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Bear · January 26th, 2008, 10:19 AM

Right in the middle of the Hunters Blade trilogy by RA Salvatore....

Bear

OrbWeaver · January 26th, 2008, 12:05 PM

Started in on my second volume of Lovecraft stories. "The Picture in the House" was pretty good, but kind of...average, I suppose, for a Lovecraft tale. I'm now reading "Herbert West, Reanimator" and it's already reasonably scary.

Pellaz · January 27th, 2008, 03:35 AM

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I started reading that series [Anthony's Incarnations of Immortality] a long time ago. I got through the first three before I lost interest. That first book was really interesting though. I liked it a lot.

I think I managed to make it through four books before I succumbed to the same "eh....haven't we read this plot before?" feeling. I have all the original cover art as photoprints from Michael Whelan, though.

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Now reading "Red Storm Rising" by Thomas Clancy. A little dated now, but an enjoyable read.

Yes, it would be quite dated now, but I remember loving that book back in the day. I think I'll dig it out and re-read it.
I've only met Clancy once (at Dragon*Con many years ago), but he was gracious and paid me a nice compliment. I'd had to re-edit and proofread his bio for the con, and he liked the final result.

Now Reading: nothing! I'm up at ChattaCon in Chattanooga, TN, which is a weekend party masquerading as a literary SF/fantasy convention.

LunaTEKKE · January 27th, 2008, 09:47 AM

"Let's Eat Out - Your Passport to Living Gluten and Allergy Free"

And for some LESS depressing reading, I'm still working my way back through the Harry Potter books...right now, I'm part way through "Order of the Phoenix".

Cheiron · January 27th, 2008, 10:15 AM

The good news Luna is that you will live healthier now. Breads/grains aren't very good for us. They are actually somewhat toxic, and result in a lot of people having stomach issues, bloating, and more. Its just that most people have more tolerance than your body is giving you.

Since you can't eat bread anyhow (at least... unless its made with gluten free flour) I encourage you to go and search evolutionary fitness, or paleolithic diets.

--

Right now I'm reading very rarely. Just not making the time I guess. I'm 3/4 through Order of the Phoenix. I have several books at home waiting to be read though. I'm also reading "Extreme Alpinism: Climbing Light, Fast, and High." Its an interesting book on how the leading mountaineers/alpinists climb, and their mindset.

kittybeast · January 27th, 2008, 12:08 PM

room full of mirrors- Jimi Hendrix story

Ruthven · January 27th, 2008, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Pellaz

I'm up at ChattaCon in Chattanooga, TN, which is a weekend party masquerading as a literary SF/fantasy convention.

Bands playing in the con suite, where I used to be able to talk to my friends.

jhallum · January 28th, 2008, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by spag

I finished the latest Verner Vinge, "Rainbows End" and decided to take a break from scifi for a bit. Now reading "Red Storm Rising" by Thomas Clancy. A little dated now, but an enjoyable read. Don't know what's up next after that. A friend gave me "Crum: The Novel" and told me to read it, but I don't know if it's my thing.

Yeah! Rainbow's End was my favorite book last year. I love that book! I should re-read it again!

Good call!

LunaTEKKE · January 28th, 2008, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Cheiron

Since you can't eat bread anyhow (at least... unless its made with gluten free flour) I encourage you to go and search evolutionary fitness, or paleolithic diets.

I've read a bit about the "Caveman" diet...I'll have to check out the other option you mentioned. I know this is a positive change for my health, but I haven't quite gotten over the "pity party" stage.

The good news, though, is that I have VACATION coming up in March (woo hoo!), so I picked up some beach reading...

Katherine Kurtz - Childe Morgan
Michael Crichton - Next
Jimmy Buffett - Where Is Joe Merchant?

Pellaz · January 29th, 2008, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Pellaz

Now Reading: nothing! I'm up at ChattaCon in Chattanooga, TN, which is a weekend party masquerading as a literary SF/fantasy convention.

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Originally Posted by Ruthven

Bands playing in the con suite, where I used to be able to talk to my friends.

Yeah, I'd call that an "epic fail." When your convention's primary focus is socializing in the consuite (i.e., hospitality suite, with free food and booze) and then you put some unknown and generally dire bands on stage all night, drowning out any attempts at conversation...hell, I might as well have stayed home.

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The good news, though, is that I have VACATION coming up in March (woo hoo!), so I picked up some beach reading...

Katherine Kurtz - Childe Morgan
Michael Crichton - Next
Jimmy Buffett - Where Is Joe Merchant?

Hmm, haven't read that Crichton book yet. (His State of Fear was brilliant, if a bit controversial.)

As for KK, she will be a guest at ChattaCon next year along with David Weber, making the purchase of a 2009 membership a no-brainer for me even with all of the problems this past weekend.

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Cheiron Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 3,697	The good news Luna is that you will live healthier now. Breads/grains aren't very good for us. They are actually somewhat toxic, and result in a lot of people having stomach issues, bloating, and more. Its just that most people have more tolerance than your body is giving you. Since you can't eat bread anyhow (at least... unless its made with gluten free flour) I encourage you to go and search evolutionary fitness, or paleolithic diets. -- Right now I'm reading very rarely. Just not making the time I guess. I'm 3/4 through Order of the Phoenix. I have several books at home waiting to be read though. I'm also reading "Extreme Alpinism: Climbing Light, Fast, and High." Its an interesting book on how the leading mountaineers/alpinists climb, and their mindset. __________________ Cheiron Proud Co-sponsor of Andromeda for ProgPower IX Proud Co-sponsor of Virgin Steele for ProgPower VIII

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