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dtaai-maai wrote: Wed Jan 22, 2025 11:24 pm Just finished Wool and have just downloaded Shift (the prequel) and Dust
Oh cheers DM - I'm now totally confused as to what to read first!! :butt:

pharvey wrote: Sat Jan 18, 2025 2:02 am The series includes the novels Wool (2011), Shift (2013), and Dust (2013). Silly expensive in print, but free at https://z-library.sk/s/Hugh%20Howey
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Wool is the novel the tv series is based on, Dust follows on chronologically. Shift sets out how the world got to that stage. I'm going to read Dust next, then Shift.
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dtaai-maai wrote: Thu Jan 23, 2025 1:47 am Wool is the novel the tv series is based on, Dust follows on chronologically. Shift sets out how the world got to that stage. I'm going to read Dust next, then Shift.
I'm debating whether or not to read Shift first now....
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If I were starting again, I'd stick with Wool first, but I don't suppose it would make a huge amount of difference.
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Tony's bookstore? Whats the latest? Havent found a facebook page or website. Specifically what is the current policy now on exchanges? I have two bags of books that need to go somewhere . . . this includes new books. For a while the Blue and Yellow folks were only accepting books that they had previously stamped. Anyone been in lately?
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As to Tony's Bookstore . . I answered my own question by dropping by. I discovered that Tony's is no more. The store is still there but now called "Baan Nang Sue." ( Reading House) There were people inside and from what I could see there are still books/bookstacks but the sign on the door was not welcoming. Basically a list of "no's" . . ."no exchange, no credit, no free books . . .etc." Have to wonder what happened to the stock and why the new name (English letters/Thai words.) Bottom line: no more Tony's which is a shame.
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If you don't want anything in return for your read books donate them to a Hua Hin animal rescue charity: https://www.facebook.com/squigglescharityshoppe/

I can't remember how to contact them apart from on Facebook, sorry.
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LolaBeltran wrote: Wed Feb 12, 2025 3:37 pm As to Tony's Bookstore . . I answered my own question by dropping by. I discovered that Tony's is no more. The store is still there but now called "Baan Nang Sue." ( Reading House) There were people inside and from what I could see there are still books/bookstacks but the sign on the door was not welcoming. Basically a list of "no's" . . ."no exchange, no credit, no free books . . .etc." Have to wonder what happened to the stock and why the new name (English letters/Thai words.) Bottom line: no more Tony's which is a shame.
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«As I mentioned in a previous post you can go to the monthly Book Swap at I Rice Restaurant, Rieb Tanrod Fai Road, Hua Hin Soi 68-70 (between Tira Tiraa condo and railway), Hua Hin. (On Google maps).
It takes place every 10th of the month from 11am to 3pm, just turn up, no need to leave any books but you can if you wish, also help yourself to what you like all free. You don't have to eat at the restaurant.»
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Thanks Joelle . .I remember your suggestion and link to the book "fair" on the 10th of the month . . just havent managed to hit the date and I am unfamiliar with the locale.. Also interested in donating to the animal rescue. Never thought about that possibility. Thanks cameljocky.
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LolaBeltran wrote: Fri Feb 14, 2025 10:27 am Thanks Joelle . .I remember your suggestion and link to the book "fair" on the 10th of the month . . just havent managed to hit the date and I am unfamiliar with the locale.. Also interested in donating to the animal rescue. Never thought about that possibility. Thanks cameljocky.
What category of books do you have ? Maybe some forum members might be interested.
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