Posted on 06/27/2007 6:56:19 AM PDT by MplsSteve
Well, it's time again for my quarterly inquiry for "What Are You Reading Now?".
It can be anything. A classic novel. A technical journal. A trashy pulp novel. A best-seller. Please DO NOT defile this thread with a unfunny reply such as "I'm Reading This Thread".
I'll start. I'm reading "Backlash: The Killing of the New Deal" by Robert Shogan. A interesting and easy read about how Roosevelt's court-packing scheme as well as labor union troubles helped to derail his plans for explanding the New Deal.
Well, what are you reading right now?
Just finished “Girl In The Glass” which I think I heard about here. I also finished Jules Verne “Mysterious Island” at the beach last week.
Now I am reading this thread
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn
I’m re-reading all the Harry Potter books, getting ready for the next movie and book. I was initially reluctant to read “childrens books” but have thoroughly enjoyed them. I don’t believe they are satanic, blah, blah.
I’m sure I’m not the first to say this,..... Free Republic
The Only Three Questions That Count - Ken Fisher
It gives a great background, verse by verse, about what's happening, culturally and historically, at the time of Scripture.
The last book I read was “The Shiva Option” by David Weber. Right now, I’m not reading a book; I’m actually writing one, or attempting to anyway.
The Hands Off Manager by Duane Black most amazing
book on business, managing, parenting EVER
I would read books but i won’t pay 20 a or more a book to do so. The library is full of libs, ain’t going there.
The Political Zoo by Michael Savage
The Brothers Bulger by Howie Carr
I also just finished Revelation, now that I think about it. I don’t normally read two at once, but I was on a roll...
My favorite fiction author at this time is Ted Dekker. Strange plots, as in "Th3ee". My favorite non-fiction writer is Thomas Sowell.
My favorite book of all time, of course, is the Bible.
John’s Story; The Last Eyewitness
I miss it now but don't have time. I read "Guitar Player" magazine one trip to the bathroom at a time, and James Taranto's Best of the Web, and some freeper posts, and that's about it.
Walter Isaacson’s new Einstein biography is what I’m reading. I’m listening to the audio version of Richard Dawkins’ “The God Delusion”. Hitchens made the same argument better than Dawkins, IMHO.
Other than that I am reading "Moneyball."
Sounds like one I could use to “manage” my flock. Sometimes it’s like herding cats.
I haven’t READ it yet, but am poised to read “Infidel” by Ayaan Hirsi Ali.
Also skimming “Leaving Microsoft to Change the World” by John Wood.
I’m scared to read the first (nightmares?) so I’m still “planning” to read it :)
I just finished “The Riddle and the Knight” by Giles Milton.
It is a book about the travels of a medieval knight called Sir John Mandeville (he wrote a book about his travels. 1322-1356 a.d.). Giles Milton retraces the knight’s travels as best he can thru Jerusalem, Byzantium, Syria, Egypt, etc. and tries to verify his writings and life.
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