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Just picked up 1984 as well as all of Orwells writings for .99 on the Kindle store.

1984s one of my all time favourite books. I leant it to my sister-in-law, and shes taken it to Newcastle, so its much easier just to download it so I can read it again.

Also never got around to reading Animal Farm.

Farrenheit 451 is also on the store, but at $9.95 I might wait to see if the price drops. Thats a big investment.

Deadly Hero: The High Society Murder that Created Hysteria in the Heartland by Jason Lucky Morrow

Historical murder case from the 1930's. The murder itself sparked fear in Tulsa, Oklahoma, but the details of the case led to mass hysteria about teenagers killing people for fun on mass.

Very interesting how police work was done with very basic resources. Even though its a true story, it seems like fiction because of the foreignness of the time period to me.

I read the sample from the Kindle store last night, and made the purchase today for $4.09. Amazon is saving me a lot of money and bookshelf space.

"Prick With A Fork" by Larissa Dubecki.

A former waitress recounting her time in the service industry. This lass is an utter misanthrope, has complete disdain for anyone and everything involved in restaurants/cafes/etc. Plus she is an excellent author; this gal really knows how to write. Very much recommended.

battle of lone pine. four days in hell

HH3 wrote:Deadly Hero: The High Society Murder that Created Hysteria in the Heartland by Jason Lucky Morrow

Historical murder case from the 1930's. The murder itself sparked fear in Tulsa, Oklahoma, but the details of the case led to mass hysteria about teenagers killing people for fun on mass.

Very interesting how police work was done with very basic resources. Even though its a true story, it seems like fiction because of the foreignness of the time period to me.

I read the sample from the Kindle store last night, and made the purchase today for $4.09. Amazon is saving me a lot of money and bookshelf space.

If you're into the true crime genre then John Safran's "Murder in Mississippi" is worth a read. Just finished it on an overseas trip.

He investigates the violent murder of a noted white supremacist by a local black lad who is currently serving time through a number of interviews and some documentary research. The deeper he digs, the more questions and secrets he uncovers about the victim, the killer, and how 'justice' is dished up in the south. Safran's conversational writing style also helps the story come to life.

Magellan wrote:

HH3 wrote:Deadly Hero: The High Society Murder that Created Hysteria in the Heartland by Jason Lucky Morrow

Historical murder case from the 1930's. The murder itself sparked fear in Tulsa, Oklahoma, but the details of the case led to mass hysteria about teenagers killing people for fun on mass.

Very interesting how police work was done with very basic resources. Even though its a true story, it seems like fiction because of the foreignness of the time period to me.

I read the sample from the Kindle store last night, and made the purchase today for $4.09. Amazon is saving me a lot of money and bookshelf space.

If you're into the true crime genre then John Safran's "Murder in Mississippi" is worth a read. Just finished it on an overseas trip.

He investigates the violent murder of a noted white supremacist by a local black lad who is currently serving time through a number of interviews and some documentary research. The deeper he digs, the more questions and secrets he uncovers about the victim, the killer, and how 'justice' is dished up in the south. Safran's conversational writing style also helps the story come to life.

Sounds good mate. Ill have a look for it.

Playboy

Just finished Paul Chapman's bio. An enjoyable read.

Magellan wrote:

HH3 wrote:Deadly Hero: The High Society Murder that Created Hysteria in the Heartland by Jason Lucky Morrow

Historical murder case from the 1930's. The murder itself sparked fear in Tulsa, Oklahoma, but the details of the case led to mass hysteria about teenagers killing people for fun on mass.

Very interesting how police work was done with very basic resources. Even though its a true story, it seems like fiction because of the foreignness of the time period to me.

I read the sample from the Kindle store last night, and made the purchase today for $4.09. Amazon is saving me a lot of money and bookshelf space.

If you're into the true crime genre then John Safran's "Murder in Mississippi" is worth a read. Just finished it on an overseas trip.

He investigates the violent murder of a noted white supremacist by a local black lad who is currently serving time through a number of interviews and some documentary research. The deeper he digs, the more questions and secrets he uncovers about the victim, the killer, and how 'justice' is dished up in the south. Safran's conversational writing style also helps the story come to life.

He either did a doco on this several years ago, or the story was featured in one of his shows. Fascinating story.

Just finished Peter Fitzsimons' book on Douglas Mawson and Antarctic exploration. Fantastic.

saintal wrote:Just finished Peter Fitzsimons' book on Douglas Mawson and Antarctic exploration. Fantastic.

While occasionally an insufferable ego, the man really does know how to write a novel and draw people into a story.

Dogwatcher wrote:

saintal wrote:Just finished Peter Fitzsimons' book on Douglas Mawson and Antarctic exploration. Fantastic.

While occasionally an insufferable ego, the man really does know how to write a novel and draw people into a story.

I am currently reading his newest book about Fromelles and Poziers. Excellent read so far

Dogwatcher wrote:

saintal wrote:Just finished Peter Fitzsimons' book on Douglas Mawson and Antarctic exploration. Fantastic.

While occasionally an insufferable ego, the man really does know how to write a novel and draw people into a story.

Agreed, not always a huge fan of the person but an excellent writer. I'm a couple of hundred pages into Gallipoli and it's bloody good.

Grenville wrote:

Dogwatcher wrote:

saintal wrote:Just finished Peter Fitzsimons' book on Douglas Mawson and Antarctic exploration. Fantastic.

While occasionally an insufferable ego, the man really does know how to write a novel and draw people into a story.

Agreed, not always a huge fan of the person but an excellent writer. I'm a couple of hundred pages into Gallipoli and it's bloody good.

His work on Fromelle and Poziers, was the best book I have ever read!

Working my way through the Jeremy Clarkson books. I enjoy his sarcasm.

Got two books on the go - You'll Die in Singapore by Charles McCormac (where he escaped from a Japanese POW camp and travelled 2000 miles through Indonesia to freedom) and Gulag by Anne Applebaum (an indepth look at the Russian Gulags and testimony from those that were there). Both an interesting read.

Terry Brooks Shannara series again. The TV shows inspired me.

Champions All - A History of AFL/VFL Football In The Players Own Words. About the best footy book I've ever read.

HH3 wrote:Just picked up 1984 as well as all of Orwells writings for .99 on the Kindle store.

1984s one of my all time favourite books. I leant it to my sister-in-law, and shes taken it to Newcastle, so its much easier just to download it so I can read it again.

Also never got around to reading Animal Farm.

Farrenheit 451 is also on the store, but at $9.95 I might wait to see if the price drops. Thats a big investment.

All these books were on the compulsory reading list at school, which is why I'll never pick them up again, especially Animal Farm.

"Four Legs good, two legs baaaad"

There are only 2 books I ever really enjoyed reading compulsorily at school - My Brother Jack and Empire of the Sun

I thought Animal Farm was a decent read at school, didn't mind Macbeth either.