What book are you reading right now?

Exnav · Post by **Exnav** » January 11th, 2009, 4:15 pm

I read a lot of stuff, but lately I have been reading more military themed books.

I just finished "Not A Good Day To Die" by Sean Naylor. It's a recollection of the run up to Operation Anaconda and the ensuing battles in Afghanistan. Pretty riveting stuff and I would recommend highly.

JBaze · Post by **JBaze** » January 11th, 2009, 4:27 pm

I tried to follow the Military books but just doesn't grab me you know? But I can sit down with one of my Louis L'Amore books and not get up till the end. He's the only author I have ever read that can grab my attention like that.

Mama · Post by **Mama** » January 11th, 2009, 4:43 pm

I am reading the "Outlander" series by Diana Gabaldon. Set mostly in 1700's Scotland it's a cross between Romance and Action with a little bit of science fiction.
It's very graphic in all areas so on one page you can be reading about an incredible sex scene and on the next the surgery to repair a scrotum that was stabbed with a broadsword. Lots of war, and lots of Scottish history. Very good books!

south central hoon · January 11th, 2009, 4:44 pm

confederacy of dunces.
Mona Hatoum Monograph.
David Ireland Mongraph.

robertg · Post by **robertg** » January 11th, 2009, 4:50 pm

I don't think I ever read a book cover to cover, even in school. I just can't get in to it. I read magazines all the time, and read the newspaper every day. I might watch one movie a year.

Joshwfl · Post by **Joshwfl** » January 11th, 2009, 5:44 pm

SPY, by Ted Bell

It's a realistic fiction about what happens when all the groups/nations that hate America join forces with Mexico and attack through Texas.

iggys-amsoil · Post by **iggys-amsoil** » January 11th, 2009, 6:13 pm

When I'm at the book store its one of the these.

Rise of the Fourth Reich by Jim Marrs
Rule by Secrecy
or
Codeex by Tex Marrs no relation.

Post by **AlisoBob** » January 11th, 2009, 6:58 pm

m178 · Post by **m178** » January 11th, 2009, 7:01 pm

Dammit Bob, you beat me to it.

Post by **AlisoBob** » January 11th, 2009, 7:10 pm

The making of the Atomic bomb

and

The making of the Hydrogen bomb.

Both by Richard Rhodes, both 800+ pages...... both un frickin' beleivablely good.

I just finished the second one.

CRMOE500 · Post by **CRMOE500** » January 11th, 2009, 7:18 pm

Nightmares and Dreamscapes by Stephen King. I know it's old, but I like his short stories better. My Pretty Pony is about the best story in the book.
The main character is a straight forward no bullshit farmer facing his own mortality and trying to give his grandson some Instruction, people don't listen to advice he says.
His style and commonsense can be so dry and funny at the same time. A must read.

ISBB · Post by **ISBB** » January 11th, 2009, 7:28 pm

php and mysql web development.

also watching a video series on the subject as well.. gotta make my job simpler

Robpta · Post by **Robpta** » January 11th, 2009, 11:25 pm

Cry Wolf - Wilbur Smith

redrocket190 · Post by **redrocket190** » January 12th, 2009, 10:20 am

"The Snowball - Warren Buffet and the Business of Life" - Alice Schroeder - Christmas present from her who must be adored.

+1 on "Dark Sun"...

xtremeslide · Post by **xtremeslide** » January 12th, 2009, 10:57 am

STEPPENWOLF-Herman Hesse

Exnav · Post by **Exnav** » January 12th, 2009, 2:40 pm

Just started "Lone Survivor" by Marcus Luttrell.

Exnav · Post by **Exnav** » January 14th, 2009, 11:24 am

Wow, what a story. I have a better understanding of what the troops on the ground over in Afghanistan are facing. It's the Middle Ages over there. I just can't imagine some of it.

Post by **AlisoBob** » January 14th, 2009, 11:41 am

Read this....

britincali · Post by **britincali** » January 14th, 2009, 11:58 am

Heres one I will never forget reading....

http://believeinmermaids.net/default.aspx

Hellbear · Post by **Hellbear** » January 14th, 2009, 12:04 pm

This is the book I have been reading lately. It's pretty good.

http://www.amazon.com/Confederate-Reade ... 342&sr=1-1

mike hunt · Post by **mike hunt** » January 14th, 2009, 12:08 pm

Ghost Rider by Neil Peart the drummer from Rush. This book is about how he deals withn the death of his daughter and wife in the same year.Check it out it won't dissapoint.

teemtrubble · Post by **teemtrubble** » January 14th, 2009, 12:10 pm

AlisoBob wrote:

Read this....

I have all his books in my library

teemtrubble · Post by **teemtrubble** » January 14th, 2009, 12:12 pm

JBaze wrote:I tried to follow the Military books but just doesn't grab me you know? But I can sit down with one of my Louis L'Amore books and not get up till the end. He's the only author I have ever read that can grab my attention like that.

Try the "Walking Drum" kind of off for what he writes you may like it.

JBaze · Post by **JBaze** » January 14th, 2009, 12:27 pm

I'll give it a look Mike, Thanks. That Carlos Hathcock was a hell of a guy. I have seen a couple of documenteries on him. That is some unbeleiveable stuff.

Exnav · Post by **Exnav** » January 14th, 2009, 12:37 pm

AlisoBob wrote:

Read this....

I want to. Why is that focker so expensive though? $60.00 on Amazon.

BannedCR500Riders.com

What book are you reading right now?

What book are you reading right now?