What are you reading? - Page 129

YankeeMan · 10-29-2013, 12:34 PM

Horns by Joe Hill (Stephen King's son).

shilala · 12-23-2013, 12:07 PM

Forever Peace by Joe Haldeman.
I tried to read Armageddon's Reef, part one of the Safehold series, David Weber, I think. It was awful. Just plain torturous.
Just finished Armor by John Steakly. Loved it.

jledou · 12-24-2013, 05:58 AM

Finished Storm of Swords ... these books are good just so long.

timj219 · 01-08-2014, 10:26 PM

"Life at the Speed of Light" by J Craig Venter. A review of the history and some current trends in genetic engineering. His description of the creation of the first synthetic cell offers an in depth look at the way science is done. Parts of the book are a little over my head but it is written for the layman and anyone who has any interest in biology can get most of it.

Moose6026 · 01-09-2014, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by jledou

Finished Storm of Swords ... these books are good just so long.

I agree. They are good though. I am 700 pages into A Dance with Dragons right now.

pnoon · 01-09-2014, 11:05 PM

Just finished Persuader by Lee Child
Started The Forgotten by Faye Kellerman

jledou · 01-10-2014, 05:34 AM

Finished up the Thrawn Trilogy, Dark Force Rising and The Last Command by Timothy Zahn.
I blew through Gone (Michael Bennet #6) by James Patterson and Michael Ledwidge in 2 days.
Onto reading Year Zero by Rob Reid right now.
We set a goal for our daughter to read 20 minutes every night which is also helping my reading move along too.

CigarNut · 01-10-2014, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by jledou

Finished up the Thrawn Trilogy, Dark Force Rising and The Last Command by Timothy Zahn.
I blew through Gone (Michael Bennet #6) by James Patterson and Michael Ledwidge in 2 days.
Onto reading Year Zero by Rob Reid right now.
We set a goal for our daughter to read 20 minutes every night which is also helping my reading move along too.

That is great! This is the best thing for encouraging kids to read that will last a lifetime.

swingerofbirches · 02-02-2014, 09:41 PM

Nearly pulled the trigger on the nook version of Let My People Go Surfing by Yvon Chouinard. I've been wanting to read it for a long time but never seem to actually read it. I've yet to figure out what personal deficiency is responsible for this. lol
Guess I'll go bit it and start reading it tonight.

Porch Dweller · 02-02-2014, 10:05 PM

I just started "A Storm of Swords", the third in the 'Song of Ice and Fire' series (Game of Thrones to those unfamiliar with it).

cobra03 · 02-02-2014, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Porch Dweller

I just started "A Storm of Swords", the third in the 'Song of Ice and Fire' series (Game of Thrones to those unfamiliar with it).

Working my way through that myself. Really digging the series. Im jumping between Game of Thrones and "The Audacity of Hops" by Tom Acitelli. Great book on the history of American craft beer.

VirtualSmitty · 02-09-2014, 09:28 AM

The Fall of Carthage, Adrian Goldsworthy. One of his older works I missed, excellent read!

shark · 02-09-2014, 12:59 PM

An old novel called "Genesis" by W.A. Harbinson. UFO's that may NOT necessarily be of extraterrestrial origin....Pretty interesting so far

timj219 · 02-09-2014, 03:59 PM

"Why Is the Penis Shaped Like That?: And Other Reflections on Being Human" by Jesse Bering
Series of essays on evolutionary physiology and psychology. Easy read with some interesting facts about behaviors that aren't generally discussed in polite company. A little anarky on the subject of religion which I could have done without but overall a good read.

hotreds · 02-09-2014, 05:35 PM

The Historical Jesus: Five Views by James K. Beilby

TFed · 02-09-2014, 09:55 PM

The Pagan Lord ( most recent in the Saxon Tales )

by Bernard Cornwell

swingerofbirches · 02-09-2014, 10:00 PM

Finished Let My People Go Surfing ... good read and the first 2/3 were really interesting. The last 1/3 was pretty preachy but as long as you know that going in (which I'd imagine you would of you know who Yvon Chouinard is) I think it's an all around good read.

Just started The Gold Standard by Mike Krzyzewski.

TJtorpedo · 02-11-2014, 08:19 PM

Brave New Worlds. It's a collection of short stories from various authors about dystopian societies. "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson is one, to give you an idea of what's in there. Some of them are pretty damn depressing, but are interesting reads. Even though it's fiction, it gives you perspective on how fortunate we are in this reality to enjoy our freedom.

Remo · 02-11-2014, 08:23 PM

Lone Survivor

Dude Here · 02-11-2014, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Remo

Lone Survivor

I'm getting ready to start that one myself.

Currently working on The Strain by Guillermo Del Toro and Chuck Hogan. Easy read, the kind of story that you can just read along without having to give much thought to the characters or their motivations.

10-29-2013, 12:34 PM	#2561
YankeeMan Just moved South Join Date: Nov 2011 First Name: Rick Location: Tarboro, NC Posts: 108 Trading: (0)	Re: What are you reading? Horns by Joe Hill (Stephen King's son). __________________ "Growing old is mandatory, growing up is optional!"

12-23-2013, 12:07 PM	#2562
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: What are you reading? Forever Peace by Joe Haldeman. I tried to read Armageddon's Reef, part one of the Safehold series, David Weber, I think. It was awful. Just plain torturous. Just finished Armor by John Steakly. Loved it. __________________

12-24-2013, 05:58 AM	#2563
jledou Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jay Location: Kansas Posts: 2,224 Trading: (27)	Re: What are you reading? Finished Storm of Swords ... these books are good just so long.

01-08-2014, 10:26 PM	#2564
timj219 Feeling at Home Join Date: Jun 2010 First Name: Tim Location: Binghamton, NY Posts: 699 Trading: (15)	Re: What are you reading? "Life at the Speed of Light" by J Craig Venter. A review of the history and some current trends in genetic engineering. His description of the creation of the first synthetic cell offers an in depth look at the way science is done. Parts of the book are a little over my head but it is written for the layman and anyone who has any interest in biology can get most of it. __________________ "All this of Pot and Potter - Tell me then, Who is the Potter, pray, and who the Pot?" Omar Khayyam

01-09-2014, 11:05 PM	#2566
pnoon YNWA Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Peter Location: San Diego Posts: 29,919 Trading: (20)	Re: What are you reading? Just finished Persuader by Lee Child Started The Forgotten by Faye Kellerman __________________ Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are. -John Wooden

01-10-2014, 05:34 AM	#2567
jledou Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jay Location: Kansas Posts: 2,224 Trading: (27)	Re: What are you reading? Finished up the Thrawn Trilogy, Dark Force Rising and The Last Command by Timothy Zahn. I blew through Gone (Michael Bennet #6) by James Patterson and Michael Ledwidge in 2 days. Onto reading Year Zero by Rob Reid right now. We set a goal for our daughter to read 20 minutes every night which is also helping my reading move along too.

02-02-2014, 09:41 PM	#2569
swingerofbirches Feeling at Home Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Charlie Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 714 Trading: (0)	Re: What are you reading? Nearly pulled the trigger on the nook version of Let My People Go Surfing by Yvon Chouinard. I've been wanting to read it for a long time but never seem to actually read it. I've yet to figure out what personal deficiency is responsible for this. lol Guess I'll go bit it and start reading it tonight.

02-02-2014, 10:05 PM	#2570
Porch Dweller Life is for living Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: James Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast Posts: 8,390 Trading: (24)	Re: What are you reading? I just started "A Storm of Swords", the third in the 'Song of Ice and Fire' series (Game of Thrones to those unfamiliar with it). __________________ A 1911 in the hand is faster than 911 on the phone

02-09-2014, 09:28 AM	#2572
VirtualSmitty WiP!? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joe Location: The Evil Empire Posts: 2,084 Trading: (0)	Re: What are you reading? The Fall of Carthage, Adrian Goldsworthy. One of his older works I missed, excellent read! __________________ We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid - Benjamin Franklin

02-09-2014, 12:59 PM	#2573
shark Cigar Smokin' Patriot Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: Ron Location: Michigan Posts: 3,563 Trading: (0)	Re: What are you reading? An old novel called "Genesis" by W.A. Harbinson. UFO's that may NOT necessarily be of extraterrestrial origin....Pretty interesting so far __________________ Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery None but ourselves can free our minds

02-09-2014, 03:59 PM	#2574
timj219 Feeling at Home Join Date: Jun 2010 First Name: Tim Location: Binghamton, NY Posts: 699 Trading: (15)	Re: What are you reading? "Why Is the Penis Shaped Like That?: And Other Reflections on Being Human" by Jesse Bering Series of essays on evolutionary physiology and psychology. Easy read with some interesting facts about behaviors that aren't generally discussed in polite company. A little anarky on the subject of religion which I could have done without but overall a good read. __________________ "All this of Pot and Potter - Tell me then, Who is the Potter, pray, and who the Pot?" Omar Khayyam

02-09-2014, 05:35 PM	#2575
hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,662 Trading: (63)	Re: What are you reading? The Historical Jesus: Five Views by James K. Beilby __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.

02-09-2014, 09:55 PM	#2576
TFed Hetman Join Date: Jan 2014 First Name: Terry Location: Ithaca, NY Posts: 98 Trading: (0)	Re: What are you reading? The Pagan Lord ( most recent in the Saxon Tales ) by Bernard Cornwell

02-09-2014, 10:00 PM	#2577
swingerofbirches Feeling at Home Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Charlie Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 714 Trading: (0)	Re: What are you reading? Finished Let My People Go Surfing ... good read and the first 2/3 were really interesting. The last 1/3 was pretty preachy but as long as you know that going in (which I'd imagine you would of you know who Yvon Chouinard is) I think it's an all around good read. Just started The Gold Standard by Mike Krzyzewski.

02-11-2014, 08:19 PM	#2578
TJtorpedo Feeling at Home Join Date: Feb 2012 First Name: Tim Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 600 Trading: (4)	Re: What are you reading? Brave New Worlds. It's a collection of short stories from various authors about dystopian societies. "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson is one, to give you an idea of what's in there. Some of them are pretty damn depressing, but are interesting reads. Even though it's fiction, it gives you perspective on how fortunate we are in this reality to enjoy our freedom. __________________

02-11-2014, 08:23 PM	#2579
Remo C.I.A Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Palm Harbor, Florida Posts: 12,597 Trading: (122)	Re: What are you reading? Lone Survivor __________________