The GOT Book Club

[Whitebootman]

Just read The Time Keeper by Mitch Albom .

Like most people I look back at my memories. I also wonder, and sometimes worry, about the future.

This book considers the meaning of time and the effect trying to control time has on the characters in the book and in turn us. It made me aware that while memories are nice to have and revisit and it’s good to plan for the future, the most important thing is to cherish each and every day.

Good read.

 

[Fuleco]

Just read The Time Keeper by Mitch Albom .

Like most people I look back at my memories. I also wonder, and sometimes worry, about the future.

This book considers the meaning of time and the effect trying to control time has on the characters in the book and in turn us. It made me aware that while memories are nice to have and revisit and it’s good to plan for the future, the most important thing is to cherish each and every day.

Good read.

Sounds good that. Have you read Stoner by John E. Williams?

I think you´d like it.

 

[Garrick]

I'd normally suggest Watchmen for a graphic novel, but that's become a lot more commonplace since the movie came out a few years ago. Still, if you haven't read it yet, check it out. The writer (Alan Moore) objected to and had no involvement in the mediocre movie, saying the story didn't lend itself well to the more structured format. He's right, the graphic novel is a classic.

I know Catch-22 is considered a classic in the 'States, but if you weren't already forced to read it in school, give it a go. Hilarious, well-written, good stuff.

 

[Pat's Van]

I know Catch-22 is considered a classic in the 'States, but if you weren't already forced to read it in school, give it a go. Hilarious, well-written, good stuff.

I love the Watchmen book it is indeed a classic, but I've never agreed with the hype for Catch 22, guess it's just not for me.

 

[Whitebootman]

Sounds good that. Have you read Stoner by John E. Williams?

I think you´d like it.

Thanks Fuleco I''ve looked at that in my local bookshop, I will give it a go next time I'm buying.

 

[Black Belt Jones]

I'd normally suggest Watchmen for a graphic novel, but that's become a lot more commonplace since the movie came out a few years ago. Still, if you haven't read it yet, check it out. The writer (Alan Moore) objected to and had no involvement in the mediocre movie, saying the story didn't lend itself well to the more structured format. He's right, the graphic novel is a classic.

Thought the movie was a rare case of Hollywood being too reverential to the source - trying to preserve it at all costs. It would have been better to have told Alan Moore just to do one.
Film was alright like - some good casting and it 'looked' good - bit boring and draggy overall though.

 

[jaycee]

Boys from the Mersey absolute dog turd

 

[dholliday]

I've never agreed with the hype for Catch 22, guess it's just not for me.

It's an acquired taste, I didn't quite acquire it. Like Satanic Verses and Lolita, even tho' I can appreciate the idiosyncratic and intelligent writing style, I just couldn't read it for any length of time. Just frustrated me.

 

[Walken]

It's an acquired taste, I didn't quite acquire it. Like Satanic Verses and Lolita, even tho' I can appreciate the idiosyncratic and intelligent writing style, I just couldn't read it for any length of time. Just frustrated me.

I've tried to read it three times, and just ended up reading something else instead, currently working my way through asimov's foundation series, decent

 

[dholliday]

currently working my way through asimov's foundation series, decent

Now you're talking!

Fond memories of the days I used to smoke green and settled down with one of Asimov's Robot shorts.

Foundation is epic, I think I didn't read all of them, as I got confused with their order...might have to re-read at some point, was nearly 20 year ago. Also see Clarke's Rama series (the first a nailed-on classic, the other 3 are heavy-going and meandering at times, but good ideas).


Reynolds' Revelation series to get through first, and Banks & Baxter have loads too I haven't touched.

 

[Eric Djemba-Djemba]

Have been reading Game of Thrones over the last few months. I'm on the latest one now. I'll be disappointed when I'm finished just because they really are an excellent read.

 

[Walken]

Now you're talking!

Fond memories of the days I used to smoke green and settled down with one of Asimov's Robot shorts.

Foundation is epic, I think I didn't read all of them, as I got confused with their order...might have to re-read at some point, was nearly 20 year ago. Also see Clarke's Rama series (the first a nailed-on classic, the other 3 are heavy-going and meandering at times, but good ideas).


Reynolds' Revelation series to get through first, and Banks & Baxter have loads too I haven't touched.

I Think you have the original trilogy, then a couple after, then a a prequel, maybe two even. I'm reading them in the order they were written so doing the first trilogy now. I read that enders games as well, didn't really see what all the fuss was about to be honest, it's okay like, but no ore than that, apparently the author is a bit of a beaut as well

 

[dholliday]

I read that enders games as well, didn't really see what all the fuss was about to be honest, it's okay like, but no ore than that, apparently the author is a bit of a beaut as well

I think that's more action sci-fi like Henlein's Starship Troopers.

Personally I like deep epic vast philosophical sci-fi, with lots of stuff about the cosmos and possible alien life. Rendevouz With Rama remains the benchmark in terms of first-contact stories. My own favourite is Baxter's Manifold Cycle, which attempts to answer the Fermi Paradox ("if aliens exist, why is there no evidence for them?").

 

[mythbuster]

The Dark Tower series by Stephen King.

King was originally inspired to write his magnum opus was to use two very different influences. The Good, The Bad & The Ugly (movie) and The Lord Of The Rings trilogy. It's a very unique series though. Throw in kings liking for the macabre and you're taken on one hell of a journey

 

[dholliday]

The Dark Tower series by Stephen King.

King was originally inspired to write his magnum opus was to use two very different influences. The Good, The Bad & The Ugly (movie) and The Lord Of The Rings trilogy. It's a very unique series though. Throw in kings liking for the macabre and you're taken on one hell of a journey

Yes!

This above all else should be made into a high-budget TV series. One season per book.

Hugh Jackman as Roland? Clint's too old now...