I'm currently reading a classic, Rabble in Arms by Kenneth Roberts. Written in 1933, it's a must read for those who enjoy historical fiction. It puts you inside the Continental Army during the American Revolution (AKA The War of Succession from the British Empire).
What’s the last thing you read?
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Posted 01 July 2005 - 07:08 AM
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Posted 01 July 2005 - 07:14 AM
I'll look but I'm thinking it will be in the "modern sleepaids" sectionWhile you're there, pick up the caselaw - you simply WON'T be able to put it down, it is so rivetting!
the last books I read was The Last Dive
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The Divemaster Manual by PADI
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Posted 01 July 2005 - 07:26 AM
Reading "Doing it Right: The Fundamentals of Better Diving" and just starting "The Three Musketeers."
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Posted 01 July 2005 - 08:25 AM
Just finished The Falls by Ian Rankin (Part of the Inspector Rebus series, Great series of Police/Crime novels set in Scotland). I also HIGHLY recommend the Inspector Banks series by Peter Robinson.
Before that, I also read Shadow Divers and the DiVinci code.
I love to read!
Before that, I also read Shadow Divers and the DiVinci code.
I love to read!
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A true friend will be sitting next to you saying, "Damn... that was fun!!"
A true friend will be sitting next to you saying, "Damn... that was fun!!"
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Posted 05 July 2005 - 01:08 PM
Over vacation I read 'Into the Wild' by John Krakauer. It was wonderful, but sad. He is the author who wrote the incredible 'Into Thin Air' - a book I read in one evening because I couldn't put it down.
I'm in the middle of 'Young Patriots,' by Charles Cerami. A great book if Revolutionary history is your bag.
The last truly outstanding book I read was Mark Bowden's (of Black Hawk Down fame) 'Killing Pablo' about the hunt for drug king Pablo Escobar.
I'm in the middle of 'Young Patriots,' by Charles Cerami. A great book if Revolutionary history is your bag.
The last truly outstanding book I read was Mark Bowden's (of Black Hawk Down fame) 'Killing Pablo' about the hunt for drug king Pablo Escobar.
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"If you're gonna be dumb, you'd better be tough." -- Phillip Manor
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Posted 05 July 2005 - 04:43 PM
By order of the Court ....
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Posted 05 July 2005 - 05:48 PM
I just finish Under and Alone this past week. It's interesting, but the writting was not all that great.
Harry Potter arrives on 7/16. I'm between books until then!
Scott
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Harry Potter arrives on 7/16. I'm between books until then!
Scott
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Edited by GentDiver, 05 July 2005 - 05:51 PM.
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- Albert Einstein
"Do, or do not. There is no 'try'."
- Yoda ('The Empire Strikes Back')
"And the trees are all kept equal by hatch, axe, and saw"
- Rush (The Trees)
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Posted 06 July 2005 - 04:51 PM
I just moved into a new building and they have a library. I just finished (this morning) Rainbow Six by Tom Clancy. I like his stories. In this one, I guess I have a (very) tiny bit of sympanthy for the protagonists. The 2nd to the last chapter ends pretty great, though.
I like all of Christopher Moore's stuff.
I am in search of something new and good. I don't have to have a "feel good" book, just a good story, well written. But I've read the diving books and The Da Vinci Code (I thought that was over-rated . . . .)
But I've said it before, read The Life of Pi. I think it is a really great story.
I like all of Christopher Moore's stuff.
I am in search of something new and good. I don't have to have a "feel good" book, just a good story, well written. But I've read the diving books and The Da Vinci Code (I thought that was over-rated . . . .)
But I've said it before, read The Life of Pi. I think it is a really great story.
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Posted 06 July 2005 - 05:20 PM
Yeah that was a good one. I've read most of his stuff as well.I just moved into a new building and they have a library. I just finished (this morning) Rainbow Six by Tom Clancy.
I am in search of something new and good. I don't have to have a "feel good" book, just a good story, well written. But I've read the diving books and The Da Vinci Code (I thought that was over-rated . . . .)
I agree with you on The Da Vinci Code. I actually preferred the book prior to that called Angels and Demons.
Scott
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"Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former."
- Albert Einstein
"Do, or do not. There is no 'try'."
- Yoda ('The Empire Strikes Back')
"And the trees are all kept equal by hatch, axe, and saw"
- Rush (The Trees)
- Albert Einstein
"Do, or do not. There is no 'try'."
- Yoda ('The Empire Strikes Back')
"And the trees are all kept equal by hatch, axe, and saw"
- Rush (The Trees)
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Posted 06 July 2005 - 06:01 PM
I just finished Janet Evanovich's latest novel "Eleven On Top" 
I'm almost finished with 'The Secret Life of Bees' by Sue Monk Kidd - I highly recommend it - very well written and a quick read - perfect beach book.
I'm almost finished with 'The Secret Life of Bees' by Sue Monk Kidd - I highly recommend it - very well written and a quick read - perfect beach book.
'I'd rather die while I'm living than live while I'm dead'...JB
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Posted 06 July 2005 - 06:03 PM
I preordered mine....can't wait!!!Harry Potter arrives on 7/16. I'm between books until then!
'I'd rather die while I'm living than live while I'm dead'...JB
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Posted 06 July 2005 - 06:10 PM
Just curious but is the sequel called One on the Bottom????I just finished Janet Evanovich's latest novel "Eleven On Top"
Which end is up?
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Posted 06 July 2005 - 07:06 PM
Me 2. I pre-ordered it with a gift certificate I got at xmas. This will be like xmas in July!!I preordered mine....can't wait!!!Harry Potter arrives on 7/16. I'm between books until then!
Scott
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"Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former."
- Albert Einstein
"Do, or do not. There is no 'try'."
- Yoda ('The Empire Strikes Back')
"And the trees are all kept equal by hatch, axe, and saw"
- Rush (The Trees)
- Albert Einstein
"Do, or do not. There is no 'try'."
- Yoda ('The Empire Strikes Back')
"And the trees are all kept equal by hatch, axe, and saw"
- Rush (The Trees)
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Posted 01 August 2005 - 06:34 AM
I just finished "No Safe Harbor" It was about the October 2001 Wave Dancer accident in Belize.
Very well written book, written by one of the men who assisted in the recovery efforts.
It will certainly make you think twice about putting blind faith in the capitan of a liveaboard!
http://www.nosafeharbor.com for more info.
Very well written book, written by one of the men who assisted in the recovery efforts.
It will certainly make you think twice about putting blind faith in the capitan of a liveaboard!
http://www.nosafeharbor.com for more info.
A good friend will come bail you out of jail...
A true friend will be sitting next to you saying, "Damn... that was fun!!"
A true friend will be sitting next to you saying, "Damn... that was fun!!"
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Posted 01 August 2005 - 06:57 AM
Looks like something to add to my reading list. I am currently trying to read the 3 books I borrowed from a friend.. I am sure he would like to have them returned sometime in this lifetime.I just finished "No Safe Harbor" It was about the October 2001 Wave Dancer accident in Belize.
All of them are dive books... Gotta read faster, but I have been diving alot lately so the reading has slowed down some.
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