ghostdog Posted May 24, 2011 Recently finished two very good books bought on recommendations of UJ folks: Strong fathers, strong daughters: recommended by Briarscratch. Excellent book on parenting daughters. Learned a lot and stressed the importance of stuff I already knew. Changed how I interact with my three daughters. Misadventures of a flyfisherman by Jack Hemingway: recommended by Larry Brown (I think). Interesting memoir that covers many of of my favorite subjects: hemingway, fishing, hunting and first-hand accounts of service in WWII. He is not the gifted writer that his father was, but still a great read. Seems the UJ crowd is very well read. Any recommendations for the summer reading list? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Briarscratch Posted May 24, 2011 I just finished Sharon Kay Penman's Welsh trilogy (thanks again Craig D) and started "Gone With The Wind". Now I know why it's considered one of the best novels of the 20th Century. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Larry Brown Posted May 24, 2011 GD, glad you liked the Hemingway memoir. Had to have been tough for him, growing up in his father's giant shadow. But he eventually came to terms with it. I liked the quote about how he resolved himself to being the son of a famous father and the father of famous daughters. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MTRookie76 Posted May 24, 2011 I am working my way through Tom McGuane books right now. Only read two so far and have enjoyed both. The two I have read is "Gallatin Canyon Stories" and "Ninety-two in the Shade". McGuane has a way with words that is nothing short of genius. Have not read any of his outdoor stuff yet, looking forward to it though. If you have never read his stuff check him out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisMcFeely Posted May 24, 2011 I have become a recent convert to the fan club of Guy de la Valdene. Though I enjoyed all his books I found For A Handful of Feathers to be the best. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wisconsin Posted May 24, 2011 Almost done with "The Tattered Autumn Sky" by Tom Davis. You may appreciate his Wisconsin ties. And if you're a fan of birddogs, grouse, woodcock and western prairie bird hunting, you'll enjoy his essays. I love his style and consider him one of the best writers in the upland hunting/bird dog market today. Ken Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tartanshooter Posted May 24, 2011 Arnold Gingrich was the founding editor of Esquire magazine and his: The Joys of Trout and The Well Tempered Angler Are as near and dear to my heart as is Spiller, Foster, and Woolner. Dick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ghostdog Posted May 24, 2011 Almost done with "The Tattered Autumn Sky" by Tom Davis. You may appreciate his Wisconsin ties. And if you're a fan of birddogs, grouse, woodcock and western prairie bird hunting, you'll enjoy his essays. I love his style and consider him one of the best writers in the upland hunting/bird dog market today. Ken read and re-read a couple times. one my favorite (if not the favorite) contemporary wing shooting books. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted May 24, 2011 Couple of oldies but goodies if looking outside hunting and fishing reads. "Neuromancer" by William Gibson (Genre Cyber Punk) "Watership Down" by Richard Adams Olaf Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peterson Posted May 24, 2011 I'm reading Fire Season - Philip Connors right now, it's interesting, about being a wilderness fire lookout, his thoughts bounce around in an interesting fashion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ccavacini Posted May 24, 2011 The Book Thief Markus Zusak Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rex Hoppie Posted May 24, 2011 You are not reccommending "Great Expectations"? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trust me Posted May 24, 2011 i just finished a compilation of Hemingway's short stories. A few I'd read, most I had not. Apparently he died with a lot of odds and ends stashed away that never got finished. Lots of good stuff there, and also some pieces that left me saying, "I could do as well." But he truly was America's greatest author. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brad Eden Posted May 24, 2011 I'm rereading my dog training books. Its been 11 years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brymoore Posted May 24, 2011 Horse Soldiers - Doug Stanton Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
