Looking for a good book

[jordanjm]

Non-fiction: How the Scots invented the modern world.

Fiction: The Moon is a Harsh Mistress (Robert A. Heinlein) Foundation (Isaac Asminov)

[Sciuropterus]

I always suggest Cryptonomicon by Neal Stephenson. It is a really cool historical techno-thriller about cracking the Nazi Enigma code during WW2.

[Mr. Kilt]

I'm currently reading "Grapes Of Wrath", by John Steinbeck. Excellent classic!

[Colin]

Great Scots! How the Scots shaped a nation by Matthew Shaw.

Ireland by Frank Delany

MacCarthy's Bar by Pete McCarthy



I also enjoyed the Outlander series, particularly the first 3

[Kilted KT]

The art of war - Sun Tsu. It is short, but a very good book. The theories can be applied to a lot more than warfare.

[Big Mikey]

Pure fun holiday reading.......

Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Plunges Into History

Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Plunges Into History AGAIN

[prairieson]

Pillars of the Earth - Ken Follett

In a time of civil war, famine and religious strife, there rises a magnificent Cathedral in Kingsbridge. Against this backdrop, lives entwine: Tom, the master builder, Aliena, the noblewoman, Philip, the prior of Kingsbridge, Jack, the artist in stone and Ellen, the woman from the forest who casts a curse. At once, this is a sensuous and enduring love story and an epic that shines with the fierce spirit of a passionate age.

Fantastic read, great piece of historical fiction.

[mang1974]

Non-fiction: How the Scots invented the modern world. . .

I'm reading that one right now.

[Nerts]

Pillars of the Earth - Ken Follett

In a time of civil war, famine and religious strife, there rises a magnificent Cathedral in Kingsbridge. Against this backdrop, lives entwine: Tom, the master builder, Aliena, the noblewoman, Philip, the prior of Kingsbridge, Jack, the artist in stone and Ellen, the woman from the forest who casts a curse. At once, this is a sensuous and enduring love story and an epic that shines with the fierce spirit of a passionate age.

Fantastic read, great piece of historical fiction.

I'll second this recommendation!

And add some of my own:

If you're into fantasy read Steven Erikson's series called A Tale of the Malazan Book of the Fallen. There's six books out now and they all rawk! Well thought out and beautifully written.

Also a fantasy series is L. E. Modesitt, Jr.'s series The Saga of Recluce is pretty good too. It gets a little weird as it jumps around in time but by the end you've figured it all out.

And lastly, Jack Whyte's Arthurian series A Dream of Eagles. Loved these books even though I haven't finished them yet. He's also started another series about the Templars.

Enjoy!
E.

[JimB]

I can't get over all the suggestions, and I've got to say, you folks have some good taste!!
This'll keep me busy for a while!