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Posted on 9/7/24 at 6:36 am to Allthatfades
I just read the book "A $500 House in Detroit. Rebuilding an Abandoned Home and an American City" by Drew Philp:
I picked it up because I have an interest in rehabbing blight. It's not something that I do today, but something I'm considering doing in the future. The book provides good insight into life in run down parts of a city and the author's journey to make a living in an area in Detroit that most people would never consider. It's a very easy read if anyone is interested. The book tells the story about the author growing up as much as it does about the work involved with rebuilding a house into a home.
I am now in the middle of reading a book called "American Legend: The Real-Life Adventures of David Crockett" by Buddy Levy. I am big fan of Buddy Levy's writings and have one more book of his queued up that he wrote with Mike Leach called "Geronimo: Leadership Strategies of an American Warrior." So far his book about David Crockett is an enjoyable read and it provides great insight into the life of frontiersman.
I picked it up because I have an interest in rehabbing blight. It's not something that I do today, but something I'm considering doing in the future. The book provides good insight into life in run down parts of a city and the author's journey to make a living in an area in Detroit that most people would never consider. It's a very easy read if anyone is interested. The book tells the story about the author growing up as much as it does about the work involved with rebuilding a house into a home.
I am now in the middle of reading a book called "American Legend: The Real-Life Adventures of David Crockett" by Buddy Levy. I am big fan of Buddy Levy's writings and have one more book of his queued up that he wrote with Mike Leach called "Geronimo: Leadership Strategies of an American Warrior." So far his book about David Crockett is an enjoyable read and it provides great insight into the life of frontiersman.
Posted on 9/8/24 at 10:21 pm to jonathanmoore858
Posted on 9/9/24 at 3:54 pm to Fenwick86
Posted on 9/9/24 at 6:54 pm to iwyLSUiwy
Just finished The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles. I plan to read everything he's written at this point.
Tomorrow I'll finish You Like it Darker by Stephen King
Next up is the new Matt Haig book. I'll probably tear through it Wednesday/Thursday
Tomorrow I'll finish You Like it Darker by Stephen King
Next up is the new Matt Haig book. I'll probably tear through it Wednesday/Thursday
Posted on 9/10/24 at 7:57 am to Dubosed
Blacktongue Thief
Posted on 9/10/24 at 8:22 am to SW2SCLA
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Just finished The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles. I plan to read everything he's written at this point.
I had the same thought as you lol. I had never heard of AT, and when a buddy recommended TLH it sounded like a snoozefest. But Towles' way of writing just captivates me.
After finishing TLH I picked up Gentleman in Moscow, rules of civility, and his new one that's a handful of shorter stories. ROC is probably my least fave but all were enjoyable.
Posted on 9/13/24 at 4:38 pm to WG_Dawg
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After finishing TLH I picked up Gentleman in Moscow, rules of civility, and his new one that's a handful of shorter stories. ROC is probably my least fave but all were enjoyable
Maybe you and I went back and forth on this after I read his new short story collection earlier this year? I haven't gone back to look. Gentleman in Moscow was my first by him, but I think Lincoln Highway is my favorite so far
Posted on 9/14/24 at 3:40 pm to SW2SCLA
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I think Lincoln Highway is my favorite
Same.
James by Percival Everett
Posted on 9/17/24 at 4:40 am to TAMU-93
Blood of the Fold by Terry Goodkind
Sword of Truth, book 3
Sword of Truth, book 3
Posted on 9/17/24 at 8:09 am to Horsemeat
Posted on 9/17/24 at 10:40 pm to BluegrassBelle
Rarely do I quit on a book and I like most others he’s written but Leviathan: a history of whaling by Eric dolin… I had to stop . Made it 50 pages and it did nothing for me
So now I’m off to some Alex cross books to get caught up in the series.
So now I’m off to some Alex cross books to get caught up in the series.
Posted on 9/18/24 at 1:20 pm to Lawyered
The fourth in the Lew Archer series by Ross MacDonald. In this novel, Archer, against his better judgment, takes on a case from a mysterious woman who refuses to give her name or place of residence but does give a substantial retainer in cash. She wants Archer to locate a housekeeper who she claims stole some jewelry. Archer quickly locates the housekeeper, who is murdered soon afterward, and the victim's younger boyfriend is suspected of the crime.
Posted on 9/18/24 at 5:53 pm to blueridgeTiger
Listening to The Three-Body Problem on audiobook. A little under halfway through and I think I may give up on it. Story isn't grabbing my attention and I'm having trouble keeping the characters straight.
Posted on 9/19/24 at 8:53 am to SW2SCLA
I understand where you're coming from—the characters can be tricky to keep straight, especially with the unfamiliar names and their limited development. But the real strength of The Three-Body Problem is in its plot. While it starts slowly, the story builds momentum and unfolds at an almost exponential pace, introducing mind-blowing concepts that are worth the wait.
Posted on 9/21/24 at 6:16 pm to TAMU-93
Posted on 9/21/24 at 8:06 pm to Dubosed
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What are you reading?
The Prince by Machiavelli.
I don't find it as repulsive as many people say it is.Its basically good and solid advice for the ruler of a 16th century polity, some of it is even obvious.
People don't shite on the Art of War as much and it has a lot of the same advice. Politics is ruthless and cut throat and it was even worse in those times, it is what it is.
Posted on 9/21/24 at 11:31 pm to 844_Tiger
Posted on 9/22/24 at 6:57 am to Dubosed
I watched the Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare so now I’m reading the book.
Those guys were incredible.
Those guys were incredible.
Posted on 9/22/24 at 12:19 pm to elprez00
Just FYI
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The movie shares a title with a 2016 book, Churchill's Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare by Giles Milton,[5] but the book was not part of the source material for the movie.[6]
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