Posted on 06/17/2005 10:47:19 AM PDT by Tanniker Smith
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Today's topic: what's on your summer reading list? Whether you are going on vacation, sitting on the beach or just hanging out on your front porch, there's usually a good novel nearby. Any particular plans or will it be a more serendipitous approach?
Yes, that was me. I didn't fly, but it was fun while it lasted.
I, too, love to read. My current is an old novel called "The Sword of Antietam." It's a 1920's era novel for young people that's a great reminder of the level of reading of that day, and also a fair reminder of the bloodiness of the civil war.
I saw it at an antique store and bought it since I was a great fan of Joseph Altsheler's books when I was a kid. I want to....remember.
If you like Perretti I highly recommend " The Visitation"
For those who are not aware, check out the gutenbergproject.org. It has tons of free electronic books, of which I think the War of the Worlds is one.
I read that, but I was a little disappointed. I was assuming it would be like Peircing the Darkness, but it was totally different. I did like The Oath though.
McCammon is great. Boys Life is one of my favorites. Also his vampire novel " They Thirst" but sad to say it is out of print.
"I'm reading The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt, to be followed by Theodore Rex, both by Edmund Morris."
Please provide me a quick review of these when you get done. TR has always fascinated me; part liberal, part conservative, mostly imperialist. I considered some books on TR for my reading list and I know I'll get there eventually.
those are the best. I want to read Mornings on Horseback too. Teddy Roosevelt is my fav president to read about
For lovers of period mysteries, I recommend a fairly new author: Will Thomas. He has written two novels set in Victorian London. His first novel is Some Danger Involved. His second, out in Hardback only, is To Kingdom Come. Both are terrific reads, and as good as the first Sir John Fielding mysteries by Bruce Alexander. I am also reading the newest paperback Mary Russell/Sherlock Holmes mystery, The Game (Laurie King). It is terrific. There have been others in this series that I didn't care much for.
Chapter 11 just called to say that my copy of 1776 is in. Can't wait to begin. Am ostensibly giving it to Dad on Sunday but will be reading it as well!
The Kite Runner was awesome!
Also just finished The Other Boelyn Girl. Another great read.
Two I'd like to get to:
Tis by Frank McCourt
You, The Owner's Manual
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TR would have FLOWN the plane that landed on the carrier deck.
Love RMc also. So glad he has a new book out. Can't wait!
"Rising 44" by Normal Davies about the Warsaw Uprising.
I just got down with The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe :) Now its on to the rest of the series. I love the Narnia chronicles. They are just so much fun to read....
Then its onto Coulter's How to Speak to a Liberal.
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Hahaha that is for sure!!!! He would have wanted to be right in the pilots seat!!!
Here is the link for anyone interested. They have tons of free books, and also some audio.
http://www.gutenberg.org/
Those are wonderful books. C.S Lewis was a great author. If you get a chance, read the Space Trilogy too. Those three are really neat.
Here goes nothing. Some are old faves.
Soldier of The Great War by Mark Heleprin
Rise To Rebellion by Jeff Shaara
One Door Away From Heaven by Dean Koontz
Kathy Reich's series featuring Temperance Brennan an forensic anthropologist
Long Gone by Paul Hemphill ( maybe out of print)
Martha Grimes series featuring Inspector Richard Jury.
Right now I am reading an Agatha Christie mystery. Good summer read.
Bookmarked the military book list site. Thank you so much for posting it. b
I found the Martha Grimes books to be horribly depressing. I only read two of them. The Grave Maurice, and shoot..i cant remember the other one. The other one was tha name of a tavern
Same here on the Martha Grimes books, ldk. I only got partway through one, don't remember which. I have the same reaction to PD James books. Her books are excellent but also often have a very dark depressing atmosphere.
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