Vote for the next book

[Duffster]

I include the 2nd and 3rd voted books from last month, and included another. If you have another one you would like added to the poll, post here.

Duffster

[Rico]

I would like to see a fourth title up there.  I can't recall, are we sticking to only SF or did we want to include fantasy too?

[Duffster]

I vote yea for fantasy!! I think it's a great idea.... but will leave the decision to the masses...lol

Duffster

[Rico]

Duffster - maybe toss a good fantasy book up there in this groups vote.  I was trying to come up with a good fantasy book that isn't part of some epic series.  Anyone know of a good, single book fantasy story?

[Jen]

I think I'll sit out during this one... I want to read Darth Bane: Rule Of Two next. :)

[Ktrek]

I don't know if listing books only available in hardback would be a stumbling block for some, but books like Collision Course are close to $25.00 and may be more than what some members can afford for a single book. I don't have a problem myself as I collect all the Star Trek books as they come out. I'm just saying.

I'd also like to see a fourth selection but as it stands right now I may sit this month out anyway.

Kevin

[billybob476]

Well our first book was hardback and no one complained really. Though since we just did a Star Trek book I think we should jump to something else, keep a rotation going.

[Rico]

Yep - I agree with billy.  Hardbacks are ok.  Buying online makes them pretty reasonable.  Heck, paperbacks cost like $7 or more anyway now.  As far as the selection, I also think keeping things changing is good.  I'm inclined to want something straight SF or fantasy next time and not either Trek or SW since we have done those so far.

[billybob476]

If we want something a little more hard SF I cannot recommend Pandora's Star by Peter F. Hamilton enough. It's a much much more intense read then the books we've done so far but he creates a very rich universe and a very intriguing story.

I read it a few months ago and I really would like to go through it again and discuss.

[Ktrek]

I was trying to come up with a good fantasy book that isn't part of some epic series.  Anyone know of a good, single book fantasy story?

A couple good fantasy stories I can think of are each ultimately part of a series but can be read as stand alones because they were the first books and were not intended to be part of a series.

The Sword of Shannara - Terry Brooks
Lord Valentine's Castle - Robert Silverberg

Unfortunately the industry has been driven by "epic" stories lately in both fantasy and sci-fi. I personally hate to get started in multi-part series unless I know I can finish them. The Brook's novel is much along the Tolkien line but far easier to read IMHO and the Silverberg is just such a wonderful fantasy world that you can hardly put the book down. It's been years since I read either and so I would not mind reading them again.

Kevin

[Duffster]

Ok, I added Pandora's Star,
Also The Once and Future King and Lord Valentines Castle. for a fantasy choice

[Jen]

What about Harry Turtledove books? I've been interested in trying these eventually:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_Turtledove

[billybob476]

Nooo I can't take back my vote!

[Rico]

Some good stuff there I'd say.  Time to get voting!

[Ktrek]

We probably should warn anyone that votes for Pandora's Star that it is a cliffhanger and I think there are two other books that follow. In other words don't expect a conclusion.

Kevin