Action/Adventure Aficionados discussion

Travis of NNY wrote: "About a quarter through The Way of Kings. I don't know what I think k of it yet. Sanderson goes to such extensive world building and soany characters that I never really know what's..."

That's a slow build type of book, Travis. It never seemed to drag for me but there was loads of world building. I did like the fact that there were only 4 or 5 main pov. The last, oh 300 pages or so are just jam packed with reveals large and small and I couldn't put it down towards the end.

I'm almost done and yes it is much better now. I still don't think I can give it more than 3 stars due to a tedious first 700 pages. Should finish tonight hopefully and dive straight into Words of Radiance. I've heard that it is much better than way of kings even though good reads has an average of almost 4.5 for way of kings. I just can't hop on the 5 star boat with it.

I. Curmudgeon wrote: "I finished the Han Solo adventures by Brian Daley. Those are fun, and definately action oriented sci-fi. Daley was the first author allowed to write a spin-off from the Star Wars movies. Solo i..."

I just ordered a copy of the Han Solo Adventures - I didn't even know this existed. Thanks! Han is my favorite character (plus he can transform into Indiana Jones).

D.L. wrote: "I. Curmudgeon wrote: "I finished the Han Solo adventures by Brian Daley. Those are fun, and definately action oriented sci-fi. Daley was the first author allowed to write a spin-off from the Star..."

D.L. Brian Daley fell in love with Star Wars and got himself included in a lot of it. He also wrote the adaptation form screen to radio for Star Wars and there are some shorts he's got out there somewhere.

Daley's Solo is a wonderful character, both deeper and so like the Han we came to know and love in th emovies. It's older writing, and Daley has sort of an old-world, storytellers style here. The second book's opening scene, which is usually almost an anecdotal story to get things going, is hilarious... Daley's Solo is fun (so was Lucas's to).

He's a true action hero of the 70s, ... safe sex means don't end two books in a row with the same hot space babe in spandex! In an even more fun twist, or dashing rogue hero doesn't always get the girl (sometimes they figure him out first) ...

He writes Chewie just like he was in the movies. He grungs and growls and everyone that understands wookie speaks to him in English. We still don't know what he's saying.

FUn story. I loved em.

Travis of NNY wrote: "I'm almost done and yes it is much better now. I still don't think I can give it more than 3 stars due to a tedious first 700 pages. Should finish tonight hopefully and dive straight into [book:W..."

It was a 4 star book for me until the ending which pushed it to a 5 for me but I completely understand where you are coming from. It never seemed slow to me just methodical with its set up and world building.

Straying away from action adventure for The Troop a truly gruesome book. If you enjoy reading horror it might be something you'd enjoy...I have.

Well into Words of Radiance and loving every bit of it

It's time to nominate our June 2014 Science Fiction Action/Adventure group read. You can post your pick for the poll here:

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Another enjoyable Robert Crais Hostage

I started listening to Ghost Story and the narrator is NOT James Marsden! Why??? Granted it is John Glover, aka Lionel Luther from Smallville and he is pretty good but still

Harry Bosch time The Black Ice

Apparently James Marsters wasn't able to record that one for some reason, but he's back after it. The fans weren't happy.

1632 by Eric Flint is my latest read. So far it's a good read, a over-involved in altruistic pro-Americanism, but a good read.

I liked that book to. The sequels sort of... sadly wandered off in odd directions, still a good idea.

Mike (the Paladin) wrote: "I liked that book to. The sequels sort of... sadly wandered off in odd directions, still a good idea."

There are some vague simalarities to this and the Destroyermen Series (very vague ones) and I found that story and plot tight through book 8 (I'm waiting to get book 9 next month). That's a good story first book Into the Storm by Taylor Anderson.

I'm reading Garnethill after meeting the author locally. It's Tartan-Noir, a nice way of saying gritty Scottish murder mystery :) It's a literary book but not in that usual slow, plodding way. This one is fascinating.

Peace, Seeley

Mike (the Paladin) wrote: "Apparently James Marsters wasn't able to record that one for some reason, but he's back after it. The fans weren't happy."

Too Bad. Thing is, John Glover is quite good. It's just that he's not Harry Dresden!

this series is excellent and most of the books are free on kindle.

I agree....Marsters will probably rerecord it sometime and we'll all end up rebuying it.

Tracy wrote: " this series is excellent and most of the books are free on kindle."

I've heard a lot about that series lately. I'll have to try it. Should I start with the first book or can I jump in anywhere?

Start with the first book if you can. Jack's life grows through the series. I think Konrath has it for free on his site or you might search for it on Smashwords.com. That's how I started reading the series.

I got them either free of for 99 cents from amazon. I liked them, the middle seemed a bit redundant the last book weird but good and they picked back up... still, fun read though. First book is really good.

Konrath's got a good sense of humor. for another chase the serial killer story I liked the Patrick Bowers Files by Steven James (first book: The Pawn). These are pretty dark, but they also have a good theme message of healing in them. They are dark though.

I agree the series get a little redundant in the middle, Hugh. I just finished Shot of Tequila: A Jack Daniels Thriller which was very good and could be a stand alone book in the series. Not having to read any of the others first.

Thanks for mentioning The Pawn I've been meaning to read that.

Finished black ice starting The Concrete Blonde

Jim wrote: "Start with the first book if you can. Jack's life grows through the series. I think Konrath has it for free on his site or you might search for it on Smashwords.com. That's how I started reading..."

Thanks everyone. Free is good :)

FYI --That book by A R Zanders where he was giving us a free copy of his book "Moscow City" on goodreads from his post a few days back, is really quite interesting. On chapter 10. If anyone is looking for something new to read. About British detectives, MI6 , and undercover agent going to Russia to investigate after 3 grisly killings in Britain.

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...

Julia wrote: "Tracy wrote: " this series is excellent and most of the books are free on kindle."

I've heard a lot about that series lately. I'll have to try it. Should I start wi..."

You should start with the first one Julia and they go on for free a lot on amazon. It is a really good series.

Magiccats wrote: "FYI --That book by A R Zanders where he was giving us a free copy of his book "Moscow City" on goodreads from his post a few days back, is really quite interesting. On chapter 10. If anyone is lo..."



Okay, is it just me, or when I see magic-cats profile pick, I keep wanting to say, in as deep a voice as I can muster...

"GRIFFINDORF!"

So...the cat looks very brave to you?????

I'm currently reading by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child. I'm really enjoying this series and Agent Pendergast is such an interesting character.

I'm rereading Storm Front and enjoying more the second time.

Close enough to say as the Harry Bosch marathon is rolling done with last coyote starting #5 Trunk Music

I find I've read the earlier Dresden books so often I'm going, Oh yeah we're here now". Maybe I don't have to start with the first book for every reread????

I am reading several books at once, but to whittle it down to a few to list:

by Jake Bible. Zombies & Mechs! Yeah!

Cliff Graham. About David & his Mighty Men (Bible). I am about 40% into this book and will pick up the 2nd in this series for sure.

Howard E. Wasdin. One of my "Entitle" books. Book Club ~ 2 e-books a month ~ $9.99

Victor Gischler (another "Entitle" book).

Mike (the Paladin) wrote: "So...the cat looks very brave to you?????"

What, you think maybe "Huffle-Puff?"

Just finished Age of Blood: A SEAL Team 666 Novel, the second in the series and I liked a little better than the first one. Nice combo of spec-ops and supernatural......werewolves and Aztec mythology. It wasn't balls to the walls action but still pretty good. Started Skull Moon.

No....I just wondered if you'd spotted some sign that gave it away. He looks pretty bright to me. Might also be Ravenclaw.

Mike (the Paladin) wrote: "No....I just wondered if you'd spotted some sign that gave it away. He looks pretty bright to me. Might also be Ravenclaw."

"Slitheren!"

She, guys. The cat is a She! still brave

Griffendorf!

Magiccats wrote: "She, guys. The cat is a She! still brave"

I like your cat.

Thanks Eileen.

David wrote:

Cliff Graham. About David & his Mighty Men (Bible). I am about 40% into this book and will pick up the 2nd in this series for sure..."

I love the 'mighty men' stories. 'Ha giborim David.' I am not a traditional Christian, but the Bible has some wonderful stories.

Ctgt wrote: "Just finished Age of Blood: A SEAL Team 666 Novel, the second in the series and I liked a little better than the first one. Nice combo of spec-ops and supernatural......werewolves a..."

Sounds good. I'll pick it up from my library!

The poll for the June group read is up:

https://www.goodreads.com/poll/show/1...

For the Record, I like the Magic Cat too, SHE is a fine puddy-tat. :)

Whispers from the Curmudgeons Ghost wrote: "For the Record, I like the Magic Cat too, SHE is a fine puddy-tat. :)"

Suffering succotash...lol!

....."I tought I taw a puddy tat".

Mike (the Paladin) wrote: "I find I've read the earlier Dresden books so often I'm going, Oh yeah we're here now". Maybe I don't have to start with the first book for every reread????"

This is my first reread of Dresden and its much better the second time.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38aDWD...