First of a Trilogy

Gina · 06-11-2011, 11:27 AM

If anyone loves history I have started to read a great book called Fall of the Giants, by Ken Follett. It has almost 1000 pages yes I know long but my friend said its excellent and fast reading. I will let you know how I like it, so far so good. It is about 5 familes that interwine during WWI and WWII. I have the hard copy but shortly I will be receiving my Kindle so it won't be so bad hurling around a big book lol..

gja1000 · 06-11-2011, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Gina

If anyone loves history I have started to read a great book called Fall of the Giants, by Ken Follett. It has almost 1000 pages yes I know long but my friend said its excellent and fast reading. I will let you know how I like it, so far so good. It is about 5 familes that interwine during WWI and WWII. I have the hard copy but shortly I will be receiving my Kindle so it won't be so bad hurling around a big book lol..

I've heard of it - but haven't read it - I might get it for my iPad though! Right now I'm reading about man eating bears in Alaska (and how to keep from being eaten - LOL!). I'm also trying to read Game of Thrones. I LOVE the HBO series and would love to read the book but I haven't had time to get into it much.

Janet · 06-11-2011, 03:37 PM

I love reading but just haven't had the time. When I finally sit for long enough I'm usually out like a light..

I have a few books here that I've bought, but haven't read yet. Maybe I need to set them out as a reminder.

Hope you like your book Gina and Gayle....planning another trip?

DianaB · 06-11-2011, 03:59 PM

That sounds like a good book!!! I'll have to look for it at the library!!!

gja1000 · 06-11-2011, 05:50 PM

LOL! No, we aren't planning another trip - yet. We would like to go to Alaska again and we might, but not any time soon. It's just interesting to read about some of the places we have been. I remember seeing a guy walking to a river with his fly fishing equipment and a rifle slung over his back (i was walking to the same river with NOTHING)! I knew it was for bears but I appreciate their danger more after reading this book.

judy · 06-12-2011, 04:57 AM

Janet, when I was so busy teaching, I discovered audiobooks. I commuted to work, and it was a perfect solution to having no time for books. I am now hooked on audibooks, and have just begun to read "real" books last year. I still prefer audiobooks, although I am forcing myself to read. The Kindle is great for that. Right now, I have an audiobook, "Chiefs," in the car, "Horns" on my pc in the house, "I Am Not A Serial Killer" on the Kindle, and an old science fiction book in the bathroom.

Reading a book is different from listening to one. I love both ways.

I also fall asleep reading if I'm too comfy.

PS Have any of you read Ian McEwan's books? He wrote "Atonement." I have read 3 of his books this year. Amazing!

06-11-2011, 11:27 AM	#1
Gina Donating 4WT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 6,025	First of a Trilogy If anyone loves history I have started to read a great book called Fall of the Giants, by Ken Follett. It has almost 1000 pages yes I know long but my friend said its excellent and fast reading. I will let you know how I like it, so far so good. It is about 5 familes that interwine during WWI and WWII. I have the hard copy but shortly I will be receiving my Kindle so it won't be so bad hurling around a big book lol..

06-11-2011, 03:37 PM	#3
Janet Moderator Donating 4WT 18K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: INDIANA Posts: 21,624	I love reading but just haven't had the time. When I finally sit for long enough I'm usually out like a light.. I have a few books here that I've bought, but haven't read yet. Maybe I need to set them out as a reminder. Hope you like your book Gina and Gayle....planning another trip? __________________ To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven. ECCLESIASTES 3:1

06-11-2011, 05:50 PM	#5
gja1000 Donating 4WT Yakker Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Central Texas Posts: 5,717	LOL! No, we aren't planning another trip - yet. We would like to go to Alaska again and we might, but not any time soon. It's just interesting to read about some of the places we have been. I remember seeing a guy walking to a river with his fly fishing equipment and a rifle slung over his back (i was walking to the same river with NOTHING)! I knew it was for bears but I appreciate their danger more after reading this book. __________________ Gayle

06-12-2011, 04:57 AM	#6
judy Donating 4WT Yakker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Denver, NY Posts: 8,097	Janet, when I was so busy teaching, I discovered audiobooks. I commuted to work, and it was a perfect solution to having no time for books. I am now hooked on audibooks, and have just begun to read "real" books last year. I still prefer audiobooks, although I am forcing myself to read. The Kindle is great for that. Right now, I have an audiobook, "Chiefs," in the car, "Horns" on my pc in the house, "I Am Not A Serial Killer" on the Kindle, and an old science fiction book in the bathroom. Reading a book is different from listening to one. I love both ways. I also fall asleep reading if I'm too comfy. PS Have any of you read Ian McEwan's books? He wrote "Atonement." I have read 3 of his books this year. Amazing! __________________ *Judy*

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06-11-2011, 03:59 PM	#4
DianaB Moderator Donating 4WT 13K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kansas Posts: 16,069	That sounds like a good book!!! I'll have to look for it at the library!!!

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