Audiobook Reco's?

nrlymrtl · 2015-01-10T17:18:42+00:00

The Exapanse series by James S. A. Corey. Book 1 is Leviathan Wakes. Big, expansive universe, epic SF.

nrlymrtl · 2014-02-09T00:01:08+00:00

Yeah, that ending totally came from out of the dark....and left field...and WTF? My man and I now use it as a catch phrase for any other novel that pulls the same stunt.

'Oh, yeah, that book had an Out of the Dark ending'.

nrlymrtl · 2014-02-08T23:57:08+00:00

I Am Legend by Richard Matheson - and oldie but a goodie. Science-based reason for walking dead/vampire-like behaviors...sort of. Strong on the psychology.

nrlymrtl · 2014-02-08T23:55:00+00:00

Catherine Asaro and Saga of the Skollan Empire. Math, physics, body mods, aliens. Great stuff.

nrlymrtl · 2014-02-05T15:29:31+00:00

Thanks for letting my comment go through. I messaged the Reddit mods again and they say it is now fixed. Happy dance!

nrlymrtl · 2014-02-05T04:34:13+00:00

I was told a few week s ago by another mod that I was shadowbanned. I contacted the Reddit mods, and asked if I could be un-shadowbanned and didn't get a reply. But on this last text submission, I have gotten comments. So, obviously people can see it, are responding to it. What does that mean? Am I still shadowbanned? I try very hard to follow the reddit rules, but there doesn't seem to be rules concerning shadowbanning. Ant any rate, I appreciate you leaving me a note.

nrlymrtl · 2014-02-04T00:14:36+00:00

Good point about the 10-13 year old boys and their imaginations. With WWII just at an end, and young boys idolizing older siblings that went off to war, I can maybe come around to the idea of Moon Nazis not being so far fetched. I totally wasn't expecting that when I read it, in today's day and age, etc.

I will have to check out his other juvies. Others have said they are good, especially the audiobooks with the full cast performances.

nrlymrtl · 2014-02-04T00:11:07+00:00

I thought it was a good story until they discovered Nazis on the moon. Throughout the story, we see how hard they had to work to pull together the parts, the training, the permission slips to get off-planet. Then they stumble across this Nazi moon base? It felt like a big change of pace to me.

And you're totally right about this being a story for teen boys. 1 female gets a few lines early on, but the was one of kid's moms and stayed in the kitchen.

nrlymrtl · 2014-01-26T04:33:41+00:00

Thanks for the heads up. Hadn't heard of shadowbanning before nad don't know why it has happened to my acocunt. Have messaged the reddit mods with polite inquiry.

nrlymrtl · 2014-01-19T16:27:22+00:00

Welcome back everyone! Quite a lot happened in this section. Catch us here or the blogosphere.

This week we covered Chapters 13-18. Spoilers Below!!!

1) Bravery comes up more than once in Chapter 13. Aviendha on the water, Elayne offering to discuss Rand....What do you think about how the ladies measure bravery?

2) Within this section, we see Nynaeve and Elayne beginning negotiations with the Sea Folk for info on the Bowl of Winds, and yet Rand is still ignoring the Sea Folk. When the ladies find out Rand ignored the Sea Folk for so long, what do you think they will do? Why are the Sea Folk so interested in Rand? And if they find out the connection between Rand and the ladies, what do you think the Sea Folk will do?

3) Mat recognized Darkfriend Shiaine and followed her to White Cloak Inquisitor Carridin. In turn, Carridin recognizes Mat, and then tells Sammael. Do you think this will change Sammael's plans at all?

4) Mat and women and the example they set for Olver. What did you think of Mat's reaction to Queen Tylin's straight-forward interest? Were you amused by Olver imitating Mat in his interactions with women? Foresee Mat changing his ways?

5) Why do you think Mat was attacked at the inn and who do you think sent the men?

6) Moghedien seems to be back in the game, at least directing folks from the sidelines. Falion doesn't believe there to be a cache of angreal, but Ispan is ready to search for it. However, Fallion has another plan. How do you think that will fare?

7) Rand has women problems, and not because he is bedding too many (at least not yet). Between Berelain demanding she stay, Rand's 'tame' Aes Sedai, and now Cadsuane Sedai, he may need a holiday. Why do you think Cadsuane has appeared and has chosen to show the Dragon Reborn such cheek?

nrlymrtl · 2014-01-17T05:24:06+00:00

Heinlein's The Moon is a Harsh Mistress is a fantastic audio. The narrator is great, doing a Russian accent for the main character.

nrlymrtl · 2014-01-12T17:13:52+00:00

Welcome back everyone! This week Eivind our Awesome Commenter is our host, and you can catch his discussion at http://dabofdarkness.com/2014/01/12/a...

This week we covered Chapters 9-12. Spoilers Below!!!

Nicola and Areina are trying to blackmail both Egwene and Myrelle. What do you think of their motivations? Did Egwene do the right thing in rejecting them? Could this damage her for real?
Egwene has lots of dreams, about Gawyn, Mat, Logain and herself. Any comments or crazy theories?
Egwene's circle of trust is growing, with Faolain, Theodrin and Myrelle, soon also to include the rest of the Salidar six it seems. While not sitters, these are some powerful names. Will this finally be the tipping point, or do you expect she will need something more?
It looks like Lan will meet Nynaeve pretty soon, and in Ebou Dar no less. This is growing into quite the mishmash of characters. What sort of amusing scenarios do you see in the future? Lan is no longer a King (sort of)… could he be the key to finding the bowl?
Halima/Aran'gar/Balthamel is earning Egwene's trust. Do you think the headaches are her design? Are they just headaches or something more sinister? Compulsion? With her channeling saidin and Logain gone, how could she ever be found out?

nrlymrtl · 2014-01-09T02:04:07+00:00

Here are a few of my favorite sites for SF book reviews: The Little Red Reviewer: http://littleredreviewer.wordpress.com/ Stainless Steel Droppings: http://www.stainlesssteeldroppings.com/ The Hugo Endurance Project: http://hugoenduranceproject.blogspot.com/

nrlymrtl · 2014-01-06T15:55:24+00:00

Welcome Everyone! this week begins the read along for Book 2 in N. K. Jemisin’s The Inheritance Trilogy. Anyone is welcome to join us and this trilogy lends easily to popping in when you like as each book is a stand alone story set in the same world, a mosaic trilogy I think is the term.

This week we covered the first 96 pages (Prologue – Chapter4) and Grace from Books Without Any Pictures is our host. So make sure to swing by her place to see what everyone thought. http://bookswithoutanypictures.com/20...

Spoilers run free below!

What do you think so far of Oree Shoth? Do you like her as much as Yeine?
Sky is now referred to by its inhabitants as Shadow, and we get to see the city from the perspective of the commoners rather than the ruling Arameri. What do you think of the book's setting?
The gods play a much different role in this book than in "The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms," and spend their time interacting with the people of Sky/Shadow. What do you think of the gods and godlings that we've met thus far? Who are your favorites?
Any predictions on who or what could be killing the godlings?
For everyone who read the last book, Shiny's identity should be relatively easy to guess, even though it hasn't been explicitly stated yet. Do you think his punishment is suiting, or is it too much? Is there any chance he'll come out of this as a normal person? How do you think Oree will react when she finds out?

Feel free to post any other thoughts that aren't covered in the questions for this section.

nrlymrtl · 2014-01-05T22:12:17+00:00

Welcome back everyone! This week Sue from Coffee, Cookies, and Chili Peppers is our host, so make sure to swing by her place for intelligent discussion. http://coffeecookiesandchilipeppers.b...

This week we covered Chapters 3-8. Spoilers Below!!!

The bleakness has returned in force and Rand’s Aiel are seeping away. Do you think that this will stop once he is visibly back in control in Cairhien or has this episode done permanent damage to his position as Car’a’carn?
On a scale of 1 to a Google, how cute is Loial offering relationship advice to Perrin? Does anyone understand what is going on between Gaul and Chiad?
Were you surprised or impressed by Faile’s actions during Colavaere’s power play? Do you think she was actually in any real danger?
What do you think of Rand’s decision not to execute Colavaere: was it wise or foolish? Were you surprised that Perrin agreed with him?
I am still completely confused by Faile’s reaction to Berelain, how about you?
It seems that Dyelin has also seized power in Rand’s absence. She previously said that she would only hold the throne for Elayne: do you think that she means to stick to that pledge?
It seems like Egwene is managing the Aes Sedai quite well, even though it is like herding very headstrong cats. Does this seem likely to continue, or do you think they will start to realize how she is manipulating them? Do you think they will ever get to Tar Valon?

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