The Swamp

Posted: **Sun Sep 30, 2018 6:07 am**

Page 80 and really liking it. Fan of Leibovich's writing, and he has brought a ton of snark and scepticism to his look at the league. (But he is also a hugely knowledgable fan).

Posted: **Sun Sep 30, 2018 7:54 am**

I’m looking forward to reading Jeff Pearlman’s book on the USFL as well.

Posted: **Sun Sep 30, 2018 8:00 am**

Sounds like the book is good, but damn that is a terrible font for a major publisher release. #typographysnob

Posted: **Sun Sep 30, 2018 8:33 am**

Johnny Carwash wrote: ↑Sun Sep 30, 2018 8:00 am Sounds like the book is good, but damn that is a terrible font for a major publisher release. #typographysnob

Especially because it is in such sharp contrast to what is inferred by the frayed logo.

Posted: **Sun Sep 30, 2018 9:18 am**

DSafetyGuy wrote: ↑Sun Sep 30, 2018 8:33 am
Johnny Carwash wrote: ↑Sun Sep 30, 2018 8:00 am Sounds like the book is good, but damn that is a terrible font for a major publisher release. #typographysnob
Especially because it is in such sharp contrast to what is inferred by the frayed logo.

Yeah, it looks like it was self-published.

But I'm loving it, Leibovich's insults of the NFL owners in the first couple chapters are fantastic.

Posted: **Sun Sep 30, 2018 9:56 am**

I'm slowly getting my way through Everything Trump Touches Dies.

I just recently finished Yes, We Still Can.

Next up is Fear.

Tuesday, I'll be getting The Fifth Risk by Michael Lewis.

Posted: **Sun Sep 30, 2018 9:57 am**

Leibovich was on a recent episode of Pod Save America, btw.

Posted: **Sun Sep 30, 2018 11:21 am**

I want to read that Michael Lewis book.

Just finally getting around to starting this one, now:

Posted: **Tue Oct 02, 2018 10:28 am**

Working my way through this (it's written like a thesis, so while interesting is well like a thesis.)

and this

Posted: **Thu Oct 04, 2018 8:00 am**

A big part of my reading these days is audiobooks while traveling. Started Zodiac yesterday and got about 60% through it. I did not know much about this case at all. Im actually not remembering the movie, which I think I saw but may not have been accurate, so it's kind of a cool thing to be in suspense about a true story.

Posted: **Thu Oct 04, 2018 8:04 am**

A_B wrote: ↑Thu Oct 04, 2018 8:00 am A big part of my reading these days is audiobooks while traveling. Started Zodiac yesterday and got about 60% through it. I did not know much about this case at all. Im actually not remembering the movie, which I think I saw but may not have been accurate, so it's kind of a cool thing to be in suspense about a true story.

[+] spoiler

Posted: **Thu Oct 04, 2018 9:48 am**

Leibovich should cover the NFL full time.

His take down of Goddell is fantastic. And his scathing comments about the slime ball owners are worth the price of the book.

Posted: **Thu Oct 04, 2018 4:45 pm**

I just finished the Expanse series - it was fantastic. And I'm finishing up Jo Nesbo's Harry Hole mystery series (after going through the Wallander series previously).

I need a new murder mystery series or sci fi series or some other fiction that will distract me from the world.

Posted: **Thu Oct 04, 2018 5:04 pm**

Michael Connolly's Harry Bosch stuff is pretty good.

There's even a series on Amazon featuring Titus Welliver as Bosch.

Posted: **Thu Oct 04, 2018 5:22 pm**

Steve of phpBB wrote: ↑Thu Oct 04, 2018 4:45 pm I just finished the Expanse series - it was fantastic. And I'm finishing up Jo Nesbo's Harry Hole mystery series (after going through the Wallander series previously).

I need a new murder mystery series or sci fi series or some other fiction that will distract me from the world.

Yeah, if you've never read Michael Connelly's Bosch series, then look no further. You'll have about 20 books to plow through and they're almost all excellent. George Pelecanos' Derek Strange books are excellent as well.

Posted: **Thu Oct 04, 2018 5:36 pm**

I enjoyed the No. 1 Lady’s Detective Agency series.

Posted: **Thu Oct 04, 2018 7:29 pm**

brian wrote: ↑Thu Oct 04, 2018 5:22 pm
Steve of phpBB wrote: ↑Thu Oct 04, 2018 4:45 pm I just finished the Expanse series - it was fantastic. And I'm finishing up Jo Nesbo's Harry Hole mystery series (after going through the Wallander series previously).

I need a new murder mystery series or sci fi series or some other fiction that will distract me from the world.
Yeah, if you've never read Michael Connelly's Bosch series, then look no further. You'll have about 20 books to plow through and they're almost all excellent. George Pelecanos' Derek Strange books are excellent as well.

I read all the Bosch books. I’ll look into those others.

Posted: **Fri Oct 05, 2018 2:30 am**

Pelecanos was one of the writers on The Wire and co-creator of The Deuce if that moves the needle at all. His novels are wicked underrated.

Posted: **Fri Oct 05, 2018 7:10 am**

The Longmire books are outstanding.

Posted: **Fri Oct 05, 2018 7:11 am**

brian wrote: ↑Fri Oct 05, 2018 2:30 am Pelecanos was one of the writers on The Wire and co-creator of The Deuce if that moves the needle at all. His novels are wicked underrated.

Cool. It’s on the list.

I bought Mr. Mercedes by Stephen King last night. If that takes, that gives me three long crime books.

Posted: **Fri Oct 05, 2018 7:11 am**

Giff wrote: ↑Fri Oct 05, 2018 7:10 am The Longmire books are outstanding.

What are those?

Posted: **Fri Oct 05, 2018 7:13 am**

It's a genre I'd never thought I'd be into, but Jim Butcher's Harry Dresden books are great. I'm down to the last one and holding off on reading it cause I don't want it to end.

Posted: **Fri Oct 05, 2018 7:16 am**

Steve of phpBB wrote: ↑Fri Oct 05, 2018 7:11 am
Giff wrote: ↑Fri Oct 05, 2018 7:10 am The Longmire books are outstanding.
What are those?

Longmire's a sheriff in Wyoming. Recently widowed and best friends with a Native American who helps him solve crimes. Suspenseful and hilarious. There's a TV show based on the novels as well.

Posted: **Fri Oct 05, 2018 9:07 am**

brian wrote: ↑Sun Sep 30, 2018 7:54 am I’m looking forward to reading Jeff Pearlman’s book on the USFL as well.

it's so good -- I love reading it and then seeing the name of a random old football player who I remember pop into the story being told at the moment.

Posted: **Fri Oct 05, 2018 9:11 am**

Giff wrote: ↑Fri Oct 05, 2018 7:16 am
Steve of phpBB wrote: ↑Fri Oct 05, 2018 7:11 am
Giff wrote: ↑Fri Oct 05, 2018 7:10 am The Longmire books are outstanding.
What are those?
Longmire's a sheriff in Wyoming. Recently widowed and best friends with a Native American who helps him solve crimes. Suspenseful and hilarious. There's a TV show based on the novels as well.

Like, 6 or 7 seasons of a show which is quite good.

Posted: **Fri Oct 05, 2018 9:20 am**

Nonlinear FC wrote: ↑Fri Oct 05, 2018 9:11 am
Giff wrote: ↑Fri Oct 05, 2018 7:16 am
Steve of phpBB wrote: ↑Fri Oct 05, 2018 7:11 am
Giff wrote: ↑Fri Oct 05, 2018 7:10 am The Longmire books are outstanding.
What are those?
Longmire's a sheriff in Wyoming. Recently widowed and best friends with a Native American who helps him solve crimes. Suspenseful and hilarious. There's a TV show based on the novels as well.
Like, 6 or 7 seasons of a show which is quite good.

The show is almost as good as the books. It ran six seasons...the first three on A&E; last three on Netlfix. All seasons were available on Netflix last I checked but I think I read that the A&E seasons were getting pulled off. The show built a nice cult following...so much so they hold "Longmire Days" in Buffalo, WY every August...most of the cast usually attends. Buffalo is where the author, Craig Johnson, lives.

Posted: **Fri Oct 05, 2018 9:46 am**

GoodKarma wrote: ↑Fri Oct 05, 2018 9:20 am
Nonlinear FC wrote: ↑Fri Oct 05, 2018 9:11 am
Giff wrote: ↑Fri Oct 05, 2018 7:16 am
Steve of phpBB wrote: ↑Fri Oct 05, 2018 7:11 am
Giff wrote: ↑Fri Oct 05, 2018 7:10 am The Longmire books are outstanding.
What are those?
Longmire's a sheriff in Wyoming. Recently widowed and best friends with a Native American who helps him solve crimes. Suspenseful and hilarious. There's a TV show based on the novels as well.
Like, 6 or 7 seasons of a show which is quite good.
The show is almost as good as the books. It ran six seasons...the first three on A&E; last three on Netlfix. All seasons were available on Netflix last I checked but I think I read that the A&E seasons were getting pulled off. The show built a nice cult following...so much so they hold "Longmire Days" in Buffalo, WY every August...most of the cast usually attends. Buffalo is where the author, Craig Johnson, lives.

Thanks. I knew it sounded familiar, but I was getting it mixed up in my head with Brockmire, which is slightly different.

Posted: **Fri Oct 05, 2018 12:33 pm**

Steve of phpBB wrote: ↑Fri Oct 05, 2018 9:46 am
GoodKarma wrote: ↑Fri Oct 05, 2018 9:20 am
Nonlinear FC wrote: ↑Fri Oct 05, 2018 9:11 am
Giff wrote: ↑Fri Oct 05, 2018 7:16 am
Steve of phpBB wrote: ↑Fri Oct 05, 2018 7:11 am
Giff wrote: ↑Fri Oct 05, 2018 7:10 am The Longmire books are outstanding.
What are those?
Longmire's a sheriff in Wyoming. Recently widowed and best friends with a Native American who helps him solve crimes. Suspenseful and hilarious. There's a TV show based on the novels as well.
Like, 6 or 7 seasons of a show which is quite good.
The show is almost as good as the books. It ran six seasons...the first three on A&E; last three on Netlfix. All seasons were available on Netflix last I checked but I think I read that the A&E seasons were getting pulled off. The show built a nice cult following...so much so they hold "Longmire Days" in Buffalo, WY every August...most of the cast usually attends. Buffalo is where the author, Craig Johnson, lives.
Thanks. I knew it sounded familiar, but I was getting it mixed up in my head with Brockmire, which is slightly different.

I smell cross-over episode!

Posted: **Fri Oct 05, 2018 8:43 pm**

Steve of phpBB wrote: ↑Fri Oct 05, 2018 7:11 am
brian wrote: ↑Fri Oct 05, 2018 2:30 am Pelecanos was one of the writers on The Wire and co-creator of The Deuce if that moves the needle at all. His novels are wicked underrated.
Cool. It’s on the list.

I bought Mr. Mercedes by Stephen King last night. If that takes, that gives me three long crime books.

I really liked that series. I’m reading/listening to King’s new one now.

Posted: **Fri Oct 05, 2018 8:46 pm**

I’m also reading the one king did with his son Owen. Sleeping beauties.

Owen is talented too. His debut novel was excellent. Double feature.

Posted: **Fri Oct 05, 2018 8:48 pm**

Two talented sons. Joe Hill’s first 2 books were great. #3 is meh.

Posted: **Fri Oct 05, 2018 8:57 pm**

Daughter has health issues but is also successful I believe. Very big into gay rights.

Posted: **Fri Oct 05, 2018 8:58 pm**

bfj wrote: ↑Fri Oct 05, 2018 8:48 pm Two talented sons. Joe Hill’s first 2 books were great. #3 is meh.

Strange weather is good so far. Halfway through it. For novellas so easy to switch to something else. Fireman was great for 2/3 but definitely fizzled.

Posted: **Sat Oct 06, 2018 11:15 am**

Posted: **Thu Oct 11, 2018 11:52 am**

New Haruki Murakami book finally came out on Tuesday (Killing Commendatore). Just downloaded it to the Kindle and looking forward to spending a lot of time with it. You can't just race through a Murakami book.

Posted: **Thu Oct 11, 2018 12:11 pm**

brian wrote: ↑Thu Oct 11, 2018 11:52 am New Haruki Murakami book finally came out on Tuesday (Killing Commendatore). Just downloaded it to the Kindle and looking forward to spending a lot of time with it. You can't just race through a Murakami book.

I need to read more by him.

Which is the best of the best?

Posted: **Thu Oct 11, 2018 12:19 pm**

Pruitt wrote: ↑Thu Oct 11, 2018 12:11 pm
brian wrote: ↑Thu Oct 11, 2018 11:52 am New Haruki Murakami book finally came out on Tuesday (Killing Commendatore). Just downloaded it to the Kindle and looking forward to spending a lot of time with it. You can't just race through a Murakami book.
I need to read more by him.

Which is the best of the best?

My personal favorite is 1Q84, but that's a daunting book (about 1,000 pages).

If you're looking for a quicker read that is still "classic" Murakami start with Norwegian Wood or The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle. Kafka On The Shore is great too and reflects Murakami's move in later years towards more surrealistic and fantastical elements.

Posted: **Thu Oct 11, 2018 2:07 pm**

brian wrote: ↑Thu Oct 11, 2018 12:19 pm
Pruitt wrote: ↑Thu Oct 11, 2018 12:11 pm
brian wrote: ↑Thu Oct 11, 2018 11:52 am New Haruki Murakami book finally came out on Tuesday (Killing Commendatore). Just downloaded it to the Kindle and looking forward to spending a lot of time with it. You can't just race through a Murakami book.
I need to read more by him.

Which is the best of the best?
My personal favorite is 1Q84, but that's a daunting book (about 1,000 pages).

If you're looking for a quicker read that is still "classic" Murakami start with Norwegian Wood or The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle. Kafka On The Shore is great too and reflects Murakami's move in later years towards more surrealistic and fantastical elements.

Will look into them. Thanks.

Posted: **Thu Oct 11, 2018 2:25 pm**

Kafka on the Shore is the only one i've read. It was just OK to me, but clearly talented as a writer. I always wonder how translators can convey things so well that you can still get a sense of awe at the writing ability.

Posted: **Thu Oct 11, 2018 2:53 pm**

A_B wrote: ↑Thu Oct 11, 2018 2:25 pm Kafka on the Shore is the only one i've read. It was just OK to me, but clearly talented as a writer. I always wonder how translators can convey things so well that you can still get a sense of awe at the writing ability.

I've wondered this as well. Interestingly, Killing Commendatore was inspired by Murakami's work in translating The Great Gatsby into Japanese. I do know that especially for A-list type authors the people doing the translating are usually accomplished authors in their own right and probably do a great job of translating the nuances of language.

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