tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32194857.post1178295366607150472..comments2024-02-17T14:57:50.954-05:00Comments on The Verdant Dude: 2010 - The Hugo AwardsVerdant Earlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03139591223231428391noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32194857.post-46992004877871523282010-01-05T07:27:07.444-05:002010-01-05T07:27:07.444-05:00Starship Troopers is an excellent book - much bett...Starship Troopers is an excellent book - much better than the movie.<br /><br />I've only read four of the Hugo Winners.Avitablehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08541188721193079705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32194857.post-29970793954734750832010-01-04T21:27:08.917-05:002010-01-04T21:27:08.917-05:00Bruce - JK Rowling became a much better writer ove...Bruce - JK Rowling became a much better writer over the course of the series and as the kids grew up, so did the storylines. <br /><br />Jimmy - Oh, I'll manage.<br /><br />Doggie - I'd be pissed at ya for dissing my movies, but I just saw that you use that pic of Han and Lando as your link. I can't quit you!<br /><br />Duderino - I'm gonna do a little something in the sidebar, but I haven't figured it out yet.Verdant Earlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03139591223231428391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32194857.post-7195916778883141272010-01-04T20:14:43.392-05:002010-01-04T20:14:43.392-05:00we would be most grateful for a simple letter grad...we would be most grateful for a simple letter grade next to all the ones youve completed, so we can easily navigate our way through the recommended and the not-so-recommended reading <br /><br />thank you <br />from all of usjustsomethoughts...https://www.blogger.com/profile/05778254901832542234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32194857.post-21051221242059618172010-01-04T20:03:07.976-05:002010-01-04T20:03:07.976-05:00Stardust? Pitch Black? That faint sound you hear...Stardust? Pitch Black? That faint sound you hear is the dissipation of my respect for your taste in movies. Too soon?Water Logged Caninehttp://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ul8VgHojN7U/Sm8qtwuv1ZI/AAAAAAAARPM/eeBE3Cmm0X0/s1600-h/25_extremely_rare_star_wars_photos_3_20090727_1026060205.jpgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32194857.post-29124891077127601902010-01-04T17:12:57.272-05:002010-01-04T17:12:57.272-05:00For the love of christ.... when will you find time...For the love of christ.... when will you find time to drink?Barlinniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07555629852012324360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32194857.post-26993595925794916272010-01-04T16:12:39.643-05:002010-01-04T16:12:39.643-05:00I have always been more of a fan of the short stor...I have always been more of a fan of the short story when it comes to Science Fiction and was captivated by Larry Niven's "Tales of Known Space" while I was in college. Ringworld is the only book on the list I have actaully read all the way through. <br /><br />I sort of question the Harry Potter selection. I assume that was an attempt by the Hugo committee to remain relevant to the tween generation.Bruce Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10898228670873232050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32194857.post-71308203233388203032010-01-04T15:40:40.270-05:002010-01-04T15:40:40.270-05:00Mik - Well that's a pretty good start. Not a ...Mik - Well that's a pretty good start. Not a bad film adaption of it either. <br /><br />RW - Part of me thinks no, but there are definitely some other winners on the list that seem just as un-Hugo-ish, if that makes sense. I always associate the Hugo with sci-fi, not fantasy. And sci-fi definitely rules the list, so maybe that was just a down year for it in 2001, oddly. I dunno.Verdant Earlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03139591223231428391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32194857.post-3115493021968211802010-01-04T15:30:12.803-05:002010-01-04T15:30:12.803-05:00Dune remains an ultimate for me, but do you think ...Dune remains an ultimate for me, but do you think Harry Potter really fits? I can't decide.RWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14416316296228157208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32194857.post-61434474120187638722010-01-04T14:57:28.253-05:002010-01-04T14:57:28.253-05:00Cool list, I've not read much Sci-fi/fantasy b...Cool list, I've not read much Sci-fi/fantasy books and have not read any of the list. Have to rectify that methinks.<br /><br />I am currently reading Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep by Philip K. Dick.Mikhttp://miksplace.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32194857.post-56496601423655045482010-01-04T14:33:51.424-05:002010-01-04T14:33:51.424-05:00Holly - Consider me down.
Hank - It was actually ...Holly - Consider me down.<br /><br />Hank - It was actually an article on Starship Troopers that got me thinking about this. I'll email it to you.Verdant Earlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03139591223231428391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32194857.post-43968150652669832982010-01-04T14:16:19.120-05:002010-01-04T14:16:19.120-05:00When Heinlein was on, he was really on. Starship T...When Heinlein was on, he was really on. Starship Troopers is one of my favorites. This looks like fun - good luck!That Hankhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05514310999129694443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32194857.post-48383389892070175112010-01-04T14:12:12.263-05:002010-01-04T14:12:12.263-05:00You get down with badself Earl!You get down with badself Earl!Mrs. Hallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15360433416733092249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32194857.post-16662808420740908052010-01-04T13:47:21.378-05:002010-01-04T13:47:21.378-05:00Savannah - You know, the other day on someone else...Savannah - You know, the other day on someone else's blog they mentioned Heinlein and I thought I had read a bunch of his stuff. So I looked at his bibliography and I was shocked to see that I had only read two of his novels. Stranger in a STrange Land and Job. But I had read a bunch of his short stories. And I'd like to say that JS&MN was a Harry Potter for the adult set, but I really enjoyed the Harry Potter books. And they weren't nearly as difficult a read as JS&MN was. Phew!Verdant Earlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03139591223231428391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32194857.post-32661432520441352782010-01-04T13:21:11.871-05:002010-01-04T13:21:11.871-05:00i started JS&MN, twice and just couldn't g...i started JS&MN, twice and just couldn't get into i. i think i'll give it another go, everyone who's read says i'm missing out. i have read all the heinlein works you've listed. most recent read, the yiddish policeman's union. good luck with your goal for this year! xoxoxosavannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04310843901371718758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32194857.post-36190728334654796892010-01-04T11:49:55.990-05:002010-01-04T11:49:55.990-05:00Doggie - There is also the curious case of Stardus...Doggie - There is also the curious case of Stardust. Another chink in the armor, Ted.Verdant Earlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03139591223231428391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32194857.post-35679677939390890202010-01-04T10:48:22.478-05:002010-01-04T10:48:22.478-05:00Ha! Just because I think that Pitch Black is garb...Ha! Just because I think that Pitch Black is garbage doesn't make me a contrarian. Or does it?Water Logged Caninehttp://fishersvet.com/wet%20dog.jpgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32194857.post-37090828577886163672010-01-04T10:29:13.352-05:002010-01-04T10:29:13.352-05:00badger - Are you freakin' kidding me? Try me ...badger - Are you freakin' kidding me? Try me in 2011.<br /><br />Limpy - that's good bathroom reading there.<br /><br />Doggie - I'm not surprised. You are quite the contrarian (sp?) these days.<br /><br />Slyde - Wow! Are we really gonna have THIS discussion? Didn't you just tell me yesterday how you were planning on attending the Nerd by Nerdeast convention later this month? That's, um, cool.<br /><br />Sybil - gulp!<br /><br />Dave - Heya! And I just checked out your site. Very cool. Thanks for stopping by.Verdant Earlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03139591223231428391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32194857.post-19372338994410514102010-01-04T09:51:49.806-05:002010-01-04T09:51:49.806-05:0029 books this year? You're more ambitious tha...29 books this year? You're more ambitious that I am. I've got 12 on my list for a reading challenge I'm taking part in. It'll move me closer to the Hugo finish but not all the way. <a href="http://www.worldswithoutend.com/books_hugo_index.asp" rel="nofollow">This site</a> can help you with your quest. You can read synopses for all the books on your list and you can track the books you've read. Good luck and happy reading. You've got some great books in front of you.icowdavehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08503951838232267330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32194857.post-44692608920280472292010-01-04T09:49:11.498-05:002010-01-04T09:49:11.498-05:00Um... good luck.
:PUm... good luck.<br />:Psybil lawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13629349319977383547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32194857.post-39343160580457355132010-01-04T09:40:44.321-05:002010-01-04T09:40:44.321-05:00i never realized just how much cooler i am than yo...i never realized just how much cooler i am than you, until this moment..Slydehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02170343849186268727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32194857.post-52557171636406862242010-01-04T08:48:30.646-05:002010-01-04T08:48:30.646-05:00That's so weird...I've read every other bo...That's so weird...I've read every other book on your list except the one's in boldface.Water Logged Caninehttp://fishersvet.com/wet%20dog.jpgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32194857.post-89760213799144817892010-01-04T07:53:36.505-05:002010-01-04T07:53:36.505-05:00This is a much better idea than my resolution to r...This is a much better idea than my resolution to read the treatises behind each and every economics Nobel Prize.<br /><br />LimpyUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10787390983060459150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32194857.post-71919041474483065532010-01-04T06:26:58.899-05:002010-01-04T06:26:58.899-05:00Wow, great WV - 'donew'.
Can I add one to...Wow, great WV - 'donew'.<br /><br />Can I add one to your list? Not a Hugo winner (and I know one Hugo who's a bit of a tosser), but a World Fantasy Award winner - Replay, by Ken Grimwood. Recently read it and it's an absolute peach. Actually thought of you as I finished it, and meant to email you but then Christmas happened.badgerdaddyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08275758525851693777noreply@blogger.com