WANTED: Fiction Book Suggestions for our January, February & March Discussion

[Mike C]

Authors always like to get a mention of their book whenever they get a chance, see attached link, but I would like to suggest in this case a book by Damon Knight titled "A For Anything". It's science fiction but it is, from what I can remember, a good read.

"The author postulates the discovery, in the near future, of the "Gismo", a device that can duplicate anything—even another Gismo. Since all material objects have become essentially free, the only commodity of value is human labor, and the author suggests that a slave economy would be the inevitable result."

The story is an excellent social commentary on the effects of unchecked technology, and at 160 pages it's an easy read.

For further details Google "A For Anything" and go to its Wiki site.



http://route66thelastmile.blogspot.ca/

[Mike C]

I would like to suggest a book by Damon Knight, "A For Anything", it's an excellent blend of the effects of unchecked technology on society and social commentary.

The author postulates the discovery, in the near future, of the "Gismo", a device that can duplicate anything—even another Gismo. Since all material objects have become essentially free, the only commodity of value is human labor, and the author suggests that a slave economy would be the inevitable result.

At 160 pages it is an easy and enjoyable read, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_for_Anything.

Of course every author likes to put in a plug for his own work when he has a chance so I'm also recommending Route 66: The Last Mile, which is also a great read, http://route66thelastmile.blogspot.ca/.

"My apologies for the double entry, I thought the first attempt didn't succeed, so I resubmitted."

[StephenPByers]

I've responded and made my choices known. I'll participate in any choice except science fiction or other specialty genres about which I know nothing. I like books related to history, crime, family etc.but not what I call the far out weirdo stuff.

[Crystalline]

I'm waiting for a decision, so I can order the book and start reading .

[heledd]

I've learned not to be fussy. As my friend said, if you are hungry, you will eat anything. So it is with me and books

[Chris OConnor]

Coming soon....

[Chris OConnor]

Tempesta's Dream will be our next fiction selection. I'll create the forum later tonight.

[Crystalline]

Ordered "Tempesta's Dream" today from Amazon. Should arrive next week. Hoping this book is a good read !