Two Shelves of My Books (I've been organizing...)

[c marvel]

Mine refers to the 1981 novel by Craig Harrison. Just recently was FINALLY reprinted in tpb.

I have In That Quiet Earth by four authors. I think it is an unsigned PC copy-Not 100% sure since I am not in my room. ~Steve

[RonClinton]

The Quiet Earth - - A different title from In That Quiet Earth? I do have ITQE. ~Steve

Mine refers to the 1981 novel by Craig Harrison. Just recently was FINALLY reprinted in tpb.

[c marvel]

Thanks, Mike. THE POSTMAN is quite good; I wasn't much of a fan of the film, but like in most cases the book was far better. I also liked THE EARTH ABIDES, as well as ON THE BEACH and ALAS BABYLON. Not sure why I always mentally group those three together, but <shrug>. Of the three, I like THE EARTH ABIDES the best, followed by ON THE BEACH and, last, the more miltaristic ALAS BABYLON. In a more contemporary vein, WORLD WAR Z -- the book! -- was also quite good...enjoyed the format Brooks chose to tell the story. Somewhat less contemporarily, Roger Zelazny's DAMNATION ALLEY was also fairly good.

Steve: Sorry for such a thread drift on your For Sale ad!

The thread drift is OK w. me. It really isn't a For Sale thread although I did hope to generate interest. When I get back to my room I will arrange one more shelf at least and than list the books for that shelf here. ~Steve

[c marvel]

Mike, if you get a bite that feels right, reel 'er in 'cause she's (SPARROW ROCK) a beaut'!

Upon finishing it, SPARROW ROCK leapt to join my top favorite post-apocalyptic novels, including THE STAND, SWAN SONG, and THE ROAD. While it's surely not up to the caliber of these classic novels, it's in fine company among them...I'd probably place close to my Top Five. Here's my Top Ten (as of today, anyhow, and off the top of my head):

THE ROAD
THE STAND
I AM LEGEND
SWAN SONG
THE DOG STARS
SPARROW ROCK
THE DAY OF THE TRIFFIDS
BLOOD CRAZY
DARK ADVENT
THE QUIET EARTH

The Quiet Earth - - A different title from In That Quiet Earth? I do have ITQE. ~Steve

[RonClinton]

I read SOFT APOCALYPSE A year or two ago, and remember liking it to a fair degree...6 out of 10, maybe? Seemed to straddle science fiction and light surrealism a bit too much for me.

[mhatchett]

Agreed about the Postman Movie a huge disappointment LOL!! Another interesting, slightly different title I enjoyed was Soft Apocalypse by Will McIntosh. It's about a sort of motion slide toward the end of the world, at least as we know it.

[RonClinton]

I've had LEVEL 7, another post-apocalyptic novel of sorts, by Mordecai Roshwald in my TBR pile, but haven't read it yet.

[RonClinton]

Another oldie-but-goody is Down to a Sunless Sea, by David Graham.

If you read it, make sure you get the UK edition, as the ending of the US edition was altered.

https://www.amazon.com/Down-Sunless-...a+david+graham

I was going to say that I have never heard of it nor read it, but I followed the Amazon link, and distinctly remember that cover art from reading it a long, long time ago. I don't remember a thing about it other than the art, unfortunately. That art must be the U.S. edition, so apparently that is the one that I read.

[Dave1442397]

Another oldie-but-goody is Down to a Sunless Sea, by David Graham.

If you read it, make sure you get the UK edition, as the ending of the US edition was altered.

https://www.amazon.com/Down-Sunless-...a+david+graham

[Theli]

My girlfriend just picked up a copy of On The Beach and is planning to read it after her current book. Maybe I will borrow it from her.

[RonClinton]

Nice list, I have read a number of these. I liked the Postman and one of my all time favorites, The Earth Abides. Ron, you have great taste lol!

Thanks, Mike. THE POSTMAN is quite good; I wasn't much of a fan of the film, but like in most cases the book was far better. I also liked THE EARTH ABIDES, as well as ON THE BEACH and ALAS BABYLON. Not sure why I always mentally group those three together, but <shrug>. Of the three, I like THE EARTH ABIDES the best, followed by ON THE BEACH and, last, the more miltaristic ALAS BABYLON. In a more contemporary vein, WORLD WAR Z -- the book! -- was also quite good...enjoyed the format Brooks chose to tell the story. Somewhat less contemporarily, Roger Zelazny's DAMNATION ALLEY was also fairly good.

Steve: Sorry for such a thread drift on your For Sale ad!

[mhatchett]

Mike, if you get a bite that feels right, reel 'er in 'cause she's (SPARROW ROCK) a beaut'!

Upon finishing it, SPARROW ROCK leapt to join my top favorite post-apocalyptic novels, including THE STAND, SWAN SONG, and THE ROAD. While it's surely not up to the caliber of these classic novels, it's in fine company among them...I'd probably place close to my Top Five. Here's my Top Ten (as of today, anyhow, and off the top of my head):

THE ROAD
THE STAND
I AM LEGEND
SWAN SONG
THE DOG STARS
SPARROW ROCK
THE DAY OF THE TRIFFIDS
BLOOD CRAZY
DARK ADVENT
THE QUIET EARTH

Nice list, I have read a number of these. I liked the Postman and one of my all time favorites, The Earth Abides. Ron, you have great taste lol!

[c marvel]

Steve's a good guy. He sold me books that he wasn't even selling. I'm sure it was my good looks.

Wasn't even selling? Eh? 😐

[TacomaDiver]

Steve's a good guy. He sold me books that he wasn't even selling. I'm sure it was my good looks.

Ron and I have made trades before. I believe he'll vouch that I am a good seller. ~Steve

[RonClinton]

I'm casting a line based on your suggestion Ron LOL!
Mike

Mike, if you get a bite that feels right, reel 'er in 'cause she's (SPARROW ROCK) a beaut'!

Upon finishing it, SPARROW ROCK leapt to join my top favorite post-apocalyptic novels, including THE STAND, SWAN SONG, and THE ROAD. While it's surely not up to the caliber of these classic novels, it's in fine company among them...I'd probably place close to my Top Five. Here's my Top Ten (as of today, anyhow, and off the top of my head):

THE ROAD
THE STAND
I AM LEGEND
SWAN SONG
THE DOG STARS
SPARROW ROCK
THE DAY OF THE TRIFFIDS
BLOOD CRAZY
DARK ADVENT
THE QUIET EARTH