What are you reading? - Page 6

MNSmoker · 11-19-2008, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by smitdavi

Working through the Vince Flynn novels right now

Vince Flynn is one of my favorite authors. I'm in the middle of his latest book, "Extreme Measures" right now. Mitch Rapp is a badass.

11-19-2008, 05:50 PM

Just finished re-reading "Stingray Shuffle" by Tim Dorsey. Serge Storms is one of the most demented and funny characters in a book I have ever come across. I have to assume that these are great reads for any Floridians because of the quirky Florida tie-ins

Four Rollies out of four

Cigargal · 11-19-2008, 07:31 PM

Just finished Club Dumas by Arturo Perez-Reverte. Great mystery-makes me want to read the Three Musketeers again.

Starting The Private Patient by P.D. James-just came out this week.

Cigargal · 11-19-2008, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by MithShrike

Forest Mage by Robin Hobb.

I have this series but haven't read it yet. I read some bad reviws of these books and find it hard to believe. Hobb is usually spot on with her tales. Let me know what you think.

Starscream · 11-20-2008, 05:29 PM

Just started on Go Ask Alice. Not a bad read so far.

hotreds · 11-27-2008, 09:26 PM

Hammer from Above: Marine Air Combat Over Iraq by Jay Stout

yourchoice · 11-27-2008, 10:37 PM

I just finished The First Commandment by Brad Thor. I am completely caught up on him now. What to read next?...

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Originally Posted by PitmanGeek

I started (and finished) Jar City by Arnaldur Indriðason this past Sunday. If you like crime thrillers, this one is indeed good. It had been quite a long time since I started and finished a book in one day, but I just couldn't put this one down.

Sounds good, I'm going to reserve this one at the library, and

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Originally Posted by MNSmoker

Vince Flynn is one of my favorite authors. I'm in the middle of his latest book, "Extreme Measures" right now. Mitch Rapp is a badass.

Thanks for the heads up! I love Vince Flynn. He and Brad Thor are very similar. Scot Harvath and Mitch Rapp are both badasses! Going to reserve this one too.

11-27-2008, 11:47 PM

A New Earth - Eckhart Tolle is my current read it is a pretty amazing book about human spirituality.

I am an avid read I eat up most any fiction. From Brad Thor to Grisham and all spectrums in between

11-28-2008, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Cigargal

I have this series but haven't read it yet. I read some bad reviws of these books and find it hard to believe. Hobb is usually spot on with her tales. Let me know what you think.

Well the character of Nevare is no FitzChivalry that's for sure. He's spoiled, more naive than is good for him, and refuses to acknowledge reality. These books are far more introspective and some of the major 'action' sequences are kind of more abstract than anything. Still, I like it. Unlike Robert Jordan, Robin Hobb can still write after releasing a few books.

Cigargal · 11-28-2008, 07:30 PM

Finished The Private Patient, by P.D. James and loved it.

Started Jewish Pirates of the Carribean.

11-30-2008, 02:08 PM

Blaze – Richard Bachman (a.k.a. Stephen King)

A very enjoyable quick read from King. He writes that this was a book that he had in the can for many years, and he recently dusted it off. Not the usual King fare, I can see why he kept it under the Bachman pseudonym. Vaguely reminiscent of Raising Arizona in that it is a kidnapping gone bad… although you can’t help feeling sympathy for Blaze, the “dummy” who is able to pull off the kidnapping of a 6-month old with the help of his dead “brains” of the outfit (George). Blaze operates while hearing the voice of his dead friend in his head, giving him the sage advice he needs to pull off the feat.

I had to smile and laugh when Blaze makes the kidnapping call to the parents… collect, because he doesn’t have any change… and he gives the operator his name to use.

I would recommend this… especially to those who don’t normally read King novels.

11-30-2008, 02:14 PM

I also just finished...

Mary, Mary – James Patterson

Another Richard Cross novel. Interesting in that Patterson is able to tie everything together by the end. A pretty easy and straight-forward read that is interesting in the ties to Hollywood. Probably a little too much time spent on Cross’ life and times, but overall a pretty good read, fits in well with all of the Cross series of thrillers.

11-30-2008, 02:17 PM

On the flight to Vegas I finished:

Silence of the Grave by Arnaldur Indridason

This was my second book by Indridason and I must say that I loved it as much as the first. This is the second in the Reykavik thriller series and the same detectives are at work again. I must say that the back stories and how they intermingle with the characters is the strength of his writing.

You get a complete understanding as to the environment of Iceland and it’s place in the world. He is able to tie in stories from the war eras and how they relate to modern day.

The protagonist (Erlandur) is a meaty character as well with enough baggage to have a series of stories on his own. His failings as a father and husband continue to haunt him even as his success as a detective soars.

There is something that I connect to with these novels… this was another single-seating read started and finished on the flight to Vegas.

11-30-2008, 02:19 PM

On the flight back from Vegas:

Voices by Arnaldur Indridason

The third book in the Reykavik series is as good as the first two. The protagonist (Erlandur) is an entertaining character in his flaws and limitations. Indridason does a good job of integrating the back stories with the overall story. Believable and sincere, the tie-ins are what help make this another winner.

The story is of a child star (adolescent soprano) who loses his voice and loses his family in the process. Forty years after his success (two recordings), the child star turns up dead in the basement of a 4-star hotel dressed in a Santa suit. As unusual as it sounds, it is all made believable – especially in Iceland.

G G · 11-30-2008, 02:29 PM

A book called Promise Me, by Harlen Coben. Not a bad read so far.

Starscream · 11-30-2008, 06:36 PM

Just finished Go Ask Alice. Nott a bad read. Very motivational for teenagers.

SteveA · 12-02-2008, 10:57 PM

Working on the second volume of "The Civil War" by Shelby Foote.

Cigargal · 12-04-2008, 09:45 PM

I had never read a Michael Connelly book so I checked out his first Harry Bosch book, Black Echo.

neoflex · 12-04-2008, 10:08 PM

To Fat to Fish, the book written and about Artie Lange

Seanohue · 12-04-2008, 10:29 PM

I'm 1/3 of the way through The Monk; reading it for my Horror and Mystery Literature class.

11-19-2008, 05:50 PM	#102
:eevis Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What are you reading? Just finished re-reading "Stingray Shuffle" by Tim Dorsey. Serge Storms is one of the most demented and funny characters in a book I have ever come across. I have to assume that these are great reads for any Floridians because of the quirky Florida tie-ins Four Rollies out of four

11-19-2008, 07:31 PM	#103
Cigargal Waiting for SoCal XI Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Northern California Posts: 1,472 Trading: (25)	Re: What are you reading? Just finished Club Dumas by Arturo Perez-Reverte. Great mystery-makes me want to read the Three Musketeers again. Starting The Private Patient by P.D. James-just came out this week.

11-20-2008, 05:29 PM	#105
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? Just started on Go Ask Alice. Not a bad read so far. __________________ Insert quote here.

11-27-2008, 09:26 PM	#106
hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,662 Trading: (63)	Re: What are you reading? Hammer from Above: Marine Air Combat Over Iraq by Jay Stout __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.

11-27-2008, 11:47 PM	#108
SilverFox Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What are you reading? A New Earth - Eckhart Tolle is my current read it is a pretty amazing book about human spirituality. I am an avid read I eat up most any fiction. From Brad Thor to Grisham and all spectrums in between

11-28-2008, 07:30 PM	#110
Cigargal Waiting for SoCal XI Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Northern California Posts: 1,472 Trading: (25)	Re: What are you reading? Finished The Private Patient, by P.D. James and loved it. Started Jewish Pirates of the Carribean.

11-30-2008, 02:08 PM	#111
PitmanGeek Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What are you reading? Blaze – Richard Bachman (a.k.a. Stephen King) A very enjoyable quick read from King. He writes that this was a book that he had in the can for many years, and he recently dusted it off. Not the usual King fare, I can see why he kept it under the Bachman pseudonym. Vaguely reminiscent of Raising Arizona in that it is a kidnapping gone bad… although you can’t help feeling sympathy for Blaze, the “dummy” who is able to pull off the kidnapping of a 6-month old with the help of his dead “brains” of the outfit (George). Blaze operates while hearing the voice of his dead friend in his head, giving him the sage advice he needs to pull off the feat. I had to smile and laugh when Blaze makes the kidnapping call to the parents… collect, because he doesn’t have any change… and he gives the operator his name to use. I would recommend this… especially to those who don’t normally read King novels.

11-30-2008, 02:14 PM	#112
PitmanGeek Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What are you reading? I also just finished... Mary, Mary – James Patterson Another Richard Cross novel. Interesting in that Patterson is able to tie everything together by the end. A pretty easy and straight-forward read that is interesting in the ties to Hollywood. Probably a little too much time spent on Cross’ life and times, but overall a pretty good read, fits in well with all of the Cross series of thrillers.

11-30-2008, 02:17 PM	#113
PitmanGeek Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What are you reading? On the flight to Vegas I finished: Silence of the Grave by Arnaldur Indridason This was my second book by Indridason and I must say that I loved it as much as the first. This is the second in the Reykavik thriller series and the same detectives are at work again. I must say that the back stories and how they intermingle with the characters is the strength of his writing. You get a complete understanding as to the environment of Iceland and it’s place in the world. He is able to tie in stories from the war eras and how they relate to modern day. The protagonist (Erlandur) is a meaty character as well with enough baggage to have a series of stories on his own. His failings as a father and husband continue to haunt him even as his success as a detective soars. There is something that I connect to with these novels… this was another single-seating read started and finished on the flight to Vegas.

11-30-2008, 02:19 PM	#114
PitmanGeek Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What are you reading? On the flight back from Vegas: Voices by Arnaldur Indridason The third book in the Reykavik series is as good as the first two. The protagonist (Erlandur) is an entertaining character in his flaws and limitations. Indridason does a good job of integrating the back stories with the overall story. Believable and sincere, the tie-ins are what help make this another winner. The story is of a child star (adolescent soprano) who loses his voice and loses his family in the process. Forty years after his success (two recordings), the child star turns up dead in the basement of a 4-star hotel dressed in a Santa suit. As unusual as it sounds, it is all made believable – especially in Iceland.

11-30-2008, 02:29 PM	#115
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,725 Trading: (10)	Re: What are you reading? A book called Promise Me, by Harlen Coben. Not a bad read so far.

11-30-2008, 06:36 PM	#116
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? Just finished Go Ask Alice. Nott a bad read. Very motivational for teenagers. __________________ Insert quote here.

12-02-2008, 10:57 PM	#117
SteveA Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Steve Location: MT Posts: 265 Trading: (3)	Re: What are you reading? Working on the second volume of "The Civil War" by Shelby Foote.

12-04-2008, 09:45 PM	#118
Cigargal Waiting for SoCal XI Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Northern California Posts: 1,472 Trading: (25)	Re: What are you reading? I had never read a Michael Connelly book so I checked out his first Harry Bosch book, Black Echo.

12-04-2008, 10:08 PM	#119
neoflex I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: John Location: Monroe, NC Posts: 2,765 Trading: (32)	Re: What are you reading? To Fat to Fish, the book written and about Artie Lange __________________

12-04-2008, 10:29 PM	#120
Seanohue Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Sean Posts: 277 Trading: (7)	Re: What are you reading? I'm 1/3 of the way through The Monk; reading it for my Horror and Mystery Literature class.