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Literature seems to be developing new genres that I like and dislike. It seems the conventional fiction, or non-fiction book isn't so routine anymore. I mean writers like James Patterson, Nelson DeMille, and John Grisham are still out there publishing one book after another, but isn't it just...

Just finished: Murder on the Orient Express. I haven't read a mystery of this ilk in a long time and it was a breath of fresh air. Agatha Christie wrote this book in 1934 and it's a beaut! Book Reviews And Comments By Rick O

I started reading in earnest during high school, because of a wonderful English teacher. I basically read the classics. I would buy one Signet Classic after another. My favorite being David Copperfield by Charles Dickens. I stopped serious reading while serving four years in the U.S.Marine...

To Polly: That sounds like a excellent idea- I've done three reviews on Mieville. Book Reviews And Comments By Rick O

Just finished: Embassytown by China Mieville. Once again I've taxed my mind with China Mieville's words that are untranslatable, or seem germane, but are actually neologistical! http://ricksreviews.blogspot. com

To Pontalba: Only three stars for Way Station? That book is a all-time sci-fi classic. Also Simak's City is a classic that should be read by sci-fi fans. Book Reviews And Comments By Rick O

Just finished: Moloka'i by Alan Brennert. This novel takes you on a roller coaster ride of varied emotions. It involves the infamous Kalaupapa Leprosy Settlement on the island of Moloka'i in Hawaii. Great book! Book Reviews And Comments By Rick O

Just finished: The River of Doubt. Candice Millard bring's Theodore Roosevelt's image to a new high level with this non-fiction thriller. Book Reviews And Comments By Rick O

Just finished: The President and the Assassin by Scott Miller. No flapdoodle here in this spectacular look at President McKinley's assassination with extras! Book Reviews And Comments By Rick O

Just finished: The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson. I'm starting to love historical non-fiction that reads like a novel. This book has to be read to understand what I'm saying about non-fiction reading like Agatha Christies Murder on the OrientExpress. Book Reviews And Comments By Rick O

Just finished: Destiny of the Republic. This is Candice Millard's stunning look at the assassination of our twentieth President, James Garfield. Great book! Book Reviews And Comments By Rick O

Just finished: The City & The City by China Mieville. After reading Kraken, I wasn't sure I would read another China Mieville novel, but I'm glad I read this weird fiction detective/murder mystery. Book Reviews And Comments By Rick O

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Just Finished: The Imperial Cruise by James Bradley. Horace Greeley's" Go west, young man "takes on a new meaning in this eye-opening non-fiction book.

Just Finished: The Elephant Keeper by Christopher Nicholson- This is not a classic story such as The Elephant's Journey by Jose Saramago, but it's not Walt Disney's Dumbo either. Book Reviews And Comments By Rick O

Just Finished: All the lives he led by Frederik Pohl. A volcano in Yellowstone blows up, the scene switches to Pompeii for the two thousand year celebration of Mt. Vesuvius's 79 A.D. eruption. What a start! What's going to happen next? The answer is pretty much nothing. Book Reviews And Comments...

Beer good- I nominate you for ' the reader of the year' . How do you manage to read so many different types of books so fast? Book Reviews And Comments By Rick O

Just finished: Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand. It took almost ten years for Laura to write her second book and it's a doozy! Just as good as Seabiscuit, both are five star books. Book Reviews And Comments By Rick O

Just finished: The Last Theorem- The reviewers are way too harsh on this final novel by the great Arthur C. Clarke. He died at the age of 90 a few days after his co-writer, Frederik Pohl ( 89 years old ) finished the book. Book Reviews And Comments By Rick O

Just finished: The Sorcerer's House by Gene Wolfe. Every time I read a Wolfe book, I'm surprised by his style and ingenuity. Just finished: Last night in Twisted River by John Irving. All the prerequisites are here for another vintage novel. Book Reviews And Comments By Rick O