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last updated: 1/27/2008
Books I Recommend
*in no order.
Rise to Rebellion, by Jeff Shaara
A fictionalized historical novel about the early days of the American Revolution. Learned more about that time than in all history classes in 19 years of school.
The Glorious Cause, by Jeff Shaara
Follows Rise to Rebellion by detailing the rest of the Revolutionary War.
Red Storm Rising, by Tom Clancy
I just started reading Tom Clancy novels in 2003. I've read three of his early books, and others have told me that the newer novels aren't as good. Still, Red Storm Rising was a fantastic read; I wish I had read it during the Cold War.
The Monkey Wrench Gang, by Edward Abbey
Only book by Abbey I have read. This is a very good novel about the modern America West. Hopefully it is fiction, and not based on a true story. Read it and you'll know what I mean.
Sleepers, by Lorenzo Carcaterra
I think I read this book in a couple of days. Great read (although the movie wasn't as good.)
'Salems Lot, by Stephen King
My favorite King book. The Stand is a close, close second. A lot of people who don't read King think it is all horror and guts. Well, some of it is, but Eye of the Dragon isn't. It is set in the Middle Ages. Like Clancy, King's early stuff is gold.
The Alienist, by Caleb Carr
I found Carr to be a little difficult to read. I found myself rereading sections to understand what was going on. But, a great book.
From Beirut to Jerusalem, by Thomas Friedman
This book will educate you about the conflict in the Middle East. It gives historical background on the conflict that is applied to today's violence.
The Time Traveler's Wife, by Audrey Niffenegger
 Absolutely fantastic. All I can say. It is being made into a movie. I can only hope they make it as good.
The Jungle, by Upton Sinclair
I've also read Fast Food Nation, but this book about the meat industry in late 1800s Chicago is a good read.
Books I Read in 2004
From a Buick 8, by Stephen King
The Da Vinci Code, by Dan Brown
Heart of a Soldier: A Story of Love, Heroism, and September 11th, by James B. Stweart
The Lovely Bones, by Alice Sebold
The State Boys Rebellion, by Michael D'Antonio
Deception Point, by Dan Brown
Rough Justice: Days and Nights of a Young D.A., by David Heilbroner

Books I Read in 2005
How WalMart is Destroying America (and the World), by Bill Quinn
The Sum of All Fears, by Tom Clancy
The King of Torts, by John Grisham
Rainbow Six, by Tom Clancy
Without Remorse, by Tom Clancy
The Last Juror, by John Grisham

Books I Read in 2006
Bleachers, by John Grisham
Clear and Present Dangers, by Tom Clancy
A Reporter's Life, by Walter Cronkite
Glorious Appearing, by Lahaye and Jenkins
The Colorado Kid, by Stephen King
Angels and Demons, by Dan Brown
The Road, by Cormac McCarthy
The Teeth of the Tiger, by Tom Clancy


Books I Read in 2007
State of Fear,by Michael Crichton
The Stupidest Angel, by Chrstopher Moore
Cell, by Stephen King
The Broker, by John Grisham
Bait and Switch: The (Futile) Pursuit of the American Dream, by Barbara Ehrenreich
Desparate Networks, by Bill Carter
Revelations, by M. Scott Byrnes, by Bill Carter
The Brief History of the Dead, by Kevin Brockmeier
Flags of Our Fathers, by James Bradley with Ron Powers
Digital Fortress, by Dan Brown
Murderer With a Badge, by Edward Humes
Skipping Christmas, by John Grisham
The Kite Runner, by Khaled Hosseini
Lies, And the Lying Liars Who Tell Them: A Fair and Balanced Look at the Right.., by Al Franken
The Time Traveler's Wife, by Audrey Niffenegger
The Skin Trade, by by King, Simmons, Martin
Lisey's Story, by Stephen King
The Mole People: Life in the Tunnels Beneath New York City, by Jennifer Toth
Blaze, by Stephen King
The Innocent Man, by John Grisham
All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten, by Robert Fulghum
The Plot Against America, by Philip Roth
The Big Girls, by Susanna Moore
The Book of Fate, by Brad Meltzer
Roads Not Taken, edited by Gardner, Dozois and Stanley Schmidt
The Accidental Time Machine, by Joe Haldeman