What are you reading? - Page 38

Fumes · 11-25-2009, 12:41 AM

The War that Killed Achilles by Caroline Alexander. A close and insightful reading of the Iliad. Scholarly, but not academic. Good stuff.

Cigargal · 12-02-2009, 11:47 AM

New York by Edward Rutherford-big historical novel ala Michener. I read London, Sarum, The Forest and his Ireland sagas...all span the centuries.

hotreds · 12-02-2009, 12:56 PM

Sniper on the Eastern Front: The Memoirs of Sepp Allerberger, Knight's Cross by Albrecht Wacker

SvilleKid · 12-06-2009, 11:39 PM

Don Quixote; by Miguel Cervantes

Emjaysmash · 12-06-2009, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by SvilleKid

Don Quixote; by Miguel Cervantes

I really tried to read this, but it is UBER long

12-07-2009, 12:24 AM

I just finished Ice To The Eskimos by Jon Spoeltra and am currently reading Outrageous Marketing by Jon Spoeltra

SvilleKid · 12-07-2009, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Emjaysmash

I really tried to read this, but it is UBER long

Yes! Definitely an issue! Have it on my iPhone, been reading a little here, a little there. Have finished part one, just a short way into second half. It tends to drag a bit IMO, and has several areas I have found myself skimming, due to verbosity on the author's part. Basic storyline is enjoyable, but I'm thinking I'm going to have problem finishing this one.

jonharky · 12-19-2009, 05:52 AM

Many Lives, Many Masters by Dr. Brian Weiss and the Tibetan Book of the Dead by Padma Sambhava(?)

Cigargal · 12-19-2009, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Fumes

The War that Killed Achilles by Caroline Alexander. A close and insightful reading of the Iliad. Scholarly, but not academic. Good stuff.

Just started this one last night.

MedicCook · 12-23-2009, 10:29 PM

Just started Under the Dome by Stephen King. Brand new hardcover that came out last month. Over 1000 pages. SHould keep me busy for a week or two.

Cigargal · 12-24-2009, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by MedicCook

Just started Under the Dome by Stephen King. Brand new hardcover that came out last month. Over 1000 pages. SHould keep me busy for a week or two.

It's a fast read-very entertaining.

I finally finished New York and half way through The War that Killed Achilles but I had a yen for something fluffy so I am reading Four to Score-Stephanie Plum.

E.J. · 12-24-2009, 03:15 PM

Who's Your Caddy - Rick Reilly

Neuromancer · 12-24-2009, 03:38 PM

Gai-Jin by James Clavell

CigarNut · 12-24-2009, 06:38 PM

Took a brief respite from Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time series after I finished book 6, and read Jim Butcher's Turn Coat (Dresden Files series) -- a good read.

Now I am on to book 7 of the Wheel of Time

M1903A1 · 12-24-2009, 06:46 PM

The Master and Margarita, by Mikhail Bulgakov.

M1903A1 · 12-24-2009, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Cigargal

New York by Edward Rutherford-big historical novel ala Michener. I read London, Sarum, The Forest and his Ireland sagas...all span the centuries.

I read the first chapter of Sarum (the part with Hwll the caveman) my freshman year in high school and hated it, probably because it was for a class I hated. Along the way I picked up a used copy of the full book, and about a year ago I sat down to read it. I loved it.

CBI_2 · 12-25-2009, 07:29 AM

The Christmas Sweater - Glenn Beck

Cigargal · 01-01-2010, 11:20 AM

2009 is over and I finished off the year with 72 books. Still shy of my goal of 100. The last book completed was The Golden City by John Twelve Hawkes completing his series of the Travelers. Good series but the last one was disappointing. I was looking through the list and thought I would post the stand outs for this year.

The best books for 2009

Drood, by Dan Simmons
I was fascinated by this book and it sparked an interest(or renewed interest) in Dickens and Victorian detective stories. It was one of four books that received the top 5 star rating on my list.

The other three books are by the same author
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
The Girl Who Played with Fire
The Girl Who Kicked the Hornets Nest by Stieg Larsson
What a shame this author passed away after writing this series. The best mystery series I have ever read. If you haven't read them, please do. The titles are funky but the content is excellent.

Close runner up with four and a half stars
Darkness Take My Hand by Dennis Lehane
I love it when I find a new author. When I started with Lehane I couldn't stop and read all his books but one. I haven't read Shutter Island because when i do I won't have anymore to read...wah!

There were a few stinkers-books that got only two stars, but one book stands out with only one star...The Shroud of the Thwacker by Chris Elliott. Worse book I finished this year.

On to 2010. The fist book is Assassination Vacation by Sarah Vowell-almost done with this one-very entertaining writer. The book is about Lincoln, Garfield and McKinley.

webjunkie · 01-01-2010, 11:55 AM

Just finished Pirate Latitudes by Michael Crichton

BigCat · 01-01-2010, 01:15 PM

"Blink" by Malcom Gladwell. I'm about 50 pages into it and it has kept my attention so far.

11-25-2009, 12:41 AM	#741
Fumes Not So Memorious Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Posts: 205 Trading: (0)	Re: What are you reading? The War that Killed Achilles by Caroline Alexander. A close and insightful reading of the Iliad. Scholarly, but not academic. Good stuff. __________________ It has been my experience that folks who have no vices have very few virtues. -A. Lincoln

12-02-2009, 11:47 AM	#742
Cigargal Waiting for SoCal XI Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Northern California Posts: 1,472 Trading: (25)	Re: What are you reading? New York by Edward Rutherford-big historical novel ala Michener. I read London, Sarum, The Forest and his Ireland sagas...all span the centuries.

12-02-2009, 12:56 PM	#743
hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,662 Trading: (63)	Re: What are you reading? Sniper on the Eastern Front: The Memoirs of Sepp Allerberger, Knight's Cross by Albrecht Wacker __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.

12-06-2009, 11:39 PM	#744
SvilleKid Yes I am a Pirate Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 33°46′08″N 86°28′16″W / 33.76895°N 86.471037°W Posts: 2,776 Trading: (52)	Re: What are you reading? Don Quixote; by Miguel Cervantes __________________ Ceilin' fan it stirs the air, Cigar smoke does swirl. The fragrance on the pillow case, and he thinks about the girl. Thanks, JB, 1975.

12-07-2009, 12:24 AM	#746
gohstsmoke215 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What are you reading? I just finished Ice To The Eskimos by Jon Spoeltra and am currently reading Outrageous Marketing by Jon Spoeltra

12-19-2009, 05:52 AM	#748
jonharky Feeling at Home Join Date: Dec 2008 First Name: Jon Location: The Yak, MI Posts: 892 Trading: (1)	Re: What are you reading? Many Lives, Many Masters by Dr. Brian Weiss and the Tibetan Book of the Dead by Padma Sambhava(?) __________________ "I don't want to have it all, I just want to have enough!!

12-23-2009, 10:29 PM	#750
MedicCook Mila smoked my cigar Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Ryan Location: Schaghticoke, NY Posts: 10,946 Trading: (7)	Re: What are you reading? Just started Under the Dome by Stephen King. Brand new hardcover that came out last month. Over 1000 pages. SHould keep me busy for a week or two. __________________ 27 World Series Championship's "If your wife doesn't like the aroma of your cigar, change your wife.", Zino Davidoff

12-24-2009, 03:15 PM	#752
E.J. I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,218 Trading: (21)	Re: What are you reading? Who's Your Caddy - Rick Reilly

12-24-2009, 03:38 PM	#753
Neuromancer Will work for Boli GM's Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Marc Location: Lost in translation...near Newnan, GA Posts: 1,417 Trading: (23)	Re: What are you reading? Gai-Jin by James Clavell __________________ "...pipe smoking is properly an intellectual exercise." ~ Christopher Morley, 1916

12-24-2009, 06:38 PM	#754
CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,042 Trading: (111*)	Re: What are you reading? Took a brief respite from Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time series after I finished book 6, and read Jim Butcher's Turn Coat (Dresden Files series) -- a good read. Now I am on to book 7 of the Wheel of Time

12-24-2009, 06:46 PM	#755
M1903A1 Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 1060 W. Addison Posts: 1,573 Trading: (4)	Re: What are you reading? The Master and Margarita, by Mikhail Bulgakov. __________________ "It's the cigars that bring us together, but it's the people that cause us to stay."

12-25-2009, 07:29 AM	#757
CBI_2 Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Paul Location: In my skin. Posts: 2,066 Trading: (0)	Re: What are you reading? The Christmas Sweater - Glenn Beck __________________ "The welfare of humanity is always the alibi of tyrants." Albert Camus Cool Cigar Themed Stuff

01-01-2010, 11:20 AM	#758
Cigargal Waiting for SoCal XI Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Northern California Posts: 1,472 Trading: (25)	Re: What are you reading? 2009 is over and I finished off the year with 72 books. Still shy of my goal of 100. The last book completed was The Golden City by John Twelve Hawkes completing his series of the Travelers. Good series but the last one was disappointing. I was looking through the list and thought I would post the stand outs for this year. The best books for 2009 Drood, by Dan Simmons I was fascinated by this book and it sparked an interest(or renewed interest) in Dickens and Victorian detective stories. It was one of four books that received the top 5 star rating on my list. The other three books are by the same author The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo The Girl Who Played with Fire The Girl Who Kicked the Hornets Nest by Stieg Larsson What a shame this author passed away after writing this series. The best mystery series I have ever read. If you haven't read them, please do. The titles are funky but the content is excellent. Close runner up with four and a half stars Darkness Take My Hand by Dennis Lehane I love it when I find a new author. When I started with Lehane I couldn't stop and read all his books but one. I haven't read Shutter Island because when i do I won't have anymore to read...wah! There were a few stinkers-books that got only two stars, but one book stands out with only one star...The Shroud of the Thwacker by Chris Elliott. Worse book I finished this year. On to 2010. The fist book is Assassination Vacation by Sarah Vowell-almost done with this one-very entertaining writer. The book is about Lincoln, Garfield and McKinley.

01-01-2010, 11:55 AM	#759
webjunkie Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Daniel Location: Nagano Prefecture, Japan Posts: 213 Trading: (1)	Re: What are you reading? Just finished Pirate Latitudes by Michael Crichton

01-01-2010, 01:15 PM	#760
BigCat My back is now unwatched. Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Colin Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 723 Trading: (5)	Re: What are you reading? "Blink" by Malcom Gladwell. I'm about 50 pages into it and it has kept my attention so far.