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[Bad Hat BBQ]

Just returned from a Viking River Cruise on the Danube (Budapest to Regensburg)....they suggest books prior to departure
"Blue River Black Sea" - a journalist shares his adventure as he bikes along the Danube...an interesting mix of History, travel log, and commentary on the impact of WWI,WWII and communism to that region

https://www.amazon.com/Blue-River-Black-Andrew-Eames/dp/055277507X

[Texas Larry]

Just for grins, digging up Raymond Chandler. Currently reading “The Little Sister.”

[mrteddyprincess]

This is the first book I've read by this author. Very much enjoying it so far.
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[acorgihouse]

Great choice. Dr. Verghese was one of my professors in med school/residency, one of the most eloquently spoken people I've ever met. If you get an opportunity to read his ?1st book, IIRC, My Own Country, I was there. I was one of his residents at that time. When it came out, we all picked out who we thought was which character. I can't recall which pages the guys all said I was on/in, I need to pull it out and read again. It was an eye opening time.

[mrteddyprincess]

acorgihouse that's amazing! I love his writing style and ability to move the story along with connections. I haven't read his first book but it's going on my list of future reads. B

[hoovarmin]

I read this book recently and have been recommending it to my clients (For those of you who don't know, I'm a marriage/couples counselor). The author says in the intro "Most self help books take 350 pages to tell you what they could have in 50 pages." I was sold. This book is especially for spouses who are told "You don't listen to me!" and think they are listening. Can't recommend it highly enough. It teaches the skill of validation, which is a powerful skill to have in any relationship, but especially marriage.


https://www.amazon.com/Hear-You-Surprisingly-Extraordinary-Relationships-ebook/dp/B071K4MWMK/ref=sr_1_1?crid=R8AOWBCX5ITX&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.pRhs jLK6woFrdSGg6l5ulDHX7c5D2hnc7k5YSjg-3-zU_zZn91saVOpB4GDKf8zEShxYtrfHo5LKe7qaFmlzfA8YpAhH F_Ob_g8PRtudLK_nl2n3odcs0HmdkHVQr34h5hJP2uSmNmUf7q yEvkYt22DR2vQieGUu1CYwYT8EhjR1_4BF38UVuky4ccUPJaPt XejO9JXk6clTclp4waJfNo_SE0d2GDIE4D5WqekPNGs.Dd1CpF HLZiAgqTiLXIhSJq-8VSjyAvxW8YZvfCIzFhE&dib_tag=se&keywords=i+hear+yo u+michael+sorensen+book&qid=1747605045&sprefix=I+h ear+you%2Caps%2C128&sr=8-1

[STEbbq]

I bought a copy of Learned Pigs and Fireproof Women.

https://www.sothebys.com/en/articles/the-magical-collection-of-ricky-jay

https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/learned-pigs--fireproof-women_ricky-jay/292190/#edition=3616118&idiq=30891086

This should be a really good read alongside Peace, Love, and BBQ.

[STEbbq]

This would be the book suitable for yakima though. Only 10 pounds.

https://www.abebooks.com/9783836586689/Magic-Book-Caveney-Mike-Steinmeyer-3836586681/plp

[yakima]

Notwithstanding the excellent books referenced today, you boys should be ashamed, and I am mortified, that The Meathead Method does not even garner an honorable mention. There should be a method for automatic expulsion.

[ItsAllGoneToTheDogs]

I mean we have 2 other threads about it already, but I assume it will pop up on here eventually as well

[yakima]

I know, but could not resist a friendly jab. That river cruise sounds really interesting.

[Beefchop]

I'm starting the Great Books of the Western World 10-year reading list. First up is Plato's Apology and Crito. Project Gutenberg has the Cary translation available for free.

[JCBBQ]

Holy cow! I just looked at the list. Year six The Old Testament and War and Peace plus 16 other books!! 😆😆 There’s no way I could read that much. I might cherry pick some of the novels. The list is way too philosophy-centric for me. My mind would start wandering and then 4 paragraphs later…”what did I just read?” Epic journey for you. Good luck.

[Beefchop]

STEbbq It's something I've always wanted to do. I didn't really get a true liberal arts education at college (my fault) and feel like this is my best shot at tackling life's big questions.

[Beefchop]

JCBBQ Some of the selections are chapters. E.g. you don't read all of The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, but it does look like you read all of W&P. I guess that's why it takes 10 years! We'll see how far I get.

[Tax Man]

Rick Atkinson's newest, "The Fate of the Day." This is the second novel of his Revolutionary War trilogy. Such a great writer!

[Skinsfan1311]

I've been in the mood for epic, historical fiction novels. James Michener's "Alaska" fits the bill.

[MarkN]

Looking into some of the classics I never read before. Just finished Moby Dick by Herman Melville and now am about 60% (so says my Kindle which has these books for free) of the way through Les Misérables by Victor Hugo.

[mrteddyprincess]

MarkN I picked up Moby Dick just like you did and read it. My analysis: Funny intro with interesting characters and dialogue, History of whaling in the 19th Century; Whacky story about the pursuit of something that we don't quite understand and probably never will. I'm glad I read it, but I'd just like to stick to the first third of the book and let the rest of it go :-)

Brian

[JCBBQ]

Les Miserables is incredible. I e tried a number of times to read Mody Dick and just could never get into it.

[MarkN]

Moby Dick WAS a struggle for me. It seemed like the entire middle 2/3 of the book was a digression into minutiae (not really interested in how many vertebrae a whale has).

[Alan Brice]

The story of Arthur Guinness, his descendants, and the amazing thing that Guinness has become.

[JCBBQ]

Is it as good as your blurb makes it sound?

[Alan Brice]

JCBBQ Yes. History and the benevolence of the Guinness family to the starving, unemployed faithful of Dublin and later all of Ireland.

[58limited]

My new book of course:


But seriously, I reread some Tom Clancy books over the past month, just finished Rainbow Six. Also seriously, I'm starting The Meathead Method tonight.

[Elton's BBQ]

Got this book delivered today..

[JCBBQ]

I’m a sucker for good historical fiction. Bernard Cornwell has some great series. I’m taking a break now but have recently “read” (I listen on Audible) 9 of the Richard Sharpe books. British soldier early 1800s - started out in India, now’s he’s in the early Napoleonic Wars. There’re something like 25 of them.

[Donw]

The entire series is a great read. My family knew I enjoyed them so much they gave me a boxed set as a gift.

[Spinaker]

Have you read any Conn Iggulden books. Fantastic historical fiction.

[JCBBQ]

Spinaker no! But thanks for the tip. I’m always looking for good historical fiction. 💪💪

[IrondeQuer]

I keep quite a variety on my Kindle. Here's a sampling:

[hoovarmin]

Good reading list