What book(s) are you reading currently? - Page 132

**GailFan** · May 31st, 2013, 11:49 PM

Just finished Armageddon 2419 by Philip Francis Nowlan, which was the original Buck Rogers adventure.

For someone raised on the old Gil Gerard series, its quite a different story altogether. For a start, nowhere is he called "Buck", its just Anthony Rogers. And it takes place completely in a US ruled by the evil Han, making the novel a sort of John Carter-esque romance crossed with Yellow Peril warnings.

**richardoe** · June 1st, 2013, 01:19 PM

Homicide, a year on the killing streets. It written by David Simon who created The Wire. Its from 1989 and its the story of one year in the homicide squad in the Baltimore Police Department.

megawad · June 3rd, 2013, 12:52 PM

I am currently reading "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared Diamond. Since the school year ended I don't have a "need" for a "work" read and a "home" read. Some colleagues and I formed a small book club for the coming school year and we chose 4 books: "Havana Nocturne", "And the Mountains Echoed", "Coolidge", and "And a Bottle of Rum: A History of the New World in Ten Cocktails."

Annette4 · June 12th, 2013, 05:11 PM

I`m reading Evil Spirits, the life of Oliver Reed. If ever there was someone for whom the term "inner demons" was coined, it had to be Ollie. His career had a promising start then gradually declined as his personality crushed his artistic talent. Reading the book, it`s difficult not to feel sorry for him. I think he did have the talent to become a great actor and from my perspective, he was devilishly handsome

ErnestoGuevara · June 12th, 2013, 06:44 PM

As a 19th-century literature obsessive, I felt a bit embarrassed that the only Wilkie Collins novel I'd read was The Woman in White. Well, it was, because I've just added The Moonstone to that short list. A genuine prototype for modern day crime writers of the calibre of Dexter, Rendall, Rankin et al.

Next, the final part of John Julius Norwich's brilliant history of the Byzantine empire. I've been saving part three for a while and have mixed feelings. I'm really looking forward to it, but there's a sense of disappointment because there are no more to come once I've finished. It's a wonderful series.

Annette4 · June 18th, 2013, 06:27 PM

Having at last found the time to finish Evil spirits the life of Oliver Reed, I was amazed to learn that Ollie had been considered as a serious successor to Sean Connery, as James Bond. Cubby Broccoli had been impressed by his work and offered Ollie the Bond role in On Her Majesty`s secret service. But true to form, Reed screwed his chances - a weekend bender - and the role was instead given to George Lazenby. It`s a real shame, I would have loved to have seen Ollie as 007.

noodlesoup · June 19th, 2013, 08:57 AM

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Avallanius · June 19th, 2013, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Annette4

Having at last found the time to finish Evil spirits the life of Oliver Reed, I was amazed to learn that Ollie had been considered as a serious successor to Sean Connery, as James Bond. Cubby Broccoli had been impressed by his work and offered Ollie the Bond role in On Her Majesty`s secret service. But true to form, Reed screwed his chances - a weekend bender - and the role was instead given to George Lazenby. It`s a real shame, I would have loved to have seen Ollie as 007.

I have the Cliff Goodwin book too. Some storming anecdotes within, as he was quite deranged at times. But the tale of how he got the eagle claws tattooed on his "old chap" is hilarious.

Avallanius · June 19th, 2013, 10:37 AM

Purchased this Autobiography last weekend & it's a storming read.

Very candid & harsh in places, so I can imagine being in a group with him would be a bit of an ordeal.
Still he wrote some of the greatest rock songs of all time, behind blue eyes, bargain, sorry somehow..etc.
One of the best guitarists I have seen live, always amazing ...Kudos to the guy.

megawad · June 19th, 2013, 04:59 PM

I am currently reading "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared Diamond. Next up: "Havana Nocturne" about the mob's influence in Cuba and how it lost everything in the revolution in 1959.

May 31st, 2013, 11:49 PM	#1311
GailFan No longer active Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Suicide Alley Posts: 2,797 Thanks: 27,507 Thanked 62,066 Times in 2,770 Posts	Just finished Armageddon 2419 by Philip Francis Nowlan, which was the original Buck Rogers adventure. For someone raised on the old Gil Gerard series, its quite a different story altogether. For a start, nowhere is he called "Buck", its just Anthony Rogers. And it takes place completely in a US ruled by the evil Han, making the novel a sort of John Carter-esque romance crossed with Yellow Peril warnings. __________________ I am no longer active on VEF.

June 1st, 2013, 01:19 PM	#1312
richardoe Vintage Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,812 Thanks: 1,424 Thanked 24,316 Times in 2,726 Posts	Homicide, a year on the killing streets. It written by David Simon who created The Wire. Its from 1989 and its the story of one year in the homicide squad in the Baltimore Police Department. __________________ Richardoe To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

June 12th, 2013, 05:11 PM	#1314
Annette4 Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: UK Posts: 49 Thanks: 543 Thanked 797 Times in 48 Posts	Love a bit of Ollie I`m reading Evil Spirits, the life of Oliver Reed. If ever there was someone for whom the term "inner demons" was coined, it had to be Ollie. His career had a promising start then gradually declined as his personality crushed his artistic talent. Reading the book, it`s difficult not to feel sorry for him. I think he did have the talent to become a great actor and from my perspective, he was devilishly handsome

June 12th, 2013, 06:44 PM	#1315
ErnestoGuevara Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Citizen of the world Posts: 475 Thanks: 1,991 Thanked 5,553 Times in 470 Posts	As a 19th-century literature obsessive, I felt a bit embarrassed that the only Wilkie Collins novel I'd read was The Woman in White. Well, it was, because I've just added The Moonstone to that short list. A genuine prototype for modern day crime writers of the calibre of Dexter, Rendall, Rankin et al. Next, the final part of John Julius Norwich's brilliant history of the Byzantine empire. I've been saving part three for a while and have mixed feelings. I'm really looking forward to it, but there's a sense of disappointment because there are no more to come once I've finished. It's a wonderful series. __________________ “If you tremble indignation at every injustice then you are a comrade of mine"

June 19th, 2013, 08:57 AM	#1317
noodlesoup Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Washington State Posts: 147 Thanks: 3,946 Thanked 1,842 Times in 146 Posts	Conan __________________ "There are always possibilities." ~ Mr. Spock

June 3rd, 2013, 12:52 PM	#1313
megawad Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA, midwest. Posts: 202 Thanks: 87 Thanked 1,972 Times in 197 Posts	I am currently reading "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared Diamond. Since the school year ended I don't have a "need" for a "work" read and a "home" read. Some colleagues and I formed a small book club for the coming school year and we chose 4 books: "Havana Nocturne", "And the Mountains Echoed", "Coolidge", and "And a Bottle of Rum: A History of the New World in Ten Cocktails."

June 18th, 2013, 06:27 PM	#1316
Annette4 Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: UK Posts: 49 Thanks: 543 Thanked 797 Times in 48 Posts	Having at last found the time to finish Evil spirits the life of Oliver Reed, I was amazed to learn that Ollie had been considered as a serious successor to Sean Connery, as James Bond. Cubby Broccoli had been impressed by his work and offered Ollie the Bond role in On Her Majesty`s secret service. But true to form, Reed screwed his chances - a weekend bender - and the role was instead given to George Lazenby. It`s a real shame, I would have loved to have seen Ollie as 007.

June 19th, 2013, 10:37 AM	#1319
Avallanius Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Mordor Posts: 235 Thanks: 6,380 Thanked 3,872 Times in 229 Posts	Pete Townshend - Who I am Purchased this Autobiography last weekend & it's a storming read. Very candid & harsh in places, so I can imagine being in a group with him would be a bit of an ordeal. Still he wrote some of the greatest rock songs of all time, behind blue eyes, bargain, sorry somehow..etc. One of the best guitarists I have seen live, always amazing ...Kudos to the guy. __________________ AVALLANIUS Takin' Care Of Business Last edited by Avallanius; June 19th, 2013 at 10:38 AM.. Reason: typo's

June 19th, 2013, 04:59 PM	#1320
megawad Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA, midwest. Posts: 202 Thanks: 87 Thanked 1,972 Times in 197 Posts	I am currently reading "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared Diamond. Next up: "Havana Nocturne" about the mob's influence in Cuba and how it lost everything in the revolution in 1959.