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[Leiter]

Just finished Goldinger about an hour and a half ago.

[solace]

I just re-read Colonel Sun. You know, it is only an average Bond book.

What is your favourite Zencat?

[rafterman]

Just read Devil May Care, but haven't started anything else yet. Need to pick up the rest of the Young Bond series and read those. Or maybe more of the Titan reprints. It's nice to have Bond lit out there that I haven't touched yet. And one day I'll get to Just Another Kill.

[HildebrandRarity]

Just finished The Hildebrand Rarity for the umpteenth time.

Makes me want to book a yatching holiday in the Indian Ocean off the Seychelles Group.

[Jaws0178]

No, I am reading a book by Quinn Fawcett called "Death to Spies". The cover hails it as "A novel of the espionage adventures of Ian Fleming." Has anyone else read it, and what did you think?

[Dell Deaton]

Seems I'm constantly either reading or re-reading one of the original Ian Fleming stories these days.

Today it's You Only Live Twice.

[Zoidberg]

Hi everyone,
I'm reading the Fleming novels in order; will be starting on Moonraker tonight.

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Welcome aboard, Zoidberg! Love your namesake!

[Doctor No]

Currently reading Diamonds Are Forever.

[TheREAL008]

Currently reading Silverfin for the very first time. Also purchased Blood Feaver and Double or Die.

[NecroVMX]

Reading Diamonds Are Forever right now

[Thunderball302]

Just read Devil May Care, but haven't started anything else yet. Need to pick up the rest of the Young Bond series and read those. Or maybe more of the Titan reprints. It's nice to have Bond lit out there that I haven't touched yet. And one day I'll get to Just Another Kill.

does finsihing DMC want to make you read another Bond pronto to get the bad taste out of your mouth or does it make you want to stay away from Bond for a bit?

[danielcraigisjamesbond007]

I'm in the middle of Doctor No, right now.






<"It's time to get out."> James Bond in Quantum of Solace

[ImTheMoneypenny]

Right now I'm in the middle of YOLT. This is my second go with this novel. For some reason it's harder for me to get through than the other Bond novels which I can easily devour in a couple of days. I'm not sure why this is so.

[Hitch]

Right now I'm in the middle of YOLT. This is my second go with this novel. For some reason it's harder for me to get through than the other Bond novels which I can easily devour in a couple of days. I'm not sure why this is so.

Perhaps it's because its downbeat attitude is too much like the current Quantum of Solace?

But that means the literary QoS is like, er, is like...Mamma Mia? No, that's not it. Secret Agent (from Maugham's Ashenden)? With Gielgud as Bond? Nope.

*sucks teeth*

I'll have to get back to you on that one. Ever regret starting a post?

[ImTheMoneypenny]

Right now I'm in the middle of YOLT. This is my second go with this novel. For some reason it's harder for me to get through than the other Bond novels which I can easily devour in a couple of days. I'm not sure why this is so.

Perhaps it's because its downbeat attitude is too much like the current Quantum of Solace?

But that means the literary QoS is like, er, is like...Mamma Mia? No, that's not it. Secret Agent (from Maugham's Ashenden)? With Gielgud as Bond? Nope.

*sucks teeth*

I'll have to get back to you on that one. Ever regret starting a post?

I'd have thought this book would appealed to me, when I was younger I adored all things Japanese. I even took a year of Japanese language in High school, darned if I can remember any of that beyond ordering food, thank you, and you're welcomed. Yet YOLT, I just can't get into. It doesn't feel as if it packs quite the punch of other Bond adventures.

Now if you'll excuse me I need to play the Mamma Mia, er QOS soundtrack again.

[Jeff007]

Finished Nobody Lives For Ever the other day.

[Jace]

Just finished rereading Man With the Golden Gun- awesome story- and have decided to go back a reread the novels in order. Skipping CR and starting Live and Let Die tonight. It's so fun to reread Fleming. I've never read any of the continuation authors, so I want to check them out, as well.

I really want to get a copy of the Bond Bound catalog, but the Fleming Publications site doesn't seem to be able to process my order (or return emails). Anyone know of other places to order it from?

Also, can anyone fill me in on the differences between James Bond- a man and his world and the new For Your Eyes Only book by Macintyre?

[Daylights]

Not a novel, but I am currently reading the short story Quantum of Solace. Depressing story, poor Masters.

[chriso]

I'm reading the good old Casino Royale novel.

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I really want to get a copy of the Bond Bound catalog, but the Fleming Publications site doesn't seem to be able to process my order (or return emails). Anyone know of other places to order it from?

How strange. Other than the exhibit itself (and the For Your Eyes Only exhibition in London), I can only think of eBay as an option. It's a great catalogue - well worth tracking down.

Also, can anyone fill me in on the differences between James Bond- a man and his world and the new For Your Eyes Only book by Macintyre?

Henry Chancellor's James Bond: The Man And His World is more of a companion to Fleming's books, with truckloads of information on each one. Ben MacIntyre's For Your Eyes Only: Ian Fleming + James Bond accompanies the London exhibition and looks at the ways Fleming's life intersected with that of his fictional creation (I just finished reading it - highly recommended, especially if you're unable to attend the exhibition itself). Both compliment each other very nicely.

[Jace]

Thank you for the info I will definitely read both of these books, and- I hope, will track down a copy of the catalog. I have the Macintyre book and have just started to explore it- fantastic so far.

[Byron]

I really want to get a copy of the Bond Bound catalog, but the Fleming Publications site doesn't seem to be able to process my order (or return emails). Anyone know of other places to order it from?

How strange. Other than the exhibit itself (and the For Your Eyes Only exhibition in London), I can only think of eBay as an option. It's a great catalogue - well worth tracking down.

Also, can anyone fill me in on the differences between James Bond- a man and his world and the new For Your Eyes Only book by Macintyre?

Henry Chancellor's James Bond: The Man And His World is more of a companion to Fleming's books, with truckloads of information on each one. Ben MacIntyre's For Your Eyes Only: Ian Fleming + James Bond accompanies the London exhibition and looks at the ways Fleming's life intersected with that of his fictional creation (I just finished reading it - highly recommended, especially if you're unable to attend the exhibition itself). Both compliment each other very nicely.

You can try and order the "Bond Unbound" book here:

http://www.flemingco...ublications.php

Good luck!

[Blonde Bond]

So, I finally decided to give the young Bond a chance and am now reading the first novel in the series ; SilverFin.

So far so good. Hadn't expected much, but I'm kinda liking the book / idea so far.

[Jeff007]

Almost done Double or Die.

[quantumofsolace]

So, I finally decided to give the young Bond a chance and am now reading the first novel in the series ; SilverFin.

So far so good. Hadn't expected much, but I'm kinda liking the book / idea so far.

I took a while for me to read these too. Silverfin convinced me it was worth the time and all the other books have been superior. Check out the Moneypenney books because they are, perhaps, even better.

[sharpshooter]

I’m giving Fleming’s first Bond book, Casino Royale, another read. It’s brilliant stuff, definitely near the top of his greatest works.

[Nicolas Suszczyk]

I'll start reading On Her Majesty's Secret Service as soon as possible.

[golrush007]

Well I've just finished reading John Gardner's For Special Services which I felt was a bit average. I was surprised because in general I have enjoyed Gardner's books and FSS is one that I frequently read good things about. Then again, each one to their own. I must say, though, there were some good sequences. I though the sequence where the guy is eaten by a python while his executors watch is great. And the grand prix chapter as well.

I am now taking a break from Bond by reading Jack Higgins' The Eagle Has Landed which I am enjoying very much. Next on the reading list is Sir Roger Moore's autobiography which I am looking forward to reading very much.

Edited by golrush007, 08 January 2009 - 03:31 PM.

[QOS007]

I am reading Devil May Care for the second time. It was actually my first Bond novel and once I read it, I began the quest back in time to read all of them in order