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Good Books To Read

Postby jacksbuddy » Wed Apr 29, 2015 3:48 pm

Just downloaded some "Public Domain" books (i.e. - free books) on my Kindle app to read during travels to a conference. I just started reading "The Wolf Hunters A Tale of Adventure in the Wilderness" by James Oliver Curwood, and I can't put it down!

What are some good books you guys are reading?
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Re: Good Books To Read

Postby 4dawgma » Wed Apr 29, 2015 7:44 pm

I'm really into Rachel Kramer Bussel right now.
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Re: Good Books To Read

Postby Blackduck » Wed Apr 29, 2015 8:06 pm

Greg Iles. Natchez Burning and the Bone Tree. Never been a faster read.
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Postby Nuker » Thu Apr 30, 2015 6:50 am

Currently reading "Fearless"........This guy was a navy seal and his intell lead to the capture of OBL. It cronicles his life on durgs and his struggles. Good read.
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Postby SNOT » Thu Apr 30, 2015 11:06 am

Just read "Flash Boys" by Michael Lewis. Great book.
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Re: Good Books To Read

Postby Coach » Thu Apr 30, 2015 12:10 pm

just finished "Killing Patton" .. also read "Killing Lincoln and JFK"
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Postby Greenhead329 » Thu Apr 30, 2015 9:41 pm

Last good book I read and enjoyed was "war dogs" it's the story of the first official military dog group
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Re: Good Books To Read

Postby mlj300 » Fri May 01, 2015 6:02 am

I recently finished The Cornbread Mafia by James Higdon and Dead Wake by Eric Larson. The Cornbread Mafia is about Johnny Boone and the largest domestic marijuana bust in history, Dead Wake is about the final crossing of the Lusitania. Both are well written page turners. It shames me to say it but i am currently reading the first book in the Game of Thrones series. I usually don't read much fiction, but this one has my attention.
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Re: Good Books To Read

Postby bustercat64 » Fri May 01, 2015 8:10 am

I have turned into a huge Ace Atkins fan, I also like C.J. Box
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Re: Good Books To Read

Postby jacksbuddy » Thu Mar 12, 2020 10:10 am

Ok, I know this is an old topic. But one of my goals this year was to read at least 3 books. Now that I have done that, I have decided to see how many good books I can finish this year. I am on book #4, which is "Colonel Roosevelt" by Edmond Morris. I recently read "A Splendid Savage", and that was an excellent book you guys would enjoy.

What all else are you guys reading?
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Re: Good Books To Read

Postby jacksbuddy » Mon Apr 20, 2020 3:14 pm

Ok, everybody must be turkey hunting because ain't nobody updating this topic. Dammit boys, read a book and let us know what you like. (I know that is a leading comment and opens up to all kinds of input. But at least it'll get some action on this here forum. :mrgreen: )
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Re: Good Books To Read

Postby Goose » Mon Apr 20, 2020 5:59 pm

I recently read "A Grateful American", Gary Senise's autobiography and it was very interesting.

I'm currently about 2/3 thru "The Only Plane In The Sky" and I highly recommend it as the best account of 9/11 that I have ever seen. The author interviewed hundreds of people and had access to thousands of interviews, and then he goes thru September 11, 2001 thru the eyes of various people. The stories and actual eye witness accounts are just horrifying. The section on Jumpers is just unimaginable.

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Re: Good Books To Read

Postby jacksbuddy » Thu Jul 09, 2020 7:08 am

Ok. Now I am on book #7. Yeah, I know. Just read "King Solomon's Mines", and the book is actually better than the classic movie staring Stuart Granger. Now I am reading 'The 39 Steps", a WWI spy thriller. And in the 1st chapter a guy gets murdered! Pretty cool beginning.

Y'all got any more suggestions? I am going to place my next order soon. Thanks.
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Re: Good Books To Read

Postby rustypjr » Wed Jul 29, 2020 4:03 pm

Currently reading the "Saxon" series by Bernard Cornwell. Can't put them down. but I am a big fan historical fiction.
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Re: Good Books To Read

Postby ChattDuckman » Wed Jul 29, 2020 8:33 pm

Shoal Creek by Lanny Bledsoe

83 year old Marine from Alabama. Grew up in Textile town of Riverview, Al.

First published novel at 83 years old. Available from Amazon.

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