Also would add the "Adventures Wanted" Series. While these have less of a good philosophy behind them than the Micheal Vey or Fablehaven and Beyonders, they are very entertaining and do not have anything in them that made a shiver run down my spine like the Harry Potter Books did.

The first book was absolutely phenomenal. The second one was good but did not hold a candle to the first.

The philosophy within both books offers a solid cause and consequence philosophy. The first more so than the second offers a be true to yourself and what you know to be good and right aspect that is illustrated so well there are few books that would compete. The second is largely lacking by comparison.

I would suggest you read them first, and form your own opinion. My opinion is there are few books on the market that have a better philosophy for kids today than the first of the Michael Vey books. The seconds is still good but not quite on the level of the first.

I've been thinking of checking out the Michael Vey series so I could decide if I wanted to refer it to youth I know. Is it a good series with a good philosophy portrayed?

I pre-ordered mine on Amazon, Catie. If I remember right it was delivered either the day it was scheduled for release, or maybe the day after.

Well it is on order, thanks for the reminder! (I got serious raised eyebrows when I asked if they had gotten it in.)

I saw that advertised, I am going to have to get it, I struggle with non-fiction, but I think it would definitely be worth the read.

Free Market Revolution, just released by Yaron Brook and Don Watkins from the ARI. Just posted a review here: http://thegulch.atlasshruggedmovie.com/p...
It's not fiction but it does present an Objectivist and moral case for laissez-faire capitalism.

I have heard this before, I always wondered though because on his website he says he doesn't necessarily write with objectivist intentions, although he is an objectivist.

Very good! Always remember where your towel is!
O.A.

You are welcome. I hope you enjoy it!
O.A.

Remember Don't get on the "B" Ark

That is awesome. Thank you for looking that up I will definitely read it.

Hello CatieM,

I found it. It is in chapter 25 of The Restaurant at the End of the Universe. It is the planet Golgafrincham. My recollection was not completely accurate as to those considered non essential, but the main point is that the planet removed through a ruse 1/3 of the chaff and for a time lived rich full lives until they discovered that they had miscalculated and sent away one group which was essential; the telephone sanitizers.

“…a descendent of one of these eccentric poets who invented the spurious tales of impending doom which enabled the people of Golgafrincham to rid themselves of an entire useless third of their population. The other two-thirds stayed firmly at home and lived full, rich and happy lives until they were all suddenly wiped out by a virulent disease from a dirty telephone.” Douglas Adams, chapter 25, The Restaurant at the End of the Universe.

Regards,
O.A.

I understand. I have read several of Aristotle’s works and some other philosopher’s works many times before reaching the end… Sometimes the syntax is so foreign that I feel I take two steps back and one forward. I thought the Federalist and Anti-Federalists were bad sheesh! LOL.

I will try to remember to look for the pertinent section of HHG, perhaps this weekend.

Have a prosperous day!
O.A.

I like dry humor, it was his writing style that got me. I had trouble not getting lost in his tangents, then I would think of something else and then I would have just read the same paragraph 20 times.

Hello terrycan,

The movie was a complete joke compared to the books. And much was left out! I bought it on DVD without seeing it first. In this way I believe AS is being done more justice by making it in three movies. The five books of HGG were too long for just one movie.

Regards,
O.A.

Hello CatieM,

I don’t recall which chapter or for that matter which book. There was only supposed to be three books (A trilogy) but it turned into five. I read all of them approx. 25 years ago. I borrowed them from a friend. However I did just recently pickup a complete compendium and add it to my library. I enjoyed the humor mixed with the Sci-fi. It served as a nice diversion from the usual dry reading I engage in. Much of the humor is typical British dry humor. Some enjoy it, others not so much… If I get a chance I will try to find the pertinent storyline. I believe it was short section in one of the books; no more than a chapter if my memory serves…
Is anyone else on this board familiar with the storyline or recall at least what book it is from? It could help expedite the search…

Regards,
O.A.

Saw the movie HGG. Guess that part didn't make it to the movie. Wonder if the Martian Colonies could be like The 13 American Colonies

That is a paralell theme. In AS Pt III as the producers are flying out of NYC and the lights go out. Imagine the chaos in the following year.

Terry Goodkind's Sword of Truth novels are some of favorites books. Stay away from the tv adaptation Legend of the Seeker, though.

The other books with very good objective characters, hate to say it are the Sookie Stackhouse novels, by Charlaine Harris. All of the vampires, especially Eric are portrayed as self-serving assholes. Even though they are portrayed that way everything they do is very objective.

That sounds awesome. I just can't stand Douglas Adams writing style. Which chapter is it? Or is it through out the whole book?

Hello terrycan,
There is a great part in the Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams where the productive people of a planet fool the leeches of society into believing that their planet is doomed and they need to evacuate. They tell the bureaucrats, politicians, etc. that they are needed to set up a new planet and that they will necessarily have to be sent ahead on the first transport. The producers having rid themselves of the chaff through the ruse stay behind and become the most productive planet and commerce center of the galaxy!
Regards,
O.A.

My comment was not a question -- Yes, I have the picture .
("Atlas Shrugged" contains this theme, also)

The people with skills. Mechanics, electricians, you get the picture.