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03-21-2021, 06:29 AM
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Originally Posted By Samraiwise⏩
Haven't read ANY of them that I remember. I've seen a few of the movies but even that was in years ago.Probably You've already read this one.
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Earlier books of "Op-Center" series.
Easily able to identify myself with the characters.
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Earlier books of "Op-Center" series.
Easily able to identify myself with the characters.
Placed a hold for Red Storm Rising, cheers Kaz.
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03-21-2021, 07:56 AM
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9. Heretic -Bernard Cornwell
Another winner from Cornwell. This is actually the third of a trilogy, but I was leant it, so just read it as a stand alone. A thrilling read; taking and holding French castles against enemy forces, being on the run from ruthless knights... that kind of thing. Also Cornwell pays respect to the fearsome English/Welsh archers with their powerful yew bows and lethal arrow assaults. 20 good archers firing fast could slaughter a heavy cavalry charge no problem, given enough distance.
NB. Arrows move faster than charging horses...ALOT faster.
Another winner from Cornwell. This is actually the third of a trilogy, but I was leant it, so just read it as a stand alone. A thrilling read; taking and holding French castles against enemy forces, being on the run from ruthless knights... that kind of thing. Also Cornwell pays respect to the fearsome English/Welsh archers with their powerful yew bows and lethal arrow assaults. 20 good archers firing fast could slaughter a heavy cavalry charge no problem, given enough distance.
NB. Arrows move faster than charging horses...ALOT faster.
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03-21-2021, 08:42 AM
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10. Life of Pi - Yann Martel. Other than seeing movie posters I knew nothing about this going in. It was NOT what I expected. Yes, most of the book is a survival story about a kid on a lifeboat with a tiger, which in itself I really enjoyed. But it goes into much deeper and, at times, darker themes. I did not see what was coming at the end, and it absolutely blew me away. This is a story that will stick with me for a long time, and that's rare considering all the books I read. It does start out pretty slow, and has very mixed reviews on goodreads so YMMV, but for me it's a straight up 10/10.
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1. Atomic Habits - James Clear 9/10
2. The Power of the Dog - Don Winslow (re-read) 9/10
3. Foundation - Isaac Asimov 7/10
4. The Great Gatsby - F. Scott Fitzgerald 8/10
5. Those Who Wish Me Dead - Michael Koryta 8/10
6. The Cartel - Don Winslow (re-read) 8/10
7. Prodigal Son - Gregg Hurwitz 8/10
8. Thinking, Fast and Slow - Daniel Kahneman. 8/10
9. Winterkill - C.J. Box. 8/10
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1. Atomic Habits - James Clear 9/10
2. The Power of the Dog - Don Winslow (re-read) 9/10
3. Foundation - Isaac Asimov 7/10
4. The Great Gatsby - F. Scott Fitzgerald 8/10
5. Those Who Wish Me Dead - Michael Koryta 8/10
6. The Cartel - Don Winslow (re-read) 8/10
7. Prodigal Son - Gregg Hurwitz 8/10
8. Thinking, Fast and Slow - Daniel Kahneman. 8/10
9. Winterkill - C.J. Box. 8/10
Originally Posted By StoliFun⏩
HAHA, I definitely picked up on that as well. It didn't really hamper the story for me, but it is a pretty obvious omission. That's very interesting that he was one of the first sci-fi writers to create large universe settings. I really liked the concepts and ideas of Foundation, and had no problem with the writing. There were definitely some stretches in it that were hard to maintain interest though.All that is a long way for me to ask - is it not obvious that Assimov was a virgin when he wrote thr first Foundation book? He certainly didn't think men in space needed women apart from occasionally using them to reproduce.
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03-21-2021, 09:02 AM
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Originally Posted By Avalanche3319⏩
Yep. Did not want to say anything while you were reading it. The ending moves the book from alright to amazing.10. Life of Pi - Yann Martel. Other than seeing movie posters I knew nothing about this going in. It was NOT what I expected. Yes, most of the book is a survival story about a kid on a lifeboat with a tiger, which in itself I really enjoyed. But it goes into much deeper and, at times, darker themes. I did not see what was coming at the end, and it absolutely blew me away. This is a story that will stick with me for a long time, and that's rare considering all the books I read. It does start out pretty slow, and has very mixed reviews on goodreads so YMMV, but for me it's a straight 10
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03-21-2021, 09:38 PM
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Originally Posted By Avalanche3319⏩
Books 2 and 3 are better written and contain female characters whose thoughts and feelings male characters seem to appreciate. Its as though they were either ghost written or his editor took him to a brothel after the first book or something.HAHA, I definitely picked up on that as well. It didn't really hamper the story for me, but it is a pretty obvious omission. That's very interesting that he was one of the first sci-fi writers to create large universe settings. I really liked the concepts and ideas of Foundation, and had no problem with the writing. There were definitely some stretches in it that were hard to maintain interest though.
You planning on reading the rest of the original trilogy? I was on an old school scifi kick a couple years ago when I read it. I had always heard people speak highly of the series; I even remember a Marvel comic where Reed Richards said he was so impressed with the idea of psychohistory that he codified his own version of it. I finally read it when I heard it was being adapted into a Game of Thrones sized TV series. Now I'm dying to see how they adapt the villain in books two and three.
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So i put Verbal Judo on teh back burner and decided to go more in the real estate genre. I have a few books on real estate, read a book on mobile home investing, i've seen videos and such but wanted to start small with a book this time and House Hacker Guide by bryce Stewart i felt was a cool one that i finished.
He explains his story throughout the book in a storytelling fashion on how he became financially free, at the same time giving info/game on real estate/househacking, like making sure rent is higher than carrying costs, waiting until tenants leave is a good time to increase rent, refinancing out of an FHA asap, etc.
Also 60 pages deep into How to invest in Real Estate by Joshua Dorkin and Brandon turner.
He explains his story throughout the book in a storytelling fashion on how he became financially free, at the same time giving info/game on real estate/househacking, like making sure rent is higher than carrying costs, waiting until tenants leave is a good time to increase rent, refinancing out of an FHA asap, etc.
Also 60 pages deep into How to invest in Real Estate by Joshua Dorkin and Brandon turner.
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03-23-2021, 06:54 AM
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Originally Posted By StoliFun⏩
Yep, definitely planning on reading the next two sooner rather than later.You planning on reading the rest of the original trilogy?
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Say no more, adding to my "to-read" list.Reminds me of a mix of Krakuers Into thin Air and Hatchet
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03-23-2021, 10:16 AM
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Bear Town – Fredrik Backman – 10/10
This is one of the best books I've read in a long time and this one has it all; great story, interesting multidimensional characters that are relatable, funny, and deep. Beartown is a hockey obsessed town in middle of the woods in Northern Sweden. The whole economy of the town is based on the team winning and becoming the best junior A-team in the country to farm players for the NHL. They currently are the second best team in the country with possibly the best player in Sweden at 17 years old, but an unexpected incident happens that shakes up the whole town. I can't recommend this book enough and I will definitely be reading more from Fredrik Backman in the future.
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1. Johnny Got His Gun - Dalton Trumbo - 8/10
2. The Importance of Being Ernest - Oscar Wilde - 7.5/10
3. The Paragon Hotel - Lyndsay Faye - 5/10
4. When You Are Engulfed in Flames - David Sedaris - 8.5/10
5. The Ice Cream Queen of Orchard Street - Susan Jane Gilman - 9/10
6. The Hound of the Baskervilles - Arthur Conan Doyle - 7/10
7. 11/22/63 - Stephen King – 9/10
8. No Longer Human – Osamu Dazai - 3/10
9. A Gentleman in Moscow – Amor Towles – 7.5/10
10. Bear Town – Fredrik Backman – 10/10
2. The Importance of Being Ernest - Oscar Wilde - 7.5/10
3. The Paragon Hotel - Lyndsay Faye - 5/10
4. When You Are Engulfed in Flames - David Sedaris - 8.5/10
5. The Ice Cream Queen of Orchard Street - Susan Jane Gilman - 9/10
6. The Hound of the Baskervilles - Arthur Conan Doyle - 7/10
7. 11/22/63 - Stephen King – 9/10
8. No Longer Human – Osamu Dazai - 3/10
9. A Gentleman in Moscow – Amor Towles – 7.5/10
10. Bear Town – Fredrik Backman – 10/10
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Originally Posted By maori-rap⏩
That whole series from Bernard Cornwell is great.9. Heretic -Bernard Cornwell
Another winner from Cornwell. This is actually the third of a trilogy, but I was leant it, so just read it as a stand alone. A thrilling read; taking and holding French castles against enemy forces, being on the run from ruthless knights... that kind of thing. Also Cornwell pays respect to the fearsome English/Welsh archers with their powerful yew bows and lethal arrow assaults. 20 good archers firing fast could slaughter a heavy cavalry charge no problem, given enough distance.
NB. Arrows move faster than charging horses...ALOT faster.
Another winner from Cornwell. This is actually the third of a trilogy, but I was leant it, so just read it as a stand alone. A thrilling read; taking and holding French castles against enemy forces, being on the run from ruthless knights... that kind of thing. Also Cornwell pays respect to the fearsome English/Welsh archers with their powerful yew bows and lethal arrow assaults. 20 good archers firing fast could slaughter a heavy cavalry charge no problem, given enough distance.
NB. Arrows move faster than charging horses...ALOT faster.
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03-23-2021, 05:45 PM
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Originally Posted By Assassin
Das it. I LOVED Beartown.Bear Town – Fredrik Backman – 10/10
This is one of the best books I've read in a long time and this one has it all
This is one of the best books I've read in a long time and this one has it all
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03-23-2021, 06:09 PM
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Originally Posted By Assassin
Bear Town – Fredrik Backman – 10/10
This is one of the best books I've read in a long time and this one has it all; great story, interesting multidimensional characters that are relatable, funny, and deep. Beartown is a hockey obsessed town in middle of the woods in Northern Sweden. The whole economy of the town is based on the team winning and becoming the best junior A-team in the country to farm players for the NHL. They currently are the second best team in the country with possibly the best player in Sweden at 17 years old, but an unexpected incident happens that shakes up the whole town. I can't recommend this book enough and I will definitely be reading more from Fredrik Backman in the future.
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There is a sequel to Bear Town. It's not quite as good as Bear Town but "not quite as good as Bear Town" means it's very, very good.Bear Town – Fredrik Backman – 10/10
This is one of the best books I've read in a long time and this one has it all; great story, interesting multidimensional characters that are relatable, funny, and deep. Beartown is a hockey obsessed town in middle of the woods in Northern Sweden. The whole economy of the town is based on the team winning and becoming the best junior A-team in the country to farm players for the NHL. They currently are the second best team in the country with possibly the best player in Sweden at 17 years old, but an unexpected incident happens that shakes up the whole town. I can't recommend this book enough and I will definitely be reading more from Fredrik Backman in the future.
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1. Johnny Got His Gun - Dalton Trumbo - 8/10
2. The Importance of Being Ernest - Oscar Wilde - 7.5/10
3. The Paragon Hotel - Lyndsay Faye - 5/10
4. When You Are Engulfed in Flames - David Sedaris - 8.5/10
5. The Ice Cream Queen of Orchard Street - Susan Jane Gilman - 9/10
6. The Hound of the Baskervilles - Arthur Conan Doyle - 7/10
7. 11/22/63 - Stephen King – 9/10
8. No Longer Human – Osamu Dazai - 3/10
9. A Gentleman in Moscow – Amor Towles – 7.5/10
10. Bear Town – Fredrik Backman – 10/10
2. The Importance of Being Ernest - Oscar Wilde - 7.5/10
3. The Paragon Hotel - Lyndsay Faye - 5/10
4. When You Are Engulfed in Flames - David Sedaris - 8.5/10
5. The Ice Cream Queen of Orchard Street - Susan Jane Gilman - 9/10
6. The Hound of the Baskervilles - Arthur Conan Doyle - 7/10
7. 11/22/63 - Stephen King – 9/10
8. No Longer Human – Osamu Dazai - 3/10
9. A Gentleman in Moscow – Amor Towles – 7.5/10
10. Bear Town – Fredrik Backman – 10/10
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03-23-2021, 08:04 PM
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Originally Posted By Avalanche3319⏩
Yeah it's the best thing I read in awhile. Definitely a top 10 book for me.Das it. I LOVED Beartown.
Originally Posted By MrBourbon⏩
Yeah I'm planning on reading Us Against You sometime this year and probably A Man Called Ove as well. I imagine the sequel will be pretty good seeing some of the reviews on Goodreads.There is a sequel to Bear Town. It's not quite as good as Bear Town but "not quite as good as Bear Town" means it's very, very good.
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03-24-2021, 07:05 PM
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13. Cottage by the Sea by Debbie Macomber
14. Private Vegas (9th in Private series) by James Patterson
15. A Walk Along the Beach- Debbie Macomber- putting on hold
Just got Win by Harlan Coben from library! It just came out last week. Can't believe I'm one of first to get it. I must have put a hold on it a while ago because I completely forgot about it until I got the email that it was avail.
1. NYPD Red (NYPD Red series) by James Patterson
2. NYPD Red 2 (NYPD Red series) by James Patterson
3. Delusion in Death (In Death series book #35) by J.D. Robb (Nora Roberts)
4. Private #1 Suspect (2nd in Private series) by James Patterson
5. NYPD Red 3 (NYPD Red series) by James Patterson
6. The Awakening (book 1) by Nora Roberts
7. Private games (3rd in Private series) by James Patterson
8. Private London (4th in Private series) by James Patterson
9. Private Berlin (5th in Private series) by James Patterson
10. Private L.A. (6th in Private series) by James Patterson
11. Private Down Under (7th in Private series) by James Patterson
12. Private India (8th in Private series) by James Patterson
2. NYPD Red 2 (NYPD Red series) by James Patterson
3. Delusion in Death (In Death series book #35) by J.D. Robb (Nora Roberts)
4. Private #1 Suspect (2nd in Private series) by James Patterson
5. NYPD Red 3 (NYPD Red series) by James Patterson
6. The Awakening (book 1) by Nora Roberts
7. Private games (3rd in Private series) by James Patterson
8. Private London (4th in Private series) by James Patterson
9. Private Berlin (5th in Private series) by James Patterson
10. Private L.A. (6th in Private series) by James Patterson
11. Private Down Under (7th in Private series) by James Patterson
12. Private India (8th in Private series) by James Patterson
13. Cottage by the Sea by Debbie Macomber
14. Private Vegas (9th in Private series) by James Patterson
15. A Walk Along the Beach- Debbie Macomber- putting on hold
Just got Win by Harlan Coben from library! It just came out last week. Can't believe I'm one of first to get it. I must have put a hold on it a while ago because I completely forgot about it until I got the email that it was avail.
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I just finished Kitchen Confidential by Anthony Bourdain, and DAMN. Great book. As someone who was pretty entrenched in the industry for almost a decade, it is a great book to get perspective on what is really going on behind the scenes at restaurants you may have dined at. I recommend it to anyone... in the industry, likes his shows, who worked a chit dishwashing position as their first job, likes eating out, or who wants a different perspective on what it takes to get to the top of your industry.
1. Shoe Dog - Phil Knight
2. Kitchen Confidential - Anthony Bourdain
In the works - French Wine - A History by Rod Phillips
Audiobooks
1. Rich Dad Poor Dad - Robert Kiyosaki
2. The War of Art - Steven Pressfield
3. The 10X Rule - Grant Cardone
4. Trading In The Zone - Mark Douglas (Re-Read)
1. Shoe Dog - Phil Knight
2. Kitchen Confidential - Anthony Bourdain
In the works - French Wine - A History by Rod Phillips
Audiobooks
1. Rich Dad Poor Dad - Robert Kiyosaki
2. The War of Art - Steven Pressfield
3. The 10X Rule - Grant Cardone
4. Trading In The Zone - Mark Douglas (Re-Read)
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just finished my 12th of the year - - "Cant Hurt Me" by David Goggins
not as good as the hype, but still a pretty decent "biography" / self-help type book about perseverance, accountability, and the old cliche about mind over matter.
I'd give it a 6.5/10
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not as good as the hype, but still a pretty decent "biography" / self-help type book about perseverance, accountability, and the old cliche about mind over matter.
I'd give it a 6.5/10
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Just finished "The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fck" by Mark Manson as it came in a 4 used book package I found on Amazon for a solid price.
I was pretty sure this was going to be an overrated read that used its flashy title and cover for sells, but it was solid. It was a quick read full of nice, friendly reminders on what to prioritize in your life. It can drone on for a bit, but there were some nice gems in there.
Very happy I started reading again. It has literally eliminated about 95% of my screen time, where I got into a disgusting habit for the end of 2020 and beginning of 2021.
I have one book that is droning where I knock out about 10-15 pages per day on, but my next read is "Rewire Your Mindset" by Brian Keane. I will probably do a fiction as a change of pace book after that one. Bear Town has some great reviews here so I'll def check that one out.
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1. Shoe Dog - Phil Knight
2. Kitchen Confidential - Anthony Bourdain
3. The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fck - Mark Manson
In the works - French Wine - A History by Rod Phillips (Pg. 180/280)
Audiobooks
1. Rich Dad Poor Dad - Robert Kiyosaki
2. The War of Art - Steven Pressfield
3. The 10X Rule - Grant Cardone
4. Trading In The Zone - Mark Douglas (Re-Read)
I was pretty sure this was going to be an overrated read that used its flashy title and cover for sells, but it was solid. It was a quick read full of nice, friendly reminders on what to prioritize in your life. It can drone on for a bit, but there were some nice gems in there.
Very happy I started reading again. It has literally eliminated about 95% of my screen time, where I got into a disgusting habit for the end of 2020 and beginning of 2021.
I have one book that is droning where I knock out about 10-15 pages per day on, but my next read is "Rewire Your Mindset" by Brian Keane. I will probably do a fiction as a change of pace book after that one. Bear Town has some great reviews here so I'll def check that one out.
Spoiler!
1. Shoe Dog - Phil Knight
2. Kitchen Confidential - Anthony Bourdain
3. The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fck - Mark Manson
In the works - French Wine - A History by Rod Phillips (Pg. 180/280)
Audiobooks
1. Rich Dad Poor Dad - Robert Kiyosaki
2. The War of Art - Steven Pressfield
3. The 10X Rule - Grant Cardone
4. Trading In The Zone - Mark Douglas (Re-Read)
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Where the Crawdads Sing – Delia Owens – 10/10
Now this is a really popular new book to have come out in the last few years so there's a lot of hype around this book and I can see why. The writing is simply beautifully done more so than any other book I read this year and easily one of the best I've ever read. The story is about survival of a young girl, Kya (aka the marsh girl), who has everyone of her family and loved ones abandon her, as a result she becomes more attune with nature with the marsh lands than with people of her small town in North Carolina. Kya is indeed a survivalist but she is also accused of murdering her ex-boyfriend a popular ex-star quarterback who still has a deep interest in Kya despite being married. I still slightly prefer Beartown to this one but this book is, without a doubt, easily a 10 as well. Don't sleep on this one!
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1. Johnny Got His Gun - Dalton Trumbo - 8/10
2. The Importance of Being Ernest - Oscar Wilde - 7.5/10
3. The Paragon Hotel - Lyndsay Faye - 5/10
4. When You Are Engulfed in Flames - David Sedaris - 8.5/10
5. The Ice Cream Queen of Orchard Street - Susan Jane Gilman - 9/10
6. The Hound of the Baskervilles - Arthur Conan Doyle - 7/10
7. 11/22/63 - Stephen King – 9/10
8. No Longer Human – Osamu Dazai - 3/10
9. A Gentleman in Moscow – Amor Towles – 7.5/10
10. Bear Town – Fredrik Backman – 10/10
11. Where the Crawdads Sing – Delia Owens – 10/10
2. The Importance of Being Ernest - Oscar Wilde - 7.5/10
3. The Paragon Hotel - Lyndsay Faye - 5/10
4. When You Are Engulfed in Flames - David Sedaris - 8.5/10
5. The Ice Cream Queen of Orchard Street - Susan Jane Gilman - 9/10
6. The Hound of the Baskervilles - Arthur Conan Doyle - 7/10
7. 11/22/63 - Stephen King – 9/10
8. No Longer Human – Osamu Dazai - 3/10
9. A Gentleman in Moscow – Amor Towles – 7.5/10
10. Bear Town – Fredrik Backman – 10/10
11. Where the Crawdads Sing – Delia Owens – 10/10
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Just started reading Moby Dick
When I picked it up I thought I'm never going to be able to finish this, what with it's dated writing style and all, but I'm enjoying it so far.
It's alot funnier than I thought it would be!
When I picked it up I thought I'm never going to be able to finish this, what with it's dated writing style and all, but I'm enjoying it so far.
It's alot funnier than I thought it would be!
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Originally Posted By DerkBezerk⏩
Agreed. When Ishmael meets Queequeg at the Inn, hilarious!!! I think it would be more enjoyable if he significantly reduced the facts about boating and whaling and just kept the fantastic storyline as the primary text.Just started reading Moby Dick
When I picked it up I thought I'm never going to be able to finish this, what with it's dated writing style and all, but I'm enjoying it so far.
It's alot funnier than I thought it would be!
When I picked it up I thought I'm never going to be able to finish this, what with it's dated writing style and all, but I'm enjoying it so far.
It's alot funnier than I thought it would be!
I had several truly LOL moments with Don Quixote too. Good juvenile fun
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03-28-2021, 07:44 PM
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Originally Posted By DerkBezerk⏩
One of the few books that an "abridged" version doesn't miss out on anything. Trim the facts about whaling and boat lingo and it's a better story for it.Just started reading Moby Dick
When I picked it up I thought I'm never going to be able to finish this, what with it's dated writing style and all, but I'm enjoying it so far.
It's alot funnier than I thought it would be!
When I picked it up I thought I'm never going to be able to finish this, what with it's dated writing style and all, but I'm enjoying it so far.
It's alot funnier than I thought it would be!
Either way there's a reason Moby Dick is considered an absolute stone classic. Enjoy brah.
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03-29-2021, 07:23 AM
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Originally Posted By Payton1221⏩
That's the part I've just read through! Hilarious. I actually think the writing style with it's dated references and dense description made it even funnier.Agreed. When Ishmael meets Queequeg at the Inn, hilarious!!! I think it would be more enjoyable if you significantly reduced the facts about boating and whaling and just kept the fantastic storyline as the primary text.
I had several truly LOL moments with Dox Quixote too. Good juvenile fun
I had several truly LOL moments with Dox Quixote too. Good juvenile fun
One of the few books that an "abridged" version doesn't miss out on anything. Trim the facts about whaling and boat lingo and it's a better story for it.
Either way there's a reason Moby Dick is considered an absolute stone classic. Enjoy brah.
Cheers dude!Either way there's a reason Moby Dick is considered an absolute stone classic. Enjoy brah.
03-29-2021, 07:46 PM
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1 Naked In Death (Eve Dallas #1) by JD Robb (8/10)
2 The Force by Don Winslow (10/10)
3 The Law Of Innocence (Mickey Haller #7) by Michael Connelly (7/10)
4 Argo by Mendez & Baglio (8/10)
5 The Sentinel (Jack Reacher #25) by Lee & Andrew Child (6/10)
6 61 hours (Jack Reacher #14) by Lee Child (9.5/10)
7 The Martian by Andy Weir (9.5/10)
8 The Affair (Jack Reacher #16) by Lee Child (8.5/10)
9 The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides (10/10)
10 The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead (10/10)
11 Prime Witness (Paul Madriani #2) by Steve Martini (6/10)
12 Gunmetal Gray (Gray Man #6) by Mark Greaney (10/10)
13 The Crossing (Harry Bosch #18) by Michael Connelly (10/10)
14 The Midnight Library by Matt Haig (5/10)
15 The Survivor (Mitch Rapp #14) by Kyle Mills (8/10)
16 9 Dragons (Harry Bosch #14) by Michael Connelly (8/10)
17 The Kind Worth Killing by Peter Swanson (8/10)
18 Angels Flight (Harry Bosch #6) by Michael Connelly (10/10)
19 For Whom The Bell Tolls by Ernest Hemingway (10/10)
20 The Wrong Side Of Goodbye (Harry Bosch #19) by Michael Connelly (9.5/10)*
21 One Rough Man (Pike Logan #1) by Brad Taylor (9/10)**
* This was an audio book that I've read before several years ago. There was an unexpected turn (YES, unexpected even though I had read it before
) near the end, and after the narrator mentions it, I actually made an audible sound showing my surprise. THAT'S good writing (and narrating)!
** This is the first of 15 in the series. The fine folks at Goodreads rates most of these as 4-star, and I'll admit, the first book didn't disappoint. He's another Mitch Rapp type, special forces protagonist.
2 The Force by Don Winslow (10/10)
3 The Law Of Innocence (Mickey Haller #7) by Michael Connelly (7/10)
4 Argo by Mendez & Baglio (8/10)
5 The Sentinel (Jack Reacher #25) by Lee & Andrew Child (6/10)
6 61 hours (Jack Reacher #14) by Lee Child (9.5/10)
7 The Martian by Andy Weir (9.5/10)
8 The Affair (Jack Reacher #16) by Lee Child (8.5/10)
9 The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides (10/10)
10 The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead (10/10)
11 Prime Witness (Paul Madriani #2) by Steve Martini (6/10)
12 Gunmetal Gray (Gray Man #6) by Mark Greaney (10/10)
13 The Crossing (Harry Bosch #18) by Michael Connelly (10/10)
14 The Midnight Library by Matt Haig (5/10)
15 The Survivor (Mitch Rapp #14) by Kyle Mills (8/10)
16 9 Dragons (Harry Bosch #14) by Michael Connelly (8/10)
17 The Kind Worth Killing by Peter Swanson (8/10)
18 Angels Flight (Harry Bosch #6) by Michael Connelly (10/10)
19 For Whom The Bell Tolls by Ernest Hemingway (10/10)
20 The Wrong Side Of Goodbye (Harry Bosch #19) by Michael Connelly (9.5/10)*
21 One Rough Man (Pike Logan #1) by Brad Taylor (9/10)**
* This was an audio book that I've read before several years ago. There was an unexpected turn (YES, unexpected even though I had read it before
) near the end, and after the narrator mentions it, I actually made an audible sound showing my surprise. THAT'S good writing (and narrating)!** This is the first of 15 in the series. The fine folks at Goodreads rates most of these as 4-star, and I'll admit, the first book didn't disappoint. He's another Mitch Rapp type, special forces protagonist.
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03-29-2021, 08:54 PM
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Year 2021:
1. "Flesh and Blood" (2001) - Alex Delaware #15 - by Jonathan Kellerman (Audiobook) *Mystery*
2. "A Cold Heart" (2003) - Alex Delaware #17 - by Jonathan Kellerman (Audiobook) *Mystery*
3. "Therapy" (2004) - Alex Delaware #18 - by Jonathan Kellerman (Audiobook) *Mystery*
4. "On Basilisk Station" (1993) - Honor Harrington #1 - by David Weber (Audiobook) *Military Sci-fi*
5. "The Honor of the Queen" (1993) - Honor Harrington #2 - by David Weber (Audiobook) *Military Sci-fi*
6. "The Short Victorious War" (1994) - Honor Harrington #3 - by David Weber (Audiobook) *Military Sci-fi*
7. "Field of Dishonor" (1994)- Honor Harrington #4 - by David Weber (Audiobook) *Military Sci-fi*
Currently Reading:
"Flag in Exile" (1995)- Honor Harrington #5 - by David Weber (Audiobook) *Military Sci-fi*
That mixed feeling again. While you want to keep reading and finish each book, you wish the story/series would never end.....well at least there're still 10 novels to go.
I really love this one.
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1. "Flesh and Blood" (2001) - Alex Delaware #15 - by Jonathan Kellerman (Audiobook) *Mystery*
2. "A Cold Heart" (2003) - Alex Delaware #17 - by Jonathan Kellerman (Audiobook) *Mystery*
3. "Therapy" (2004) - Alex Delaware #18 - by Jonathan Kellerman (Audiobook) *Mystery*
4. "On Basilisk Station" (1993) - Honor Harrington #1 - by David Weber (Audiobook) *Military Sci-fi*
5. "The Honor of the Queen" (1993) - Honor Harrington #2 - by David Weber (Audiobook) *Military Sci-fi*
6. "The Short Victorious War" (1994) - Honor Harrington #3 - by David Weber (Audiobook) *Military Sci-fi*
7. "Field of Dishonor" (1994)- Honor Harrington #4 - by David Weber (Audiobook) *Military Sci-fi*
Currently Reading:
"Flag in Exile" (1995)- Honor Harrington #5 - by David Weber (Audiobook) *Military Sci-fi*
That mixed feeling again. While you want to keep reading and finish each book, you wish the story/series would never end.....well at least there're still 10 novels to go.
I really love this one.
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04-01-2021, 08:47 PM
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Spoiler!
1. NYPD Red (NYPD Red series) by James Patterson
2. NYPD Red 2 (NYPD Red series) by James Patterson
3. Delusion in Death (In Death series book #35) by J.D. Robb (Nora Roberts)
4. Private #1 Suspect (2nd in Private series) by James Patterson
5. NYPD Red 3 (NYPD Red series) by James Patterson
6. The Awakening (book 1) by Nora Roberts
7. Private games (3rd in Private series) by James Patterson
8. Private London (4th in Private series) by James Patterson
9. Private Berlin (5th in Private series) by James Patterson
10. Private L.A. (6th in Private series) by James Patterson
11. Private Down Under (7th in Private series) by James Patterson
12. Private India (8th in Private series) by James Patterson
13. Cottage by the Sea by Debbie Macomber
14. Private Vegas (9th in Private series) by James Patterson
15. Win by Harlan Coben
16. A Walk Along the Beach- Debbie Macomber- resuming
1. NYPD Red (NYPD Red series) by James Patterson
2. NYPD Red 2 (NYPD Red series) by James Patterson
3. Delusion in Death (In Death series book #35) by J.D. Robb (Nora Roberts)
4. Private #1 Suspect (2nd in Private series) by James Patterson
5. NYPD Red 3 (NYPD Red series) by James Patterson
6. The Awakening (book 1) by Nora Roberts
7. Private games (3rd in Private series) by James Patterson
8. Private London (4th in Private series) by James Patterson
9. Private Berlin (5th in Private series) by James Patterson
10. Private L.A. (6th in Private series) by James Patterson
11. Private Down Under (7th in Private series) by James Patterson
12. Private India (8th in Private series) by James Patterson
13. Cottage by the Sea by Debbie Macomber
14. Private Vegas (9th in Private series) by James Patterson
15. Win by Harlan Coben
16. A Walk Along the Beach- Debbie Macomber- resuming
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04-02-2021, 09:06 PM
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Originally Posted By CougarP01⏩
Just a warning for anyone else, Bourdain will ruin most other books by chefs/cooks. Bourdain was an actual talented writer, at least of memoirs. Other chefs suck at it.I just finished Kitchen Confidential by Anthony Bourdain, and DAMN. Great book. As someone who was pretty entrenched in the industry for almost a decade, it is a great book to get perspective on what is really going on behind the scenes at restaurants you may have dined at. I recommend it to anyone... in the industry, likes his shows, who worked a chit dishwashing position as their first job, likes eating out, or who wants a different perspective on what it takes to get to the top of your industry.
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04-03-2021, 01:15 AM
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Originally Posted By StoliFun⏩
That book will definitely be reread in the future and Ill probably get his other books as well.Just a warning for anyone else, Bourdain will ruin most other books by chefs/cooks. Bourdain was an actual talented writer, at least of memoirs. Other chefs suck at it.
His shows are great, but uncensored Bourdain is a legendary storyteller.
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04-05-2021, 10:11 AM
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Pachinko – Min Jin Lee – 9/10
Barreling through another modern classic I feel like the history of how Koreans were treated in Japan is captured perfectly here. I already had a pretty good idea about how prejudice the Japanese can be to outsiders through other books I've read but I never knew how intertwined their relationship with Koreans were. Pachinko takes you through several generations of a Korean family bloodline starting in Busan Korea (now South Korea) in the 1920s and takes you to up to 1989 Japan. Unlike most stories written about a person's life this story focused on multiple family members and key minor characters as well, which is actually a really interesting way of looking at how each person in the family relates to one another and how they deal with similar problems within their heritage. The book was called Pachinko after the popular game that was widely played in Japanese parlors because it was largely ran and operated by Koreans who otherwise had a hard time finding work in Japan. Pachinko was considered a form of gambling (which is illegal in Japan) that found a loophole to survive and thrive in a country that didn't really want Koreans there.
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1. Johnny Got His Gun - Dalton Trumbo - 8/10
2. The Importance of Being Ernest - Oscar Wilde - 7.5/10
3. The Paragon Hotel - Lyndsay Faye - 5/10
4. When You Are Engulfed in Flames - David Sedaris - 8.5/10
5. The Ice Cream Queen of Orchard Street - Susan Jane Gilman - 9/10
6. The Hound of the Baskervilles - Arthur Conan Doyle - 7/10
7. 11/22/63 - Stephen King – 9/10
8. No Longer Human – Osamu Dazai - 3/10
9. A Gentleman in Moscow – Amor Towles – 7.5/10
10. Bear Town – Fredrik Backman – 10/10
11. Where the Crawdads Sing – Delia Owens – 10/10
12. Pachinko – Min Jin Lee – 9/10
2. The Importance of Being Ernest - Oscar Wilde - 7.5/10
3. The Paragon Hotel - Lyndsay Faye - 5/10
4. When You Are Engulfed in Flames - David Sedaris - 8.5/10
5. The Ice Cream Queen of Orchard Street - Susan Jane Gilman - 9/10
6. The Hound of the Baskervilles - Arthur Conan Doyle - 7/10
7. 11/22/63 - Stephen King – 9/10
8. No Longer Human – Osamu Dazai - 3/10
9. A Gentleman in Moscow – Amor Towles – 7.5/10
10. Bear Town – Fredrik Backman – 10/10
11. Where the Crawdads Sing – Delia Owens – 10/10
12. Pachinko – Min Jin Lee – 9/10
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04-07-2021, 03:33 PM
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Spoiler!
1. NYPD Red (NYPD Red series) by James Patterson
2. NYPD Red 2 (NYPD Red series) by James Patterson
3. Delusion in Death (In Death series book #35) by J.D. Robb (Nora Roberts)
4. Private #1 Suspect (2nd in Private series) by James Patterson
5. NYPD Red 3 (NYPD Red series) by James Patterson
6. The Awakening (book 1) by Nora Roberts
7. Private games (3rd in Private series) by James Patterson
8. Private London (4th in Private series) by James Patterson
9. Private Berlin (5th in Private series) by James Patterson
10. Private L.A. (6th in Private series) by James Patterson
11. Private Down Under (7th in Private series) by James Patterson
12. Private India (8th in Private series) by James Patterson
13. Cottage by the Sea by Debbie Macomber
14. Private Vegas (9th in Private series) by James Patterson
15. Win by Harlan Coben
16. A Walk Along the Beach- Debbie Macomb
17. Private Paris (10th in Private series) by James Patterson- starting today
1. NYPD Red (NYPD Red series) by James Patterson
2. NYPD Red 2 (NYPD Red series) by James Patterson
3. Delusion in Death (In Death series book #35) by J.D. Robb (Nora Roberts)
4. Private #1 Suspect (2nd in Private series) by James Patterson
5. NYPD Red 3 (NYPD Red series) by James Patterson
6. The Awakening (book 1) by Nora Roberts
7. Private games (3rd in Private series) by James Patterson
8. Private London (4th in Private series) by James Patterson
9. Private Berlin (5th in Private series) by James Patterson
10. Private L.A. (6th in Private series) by James Patterson
11. Private Down Under (7th in Private series) by James Patterson
12. Private India (8th in Private series) by James Patterson
13. Cottage by the Sea by Debbie Macomber
14. Private Vegas (9th in Private series) by James Patterson
15. Win by Harlan Coben
16. A Walk Along the Beach- Debbie Macomb
17. Private Paris (10th in Private series) by James Patterson- starting today
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04-07-2021, 03:51 PM
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For real?! The misc. A book thread. Wtf.
I've read 52 books a year for some years. Reading this atm:
• The Stand by Stephen King
• A Selection of Short Stories by Anton Chekhov
• NOFX: The Hepatitis Bathtub and Other Stories
Last book, that's kinda funny. Fat Mike, the punkest punker. Can he write? Sure can. And when the Oxford Dictionary defines rapier, they make sure to mention «Fat Mike's rapier wit»
https://www.lexico.com/definition/rapier
I've read 52 books a year for some years. Reading this atm:
• The Stand by Stephen King
• A Selection of Short Stories by Anton Chekhov
• NOFX: The Hepatitis Bathtub and Other Stories
Last book, that's kinda funny. Fat Mike, the punkest punker. Can he write? Sure can. And when the Oxford Dictionary defines rapier, they make sure to mention «Fat Mike's rapier wit»
https://www.lexico.com/definition/rapier
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Fault in Our Stars – John Green – 7.5/10
This was interesting but I was expecting a little bit more from this modern classic. I felt like the author was trying to be funny and serious but kind of failed in both areas. I understood the sarcasm but the jokes fell flat for me, and the main characters I didn't really care for too much despite being terminally ill with cancer. I didn't really get much in the sense of any real direction either, but still it was an ok book and a pretty good page turner. I guess from the last three books I read I have higher expectations now for what a book should be. If I read this earlier I might have given this an 8 or an 8.5 but nah lol.
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1. Johnny Got His Gun - Dalton Trumbo - 8/10
2. The Importance of Being Ernest - Oscar Wilde - 7.5/10
3. The Paragon Hotel - Lyndsay Faye - 5/10
4. When You Are Engulfed in Flames - David Sedaris - 8.5/10
5. The Ice Cream Queen of Orchard Street - Susan Jane Gilman - 9/10
6. The Hound of the Baskervilles - Arthur Conan Doyle - 7/10
7. 11/22/63 - Stephen King – 9/10
8. No Longer Human – Osamu Dazai - 3/10
9. A Gentleman in Moscow – Amor Towles – 7.5/10
10. Bear Town – Fredrik Backman – 10/10
11. Where the Crawdads Sing – Delia Owens – 10/10
12. Pachinko – Min Jin Lee – 9/10
13. Fault in Our Stars – John Green – 7.5/10
2. The Importance of Being Ernest - Oscar Wilde - 7.5/10
3. The Paragon Hotel - Lyndsay Faye - 5/10
4. When You Are Engulfed in Flames - David Sedaris - 8.5/10
5. The Ice Cream Queen of Orchard Street - Susan Jane Gilman - 9/10
6. The Hound of the Baskervilles - Arthur Conan Doyle - 7/10
7. 11/22/63 - Stephen King – 9/10
8. No Longer Human – Osamu Dazai - 3/10
9. A Gentleman in Moscow – Amor Towles – 7.5/10
10. Bear Town – Fredrik Backman – 10/10
11. Where the Crawdads Sing – Delia Owens – 10/10
12. Pachinko – Min Jin Lee – 9/10
13. Fault in Our Stars – John Green – 7.5/10
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