What Are You Reading?

[YellerDog]

Great book, that.

[Samba De Amiga]

Great book, that.

Agreed.

[Compass]

Yeah, Ive read all the Robot novels a while ago. If you can get your hands on a copy of Nightfall, the collection of short stories, you should read that one. Its my very favorite out of all Asimovs works. Its hard to find in bookstores, sometimes, but Ive seen it used on Amazon.

Nightfall was a short story that was lengthened into a novel -- and it showed. My least favorite of all of Asimov's stuff! (Although to be fair, I think Silverberg was the guy who converted it into a full book.) I even donated it back to the library I bought it from because it bugged me to look at it. Heh.

Now, was the original short story included in a larger collection, which was then still called Nightfall? Not that I know of, but it's certainly possible (although that would be kinda confusing).

[bbobb]

Great book, that.

I concur.

[Some Stupid Japanese Name]

I concur as well.
I read it when it came out and unfortunately remember little of it. I'll have to reread it. Wasn't there a semi sequel to it as well?

On page 138 of Heart Shaped Box. TNL and customers are slowing me down.
Back to it now.

[Anne Bonny]

Nightfall was a short story that was lengthened into a novel -- and it showed. My least favorite of all of Asimov's stuff! (Although to be fair, I think Silverberg was the guy who converted it into a full book.) I even donated it back to the library I bought it from because it bugged me to look at it. Heh.

Now, was the original short story included in a larger collection, which was then still called Nightfall? Not that I know of, but it's certainly possible (although that would be kinda confusing).

It took me some time, but here it is.

http://www.amazon.com/Nightfall-Othe...116376&sr=8-31

I dont even think this book is in print anymore, but like I said, if you can get your hands on it, do it. Nightfall the novel sucked, I agree. Nightfall the story is awesome. This book also has classic stores like "Its such a beautiful day," "Breeds there a man..." "Green Patches," and "The Machine that won the war." The Complete Short Stories also has all these, but I think this shorter selection of just a few great ones is handy.

[Compass]

Ah, so you were right. I'm pretty sure I have, and read, The Complete Asimov, or whatever it's called -- that huge book of most of his short stories -- or else I'd buy this one. Heck, maybe I will anyway, it's cheap. And I have no idea where I put that other book.

[A Robot Bit Me]

Blink. Quite interesting!

[Compass]

Only about 25% done, but it's really good so far. Not living up to The Pillars of the Earth isn't really the point. At least he's trying. It's definitely got that book's spirit. His trademark naively noble but flawed characters are always a joy to get to know.

[Mr-K]

I started to read "Roughing It" by Mark Twain and anjoyed what little bit I read, but I gave it up because it's a bit too dense for a casual read (for me at least)

Started reading Assassination Vacation instead.