What are you reading? - Page 58

MedicCook · 11-23-2010, 01:23 PM

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

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

Rereading "Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan.

yourchoice · 12-08-2010, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by yourchoice

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!

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

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

12-08-2010, 08:21 PM

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

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

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.

12-08-2010, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by hotreds

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

Just started Keynes: Return of the Master.

Pat1075 · 12-09-2010, 07:03 AM

The Diamond Age by Neil Stephenson

Ranger_B · 12-09-2010, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by hotreds

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

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

Batman: Gotham Knight

12-10-2010, 01:20 PM

Moneyball

Bunker · 12-10-2010, 01:26 PM

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.

12-10-2010, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Bunker

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

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

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

Mugen910 · 12-17-2010, 07:22 AM

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"

11-23-2010, 01:23 PM	#1141
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? I finished Vince Flynn's 'Seperation of Power' last night. Have now moved onto the next book in the seres, 'Memorial Day'. __________________ 27 World Series Championship's "If your wife doesn't like the aroma of your cigar, change your wife.", Zino Davidoff

12-04-2010, 02:13 PM	#1142
hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,662 Trading: (63)	Re: What are you reading? Rangers at Dieppe: The First Combat Action of U.S. Army Rangers in World War II by Jim Defelice __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.

12-04-2010, 02:26 PM	#1143
Chainsaw13 Møøse bites can be nasty Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Bob Location: The Enchanted Mitten Posts: 7,176 Trading: (96)	Re: What are you reading? Rereading "Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan. __________________ My neighbor came by my house this morning at 2AM, pounding on the door. Good thing I was still up playing the drums.

12-08-2010, 07:58 PM	#1145
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? Re-reading (from my teen years) "Riders of the Purple Sage" Zane Grey __________________ 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.

12-08-2010, 08:21 PM	#1146
TheFool Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What are you reading? Just finished "Crime and Punishment" (for school), "Apology, Crito, and Phaedo of Socrates" and starting "Theaetetus" also by Plato.

12-08-2010, 09:01 PM	#1148
rebelknight Feeling at Home Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: John Location: Columbus, OH and Rochester, NY Posts: 510 Trading: (1)	Re: What are you reading? 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.

12-09-2010, 06:51 AM	#1150
jmsremax Yet another Masshole Join Date: Nov 2009 First Name: Jon Location: MA Posts: 1,245 Trading: (19)	Re: What are you reading? Just started Keynes: Return of the Master. __________________ Stock/Finance banter

12-09-2010, 07:03 AM	#1151
Pat1075 Feeling at Home Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Patrick Location: Lakewood, OH Posts: 755 Trading: (11)	Re: What are you reading? The Diamond Age by Neil Stephenson

12-09-2010, 05:44 PM	#1153
Ranger_B Have My Own Room Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Frank Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,321 Trading: (31)	Re: What are you reading? 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!

12-10-2010, 07:10 AM	#1154
Starscream Knowhutimean, Vern? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andy Location: In a little town somewhere in the USA Posts: 10,237 Trading: (4)	Re: What are you reading? Batman: Gotham Knight __________________ Insert quote here.

12-10-2010, 01:20 PM	#1155
mikethegoalie32 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What are you reading? Moneyball

12-10-2010, 01:26 PM	#1156
Bunker New hardware installed. Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: Rick Location: Moonbatachusetts Posts: 950 Trading: (18)	Re: What are you reading? 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. __________________ "Good is good, even if no one is doing it - and wrong is wrong, even if everyone is doing it."

12-11-2010, 02:44 AM	#1158
Savvy Bull Goose Loony Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jordan Location: Wherever the AF takes me Posts: 381 Trading: (11)	Re: What are you reading? 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.

12-16-2010, 04:31 PM	#1159
Savvy Bull Goose Loony Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jordan Location: Wherever the AF takes me Posts: 381 Trading: (11)	Re: What are you reading? Finished "Decision Points" by George W. Now onto "Life" by Keith Richards.

12-17-2010, 07:22 AM	#1160
Mugen910 I <3 Huy Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Location Location: First Name Posts: 8,387 Trading: (106)	Re: What are you reading? 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" __________________ I'm not antisocial, I just think people are stupid.