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MistressWolfen -> RE: Favorite books (9/6/2006 6:13:38 PM)

I have always enjoyed C.S. Lewis, I actually prefer his philosophical works and essays to his childrens fiction.



Level -> RE: Favorite books (9/6/2006 6:22:50 PM)

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ORIGINAL: CreoleCook

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ORIGINAL: Level


I may be misreading, but you aren't saying Robert B. Parker is dead? He isn't, he is still churning books out. I wouldn't say his work is very heavy on forensics, either, they're far more character driven. Love his work.



damn, I sit corrected.  I was mis-informed!  Thats what I get for not seeing a body!!!!

Thanks Level... I had heard he was actually shot, greiviously, while on a ride along in boston.

CC



You're welcome. I'm a huge fan of his work, I have damn near everything he's ever written. If you like his work, you might want to check out John Sandford, James Lee Burke, and Michael Connely. All good stuff.



bandit25 -> RE: Favorite books (9/6/2006 6:27:38 PM)

Don't forget Jeffrey Deaver.  His Lincoln Rhymes books are the best.  However, I will say that his newer stuff isn't as good.



Level -> RE: Favorite books (9/6/2006 6:35:12 PM)

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ooooooh, gives Level a prize for remembering Alfred Bester.........

but if we're talking SF, we have to mention John Brunner.........


Ah, thankee philosophy. Brunner, the only thing of his I've read is a neat little diddy called "Judas". I do have two of his novels on my "to read" list: The Sheep Look Up and Stand On Zanzibar.
 
Just for kicks, here is the introduction to "Judas", by Harlan Ellison:
 
Seated at the right hand of God, I was asked: "Give the operable word for John Brunner." I thought a moment and suggested "urbane". God smiled benignly, but was obviously not satisfied with the initial response. "Suave?" I ventured. God gave a tiny moue of vexation. "Chivalrous? Refined? Cultured? Gracious?" God gave me one of those looks. "Charming?" I said, in a small voice. God broke into a helluva smile. He clapped me on the back with camaraderie. "Excellent Harlan, excellent!" he said in his mellow voice.
 
"Thank you, Mr. Brunner," I replied. 
 
Heh heh. [:D]



Level -> RE: Favorite books (9/6/2006 6:37:30 PM)

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ORIGINAL: bandit25

Don't forget Jeffrey Deaver.  His Lincoln Rhymes books are the best.  However, I will say that his newer stuff isn't as good.


I'm not sure I've read one of his....[X(].......I'm going to go on a binge soon, so I may add one of his books to my list.



DomMeinCT -> RE: Favorite books (9/6/2006 6:50:14 PM)

Lots of science fiction named, but what about Robert Heinlein?  Great stories and he was a cantankerous bastard who wrote himself (or at least his personality) into many of his books.  Recs include Stranger in a Strange Land, all of his Future History series, The Moon is a Harsh Mistress.

And kudos to everyone who mentioned Harlan Ellison.



MistressWolfen -> RE: Favorite books (9/6/2006 6:53:23 PM)

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ORIGINAL: Level
Ah, thankee philosophy. Brunner, the only thing of his I've read is a neat little diddy called "Judas". I do have two of his novels on my "to read" list: The Sheep Look Up and Stand On Zanzibar.


Let me know what you think of them when done reading Level.



Level -> RE: Favorite books (9/6/2006 7:15:45 PM)

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ORIGINAL: MistressWolfen

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ORIGINAL: Level
Ah, thankee philosophy. Brunner, the only thing of his I've read is a neat little diddy called "Judas". I do have two of his novels on my "to read" list: The Sheep Look Up and Stand On Zanzibar.


Let me know what you think of them when done reading Level.


Okay, but ...[:D]..... I should be clear; they're on my "to read" list, as well as my "have to buy them first" list lol, so it may be a little while....have you read them?



MistressWolfen -> RE: Favorite books (9/6/2006 7:39:30 PM)

Oh yes ... *waves the above mentioned dog eared specimens at Level*. The Sheep Look Up was my very first "grown up person" read!! Hit yard sales and flea markets you can probably pick copies up for 50 cent each. I think you will enjoy them....ooo another thought, look at the moving out sales at the end of the college year as they are now required reading in some under grad courses.



Level -> RE: Favorite books (9/6/2006 8:13:57 PM)

Quit waving dog ears at me LOL............oh, dog eared...........okay then..............
 
Hey Wolfen, if you haven't done so yet, check out these sites:

http://www.abebooks.com

http://www.ziesingbooks.com

http://www.edwardrhamilton.com

Sheep is the one I most want to read...so that will be the one I'll get after. And I will let you know, promise.



philosophy -> RE: Favorite books (9/7/2006 3:11:11 AM)

*yays at a new John Brunner story.....thanks Level


my favourite of his hasn't been mentioned yet......'Shock Wave Rider'.......ooh, and he also wrote the introduction to a book i have called 'illustrated cats'...its not SF, its a coffee table book about cats, lots of pictures......i do like jobbing writers :)



jesskitty -> RE: Favorite books (9/7/2006 9:32:56 AM)

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ORIGINAL: MistressWolfen

I have always enjoyed C.S. Lewis, I actually prefer his philosophical works and essays to his childrens fiction.

i have no idea why C.S. Lewis's narnia books remind me of this, but they always remind me of a wrinkle in time(i forget the author). i think it's a good read.



StrongButKind -> RE: Favorite books (9/7/2006 4:58:35 PM)

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ORIGINAL: jesskitty

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ORIGINAL: MistressWolfen

I have always enjoyed C.S. Lewis, I actually prefer his philosophical works and essays to his childrens fiction.

i have no idea why C.S. Lewis's narnia books remind me of this, but they always remind me of a wrinkle in time(i forget the author). i think it's a good read.



Madeleine L'Engle



TotalitarianFL -> RE: Favorite books (9/8/2006 1:47:04 AM)

Check out Michel Foucault - Discipline and Punish. An underrated classic dealing with the nature of power dynamics in societies via the prison systems (and punishment in general) in them. Fantastic really. As a side note, he was into bdsm as well coincidentally hah.



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