What are you reading? - Page 112

JoeCool87TC · 12-08-2012, 04:53 PM

I just started the Foundation series, by Isaac Asimov. I already read just the original trilogy, but that was back in my high school days, 40+ years ago. I've been re-reading some of the old sci-fi classics and got a whim to read this. Pretty good so far, It's going to take a while!

CigarNut · 12-08-2012, 11:04 PM

It's a great series. I started with the Elijah Baily books (Caves of Steel, The Naked Sun, and Robots of Dawn) follwed by Robots and Empire. These are the prequels to the Foundation series.

They are all excellent books!

Ubiquitous · 12-09-2012, 04:29 AM

Vince Flynn, Term Limits

BSB · 12-09-2012, 01:00 PM

"Valley of the Sun," a book of short stories by Louis L'Amour

CigarNut · 12-09-2012, 02:59 PM

61 Hours (A Jack Reacher novel) by Lee Child

elderboy02 · 12-09-2012, 04:56 PM

Identity Theft: Don't Be A Victim

blugill · 12-09-2012, 05:40 PM

How is the Jack Reacher series?

BSB · 12-09-2012, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by blugill

How is the Jack Reacher series?

FREAKIN' AWESOME!! Get them from the start and read chronologically. One of my favorite series

blugill · 12-09-2012, 06:28 PM

Does the casting of Tom Cruise detract from the stories?
I'm not a Cruise fan. LOL!

pnoon · 12-09-2012, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by BSB

FREAKIN' AWESOME!! Get them from the start and read chronologically. One of my favorite series

I agree

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Originally Posted by blugill

Does the casting of Tom Cruise detract from the stories?
I'm not a Cruise fan. LOL!

A bit but not a big deal.

I ignore what Hollywood does to books.

kelmac07 · 12-09-2012, 06:38 PM

How to Sharpen Pencils by David Rees...even in this technologically advanced age I'm still a huge fan of pencils. I always have a few on my desk.

BSB · 12-09-2012, 09:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blugill

Does the casting of Tom Cruise detract from the stories?
I'm not a Cruise fan. LOL!

Lee Child does not seem to have a problem with it. So, I'm good with it, too. I will see the movie. I will continue to read the books.

CigarNut · 12-10-2012, 07:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blugill

How is the Jack Reacher series?

Quote:

Originally Posted by BSB

FREAKIN' AWESOME!! Get them from the start and read chronologically. One of my favorite series

I agree -- you can read the books in the order that they were published or chronologically. I chose to read chronologically which puts two of the later books and two short stories (available on Kindle) ahead of the rest.

I have not been able to put them down...

BSB · 12-11-2012, 11:03 AM

"The Burglar Who Thought He Was Borgart," by Lawrence Block. I like this series, fun reads.

CigarNut · 12-11-2012, 11:17 AM

Worth Dying For (A Jack Reacher novel) by Lee Child (one more to go...

)

BSB · 12-11-2012, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by CigarNut

Worth Dying For (A Jack Reacher novel) by Lee Child (one more to go...

)

Makes me want to start reading them all over again

CigarNut · 12-11-2012, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by CigarNut

Worth Dying For (A Jack Reacher novel) by Lee Child (one more to go...

)

Quote:

Originally Posted by BSB

Makes me want to start reading them all over again

After checking Amazon, I am not sure about running out and getting the most recent book -- it is $13.99 on Kindle... I hate to spend that much for an e-book... We'll see how long I can wait it out

BSB · 12-11-2012, 02:22 PM

Books aren't cheap anymore. I buy most of mine at used book stores and more and more at Goodwill...for .50 a paperback and $1.99 hardcover. You can't go in and pick out the titles you want, but can find them in broader categories. I look for L'Amours I don't have or maybe Preston & Child, a new favorite.

shilala · 12-13-2012, 06:35 PM

I finished reading the Morningstar (zombie) Trilogy by Z.A. Recht.
I read the third book in two sittings, it wrapped stuff up real well.
The guy died while he was writing the last book and it felt like I could tell when someone jumped in and punched stuff up. They did well, but missed chunks of plot/character development that obviously went missed by the editor.
Anyone reading would have went "wha???"
I'm still excited for December 26th when the 3rd installment of J.L. Bourne's series of Zombie books, "Day by Day Armageddon:Shattered Hourglass" comes out. I've run real thin of zombie books, there's hardly any I haven't read at this point, at least ones that are said to be worth reading.

I still can't force myself to read Uncle Tom's Cabin, and I'm not ready for another Civil War book yet. I have a couple Jared Diamond books I want to finish but I'm too cheap to buy them on Kindle since I have the actual books. I just won't pick up a real book anymore, I'm ruined.

I think I'll look into the Jack Reacher series you guys are talking about.

BSB · 12-14-2012, 08:03 AM

Finished the Burglar book last night and started "Listening Woman" an old Tony Hillerman mystery.

12-08-2012, 04:53 PM	#2221
JoeCool87TC Relaxing in Paradise... Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: Joe Location: Beautiful Rural East Texas Posts: 186 Trading: (4)	Re: What are you reading? I just started the Foundation series, by Isaac Asimov. I already read just the original trilogy, but that was back in my high school days, 40+ years ago. I've been re-reading some of the old sci-fi classics and got a whim to read this. Pretty good so far, It's going to take a while!

12-08-2012, 11:04 PM	#2222
CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,038 Trading: (111*)	Re: What are you reading? It's a great series. I started with the Elijah Baily books (Caves of Steel, The Naked Sun, and Robots of Dawn) follwed by Robots and Empire. These are the prequels to the Foundation series. They are all excellent books! __________________ Need Beads? Need Five Finger Bags? 2 of 3 Requirements for use of the CA Rolodex: 100 posts/ 60 day membership/ participation in trade (trader rating). New members can be added at any time.

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Ubiquitous Living life at top speed Join Date: Jul 2012 First Name: Travis Location: WA Posts: 253 Trading: (6)	Re: What are you reading? Vince Flynn, Term Limits

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BSB Feeling at Home Join Date: Jan 2011 First Name: Bob Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 897 Trading: (13)	Re: What are you reading? "Valley of the Sun," a book of short stories by Louis L'Amour __________________ Ad majorem Dei gloriam!

12-09-2012, 02:59 PM	#2225
CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,038 Trading: (111*)	Re: What are you reading? 61 Hours (A Jack Reacher novel) by Lee Child __________________ Need Beads? Need Five Finger Bags? 2 of 3 Requirements for use of the CA Rolodex: 100 posts/ 60 day membership/ participation in trade (trader rating). New members can be added at any time.

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blugill Feeling at Home Join Date: Dec 2008 First Name: Andy Location: Enid, Oklahoma Posts: 867 Trading: (10)	Re: What are you reading? Does the casting of Tom Cruise detract from the stories? I'm not a Cruise fan. LOL! __________________ My Blog

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kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: What are you reading? How to Sharpen Pencils by David Rees...even in this technologically advanced age I'm still a huge fan of pencils. I always have a few on my desk. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

12-11-2012, 11:03 AM	#2234
BSB Feeling at Home Join Date: Jan 2011 First Name: Bob Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 897 Trading: (13)	Re: What are you reading? "The Burglar Who Thought He Was Borgart," by Lawrence Block. I like this series, fun reads. __________________ Ad majorem Dei gloriam!

12-11-2012, 11:17 AM	#2235
CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,038 Trading: (111*)	Re: What are you reading? Worth Dying For (A Jack Reacher novel) by Lee Child (one more to go... ) __________________ Need Beads? Need Five Finger Bags? 2 of 3 Requirements for use of the CA Rolodex: 100 posts/ 60 day membership/ participation in trade (trader rating). New members can be added at any time.

12-11-2012, 02:22 PM	#2238
BSB Feeling at Home Join Date: Jan 2011 First Name: Bob Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 897 Trading: (13)	Re: What are you reading? Books aren't cheap anymore. I buy most of mine at used book stores and more and more at Goodwill...for .50 a paperback and $1.99 hardcover. You can't go in and pick out the titles you want, but can find them in broader categories. I look for L'Amours I don't have or maybe Preston & Child, a new favorite. __________________ Ad majorem Dei gloriam!

12-13-2012, 06:35 PM	#2239
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: What are you reading? I finished reading the Morningstar (zombie) Trilogy by Z.A. Recht. I read the third book in two sittings, it wrapped stuff up real well. The guy died while he was writing the last book and it felt like I could tell when someone jumped in and punched stuff up. They did well, but missed chunks of plot/character development that obviously went missed by the editor. Anyone reading would have went "wha???" I'm still excited for December 26th when the 3rd installment of J.L. Bourne's series of Zombie books, "Day by Day Armageddon:Shattered Hourglass" comes out. I've run real thin of zombie books, there's hardly any I haven't read at this point, at least ones that are said to be worth reading. I still can't force myself to read Uncle Tom's Cabin, and I'm not ready for another Civil War book yet. I have a couple Jared Diamond books I want to finish but I'm too cheap to buy them on Kindle since I have the actual books. I just won't pick up a real book anymore, I'm ruined. I think I'll look into the Jack Reacher series you guys are talking about. __________________

12-14-2012, 08:03 AM	#2240
BSB Feeling at Home Join Date: Jan 2011 First Name: Bob Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 897 Trading: (13)	Re: What are you reading? Finished the Burglar book last night and started "Listening Woman" an old Tony Hillerman mystery. __________________ Ad majorem Dei gloriam!