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Reading list
- Thread starter loboloco
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I'm working on 2 books right now.
THE FOUNTAINHEAD and I SNIPER
Ayn Rand wrote THE FOUNTAINHEAD about individual liberty, its not nearly as good as some of her other books. I preferred WE THE LIVING and ATLAS SHRUGGED to this novel. This one is pretty heavy handed and often too simplistic and blunt to be believed.
I SNIPER is pretty much just a fun read. Its a "Bob Lee Swaggard" series book written by Stephen Hunter. Unlike many gun books, this one is technically correct as Hunter is a true gun expert/owner/hobbyist and he keeps it real.
THE FOUNTAINHEAD and I SNIPER
Ayn Rand wrote THE FOUNTAINHEAD about individual liberty, its not nearly as good as some of her other books. I preferred WE THE LIVING and ATLAS SHRUGGED to this novel. This one is pretty heavy handed and often too simplistic and blunt to be believed.
I SNIPER is pretty much just a fun read. Its a "Bob Lee Swaggard" series book written by Stephen Hunter. Unlike many gun books, this one is technically correct as Hunter is a true gun expert/owner/hobbyist and he keeps it real.
grizzer
New member
Memoirs of field Marshall Keitel, Chief of the German High Command, 1938-1945.
This book was edited by Walter Gorlitz and translated by David Irving.
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Reminds me of a certain politician who cannot explain $500 billion medicare cuts on Fox News, or take responsibility for the CBO deficit reduction switcharoo..
"On the other hand Keitel does admit that, when asked
about the costs of the German rearmament programme, he
.almost fell over backward. when he learned that on 1st
September, 1939, during his first speech of the war, Hitler
had put them at 90 billion Reichsmarks, when in fact they
could not have been more than 30 to 40 billion at most.
Such exaggerations and lies were all part of the make-up of
this .Supreme Warlord.. For Keitel, Hitler . both the man
and the Führer . was always an enigma. Hitler.s suicide at
the end of the war, and his evasion thereby of the sole responsibility
which he had so vehemently and bluntly
claimed for himself in his quarrels with Keitel, were
something the field-marshal totally failed to comprehend.
But even then, at the nadir of his misfortunes, Keitel declines
to deny his rôle as Hitlers shield-bearer, even
though he must pay for his loyalty with his life."about the costs of the German rearmament programme, he
.almost fell over backward. when he learned that on 1st
September, 1939, during his first speech of the war, Hitler
had put them at 90 billion Reichsmarks, when in fact they
could not have been more than 30 to 40 billion at most.
Such exaggerations and lies were all part of the make-up of
this .Supreme Warlord.. For Keitel, Hitler . both the man
and the Führer . was always an enigma. Hitler.s suicide at
the end of the war, and his evasion thereby of the sole responsibility
which he had so vehemently and bluntly
claimed for himself in his quarrels with Keitel, were
something the field-marshal totally failed to comprehend.
But even then, at the nadir of his misfortunes, Keitel declines
to deny his rôle as Hitlers shield-bearer, even
This book was edited by Walter Gorlitz and translated by David Irving.
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Reminds me of a certain politician who cannot explain $500 billion medicare cuts on Fox News, or take responsibility for the CBO deficit reduction switcharoo..
Cityboy
Banned
I've read all three of those works by Ayn Rand. Read Atlas Shrugged twice. Rand was an Atheist and Philosopher.
Here's what I'm reading now:
The Fountainhead was the first Ayn Rand book I read. I only read it because I picked it from a pile of shared novels while sailing across the Pacific while in the US Navy. I was 20 at the time thoroughly enjoyed that book.
I read Atlas Shrugged after a conversation with CB a few years ago. Glad I did. I enjoyed it to, but not as much as The Fountainhead. I would never read either of those books a 2nd time. I simply cannot do that with any book, no matter how much I like it.
I read Atlas Shrugged after a conversation with CB a few years ago. Glad I did. I enjoyed it to, but not as much as The Fountainhead. I would never read either of those books a 2nd time. I simply cannot do that with any book, no matter how much I like it.
The only books I've read more than once and truth be know at least 5 times is Lord of the Rings. Every time I read it (about once every decade) I pick up on something I missed in previous readings. The history of how the book came to be is a story unto itself too.
I`ve been into the Clive Custler books lately. Mainly the Dirk Pitt series. I go for yrs without reading a book then decide to pick one up though and then read 4-5 different books.
I really enjoy the Cussler novels though since they are mainly fiction(loosely based on fact) but he has a way of writing them that leaves you on the edge of your seat wondering what`s going to happen next.
I really enjoy the Cussler novels though since they are mainly fiction(loosely based on fact) but he has a way of writing them that leaves you on the edge of your seat wondering what`s going to happen next.
loboloco
Well-known member
Off Armageddon Reef
By Schism Rent Asunder
By Heresies Distressed
A Mighty Fortress
-David Weber
Mankinds last hope, brainwashed to believe in a false religion. 900 years later, they start to wake up. Fantastic and realistic battle scenarios. The surprise factor plays a large part in these.
By Schism Rent Asunder
By Heresies Distressed
A Mighty Fortress
-David Weber
Mankinds last hope, brainwashed to believe in a false religion. 900 years later, they start to wake up. Fantastic and realistic battle scenarios. The surprise factor plays a large part in these.
Cussler's Dirk Pitt novels are always a fun read. I've read about all of them. At least I have a hard time finding any I have not read. I should have logged the title and dates read. 
Reading a Sandra Brown novel now. "Smash Cuts". A fun read. I got this one at a discount store for 3 bucks. Love those discount book bins.
Reading a Sandra Brown novel now. "Smash Cuts". A fun read. I got this one at a discount store for 3 bucks. Love those discount book bins.
I've read the Ayn Rand books, also in my twenties.
Presently reading "Searching for Lost Mines by Helicopter" by Earle Stanley Gardner. 1965. I found it at the dump store. Well written. No surprise there !
Also a mystery by a nondescript writer which is set in Wyoming.
Agatha Christie books are about the only ones I'll reread.
Presently reading "Searching for Lost Mines by Helicopter" by Earle Stanley Gardner. 1965. I found it at the dump store. Well written. No surprise there !
Also a mystery by a nondescript writer which is set in Wyoming.
Agatha Christie books are about the only ones I'll reread.
loboloco
Well-known member
The Last Centurion-John Ringo
Near future. Global Warming flips, nasty plague. Abandoned group of soldiers battle their way across the mid-east to hitch a ride home. Then, they gt stuck cleaning up the mess PC created in a crashing nation.
A Desert Called Peace-Tom Kratman
Carnifex-Tom Kratman
A stagnant earth, a second home, islamic extremists, and a correct response to the problem. Not for the politically correct.
Near future. Global Warming flips, nasty plague. Abandoned group of soldiers battle their way across the mid-east to hitch a ride home. Then, they gt stuck cleaning up the mess PC created in a crashing nation.
A Desert Called Peace-Tom Kratman
Carnifex-Tom Kratman
A stagnant earth, a second home, islamic extremists, and a correct response to the problem. Not for the politically correct.
loboloco
Well-known member
John Ringo
Posleen Invasion Series
A Hymn Before Battle
Gust Front
When the Devil Dances
Hell's Faire
Watch on the Rhine
Yellow eyes: The Defense of Panama
We find out we are not alone. There is a galactic federation, a nasty pest species and they are headed right down our throats. Fredricksburg, VA, Richmond, VA, Washington battle against hordes of really pissy centaurs.
Posleen Invasion Series
A Hymn Before Battle
Gust Front
When the Devil Dances
Hell's Faire
Watch on the Rhine
Yellow eyes: The Defense of Panama
We find out we are not alone. There is a galactic federation, a nasty pest species and they are headed right down our throats. Fredricksburg, VA, Richmond, VA, Washington battle against hordes of really pissy centaurs.
Doesn't surprise me.
I've seen your book shelves with my own eyes.
You are the master reader for sure.
loboloco
Well-known member
Almost started a new thread for these:
a new world is found and the colonization is by those who create waves on old earth.
Appr 470 years later, the new world finds itself replaying the current conflict, but a new piper is added to the dance. really thought provoking especially the third book where portions of 'History and Moral Philosophy' are found.
Tom Kratman
Carnifex
A Desert Called Peace
The Lotus Eaters
The Amazon Legions.
Highly recommended. If you have ever enjoyed Heinlein, Pournelle, Weber or Ringo you will enjoy this series.
a new world is found and the colonization is by those who create waves on old earth.
Appr 470 years later, the new world finds itself replaying the current conflict, but a new piper is added to the dance. really thought provoking especially the third book where portions of 'History and Moral Philosophy' are found.
Tom Kratman
Carnifex
A Desert Called Peace
The Lotus Eaters
The Amazon Legions.
Highly recommended. If you have ever enjoyed Heinlein, Pournelle, Weber or Ringo you will enjoy this series.
Thanks for the heads up on our darling Anthony's book..
Shall be putting in a request for ILL if mine doesn't have it.