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brokenjoe · February 23rd, 2011, 01:31 PM

I'm a big reader, and always on the prowl for new books.

Currently, I'm reading 'The Fatal Shore' by Robert Hughes. It's about the founding of Australia. Very interesting, yet harrowing, and sad. Don't know why it's taken me this long to get around to reading it!

Paul in Colorado · February 23rd, 2011, 01:38 PM

Just read, "Life" by Keith Richards and "Live from New York" the history of Saturday Night Live. I have the Bob Marley bio by Timothy White on the end table. Other then the Keith book, the books came from my sweetie who spotted them at Goodwill.

Dan German · February 23rd, 2011, 01:41 PM

The Complete Western Stories of Elmore Leonard

I've spent the last six years reading things because I HAD to for school, now that I can read whatever I want to, I'm kind of overwhelmed. In a good way.

Agave_Blue · February 23rd, 2011, 01:43 PM

I've burned through a good handful of books the past couple of months.

Recently finished re-reading The Killer Angels and Gods and Generals (M and J Sharra).

Currently finishing a left-wing screed the topic of which is not allowed here.

Then I've got the Laura Hilenbrand book Unbroken that a freind loaned me. I really liked her story on Sea Biscuit.

http://www.randomhouse.com/catalog/d...400064168.html

PlunderDog · February 23rd, 2011, 01:49 PM

Just finished "The Road" by Cormac McCarthy and am about a third of the way through "Last Night in Twisted River" by John Irving.

jazztele · February 23rd, 2011, 02:00 PM

I'm hooked on Jonathan Tropper novels for fiction. Just finished "Plan B." Great stuff.

As for non-fiction, I just "kindled" Malcolm Gladwell's "Blink" last night, another one of those "books that for some strange reason I never got around to reading."

LarryM · February 23rd, 2011, 02:01 PM

A Simple Twist of Fate by Andy Gill
The making of Blood on The Tracks & how it was recorded in Minnesota

Mojohand40 · February 23rd, 2011, 02:02 PM

I just finished: "Bloodtide" by Melvin Burgess, liked it so much I immediately read the sequel "BloodSong". Really original Sci-Fi/fantasy.

Just started the Icewind Dale Trilogy by R.A. Salvatore, not bad so far.

Telegator · February 23rd, 2011, 02:03 PM

"The Pirates Laffite: The Treacherous World of the Corsairs of the Gulf" by William C. Davis. I also try to read the Bible daily.

Suicideking · February 23rd, 2011, 02:04 PM

This Wheels On Fire... The autobiography of Levon Helm..

BigDaddyLH · February 23rd, 2011, 02:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Agave_Blue

Currently finishing a left-wing screed the topic of which is not allowed here.

Initials?

hekawi · February 23rd, 2011, 02:13 PM

half way through Order of the Phoenix as i go through the complete Harry Potter set for a second time.

once that's done, i'm going to dive into The Hobbit & The Lord of the Rings trilogy. haven't read 'em since high school 35 years ago. then my reading list for the rest of 2011 ventures forth to Dickens, Jules Verne, HG Wells, Twain and Shelby Foote's 3-volume Civil War narrative

jonsongz · February 23rd, 2011, 02:30 PM

Currently making my way through Keef's "Life". Scored it at the local library browsing through the new arrivals. Picked up a copy of "Ronnie" by Ronnie Wood at the same time. These should satisfy my Stones fix for a while.

ne4tt · February 23rd, 2011, 02:34 PM

Music

The Rough Guide to Reggae

Excellent reference book on the evolution of Jamaican music.
Short artist bios and discographies.

Action/Adventure

WEB Griffin "The Outlaws"

Ted Bell "Warlord"

jkingma · February 23rd, 2011, 02:35 PM

I'm about to start Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoyevsky.

getbent · February 23rd, 2011, 02:40 PM

graham's history of the king ranch

just finished the buck owens bio

middy · February 23rd, 2011, 02:43 PM

"Blood Meridian" by Cormac McCarthy

Mjark · February 23rd, 2011, 02:49 PM

Lately I've been on a fiction binge. The Fort: A Novel of the Revolutionary War - Bernard Cornwell, Son of Heaven - David Wingrove, December 6 - Martin Cruz Smith and Galileo's Dream - Kim Stanley Robinson.

In between those I've reading a non fiction book, April 1865 the Month That Saved a Nation by Jay Winik it's excellent. His other book the Great Upheaval is also terribly good. He's a wonderful writer and scholar.

At hand now is The Good Son - Michael Gruber a novel set partly in right now Pakistan. He's a very interesting, thoughtful and imaginative author. I've enjoyed all his books so far.

Leep Dog · February 23rd, 2011, 02:50 PM

I'm reading "Space" by James A. Michener; it's an historical fiction story of the development of the US space program; very interesting.

After that, I've got "Chariots of the Gods?" by Erich von Däniken. I can't wait to read this one.

Walker · February 23rd, 2011, 02:51 PM

Empire Falls by Richard Russo
Can't Be Satisfied: The Life and Times of Muddy Waters by Robert Gordon

February 23rd, 2011, 01:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
brokenjoe Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Toronto Age: 51 Posts: 3,738	Updated 'What are you reading' thread I'm a big reader, and always on the prowl for new books. Currently, I'm reading 'The Fatal Shore' by Robert Hughes. It's about the founding of Australia. Very interesting, yet harrowing, and sad. Don't know why it's taken me this long to get around to reading it! __________________ Yes, it's another photoblog...

February 23rd, 2011, 01:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
Paul in Colorado Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Fort Collins, CO Age: 60 Posts: 9,713 3 Photos	Just read, "Life" by Keith Richards and "Live from New York" the history of Saturday Night Live. I have the Bob Marley bio by Timothy White on the end table. Other then the Keith book, the books came from my sweetie who spotted them at Goodwill. __________________ "Can y'all play some Skynnard? Y'know, like 'Stairway to Heaven?'" -Drunk cowboy at Trail Dust Days, Pine Bluffs, WY

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Dan German Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Rupert's Land Age: 52 Posts: 7,537	The Complete Western Stories of Elmore Leonard I've spent the last six years reading things because I HAD to for school, now that I can read whatever I want to, I'm kind of overwhelmed. In a good way. __________________ "Tragedy is when I cut my finger. Comedy is when you walk into an open sewer and die." --Mel Brooks

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jazztele Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: chicago Age: 33 Posts: 8,218 22 Photos	I'm hooked on Jonathan Tropper novels for fiction. Just finished "Plan B." Great stuff. As for non-fiction, I just "kindled" Malcolm Gladwell's "Blink" last night, another one of those "books that for some strange reason I never got around to reading." __________________ Jeff Matz, Jazz Guitar: http://www.jeffmatzguitar.com

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LarryM Tele-Holic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: TeleTown Age: 58 Posts: 994	A Simple Twist of Fate by Andy Gill The making of Blood on The Tracks & how it was recorded in Minnesota __________________ No, I can't turn it down "Just a little"

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PlunderDog TDPRI Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Atlanta, GA Age: 50 Posts: 21	Just finished "The Road" by Cormac McCarthy and am about a third of the way through "Last Night in Twisted River" by John Irving.

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Mojohand40 Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: manassas,va Posts: 1,524 4 Photos	I just finished: "Bloodtide" by Melvin Burgess, liked it so much I immediately read the sequel "BloodSong". Really original Sci-Fi/fantasy. Just started the Icewind Dale Trilogy by R.A. Salvatore, not bad so far. __________________ ------------------------------------------* http://www.soundclick.com/bands/defa...&content=music

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Telegator Tele-Holic Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Louisiana Age: 52 Posts: 739	"The Pirates Laffite: The Treacherous World of the Corsairs of the Gulf" by William C. Davis. I also try to read the Bible daily.

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Suicideking Friend of Leo's Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Palm Bay FL Age: 31 Posts: 2,167	This Wheels On Fire... The autobiography of Levon Helm..

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hekawi Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: greenville, sc Age: 55 Posts: 7,543	half way through *Order of the Phoenix* as i go through the complete Harry Potter set for a second time. once that's done, i'm going to dive into *The Hobbit* & *The Lord of the Rings* trilogy. haven't read 'em since high school 35 years ago. then my reading list for the rest of 2011 ventures forth to Dickens, Jules Verne, HG Wells, Twain and Shelby Foote's 3-volume Civil War narrative __________________ ____________________________________________ "I have affixed to me the dust and dirt of countless ages...who am I to disturb history?" - Pig-Pen (the Peanuts character)

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jonsongz Tele-Meister Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Newfoundland Posts: 385	Currently making my way through Keef's "Life". Scored it at the local library browsing through the new arrivals. Picked up a copy of "Ronnie" by Ronnie Wood at the same time. These should satisfy my Stones fix for a while.

February 23rd, 2011, 02:34 PM	#14 (permalink)
ne4tt Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: North Cackalacky Posts: 4,949 1 Photos	Music The Rough Guide to Reggae Excellent reference book on the evolution of Jamaican music. Short artist bios and discographies. Action/Adventure WEB Griffin "The Outlaws" Ted Bell "Warlord"

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jkingma Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: N 44° 59.564 ~ W 079° 35.317 Posts: 10,105 18 Photos	I'm about to start Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoyevsky. __________________ -Creator of Fine Sawdust and Expensive Kindling.

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getbent Super Moderator Telefied Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Benito County, California Posts: 25,226 37 Photos	graham's history of the king ranch just finished the buck owens bio __________________ The world is an amazing place. Go poke a whale." nickjd

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middy Friend of Leo's Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Dallas, TX Age: 42 Posts: 2,545	"Blood Meridian" by Cormac McCarthy __________________ Restrictions apply. Results may vary.

February 23rd, 2011, 02:49 PM	#18 (permalink)
Mjark Friend of Leo's Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Annapolis, MD Age: 61 Posts: 3,065 11 Photos	Lately I've been on a fiction binge. The Fort: A Novel of the Revolutionary War - Bernard Cornwell, Son of Heaven - David Wingrove, December 6 - Martin Cruz Smith and Galileo's Dream - Kim Stanley Robinson. In between those I've reading a non fiction book, April 1865 the Month That Saved a Nation by Jay Winik it's excellent. His other book the Great Upheaval is also terribly good. He's a wonderful writer and scholar. At hand now is The Good Son - Michael Gruber a novel set partly in right now Pakistan. He's a very interesting, thoughtful and imaginative author. I've enjoyed all his books so far.

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Leep Dog Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Frisco, Texas Age: 38 Posts: 1,210	I'm reading "Space" by James A. Michener; it's an historical fiction story of the development of the US space program; very interesting. After that, I've got "Chariots of the Gods?" by Erich von Däniken. I can't wait to read this one.

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Walker Tele-Holic Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: CT Posts: 764	Empire Falls by Richard Russo Can't Be Satisfied: The Life and Times of Muddy Waters by Robert Gordon

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