What are you reading?

[Jaman]

Beyond Religion: Ethics for a Whole World - the Dalai Lama

 

[GK]

Goliath Must Fall: Winning the Battle Against Your Giants - Louie Giglio

[Jaman]

Terminal List by Jack Carr   


A Navy SEAL has nothing left to live for and everything to kill for after he discovers that the American government is behind the deaths of his team in this ripped-from-the-headlines political thriller.

On his last combat deployment, Lieutenant Commander James Reece’s entire team was killed in a catastrophic ambush that also claimed the lives of the aircrew sent in to rescue them. But when those dearest to him are murdered on the day of his homecoming, Reece discovers that this was not an act of war by a foreign enemy but a conspiracy that runs to the highest levels of government.

Now, with no family and free from the military’s command structure, Reece applies the lessons that he’s learned in over a decade of constant warfare toward avenging the deaths of his family and teammates. With breathless pacing and relentless suspense, Reece ruthlessly targets his enemies in the upper echelons of power without regard for the laws of combat or the rule of law.

An intoxicating thriller that cautions against the seduction of absolute power and those who would do anything to achieve it, The Terminal List is perfect for fans of Vince Flynn, Brad Thor, Stephen Hunter, and Nelson DeMille.

[Jaman]

Autobiography of Mark Twain, Volume I...  this is gonna take me awhile...  just started but so good so far!

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7 Brief Lessons on Physics by Carlo Rovelli 
(in my ongoing, but so far a failing, quest to better understand our Universe... why is it that the more I try to learn, the less I ultimately understand and/or the more questions I have? ... I guess I shoulda maybe put the bong down with a little more frequency in my formative years... )

[Jaman]

Just finished Strange New World, Aldous Huxley... 

been meaning to read for like ever, glad a did, but a bit of a depressing read

[DarkMonster620]

Will start, tonight with Kitchen Confidential

[roggie]

Sapiens  by Yuval Noah Harari

Only 100 pages in but very interesting

[Jaman]

Just finished Matterhorn, by Karl Marlantes 

and started I am Pilgrim, by Terry Hayes, really really good so far!

[GK]

[Stella]

Most of last year was all text books, all the time.

Finally back to reading books that don't put me to sleep after a few sentences (such as taxation on modified endowment contracts - ugh).

For WWII enthusiasts, The Matt Urban Story is a current fascinating read.  Urban is/was also a hero to many young kids and communities after his war years.  

He retired in my hometown and my dad had his book which he gave to me when I was there recently during Christmas.  My dad also met him a few times at the local American Legion and sang his praises.

https://www.warhistoryonline.com/war-articles/matt-urban-the-greatest-soldier-in-american-history-but-youve-never-heard-of-him-right.html

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6309780.Matt_Urban

[Jaman]

Just finished John Adams, by David McCullough = good stuff!  took me awhile to get through, but really interesting read on the early days of our country, and also interesting how 'history doesn't necessarily repeat, but it sure does rhyme!'

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/0743223136/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_taft_p1_i5

[Jaman]

Acid for the Children: A Memoir, by Flea

Great book/read by Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist extraordinaire!  can't put down... 

[Jaman]

Let's Go (so we can Get Back) - Jeff Tweedy
Really good, Mr. Tweedy's sense of humor comes thru in spades, have had many chuckles so far

[Jaman]

I have not ready any 'fantasy' in ages, and just rec'd a book as a gift, given with rave reviews

The Name of the Wind - Patrick Rothfuss

I could not put it down.  and luckily, it is the 1st in a series called the King Killer Chronicle, and now I am on to the 2nd book

The Wise Man's Fear

Great story, amazing writing  

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Kingkiller_Chronicle

[1.21GW]

I have not ready any 'fantasy' in ages, and just rec'd a book as a gift, given with rave reviews

The Name of the Wind - Patrick Rothfuss

I could not put it down.  and luckily, it is the 1st in a series called the King Killer Chronicle, and now I am on to the 2nd book

The Wise Man's Fear

Great story, amazing writing  

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Kingkiller_Chronicle

I bought that a year ago based on reviews, comments, and recommendations from others similar to you comments.  But decided I'm not starting until I have a real sense that the third and final book will come out.  I can't invest in a series that does not promise completion.