Action/Adventure Aficionados discussion

Our August Vintage Action Group Read Poll is open. It closes on July 25th!

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

I am currently reading the third Department Q book I've read, though this one is really #2 in the series. I like the main characters and the bad guy is really a bad guy.

We have a runoff poll for the August group read. It will close in 2 days:

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

Scott wrote: "I recently reread American Gods. Great book.

This morning, I finished John Dies at the End.

Now, I'm going to reread The Gunslinger."

I really need to finish the Dark Tower series. Can't wait for the movie.

I have been in a Linda Castillo binge for a while. Really good reads.

Just finished Odessa Sea by Clive Cussler while at the beach for a week. Nice easy read!

Matthew wrote: "Just finished Odessa Sea by Clive Cussler while at the beach for a week. Nice easy read!"

Can't go wrong with Cussler, in my humble opinion!

Just started and already I think I have the gist of the story figured out. We'll see.

Our September/October 2017 Featured Member-Author Group Read nomination thread is open. This is the place for our member-authors to nominate their own books for a group read.

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Glory of Rome by Douglas Jackson. An entertaining sword and sandals adventure set some years after Boudicca's rebellion.

Our September Gritty Action Fantasy group read nomination period it open. Drop by and make your suggestion before August 23rd:

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

I've finished 1-7 of . It was entertaining.

I've been reading (well, listening) to some S.M. Stirling and his odd dystopian alternate future books. and . Both enjoyable reads.

I managed book six of MHI, came out in Audio-book form recently.

Some Sci-fi with which was reminiscent of Honor Harrington by Webber.

The Stupidest Angel: A Heartwarming Tale of Christmas Terror by Christopher Moore
It is a funny take on Christmas and murder in a small town, with a misguided angel appearance and a hilarious zombie apocalypse ending, sure to keep you on the edge of your seat.

The poll for our September group read is up and we're nominating the group read theme for October. Drop by to participate:


September Gritty Action Fantasy Group Read



October Group Read Theme Nominations

It's time to vote for our September/October Featured Member-Author Group Read. This poll is open to all A/A members and will close on August 30!

*Please note that Books/Authors that did not meet the nomination criteria were not included in the final poll.

It's time to nominate our group read for the spooky month of October. The theme is Action Horror. Drop by the thread and make your suggestion before September 8th.

October 2017 Action Horror Group Read Nominations Thread

Also, our September group read is The Black Company. Drop by the join the discussion:

The Black Company Group Read

I am currently reading The Craig Kennedy Scientific Detective Megapack (R): 25 Classic Tales of Detection by Arthur B. Reeve and Dolores Claiborne by Stephen King.

Tim wrote: "I am currently reading The Craig Kennedy Scientific Detective Megapack (R): 25 Classic Tales of Detection by Arthur B. Reeve and Dolores Claiborne by [..."

I'm not a Stephen King horror fan, but Dolores Claiborne has peaked my interest!

Lisa P wrote: "Tim wrote: "I am currently reading The Craig Kennedy Scientific Detective Megapack (R): 25 Classic Tales of Detection by Arthur B. Reeve and [book:Dolores Claiborne|..."

I'm not a horror fan either, but this one is described more as a psychological thriller.

Just finished The Force by Don Winslow. It was an excellent, excellent read.

Lies ripped open.
I've been reading romance for over a year now and am just getting back to action and adventure.

Monica wrote: "Lies ripped open.
I've been reading romance for over a year now and am just getting back to action and adventure."

I read the first in that series Crimes Against Magic quite a while ago, and have been meaning to read more since I really enjoyed it. Good choice for your action/adventure return Monica!

Monica wrote: "Lies ripped open.
I've been reading romance for over a year now and am just getting back to action and adventure."

This series is awesome. Definitely one of my favorite UF series.

It's time for our vote for our October Action/Horror group read. The poll will close on September 16th.

October 2017 Action/Horror Group Read Poll

As the Koh-i-Noor diamond was in the news recently, I decided I'd read 'The Moonstone' by Wlikie Collins, a novel based on that jewel that's so beautiful but is thought by some to be cursed. Collins novel is regarded as a classic, but I couldn't get on with it. I don't think I've come across a book so laboriously written, and such hard labour to read. So I gave up long before the end.

I recently read:
The Gunslinger (3rd time)
Needful Things and
Gwendy's Button Box

Now I'm reading The Girl in the Maze. OK so far, just a little confusing with time jumping.

Tracy wrote: "I really need to finish the Dark Tower series. Can't wait for the movie."

I heard the movie was not that good. How far have you gotten in the series?

Dark Tower series. Freaking awesome
Movie. 2 hrs of my life I'm never getting back. I could have used that time watching paint dry

John wrote: "As the Koh-i-Noor diamond was in the news recently, I decided I'd read 'The Moonstone' by Wlikie Collins, a novel based on that jewel that's so beautiful but is thought by some to be cursed. Collin..."

That was a good book. Enjoyed it a lot.

Our twice annual random read month is up again. So for November, you can pick any book you want that meets the other group read guidelines. Drop by the nomination thread and make a suggestion for the book you want to read in November. The poll will go up on October 8th.

November 2017 Random Read Group Read Nominations

Also, drop by and join us for the October Action Horror Group Read: The Last Wish.

October 2017 Action Horror Group Read The Last Wish

I'm splitting time between and which my son seems to have borrowed.

Our November Random Read Group Read poll is up. Drop by and vote by October 18th.

November Random Read Group Read Poll

It's time to nominate our December group read theme. Drop by the discussion thread and make your suggestion by October 25th.

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

Member-Authors.....it is time to nominate your very own books for our November/December Featured Member-Author Group Read.

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Currently reading , and , which my son has taken. I enjoy both authors.

Robert wrote: "Currently reading , and , which my son has taken. I enjoy both authors."

Great choices Robert...Sahara is one of my favorite Cussler books. I haven't read The 14th Colony yet, but have read others by Berry that I really liked. Hope you enjoy!

Thanks Lisa. I was enjoying Sahara until it mysteriously disappeared. Guess I'm sharing it now.

Robert wrote: "Thanks Lisa. I was enjoying Sahara until it mysteriously disappeared. Guess I'm sharing it now."

I wish I could get my boys to read. They read everyday when they were younger, but now that they are teenagers they just can't seem to "find the time". I am always telling them to try some of my favorites by Clive Cussler, James Rollins, or Matthew Reilly. I think they would really enjoy them, but they are just too busy these days. Hopefully, when they get older, they will pick up reading again.

We struggle with the same problem. My son purchased Sahara and several other Cussler books when he was younger because he knew I enjoyed reading his work. As he got older, his life revolved around sports and video games. I'm hoping this is a sign of things to come.

I finished Carter & Lovecraft. It was pretty interesting and weird, but apropos, since it's about Lovecraft. I would recommend it.

Our December Group Read Theme Poll is up. Vote by November 1st:

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

It's time to vote for our November/December Featured Member-Author Group Read. This poll is open to all A/A members and will close on October 31!

*Please note that Books/Authors that did not meet the nomination criteria were not included in the final poll.*

I am currently reading ‘lies ripped open’ Hellequin chronicles b5. Loving this series.

Monica wrote: "I am currently reading ‘lies ripped open’ Hellequin chronicles b5. Loving this series."

I loved the first book of this series...thanks for reminding me that I need to continue it!

Monica wrote: "I am currently reading ‘lies ripped open’ Hellequin chronicles b5. Loving this series."

I love that series. I'm two books behind, but it's a great series. The author is very cool too.

It's time to nominate books for our December group read with the theme of Cold Weather Survival/Action. Drop by and make a suggestion by November 10th.

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

Just finished and will be posting my thoughts on it soon. And now have started which is a stretch for me. So far interesting, full of suspense and relevant in the real world though it is intense and probably not for everyone.

Don't miss your chance to vote on our last group read for the year of 2017. We're going out with a snap, a cold snap. Our theme is Cold Weather Survival/Winter Action. Drop by and vote on the book you'd like to read in December by November 17th.

December 2017 Cold Weather Survival/Winter Action Group Read Poll

The link isn't working for me, Danielle. I went here instead:
https://www.goodreads.com/poll/list/5...

I recently read The Girl in the Maze, Wonderland, Monster Hunter Nemesis, and Gerald's Game.

Now I'm reading The Fireman.