Author Topic: The first book thread of 2009... what are you reading? (Read 13277 times)

Wayne · « **Reply #25 on:** February 25, 2009, 08:54:20 AM »

Lethal legacy by Linda Fairstein.

She's an ex prosecutor and writes a pretty fair novel.

franksolich · « **Reply #26 on:** February 25, 2009, 09:00:57 AM »

I'm re-reading A Long Row of Candles (Cyrus Sulzberger, 1969, Macmillan); I read it several years ago, and need to refresh the memory, as it's a very long book, more than a thousand pages.

It's mostly the reminescences of a journalist (distantly related to the New York Times) circa 1932-1954. The first quarter of the book is really big on eastern European stuff, and hence interesting, but if memory serves me right from the last time I read it, the last half is really boring, about playing golf and bridge with Eisenhower in Paris and after becoming president, Washington, D.C.

thundley4 · « **Reply #27 on:** February 25, 2009, 09:01:48 AM »

I read books for pure escapism and fun. Currently reading "Currant Events" by Piers Anthony.

Eupher · « **Reply #28 on:** February 25, 2009, 09:12:14 AM »

One of my favorite authors - William Least Heat-Moon:

Roads to Quoz - an American Mosey

His first book, Blue Highways was a best-seller back in the Eighties and while he isn't a very prolific writer, his stuff is good.

He writes about people and his interaction with them. His sense of wry humor and occasional self-deprecation is refreshing in a non-gushy way.

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debk · « **Reply #29 on:** February 25, 2009, 10:55:02 AM »

The Burnt House by Faye Kellerman.

Chris_ · « **Reply #30 on:** February 25, 2009, 11:41:13 AM »

I just finished Sundays at Tiffany's by James Patterson on Sunday. I adored it.

Now I'm reading The Town by Bentley Little.

MarshallLaw · « **Reply #31 on:** February 25, 2009, 11:56:23 AM »

Quote from: Splashdown on February 17, 2009, 05:22:55 PM

It's called "Fool" by Christopher Moore.

Splash,

Have you read any of his other work?

"The Stupidest Angel, A Heartwarming Tale of Christmas Terror" is a good one, it has zombies. "A Dirty Job" is also a hoot, about a guy who has to become Death. I have, but haven't read yet, "Lamb-The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal." I've read the first chapter, and it's like Monty Python's 'Life of Brian'......on acid.

Twisted beyond belief.

Chris · « **Reply #32 on:** February 25, 2009, 12:11:14 PM »

Quote from: thundley4 on February 25, 2009, 09:01:48 AM

I read books for pure escapism and fun. Currently reading "Currant Events" by Piers Anthony.

I liked the Incarnations of Immortality series. The first few Xanth novels were entertaining, but they got to be too silly.

Splashdown · « **Reply #33 on:** February 25, 2009, 01:04:04 PM »

Quote from: MarshallLaw on February 25, 2009, 11:56:23 AM

Splash,

Have you read any of his other work?

"The Stupidest Angel, A Heartwarming Tale of Christmas Terror" is a good one, it has zombies. "A Dirty Job" is also a hoot, about a guy who has to become Death. I have, but haven't read yet, "Lamb-The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal." I've read the first chapter, and it's like Monty Python's 'Life of Brian'......on acid.

Twisted beyond belief.

This was my first Moore book. I picked it up because I'm a Shakespeare fan. I'll read more.

MarshallLaw · « **Reply #34 on:** February 25, 2009, 01:05:28 PM »

Quote from: Splashdown on February 25, 2009, 01:04:04 PM

This was my first Moore book. I picked it up because I'm a Shakespeare fan. I'll read more.

More Moore?

mamacags · « **Reply #35 on:** February 25, 2009, 01:47:54 PM »

Quote from: debk on February 25, 2009, 10:55:02 AM

The Burnt House by Faye Kellerman.

She is one of my favorite authors ever, I love her husband a tiny bit more though!

Miss Mia · « **Reply #36 on:** February 25, 2009, 02:12:32 PM »

Quote from: Servonaut on February 25, 2009, 12:37:21 AM

I really liked that book. Have you read "Isaac's Storm" by Mr Larson ?

It's about the 1900 Galveston Hurricane.

No I haven't read "Issac's Storm" but I've heard rave reviews from those that have.

The two books I ordered from Amazon came in today. I started Bestial: The Savage Trail of a True American Monster and then next week it's Satan's Circus: Murder, Vice, Police Corruption, and New York's Trial of the Century

I'm only 20 pages into Bestial (I read while I'm in line at the bank) and I already really like it.

Sweet Dee · « **Reply #37 on:** February 25, 2009, 02:14:08 PM »

Quote from: Miss Mia on February 25, 2009, 02:12:32 PM

No I haven't read "Issac's Storm" but I've heard rave reviews from those that have.

The two books I ordered from Amazon came in today. I started Bestial: The Savage Trail of a True American Monster and then next week it's Satan's Circus: Murder, Vice, Police Corruption, and New York's Trial of the Century

I'm only 20 pages into Bestial (I read while I'm in line at the bank) and I already really like it.

I might have to borrow this when you're done! Looks interesting.

debk · « **Reply #38 on:** February 25, 2009, 08:19:40 PM »

Quote from: mamacags on February 25, 2009, 01:47:54 PM

She is one of my favorite authors ever, I love her husband a tiny bit more though!

Mine too. I have read all of Jonathan Kellerman's too. I just finished Lisa Scottoline's The Lady Killer and was kind of disappointed. I have a Linda Fairstein to read, but M's reading it first.

We both like murder and mayhem....

ReardenSteel · « **Reply #39 on:** February 25, 2009, 08:39:44 PM »

Quote from: Splashdown on February 17, 2009, 05:22:55 PM

It's called "Fool" by Christopher Moore.

It's the funniest book I've ever read. It's completely sick and obnoxious, and I mean that in a good way.

It's a retelling of King Lear, Shakespeare's most tragic tragedy, but it's told from the point of view of King Lear's fool. If our short bus did Shakespeare, it might come close to this.

From the inset:

If you're into reading, please oh please for the love of GOD check this book out.

Sounds like a Tom Stoppard thing. Have to check it out.

Right now I'm reading Down and Out in Paris and London by George Orwell.

Forced it on myself as I read Christopher Hitchens' Why Orwell Matters having only read 2 Orwell books in my life (and both in H.S.). I kind of do that to myself once in a while as some books can send you on a bit of a journey through several others. LOL

Wineslob · « **Reply #40 on:** February 26, 2009, 10:04:46 AM »

I started one of those Evanovich things, Seven I think. Pretty good so far, and fairly funny, but I don't crack up nearly as much as my wife does reading this.

Chris_ · « **Reply #41 on:** March 06, 2009, 06:27:07 PM »

I haven't seen a book thread recently so I thought I would start one. What is everyone reading these days?

For all you word nerds out there, I'm reading Things That Make Us (Sic)--a book on grammar with a snarky tone. I'm really enjoying the refresher plus I'm learning some new things too. And the author's sarcastic humor pulls at my heartstrings. I highly recommend!

Miss Mia · « **Reply #42 on:** March 06, 2009, 06:33:14 PM »

Quote from: jendf on March 06, 2009, 06:27:07 PM

I haven't seen a book thread recently so I thought I would start one. What is everyone reading these days?

For all you word nerds out there, I'm reading Things That Make Us (Sic)--a book on grammar with a snarky tone. I'm really enjoying the refresher plus I'm learning some new things too. And the author's sarcastic humor pulls at my heartstrings. I highly recommend!

That sounds good.

I'm reading Bestial. It's about a serial killer. He's one creepy dude. I love the book.

Chris_ · « **Reply #43 on:** March 06, 2009, 06:38:31 PM »

Quote from: Miss Mia on March 06, 2009, 06:33:14 PM

That sounds good.

I'm reading Bestial. It's about a serial killer. He's one creepy dude. I love the book.

The title alone makes me nervous. I don't think I could read that one.

Miss Mia · « **Reply #44 on:** March 06, 2009, 06:48:45 PM »

Quote from: jendf on March 06, 2009, 06:38:31 PM

The title alone makes me nervous. I don't think I could read that one.

It's really good.

asdf2231 · « **Reply #45 on:** March 06, 2009, 07:09:08 PM »

Poltergeist by Cat Richardson.

Sweet Dee · « **Reply #46 on:** March 06, 2009, 07:52:32 PM »

Lord of the Rings (again). lol And a novel called "We Were the Mulvaneys" by Joyce Carol Oates.

mamacags · « **Reply #47 on:** March 06, 2009, 09:31:14 PM »

I just finished The Shack by William P. Young. It was sooooooooooooo good. I laughed, I cried, it moved me. I am starting More Information Than You Require by John Hodgman (AKA "I'm a PC" guy)

Miss Mia · « **Reply #48 on:** March 06, 2009, 10:19:46 PM »

Quote from: Sweet Dee on March 06, 2009, 07:52:32 PM

Lord of the Rings (again). lol And a novel called "We Were the Mulvaneys" by Joyce Carol Oates.

I read that a few years ago. I really liked it!

Lord Undies · « **Reply #49 on:** March 06, 2009, 10:30:25 PM »

Right now, I am reading a manuscript a friend wants me to proof. It's awful. I think Fat Che's biography has a better chance of being published.

This isn't his first book. He has been published. It was his Catcher In The Rye.

I may lose a friend.

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Author Topic: The first book thread of 2009... what are you reading? (Read 13277 times)