Sympathy for the Drummer - Why Charlie Watts Matters (Edison). 4/5 stars Would help to know drumming somewhat, but not required. Interesting stuff on the Stones and their drummer, Charlie Watts.
Running with Sherman (McDougall, who wrote Born to Run). Also 4/5 stars. I enjoyed this story of a family and friends who adopt a donkey and team up to train for and participate in the Burro race in Fairplay. McDougall spreads lots of interesting things throughout his books, including this one. Really enjoyed and am planning on seeing one of these burro races in CO this summer! Had no idea they existed and I've been going to CO most of my life.
What are you reading?
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greenonion
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TomPierce
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Re: What are you reading?
"The Limits of Social Acceptance: Wolf Packs and Coronavirus" by R.U. Kidding.
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yaktoleft13
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Re: What are you reading?
I've been reading stuff by Murakami recently. Kafka on the Shore and The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle were both awesome. Killing Commendatore was good, but got a little dry at times. Not mountain-related at all, but a great escape from everyday life that blurs the line between fantasy and reality.
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cedica
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Re: What are you reading?
Fremen speak BCS, just sayin'... (couple of verses in the first book, page 309, paperback)montanahiker wrote: ↑Thu Mar 05, 2020 12:03 pm With the movie scheduled to come out at the end of the year I'm finally reading Dune. I'm a little over halfway though so far. Great book.
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angry
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Oh Tom!
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JChitwood
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Re: What are you reading?
Just finished The Impossible Climb and now reading Alone on the Wall. It appears Alex Honnold is a better rock climber than I.
"I'll make it." - Jimmy Chitwood
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Wentzl
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Re: What are you reading?
I found this to be a cheerful "Pick Me Up" sort of read.
Michel Houellebecq, "Serotonin"
https://www.amazon.com/Serotonin-Novel- ... 0374261024
Michel Houellebecq, "Serotonin"
https://www.amazon.com/Serotonin-Novel- ... 0374261024
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scott goldberg
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Re: What are you reading?
“The Last Season” by Eric Blehm
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greenonion
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Re: What are you reading?
That's a good book, and a sad story.
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scott goldberg
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Re: What are you reading?
green onion-agree on both points!
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DanRiley
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Re: What are you reading?
The Storm on Our Shores by 14ers.com's own Mark Obmascik (Oman).
Thoroughly researched and well written story of "One Island, Two Soldiers and The Forgotten Battle of WWII".
Thoroughly researched and well written story of "One Island, Two Soldiers and The Forgotten Battle of WWII".
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Klad24
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Re: What are you reading?
one of the better books I've read in quite some time.
Just finished Into Thin Air and loved it. Starting The Beach next.