Nameless

Hey I just started reading American Gods, seems like a winner so far.

Moss

Got a signed copy on Saturday. I love Dan Simmons.

Chula Vista

Let me know how that is. Was a huge fan of Simmons early on but he started losing steam for me a bit later on.

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Moss

Yeah, I like the horror and sci fi stuff better. The historical fiction like this one can be a bit dry. I think he just likes the challenge. At the signing he said he has another idea for a horror book so I'm hopeful. Seemed like a very nice guy.

Chula Vista

This one was out of print forever. Looks like it's back. Ever read it? If not I highly recommend it. Such an amazing story just simply about life and growing up/older.

Phases of Gravity: Dan Simmons: 9781497638570: Amazon.com: Books

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“The fact that we live at the bottom of a deep gravity well,
on the surface of a gas covered planet going around a nuclear fireball 90 million miles away
and think this to be normal is obviously some indication of how skewed our perspective tends to be.”

Moss

I have not read this one but definitely will. Thanks for the suggestion.

LoathsomePete

Storm Front by Jim Butcher

I have been meaning to read this series ever since I saw that abomination on the Sci-Fi channel a few years back. A number of people I know have read it and all said it was a good read. I kind of wish I had done that before the whole neckbeard/mra/OKCupid thing because Harry Dresden kind of reeks of it all. There's even a passage early on where he talks about treating women like women and not smaller weaker men with tits. I dunno, it kind of smells of author insert/ wish fulfillment character that I don't like which is a shame because I do enjoy the idea of contemporary fantasy and magus' running around, it reminds me of Mage: The Awakening so I think I'll finish this book but unless Harry's personality shifts and he starts having some actual flaws I will probably leave this series after the novel ends.

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Trollheart

Ah. Loved Hyperion and Carrion comfort, but haven't read any of his recent work.

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Chula Vista

Have ya read all 4 of the Hyperion books? Also, Song of Kali is essential Simmons. Maybe the most depressing novel I've ever read, but masterfully written.

http://www.amazon.com/Song-Kali-Dan-.../dp/031286583X

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on the surface of a gas covered planet going around a nuclear fireball 90 million miles away
and think this to be normal is obviously some indication of how skewed our perspective tends to be.”