What are you reading Chapter 4

[WI Short Scaler]

My job is technical and unforgiving in application, so when I do open my Kindle and want to read/relax I don't want anything too technical or too serious. Just a story with some good characters and want to be entertained.

I'm just finishing this 9 book series from Sam Sisavath. I suppose you could relate it to a "Walking Dead" type end of the world story. The characters are well developed, and the story of survival is really the only plot. I really enjoyed this whole series, not sure what's gonna be next.

 

[the harp unstrung]

We’re leaving home for 5 daze at the...

Gotta have some quiet time, too...

 

[buldog5151bass]

I love alternate history - kind of a "what if?". Harry Turtledove I a great author. How Few Remain is the first book in a series that starts at the American Civil War, and imagines if Lee's battle plans hadn't been discovered by the Union, and what would have happened if the Confederates. The book mixes real historical figures with imaginary ones, and the nine books continue through he start of the 21st century. Very well done, very entertaining. @hrodbert696 would definitely enjoy it.

 

[MAJOR METAL]

Umm, WOW.

 

[kleinenenten]

Umm, WOW.

Could you elaborate?

 

[Tom Bomb]

the book of leaks: exposés in defence of the public's right to know​

 

[MAJOR METAL]

Could you elaborate?

That would be against the forum rules.

 

[kleinenenten]

That would be against the forum rules.

I don’t mean to discuss politics, but just something simple would be nice. For me, I would just be interested in the apparent integrity of the book (yes, I know Woodward’s history). With all the theatrics regarding the current political state in America, I was just wondering if it was a sound argument presented, or if it was obviously biased. Can’t stand bias or unsubstantiated claims, no matter the situation. Is that against the rules? I don’t want to get anyone in trouble (me included!).

I once read a book that basically said if you believe it, you can achieve it. To back it up, it mentioned numerous studies about changing mindsets helping people overcome adversity. It didn’t actually cite ANY of them, however, so nothing could be verified. Hated that book, even though I agreed with the sentiment in general. So, does your current read provide ample evidence if I were to read it critically? Again, I hope this doesn’t get into the politics issue, as I’d prefer to not get in trouble OR waste my time on a book with questionable information.

 

[slobake]

 

[slobake]

Saw this from Enclave Publishing:

 

[ryco]

In Pieces - Sally Field

Autobiography by the actress. My mom got it for my wife. After she was done reading it, and as I wasn't reading anything, of coures I was going to read the autobio of Gidget, the girl I had a crush on pre-teen, and The Flying Nun.

Pretty much what you see is what you get. If you've seen her accepting awards and listened to her acceptance speeches you know she's pretty flighty. Troubled youth brought up by a Hollywood mom and abused by a creepy step dad, so a fragmented, emotional, weaving life. Also living in the 60s with hippie lifestyles, thought, and being around stoned, artsy people - although she herself didn't imbibe - all of these factors played into a skittish life. And to go into the Arts, any arts, as a living one has to be a wee bit off the normal path spiritually/mentally. But she took her craft very seriously, worked hard, and the result is a pretty outstanding legacy of work.

Not the best writer in the world, but definitely a good read if you want to know about her career, family, trials, tribulations, relationships, films. Reads fast. Kind of skittery like her.

 

[Tom Bomb]

little children​

According to christian science monitor, "Perrotta has moved into the suburbs with a wrecking ball." The new york times book review has it that the book's "at once suspenseful, ruefully funny, and ultimately generous. … What is Tom Perrotta but an American Chekhov whose characters even at their most ridiculous seem blessed and ennobled by a luminous human aura?"

I saw the movie …

 

[Turbo Sparky]

Just got to the part about the Kulaks.
The GULAG Archipelago, Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn

 

[the harp unstrung]

A Wonderful Read!
I’d never spent much time considering how basketball mirrors Jazz...and vice the verse.

(and I kinda feel sorry for folks who are too young to have seen him play, yet insist that the GOAT could Only be one of two players...one of whom is currently on the court, while the other owns an NBA team.)

 

[Jeff Scott]

Some om FLLW, but the bulk of the book is on his contemporaries. Lots a great photographs of the interiors of these wonderful homes.

 

[Tom Bomb]

fossils, finches and fuegeans: charles darwin's adventures and discoveries on the beagle 1832-1836
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Just fell into me lap The author's one of Darwin's great-grandsons. Should be good.

 

[Tom Bomb]

Today, I'm burying my face in a book by Pope Francis titled,

ENCOUNTERING TRUTH: MEETING GOD IN THE EVERYDAY the morning homilies from St. Martha's Chapel
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Lovely deckle edged hard cover. Twelve pages in, the tenth homily, from April 9, 2013, is titled 'Never judge, never bad-mouth' - on the strength of this alone, I judge this book to be well worth a look

 

[RustyAxe]

Tom Sawyer. Last read it 50+ years ago. I’ll read it again in 50 years.

 

[geesharp]

Took delivery of two books from amazon yesterday. Start with this:

 

[Jeff K]

A little late, but currently reading, "The General's Daughter" by Nelson DeMille. DeMille is one of my favorite authors. Keeps you enthralled, while often making you laugh out loud. (Which can be a tad embarrassing if you're sitting in a quiet waiting room...)