The Five Greatest Awesome Indisputable Books Ever Written or Read in 2013 for Monday
Okay, you folks asked for it (didn't you?). As I've written previously, I keep a log of the movies, books, and games that I spend time with during the year. I've already shared my thought on the movies, although I did miss commenting on Rush, which was a thrilling film about the best form of racing on the planet, Formula One.
Today it's time to look at some of the books I read in 2013. My goal was 36, but I only made it through 25. Too much time spent watching Vikings (Long live Lagertha Lothbrok.) and American Horror . Here are a few of the my most notable reads, and why I liked them. Last note: These aren't all 2013 releases, but rather books that I read in 2013.
Marching Through Georgia by S. M. Stirling. I hate using words like brilliant, but Marching Through Georgia is brilliant. In the Drakas, Stirling creates a society that is equal parts
abhorrent and admirable. Abhorrent for their use of slaves, admirable by their focus on physical perfection, learning, and discipline. His characters are multidimensional, the combat detailed, gripping, and believable, and the story mesmerizing. One of the best pieces of military science fiction that I have read.
China Sea by David Poyer. Poyer writes engrossing, authentic modern naval adventures. The main character, Dan Lenson, is a believable hero, unsure, human, yet determined. The fight between the USS Gladis and a WW2-era Chinese ship in the closing chapters is worth the price of admission alone.
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. What can I say that hasn't been said? I've touted this book to my kids all their lives. I last read it in high school, but reread it this summer. By coincidence, so did the rest of my family. Enthralling read. Atticus Finch and Scout remain two of the best heroes in fiction.
Juggernaut by Adam Baker. In Juggernaut, hard-bitten mercenaries take a journey deep into post war Iraq to uncover Sadam's gold. What they find is something entirely unexpected. Cool combining of gritty military adventure with paranormal creepiness (Not unlike my own novel, Revelation.). It's a new, well written take on the zombie genre that links the infection to a controlling, alien intelligence.
The Remaining by D.J. Moelles. If you read one zombie series, The Remaining should be it. Characters that you care about. A author that gets the military details right. And that matters, matters a lot. Zombies that are more than target board. They change, evolve, and make you wonder, "What the hell will they do next?" A simply fascinating read.
See you tomorrow.
Today it's time to look at some of the books I read in 2013. My goal was 36, but I only made it through 25. Too much time spent watching Vikings (Long live Lagertha Lothbrok.) and American Horror . Here are a few of the my most notable reads, and why I liked them. Last note: These aren't all 2013 releases, but rather books that I read in 2013.
Marching Through Georgia by S. M. Stirling. I hate using words like brilliant, but Marching Through Georgia is brilliant. In the Drakas, Stirling creates a society that is equal parts
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| Atticus as played by Gregory Peck. Sort of looks like a young Stephen Colbert, no? |
China Sea by David Poyer. Poyer writes engrossing, authentic modern naval adventures. The main character, Dan Lenson, is a believable hero, unsure, human, yet determined. The fight between the USS Gladis and a WW2-era Chinese ship in the closing chapters is worth the price of admission alone.
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. What can I say that hasn't been said? I've touted this book to my kids all their lives. I last read it in high school, but reread it this summer. By coincidence, so did the rest of my family. Enthralling read. Atticus Finch and Scout remain two of the best heroes in fiction.
Juggernaut by Adam Baker. In Juggernaut, hard-bitten mercenaries take a journey deep into post war Iraq to uncover Sadam's gold. What they find is something entirely unexpected. Cool combining of gritty military adventure with paranormal creepiness (Not unlike my own novel, Revelation.). It's a new, well written take on the zombie genre that links the infection to a controlling, alien intelligence.
The Remaining by D.J. Moelles. If you read one zombie series, The Remaining should be it. Characters that you care about. A author that gets the military details right. And that matters, matters a lot. Zombies that are more than target board. They change, evolve, and make you wonder, "What the hell will they do next?" A simply fascinating read.
See you tomorrow.
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