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Ring is a 1994 science fiction novel by author Stephen Baxter. Ring tells the story of the end of the universe and the saving of mankind from its destruction. Two parallel plots are followed throughout the novel: that of Lieserl, an AI exploring the interior of the sun, and that of the Great Northern, a generation ship on a five-million-year journey. Ringworld is a 1970 science fiction novel by Larry Niven, set in his Known Space universe and considered a classic of science fiction literature. It is followed by three sequels and four prequels, and ties into numerous other books set in Known Space. Ringworld won the Nebula Award in 1970, as well as both the Hugo Award and Locus Award in 1971. Neuromancer is a 1984 novel by William Gibson, a seminal work in the cyberpunk genre and the first winner of the science-fiction "triple crown" — the Nebula Award, the Philip K. Dick Award, and the Hugo Award. It was Gibson's debut novel and the beginning of the Sprawl trilogy. The novel tells the story of a washed-up computer hacker hired by a mysterious employer to pull off the ultimate hack. The Diamond Age: Or, A Young Lady's Illustrated Primer is a postcyberpunk novel by Neal Stephenson. It is to some extent a science fiction bildungsroman or coming-of-age story, focused on a young girl named Nell, and set in a future world in which nanotechnology affects all aspects of life. The novel deals with themes of education, social class, ethnicity, and the nature of artificial intelligence. The Diamond Age was first published in 1995 by Bantam Books, as a Bantam Spectra hardcover edition. In 1996, it won both the Hugo and Locus Awards, and was shortlisted for the Nebula and other awards.
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February 18, 2014, 12:40:50 AM |
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Ring is a 1994 science fiction novel by author Stephen Baxter. Ring tells the story of the end of the universe and the saving of mankind from its destruction. Two parallel plots are followed throughout the novel: that of Lieserl, an AI exploring the interior of the sun, and that of the Great Northern, a generation ship on a five-million-year journey. Ringworld is a 1970 science fiction novel by Larry Niven, set in his Known Space universe and considered a classic of science fiction literature. It is followed by three sequels and four prequels, and ties into numerous other books set in Known Space. Ringworld won the Nebula Award in 1970, as well as both the Hugo Award and Locus Award in 1971. Neuromancer is a 1984 novel by William Gibson, a seminal work in the cyberpunk genre and the first winner of the science-fiction "triple crown" — the Nebula Award, the Philip K. Dick Award, and the Hugo Award. It was Gibson's debut novel and the beginning of the Sprawl trilogy. The novel tells the story of a washed-up computer hacker hired by a mysterious employer to pull off the ultimate hack. The Diamond Age: Or, A Young Lady's Illustrated Primer is a postcyberpunk novel by Neal Stephenson. It is to some extent a science fiction bildungsroman or coming-of-age story, focused on a young girl named Nell, and set in a future world in which nanotechnology affects all aspects of life. The novel deals with themes of education, social class, ethnicity, and the nature of artificial intelligence. The Diamond Age was first published in 1995 by Bantam Books, as a Bantam Spectra hardcover edition. In 1996, it won both the Hugo and Locus Awards, and was shortlisted for the Nebula and other awards. Ahh great ! More good cyberpunk stories! From those I know Neuromancer. Rest I will read asap So many books! About Ring - I only have seen a movie. I did not read a book. Thanks for your reply!
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February 18, 2014, 06:51:54 AM |
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I refuse to list just one Great Just now I did change topic - now it say "books" Thanks a lot for your reply! Great books! I know about 60% of them Terry Pratchett books - wow such amazing stuff His books seems always to be so relaxing for me Dune is wonderful! I heard a lot about Northern Lights, but not yet read it. - will do Terry Brooks - I never read any of her books and it was mistake I guess. any more? Nope, that's about the percentage of books I bothered to read when I was a child lol got bored after that and got into Anime/Manga instead or I just read non-fiction.
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February 18, 2014, 09:21:24 AM |
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Rich Dad Poor Dad
At the time being 18, didnt really know financial literacy.
Despite the author being filing for bankruptcy etc.
seems interesting Because of this thread I will have so many books to read Thanks to all of us i had it when i was 16. Was a game changer
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February 18, 2014, 09:34:55 AM |
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Read it four times.
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February 18, 2014, 12:28:55 PM |
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Nope, that's about the percentage of books I bothered to read when I was a child lol got bored after that and got into Anime/Manga instead or I just read non-fiction. I understand when I was younger I read a lot more than I do now. But it is so good to read some awesome book from time to time. i had it when i was 16. Was a game changer
Now I am 29 But still maybe it will help me somehow Read it four times. Another interesting book Thanks! I did not yet read it. If you did it 4 times it must be very good I need to buy so many books .. omg have a good day all of you!
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February 18, 2014, 12:34:29 PM |
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Nobody yet mentioned that one: 'At the mountains of madness ' - my favorite H.P. Lovecraft ... author of best horror books I ever had in my hands. You might say - that after reading a few of his books it is easy to guess what is going to be in another one:P But! it is not the truth Each one is special. I always will remember his quote "That is not dead which can eternal lie, and with strange aeons even death may die." (H.P. Lovecraft "Necronomicon") I dunno why I love this quote so much (Maybe because I was crazy kid playing "Call of Cthulhu" for many years )
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February 18, 2014, 02:17:19 PM |
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I dunno why I love this quote so much (Maybe because I was crazy kid playing "Call of Cthulhu" for many years ) The sanity checks made that game interesting. First time I played I ended up in an asylum. Anything Lovecraft wrote is worth reading. http://www.hplovecraft.com/
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February 19, 2014, 03:19:29 PM |
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To me its Murakami's A WILD SHEEP CHASE. If you are into novels, give it a try- it won't disappoint.
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February 19, 2014, 03:33:05 PM |
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To me its Murakami's A WILD SHEEP CHASE. If you are into novels, give it a try- it won't disappoint.
Thanks a lot for your reply! it's easy to buy in stores near me as I see so I will read it for sure!
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February 19, 2014, 03:40:48 PM |
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February 19, 2014, 04:01:46 PM |
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That is sweet Thank you a lot I will read it to my baby when I will get one
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February 19, 2014, 04:41:55 PM |
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The little red chicken lol jk
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February 19, 2014, 06:42:56 PM |
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The little red chicken lol jk Hen or Chicken?
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February 19, 2014, 08:18:32 PM |
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Lord of the Rings were great. They were probably the first books I eve read more than once. I'm reading the giant book of all of Sherlock Holmes' adventures right now, along with Walden by Thoreau, which are both great.
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February 19, 2014, 08:25:26 PM |
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Lord of the Rings were great. They were probably the first books I eve read more than once. I'm reading the giant book of all of Sherlock Holmes' adventures right now, along with Walden by Thoreau, which are both great.
Both titles are great to read! I must say. Two different worlds - LoTR and Holmes but both indeed bestsellers and great storytellers. Thanks for a reply! We will keep it updating!
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February 23, 2014, 09:29:38 AM |
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February 23, 2014, 09:38:44 AM |
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February 23, 2014, 09:46:43 AM |
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February 23, 2014, 09:55:10 AM |
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Lunes de fiel by Pascal Bruckner
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Space for rent if its still trending
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