So what are you reading this year 2021?

[Sithlord]

I been rereading lord dunsany. But I really been going through all my Robert A Heinlein books again.

 

[Blue]

I been rereading lord dunsany. But I really been going through all my Robert A Heinlein books again.

So, my wife picked up for me "The Pursuit of the Pankera". Basically, Heinlein wrote this, tossed the second 2/3 of it, and rewrote it in a different direction as "Number of the Beast".

I'm just touching the new section so I have no feeling for how it differs, and after the last "rediscovered Heinlein" of Variable Star which I wasn't particularly fond of, I'm keeping my expectations in check.

But really, none of that is the thrust of the point. The Pursuit of the Pankera has an introduction by David Weber, and it's a great - and frank - discussion about Heinlein as a trendsetter and influence. I can't say those few pages of introduction are worth the cost of the book by itself, but if you have read a good chunk of Heinlein I recommend reading it if you get a chance.

 

[Sithlord]

So, my wife picked up for me "The Pursuit of the Pankera". Basically, Heinlein wrote this, tossed the second 2/3 of it, and rewrote it in a different direction as "Number of the Beast".

I'm just touching the new section so I have no feeling for how it differs, and after the last "rediscovered Heinlein" of Variable Star which I wasn't particularly fond of, I'm keeping my expectations in check.

But really, none of that is the thrust of the point. The Pursuit of the Pankera has an introduction by David Weber, and it's a great - and frank - discussion about Heinlein as a trendsetter and influence. I can't say those few pages of introduction are worth the cost of the book by itself, but if you have read a good chunk of Heinlein I recommend reading it if you get a chance.

I love the number of the Beast. I really need to reread that one soon too. I been focusing on Lazarus long stories. Moon is a harsh mistress and starship troopers (way better than the movie franchise)

 

[Ralif Redhammer]

Finished The Star King. It's no Dying Earth, but does not lack for creativity. Hildemar Dasce is as wild and strange as any denizen of The Dying Earth.

Now I'm finally getting to Michael Moorcock's The Fortress of the Pearl. I've had it since it first came out, but I leant it to a friend before I read it. He returned it damaged, and I was so mad I couldn't bring myself to read it after that. What can I say, I can hold a grudge?

 

[Sithlord]

Finished The Star King. It's no Dying Earth, but does not lack for creativity. Hildemar Dasce is as wild and strange as any denizen of The Dying Earth.

Now I'm finally getting to Michael Moorcock's The Fortress of the Pearl. I've had it since it first came out, but I leant it to a friend before I read it. He returned it damaged, and I was so mad I couldn't bring myself to read it after that. What can I say, I can hold a grudge?

I fear lending books to a friend out of fear of ending a friendship. Some people don’t understand the value of written gold and words of gems.

 

[Ralif Redhammer]

Yeah, I was young back then. Learned my lesson after what happened to that book and to my copy of Interview with the Vampire.

I fear lending books to a friend out of fear of ending a friendship. Some people don’t understand the value of written gold and words of gems.

 

[Nellisir]

Finished The Star King. It's no Dying Earth, but does not lack for creativity. Hildemar Dasce is as wild and strange as any denizen of The Dying Earth.

Now I'm finally getting to Michael Moorcock's The Fortress of the Pearl. I've had it since it first came out, but I leant it to a friend before I read it. He returned it damaged, and I was so mad I couldn't bring myself to read it after that. What can I say, I can hold a grudge?

I generally don't lend books; I give them. And the best ones I try to buy used copies of when i find them so I have spares.

 

[Zaukrie]

I generally don't lend books; I give them. And the best ones I try to buy used copies of when i find them so I have spares.

This. I never expect to get a book back .... though sometimes I do.

 

[dragoner]

My book shelves are stacked fairly deep, so it isn't unusual for me to give out 20-30 paperbacks that I have bought used.

 

[Ralif Redhammer]

Wise, that. A thoughtfully-given book is a great gift, too.

I generally don't lend books; I give them. And the best ones I try to buy used copies of when i find them so I have spares.