What are you reading?

[RJDiogenes]

I put off McDevitt's new book for a re-read of Friday.

Time's Eye, the first novel in the Time Odyssey trilogy by Arthur Clarke and Stephen Baxter. I'm 100 pages in, and so far, it's one of the best books I've read in a while.

I actually never bothered with that. Does it tie into the original Odyssey series, or is the title just marketing?

 

[trekkiedane]

This time I might actually finish it; reading The Hippopotamus.

 

[RandyS]

I put off McDevitt's new book for a re-read of Friday.

Time's Eye, the first novel in the Time Odyssey trilogy by Arthur Clarke and Stephen Baxter. I'm 100 pages in, and so far, it's one of the best books I've read in a while.

I actually never bothered with that. Does it tie into the original Odyssey series, or is the title just marketing?

An interview with Clarke and Baxter in the back of the book claims that it's an "Orthoquel" to both the Odyssey series, and Baxter's Manifold series, but since I haven't read the latter yet, I can't say how. Also, like I said, I'm only 100 pages into book one, so I haven't noticed a relationship to the Odyssey series yet either.

 

[C. Cole-Chakotay]

I read 102 Minutes about the World Trade Center attacks on 9/11. I've read that book about three times now. Right now I'm deciding what I want to read next - finish up a book or start a new one. Decisions, decisions...

 

[T J]

Currently reading The Draco Tavern by Niven, it's a fun book.

 

[RJDiogenes]

^^ I love those stories.

I put off McDevitt's new book for a re-read of Friday.

Time's Eye, the first novel in the Time Odyssey trilogy by Arthur Clarke and Stephen Baxter. I'm 100 pages in, and so far, it's one of the best books I've read in a while.

I actually never bothered with that. Does it tie into the original Odyssey series, or is the title just marketing?

An interview with Clarke and Baxter in the back of the book claims that it's an "Orthoquel" to both the Odyssey series, and Baxter's Manifold series, but since I haven't read the latter yet, I can't say how. Also, like I said, I'm only 100 pages into book one, so I haven't noticed a relationship to the Odyssey series yet either.

Interesting. I haven't read the Manifold series either. I was mainly wondering if Clarke was offering any more insights into the nature of the intelligence behind the Monolith.

 

[Australis]

'The Shepherd's Crown', the final discworld book. No spoilers, but wow.

 

[RandyS]

^^ I love those stories.

I put off McDevitt's new book for a re-read of Friday.


I actually never bothered with that. Does it tie into the original Odyssey series, or is the title just marketing?

An interview with Clarke and Baxter in the back of the book claims that it's an "Orthoquel" to both the Odyssey series, and Baxter's Manifold series, but since I haven't read the latter yet, I can't say how. Also, like I said, I'm only 100 pages into book one, so I haven't noticed a relationship to the Odyssey series yet either.

Interesting. I haven't read the Manifold series either. I was mainly wondering if Clarke was offering any more insights into the nature of the intelligence behind the Monolith.

If he did, I haven't gotten that far yet, although I already suspect they are the ones behind what's going on in the section I have read, so once I read some more, I'll let you know.

 

[RJDiogenes]

^^ Thanks, I appreciate that.

'The Shepherd's Crown', the final discworld book. No spoilers, but wow.

I should get that with my next order.

 

[C. Cole-Chakotay]

I finished Royal Wedding, A Princess Diaries Novel this morning. I'm planning on starting Go Set A Watchman tonight or tomorrow.

 

[bbailey861]

The Autobiography of James T. Kirk

 

[TremblingBluStar]

Time's Eye, the first novel in the Time Odyssey trilogy by Arthur Clarke and Stephen Baxter. I'm 100 pages in, and so far, it's one of the best books I've read in a while.

Really? I read that years ago, and didn't care for it. Clarke's collaborations with other authors tend to not be the best of his works (the RAMA series, for example). I might have to give the series another try.

I just finished The Genesis Wave, books 1-2 by John Vornholt, and it was pretty good! I'm usually annoyed by Trek "big event" novels that come off as bad fan fiction, but this was entertaining pretty much throughout.

If I had anything bad to say, it would be that Geordi was portrayed as being as pathetic with women as he was in Season 2 of the show. So the character didn't really grow or change in nearly two decades. Also, Vornholt has a tendency to use awkward and rather simplistic descriptions for characters. Riker was referred to as the "tall human", and a LaForge love interest who is said to be rather athletic was called "muscular" about a million times.

Now I'm reading The Outback Stars by Sandra McDonald.

 

[RandyS]

Time's Eye, the first novel in the Time Odyssey trilogy by Arthur Clarke and Stephen Baxter. I'm 100 pages in, and so far, it's one of the best books I've read in a while.

Really? I read that years ago, and didn't care for it. Clarke's collaborations with other authors tend to not be the best of his works (the RAMA series, for example). I might have to give the series another try.

Yeah, it's got some rough spots no question. But, 240 pages in, I'm still enjoying it overall.

I recommend it.

 

[Australis]

Finished 'The Shepherd's Crown' can recommend. Now rereading 'The Complete McAuslan' by George MacDonald Fraser, a book I shared with my Dad. Short stories, Nth Africa post-WW2, mostly very funny with moments of tension and melancholy, very well written.

 

[Mick]

Infinite Jest........cant tell whats going on yet......but I cannot stop reading it.....

 

[Miss Chicken]

Odd Interlude by Dean Koontz.

 

[Tora Ziyal]

"Inside The Third Reich"

I'm visiting the same era, but from a different perspective: Children with a Star: Jewish Youth in Nazi Europe, by Deborah Dwork.

 

[Mr. Laser Beam]

Star Trek: Department of Temporal Investigations - Forgotten History by Christopher

 

[Saga]

Being Nixon: A Man Divided by Evan Thomas

 

[Starkers]

I've finished Agent 6 now, something of a disappointment, not even as good as The Secret Speech, let alone the excellent Child 44.

Have quite a few books to read now so need to make a decision about which one to start next! Too many choices!!