What Are You Reading

[hatguy1]

I personally find Edsel's book poorly structured, tedious, circular in chronology and choppy; however, its basic subject matter fascinates and compels another effort. I visited Amazon's website for other reader reviews and found similar dissatisfaction; although there were posted reviews more favorable.

interesting. To each their own, and thanks for sharing yours. Maybe what's influencing me is I'm just trying to read it lightheartedly (meaning absolutely no reflection on how you may or may not be reading it) about a chapter/experience a night. I'm not necessarily trying to keep the entire story in detailed context, etc but rather get an overall feel for the challenges they faced from inception thru discovery thru restoration, etc.

 

[Wally_Hood]

A short time back, Listen to the Mockingbird, a collection of short articles and stories by S. J. Perelman. The copy I have was published in 1949.
Currently reading The Treasurer's Report, a collection of short stories by Robert Benchley. This copy is from 1930.

 

[countryclubjoe]

Hi Readers--

Would any of you kind folks happen to have " Greenwood Encyclopedia Of Clothing" American History 1900-1949? If yes would you be interested in sell it ?

Thank you and best regards.

CCJ

 

[Smithy]

Hi Readers--

Would any of you kind folks happen to have " Greenwood Encyclopedia Of Clothing" American History 1900-1949? If yes would you be interested in sell it ?

Thank you and best regards.

CCJ

Just had a quick look on abebooks for you and there are currently several available, one for as little as $US32.91.

 

[countryclubjoe]

Just had a quick look on abebooks for you and there are currently several available, one for as little as $US32.91.

Thank you Smithy.. That is a fabulous price.
Best regards.

CCJ

 

[countryclubjoe]

FRANK SINATRA AND THE LOST ART OF LIVIN' THE WAY YOU WEAR YOUR HAT.

By Bill Zehme

Fun read.

Regards

CCJ

 

[Stray Cat]

Currently, that is: just started it last night:
The Labyrinth: Memoirs Of Walter Schellenberg, Hitler's Chief Of Counterintelligence

Walter Schellenberg was a German SS-Brigadeführer who rose through the ranks of the SS to become the head of foreign intelligence following the abolition of the Abwehr in 1944.

About the book:

This unique account of Hitler’s corrupt regime illuminates more vividly than any other the deepening atmosphere of terror and unreality in which the Nazi leadership lived as the war progressed. Schellenberg recounts with firsthand knowledge the motivations and machinations surrounding the Nazi Army’s every move in Poland, Austria, and Russia. But this remarkable inside account is perhaps most memorable for its riveting portraits of Reinhard Heydrich, Heinrich Himmler, Heinrich Mueller, Ernst Kaltenbrunner—men whom Schellenberg calls, with stunning lack of irony, ”Hitler’s willing executioners.”

Why I picked it up from the shelf of our local library?
I guess because "We need to learn the history, so we don't repeat it"

 

[BriarWolf]

Just finished off Kane of Old Mars by Michael Moorcook and The Protector's War, second volume of S.M. Stirling's Emberverse series. Just started on Cormac McCarthy's The Road.

 

[dh66]

Just finished off Kane of Old Mars by Michael Moorcook and The Protector's War, second volume of S.M. Stirling's Emberverse series. Just started on Cormac McCarthy's The Road.

I read "The Road" in about a two day non-stop. Couldn't put it down. Not that I enjoyed it that much, it's just that powerful of a book. Like several other of his books I've read, it's a brutal experience, but worth it. It really shows just how NOT black and white life's decisions are.

I can't bring myself to look at the movie, mostly out of fear that it won't do the book justice, and partly out of fear that it might.

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[Touchofevil]

I read "The Road" in about a two day non-stop. Couldn't put it down. Not that I enjoyed it that much, it's just that powerful of a book. Like several other of his books I've read, it's a brutal experience, but worth it. It really shows just how NOT black and white life's decisions are.

I can't bring myself to look at the movie, mostly out of fear that it won't do the book justice, and partly out of fear that it might.

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From what I remember, the movie was done well and quite brutal. Viggo Mortensen was great. It was worth a watch although I can understand your hesitation.

 

[Stray Cat]

I read "The Road" in about a two day non-stop. Couldn't put it down. Not that I enjoyed it that much, it's just that powerful of a book. Like several other of his books I've read, it's a brutal experience, but worth it. It really shows just how NOT black and white life's decisions are

The problem with many of the great books I see here, is that I'm unable to get them. [huh] I have to wait and hope they are going to get noticed by someone in the national publishing, and translated in due time.. OR, I can try and find them online (but, I'm still failing at reading the book from the screen of a PC, and reading from phone is not a habit of mine)

From what I remember, the movie was done well and quite brutal. Viggo Mortensen was great. It was worth a watch although I can understand your hesitation.

Yeah.. I think my brother has a "pirate" version of it somewhere.. but, why simply watch and forget.. when you can feel while reading it?

 

[Touchofevil]

That is why I like my kindlefire. I have found a lot of books that are very difficult to find or expensive for the kindle. At first I thought I wouldn't like an e-reader, but it is not like reading on a PC. And I was running out of space for my books. I still by books, but now am more discriminating.

 

[Stray Cat]

That is why I like my kindlefire.

...like Amazon's shipping price will allow me to get one. :doh:

 

[BriarWolf]

I read "The Road" in about a two day non-stop. Couldn't put it down. Not that I enjoyed it that much, it's just that powerful of a book. Like several other of his books I've read, it's a brutal experience, but worth it. It really shows just how NOT black and white life's decisions are.

I can't bring myself to look at the movie, mostly out of fear that it won't do the book justice, and partly out of fear that it might.

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I would agree with Mr. Touchofevil's assessment. I found the film superb; grim, horrid, powerful, beautifully sad. The performance by the cast was excellent. From what I've read it measures up to the book. In my opinion, this is a film everyone should see at least once. Its too poignant to be ignored.

 

[Smithy]

Just started on Cormac McCarthy's The Road.

As others have mentioned it's a fantastically powerful and emotive read. I read it before the movie came out and it's one of the rare times that I wasn't thoroughly disappointed seeing the movie after reading the book, they did a great job and were very faithful to the novel.

I'm a huge fan of the "sparsely" written, post-war American novel so I love McCarthy and recommend you read some more if you haven't already. I loved the Border trilogy.

And two others I love who write in the same tradition are James Salter and James Dickey. Dickey's "To the White Sea" is incredibly beautifully written and just happens to be my favourite novel

 

[Harp]

Michel Foucault, Discipline & Punish

 

[countryclubjoe]

"The Living Constitution" by David A. Strauss

CCJ

 

[hatguy1]

Rereading "The Galvanized Yankees" by Dee Brown. Have a borrowed copy of Frank Sinatra's "How to wear a hat" heading my way.


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[1mach1]

"Perryville Under Fire" by Stuart Sanders.

http://www.amazon.com/Perryville-Under-Fire-Aftermath-Kentuckys/dp/1609495675

 

[cw3pa]

Finished "The Attenbury Emeralds" by Jill Paton Walsh. A Lord Peter/Harriet Vane mystery. It was pretty good, but not quite up to Dorothy Sayers. Set in post WWII England, but the story line runs back to the 1920s for some back-ground sleuthing by lord Peter and Bunter.