What are you reading?

Warhorse · Feb 19, 2019

I was ready for some fun, fast reading. Having just finished David Baldacci's "The Forgotten", I'm now reading his book "Split Second" which introduces the characters Michelle Maxwell, and Sean King.

Fred von den Berg · Feb 23, 2019

The Locked Room, by Paul Auster.

limr · Feb 23, 2019

Well, I actually read Tuesdays with Morrie. Took me about 1.5 hours. My evaluation? Meh.

Also finished the book about East German punks (Burning Down the Haus by Tim Mohr. Highly recommend.)

Oh yeah, and Eyes of the World: Robert Capa, Gerda Taro and the Invention of Modern Photojournalism. I put it down a while ago, though and honestly can't remember if I finished it all. I think I did, but I might re-read the last 3rd just in case. Plus I'm pretty sure I didn't finish all of the Appendices about the Spanish Civil War.

Now am onto I Am the Messenger by Markus Zusak.

JonA_CT · Feb 23, 2019

I was just thinking about you today when I saw it at the book store. Not surprised by your evaluation.

I recently finished All American Boys by Jason Reynolds and someone else. Can’t remember their name. It’s a Young Adult book that takes the same event and writes alternating chapters from a Black teen’s and white teen’s perspective. It was great and I think it’s one I’m going to look to buy a few of for 8th grade book clubs.

limr · Feb 23, 2019

This is one of the few recordings that exist of East German punk bands in the 80s. This was one of the first wave bands, formed in the early 80s. The song compares the Stasi to the SS, and two of the band members went to prison for a year just for singing it.

It's a shame that there isn't more of a historical record of these kids and their music. They were no joke and played a huge role in taking down the Berlin Wall.

jcdeboever · Feb 23, 2019

The Artists Mind; George Hagman

Dikkie · Feb 24, 2019

Still reading Dilbert...

Fred von den Berg · Mar 2, 2019

Jeff15 · Mar 2, 2019

50 years in the sadle by major Bum Sore.....

Fujidave · Mar 3, 2019

Portrait Photography, by Erik Valind.

Fred von den Berg · Mar 28, 2019

The Bonfire of the Vanities, by Tom Wolfe.

I read as far as chapter 22 Styrofoam Peanuts thirty odd years ago before my sister borrowed it whilst home on a break from college. I recovered the book from her house a couple of years ago when we were there during our holidays. I hope to get through without interruptions this time around.