What are you reading?

[swamplizard]

Greetings (almost good night),

Besides for these meager words on your screen, are you otherwise engaged in reading any literature? "Oh," but you say, "surely this lizard cannot expect the denizens of these pages to engage in literary activities?"

"Ha," is that which I state and that you can surely immerse yourself in pursuit of a novel with more legs than a centipede!

But, I digress, "Tibetan Peach Pie" by Tom Robbins is a cosmic, comic masterpiece, or in the least a modest account. :\

 

[flexy]

In Search of Schrödinger's Cat: Quantum Physics and Reality (Schrödinger's Cat #1)

by John Gribbin
3.98 · Rating Details · 11,219 Ratings · 266 Reviews
It is so shocking that Einstein could not bring himself to accept it. It is so important that it provides the fundamental underpinning of all modern sciences. Without it, we'd have no nuclear power or nuclear bombs, no lasers, no TV, no computers, no science of molecular biology, no understanding of DNA, no genetic engineering—at all.

John Gribbin tells the complete story of quantum mechanics, a truth far stranger than any fiction. He takes us step-by-step into an ever more bizarre and fascinating place—requiring only that we approach it with an open mind. He introduces the scientists who developed quantum theory. He investigates the atom, radiation, time travel, the birth of the universe, superconductors and life itself. And in a world full of its own delights, mysteries and surprises, he searches for Schrödinger's Cat—a search for quantum reality—as he brings every reader to a clear understanding of the most important area of scientific study today—quantum physics. (less)

** didn't feel like reading too much recently, but I like stuff like this, but I also like True Crime stories, Ann Rule etc.

I can also highly recommend books by Erik Larson, Dead Wake, Devil in the White City, Thunderstruck etc.

http://www.amazon.com/Erik-Larson/e/B000AQ6KV2/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1?qid=1460872540&sr=8-1

Each one a page turner, combines true crime with history. Each book brilliant.

Edit: Wrong sub-forum maybe???

 

[swamplizard]

Greetings fellow news aficionados and administrators of this kingdom,

I thought that I posted this thread in the OT. With that said, that book looks interesting. Thanks for replying.

 

[IronWing]

Greetings fellow news aficionados and administrators of this kingdom,

I thought that I posted this thread in the OT. With that said, that book looks interesting. Thanks for replying.

Had you posted in ATOT, you surely would have found a flourishing thread on the same topic and of nearly the same title.

 

[Sheik Yerbouti]

Tune In: The Beatles: All These Years
It is the backstory behind the early years of The Beatles, in fact it goes back to their grandparents for some. It is a phenomenal read if you're a Beatles fan. It ends on 31 December 1962, right about the point they burst through the roof and into history.
6 volume set and I am really, really digging it.
They worked INSANELY brutal hours when they were getting their shit together, prior to Ringo, in 1959 or so, they spent several months in Hamburg, and were working 6 days a week 10+ hours a day, for little or no money.
Again, if you are a Beatles fan and wanted to know how they happened to get together, what their very early music career was, this book covers it all.
Hell, McCartney didn't want anything to do with the bass until it was kinda forced on him, and he almost immediately became a better bassist than Stu.

 

[swamplizard]

Tune In: The Beatles: All These Years
It is the backstory behind the early years of The Beatles, in fact it goes back to their grandparents for some. It is a phenomenal read if you're a Beatles fan. It ends on 31 December 1962, right about the point they burst through the roof and into history.
6 volume set and I am really, really digging it.
They worked INSANELY brutal hours when they were getting their shit together, prior to Ringo, in 1959 or so, they spent several months in Hamburg, and were working 6 days a week 10+ hours a day, for little or no money.
Again, if you are a Beatles fan and wanted to know how they happened to get together, what their very early music career was, this book covers it all.
Hell, McCartney didn't want anything to do with the bass until it was kinda forced on him, and he almost immediately became a better bassist than Stu.

Hey Sheik Yerbouti,

I am listening to the fab four as we converse, they are the band that all other bands want to be. I've read much about the Beatles, but I will definitely put that on my list.

 

[radhak]

Three on hand.

An unusual theme by Sandford: science fiction. Am in 80%, and find it's decently written.



Very well written book by Patricia Highsmith, much unlike her other books (Strangers on a Train, The Talented Mr. Ripley, etc). I have mostly finished it, and found it engrossing.



My first book by Anne Tyler, picked because it was displayed in the 'new arrivals' table at the library. The writing is great, but the overall theme is so mundane and depressing, I may not be able to finish it.

 

[Kaido]

Modern Sauces: (Kindle edition)

http://www.amazon.com/Modern-Sauces-More-Recipes-Every/dp/0811878384/

I recently came to the realization that sauces are one of the big keys to taking homemade food from great to awesome. I've done spices, but I have zero background with making sauces, and I've found that they can really take food to the next level of flavor & enjoyment. The book is really well-written (i.e. written in plain English); I've tried a few recipes already with really good results so far. A lot of the recipes can be made ahead & put in the fridge or frozen so you don't have to do a ton of prep work on the day you're making your meal. Would definitely recommend this book if you want to amp up the tastiness of your homemade meals.