book sugestions...

[DMurphy]

I have a kindle fire, Have had it for a little over a year and really like it. It sucked when Amazon shut down all the sites that listed free books, But just look around for pdf and with the right converter you should not have to buy a book unless it is something you really want. It seems that different platforms like different .docs.They should all read pdf's, but it is a pita to read a full page document on a small screen. You are always zooming and scrolling. If I am at home and not on a pc I am on my kindle or asleep.

Hope this helps.

David

 

[1911Junky]

American Sniper by Chris Kyle was a great read.

 

[Seanpcola]

Some of the books suggested are only available on ebooks, of which I’m currently in the market for; so, any suggestions on which reader to buy? Based on some online reviews, I’m leaning towards a Kindle Paperwhite but don’t know squat about them. Help will be appreciated.

I've only had a Nook HD so can't compare it to other offerings. I really enjoy it and didn't think I would. The Kindle may have better options but probably depends on what you want to do.

In the beginning the Nook felt klunky but I've gotten used to reading it so there is going to be a transition period. One thing I realized after getting it is how convenient it can be for other things. I don't use my PC much anymore unless I want to type (CANNOT do the tiny virtual keyboard thing worth a crap). I can sit out on the porch late at night reading with no other ambient light and check email when I feel like it.

I haven't done a lot of searching yet but apparently there is plenty of free books available for download.

Garpo, once you choose, give it a couple of weeks and a book or two and you won't want to go back to print.

Glockguy: I downloaded Lone Survivor this afternoon and will start it tonight. Thanks for the suggestion.

I finished Unintended Consequences yesterday afternoon. I'd enjoy discussing that one a lot.

 

[Garpo]

Thanks for the reconditions guys, I’ve got some more research to do. :ranger:

 

[jakec]

"lone survivor" and "american sniper" were both good books. i just finished "black mass" its about the fbi and whitey bulger. it was pretty good too but i really like true gangster stuff. ive got a few good ones i cant remember right but now ill check when i get home.

 

[FelixH]

"lone survivor" and "american sniper" were both good books. i just finished "black mass" its about the fbi and whitey bulger. it was pretty good too but i really like true gangster stuff. ive got a few good ones i cant remember right but now ill check when i get home.

Lone Survivor, in my opinion, was the best of all the recent books by SEAL members.
It's the story of an op gone bad, really bad, told by the only survivor of the op, Marcus Luttrell.
I read his follow-up book, but it wasn't nearly as good. I found the first one riveting... the kind of book that's hard to put down because you want to know what happens next.

 

[jakec]

felix i read his second book too and like you i didnt care for it too much. Marcus Luttrell is one bad mf'er.

 

[Scrooge]

Thumbs up on "Lone Survivor" and "American Sniper" - outstanding reads by some outstanding patriots!

 

[DMurphy]

A Rifleman Went to War by Mcbride is a very good read, Even if he is with the Canadians.

 

[Seanpcola]

Awright! Interest rekindling! I know everyone's been busy but it would be awesome to get a little book action going again! For sure I've burned through a few over the last couple of weeks.

DMurphy,I'll check it out!

 

[Scrooge]

"The Cure" & "Opposite of Art" - Athol Dickson 2 good ones!

 

[Seanpcola]

"The Cure" & "Opposite of Art" - Athol Dickson 2 good ones!

Read the reviews after seeing your post Scrooge. Sounds great. I'll download one when I'm finished with the present book.

 

[TURTLE]

I just read a book by Willam W. johnstone called Phoenix Rising that was scary as Hell. It's all Based around here Starting at Ft Morgan in Alabama and then spreading out to Pcola. It uses different names for the characters like for George Soros they use Warren Sorroto ( Sound familiar? Barry Soto, Obamas name in College) And Obamas character is Mehdi Ohmshidi, an appropriate Muslim name. It also refers to the past as pre O times. The way they spell out how and who causes the fall of the US is mind blowing because it's so believable. And being set local is cool too. It also brings up some things you don't really think about in the times of our demise of our nations Constitution and implementation of sharia law here. Good read IMO.

 

[Seanpcola]

Sounds interesting. Is that the same Johnstone that writes a lot of Westerns?

 

[JohnAL]

yep. He puts out about 3 books per month.

 

[Seanpcola]

I found his Westerns boring but I'd give Turtle's suggestion a shot.

 

[BulletsAndBullseyes]

I finished reading "World War Z" last night and thought it was top rate. It's written in a survivor interview format and really brought up some interesting EOTWAWKI situations I haven't seen before.

If you liked the book for WWZ, you should try "Day by Day Armageddon", I think the author's name was Bourne. The first two books in that series were good...just stop after the second one.

If you are into Marvel or DC stuff, read "Ex Heroes" it was a cool zombie book too. It follows super heroes after the zombie apocalypse, and is about how they cope with the new world.

 

[TURTLE]

I found his Westerns boring but I'd give Turtle's suggestion a shot.

I've never heard of him as I don't read westerns. I saw it when I went to go pick up Kris Kyles book and thought it sounded good and I was right.

 

[Seanpcola]

I've never heard of him as I don't read westerns. I saw it when I went to go pick up Kris Kyles book and thought it sounded good and I was right.

I'm gonna buy and download it tonight (Phoenix Rising). I'm not much of a Western fan either but his were too slow moving. I suspect that Johnstone, like a lot of writers has the Westerns to pay his bills and something like the book you suggested he actually spends a lot of time and thought on.

 

[JohnAL]

Lemme know about it.