I have been reading since I was 5 years old; I am currently 70+. I am male, a retired attorney who raises cattle on a small east Texas farm. My reading tastes are broad; one of my interests is science fiction, which I also try to write. Sidenote: I was saddened to learn of Ray Bradbury's passing, though I hope I can live as long as he did.
Recent reads have included: The Hunger Games, Catching Fire; Leviathan, Behomoth; Hull Zero Three, Embassytown,. I also listen to audiobooks while riding my stationary bicycle; Flags of Our Fathers, In Harm's Way. Currently reading John Grisham's "The Litigators," and Suzanne Brockman's "Born to Darkness" (audio).
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Cattleman, welcome to BT. You might want to join us in the discussion of World War Z. Have you published anything?
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Welcome to the community!
I'm going to start The Hunger Games soon. The movie was great I think.
I'm going to start The Hunger Games soon. The movie was great I think.
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To: oblivion. Thanks, but I am not into zombie stories.
To: Chris O'Connell. Haven't seen the movie, but really enjoyed the book. Have Mockingjay on reserve/request at my local library.
To: Chris O'Connell. Haven't seen the movie, but really enjoyed the book. Have Mockingjay on reserve/request at my local library.
Love what you do, and do what you love. Don't listen to anyone else who tells you not to do it. -Ray Bradbury
Always listen to experts. They'll tell you what can't be done, and why. Then do it. -Robert A. Heinlein
Always listen to experts. They'll tell you what can't be done, and why. Then do it. -Robert A. Heinlein
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To: oblivion. The last fiction I had published was in a college literary magazine about 50 years ago. Most of my writing (until my retirement) was related to my law practice. Wills, Trusts, Contracts, Leases, Pleadings, Briefs. I hope to submi something soon though.
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Cattleman, although this sounds like a Zombie story, it is much more (Zombies are more or less the frame)...I was hesitant to read it at first as well but am glad I relented. I think we do have a rather nice standard here and we wouldn't be reading it otherwise :; I'm sure you'll find a discussion or two you'll like to join. Please just jump in.
Gods and spirits are parasitic--Pascal Boyer
Religion is the only force in the world that lets a person have his prejudice or hatred and feel good about it --S C Hitchcock
Believe those who are seeking the truth. Doubt those who find it. --André Gide
Reading is a majority skill but a minority art. --Julian Barnes
Religion is the only force in the world that lets a person have his prejudice or hatred and feel good about it --S C Hitchcock
Believe those who are seeking the truth. Doubt those who find it. --André Gide
Reading is a majority skill but a minority art. --Julian Barnes