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Bryan D

Bryan D

I'm an avid reader who has spent many years reading mostly literature. In the last two years, I have dove head first into science fiction. Since I have a M.S. in marine biology, I tend to be able to follow and understand even the more technical sci-fi books. I like to own my books and enjoy finding out of print novels at used book stores. As... more »
  • Las Vegas, Ne, USA
  • member since January 4 2008

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  • Ladyhawke

    Ladyhawke says

    Thanks for the list. I'll go hunt for them now. Will let you know what I think once I have read any one of them. :-)

    posted 13 days ago. ( send a note )
  • GIPA R

    GIPA R says

    thanks

    posted 2 weeks ago. ( send a note )
  • Ladyhawke

    Ladyhawke says

    Hi Bryan. I'm afraid i am not familiar with the authors you mentioned. But am interested to read their books. I'd really appreciate it if you can recommend some of the good ones you mentioned. Just in case I shift to the sci fi genre, I'll owe it to you. :-)

    And yes, am interested to join your club.

    Thanks!

    posted 2 weeks ago. ( send a note )
  • Abby Davis

    Abby Davis says

    Thanks for all the recommendations, I'll have to check those all out.

    Ha, thanks. I haven't read 1984 but it's def on my never-ending, extremely long list of books to read. I never really plan out what I'm going to read next. There is this AWESOME used book store in my town called Recycled. I usually just go there and see what I can find, usually for only about $2 - $4 a book. I'll see what I can find there this week :)

    Thanks again for all your help. Happy Halloween!

    posted 2 weeks ago. ( send a note )
  • Abby Davis

    Abby Davis says

    Thanks!

    posted 3 weeks ago. ( send a note )
  • Tyler J

    Tyler J says

    Hey Bryan, Have a Happy Halloween

    posted 3 weeks ago. ( send a note )
  • Susan G

    Susan G says

    Hey Bry! How you doing? I just sent Sarah an invitation for Shelfari - hopefully she will join us too :)

    posted 3 weeks ago. ( send a note )
  • Pink

    Pink says

    Oh, Bryn thanks for you suggestion. I have this copy of The Idiot that I am not sure if it's new or is worth reading the version. It's been translated by 2 different translators. It's not accessible for me to buy the latest translation at the moment so I think I am going to read this one anyways. I was skeptical whether to read the book or not but with your descriptions I think I'll start reading it soon! :) Thanks!

    posted 3 weeks ago. ( send a note )
  • Camerron W

    Camerron W says

    Hey no worries. I seem to be adding more and more to my unread book shelf as well, I just got around to George R.R. Martin's series so i'm making my rounds.
    Well when you do go to pick up her books I would say start with the very beginning of her Pern novels. Dragonflight, Dragonquest and the White Dragon are the first three I would start with followed by the Harper Hall Trilogy Dragonsong, Dragonsinger, and Dragondrums, which were the first three i picked up. They are very easy reading and it's been a while but they are good books.
    If you want to not go too much into the fantasy (they do push towards sci-fi throughout the series though) she does have a good series The Tower and the Hive the first book is the Rowan.

    posted 1 month ago. ( send a note )
  • parul d

    parul d says

    Thanks for the recommendation.. :-)

    posted 1 month ago. ( send a note )
  • eye.s

    eye.s says

    Wow, I didn't even realize there were so many others. Any time I would try to find more books by him I would always get stuck after Amber and Lord of Light. I'll go on a more in depth search for the others the next time I get the chance. Thanks a lot.

    ps. Any you would recommend for me to start with?

    posted 1 month ago. ( send a note )
  • alice

    alice says

    thank you very much for the recommendation:)

    posted 1 month ago. ( send a note )
  • Judith R

    Judith R says

    Thanks for your recommendation of 'Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell'. I borrowed it from a friend who could not get into it and it's been sitting in my 'maybe' pile for ages. Might now get bumped up the list :-)

    posted 1 month ago. ( send a note )
  • natafire

    natafire says

    No i haven't read it...
    I'll try to read one of those...I'm just really busy with school. Ugh. I miss the ample reading time that summer provided.

    posted 1 month ago. ( send a note )
  • natafire

    natafire says

    so your bookclub is reading The Leeshore right now?

    posted 1 month ago. ( send a note )
  • Areese P

    Areese P says

    Thanks for your comment and suggestion re Crime and Punishment. I will definitely read it soon. :-)

    posted 2 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Andi K / Lady Klemm

    Andi K / Lady Klemm says

    Cool tat... I have to admit I was checking out the art on your arm, not your shelf. I'm itching to get a new one myself.

    posted 2 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Anastasia S

    Anastasia S says

    Hi! Thanks for all your recommendations! =)

    posted 2 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Disa

    Disa says

    Thank you for the recommendations, much appreciated! Starting 'Colour of Magic' today and look forward to completing the series (eventually).
    BTW - awesome tattoo!

    posted 2 months ago. ( send a note )