Just noticed that James Michener books are now available for Kindle.
But which one to start with...
Any Michener fans out there?
But which one to start with...
Any Michener fans out there?
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Jax Alexander Mystery series by C.S. Graham
Book One - "The Archangel Project" -Extremely sharp, fast-pace and effortless read, once started, you won't be able to put the book down.
I found it to be quite honest without overdoing the "Black Ops" what most would conceive the "CIA" as.
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Book One - "The Archangel Project" -Extremely sharp, fast-pace and effortless read, once started, you won't be able to put the book down.
I found it to be quite honest without overdoing the "Black Ops" what most would conceive the "CIA" as.
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ha!
this gets posted in here a lot*.
love it. enjoy.
*someone that has time should go back through this thread and see what the top 10 books are.
I just finished it and I have to agree with you. Even though the first two books were really enjoyable, the third one is certainly better. Very absorbing, adventurous, and action-packed. It was interesting knowing about the history of the Marauder's Map and those behind it. Anyway, I just got the fourth book, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. It's huge; over 700 pages
I just finished it and I have to agree with you. Even though the first two books were really enjoyable, the third one is certainly better. Very absorbing, adventurous, and action-packed. It was interesting knowing about the history of the Marauder's Map and those behind it. Anyway, I just got the fourth book, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. It's huge; over 700 pages
I'm delighted that you enjoyed The Prisoner of Azkaban; it is the last of the 'shorter' books (although it is twice as long as the 'Sorcerer's Stone', it still manages to tell a complex tale very well, with very nice character and narrative development. A lovely book.)
From the fourth book, 'Goblet of Fire', all of the books clock in at around 700 pages, or more.........anyway, I'll be interested to learn what you think of 'Goblet of Fire'. I liked it a lot.
I am currently reading Called to Coach: Reflections on Life, Faith, and Football. I usually read on my Kindle, however, I received this physical book for Christmas.
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I just finished it and I have to agree with you. Even though the first two books were really enjoyable, the third one is certainly better. Very absorbing, adventurous, and action-packed. It was interesting knowing about the history of the Marauder's Map and those behind it. Anyway, I just got the fourth book, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. It's huge; over 700 pages
The series just keeps on getting better and better the farther you advance.
I just finished At All Costs, the 11th Honor Harrington book. Excellent! The best SciFi series I've ever had the pleasure of reading. David Weber has created a delicious alternate universe of the future, political intrigue, future tech, mixed with epic space battles and Honor Harrington, "The Salamander" is in the middle of it all. If you are reading the series the following is a spoiler.
>> It includes the single largest battle of this series involving 5 fleets of super dreadnoughts. <<
Just finished up Doctor Sleep and Day by Day Armageddon over the past two weeks. I may go look for a book this morning. Had to sell my iPad when I lost my job and needed money to pay bills with. I'm hoping to be able to afford another one soon. It's much more convenient to read on.
Based on Localoid's suggestion I started reading The Grand Design by Stephen Hawking. A great read so far describing quantum physics and M theory in layman terms.
Due to the nature of this book, I've linked to a post I made in the PRSI forum. Any comments of a PRSI nature, please post them there.
Due to the nature of this book, I've linked to a post I made in the PRSI forum. Any comments of a PRSI nature, please post them there.
Well I was bit late on getting the last book of the Wheel of Time series but I must say that Brandon Sanderson executed it brilliantly and without all the wasted character building of his predecessor. Probably the most engrossing series I've ever read to date, even better than Tolkien.
Now I'm waiting for the "Doors of Stone" the 3rd book in the trilogy Kingkiller Chronicles.
Now I'm waiting for the "Doors of Stone" the 3rd book in the trilogy Kingkiller Chronicles.
Actually, while I like fantasy in general - a great way to relax - the Wheel of Time series left me cold, and I never got as far as where Brandon Sanderson took the helm and steered it safely to its conclusion.
However, I am impressed by Brandon Sanderson's own material, or, at least, as much of it as I have read. His 'Mistborn' series was excellent, and entirely original, great characters, first rate plot, and exceptionally executed narrative. Actually, the first book of the Mistborn trilogy one of the best of its kind that I have ever read.
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WOT is a tough read and rather spaced out but I stuck through it because I started the series rather late and was able to plow through books 1 - 8 without any lapses in between. One thing you can say about Robert Jordan is that he really fleshed out his characters (maybe a little too much) and his world building was phenomenal. I can understand though why some lost interest after a while.
I've yet to read any of Sanderson's other published works but after reading A Memory of Light, I'm making it a point to do so.
WOT is a tough read and rather spaced out but I stuck through it because I started the series rather late and was able to plow through books 1 - 8 without any lapses in between. One thing you can say about Robert Jordan is that he really fleshed out his characters (maybe a little too much) and his world building was phenomenal. I can understand though why some lost interest after a while.
I've yet to read any of Sanderson's other published works but after reading A Memory of Light, I'm making it a point to do so.
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I've only read through book 13, "Towers of Midnight", but by about book three I was starting to get tired of hearing about "rustling her skirts" and "tugging her braids". I read reviews on Amazon, and was gratified with the number of people with similar complaints who counted them, or else used it as a drinking game. I can't imagine how smashed you'd be after reading for an hour or two.
However, I have also heard good things about the Mistborn series, so I might give that a read if I get time.
Mistborn is actually really excellent - especially the first book; fantastically good world building, credible characters, great political intrigue, and a fascinating, entirely believable (one which was/is internally logical) system of magic.
I am quite intolerant of dreadful movies, sloppy prose, and dire books. However, I strongly recommend Mistborn.
The 'sort of' sequel - for now a standalone but with others promised, 'The Alloy of Law' is also very good.
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I think you guys have sold me on Mistborn. I'll probably get it off iTunes tonight.
I think you guys have sold me on Mistborn. I'll probably get it off iTunes tonight.
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Quarter way into the first book and I'm already fascinated. The whole metal manipulation ideology is brilliant. Thanks for the recommendation.
I finished The Goblet of Fire two days ago. It took me more than I expected to finish it what with exams and projects I didn't have as much time to read as I would've liked. Having said that, I really really loved this book. It was very interesting and thrilling to read about the Triwizard trials. There was a lot of suspense, action, comedy, and drama. Excellent pacing and character development. I still did not get the next book, Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix. I might go to the bookstore tomorrow. Things are beginning to heat up and I'm wanting to read more!
I love this book. Read The Regulators by Richard Bachman after. It's one of King's pen names and The Regulators is goes along with Desparation.
I'm reading Wool by Hugh Howey. It's a post apocalyptic novel about people living in underground silos. Pretty captivating so far. I've had it for less than a week and I'm about 3/4 of the way through reading during work breaks.
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Anyone read TWoT in it's entirity? I quit around book 9 or so. It just started dragging for me and feeling repetitive.