Blades upon Books - Traditionals

[JM2]

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My wife and I collect cookbooks, and I especially collect wild game cook books.

 

[dennishy]

Everything pictured is previously loved but new to me. Haven't had a chance to read the book yet but hoping to enjoy it during the weekend.

Funny enough, even though the 71 and the 14 are the oldest knives in my (burgeoning) collection - they came used so I'm happily and carelessly pocketing them. They'll need to be sacrificed to my whetstone, especially the barlow which appears to have been subjected to a pull through sharpener, but I'm happy with them nevertheless.

 

[JM2]

I’ve not looked through each page of this thread yet but I have already seen a dozen books to add to my library. Shame none of my friends are into reading. My mom was, but always murder mysteries and sometimes biographies of musicians.

I like stuff like true adventure in Alaska or the west, hunting books, little bit of history thrown in.

 

[Jon0385]

I saw this thread on the front page. I’m using this book for both work and my final class to complete my degree.

 

[MUFC4Benfica1]

A taste of t'North.

Taylor's Eye Witness, R. White.

 

[Jolipapa]

 

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Looks provocative. (My French is so great that's just a guess.)

 

[Jolipapa]

Looks provocative. (My French is so great that's just a guess.)

Yes. It is a Nazi poster (edit- a pamphlet came also) that covered the walls in 1944 known as the Affiche Rouge -Red Poster- after the execution of a group of Resistants, all of foreign origin, Armenian, Pole, Hungarian etc.
They, among other fights, were responsible for the killing of SS general Ritter, responsible of the Compulsory Work Service in France.
The leader, Manouchian left a poem to his wife and Aragon used it later in a poem, sung by Léo Ferré.
The book was written by his wife in 1974.

 

[Pt-Luso]

 

[Jack Black]

A taste of t'North.

Taylor's Eye Witness, R. White.

Some great reading there (and 3 great films)

Yes. It is a Nazi poster (edit- a pamphlet came also) that covered the walls in 1944 known as the Affiche Rouge -Red Poster- after the execution of a group of Resistants, all of foreign origin, Armenian, Pole, Hungarian etc.
They, among other fights, were responsible for the killing of SS general Ritter, responsible of the Compulsory Work Service in France.
The leader, Manouchian left a poem to his wife and Aragon used it later in a poem, sung by Léo Ferré.
The book was written by his wife in 1974.

 

[mitch13]

 

[Jack Black]

I picked up a few books on my travels today, including this one from 1949

 

[5K Qs]

Having seen this book recommended at BF by 2 or 3 folks, I checked it out from the public library. But I couldn't make it through the book!
Not sure why it didn't hold my interest, but I suspect I was unwilling to expend the effort needed for me to comprehend 19th century British English.


- GT

 

[Jack Black]

Having seen this book recommended at BF by 2 or 3 folks, I checked it out from the public library. But I couldn't make it through the book!
Not sure why it didn't hold my interest, but I suspect I was unwilling to expend the effort needed for me to comprehend 19th century British English.
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- GT

Try this one Gary, it's the American version!

 

[5K Qs]

Try this one Gary, it's the American version!

Thanks for the recommendation, Jack.
I checked the public library website, and that title is in the library's holdings. So I'll give it a try, but probably not until after our usual August vacation that begins Saturday and lasts a couple of weeks.

Here's a book I read in early June IIRC. I've had an interest in books related to the JFK assassination ever since my Mom got a copy of the Warren Commission Report when it first became available in 1964, and I've read many of the conspiracy theories that have been proposed (although I'm completely convinced that the lone nut, Oswald acted alone explanation is correct). I've also read quite a few of Stephen King's books, and, while I'm not a huge fan of the horror genre, I've enjoyed most of King's books that I've read (and a few of his books that are not horror, per se, are some of my favorite works of fiction). So when this book came out (in 2011, I think), I was excited to read it. I read it again this summer, and I think it's a GREAT read, even though it depends heavily on time travel, a "mechanism" in stories that usually just makes me frustrated. King has some interesting "rules" in his time travel that make the story easier for me to swallow. The book's protagonist has the opportunity to go back in time and try to prevent JFK's assassination. The book's front and back covers show alternate outcomes.



Just in case you're wondering about the knife in my photos, here's a better shot of the little paring knife.


- GT

 

[Jack Black]

Thanks for the recommendation, Jack.
I checked the public library website, and that title is in the library's holdings. So I'll give it a try, but probably not until after our usual August vacation that begins Saturday and lasts a couple of weeks.

Here's a book I read in early June IIRC. I've had an interest in books related to the JFK assassination ever since my Mom got a copy of the Warren Commission Report when it first became available in 1964, and I've read many of the conspiracy theories that have been proposed (although I'm completely convinced that the lone nut, Oswald acted alone explanation is correct). I've also read quite a few of Stephen King's books, and, while I'm not a huge fan of the horror genre, I've enjoyed most of King's books that I've read (and a few of his books that are not horror, per se, are some of my favorite works of fiction). So when this book came out (in 2011, I think), I was excited to read it. I read it again this summer, and I think it's a GREAT read, even though it depends heavily on time travel, a "mechanism" in stories that usually just makes me frustrated. King has some interesting "rules" in his time travel that make the story easier for me to swallow. The book's protagonist has the opportunity to go back in time and try to prevent JFK's assassination. The book's front and back covers show alternate outcomes.
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Just in case you're wondering about the knife in my photos, here's a better shot of the little paring knife.
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- GT

I think it's a bit of a classic Gary, and it certainly is a fascinating historic account of the building of New York. I hope you find it both informative and enjoyable

Your King book sounds interesting. Cool Otter Paring Knife too

 

[Fodderwing]

Having seen this book recommended at BF by 2 or 3 folks, I checked it out from the public library. But I couldn't make it through the book!
Not sure why it didn't hold my interest, but I suspect I was unwilling to expend the effort needed for me to comprehend 19th century British English.

Try this one Gary, it's the American version!

GT I also bought that book and couldn't finish it. I do own the book that Jack recommended and I can assure you it is a much better read. You will enjoy "LOW LIFE".

 

[knife_fan]

Gonna try to finish the book before the series starts later this month.

 

[baxtrom]

I like the historical mystery novels, like Steven Saylor’s Roma sub rosa series. At the moment I’m enjoying this medieval mystery unfolding in Visby, city of roses and ruins located on the island of Gotland in the Baltic Sea (2nd photo). If you are into history and happen to pass by norther Europe, it’s well worth visiting this 13th century heritage city

 

[Peregrin]

Started another Jack Reacher novel. So far it's a good one. Then again, they all are.
Get them from the NYPL and read them on my tablet. More money for knives!