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Genre: Thriller Age: Adult Pages: est. 44 "Book" #74 for 2014 It’s all a build up, typical Jack Reacher until you get a “Maybe it’s Vampires?” and puzzlement sets in. Anger and disbelief, as how can Lee Child ruin a whole Jack Reacher canon in 44 pages? Then it sort of gets put together, Reacher playing detective. Curiosity gets the better of you and you press on, keeping in mind that there is only ___% ahead. It is a far-fetched plot and too short, actually, best to have not been written at all. It’s a half hour I won’t get back. Amazon ratings are all in different minds with these Reacher Singles and Short Stories, I was apprehensive about reading these to begin with, now I am not so sure I want to continue with them! This is my first Jack Reacher Kindle Single/ Short Story. Synopsis (From Amazon): Jack Reacher is on the road, hitching a ride with some earnest young Canadians who are planning a hike through some of the last unspoiled wilderness in North America in the dense forests of Maine. They part ways after sharing a hot meal, and Reacher checks out a quiet town surrounded by countryside serene enough to cool even his raging wanderlust. But not for long. First the trail is suddenly and inexplicably closed. Then the military police show up in force. Maybe it’s a drill. Or maybe it’s trouble—the kind of trouble that always finds Reacher, no matter how far he travels off the beaten path.

I finally got to see Interstellar yesterday! Visually, it was a beautiful movie and we both liked it. I had to laugh at a few things Otherwise, I agree with Brian's spoiler. Anyway, a movie that won't be easily forgotten! Edit- here is a cool site that explains some things http://screenrant.com/interstellar-ending-spoilers-time-travel/

Which are you most looking forward too?

I can't wait! You are welcome! I hope you enjoy it if you read it!

From what I have heard I, Zombie or Wool are his shinning achievements, but I enjoyed Glitch for what it was/ is, as well as the others. If you are interested in Wool, know that it originally came out in monthly installments of around 110 pages each (the book is 550 pages). I'd assume they would be broken into the segments in the Wool omnibus. At least I hope so, because I plan on reading the installments separately, maybe one per week. Also, on the 14th of December, his book The Shell Collector comes out. It sounds good (apocalyptic) and is only 229 pages. I believe the protagonist is female. (I love a good female protagonist!) I think I may start out with that as my first full length story, as I want to save Wool for next year. I have so many books I want to read- ahhhh! Edit: I also responded below.

I love the covers of this series... did you know #2 The Glass Magician just came out a month ago? I'm sorry you are sick! I am in the middle of a Jack Reacher Short Story, Not a Drill.

Title: The Walk Up Nameless Ridge Author: Hugh Howey Genre: Science fiction Age: Adult Pages: est. 18, (39 minutes audio) “Book” # 73 of 2014 This is my third Hugh Howey Kindle Single and certainly not my last. I am a huge fan of the short story and am totally in enamored with this author who can say so much in so few words. Synopsis (from me, Amazon): Hugh Howey conjures Jon Krakauer in this slim psychological profile about sky-scraping ambition set on a 60,000-foot mountain on an alien planet somewhere in an unnamed galaxy.

Thanks for all the good wishes! I think it went well, I will know for sure Tuesday or Thursday. The topic essay was on Online Voting. Which was an easy one! Our practice ones were MUCH harder!

Title: Glitch (Kindle Single) Author: Hugh Howey Genre: Science Fiction Age: Adult Pages: 15 "book" 72 for 2014 From Amazon: When a robot defies his programming, is he broken? Or is he something else? A short story of 5,000 words. My comments: Another home run by Hugh Howey, this time in science fiction and as an official Kindle Single. This time, it is odd, not like Promises of London. It’s pretty techy, about a team of robot engineers who compete in bouts with other robots, but Howey leads us through it, not sounding far out there. And it totally pays off.

Title: Promises of London: A Short Story Author: Hugh Howey Pages: Estimated 4 Genre: Fiction “Book” # 71 for 2014 This is my very first piece of writing from Wool author Hugh Howey. I have been looking forward to reading Wool in 2015, however, I discovered a myriad of Kindle Singles by him, including one about a robot defying his program (Glitch) at 5,000 words! A lot of the Singles rarely go beyond 30 pages or so and I though, what do I have to lose and bought some (ok, almost all I could find). It seems Howey has some sort of knack for them. Even the 550 page Wool was initially published in 5 installments. Instead of a synopsis, here is what he had to say about Promises of Love: This is a short story about a man seeking closure. It can be read in ten minutes. Please don't purchase this expecting a novel for your dollar. This story was written in a small cafe on the corner of Bleeker and Grove in New York City on Tuesday, May 27th. The idea came to me yesterday while walking across the Brooklyn Bridge. I saw the locks on several of the small cables on the bridge. I remembered my time in both London and Paris, taking pictures of all the love locks on bridges there. And I thought about all the couples those locks represent. I wondered how many are still together. Maybe this story isn't worth your dollar. If I could price a work on Amazon for less, I would. It is what it is. I hope this will be the first of many short pieces that I write and publish in a single day while recording what I'm thinking and where I am when I write them. For those who take the plunge, I hope you get your money's worth. Thank you for all of your support. -Hugh I think that is pretty cool. I felt that I could spare 10 minutes (ok, I spent 9) on a short story by a writer constantly recommended to me. I liked this piece. It seems like it was a free write, with good proof reading as there are no grammar issues at all. As Howey cautions, don’t expect a novel. It was just a story he wrote one random day, about a very random act. I think it was a pretty good introduction to his writing style, even if it isn't his typical dystopian/ post apocalyptic genre.

Interesting. I just finished an estimated 4 page short story from Hugh Howey called Promises of London. He estimated it would take 10 minutes to read and it took me 9, so yes, this is THAT short and yes, it is a complete story. I'm off to start a Lee Child/ Jack Reacher Kindle Single.

Ya I think if Death Cure is dragging you down that much, just drop it. Gaia would be better telling you the end than I, if that's what you want.

Will be starting tomorrow as my school final is today! Happy reading to you all!

Today and is the big day!! I have my class final today I am nervous!

I did a little exploring this year into her work, I did The Handmaids Tale and wasn't impressed, as you. Then, I kept hearing about Oryx and Crake and the MaddAddam trilogy, so I tried that. I don't even know how to comment, really

I still can't get to Interstellar

That sounds AM-AZING! I'd love to have found something like that! I didn't read yesterday either

Aw- give that sweetheart cuddles for me on the way there, I hope she doesn't get too afraid. And do I wish you a Happy Sinterklaas?

Hi Kell- that sounds really fun and I am glad Xan had a good time! I have a 6 year old as well I can't wait to take her to a live performance!

Just bought book 2 and 3 of Ken Follett's Century Trilogy, Winter of the World and Edge of Eternity (I already own Fall of Giants). I also picked up a Kindle Single story by Helen Childress called Old Girls in Low Cotton and a 51 page interview with American Historian Ken Burns. Somehow, a 5,000 word science fiction piece from Wool author Hugh Howey called Glitch and another Single by him, called The Walk Up Nameless Ridge ended up downloaded as well My Christmas presents early

Thanks for taking the time to read my review Thanks! The book had so many good quotes! And really, what doesn't go with wine? I was going to recommend it to you Yes, come to the dark side of the list Um... I'm pretty sure it will either be either Becoming Chloe or another called Jumpstart the World. Both I want to try for the monthly read a thons as they are short. But I will definitely get to Where We Belong next year as well. It's clever and witty, I think you'd like it. Probably only take you a day or two.

Well, we kinda knew this was being foreshadowed though... when they got their 13%, right? Is it a surprise?

After the depressing school debacle, I totaled up my books and pages for November and its the best I've done since June! Over 2100 pages and 6 books!

How far are you? I mean, with the King books... how many have you managed this year?

Are you an Atwood fan? I've never heard of that one before, but her canon is so huge.