What Are You Reading

[Splitear]

2 minutes ago, Otto said:

If you use Libby, be sure to subscribe the the NY Public Library (in NYC). They have the largest selection of books, magazines, etc. plus more copies of each title than your local library.  

Finding that out was huge! I used to get so frustrated with the lack of selection from my local library's digital content. NYPL usually has most everything I want, though I may have to put a hold on a few things. 

[Otto]

I was amazed at the long list of magazines - some of which I still subscribe to.  Some nice money savings from that alone. 

[biggamefish]

On to the next book.

if you like war books I highly recommend WHERE THE BIRDS NEVER SING.

[Ncountry]

On 11/6/2022 at 10:31 PM, Splitear said:

I’ve talked with several people who hated how it jumped from character to character. I really enjoyed the books, but could never get into the HBO series. 

I was just the opposite, I couldn't get into the books but loved the series.

My ADHD really appears while reading the books. Lol . Too much jumping around . I couldn't finish them..

[crappyice]

Highly recommended by a cousin of mine who saw this guy speak at his business conference 

[Upstate Nerdneck]

[biggamefish]

8 hours ago, Upstate Nerdneck said:

Thats a good one if you like that book I can send you some more recommendations about Africa.

[Upstate Nerdneck]

1 hour ago, biggamefish said:

Thats a good one if you like that book I can send you some more recommendations about Africa.

Sure man!  Full disclosure:. I've read most of Mr Capsticks works at least a half dozen times.  I read probably 50-60 books a year so anything new is great!

Edited November 17, 2022 by Upstate Nerdneck

[Ogee]

7 hours ago, Upstate Nerdneck said:

Sure man!  Full disclosure:. I've read most of Mr Capsticks works at least a half dozen times.  I read probably 50-60 books a year so anything new is great!

Try Buzz Charltons’  book ‘Tall Tales’. 

He’s probably one the most experienced PH’s hunting elephant alive today. Super nice guy, full of energy.

[GreeneHunter]

Just bought it , anxious to get into it !

 

[biggamefish]

On 11/16/2022 at 8:44 PM, Upstate Nerdneck said:

Hey finally got around to checking the books I have. 2 you have either read or are reading. One that isn't pictured here is THE GREEN HILLS OF AFRICA, Ernest Hemingway. Great book. Jim Corbett is good too.

[Upstate Nerdneck]

5 hours ago, biggamefish said:

Hey finally got around to checking the books I have. 2 you have either read or are reading. One that isn't pictured here is THE GREEN HILLS OF AFRICA, Ernest Hemingway. Great book. Jim Corbett is good too.

Yeah, all excellent.  I randomly read Jim Corbett's Omnibus when I was 14 and it blew my mind.  That man went through some sh!t

[Splitear]

I have 2 going right now:

1: After watching one of @OldBrian’s videos, I picked up a copy of “Foxfire” and I’ve just cleared the introduction. I’m looking forward to reading this a little at a time.

2. I’m about 1/4 of the way through Stephen King’s “Dreamcatcher”. I’ve never read this one after seeing mixed reviews, but I’m glad I finally jumped into it. About 4 lifelong friends who get trapped at deer camp during an alien invasion (I think). Like most King books, it’s very character driven with the scary stuff acting as an antagonist behind them. Really good stuff is anyone is looking for a winter read. 

[The_Real_TCIII]

2 hours ago, Splitear said:

I have 2 going right now:

1: After watching one of @OldBrian’s videos, I picked up a copy of “Foxfire” and I’ve just cleared the introduction. I’m looking forward to reading this a little at a time.

2. I’m about 1/4 of the way through Stephen King’s “Dreamcatcher”. I’ve never read this one after seeing mixed reviews, but I’m glad I finally jumped into it. About 4 lifelong friends who get trapped at deer camp during an alien invasion (I think). Like most King books, it’s very character driven with the scary stuff acting as an antagonist behind them. Really good stuff is anyone is looking for a winter read. 

I put dreamcatcher down after about a zillion pages. It reminded me of the talisman, another one of his I couldnt get through. Also what was the insomnia one? Same deal

[Splitear]

7 hours ago, The_Real_TCIII said:

I put dreamcatcher down after about a zillion pages. It reminded me of the talisman, another one of his I couldnt get through. Also what was the insomnia one? Same deal

I haven’t done The Talisman, but have heard that about it, a lot of people DNF. Same with some of the reviews of Dreamcatcher, which is why I have avoided it.

I listened to Insomnia while driving to and from Maine, and kind of enjoyed it, it certainly picked up at the end, and had a good connection to The Dark Tower world.