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Books Read in 2004 (Read Any Good Books Lately?)
right now | Tanniker Smith

Posted on 12/30/2004 1:28:19 PM PST by Tanniker Smith

2004 -- It was a year of catching up on a number of series books.

And it was probably the most books I've read in a long time (even if 12 of them were Lemony Snicket)

Also
Graphic Novels: (I don't normally get to read these, but I found a stack at the local library and went through them!)



TOPICS: Books/Literature
KEYWORDS: biography; books; fantasy; fiction; nonfiction; readinglist; scifi; series; unfortunate
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Started and ended strongly, finishing The Lord of the Rings in January and then reading the Stars & Stripes Forever trilogy at the end of the year. (If anyone is interested in talking about any of the books in between, I'll be happy to give my opinions.)

Currently, I have a ton of old SF books (from the 70s and 80s originally) to get through, a few other series books to read and pass on, and, of course, 100+ Doc Savage Bantam paperbacks and doubles.

What's everyone else reading?

TS

1 posted on 12/30/2004 1:28:19 PM PST by Tanniker Smith
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The Long Walk....it has been reissued,


2 posted on 12/30/2004 1:32:14 PM PST by mlmr (Merry Christmas! Merry Christmas! Merry Christmas! Merry Christmas! Merry Christmas! Merry Chri)
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THE LONGEST WINTER by Kershaw. Great book about a very gallant platoon that was critical to our winning the Battle of the Bulge.


3 posted on 12/30/2004 1:32:46 PM PST by get'emall (Whatever happened to Preparations A through G?)
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To: Tanniker Smith

Thanks for posting this thread, it's interesting and I'm always looking for book recommendations. However....you forgot to read Ann Coulter's new book!


4 posted on 12/30/2004 1:33:00 PM PST by RushCrush (It's called Free Speech, and it's what we do.)
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To: Tanniker Smith
One Page Management
Results Based Leadership
Hiring the Best
The Millionaire Next Door
Gross Margin
The Complete Chronicles of Narnia (read aloud to the kids after supper)
How to Think Like a CEO
Tons of profit&loss statements, customer reports, A/R aging, margin variance reports, etc.

In 2005 I'd like to read State of Fear and some others. Any suggestions?

5 posted on 12/30/2004 1:33:34 PM PST by ConservativeBamaFan
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To: gubamyster

ping


6 posted on 12/30/2004 1:34:07 PM PST by gubamyster
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To: Tanniker Smith

I STRONGLY recommend A Table In The Presence by Lt. Carey H. Cash. It is "the dramatic account of how a U.S. Marine battalion experienced God's presence amidst the chaos of the war in Iraq".


7 posted on 12/30/2004 1:34:17 PM PST by Warriormom
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To: RushCrush

Ann Coulter has a new book? :)


8 posted on 12/30/2004 1:34:42 PM PST by writer33 (The U.S. Constitution defines a conservative.)
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To: Tanniker Smith

"A Little Bit Sideways". Great NASCAR book.


9 posted on 12/30/2004 1:35:14 PM PST by KJacob (If I yawn it is only in anticipation.)
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To: ConservativeBamaFan

The Chronicles of Narnia- EXCELLENT! I read them as a kid and have very fond memories. Would be interested to know if they were ever made into film?

After reading the Chronicles, I did read more of C.S. Lewis' stuff... his other books are most excellent too. I highly suggest Mere Christianity.


10 posted on 12/30/2004 1:35:20 PM PST by RushCrush (It's called Free Speech, and it's what we do.)
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To: Tanniker Smith

Reagan's War by Peter Schweizer was excellent.


11 posted on 12/30/2004 1:35:27 PM PST by patriciaruth (They are all Mike Spanns)
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To: Tanniker Smith

I read the dictionary the other day. I didn't understand the plot at all. The characters were poorly developed. Overall it was one of the worst books I've read.


12 posted on 12/30/2004 1:36:16 PM PST by Conspiracy Guy (Pray for the millions of lives disrupted by tsunami.)
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To: Tanniker Smith

Also enjoyed Clancy's Teeth of the Tiger.


13 posted on 12/30/2004 1:36:51 PM PST by patriciaruth (They are all Mike Spanns)
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I just finished reading A National Party No More by Zell Miller. It was a fast read... not bad. I'm now on to Treachery by Bill Gertz.
14 posted on 12/30/2004 1:36:58 PM PST by mysto
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To: Tanniker Smith
"Pickett, Leader of the Charge, by Edward Longacre
Gentleman and Soldier, The Extraordinary Life of General Wade Hampton, by Edward Longacre
A World Turned Over, by Lorian Hemingway
Coronel and the Falklands, by Geoffrey Bennet
Prince John Magruder, His Life and Campaigns, by Paul Casdorph
Ghosts of the Fireground, by Peter Leschak
So Others Might Live, A history of New York's Bravest, by Terry Golway
Sudden Sea, The Great Hurricane of 1938, by R.A. Scotti

And many others.
15 posted on 12/30/2004 1:37:31 PM PST by aomagrat (Where weapons are not allowed, it is best to carry weapons.)
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Hm...writing down everything I've read or reread would be tricky.

But by far the most memorable book I (finally!) read this year was Kristin Lavransdatter by Sigrid Undset. It's a huge book and quite an undertaking, but indescribably incredible. Probably my favorite book of all time when it comes to fiction, and I've read a LOT!

16 posted on 12/30/2004 1:37:52 PM PST by RosieCotton (He is a very shallow critic who cannot see an eternal rebel in the heart of a conservative. - GKC)
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To: patriciaruth

ping


17 posted on 12/30/2004 1:37:55 PM PST by Dick Vomer (liberals suck......... but it depends on what your definition of the word "suck" is.)
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To: patriciaruth
Speaking of Reagan, Reagan, A Life in Letters is one of the best books I've ever read. For obvious reasons.
18 posted on 12/30/2004 1:37:56 PM PST by RushCrush (It's called Free Speech, and it's what we do.)
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To: Conspiracy Guy

Try The Oxford American Dictionary.

Characters are much better developed. Excellent background information so you care about them.


19 posted on 12/30/2004 1:38:01 PM PST by patriciaruth (They are all Mike Spanns)
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To: Conspiracy Guy

You should try Roget's Thesaurus next. It's exhilarating.


20 posted on 12/30/2004 1:38:11 PM PST by mysto
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