Reading thread

[Sangersteve]

What cha reading now? I have gotta hooked on these right now.

The Jake Lassiter Series by Paul Levine

Paul Levine’s bestselling Jake Lassiter series has been keeping crime fiction fans turning pages for 25 years and counting. The mysteries and thrillers feature a second-string linebacker turned night-school lawyer who is frequently in trouble with the law himself. A throwback, the former Miami Dolphins player is a “brew and burger guy in a paté and Chardonnay world.”

[ann jusko]

I'm trying to find Joseph Wambaugh's books to re-read. Scott Roder mentioned them and jogged my memory on how much I enjoyed them. I've only found two at half-price books. They aren't the kind I want to order for my Kindle. I love Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum series, but not her other books. I found an early one in her series at Half Price books (on CD). But I had her latest one in book form. So, I listen to the earlier ones on CD while driving to the coast. Then started reading the new one in book form. I was a pretty confused since I hadn't programmed my car radio to Corpus Christi stations, yet. So, I listen to one of the early CD's as I drove back and forth to Corpus. I'd pick up the book at night and it took me a couple seconds to get oriented. I've always had an "upstairs" book and a "downstairs" book and never got confused. But they were different authors, different characters, etc.

[millergrovesue]

I think I've read some of those books, Steve. I like mysteries and lawyer stories.
Am currently working my way through books by
Linda Lafferty - historic novels - no not romance novels..........hate those. Am currently reading The Shepherdess of Siena. It's about a 14th century shepherdess who loves horses.
Kristin Hannah - the 2 I've read are also historic novels
Read one by Shannon Burke and am looking for others

The most recent book I read was written by an Aussie. Golly, talk about needing a translator. Lots of terms unique to Australia. Context was the savior for understanding.

Like Ann I go to bed fairly early and read for hours. Wake up in the middle of the night and read myself back to sleep. I get the DTs when I have only a book or 2 left in the queue. I really like being to order and get books immediately through Amazon. I also like that Amazon tells me if I've bought that book before and that Amazon suggests books of the type I've bought before. Also really like keeping a wish list for future order.

[ann jusko]

Summer is for light reading for me! OK, I think most people call it beach reading. Winter is when I get into heavier things. I like historical books, autobiographies, biographies of historical figures, etc. What I really NEED to do is get Neil Sperry's books. We're fighting aphids year after year. I think we're going to pull out all the shrubs (west facing) in the front. I have no idea what to replace them with. I don't like prickly stuff, the hollies, etc.

[millergrovesue]

Don't know what height you are looking for but many of the hollies aren't prickly.

[grouchy]

I am primarily trying to work thru the John Milton series by Mark Dawson. Sort of the British version of Jack Reacher. Also try to spend at least one hour a day going back thru the Koran for the second time. A lot of people think it is a mistake, but I think it is a good idea to remember some of the things Sun Tzu taught us.

[Kiamichi]

I'm trying to find Joseph Wambaugh's books to re-read. Scott Roder mentioned them and jogged my memory on how much I enjoyed them. I've only found two at half-price books. They aren't the kind I want to order for my Kindle. I love Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum series, but not her other books. I found an early one in her series at Half Price books (on CD). But I had her latest one in book form. So, I listen to the earlier ones on CD while driving to the coast. Then started reading the new one in book form. I was a pretty confused since I hadn't programmed my car radio to Corpus Christi stations, yet. So, I listen to one of the early CD's as I drove back and forth to Corpus. I'd pick up the book at night and it took me a couple seconds to get oriented. I've always had an "upstairs" book and a "downstairs" book and never got confused. But they were different authors, different characters, etc.

You can probably find a used hardcover of any of Wambaugh's books (or any other popular author's) for $4 at Amazon (i. e. 1 cent plus $3.99 for "shipping and handling").

[millergrovesue]

I am primarily trying to work thru the John Milton series by Mark Dawson. Sort of the British version of Jack Reacher. Also try to spend at least one hour a day going back thru the Koran for the second time. A lot of people think it is a mistake, but I think it is a good idea to remember some of the things Sun Tzu taught us.

And I'll bet you have learned a lot about what's really in there without the editing by detractors. I should spend more time with that type of reading instead of just for fun reading.

[LibraryLady]

Just finished The Girl on the Train.
It is a pretty good mystery.
Now on to the "Pre Mockingbird" book. Also reading A New Kind of Christianity by McLearen.

[planosteve]

Reading thread.

[grouchy]

I am primarily trying to work thru the John Milton series by Mark Dawson. Sort of the British version of Jack Reacher. Also try to spend at least one hour a day going back thru the Koran for the second time. A lot of people think it is a mistake, but I think it is a good idea to remember some of the things Sun Tzu taught us.

And I'll bet you have learned a lot about what's really in there without the editing by detractors. I should spend more time with that type of reading instead of just for fun reading.

It isn't a "hate filled, kill the others" type gospel that a lot of folks think.

[millergrovesue]

Just finished The Girl on the Train.
It is a pretty good mystery.
Now on to the "Pre Mockingbird" book. Also reading A New Kind of Christianity by McLearen.

I tried to read The Girl on the Train. Too much drugs and boozing and depression for me. I think only made it through about 20 pages.
Have heard Atticius is a racist in that book. Let me know. If he's not the same decent and reasonable Atticus I don't think I want to read it.

[millergrovesue]

It isn't a "hate filled, kill the others" type gospel that a lot of folks think.

Well, as many have said, if you read only the Old Testament you have a very different concept of God than you get reading the new testament. It's kill kill kill versus love love love. Pretty drastic difference.

[BillB]

I'm going to turn my attention to some of the classics.
I'm going to reread Huckleberry Finn and read Moby Dick for the first time.
Of Mice and Men needs to be read again, also.

[GRANDPA]

Does anyone read any non-fiction besides me?

[GFB]

Does anyone read any non-fiction besides me?

If I'm reading..I'm reading non fiction..no use for fiction.

[planosteve]

Does anyone read any non-fiction besides me?

If I'm reading..I'm reading non fiction..no use for fiction.

Me too.

[Sangersteve]

Does anyone read any non-fiction besides me?

If I'm reading..I'm reading non fiction..no use for fiction.

Me too.

All those conspiracy theory sites you read provide enough fiction for 10 people.

[GRANDPA]

I recently finished "Princes At War" & "17 Carnations" both very interesting about the House of Windsor & the mess caused by Edward VIII, his abdication & disloyalty during WW2. Wallis didn't come off too well either. Now reading 'Abandoned In Hell - The Fight For Vietnam's Firebase Kate' by William Albracht.

[grouchy]

The Texas State Historical group is offering a free copy of The Battle of the Alamo e-book on their website. I just ordered it. I know Tanner and Trey will enjoy will also enjoy it.