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1katie23 · 01-02-2013, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Quake1028

Now I am reading No Easy Day: The Firsthand Account of the Mission That Killed Osama Bin Laden by Mark Owen. About 18% in and it's a breezy read so far. I expect to finish it in the next day or so.

Looking forward to reading this. Let us know how you like it.

Stitchawl · 01-02-2013, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by jersysman

I am now reading Geronimo: The True Story of America's Most Ferocious Warrior. I have always been fascinated by the Apaches and will read various books about them this year.

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Originally Posted by Apache

Me too.

Apache

I always wondered if his close friends called him 'Jerry...'

Stitchawl (Bloodbrother to the Sicangu Sioux of the Lakota Nation)

kennyc · 01-02-2013, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Stitchawl

I always wondered if his close friends called him 'Jerry...'

Stitchawl (Bloodbrother to the Sicangu Sioux of the Lakota Nation)

No, they called him "Sir"

Stitchawl · 01-02-2013, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by kennyc

No, they called him "Sir"

If anyone at that time deserved it, it certainly was him! Amazing man, leading an amazing people.

Stitchawl

jersysman · 01-02-2013, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Stitchawl

If anyone at that time deserved it, it certainly was him! Amazing man, leading an amazing people.

So far, this is my feeling exactly!

xg4bx · 01-02-2013, 08:57 PM

Sins of the Father by Christopher Kellen

''Broken free from an unjust imprisonment after seven years, Trace Atherton emerges into a world on the brink of catastrophe. Her father’s base of power as the iron-fisted First Administrator of the Kildare Syndicate is slipping, and she knows that he’ll do anything to keep that power.

Even if it means sentencing millions of people to death.

With few allies and time running out, Trace rushes to stop the looming disaster before more innocent life is sacrificed atop the pyre of her father’s ambition… but first she’ll have to overcome the mental paralysis brought on by seven years of imprisonment, and reclaim her confidence as a commanding officer.''

Apache · 01-03-2013, 06:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Stitchawl

I always wondered if his close friends called him 'Jerry...'

Stitchawl (Bloodbrother to the Sicangu Sioux of the Lakota Nation)

Or Mo.

And yes he was an amazing man who did what he had to to to live the way he wanted to.
Apache

kennyc · 01-03-2013, 06:17 AM

And I think the story, the man, his history condenses/summarizes to some extent the terrible offenses that were committed by the U.S. (invaders?)

BTW Added to my TBR list -- shoot, it's only 99 cents at Amazon! whoop!
and written by a good ol' Oklahoma boy! Bonus!

orlok · 01-03-2013, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by kennyc

And I think the story, the man, his history condenses/summarizes to some extent the terrible offenses that were committed by the U.S. (invaders?)

BTW Added to my TBR list -- shoot, it's only 99 cents at Amazon! whoop!
and written by a good ol' Oklahoma boy! Bonus!

Poo! £8.99 here on Amazon UK, and only available in paperback. Like the sound of this one.

pilotbob · 01-03-2013, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by jersysman

Sure is a lot of reading going on!

Congratulations to everyone on hitting 1000 pages.

I think that equates to alot of people posting.

pilotbob · 01-03-2013, 10:30 AM

Well, I finished The Game. The story is ok and it is a quick read. It was never boring but never too engaging. The conflict seemed forced. Also, the plausibility of the "big reveal" seemed wrong to me.

So overall 3 of 5 stars. This is a young adult book. This is no Harry Potter or Hunger Games. Read those if your looking for good Young Adult reading.

Next I started Boyd Morrison's The Roswell Conspiracy. His Tyler Locke books are always a good adventure. I'm still waiting for something from him to top Rouge Wave though.

BOb

John F · 01-03-2013, 10:40 AM

Currently reading: Feet of Clay by Terry Pratchett
On deck: Live By Night by Dennis Lehane

Nyssa · 01-03-2013, 10:55 AM

I am trying to read A Scanner Darkly, but can't seem to get into it without constant interruption.

bcgirl · 01-03-2013, 10:56 AM

I got a KOBO and an iTunes gift card and I take so much time to pick a book!! I read so many reviews and can't decide.

I think my first book for 2013 will be 11/22/63 by Stephen King.
Not sure about "14" by Peter Clines, it starts really interesting but I am not so much in sci-fi...but it seems a good book. Maybe I'll get that one anyways, is only $8.

kennyc · 01-03-2013, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Nyssa

I am trying to read A Scanner Darkly, but can't seem to get into it without constant interruption.

I can't read P. K Dick....just not my thing...I can't suspend my disbelief with him he doesn't draw me in to the story. Not sure if you are reading the original or if there is an adaptation of the movie or ?? but that's my two cents, and certainly worth no more than that.

01-03-2013, 06:17 AM	#15083
kennyc The Dank Side of the Moon Posts: 35,872 Karma: 118716293 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Denver, CO Device: Kindle2; Kindle Fire	And I think the story, the man, his history condenses/summarizes to some extent the terrible offenses that were committed by the U.S. (invaders?) BTW Added to my TBR list -- shoot, it's only 99 cents at Amazon! whoop! and written by a good ol' Oklahoma boy! Bonus! Last edited by kennyc; 01-03-2013 at 06:25 AM.

01-03-2013, 10:30 AM	#15086
pilotbob Grand Sorcerer Posts: 19,832 Karma: 11844413 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tampa, FL USA Device: Kindle Touch	Well, I finished The Game. The story is ok and it is a quick read. It was never boring but never too engaging. The conflict seemed forced. Also, the plausibility of the "big reveal" seemed wrong to me. So overall 3 of 5 stars. This is a young adult book. This is no Harry Potter or Hunger Games. Read those if your looking for good Young Adult reading. Next I started Boyd Morrison's The Roswell Conspiracy. His Tyler Locke books are always a good adventure. I'm still waiting for something from him to top Rouge Wave though. BOb Last edited by pilotbob; 01-03-2013 at 10:46 AM.

01-03-2013, 10:56 AM	#15089
bcgirl Groupie Posts: 197 Karma: 996872 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Vancouver, BC,Canada Device: iPad2-64gb, Sony PRS-T1, KOBO mini	first book for 2013 I got a KOBO and an iTunes gift card and I take so much time to pick a book!! I read so many reviews and can't decide. I think my first book for 2013 will be 11/22/63 by Stephen King. Not sure about "14" by Peter Clines, it starts really interesting but I am not so much in sci-fi...but it seems a good book. Maybe I'll get that one anyways, is only $8.

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xg4bx Are you gonna eat that? Posts: 1,633 Karma: 23215128 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Phillipsburg, NJ Device: Kindle 3, Nook STG	Sins of the Father by Christopher Kellen ''Broken free from an unjust imprisonment after seven years, Trace Atherton emerges into a world on the brink of catastrophe. Her father’s base of power as the iron-fisted First Administrator of the Kildare Syndicate is slipping, and she knows that he’ll do anything to keep that power. Even if it means sentencing millions of people to death. With few allies and time running out, Trace rushes to stop the looming disaster before more innocent life is sacrificed atop the pyre of her father’s ambition… but first she’ll have to overcome the mental paralysis brought on by seven years of imprisonment, and reclaim her confidence as a commanding officer.''

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Nyssa Series Addict Posts: 6,180 Karma: 167189477 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Florida, USA Device: Kindle Paperwhite (2nd Gen)	I am trying to read A Scanner Darkly, but can't seem to get into it without constant interruption.