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Grumpy Badger · 1 April 2013, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Kingair

50 shades of Grey on my iPad . . .

5 pages and I stopped . . . so badly written

Just my .02

HAGWe

Just so long as you didn't just stop because you were tired out!

Kingair · 1 April 2013, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Grumpy Badger

Just so long as you didn't just stop because you were tired out!

Watch out Mark . . . .

No I really find it has been written in such a terrible way . . . or maybe SM is just nothing for me . . .

HAGOne

daveathall · 2 April 2013, 12:00 AM

I would recommend "Devils guard", a story about some SS soldiers that escaped after the second world war to fight (As a battalion) in Indochina (Vietnam) for the French Foreign Legion.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Devils-Guard...4824602&sr=8-1

From Wiki;

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Devil's_Guard

wantonebad · 2 April 2013, 12:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daveathall

I would recommend "Devils guard", a story about some SS soldiers that escaped after the second world war to fight (As a battalion) in Indochina (Vietnam) for the French Foreign Legion.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Devils-Guard...4824602&sr=8-1

From Wiki;

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Devil's_Guard

I forget the name of the other book that deals with the same subject but a bunch of ex-German SS soldiers were in Korea and Vietnam as well. At that point they didn't have a care in the world and didn't exactly follow the Geneva convention. They did things like strapping captured Vietcong to the outside of their trucks so they could drive through the jungle without getting ambushed by snipers. They would bury prisoners up to their necks in a field and play soccer around them to loosen their tongues. They were some sick MF'ers!

capote · 2 April 2013, 03:07 AM

I am currently reading Dispatches by Michael Herr

SaddleSC · 2 April 2013, 03:17 AM

Everyman by Philip Roth

Sarajevo · 2 April 2013, 06:31 AM

The Naive and Sentimental Lover by John le Carre.

Too Old · 2 April 2013, 06:35 AM

The third book in the Farseer Trilogy by Robin Hobb

Maxtor · 2 April 2013, 11:47 AM

I am a mystery fan so James Lee Burke, Michael Connolly and Robert Parker are all favourites. I also like the early Reacher novels. Anything that is fun and a light read.

jlc123 · 2 April 2013, 01:18 PM

I recently read a very interesting biography of Charles Darwin, The Reluctant Mr. Darwin: In Intimate Portrait of Charles Darwin and the Making of his Theory of Evolution by David Quammen. I am currently reading an old murder mystery, The Postman Always Rings Twice by James M. Cain. I am an avid reader, so I'm very excited to find this thread.

dalip · 2 April 2013, 05:59 PM

I also enjoy the Dexter series by Jeff Lindsay

Grumpy Badger · 2 April 2013, 06:16 PM

I've never really got into the crime/detective genre. I read all the Dick Francis books as a kid and I did enjoy Thomas Harris (all except "Hannibal"...drivel!). I'm thinking about starting on the Wallander novels, though, since I watched a few episodes of the TV version and enjoyed them.

Dave, a the OC of the Training Wing at Redford actually recommended Devils Brigade to me last year but I ended up looking at "THE Devils Brigade" by mistake and I didn't buy it... I'll get back onto it.

Too many books, not enough time! TRF has fairly bitten into my reading and I take twice as long to finish a book now!

Andad · 2 April 2013, 06:50 PM

As of tonight - April WatchTime.
Can't wait to read how the Aqua Terra performed.

And my Seiko Astron.

Rodentman · 3 April 2013, 05:20 AM

Lately I've been reading "The Catcher in the Panerai."

HRV · 3 April 2013, 06:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Lion

Right now I'm rereading the Hobbit...since I last read it in the early 1970's. And before you know it Part 2 of the movie will be out!!!

Take it easy.....Leo

good for you Leo, Tolkien is the master

seriously i must have read TLOTR over a hundred times

HRV · 3 April 2013, 06:31 AM

due to the release of "a memory of light" i have just finished all 14 books in "the wheel of time"

been at the coast this weekend, so some light Clive Cussler was in order

read 2 of his in 5 days

Demosthene · 3 April 2013, 11:00 AM

Naked Lunch by William S. Burroughs
I’m about 40 pages of weirdness in....

Boothroyd · 3 April 2013, 01:22 PM

Guilty pleasure...the Taschen coffee-table book "The James Bond Archives", a chapter here and there to relax.

Went on sale after Christmas. This edition actually has a clip of film (1/2 second screen time) from "Dr. No" in the front sleeve...the "gypsy camp fight' in my case.

Reading lots of things, but this is worth having for you Bond movie fans, and is a lot cheaper now than when it came out.

cajunron · 3 April 2013, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kingair

50 shades of Grey on my iPad . . .

5 pages and I stopped . . . so badly written

Just my .02

HAGWe

...and I thought I was the only one who felt this way. Especially after all the buzz. I'm reading Ann Rules' latest, "Don't Look Behind You". Great thread, Mark.

Grumpy Badger · 3 April 2013, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Boothroyd

Guilty pleasure...the Taschen coffee-table book "The James Bond Archives", a chapter here and there to relax.

Went on sale after Christmas. This edition actually has a clip of film (1/2 second screen time) from "Dr. No" in the front sleeve...the "gypsy camp fight' in my case.

Reading lots of things, but this is worth having for you Bond movie fans, and is a lot cheaper now than when it came out.

The gypsy camp fight was in From Russia With Love.

Andad · 5 April 2013, 06:26 PM

Trust a Scot to know that a Scot kicked butt in FRWL.

skprd13 · 25 April 2013, 05:12 PM

Nectar in a sieve.

"Life is like a river it is always flowing"

Not sure who said that quote, however to me it is a true statement!

Aloha from Kauai.
Tom

SUBversive · 25 April 2013, 09:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daveathall

I would recommend "Devils guard", a story about some SS soldiers that escaped after the second world war to fight (As a battalion) in Indochina (Vietnam) for the French Foreign Legion.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Devils-Guard...4824602&sr=8-1

From Wiki;

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Devil's_Guard

In this topic, I'm always ready to recommend the classic three wwII books by Cornelius Ryan: longest day. A bridge too far and the last battle..

Right now I'm starting:

The Antidote: Happiness for People Who Can't Stand Positive Thinking.

East Bay Rider · 25 April 2013, 09:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rodentman

Lately I've been reading "The Catcher in the Panerai."

cop414 · 25 April 2013, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by cop414

I just started Killing Kennedy by Bill O'Reilly, will let you know how it is.

I finished this several weeks ago, forgot all about this thread, pretty good book, some interesting history, would give it a thumbs up.

East Bay Rider · 26 April 2013, 01:04 AM

I seldom get to read for pleasure anymore. Seems all I read is technical, career related or personal, researching interesting stuff.

cajunron · 27 April 2013, 03:08 PM

Just read "Gulp", by Mary Roach. Nowhere near as good as "Stiff". (Which is about cadavers.) This one is just as weird, if you like that sort of thing!

tattooedfagin · 27 April 2013, 03:37 PM

About to start 'Forgiven: The Rise & Fall of Jim Bakker' by Charles Shepard but might need my wellies, looks a bit deep !!

SearChart · 10 May 2013, 06:36 PM

I'm currently reading: A very private gentleman by Martin Booth and A Game of Thrones by George R.R Martin.

Culley22 · 11 May 2013, 05:13 AM

Just finished Bobby Knight's "The Power of Negative thinking". Wasn't a great read, but it is a good "plan for the worst" thought process book. Best part are his thoughts on quotes!!

A good one: "Mom said you can be anything you want. - mom was wrong. Certain mental and physical limitations will limit what you can do."

"There is no use in crying over spilled milk. - but I feel a little yelling may prevent the reoccurance."

"Anyone who is a good loser, has had too much practice at it."

2 April 2013, 12:00 AM	#33
daveathall "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Dave Location: England. Watch: Various Posts: 7,305	I would recommend "Devils guard", a story about some SS soldiers that escaped after the second world war to fight (As a battalion) in Indochina (Vietnam) for the French Foreign Legion. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Devils-Guard...4824602&sr=8-1 From Wiki; http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Devil's_Guard __________________ KINDEST REGARDS DAVE

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Grumpy Badger "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Mark Location: Bonny Scotland Watch: 14060M Sub (cosc) Posts: 5,280	I've never really got into the crime/detective genre. I read all the Dick Francis books as a kid and I did enjoy Thomas Harris (all except "Hannibal"...drivel!). I'm thinking about starting on the Wallander novels, though, since I watched a few episodes of the TV version and enjoyed them. Dave, a the OC of the Training Wing at Redford actually recommended Devils Brigade to me last year but I ended up looking at "THE Devils Brigade" by mistake and I didn't buy it... I'll get back onto it. Too many books, not enough time! TRF has fairly bitten into my reading and I take twice as long to finish a book now! __________________ Don't mind me. I'm full of scotch, bitterness and impure thoughts! "You have enemies? Good! That means you stood up for something, sometime in your life." Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill KG, OM, CH, TD, PC, DL, FRS.

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Andad 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 36,807	As of tonight - April WatchTime. Can't wait to read how the Aqua Terra performed. And my Seiko Astron. __________________ E

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Demosthene "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Perth Australia Posts: 1,326	Naked Lunch by William S. Burroughs I’m about 40 pages of weirdness in....

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Boothroyd 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Daniel Location: Minneapolis, MN Watch: Wilsdorf(s) Posts: 10,186	Guilty pleasure...the Taschen coffee-table book "The James Bond Archives", a chapter here and there to relax. Went on sale after Christmas. This edition actually has a clip of film (1/2 second screen time) from "Dr. No" in the front sleeve...the "gypsy camp fight' in my case. Reading lots of things, but this is worth having for you Bond movie fans, and is a lot cheaper now than when it came out. __________________ Explorer 214270 MK I/Datejust II Black 116300/Tudor Heritage Black Bay Black 79220N

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