Books... What are you reading? And what do you recommend?

Currently, I'm diving into autobiographies, and your list is giving me some serious inspiration, especially with Duff McKagen's book on the horizon – can't wait for that badass read! Quick shoutout to my guilty pleasure – I recently discovered colleen hoover books in order, and oh boy, they're like a rollercoaster of emotions! If you're ever in the mood for a captivating story that tugs at your heartstrings, check them out. And hey, speaking of order, make sure you dive in chronologically for the full experience – totally worth it!
 
Currently, I'm diving into autobiographies, and your list is giving me some serious inspiration, especially with Duff McKagen's book on the horizon – can't wait for that badass read! Quick shoutout to my guilty pleasure – I recently discovered colleen hoover books in order, and oh boy, they're like a rollercoaster of emotions! If you're ever in the mood for a captivating story that tugs at your heartstrings, check them out. And hey, speaking of order, make sure you dive in chronologically for the full experience – totally worth it!
I just listened to It Ends With Us and it begins with us. Great books and real roller coasters of emotion.
 
I'm rereading all the Tom Robbins novels, starting with Another Roadside Attraction. Anyone who has not read it, Amanda is the hero of the story. This kind of sums her up in a nutshell.

. . . . . . . . Amanda would charge her motorcycle through the meadows searching for rare moths. One lingering afternoon she chanced upon a small group of gypsies camped beneath a willow tree.
Suspecting them to be skilled in such arts, Amanda asked, "will you not reveal to me something of the nature of my true being?"
"What will you do for us in return?" the gypsies ask.
Amanda lowered her long lashes and smiled sweetly, "I will suck you off," she said.
It was agreed. After she had thoroughly pleased the four men and two girls, the gypsies told Amanda, "you are by nature a very curious woman," and sent her on her way.
 
Some interesting Military reading (links) if you're so inclined, most free.

 

Searching a book seller aggregator site by subject matter.
 
Nash Buckingham was a Tennessee conservationist and considered an authority on hunting waterfowl, upland birds. Hundreds of articles in Outdoor Life, Field & Stream, and Sports Afield magazine(s). Some great dog stories especially, "The Family Honor".
Long out of print, usually available at library or used book stores.

“The best long range shotgun load to have in one’s boat for mallards is a fine retriever.”
— Nash Buckingham, “Duck Shooting,” Field & Stream, January 1947


Tattered coat, / Nash Buckingham; illustrated by Arthur Fuller.
De shootinest gent'man / Nash Buckingham ; with drawings by Robert Ball.
Blood lines; tales of shooting and fishing, / Nash Buckingham; foreword by Henry P. Davis.
 
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I'm reading some Louis L'amour, I have a stack I got at the used bookstore.
Then I think I will work my way through the color books by John D Macdonald.
I have a few LL, mostly paperbacks. But I went through a phase where I had librarians in two counties searching for his books for me. I think I've read most of his work.
 
I have a few LL, mostly paperbacks. But I went through a phase where I had librarians in two counties searching for his books for me. I think I've read most of his work.

Does your library have a "Interlibrary Loan Program"? Ours is such that you can search almost all the libraries in the state including universities/college libraries yourself. Ours does require a separate login from the local library. Works great for rare or technical volumes and maps.
 
Does your library have a "Interlibrary Loan Program"? Ours is such that you can search almost all the libraries in the state including universities/college libraries yourself. Ours does require a separate login from the local library. Works great for rare or technical volumes and maps.
Yes, we are on a statewide system. Sometimes it cost you a buck, according to which district it was from, but that isn't too often. I worked 100 yards from the main county library, so they knew me well. But I also had the ladies hopping in the one in the next county north of us for years before they realized I didn't live in their county. (I can still use the library, just not for searching)
 
Yes, we are on a statewide system. Sometimes it cost you a buck, according to which district it was from, but that isn't too often. I worked 100 yards from the main county library, so they knew me well. But I also had the ladies hopping in the one in the next county north of us for years before they realized I didn't live in their county. (I can still use the library, just not for searching)
I'm always taking fresh tomatoes in for the library ladies. Helps if I need a favor.
 
How many of you still read a physical newspaper daily?

I have not read a newspaper in years.

My mom still takes a paper, so I get to read an article occasionally.

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My news outlets are radio, cable, some web content and streaming subscriptions.
 
I have not read a newspaper in years. My mom still takes a paper, so I get to read an article occasionally.
My news outlets are radio, cable, some web content and streaming subscriptions.
I read a lot of digital as well but since my local main library is about 5 min away, I go there a lot. They subscribe to about 20 newspapers so I read there. Maybe it's generational thing but I like actually holding a newspaper or book in my hands while I read.
Can't read books on tablet, tried, failed.
 
I miss newspapers. I used to lay in bed waiting to hear the newspaper being thrown into the driveway. It was my alarm clock. Early mornings with the paper and a cup of coffee. Especially the Sunday edition.
 
How many of you still read a physical newspaper daily?

I don't even read an e one anymore. But back in my town living, diner eating days I would read the Tallahassee Democrat over breakfast four or five days a week. (Old paper. Don't let the name fool you when it comes to their editorial views)

Back when the living was easy, and paywalls were not known, I would read the NYT's at midnight. Then you knew what was going to be on the evening news the next night.
 
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