Welcome to the newest weekly feature here at Bookshelf Fantasies… Shelf Control!
Shelf Control is all about the books we want to read — and already own! Consider this a variation of a Wishing & Waiting post… but looking at books already available, and in most cases, sitting right there on our shelves and e-readers.
Want to join in? See the guidelines and linky at the bottom of the post, and jump on board! Let’s take control of our shelves!
My Shelf Control pick this week is:
Title: Childhood’s End
Author: Arthur C. Clarke
Published: 1953
Length: 218 pages
What it’s about (synopsis via Goodreads):
Without warning, giant silver ships from deep space appear in the skies above every major city on Earth. Manned by the Overlords, in fifty years, they eliminate ignorance, disease, and poverty. Then this golden age ends–and then the age of Mankind begins….
How I got it:
Found it on the $1 table at my library’s annual sale.
When I got it:
A few years ago.
Why I want to read it:
I’m a sci-fi fan, but I’m pretty deficient when it comes to classic science fiction. I’ve never read anything by Arthur C. Clarke, and I really need to fix that. Plus (and just coincidentally), there’s a TV version of this coming up, and it looks pretty great!
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For more on why I’ve started Shelf Control, check out my introductory post here, or read all about my out-of-control book inventory, here.
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Ooh, this sounds interesting! I’ve never heard of the author before, but it’s definitely something I’d try. Especially for a dollar! 🙂
🙂 Can’t beat the price!
I read this book when I was in 6th grade… I think it was just a tad bit too high for my comprehension level, because I honestly can’t remember much about it. I have it on my list to reread one day.
My daughter has become a fan of the author, and she keeps pushing me to give him a try!
Ooh $1, that’s a fantastic find! I can’t wait to see how the show turns out. I might seek out the book after that.
Yes, I have a feeling I’ll end up seeing the show first too, despite my good intentions to read the book!
I should re-read this! I read it for highschool but don’t remember much about it — very cool that it’s going to be a TV show — extra motivation!
I just saw the trailer for the TV show, and it looks good and creepy!
This book looks really interesting. I really need to read more Sci-Fi. I have several titles on my TBR pile, but they always seem to get passed over for a mystery or PNR. 😛
I do love reading sci-fi, but I’ve always read newer works, and I think I should go back to some (like Clarke) who are considered true classics of the genre!
I really like the idea of this weekly. Lord knows that I have a pile of already owned books to get through. I have bookmarked it and will give it a go.
Great! I’d love to see what you come up with!
I really like Clarke. Rendezvous With Rama is one of my favourite books. He’s so damn scientifically accurate that you think stuff he writes about is true. But I haven’t read Childhood’s End yet. A little curious too.
I’ve never read any Clarke, so if I enjoy this one, I’ll check out Rendezvous with Rama too! The TV version of Childhood’s End premieres this week, so I think I’ll probably watch it and then read the book. 🙂