[Radix]

Baptism an account of one Army Officer and his experiences in Viet Nam. Just under a hundred pages read so far, but pretty good actually.

[Mrs. P]

_Commodore Hornblower_ by C.S.Forester

Actually, I’m on my way through the 11 books for the third time, Commodore is the 8th in the series.

[MoochPooch]

I’m reading of bio of Meir Kahane, written by his widow. Reviewing it for a journal, actually.

Can’t wait, soon, to start GAME OF THRONES, by George Martin. Heard the series is awesome.

[Intolerant in NJ]

To Set the Record Straight - Swett and Zeigler (full of references to FR during the 2004 beat-Kerry campaign)
The Forgotten Man - Shlaes (Secretary of the Treasury Mellon under Coolidge was the first to predict correctly that reducing taxes would actually increase government revenues)
Next up Triumph Forsaken - The Vietnam War, 1954-1965 - Mark Moyar.......

[keepitreal]

ping for later

[Darkwolf377]

During and after a recent hospital stay I've been afflicted with Gotta Read A Lot Disease--I've gone through more books in the past three weeks than I have in the past three months.

Among them:

TREASON and GODLESS by Ann Coulter--I think she goes overboard on TV because she wants to be seen as controversial, but her books are enjoyable and make me think about the issues she discusses. I don't think she's unbiased, but her writings send me off to do fact-finding missions of my own.

AFTER by Steven Brill--That this book sank without a trace is a disgrace. Brill, a contributer to Chuck Schumer, wrote a book about a handful of people post-9/11 including John Ashcroft, a shop owner, a widow, and others. As I recall, the liberal press couldn't wait for this to come out...until it did, and Brill praised President Bush's reaction to 9/11.

ELIA KAZAN by Richard Shickel--Terrific look at the director.

ROSEBUD by David Thomson--A really engrossing biography of Orson Welles.

HOWARD HAWKS by Robin Wood--His smart appreciation is marred by a new introduction that smears America and George W. Bush--Hawks being long dead before W became president may make more thoughtful readers wonder what the hell any of that material has to do with the director's films.

CAN YOU FEEL THE SILENCE? a bio of Van Morrison.

I've read many more books, but these stand out.

THE HAUNTED WOOD and THE VENONA FILES about the facts of Cold War Soviet espionage, as opposed to the "There were no Soviet spies!" happy dreams of Hollywood.

INTELLECTUALS by Paul Johnson, a great raking over the coals of leftist BSers like Lillian Hellman.

I've read many more, but these stand out.

[DollyCali]

Looks like a lot of good info here for future reference.

Right now I am reading Ayn Rand’s Fountainhead.. recommended by & loaned from AFPhys. Also am a bit into a Civil war book & a holistic health book. (these last two aren’t reading but the skim, open, look a little here & there)

[RebelTex]

The Bible, King James Version.

I try to read a chapter per night, except when I’m just too dog tired to manage it. I pick the chapter at random for reflection and inspiration.

[Fishrrman]

After almost reaching age 60 and never knowing much about Ayn Rand other than what others have written about her, I decided it was time to learn more by reading her books.

I thought an interesting approach would be to read them in the order in which she wrote them, so I started with “We The Living”.

I just finished “Anthem” (her short novella).

I’ve ordered “The Fountainhead” and will start that as soon as it arrives.

I’m wondering if I can handle the 900+ pages of “Atlas Shrugged”???

- John

[PLMerite]

Getting ready to start on “Deja Demon” by Julie Kenner. A little light escapist reading in between heavier things.

[bert]

Blam got me reading “ Voyages of The Pyramid Builders” by Robert Schoch and that provoked me to begin rereading “The Mysteries of the Mexican Pyramids” by Peter Thompkins.

I bought it used hardcover on Amazon for $7.

Surprisingly, per Tompkins the 19th century explorers who began to study the various Mexican pyramids postulated Asian and Euro/African origin of the Mexican/Central American indians detailed by Schoch, 150 to 200 years ago.

[durasell]

Just finished SPYCRAFT by former CIA employee Wallace. A terrific book that details all the Agency’s gadgets.

[vamoose]

I just finished Rex Stout's Plot It Yourself this morning.

[Madison Moose]

I have a number of books started right now and am making my way through these slowly.

“Causes Won, Lost, and Forgotten: How Hollywood and Popular Art Shape What We Know about the Civil War” by Gary Gallagher
“The Fall of the Roman Empire” by Peter Heather
“Defending Identity” by Natan Sharansky
“Dangerous Nation” by Robert Kagan

In addition to the books I'm reading, I'm also listening to a few books
“The Scratch of a Pen: 1763 and the Transformation of North America” by Colin G. Calloway and “The Whiskey Rebellion” by William Hoegeland

[right.talker]

I just finished The Last Patriot by Brad Thor. I highly recommend it. Although it is fictional it has a LOT of insight into radical Islam. A must read.



The Last Patriot: A Thriller

[geologist]

Has some recommended “Lone Survivor” ... Marcus Luttrell?
It is on my list to read.

[abb]

Pursuant to my ongoing study of human communications and the information sharing business (often erroneously called 'journalism').

[urtax$@work]

Just Finished:
The Coastwatchers, Feldt, Eric (1946 (original text),
and
The Quest For The True Cross
by Matthew D’ancona & Carsten Peter Theide .
Palgrave Publishers(2002)

Now Reading:
Hunted, a CoastwatcherS Story, MURRAY M.
Rigby Limited. 1967, First Edition