Books and reading

[Slimshoom]

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The only time I ever really read was like back in 5th or 6th grade when I read through the entire Redwall series.

you read the whole thing? dang thats like what ten books or something...I own the whole series but have only read like five or six of them. Ive read the beginning trilogy (Redwall, Mossflower, Mattimeo) several times.

[Cataschism]

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Recently finished up King of Lies by John Hart. I couldn't put it down since there was almost always something exciting coming up. Soon starting on Swan Song by Robert McCammon.

[oakfan162]

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I just got done reading David Baldacci's "Divine Justice"...the latest in a series, it's a action/drama/politics type book set in DC, but more about the characters and less political boring. Quick read and had me hooked from the start.

Not sure what's next, gotta hit up the library.

Love me some Baldacci. Pretty good, as you said, quick reads.

[Cebby]

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I would definitely recommend "Life and Fate" by Vasily Grossman as an alternative. One of the best books i've ever read.

Is there a certain translation you'd recommend? I'm a bit off from reading the Russian version and there's no Penguin Classics (my go to) version available. There's only one version on Amazon and was just checking before I purchase.

[yamabushi]

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you read the whole thing? dang thats like what ten books or something...I own the whole series but have only read like five or six of them. Ive read the beginning trilogy (Redwall, Mossflower, Mattimeo) several times.

How'd you like these? my wife picked all these up at a yard sale thinking I might like them.

[cubsfan203]

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you read the whole thing? dang thats like what ten books or something...I own the whole series but have only read like five or six of them. Ive read the beginning trilogy (Redwall, Mossflower, Mattimeo) several times.

Yeah I read through what was all of them at the time at least, something like 9 or 10. I should probably re-read them though since I didn't really understand everything at the time since I was pretty young. I remember Martin The Warrior being my favorite one, I think I read it two or three times.

I enjoyed Fahrenheit 451 and A Clockwork Orange more than those books though.

[stewaat]

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Richard Dawkins - The God Delusion

Just started and it's the most powerful book I've ever read. I will finish this in 2-3 days. I think everybody should read this, regardless of their religious background.

[Slimshoom]

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How'd you like these? my wife picked all these up at a yard sale thinking I might like them.

Theyre pretty good, on the surface it may seem like theyre made for kids, but the stories (in the ones I've read) are pretty involved and make for an enjoyable read. I would recommend you start with "Redwall" though, and then move on to "Mossflower", after that it really doesnt matter.

[jim416]

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Anyone interested in my book, The Angel From Vietnam, in PDF format? Just PM me. I'm sending it out free for people here for thanks for a great web site.

Happy Thanksgiving tomorrow.

[yamabushi]

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Anyone interested in my book, The Angel From Vietnam, in PDF format? Just PM me. I'm sending it out free for people here for thanks for a great web site.

Happy Thanksgiving tomorrow.

Whats it about?

[jim416]

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"The Angel From Vietnam, Growing up, the Vietnam War, a Daughter, and Healing".

Winner of the Military Writers Society Award for writing, 2005.

I spent four years in Vietnam from the age of 19 to a few months shy of my 24th birthday. I had a family and daughter that I tried to get out of country, but failed. Book goes full circle from tragedy in my early years to finding peace and healing in my latter years.

Not a war book at all. Filled with humor and also sadness.

Reviews are on Amazon/Barnes and Noble web sites.

[Moses Shuttlesworth]

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Just finished List
To Kill A Mockingird
Frankenstein

Going to read
More Bram Stoker books
Steven King Books

Read those in high school. Frankenstein is my favorite book.

[cubsfan203]

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Have any of you read 1984? I remember reading Animal Farm when I was in school and liked it so I thought I might pick it up and give it a go.

[CMH]

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Whats it about?

It's a great story and a quick read.

Though, I already have the book, if you can send me a pdf format of it, Jim, that would be cool. I'd like to have it on my computer.

[CMH]

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Have any of you read 1984? I remember reading Animal Farm when I was in school and liked it so I thought I might pick it up and give it a go.

Man, 1984 is one of those books I want to read.