Login
Current User Info
· Lurkers Lurking: 15
· Rebels Active: 0
· Total Rebels: 1,210
· Newest Rebel: Dave
· Rebels Active: 0
· Total Rebels: 1,210
· Newest Rebel: Dave
Login Help
If you are having problems logging in, please bear in mind that if you originally registered at the site before 8th January 2014 and you haven't re-registered since that date your old login details will no longer work. If this is the case, please re-register, preferably with your former username. If you are having trouble with the registration process itself, try looking HERE and HERE for help and advice. If you need further assistance, please do CONTACT us.
Current Poll
Who is your Favourite Guest Rebel?
Avalon - (Project Avalon)
21% [38 Votes]
Selma - (Horizon)
5% [8 Votes]
Tyce - (Bounty)
14% [25 Votes]
Norm One - (Redemption)
1% [2 Votes]
Bek - (Shadow)
7% [13 Votes]
Kasabi - (Pressure Point)
15% [27 Votes]
Hal Mellanby - (Aftermath)
16% [28 Votes]
Hunda - (Traitor)
5% [8 Votes]
Deva - (Blake)
11% [20 Votes]
Other
5% [8 Votes]
Forum Activity
Newest
· what tunes are you l...· 42nd Anniversary Rew...
· Liberator Chronicles...
· Rewatch Australia C6...
· Red Dwarf rewatch 5....
Hottest
| · What are you watc... | [4391] |
| · Spotted........ | [1549] |
| · what tunes are yo... | [1433] |
| · Rewatch Australia... | [241] |
Newest Articles
B7 Images
+ Privacy Policy+
In line with the new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) that came into effect on 25th May 2018, we have updated our Privacy Policy. Click HERE for details.
View Thread
 What are you reading?
|
|
| Obsidian |
Posted on 17 August 2019 11:16:40
|
 Alpha Grade  Posts: 1922 Joined: 17 January 2014 |
Finally got my hands on Blake's Legacy: 40 years of rebellion. Enjoying reading everyone's tales. Interesting to see the different responses of those of us who were adults when it was first on compared to those who were young 'uns and those who came along later. All amazing.
Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron!
  |
 |
|
| BradPaula |
Posted on 17 August 2019 18:02:00
|
 Moderator  Posts: 12463 Joined: 09 January 2014 |
Obsidian wrote: Finally got my hands on Blake's Legacy: 40 years of rebellion. Enjoying reading everyone's tales. Interesting to see the different responses of those of us who were adults when it was first on compared to those who were young 'uns and those who came along later. All amazing. I agree- amazing. It was so interesting to read of people's reactions to the programme and how it affected their lives. And so many Horizon members contributing! Loved it. Zil: Oneness must resist the Host.
|
|
|
|
| rojkerr1 |
Posted on 17 August 2019 19:44:34
|
 Alpha Grade Posts: 2643 Joined: 10 February 2014 |
have to get a copy, I did enjoy that ice cream |
|
|
|
| Vanessa Doffenshmirtz |
Posted on 18 August 2019 02:43:09
|
 Beta Grade  Posts: 918 Joined: 17 January 2014 |
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks. Strangely compelling look at cell harvesting, culture and the disregard of medical ethics in the post Nuremberg era of American history. I used to be such a sweet sweet thing
Till they got a hold of me. |
|
|
|
| One Spare Part |
Posted on 18 August 2019 10:48:49
|
 Alpha Grade Posts: 5486 Joined: 01 January 2018 |
Vanessa Doffenshmirtz wrote: The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks. Strangely compelling look at cell harvesting, culture and the disregard of medical ethics in the post Nuremberg era of American history. Read that with my reading group a few years back. What happened is fascinating and horrible at the same time. I would be very interested to hear what you think about the author and the actual writing of the book. "We're in the centre of a mystical convergence here."
|
|
|
|
| Travisina |
Posted on 18 August 2019 14:29:47
|
 Adminstrator  Wordsmith  Posts: 17225 Joined: 08 January 2014 |
Roar by Cecilia Ahern 30 short stories, each titled 'The Woman Who...' I like the surreal nature and gentle humour in each of the stories, but the resolutions tend to be a bit glib and preachy. Some are better than others (section leader), but they go quite nicely, two at a time, with a cup of tea. Not nearly as well written as the Daphne du Maurier short story collection I read recently, but considerably less harrowing. Twitter: @TravisinaB7
Tumblr: tumblr A statement of fact cannot be insolent |
|
|
|
| One Spare Part |
Posted on 19 August 2019 15:37:16
|
|
Alpha Grade Posts: 5486 Joined: 01 January 2018 |
Just about to start the latest in the Dr Ruth Galloway crime series by Elly Griffiths. I have really enjoyed catching up with this series ( she is on book 12 currently) despite the writing being a bit silly at times. They are very relaxing and easy to read and the characters are interesting and fairly unusual...Dr Ruth is an archaeologist with a speciality in bones and another recurring character is a purple cloak wearing druid.
"We're in the centre of a mystical convergence here."
|
|
|
|
| Vanessa Doffenshmirtz |
Posted on 23 August 2019 02:27:37
|
|
Beta Grade Posts: 918 Joined: 17 January 2014 |
One Spare Part wrote: Vanessa Doffenshmirtz wrote: The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks. Strangely compelling look at cell harvesting, culture and the disregard of medical ethics in the post Nuremberg era of American history. Read that with my reading group a few years back. What happened is fascinating and horrible at the same time. I would be very interested to hear what you think about the author and the actual writing of the book. Being a chemist( not a pharmacist) for most of my working life, I found the hard science was written well . Ms Skloot managed to tease out the story of not only Henrietta Lacks but her children and grandchildren contrasted against the scientific community who were trying to protect their research and patents regardless of the mis-information, confusion and lies which cost hardship to the Lacks families over the generations. The book was well written and researched. It would be nice to think that a person had the last say on the recording of their own DNA but watching far too many true crime programmes has shown me otherwise. I used to be such a sweet sweet thing
Till they got a hold of me. |
|
|
|
| One Spare Part |
Posted on 23 August 2019 10:08:54
|
|
Alpha Grade Posts: 5486 Joined: 01 January 2018 |
Agree with you on the science aspect. It was very clear so the reader could understand exactly what had been done. My reading group thought that the author, in her dealing with the family, was more than a bit intrusive and heavy handed. We definitely felt more uneasy reading it in the end chapters. "We're in the centre of a mystical convergence here."
|
|
|
|
| Henry Eggleton |
Posted on 26 August 2019 10:35:21
|
 Gamma Grade  Posts: 395 Joined: 09 January 2014 |
Judges When the Light Lay Still by Charles J Eskc
What I do I do without choice and to save time
|
|
|
|
| Ela |
Posted on 04 September 2019 23:08:05
|
 Gamma Grade Posts: 219 Joined: 27 August 2014 |
Re-read the first three books of The Expanse series after I finished watching season 3 of the TV show. Just to see what was different between the books and the show. |
|
|
|
| Joe Dredd |
Posted on 05 September 2019 14:11:30
|
 Moderator Posts: 3596 Joined: 15 January 2014 |
Cool. I've got it in the "Judges" volume 1 omnibus but haven't got that far yet. Are you enjoying it, Henry? |
|
|
|
| Mrs_Underhill |
Posted on 05 September 2019 16:20:42
|
 Alpha Grade Posts: 3688 Joined: 23 February 2018 |
Ela wrote: Re-read the first three books of The Expanse series after I finished watching season 3 of the TV show. Just to see what was different between the books and the show. Awesome to see another Expanse fan.  I read all the available books while watching Season 2 live, then rewatched the show again and found out that reading really enhanced viewing experience. The show is different enough to keep it fresh - like a different take on the same idea. And it has a lot of hidden motives and easter eggs better appreciated after the books. I'm so happy they already committed to Season 5 because the book 5 - wow! It's the best. And then there's the last one, book 8, which is even more amazing. Love the authors also because they have a plan of 9 books, a book a year and they are sticking to it, unlike some other authors I could name. |
|
|
|
| Henry Eggleton |
Posted on 05 September 2019 18:42:53
|
|
Gamma Grade Posts: 395 Joined: 09 January 2014 |
Joe Dredd wrote: Cool. I've got it in the "Judges" volume 1 omnibus but haven't got that far yet. Are you enjoying it, Henry? I thought it was a good novel myself. Just started Hero Hunt: Sorceress Super Hero Book 3 Darius Brasher What I do I do without choice and to save time
|
|
|
|
| Ela |
Posted on 05 September 2019 21:59:26
|
|
Gamma Grade Posts: 219 Joined: 27 August 2014 |
Mrs_Underhill wrote: Ela wrote: Re-read the first three books of The Expanse series after I finished watching season 3 of the TV show. Just to see what was different between the books and the show. Awesome to see another Expanse fan. I read all the available books while watching Season 2 live, then rewatched the show again and found out that reading really enhanced viewing experience. The show is different enough to keep it fresh - like a different take on the same idea. And it has a lot of hidden motives and easter eggs better appreciated after the books. I'm so happy they already committed to Season 5 because the book 5 - wow! It's the best. And then there's the last one, book 8, which is even more amazing. Love the authors also because they have a plan of 9 books, a book a year and they are sticking to it, unlike some other authors I could name. I'm also glad to see another Expanse fan. I've been a fan from the beginning, you could say, as I am familiar with the RPG game that started it all (though I was not a participant; I don't know how to RPG  ). |
|
|
|
| One Spare Part |
Posted on 06 September 2019 10:16:10
|
|
Alpha Grade Posts: 5486 Joined: 01 January 2018 |
I have just started to watch The Expanse...3 episodes in and I am already hooked. People should be shouting out about this show since it is the most original SF show for a long while.
"We're in the centre of a mystical convergence here."
|
|
|
|
| Mrs_Underhill |
Posted on 06 September 2019 17:34:14
|
|
Alpha Grade Posts: 3688 Joined: 23 February 2018 |
Ela wrote: I'm also glad to see another Expanse fan. I've been a fan from the beginning, you could say, as I am familiar with the RPG game that started it all (though I was not a participant; I don't know how to RPG ).Wow, this is so cool! So you've been at the roots of it all! One Spare Part wrote: I have just started to watch The Expanse...3 episodes in and I am already hooked. People should be shouting out about this show since it is the most original SF show for a long while. It is! Ceres streets, bars, people - it was love at first sight. Such a realistic take on colonizing the Solar System. And then I fell in love with the Awesome Indian Woman - usually takes me a while to remember everyone's name. She's one of my favorite characters, ever. Glad to see you on this journey, hopefully you'll enjoy it. |
|
|
|
| Ela |
Posted on 06 September 2019 19:46:00
|
|
Gamma Grade Posts: 219 Joined: 27 August 2014 |
One Spare Part wrote: I have just started to watch The Expanse...3 episodes in and I am already hooked. People should be shouting out about this show since it is the most original SF show for a long while. It's fantastic. I talk about it at every opportunity. |
|
|
|
| Ela |
Posted on 06 September 2019 19:48:14
|
|
Gamma Grade Posts: 219 Joined: 27 August 2014 |
Mrs_Underhill wrote: Ela wrote: I'm also glad to see another Expanse fan. I've been a fan from the beginning, you could say, as I am familiar with the RPG game that started it all (though I was not a participant; I don't know how to RPG ).Wow, this is so cool! So you've been at the roots of it all! Well, not exactly the roots. I wasn't involved with the original RPG. But I do know (online, at the very least) some of the folks thanked at the ends of the books. |
|
|
|
| rojkerr1 |
Posted on 06 September 2019 22:17:11
|
|
Alpha Grade Posts: 2643 Joined: 10 February 2014 |
Expanse sound good |
|
|
|
| Jump to Forum: |