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    Black Holes and Time Warps by Kip Thorne. I am kind of reaching a point in my curiosity about astrophysics, where I would like a break. Thinking I wouls like to read up on some of my favorite bands - which I have never done. What do you recommend for a good Yes, Rush, Floyd, Zepp, (Beatles perhaps?)... You know, they typical proggy - rocky thing, I can escape to. Please, no out of print or no longer for sale type thing. I read, I do not collect. If its available on NOOK - so much the better.

    Thanks in advance.

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    I am currently reading "After Further Review: My Life Including the Infamous, Controversial, and Unforgettable Calls That Changed the NFL" by Mike Pereira. Non football fans would find it boring as hell, but for football fans it is a very interesting look into the world of officials in the NFL (and college to a lesser extent).

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    Picked up Close to the edge story of Yes... So far, a bit ass kissish. I get that the guy is a fan, but 2 chapters in, I worry about actually getting to know the lads, rather I am left with a little too much gushing/advertising. Yes the guys are genius, Yes, they can really play, Yes they go through a lot of personnel and they all were good at what they do. So far... Not much interesting or revelatory stuff. I'm about to barf from learning about Jons "sparkling sense of humor" with nothing to back it up with. No witty stories, no interesting comments. Its like the guy thinks he has to flatter the band. With little regard for the interest of the reader.

    I also bought a book for 1.99 called "Pink Floyd Blew my mind"... Lots of F...k this and that... it gets old three paragraphs in. Not even sure this guy knows the band. Never mind. I suppose he fancies himself funny... If I get bored with everything else I may revisit it.

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    "Terms Of Service" by Jacob Silverman.
    The subtitle is 'Social Media and the price of constant connection'.
    A long dense read about the growth and spread of social media and the industries spawned by it.
    Yet another book about how f*cked we are when it comes to privacy.
    It is an important topic that most people would find decidedly un-fun.
    He does offer some ideas for mitigating the loss of privacy and a past spent over sharing.
    "It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it."
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    Nostalgia, you know, ain't what it used to be. Furthermore, they tells me, it never was.
    “A Man Who Does Not Read Has No Appreciable Advantage Over the Man Who Cannot Read” - Mark Twain

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    "The Fault in Our Stars" by John Green

    I also saw the movie. Your own life lies on your hands.

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    Insane Clown President.

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    Just started in The Nix by Nathan Hill. Could be fun so it seems.

    nix_cover_final_side.jpg

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    I'm reading The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova - a thriller combined with history.

    You read about the REAL vampire, not the Twilight vampires.

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    No Saints, No Saviors, by Willie Perkins, Allman Brothers original road manager.

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    Quote Originally Posted by rapidfirerob View Post
    No Saints, No Saviors, by Willie Perkins, Allman Brothers original road manager.
    That sounds interesting. I may have to check it out.

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    "Still Me" -- Christopher Reeve (thrift store find; spine-tingling)

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    Quote Originally Posted by rapidfirerob View Post
    No Saints, No Saviors, by Willie Perkins, Allman Brothers original road manager.
    Thanks for the heads up. Just purchased a copy off Amazon.

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    I know there's that fantasy thread, but wasn't there a science fiction thread too, or was that PE 2.0? Can't find it.

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    Jed, there's a SF & Fantasy group set up.
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    Quote Originally Posted by NogbadTheBad View Post
    Jed, there's a SF & Fantasy group set up.
    Thanks Ian -- maybe that's what I was semi-recalling.

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    Trumped - The Rise and Fall of Donald Trump

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    Quote Originally Posted by interbellum View Post
    Just started in The Nix by Nathan Hill. Could be fun so it seems.

    nix_cover_final_side.jpg
    After 100 pages I can say this is really something for John Irving-lovers!

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    Quote Originally Posted by JKL2000 View Post
    I know there's that fantasy thread, but wasn't there a science fiction thread too, or was that PE 2.0? Can't find it.
    Ask Dan'l (Sturgeon's Lawyer) for an invite. Lots of reviews of books, movies, TV.
    I don't like country music, but I don't mean to denigrate those who do. And for the people who like country music, denigrate means 'put down.'- Bob Newhart

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    Quote Originally Posted by mozo-pg View Post
    Thanks for the heads up. Just purchased a copy off Amazon.
    I got mine off Amazon as well. Very short, but insightful, as Willie was there for the original six years, plus.
    You can get an autographed copy from Willie himself by PM on Facebook, but it's $25. I already went that route
    with his Classic Memorabilia book, with Jack Weston co authoring. He lives in Macon. I need Kirk West's book
    as well for The Allman Brothers library.

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    I believe its an open group.
    I'm a member and don't remeber being invited.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jerjo View Post
    Ask Dan'l (Sturgeon's Lawyer) for an invite. Lots of reviews of books, movies, TV.
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    Magnetic City-A Walking Companion To New York -Justin Davidson.Even though i was born in NYC and have lived here all my 63 years,there's still plenty i don't know about this town.I'm a walker so this book looks like a natural for me.
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    Quote Originally Posted by grayson View Post
    I'm reading The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova - a thriller combined with history.

    You read about the REAL vampire, not the Twilight vampires.
    I read that one quite a few years back, I loved it, great atmosphere and a terrific story well told.


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    Got a bunch of comic books underway on comixology at the moment, if order of enjoyment:-

    Sandman
    Saga
    Hellboy
    Southern Bastards
    American Vampire
    Girls
    The Walking Dead
    Vampirella
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    I'm finished with the Yes book, Looking for interesting prog or rock music books.... Whats the best for:

    Pink Floyd
    Genesis
    Zeppelin
    Beatles
    Tull
    any others?

    A general music biz book that is entertaining?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Yodelgoat View Post
    I'm finished with the Yes book, Looking for interesting prog or rock music books.... Whats the best for:

    Pink Floyd
    Genesis
    Zeppelin
    Beatles
    Tull
    any others?

    A general music biz book that is entertaining?
    For Pink Floyd I really enjoyed Nick Mason’s book “Inside Out – A Personal History Of Pink Floyd”

    For Genesis both Phil Collins and Mike Rutherford’s books are great reads. “Chapter and Verse” is a band history and pretty good although rather generic.

    Zeppelin – Of course “Hammer Of The Gods” is considered a classic.

    Tull – I thought “Jethro Tull – A History Of The Band 1968 to 2001” was quite good.

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