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CNN is an enemy of the state and should be treated as such.
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Ksjcdj said:
Please return the money I sent for tickets that were not provided.
BenFiasco14 said:Ksjcdj said:
Please return the money I sent for tickets that were not provided.
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This.
And take it somewhere else. Don't derail the best thread on TexAgs
Very AWESOME!
Just finished this book last week; very in depth details, like his other books.
Finished the complete James Reece (Terminal List series). These were by far my favorite book series. Love his work.
Just finished this book last week; very in depth details, like his other books.
Finished the complete James Reece (Terminal List series). These were by far my favorite book series. Love his work.
Sorry! I will delete if you want. I looked for activity to see if they were legit. I thought this may help someone else if they did the same thing. Let me know and I will delete
Nah…it'll get buried soon enough.
Just wanted to avoid a bunch of back and forth he said she said gumming up the thread.
Good luck and I hope you get what you're owed.
Just wanted to avoid a bunch of back and forth he said she said gumming up the thread.
Good luck and I hope you get what you're owed.
The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas. I have nothing else to say but that this is easily one of the 5 greatest books I have ever read.
The Marksman said:
The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas. I have nothing else to say but that this is easily one of the 5 greatest books I have ever read.
100%
Now if you watch either movie you'll always think "Geeze, the book is soooo much better..."
The Marksman said:
The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas. I have nothing else to say but that this is easily one of the 5 greatest books I have ever read.
Just curious what your top 5 are, if you don't mind sharing. I will definitely put this one (Monte Cristo) on my to-read list.
Ag12thman said:The Marksman said:
The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas. I have nothing else to say but that this is easily one of the 5 greatest books I have ever read.
Just curious what your top 5 are, if you don't mind sharing. I will definitely put this one (Monte Cristo) on my to-read list.
1. The Great Gatsby
2. A Tale of Two Cities
3. The Lord of the Rings
4. The Count of Monte Cristo
Those 4 are head and shoulders above all else, in my opinion. I said top 5 but really only have a top 4.
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Just curious what your top 5 are, if you don't mind sharing. I will definitely put this one (Monte Cristo) on my to-read list.
This is worthy of its own thread IMO.
Finally finished the Space Trilogy by C.S. Lewis.
Thought provoking, and at many times I liked it, didn't like it, was confused, wasn't sure what was going on, got bored, etc. But I am glad I got through it because overall it was a very interesting read.
Thought provoking, and at many times I liked it, didn't like it, was confused, wasn't sure what was going on, got bored, etc. But I am glad I got through it because overall it was a very interesting read.
CC09LawAg said:
Finally finished the Space Trilogy by C.S. Lewis.
Thought provoking, and at many times I liked it, didn't like it, was confused, wasn't sure what was going on, got bored, etc. But I am glad I got through it because overall it was a very interesting read.
How funny, I'm in book 2 Perelandra right now. I echo your comments. This is weeeeeird sometimes. But yet I'm also hooked.
CNN is an enemy of the state and should be treated as such.
The Marksman said:Ag12thman said:The Marksman said:
The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas. I have nothing else to say but that this is easily one of the 5 greatest books I have ever read.
Just curious what your top 5 are, if you don't mind sharing. I will definitely put this one (Monte Cristo) on my to-read list.
1. The Great Gatsby
2. A Tale of Two Cities
3. The Lord of the Rings
4. The Count of Monte Cristo
Those 4 are head and shoulders above all else, in my opinion. I said top 5 but really only have a top 4.
Thanks for sharing. Great list! I love Gatsby as well and need to reread it.
CC09LawAg said:
Finally finished the Space Trilogy by C.S. Lewis.
Thought provoking, and at many times I liked it, didn't like it, was confused, wasn't sure what was going on, got bored, etc. But I am glad I got through it because overall it was a very interesting read.
It helps to have a guide, especially for the third book because there are lots of themes. If you don't know medieval cosmology especially these will be hard reads.
Perelandra is more philosophical and a great read. It's Adam and eve on another planet where humans take their place in the divine council, so to speak, for the side of good trying to protect the planet from corruption. It's a great comfort that sometimes you just have to punch evil in the face and pursue it to the bitter end (a man shaped by war would understand this).
That Hideous Strength can be a marriage book, a book about technology, education and bureaucracy, but again cosmology matters since the planets influence the characters.
Re-read it with someone and it'll be more fun. Sorry you didn't get to enjoy the fullness of it, but I think reading it on your own before diving in is always best.
The Marksman said:
The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas. I have nothing else to say but that this is easily one of the 5 greatest books I have ever read.
Just started it with my kids. We're on chapter 5.
Just finished Golden Sun of the Red Rising series.
This is the first series I started based on the recommendations of this thread. Just want to say thank you to Texags for turning me on to this. Absolutely love the characters and the plot. World building happens slowly but keeps getting better. Only complaint is some sections are slow but there is always a huge payoff.
This is the first series I started based on the recommendations of this thread. Just want to say thank you to Texags for turning me on to this. Absolutely love the characters and the plot. World building happens slowly but keeps getting better. Only complaint is some sections are slow but there is always a huge payoff.
I FINALLY finished Howling Dark by Christopher Ruocchio. I like his books; they turn into a grind for me with all the prose you have to work through. HIs action sequences are very entertaining, but there's a lot of set-up and introspection in between.
Next up is The Shattering Peace by John Scalzi, part of the Old Man's War. In cue are Cry Havoc by Jack Carr and The Secret of Secrets by Dan Brown, the latest Robert Langdon book
Next up is The Shattering Peace by John Scalzi, part of the Old Man's War. In cue are Cry Havoc by Jack Carr and The Secret of Secrets by Dan Brown, the latest Robert Langdon book
Oh, I enjoyed it very much - I just know that I probably absorbed about 20% of what the overall message was.
I think like most good books, I comprehended the parts that were applicable to my life experiences up to this point but there is probably a lot I missed because I wasn't aware that I needed to be looking for it.
I think like most good books, I comprehended the parts that were applicable to my life experiences up to this point but there is probably a lot I missed because I wasn't aware that I needed to be looking for it.
Vagabond (The Grail Quest #2) - Bernard Cornell
Heretic (The Grail Quest #3)
Knocked these out on Kindle during vacation last few days. Great trilogy and stories as usual from Cornwell. There looks to be a stand-alone fourth novel with Thomas of Hookton that is more historical based than this trilogy, but the Grail story arc ended with this trilogy, presumably. Not sure why the fourth book is labeled as Grail Quest.
Anywho, highly recommend.
Back to Licanius #2 which I expect to finish today.
Heretic (The Grail Quest #3)
Knocked these out on Kindle during vacation last few days. Great trilogy and stories as usual from Cornwell. There looks to be a stand-alone fourth novel with Thomas of Hookton that is more historical based than this trilogy, but the Grail story arc ended with this trilogy, presumably. Not sure why the fourth book is labeled as Grail Quest.
Anywho, highly recommend.
Back to Licanius #2 which I expect to finish today.
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Seconded; and the 4th standalone book is great as well... (1356, sorry, I was confused)
Also read Agincourt with another Archer named Nicholas Hooks.
Seconded; and the 4th standalone book is great as well... (1356, sorry, I was confused)
Also read Agincourt with another Archer named Nicholas Hooks.
I spent a few weeks pretending it's 1980, and I read The Bourne Identity by Robert Ludlam. For a basic spy novel that got made into a decent 2-hour action movie, this book is complicated. There are about three paragraphs at the VERY END of the book in the EPILOGUE where everything is totally explained. Geez, how about some help along the way Ludlam? I wasn't sure if Jason Bourne had amnesia or if I did. The tech in the book was somewhat dated. I know more about switchboard operators, phone booths, and 1970s-style bank transfers now than I'll ever need.
I'll skip the rest of the Bourne Trilogy, but I'm glad I tried this one. Box checked.
I'll skip the rest of the Bourne Trilogy, but I'm glad I tried this one. Box checked.
Philo B 93 said:
I spent a few weeks pretending it's 1980, and I read The Bourne Identity by Robert Ludlam. For a basic spy novel that got made into a decent 2-hour action movie, this book is complicated. There are about three paragraphs at the VERY END of the book in the EPILOGUE where everything is totally explained. Geez, how about some help along the way Ludlam? I wasn't sure if Jason Bourne had amnesia or if I did. The tech in the book was somewhat dated. I know more about switchboard operators, phone booths, and 1970s-style bank transfers now than I'll ever need.
I'll skip the rest of the Bourne Trilogy, but I'm glad I tried this one. Box checked.
I am reading this right now, and also find it confusing, though very engrossing
The Marksman said:Philo B 93 said:
I spent a few weeks pretending it's 1980, and I read The Bourne Identity by Robert Ludlam. For a basic spy novel that got made into a decent 2-hour action movie, this book is complicated. There are about three paragraphs at the VERY END of the book in the EPILOGUE where everything is totally explained. Geez, how about some help along the way Ludlam? I wasn't sure if Jason Bourne had amnesia or if I did. The tech in the book was somewhat dated. I know more about switchboard operators, phone booths, and 1970s-style bank transfers now than I'll ever need.
I'll skip the rest of the Bourne Trilogy, but I'm glad I tried this one. Box checked.
I am reading this right now, and also find it confusing, though very engrossing
Read those back in the day before the movies when they were not dated. I always thought they were great and better than the movies (which I liked as well.)
Finished Suneater Demon in White today on audio. Definitely increased in pace from books 1 and 2. I am enjoying it quite a bit.
SpreadsheetAg said:
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Seconded; and the 4th standalone book is great as well... (1356, sorry, I was confused)
Also read Agincourt with another Archer named Nicholas Hooks.
Yeah, I read Agincourt a few years ago. Great book. I'll check out 1356 after I knock out Licanius 2
An Echo of Things to Come (The Licanius Trilogy #2) - James Islington
Great book. Better than the first one. This turned out to be a really good trilogy and I hope the third book lands well.
It's a bit confusing with the time travel but it's at least slowly being explained as the story unfolds.
Great book. Better than the first one. This turned out to be a really good trilogy and I hope the third book lands well.
It's a bit confusing with the time travel but it's at least slowly being explained as the story unfolds.
I read Little Women for the first time. Never seen any of the movies either.
It's awesome. There's a reason people still read it after 150 years. I understand the obvious appeal to teenage girls, but this middle-aged man loved it.
Hilarious and sad, great description of post-Civil War society. Seemingly simple and basic, but very meaningful and deep. This one will stick with me for long time.
It deserves it's ranking on all-time classics list. 5 out of 5 stars.
It's awesome. There's a reason people still read it after 150 years. I understand the obvious appeal to teenage girls, but this middle-aged man loved it.
Hilarious and sad, great description of post-Civil War society. Seemingly simple and basic, but very meaningful and deep. This one will stick with me for long time.
It deserves it's ranking on all-time classics list. 5 out of 5 stars.
Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy - audiobook and my first time. Had me in tears at several parts.
All of the dolphins warnings were misinterpreted as attempts to push around footballs
All of the dolphins warnings were misinterpreted as attempts to push around footballs
CNN is an enemy of the state and should be treated as such.
Thanks for the heads up. I just finished The Shattering Peace and enjoyed it a lot. After Howling Dark, it was nice to have a quick read. You're synopsis of the book was spot on. I didn't really remember the character at first, but once the story moved on, the reference was clear.
I'm moving on to Cry Havoc by Jack Carr, with The Secret of Secrets up next. Then I may go back to the Sun Eater series.
I'm moving on to Cry Havoc by Jack Carr, with The Secret of Secrets up next. Then I may go back to the Sun Eater series.
birdman said:
I read Little Women for the first time. Never seen any of the movies either.
It's awesome. There's a reason people still read it after 150 years. I understand the obvious appeal to teenage girls, but this middle-aged man loved it.
Hilarious and sad, great description of post-Civil War society. Seemingly simple and basic, but very meaningful and deep. This one will stick with me for long time.
It deserves it's ranking on all-time classics list. 5 out of 5 stars.
I agree on Little Women; it is a great book and also a top 5 book for me. I read it last year for the first time and was surprised with how classic and enjoyable it was. I had the advantage of watching the 2019 movie with my wife and daughters, so I knew the characters. Also, I wish I was still a middle-aged man, lol.
The Bourne Identity by Robert Ludlum. Very entertaining and gripping novel, thought it was pretty confusing at times. I will complete the trilogy.
Musashi by Eiji Yoshikawa. Long and frustrating. It was released in serialized format initially, so that explains why everyone is terrible at communicating - you need a misunderstanding to stretch the plot an extra 500 pages.
The Long Walk by Stephen King. I thought it was alright. My first King read. Surprisingly horny book.
Next up is Tai-Pan by James Clavell.
The Long Walk by Stephen King. I thought it was alright. My first King read. Surprisingly horny book.
Next up is Tai-Pan by James Clavell.
Finished Royal Assassin (Book 2 of Farseer) and Stench of Honolulu. Going to hold off on book 3 of Farseer and pivoted to Sword of Kaigen. Have heard so much good about it ready to immerse myself in something that enraptures me. Hope this is it.
Last two books I've read just haven't exactly been page turners. Taking a break from the non fiction and self improvement and switching over to fiction for a bit.
I've already read the book, but started listening to the GraphicAudio version of Red Rising. Fantastic.
I've already read the book, but started listening to the GraphicAudio version of Red Rising. Fantastic.
Don't give up on King. Go read the Shining or Pet Semetary. Quick reads and really good.
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