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Re: What are you reading now?

Postby HH3 » Wed Aug 19, 2015 1:59 am

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. ;)
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Re: What are you reading now?

Postby HH3 » Wed Sep 02, 2015 9:50 am

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.
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Re: What are you reading now?

Postby Pseudo » Thu Sep 17, 2015 10:36 pm

"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.
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Re: What are you reading now?

Postby woodublieve12 » Fri Sep 18, 2015 1:34 pm

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Re: What are you reading now?

Postby Magellan » Sun Oct 18, 2015 3:48 pm

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.
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Re: What are you reading now?

Postby HH3 » Sun Oct 18, 2015 9:06 pm

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.
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Re: What are you reading now?

Postby mighty_tiger_79 » Mon Oct 19, 2015 9:18 pm

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Re: What are you reading now?

Postby valleys07 » Wed Jan 27, 2016 10:32 pm

Just finished Paul Chapman's bio. An enjoyable read.
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Re: What are you reading now?

Postby Dogwatcher » Thu Jan 28, 2016 8:29 am

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.
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Re: What are you reading now?

Postby saintal » Mon Feb 01, 2016 1:53 pm

Just finished Peter Fitzsimons' book on Douglas Mawson and Antarctic exploration. Fantastic.
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Re: What are you reading now?

Postby Dogwatcher » Mon Feb 01, 2016 2:52 pm

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.
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Re: What are you reading now?

Postby woodublieve12 » Mon Feb 01, 2016 8:37 pm

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
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Re: What are you reading now?

Postby Grenville » Thu Apr 21, 2016 10:17 am

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.
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Re: What are you reading now?

Postby woodublieve12 » Thu Apr 21, 2016 12:52 pm

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!
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Re: What are you reading now?

Postby Corona Man » Thu Apr 21, 2016 12:59 pm

Working my way through the Jeremy Clarkson books. I enjoy his sarcasm.
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Re: What are you reading now?

Postby Grenville » Thu Sep 22, 2016 5:40 pm

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.
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Re: What are you reading now?

Postby Wedgie » Thu Sep 22, 2016 6:26 pm

Terry Brooks Shannara series again. The TV shows inspired me.
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Re: What are you reading now?

Postby Grenville » Wed Dec 28, 2016 7:13 pm

Champions All - A History of AFL/VFL Football In The Players Own Words. About the best footy book I've ever read.
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Re: What are you reading now?

Postby Footy Chick » Wed Dec 28, 2016 7:55 pm

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.

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Re: What are you reading now?

Postby Grenville » Wed Dec 28, 2016 8:02 pm

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