Re-reading “The Source” by James A. Michener. It’s been a few years since the last read, and I have limited access to books up here at work, but came across this beauty.
After this I have “The Stand” by Stephen King. The last time I tried to read it was the start of the Covid lockdown and I suddenly realized that maybe I should find something a bit lighter to jump into! Ha!!
Tecate
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(04-13-2025, 06:57 PM)Tecate Wrote: Re-reading “The Source” by James A. Michener. It’s been a few years since the last read, and I have limited access to books up here at work, but came across this beauty.
After this I have “The Stand” by Stephen King. The last time I tried to read it was the start of the Covid lockdown and I suddenly realized that maybe I should find something a bit lighter to jump into! Ha!!
Tecate
I haven't read The Source, which is odd as I've enjoyed most of his other books. I'll give this one a go.
I do reread The Stand once a year. I also read his newer one Fairy Tale this year. It was reminiscent of The Talisman which I enjoyed.
I reread Contact again this year as well. With Kindle I read 100 or so books a year. I usually go with all the free reads, so most are not by famous authors.
I've just started a 7 book series titled Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman. My sister and nephew are also reading the series. Dystopian, kind of like a reality show, comical. Not so bad so far. We will see.
(04-14-2025, 06:21 AM)Frogs Wrote: I've just started a 7 book series titled Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman. My sister and nephew are also reading the series. Dystopian, kind of like a reality show, comical. Not so bad so far. We will see.
I will occasionally yell "Damn it Donut!" at family cats.
Carl is a fun series although I checked out around book five because it felt a little repetitive and I sort of lost inertia with it and you know how those things are, he keeps writing them! Perhaps will reread some day from the beginning.
One series I have re-read multiple times is Mother of Learning by Domagoj Kurmaic. It is a month-long timeloop, with a main character that matures and grows in ability. Very fun to see how his approach changes:
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(04-14-2025, 09:00 AM)UltraBudgie Wrote: One series I have re-read multiple times is Mother of Learning by Domagoj Kurmaic. It is a month-long timeloop, with a main character that matures and grows in ability. Very fun to see how his approach changes:
(04-14-2025, 06:21 AM)Frogs Wrote: I haven't read The Source, which is odd as I've enjoyed most of his other books. I'll give this one a go.
I do reread The Stand once a year. I also read his newer one Fairy Tale this year. It was reminiscent of The Talisman which I enjoyed.
I reread Contact again this year as well. With Kindle I read 100 or so books a year. I usually go with all the free reads, so most are not by famous authors.
I've just started a 7 book series titled Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman. My sister and nephew are also reading the series. Dystopian, kind of like a reality show, comical. Not so bad so far. We will see.
Yer not shittin us?
You read 2 books completely through per week?
dang
(04-14-2025, 02:16 PM)Frogs Wrote: Yes, not a TV watcher too much and I also don't sleep a lot.
Damn. That's impressive.
I don't like reading on screens, I don't think I retain the information as much and it tires me eyes- I seem to gloss over it more than on paper.
I think I probably read about 2 books a month probably.
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(04-14-2025, 04:19 PM)Maxmars Wrote: Many people can't relate to sleeping so erratically that reading becomes the only guarantee of "entertainment" with agency...
(I'm sure they'll find a way to force ads into books... or give up on books entirely.)
Sleep disorders are apparently my karmic purpose to endure... reading helps a lot.
You and me both. Is 3:00 a.m. your wakey hour? It is mine. I don't mind. I can either stay awake and think repetitive thoughts, or read. I like reading.
I am now re-reading Ayn Rand's "Atlas Shrugged", also restarting Lee Child's wonderful series with "Reacher". Ongoing time-filler, like when I'm waiting at hospital is "The Dancing Wu Li Masters", a wonderful blend of physics, quantum physics, and philosophysics. (yeah, I just made up that last term, but it fits.) GREAT book.
ETA: When I discovered there was a Kindle ap that I could put on my phone, I became truly free. Never had to carry a book or Kindle again. I can outwait ANYthing as long as I can read. Oh, Glory.
"Pseudoscience depending for its “truth” on consensus is deeply hostile to challenge." -- Rael Jean Isaac
(04-14-2025, 05:04 PM)argentus Wrote: Ongoing time-filler, like when I'm waiting at hospital is "The Dancing Wu Li Masters", a wonderful blend of physics, quantum physics, and philosophysics. (yeah, I just made up that last term, but it fits.) GREAT book.
I just bought that book I think due to a recommendation on this site. Maybe it was YOU
Looking forward to starting it :)
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Donut! Yes, I'm only on the first book and I've already wondered if it will hold my attention for all 7.
