Infiltrator by S.M. Stirling
  • T2: Rising Storm by S.M. Stirling
  • T2: The Future War by S.M. Stirling
  • Rise of the Machines by David Hagberg
  • Terminator Salvation: From The Ashes by Timothy Zahn
  • Juxtaposition by Piers Anthony
  • Terminator Salvation: Trial By Fire by Timothy Zahn
  • Terminator Salvation: Cold War by Greg Cox
  • The New John Connor Chronicles: Book 1: Dark Futures by Russell Blackford
  • The New John Connor Chronicles: Book 2: An Evil Hour by Russell Blackford
  • A Dance With Dragons by George R.R. Martin
  • The New John Connor Chronicles: Book 3: Times of Trouble by Russell Blackford
  • US Army Counterinsurgency Operations Field Manual
  • Double Dexter by Jeff Lindsay
  • The Complete Robot by Isaac Asimov
  • The Caves of Steel by Isaac Asimov
  • The Naked Sun by Isaac Asimov


Currently working on The Life and Adventures of Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe, and The Robots Of Dawn by Isaac Asimov.
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Re: 2012 Book Thread
« Reply #136 on: June 12, 2012, 06:50:46 AM »

1) The Mutiny of the Elsinore by Jack London
2) The Mythical Man-Month: Essays on Software Engineering by Frederick P Brooks
3) The Little Lady of the Big House by Jack London
4) Jerry of the Islands by Jack London
5) Michael, Brother of Jerry by Jack London
6) Where the Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein
7) A Boy's Will by Robert Frost
8.) Son of the Wolf  by Jack London
9) Children of the Frost by Jack London
10) Tales of the Fish Patrol by Jack London
11) North of Boston by Robert Frost
12) South Sea Tales by Jack London
13) Smoke Bellew by Jack London
14) The Turtles of Tasman by Jack London
15) Dutch Courage and Other Stories by Jack London
16) The Faith of Men by Jack London
17) Moon Face by Jack London
18) Mountain Interval by Robert Frost
19) Lost Face by Jack London
20) Human Drift by Jack London
21) Emerald Eyes by Daniel Keys Moran
22) The Long Run by Daniel Keys Moran
23) The Last Dancer by Daniel Keys Moran
24) The A.I. War Book One: The Big Boost by Daniel Keys Moran
26) A Dirty Job by Christopher Moore
27) Incarceron by Catherine Fisher

working on:
25) House of Pride by Jack London
28) The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
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Re: 2012 Book Thread
« Reply #137 on: June 13, 2012, 06:03:15 PM »

  • A Storm Of Swords by George R.R. Martin
  • True Names by Vernor Vinge
  • Contact by Carl Sagan
  • The White Mountains by John Christopher
  • The City Of Gold And Lead by John Christopher
  • The Pool Of Fire by John Christopher
  • When The Tripods Came by John Christopher
  • So You Want To Be A Wizard by Diane Duane
  • Deep Wizardry by Diane Duane
  • High Wizardry by Diane Duane
  • A Wizard Abroad by Diane Duane
  • The Wizard's Dilemma by Diane Duane
  • A Wizard Alone by Diane Duane
  • Wizard's Holiday by Diane Duane
  • Wizards At War by Diane Duane
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Refugee by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Mercenary by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Politician by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Executive by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Statesman by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: The Iron Maiden by Piers Anthony
  • On A Pale Horse by Piers Anthony
  • A Feast For Crows by George R.R. Martin
  • Bearing An Hourglass by Piers Anthony
  • With A Tangled Skein by Piers Anthony
  • Wielding A Red Sword by Piers Anthony
  • Being A Green Mother by Piers Anthony
  • For Love Of Evil by Piers Anthony
  • And Eternity by Piers Anthony
  • Under A Velvet Cloak by Piers Anthony
  • Split Infinity by Piers Anthony
  • Blue Adept by Piers Anthony
  • T2: Infiltrator by S.M. Stirling
  • T2: Rising Storm by S.M. Stirling
  • T2: The Future War by S.M. Stirling
  • Rise of the Machines by David Hagberg
  • Terminator Salvation: From The Ashes by Timothy Zahn
  • Juxtaposition by Piers Anthony
  • Terminator Salvation: Trial By Fire by Timothy Zahn
  • Terminator Salvation: Cold War by Greg Cox
  • The New John Connor Chronicles: Book 1: Dark Futures by Russell Blackford
  • The New John Connor Chronicles: Book 2: An Evil Hour by Russell Blackford
  • A Dance With Dragons by George R.R. Martin
  • The New John Connor Chronicles: Book 3: Times of Trouble by Russell Blackford
  • US Army Counterinsurgency Operations Field Manual
  • Double Dexter by Jeff Lindsay
  • The Complete Robot by Isaac Asimov
  • The Caves of Steel by Isaac Asimov
  • The Naked Sun by Isaac Asimov
  • The Robots Of Dawn by Isaac Asimov


Currently working on The Life and Adventures of Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe, and Robots and Empire by Isaac Asimov.
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Re: 2012 Book Thread
« Reply #138 on: June 18, 2012, 07:01:25 AM »

1) The Mutiny of the Elsinore by Jack London
2) The Mythical Man-Month: Essays on Software Engineering by Frederick P Brooks
3) The Little Lady of the Big House by Jack London
4) Jerry of the Islands by Jack London
5) Michael, Brother of Jerry by Jack London
6) Where the Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein
7) A Boy's Will by Robert Frost
8.) Son of the Wolf  by Jack London
9) Children of the Frost by Jack London
10) Tales of the Fish Patrol by Jack London
11) North of Boston by Robert Frost
12) South Sea Tales by Jack London
13) Smoke Bellew by Jack London
14) The Turtles of Tasman by Jack London
15) Dutch Courage and Other Stories by Jack London
16) The Faith of Men by Jack London
17) Moon Face by Jack London
18) Mountain Interval by Robert Frost
19) Lost Face by Jack London
20) Human Drift by Jack London
21) Emerald Eyes by Daniel Keys Moran
22) The Long Run by Daniel Keys Moran
23) The Last Dancer by Daniel Keys Moran
24) The A.I. War Book One: The Big Boost by Daniel Keys Moran
25) House of Pride by Jack London
26) A Dirty Job by Christopher Moore
27) Incarceron by Catherine Fisher
28) The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
29) Saphique by Catherine Fisher

working on:
30) The Night Born by Jack London
31) Wool Omnibus Edition by Hugh Howey

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Re: 2012 Book Thread
« Reply #139 on: June 18, 2012, 01:34:14 PM »

1.  12/26/11 started--The Anti-Romantic Child: A Story of Unexpected Joy by Priscilla Gilman--Finished 1-23-12
2.  12/25/12 startedThe Big U by Neal Stephenson--Finished 2-16-12
3.  2/17/12 started Lamb:  The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal by Christopher Moore--Finished 3/23/12
4.  3/26/12 started Practical Demonkeeping by Christopher Moore--Finished 4-4-12
5.  4/5/12 started Bloodsucking Fiends by Christopher Moore--Finished 4/23/12
6.  4/24/12 started You Suck:  A Love Story by Christopher Moore--Finished 5/1/12
7.  5/2/12 started The Mongoliad:  Book One by Neal Stephenson et al--Finished 5/17/12
8.  5/18/12 started Swamplandia! by Karen Russel--Finished 6/16/12

9.  6/18/12 startedRunning With Scissors by Augusten Burroughs

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Re: 2012 Book Thread
« Reply #140 on: June 18, 2012, 01:39:12 PM »

  • "Faith of the Fallen" by Terry Goodkind
  • "The Pillars of Creation" by Terry Goodkind
  • "The Naked Empire" by Terry Goodkind
  • "Fear the Alien" various authors
  • "Chainfire" by Terry Goodkind
  • "Phantom" by Terry Goodkind
  • "Confessor" by Terry Goodkind
  • "The Fall of Reach" by Eric Nylund - Yes, as is Halo
  • "The Rift" by Walter J. Williams
  • "Lord of Snow and Shadows" by Sarah Ash
  • "Prisoner of the Iron Tower" by Sarah Ash
  • "Children of the Serpent Gate" by Sarah Ash
  • "The Outcast Dead" by Graham McNeill
  • "Magic Kingdom for Sale - Sold" by Terry Brooks
  • "The Black Unicorn" by Terry Brooks
  • "Wizard at large"  by Terry Brooks
  • "Tangle Box" by Terry Brooks

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Re: 2012 Book Thread
« Reply #141 on: June 23, 2012, 04:43:28 PM »

  • A Storm Of Swords by George R.R. Martin
  • True Names by Vernor Vinge
  • Contact by Carl Sagan
  • The White Mountains by John Christopher
  • The City Of Gold And Lead by John Christopher
  • The Pool Of Fire by John Christopher
  • When The Tripods Came by John Christopher
  • So You Want To Be A Wizard by Diane Duane
  • Deep Wizardry by Diane Duane
  • High Wizardry by Diane Duane
  • A Wizard Abroad by Diane Duane
  • The Wizard's Dilemma by Diane Duane
  • A Wizard Alone by Diane Duane
  • Wizard's Holiday by Diane Duane
  • Wizards At War by Diane Duane
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Refugee by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Mercenary by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Politician by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Executive by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Statesman by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: The Iron Maiden by Piers Anthony
  • On A Pale Horse by Piers Anthony
  • A Feast For Crows by George R.R. Martin
  • Bearing An Hourglass by Piers Anthony
  • With A Tangled Skein by Piers Anthony
  • Wielding A Red Sword by Piers Anthony
  • Being A Green Mother by Piers Anthony
  • For Love Of Evil by Piers Anthony
  • And Eternity by Piers Anthony
  • Under A Velvet Cloak by Piers Anthony
  • Split Infinity by Piers Anthony
  • Blue Adept by Piers Anthony
  • T2: Infiltrator by S.M. Stirling
  • T2: Rising Storm by S.M. Stirling
  • T2: The Future War by S.M. Stirling
  • Rise of the Machines by David Hagberg
  • Terminator Salvation: From The Ashes by Timothy Zahn
  • Juxtaposition by Piers Anthony
  • Terminator Salvation: Trial By Fire by Timothy Zahn
  • Terminator Salvation: Cold War by Greg Cox
  • The New John Connor Chronicles: Book 1: Dark Futures by Russell Blackford
  • The New John Connor Chronicles: Book 2: An Evil Hour by Russell Blackford
  • A Dance With Dragons by George R.R. Martin
  • The New John Connor Chronicles: Book 3: Times of Trouble by Russell Blackford
  • US Army Counterinsurgency Operations Field Manual
  • Double Dexter by Jeff Lindsay
  • The Complete Robot by Isaac Asimov
  • The Caves of Steel by Isaac Asimov
  • The Naked Sun by Isaac Asimov
  • The Robots Of Dawn by Isaac Asimov
  • The Life and Adventures of Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe
  • Robots and Empire by Isaac Asimov


Currently working on The Currents of Space by Isaac Asimov.

It feels a little weird reading only one book at a time.  I might have to start something else while I'm working on this one.
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Re: 2012 Book Thread
« Reply #142 on: June 25, 2012, 12:12:44 PM »

1. Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Sea of Monsters by Rick Riordan
2. Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Titans Curse by Rick Riordan
3. Red Mist by Patricia Cornwell
4. Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter by Seth Grahame Smith
5. The Science of Fear by Daniel Gardner
6. Survivor by Chuck Palahniuk
7. Homeopathy: Beyond Flat Earth Medicine by Timothy R. Dooley, N.D., M.D.
8. Sweet Valley High #1: Double Love by Francine Pascal
9. Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card
10. Speaker for the Dead by Orson Scott Card
11. Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Battle of the Labyrinth by Rick Riordan
12. Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Last Olympian by Rick Riordan
13. Xenocide by Orson Scott Card
14. Fool by Christopher Moore
15. The Heroes of Olympus: The Lost Hero by Rick Riordan
16. Children of the Mind by Orson Scott Card
17. Ender's Shadow by Orson Scott Card
18. The Heroes of Olympus: The Son of Neptune by Rick Riordan
19. Fifty Shades of Grey by E. L. James
20. FiftyShades Darker by E. L. James
21. Fifty Shades Freed by E. L. James
22. Under the Banner of Heaven by Jon Krakauer
23. Lady Chatterly's Lover by D.H. Lawrence (it was fucking AWFUL and I hated it!)
Currently reading:
Sense and Sensibility and Sea Monsters by Jane Austen and Ben H. Winters
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Re: 2012 Book Thread
« Reply #143 on: June 27, 2012, 06:58:28 AM »

1) The Mutiny of the Elsinore by Jack London
2) The Mythical Man-Month: Essays on Software Engineering by Frederick P Brooks
3) The Little Lady of the Big House by Jack London
4) Jerry of the Islands by Jack London
5) Michael, Brother of Jerry by Jack London
6) Where the Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein
7) A Boy's Will by Robert Frost
8.) Son of the Wolf  by Jack London
9) Children of the Frost by Jack London
10) Tales of the Fish Patrol by Jack London
11) North of Boston by Robert Frost
12) South Sea Tales by Jack London
13) Smoke Bellew by Jack London
14) The Turtles of Tasman by Jack London
15) Dutch Courage and Other Stories by Jack London
16) The Faith of Men by Jack London
17) Moon Face by Jack London
18) Mountain Interval by Robert Frost
19) Lost Face by Jack London
20) Human Drift by Jack London
21) Emerald Eyes by Daniel Keys Moran
22) The Long Run by Daniel Keys Moran
23) The Last Dancer by Daniel Keys Moran
24) The A.I. War Book One: The Big Boost by Daniel Keys Moran
25) House of Pride by Jack London
26) A Dirty Job by Christopher Moore
27) Incarceron by Catherine Fisher
28) The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
29) Saphique by Catherine Fisher
30) The Night Born by Jack London

working on:
31) Wool Omnibus Edition by Hugh Howey
32) Island Tales by Jack London

Going to stop copying the first 30 books moving forward

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Re: 2012 Book Thread
« Reply #144 on: June 28, 2012, 01:34:47 AM »

1. Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Sea of Monsters by Rick Riordan
2. Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Titans Curse by Rick Riordan
3. Red Mist by Patricia Cornwell
4. Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter by Seth Grahame Smith
5. The Science of Fear by Daniel Gardner
6. Survivor by Chuck Palahniuk
7. Homeopathy: Beyond Flat Earth Medicine by Timothy R. Dooley, N.D., M.D.
8. Sweet Valley High #1: Double Love by Francine Pascal
9. Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card
10. Speaker for the Dead by Orson Scott Card
11. Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Battle of the Labyrinth by Rick Riordan
12. Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Last Olympian by Rick Riordan
13. Xenocide by Orson Scott Card
14. Fool by Christopher Moore
15. The Heroes of Olympus: The Lost Hero by Rick Riordan
16. Children of the Mind by Orson Scott Card
17. Ender's Shadow by Orson Scott Card
18. The Heroes of Olympus: The Son of Neptune by Rick Riordan
19. Fifty Shades of Grey by E. L. James
20. FiftyShades Darker by E. L. James
21. Fifty Shades Freed by E. L. James
22. Under the Banner of Heaven by Jon Krakauer
23. Lady Chatterly's Lover by D.H. Lawrence (it was fucking AWFUL and I hated it!)
24. Kane: The Red Pyramid by Rick Riordan
Currently reading:
Sense and Sensibility and Sea Monsters by Jane Austen and Ben H. Winters
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Re: 2012 Book Thread
« Reply #145 on: June 28, 2012, 03:29:17 PM »

1.  Colorado Kid by Stephen King
2.  Forever Odd by Dean Koontz
3.  From a Buick 8 by Stephen King
4.   Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins
5.  Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins
6.  Brother Odd by Dean Koontz


Now REreading:  Identical by Ellen Hopkins because it blew my mind the first time around and need to reread it knowing what I know now.
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Re: 2012 Book Thread
« Reply #146 on: June 28, 2012, 06:18:31 PM »

  • A Storm Of Swords by George R.R. Martin
  • True Names by Vernor Vinge
  • Contact by Carl Sagan
  • The White Mountains by John Christopher
  • The City Of Gold And Lead by John Christopher
  • The Pool Of Fire by John Christopher
  • When The Tripods Came by John Christopher
  • So You Want To Be A Wizard by Diane Duane
  • Deep Wizardry by Diane Duane
  • High Wizardry by Diane Duane
  • A Wizard Abroad by Diane Duane
  • The Wizard's Dilemma by Diane Duane
  • A Wizard Alone by Diane Duane
  • Wizard's Holiday by Diane Duane
  • Wizards At War by Diane Duane
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Refugee by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Mercenary by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Politician by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Executive by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Statesman by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: The Iron Maiden by Piers Anthony
  • On A Pale Horse by Piers Anthony
  • A Feast For Crows by George R.R. Martin
  • Bearing An Hourglass by Piers Anthony
  • With A Tangled Skein by Piers Anthony
  • Wielding A Red Sword by Piers Anthony
  • Being A Green Mother by Piers Anthony
  • For Love Of Evil by Piers Anthony
  • And Eternity by Piers Anthony
  • Under A Velvet Cloak by Piers Anthony
  • Split Infinity by Piers Anthony
  • Blue Adept by Piers Anthony
  • T2: Infiltrator by S.M. Stirling
  • T2: Rising Storm by S.M. Stirling
  • T2: The Future War by S.M. Stirling
  • Rise of the Machines by David Hagberg
  • Terminator Salvation: From The Ashes by Timothy Zahn
  • Juxtaposition by Piers Anthony
  • Terminator Salvation: Trial By Fire by Timothy Zahn
  • Terminator Salvation: Cold War by Greg Cox
  • The New John Connor Chronicles: Book 1: Dark Futures by Russell Blackford
  • The New John Connor Chronicles: Book 2: An Evil Hour by Russell Blackford
  • A Dance With Dragons by George R.R. Martin
  • The New John Connor Chronicles: Book 3: Times of Trouble by Russell Blackford
  • US Army Counterinsurgency Operations Field Manual
  • Double Dexter by Jeff Lindsay
  • The Complete Robot by Isaac Asimov
  • The Caves of Steel by Isaac Asimov
  • The Naked Sun by Isaac Asimov
  • The Robots Of Dawn by Isaac Asimov
  • The Life and Adventures of Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe
  • Robots and Empire by Isaac Asimov


Currently working on The Currents of Space by Isaac Asimov, and The Count Of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas.
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Re: 2012 Book Thread
« Reply #147 on: July 09, 2012, 12:22:45 PM »

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Re: 2012 Book Thread
« Reply #148 on: July 09, 2012, 04:10:53 PM »

1. Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Sea of Monsters by Rick Riordan
2. Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Titans Curse by Rick Riordan
3. Red Mist by Patricia Cornwell
4. Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter by Seth Grahame Smith
5. The Science of Fear by Daniel Gardner
6. Survivor by Chuck Palahniuk
7. Homeopathy: Beyond Flat Earth Medicine by Timothy R. Dooley, N.D., M.D.
8. Sweet Valley High #1: Double Love by Francine Pascal
9. Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card
10. Speaker for the Dead by Orson Scott Card
11. Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Battle of the Labyrinth by Rick Riordan
12. Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Last Olympian by Rick Riordan
13. Xenocide by Orson Scott Card
14. Fool by Christopher Moore
15. The Heroes of Olympus: The Lost Hero by Rick Riordan
16. Children of the Mind by Orson Scott Card
17. Ender's Shadow by Orson Scott Card
18. The Heroes of Olympus: The Son of Neptune by Rick Riordan
19. Fifty Shades of Grey by E. L. James
20. FiftyShades Darker by E. L. James
21. Fifty Shades Freed by E. L. James
22. Under the Banner of Heaven by Jon Krakauer
23. Lady Chatterly's Lover by D.H. Lawrence (it was fucking AWFUL and I hated it!)
24. Kane: The Red Pyramid by Rick Riordan
25. Kane: The Throne of Fire by Rick Riordan
Currently reading:
Sense and Sensibility and Sea Monsters by Jane Austen and Ben H. Winters
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Re: 2012 Book Thread
« Reply #149 on: July 12, 2012, 02:40:00 PM »

  • A Storm Of Swords by George R.R. Martin
  • True Names by Vernor Vinge
  • Contact by Carl Sagan
  • The White Mountains by John Christopher
  • The City Of Gold And Lead by John Christopher
  • The Pool Of Fire by John Christopher
  • When The Tripods Came by John Christopher
  • So You Want To Be A Wizard by Diane Duane
  • Deep Wizardry by Diane Duane
  • High Wizardry by Diane Duane
  • A Wizard Abroad by Diane Duane
  • The Wizard's Dilemma by Diane Duane
  • A Wizard Alone by Diane Duane
  • Wizard's Holiday by Diane Duane
  • Wizards At War by Diane Duane
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Refugee by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Mercenary by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Politician by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Executive by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Statesman by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: The Iron Maiden by Piers Anthony
  • On A Pale Horse by Piers Anthony
  • A Feast For Crows by George R.R. Martin
  • Bearing An Hourglass by Piers Anthony
  • With A Tangled Skein by Piers Anthony
  • Wielding A Red Sword by Piers Anthony
  • Being A Green Mother by Piers Anthony
  • For Love Of Evil by Piers Anthony
  • And Eternity by Piers Anthony
  • Under A Velvet Cloak by Piers Anthony
  • Split Infinity by Piers Anthony
  • Blue Adept by Piers Anthony
  • T2: Infiltrator by S.M. Stirling
  • T2: Rising Storm by S.M. Stirling
  • T2: The Future War by S.M. Stirling
  • Rise of the Machines by David Hagberg
  • Terminator Salvation: From The Ashes by Timothy Zahn
  • Juxtaposition by Piers Anthony
  • Terminator Salvation: Trial By Fire by Timothy Zahn
  • Terminator Salvation: Cold War by Greg Cox
  • The New John Connor Chronicles: Book 1: Dark Futures by Russell Blackford
  • The New John Connor Chronicles: Book 2: An Evil Hour by Russell Blackford
  • A Dance With Dragons by George R.R. Martin
  • The New John Connor Chronicles: Book 3: Times of Trouble by Russell Blackford
  • US Army Counterinsurgency Operations Field Manual
  • Double Dexter by Jeff Lindsay
  • The Complete Robot by Isaac Asimov
  • The Caves of Steel by Isaac Asimov
  • The Naked Sun by Isaac Asimov
  • The Robots Of Dawn by Isaac Asimov
  • The Life and Adventures of Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe
  • Robots and Empire by Isaac Asimov
  • The Currents of Space by Isaac Asimov


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