Comments for Livermore Reads Together: The Dune series http://livermorepubliclibrary.wordpress.com A blog about the community reading experience. Please click on "Comment" to reply to blog posts. Tue, 25 Mar 2008 03:50:45 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 Comment on Wanted: Suggestions for 2009 Livermore Reads Together by Kassandraic http://livermorepubliclibrary.wordpress.com/2008/02/26/wanted-suggestions-for-2009-livermore-reads-together/#comment-26 Kassandraic Tue, 25 Mar 2008 03:50:45 +0000 http://livermorepubliclibrary.wordpress.com/?p=27#comment-26 thanks much, dude thanks much, dude

]]> Comment on A life-changing book by Sean Pruitt http://livermorepubliclibrary.wordpress.com/2007/12/27/21/#comment-7 Sean Pruitt Tue, 08 Jan 2008 21:59:46 +0000 http://livermorepubliclibrary.wordpress.com/2007/12/27/21/#comment-7 I originally read Dune for a Science Fiction Literature class in High School. Following reading the book, we had a mock trial in which we tried Paul for violating Imperial Law by using atomics. Students played various characters from the book, others were lawyers and others were jury members. The trial allowed us to delve into the book and pick out details that enable greater understanding and appreciation for the brilliance of the novel. Ever since, I have read every single novel published on the Dune universe, transitioning seamlessly from Frank Herbert on to Brian Herbert and Kevin Anderson. I have read the original Dune books at least 5 times each and find myself needing to reread the set again every few years to keep it fresh in my mind. The completion of the series by Brian and Kevin have allowed for renewed enjoyment of the series and for answers to be given to cliff hanging questions from Chapterhouse. Without a doubt, Dune is one of my favorite books while the Dune books are my favorite series of books. I originally read Dune for a Science Fiction Literature class in High School. Following reading the book, we had a mock trial in which we tried Paul for violating Imperial Law by using atomics. Students played various characters from the book, others were lawyers and others were jury members. The trial allowed us to delve into the book and pick out details that enable greater understanding and appreciation for the brilliance of the novel. Ever since, I have read every single novel published on the Dune universe, transitioning seamlessly from Frank Herbert on to Brian Herbert and Kevin Anderson. I have read the original Dune books at least 5 times each and find myself needing to reread the set again every few years to keep it fresh in my mind. The completion of the series by Brian and Kevin have allowed for renewed enjoyment of the series and for answers to be given to cliff hanging questions from Chapterhouse. Without a doubt, Dune is one of my favorite books while the Dune books are my favorite series of books.

]]> Comment on A life-changing book by Dennis Morgan http://livermorepubliclibrary.wordpress.com/2007/12/27/21/#comment-8 Dennis Morgan Mon, 07 Jan 2008 10:44:20 +0000 http://livermorepubliclibrary.wordpress.com/2007/12/27/21/#comment-8 I would like to have a chance to win ANYTHING that is DUNE related.Being a long time fan,I devour every word of every book!I eagerly await PAUL OF DUNE.The 8 questions above are interesting and it would be cool to get the answers from the horses mouth!Brian and Kevin are two of the best writers SF has,hands down.Anyway,this is my 2 cents worth,I hope I did'nt waste anyones time. DENNIS MORGAN I would like to have a chance to win ANYTHING that is DUNE related.Being a long time fan,I devour every word of every book!I eagerly await PAUL OF DUNE.The 8 questions above are interesting and it would be cool to get the answers from the horses mouth!Brian and Kevin are two of the best writers SF has,hands down.Anyway,this is my 2 cents worth,I hope I did’nt waste anyones time.

DENNIS MORGAN

]]> Comment on A life-changing book by Dave Gardner http://livermorepubliclibrary.wordpress.com/2007/12/27/21/#comment-5 Dave Gardner Sat, 05 Jan 2008 23:48:39 +0000 http://livermorepubliclibrary.wordpress.com/2007/12/27/21/#comment-5 Frank Herbert's Dune was one of the great science fiction novels I read when I was younger... a great read. Reading the later books written by Kevin J. Anderson is also an enjoyable experience! Many of Kevin's other books include settings based around Livermore and the Bay Area... they are fun to read because you can imagine the scenes and settings easily--which moves the stories along so much better! I've put a little tribute up for Kevin and his books on a Squidoo site: http://www.squidoo.com/Kevin_J_Anderson I'll also modify the site to include the Livermore Library's website in the links. Regards, Dave Gardner http://www.squidoo.com/lensmasters/editordave Frank Herbert’s Dune was one of the great science fiction novels I read when I was younger… a great read. Reading the later books written by Kevin J. Anderson is also an enjoyable experience!

Many of Kevin’s other books include settings based around Livermore and the Bay Area… they are fun to read because you can imagine the scenes and settings easily–which moves the stories along so much better!

I’ve put a little tribute up for Kevin and his books on a Squidoo site: http://www.squidoo.com/Kevin_J_Anderson

I’ll also modify the site to include the Livermore Library’s website in the links.

Regards,
Dave Gardner
http://www.squidoo.com/lensmasters/editordave

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