What books y'all reading?

[Stuckinthe80s]

War on the West

Re-reading blood meridian

I just started this one as well!

 

[bh4rnnr]

I forgot how awesome this thread is!

My last book: Empire Of The Summer Moon

That's a great read!

I'm working my way through: Saving the Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad

 

[DouglasVB]

I just read Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad.

I had no idea that the book inspired Apocalypse Now and Ad Astra until I was reading it and saw a lot of the same themes, names, and even quotes.

I randomly downloaded a copy of the book from Project Gutenberg because I needed something to read on a plane flight and I vaguely recognized the title.

It was a very interesting read. The Wikipedia page gives a good summary of the many different interpretations of the book. From my perspective, it felt pretty jingoistic and racist. Some interpretations of the book think it's a critique of colonialism and such. Interestingly, my grandfather almost ended up in the Belgian Congo (preceeded by the Congo Free State).

 

[DanielChase]

I just read Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad.

I had no idea that the book inspired Apocalypse Now and Ad Astra until I was reading it and saw a lot of the same themes, names, and even quotes.

I randomly downloaded a copy of the book from Project Gutenberg because I needed something to read on a plane flight and I vaguely recognized the title.

It was a very interesting read. The Wikipedia page gives a good summary of the many different interpretations of the book. From my perspective, it felt pretty jingoistic and racist. Some interpretations of the book think it's a critique of colonialism and such. Interestingly, my grandfather almost ended up in the Belgian Congo (preceeded by the Congo Free State).

Now watch the documentary “hearts of darkness” about the making of apocalypse now.

 

[mcgaskins]

I've read some great books this year, but the one I just wrapped was one of the most thought provoking. "Of boys and men" by Richard Reeves is a clear eyed analysis of the challenges faced by men in today's society and is full of statistics and data about how men have largely fallen behind in education, opportunity, income, etc. and laments how it's controversial to even discuss or try to address the structural issues driving the problems. It has a very balanced critique of both political sides and the current narrative around gender roles.

If you're more of a YouTube rather than book person, this interview covers the majority of topics in the book. Personally I suggest checking both out:


View: https://youtu.be/Xmw_1wfUmFs?si=v1qQTD4SiRrjl0Qg

 

[allen.wrench]

@mcgaskins I've seen that youtube video before. Solid rationale as far as I can tell (while I admit I should check my inherent biases & privileges).

I'll add the book to my read/audiobook list. Thanks bro.

A little while ago I audiobooked Chuck Palahniuk's Fight Club. Obviously a fictional story and the movie does it pretty good justice, though I'd prefer the book if I had to choose. Anyway, I can see a lot of parallels between Fight Club and Reeves' non-fiction video.

Allen

 

[Johnny Utah]

Just finished Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann. Excellent read, and a very sad part of our history. This book was especially impactful for me as both sides of my family are from this part of Oklahoma.

The film based on this book is coming out mid-October and is directed by Martin Scorsese so it should be pretty epic.

 

[WVU fan]

Saw this on the ‘just arrived’ shelf at the Belmar library. New coffee table book. Amazing pics and vehicles. Good shots on various trails mixed in with town shots in Leadville, Crested Butte, etc

 

[nuclearlemon]

decided to go through the alphabet books by sue grafton, i'm up to h is for homicide

 

[Jenny Cruiser]

I've read some great books this year, but the one I just wrapped was one of the most thought provoking. "Of boys and men" by Richard Reeves is a clear eyed analysis of the challenges faced by men in today's society and is full of statistics and data about how men have largely fallen behind in education, opportunity, income, etc. and laments how it's controversial to even discuss or try to address the structural issues driving the problems. It has a very balanced critique of both political sides and the current narrative around gender roles.

If you're more of a YouTube rather than book person, this interview covers the majority of topics in the book. Personally I suggest checking both out:


View: https://youtu.be/Xmw_1wfUmFs?si=v1qQTD4SiRrjl0Qg

Reeves is great. If you liked that you might also like The Boy Crisis by Farrell and Gray.

 

[timmbuck2]

So every January I look forward to the latest book by Tim Dorsey, my guilty pleasure books. Silly humorous but well written mystery quick reads that always bring a smile to my face when I read them This January I was surprised that I didn't see the new book pop up for me on Amazon or on my Kindle, so I just went to search for it and he passed away last November. Sigh. Definitely recommend, you will get a Florida history lesson and probably laugh a lot.

Currently reading Monarchs of the Sea, very interesting...

 

[Paparoot]

Oath of Honor and Enough. Both very interesting. also a bunch by Grisham.

 

[WVU fan]

Tim Dorsey, my guilty pleasure books

I’ve read most of those books with Serge. Would like to make a FL roadtrip and see some of the sights mentioned from Dorsey’s (RIP) attention to detail.

“Florida is a theme park,” said Serge. “And the theme is weirdness” or “Nothing builds confidence like live ammo”.

 

[timmbuck2]

Serge and Coleman.....I think I need to start over and read them all again

 

[Inukshuk]

Travelers' Tales Alaska: True Stories.​

Light reading about a place I want to drive to.