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30.06.2014, 16:53
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Just finished "Prince of Fools" by Mark Lawrence, and currently getting stuck into "Ash: A Secret History" by Mary Gentle. It follows a fictitious female mercenary captain in a sort of alternate history 15th century Europe. For local interest, all the characters marvel at how even the Swiss are defeated by an invading Visigoth army from Carthage*; so far, so bloody good.
* As I said, alternate history | 
30.06.2014, 17:42
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"Infinite jest" by David Foster Wallace.
I'm at page 150 and still quite confused, as expected. | 
27.07.2014, 08:25
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Pierre Bourdieu, "Sociology is a martial art". Fabulous read.
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27.07.2014, 10:00
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| | Re: What are you currently reading? | Quote: | |  | | | Just finished "Prince of Fools" by Mark Lawrence, and currently getting stuck into "Ash: A Secret History" by Mary Gentle. It follows a fictitious female mercenary captain in a sort of alternate history 15th century Europe. For local interest, all the characters marvel at how even the Swiss are defeated by an invading Visigoth army from Carthage*; so far, so bloody good.
* As I said, alternate history  | | | | | I loved the Mary Gentle one! I thoroughly recommend it!
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27.07.2014, 12:21
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The Rho Agenda trilogy, by Richard Phillips. The first book "The Second Ship" I saw as an offer for only 2 Eurodollars. Thought I'd try, got hooked. I've just started book three. 'Av a go Effers.
Have a nice Sunday y'all
GREG
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27.07.2014, 13:19
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Catching Fire - The second book of the Hunger Games trilogy by Suzanne Collins.
Loved the first book and currently hooked on the second.
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27.07.2014, 22:41
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"The Racketeer" - John Grisham
Quite interesting & thrilling but not as excellent as I expected
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31.07.2014, 00:09
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Rereading "A Dance With Dragons"
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31.07.2014, 00:46
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Yasushi Inoue - Wind and Waves. Finished "The hunting gun", I think I'll consume more of his books.
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05.08.2014, 10:41
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I have just crammed through some Dominic O'Brien, I really like his practical approach he got from his own condition. It is life enhancing. Facilitating. I already do quite a bit of memory and brain training in my classes, will include more. So useful.
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10.08.2014, 10:47
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I am Pilgrim by Terry Hayes. Try and put this one down, very difficult (it tries to get in the way of work it's soooo good)
Enjoy Sunday y'all
GREG
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08.10.2014, 07:09
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«Rich Dad Poor Dad» and St. Augustine's «Confessions»
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09.10.2014, 09:48
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| | Re: What are you currently reading? | Quote: | |  | | | I am Pilgrim by Terry Hayes. Try and put this one down, very difficult (it tries to get in the way of work it's soooo good)
| | | | | Based on Greg's review, I downloaded this book and completely agree with his assessment. Seriously, I can't wait for the movie (not that I know if there is one in the works...)
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10.10.2014, 21:42
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"When Nietzsche wept" by Irvin Yalom. A novel about the origins of psychotherapy. A LOT more fun than that description might make it sound. Yalom is Emeritus professor at Stanford and a brilliant writer. I'm afraid  that I might have to read a lot of his other books....
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10.10.2014, 23:06
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Why afraid...embrace it. I am currently reading Virginia Valian. She accompanies me on my commutes these days.
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10.10.2014, 23:54
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There's some great suggestions on here, will need to take the time to read through it slowly.
My latest reads are the entire Jack Ryan Jr. series by Tom Clancy. I know, not very high-brow, but really fun read if you love geopolitics and adventure.
Currently, working on the The Box (about containerships), bit slower, but interesting...
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24.01.2015, 15:12
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Currently doing some studies on creative behavior, the read is fab. And, balancing it on the other hand with the sci of testing and standardisation. Light weekend read, I need some fromage to weigh me down...
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24.01.2015, 15:32
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| | Re: What are you currently reading? | Quote: | |  | | | I am Pilgrim by Terry Hayes. Try and put this one down, very difficult (it tries to get in the way of work it's soooo good)
Enjoy Sunday y'all
GREG | | | | |
I too have difficulty putting it down. One book too where all the ends tie up.
Super.
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13.02.2015, 18:15
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The Godfather - Mario Puzo. Excellent read even though I have seen the film a few times.
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13.02.2015, 18:48
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Alexsandr Solzhenitsyn.
One day in the life of Ivan Denisovich.
I have read other books on the poor souls who were sent to concentration camps in Russia (the long walk). This one is a little less interesting than the others but still shows how resilient humans can be.
And it reminds me of how lucky I am not to live in Russia.
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