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Just received the New John Sandford book " Deep Freeze" a Virgil Flowers Novel , going to save it for a few weeks
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I've read all of John Sandford's "Prey" books and Virgil Flowers books except "Deep Freeze". Love 'em.jlw257 wrote:Just received the New John Sandford book " Deep Freeze" a Virgil Flowers Novel , going to save it for a few weeks
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Larry, Linnea bought "Deep Freeze" and brought it over last weekend. I'm about 2/3 of the way through it. It's good as usual.
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I am currently reading a series by an English writer named James Runcie.
They are mysteries involving an Anglican priest and WWII veteran named Sidney Chambers.
They mostly take place in a small village outside Cambridge called Grantchester.
Some of the stories have been produced for Masterpiece Mysteries on PBS.
There are six books, thus far.
There is a good bit of Christian Spirituality in them. No bad language, no graphic sex, but lots of death and mayhem.
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They are mysteries involving an Anglican priest and WWII veteran named Sidney Chambers.
They mostly take place in a small village outside Cambridge called Grantchester.
Some of the stories have been produced for Masterpiece Mysteries on PBS.
There are six books, thus far.
There is a good bit of Christian Spirituality in them. No bad language, no graphic sex, but lots of death and mayhem.
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About to finish Easy Going by Leon Hale. Hale was a newspaper man who wrote a column three times a week in the Houston Post and later in the Houston Chronicle[/] about places and people he encounters while traveling around Texas. This book was originally published in 1973 and is a collection of Hale's newspaper columns from the 1960s and early 1970s, and stories from his own youth while growing up in west Texas during the 1930s. Great story telling and a great read. The stories range from somber and reflective, to wry humor, to laugh-out-loud hilarious.
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Mumbleypeg wrote:About to finish Easy Going by Leon Hale. Hale was a newspaper man who wrote a column three times a week in the Houston Post and later in the Houston Chronicle[/] about places and people he encounters while traveling around Texas. This book was originally published in 1973 and is a collection of Hale's newspaper columns from the 1960s and early 1970s, and stories from his own youth while growing up in west Texas during the 1930s. Great story telling and a great read. The stories range from somber and reflective, to wry humor, to laugh-out-loud hilarious.
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Leon Hale is a paternal Uncle to one of my cousins on my dad's side, not this Leon Hale of course but it could very well be shirt tail kin because there are some of those Hales down in Texas. Couldn't find the book in our library but I did find a copy on Amazon that I may order.
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Funny you should say that Jerry. One chapter in the book is called "Shirttail Days", containing stories about his youth, growing up with his friends, cousins, aunts and uncles. In fact some of the funniest stories are about his oldest cousin "C.T." and all the mischief he got into. (C.T. grew up to be a preacher.) A few of the stories incidentally involve pocket knives.jerryd6818 wrote: Leon Hale is a paternal Uncle to one of my cousins on my dad's side, not this Leon Hale of course but it could very well be shirt tail kin because there are some of those Hales down in Texas. Couldn't find the book in our library but I did find a copy on Amazon that I may order.
I'd send you this copy but I borrowed it from my brother-in-law. I see you can get a used copy from Amazon for as little as 4 bucks though. Amazingly, the author is still living - 96 years old, and apparently still writing.
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That book interested me and I bought it yesterday on Amazon. For little money.
He wrote several that I put in my browse pile.
Wonderful that he is still with us.
Jerry, wouldn't it be cool if you could find a connection.
He wrote several that I put in my browse pile.
Wonderful that he is still with us.
Jerry, wouldn't it be cool if you could find a connection.
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Joe, you probably already know this but that's the last one actually written by Vince Flynn before his death June 19, 2013. The next three were written by Kyle Mills and if "The Survivor" is any indication, quite well done.
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"The #72 pattern has got to be pretty close to the perfect knife."
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Jerry I did not know that, l had read on this site where he'd passed and someone else had taken over , but didnt know the timeline, l have term limits written in '97 waiting in the wings. thanks. Joe.
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I read 'em all and I don't think you will be disappointed in a single one of them.
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Re-reading the Foundation books by Isaac Asimov. Read them decades ago. Needed to refresh. If you enjoy SF and haven't read them, you won't be disappointed.
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Guys I've got a few books I'd like to share with whomever would like them. All are John Grisham novels.........
The Brethren
The King Of Torts............ CLAIMED
The Firm
The Client
The Partner
The Pelican Brief
First PM claims them.
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The Brethren
The King Of Torts............ CLAIMED
The Firm
The Client
The Partner
The Pelican Brief
First PM claims them.
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Mighty generous Phil. Grisham writes some good stuff.
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Phil, I've read all of those or I would be on them like white on rice.
Just finished Christmas gifts: Picked up at the library yesterday. In process.
Just finished Christmas gifts: Picked up at the library yesterday. In process.
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My, you are a well-read bunch!
My son got me this one for Christmas, GUERILLA DAYS IN IRELAND, by Tom Barry (an autobiography)
My son got me this one for Christmas, GUERILLA DAYS IN IRELAND, by Tom Barry (an autobiography)
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In the past day or two, I ordered the latest by James Lee Burke; Robicheaux,,, . Burke is far and away my favorite author and I am anxiously awaiting delivery.
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Taken from the Internet. Sue Grafton's alphabet series was a favorite for Linnea and me.
Sue Grafton, a prolific author of detective novels known for an alphabetically titled series that began in 1982 with “A Is for Alibi,” died of cancer on Thursday night in Santa Barbara, Calif. She was 77.
With the publication of her latest book in August, Ms. Grafton’s alphabetical series had reached “Y Is for Yesterday.”
Sue Grafton, a prolific author of detective novels known for an alphabetically titled series that began in 1982 with “A Is for Alibi,” died of cancer on Thursday night in Santa Barbara, Calif. She was 77.
With the publication of her latest book in August, Ms. Grafton’s alphabetical series had reached “Y Is for Yesterday.”
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Even with my list, I got lost in the Dave Robicheaux series and now am a bit unsure what I've read and what I have not read. I think "The Glass Rainbow" remains unread but can't be sure. At least I can be sure I haven't read his latest one.Paladin wrote:In the past day or two, I ordered the latest by James Lee Burke; Robicheaux,,, . Burke is far and away my favorite author and I am anxiously awaiting delivery.
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I'm just getting into The Templars by Dan Jones. First couple of chapters were a little dry but it picked up and now I can hardly put it down. It's history but written so it's very readable. If you ever wanted to know the story of the Crusades and the Christian/Muslim conflict this is a good place to get a perspective, starting with a few "warrior monks" protecting Christian pilgrims in Jerusalem from the Saracens, eventually becoming the Knights of the Temple in 1119, their rise to power across Europe and the Middle East, their fall during the Inquisition in 1307 and rapid disappearance.
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Hey, now THAT looks interesting!
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Reading Brad Thor right now, got this one at the thrift store yesterday looks like it might be a decent read.
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Based on recommendations from this thread, I picked up my first C.J. Box book a couple days ago, The Highway.
Finished it in two sittings, which is unusual for me.
I enjoyed his writing, and spent $16 of my ebay bux on 5 more of his books (they had a buy 4, get one free deal). All 5 of them from the Joe Pickett series.
If anyone would like my copy of The Highway, pm me your mailing info and it's yours.
It is a paperback copy from the thrift store, so it's used and small print!
Finished it in two sittings, which is unusual for me.
I enjoyed his writing, and spent $16 of my ebay bux on 5 more of his books (they had a buy 4, get one free deal). All 5 of them from the Joe Pickett series.
If anyone would like my copy of The Highway, pm me your mailing info and it's yours.
It is a paperback copy from the thrift store, so it's used and small print!
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I was given "American Gods" for Christmas by Neil Gaiman. Came out about 2002. Never heard of it or the author before starting reading this. About 2/3rds of the way and still not sure where this is going. I am hooked though.
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