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TREKS IN SCI-FI FORUM

Library Computer => Archive => Book Club => Topic started by: Duffster on February 21, 2008, 07:13:59 AM

Poll
Question: What should the next book be for the Treks in Sci-Fi book Club
Option 1: The Red King (Star Trek: Titan, Book 2) by Andy Mangels and Michael A. Martin votes: 3
Option 2: Hard Contact (Star Wars: Republic Commando) by Karen Traviss votes: 0
Option 3: Forged in Fire (Star Trek: Excelsior) by Michael A. Martin , Andy Mangels votes: 0
Option 4: The Good That Men Do (Star Trek: Enterprise) by Andy Mangels , Michael A. Martin votes: 7
Option 5: Rendezvous with Rama by Arthur C. Clarke votes: 0
Title: Vote for the next book
Post by: Duffster on February 21, 2008, 07:13:59 AM
Vote away, targeting the week of March 3rd
Title: Re: Vote for the next book
Post by: wraith1701 on February 21, 2008, 08:18:38 AM
Voted for The Good That Men Do.  Based on comments made by the authors in Rico's podcast, some big things are on the horizon for the Enterprise line of books, and this seems like the perfect jumping on point.  And if I understand correctly, this book corrects the shoddy (IMHO) style in which the Enterprise series was ended.  I'm interested in seeing what happens, and will read the book regardless of whether or not it wins the vote.
Title: Re: Vote for the next book
Post by: jedijeff on February 21, 2008, 09:05:34 AM
I am trying to decide which to vote for, I would like to Vote for the Red King or the Good that Men Do, as I want to read both of those with book club. decisions, decisions :)
Title: Re: Vote for the next book
Post by: Jobydrone on February 21, 2008, 03:41:16 PM
Just a quick note to let you know I really disliked the Red King.  Thought it was quite a bore, could barely bring myself to finish it. 
Title: Re: Vote for the next book
Post by: Rico on February 21, 2008, 04:05:38 PM
Cast my vote.
Title: Re: Vote for the next book
Post by: Bryancd on February 21, 2008, 04:42:15 PM
Quote from: Jobydrone4of20 on February 21, 2008, 03:41:16 PM
Just a quick note to let you know I really disliked the Red King.  Thought it was quite a bore, could barely bring myself to finish it. 

I have been bitting my tongue, but since you brought it up, "Red King" was not so good. The most recent Titan novel was much better.
Title: Re: Vote for the next book
Post by: wraith1701 on February 21, 2008, 05:12:58 PM
I thought Red King was probably the weakest Titan book so far, but I enjoyed it.  I'll avoid going into what I liked about it for fear of spoiling it for those who haven't read it yet.

Orion's Hounds and Sword Of Damocles were much better books, but I'm not sure that folks would feel comfortable skipping Red King. After all, it tied up the loose ends left over from Taking Wing and helped further develop the characters.  Some of the most satisfying moments in the later books (Especially Sword Of Damocles) wouldn't have had the same effect if we hadn't had the chance to get to know the characters.
Title: Re: Vote for the next book
Post by: Jen on February 21, 2008, 05:54:20 PM
I voted for the Good Men do. I'll read it again... I really liked it.
Title: Re: Vote for the next book
Post by: billybob476 on February 21, 2008, 06:40:19 PM
Good Men That Do for me.
Title: Re: Vote for the next book
Post by: Rico on February 23, 2008, 09:37:42 AM
I would give this until Monday morning (Feb. 25) and then close the poll.  That will give folks about a week to get the book.
Title: Re: Vote for the next book
Post by: wraith1701 on February 23, 2008, 09:55:31 AM
Hope I'm not jumping the gun, but I just picked up The Good That Men Do.  Looks like it's going to be a pretty good story..
Title: Re: Vote for the next book
Post by: Captain BJ Wanlund on February 24, 2008, 03:25:23 PM
Also voted for The Good That Men Do.  Now for the delicate matter of actually picking that book up...

BJ
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