It's set during the show, though I'd have liked to see a continuation. It's set later in the series than earlier (events from the episode Choice or Chance and R&R are mentioned) but given events later in the season, before the finale.
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It's set during the show, though I'd have liked to see a continuation. It's set later in the series than earlier (events from the episode Choice or Chance and R&R are mentioned) but given events later in the season, before the finale.
Now that I'm done "The Higher Frontier" I decided to read the book 3 of the Gorkon series. I still need to pick up some of the newer novels.
Also, I've always been interested in Presidential biographies and started reading a biography on President Thomas Jefferson by John Meacham. I just finished reading his biography on President George HW Bush and I really enjoyed it. So far his biography of Jefferson is equally informative. He has a way of writing a biography that provides facts but in an interesting way.
I've also read biographies of Harry Truman and John Adams that were well done by David McCullough as well as his book "1776".
And I also read one a few years back on James Garfield.
I also picked up biographies to read in the future on Theodore Roosevelt, William McKinley, Calvin Coolidge and Richard Nixon. I'm hoping to pick up some biographies of some lesser known Presidents from the mid to late 19th century such as Martin Van Buren, Zachary Taylor, and Andrew Johnson among others some day.
Also, I've always been interested in Presidential biographies and started reading a biography on President Thomas Jefferson by John Meacham. I just finished reading his biography on President George HW Bush and I really enjoyed it. So far his biography of Jefferson is equally informative. He has a way of writing a biography that provides facts but in an interesting way.
I've also read biographies of Harry Truman and John Adams that were well done by David McCullough as well as his book "1776".
And I also read one a few years back on James Garfield.
I also picked up biographies to read in the future on Theodore Roosevelt, William McKinley, Calvin Coolidge and Richard Nixon. I'm hoping to pick up some biographies of some lesser known Presidents from the mid to late 19th century such as Martin Van Buren, Zachary Taylor, and Andrew Johnson among others some day.
Damian, as someone who has also embarked on a presidential biography project, I can tell you that books about the lesser-known presidents tend to be few, simplistic, and/or dull.
One of the best single biographies I have read was Washington: A Life by Ron Chernow.
The other recommendation I would make is the books of H.W. Brands. Each biography can be read by itself, but when taken together, they make up a multi-volume history of the United States as well.
One of the best single biographies I have read was Washington: A Life by Ron Chernow.
The other recommendation I would make is the books of H.W. Brands. Each biography can be read by itself, but when taken together, they make up a multi-volume history of the United States as well.
I'm on Destiny Book 2: Mere Mortals by David Mack.
Are you reading them for the first time?
Finished Star Trek Excelsior: Forged in Fire, I already miss captain Sulu.
Next book will be Star trek Stargazer: Valiant
Nope, this is my second time. The first time was when the books first released.
Final Girls by Riley Sager.
It's a fiction novel about three women who survived separate killing sprees.
I finished my rereads of Harbinger (Vanguard series) and 2001: A Space Odyssey.
Harbinger reads better to me now than when I was 21. Some life experience really helps it out. I liked it a lot on first release; it is just more relevant and relatable now.
2001 went down slightly in my estimation this time around (from five stars to four stars). It still has some incredible sci-fi concepts, and the scale of the star gate network remains staggering. The set-up in the first third of the book is necessary but just not as engaging on its own.
Currently rereading: Summon the Thunder and Dark Disciple
Harbinger reads better to me now than when I was 21. Some life experience really helps it out. I liked it a lot on first release; it is just more relevant and relatable now.
2001 went down slightly in my estimation this time around (from five stars to four stars). It still has some incredible sci-fi concepts, and the scale of the star gate network remains staggering. The set-up in the first third of the book is necessary but just not as engaging on its own.
Currently rereading: Summon the Thunder and Dark Disciple
I've started the Edmund Morris biographical trilogy -- The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt, Theodore Rex, Colonel Roosevelt -- but haven't finished it. One of these days...
What I've read is very, very good, by the way.
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Doomsday Book by Connie Willis
The chapters taking place in the 1300s are great. The chapters taking place in the future are almost pointless and feature bland and sometimes very annoying characters.
The chapters taking place in the 1300s are great. The chapters taking place in the future are almost pointless and feature bland and sometimes very annoying characters.
Devolution by Max Brooks.
The latest episode of the Literary Treks podcast is up - Literary Treks 306: There's Shag Carpet on This Ship Somewhere - in which Bruce and I speak with Dayton Ward about The Original Series: Agents of Influence. It was, as always, a really fun discussion.
Currently reading Discovery: Die Standing, and quite enjoying it so far!
Currently reading Discovery: Die Standing, and quite enjoying it so far!
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I am reading Star Trek Stargazer: Valiant.
I know It is not in the right topic but I don't think It deserves It's own topic.
I am looking for a book, actually since highschool.
It is about a man who writes a novel or biography, I can't remember and he is talking to I believe his wife. At the end you learn he killed her but she is a ghost. Every help is appreciated
I know It is not in the right topic but I don't think It deserves It's own topic.
I am looking for a book, actually since highschool.
It is about a man who writes a novel or biography, I can't remember and he is talking to I believe his wife. At the end you learn he killed her but she is a ghost. Every help is appreciated
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I'm afraid I don't know, but this link may point you to some pages where you can find help:
https://www.nypl.org/blog/2017/11/22/finding-book-forgotten-title?page=2
Thanks
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