Good book recommendations

[Michael Driver]

Any of you guys read Unbroken? All I can say is wow!!! What a great story and a heck of a man. One of the best books I have ever read.

Another great book I recently read was Shadow Divers.

Looking for other suggestions.. whatcha got?

[Bob Cowan]

I read Unbroken just a couple of months ago. It's an amazing story, and one that I think about often. He was one heck of a man.

If you like fiction, read the "Dark Tower" series from Steven King. That is absolutely the best fiction I have ever read. The charecters are so well defined that you begin to think of them as real people. You wonder what they're doing when you're not reading.

The first book is a little hard to get through. He wrote that back in the 70's when he was learning how to write. But stick with it, it's worth it.

[dallas_]

Sounds like I should put that on my list.

I thought 'The Art of Racing in the Rain' was pretty good.

[Don DePontee]

I have also read Shadow Divers, I couldn't put it down it was a great true story. As a certified diver myself I was amazed and more often shocked at the type of diving and risks that they took. A must read.
"Life is a matter of luck and the odds in favor of success are in no way enhanced by extreme caution" Erich Topp, WWII U-Boat Commander
Don

[SunDude]

I just finished reading the three Tom Cotter books: The Cobra in the Barn, The Hemi in the Barn, and The Corvette in the Barn. Easy reading and interesting stories. Available on Amazon.

[jolsen42]

ANYTHING from Michael Connelly, Vince Flynn, David Baldacci, Nelson DeMille, Wilbur Smith, and James Patterson.

John O

[Rod]

I'm reading Sir Winston Churchill's 6 volume set of books on the History of the Second World War. I started reading them years ago and didn't finish so I'm trying it again. Not an easy read because he writes in an "old English" style and I'm often forced to use my laptop to look up information for context. Its interesting to read about the level of discord between so-called allies and deal making and deal breaking that took place. Churchill wrote the books after the end of the war giving him a perspective that allowed him to identify events and people that both excelled and failed.

I'm a history buff, if you are not then these books might not be your piece of cake.

[Big-Foot]

Originally Posted by dallas_

i thought 'the art of racing in the rain' was pretty good.

x12,002!!!!!!!!

[expat]

Originally Posted by Rod

I'm reading Sir Winston Churchill's 6 volume set of books on the History of the Second World War. I started reading them years ago and didn't finish so I'm trying it again. Not an easy read because he writes in an "old English" style and I'm often forced to use my laptop to look up information for context. Its interesting to read about the level of discord between so-called allies and deal making and deal breaking that took place. Churchill wrote the books after the end of the war giving him a perspective that allowed him to identify events and people that both excelled and failed.

I'm a history buff, if you are not then these books might not be your piece of cake.

Did you know he fought on the front lines during WWI
Many think he was just another statesman

[ETriggs]

I am told that some books with a Christian Gray are pretty good...

[Doug Meldrum]

Frederick Forsyth, The Fist of God and even better, Avenger (couldn't put it down)

Oh I'm going to like this thread.

[Dago]

As stated above about Baldacci, Flynn, etc. -All are great reads.

Car related: The Limit, Go Like Hell, and all of B.S. Levy's "The Last Open Road" series. The Art of Racing in the Rain.

Finishing up the series from the late Steig Larrson: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, etc. -great reads. (3)

Murder/serial killer: Tami Hoag's books are good.

[MVM]

Originally Posted by jolsen42

ANYTHING from Michael Connelly, Vince Flynn, David Baldacci, Nelson DeMille, Wilbur Smith, and James Patterson.

John O

Add anything by James Lee Burke and Brad Thor to this list.

[MRSQSL]

This is a great thread! More, more!

One of my favorites is Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett. Alyssa and I both recently read The Stand by Stephen King. That's another where you wonder about the characters when you aren't reading. I'm about to start Life of Pi. Several people have raved about it.

[cobradawg]

I read mostly history related books now days, but also being a diver, I read Shadow Divers. Other books I recomend are, Escape From Camp 14 (only known escape from a N. Korean labor camp) The books on building the Brooklyn and Golden Gate bridges, and wheather you like hin or not, Killing Lincoln by Bill o' Reilly.

[Rod]

Originally Posted by expat

Did you know he fought on the front lines during WWI
Many think he was just another statesman

I don't believe he was a foot soldier in WW I, if that's what you are implying. I believe he served in the Army before WW I in India and in South Africa against the Boers.

During the First World War he was First Lord of the Admiralty which is a political appointment and fostered the campaign at Gallipoli. It was a disaster. After that, he left government and rejoined the Army as an officer in a Scottish regiment. At that time, officers rarely engage the enemy except when they got caught with their pants down ... literally.

[expat]

Originally Posted by Rod

I don't believe he was a foot soldier in WW I, if that's what you are implying. I believe he served in the Army before WW I in India and in South Africa against the Boers.

During the First World War he was First Lord of the Admiralty which is a political appointment and fostered the campaign at Gallipoli. It was a disaster. After that, he left government and rejoined the Army as an officer in a Scottish regiment. At that time, officers rarely engage the enemy except when they got caught with their pants down ... literally.

According to historians He was on the front lines in France

[Michael Driver]

Originally Posted by ETriggs

I am told that some books with a Christian Gray are pretty good...

Haha, yea my wife keeps talking about those books with Christian Grey in them. I'm not sure the deal is.

Some other great books I read are Into Thin Air, and Under The Banner of Heaven by John Kraukauer. He has several other really good books.

Thanks for the suggestions...

[Chuck_Sloggett]

wheather you like hin or not, Killing Lincoln by Bill o' Reilly.[/QUOTE]

Excellent book as is The Amateur by Edward Klein.

[MARIAH]

My addition for fiction is Ben Coes. I just read his first book Power Down and could not stop reading. He has two more that I am sure I will enjoy as well.

Power Down Synopsis | Ben Coes – Author

On the night stand is Alastair Cookes AMERICA.

Alistair Cooke's America - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Both of these I picked up at Salvation Army, etc.

Thanks for your picks, I'll make some shopping notes.

[SnappyT]

"Japanese Destroyer Captain" by Hara. If you've read about WWII naval battles from the American side, you need to read this book about the same battles from the other side.

[akdreamer23]

"Pride Runs Deep"

E. Cameron Cook.

Great WWII submariner book.

"Targets of Opportunity"
Joe Weber
Vietnam F-4 pilot shenanigans.
I had to read all 5 in the series after that one.

[AJuergens]

My mother sent me Unbroken for my birthday haven't cracked it yet. To add to the list I recommend "with the old breed" and "helmat as my pillow"

[Dago]

I just remembered two more that were fascinating -especially if you were have been to Italy or were going to visit someday: Ross King wrote two books on the subject -Michelangelo and the Pope's Ceiling, and Brunelleschi's Dome, How a Renissance Genius Reinvented Architecture.

Life of Pi -daughter is reading that one for an Honors English class -another vote for that one!