The Devil’s Chessboard (Allen Dulles biography...I’m convinced he was involved in the JFK assassination)
Bush Family of Secrets
Anything by Douglas Valentine (CIA, organized crime both of which can be the same thing)
The Wizard and the Prophet: Two Remarkable Scientists and Their Dueling Visions to Shape Tomorrow's World by Charles C. Mann.
I'm far from a science guy but this book is fantastic. Basically a non-judgemental account of the two contending worldviews regarding the disposal of Earthly resources.
I know I've managed to make it sound dull as ditchwater, but believe me: it's an honest-to-God page-turner.
by Ian McGuire. Very, very well written. 19th century arctic whaling mystery/adventure. Most compelling and page-turning book I read last year. I've recommended this book to friends with a positive response. Kind of along the lines of Dan Simmons, The Terror, but much more engaging. Warning...some of the scenes described in the book are extremely brutal.
by David Baldacci...if you like suspense or thrillers as you mentioned.
The book is new as well, just came out
in November '19. I like the author myself.
It's humorous science fiction. There is a series, but the first book is the best and is a self-contained story. It's an easy, fun read.
Also, I've been reading Agatha Christie lately. A bit dated, but she's a master of the 'who done it'.
If you want to read something vaguely Giants' related, you might check out The Oddessey by Homer., IIRC the Fitzgerald translation was the last one I read and it was great.
How Giants' related? It's the story of a sea-faring journey home that gets waylaid every way imaginable and requires the protagonist to gain some humility and perspective along the way, before finally succeeding after 10 years.
Also, the guy steering the ship was "the smartest guy in the room" AKA Dave Gettleman.
Kite Runner. Great choice. That book really sucked me in and it's one I refer back to in my thoughts now and again.
The Devil’s Chessboard (Allen Dulles biography...I’m convinced he was involved in the JFK assassination)
Bush Family of Secrets
Anything by Douglas Valentine (CIA, organized crime both of which can be the same thing)
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Pendergast novels by Child(?) & Douglas.
Kite Runner. Great choice. That book really sucked me in and it's one I refer back to in my thoughts now and again.
Yeah, and it's sequel.
I'm far from a science guy but this book is fantastic. Basically a non-judgemental account of the two contending worldviews regarding the disposal of Earthly resources.
I know I've managed to make it sound dull as ditchwater, but believe me: it's an honest-to-God page-turner.
The Wizard and the Prophet - ( New Window )
The book is new as well, just came out
in November '19. I like the author myself.
Also, I've been reading Agatha Christie lately. A bit dated, but she's a master of the 'who done it'.
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If you want to read something vaguely Giants' related, you might check out The Oddessey by Homer., IIRC the Fitzgerald translation was the last one I read and it was great.
How Giants' related? It's the story of a sea-faring journey home that gets waylaid every way imaginable and requires the protagonist to gain some humility and perspective along the way, before finally succeeding after 10 years.
Also, the guy steering the ship was "the smartest guy in the room" AKA Dave Gettleman.
Shantaram - probably my favorite.