Posted on 07/25/2008 3:01:11 PM PDT by Stephanie32
(My first thread, hope I'm doing this right!)
For a good mystery / who-done-it read, try anything by Harlan Coben, Micheal Connelly or Jeffery Deaver.
John Ringo, start with Ghost, they are mostly in sci-fi.
That’s part of a series I think? My friend also said Babylon Rising is a great book. Thank you!
Ok thanks! I’m trying to get into SF, it’s one area I haven’t read much of.
Thanks, I love a great mystery!
Thank you! if I’m thinking right it’s the book of essays.
If you want funny mystery, then try Janet Evanovich and Anne George (she passed away in 2001).
The best current detective noir writer out there is probably Dennis Lehane.
Thanks! I haven’t read much philosophy but that sounds very interesting.
Ok, I will do that!
I think “Soldier, Ask Not” was better than “Dorsai.”
That being said, all were good.
I recommend “The Black Swan” first. The great thing about Taleb is that he is able to inject enough levity into a serious subject to keep the narrative going, and is able to discuss real life examples that most people can understand. Those picking it up expecting a statistics text are in for a more pleasant surprise.
Funny you bring up Evanovich. I live in a rather nice town that borders Trenton to the south, where she sets most of her books. She has spent way too much time in New Hampshire, however, as her beloved Chambersburg (”the Burgh”) is now a dangerous ghetto, far from charming.
Ok, I read about it in Wiki. too and it does sound really fascinating.
Beer & Food: An American History, by me, Bob Skilnik.
I thought about listing Travis McGee. I think the last one, “The Lonely Silver Rain” was probably his best Travis McGee. Of his other books, I also enjoyed “Condominium.”
Wow, I will definitely read that. Thank you!
Perfume sounds scary and I love that. I have heard good things about Jasper Fforde also. Thank you!
Gone With the Wind by Margaret Mitchell--I recently reread this book. It gets better every time.
Sounds like a lot of action! I can read about violence easier than watching it and these sound great. Thank you!
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