What are you reading?

[pookawa]

A quick thread for people to share what they are reading and why..

I'll start:

Just two seconds (Gavin DeBecker) : a study of documented attacks on protection details and how to identify and prevent them. Brilliant work, learned something from each of his books and conferences. His work with threat profiling matrixes is pretty useful also.

The Traditional Boyer's Bible (Vol I): 'cuz I drew an archery tag for deer this year and am geeking to get out there in a month or so.

[aahorn]

just finished one second after again. cuz its a good book about SHTF

am in the middle of nation of moochers. about american culture embrace of socialism.

also in the middle of road to serfdom.

am going to start reading cowards glenn beck's new book. i enjoy his books they are entertaining.

edit:

also going to pick up the amatuer from my dad next time i see him. about obama and his crappiness

[Rucker61]

I'm on a business trip to Taiwan and picked up Tom Clancy's Against All Enemies without reading the fine print on the cover that showed it was ghost written. Horrible book. Seriously poorly written from both a plot and style viewpoint. I did buy 25 classics for the Nook and I'll start up on those for the flight home.

[BlasterBob]

Reading the "AMERICAN SNIPER", an autobiography of the MOST LETHAL SNIPER in U. S. Military History......
Written by Chris Kyle, a Navy SEAL. Only about 1/4 of the way through the book but it is extremely enjoyable (to me).
Apparently the Pentagon has officially confirmed more than 150 of Kyle's kills and the previous American record was 109.[Marine]

[Cman]

What Every Body is Saying by Joe Navarro. It's how to rapidly read body language by the guy that was the FBIs top interrogator.

[Mazin]

I have been stuck on the BobLee Swagger series by Stephen Hunter, 2 more to go and they are very well written and a all around fun read.

[Chad4000]

Reading the "AMERICAN SNIPER", an autobiography of the MOST LETHAL SNIPER in U. S. Military History......
Written by Chris Kyle, a Navy SEAL. Only about 1/4 of the way through the book but it is extremely enjoyable (to me).
Apparently the Pentagon has officially confirmed more than 150 of Kyle's kills and the previous American record was 109.[Marine]


That was the last one that i finished.. loved that book..

reading "war" right now.. not to sure about it, but I just started it the other day...

[Zundfolge]

Currently I'm reading this (http://www.ar-15.co/forums/showthread.php?t=54855).

[Musashi]

Just finished "American Sniper" by Chris Kyle and now reading something light:

"The Sword and the Shield"
http://www.amazon.com/The-Sword-And-Shield-Mitrokhin/dp/0465003109
This one may take a while [Coffee]

[Mazin]

Currently I'm reading this (http://www.ar-15.co/forums/showthread.php?t=54855).


[ROFL1]

[hollohas]

I just finished The Remaining (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0070B0JW6/ref=kinw_myk_ro_title)

It's about a secret US Military guy who's job is to go into his government built bunker anytime something crazy happens in the world "just in case". 9/11 type events, etc.

In the book he is sent down due to a virus outbreak. He stops getting transmissions from his handlers and comes back up to start his job.

I'll give you a hint...The infected turn into hyper-aggressive predators, with an insatiable desire to kill...

Yup a zombie book. It's pretty darn good.

Rent it for free from Amazon if you have Prime.

I will start the second book tomorrow.

[funkymonkey1111]

i finished "american sniper" last week--i enjoyed it. "War" is also good. i just finished a Vince Flynn book--"Executive Power."

I'm starting a book about Blackwater--its a few years old.

i'd also recommend "unbroken"--the book about the B-24 bombardier who was taken prisoner in Japan in WWII.

[aahorn]

I have been stuck on the BobLee Swagger series by Stephen Hunter, 2 more to go and they are very well written and a all around fun read.

is the shooter movie based off one of the books? i love that movie.

[Waywardson174]

Song of Fire and Ice, book 5.

and also "The Law" . . . the whole thing.

[02ducky]

I am reading "Hell, I was There" by Elmer Kieth.

Great book, I read it every other year

[two shoes]

Just started "The Long Walk" by Slavomir Rawicz. Saw the movie and was given the book by a friend...

[jhood001]

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41dv%2BkkwXBL._BO2,204,203,200_PIsitb-sticker-arrow-click,TopRight,35,-76_AA300_SH20_OU01_.jpg

And I do not recommend it.

[Drilldov2.0]

Killing Lincoln

American Sniper

The Amateur

[Irving]

If only we already had 5-6 threads about books. I'm reading Wicked currently.

[Tinelement]

Reading the "AMERICAN SNIPER", an autobiography of the MOST LETHAL SNIPER in U. S. Military History......
Written by Chris Kyle, a Navy SEAL. Only about 1/4 of the way through the book but it is extremely enjoyable (to me).
Apparently the Pentagon has officially confirmed more than 150 of Kyle's kills and the previous American record was 109.[Marine]

Great read!

Currently reading Half Past Midnight by Jeff Brackett. Pretty fast paced SHTF read.

[ColoWyo]

These are fiction authors I think you guys would really like.

Vince Flynn
Brad Thor
The Jack Reacher series by Lee Child
The Grey Man series by Mark Greaney
The John Corey series by Nelson Demille.
Alex Berenson
Andrew Britton
Andrew Peterson
Jack Couglin
Brad Taylor
Ben Coes

[ghettodub]

Currently reading The Valley of Horses, by Jean Auel.

Just finished the second Day by Day Armageddon.

[GilpinGuy]

I'm half way through "The Amature - Barack Obama in the White House".

Very good. It just reinforces what we already know, but some of the accounts of his uttter ineptness are amazing.

[Mazin]

These are fiction authors I think you guys would really like.

Vince Flynn
Brad Thor
The Jack Reacher series by Lee Child
The Grey Man series by Mark Greaney
The John Corey series by Nelson Demille.
Alex Berenson
Andrew Britton
Andrew Peterson
Jack Couglin
Brad Taylor
Ben Coes


What no Mario Puzo?

[Mazin]

is the shooter movie based off one of the books? i love that movie.


Yea it was based on "Point of Impact", as usual the book is way better than the movie (even thouogh it was a good flick). I have almost the whole series and have 2 left to read so if anyone wants the paperbacks just pm me.

[Rooskibar03]

Currently working a few

Cowards - Glenn Beck
Service: A Navy Seal at War-Marcus Luttrel
Throw Them All Out-Peter Schweizer

[RMD]

Finally getting around to Song of Ice & Fire.

[StagLefty]

Got a Nook for Father's Day-looking to see what's available in e-books that's thrifty. [Beer]

[BlasterBob]

Just today, I received my July issue of The American Rifleman publication. It has a four page article about the American Sniper. Here's a picture of the book they are referring to. Although I am NOT trying to promote the book sales, just hope a lot of these books do get sold!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v310/bobjan/AmericanSniperbook.jpg

[Rucker61]

I'm half way through "The Amature - Barack Obama in the White House".

Very good. It just reinforces what we already know, but some of the accounts of his uttter ineptness are amazing.


I wonder how his spelling is ;)

[Rucker61]

i finished "american sniper" last week--i enjoyed it. "War" is also good. i just finished a Vince Flynn book--"Executive Power."

I'm starting a book about Blackwater--its a few years old.



I found the Blackwater book pretty interesting, although be aware it's a pretty strong indictment of the company and founder.

[gcrookston]

I usually have 3 to 4 books going at a time. As one slows down, I'll pick up another. I'll discard books early if they don't grab me, especially if the writing is poor.

Currently reading:


The Coldest Winter by David Halberstam (America's Korean War)

Until the Sea Shall Free Them by Robert Frump (in depth look at the working of the modern merchant marine through a tragedy)

To End All Wars: A Story of Loyalty and Rebellion, 1914-1918 by Adam Hochschild (the most thoughtful look at war I've read in a long time)


If I was going to recommend a book to you all, it would be the one below. The writing style is fresh and powerful, if a bit unpolished. Also my son is featured in it, as it was written by one of his platoon mates during their first tour. Also there is a link to a video except.

http://www.amazon.com/My-War-Killing-Time-Iraq/dp/0399153276
http://youthhasnoage.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/colbybuzzell_mywar1.jpg?w=590

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9c1oc1Tp2l8&list=UUrEz2LIAZrixCzF4RtJCpnQ&index=4&feature=plcp

[CO Hugh]

I am reading "Hell, I was There" by Elmer Kieth.

Great book, I read it every other year

It is an awesome book. I borrowed it from a friend and thought it was great.

They don't make people like that anymore.

[hghclsswhitetrsh]

Got a Nook for Father's Day-looking to see what's available in e-books that's thrifty. [Beer]

Be careful those e-readers are addicting. I bought one for my wife 2 years ago and she has read 327 books at least once a piece...

[Holger Danske]

Reading the New American Standard Bible and in Jerimiah. I try to read it through once a year. Also, just finished The Race by Clive Cussler (its the Issac Bell series).

[cstone]

i'd also recommend "unbroken"--the book about the B-24 bombardier who was taken prisoner in Japan in WWII.

http://www.amazon.com/Unbroken-World-Survival-Resilience-Redemption/dp/1400064163/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1340241559&sr=1-1&keywords=unbroken

This is an awesome story about a true, hardcore, American hero. Louis Zamperini's life is nothing short of amazing grace. I've never heard of any "operator" or warrior whose story involves more honest, documented, will to survive and providence in overcoming the horrors of war. The man is still alive today.

[275RLTW]

Counterinsurgency (http://www.amazon.com/Counterinsurgency-David-Kilcullen/dp/0199737495) by David Kilcullen

Just re-read The Mission, the Men, and Me by Peter Blaber. Have to read that one at least once a year.

[RMAC757]

For you history buffs. I usually go through about one a week. This is one of the best I've read. The Forgotten Soldier

http://www.amazon.com/The-Forgotten-Soldier-Guy-Sajer/dp/1574882864

Also reading A Song of Fire and Ice series

[GilpinGuy]

I wonder how his spelling is ;)

True. Should have been "Obummer in the White House " [ROFL1]

Damn phones....

[GilpinGuy]

Oh yeah, got the "sample" of Killing Lincoln for Kindle, which was about the first 5 chapters, and it is really good so far. I'll get the full book.

[RMD]

http://www.amazon.com/Unbroken-World-Survival-Resilience-Redemption/dp/1400064163/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1340241559&sr=1-1&keywords=unbroken

This is an awesome story about a true, hardcore, American hero. Louis Zamperini's life is nothing short of amazing grace. I've never heard of any "operator" or warrior whose story involves more honest, documented, will to survive and providence in overcoming the horrors of war. The man is still alive today.

Just ordered that for my high schooler - required summer reading. Sounds like an amazing story.

I might have to snag it from her when she's done :)

[Musashi]

Just ordered that for my high schooler - required summer reading. Sounds like an amazing story.

I might have to snag it from her when she's done :)

That is an awesome book, I highly recommend it.

[ben4372]

wenn I lurn 2 reed Im goin to rede Not Taco Bell material by Adam Carolla. Funny stuff. Stories of the Man Show guy growing up. Just came in the mail.

[ben4372]

That is an awesome book, I highly recommend it.

Amazon makes it too easy. I'll give it read based on your guys' endorsement. (as soon as I finish my Hooked on Phonics)

[blacklabel]

I just finished The Remaining (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0070B0JW6/ref=kinw_myk_ro_title)

It's about a secret US Military guy who's job is to go into his government built bunker anytime something crazy happens in the world "just in case". 9/11 type events, etc.

In the book he is sent down due to a virus outbreak. He stops getting transmissions from his handlers and comes back up to start his job.

I'll give you a hint...The infected turn into hyper-aggressive predators, with an insatiable desire to kill...

Yup a zombie book. It's pretty darn good.

Rent it for free from Amazon if you have Prime.

I will start the second book tomorrow.

I read the first book yesterday because of this thread. I'll probably read the second book today.

[Monky]

Just finished reading (again) the entire 'Sword of Truth' series by Terry Goodkind.

[UncleDave]

Super Freakonomics interesting read. An enconimists look at things like who gives more value to their clients, pimps or real estate agents.

[CO Hugh]

Injustice : exposing the racial agenda of the Obama Justice Department
by Adams, J. Christian.

I heard him speak and the luncheon was good. Great book. Provides insight into some of the current events of the last week: illegal amnesty, fast and furious

http://catalog.douglascountylibraries.org/bookcover.php?id=1020527&isn=9781596982772&size=large&upc=&category=Books&format=

[alxone]

http://www.ar-15.co/forums/showthread.php?t=54949
http://www.ar-15.co/forums/showthread.php?t=52354

[speedysst]

Just finished another Clive Cussler novel after reading "Fireforce" by Chris Cocks (3 Commando, Rhodesian Light Infantry) and next up is "Sniper Elite"

[OneGuy67]

Reading "Headshot" about the assassination of JFK and next will be "Running with cowboy boots on" an autobiography by Dan Maes, the trainwreck of a GOP governor candidate we recently had.

[blacklabel]

Super Freakonomics interesting read. An enconimists look at things like who gives more value to their clients, pimps or real estate agents.

I listen to the Freakonomics podcasts regularly. Pretty interesting stuff.

[StagLefty]

Be careful those e-readers are addicting. I bought one for my wife 2 years ago and she has read 327 books at least once a piece...

You spoke the truth Oh Wise One [Coffee]

[Big Wall]

I haven't been able to make it to the library or a book store so I've been re-reading my Clive Cussler Oregon Files books.

[StagLefty]

I haven't been able to make it to the library or a book store so I've been re-reading my Clive Cussler Oregon Files books.

That's the trouble with the Nook and Kindle-you don't have to go anywhere if you have WiFi [Beer]

[45XD]

Just finished Robert Heinlein's "Starship Troopers"
As is always the case, the book is far better than the movie...

Getting ready to start "The Pirate Hunter: The True Story of Captain Kidd" by Richard Zacks. Found it in the clearance section of Barnes and Noble for $3.99.... Gotta love the deals [Coffee]