Book recommendations
09-24-2020, 06:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Herkyguy
dude! Thanks so much. Caribbean’s Keeper is my first book, Graves in the Sand is #2. Signal on the Hill just came out in August. Characters and places are real, I just twisted the plot to spice up the narrative. Thanks for reading them!
I knew Caribbean’s Keeper was the first book in the series but I can’t believe that’s the first book you ever wrote. Well done, sir! And Thank you for your service.
09-24-2020, 08:44 PM
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Originally Posted by casual observer
I'm currently listening to The Stand by Stephen King. I don't really like horror, so I have never read King, but I got it due to Covid.
I'm into it by a half dozen chapters and now I know why King is regarded as a great author.
I'm into it by a half dozen chapters and now I know why King is regarded as a great author.
09-25-2020, 05:45 PM
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Don’t know if it’s been mentioned, but Indestructible by John Bruning. About Pappy Gunn in WW2.
https://www.historynet.com/book-revi...-r-bruning.htm
https://www.historynet.com/book-revi...-r-bruning.htm
09-25-2020, 07:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Nvrgofullretard
Richard sharpe series, from private to to officer in the British infantry. Amazing series. I’d probably pay about 10k to wipe my brain and start fresh
I just bought the first two in the series. Thanks for the recommendation.
04-08-2021, 03:52 PM
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PBS (yuck) is currently running a 3 episode series about Ernest Hemingway produced by Ken Burns.
Good stuff. Lots of politics that haven't aged well with this guy, but he sure lived an interesting life, and knew how to write about it.
Good primer for those of us who always meant to get around to reading E.H. but needed the extra push.
Ask not for whom your DVR records this, it records for thee.
Good stuff. Lots of politics that haven't aged well with this guy, but he sure lived an interesting life, and knew how to write about it.
Good primer for those of us who always meant to get around to reading E.H. but needed the extra push.
Ask not for whom your DVR records this, it records for thee.
04-09-2021, 07:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Nvrgofullretard
Richard sharpe series, from private to to officer in the British infantry. Amazing series. I’d probably pay about 10k to wipe my brain and start fresh
04-09-2021, 08:04 PM
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Two books that will change the way you eat and shop for food for the better:
Big Fat Surprise - A great book very well written and easy to read. Tells the story of how the U.S. got it so wrong regarding food and nutrition.
Deep Nutrition- Very educational and a bit more technical but lots of important information.
I enjoyed both and wish I would have known this information 30 years ago.
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Big Fat Surprise - A great book very well written and easy to read. Tells the story of how the U.S. got it so wrong regarding food and nutrition.
Deep Nutrition- Very educational and a bit more technical but lots of important information.
I enjoyed both and wish I would have known this information 30 years ago.
Scoop
Last edited by Scoop; 04-10-2021 at 06:39 AM.
04-10-2021, 06:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Big E 757
I just finished book 16. Man, they get better and better! I can’t thank you enough for recommending this series. My wife on the other hand, wants to kick you in the face, because she’s had to pay the bills, cut the grass, and take out the garbage for the last few months....oh and cook dinner too. You’re dead to her. 😅
I'm intrigued about this series. However I noticed the publication dates don't necessarily follow the timeline of the stories. Would you suggest reading the series in order of the storyline or date of publication?
04-10-2021, 08:25 AM
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You'll love it either way. Read it one way and watch his career and the war progress in a linear fashion. Read it the other and you'll see how Cornwell's writing evolved.
Or just in order of what's at the library.
They can all be enjoyed as standalone books.
Or just in order of what's at the library.
They can all be enjoyed as standalone books.
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