What book(s) are you reading currently? - Page 13

**haldane4** · August 7th, 2009, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Berferd

The Hot Zone by Richard Preston--I wish it were fiction...

lol, I read that just last month, the end is just shit shit shit. I mean, come on.

Estreeter · August 10th, 2009, 06:59 AM

I don't read much, can't be bothered, but once in a while along comes a useful book like this

Magnificent book with lot's of useful tips. Though Tony Soprano's business was, well questionable, his leadership qualities were great. The book points out how his style is not very different too corporate business.

Reading it not on my time, whilst at work

Berferd · August 10th, 2009, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by haldane4

lol, I read that just last month, the end is just shit shit shit. I mean, come on.

With all due respect, I liked The Hot Zone. The honest truth is that good reading is hard to come by around here (Blackford County, Indiana)..and I liked it; plain and simple. lol I'd never (fortunately) come across a filovirus or hemoragic (sp?) fever before and found the book to be riveting. Different strokes for different folks. lol

Berferd · August 10th, 2009, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Wendigo

Hi Greenie, I love reading about the Knights Templar during the Crusades, brave and foolish in equal measure so check out.
Dungeon, Fire and Sword: The Knights Templar in the Crusades by John J. Robinson

Probably the definitive book(s) on the Crusades are A History of The Crusades by Sir Steven Runciman, if you can find it.

Wow, the Knight Templar... fascinating subject...I think I'm gonna have to go watch National Treasure again! lol

**tabler** · August 10th, 2009, 02:53 PM

I have just started to re-read The Road to Wigan Pier by Eric Blair (George Orwell) from 1937 this book to me is the most important social documentary on the North of England working classes ever written and still has the power to shock.

**gmcbee** · August 10th, 2009, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Berferd

With all due respect, I liked The Hot Zone...

Check this one out, it's a much better book:
http://vintage-erotica-forum.com/sho...one#post755139

**Mal Hombre** · August 10th, 2009, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Berferd

The Dead Zone? I enjoyed it almost as much as I enjoyed Cell; I found it well worth the read. Speaking for myself, I enjoyed the movie as well. Christopher Walken (of course) played the coma victim; I forget whom the presidential candidate was. Usually, I find that movies based on King's book leave a lot to be desired at best; to me, that one didn't. All three get my thumb's up. lol

Martin Sheen

**dohupa** · August 10th, 2009, 09:35 PM

Just finished a book passed along to me ages ago, but never acutally got around reading it.

Michael Crichton's State of Fear

Did not like it that much. My take is Michael is losing his spark; most likely due to his own huge commercial success, I reckon he's trying to impress the reader with an extravagant Hollywood scenario that gets confusing at times.

Naturally you have a peek at the reviews on amazon and it's always 4-5 stars; typical. Oh well, your liking may vary.

http://www.amazon.com/State-Fear-Mic...9939706&sr=1-1

Ceylon · August 10th, 2009, 09:55 PM

Got Fight? By Forrest Griffin.

Shame on his fight last saturday, he really looked bad against Silva.

Berferd · August 10th, 2009, 10:15 PM

I have a Caleb Carr novel I enjoy--The Alienist. It's kind of a 19th century Silence of the Lambs. It discusses forensic psychology and the still-evolving thoeries, the development of detctive work, and world history--Teddy Roosevelt is a main character, even. (The general setting is New York City but later moves to the west--however, I wouldn't call it a western in the slightest.) The main plot is that they've uncovered their first known serial killer. Their goal is to prevent his behavior and understand his frame of mind--his context, if you will. Granted, it is fiction; but told very well.

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tabler Comfortably Numb Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: St James Park Posts: 7,028 Thanks: 112,506 Thanked 146,054 Times in 8,009 Posts	I have just started to re-read The Road to Wigan Pier by Eric Blair (George Orwell) from 1937 this book to me is the most important social documentary on the North of England working classes ever written and still has the power to shock. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. *Velcome to zee Forum. You must obey zee rules!*

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dohupa Beer, porn and whatnot... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Athens Posts: 3,643 Thanks: 5,623 Thanked 73,135 Times in 3,245 Posts	Just finished a book passed along to me ages ago, but never acutally got around reading it. Michael Crichton's State of Fear Did not like it that much. My take is Michael is losing his spark; most likely due to his own huge commercial success, I reckon he's trying to impress the reader with an extravagant Hollywood scenario that gets confusing at times. Naturally you have a peek at the reviews on amazon and it's always 4-5 stars; typical. Oh well, your liking may vary. http://www.amazon.com/State-Fear-Mic...9939706&sr=1-1 __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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Berferd Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Hartford City, Indiana Posts: 133 Thanks: 851 Thanked 950 Times in 133 Posts	I have a Caleb Carr novel I enjoy--The Alienist. It's kind of a 19th century Silence of the Lambs. It discusses forensic psychology and the still-evolving thoeries, the development of detctive work, and world history--Teddy Roosevelt is a main character, even. (The general setting is New York City but later moves to the west--however, I wouldn't call it a western in the slightest.) The main plot is that they've uncovered their first known serial killer. Their goal is to prevent his behavior and understand his frame of mind--his context, if you will. Granted, it is fiction; but told very well. __________________ --Berferd To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Last edited by Berferd; August 13th, 2009 at 02:13 PM.. Reason: my spellling has always been lousy

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August 10th, 2009, 09:55 PM	#129
Ceylon Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 4 Thanks: 2 Thanked 6 Times in 3 Posts	Got Fight? By Forrest Griffin. Shame on his fight last saturday, he really looked bad against Silva.