I completely forgot to thank you for these recommendations Barbel, they are very helpful indeed. I am particularly appreciative of this recommendation as the Reichstag is something I will *definitely* be doing; I'm into politics, including German politics, and the building itself looks spectacular. And you never know, I might catch a glimpse of Angela Merkel. )
No probs, Laz. I'll get you that number by the weekend.
And I'm with you totally on Matt Helm- more on that later!
Lazenby880, go to www.bundestag.de then click the Union Jack to have the English translation. Go to "Visitors" then "Assistance". All the info you need is there. Have fun! {[]
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BATMAN: Year One by Frank Miller & Dave Mazuchelli(sp?)
I haven't read this one in awhile; trying to gear myself up early before next summer's true blockbuster sequel. B-)
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Lazenby880, I echo your praise of the literary Matt Helm---particularly Death Of A Citizen---and the great Donald Hamilton. The entire series is a great read; I highly recommend it. Citizen, if properly (faithfully) adapted, could be an excellent film.
For myself, I've just finished the copy of Octopussy/Living Daylights I bought at Barnes & Noble the day Tee Hee and I had our AJB Summit Meeting a few weeks ago...there was a pang of sadness as I read, for the first time, 007 In New York...knowing it was the last unread (by me) bit of Fleming Bond known to exist
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Lazenby880, I echo your praise of the literary Matt Helm---particularly Death Of A Citizen---and the great Donald Hamilton. The entire series is a great read; I highly recommend it. Citizen, if properly (faithfully) adapted, could be an excellent film.
I agree entirely Loeff. A proper Helm picture would be very different from both Bond and Bourne, and I for one would love to see another espionage-oriented series.
Incidentally you may be interested in an unpublished article, written by someone who can write well (i.e. not me!), for which Donald Hamilton was interviewed. The article examines a variety of different spy thriller characters/writers, and you can read it here.
I just started reading the Flemming novels for the first time, finished Casino Royale yesterday... very good stuff, although I was dissappointed at how quick a read it was.
I just finished YOLT. I was really surprised by the beginning. I didn't expect Bond to be portrayed in such a state of grief over the death of his wife. I don't know why. I guess because it is certainly something you wouldn't see from the movie version of Bond. I was not expecting the cliffhanger ending and Kissy's secret either. An enjoyable read just like the rest of Fleming's stories. I can't wait to start TMWTGG and find out what happens when Bond heads off to Russia.
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I've been a King fan for many years and I've been waiting until I had all of this series before beginning to read it. I'm into book 2 now and full steam ahead. King draws the reader into the story with his usual brilliance.
I've been a King fan for many years and I've been waiting until I had all of this series before beginning to read it. I'm into book 2 now and full steam ahead. King draws the reader into the story with his usual brilliance.
Nice Barbel, Huge King fan here too. I actually started reading these last winter and I am through the 4th book now. That was about six weeks ago, though, and I haven't got time to start book 5 just yet with all of my schoolwork this time of year. Book 2 I loved, maybe the most, especially with all the bits involving Roland and Eddie.
In fact, the first four books are all highly praised among readers of the series from what I've heard, while I haven't heard as much praise for the last three books.
Oh well, I'll soon find out, can't wait until I have the time to read them!
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J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets...perhaps you've heard of the series )
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I bought the first three books on a whim a couple of years ago...now my sons, ages 9 and 11, are interested in reading them, so now seemed as good a time as any...I started "Sorcerer's Stone" a few days ago, and just blew through them---they really are quite a lot of fun. I've seen the movies, naturally, but (as ever) the books are superior.
My hat is off to Rowling for having captured 'lightning in a bottle.' I love to see any creative person 'get over,' and she's done it with great style...
Now that I've got the bug, I figure I'll read the rest, and be ready (along with the rest of the geek world!) to snatch up Deathly Hollows when it comes out.
Check out my Amazon author page!Mark Loeffelholz
"I am not an entrant in the Shakespeare Stakes." - Ian Fleming
"Screw 'em." - Daniel Craig, The Best James Bond EverTM
J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets...perhaps you've heard of the series )
If you're only on the second book and already enjoying it, then you will be very satisfied by the time you read the rest of the series. I don't really have a favorite from the series because I'm always impressed with each impending release.
Anyway, I recently read Galapagos by Kurt Vonnegut and enjoyed it. True to Vonnegut's traditional style, it's weird yet intelligent and insightful.
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No probs, Laz. I'll get you that number by the weekend.
And I'm with you totally on Matt Helm- more on that later!
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I haven't read this one in awhile; trying to gear myself up early before next summer's true blockbuster sequel. B-)
Batman: "The Hammer Of Justice is UNISEX!"
-Batman: The Brave & The Bold -
For myself, I've just finished the copy of Octopussy/Living Daylights I bought at Barnes & Noble the day Tee Hee and I had our AJB Summit Meeting a few weeks ago...there was a pang of sadness as I read, for the first time, 007 In New York...knowing it was the last unread (by me) bit of Fleming Bond known to exist
"I am not an entrant in the Shakespeare Stakes." - Ian Fleming
"Screw 'em." - Daniel Craig, The Best James Bond EverTM
Incidentally you may be interested in an unpublished article, written by someone who can write well (i.e. not me!), for which Donald Hamilton was interviewed. The article examines a variety of different spy thriller characters/writers, and you can read it here.
I've been a King fan for many years and I've been waiting until I had all of this series before beginning to read it. I'm into book 2 now and full steam ahead. King draws the reader into the story with his usual brilliance.
Nice Barbel, Huge King fan here too. I actually started reading these last winter and I am through the 4th book now. That was about six weeks ago, though, and I haven't got time to start book 5 just yet with all of my schoolwork this time of year. Book 2 I loved, maybe the most, especially with all the bits involving Roland and Eddie.
In fact, the first four books are all highly praised among readers of the series from what I've heard, while I haven't heard as much praise for the last three books.
Oh well, I'll soon find out, can't wait until I have the time to read them!
;%
I bought the first three books on a whim a couple of years ago...now my sons, ages 9 and 11, are interested in reading them, so now seemed as good a time as any...I started "Sorcerer's Stone" a few days ago, and just blew through them---they really are quite a lot of fun. I've seen the movies, naturally, but (as ever) the books are superior.
My hat is off to Rowling for having captured 'lightning in a bottle.' I love to see any creative person 'get over,' and she's done it with great style...
Now that I've got the bug, I figure I'll read the rest, and be ready (along with the rest of the geek world!) to snatch up Deathly Hollows when it comes out.
"I am not an entrant in the Shakespeare Stakes." - Ian Fleming
"Screw 'em." - Daniel Craig, The Best James Bond EverTM
If you're only on the second book and already enjoying it, then you will be very satisfied by the time you read the rest of the series. I don't really have a favorite from the series because I'm always impressed with each impending release.
Anyway, I recently read Galapagos by Kurt Vonnegut and enjoyed it. True to Vonnegut's traditional style, it's weird yet intelligent and insightful.