What kind of books do you like to read?

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The GOOD Book.

Other than that I like Tad Williams Dragonbone chair series and Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time series. Yeah, I know I'm a fantasy freak.

Christian
 
Hmmmm .... "A Joyful Passion for Teaching" ... or maybe .... "Sometimes I Did All that I Could - Authentic Remembrances of Teaching" (expected publishing date: December, 2008).

I'm always reading something. One of my favorites is "John Adams". David McCullough is one heck of a writer.
 
Older Stephen King (The Stand and earlier), one of our great storytellers, not just horror. Michener...his books really give you a sense of the places he is writing about, how the cultures and societies came to be. The Gears and Jean Auel, semi-historical fiction about pre-historic times. WEB Griffin wwII stuff.
 
Christian - I just heard that Robert Jordan has died...I guess the Wheel of Time will have no ending...somewhat fitting, perhaps!

As for me, I'm always reading something. I have a book on the go in every room; I start one depending on my mood, and come back to it when the same mood strikes me. Currently, I'm reading the Gallic War by Caesar (a really good example of propaganda writing from antiquity - it's basically Julius Caesar's justification on his war on the Gauls)...

I just finished teaching today, so I'm excited to start reading more voraciously in the next few months. I've a whole bookshelf full of my next-in-line selections! :)

I read light authors usually closer to nighttime...my current favourite "mainstream" authors are:
Alistair Maclean, James Clavell, Colin Forbes, David Morrell in his assassin-type novels (i.e. not Rambo), Thomas Gifford
 
Rob, if you like Tom Clancy, you might also be interested in Harold Coyle--same kind of things. I personally like historical writing, biographical material (especially of the old west!), and EVERYTHING that Peter Hathaway Capstick, Robert Roarke, and Elmer Keith ever wrote. One of my favorites is "The Wisdom and Ideas of Plato", which I keep by my recliner at all times.
 
My tastes have changed over the years, I don't read much mystery anymore; not much fiction in general unless it is historical fiction. However, I've become a big fan of Biographies, History and the Social Sciences in general. I have a special liking for historic accounts of adventures from long ago.

Recently I've been catching up on some older Stephen Ambrose, I recommend Eisenhower and Halleck, Lincoln's Chief of Staff (there are also a few other books about Halleck, he was quite a character). I'm always interested in anything about Lincoln.

I just read People Watching by Desmond Morris, somehow I missed it when it was new. I recommend 1491 by Charles Mann, he also has a couple other books I intend to read. Collapse; Guns, Germs and Steel; and The Third Chimpanzee by Jared Diamond are all worth the time to read. I wish Bill Bryson would write something new.
 
Originally posted by arjudy

What books do you all like to read?
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EVERYTHING!!!!!

If pushed to it, I will read the back of a cereal box!

Love Wikipedia!

My High School year picture has a caption; "Librarian's Pet; Has read every book in the school library." Not true; There were three books I didn't read. One was a beautiful book of print plates on Fashion in the 18th Century, The second was "White's Commentary on the Bible" (I had already read). I don't remember the third.
 
I read American historical books, authors such as McCullough, Isaacon, Davis, Ambrose are ok but Gordon Woods makes you think about the historical facts.

bill Daniels :D:D:D:D
 
Originally posted by randyrls

Originally posted by arjudy

What books do you all like to read?
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EVERYTHING!!!!!

If pushed to it, I will read the back of a cereal box!

Love Wikipedia!

My High School year picture has a caption; "Librarian's Pet; Has read every book in the school library." Not true; There were three books I didn't read. One was a beautiful book of print plates on Fashion in the 18th Century, The second was "White's Commentary on the Bible" (I had already read). I don't remember the third.
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I'm laughing ...... my wife says the same thing about me. I will read anything with words on it. It must be a disease of some sort.

:D
 
I read alot. Almost all fiction or something to do with woodworking of some kind.

I also recently purchased an MP3 player (6 months ago), so now I also listen to books on cd that I get from the library.

Currently I am reading Spyware by R.J. Pineiro which is the second book of his I've read, and listening to The Bourne Legacy while in the shop.



Other favorite authors include: Andrew Vachhs, Jim Butcher & William Gibson.
 
I read and re-read the satirical fantasies of Terry Pratchett, the Nero Wolfe books by Rex Stout, the Falco mysteries by Lindsey Davis and various humorous science fiction writers like Eric Frank Russell and Harry Harrison. Really, I'll read just about anything that contains a bit of humor. The older I get, the more I want my entertainment to make me at least chuckle. I listen to a lot of more serious non-fiction audio books during my commute or on trips to the lumber yard. Most recent audio books were "Economic Facts and Fallacies" by Thomas Sowell and "Liberal Fascism: The Secret History of the American Left, from Mussolini to the politics of meaning" by Jonah Goldberg.
 
Read,,, who has time to do that,,, [8D]I've got wood yelling at me to be made into fine writing devices.... I do take time to read The Good Book, and any thing I can find on woodworking. Now,,, retention,, that is another question..[:I]
 
I very much enjoy the "political thrillers" by Vince Flynn and Brad Thor and waiting for their next. Also enjoy reading a bit of Clancy, James Patterson, James Rollins, and Nelson DeMille.
 
I can't help but notice that almost no one in this thread reads anything written by a woman. I admit that I tend to fall asleep when I'm reading about feelings and emotions; give me adventure or an insight into history and I'll read all night. I read the William Sarabande First Americans series a couple years ago, it is just the type of setting and adventure I love, but all the way through I kept thinking that the author was spending too much time focusing on the internal emotional conflicts of the characters and I wanted to read more about the great adventures. It wasn't until I finished the series that I found out that William Sarabande was the pen name of a woman. As a young and sensitive English major and former Literature teacher, I thought I had an appreciation for a finely tuned and emotionally charged novel. I've turned into a literary sexist who likes action heros.
 
Originally posted by Chasper

I can't help but notice that almost no one in this thread reads anything written by a woman. I admit that I tend to fall asleep when I'm reading about feelings and emotions; give me adventure or an insight into history and I'll read all night. I read the William Sarabande First Americans series a couple years ago, it is just the type of setting and adventure I love, but all the way through I kept thinking that the author was spending too much time focusing on the internal emotional conflicts of the characters and I wanted to read more about the great adventures. It wasn't until I finished the series that I found out that William Sarabande was the pen name of a woman. As a young and sensitive English major and former Literature teacher, I thought I had an appreciation for a finely tuned and emotionally charged novel. I've turned into a literary sexist who likes action heros.
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I belong to the Oprah Book Club. :D
 
My very favorite author is Neal Stephenson. But I also enjoy Clancy, Cussler, Nevada Barr and Tony Hillerman (to the extent that I read everything they put out). I do read lots of other books as well, mostly in the action, SF, and mystery genres. Reading is good! :)

Scott.
 
Anybody heard of Adm. Daniel V. Gallery? Captured U-505 sub. (don't get me started on THAT:D) Military man and author of several fiction and non-fiction books. Also enjoy Clive Cussler.
 
Anything related to woodturning and woodworking. Your never too old to learn. Who said you can't teach an old dog new tricks? I'm not that old but if you put your mind to it you can learn anything
 
It's great to see how many readers we have here. Some more of my favorites: Ted Dekker, Oliver North, Joseph Finder.
I also like to read just about anything on Pappy Boyington and the Blacksheep Squadron from WWII.
 
Most all of my reading is done a few minutes at a time, typically while I'm on the verge of falling asleep. They almost always consist of woodworking tutorials and books.

I have some of the weirdest dreams about giant lathes chasing me down a gradually narrowing corridor lined with Ebay billboards that are flashing with photo booth lights and spewing lint everwhere. Usually, a freakishly distorted version of Richard Raffan or Alan Lacer is offering support by throwing huge and unsharpened skew chisels in from the sidelines, typically point-first, while yelling, "cut, fool, don't scrape!!!" Those guys are pretty intense.

Later on it gets a little weird with the Easter Bunny and the pomegranates. Apparently the Bunny would appreciate it if I'd butcher-cast him in little pieces and distribute the blanks to the world to propagate belief and trust in the sanctity of colored eggs. Unfortunately, I always feel bad when I'm dealing with suicidal rabbits, and never quite get the job done. The pomegranates are just there to support the bunny, because they're good at it.

Then comes the technicolor pterodactyl to save the day, which is always my favorite part of the dream. Usually at this point I wake up and cry because I realize that no matter how hard I try, you just can't make a pen out of a watermelon.

Explain the benefits of Alumilite to me again...Maybe I'm slow but I just don't see the point of un-sniffable resin.

:D
 
Originally posted by Chasper

I belong to the Oprah Book Club.
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It takes a real man to admit that;), you have my admiration.
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Well ... up until a year ago I would never feel comfortable admitting that I belonged to the Oprah Book Club. But then .... I watched all of those Oprah episodes on "Finding My Spirit" and ever since then .... well .... I'll admit to almost anything. ;)
 
Originally posted by karlkuehn

Most all of my reading is done a few minutes at a time, typically while I'm on the verge of falling asleep. They almost always consist of woodworking tutorials and books.

I have some of the weirdest dreams about giant lathes chasing me down a gradually narrowing corridor lined with Ebay billboards that are flashing with photo booth lights and spewing lint everwhere. Usually, a freakishly distorted version of Richard Raffan or Alan Lacer is offering support by throwing huge and unsharpened skew chisels in from the sidelines, typically point-first, while yelling, "cut, fool, don't scrape!!!" Those guys are pretty intense.

Later on it gets a little weird with the Easter Bunny and the pomegranates. Apparently the Bunny would appreciate it if I'd butcher-cast him in little pieces and distribute the blanks to the world to propagate belief and trust in the sanctity of colored eggs. Unfortunately, I always feel bad when I'm dealing with suicidal rabbits, and never quite get the job done. The pomegranates are just there to support the bunny, because they're good at it.

Then comes the technicolor pterodactyl to save the day, which is always my favorite part of the dream. Usually at this point I wake up and cry because I realize that no matter how hard I try, you just can't make a pen out of a watermelon.

Explain the benefits of Alumilite to me again...Maybe I'm slow but I just don't see the point of un-sniffable resin.

:D
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Maybe you should chat with Angela
 
I like Stephen Hunter - the Earl & Bob Lee Swagger series [8D]. And Robert B. Parker -the "Spenser" detective novels ;). Also a few classics like "Atlas Shrugged" and "Zen & The Art of Motorcycle Maintenance". For relaxing "outdoorsman" humorous reading, it is hard to beat Patrick McMannus [:eek:)].

For those who like James Patterson & Tom Clancy, try Philip Margolin - "Gone But Not Forgotten" is the same genre with some super twists. "Cold Cold Heart" by James Elliot is a also great pychological/action/thriller [}:)].
 
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Put me in the almost everything catagory. about the only thing I won't read are romance novels and anything by Clive Cussler. I also listen to audio books on my frequent long drives.
 
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