OT: What is the Pack reading

[horshack.sixpack]

Currently reading Midnight in Moscow. Really interesting account written by our Ambassador to Russia, John Sullivan, who was appointed under Trump1 and in an unusual event, kept on by Biden. Seems even keeled and offers both praise and criticism opinions on certain decisions by both administrations. I had no context for understanding what an ambassador does so it's a pretty cool read for me, hearing all of his stories from his time there.

 

[maroonmadman]

The Three-Body Problem by Cixin Liu, Sci-fi. Picked it up in the airport in Honolulu because it looked more interesting than any of the other stuff there. So far so good. It won a Hugo award and has a Netfix version coming out.

 

[GloryDawg]

I heard Playboy is relishing a paper magazine with real nude women. I might pick one up for the articles.

 

[Maroon Pug]

Just started The Sun Eater Series by Christopher Ruocchio. It's an epic sci-fi fantasy (set ~20k years in the future) following a nobleman that has been disowned from his family and being forcefully shipped off to be apart of the ruling religious faction of the time. He works his way out of that plan to only end up being a peasant on a distant plant in the known universe. Not 100% sure where the series is going overall, but it seems to be heading to redemption for the main character and interaction/altercation with an ancient alien race.

 

[Car Ramrod.sixpack]

I'm re-reading The Fragrance of Grass by Guy De la Valdène. If you have ever hunted upland birds or have had a hunting dog you need to read this book.

 

[Maroon Eagle]

One of my longer-term general interests is Irish literature.

I’ve read a lot of books by Roddy Doyle, Flann O’Brien, and John Banville.

Next on the list: James Joyce’s Dubliners which should be interesting since he has a stream of consciousness style I don’t like.

Or maybe it’s because I don’t particularly care for Faulkner’s novels but his short fiction is much better…

 

[Dawg1976]

Reading? Why would I do that when I have a tv and a refrigerator full of beer? Burp….

 

[Predestined]

The War of The Presidents: Lincoln v Davis.

Nigel Hamilton authored (really good series on FDR in WW2) focusing on each president's struggles from beginning to end of the war, alternating chapters on each. Pretty good.

 

[jethreauxdawg]

The Pack, to often, sorry

 

[CochiseCowbell]

Reading? Why would I do that when I have a tv and a refrigerator full of beer? Burp….

I know you're joking, but while I've not currently found the time for a book with a toddler, in my single days I would drink and read all the time.

 

[AttalaDawg72]

1 Corinthians

 

[Lucifer Morningstar]

The ole Devil has been reading some controversial stuff just to understand the appeal. 1. The Turner Diaries 2. Zodiac 3. In Search of Stonewall Jackson. I mostly read controversial books, or ones about the Civil War, a given example would be I have several books on every General in the Army of Northern Virginia.

 

[CochiseCowbell]

3. In Search of Stonewall Jackson.

Let me help you out. Start here...

 

[NashLA]

Jeeves and the Feudal Spirit - P.G. Wodehouse
Castles of Steel - Robert Massey (in my opinion the best history writer alive. This one is about the naval warfare side of WW1.)
Can You Forgive Her - Anthony Trollope

 

[Dawgbite]

The ole Devil has been reading some controversial stuff just to understand the appeal. 1. The Turner Diaries 2. Zodiac 3. In Search of Stonewall Jackson. I mostly read controversial books, or ones about the Civil War, a given example would be I have several books on every General in the Army of Northern Virginia.

I’ve read a lot of Civil War books. I tend to flip back and forth from Civil War to WW2. One of the more memorable CW books I’ve read is Traveler, it’s written from the point of view of Robert E Lees favorite horse. Sounds different and it is but it’s a good book.

 

[AnesthesiaDawg]

I’ve read a lot of Civil War books. I tend to flip back and forth from Civil War to WW2. One of the more memorable CW books I’ve read is Traveler, it’s written from the point of view of Robert E Lees favorite horse. Sounds different and it is but it’s a good book.

Same for my nonfiction books. Usually read one fiction and one nonfiction at a time. Recently finished “Churchill: Walking with Destiny” and “Battle Cry of Freedom.”

Taking a break after those two beasts and reading (or listening to) “Brothers” by Alex Van Halen.

 

[Maroon Eagle]

Castles of Steel - Robert Massey (in my opinion the best history writer alive. This one is about the naval warfare side of WW1.)

I hate to say this but Massie passed away in ‘19

(I also recommend his books Peter the Great & Dreadnought)

 

[greenbean.sixpack]

I get all the information and entertainment I need from SPS and the OT.

 

[Ranchdawg]

The Kingdom of God is Within You by Leo Tolstoy

Don't read it if you are a "religious" person. Although he was a Christian he challenges everything associated with organized religion.

 

[Hot Rock]

I just finished Ben Franklin's autobiography. That dude was amazing.

 

[dorndawg]

Deliver Me From Nowhere, about Springsteen and the making of the Nebraska album. They're making a movie about it with Jeremy Allen White playing The Boss.

 

[DesotoCountyDawg]

It’s out of print but I found a copy. If you’ve ever seen the movie Midway from 2018 Layton is in it a lot. If you like spy and intelligence type reading it’s pretty fascinating. He goes into great detail about naval intelligence and how they cracked the Japanese code that gave them a tremendous advantage at Midway.

 

[SteelCurtain74]

Brothers by Alex Van Halen. Mostly about his relationship with Eddie but does talk about the Van Halen era with Roth. The book ends after the 1984 album.

If you're looking for dirt being thrown, this isn't the book for you.

 

[aspendawg]

Re-reading The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss. Game of thrones meets The Wheel of Time. Incredible writing style.
Just finished The Atlas Paradox - by Olivie Blake
Would Recommend The Way of Kings series by Brandon Sanderson but buckle up they're long... once your get into them it's impossible to stop.

 

[patdog]

Read this one recently. Really interesting.

 

[Shmuley]

Fifth Business, Robertson Davies

 

[Faustdog]

Currently reading Midnight in Moscow. Really interesting account written by our Ambassador to Russia, John Sullivan, who was appointed under Trump1 and in an unusual event, kept on by Biden. Seems even keeled and offers both praise and criticism opinions on certain decisions by both administrations. I had no context for understanding what an ambassador does so it's a pretty cool read for me, hearing all of his stories from his time there.

All the Colors of the Dark - Chris Whitaker - Good but does drag on in parts; probably could be a couple hundred pages shorter
Sharpe's Tiger - Bernard Cornwell - Just started this series, and I'm excited about it. I enjoy historical fiction
Letters from a Stoic - Seneca - I read this early in the mornings; Working on taking its lessons the heart but it is difficult
Mississippi Swindle - Shad - haven't started this yet but it's downloaded to the kindle and ready to go

Love the kindle. My wife buys a bunch of junk on amazon, and if you delay shipping you get digital credits. So a lot of what I read is free. I'll buy from Lemuria on occasion as well.

 

[AnesthesiaDawg]

All the Colors of the Dark - Chris Whitaker - Good but does drag on in parts; probably could be a couple hundred pages shorter
Sharpe's Tiger - Bernard Cornwell - Just started this series, and I'm excited about it. I enjoy historical fiction
Letters from a Stoic - Seneca - I read this early in the mornings; Working on taking its lessons the heart but it is difficult
Mississippi Swindle - Shad - haven't started this yet but it's downloaded to the kindle and ready to go

Love the kindle. My wife buys a bunch of junk on amazon, and if you delay shipping you get digital credits. So a lot of what I read is free. I'll buy from Lemuria on occasion as well.

Absolutely loved All the Colors of the Dark

 

[horshack.sixpack]

The ole Devil has been reading some controversial stuff just to understand the appeal. 1. The Turner Diaries 2. Zodiac 3. In Search of Stonewall Jackson. I mostly read controversial books, or ones about the Civil War, a given example would be I have several books on every General in the Army of Northern Virginia.

You might like Intellectuals. Very interesting . Most of the dudes it covers were crazy. The Hemingway chapter was very interesting as were most of them.

 

[horshack.sixpack]

The Kingdom of God is Within You by Leo Tolstoy

Don't read it if you are a "religious" person. Although he was a Christian he challenges everything associated with organized religion.

Also recommend Intellectuals to you. Chapter on Tolstoy was interesting.

 

[johnson86-1]

Re-reading The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss. Game of thrones meets The Wheel of Time. Incredible writing style.

That makes sense. I'm sure that series is going to be finished any day now, so definitely want to refresh yourself.

Just finished The Atlas Paradox - by Olivie Blake
Would Recommend The Way of Kings series by Brandon Sanderson but buckle up they're long... once your get into them it's impossible to stop.

I had to drop the stormlight series. Pacing has gotten too slow. May come back to it but he's (somewhat understandably) fallen too much in love with his story and I think he's too big for any editor to keep in check now. Same thing that happens with a lot of big series.

 

[Ranchdawg]

You might like Intellectuals. Very interesting . Most of the dudes it covers were crazy. The Hemingway chapter was very interesting as were most of them.

Hemingway is my favorite author.

 

[Predestined]

Re-reading The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss. Game of thrones meets The Wheel of Time. Incredible writing style.
Just finished The Atlas Paradox - by Olivie Blake
Would Recommend The Way of Kings series by Brandon Sanderson but buckle up they're long... once your get into them it's impossible to stop.

Wish Rothfuss would finish it.

 

[Lucifer Morningstar]

Let me help you out. Start here...


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[preacher_dawg]

I am reading 4 books, but this is the most interesting one.

 

[dorndawg]

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Had no idea we have Rick Bragg writing on The Killer - good looking out

 

[BulldogBlitz]

Between chik fil a drive thru boards, and penthouse forum, I have no time to read more.

 

[3407Dewey]

In My Time of Dying by Sebastian Junger

 

[PooPopsBaldHead]

Crime and Punishment... It's knot what I thought it was when I bought it.

 

[Called3rdstrikedawg]

MLS United " Home Listings"!
It is what we Real Estate Agents read all day every day!