What Should I Read Next? - A Meeting of Minds

orangerider · Oct 6 2005, 05:14 AM

This weekend I'm going upstate with my family and there won't be any computer/Internet up there (oh horrors!) so I'll need a good book to keep myself occupied and sane. Of course, I'm leaning towards something McCaffrey since I'm not even close to finishing all of her series yet. My question is, what? I've already read Pern, Brainship, and am finishing up Tallent/Pegasus. So anyone want to reccomend what series I should start on next? Thanks.

granath · Oct 6 2005, 08:06 AM

How about Freedom? There's 4 books for you to read.

orangerider · Oct 6 2005, 09:28 AM

Cool, thanks, I'll check them out.
And Afra rules by the way!

**Cheryl** · Oct 6 2005, 12:34 PM

There's also the Crystal Singer Trilogy.

orangerider · Oct 6 2005, 03:00 PM

Yeah, I was thinking about that one actually, either that or Acorna. Niether have gotten the best reviews, though I'd say people seem to like Crystal Singer better.

McClance · Oct 6 2005, 03:37 PM

I'd recommend Doona and Planet Pirates/Dinosaur Planet books. I'm currently reading those.

edith · Oct 7 2005, 02:26 PM

yep- planet pirates is good but it does get a bit confusing which order to read them in! Dinosaur planets first I suppose as its published first-the timeline's a bit wierd!

**Cheryl** · Oct 7 2005, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by orangerider

Yeah, I was thinking about that one actually, either that or Acorna. Niether have gotten the best reviews, though I'd say people seem to like Crystal Singer better.

I've never heard of bad reviews for Crystal Singer. It's a great series.

Acorna on the other hand, doesn't appeal to a lot of us as it's so very clearly written for a young adult audience.

Oct 7 2005, 05:51 PM

I'd go for Crystal Singer, it's a really gripping trilogy

Bagpuss · Oct 8 2005, 06:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Unregistered

I'd go for Crystal Singer, it's a really gripping trilogy

Can't argue with the truth!

*(Some of us like CS better than Pern!)*

***Anneli*** · Oct 8 2005, 05:10 PM

LOLOLOL

I was so glad to be back online after a heap of internet access problems that I didn't even realise I wasn't logged on when I posted yesterday

I still like Pern best, but CS is definitely in second place

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bagpuss

Can't argue with the truth!

*(Some of us like CS better than Pern!)*

edith · Oct 8 2005, 05:44 PM

i liked the first two but couldn't get into the 3rd-p'raps I should try again!

ghyle · Oct 8 2005, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by edith

yep- planet pirates is good but it does get a bit confusing which order to read them in! Dinosaur planets first I suppose as its published first-the timeline's a bit wierd!

I read the Planet Pirates first, in sequence, and have yet to read the Dinosaur Planet sequence.

I didn't have problems with the order, btw, as I'm easily with in media res from The Odyssey--the fact that The Death of Sleep looks back, and fills in the story up towards the end of the first book, didn't phase me.

I wasn't so enchanted with the final book. It read as too confused and rushed, with the splitting into the various subplots, and the structure wasn't as skillfully handled as it could have been.

edith · Oct 9 2005, 06:40 AM

yeah, I'd've loved to see more about the bits inbetween-Sassinak could've made a whole mini series all by itself! but even so it was good-tho I admit I read that 1 AFTER the Death of Sleep- It was a post exam treat last winter!

**Cheryl** · Oct 9 2005, 08:52 AM

Edith, if you really enjoyed Sassinak, then you should try more by Elizabeth Moon as that book really bears her stamp. I'd suggest starting with the Heris Serrano/Esmay Suiza books, which are most like Sassinak:
Hunting Party
Sporting Chance
Winning Colors
Once a Hero
Rules of Engagement
Change of Command
Against the Odds

ghyle · Oct 9 2005, 06:00 PM

I'll do the same as well, since I, too, really enjoyed Sassinak. Any particular titles in particular, that you recommend starting with?

edith · Oct 10 2005, 05:47 AM

I've read 1 Elizabeth Moon-tho I can't remember what it was called-it was a one off I think about an elderly lady who refuses to leave when her colony is evicted and wanders around alone-so the thinks for a while-on the planet. She ends up being nest guardian to a group of aliens. I'm on the look out for more. It was a refreshing change.

c_ris · Oct 10 2005, 07:24 AM

I'm reading Sassinak now

It's great so far!

Kesal · Oct 10 2005, 08:13 AM

Sassinak is definately my favourite book by itself, followed by Restoree.

CS is much, much better than Acorna. I only read the Acorna series because they were tho only ones I HADN'T read yet.

Other Elizabeth Moon ones that are good are the Vatta's War series: Trading in Danger and Moving Target - unfortunately both are published under other names...I think one is also calle Marque and Reprisal but I don't know about the other. But they aren't as good as the ones already mentioned.

**Cheryl** · Oct 10 2005, 09:35 AM

Edith - you read Remnant Population, which is a great book! It's a one-off, no others are in series with it.

edith · Oct 10 2005, 01:46 PM

Yep!
That's the one!
a lovely book!

Kesal · Oct 10 2005, 07:27 PM

I haven't read Remnant Population or the one about the autistic guy yet, but I keep meaning to. I liked the Paksennarrion books alot but I'm still trying to find them second hand here because I just can't afford them new!

Kesal · Oct 10 2005, 07:28 PM

Speed of Dark is the one I couldn't think of the name for!

Oct 6 2005, 05:14 AM	#1
orangerider Inactive Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: somewhere in my head where no one else goes Gender: F	What Should I Read Next? This weekend I'm going upstate with my family and there won't be any computer/Internet up there (oh horrors!) so I'll need a good book to keep myself occupied and sane. Of course, I'm leaning towards something McCaffrey since I'm not even close to finishing all of her series yet. My question is, what? I've already read Pern, Brainship, and am finishing up Tallent/Pegasus. So anyone want to reccomend what series I should start on next? Thanks.

Oct 6 2005, 08:06 AM	#2
granath Talent Tower Prime Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Proud Mom! Gender: F Fan of: Afra Lyon Now Reading: Faye Upton: Dragonchoice 3	Re: What Should I Read Next? How about Freedom? There's 4 books for you to read. __________________ Decaf coffee is an oxymoron. Instant coffee is an abomination. Give me the real thing and nobody gets hurt. "Do. Or do not. There is no try" -- Yoda VP of the Afra Lyon fan club!

Oct 6 2005, 09:28 AM	#3
orangerider Inactive Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: somewhere in my head where no one else goes Gender: F	Re: What Should I Read Next? Cool, thanks, I'll check them out. And Afra rules by the way!

Oct 6 2005, 12:34 PM	#4
Cheryl Master Archivist Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Maryland, USA Gender: F Fan of: Pern! Now Reading: Paladin of Souls (Bujold)	Re: What Should I Read Next? There's also the Crystal Singer Trilogy. __________________ Visit one of the other sites of Cheryl's Anne McCaffrey Triad: Sariel's Guide to Pern: a detailed guide to the series The Many Works of Anne McCaffrey: largest fan site about Anne and ALL of her works McCaffrey Quest: annual trivia contest.

Oct 6 2005, 03:00 PM	#5
orangerider Inactive Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: somewhere in my head where no one else goes Gender: F	Re: What Should I Read Next? Yeah, I was thinking about that one actually, either that or Acorna. Niether have gotten the best reviews, though I'd say people seem to like Crystal Singer better.

Oct 6 2005, 03:37 PM	#6
McClance Dragon Ambassador Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Draconia, Alpha Quadrant, Milky Way Galaxy Gender: M Fan of: Pern & Doona Now Reading: Fantastic Voyage	Re: What Should I Read Next? I'd recommend Doona and Planet Pirates/Dinosaur Planet books. I'm currently reading those. __________________ Friendship is powerful. It spans great distances and endures adversity.

Oct 7 2005, 02:26 PM	#7
edith Dragonrider Weyrwoman Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Delft Gender: F Fan of: Most of them :) Now Reading: Don't You Have Time To Think- RP Feynman	Re: What Should I Read Next? yep- planet pirates is good but it does get a bit confusing which order to read them in! Dinosaur planets first I suppose as its published first-the timeline's a bit wierd!

Oct 7 2005, 05:51 PM	#9
Unregistered Guest	Re: What Should I Read Next? I'd go for Crystal Singer, it's a really gripping trilogy

Oct 8 2005, 05:44 PM	#12
edith Dragonrider Weyrwoman Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Delft Gender: F Fan of: Most of them :) Now Reading: Don't You Have Time To Think- RP Feynman	Re: What Should I Read Next? i liked the first two but couldn't get into the 3rd-p'raps I should try again!

Oct 9 2005, 06:40 AM	#14
edith Dragonrider Weyrwoman Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Delft Gender: F Fan of: Most of them :) Now Reading: Don't You Have Time To Think- RP Feynman	Re: What Should I Read Next? yeah, I'd've loved to see more about the bits inbetween-Sassinak could've made a whole mini series all by itself! but even so it was good-tho I admit I read that 1 AFTER the Death of Sleep- It was a post exam treat last winter!

Oct 9 2005, 08:52 AM	#15
Cheryl Master Archivist Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Maryland, USA Gender: F Fan of: Pern! Now Reading: Paladin of Souls (Bujold)	Re: What Should I Read Next? Edith, if you really enjoyed Sassinak, then you should try more by Elizabeth Moon as that book really bears her stamp. I'd suggest starting with the Heris Serrano/Esmay Suiza books, which are most like Sassinak: Hunting Party Sporting Chance Winning Colors Once a Hero Rules of Engagement Change of Command Against the Odds __________________ Visit one of the other sites of Cheryl's Anne McCaffrey Triad: Sariel's Guide to Pern: a detailed guide to the series The Many Works of Anne McCaffrey: largest fan site about Anne and ALL of her works McCaffrey Quest: annual trivia contest.

Oct 9 2005, 06:00 PM	#16
ghyle Hrruban Eighth Hrruban Speaker Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: northeast New South Wales Gender: M Fan of: Pern & Freedom Now Reading: The Umbrella Club / David Brooks	Re: What Should I Read Next? I'll do the same as well, since I, too, really enjoyed Sassinak. Any particular titles in particular, that you recommend starting with?

Oct 10 2005, 05:47 AM	#17
edith Dragonrider Weyrwoman Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Delft Gender: F Fan of: Most of them :) Now Reading: Don't You Have Time To Think- RP Feynman	Re: What Should I Read Next? I've read 1 Elizabeth Moon-tho I can't remember what it was called-it was a one off I think about an elderly lady who refuses to leave when her colony is evicted and wanders around alone-so the thinks for a while-on the planet. She ends up being nest guardian to a group of aliens. I'm on the look out for more. It was a refreshing change.

Oct 10 2005, 07:24 AM	#18
c_ris Journeyman Harper Roedin Wing Second Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Great Britain Gender: M Fan of: the Dragonriders of Pern! Now Reading: The Elder Gods - Eddings	Re: What Should I Read Next? I'm reading Sassinak now It's great so far! __________________ Roedin Of Pern "When a harper is silenced, all men should listen harder." AtWoP

Oct 10 2005, 08:13 AM	#19
Kesal Inactive Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Australia Gender: F	Re: What Should I Read Next? Sassinak is definately my favourite book by itself, followed by Restoree. CS is much, much better than Acorna. I only read the Acorna series because they were tho only ones I HADN'T read yet. Other Elizabeth Moon ones that are good are the Vatta's War series: Trading in Danger and Moving Target - unfortunately both are published under other names...I think one is also calle Marque and Reprisal but I don't know about the other. But they aren't as good as the ones already mentioned.

Oct 10 2005, 09:35 AM	#20
Cheryl Master Archivist Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Maryland, USA Gender: F Fan of: Pern! Now Reading: Paladin of Souls (Bujold)	Re: What Should I Read Next? Edith - you read Remnant Population, which is a great book! It's a one-off, no others are in series with it. __________________ Visit one of the other sites of Cheryl's Anne McCaffrey Triad: Sariel's Guide to Pern: a detailed guide to the series The Many Works of Anne McCaffrey: largest fan site about Anne and ALL of her works McCaffrey Quest: annual trivia contest.

Oct 10 2005, 01:46 PM	#21
edith Dragonrider Weyrwoman Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Delft Gender: F Fan of: Most of them :) Now Reading: Don't You Have Time To Think- RP Feynman	Re: What Should I Read Next? Yep! That's the one! a lovely book!

Oct 10 2005, 07:27 PM	#22
Kesal Inactive Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Australia Gender: F	Re: What Should I Read Next? I haven't read Remnant Population or the one about the autistic guy yet, but I keep meaning to. I liked the Paksennarrion books alot but I'm still trying to find them second hand here because I just can't afford them new!

Oct 10 2005, 07:28 PM	#23
Kesal Inactive Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Australia Gender: F	Re: What Should I Read Next? Speed of Dark is the one I couldn't think of the name for!

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