MIKA27 Posted February 25, 2010 Posted February 25, 2010 The Ice Man, Confessions Of A Mafia Contract Killerby Philip Carlo That would be a great book Rob! I only just watched the documentary on Richard Kuklinski a couple months ago and wow, what a mad man. In the interviews he is 'Matter of fact" about all his killings and claims to have murdered more than 200 people. No wonder he is called the "ICE MAN". In the documentary, Richard states he started out at the age of 10 where he ambushed and beat to death a local bully only to find it gave him a sense of power, so in turn, he nearly beat to death the other 6 remaining gang members. Richard then believed that "giving is better than receiving." Enjoy the read.
PigFish Posted February 25, 2010 Posted February 25, 2010 I have been re-reading Liberty and Tyranny by Mark Levin. Additionally I have been reading historic letters and correspondence and other pre-revolution documents from the US governmental framers. -Piggy
Habanos2000 Posted February 25, 2010 Posted February 25, 2010 With The Old Breed, by E.B. Sledge. I was prompted to pick it up as it was one of the books the new HBO series "The Pacific" is based on. Riveting read so far.
jquest63 Posted February 25, 2010 Posted February 25, 2010 The Name of the Rose - Umberto Eco Afghanistan - Stephen Tanner
smokem Posted February 25, 2010 Posted February 25, 2010 Right now, your post. Seriously, many (seams like too many at times) children books. It's easy to guess why. (set myselk up for that one) Since a huge part of my job is reading (tough life), I've become very busy (i.e., lazy) over the years, so I'm limited to the morning paper.
Ethernut Posted February 25, 2010 Posted February 25, 2010 The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman. Fantastic insight on the way we work and relate actually.
Hugomarink Posted February 25, 2010 Posted February 25, 2010 Besides FOH and Min Ron Nee (which I read weekly and never get tired of) I'm reading "The Girl Who Played with Fire" by Stieg Larsson. Great read. It's the follow up to "The girl with the dragon tattoo" I just finished "The Girl Who Played With Fire" yesterday and really enjoyed it, even more so than the first book in the series (which is also a good read).
Hugomarink Posted February 25, 2010 Posted February 25, 2010 Too fat to fish. By Artie Lange Nice! I haven't read Artie's book but I'm a big fan of the Stern show and Artie in particular. I hope Artie is doing better.
Hugomarink Posted February 25, 2010 Posted February 25, 2010 Has anyone read George R.R. Martin - A song of Ice and Fire (currently 4 books in the series I believe)?I absolutely love this series. Only books I reread. Great series! I'm not really that into fantasy fiction but I couldn't put these down. I've actually only read the first three. I've got the fourth one in my reading pile but I've heard it's not as good as the first three so I've been putting off reading it. I also am waiting until there is some word on when Martin will release the fifth book in the series. I'll probably read #4 when I know the wait for #5 won't be long.
Hugomarink Posted February 25, 2010 Posted February 25, 2010 I bought "World War Z" for my son (who doesn't like reading much), but he couldn't put it down until it was finished. So I started reading it a few days ago. I'm about half way done. He keeps bugging me about it. "So, Dad, whaddayathink?" So far it's just OK, but with flashes of intensity and drama. He says it gets better as you go along, but the ending left him cold. I just can't get through that book. I love zombie movies and horror, and I can't deny that "World War Z" is imaginative and well-written, but it feels like reading a bunch of news reports to me. The lack of a through-story is a huge negative for me, and believe me, I've tried numerous times to get through this book and I'm just not getting it. I know it's a hugely popular book with zombie/horror fans and that I'm in the minority on my thumbs down with this one.
aes8 Posted February 25, 2010 Posted February 25, 2010 L.A. Noir and Prisoner of the State The Secret Journal of Primier Zhao Ziyang
Ken Gargett Posted February 25, 2010 Posted February 25, 2010 L.A. Noir and Prisoner of the State The Secret Journal of Primier Zhao Ziyang LA Noir is in ellroy? tyey are fabulous.
Guest rob Posted February 25, 2010 Posted February 25, 2010 That would be a great book Rob! I only just watched the documentary on Richard Kuklinski a couple months ago and wow, what a mad man. In the interviews he is 'Matter of fact" about all his killings and claims to have murdered more than 200 people. No wonder he is called the "ICE MAN". In the documentary, Richard states he started out at the age of 10 where he ambushed and beat to death a local bully only to find it gave him a sense of power, so in turn, he nearly beat to death the other 6 remaining gang members. Richard then believed that "giving is better than receiving." Enjoy the read. Yeah, he was one cold son of a *****... I feel weird for finding his matter-of-fact way of telling his stories endearing. He was humble and shy... yet arrogant beyond comprehension. As for the book - It's well written, albeit repetitive. The authour feels the need to constantly remind me that Richard was an angry man and of his short temper. Every chapter references to it. I'd definitely recommend it to anyone who wants an insight into this kind of personality.
Wil Posted February 25, 2010 Posted February 25, 2010 Truth - Peter Temple Churchill and Australia - Graham Freudenberg Australian Golf Digest
Warren Posted February 25, 2010 Posted February 25, 2010 I've only read the last 40 pages of Ulysses (several times) Why, was there nudity?
Freddy Posted February 25, 2010 Posted February 25, 2010 Why, was there nudity? In case you don't know, the entire last chapter of Ulysses, commonly referred to as "Molly Bloom's Soliloquy," a rambling long sentence, beginning and ending with the word "yes," and containing only two punctuation marks, contains way more than nudity. (If you have seen Rodney Dangerfield's "Back to School," you have heard it, read by Sally Kellerman). Of course I was kidding, I did read the entire book once. The last book I read was the very harrowing "City of Thieves," a novel by David Benioff, based on the Siege of Leningrad. Everyone to whom I've recommended it loved it.
Morientes50 Posted February 25, 2010 Posted February 25, 2010 Ulysses is widely considered one of the best books of the twentieth century. But I wouldn't recommend it to anyone because, at times, it is more style than substance. There are moments of pure sublimity (like in the scene where Leo Bloom sees a rat going into Paddy Dignam's coffin). I must admit, the book makes me wish I lived in a city that I could walk on foot (You can't really do that in Miami). A better book for an average reader like myself was "Of Human Bondage". I just finished that 2 weeks ago. Some deep philosophical themes without being a hard read. a book I just finished is "Jude the Obscure" by Hardy. DO NOT read this book, especially while shaving!! It is the most depressing work I have ever read. But I must admit it is very powerful as a story.
finecigar Posted February 25, 2010 Posted February 25, 2010 I am always on and off with books- currently one titled The Agony and the Ecstasy by Irving Stone. Then, Duma Key by Stephen King. Another titled In The Woods, by Dana French.
thechenman Posted February 25, 2010 Posted February 25, 2010 Ulysses is widely considered one of the best books of the twentieth century. But I wouldn't recommend it to anyone because, at times, it is more style than substance. There are moments of pure sublimity (like in the scene where Leo Bloom sees a rat going into Paddy Dignam's coffin). I must admit, the book makes me wish I lived in a city that I could walk on foot (You can't really do that in Miami).A better book for an average reader like myself was "Of Human Bondage". I just finished that 2 weeks ago. Some deep philosophical themes without being a hard read. a book I just finished is "Jude the Obscure" by Hardy. DO NOT read this book, especially while shaving!! It is the most depressing work I have ever read. But I must admit it is very powerful as a story. Great book...my favorite novel by Hardy. If anyone is ever depressed about their lives...they just need to devote a day to read this novel. They'll be feeling better in no time.
Morientes50 Posted February 25, 2010 Posted February 25, 2010 Great book...my favorite novel by Hardy. If anyone is ever depressed about their lives...they just need to devote a day to read this novel. They'll be feeling better in no time. That's true I never thought of it that way.
cigcars Posted February 25, 2010 Posted February 25, 2010 "Nobody's Fool" the biography about Danny Kaye, and Stephen King's "Everything's Eventual" because I wanted his short story about "Room 1408." As for Richard Kuklinski, I heard one of his interviewers on Art Bell's Coast to Coast AM now with George Noory. And one at least refreshing thing about him is that (if Kuklinski was telling the truth) he said he'd never killed a woman, and he'd never killed a child.
smk819 Posted February 25, 2010 Posted February 25, 2010 Atlas Shrugged-Ayn Rand, It is very slow going. I am also reading endless eye candy of the spy, murder or political genre, I need something light weight to get a break from Ms. Rand's philosphical musings.
Buch0 Posted February 25, 2010 Posted February 25, 2010 Sir David Attenborough - Life Stories. Love this bloke nearly as much as his work.
aes8 Posted February 27, 2010 Posted February 27, 2010 Ken, L.A. Noir is by John Buntin. Probably not what you are thinking
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