Thread: What are You Reading?

Currently not much, doing my degree I have a lot to read but have taken a break, will get back into it when next semester kicks off. It's a ministry degree so a lot of history, theology, hermeneutics, psychology, ethics. A few great authors/scholars of mine are N.T. Wright, Ben Witherington III, Miroslav Volf, Jacqui Grey and David Parker. Very balanced approach to Christianity, quite un-fundamental.

I know that religion is generally avoided and I am not trying to provoke anyone, simply saying what I have been reading.

One book I will pick up shortly is almost a handbook for skinning/gutting/preparing meats and other "old world" activities. Can't remember the title but I know where to find it.

As a (the?) resident Pagan I have no problem with that at all Andrew.


Mick

I have been reading THE WICKED WIT OF WINSTON CHURCHIL.

The humour and wit is just amazing, I have a bit of a think for WC at the min, hence the avatar.

Originally Posted by MickR

As a (the?) resident Pagan I have no problem with that at all Andrew.


Mick

See this is why I love this place.

Originally Posted by andrewmurray86

Originally Posted by MickR

As a (the?) resident Pagan I have no problem with that at all Andrew.


Mick

See this is why I love this place.

Just watch out for the Heathens. They're a bloody godless lot!


Mick

Pulled out this old classic. Fascinating book on all levels.

Herman Melville's, "Moby Dick".

"To the last, I will grapple with thee... from Hell's heart, I stab at thee! For hate's sake, I spit my last breath at thee!"

Wow - and hear I thought that was a line I heard when watching, "Divorce Court"!

Or was it Star Trek, "The Wrath of Khan"?

Right now I am reading the Sano Ichiro series by Laura Joh Rowland. It is a 'detective' novel set in 1700's Japan during the last of the Tokugawa shogunate.

Before that I read the Masters of Rome series by Coleen McCullough.

I like fictional stories set in a historical background.

Originally Posted by JoeSomebody

Right now I am reading the Sano Ichiro series by Laura Joh Rowland. It is a 'detective' novel set in 1700's Japan during the last of the Tokugawa shogunate.

Before that I read the Masters of Rome series by Coleen McCullough.

I like fictional stories set in a historical background.

That sounds awesome...going to get that for the Kobo as well!

Sheesh...just ordered, "The Last Ship", by William Brinkley, supposed to be a great book and starting as a TV series, I'll read the novel, she'll watch the show.

Babe, History of Babe Ruth,great read.

One Thousand Moustaches: A cultural history of the Mo by, Allan Peterkin

Just a fun light hearted read with some history and fun. I have worn a moustache over half my life, I began at 15 years of age; barely peach fuzz. I am now 37 and sculpt from a Dahli to an English to handlebar and even eccentric creations. This book is great, if you love the upper lip lettuce as I do !