Survival Monkey Book Club

Discussion in 'Survival Reading Room' started by Motomom34, Apr 30, 2017.


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  1. Think it is a great idea, sign me up!

    16 vote(s)
    57.1%
  2. Something I am interested in but only if I like the book

    5 vote(s)
    17.9%
  3. I will only participate if the staff provides the beer.

    10 vote(s)
    35.7%
  4. Nope

    0 vote(s)
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  1. Ganado

    Ganado Monkey+++

    when can we start discussing books? are you goign to have a master book list on the 1st post? That would be helpful
     
  2. Motomom34

    Motomom34 Monkey+++

  3. apache235

    apache235 Monkey+++

    Unintended Consequences by John Ross
     
  4. Motomom34

    Motomom34 Monkey+++

  5. OldDude49

    OldDude49 Just n old guy

    well it is a good story with strong tendencies toward libertarian philosophy...

    but Heinlein seemed to have leaned that way...

    another good author for similar leaning stuff would be L. Neil Smith... his "Pallas" was pretty good...
     
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  6. bagpiper

    bagpiper Heretic

    Great idea Motomom!
    How does it work, or have you guys got that together yet?
    I will go back and catch up... duh... :)
    Has anybody ever thought about a 'Group Write' thing?
     
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  7. Motomom34

    Motomom34 Monkey+++

    Lets do Starship Troops first. Then move on. I hope to read this week early then post a discussion thread. Please have patience with me, this is my first attempt at a on-line book club so I am learning as I go. All I do know is that I love discussing books and we have members here that have great minds and outlooks on things so I really look forward to reading different view points on a book.
     
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  8. Dont

    Dont Just another old gray Jarhead Monkey

    Got it down loaded and will start the reading.
     
  9. Darkwolf

    Darkwolf Monkey+++

    Just reread Starship Troopers again last week. I just wish the movie was closer to the book or even a vague resemblance to the book not the junk they put out.
     
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  10. DKR

    DKR Raconteur of the first stripe

    Military SciFi by the Dean of SciFi and politics mixed. Good choice. Waiting for the GO! signal...
     
  11. bagpiper

    bagpiper Heretic

    I think the first time I read Starship Troopers was when I was 12 or 14...
    Wasn't too much on it then if I remember right...
    Wasn't old enough to appreciate Heinlein...
     
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  12. Ganado

    Ganado Monkey+++

    I just read

    10 Cloverfield Lane

    You can watch on amazon prime for free right now

    Worth watching or reading.
     
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  13. Motomom34

    Motomom34 Monkey+++

    I would like to get a list of books that also have been made into movies. This way if people are not much for reading but have seen the movie they can still participate. If you have any suggestions please list them. Thank you
     
  14. Dunerunner

    Dunerunner Brewery Monkey Moderator

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  15. Motomom34

    Motomom34 Monkey+++

    Hello Members- anyone interested in another book discussion?
    This is a good list
    *** 100 Books Every Monkey Should Read | Survival Monkey Forums

    But I also wondered if the book The Help would be a good one. The movie was pretty good and would enable people to jon in who just want to watch the movie and do not have time to read. .
     
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  16. Dont

    Dont Just another old gray Jarhead Monkey

    I have been wanting to get contact and give it a read... However it is competing with books on The Thompson M1A1 and Bench Rest Actions and Triggers.. Decision....
     
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  17. Pax Mentis

    Pax Mentis Philosopher King |RIP 11-4-2017

    Unintended Consequences. It would give me a good excuse to read it again.
     
  18. 3M-TA3

    3M-TA3 Cold Wet Monkey

    I'll toss the Parafaith War out there by L. E. Modesitt Jr.: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004N635TU/?tag=survivalmonke-20

    I think that Lucifer's Hammer is pretty relevant to this group, and we also have a resident author in DKR whose's works are also applicable.

    Oh, yes, Contact mentioned above - I'd forgotten about that one!
     
  19. Motomom34

    Motomom34 Monkey+++

    We have a couple authors on here, @DarkLight @sarawolf and @UncleMorgan to name a few. I have always wanted to get them all together and have a Q & A because writing a book, ideas, research etc is interesting to me.

    Contact seems like a good book, never read it but many speak highly of it.
    Book Review - "Contact!" By Max Velocity | Survival Monkey Forums
    Is this a story or a manual? It is $9 on kindle which is steep and may not be available at the library.
     
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  20. 3M-TA3

    3M-TA3 Cold Wet Monkey

    Unintended Consequences would be good and the price is right.
     
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