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I had no idea Dent's life was such a train wreck until you posted this and I did some research on him. Good Lord....10 DUIs and looking at a 20 year prison sentence, not to mention bail-jumping and hiding out in Mexico as a fugitive for months....but all of what sentences he got was to be served concurrently and he is only doing about 5 years.
What a waste of life and talent due to alcohol.
Very unfortunate.
I had an audible credit and a bit of driving to do yesterday so I picked up the first Mistborn book The Final Empire. I’m about six chapters in and digging it so far. Thanks for the rec.
I honestly envy you very much right now. I think you are about to experience an incredible story. The 2nd book is completely different, and very fascinating as it deals with the philosophy of governing.... and I'll just leave it there. But if you read good books, you can learn something even if it's fiction.
The three I re-read in 2018 include two which are long and not uplifting, along with a great, inspirational book which I've given out more copies than I can remember. I recommend all three wholeheartedly!
Atlas Shrugged - Ayn Rand
The Fountainhead - Ayn Rand
Season of Life - Jeffrey Marx
I'm currently reading the Charlie Parker series by John Connolly. It's something like the TV show Supernatural.
I enjoyed the Elvis Cole books by Robert Crais. Elvis is a private eye with a corny sense of humor.
Also enjoyed authors Dennis Lehane and Ace Atkins.
Anyone ever read Artemis by Weir or Aramada by Cline?
Both are good, but neither is on the same level as Ready Player One or The Martian in my opinion. But absolutely worth the read.
Very glad this was recommended. I picked it up based on the recommendation and have enjoyed it greatly.so far.
Just finished A Moveable Feast and The Maltese Falcon. Was disappointed with the first, tho I like Hem. The Hammett was great as usual. About to start re-reading Martian Time Slip by Philip K. Dick and On The Mound with Greg Maddux.
I am a historical fiction fan> @texdawg said:
I am a historical fiction fan I like reading about the Napoleonic era one really good series is by Bernard Cornwell The Richard Sharpe series and for a completely different type of character of the same time. You can't go wrong with c s Forester Hornblower series the Richard Sharpe series is particularly good for recreating historical battlefields in fact at the end of many of his books he will apologize to the real historical figure for putting sharp in his place. If you want to go further back in time read the walking drum by Louis L'Amour it is about an eleventh-century adventurer and a really good read.
I haven’t read a novel in a minute… I have always enjoyed King and Koontz. 3 of my favorites: The Green Mile, Midnight and Dragon Tears – I would recommend all 3 if you like fiction horror/sci fi.
Based on my fav’s, any recommendations?
I'd love to hear back from you once you've finished the first book. Can PM if you want to avoid spoiler talk.
Will do. Love talking books!