Mirrani's puts her first book in the circle.

So. I'm needing to pick out a book. I thought about doing a book for one of my many reading challenges, I thought about doing a lot of things... but in the end, I'm going with books I need to review. And what better way to truly review them than to share them on here. So, my top books to pick from for this read are:

When Darkness Falls by Jo Ramsey
Finding Fiona by Emily Ann Ward
Where Secrets Lie by Donna Marie Lanheady

and the next three:
Fare Forward, A Novel by Wendy Dubow Polins
When Horses Had Wings by Diana Estill
One Year In Wonderland: A True Tale of Expat Life in Dubai by Christopher Combe
I haven't gotten word yet on when I'll get them, so those will have to wait.

I usually do these in the order in which they were sent to me, but let me know what you think jumps out most at you and I'll start there.

I've read the information on all of the books, and the one that jumped out at me the most was Finding Fiona, and after that, Where Secrets Lie. I know I'm only supposed to vote for one, not put them in order, but... that's me - break all the 'rules'

There are no rules here, only very loud suggestions that carry handcuffs and a gun. :)

Since you suggest it, I'll start with Finding Fiona, as we're the only two readers on this list right now and we need to quickly put up an example for others to see. ;)

They're not kidding when the reviews say this one reads really fast. And it's not because of reading style, because Phong is reading it to me. He can't change his speed. :) It's probably because I don't want to put it down. Some things you think you see coming and what you expect is not /quite/ the case.

Had a laugh at myself when I got to the line, "This isn't Star Trek, James." Not because it was funny, but because I'm a grown person and I still get all proud when something mentions the show that isn't really related at all. Can't help but think, though that they should have said, "This isn't Stargate Atlantis, James." or "I'm not Michael Kenmore." lol! Since all of the stuff they talk about in cloning with Michael's duplicate of Becket is thrown in to here at one point or another. Actually, it helps to know all of Michael's episodes, because that made the mention of telomeres easier to follow. Oh, you'll get it if you don't know Michael, you'll just enjoy it more if you /do/.

I was right that this would be his kind of book though.

Started last night at... I don't know what time, and by the time I went to sleep, I was about 80% through. Will probably end up finishing it today, so I'll need another suggestion soon. :)

Wow, no, you're not kidding when you say it's a quick read, because 80% in one session is quite awesome really.

I know what you mean about cultural referencing, and especially shows like Star Trek. They always warm my heart no matter /where/ they turn up. I think the fact that they referenced Star Trek, and not Stargate Atlantis speaks volumes to prove what you're always telling me - that Star Trek is the better show - not that this ever needed proving of course. I don't think it was ever in question.

I think I'm going to have to look out for this book though, not just for the reasons of cloning and Michael, but because of... well actually yes, because of the cloning. I find that kind of thing fascinating - and always did, even before Stargate Atlantis. My second ever Sci-Fi show (Blake's 7) had a race of people, the Auronar, who were all clones - and Cally, who was one of them, was always my favourite on that show. So I'm always interested to see other people's take on that subject.

And now of course, with the on and off news about cloning technology in real life, (Dolly the sheep springs to mind), science is drawing closer to science fiction. I don't know whether that is exciting or scary.

Well, if you need a new book, I'm ready to make suggestions. :)

They talked about Dolly the sheep, actually.

Finished Finding Fiona. The review is here:
http://www.librarything.com/review/79783672

I actually found a lot in common with Carson, from Atlantis... Though the duplication process wasn't nearly as lasting. Michael does a fine job, what else do you expect from him? :)

Surprisingly though it's a sci-fi kind of thing, this is really just about a character who is trying to discover who she is. The sci-fi doesn't really come into it all that much, other than that it's the cause of the events unfolding.

Short story. Very quick to read. And best of all you feel as if it's completed at the end, rather than left unfinished. Very important with this story to feel that closure, I thought.

Didn't listen to any music while reading, so I can't recommend the best place to read or what to listen to while you do... I will recommend that you read it though. :)

It all sounds very interesting and like a book I should like to read at some point. :)

Your inner Teyla will probably enjoy it, yes. :)