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[Monty]

This is very good reading, whether you are religious or not. I highly recommend.

 

I bought it from Amazon.com

 

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[BigBoyinMS]

I just finished a book that I found online this morning called "The Big Five Motorcycle Boys in Tennessee Wilds" by Ralph Marlow, 1914

It's a little hard to follow until you get used to the turn of the 20th century sentence structure.

Definitely different to look back 100 years and see a small snapshot of the times.

 

Here is a link to that one and a couple of others with a bit of a motorcycle theme to them.

[dunvilsteev]

Two thumbs up for William Least Heat Moon's Blue Highways .. I think I'm on my 9th or 10th reading

 

 

Been trying to dig up a copy of this book since it has been mentioned a few times, but the best I can do so far is about $8 for a used paperback copy with what looks like a sticker peeled off the cover. Burns my bum to pay that. The dam shipping is what gets ya. That was through ebay, couldn't find any at amazon.... any suggestions?

 

 

Broke down and spent the big $7 for a used edition on ebay... awaiting arrival.

[Guest Swifty]

Steve, I missed the start of this thread; what a great idea for the watering hole.

Last month I did these two:

Edgar Sawtelle (Wroblewski)

The Slap (Tsiolkas)

One of my favourite parts of a long summer ride by myself is to get in the tent at night with a good book.

[Mariner Fan]

Steve, I missed the start of this thread; what a great idea for the watering hole.

Last month I did these two:

Edgar Sawtelle (Wroblewski)

The Slap (Tsiolkas)

One of my favourite parts of a long summer ride by myself is to get in the tent at night with a good book.

 

I started to read Edgar Sawtelle but was having a tough time getting into it. My sister says it's a great book so I might give it another go.

[Venturous Randy]

Two thumbs up for William Least Heat Moon's Blue Highways .. I think I'm on my 9th or 10th reading

 

 

 

 

Broke down and spent the big $7 for a used edition on ebay... awaiting arrival.

 

At one time I had about four copies of Blue Highways and at least two are loaned out now. I have a hardback copy by my bed and another paperback somewhere. I will check the local used book store and see if they have any more copies available.

RandyA

[kenw]

Clive Cussler is my favorite, but read all his books. I picked up an author named Matthew Reilly. He's billed as a cross between Michael Crichton and Indiana Jones. I'm currently reading his book TEMPLE. If you like adventure and action you won't be disapointed!

[Wizard765]

For the hard core Sci-Fi folks there are a few books that Larry Niven and Jerry Pournelle collaborated on. Separately they are so so authors. I liked Ringworld by Niven but is is a little dry. BUT together they are superb. I especially liked A mote in God's Eye. They did Fallen Angel and Lucifer's Hammer as well as a few more.. all excellent.

[dunvilsteev]

A very funny guy who does both travel books and looks into life in the 50's and 60's is Bill Bryson. There were some parts of his books that had me laughing out loud, in ..... of all places, the service center waiting room while waiting for the car to be done. Got some funny looks there!!

[Guest Swifty]

For all those who love to read . . . .

Old Chinese Proverb

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Confucius say,

 

 

 

"If you are in a book store and cannot find

 

 

 

 

the book for which you search, you are obviously in the.....

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited March 10, 2010 by Swifty

[Digger]

The Fountainhead

Atlas Shrugged

Most anything from Robert Ludlum or Greg Iles

[dunvilsteev]

After loving the award winning Perdido Street Station I couldn't wait to dive into China Mieville's The Scar. The guy is not an easy read, so after 600+ pages I found the ending a big disappointment. Too bad.

Harlan Coben's Just One Look was a great fast read. Couple of days, and hard to put down.

As per other's advice I have Ghost Rider by Niel Peart. Just beginning it, and I must say it is very well written, especially for a rock drummer. Let's face it, they aren't usually known for their brains. (Tommy Lee say no more) And I admire the guy for not using his celebrity status to try to sell the book. Although not a Rush fan myself, I was still surprised to hear the guy had lost his daughter and wife before starting this voyage. Recommended book!

[IH Truck Guy]

I enjoy reading most things and when I'm on the road I sometimes have large blocks of time to fill...So I have the time and I don't have a tv in the truck.

 

I like to read James Patterson

John Grisham

Lee Child

Dean Koontz

Stephen King

 

 

I just finished reading "Sinner takes All" The Tera Patrick story...

 

Very good read and kind of a sad ending.Not unexpected,but sad none the less.

 

And yes,Shari knew I read this because I read it after she did.. :D

[dunvilsteev]

Happy day ..... book has arrived.

 

Part way through Ghost Rider, then onto Blue Highways .... dam rain better clear up or I'll be frothing at the mouth to get out and about! The more I read the more I can't wait.

[minnmac]

Angela,s Ashes by Frank McCourt..

[Brake Pad]

I have reid everything from Clive Clussler.

I have over 40 novels of his. (fiction)

 

Including :the sea hunter 1 & 2 (Historical)

Cliver Clussler revealed

 

The painted Bird, By Jersey Kozinski

The art of motorcycle machanic's (un-known)

Bless the beast & the children (un-known)

into the road- (un-known) (motorcycle adventure)

 

the history of Freemasonary

who were the knights templars

the freemasons

the meaning of masonary

 

deep decent- Mc murry

The last Dive (father & son cave divers) Bernie Chowdhury

Shadow divers- robert jurson

Black Elk- wallace Black elk

war of eagles- Tom Clancy

[Two Tone White]

Playboy...... for the articles.....

[dunvilsteev]

Playboy...... for the articles.....

 

 

They have articles? you mean apart from Measurements and Turn-Ons and Turn Offs?

I'd go check it out, but they put 'em in those little baggies now!!

 

I remember as a kid we'd walk 20 blocks extra to the barbers with the Playboy, then he would give ya crap if he caught ya! LOL the good ole days......

[oldandcrotchety]

Three books by Daniel Meyer. "Life is a Road, The Soul is a Motorcycle", "Life is a Road, Get On It and Ride", and "Life is a Road, Ride It Hard". I think he has another one out since the last one, but I haven't bought it yet.

[eazyduzzit]

It's usually whatever I'm reading at the time. I really get into what I'm reading and look for other books by the same author. I loved "DaVinci Code" and read the other books by Dan Brown. Some were great, but I wasn't too impressed with "Digital Fortress".

There was a series by David Baldacci about a retired secret agent that I loved, and I was really into Stephen King back in the day.

[camos]

I loved "DaVinci Code" and read the other books by Dan Brown. Some were great, but I wasn't too impressed with "Digital Fortress".

I just finished Digital Fortress and thought it was very good, fast paced with lots of twists.

[dunvilsteev]

Getting into Ghost Rider by Neil Peart .....

 

Came across a great line -

 

Just follow your front wheel

Don't that just explain it all?!

Although I don't know how good it will do me if I'm late for supper again .... "just following the front wheel, honey" .... I don't think it will help.

[dunvilsteev]

Here's a cool website I came across for all you readers:

 

http://www.whatshouldireadnext.com/

 

You enter in your FAV BOOK and it searches its database and suggests other books for you to try along the same line.

[RandyR]

Most of James Mitcheners books. recently read Alaska and Poland. Bothe were great. Have Texas lined up to read soon.

 

Am also reading thru all the Tom Clancy novels and Military Unit books.

[Trader]

My favorite all time novel is:

"The Cruel Sea" by Nicholas Monserrat (not sure of the spelling)

 

It's a WWII story of life in the North Atlantic... protecting convoys, dodging subs, surviving storms....a real good read.