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A few years ago I posted about reading the first volume of this series. It seems fitting to post that I am now reading the final book in this series. Although it is a terrible shame we lost Robert Jordan before he could finish his story, Brandon Sanderson has done a great job working with the notes and materials Jordan left behind to complete the series.
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Nov 18, 2015 - 12:59 AM
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RR
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I love science fiction, horror and fantasy, especially in the short form. So I read all of the "Year's Best" anthologies (Strahan, Guran, Horton, Datlow, Dozois, Adams). These keep me going for months.
I just finished "Was", by Geoff Ryman, and was knocked outta my mind. It's a fantasia based on themes and characters from "The Wizard of Oz", with detours into the lives of L. Frank Baum and Judy Garland. I immediately bought an anthology of his short fiction, "Paradise Tales", and burned through it in two days. I love this guy!
Next up is "Brain on Fire", by Susan Callahan.
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"Of All the Gin Joints in the World" by Mark Bailey.
An amusing chronicle of some of Hollywood's most famous boozers (generally speaking: every star actor and director) - including the recipes of the drinks they savored and sketches of some of the places where they got wasted.
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Also, I've been reading a lot of actor autobiographies lately: Robert Wagner, Tony Curtis, Roger Moore, James Garner, Ron Jeremy, Richard Chamberlain, et al). Some general observations from those:
- Steve McQueen was not an actor
- Charles Bronson was as unpleasant in real life as he was on screen
- Ray Milland was a nice fellow
In particular, the Wagner autobiography is a very smooth read:
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re-read
MAN IN THE HIGH CASTLE by PK Dick
man, is this a great novel!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
brm
This is good to hear. I bought it the other day and intend to read it this week.
I listened to the audio book this time, twice!
chewck it oot!
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EMPIRE OF THE SUMMER MOON - The Rise and Fall of the Comanche Nation
RECKLESS - My Life As A Pretender by Chrissie Hynde
This was a bit of a let down as i am a huge Pretenders fan, Hynde was basically a groupie/stoner until her mid20's when the Pretenders seemed to form out of nowhwere. And the original lineup only lasted two albums which is where the book ends (yeah, nuthin' about LIVING DAYLIGHTS frown)
On a personal note this book was a bittersweet read. Hynde mentions underground artist S. CLay Wilson numerous times. Wilson, who created the infamous x-rated Checkered Demon was a long-time friend and drinking buddy of mine. I found myself wishing i could tell him about all the mentions in the book but that is no longer possible 
bruce
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In the mood for some Robert E. Howard. This volume has a great assortment of Conan, Kull, Solomon Kane, crusades stories, and more. The companion volume that was published is great as well.
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STORM OF SWORDS - grrmartin
DEATH OF A KING - The last Year of Martin Luther King by Tavis Smiley
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I just finished High Rise by JG Ballard. It was decent but I found it a hard slog towards the end if what is a relatively short book. The film coming out soon will have to do a lot to make it watchable, as every character is horrible.
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None at the moment. Im posting here.
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