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Jay Eudy

Six-of-Nine

August 05 2010

What should we read?

I would suggest any number of books to read, anything sci-fi or fantasy related is fair game.


a few of my ideas:


 


Necroscope by Brian Lumley http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Necroscope


Otherland by Tad Williams http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Otherland


The Southern Vampire Mysteries (True Blood) by Charlaine Harris http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Southern_Vampire_Mysteries


And of course any number of the Star Trek books that have been published.


 


Do you like these ideas? have a great idea of your own?


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Brandon Felczer
CapnBranFlakes
Star Trek Voyager: Full Circle

I highly suggest the Deep Space Nine trilogy "Millenium" - The Fall of Terok Nor (book 1), The War of the Prophets (book 2), and Inferno (book 3).

Jay Eudy
Six-of-Nine
Brandon, I read Full Circle three days ago lol. I have a copy in epub format.

As for the DS9 trilogy, it's a good one, I read it years ago, but still have my copies

Let me first say that I don't really have a problem with series novels based off shows/films, but there are so many novels that people who enjoy sci fi would like outside of the rhelm of ST.
My only real issue with the novels is when people want to make them cannon- which is akin to saying everyone who is a fan of ST should gain control of it's future. So I thought I would provide a few suggestions outside of the ST novels. You're all clever, imaginative people and I think you'll all find these interesting. Actual titles listed below the authors are suggestions/good starting points. Enjoy!
Larry Nivin
(you'll find several sci fi hits are based off the Ring World series)
Ring World

Robert Heinlein
(A classic sci fi author, his writing is varied and powerful as it explores the human condition)
The Moon is a Harsh Mistress
Stranger in a Strange Land
Starship Troopers

Philip K. Dick
(anything by this man is genious, his Sci Fi paved the way for the stuff you kids call sci fi today :D)

Orson Scott Card
(everyone, of every culture should read this book, and if they like, the following series as well)
Enders Game

Louis McMaster Bujold
(the Miles series shows how different human cultures spanning the stars can be alien unto themselves. Excellent char development)
The Miles Vorkosigon series Cryoburn

Neil Gaiman
(need I say more?)
Neverwhere
American Gods

Neil Stephenson
(Intense, clever and dark my favorite author)
Snow Crash, The Diamond Age

Alastair Reynolds
(Blade Runner meets primitive space travel)

CJ Cherrah
(amazing aliens-written from their unique psychologies)
The Chanur Saga
The Forigner Series

I added Full Circle to my iBook library in the iPADD today :)

Jay Eudy
Six-of-Nine
It appears that the only book that has shown interest by more than one person so far is Full Circle. Lets all read that one first, and post our thoughts about it, How long would most members want to have for each book assignment? I read the book in two nights, but I also have no job, so nothing but free time.

Jay Eudy
Six-of-Nine
Anybody who wants a digital copy of Full Circle, email me.

I agree with Jes but will read whatever is decided on.

Unknown Person
I have read Full Circle already but where do we go to discuss the books we've read again? I'm also highly recommend the Sookie Stackhouse novels by Charlaine Harris.

Unknown Person
Has everyone read Full Circle yet? It's been awhile and I was wondering if we should start another book. My recommendation is Star Trek: The Needs of The Many. Its the novel tie in for the STO game and it was released about two months ago.