I've had three more good reads since Don Winslow's 'Savages', which have been Tony Hillerman's 'The Dark Wind', Michael Connelly's 'A Darkness More Than Night', and best of all, James Lee Burke's 'In The Moon of Red Ponies', which is another in his Billy Bob Holland series.

Now I'm waiting for something new to read, and whilst waiting will take another shot at 'Another Roadside Attraction', by Tom Robbins. Found this at the bottom of my old dive bag and noted that it's probably been there, gathering funk, since 1975!

Was that you that mentioned the Don Winslow book back a couple of months ago? I put it aside to read to after that. Sitting on my 'to be read' shelf waiting for the right moment.

I used to read the Dave Robicheaux series from james Lee Burke. Still running I believe For some reason I always think about his description of the 'cold frosted Jax beer'. Not sure why that sticks with me as I don't drink beer

Just finished Jack of Diamonds by Bryce Courtenay and it was and outstanding book as good as Power of One. Unfortunately Bryce passed away the 5th of this month from stomach cancer he just finished the book two months before passing on. Like loosing an old friend when a really good author like Bryce Courtenay dies. RIP

I am reading "House of Holes" and I didn't expect that! Strictly for adults.

At the same time I read "The Elegant Universe" and I guess I could wait forever for the DVD. Not all books are for entertainment, some are educational.

Kindle makes it possible to take dozands of books to my holiday, great gadget.

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I am about to finish the autobiography ('Open') of Andre Agassi.....fascinating book.....I have found it to be much more enjoyable than I had thought it would be.

I've just finished reading a free download of Joseph COnrad's Heart of Darkness.

If you like riverboat tales, then I can also recommend Gabriel Garcia Marquez' Love in the Time of Cholera.

SC

Finally finished "Without Warning" by John Birmingham, which was highly recommended by members much earlier and that is the reason I purchased it (along with the other two in the trilogy).

Bit disappointed, although well written. My disappointment was due to the fact that he concentrated on all the individual stories that were the result of a mass disappearance of people in the USA. I wanted to know what caused the disappearance and hoped he would focus on that.....alas, he didn't.

Not sure if I can work up the fortitude to read the next one in the trilogy.

Cheers.

I'm reading my own book due to memory failure...

http://www.amazon.com/PLANET-FOLLY-ebook/dp/B005RQC5D2

Valerio Massimo Manfredi's trilogy of Alexander the Great.

Been a suprisingly good read so far

Finally finished "Without Warning" by John Birmingham, which was highly recommended by members much earlier and that is the reason I purchased it (along with the other two in the trilogy).

Bit disappointed, although well written. My disappointment was due to the fact that he concentrated on all the individual stories that were the result of a mass disappearance of people in the USA. I wanted to know what caused the disappearance and hoped he would focus on that.....alas, he didn't.

Not sure if I can work up the fortitude to read the next one in the trilogy.

Cheers.

That's a shame rsquared, I was one of those who recommended it!

Finally finished "Without Warning" by John Birmingham, which was highly recommended by members much earlier and that is the reason I purchased it (along with the other two in the trilogy).

Bit disappointed, although well written. My disappointment was due to the fact that he concentrated on all the individual stories that were the result of a mass disappearance of people in the USA. I wanted to know what caused the disappearance and hoped he would focus on that.....alas, he didn't.

Not sure if I can work up the fortitude to read the next one in the trilogy.

Cheers.

That's a shame rsquared, I was one of those who recommended it!

That's quite alright BookMan. As I said, it was well written but the author piqued my curiosity with "The Event" and I was really interested in where his imagination was going to go in his reasons for it's creation.....he just left me deflated in that regard. The consequences that occurred afterward was interesting reading, but.....

Cheers.

Finally finished "Without Warning" by John Birmingham, which was highly recommended by members much earlier and that is the reason I purchased it (along with the other two in the trilogy).

Bit disappointed, although well written. My disappointment was due to the fact that he concentrated on all the individual stories that were the result of a mass disappearance of people in the USA. I wanted to know what caused the disappearance and hoped he would focus on that.....alas, he didn't.

Not sure if I can work up the fortitude to read the next one in the trilogy.

Cheers.

That's a shame rsquared, I was one of those who recommended it!

That's quite alright BookMan. As I said, it was well written but the author piqued my curiosity with "The Event" and I was really interested in where his imagination was going to go in his reasons for it's creation.....he just left me deflated in that regard. The consequences that occurred afterward was interesting reading, but.....

Cheers.

Yes i do agree. I thought there would be more explanation re the event and who/why/when etc would be revealed

All the Birmingham books are equally disappointing, second rate writer.

The American survivalist genre are mainly written by nuts IMHO.

Very anti-Muslim as well.

Edited January 8, 201313 yr by TommoPhysicist

I've recently finished, I Know Why The Caged Birds Sing by Maya Angelou.

I've been meaning to read it for years, but never got around to it.

It's an interesting autobiography that reveals the impact of racism. It tells a far-reaching story, both emotionally and historically; and gives an insight into the plight of African Americans and the effects of prejudice on individuals.

Here is one I just finished:

Jon Ronson "The Psychopath Test". Non Fiction, it is a cross between Investigative Journalism, Humour and questioning what is a psycopath. I have attached a talk the Author gave on TED.

http://www.themillions.com/2011/05/mad-mad-world-jon-ronsons-the-psychopath-test.html

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/17/books/the-psychopath-test-by-jon-ronson-review.html?_r=0

Here is one I just finished:

Jon Ronson "The Psychopath Test". Non Fiction, it is a cross between Investigative Journalism, Humour and questioning what is a psycopath. I have attached a talk the Author gave on TED.

http://www.themillio...opath-test.html

http://www.nytimes.c...eview.html?_r=0

http://www.ted.com/t...opath_test.html

You recommended this book.

Have you no guilt or remorse?

Here is one I just finished:

Jon Ronson "The Psychopath Test". Non Fiction, it is a cross between Investigative Journalism, Humour and questioning what is a psycopath. I have attached a talk the Author gave on TED.

http://www.themillio...opath-test.html

http://www.nytimes.c...eview.html?_r=0

http://www.ted.com/t...opath_test.html

You recommended this book.

Have you no guilt or remorse?

Ill take the test and get back to you

In case anyone wants to test themselves

http://www.arkancide.com/psychopathy.htm

I've just picked up "Of Love and Other Demons" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez, but I think there's no riverboats in it.

SC

I am happy to report that I am not a psychopath, just a callous bast*rd.

Just finished Ghost Train To the Eastern Star by Paul Theroux. An enjoyable read but he does seem to blow his own horn more than usual and also have an unhealthy fascination with the sex trade.

Edited January 9, 201313 yr by GarryP

I'm finally reading The God Delusion by Richard Dawkins. I disagree with his point of view and think that he is arrogant, but it is still informative and thought provoking.

I'm finally reading The God Delusion by Richard Dawkins. I disagree with his point of view and think that he is arrogant, but it is still informative and thought provoking.

His Greatest Show on Earth was interesting.

I'm finally reading The God Delusion by Richard Dawkins. I disagree with his point of view and think that he is arrogant, but it is still informative and thought provoking.

For someone like myself who is not well versed in the finer points of religious history and bible history It was interesting to read the arguments and points he put forward. Towards the end of the book it is beginning to become somewhat circular in argument, but still a good read I thought. I learnt quite a few snippets of information.

Michel Onfrey is in a similar vein "The Atheist Manifesto"

http://books.google.com.au/books/about/Atheist_Manifesto.html?id=QpEAYMo7pFkC&redir_esc=y

I'm ploughing through the Jack Reacher series. Good old-fashioned crime novels.

Not sure why they started the film franchise halfway through the series, but if it's a hit I'm sure they can work it out.

Added: $60 million to make and it's $120 million worldwide in its first week or so. So I expect to see a sequel.

Edited January 9, 201313 yr by Chicog

I'm ploughing through the Jack Reacher series. Good old-fashioned crime novels.

Not sure why they started the film franchise halfway through the series, but if it's a hit I'm sure they can work it out.

Added: $60 million to make and it's $120 million worldwide in its first week or so. So I expect to see a sequel.

Im sure there is a few planned.

Has anyone seen the movie?

It is difficult in my mind to reconcile the Tom Cruise playing the character of Jack Reacher as he is portrayed in the books.

Here is one I just finished:

Jon Ronson "The Psychopath Test". Non Fiction, it is a cross between Investigative Journalism, Humour and questioning what is a psycopath. I have attached a talk the Author gave on TED.

http://www.themillio...opath-test.html

http://www.nytimes.c...eview.html?_r=0

http://www.ted.com/t...opath_test.html

You recommended this book.

Have you no guilt or remorse?

I scored a soft '5' so apparently I have both

I'm ploughing through the Jack Reacher series. Good old-fashioned crime novels.

Not sure why they started the film franchise halfway through the series, but if it's a hit I'm sure they can work it out.

Added: $60 million to make and it's $120 million worldwide in its first week or so. So I expect to see a sequel.

Im sure there is a few planned.

Has anyone seen the movie?

It is difficult in my mind to reconcile the Tom Cruise playing the character of Jack Reacher as he is portrayed in the books.

I try and visualise Jack Reacher as John Wayne .

Should have been Liam Neeson if you ask me.

He's 6'4".

Should have been Liam Neeson if you ask me.

He's 6'4".

I have heard a few people suggest that.

Possibly Tom bought the rights to the movie?

^{After having read Andre Agassi's autobiography, I have just finished 'Bangkok Noir', a collection of short stories by 12 authors. I enjoyed most of these stories. I recommend this book.}

^{Now, I am reading Rafael Nadal's autobiography, 'Rafa'.}

Edited January 10, 201313 yr by JemJem

I'm ploughing through the Jack Reacher series. Good old-fashioned crime novels.

Not sure why they started the film franchise halfway through the series, but if it's a hit I'm sure they can work it out.

Added: $60 million to make and it's $120 million worldwide in its first week or so. So I expect to see a sequel.

Im sure there is a few planned.

Has anyone seen the movie?

It is difficult in my mind to reconcile the Tom Cruise playing the character of Jack Reacher as he is portrayed in the books.

I try and visualise Jack Reacher as John Wayne .

Klaus Kinski

drive that bus you fuc_ker