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Daniel N

Daniel N

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A book is the only place in which you can examine a fragile thought without breaking it, or explore an explosive idea without fear it will go off in your face. It is one of the few havens remaining where our minds can get both provocation and privacy. ~Edward P. Morgan

As you ll see from my shelf I read a little bit of everything. As... more »
  • Kansas City, MO
  • member since November 1, 2007

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  • Nighthawk

    Nighthawk says

    Thanks for the friend/follow request! I have reciprocated.

    posted 1 month ago. ( send a note )
  • Dave H

    Dave H says

    Daniel, glad you enjoyed "The Fourth Realm Travellers Trilogy, I love it too! Check out the "Planet of Adventure Collection" and "Night Lamp" by Jack Vance, "Deathworld: Trilogy" by Harry Harrison, and "The Barsoom Series" by Edgar Rice Burroughs. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and yours. Enjoy and READ ON...

    posted 2 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Victor N

    Victor N says

    Ahhh! Good old Dickens! It's very interesting how he started out his writing career. Now some clever clogs have tried to translate that medium for the 21st century. For a clearer picture check out: http://www.unbound.co.uk/ when you get a moment.

    We'll chat later.

    posted 5 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Victor N

    Victor N says

    Good catching up; good looking out. Yeah I'm becoming increasingly adept at the knit thing...watch this space. And the list of young talented female writers from back home continues - Chibundu Onuzo (due out early 2012). What is more, she's a fellow King's graduate.

    posted 10 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Dave H

    Dave H says

    Daniel, you are more than welcome, I hope you enjoy "Tales of the Dying Earth" as much as I have over the years. Shortly after reading it I read the "Lyonesse Trilogy" by Jack Vance and it was equally good. I've just ordered "The Demon Princes" by Jack Vance and am chomping at the bit to get my hands on this five story collection. I have just regained 20/20 vision in my left eye after cataract surgery 4 weeks ago and am scheduled for surgery on the right eye this Monday, hopefully with the same result. I really enjoyed "The Fourth Realm Travellers Trilogy" as well so I am delighted to read your laudatory comments about it. Hope all is well with you and yours. Enjoy and READ ON...

    posted 10 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Dave H

    Dave H says

    Daniel, "Tales of the Dying Earth" by Jack Vance is perhaps the quintessential collection of sci/fi fantasy/adventure stories ever written by one of the most revered and awarded authors to write in this genre. The words that come to mind when trying to describe his incredible achievement are: wondrous, magnificent, epic, spellbinding, dazzling, exquisite, inventive, wordsmithery, magical, elegant, enthralling, engrossing, imaginative, original, mellifluous pacing, atmospheric backdrops, transformational, fantastical storylines! I read the first story in this collection when i was 11 years old and the others in the ensuing years. Over the years I have read the collection over 20 times, each time reflecting on the joy it brings me and its life changing impact on my reading addiction. Just imagine being able to transform written words from your minds eye into life-like visions and you will then understand the sensual impact of Jack Vance's brilliance! Ironically, because of its unique qualities I have always been protective and therefore reluctant to expose this truly fabulous literary experience to others for fear of diminishing its value to me...a misguided supposition I know, but true never-the-less. So, if you want to take a journey into the unknown and wander through the beautiful worlds as penned by a master scribe then you will want to read this incredible collection of stories and revel in their beatific perfection. Storytelling at its best; a masterpiece...

    posted 10 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Dave H

    Dave H says

    Great, looking forward to your comments...READ ON!!!

    posted 12 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Dave H

    Dave H says

    Daniel, thanks for responding. I love your system and would like to say I have a system but I'm to random for that. There are so many books I want to read that that my regimen is more about what's next on my shelf that interests me. Because I am on a mission to get more YA's to read, especially boys who tend to stop reading when they reach puberty, I've become heavily involved in reading coming-of-age stories that will interest them so that I can recommend books that will capture their wanderlust and thirst for knowledge. I had forgotten how imaginative and fun coming-of-age fantasy/adventure stories and humorous teen life can be and I'm delighted that I'm once again re-experiencing the tension/anguish of teen angst, frustration, and goofy behavior that came with facing the hormone storms of my own youth, IT'S GREAT! In my mind the joys of reading have so expanded my reach, imagination, and awe of the human spirit that I will be forever grateful for having developed a passion for the written word at such a young age, it's been my salvation and touchstone for success in all areas of my life. Sorry for rambling but just wanted to impart how random my reading system tends to be and why I'm reading so many YA stories at this late stage in my life. READ ON...

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Dave H

    Dave H says

    Daniel, here are a few classics I think you would really like! "And Then There Were None" by Agatha Christie, "The Shadow of the Wind" and "The Angel's Game" by Carlos Ruiz Zafon, "God's Little Acre" by Erskine Caldwell, "Empire of the Sun" by J.G. Ballard, "Youth in Revolt" by C.D. Payne, "Pirate Latitudes" by Michael Crichton, "A Song of Ice and Fire" by George R.R. Martin, "The First Law Trilogy" and "Best Served Cold" by Joe Abercrombie, "The Night Angel Trilogy" by Brent Weeks, and "The Fourth Realm Travellers Trilogy" by John Twelve Hawks. Enjoy and READ ON...

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Kelly P

    Kelly P says

    The next book you read should be Papillon.

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Dave H

    Dave H says

    Daniel hi, I've come across a story that is so exeptional I had to write you about it. It's titled "Nathan's Run" by John Gilstrap and I think you will find it as moving and inspiring as I did. While a fictional account it is an emotional coming-of-age journey that will pull at your heartstrings and give you pause to think about the power of the human spirit. Enjoy and READ ON...

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Dave H

    Dave H says

    Daniel, thank you for friending me. Your bookshelf is equally impressive although more non-fiction than mine. As you can tell I've always been a bit of a dreamer so I've always had a bent for coming-of-age fantasy/adventure and mystery/thriller fiction novels although I love history both fiction and nonfiction. A book I think you would love is "The Practice of Management" by Peter Drucker and "The Peter Principle" by Robert Townsend. Merry Christmas to you and yours, enjoy, and READ ON...

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Kristel

    Kristel says

    Welcome to 1001 books. You can keep track of the books you have read from the book, 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die, join in the discussions on the books we are reading for the month (BOTM) or you can debate the merits of the list as some enjoy doing. We hope you will want to join in the choosing of BOTM and the discussions. The current books are pinned to the top for that month. There are older discussions that can be found by searching discussions. If there is any way the group administrator can help further feel free to ask one of us. If you don’t own the book the list can be found at the top in the group description or at http://www.listology.com/content_show.cfm?content_id=22845. A downloadable list of the second edition is available at http://johnandsheena.co.uk/books/?

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Michelle R

    Michelle R says

    I've moved on too from Twilight series...I`m reading law book lately on an variety of themes like human rights, I have a test on jan/11...MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU MY FRIEND!!!

    posted 3 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Michelle R

    Michelle R says

    Hi Dan, I just watched twilight the movie today... and I totally agree w/u...There are so many things wrong with it...Bella Swan is utterly boring in the movie, not the personality I had in my mind...Jasper doesn't interact in the movie he just appears...his personality is not there he's like a zombie...Bella's friends...i'm sorry but i imagined all of them as wihte as people from washington State can be, Eric is not affected like that...and there is no prejudice in that...I don't understand...

    posted 3 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Michelle R

    Michelle R says

    Hi Dan, I just watched twilight the movie today... and I totally agree w/u...There are so many things wrong with it...Bella Swan is uttely boring in the movie, not the personality I ha created in my mind...Jasper doesn't interact in the movie he just appears...his personality is ot there...Bella's friends...i'm sorry but i imagined all of them as wihte as people from washington Sate can be, Eric is not affected like that...and there is no prejudice in that...I don't understand...

    posted 3 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Michelle R

    Michelle R says

    Hi Dan, I didn't have time to see twilight yet...I'm having MBA classes this weekend...it goes till tomorrow morning...but I'm going next saturday...I wish I could talk to you after that...maybe on msn on monday morning we could speak...How are the girls? well hope to talk to you soon...

    posted 3 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Michelle R

    Michelle R says

    I envy you, my friend Daniel...here in Br. we can only watch the movie on Dec. 12th...last night I finished reading "Eclipse" (great!!!)...this morning I started Breaking Down...just finished Bela's Chapter...I don't know what I think yet...as soon as I do...I'll writte...Tell me if the movie was good...I'm dead curious...

    posted 3 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Michelle R

    Michelle R says

    I just started reading "twilight", i noticed you have read it...I'm loving it...it is very "alluring"...if that is a word...Did you like it? I just can't stop reading it...

    posted 3 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Wealth Coach William R. Patterson - BaronSeries.com

    Wealth Coach William R. Patterson - BaronSeries.com says

    Daniel,

    Thank you for the invite. It's a pleasure to connect with you.

    In all you do, continued success!

    William R. Patterson
    Wealth Coach
    www.baronseries.com

    posted 3 years ago. ( send a note )

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