I know that we dredge this subject up every so often.

 

Ol' papa has kept busy the last month reading:

 

The Drifters, by James Michener. I wasn't crazy about it. I guess in its time, it was kind of the quintessential "dropping out of society" book, but it seems dated now. I like his "historical fiction" (e.g. Alaska, Chesapeake, etc.) much better.

 

Angels and Demons, by Dan Brown.

 

It, by Stephen King.

 

American Places - Encounters with History, edited by William Leuchtenburg. Picked it up at the annex of the Antique Mall in Georgetown for a buck. Best dollar I've spent in a long time.

I just finished Ken Follett's Pillars of the Earth. 900 pages of literary bliss!

I know that we dredge this subject up every so often.

 

Ol' papa has kept busy the last month reading:

 

The Drifters, by James Michener. I wasn't crazy about it. I guess in its time, it was kind of the quintessential "dropping out of society" book, but it seems dated now. I like his "historical fiction" (e.g. Alaska, Chesapeake, etc.) much better.

 

Angels and Demons, by Dan Brown.

 

It, by Stephen King.

 

American Places - Encounters with History, edited by William Leuchtenburg. Picked it up at the annex of the Antique Mall in Georgetown for a buck. Best dollar I've spent in a long time.

 

 

mcpapa, pick up Michener's Hawaii. It's the best of his books, IMO

 

 

Also, try John Jakes. I can PM you the name of the first book to start with, but the name won't pass the word filter violation.

 

Also, if you like Historical fiction, go for Leon Uris. He's my all-time favorite author. He's probably most famous for penning Exodus but Trinity & Redemption are a departure from his exploration of Jewish history, into the centuries of conflict in Ireland.

Just started The Kite Runner last night.

Just started The Kite Runner last night.

 

 

That is a GREAT book OR!

mcpapa, pick up Michener's Hawaii. It's the best of his books, IMO

 

 

Also, try John Jakes. I can PM you the name of the first book to start with, but the name won't pass the word filter violation.

 

Also, if you like Historical fiction, go for Leon Uris. He's my all-time favorite author. He's probably most famous for penning Exodus but Trinity & Redemption are a departure from his exploration of Jewish history, into the centuries of conflict in Ireland.

 

I have thought for a long time that a BGP book exchange might not be a bad idea...

mcpapa, pick up Michener's Hawaii. It's the best of his books, IMO

 

 

Also, try John Jakes. I can PM you the name of the first book to start with, but the name won't pass the word filter violation.

 

Also, if you like Historical fiction, go for Leon Uris. He's my all-time favorite author. He's probably most famous for penning Exodus but Trinity & Redemption are a departure from his exploration of Jewish history, into the centuries of conflict in Ireland.

 

I was always partial to Chesapeake, if only because the Eastern Shore of Maryland is where my mother's family is from. I'll try to get to the library and pick up a copy of Hawaii.

That is a GREAT book OR!

 

About half way finished, it's been very good so far.

I have thought for a long time that a BGP book exchange might not be a bad idea...

 

I think so, too, mcpapa. I forwarded a book to UKMustangFan and have offered to send one to Hoot Gibson if he will accept.

If you're looking for something sort of light, but with a mystery, and a fabulous location setting, try Peter Mayle. He wrote A Year in Provence, Chasing Cezanne and A Good Year. If you're into laughing out loud, try Marley & Me by John Grogan.

 

I'd love to do a book exchange, but I usually do the library thing. I've just run across some deals lately.

If you're looking for something sort of light, but with a mystery, and a fabulous location setting, try Peter Mayle. He wrote A Year in Provence, Chasing Cezanne and A Good Year. If you're into laughing out loud, try Marley & Me by John Grogan.

 

I'd love to do a book exchange, but I usually do the library thing. I've just run across some deals lately.

 

Out of curiosity, can you recommend a place or two in Louisville to find bargain-priced books?

Anyone read Dennis Lehane's latest?

Out of curiosity, can you recommend a place or two in Louisville to find bargain-priced books?

 

 

I go to the library book sale twice a year. But, there's the Book & Movie Exchange and Half Price Books that you can go to anytime. There's also a shop in St. Matthews, that I can't remember the name of, but it's kind of on the corner of Brekinridge Lane & Nanz Avenue.

Anyone read Dennis Lehane's latest?

 

I haven't. He's an author on my list, but I haven't gotten to him yet.

 

I also read John Grisham's Playing for Pizza the other day. It was really good.

If you're looking for something sort of light, but with a mystery, and a fabulous location setting, try Peter Mayle.

That's so funny, because last night I started to post a thread asking for mystery novel ideas. I'm not much of a reader, but lately had the urge to try reading some mystery novels. But I really wanted to start with one of the classics. Any suggestions along those lines?