Any Bookworms?

[Tiger Wench]

So the police series is good? I have read just about all of his books except the police series...

Yes, very much so - but like i said earlier, he starts the series set in the 70s or something, and then WHAMMO it is the 90's and there is technology and etc. - but the abrupt change in setting improves the series, if you ask me.

[boartitz]

http://www.williamjohnstone.net/

I've been reading his stories for the last couple of years. Good storyteller.
Westerns, mountain men and a post ww3 america. I like them all so far. They are in series, but each story can also stand alone.

http://www.williamjohnstone.net/bookseries.html

http://www.williamjohnstone.net/Ashes.html

[Kaos]

Did you write this?  It was quite long.  The choppy style threw me. Difficult to follow.

An Auburn Grad and fine writer that I recommend has to be Tim Dorsey. Here is an excerpt from one of his earlier works called "Cadilac Beach" Dorsey novels make for the perfect in summer reading.

Chapter One
Tampa 1996

A bearded man in rags stood on the side of a busy noon intersection, holding up a cardboard sign: WILL BE YOUR PSYCHIC FRIEND FOR FOOD.



 

[Tarheel]

I haven't had time the past two evenings to run by and get anything, but I do have time this evening and now have a good start.  Anyone read the the "Left Behind Series"  my brother has read them and seems to enjoy them.  Thought I might borrow a few from him if I could get a second opinion on them.

Late to the thread.  Sorry.

I did read that entire series "Left Behind" a few years back; it wasn't too bad but it did get a little tiresome after a while and went off of the biblical track from time to time.

You'll enjoy reading "The Real Lincoln" by DiLorenzo.  And I'd like to add that "The River of Doubt" about TR was a phenomenal account of TR and his son Kermit's truly wild adventure in South America.  Really great!  I also read "The Devil in the White City" a few years ago (TW recommended?); great book too.

As Sani (and others) suggested W.E.B Griffin is an exceptional author.  I've read the Blood and Honor series centering around Allied and Nazi activities in South America during WWII; and I'm working through the Philadelphia Police series now which is a lot better than I was expecting.

Some great books on the War Between the States that I read recently are "Last Flag Down" by John Baldwin and "Sea of Gray" by Tom Chaffin; both books are about the CSS Shenandoah, the last Confederate raider (was still fighting the War in the North Pacific and Arctic oceans for months after Appomattox).

Also, I'm revisiting Ayn Rand's book "Atlas Shrugged" after having read most of it several years ago; I think with the current situation it's time to re-read that book.

[Tiger Wench]

Tim Dorsey's stuff is silly schlock, but a mindlessly entertaining read.  Kind of like a low rent Carl Hiasen knockoff.  Fun to read, but not if you have a better book to choose from.

[CCTAU]

I haven't had time the past two evenings to run by and get anything, but I do have time this evening and now have a good start.  Anyone read the the "Left Behind Series"  my brother has read them and seems to enjoy them.  Thought I might borrow a few from him if I could get a second opinion on them.

I read them when they first came out. I think I would have enjoyed it better if I didn't have to wait 6 months to pick up the next book. I think you will enjoy it.

[AUTiger1]

We do have some bookworms here on the X.  Thanks everyone.  I have picked up: The Real Lincoln, Forced into Glory, Blood and Honor, Secret Honor, Honor Bound, The Dead of Winter, and The River of Doubt.  My brother is going to let me borrow the "Left Behind Series" when I get around to it and a friend of mine had an extra copy of Atlas Shrugged and gave it to me.  I figure that is a good start, I still have several that will keep me busy for a while before I even get to these.

Titz:  William Johnstone looks like something I will enjoy.  Thanks for the tip.  Looking on Amazon to see if I can't pick up a few used ones.

CCTAU: Same above goes for "The Eye of the Needle"

Tiger Wench: How in the hell do find the time to read as much as you do?  I am lucky to get 30 to 45 minutes a day to myself to be able to pick up a book.  Either you are a fast reader or you have managed to schedule some "me time" into your day somehow....or both.  I have Capote btw, but have yet to find the time to get to it.

[Greaseyweasel]

Tim Dorsey's stuff is silly schlock, but a mindlessly entertaining read.  Kind of like a low rent Carl Hiasen knockoff.  Fun to read, but not if you have a better book to choose from.

The character development and story line blows Hiasen into the weeds. Yes they are fun to read and a great way to kill some time. Life is way too short to read books about bad things. If I'm not in the mood to be entertained I read books on Astronomy or Quantum mechanics. I can't stand the fake war novels by men who have never served...I guess that also would include mystery novels etc. Nothing against them but they do nothing for me.

[Tarheel]

The character development and story line blows Hiasen into the weeds. Yes they are fun to read and a great way to kill some time. Life is way too short to read books about bad things. If I'm not in the mood to be entertained I read books on Astronomy or Quantum mechanics. I can't stand the fake war novels by men who have never served...I guess that also would include mystery novels etc. Nothing against them but they do nothing for me.

I'm sure that you're not referring to W. E. B. Griffin (William E. Butterworth III) who really is a Korean War Veteran (etc.) along with a recipient of numerous distinguished military and police honors.  His books may be novels but he knows what he writes about.

I did have a laugh or two at the Dorsey excerpt that you posted above but that style of writing and the subject matter are really not my preferred reading; but to each his own.  He's an Auburn grad you say?


AUTiger1: if you like the Honor Bound series don't forget to read the latest book called "Death and Honor" which came out just last year; Griffin and his son collaborated on it; it's just as good as the other three.  Honestly, I could not put them down once I started reading that series.

[Thrilla]

The character development and story line blows Hiasen into the weeds. Yes they are fun to read and a great way to kill some time. Life is way too short to read books about bad things. If I'm not in the mood to be entertained I read books on Astronomy or Quantum mechanics. I can't stand the fake war novels by men who have never served...I guess that also would include mystery novels etc. Nothing against them but they do nothing for me.

 

[Greaseyweasel]

I'm sure that you're not referring to W. E. B. Griffin (William E. Butterworth III) who really is a Korean War Veteran (etc.) along with a recipient of numerous distinguished military and police honors.  His books may be novels but he knows what he writes about.

I did have a laugh or two at the Dorsey excerpt that you posted above but that style of writing and the subject matter are really not my preferred reading; but to each his own.  He's an Auburn grad you say?

Oh no WEB earned the right to write and Yes Dorsey is a proud grad and quite the funny writer too. His books were directly ripped off by Showtime for that "Dexter" series. The whole Hollywood ripping off an idea story is used in "The Big Bamboo" His depiction of the "Bammers in this book are quite simply laugh out loud funny and dead on the mark (imagine a Bammer sitting in his condo in Panama city wearing a football helmet nad jacking off to a tape of an old Sugar Bowl).
They are the perfect summer reads for those days when you need a cool shade,a cold beer and a good book.
If you ever get the chance to sit down and have a drink and a discussion with him it is well worth taking the time.

[Hogwally]

A couple guys I like that haven't been mentioned:

Randy Wayne White - similar to the old Travis McGee novels by John MacDonald
Robert K. Tanenbaum - Police lawyer kind of series set in NY.
James Swain - Mystery series with a main character who is a casino consultant.  Lots of gambling schemes that are pretty funny.

[Tarheel]

Oh no WEB earned the right to write and Yes Dorsey is a proud grad and quite the funny writer too. His books were directly ripped off by Showtime for that "Dexter" series. The whole Hollywood ripping off an idea story is used in "The Big Bamboo" His depiction of the "Bammers in this book are quite simply laugh out loud funny and dead on the mark (imagine a Bammer sitting in his condo in Panama city wearing a football helmet nad jacking off to a tape of an old Sugar Bowl).
They are the perfect summer reads for those days when you need a cool shade,a cold beer and a good book.
If you ever get the chance to sit down and have a drink and a discussion with him it is well worth taking the time.

Maybe I'll give Dorsey a chance and read one of his books one of these days; sounds like quite a few laughs are in store.