Books - What Are You Reading / What Do You Recommend?

[Ronin13]

Yes. And all the Jack Reacher fans are PISSED. In the books, he's like 6'6" and 280lbs. Ex MP and a badass.

Cruise, not so much.

LOL.... that's what my mom said, she was like "Isn't Tom Cruise like 5'5"? And he doesn't look nearly buff enough to be what Lee described Jack to be..." That's Hollywood for ya!
Another great example is The Walking Dead- almost nothing like the comics...

[ChadAmberg]

I saw a reference to this book today, and it looks interesting:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grunts!

Going to add that one to my list...

[Ronin13]

I saw a reference to this book today, and it looks interesting:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grunts!!

Going to add that one to my list...

This? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grunts_(film) - GROSS DUDE...
FYI, your link took me to the "Grunt or Grunts may refer to:" page... I added the "!" to your link so it directs to the right one...

[ChadAmberg]

This? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grunts_(film) - GROSS DUDE...
FYI, your link took me to the "Grunt or Grunts may refer to:" page... I added the "!" to your link so it directs to the right one...

D'oh! Sorry about that, the forum "corrected" my post.

Here's the correct plot summary for folks afraid to click the (now corrected) link:

The story follows a group of orcs who always find themselves on the front lines of battle against the carefully prepared and always triumphant forces of good. The orcs decided to organize themselves and fight back. As a satire of high fantasy the novel mocks most of the conventions of the genre from using traditional villainous races, orcs, as the protagonists, to having the noble characters have much less than noble motivations and secrets.
The opening of the book plays up the orc warleader sent to reclaim a weapons cache in preparation for the 'Last Battle' between good and evil, which is well on its way. They are assisted by a pair of halflings whose cute demeanor is contrasted with extremely violent acts.
The orcs uncover a dragon's hoard of modern military weaponry, which is endowed with a geas that transforms their minds into replicas of the stereotypical United States Marine Corps mindset, during the Vietnam War. Gentle continues the storyline through the Last Battle and the orcs' integration into society, along with a military threat that rivals the orcs themselves.

[SA Friday]

Well, I read two books during last term; Becker's World of the Cell and Advanced Topics in Forensic DNA Typing by Butler. Both great books, but not for everyone.

Since then, I've read the first three Jack Reacher books by Lee Childs. After reading a few, I just want to vomit they chose that little douchebag Tom Cruise for the movie.

[Tim K]

Carnage and Culture. A fascinating look at why Western armies typically kick the bejesus out of everyone else. The conclusions make it extremely relevant reading. (It's freedom and capitalism that are cited)


http://www.amazon.com/Carnage-Cultur.../dp/0385720386

[enthusiast]

Very interesting so far. This topic has always interested me for a while now.

[GilpinGuy]

Ever since getting this Kindle Fire I've been reading about 2 novels a week or so - mostly the <$5 books.

Right now I'm about halfway through "The Martian" by Andy Weir. It's a pretty good story about a guy stranded on Mars, his survival, and NASAs attemp to rescue him. I like that it's pretty heavy on the technical side of things.

[lifeon2]

After 23 years I am finally reading the last book in the wheel of time series a memory of light

[drift_g35]

I just finished Lone Survivor by Marcus Luttrell. I know it was mentioned already but it was awesome! I highly suggest it.