What book on your table now

**clackers** · 06-08-2019, 05:54 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Dartmoor Dave

Meanwhile, back on the subject of books, I've just finished reading Alexandra Harris's biography of Virginia Woolf. Yep, that's me: looks like an ex-squaddie but would rather be reading Virginia Woolf.

Just watch out for a hostile Woolf fan who won't hit you, they'll just harbour a hateful stream-of-conscious from a distance.

timb64 · 08-15-2019, 05:28 AM

Just finished “Codename Villanelle” which the great BBC series “Killing Eve” was based on.Not quite as quirky as the TV show but still a good read and gives a lot of the back story to The Twelve and Villanelle herself.
Edit Read on a Paperwhite Kindle quite a close experience to reading a “real” book.

Sluggo · 08-15-2019, 05:46 AM

From 130 years ago: "The Golden Bough" by James Frazer. One of those works that digs at questions behind questions, with regard to mythology and folklore - as well as where some even modern ideas about monarchies may have come from.

It's fairly dense and this is my second time through it, trying to digest a little more this time around.

Also it is old enough to have migrated into the public domain, so there are electronic versions available.

timb64 · 08-15-2019, 08:13 AM

Originally posted by Sluggo

From 130 years ago: "The Golden Bough" by James Frazer. One of those works that digs at questions behind questions, with regard to mythology and folklore - as well as where some even modern ideas about monarchies may have come from.

It's fairly dense and this is my second time through it, trying to digest a little more this time around.

Also it is old enough to have migrated into the public domain, so there are electronic versions available.

I remember first becoming aware of this book when it was shown on Colonel Kurtz’ bookshelf in one of the later scenes of Apocalypse Now.

Tried reading it but it was too “dense” for my 18 year old self too,should really give it another go.

Liney · 08-15-2019, 05:09 PM

I'm going to be boring, but I am currently working through "The field guide to Human Error" by Sidney Dekker. It's an interesting little debate on the causes of human error and how to reduce the probability of it happening.

lesmore49 · 08-15-2019, 07:40 PM

Ring of Steel...Germany and Austria-Hungary at war 1914-1918, by Alexander Watson.

Danubia, A Personal History of the Habsburg Empire, by Simon Winder.

Lately I've become quite interested in the history of Germany and Austria. Fascinating stuff.

**clackers** · 08-15-2019, 08:46 PM

The modern anthology 'Staying Alive'.

"Visiting Hour" (1987) by Scottish poet Stewart Conn.

"In the pond of our new garden
were five orange stains, under
inches of ice. Weeks since anyone
had been there. Already by far
the most severe winter for years.
You broke the ice with a hammer.
I watched the goldfish appear,
blunt-nosed and delicately clear.

Since then so much has taken place
to distance us from what we were.
That it should come to this.
Unable to hide the horror
in my eyes, I stand helpless
by your bedside and can do no more
than wish it were simply a matter
of smashing the ice and giving you air."

**aslyfox** · 08-18-2019, 07:07 PM

based on the recommendation of gaweidert

" The Gettysburg Campaign: A Study in Command" by Edwin B. Coddington

Read more at: Gettysburg - PentaxForums.com

**clackers** · 08-18-2019, 08:52 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by lesmore49

Ring of Steel...Germany and Austria-Hungary at war 1914-1918, by Alexander Watson.

Danubia, A Personal History of the Habsburg Empire, by Simon Winder.

Lately I've become quite interested in the history of Germany and Austria. Fascinating stuff.

You should check out Christopher Clark's 'Iron Kingdom: The Rise and Downfall of Prussia, 1600–1947'.

dstar · 08-19-2019, 12:26 AM

I have few in my desk now
Kryger Sleep in Art /sleep and dream in last 7000 years ,mostly fro work
For rest Daniel Silva The Other Women
and Steve Berry Malta Exchange

lesmore49 · 08-19-2019, 06:46 AM

Originally posted by clackers

You should check out Christopher Clark's 'Iron Kingdom: The Rise and Downfall of Prussia, 1600–1947'.

Thx. I'll check it out.

**Moe49** · 08-19-2019, 04:08 PM - **1 Like**

The Drifters - James Michener

Last week I finished reading it for the 2nd time. I first read this book ~45 years ago, when I was 17-18 years old. Curious to see how my ideals, morals and values have changed in the ensuing years.

Some passages in the book surprised me, passages I had forgotten about, but must have had an impact on me personally.

1. My refusal to take drugs & drink alcohol must have been strengthened by events in this book.
2. The high-end audio gear mentioned in the book must have triggered my audiophile hobby.
3. The vinyl LPs written about in the book sparked the beginnings of my record collection.

This week, I will begin my 2nd read of:

The Source - James Michener

Ramsung · 08-21-2019, 07:56 PM

All i have on my table is a book -- The Kite Runner.

lesmore49 · 08-21-2019, 08:19 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by clackers

You should check out Christopher Clark's 'Iron Kingdom: The Rise and Downfall of Prussia, 1600–1947'.

I read some reviews on it, looked quite good...bought a copy, arrived today and I've started reading it. Quite good. Thx for the recommendation.

Les

**clackers** · 08-21-2019, 08:54 PM

Originally posted by lesmore49

I read some reviews on it, looked quite good...bought a copy, arrived today and I've started reading it. Quite good. Thx for the recommendation.

Les

Yep, everything from Blucher to Goering … enjoy!

08-19-2019, 04:08 PM - 1 Like	#222
Moe49 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Santa Cruz Mtns. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 874	The Drifters - James Michener Last week I finished reading it for the 2nd time. I first read this book ~45 years ago, when I was 17-18 years old. Curious to see how my ideals, morals and values have changed in the ensuing years. Some passages in the book surprised me, passages I had forgotten about, but must have had an impact on me personally. 1. My refusal to take drugs & drink alcohol must have been strengthened by events in this book. 2. The high-end audio gear mentioned in the book must have triggered my audiophile hobby. 3. The vinyl LPs written about in the book sparked the beginnings of my record collection. This week, I will begin my 2nd read of: The Source - James Michener Last edited by Moe49; 08-20-2019 at 02:28 PM.

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06-08-2019, 05:54 AM - 1 Like	#211
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by Dartmoor Dave Meanwhile, back on the subject of books, I've just finished reading Alexandra Harris's biography of Virginia Woolf. Yep, that's me: looks like an ex-squaddie but would rather be reading Virginia Woolf. Just watch out for a hostile Woolf fan who won't hit you, they'll just harbour a hateful stream-of-conscious from a distance.

08-15-2019, 05:28 AM	#212
timb64 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: /Situation : Doing my best to avoid idiots! Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,514	Just finished “Codename Villanelle” which the great BBC series “Killing Eve” was based on.Not quite as quirky as the TV show but still a good read and gives a lot of the back story to The Twelve and Villanelle herself. Edit Read on a Paperwhite Kindle quite a close experience to reading a “real” book.

08-15-2019, 05:46 AM	#213
Sluggo Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ames, Iowa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 774	From 130 years ago: "The Golden Bough" by James Frazer. One of those works that digs at questions behind questions, with regard to mythology and folklore - as well as where some even modern ideas about monarchies may have come from. It's fairly dense and this is my second time through it, trying to digest a little more this time around. Also it is old enough to have migrated into the public domain, so there are electronic versions available.

08-15-2019, 08:13 AM	#214
timb64 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: /Situation : Doing my best to avoid idiots! Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,514	Originally posted by Sluggo From 130 years ago: "The Golden Bough" by James Frazer. One of those works that digs at questions behind questions, with regard to mythology and folklore - as well as where some even modern ideas about monarchies may have come from. It's fairly dense and this is my second time through it, trying to digest a little more this time around. Also it is old enough to have migrated into the public domain, so there are electronic versions available. I remember first becoming aware of this book when it was shown on Colonel Kurtz’ bookshelf in one of the later scenes of Apocalypse Now. Tried reading it but it was too “dense” for my 18 year old self too,should really give it another go.

08-15-2019, 05:09 PM	#215
Liney Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 1,237	I'm going to be boring, but I am currently working through "The field guide to Human Error" by Sidney Dekker. It's an interesting little debate on the causes of human error and how to reduce the probability of it happening.

08-15-2019, 07:40 PM	#216
lesmore49 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Western Canada Posts: 12,349	Ring of Steel...Germany and Austria-Hungary at war 1914-1918, by Alexander Watson. Danubia, A Personal History of the Habsburg Empire, by Simon Winder. Lately I've become quite interested in the history of Germany and Austria. Fascinating stuff.

08-15-2019, 08:46 PM	#217
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	The modern anthology 'Staying Alive'. "Visiting Hour" (1987) by Scottish poet Stewart Conn. "In the pond of our new garden were five orange stains, under inches of ice. Weeks since anyone had been there. Already by far the most severe winter for years. You broke the ice with a hammer. I watched the goldfish appear, blunt-nosed and delicately clear. Since then so much has taken place to distance us from what we were. That it should come to this. Unable to hide the horror in my eyes, I stand helpless by your bedside and can do no more than wish it were simply a matter of smashing the ice and giving you air."

08-18-2019, 07:07 PM	#218
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,583	based on the recommendation of gaweidert " The Gettysburg Campaign: A Study in Command" by Edwin B. Coddington Read more at: Gettysburg - PentaxForums.com

08-18-2019, 08:52 PM - 1 Like	#219
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by lesmore49 Ring of Steel...Germany and Austria-Hungary at war 1914-1918, by Alexander Watson. Danubia, A Personal History of the Habsburg Empire, by Simon Winder. Lately I've become quite interested in the history of Germany and Austria. Fascinating stuff. You should check out Christopher Clark's 'Iron Kingdom: The Rise and Downfall of Prussia, 1600–1947'.

08-19-2019, 12:26 AM	#220
dstar Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Albuquerque NM Photos: Albums Posts: 475 Original Poster	I have few in my desk now Kryger Sleep in Art /sleep and dream in last 7000 years ,mostly fro work For rest Daniel Silva The Other Women and Steve Berry Malta Exchange

08-19-2019, 06:46 AM	#221
lesmore49 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Western Canada Posts: 12,349	Originally posted by clackers You should check out Christopher Clark's 'Iron Kingdom: The Rise and Downfall of Prussia, 1600–1947'. Thx. I'll check it out.

08-21-2019, 07:56 PM	#223
Ramsung Banned Join Date: Aug 2019 Posts: 5	All i have on my table is a book -- The Kite Runner.

08-21-2019, 08:19 PM - 1 Like	#224
lesmore49 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Western Canada Posts: 12,349	Originally posted by clackers You should check out Christopher Clark's 'Iron Kingdom: The Rise and Downfall of Prussia, 1600–1947'. I read some reviews on it, looked quite good...bought a copy, arrived today and I've started reading it. Quite good. Thx for the recommendation. Les

08-21-2019, 08:54 PM	#225
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by lesmore49 I read some reviews on it, looked quite good...bought a copy, arrived today and I've started reading it. Quite good. Thx for the recommendation. Les Yep, everything from Blucher to Goering … enjoy!