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BIRC's Boundless Books; books, discussions and a cup of java
Topic Started: Feb 8 2004, 05:24 AM (1,719 Views)
Military Force
Wandering Ghost

Tom Clancey, Rainbow 6. nuff said.
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BIRC1
Preventing Cell Death

Hi Tsrill, I'm sorry to say that earlier editions of his short stories are hard to find but if you are willing to wait until July the Best Science Fiction Stories by H.G. Wells will be available then.

I'm always amazed at the vast quantity of Stephen King's work. I started with Christine in the early 80's and ended with Misery or Bare Bones in the late 80's but haven't picked up anything of his since then. I guess that marks the time I moved from a small town, where there was nothing to do but read, to the "big" city for university and found tons of other things to keep me occupied... ;)

Well Fedei, I think that this is the first request for the all-ages section! You will find Coraline over there *points to the left of the staircase on the second floor.* I think that Jerry mentioned he had some of the Sandman series in his section so you might want to ask him for Endless Nights.
We also have many copies Fyodor Dostoevsky's work in the classics section. In addition, there are a large number of biographies written about him if you are interested.

And, of course, MF there are plenty of copies of Rainbow Six and Clancy's other novels in the fiction section. I would also recommend Frederick Forsyth.

*hands out copies of JG before everyone disperses to the different areas of the store*
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tsrill
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Ah, too bad, but nothing lost. I can wait. *waits*

-Tsrill.
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Caer Rialis
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Mar 5 2004, 11:55 AM
Tom Clancey, Rainbow 6. nuff said.

Jerry hears Tom Clancy mentioned and walks over Praetor Kell, Praetor Kell, let me point you to some other authors. Clancy's all right, but you've got to try these.

If you like spy fiction, nothing is finer than Len Deighton's work. Try Berlin Game to start out. He really puts Clancy to shame.

Now, if you like military fiction, try The Legacy of Heorot by David Niven and Jerry Pournelle. It's sci-fi, but with a great story. You'll love it. You might also appreciate Ralph Peters Red Army. It was a cult classic among the U.S. military in the 1980's. Deals witha limited war in Europe in which the Soviets win. Check it out.
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parrrrtay
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Do not follow me, for I am lost...

*wanders in off the street*

Wow, 70 degrees yesterday then snow today for my birthday, only in Michigan!

Hi Birc 1,
I see you been real busy lately, just thought I would stop by and pick up a birthday book, the latest addition to the Women’s Murder Club sounds like a winner to me, so do you have James Patterson's 3rd Degree?

Seems like a good day to snuggle up by the fire place with book and read about murder and meyham.
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Nan
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Have anyone in mind, Parrrrtay? I mean, I could give you some suggestions if the book turns out to have the perfect murder! ^_^

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Nan
Mar 6 2004, 11:34 AM
Have anyone in mind, Parrrrtay? I mean, I could give you some suggestions if the book turns out to have the perfect murder! ^_^

Yep I have a FEW choice people in mind!
I don't kill and tell so I will mention no names, besides if I told you then I would have to kill you! :wacko:

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Nan
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Too late -- this is only my spirit self talking! :eyes:
Maybe I'll wander down to the confessional booth and see if there's a priest handy....uh, available...uh, well you know...
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FideiDefensor
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curioser and curioser...

Oh darn, I forgot, there's another book that I can't find anywhere called "Corbenic" by Catherine Fisher.
Have you got any copies?
Thanks for the Gaiman etc., I'm eternally gratefull :D
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Warbird
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Christie
Mar 1 2004, 08:35 AM
18 hours later, Christie is still reading, only 1/2 way through THE STAND.  Does not realize that she has not eaten or slept in two days......

Gets a shiver as she hears the Klip Klop of bootheels coming across the parking lot into the store....(Hopes it is Lady Rebels and not Randall).....


CR said: I walk over and hand her a copy of One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish. Here, this might help take away the jitters.


Noooo! Christie, step away from the Seuss book! Just say, "I do not read such blibber-blubber. My eyes are not made of rubber!"


BTW, that was just me, bringing you some fruit pie and tea with gingko biloba. Iwas just messin' with ya. :lol: Like my new boots?


*klop klop klop...*
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BIRC1
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*Keyboard clicks and BIRC1 muttering to herself can be heard coming from the back office. Something audible drifts through to the main floor...*

Where is the bloody µ key when I need it? Oh, there it is... *alt 0181* I certainly hope that no one minds if I don't get to their requests until Tuesday. This chapter that I want to get sent off is taking up too much of my time. *sigh*

*muttering becomes inaudible again*
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Slackervania
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*wanders in looking somewhat desperate and confused*

I don't suppose you would have a copy of the Chronicles of Amber by Roger Zelazney, would you?
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Caer Rialis
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Jerry looks up from reading an old graphic novel, Demon Knight: Grimjack with a foreward by Mr. Zelanzy.

Pssst, Slacker, they're right over there. . . .gotta love the Amber series for creativity.
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Christie
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Mar 5 2004, 12:55 PM
Tom Clancey, Rainbow 6. nuff said.

I have read Rainbow Six...it is another long one but very well written mano!!

Just finished The Bear and the Dragon last week...another good read.
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Military Force
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i haven't read any of his others yet. i will when i get time
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Mar 9 2004, 12:21 PM
i haven't read any of his others yet. i will when i get time

Start at the beginning and read in order...the characters build upon each other throughout the series.
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tsrill
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Oww, Amber is cool. I have seen a collection of short stories of Zelazny once. Those were great, too.

-Tsrill
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Hoydonia
Somewhere inbetween, the truth lies.

*In anticipation of a possible green beer hangover, Hazel wanders in and says hello to BIRC1 then begins to peruse the holistic aisle... :eyes:
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BIRC1
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*stumbles out of office amazed that two chapters just got sent off by courier*

Hi everyone, sorry that you've had to wait a bit. I hope that you were able to find your way around the store to pick up what you wanted.

Parrrtay, the 3rd Degree arrived in February so I hope that there were still plenty in stock for your birthday.

FD, I'm sorry to say that our normal supplier does not have any copies of Corbenic but I'll check around for you.

Slacker, I'm glad that Jerry was able to help with Chronicles 1-10.

Happy Birthday Hazel! Please pick out whatever you want.

In celebration of finishing two chapters, DWC and I are going to take a small trip within Southeast Asia. Feel free to wander around the store and hunt for things if they aren't immediately available. See you around the 28th.

*heads out the door walks in the direction of the travel agent*

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Hoydonia
Somewhere inbetween, the truth lies.

* Still browsing the aisles, though not for a remedy, I wander over to wish BIRC1 a fun and safe trip.* :)
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Caer Rialis
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Mar 20 2004, 11:16 PM
In celebration of finishing two chapters, DWC and I are going to take a small trip within Southeast Asia. Feel free to wander around the store and hunt for things if they aren't immediately available. See you around the 28th.

*heads out the door walks in the direction of the travel agent*

Jerry looks over I'll keep an eye on the shop, Boss. Returns to reading The Kalevala started on St. Urho's Day
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QUOTE (caer_rialis @ Mar 20 2004, 12:40 AM)
My characters will be using the term 'feth' soon enough

Expletive taken from Dan Abnett's Gaunts Ghosts books 


are those books any good? I do some 40k, dark angels. too expensive 4 me, mine is all second-hand. 


I'll answer this in BIRC's Books, MF, later this afternoon


The Gaunt's Ghosts eseries is pretty good, for titles based on games. Abnett tells a good stroy. The Ghosts are a light infantry regiment, so no armor, no artillery, etc. The cast of characters is solid, with some real conflict within the regiment and without.

If you like Light Infantry war stories, I would look to Pournelle's Falkenburg's Legion and its sequels, Prince of Mercenaries, Go Tell the Spartans, and Prince of Sparta.

Jerry starts thinkng we should add some wargames to the store
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king j
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Return of the King

Wheres everybody gone, i'm looking for a book i read about 15 years ago called Ice but i can't find anywhere.all i know a film was based on it, If anyone can help i'd be most thankful
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if there is 40k, no tau or necrons, they're too cheap. frickin' rail-guns. frickin' monoliths
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Mar 23 2004, 10:39 AM
if there is 40k, no tau or necrons, they're too cheap. frickin' rail-guns. frickin' monoliths

rail guns, pain; Monoliths, cheesy.

I play Dark Eldar . . fast, fragile, but utterly wicked (and the only army where you can legitimately set those half-nekkid slaves on Raiders)
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