What Are You Reading?

[HBHB]

I have little trouble putting most books down but Just finished "The Reckoning" The Day Australia Fell by Keith McArdle. One I found difficult to put down and finished in 2 sessions.

Great yarn. Australia invaded by Indonesia & left in the lurch by the UN.

Not flawless, but nonetheless and excellent read.

Martin

 

[spog]

Thanks for the tip spog, I'm currently reading Kokoda by Fitzsimons and I find his writing style quite enjoyable to read.

you should enjoy Batavia then,must get his latest about the Kelly gang,heard him interviewed on the radio and it sounds like a good one. ...cheers...spog...

 

[spog]

Just finished reading. Girt the Unauthorised History of Australia by David Hunt.
Down loaded from Kobo,if you are interested in oz history or not read it,it's a good read that will get you in and give you a bloody good laugh. Cheers...spog..

 

[spog]

If you get the book,in chapter 10 page 39, is a cartoon which given DucatiBoy Stu's pic in his posts is topical,but OT here to what do you remember as a kid,can anyone name the bloke who use to promote the name of the paint company on the paint tin.
Careful what you say!.

 

[Bentnose]

Just started reading The Hydrogen Sonata by Iain M Banks, I've read all of his books up to Inversions, but disliked it so much I have read any since. The Hydrogen Sonata seems to be pretty good 65 pages in.

 

[Black Devil Dog]

Just finished reading Batavia the other day. That is one incredible story, I couldn't put the book down.

 

[StalkingWilbur]

Hotel Kerobokan. Just finished reading Snowing in Bali. Good googly moogly was that an awesome read. Hotel K isn't as good, but still very much worth the read so far.

 

[tricache]

Just finished over the holiday break reading two comic series...

Planetary...think X-Files mixed with Heroes mixed with something with superheroes, really enjoyed it!



Transmetropolitan...think Judge Dredd timeframe (almost) with over the top violence and sex but the main character is a journalist, now in my top reads! Great series!

 

[Liam_snorkel]

Tom Petrie's reminiscences of early Queensland (dating from 1837) (1904)

https://archive.org/details/cu31924063745495

a very informative read for anyone interested in how life was when the white fellas showed up. The customs & practices of the tribes from the Brisbane & surrounding area are described in detail, as well as the wildlife & flora.

 

[Mardoo]

Vale Gabriel Garcia Marquez. Your fervent imagination drew me out of my hole as a young man. What a wonder you were!

 

[philmud]

I just finished reading "The Wind Up Bird Chronicle" by Murakami, and am onto "What I talk about when I talk about running". The former was excellent, Kafka on the Shore is next.

 

[mattymcfatty]

Just started reading 'If on a winters night a traveler' by Italo Calvino.
The idea of reading a book about reading the book you're reading only to find out you're not actually reading said book got me interested. Plus I love the cover art of the vintage classic range.

 

[Ditchnbeer]

I read "All You Need Is Kill" by Hiroshi Sakurazaka, which has been made into "Edge of Tomorow" starring Tom Cruise. Its a short novel and really well written, I recommend it. Not sure if movie will do it justice, Emily Blunt seems too wimpy for the role...

 

[mr_wibble]

I couldn't find the word "Cryptonomicon" anywhere in this thread.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cryptonomicon

It's two stores that intertwine about a man and his grandson. The grandfather's story takes place during WW2 where he is part of a dis-intelligence unit.
The grandson is in the early 90's setting up a telecoms installation in the Philippines. (ok, i admit that doesn't sound so exciting).

Actually maybe just read the wikipedia link. Their summary is better.

This is my favourite book. You should read it.

 

[Dave70]

Iron Coffins.
Just had my cousin, an ex-serviceman, give this to me. As near as he can triangulate from the RAAF records and Werners account in the book, U-415 was the actual u boat that brought down my grandfathers (flight navigator) Lancaster bomber on D day. The attack is apparently detailed quite comprehensively by Werner. Haven't got to it yet, but feeling a little emotional to be honest.

 

[Forever Wort]

Good book synthesising most of his ideas. Some essays I hadn't encountered elsewhere and others are becoming quite dated.

 

[AHB_Admin]

http://mattpolly.com/books/american-shaolin/synopsis/

American Shaolin.

 

[Forever Wort]

Good old Henan. Many a monk anecdote.

I am now reading ...

 

[timmyf]

Just started reading American Sour Beers by Michael Tonsmeire (themadfermentationist.com)



Really good so far, it can see it becoming a trusted and we'll worn reference

 

[BadSeed]

I couldn't find the word "Cryptonomicon" anywhere in this thread.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cryptonomicon

It's two stores that intertwine about a man and his grandson. The grandfather's story takes place during WW2 where he is part of a dis-intelligence unit.
The grandson is in the early 90's setting up a telecoms installation in the Philippines. (ok, i admit that doesn't sound so exciting).

Actually maybe just read the wikipedia link. Their summary is better.

This is my favourite book. You should read it.

I loved that book when I first read it.
One of my favourite authors but he lost me with The Baroque Cycle.

ReamDe is a return to form, but he needs an editor.