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HeatherKay
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Joined: Thu Apr 23, 2009 6:13 pm Posts: 7262 Location: Here, but not all there.
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I have done the library route, but I prefer to own a book when I can. Equally, there's something nice about being the first person to crack the spine of a new copy. There aren't any charity shops in easy reach of where I live, so that's not an option at the mo, but it's worth bearing in mind for when we're away and gadding about. I can afford the paperbacks when they're under a fiver. I buy one a month or so, cash-flow permitting. I also read them several times through. In the case of the Douglas Adams and Tolkien books, many many times through.
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John_Vella
I haven't seen my friends in so long
Joined: Fri Apr 24, 2009 7:55 am Posts: 7935 Location: Manchester.
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The only books I get to read these days are technical manuals and user guides
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saspro
Site Admin
Joined: Thu Apr 23, 2009 5:53 pm Posts: 8603 Location: location, location
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The myth's of security (The new O'Reilly one), got if free when I went to O'Reillys on a proactive visit.
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pcernie
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Joined: Sun Apr 26, 2009 12:30 pm Posts: 45931 Location: Belfast
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Thanks for that, I might check that out at some point as I don't read much sci-fi outside graphic novels but would like to expand I'm gonna have to get that from the library I reckon... I have that! Essentially got it for free cos the cover was ripped, complained to the Amazon seller and got a full refund Know what you mean, if nothing else I often have to keep renewing books at the library You should be pleasantly surprised by the charity shops, some will let you walk away with three of the latest books for a £1 or a £1.50 I've probably got enough books to last me a lifetime as it is, so I never pay the RRP on any of 'em, and prefer to get them second hand as a result I forgot to mention I'm also reading The Doomsday Prophecy by Scott Mariani in work. It's supposed to be Dan Brown-style but I've never read any of his stuff beyond a few pages, so I've no idea. Seems fast paced and coherent though: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Doomsday-Prophe ... 775&sr=1-1
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wecrookie
Occasionally has a life
Joined: Thu Apr 23, 2009 6:47 pm Posts: 437 Location: Coalisland,N.Ireland
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Cracking stuff aint it Rather fond of them and just keep re-reading them Last book i read was Fatal Revenant (The Last Chronicles Of Thomas Covenant) by Stephen Donaldson.An author i have always enjoyed reading,just have to wait for the old git to finish the next instalment yours wecrookie
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HeatherKay
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Joined: Thu Apr 23, 2009 6:13 pm Posts: 7262 Location: Here, but not all there.
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Oh yes. Definitely. I want to finish the Midkemia sagas, then go back and do the Kelewan series. I think I still prefer Magician out of all of them.
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wecrookie
Occasionally has a life
Joined: Thu Apr 23, 2009 6:47 pm Posts: 437 Location: Coalisland,N.Ireland
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If I've read that once I've read it a thousand times.It's soooooooo goooooood yours wecrookie
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Tue Jul 14, 2009 12:43 pm |
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davrosG5
I haven't seen my friends in so long
Joined: Fri Apr 24, 2009 6:37 am Posts: 6954 Location: Peebo
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I re-reading my way through David Webers Honor Harrington books (up to War of Honor at the moment).
I really should try and get through all the original Dune series. I like the first one and have read all the prequels produced by Herberts son.
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Tue Jul 14, 2009 6:24 pm |
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Zippy
Spends far too much time on here
Joined: Thu Apr 23, 2009 6:20 pm Posts: 3838 Location: Here Abouts
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I'm trying to get hold of the Honor Harringtons I gave my dad for Xmas many moons ago, he's put them away somewhere and (in true old man fashion) now can't remember where I really enjoyed them all, and I reckon my Mister would too, but I've got to lay my hands on them first...
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lacloss
Doesn't have much of a life
Joined: Fri Apr 24, 2009 7:48 am Posts: 1751 Location: Marbella Spain
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Shadow of the wind.
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veato
I haven't seen my friends in so long
Joined: Fri Apr 24, 2009 7:17 am Posts: 5550 Location: Nottingham
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I thought I posted on this already but cant see it Never mind. I have been reading Discworld for some time but had a break to read Conn Igguldens Emporer series. They're brilliant books. First one was slow but after that it was full steam ahead. Now they're finished I'm reading Mark Billingham, the DI Thorne books. Its not normally my thing but the missus bought one for me randomly and I really enjoyed it.
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tombolt
Spends far too much time on here
Joined: Fri Apr 24, 2009 8:38 am Posts: 2967 Location: Dorchester, Dorset
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I've been re-reading my Arthur Ransome books. Just finished 'Winter Holiday' last night.
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dogbert10
Doesn't have much of a life
Joined: Thu Apr 23, 2009 8:23 pm Posts: 638 Location: 3959 miles from the centre of the Earth - give or take a bit
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Tom Clancy - The Bear and the Dragon
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Zippy
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Joined: Thu Apr 23, 2009 6:20 pm Posts: 3838 Location: Here Abouts
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Just re-started an old favourite, Dennis McKiernans Mithgar series, particularly the Hels Crucible duology, the first of which (Into the Forge) I have just started. Love these books with a passion.
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Spreadie
I haven't seen my friends in so long
Joined: Fri Apr 24, 2009 6:06 pm Posts: 6355 Location: IoW
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Ian Rankin's "The Watchman"
Before that, I'd just re-read "quite ugly one morning" by Christopher Brookmyre
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