OT: The Good Book: What are you reading right now?
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Habs Icing
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Keeping up with what's happening on the news, I ordered and received two weeks ago five books.
I've almost finished "The Invention of the Jewish People" by Shlomo Sand. An excellent book.
The other four books are:
The Ethnic Cleansing of Palestine - Ilan Pappe
Gaza - An Inquest into Its Martyrdom - Norman Finkelstein
The Hundred Years' War on Palestine - Rashid Khalidi
The Invention of Ancient Israel - Keith W. Whitelam
I've almost finished "The Invention of the Jewish People" by Shlomo Sand. An excellent book.
The other four books are:
The Ethnic Cleansing of Palestine - Ilan Pappe
Gaza - An Inquest into Its Martyrdom - Norman Finkelstein
The Hundred Years' War on Palestine - Rashid Khalidi
The Invention of Ancient Israel - Keith W. Whitelam
Chili
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Have enjoyed the film several times over the years, wanted to read the book first this time. What a compelling story with all of the detective work by the two journalists. Such a great film, enjoyed it even more after reading the book.
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I've heard so much about Jews and Palastine lately I couldn't stand to hear anymore
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Habs Icing
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Well, it's not like I was assigning to this forum those books as homework over the holidays.
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You mean i don' t have to read those?! ;P
I took a bit of a break (about a month or so) and am now reading this...i'm about 60% into it and so far so good.
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Never read him but always enjoyed his views on the process of writing:
“When asked about his writing process, Coben said he writes in streaks. "Takes me about nine months to write a book, let's say, and at the end I'm writing more than at the beginning," he said. "(The) last 30 pages of (my latest book) I finished in one day. It's not a pretty day.”
Mar 22, 2012
5 Writing Tips: Harlan Coben
Bestselling author Harlan Coben shares his five writing tips, including Write like there is a knife against your throat.
www.publishersweekly.com
He comes across as honest and practical. He’s a no-nonsense guy who just gets things done.
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I just finished reading draft day by maclean...this reads more like an autobiography than insider info on the draft. Most of the draft/trade stories that he shares are already well known, however, there are a few interesting nuggets. i give it a 3/5.
I'm currently reading the 2nd book - The Brass Verdict - in the Lincoln Lawyer series by Connelly. I very much enjoyed the first installment and so far this one doesn't disappoint. The Lincoln Lawyer show (season 1) on Netflix, is actually based on this book and i've already seen the show so i can make the comparisons.
I'm currently reading the 2nd book - The Brass Verdict - in the Lincoln Lawyer series by Connelly. I very much enjoyed the first installment and so far this one doesn't disappoint. The Lincoln Lawyer show (season 1) on Netflix, is actually based on this book and i've already seen the show so i can make the comparisons.
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One man's incredible determination to change his world. He was a brilliant man, a well educated lawyer who paid a very heavy price to bring about that change. I wanted to watch the film, so read the book first. The film is well done, hits on the main points of the story though the book is 656 pages. Guess Idris Elba (not surprisingly) couldn't do the finger pushups. While imprisoned, Mandela kept himself in great shape. Great book, very moving story.
Don't read much fiction but want to read some of the classics. What a story, the characters whose lives intersect after the initial crime. It's painful and profound to read at times, meticulous and moving. Also wanted to watch a film version starring the great Peter Lorre. The 1935 film is a much simpler telling of the story without several of the characters plus some changes which lighten the mood. Incredible book, film was ok, I see there are other film versions which I may check out.
Edit: The 1970 film version of C & P closely follows the book, very well cast too.
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angusyoung
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Will read this when the mrs gets done with it. Kind of wished her friend didn't give it to her as it puts her in a rather unpleasant mood. Nothing better than a pissed off onna-bugeisha to make your day hunky dory, looks like she's plotting something too, scary. Probably shouldn't have taken her to a US military installation so close to such a historical occasion.
Found this in the library great movie but never read the book until now.
Found this in the library great movie but never read the book until now.
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Just finished this one:
I highly recommend it. Very impressive.
I'm now reading this one that won the GG award:
We'll see. I only just started. I don't think I'll love it.
I highly recommend it. Very impressive.
I'm now reading this one that won the GG award:
We'll see. I only just started. I don't think I'll love it.
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Going through the whole Game of Thrones series, Song of Ice and Fire, on Audible. Book 1 almost done. A few seasons ahead watching on television. It's fun to hear the difference in how characters are portrayed. I often project the actors into the plot.
Someone on Twitter X mentioned The Religion, so I also have book 1 on deck.
Someone on Twitter X mentioned The Religion, so I also have book 1 on deck.
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The books are so insanely better it’s not even reasonable
Unfortunately they’ll never be finished so keep that in mind as you invest 150 hours in your project
The Gr8 Dane
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This is why I don't really wanna pick them up. I've not watched the show at all in hopes that one day the books are complete
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It’s honestly still worth it, best fantasy series next to LOTR (I am reading LOTR right now also)
The Gr8 Dane
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This?
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Read this last year, probably my favorite sci-fi series ever next to Dune
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No. Tim Willocks.
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The Gr8 Dane
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Yeah dude Dune is my favorite , it definitely scratches that itch for me!
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Been debating reading past God Emperor but haven’t done it yet
I hear it’s great still until Brian takes over
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The Gr8 Dane
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Yes its definitely still great! just stay away from the brian stuff
