tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2485469691062620401.post8095337976705864254..comments2023-09-15T02:40:58.916-07:00Comments on Move Along. Nothing To See Here.: Books For JakeFlintharthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17456024642528783549noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2485469691062620401.post-57331530474032692302013-04-30T20:13:43.657-07:002013-04-30T20:13:43.657-07:00Hmmm. Neat idea! I've lost my copy, though. Wi...Hmmm. Neat idea! I've lost my copy, though. Will have to catch another.<br />Flintharthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08862235828346393495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2485469691062620401.post-64409209660754388772013-04-30T20:13:20.573-07:002013-04-30T20:13:20.573-07:00Orwell - we did Animal Farm years ago. 1984 is a g...Orwell - we did Animal Farm years ago. 1984 is a good idea, though. Also have done Harry Harrison (Stainless Steel Rat series) precisely for the reasons suggested. <br /><br />Thanks for the thoughts - it all helps!Flintharthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08862235828346393495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2485469691062620401.post-62272846431953468962013-04-30T19:44:37.518-07:002013-04-30T19:44:37.518-07:00I've been beaten to Heinlein and Wyndham (Day ...I've been beaten to Heinlein and Wyndham (Day of the Triffids! I just read it agin recently - it's so very British!). Now I'm pretty lowbrow with literature these days so wild guesses include: Orwell, Fritz Lieber (although I suggested that once before...), Moorcock i.e. Elric series, Harry Harrison for giggles.Bondiboy66https://www.blogger.com/profile/03526870939619033169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2485469691062620401.post-43072430187576644742013-04-30T07:44:28.608-07:002013-04-30T07:44:28.608-07:00Oh, how about _Seven Pillars of Wisdom_? It was o...Oh, how about _Seven Pillars of Wisdom_? It was one of my favourites.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10574314121763385074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2485469691062620401.post-89940276196535672092013-04-29T15:27:10.388-07:002013-04-29T15:27:10.388-07:00Maude... thanks for the comment and the thoughts. ...Maude... thanks for the comment and the thoughts. Heinlein is helpful. Someone else suggested Stranger In A Strange Land, for example. <br /><br />I have to admit, I'm not too concerned about the sex side. He's twelve. Anything he can learn from a book will save me an embarrassing conversation at some point. I can still remember when my mother decided that, at fourteen, I should have The Talk. <br /><br />There was no end of throat-clearing and sideways looks. (Mum and dad split when I was ten. I guess she figured if she didn't have this talk, nobody would...) When she finally announced the topic of discussion, I trotted across the room and pulled a couple books off the shelves. Flipped through until I found a couple of (easily found!) scenes. Handed them across, and said "Is this what we're talking about?" or words to that effect.<br /><br />She got the message. I think she was relieved. I certainly was!Flintharthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17456024642528783549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2485469691062620401.post-21923901732078688682013-04-29T15:23:58.327-07:002013-04-29T15:23:58.327-07:00Beeso: he's already been given a dose of Jaspe...Beeso: he's already been given a dose of Jasper Fforde. Good thinking, though. Oh, and since we saw the three films, he's read at least two of the three "Watch" novels. Which is cool. Those were good suggestions.<br /><br />Mister B: I have indeed been leaning towards 'litratcha' in this programme because it's easy to get him to read in genre. The challenge for me is to find works outside the more entertaining area that still keep interest. Your idea on non-fiction is... well, genius. I almost never think of that stuff. Keep it coming!<br /><br />To all else, and sundry: thank you. It's all going aboard. Sturgeon? Yeah. Nice. Pullman? Definitely. <br /><br />Flintharthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17456024642528783549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2485469691062620401.post-36339246458990346892013-04-29T05:12:38.131-07:002013-04-29T05:12:38.131-07:00Recall I recommended Ian McDonalds' Brasyl to ...Recall I recommended Ian McDonalds' Brasyl to you a while back. Not sure how you fared, but Jake might enjoy it too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2485469691062620401.post-19032526180011010222013-04-29T02:07:36.764-07:002013-04-29T02:07:36.764-07:00Jasper Fforde for some cleverness? Chris Moores Fl...Jasper Fforde for some cleverness? Chris Moores Fluke? Maybe a bit too heavy, but definitely interesting and sure to expand his mind, Day Watch, Night Watch and Twilight Watch, Russian fantasy books which got made into Russian action movies. beesohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11876219112305527188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2485469691062620401.post-36179154926448419702013-04-28T20:57:06.902-07:002013-04-28T20:57:06.902-07:00"A fucking shoebox diorama" could the mo..."A fucking shoebox diorama" could the moving part of it (the fucking) be provided by some sort of steampunk mechanism?Michael barneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08986102144813296339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2485469691062620401.post-76731375737058202312013-04-28T18:59:49.259-07:002013-04-28T18:59:49.259-07:00You have literature covered, and I find it unlikel...You have literature covered, and I find it unlikely that I could suggest some work that you aren't already aware of and more likely have already read. However in the realm of non-fiction/science writing just to see how it is different to write in this style.<br /><br />Giles liked Bomb: The Race to Build--and Steal--the World's Most Dangerous Weapon by Steve Sheinkin but for a meater text go for 'The Making of the Atomic Bomb' by Richard Rhodes.<br /><br />Sagan's 'Demon Haunted world' is a bit dated now, though no less important so I'd recommend his Pale Blue Dot. <br /><br />The Hot Zone by Richard Preston is gripping read of a real life occurrence.<br /><br />And knowing my background and you cooking skills I suggest Culinary Reactions by Simon Quellen Field as an introduction to chemistry.<br /><br /><br />Just remember Don't Ever Antagonize The Horn. <br /> Michael barneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08986102144813296339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2485469691062620401.post-13739186018151857082013-04-28T07:02:04.912-07:002013-04-28T07:02:04.912-07:00And how about Pullman's Dark Materials books? ...And how about Pullman's Dark Materials books? I don't see them on your lists, but my recollection is that they can be as challenging as you want them to be.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10574314121763385074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2485469691062620401.post-71337381141473081872013-04-28T07:00:19.154-07:002013-04-28T07:00:19.154-07:00Alan Garner -- _The Weirdstone of Brisingamen_ and...Alan Garner -- _The Weirdstone of Brisingamen_ and possibly _The Moon of Gomrath_. Maybe not so challenging, now that I come to think of it. Awfully good though.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10574314121763385074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2485469691062620401.post-53559722995379333692013-04-28T06:50:50.117-07:002013-04-28T06:50:50.117-07:00Can't recall when I first read Ted Sturgeon, b...Can't recall when I first read Ted Sturgeon, but if not now, then put it on your list for later.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10574314121763385074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2485469691062620401.post-8561084457967114832013-04-28T03:30:41.724-07:002013-04-28T03:30:41.724-07:00Some John Wyndham maybe? Some early Heinlein? Or h...Some John Wyndham maybe? Some early Heinlein? Or his kid oriented stuff that doesn't have as much of the sexuals in it?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17905751300935599107noreply@blogger.com