So what are you reading now? Part 2

[Christopher]

One thing I would like to know, is what the time difference is between the setting of this book and the Columbia scenes in Destiny where they end up travelling at relativistic speeds.

The attack on Columbia and its aftermath, Chapter 2 and the first two scenes of Chapter 6 of Destiny: Gods of Night, take place sometime between Chapters 75 & 76 of Beneath the Raptor's Wing, sometime in late May or early June of 2156 (because in a scene set on June 20, it's stated that Archer last heard from Hernandez a month before, so her disappearance was after that). The rest of Chapter 6 of Gods of Night takes place a bit over an objective year later, maybe June or July '57, or about a year after the prologue (the chronologically last scene) of BtRW. Columbia's arrival at Erigol is over a dozen years later, probably August or September 2168.

 

[DevilEyes]

But Murphy is five foot nothing and looks like a cute, perky cheerleader, in complete contrast to her tough personality. No way is that Sackhoff.

Hmmm.... are you sure about that?

Katee Sackhoff is 5'6"... not short, but not incredibly tall either.

 

[Christopher]

And Kristin Chenoweth is 4'11". How is she a worse choice?

 

[BrotherBenny]

One thing I would like to know, is what the time difference is between the setting of this book and the Columbia scenes in Destiny where they end up travelling at relativistic speeds.

The attack on Columbia and its aftermath, Chapter 2 and the first two scenes of Chapter 6 of Destiny: Gods of Night, take place sometime between Chapters 75 & 76 of Beneath the Raptor's Wing, sometime in late May or early June of 2156 (because in a scene set on June 20, it's stated that Archer last heard from Hernandez a month before, so her disappearance was after that). The rest of Chapter 6 of Gods of Night takes place a bit over an objective year later, maybe June or July '57, or about a year after the prologue (the chronologically last scene) of BtRW. Columbia's arrival at Erigol is over a dozen years later, probably August or September 2168.

Thanks, I look forward to reading the rest of BtRW.

 

[JD]

But Murphy is five foot nothing and looks like a cute, perky cheerleader, in complete contrast to her tough personality. No way is that Sackhoff. Or Mitchell.

Beverly Leech from a decade or so ago might also be a good choice. Though she's not quite as incongruous as a tough cop as Chenoweth would be, as anyone who remembers Mathnet would know.

Ah, I forgot about that element of her character. I was just thinking tough blond, and ever since BSG Katee Sackhoff is one of the first people to come to mind.

As for Dresden, I'm sticking with the show's Paul Blackthorne, though Fillion is an interesting option.

Yeah, I actually do like Blackthorne too, but I was watching Castle not long after reading a bit of the book and I found myself thinking about Nathan Fillion in the role, and it really didn't seem to bad IMO.

 

[Paris]

I've once again changed my mind, and have picked up DRG3's Crucible: McCoy - Provenance of Shadows. It, along with its two counterparts, have been on my shelf for a little while. With a page count of 600+ pages in the first installment, I've been a little stand-offish, but everyone keeps saying that it is a masterpiece, so I'm taking the plung .

 

[Count Zero]

I could never bring myself to finish it.

 

[Paris]

^As in you didn't like it?...or as in, "it was soooo good I couldn't bring myself to finish it, because then it would be over"? I'm only 50 pages in, and so far, i'm really enjoying it.

 

[Count Zero]

As in 'it didn't hold my attention'. I retried once but gave up even earlier. I've read other works by David R. George, so it's not his style of writing.
Well, I'm glad you're enjoying it.

 

[Kirk Only]

Re-reading The CrossOver...great book.

 

[Joel_Kirk]

I just finished the audiobook to 'The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon'. It's a story that has been told before, but I thought it was told well, and Anne Heche added a lot with her narration...

The John Shaft novel 'Carnival of Killers' is still in my book pile....

I finished 'Q & A' which seemed like 'All Good Things....' redux (or is it redeux?)

Currently, I'm listening to the 'Devil May Care' audiobook...during my little quiet walk...and reading the first StarGazer novel...

 

[Christopher]

I finished 'Q & A' which seemed like 'All Good Things....' redux (or is it redeux?)

Redux. Nothing to do with the number two/deux. In fact, it isn't even French and is pronounced "re-ducks" rather than "ray-doo" (which comes as a surprise to me). It's Latin for "returning" (from reducere, to bring back).

 

[Joel_Kirk]

I finished 'Q & A' which seemed like 'All Good Things....' redux (or is it redeux?)

Redux. Nothing to do with the number two/deux. In fact, it isn't even French and is pronounced "re-ducks" rather than "ray-doo" (which comes as a surprise to me). It's Latin for "returning" (from reducere, to bring back).

Tks, Christopher...

 

[Steve Roby]

Redux. Nothing to do with the number two/deux. In fact, it isn't even French and is pronounced "re-ducks" rather than "ray-doo" (which comes as a surprise to me).

I've heard it pronounced raydoo a few times, but only within the last couple of years or so. Kind of surprised me to hear it said that way. But then it's not one of those words one actually hears spoken very often.

 

[T'Ressa Dax]

Started Unworthy today. ANd would still rather read a 700 page book with normal text than a 388 page one with tiny text.

 

[Thrawn]

Started Unworthy today. ANd would still rather read a 700 page book with normal text than a 388 page one with tiny text.

Buy a Kindle. Or a Nook. And I'm really not being glib; it's amazing what a difference it makes.

 

[Rosalind]

I have finally finished reading Rihannsu: The Bloodwing Voyages by Diane Duane with Peter Morwood and what a journey it was! Next up, it's definitely going to be The Empty Chair.

 

[Lonemagpie]

Next up, it's definitely going to be The Empty Chair.

I found that one OK but somewhat disappointing compared to the other books - its main twist seems to be that the specific plot twist it leads you to expect never actually comes...

 

[indianatrekker26]

I'm continuing to work my way through the star wars novels in chronological order. I'm on "The Approaching Storm"

 

[Steve Roby]

Finished Beneath the Raptor's Wing, and started Time Unincorporated: The Doctor Who Fanzine Archives Vol 1: Lance Parkin. I've read a fair amount of this already, as a regular reader of the fanzine Enlightenment, but there's more than enough here that's new to me to make it worthwhile.

Doctor Who fans who like nonfiction books about their favourite series are a lot better off these days than Star Trek nonfiction fans.