I would also second Patrick's recommendation of Patrick O'Brian's
Aubrey/Maturin series of books. I read a lot of good books but these
are the best. Do not read the night before an important meeting
because you can easily stay up all night reading one. They are
exciting, immersive, you will de
+1 on McPhee...lot's of titles, favorite lately in the Pine Barrens.
Check out Alistair Humphreys' books. He wrote a 2 book set on several
years' touring around the world.
On Dec 26, 4:34 pm, Mike wrote:
> I have a couple of friends who love those books. I keep meaning to
> check them out.
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Kindle: others' opinions? Since I don't buy many books, my principal
interest would be those available for free online, as from Google's
new book collection -- just discovered that many of P O'B's books are
in there for free! -- but I wonder if a Kindle + lifetime wireless is
worth the cost over a
I have a couple of friends who love those books. I keep meaning to
check them out.
I've noticed lots of Riv enthusiast like John McPhee. Coming Into the
Country is one of my favorite books.
This has really been a year of nonfiction for me with some of my
favorite reads being Columbine, The Big Sh
