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MedicCook 11-23-2010 01:23 PM

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I finished Vince Flynn's 'Seperation of Power' last night. Have now moved onto the next book in the seres, 'Memorial Day'.

hotreds 12-04-2010 02:13 PM

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Rangers at Dieppe: The First Combat Action of U.S. Army Rangers in World War II by Jim Defelice

Chainsaw13 12-04-2010 02:26 PM

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Rereading "Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan.

yourchoice 12-08-2010 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by yourchoice (Post 1068745)
Just finished The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. A great book. Prompted me to reserve The Girl Who Played with Fire at the library. I also put a hold on Foreign Influence by Brad Thor and American Assassin by Vince Flynn.

Since none of those are currently available, I'm picking up A Drink Before the War by Dennis Lehane, tomorrow. Thanks Marianne for the Lehane recommendation (from your best of 2009 list :)). Well...I guess thanks, as I haven't read one of his novels yet, but loved The Wire (HBO) for which he wrote a few episodes.

Well...the three books I put on hold all came in rather quickly, and I've already finished them.

The Girl Who Played with Fire was exceptional. I'm anxious to read the final installment.
Foreign Influence and American Assassin were also both very good, but reading them back to back could lead to confusion. Scot Harvath and Mitch Rapp are too similar to keep straight! :r If anyone is the fan of one author, I strongly suggest the other as well.

I now plan to read A Drink Before the War. I don't think I'll have a lot of time to read over the next week though.

SvilleKid 12-08-2010 07:58 PM

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Re-reading (from my teen years) "Riders of the Purple Sage" Zane Grey

TheFool 12-08-2010 08:21 PM

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Just finished "Crime and Punishment" (for school), "Apology, Crito, and Phaedo of Socrates" and starting "Theaetetus" also by Plato.

hotreds 12-08-2010 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by TheFool (Post 1087275)
Just finished "Crime and Punishment" (for school), "Apology, Crito, and Phaedo of Socrates" and starting "Theaetetus" also by Plato.

They lose a lot in translation FYI.

rebelknight 12-08-2010 09:01 PM

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Currently reading Predictably Irrational. Can't wait for my finals to be over so I can get back to actually reading it though. I have a huge list of books that I would like to read but I am always open to suggestions.

TheFool 12-08-2010 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by hotreds (Post 1087311)
They lose a lot in translation FYI.

Plato's works? Yeah I remember reading two different translations of the cave I Hated the first disagreed with everything it said, but loved the second. But, I gotta deal with what I've got. Not to mention I can't read or speak or read Greek (which I assume they were originally written in), maybe on of these days. . . :)

jmsremax 12-09-2010 06:51 AM

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Just started Keynes: Return of the Master.

Pat1075 12-09-2010 07:03 AM

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The Diamond Age by Neil Stephenson

Ranger_B 12-09-2010 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by hotreds (Post 1082629)
Rangers at Dieppe: The First Combat Action of U.S. Army Rangers in World War II by Jim Defelice

Great book! One of the first Ranger books my dad sent me after I joined the Army!

Ranger_B 12-09-2010 05:44 PM

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Im currently reading: Decorative Fusion Knots: A Step-by-Step Illustrated Guide to New and Unusual Ornamental Knots by J. D. Lensen. I have always liked tying knots but mostly it was because they kept me safe and alive. These are not as useful but sure are pretty!

Starscream 12-10-2010 07:10 AM

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Batman: Gotham Knight

mikethegoalie32 12-10-2010 01:20 PM

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Moneyball

Bunker 12-10-2010 01:26 PM

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I just ordered the Memoirs of Ulysseys S. Grant and the complete works of Mark Twain for my Kindle - both for $.99 ea.

That should keep my busy for awhile.

TheFool 12-10-2010 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Bunker (Post 1089250)
I just ordered the Memoirs of Ulysseys S. Grant and the complete works of Mark Twain for my Kindle - both for $.99 ea.

That should keep my busy for awhile.

Mark Twain is amazing, (so is the kindle), Just watched part of a documentary about him the other night, crazy life from nothing to wildly rich to nothing and back. Also smoke about 40 cigars a day!

Savvy 12-11-2010 02:44 AM

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Currently reading George W.'s autobiography "Decision Points." Written in a very interesting style for an autobiography, focusing on the major decisions he made in office and what lead him to make those decisions. It's an interesting read, and truly shows what the reality of Washington politics is. Also, just started Keith Richard's autobiography "Life" enjoying it as well.

Recently just finished "In Search of Pipe Dreams" by Rick Newcombe, a great book on insight into the pipe smokers industry and a lot of focus into high grade manufacturers. I read through it in two days. Was a nice, interesting read. Recommended if you have an interest in that part of our forum here.

Savvy 12-16-2010 04:31 PM

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Finished "Decision Points" by George W. Now onto "Life" by Keith Richards.

Mugen910 12-17-2010 07:22 AM

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Not sure if I should post this here or in the "What are you listening to" thread but I just finished "City of Thieves" which I very much enjoyed.

I just started an audio book called "Hunger Games"


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