El Presidente Posted July 15, 2014 Author Posted July 15, 2014 Ken I read the "Game of thrones Series" when they were put out progressively. Thoroughly enjoyed them. Never seen the TV series. Best business book (and I have read hundreds), "What They Don't Teach You At Harvard Business School" By Mark McCormack, founder of IMG. Simple read but great. For down time I love Sci Fi. Thanks for the many suggestions. 1
OZCUBAN Posted July 15, 2014 Posted July 15, 2014 the dune film was so truly appalling that it put me off trying the books. assume they are better? The Dune books are absolutely awsome have read them all frank Herbert's son Brian and Kevin j Anderson have also added to the tome with at least nine which are also brilliant the dune series should be on the book bucket list Also I like to read Clive Cussler especially the Oregon series top notch adventure escapism Do your self a favor ken I have some on PDF maybe I can send u some cheers Steve
OZCUBAN Posted July 15, 2014 Posted July 15, 2014 Ken I read the "Game of thrones Series" when they were put out progressively. Thoroughly enjoyed them. Never seen the TV series. Best business book (and I have read hundreds), "What They Don't Teach You At Harvard Business School" By Mark McCormack, founder of IMG. Simple read but great. For down time I love Sci Fi. Thanks for the many suggestions. Re my post rob best Sci if ever and very relevant
rtrimbath Posted July 15, 2014 Posted July 15, 2014 If your into fantasy and have an open mind the His Dark Materials trilogy is awesome. The first book is Golden Compass which was a cunematic flop. Great read I've re-read the His Dark Materials Trilogy three separate times. It's amazing! It caught me totally by surprise. I know the Golden Compass was a flop, but I would still have liked to see all three movies made. The books stand on their own though. 1
Ken Gargett Posted July 15, 2014 Posted July 15, 2014 I've re-read the His Dark Materials Trilogy three separate times. It's amazing! It caught me totally by surprise. I know the Golden Compass was a flop, but I would still have liked to see all three movies made. The books stand on their own though. completely agree. another fan here. 1
El Guero Posted July 15, 2014 Posted July 15, 2014 ordered the bio of cook recently and has now arrived. keen to read it. he is a distant rellie (clearly sea sickness is not a hereditary trait). love 'heart of darkness'. first time i read it was on a boat going down the congo river. that was a bit special.
ChanceSchmerr Posted July 15, 2014 Posted July 15, 2014 A decent book, save for the fact that King uses the word "obdurate" approx. 50 million times... "11/22/63" - Love this book - except yeah, every time I read the line 'The past is Obdurate', all I could think was "enough of this obdurate crap, JUST GET TO THE FREAKING BOOK DEPOSITORY!!!" I'm a history buff, so take this with a grain of salt...But these were my two best in the last year "John Adams" - David McCullough "Dreadnaught" - Robert K Massie Brilliant stuff. Also, if you havn't read "Pillars of the Earth" and "World Without End" by Ken Follett........read them. 1
Ken Gargett Posted July 15, 2014 Posted July 15, 2014 "11/22/63" - Love this book - except yeah, every time I read the line 'The past is Obdurate', all I could think was "enough of this obdurate crap, JUST GET TO THE FREAKING BOOK DEPOSITORY!!!" I'm a history buff, so take this with a grain of salt...But these were my two best in the last year "John Adams" - David McCullough "Dreadnaught" - Robert K Massie Brilliant stuff. Also, if you havn't read "Pillars of the Earth" and "World Without End" by Ken Follett........read them. very pleased you mentioned the adams book. was keen to read it (especially after that series on him) but not sure of the thoughts on it. and completely agree re pillars.
mash Posted July 15, 2014 Posted July 15, 2014 "11/22/63" - Love this book - except yeah, every time I read the line 'The past is Obdurate', all I could think was "enough of this obdurate crap, JUST GET TO THE FREAKING BOOK DEPOSITORY!!!" I'm a history buff, so take this with a grain of salt...But these were my two best in the last year "John Adams" - David McCullough "Dreadnaught" - Robert K Massie Brilliant stuff. Also, if you havn't read "Pillars of the Earth" and "World Without End" by Ken Follett........read them. I loved 11/22/63 too. I'm just finishing Mr. Mercedes. i think it's even better.
ChanceSchmerr Posted July 15, 2014 Posted July 15, 2014 very pleased you mentioned the adams book. was keen to read it (especially after that series on him) but not sure of the thoughts on it. and completely agree re pillars. It's an excellent read - McCullough is probably one the best historical writers of the 20th century, IMHO. Even if you'd never even heard of the HBO series, it's still must-read for anyone who has an interest in history.
Colt45 Posted July 16, 2014 Posted July 16, 2014 I read too many to keep track of timelines, but a few that come to mind which I've read over the past couple of years: Extra Virginity by Tom Mueller Inventing Wine by Tom Lukacs The Billionaire's Vinegar by Benjamin Wallace Restaurant Man by Joe Bastianich I'm waiting for The Other Side of Paradise by Julia Cooke to become available at the library (big building with all the books)
asmith Posted July 16, 2014 Posted July 16, 2014 Simpsons and their Mathematical Secrets by Simon Singh - Any Simpsons fans out there will appreciate the hidden equations all through the different episode. Stuck by Oliver Jeffers - Funny as ****. 1
cigcars Posted July 16, 2014 Posted July 16, 2014 I just finished "Dr Sleep" by Stephen King. It is the sequel to "The Shining". A great book! Wow I didn't know it was already out. I thought it was still "due to be released"...
Maplepie Posted July 16, 2014 Posted July 16, 2014 Simpsons and their Mathematical Secrets by Simon Singh - Any Simpsons fans out there will appreciate the hidden equations all through the different episode ahhhh. finally some time to catch up on my readings... Honey roasted peanuts. Ingredients: Salt. Artificial honey roasting agents. Peanut skins. Mmmmmmmm... But seriously: i need that book.
MrDowse Posted July 16, 2014 Posted July 16, 2014 love 'heart of darkness'. first time i read it was on a boat going down the congo river. that was a bit special. Ken, have you read Blood River by Tim Butcher? It's great book, part travelogue, part history lesson. It's gives a real insight into the horrors that have been, and are still being visited on the Congo and it's inhabitants. It's sad that such a vast and resource rich country has been reduced to a basket case. As a fan of heart of darkness and someone who has already travelled in the Congo I would say it's a must read.. My holiday read this year was 'I am Pilgrim' by Terry Hayes. An excellent espionage thriller about a former covert agent trying to stop a biological attack on the US. I know it sounds hackneyed but it's a cracker. Very well written and I couldn't put it down.
Ken Gargett Posted July 16, 2014 Posted July 16, 2014 Ken, have you read Blood River by Tim Butcher? It's great book, part travelogue, part history lesson. It's gives a real insight into the horrors that have been, and are still being visited on the Congo and it's inhabitants. It's sad that such a vast and resource rich country has been reduced to a basket case. As a fan of heart of darkness and someone who has already travelled in the Congo I would say it's a must read.. My holiday read this year was 'I am Pilgrim' by Terry Hayes. An excellent espionage thriller about a former covert agent trying to stop a biological attack on the US. I know it sounds hackneyed but it's a cracker. Very well written and I couldn't put it down. ta for this - on the list. have you looked at any of redmond o'hanlon?
Philski Posted July 16, 2014 Posted July 16, 2014 For down time I love Sci Fi. Thanks for the many suggestions. In which case, I guess you might have read Iain M Banks's Sci Fi books? If not, there's a small treasure trove waiting for you - especially the Culture novels, but Feersum Endjinn is really worth a read as well - dark and funny.
MrDowse Posted July 16, 2014 Posted July 16, 2014 ta for this - on the list. have you looked at any of redmond o'hanlon? I haven't but I see the reviews are glowing so I'll have to track them down. Thanks for the tip!
Bolismoker Posted July 16, 2014 Posted July 16, 2014 Without a doubt the best I've read this year is Relentless by Tim Grover. Mr Grover has trained MJ, Kobe, D Wade etc. The boom is about what these guys had that separated them from their competition. In the mental sense. Outstanding book I read in one sitting
JohnLeupp Posted July 16, 2014 Posted July 16, 2014 Rob, Ken, have you read Shantaram? Gregory David Roberts, Aussie, convicted bank robber. Large tome, but epic. Devil in the White City - Erik Larson, 2003. Great non-fiction book (which reads like fiction) taking place during the preparation for the World's Fair in Chicago in 1983.
shlomo Posted August 24, 2014 Posted August 24, 2014 Simpsons and their Mathematical Secrets by Simon Singh - Any Simpsons fans out there will appreciate the hidden equations all through the different episode. Stuck by Oliver Jeffers - Funny as ****. Simpsons.jpg Read it a couple weeks ago. Didn't understand half of it, but the other 3/4s of the book made 100% sense. 1
shlomo Posted August 24, 2014 Posted August 24, 2014 In Cuba last week I got through Divergent. An excellent sci-fi, distopian future type thing. Very similar to the Hunger Games and Ender books. Very thoroughly enjoyed. On wait lists for the next few books in the series, very excited to read them! Next up were two Charlie Higson books from "The Enemy" series. The Fear and The Sacrifice. Both excellent, and I did not feel as if I neeeded to read the first few books in the series to understand the world the children and sickos live in presently. Now I am scouring Montreal libraries for The Fallen, The Hunted and The End. Really excellent "zombie" - type books where all adults are these sickos and the children are their food, but also their killers. Gory, bloody, emotional, action packed and a handful of laughs. HIGHLY recommend!
Pilsner14 Posted August 24, 2014 Posted August 24, 2014 Recently read Kitchen Confidential (Uncut Version) by Anthony Bourdain. Laughed my ass off and very well written.........great VACA read btw. JD 2
JasnRach Posted August 24, 2014 Posted August 24, 2014 Chickenhawk by Robert Mason, an excellent read!
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