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Chip R · 07-21-2010, 07:07 PM

Continued discussion from previous thread.

Right now I'm reading Baja Oklahoma by Dan Jenkins, One Very Hot Day by David Halberstam and Epic Rivalry: The Inside Story of the Soviet and American Space Race by Von Hardesty

UKFlounder · 07-22-2010, 08:54 AM

General Lee's Army: From Victory to Collapse by Joseph Glatthaar

I've just started it in the last week or so and it's really good so far. I can tell he did a LOT of research, including on the demographics of those who jointed this army early on, even before Lee took charge of it. I really look forward to the rest of it. I have some time off work today & tomorrow & hope to spend a lot of time reading this. It is very readable and enjoyable

LoganBuck · 07-22-2010, 02:54 PM

I have been wanting to get "The Passage", by Justin Cronin, the new weird zombie vampire book, that is supposed to be part of a trilogy that is also being made into a movie. It appears to be something that Stephen King really digs. Has anybody read this?

Redsfaithful · 07-23-2010, 03:34 PM

I actually just finished it LoganBuck. I thought it was good for the most part. I wouldn't say it's anything groundbreaking or new for the genre but it's well executed and I finished it in just a couple of days because I was pretty hooked.

It's tough to pass full judgment also, since it's a trilogy, there are a couple of small criticisms I could make but it's possible they'll be fixed or answered in future volumes.

I think the movie is probably going to be a huge success.

LoganBuck · 07-23-2010, 09:32 PM

Cool, thanks!

Strikes Out Looking · 08-02-2010, 06:10 PM

I just finished James Hirsch's biography of Willie Mays. Very good baseball read.

I'm reading the Blind Side now; even better than the movie (which I really enjoyed).

redhawkfish · 08-02-2010, 09:08 PM

I loved "The Blind Side." I have just started John Feinstein's "Living on the Black."

Roy Tucker · 08-03-2010, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Chip R

Continued discussion from previous thread.

Right now I'm reading Baja Oklahoma by Dan Jenkins...

Loved Dan Jenkins' stuff. Jeez, I read this back in the early '80's. This is Juanita Hutchins, right? I always wished I could be as witty as these books.

Also recommend "Semi-Tough" and "Life Its Ownself".

Chip R · 08-03-2010, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Roy Tucker

Loved Dan Jenkins' stuff. Jeez, I read this back in the early '80's. This is Juanita Hutchins, right? I always wished I could be as witty as these books.

Yeah. He's really funny. I didn't enjoy this as much as I liked some of his other stuff.

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Also recommend "Semi-Tough" and "Life Its Ownself".

I don't think I've read those yet. I've read Dead Solid Perfect; You Call It Sports, But I Say It's a Jungle Out There and Fast Copy.

RichRed · 08-03-2010, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Chip R

I don't think I've read those yet. I've read Dead Solid Perfect; You Call It Sports, But I Say It's a Jungle Out There and Fast Copy.

You Gotta Play Hurt is another pretty good one by Jenkins.

pedro · 08-03-2010, 11:47 AM

Ballad of the Whiskey Robber: A True Story of Bank Heists, Ice Hockey, Transylvanian Pelt Smuggling, Moonlighting Detectives, and Broken Hearts
by Julian Rubinstein

About a quarter of the way through. Like it a lot so far.

IslandRed · 08-03-2010, 03:39 PM

I've been kind of stressed with work lately, so I've just relaxed the last couple of nights with Zits and Get Fuzzy comic-strip collections.

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You Gotta Play Hurt is another pretty good one by Jenkins.

That one is absolutely hilarious.

Strikes Out Looking · 08-04-2010, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Chip R

I don't think I've read those yet. I've read Dead Solid Perfect; You Call It Sports, But I Say It's a Jungle Out There and Fast Copy.

About 1978, I think all the boys at Harding Jr. High School in Hamilton, even those who weren't regular readers, read that book. I still vividly remember the scene in the TV truck.

vaticanplum · 08-04-2010, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by pedro

Ballad of the Whiskey Robber: A True Story of Bank Heists, Ice Hockey, Transylvanian Pelt Smuggling, Moonlighting Detectives, and Broken Hearts
by Julian Rubinstein

About a quarter of the way through. Like it a lot so far.

WHAT is that about?? I'm intrigued.

I am reading Lost Souls by Nikolai Gogol. It's very funny at times, but I wouldn't exactly call it a barnburner of a book.

Jack Burton · 08-05-2010, 05:18 PM

Started "Cat's Cradle" last night. That's why I love Vonnegut, it just flows.

07-21-2010, 07:07 PM	#1
Chip R Rally Onion! Join Date: May 2000 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 33,216	What are you reading now? Continued discussion from previous thread. Right now I'm reading Baja Oklahoma by Dan Jenkins, One Very Hot Day by David Halberstam and Epic Rivalry: The Inside Story of the Soviet and American Space Race by Von Hardesty __________________ The Rally Onion wants 150 fans before Opening Day. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Rally-...24872650873160

07-22-2010, 08:54 AM	#2
UKFlounder Go Reds Go! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Northern KY Posts: 1,823	Re: What are you reading now? General Lee's Army: From Victory to Collapse by Joseph Glatthaar I've just started it in the last week or so and it's really good so far. I can tell he did a LOT of research, including on the demographics of those who jointed this army early on, even before Lee took charge of it. I really look forward to the rest of it. I have some time off work today & tomorrow & hope to spend a lot of time reading this. It is very readable and enjoyable __________________ http://www.civilwarobsession.com

07-22-2010, 02:54 PM	#3
LoganBuck I hate the Cubs Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 5,580	Re: What are you reading now? I have been wanting to get "The Passage", by Justin Cronin, the new weird zombie vampire book, that is supposed to be part of a trilogy that is also being made into a movie. It appears to be something that Stephen King really digs. Has anybody read this? __________________ Whenever you get mad over a called strike or ball on a close pitch, it's the equivalent of being mad at the QB pump-faking one time before throwing a pass in your average NFL game. ---Caveat Emperor

07-23-2010, 03:34 PM	#4
Redsfaithful A Little to the Left Join Date: May 2002 Location: Bexley, OH Posts: 7,417	Re: What are you reading now? I actually just finished it LoganBuck. I thought it was good for the most part. I wouldn't say it's anything groundbreaking or new for the genre but it's well executed and I finished it in just a couple of days because I was pretty hooked. It's tough to pass full judgment also, since it's a trilogy, there are a couple of small criticisms I could make but it's possible they'll be fixed or answered in future volumes. I think the movie is probably going to be a huge success. __________________ We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars. --Oscar Wilde

07-23-2010, 09:32 PM	#5
LoganBuck I hate the Cubs Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 5,580	Re: What are you reading now? Cool, thanks! __________________ Whenever you get mad over a called strike or ball on a close pitch, it's the equivalent of being mad at the QB pump-faking one time before throwing a pass in your average NFL game. ---Caveat Emperor

08-02-2010, 06:10 PM	#6
Strikes Out Looking Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Maryland Posts: 2,264	Re: What are you reading now? I just finished James Hirsch's biography of Willie Mays. Very good baseball read. I'm reading the Blind Side now; even better than the movie (which I really enjoyed). __________________ The Future Is Now!

08-02-2010, 09:08 PM	#7
redhawkfish Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Miami township Posts: 518	Re: What are you reading now? I loved "The Blind Side." I have just started John Feinstein's "Living on the Black." __________________ "Why are those Dodger pitchers in the Reds bullpen?"-GAC August 28, 2009

08-03-2010, 11:47 AM	#11
pedro Please come again Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: portland, oregon Posts: 14,716	Re: What are you reading now? Ballad of the Whiskey Robber: A True Story of Bank Heists, Ice Hockey, Transylvanian Pelt Smuggling, Moonlighting Detectives, and Broken Hearts by Julian Rubinstein About a quarter of the way through. Like it a lot so far. __________________ Get your nunchucks and the keys to your dad's car. I know where we can get a gun

08-05-2010, 05:18 PM	#15
Jack Burton Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,006	Re: What are you reading now? Started "Cat's Cradle" last night. That's why I love Vonnegut, it just flows.

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