Book recommendation thread

This is my last week at the golf course for the year. This is when I start doing a lot of my reading. I read almost a book a day.

I am a big science-fiction fan. Not fantasy but science fiction. I have probably read a few thousand science fiction books from my local library.

Right now I have 14 books checked out.
Michael Connelly
David Baldacci
Brad Meltzer
Stuart Woods
Craig Johnson’s latest Longmire
Jeffrey Deaver
Ian Rankin
James Lee Burke

When I see an author that I may like. I looked them up at Book Series In Order.com. That way I can start at the beginning of a series.

https://www.bookseriesinorder.com/ian-rankin/

 

I just looked up JA Jance book series in order. I am going to put a hold at my library on his first book, Until Proven Guilty


Currently I am waiting for the library to add the latest books from John Sandford and Vince Flynn.

 

Mr. Happy, just an FYI, J A Jance is a lady.

For those of you who like to read, a good source of books can be your local Goodwill. Hardback books are only $4.95 and paperbacks are about $1.50.

You might try something like our neighborhood community has done--we have two small houses (slightly larger than a bird house) that are our "lending libraries". There is usually a good selection of books in there. That's where I drop off books I've finished so others can enjoy them.

 

Someone on here recommended Heart of The Sea, which I am reading now, whaling, about the actual incident that prompted Moby Dick.
It’s very good.

 

Hella idea, never thought of that.

 

I am the reverse: I did not know about the books before I started watching the TV series. I enjoyed the TV series.

 

Yeah, and if you haven't already read the Clancy books, check the dates of publication before you read them. You will see some of the plot themes he uses came before some similar historical events occurred.

 

I love to read! Always have.

My wife pokes fun at me because if I find a book/author I really like, I will reread the book every 2-3 years.

Currently reading my all time favorite of Clancy - Red Storm Rising. That book probably came out in the late 80's I would guess. Not sure how many times I have read it - maybe 9 or 10....

All of the WEB Griffin books I have read multiple times.

 

I also have 4-5 books that I reread. The Stand, Shogun, Roots, The Godfather and Boyd - The Fighter Pilot that Changed the Art of War among them...

 

Mark Greaney is the author of the Gray Man series, read them all, you won’t be disappointed !
Read all the Lee Child books also.

 

I never thought to do that. I'll have to pay more attention. It makes you wonder...

 

While arguably a certifiable whack-job, L. Ron Hubbard's "Batllefield Earth is a great read.
Then, pretty much anything by Larry Niven. His "Ringworld" is one of my favorite books.

 

Just looked up Hubbard at my library. Only 4 books. Three about Scientology. Not going to happen

Fourth is Battlefield Earth. It is on order. I put a hold on it.

I’ve read the Ringworld series. And most of his other books that are at my library

 

As a Navy fighter pilot in SEA Asia and later the Cold War - Res Storm Rising is a great read.

 

Re-reading all those now!

 

Are you reading "paper" or electronic?

For years I embraced the "book" - turning the pages, etc.

Now, I rarely read paper - almost 100% electronic.

 

My GF lives in books, literally. She likes historical fiction. She likes to poke at me for my "man" books like Bosch and Jack Reacher. Yeah, they are, I like them though.

@FootballFan I loved paper though now I can't read paper. I read on my phone and love it. I listen to Audible on my phone as well, great in the gym and/or the beach.

@MrHappy I try to read them in order as well, though it's a challenge sometimes when the books are not available.

 

Agreed....Those of you that like it listen to books . The Gray man is great that way.