Well, guys, one of our members is looking for new books to read. Every last one of you is better read than I am. So here is the challenge. The first five of you who can recommend 10 unique science fixtion novels (and wants to participate), can be a "Crew Member X" in Wayson Harris # Six," which is due at my publishers by the end of August.
Submit your list of books and the name you would like to see. No submitting other people's names. No submitting stage names. Your books, your name, and your written permission.
Oh, and I know of at least one of you who does not want to be victimized in book form, but is especially well-read. Those of you with no ambition of being a Crew Member X may also submit. In fact, please do.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
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I would LOVE to be victimized!!!
Name = Aaron MacKenzie Spuler
Old Man's War - John Scalzi
Warp Speed - Travis Taylor
Dawn of Destiny - Lee Stephen
Mutineer's Moon - David Weber
The Myriad - R.M. Meluch
War Machine - Andy Remic
The Biofab War - Stephen Ames Berry
Redliners - David Drake
Starstrike: Task Force Mars - Kevin Dockery & Douglas Niles
The Last World War - Dayton Ward
Consider yourself as good as dead... literarily speaking.
Cool. Looking forward to being redshirted.
This sounds very interesting and I would also love to read about Aaron getting victimized.
Name - Jefferson Stanford
A Desert Called Peace by Tom Kratman
The Buchanan Campaign by Rick Shelley
One Jump Ahead by Mark L. Van Name
The Sky People by S.M. Stirling
Brother to Dragons by Charles Sheffield
Dark as Day by Charles Sheffield
Earthweb by Marc Stiegler
Soldiers by John Dalmas
Shiva Option by David Weber
The Disinherited by Steve White
With the Lightnings by David Drake
The Weapon by Michael Z. Williamson
We have another victim!
hello there Mr. Steven L. Kent.
love the work you've done for computer and video games.
my name is Moneeb Khan and im currently in my last year at school. one of my subjects is Extension History, and as part of this cousre we are to conduct a historical investigation in somehting of our interest.and my choosen investigation is to see how well history has been constructed in the battle of berlin in the game battlefeild 1942.
part of the investigation is to have a historian backing up your argument, and so I've chosen you as mine.
i have seen your work and i cant see anything written on the game of my choice 'battlefield 1942', i would really appreciate it if you could email me with some information regarding your comments on the game and the message its trying to show.
there's no hurry, take your time, but if you could do it before the end of May 2009 that would be good.
my email is Dibby_12@hotmail.com
and im located in Sydney, N.S.W, Australia
"He's dead, Jim"
Name: Kit Lewis
Dauntless by Jack Campbell
Orphanage by Robert Buettner
Triplanetary by E.E. "Doc" Smith
Stark's War by John Hemry
Daemon by Daniel Suarez
Northworld by David Drake
Mutineer by Mike Shepherd
Forever Man by Gordon Dickson
He, She, and It by Marge Piercy
Star Strike Ian Douglas
Very interesting list.
Victimized by whom!
Name = Scott Pearce
Nicknames - Halflere (on cosrin)
and also Grassden (chuckles based on my handle on cb in the 70's was called Grasshopper but cut it to Grass then added den ie home!
List of my books
Battlefield Earth = Ron L Hubbard
Job = Robert A. Heinlein
Hammer of Darkness = LE Modesitt
Speed of Dark = Elizabeth E Moon
P.S. last one above quite unusual in terms of a main character with autism (brillant)
To beef up the list even more, here is every book I own. Not all of them have been read (90% - 95% have though).
Aaron's Books
Not sure as to be a victim chuckles
Name = Scott Pearce
but the following list currently
Speed of Dark = Elizabeth Moon
The Hammer of Darkness = LE Modesitt
The Master of Five Magics - Lyndon Hardy
and the one that started me off in my young days was The Hobbit by J.R.R. Toiken (heck i did read it in one go !!)
Batlefield Earth, in the single volume, was too long; but man did I love that book!
Aaron, next to you the Library Congress looks a bit sparse.
So we have four dead crewmen so far and one to go. Hunter, you inspired this whole search for books... just a thought.
Sure, I would like to try out!
( Kit, you named three of my books!)
Name: Christian Everett Nobles
World War Z - Max Brooks(MUSTREAD!)
Nightfall - Isaac Asimov & Robert Silverberg
Starfist (Series) - David Sherman & Dan Cragg
Foundation (Series)- Isaace Asimov
The Man-Kzin Wars (Series; Multiple Authors) - Larry Niven
In the Ocean of Night (Series) - Gregory Benford
Strange Attractors - Jeffery A. Carver
Young Bleys - Godon R. Dickson
The Whole Man - John Brunner
Planet of the Damned - Harry Harrison
The Time Ships - Stephen Baxter
Starbridge (Series) - A.C. Cripsin
It looks like Kit is reading off my bookshelves.... or I his? Hmmm... But a few previously unmentioned that I enjoyed:
Hidden Empire - Kevin J Anderson
Hammered - Elizabeth Bear
Grimspace - Ann Aguirre
Firstborn (StarCraft) - Christie Golden
The Battle at the Moons of Hell - Graham Sharp Paul
Nova (Starcraft Ghost) - Keith RA CeCandido
The Stars Down Under - Sandra McDonald
I know it's not quite ten books, but three start great series. It's cool if I don't make the cut. Just in case I am: Jen Morman or JenMo McAwesome.
I believe this makes five but as I woke up to two posts this morning, we'll take both of 'em and close off the roster.
Think we will go with Jen Morman. JenMo McAwsome might be a tad less believable.
I AM McLovin!
I also feel the need to add another entry to the list: the Warhammer 40,000 series of books.
I never got in to them because they were at the end of the sci-fi section in the bookstore (where the Star Wars, Star Trek, and Dungeons and Dragons books are) until Jeff gave me one to read about 2 years ago. I was immediately hooked and have read almost every 40K book printed now. You can check out the following page I made that lists all 40K books. I originally made it for myself to see what else I needed to get, but now that I have all but 3 I still keep it updated on a regular basis.
http://www.spuler.us/40k
why am i not suprised that the day i have to do staff duty which is a 32 hour work day this gets posted...would of loved to be in the book but maybe ill get in it next time. Im gonna put my list up anyway,
Name- Hunter Ritz
Boundary - Eric Flint
The Immortals - Tracy Hickman
Codex of Alera - Jim Butcher
The Magicians Guild - Trudi Canavan
Plague War - Jeff Carlson
The Forever War - Joe Haldeman
The Great Book of Amber -
Roger Zelazny
Tilting the Balance -
Harry Turtledove
Alliance Space - C.J. Cherryh
The Gladiator - Harry Turtledove
What can I say?
I'm just good like that.
I knew you peeps would put those books down, so I beat you to the punch.
But I said my favorite ones, so we probably just share the same tastes.
I am glad to finally see The Forever War mentioned. I love that book!
Hey, I was wondering, how many of these books do you know about?
yes its so good you should still add me to the book :D
also those books i posted are just ones ive read in the last couple weeks... i didnt even put down Robert Jordans Wheel of Time series...or some other ones that are amazing
A fair question has been asked, "How many of these books have I read?"
Please note that when I said you guys are better read than me, I was not being falsely modest. I am mildly dyslexic and reading is a real chore for me.
From Aaron's list, I have read only Old Man's War. I absolutely adored it. I am currently reading The Ghost Brigade, and freely admit that I consider John Scalzi a master.
I am familiar with a few of the author's from Jeff's list but have read none of those books. I am certain they are all wonderful as I have heard nothing but praise for those authors.
From Kit's list, I have read Dauntless and like the works of John Hemry (a.k.a. Jack Campbell). I am very anxious to read Orphanage. That may be the next book when I finish Ghost Brigade, because I have heard such glowing reviews.
As I mentioned before, I adored Battlefield Earth but almost stopped reading it in the introduction because I found it so arrogant.
Sniper, I have read none of your books but plan to read most of them, especially World War Z, which I understand is a hoot. I have, however, read many of the authors.
JenMo, the same. I am not even familiar with many of these books, though I am happy to see that Kevin Anderson and Elizabeth Bear made one of your lists. I have a lot of respect for both authors.
I am deeply surprised that Jack McDevitt, also a very fine author, was not represented.
Hunter, on the other hand, hit right up my alley. The Forever War is my all-time favorite SF novel. I have a deep admiration for the work of Harry Turtledove, patricularly Tilting the Balance.
I have not read the Butcher series Hunter listed, but like the Dresden books. I think Roger Zelazny was a great master.
Well, one thing you have to give me, at least I was honest from the start. You are all much better read than I am.
I've read some of Jack McDevitt's work but didn't put it in the list. I really enjoyed his Talent for War series (Talent for War, Polaris, Seeker).
I am currently reading Seeker as my doctors appointments and travel book.
Argh! I can't believe I missed this! I really need to check your blog more often lol. It's okay though, this topic has been broached before on previous posts and I've already offered quite a few suggestions for great books.
BUT - I have a new one to add! There's one author I haven't mentioned in any of my previous posts (I had not yet read his books), and who I am honestly surprised to see missing from any of the above posts; his name is Dan Simmons. The Hyperion series is by far some of the best science fiction/fantasy that I've ever read, in my top 3 of all time. I strongly urge all of you to read at least the first book in the four book series (you'll end up reading the others anyway, trust me).
My contribution is:
The Hyperion Cantos by Dan Simmons.
Read it!
taDA! I was waiting for somebody to mention Dan Simmons and Hyperion. I have never met Mr. Simmons, but we share the same agent.
Quick comment on World War Z: I don't want to burst anyone's bubble here, and I'm most likely in the minority when I say this, but I didn't find it all that great. It was original yes, but I just didn't enjoy it that much and I was eager for it to end. That said, don't let my opinion dissuade you from reading it anyway :)
On a different subject, anyone planning on reading Pride and Prejudice and Zombies?
I actually heard about that book the other day...it caught my interest because I've read the original Pride and Prejudice (which was good enough for me to read Sense and Sensibility as well).
P&P&Zombies does sound like an interesting concept, but I just don't see myself ever reading it :/ I can see two groups of people reading it: Those who are obsessed with Jane Austen, and those who are obsessed with Zombies yet were never interested in Jane Austen.
I don't know if anyone is actually going to read the book, but I bet a lot of people are going to buy it.
Steven, there is a sequel to Seeker that is coming out in paperback in October, called 'The Devil's Eye'. If you want hardback, it's already out. I buy too many books to get anything in hardback, so I haven't read it yet but look forward to it.
Pride & Prejudice Zombies: saw that and not going to read it.
WWZ: I've seen that one and not sure if I want to spend the money on it or not.
What sort of dyslexia do you have? I've not been diagnosed with that, but I do notice that I transpose letters in words while typing or writing, and occasionally spell a word backwards when typing. I've heard that could be a very slight form of dyslexia.
I am guessing "visual dyslexia," though I do not know. Whatever it it, it is mild and occasionally embarrassing. Whatever I have, it's mild enough that I can function as long as I concentrate.
aaron - why dont you try wwz out? look up some reviews, or perhaps borrow it from a friend. i found it to be quite entertaining.v
Steven, since you seemed to be familiar with Hyperion, have you read the third and fourth books, Endymion and Rise of Endymion? There is one particular plot device that's introduced in Endymion that I was curious to get your take on, if you've read it?
I have only read the first one, and that was years and years ago.
I read Pride and Prejudice, enjoyed it, and then couldn't get through Sense and Sensibility. The women in those books, make me crazy. So perhaps zombies will add some much needed personality to the realm. I'll wait for the reviews and decide after it's been out for a bit.
Oh, small rant time. The one book on the lists I didn't like was The Weapon by Williamson. I'll give that it was hard to put down, but you just keep hoping that the story will move on, the main character will get over himself. I finished this book annoyed.
i really did like forever war...because whenever i go home i feel like things are different. Not as drastic as homosexuals being the norm but with things my friends like or do...i always feel out of touch...once i get back from iraq i believe its gonna be even worse.
Any The Sparrow fans out there?
Oh boy, there are so many things about The Forever War to admire. Yes, the dopplar effect between his military life and home was amazing. So was the entire view of society. I loved the story, but I was also amazed by Haldeman's ability to work real physics into the story without looking like he was trying to be smart.
The Forever War is in my to read pile. I'll get to it sooner or later.
The disconnect between wartime and hometime is shown fairly well (at least, I think -- since I don't have wartime experience) in the Ian Douglas books. It's 3 connected trilogies:
Heritage Trilogy
• Semper Mars
• Europa Strike
• Luna Marine
Legacy Trilogy
• Star Corps
• Battle Space
• Star Marines
Inheritance Trilogy
• Star Strike
• Galactic Corps
• Semper Human (May 2009)
anyone here got xbox live? steve u got it...my tag is Retnuh23...sorry if its off topic
Actually, Hunter, you are exceptionally on topic... at least, you have given me a a great segue. Backbone Entertainment was kind enough to give me 10 tokens for their upcoming Space Invaders game on Xbox Live Arcade.
Space Invaders being a science fiction kind of game and now that there are aliens in the Harris universe, I thought that might be fun to hold some kind of contest at Sad Sam's to raffle them off.
Any ideas?
I have xbox live but I *NEVER* play online. Probably because:
1) I don't want to spend $50 for the gold membership -- can you play games with silver?
2) I really like single player games.
3) Last time I played anything online was on the PC, with the game XIII and there were too many cheaters and such so I didn't do it anymore.
I am afraid that I, too, am the consumate single-player player. I remember the only time I ever played NFL 2K1 on Dreamcast online. Understand, I stink at football games.
So the guy kicks off and I run the kickoff in for a touchdown and he runs away.
He should have stuck around. He might have returned the favor on the very next play. I am that bad at football.
But its better to be lucky than good. I used to play WC3 online, but then I played a game where I had a guy on my team playing both sides. Yeah, he destroyed my base and I was really pissed and just stopped playing.
I have not read Forever War, but I have read Forever Peace. I thought it was ok, but I have heard Forever War is far better.
Yes, Ian Douglas does do a good job of seperating the military life from the civilian life. Kind creepy the way he portrays it too.
On the lines of creepy, Daemon is freaky. Its story is pretty interesting and original, but the writing style is just slightly off for some reason. Other than that, its insane.
Forever Peace won a Nebula, but it was not in the same league as Forever War, which also won a Nebula.
Have any of you guys read A Dirty Job, by Chrstopher Moore? It is, by any standard, an amazing book. The language is a bit filthy though.
im a multiplayer guy myself. i only play campaign if i think its worth it (it usually is). i think it ss worth it for me to pay 50$ a year for the XBL gold membership.
ive only read a couple of Douglas' books; the first two in the legacy trilogy. i suppose its good, but i just cant get into the series.
You guys should try xbox live out...playing call of duty online is amazing. The graphics are good and it never gets old.
Haven't read A Dirty Job by Chrstopher Moore, but I have seen Dirty Jobs with Mike Rowe :)
XBLA is a great deal no matter how you look at it. The entire Xbox Live experience is richer than anything Nintendo or Sony offer online.
When it comes to game genres, I am not much for FPS games. Remember, I was covering those games from the start, back when the frame rates were bad and some of the big games had a fish eye effect.
I covered several games that simply wiped me out. I would play for a few hours and then need to nap to get over the motion sickness.
After that, FPS games were simply of no interest.
!!! But don't you get an adrenaline rush when you pull a knife on your enemy, watching the blood flow from his body as his cold & surprised eyes stare at the man who killed him!?!?!
Since the games I am most likely to play online are RTS games,the enemies I might stab are only a few pixels big and their deaths are more of a statistic than a rush.
well if you ever get into xbox live send me a friend request...
Hunter, That, my friend, is a promise!
Btw I know im not getting my name into the book because i was late...any chance you can put my unit into the book...I know im not marines but if the army plays anymore parts into it
Give me a unit name. If I find myself in a place where I can use one, I'll give you top priority.
3-1 Cav...were stationed at fort benning on kelly hill
Got it
Name: Brent "quick draw" McGraw
Books:
Ship of fools
Race to God
Vampire Earth Series:
Way of the Wolf
Choice of the Cat
Tale of the Thunderbolt
Valentines Rising
Valentines Exile
Valentines Resolve
Fall With Honor
The Dreaming Void
Metal Swarm
Jason Wander Series:
Orphanage
Orphans Destiny
Orphans Alliance
Orphans Journey
Orphans Triumph
Color out of Space
prolly should have read all the way through to see that the roster was full but i was at work and tryin to rush the post while activating a phone and explaining to an elderly lady what a CPU is lol thanks for letting my post go anyways. race to god and ship of fools are a very interesting books, sry i didnt post the authors either..
8R3NY, I'm glad to have the additional books on the page.
Name: Glenn Nelson
A few of these aren't in the Sci-Fi category but are good none the less (no particular order):
1.World War Z
2.Halo: The Fall of Reach (as well as all in the series)
3.Battle Field Earth
4.War of the Worlds
5.The Time Machine
6.Sphere
7.The Andromeda Strain
8.Congo
9.Jurassic Park
10.State of Fear
(I'm big on Michael Crichton and recommend the majority of his sci-fi thriller works.)
Are you guys going to be playing Starcraft 2 when it hits the shelves?
I am among the world's biggest RTS nerds, so YES. It will need to wait until September. I ahve two novels due in September--Wayson Harris 6 and a rewrite of my first historical novel. Once they are in, the Zerg and I have some old accounts to settle.
liked the demontech books by david sherman and then there is the starfist series I lean more to books I can relate to.
Are you SMrurph0311? If so, welcome. If not, you are still welcomed.
Is it too late? I read your books recently and all I can say was after the first few chapters I was HOOKED! I couldn't stop thinking what would happen next.
Justin, I am sure another contest will come up soon. I have many more books on the way and will certainly need more victims. In the meantime, I am glad you enjoyed the books.
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