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Khergit Deserters 872	Posted - 2013.04.01 21:06:00 - [61] - Quote Noriko Satomi wrote: Khergit Deserters wrote: LOL, true. The pacing could have used a little turbocharging there. I actually liked Necronomicon better, but Reamde has an MMO theme, so it had to be mentioned on EO forums. I hear Satan is an awesome author, but where did you get a copy... Oh wait, did you mean Cryptonomicon? Yes, that was a good book, more historical fiction than science fiction though. Oh lordie. I had a brain flatulence and said the name of the book which should not be mentioned. I'd better stay docked up for at least the rest of the day.
Krixtal Icefluxor INLAND EMPIRE Galactic 3954	Posted - 2013.04.01 21:08:00 - [62] - Quote Khergit Deserters wrote: Noriko Satomi wrote: Khergit Deserters wrote: LOL, true. The pacing could have used a little turbocharging there. I actually liked Necronomicon better, but Reamde has an MMO theme, so it had to be mentioned on EO forums. I hear Satan is an awesome author, but where did you get a copy... Oh wait, did you mean Cryptonomicon? Yes, that was a good book, more historical fiction than science fiction though. Oh lordie. I had a brain flatulence and said the name of the book which should not be mentioned. I'd better stay docked up for at least the rest of the day. It's fine. Just don't say its name 3 times. There is much to be said in favour of modern journalism. By giving us the opinions of the uneducated, it keeps us in touch with the ignorance of the community.-á-á-á-á - Oscar Wilde
Decaneos Center for Advanced Studies Gallente Federation 48	Posted - 2013.04.01 22:03:00 - [63] - Quote Peter F Hamilton has some great sci fi novels, recommend the nights dawn trilogy also if you can find them and this may prove tricky, The Lensman series (starting with triplanetary) by E.E "doc" smith is great as is the 4 part Buck rogers series by M.S.Murdock. will be looking at this later when i have time to get some ideas of my own :P
Brujo Loco Brujeria Teologica 680	Posted - 2013.04.02 15:01:00 - [64] - Quote Random McNally wrote: Noriko Satomi wrote: The Dresden Files - Harry Dresden, Wizard, the only one in the phone book. Hard-boiled noir detective meets Lord of the Rings. The only problem with these books is that you'll read each one in a single sitting (neglecting food, sleep and work) and be sad that book 14 isn't out yet. There's so much more, but let's start there. Oh so much this. Dresden series is wonderful! Would also recommend Titan, Wizard and Demon (3 books) by John Varley. Hmmm are the Dresden Files that good? ... Seen so many nice reviews on them ... but then again, I will trust if people here say they good reading. Been a while since I read something enticing. Inner Sayings of BrujoLoco: http://eve-files.com/sig/brujoloco
Random McNally Red Federation RvB - RED Federation 3026	Posted - 2013.04.02 16:08:00 - [65] - Quote Brujo Loco wrote: Random McNally wrote: Noriko Satomi wrote: The Dresden Files - Harry Dresden, Wizard, the only one in the phone book. Hard-boiled noir detective meets Lord of the Rings. The only problem with these books is that you'll read each one in a single sitting (neglecting food, sleep and work) and be sad that book 14 isn't out yet. There's so much more, but let's start there. Oh so much this. Dresden series is wonderful! Would also recommend Titan, Wizard and Demon (3 books) by John Varley. Hmmm are the Dresden Files that good? ... Seen so many nice reviews on them ... but then again, I will trust if people here say they good reading. Been a while since I read something enticing. Damn, forums seem to be eating my posts today. You can tell that Jim Butcher was a novice writer at the beginning of the series but it really kicks in about book three. I've been listening to the audiobooks narrated by James Marsters (Spike of Buffy the Vampire Slayer fame). Red Fed Grunt.-á Co-Host of the High Drag Podcast. http://highdrag.wordpress.com/ Mangala Solaris for CSM8.-á Free Saede!!
Graygor 1kB Realty 1kB Galactic 17686	Posted - 2013.04.02 16:09:00 - [66] - Quote Are the Dresden Files funny? The synopsis seems quite amusing. "I think you should buy a new Mayan calendar. Mine has muscle cars on it." --áKenneth O'Hara "Something I don't say very often: The welshman is right." - Marcus Gord
Random McNally Red Federation RvB - RED Federation 3026	Posted - 2013.04.02 16:11:00 - [67] - Quote Graygor wrote: Are the Dresden Files funny? The synopsis seems quite amusing. There are definate "bits" of humor. Mostly an irreverance for the main character, Harry Dresden. This is the only series that I wait impatiently for the next damned book to come out. Red Fed Grunt.-á Co-Host of the High Drag Podcast. http://highdrag.wordpress.com/ Mangala Solaris for CSM8.-á Free Saede!!
Graygor 1kB Realty 1kB Galactic 17686	Posted - 2013.04.02 16:13:00 - [68] - Quote I still recommend the Ciaphas Cain series. Good solid military SF with laughs. This is also the series I want on.... Sandy Mitchell needs to move his arse! "I think you should buy a new Mayan calendar. Mine has muscle cars on it." --áKenneth O'Hara "Something I don't say very often: The welshman is right." - Marcus Gord
Random McNally Red Federation RvB - RED Federation 3026	Posted - 2013.04.02 16:18:00 - [69] - Quote If you can still find them, I'd also recommend the Well World books by Jack L. Chalker. I loved that series! Or, the Horseclans series by Robert Adams. Red Fed Grunt.-á Co-Host of the High Drag Podcast. http://highdrag.wordpress.com/ Mangala Solaris for CSM8.-á Free Saede!!
Noriko Satomi Center for Advanced Studies Gallente Federation 174	Posted - 2013.04.02 16:55:00 - [70] - Quote Graygor wrote: Are the Dresden Files funny? The synopsis seems quite amusing. There are many funny parts to the Dresden Files books but the books themselves are not comedies. The books are written first-person and as such the main character has a sometimes painful awareness of himself and his limitations. There are also some genuine laugh-out-loud moments (Toot Toot: "All hail the ...!" I won't spoil that one.) In general, though, there's lots of action, lots of emotion (you come to really care about the characters), and lots of Crowning Moments of Awesome. The most awesome of awesome moments in The Dresden Files: http://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/1248964599329.jpg
Random McNally Red Federation RvB - RED Federation 3061	Posted - 2013.04.02 18:05:00 - [71] - Quote Noriko Satomi wrote: Graygor wrote: Are the Dresden Files funny? The synopsis seems quite amusing. There are many funny parts to the Dresden Files books but the books themselves are not comedies. The books are written first-person and as such the main character has a sometimes painful awareness of himself and his limitations. There are also some genuine laugh-out-loud moments (Toot Toot: "All hail the ...!" I won't spoil that one.) In general, though, there's lots of action, lots of emotion (you come to really care about the characters), and lots of Crowning Moments of Awesome. The most awesome of awesome moments in The Dresden Files: http://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/1248964599329.jpg Excellent! Now, where is Ramirez? Red Fed Grunt.-á Co-Host of the High Drag Podcast. http://highdrag.wordpress.com/ Mangala Solaris for CSM8.-á Free Saede!!
Steve Ronuken Fuzzwork Enterprises 1256	Posted - 2013.04.02 19:10:00 - [72] - Quote A line that really sums up Harry Dresden: 'For the sake of one soul. For one loved one. For one life. The way I see it, there's nothing else worth fighting a war for.' As for some recommendations: The Clone Series: Starts with The Clone Republic. Stephen L Kent. Set in the future, where all the soldiers are clones, and if they realise that they are, they'll self destruct (Mental conditioning makes them see themselves as different. The one regular person there). Some interesting social discussion, and a good military story. Stark's War - John G. Hemry, who also writes as Jack Campbell (Lost Fleet) Soldiers fighting, on the moon! The Moon is a harsh Mistress - Heinlein Australia, on the moon! If someone tells you he was a fascist because he wrote starship troopers, have them read this one. The Kris Longknife series - Mike Shepherd Another 'how much crap can happen to one person' in space series. Dies the Fire - S M Stirling What happens when you take away electricity. When engines stop working. This examines it. Spinward Fringe - Randolph Lalonde Ebook series. Pretty good. 'Military' sci-fi. Steve Ronuken for CSM 8 Handy tools and SDE conversions Twitter: @fuzzysteve on Twitter
Krixtal Icefluxor INLAND EMPIRE Galactic 3978	Posted - 2013.04.02 19:12:00 - [73] - Quote Steve Ronuken wrote: The Moon is a harsh Mistress - Heinlein Australia, on the moon! If someone tells you he was a fascist because he wrote starship troopers, have them read this one. It won't help as the main character is a Communist Russian. There is much to be said in favour of modern journalism. By giving us the opinions of the uneducated, it keeps us in touch with the ignorance of the community.-á-á-á-á - Oscar Wilde
Sab Sab Five Purging Maelstrom Sicarius Draconis 52	Posted - 2013.04.03 00:22:00 - [74] - Quote um... first of all, to the OP, AWESOME topic! I will throw in my 2centavos and a little explanation for each, as some have been mentioned i saw, but i don't just wanna quote. Obviously, the classics can never do you wrong: Heinlein, Robert A: His books are fun and quick reads usually. Starship Troopers and others, like Citizen of the Galaxy, Podkayne of Mars and other shorts are almost novellas. Great and fast fun reads. For a more in depth look at what he was going for at times, i suggest Stranger in a Strange Land. From there, you will have to explore some of his more eccentric stuff. Clark, Arthur C: Also a classicist, but never as flighty as Heinlein, look for his 2001 series of novels if you want to go in depth, but the Rama series are a fun romp through first contact. Pohl, Frederick: Check out his works, he gets theological sometimes, not as abstractly as Hubbard, but many of his stand alones are just fun. His black hole series about event horizons was fun as well, and a fairly well drawn out concept for the day, still a fun series. Adams, Douglas: Hitchhikers guide to the galaxy and its accompanying novels are all fine and witty. Don't Panic, your towel is near! Asimov, Isaac: The Foundation Series. If you read nothing else by him, read this. Like Heinlein, he is a great. His novels in this vein are incredible, taking the reader through an almost EVE-esque timeline of "future history" that will leave you breathless in its depth, a pure joy to be a part of. Yay, Trantor! Gibson, William: While a briefcase of RAM is silly today, in the '80s, who knew? A fantastic read, paced a bit like blade runner for the literary community. Slog through these, and you will have an appreciation for what they saw in Jules Verne, they aren't always as fun as more recent hard sci-fi, but most of their works are well done enough that they have a timeless feel and the people and issues still ring true throughout. Newer Sci-Fi relies on the old standbys, but also incorporates much more fleshed ideas that science has brought us, as well as greater understanding of how computers and nature will interact as we explore space and fight aliens, here are some i enjoy (again, in no particular order)... Reynolds, Alistair: His Revelation Space novels are incredibly in depth, and explore a path of humanity's future that is a bit distopian as well as being phenomenal in scope. His ideas are as massive as you can imagine and often farther. Great characters and a true feel for long histories, his novels spring ideas in very creative ways. Asher, Neal: Space James Bond. His Polity Universe is another "future history", they read quickly and often triumph in modern wit and depth into the merging of man and machine. Simmons, Dan: The Hyperion Series, as someone earlier mentions 4 books, that breathe a fresh breath of religion into yet another wonderfully flushed future history. Unlike most novels which start in a period, Simmons classic novels bring you kicking and screaming theology and myth... through 2 defining epochs of human history. Herbert, Frank: The Dune Series. Effin' phenomenal exploration of middle eastern oil theory. Enjoy it in movie format by David Lynch, with soundtrack by Toto. A truly wonderful novel of colonialization, complete with jump freightors. His son doesn't do a terrible follow up with the deep histories, either. Think of this as the LotR of space. Williams, Tad: A near future look into Gaming online, and what it might mean for future generations, follow the River in his Riverworld (iirc) series, warning they are loooong, but his characters are pretty interesting. I am very glad this thread is here, i have already gotten a few new ideas from here that i, too, was looking for. Time to hit the bookstore!, its been a while since i uploaded some sci-fi in my kindle. Need to take a weekend vacation by train =)
Kitty Bear Disturbed Friends Of Diazepam Tribal Band 607	Posted - 2013.04.03 01:38:00 - [75] - Quote Flowers for Algernon Old, but Good.
Tiberious Thessalonia True Slave Foundations Shaktipat Revelators 1643	Posted - 2013.04.03 14:45:00 - [76] - Quote Basically anything written by Iain M. Banks. All the more important as he announced this morning that he is dying of gall bladder cancer and likely doesn't have more than a few months left to him.
Jubal Longstreet State War Academy Caldari State 0	Posted - 2013.04.03 20:32:00 - [77] - Quote Space Viking - H. Beam Piper - Can be found for free online in text and audio (Librivox.org)
Jonah Gravenstein Khalkotauroi Defence Labs 7691	Posted - 2013.04.04 14:26:00 - [78] - Quote Tiberious Thessalonia wrote: Basically anything written by Iain M. Banks. All the more important as he announced this morning that he is dying of gall bladder cancer and likely doesn't have more than a few months left to him. Seconded, all of the Culture series books are well worth reading, as is the normal fiction he's written under the Iain Banks name. If you haven't already done so, read his books. I'd also recommend pretty much anything written by Terry Pratchett, the discworld novels are hilarious, and even his childrens books have a lot in them for adults. Douglas Adams is also well worth reading, because his books are the answer to life the universe and everything. Eve in a nutshell, it's you vs the universe, and every machiavellian space bastard in it. MY CSM ballot is as follows, Psychotic Monk, Mangala Solaris, Malconis, Mynnna, Apricot Baby, Ali Aras, Steve Ronuken.
Eurydia Vespasian Nova Insula Mining and Industrial 2052	Posted - 2013.04.04 14:40:00 - [79] - Quote though he hasn't done anything very recently, i'm a fan of an american writer named jeff long in particular his novels "the descent", his latest "deeper" (sequel to the descent) and possibly my favorite work of his "year zero."
Krixtal Icefluxor INLAND EMPIRE Galactic 4030	Posted - 2013.04.04 14:46:00 - [80] - Quote Jonah Gravenstein wrote: Douglas Adams is also well worth reading, because his books are the answer to life, the universe and everything. I actually enjoyed his Dirk Gently books more so than the Hitchhiker's stuff. There is much to be said in favour of modern journalism. By giving us the opinions of the uneducated, it keeps us in touch with the ignorance of the community.-á-á-á-á - Oscar Wilde
Jonah Gravenstein Khalkotauroi Defence Labs 7693	Posted - 2013.04.04 15:04:00 - [81] - Quote The Dirk Gently books were very good, but the Hitchhikers books have become embedded in the psyche of popular culture and gained a life all of their own, especially in the age of the internet. Eve in a nutshell, it's you vs the universe, and every machiavellian space bastard in it. I've voted for CSM 8, have you? would you like to know more?
Krixtal Icefluxor INLAND EMPIRE Galactic 4030	Posted - 2013.04.04 15:07:00 - [82] - Quote Jonah Gravenstein wrote: The Dirk Gently books were very good, but the Hitchhikers books have become embedded in the psyche of popular culture and gained a life all of their own, especially in the age of the internet. It's just too bad the film was "ruined by too many cooks" in it's overly long development process. I always thought a film of it would be a no-brainer but it sure got trapped in the Hollywood Complicating Machine. There is much to be said in favour of modern journalism. By giving us the opinions of the uneducated, it keeps us in touch with the ignorance of the community.-á-á-á-á - Oscar Wilde
Jonah Gravenstein Khalkotauroi Defence Labs 7693	Posted - 2013.04.04 15:15:00 - [83] - Quote I agree, the film can be described in one word shite Eve in a nutshell, it's you vs the universe, and every machiavellian space bastard in it. I've voted for CSM 8, have you? would you like to know more?
Graygor 1kB Realty 1kB Galactic 18534	Posted - 2013.04.04 15:22:00 - [84] - Quote The movie was pants this is true. But Martin Freeman was a brilliant Arthur. And Bill Nighy was well.... he's always great. Got to remember though, that the radioplays had different stories too. I wonder why Douglas Adams went with that. Every format had a different mashed up plot. "I think you should buy a new Mayan calendar. Mine has muscle cars on it." --áKenneth O'Hara "Something I don't say very often: The welshman is right." - Marcus Gord
Venom13Games Center for Advanced Studies Gallente Federation 2	Posted - 2013.04.04 15:57:00 - [85] - Quote Ender's Game and the entire Ender Saga. Space travel, psychology, war, science fiction... it should fit well on any EVE player's bookshelf.
Krixtal Icefluxor INLAND EMPIRE Galactic 4033	Posted - 2013.04.04 16:12:00 - [86] - Quote Venom13Games wrote: Ender's Game and the entire Ender Saga. Space travel, psychology, war, science fiction... it should fit well on any EVE player's bookshelf. Ender's Game Movie Poster Edit: Try to get those in the library or something. Orson Scott Card has metamorphosed into a vocally homophobic Mormon. Sad really. Even sold all my signed copies of his books. But Ender's Game and Speaker for the Dead are essential reading. There is much to be said in favour of modern journalism. By giving us the opinions of the uneducated, it keeps us in touch with the ignorance of the community.-á-á-á-á - Oscar Wilde
Jonah Gravenstein Khalkotauroi Defence Labs 7694	Posted - 2013.04.04 16:34:00 - [87] - Quote Venom13Games wrote: Ender's Game and the entire Ender Saga. Space travel, psychology, war, science fiction... it should fit well on any EVE player's bookshelf. Enders Game is an excellent choice, it's on the US marines required reading list because of the way it tackles teamwork, the consequences of war, indoctrination, tactics, planning and thinking outside the box. Eve in a nutshell, it's you vs the universe, and every machiavellian space bastard in it. I've voted in the CSM8 elections. Have you? Would you like to know more?
Steve Ronuken Fuzzwork Enterprises 1262	Posted - 2013.04.04 16:39:00 - [88] - Quote The Enemy gate is Down Steve Ronuken for CSM 8 Handy tools and SDE conversions Twitter: @fuzzysteve on Twitter
Krixtal Icefluxor INLAND EMPIRE Galactic 4033	Posted - 2013.04.04 16:41:00 - [89] - Quote I just remembered a nearly forgotten Great Book: John Crowley's "Little, Big". http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/booksblog/2009/mar/04/little-big-crowley-faerie-fairys I'm usually a science fiction guy, but once in awhile one finds a book that just towers above all others. This is one of those that almost all readers immediately throw into their top 10 before even finishing it. (Gaiman's "American Gods" is another one). There is much to be said in favour of modern journalism. By giving us the opinions of the uneducated, it keeps us in touch with the ignorance of the community.-á-á-á-á - Oscar Wilde
Marie Hartinez Aries Munitions and Defense 318	Posted - 2013.04.05 04:27:00 - [90] - Quote Every time I see a thread like this, makes me realize that I haven't read any good books in a while. Back in middle and high school, I would absorb books written by authors such as Issac Asimov, Author C. Clark, Terry Brooks, yadda yadda. If it was a fantasy or Sci-fi book, my nose was in it. My wife was an Amazon card, and is always asking me if I need any books. Well, of course I need books, but first I must figure out if I want an e-book or an actual book? If it's an actual book, do I want a paperback or hardcover? So many questions, so little time. They all have advantages and disadvantages. Maybe I should write an essay comparing and contrasting e-book vs paper book. What was the question again? Surrender is still your slightly less painful option.

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