I know this probably gets asked a lot "who should I read if I like Dan Brown?". What makes this post different is that I've already exhausted all the usual suspects.
If you're into the whole "museum mystery" genre...
- Steve Berry
- James Rollins
and then if you want the more techno-leaning stuff like Digital Fortress or Deception Point
- Michael Crichton
So ... what are some good authors to fill either of these niches now?
Anyone interested in 4 tickets? My babysitter backed out on me and now I can't use them. Ticketmaster won't let me sell them back. Secrion 111, row U. End of the row.
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Edit: It seems like reddit might have some trouble with the size of the image. Here is a direct link to the JPG as well, as the Google Drive preview doesnβt let you zoom into the PDF enough (downloading would work, though).
Drove up from Cincinnati to Nutter to see this concert with plenty of time to spare before the show. Grabbed a quick bite to eat and waited in traffic for almost 2 hours, missing 5 JB's songs. Lights came after encore and the Nutter looked worn down- still surprised they played there with outdoor options all around.
My question: did we catch the this terrible traffic due to the post covid music surge or is it all way this terrible getting into a show at the Nutter?
Here is the James Taylor - Jackson Browne setlist for Blossom Music Center on 7/31/21 if anyone wants it!
Jackson Browne
- I'm Alive
- The Long Way Around
- Down Hill From Everywhere
- Somebody's Baby
- Cleveland Heart
- Until Justice is Real
- Doctor My Eyes
- Late For The Sky
- The Pretender with James Taylor
- Running on Empty
James Taylor
- Country Roads
- That's why I'm Here
- Blossom
- Copperline
- Never Die Young
- Mexico
- You Make It Easy
- Line 'Em Up
- Chili Dog/Steamroller Blues
- Rolling Off A Log
- Sweat Baby James
- Fire And Rain
- Carolina In My Mind
- Shower The People
- How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)
Encore:
- Shed A Little Light
- Take It Easy (By The Eagles) with Jackson
- You've Got A Friend
(if i got something wrong, dont hesitate to tell me!)
Couple budget records to dig through. Some pretty good stuff scattered in there as well.
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My favorite author of all time was Michael Crichton. His particular flavor of science fiction featuring accurate science, combined with the immensely enjoyable storytelling, got me hooked on every one of his books. When he died, I didnβt think any other books would satisfy my like his.
The Martian by Andy Weir was great, but I kinda figured it was a one-off. But, Iβm currently about a quarter of the way through Hail Mary Project and I am thoroughly enjoying it. A few pages ago I realized this style of story telling is exactly what Iβve been missing since Crichton passed. Iβm not finished yet, but so far itβs a 10/10.
Edit: just want to add that one of my favorite books of all times is Travels, Michel Crichtonβs autobiography. Not only was he a great author but he lived an interesting life. It probably helps that a great story teller[himself] told his story π.
I love world building in science fiction books. Authors that can create whole ecosystems that make sense and feel like a living, breathing world. Think Dune.
I am not a fan of first person perspective.
I like 'hard' science, but not at the expense of character development and a compelling story. It's more important for a world to feel whole and lived in than it is for it to make sense. But it would be nice if it made sense too.
I like books with general unease, rather than outright horror. Examples of this that come to mind are Prey by Michael Crichton and Grass by Sheri Tepper. Writing that can invoke emotion without resorting to jump scares, basically.
I like the feeling of discovery when you open a book and fall into a new culture. Slowly learning what's around the next turn.
Interesting characterization is important to me. Having characters grow, interact, feed off each other, become something new. Not a big fan of romance but if it's there it's there.
TLDR; I want some quality science fiction - give me something to check out during my next visit to the library!
3 Tries, 4 Line Breaks, 27 Tackles, 12 Tackle Busts, 1 Offload, 200 Metres (15 Runs).
What a weapon; had him as cap, so that's a sweet 242 for me
After "Jurassic Park", a lot of Michael Crichton novels got green-lit for movies.
"Sphere" is probably my favourite Michael Crichton novel, and the movie is a very nice and very faithful adaptation that I simply love.
Plot teaser: The US Navy has discovered an alien space craft at the bottom of the ocean. They assemble a team of "experts" to investigate.
Deep sea claustrophobia. Mind games with alien life forms, computers, and seas swarms.
I revisit it every few years and I'm never disappointed.
He's a name that's not typically considered when it comes to horror, but frankly that's a mistake. Many of his books are as much horror as they are sci-fi/techno-thriller.
I've found Mark Alpert to be an enjoyable Crichton clone, but I'd love to hear of anybody else who writes in the same niche. Hmu with your best recommendations.
TIA!
I love the books from these authors as it usually has a gripping story and you learn a lot. But itβs never overly scifi or fantasy. Itβs based in a βwhat ifβ reality.
Date: Friday, December 17, 2021
Time: 5:00 PM PT
Location: Bell Centre, Quebec, Canada
Stream: ESPN+
Artur Beterbiev vs Marcus Browne
12 rounds
WBC light heavyweight title
