[Gabriele]

Die Herren der grünen Insel by Kiera Brennan and Die fremde Königin by Rebecca Gablé.

I rarely read German historical fiction these days, so I remedied that. I've read a number of books by Gablé; they're solidly researched and an easy read She moved to 10th century Germany after a series of books set during the War of the Roses and the Tudors. Die Herren der grünen Insel is sold as ASOIAF meets Gabaldon, set during the conquest of Ireland by Henry II, so it could be fun.

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[Whisperzzzzzzz]

I picked up this clutch of dollar books today at the newly reinstated Stuytown Flea Market in Manhattan.



Does anyone have anything to say about any of these? I got Lonesome Dove because of the accolades it got in the Reading At T'Moment thread a few months ago. The Gripping Hand was a no-brainer, as I've already read Mote in God's Eye. And, of course, many people love Ready Player One (which I now realize I may already own a copy of on my TRP).

While I haven't read it, I know that Have Space Suit — Will Travel is a classic. And Stars In My Pocket Like Grains of Sand sounded vaguely like something I'd heard good things about before, and I know people generally like Delany.

Thoughts on the others? Especially the Jane Lindskold, and these specific Vance and KSR books.

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[worry]

I've read the Delaney and it is indeed good. It's a little dry, not a page-turner, but it's got a lot of interesting ideas. Can't comment on the ones you mention last, except to say that those old sci-fi paperbacks are worth $1 just for the covers.

[Whisperzzzzzzz]

worry, on 29 April 2017 - 08:33 PM, said:

I've read the Delaney and it is indeed good. It's a little dry, not a page-turner, but it's got a lot of interesting ideas. Can't comment on the ones you mention last, except to say that those old sci-fi paperbacks are worth $1 just for the covers.

Amen.

[Salt-Man Z]

Vance's TO LIVE FOREVER did absolutely nothing for me.

[Abyss]

HAVE SPACESUIT is justifiably a classic. RP1 is worth reading just to see what the hype is about, but I really enjoyed it.

[Kruppe of Darujhistan]

Gripping Hand isn't half as good as Mote but it's still a decent read

[Kruppe of Darujhistan]

worry, on 29 April 2017 - 08:33 PM, said:

I've read the Delaney and it is indeed good. It's a little dry, not a page-turner, but it's got a lot of interesting ideas. Can't comment on the ones you mention last, except to say that those old sci-fi paperbacks are worth $1 just for the covers.

There is a used bookseller very close to me here on Long Island. He has a huge assortment of old Science Fiction and Fantasy paperbacks, and most of it is in incredibly good condition, but he wants a minimum of $6.50 per volume.

[worry]

Holy hell. They're books, not Elvis commemorative plates.

[Whisperzzzzzzz]

Got some nice estate sale finds for 3$ total on this beautiful spring day:



I have Lord Foul's Bane on my TRP, so couldn't resist completing the set. After all the praise I've seen it receiving in the Reading At T'Moment thread, I had to grab Shogun. And I've never read any Moorcock, so figured why not. Same for Brust. I've heard Earthsea is one of Le Guin's more adolescent works, but she's such a great author and I liked the Ghibli film. And I'll always buy Pratchett.

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[Andorion]

Bought House of Leaves - the fully remastered Trade Paperback edition. Looking forward to starting it.

[JPK]

Andorion, on 07 May 2017 - 12:09 AM, said:

Bought House of Leaves - the fully remastered Trade Paperback edition. Looking forward to starting it.

Ooh. Enjoy that one sir! Just remember to go into it with an open mind as it's a very different type of book than is usually recommended on here.

Also, I bought a digital copy of The Urth of the New Sun today because I realized that the only way I'm actually finishing books in a reasonable amount of time these days is if they're on my kobo.

[Andorion]

JPK, on 07 May 2017 - 04:14 AM, said:

Andorion, on 07 May 2017 - 12:09 AM, said:

Bought House of Leaves - the fully remastered Trade Paperback edition. Looking forward to starting it.

Ooh. Enjoy that one sir! Just remember to go into it with an open mind as it's a very different type of book than is usually recommended on here.

Also, I bought a digital copy of The Urth of the New Sun today because I realized that the only way I'm actually finishing books in a reasonable amount of time these days is if they're on my kobo.

I just flipped through it and it certainly feels very different.

I agree entirely about the digital stuff - I do most of my reading through ebooks and have very selective physical copies due to the huge amount of time I spend outside.

[Baco Xtath]

Was browsing audible and saw Vandermeer has a new book: Borne. Immediately bought it and I'll start it tomorrow.

[Tiste Simeon]

I found THE EMPTY THRONE, WARRIORS OF THE STORM and THE FLAME BEARER, the latest three books in the Saxon Stories by Bernard Cornwell. I found them all in the charity shop near my house. They are all hardback copies. I paid the princely sum of £2 (which is $2.57 or CA$3.54 or AU$3.50 or EUR2.50) for all three (yup, for all three, not each...) I am quite chuffed with these findings.

I had up to THE DEATH OF KINGS previously, so I just need THE PAGAN LORD to complete my collection - for whatever reason, I never bought that one when it came out and I got left behind by the rate of his writing and all the other stuff I have been reading...

I think a reread is in order!

[Whisperzzzzzzz]

The inside of the back cover of the used copy of A Wizard of Earthsea that I purchased at a tag sale, which I mentioned up-thread.



This is the sort of fun stuff that you can't get with a new book or an ebook.

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[Abyss]

I love that.I'm going to start doing this on purpose when i send books to 2nd hand stores.

[Maark Abbott]

Firebrand (Green Rider #6). Didn't know it had released. Snapped it up. Nom nom nom.

[Gabriele]

Maark Abbott, on 10 June 2017 - 12:51 PM, said:

Firebrand (Green Rider #6). Didn't know it had released. Snapped it up. Nom nom nom.

Are those any good? I've seen pretty mixed reviews.

[Maark Abbott]

Gabriele, on 11 June 2017 - 03:55 PM, said:

Maark Abbott, on 10 June 2017 - 12:51 PM, said:

Firebrand (Green Rider #6). Didn't know it had released. Snapped it up. Nom nom nom.

Are those any good? I've seen pretty mixed reviews.

The first one isn't that good. Afterward they pick up pretty quickly. I look at them like I look at Sabaton - cheesy, predictable, but enjoyable for it.