Recent books read

Nightshade · 03-03-2007, 10:24 PM

Inspired by the book club thread.

since noone wants to do a book exchange lets just post up recent books read and a good, bad and ugly reccomendation list.

Anyways my recent:

A Long Way Gone by Ishmael Beah (currently reading) the one Starbucks is pushing...pretty good so far, read half of it in an afternoon. Wasn't sure what to expect but it is worth looking at.

Street of Crocodiles by Bruno Schulz Very texture driven story about memories of his life growing up in pre war Poland. Interesting read to say the least.

Last Exit to Brooklyn by Hubert Selby jr. Dark and forboding look into the despondent life of a group of drug addicted transvestites. It's kind of a tough read as are most of his books but well worth it.

johnny_boy02 · 03-03-2007, 11:22 PM

In the last month I have read first 4 Dark Tower books by Stephen King.

Me Talk Pretty One Day, and Naked by David Sedaris

Flags of our fathers

1776

tacoma73 · 03-03-2007, 11:28 PM

Ethics-- Dietrich Bonhoeffer

Infinite Insights into Kenpo, Vol 2-- Ed Parker

The Complete Japanese Joinery-- translated by Koichi Paul Nii, from two volumes by Hideo Sato and Yasua Nakahara

Building the Timber Frame House: the Revival of a Forgotten Craft-- Tedd Benson with James Gruber

very good stuff. I'm about to get into a couple biographies: an abridged version of the trillion-volume Winston Churchill tome, and one on Patton.

krawlr · 03-03-2007, 11:52 PM

http://www.survivalofthesickestthebook.com/

Heard about this on the radio, was a pretty interesting easy read.

Priest · 03-04-2007, 06:33 AM

The Life and Times of the Thunderbolt Kid by Bill Bryson. It's a memoir of him growing up in teh 50's. It's hilarious.

Bondage · 03-04-2007, 07:37 AM

Ulysses, James Joyce. Holy Crap it's a hard read. 3 stars out of 5 if you're into self-inflicted pain.
The Story of O, by I forget. Starts out interesting but gets twisted very quickly 1 star.
Faust, by Nietchze (sp) 5 out of 5.
The Game by Niel Strauss, The life of a pick up artist, very interesting, I wish I had read it when I was 20, but don't think I would have gotten much beyond the first few chapters. 4 out of 5.

rugger · 03-04-2007, 08:28 AM

Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert T. Kiyosaki
It definitely make you think about where you come from. It's a great read.

Shawnboy · 03-04-2007, 09:58 AM

America Alone, by Mark Steyn

I Rant, Therefore I am, by Dennis Miller

kimera · 03-04-2007, 10:14 AM

'What Narcissism Means to Me'

Well, actually, I wrote it.

johnny_boy02 · 03-04-2007, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Priest

The Life and Times of the Thunderbolt Kid by Bill Bryson. It's a memoir of him growing up in teh 50's. It's hilarious.

I picked that up the other day, have not started it yet. Looks good though.

Nightshade · 03-04-2007, 12:50 PM

breakfast/lunch bump

Priest · 03-04-2007, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by johnny_boy02

I picked that up the other day, have not started it yet. Looks good though.

For me it was laugh out loud funny although my wife didn't find it so. If you haven't already read it and you like that one pick up A Walk In The Woods.

Nightshade · 03-04-2007, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Priest

For me it was laugh out loud funny although my wife didn't find it so. If you haven't already read it and you like that one pick up A Walk In The Woods.

I have that on audio book that was left in my mothers things when she passed. I have been meaning to take a listen to it..might have to now.

Davethorik · 03-04-2007, 04:54 PM

About 1/4 of the way into The Grapes of Wrath. Never got around to reading that one in H.S. or college. Really enjoy it so far, as I have with all of Steinbeck's other stuff.

InfantryYJ · 03-04-2007, 05:58 PM

Currently reading "Master and Commander" by Patrick O'Brian.

kimera · 03-04-2007, 06:03 PM

You guys want to read a great fuckin book? Go buy 'The Terror' by Dan Simmons. It is completely immersive. 'Master and Commander' meets 'Alien.'

YJfreak · 03-04-2007, 06:09 PM

Another vote for A Walk in the Woods.

Just got done reading No Shortcuts to the Top by Ed Viesturs. Pretty good book about his career and climbing the worlds 8,000s.

debruins · 03-04-2007, 08:06 PM

are we talkin' books we read 'cause of school of for fun

hmmm cooks for fun, i think that last one like that was a jeep maual

but in school i am reading one flew over the cuckoos nest and it is okay

Davethorik · 03-04-2007, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Davethorik

About 1/4 of the way into The Grapes of Wrath. Never got around to reading that one in H.S. or college. Really enjoy it so far, as I have with all of Steinbeck's other stuff.

As of this afternoon, got Sophie's Choice by Styron in the bullpen.

DRM · 03-04-2007, 08:56 PM

A Walk In The Woods - Bill Bryson

Nightshade · 03-04-2007, 08:58 PM

So tonight I decided to re-read Diary of A.N. by Julius Horowitz

Awesome book if you are able to find it, I had to order it since it is out of print.

makeupqueEn · 03-04-2007, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by DRM

A Walk In The Woods - Bill Bryson

Have you read "In A Sunburned Coutry"? It is really good too...

mcamish01 · 03-04-2007, 09:04 PM

just finished "Desert Solitaire" by Edward Abbey, it provides a very unique perspective on enviromental conservationalism and how society has changed since the '50s. A great read, and based in Moab.

loveshackle · 03-04-2007, 09:27 PM

Just finished 'Cannonball' by Brock Yates. Overview of all the races from his perspective, then short memories of the events from many participants. Very interesting read.

Now reading 'The Lincoln Lawyer' by Michael Connely. Really like his style. Fast moving & hard to put down. Very immersive. Enjoyed 'The Poet' & 'Blood Work' by him, so now moving thru his library of work.

Next will be 'Hot Rod' by Brock Yates.

Hickeyjones · 03-04-2007, 09:44 PM

"Hidden Prey" John Sandford.
"The Pale Horsemen" Bernard Cornwell

03-03-2007, 10:24 PM	#1
Nightshade Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Member # 40793 Location: Newberg, Oregon Posts: 141	Recent books read Inspired by the book club thread. since noone wants to do a book exchange lets just post up recent books read and a good, bad and ugly reccomendation list. Anyways my recent: A Long Way Gone by Ishmael Beah (currently reading) the one Starbucks is pushing...pretty good so far, read half of it in an afternoon. Wasn't sure what to expect but it is worth looking at. Street of Crocodiles by Bruno Schulz Very texture driven story about memories of his life growing up in pre war Poland. Interesting read to say the least. Last Exit to Brooklyn by Hubert Selby jr. Dark and forboding look into the despondent life of a group of drug addicted transvestites. It's kind of a tough read as are most of his books but well worth it. __________________ Run B100, SVO or WVO year round. dinofuelalternatives.com

03-03-2007, 11:22 PM	#2
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03-03-2007, 11:28 PM	#3
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03-03-2007, 11:52 PM	#4
krawlr Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Member # 13619 Location: US of Fail Posts: 272	http://www.survivalofthesickestthebook.com/ Heard about this on the radio, was a pretty interesting easy read. __________________ Boo!

03-04-2007, 06:33 AM	#5
Priest Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: Nov 2000 Member # 2175 Location: Canton (Ohio not China) Posts: 4,037	The Life and Times of the Thunderbolt Kid by Bill Bryson. It's a memoir of him growing up in teh 50's. It's hilarious. __________________ Knowledge without mileage equals bullshit Wing Zombie Facebook

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Bondage Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Member # 21100 Posts: 654	Ulysses, James Joyce. Holy Crap it's a hard read. 3 stars out of 5 if you're into self-inflicted pain. The Story of O, by I forget. Starts out interesting but gets twisted very quickly 1 star. Faust, by Nietchze (sp) 5 out of 5. The Game by Niel Strauss, The life of a pick up artist, very interesting, I wish I had read it when I was 20, but don't think I would have gotten much beyond the first few chapters. 4 out of 5. __________________ RIP Art Lilley "dulce bellum inexpertis " #1070 #811 Is it a progress if a cannibal uses knife and fork? Stanislaw Jerzy Lec

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rugger Career Hooker Join Date: Feb 2006 Member # 67681 Location: Colorado Posts: 308	Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert T. Kiyosaki It definitely make you think about where you come from. It's a great read.

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kimera Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Member # 48715 Posts: 24	You guys want to read a great fuckin book? Go buy 'The Terror' by Dan Simmons. It is completely immersive. 'Master and Commander' meets 'Alien.'

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YJfreak Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Member # 28963 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 23	Another vote for A Walk in the Woods. Just got done reading No Shortcuts to the Top by Ed Viesturs. Pretty good book about his career and climbing the worlds 8,000s.

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debruins Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Member # 87651 Location: Mass Posts: 11	are we talkin' books we read 'cause of school of for fun hmmm cooks for fun, i think that last one like that was a jeep maual but in school i am reading one flew over the cuckoos nest and it is okay __________________ 0[FONT="Arial Narrow"]lllllll[/FONT]0

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Nightshade Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Member # 40793 Location: Newberg, Oregon Posts: 141	So tonight I decided to re-read Diary of A.N. by Julius Horowitz Awesome book if you are able to find it, I had to order it since it is out of print. __________________ Run B100, SVO or WVO year round. dinofuelalternatives.com

03-04-2007, 09:04 PM	#23
mcamish01 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Member # 46161 Posts: 255	just finished "Desert Solitaire" by Edward Abbey, it provides a very unique perspective on enviromental conservationalism and how society has changed since the '50s. A great read, and based in Moab. __________________ '97 TJ stretched 13", 5.9L, TF999, Atlas, HP D60's, 39 Krawlers '01 Dodge Cummins, 6spd, 33" KM2s

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loveshackle Offsetting Gheyness Join Date: Feb 2002 Member # 9925 Location: SW Colorado Posts: 1,149	Just finished 'Cannonball' by Brock Yates. Overview of all the races from his perspective, then short memories of the events from many participants. Very interesting read. Now reading 'The Lincoln Lawyer' by Michael Connely. Really like his style. Fast moving & hard to put down. Very immersive. Enjoyed 'The Poet' & 'Blood Work' by him, so now moving thru his library of work. Next will be 'Hot Rod' by Brock Yates. __________________ ---Enrique Loveshackle, Lesbian Realignment Specialist

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