I'm currently reading an Agatha Raisin mystery by MC Beaton, entitled "The Deadly Dance", and listening to a Hamish Macbeth audiobook mystery.
Next up, is "Suspense and Sensibility" by Carrie Bebris, which is a continuation of Jane Austen's Mr and Mrs Darcy characters from Pride and Prejudice, solving a mystery. Can't wait for that!
What's on your bookshelf?
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08-07-2010, 09:42 AM #1Mr Flexy's Happy Protégé
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On Your Bookshelf - What Are You Reading?
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08-07-2010, 09:48 AM #2**S U P E R B E A S T**
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Dust. Sorry. At least I am honest.
I really need to find some time to read more.
My wife reads about 2 novels a week.To whom much is given, much is expected.
Victory is reserved for those willing to pay its price.
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08-07-2010, 10:08 AM #3Old Man Yelling at Cloud
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I can't remember the last time I read a book, and I do love reading.
My kids bought me a Stephen King novel for Christmas and I haven't even touched it yet.
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08-07-2010, 10:10 AM #4Registered User
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I just began reading "The Obama Diaries" by Laura Ingraham. I'm into political books of late.
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08-07-2010, 10:11 AM #5Teacher and Bodybuilder
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I just finished Last Night in Twisted River by John Irving and Relentless by Dean Koonz. I read a lot; my wife was an English major and I don't think she could marry someone who wasn't a reader (her first husband was also an English major - they met in a college class).
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08-07-2010, 10:18 AM #6Old Man Yelling at Cloud
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How was this ^^^ ?Originally Posted by BergMuscle
I've only read one or two Koonz novels. Survivor I think one was called. It was OK. His books move a lot faster than Kings.
I was a compulsive reader when I was a kid. My parents always had tons of books around and all my sisters and I read a lot too.
I would just pick up someone else's book and start reading from where their bookmark was until I felt like doing something else. Weird.
I just don't have the time to read these days.....
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08-07-2010, 10:18 AM #7Registered User
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http://www.amazon.com/Primal-Entitie...1201405&sr=8-1
Primal Entities: Chaos by Kathryn Loch
JUST KIDDING since the author is me.
Hey...can you blame me for trying? lol!˙ǝsɹoɥ ʎɯ uo ʞɔɐq ǝɯ ʇnd puɐ dn ǝɯ ʞɔıd ǝsɐǝןd 'sıɥʇ pɐǝɹ uɐɔ noʎ ɟı
"There is nothing as deceptive as an obvious fact."
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Work harder, work smarter. There is absolutely no reason why I can't do both!
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08-07-2010, 10:23 AM #8Mr Flexy's Happy Protégé
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Only read one Koonz, "Velocity". It scared the devil out of me! I remember sitting outside on a bench on my lunch hour in the beautiful autumn sun reading it. A colleague walked by and said "Hi Lisa", and I screamed! LOL!Originally Posted by BergMuscle
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08-07-2010, 10:24 AM #9Mr Flexy's Happy Protégé
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Are you really the author?! Wow! It's got some great reviews - I'm going to look for it. Have you other books published?Originally Posted by equestrian
http://www.amazon.com/Primal-Entitie...1201405&sr=8-1
Primal Entities: Chaos by Kathryn Loch
JUST KIDDING since the author is me.
Hey...can you blame me for trying? lol!No drama: You know where we are.
Hello and welcome to our newest member jackbauer.
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08-07-2010, 10:28 AM #10Potentate
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Rama II by Arthur C. Clarke, for like the third time. Ran out of Star Wars books to read, waiting for the next one to come out or some new Sci Fi book to catch my eye.
Overweight and arrogant
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08-07-2010, 10:31 AM #11Banned
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Currently, I am in the process of re-reading:
"The Brothers Karamozov"
"War and Peace"
"The Count of Monte Cristo"
and "The Sea Wolf" (Jack London; NOT a kid's novel)
Some of my favorite titles:
"The Iron Heel" (also by London)
"Notes From the Underground" (original Russian translation)
"The Mysterious Island"
"The World is Flat"
"1984" and "Animal Farm"
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08-07-2010, 10:31 AM #12Registered User
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Lol.Originally Posted by LisaSkinnoble
I'm reading Be the Elephant by Steven Kaplan
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08-07-2010, 10:42 AM #13Bulking
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Currently "The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest". Third in the trilogy. Sad that the author died after turning in the three manuscripts.
Got others on deck by Brad Thor, David Baldacci, Jeffery Archer, Vince Flynn, and others.
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08-07-2010, 10:43 AM #14
reading now; 'flags of our fathers'
next; 'terrible glory'; custer at little big horn"As sure as the world stands, you jf1 shall spend an eternity in Hell in eternal torment..."
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08-07-2010, 10:43 AM #15Bulking
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Cool!!!Originally Posted by equestrian
http://www.amazon.com/Primal-Entitie...1201405&sr=8-1
Primal Entities: Chaos by Kathryn Loch
JUST KIDDING since the author is me.
Hey...can you blame me for trying? lol!
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08-07-2010, 10:51 AM #16Registered User
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Awww...bless your heart! Thank you!Originally Posted by LisaSkinnoble
Yes, I really am an author.
Working on the other books, although I've backed off on those to work on my painting. Do you like horses? (www.kathrynloch.com)
It's a book that you will not find stocked...I went with small press (not vanity) and they make the book when you order it.˙ǝsɹoɥ ʎɯ uo ʞɔɐq ǝɯ ʇnd puɐ dn ǝɯ ʞɔıd ǝsɐǝןd 'sıɥʇ pɐǝɹ uɐɔ noʎ ɟı
"There is nothing as deceptive as an obvious fact."
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Work harder, work smarter. There is absolutely no reason why I can't do both!
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08-07-2010, 10:54 AM #17Registered User
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Thank you!Originally Posted by freebirdmac
˙ǝsɹoɥ ʎɯ uo ʞɔɐq ǝɯ ʇnd puɐ dn ǝɯ ʞɔıd ǝsɐǝןd 'sıɥʇ pɐǝɹ uɐɔ noʎ ɟı
"There is nothing as deceptive as an obvious fact."
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Work harder, work smarter. There is absolutely no reason why I can't do both!
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08-07-2010, 11:09 AM #18Banned
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Currently reading The Bible Code by Michael Drosnin this is my second time reading it. I am not an overly religious person but anything that has to do with the mystery of the bible fascinates me. I am also reading Extreme Measures by Vince Flynn. I usually have several books started at one time.
On the shelf waiting to be read I have Pursuit of Honor by Vince Flynn, The Bruce Trilogy by Nigel Tranter (story of Robert the Bruce) and Acheron by Sherrilyn Kenyon
My reading preference tends to be all over the place it really depends on what mood I am in.
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08-07-2010, 11:26 AM #19Registered User
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I would LOVE to hear your thoughts on these! Robert the Bruce is a fixation of mine and I know Sherrilyn from a book convention and I've read her work - she rocks!Originally Posted by fitmom43
˙ǝsɹoɥ ʎɯ uo ʞɔɐq ǝɯ ʇnd puɐ dn ǝɯ ʞɔıd ǝsɐǝןd 'sıɥʇ pɐǝɹ uɐɔ noʎ ɟı
"There is nothing as deceptive as an obvious fact."
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Work harder, work smarter. There is absolutely no reason why I can't do both!
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08-07-2010, 11:32 AM #20Banned
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I will let you know about Robert the Bruce, I would have loved to have been a part of that whole era, I know it was very very violent period for Scotland, but to have the strength and will power to survive during those times, and the honor and integrity of Robert the Bruce!!!Originally Posted by equestrian
As far as Sherrilyn I believe she is a fantastic author, the way she weaves ancient history and fantasy together is fascinating. She is a pretty fast read, and you must start at the beginning of her Dark Hunter books, you can't help but get sucked in, it's like you become a part of their world and their families.
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08-07-2010, 11:41 AM #21Registered User
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I just finished reading (two minutes ago) House of Illusions by Ruby Jean Jensen and will be starting Brain Child by John Saul after lunch. I buy most of my paperbacks at used book stores. I love the smell of old books.
"Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them falls to the ground outside of the Lord's will. So do not be afraid, or worry, for you are worth much more than many sparrows."
"Seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and the rest shall be given to you as well."
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08-07-2010, 11:43 AM #22Registered User
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I love the Patrick O'Brien novels.
I'll also read anything by James Rollins.
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08-07-2010, 11:51 AM #23Registered User
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I've never read War and Peace but I have read the other three on your list and they were all excellent.Originally Posted by DanielBeauchamp
The Count of Monte Cristo, and Alexandre Dumas, is a favorite of mine. When I was very young, well before I had any interest in reading books, my Grandfather used to tell me the story in his broken English. I named my business after the book as well as my user name.
Unfortunately, now that I've recommitted myself to working out, I don't have as much time to read as I used to.
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08-07-2010, 12:05 PM #24Registered User
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I am currently reading the book "Sh*t My Dad Says". It is beyond funny and I highly recommend it!
The first rule to winning the game is to stay in it......
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08-07-2010, 12:19 PM #25Bammed
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Entebbe Rescue is great. Yonni's Last Battle is wonderful and heart-wrenching book about Jonathan Netanyahu written by his brother about the same rescue operation.Originally Posted by eomrat
Right now I'm just finishing up Generation Kill and have started reading a rather engrossing book about the Yom Kippur War called - oddly enough - The Yom Kippur War."Blessed be the Lord my rock, who trains my hands for war and my fingers for battle." - Psalm 144:1
Also, taxation is theft.
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08-07-2010, 12:21 PM #26Registered User
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I tend to read several books at once, never understood why... But hey it works for me.
Currently reading:
Ultramarathon Man - Dean Karnazes
Chronicles of the Black Company - Glenn Cook
Good Omens - Neil Gaiman & Terry Pratchett (again for the umteenth time)
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08-07-2010, 12:39 PM #27Bammed
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As if there aren't enough riddles in Hebrew with multiple meanings, plays on words (especially in names), and double entendre!Originally Posted by fitmom43
Oy vey!
I've wanted to read his work since I first heard about Term Limits. How are you liking Extreme Measures?Originally Posted by fitmom43
"Blessed be the Lord my rock, who trains my hands for war and my fingers for battle." - Psalm 144:1
Also, taxation is theft.
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08-07-2010, 12:56 PM #28Registered User
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I just finished "Dark Warrior Untamed" by Alexis Morgan. LOVE her work.
I am rereading a few books trying to pass the time until the next releases come out
Broken by Karen Slaughter
Changes by Jim Butcher (Dresden Files)
Bone Thief by Jefferson Bass (Body Farm novel)
Silver Borne by Patricia Briggs (Mercy Thompson novel)
Infinity by Sherrilyn Kenyon (Chronicles of Nick) ....Acheron broke my heart. Stayed up the entire night once to finish it. Got sucked in and couldn't put it down.
Since I have read them before I can have more going at once. I do try to keep it to just 2 or 3 when they are new
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08-07-2010, 01:13 PM #29Bulking
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All of Vince Flynn's books are good. You'd probably like Brad Thor too.Originally Posted by Marius_Ursus
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08-07-2010, 01:18 PM #30Banned
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He is one of my favorite authors. I really enjoy reading his books this is my 4th book by him. One of my friends who is stationed at the Pentagon sent me my first Vince Flynn novel for my birthday, and it got me hooked. I wish we really had men like Mitch Rapp on our sideOriginally Posted by Marius_Ursus
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