What are you reading? - Page 37

Rabidsquirrel · 10-28-2009, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by TheTraveler

Robert Jordan / Brandon Sanderson ..... The Gathering Storm

Picked it up last night. I think I got the last one in the store.

D_A · 11-01-2009, 06:26 PM

Bourne Deception

Cigargal · 11-02-2009, 10:48 AM

Finished Three to Get Deadly and now taking a break from Stephanie Plum and reading the Black Dahlia by James Ellroy. I am having a hard time getting past all the boxing stuff and hoping the detective stuff starts real soon. I enjoy the L.A history stuff since I grew up down in that area. My grandpa had a store in L.A. until the early 30's.

GTsetGO · 11-02-2009, 11:08 AM

i am still on my Star Wars dork trend. Just finished Heir to the Empire and picked and started reading Imperial Commando 501st.

goalie204 · 11-02-2009, 01:55 PM

these forums

qwerty1500 · 11-04-2009, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Cigargal

Good one-I read it last month. A departure for Lehane, who writes great mysteries but he does an excellent job on The Given Day.

Just finished it. One of the better books I've read this year.

Getting ready to start The Worst Hard Time by Timothy Egan, a non-fiction piece about survivors of the Dust Bowl. I have wanted to read it ever since I saw Eagan talk about it months ago on Book TV.

Cigargal · 11-24-2009, 11:34 AM

Finished up Under the Dome by Stephen King. A good read if you are a King fan, but be prepared for a comittment-over 1000 pages! A typical King story with tons of characters and lots of bad guys. I really enjoyed it.

Now I am reading Prodigal Summer by Barbara Kingslover for my book club-not my cup of tea but I will get through it some how.

srduggins · 11-24-2009, 11:49 AM

I used to read everything King wrote, but haven't read anything since Desperation. What is the best of what he's written since then?

Just finished Eye of the World. I felt Jordan's writing improved over the course of this book. Here's hoping that continues over The Great Hunt.

Starscream · 11-24-2009, 03:11 PM

The Odyssey by Homer

E.J. · 11-24-2009, 03:15 PM

Blades of Glory - John Rosengren

CigarNut · 11-24-2009, 04:03 PM

Just started Robert Jordan's "Fire's of Heaven". Again. This is the fifth book in his "Wheel of Time" series. Book 12, "The Gathering Storm" was just released so I am re-reading the series from the beginning. Again.

The series was supposed to be five books, then 8, then 12. The Robert Jordan died shortly after book 11 was published. A new author (Brandon Sanderson) was found to complete the series, and he is committed to finishing it in 14 (he said he could not get it all wrapped up in the 12 comitted to by Jordan).

The reason for my rereading is that it has been so long since book 11 was published (Jordan usually took 2+ years) that it is the only way for me to pick up the very complex plots and characters. I have pretty much reread the entire series for each new book (books average about 800+ pages).

One good thing is that Sanderson has committed to no more than a year between books for 13 and 14.

The best thing is that I can spend a nice afternoon or evening with these books and a fine cigar (or two), and maybe some scotch or tequila.

Partagaspete · 11-24-2009, 04:49 PM

Red Moon Rising

A very interesting read on how the coldd war got going.

qwerty1500 · 11-24-2009, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Cigargal

Finished up Under the Dome by Stephen King. A good read if you are a King fan, but be prepared for a comittment-over 1000 pages! A typical King story with tons of characters and lots of bad guys. I really enjoyed it.

Glad to hear that you liked it. Under the Dome is the next one on my list.

jmsremax · 11-24-2009, 07:03 PM

I'm currently reading Peter Bernstein's The Power of Gold for fun. If anyone here is into economics and finance I recommend picking up any of Mr Bernstein's books.

My next read....I hope it will be 1776.

hotreds · 11-24-2009, 07:49 PM

Warriors: Portraits from the Battlefield by Max Hastings

Ranger_B · 11-24-2009, 08:39 PM

Merle's door by Ted Kerasote. Just about done with it now. Great book about a guy and his dog. Shows how your dog teaches you what you need to know about living with a dog.

Emjaysmash · 11-24-2009, 09:15 PM

Going to try to read Game of Thrones again... stopped about 50 pages in.

Cenookie · 11-24-2009, 10:22 PM

Just finished "Simple Genius" by David Baldacci, and about to start "The Collector" by the same author.

theonlybear4CORT · 11-24-2009, 11:21 PM

Just finished reading the post above me

I laughed I cried,overall I enjoyed it.

MarkinAZ · 11-24-2009, 11:59 PM

Just finished-up one of the classics:

Don Pendleton's "Mack Bolan" Ice Cold Kill #70...

11-01-2009, 06:26 PM	#722
D_A Dave's not here Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: David Location: NC Posts: 272 Trading: (7)	Re: What are you reading? Bourne Deception

11-02-2009, 10:48 AM	#723
Cigargal Waiting for SoCal XI Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Northern California Posts: 1,472 Trading: (25)	Re: What are you reading? Finished Three to Get Deadly and now taking a break from Stephanie Plum and reading the Black Dahlia by James Ellroy. I am having a hard time getting past all the boxing stuff and hoping the detective stuff starts real soon. I enjoy the L.A history stuff since I grew up down in that area. My grandpa had a store in L.A. until the early 30's.

11-02-2009, 11:08 AM	#724
GTsetGO those were the droids Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Rob Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 1,686 Trading: (5)	Re: What are you reading? i am still on my Star Wars dork trend. Just finished Heir to the Empire and picked and started reading Imperial Commando 501st. __________________ Modded Mustangs

11-02-2009, 01:55 PM	#725
goalie204 Have My Own Room Join Date: Dec 2008 First Name: Myles Location: Winnipeg Posts: 1,659 Trading: (12)	Re: What are you reading? these forums

11-24-2009, 11:34 AM	#727
Cigargal Waiting for SoCal XI Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Northern California Posts: 1,472 Trading: (25)	Re: What are you reading? Finished up Under the Dome by Stephen King. A good read if you are a King fan, but be prepared for a comittment-over 1000 pages! A typical King story with tons of characters and lots of bad guys. I really enjoyed it. Now I am reading Prodigal Summer by Barbara Kingslover for my book club-not my cup of tea but I will get through it some how.

11-24-2009, 11:49 AM	#728
srduggins Feeling at Home Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: steve Location: So. Cal. No More Posts: 504 Trading: (37)	Re: What are you reading? I used to read everything King wrote, but haven't read anything since Desperation. What is the best of what he's written since then? Just finished Eye of the World. I felt Jordan's writing improved over the course of this book. Here's hoping that continues over The Great Hunt.

11-24-2009, 03:11 PM	#729
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? The Odyssey by Homer __________________ Insert quote here.

11-24-2009, 03:15 PM	#730
E.J. I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,218 Trading: (21)	Re: What are you reading? Blades of Glory - John Rosengren

11-24-2009, 04:03 PM	#731
CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,038 Trading: (111*)	Re: What are you reading? Just started Robert Jordan's "*Fire's of Heaven". Again. This is the fifth book in his "Wheel of Time" series. Book 12, "The Gathering Storm*" was just released so I am re-reading the series from the beginning. Again. The series was supposed to be five books, then 8, then 12. The Robert Jordan died shortly after book 11 was published. A new author (Brandon Sanderson) was found to complete the series, and he is committed to finishing it in 14 (he said he could not get it all wrapped up in the 12 comitted to by Jordan). The reason for my rereading is that it has been so long since book 11 was published (Jordan usually took 2+ years) that it is the only way for me to pick up the very complex plots and characters. I have pretty much reread the entire series for each new book (books average about 800+ pages). One good thing is that Sanderson has committed to no more than a year between books for 13 and 14. The best thing is that I can spend a nice afternoon or evening with these books and a fine cigar (or two), and maybe some scotch or tequila.

11-24-2009, 04:49 PM	#732
Partagaspete I Do Medical Things Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: The 1st State Posts: 676 Trading: (8)	Re: What are you reading? Red Moon Rising A very interesting read on how the coldd war got going.

11-24-2009, 07:03 PM	#734
jmsremax Yet another Masshole Join Date: Nov 2009 First Name: Jon Location: MA Posts: 1,245 Trading: (19)	Re: What are you reading? I'm currently reading Peter Bernstein's The Power of Gold for fun. If anyone here is into economics and finance I recommend picking up any of Mr Bernstein's books. My next read....I hope it will be 1776.

11-24-2009, 07:49 PM	#735
hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,658 Trading: (63)	Re: What are you reading? Warriors: Portraits from the Battlefield by Max Hastings __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.

11-24-2009, 08:39 PM	#736
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? Merle's door by Ted Kerasote. Just about done with it now. Great book about a guy and his dog. Shows how your dog teaches you what you need to know about living with a dog.

11-24-2009, 09:15 PM	#737
Emjaysmash The Hebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: M.J. Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 7,025 Trading: (76)	Re: What are you reading? Going to try to read Game of Thrones again... stopped about 50 pages in. __________________

11-24-2009, 10:22 PM	#738
Cenookie Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Claude Location: So. Calif. Posts: 292 Trading: (1)	Re: What are you reading? Just finished "Simple Genius" by David Baldacci, and about to start "The Collector" by the same author.

11-24-2009, 11:21 PM	#739
theonlybear4CORT RIP Nick Montano Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: Santa Rosa Posts: 2,040 Trading: (14)	Re: What are you reading? Just finished reading the post above me I laughed I cried,overall I enjoyed it.

11-24-2009, 11:59 PM	#740
MarkinAZ Formerly MarkinOR Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Sun City West, AZ Posts: 6,220 Trading: (40)	Re: What are you reading? Just finished-up one of the classics: Don Pendleton's "Mack Bolan" Ice Cold Kill #70... __________________ "Don't worry, God will work out His plan for your life..." Psalm 138 8