I'm not really into sci fi either, but I like Dr. Who..? Is that who I am thinking of?

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Originally Posted by Aurora_Bell

I'm not really into sci fi either, but I like Dr. Who...?? Is that who I am thinking of?

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Start with the first book in the Disc World series (Terry Pratchett).

Or, better than that, read On a Pale Horse by Piers Anthony. I promise you, you are in for a treat.

I LOVE the "Incarnations of Immortality".

Never been a Pratchett fan, though. See my previous post on not having taste ;)

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I LOVE the "Incarnations of Immortality".

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I'm sitting here at my computer looking at On a Pale Horse which is on top of my computer cabinet. Methinks I will reread that series, although I am still a bit dizzy from Bearing an Hourglass.

I put it on my list.
First I am going to check out Fforde. Any recommendations for my first?

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I've dug my way through the Thieves' World books--some are absolutely outstanding. Some are boring to the point of tears.
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I can totally relate to that idea, I think I learned what writers I liked by reading that series,and went forward from there.

And Roger Zelazny, I liked him too,he died too soon,like Gemmell did.:(

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I put it on my list.
First I am going to check out Fforde. Any recommendations for my first?

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The Thursday Next books are a series--you'll want to read them in order. The first book is "The Eyre Affair"

Got it. Thanks! Going to Coles tomorrow at lunch! I'm excited. It's been a while since I started a book or series that I haven't already read!

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Got it. Thanks! Going to Coles tomorow at lunch! I'm excited. It's been a while since I started a book or series that I haven't already read!

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Get On a Pale Horse too while you're there.

OK, I'll check it out!

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Actually, I'm not at home. Just hate how stuff slips my mind until AFTER I click on the "post quick answer" button.

I've dug my way through the Thieves' World books--some are absolutely outstanding. Some are boring to the point of tears.

Of course, I don't like Moorcock, so my taste is obviously lacking from the point of view of many fantasy lovers.

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Nelson DeMille... Truman Capote... Stephen King..

The Fraternity of the Stone - David Morrell

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Originally Posted by Wondergirl

The Fraternity of the Stone - David Morrell

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"She walks These Hills", "The Rosewood Casket"... Sharon McCrumb

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I'm not THAT big on Sci-Fi, though I like Card and Martin quite a bit.

My fantasy library puts a lot of peoples' to shame, though. There's not a lot of fantasy that I have not only read, but own.

Have to admit I'm partial to Martin, Jordan, Goodkind, Tad Williams, Patricia Wrede, Mercedes Lackey, Piers Anthony, Sara Douglass, Elizabeth Hayden, Eddings, Card, Scott Lynch, Hambley's "Time of the Dark" series, Susan Cooper, Robin McKinley, Feist, E.E. Knight (who's a crossover author), and Jim Butcher (both the Dresden Files and the Calderon books),

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Clive Cussler, I have all his books in hard back.

inauthor:Clive inauthor:Cussler - Google Search

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Clive Cussler, I have all his books in hard back.

inauthor:Clive inauthor:Cussler - Google Search

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Greg Ilses and John Sandford

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Originally Posted by Kitkat22

Greg Ilses and John Sandford

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It's Greg Iles. Also William Coughlin.

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Originally Posted by Wondergirl

It's Greg Iles. Also William Coughlin.

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Thank you Wondergirl:)

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Originally Posted by Kitkat22

Thank you Wondergirl:)

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Start reading. Now.

Fooey, I missed the sci-fi discussion. Let me jump in late:
Spider Robinson. He's one of the funniest authors around, and can tell a story at the same time.

Alan Dean Foster, if you can avoid his Star Wars juveniles.

David Weber's fantasy series are better than his sci-fi.

David Drake, Jacueline Carey, Issac Asimov, Anne McCaffrey's been mentioned, and my favorite preacher - Robert A. Heinlein.

I really liked the 'Into the Gap' series from Donaldson.

Robert Aspirin with Esther Friesner, E.Godz, really catchy,short novel.

Piers Anthony and Reberto Fuentes,Dead Morn.

Piers Anthony and Robert Kornwise,Through the Ice.

Ken Hood,Demon Rider

Jack McDevitt, he wrote a few,Eternity Road(post apocalypse)And Ancient Shores(good ideas for that one)

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I really liked the 'Into the Gap' series from Donaldson.

Robert Aspirin with Esther Friesner,,E.Godz,,really catchy,short novel.

Piers Anthony and Reberto Fuentes,Dead Morn.

Piers Anthony and Robert Kornwise,Through the Ice.

Ken Hood,Demon Rider

Jack McDevitt,,he wrote a few,Eternity Road(post apocalypse)And Ancient Shores(good ideas for that one)

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Bob Aspirin is another really funny writer. His "Myth" series had me rolling out of bed from laughter.

John DeChancie is another. His "Castle" series is hilarious.

I love North & South by Jakes old book. Still one of my favorite.

"1984".

GM Kitkat:)

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GM Kitkat:)

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GM.. KB... How are you? I dropped my grandson off at school. He spends a lot of time with us.. Three girls already waiting on him, when he got out of my car. I just had to embarrass him when I yelled, Come back here and give nanna sugar! He's a blessing.

You're so bad,, he probably turned red didn't he:o(I just did FOR him)

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You're so bad,,,he probably turned red didn't he:o(I just did FOR him)

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It was funny he and his "girlfriends" just snickered and walked away. He is a real charmer and has a very dry sense of humor.
He's wanting us to let him grow his hair long. His Mom and Dad said no... I said; He's a good kid and if he wants to grow his hair long let him. He's thirteen and cute as a bugs ear. He is part of my heart. And yes his face was red as a beet! It was funny!:D

Especially at 13,, you meanie.. :p

Dry humor? Is he a Gemini by chance? ( I tend to have that, ooops,slip of the tongue:p )

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Especially at 13,,,you meanie..:p

Dry humor??Is he a Gemini by chance??( I tend to have that,,ooops,slip of the tongue:p )

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Born in July on the third. And yes he has a very dry sense of humor. He's hilarious. You do have a dry sense of humor and we all like that about you!:D

Bowing... Why Thank You Kity, smile all around:):):)

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Fooey, I missed the sci-fi discussion. Let me jump in late:
Spider Robinson. He's one of the funniest authors around, and can tell a story at the same time.

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Callahan's Crosstime Saloon, right?

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Callahan's Crosstime Saloon, right?

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Yep.

Douglas Adams - Hitchhiker's Guide?

People pop into my office all the time, and start a conversation with the words "Question for you..."

I usually answer with "42".

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Douglas Adams - Hitchhiker's Guide?

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Great trilogy. :)

I also like his Dirk Gently books-Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency and Long Dark Tea Time of the Soul.

Has anyone mentioned Andre Norton?

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Great trilogy. :)

I also like his Dirk Gently books-Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency and Long Dark Tea Time of the Soul.

Has anyone mentioned Andre Norton?

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and the only trilogy I know of that has FOUR books in it. Then again, look at who wrote them ^_^

Where's Alty been? Calling ALTY! Yoooooo Hooooo!

It's the 31st. Didn't she say she had something scheduled for the 31st, or am I making that up?

I knew about April 6th, but I wasn't sure about the 31st.

Then I'm probably making it up.

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then i'm probably making it up.

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J are you feeling better? Every time I see your avatar it just makes me giggle. Cute! Hi heath how's Edith?