The book club

big4life · 03-16-2008, 10:02 AM

What books have you read or are reading that you like?

I just started reading "The Places In Between" by Rory Stewart. It details his walk across Afghanistan in 2002 after the fall of the Taliban. It's very interesting so far.

I also love biographies, and just bought one on Teddy Roosevelt, but haven't got to it yet.

For my novel reading I go more for thrillers / mysteries. Some of my favorite authors include.

Brad Meltzer
Stuart Woods
Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan novels
And just recently read a book by Randy Wayne White.

What's on your lists?

Primetime · 03-16-2008, 10:17 AM

Reading 'Atlas Shrugged' by Ayn Rand

Night stand waiting to be read:

Star Wars: Allegiance by Timothy Zahn
The Bourne Legacy by Robert Ludlum
a couple others

I finish a book about every other week .....

I read anything that looks interesting when walking through Barnes and Noble .....

Immortalis · 03-16-2008, 10:28 AM

The Yellow Pages...

They are great for beating people with and not leaving bruises...

Caligula · 03-17-2008, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Immortalis

The Yellow Pages...

They are great for beating people with and not leaving bruises...

Your just saying that cause you never learned to read...

DrewDog · 03-18-2008, 04:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Primetime

The Bourne Legacy by Robert Ludlum

read that 2 years ago, nowhere near as good as the first 3 (which were way better then the movies). but I didn't expect a ton since it was written by some guy I'd never heard of. They just put Ludlum's name on the cover since it was based off his character's

The last few year's I've really been into travel and adventure books.

I've read a bunch of books by guys who have climbed Everest
Into Thin Air - Jon Krakauer (who also wrote Into the Wild, which I also read and, as usual, was better then the movie)
The Crystal Horizon: Everest-The First Solo Ascent - Reinhold Messner
The Other Side of Everest: Climbing the North Face Through the Killer Storm - Matt Dickinson

some general travel books
A Load Of Bull: An Englishman's Adventures In Madrid - Tim Parfitt
Lonely Planet Bad Lands: A Tourist on the Axis of Evil - Tony Wheeler
Lonely Planet Tales from Nowhere: Unexpected stories from unexpected - Don George

motorcycle travel books
Jupiter's Travel's - Ted Simon
Riding High - Ted Simon
Long Way Round - Ewan MacGregor & Charlie Boorman
Race to Dakar - Charlie Boorman
Long Way Down - Ewan MacGregor & Charlie Boorman
Motorcycle Therapy: A Canadian Adventure in Central America - Jeremy Kroeker
Mondo Enduro - Austin Vince

there were one or two fiction novels in the last few years too but nothing that stands out enough for me to remember, besides the disappointment of the Bourne Legacy
Mondo Enduro

On my too read list are:
Dreaming of Jupiter (30 Years On) - Ted Simon
Kaplan LSAT 2008, Comprehensive Program
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Lumberjack5.0 · 03-18-2008, 05:32 AM

I've been into biographies lately. I like the inspiration they provide. I last read "Buffet: The Making of an American Capitallist" and it was fascinating. Buffet is quite a unique indvidual to say the least. Dude was living off of his 50K/year salary while he was worth hundreds of millions of dollars. As of the time the book was written (mid-90's) he had not sold a single share of Berkshire Hathaway.

I'm reading a biography on Lincon at the moment called "Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln". It's very good (and it makes me sick when I think of the state of politics today vs. back then, though there are certainly common threads as well), but I'm barely reading 20 pages a week lately

thedreamthief · 03-18-2008, 07:43 AM

I recently finished The Nasty Bits by Anthony Bourdain.
Amazon.com: The Nasty Bits: Collected Varietal Cuts, Usable Trim, Scraps, and Bones: Anthony Bourdain: Books

I am currently about halfway through The Year of Living Biblically: One Man's Quest to Follow the Bible as Literally as Possible by A.J Jacobs
Amazon.com: The Year of Living Biblically: One Man's Humble Quest to Follow the Bible as Literally as Possible: A. J. Jacobs: Books

CK · 03-18-2008, 08:37 AM

Anything written by James A. Mitchner!

cranny · 03-18-2008, 10:49 AM

If you're interested in personal growth I would highly recommend The Road Less Traveled by Scott Peck. It is a great book IMO as far as dealing w/ life's problems that hit us on a continual basis. It's an easy read and will keep you interested. He really puts things into perspective. Not sure if you have kids but this book is a must for parents. My mom gave me a copy when I graduated highschool and told me to read it. I've read it 3 times since then. It was one the best things she's done for me.

*Bunny* · 03-18-2008, 11:12 AM

I am currently reading:

'The Biology of Belief' by Bruce Lipton - This book help explain in layman's terms why you are not limited by your genes.. I am a testament to that so happy to read that it can be explained. Makes me want to read more about this, Ahhh I MISS BIOLOGY....

Will Read:
'A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose' by Eckhart Tolle

Perhaps even The Power of Now, his other work.

Future:

Looking for a few good books on Quantum Physics... lol

This looks like it's next in the list of to do's in the next few months as well.

'The Genie in Your Genes: Epigenetic Medicine and the New Biology of Intention' by Dawson Church

I used to read a lot of Dan Brown (i.e. Da Vinci Code fame), Anne Rice (i.e Interview w/ the Vampire etc), James Patterson, Tess Gerritson ...

solidspine · 03-18-2008, 01:25 PM

I read a lot of novels, currently and will finish this week

How to fall out of love, by Dr. Debora Phillips, and Robert Judd-not a novel

Read broken by Bill Moyer’s son, and the recent one about Afghanistan, it was made into a movie, kids from different classes and flying kites the book was good and so was the movie,

Sorry I will take a nap and post the title, it is a book I would recommend,

bigsix · 03-18-2008, 03:07 PM

Currently reading "The Secret" by Rhonda Byrne

Its about thinking positive and thinking of the good things you want to happen and that by doing so they will happen. Its states that by thinking negatively then bad things will happen. Interesting read anyway.

*Bunny* · 03-18-2008, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by bigsix

Currently reading "The Secret" by Rhonda Byrne

Its about thinking positive and thinking of the good things you want to happen and that by doing so they will happen. Its states that by thinking negatively then bad things will happen. Interesting read anyway.

Great book.
Great quotes in there.

The subject matter material was basically taken from the Abraham Hicks books and put into a different marketable format.

If you want to read further into The Law of Attraction, the Hicks have been dealing with it since the 80's. I absolutely love all of their books and audios.

The Secret Video Is a great start down that road, but definitely missing a whole lot of important pieces.

StFu · 03-19-2008, 11:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Caligula

Your just saying that cause you never learned to read...

He likes to look at the pictures in the ads.....

Sue Me · 03-19-2008, 03:36 PM

East of Eden - uuuuh, pretty awesome, failed abortion attempts with knitting needles & red pepper, poisoning, biblical insight, betrayal, prostitution and I am only about 1/2 done with it...

ILIEKFUDE · 03-19-2008, 03:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Immortalis

The Yellow Pages...

They are great for beating people with and not leaving bruises...

ya but the welts turn into red outlines even after they heal. especially if ya catch em with a corner.

03-16-2008, 10:02 AM	#1 (permalink)
big4life Gold Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: South Carolina Posts: 491 Rep Power: 22128	The book club What books have you read or are reading that you like? I just started reading "The Places In Between" by Rory Stewart. It details his walk across Afghanistan in 2002 after the fall of the Taliban. It's very interesting so far. I also love biographies, and just bought one on Teddy Roosevelt, but haven't got to it yet. For my novel reading I go more for thrillers / mysteries. Some of my favorite authors include. Brad Meltzer Stuart Woods Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan novels And just recently read a book by Randy Wayne White. What's on your lists? __________________ “If children have the ability to ignore all odds and percentages, then maybe we can all learn from them. When you think about it, what other choice is there but to hope? We have two options, medically and emotionally: give up, or Fight Like Hell.” Lance Armstrong

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Immortalis The Prophet Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 3,380 Rep Power: 159883	The Yellow Pages... They are great for beating people with and not leaving bruises...

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Lumberjack5.0 Big Dumb Animal Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Reminiscing with people I don't know Posts: 1,711 Rep Power: 191820	I've been into biographies lately. I like the inspiration they provide. I last read "Buffet: The Making of an American Capitallist" and it was fascinating. Buffet is quite a unique indvidual to say the least. Dude was living off of his 50K/year salary while he was worth hundreds of millions of dollars. As of the time the book was written (mid-90's) he had not sold a single share of Berkshire Hathaway. I'm reading a biography on Lincon at the moment called "Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln". It's very good (and it makes me sick when I think of the state of politics today vs. back then, though there are certainly common threads as well), but I'm barely reading 20 pages a week lately

03-18-2008, 08:37 AM	#8 (permalink)
CK I will again and better! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Oh Canada Posts: 3,174 Rep Power: 188162	Anything written by James A. Mitchner!

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cranny Runs with scissors Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Testville Posts: 1,284 Rep Power: 160347	If you're interested in personal growth I would highly recommend The Road Less Traveled by Scott Peck. It is a great book IMO as far as dealing w/ life's problems that hit us on a continual basis. It's an easy read and will keep you interested. He really puts things into perspective. Not sure if you have kids but this book is a must for parents. My mom gave me a copy when I graduated highschool and told me to read it. I've read it 3 times since then. It was one the best things she's done for me.

03-18-2008, 01:25 PM	#11 (permalink)
solidspine Retired Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 6,622 Rep Power: 0	I read a lot of novels, currently and will finish this week How to fall out of love, by Dr. Debora Phillips, and Robert Judd-not a novel Read broken by Bill Moyer’s son, and the recent one about Afghanistan, it was made into a movie, kids from different classes and flying kites the book was good and so was the movie, Sorry I will take a nap and post the title, it is a book I would recommend,

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bigsix Gold Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: TX Posts: 1,013 Rep Power: 36952	Currently reading "The Secret" by Rhonda Byrne Its about thinking positive and thinking of the good things you want to happen and that by doing so they will happen. Its states that by thinking negatively then bad things will happen. Interesting read anyway.

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Sue Me Scumbag Banker Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 622 Rep Power: 9762	East of Eden - uuuuh, pretty awesome, failed abortion attempts with knitting needles & red pepper, poisoning, biblical insight, betrayal, prostitution and I am only about 1/2 done with it...