What are you reading

Scott Salzer said:
“In a previous life “, I really enjoyed this thread. A lot of excellent suggestions. I only hope to survive long enough to put a dent in the list of suggestions.
Currently reading Northwest Passage - The Great Columbia River, William Dietrich. Not a quick read, for me, but a very good narrative on the Columbia.
Btw - I have a number of fly fishing books I no longer need. They would be free. Individuals, clubs, etc. I ain’t going to list them. Free shipping.
Pm if you are interested.
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Was on a month long trip in Montana/Idaho and had some down time on a few rainy days. I found Tom McGuanes's - The Longest Silence in my rig. I had read most of it long ago but was delighted to re read it. Such a fine writer and great book. Made a fantastic fishing trip that much richer.

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Eagle Dreams - Searching for Legends in Wild Mongolia - Stephen Bodio

Stephen Bodio’s book on hunting with Golden Eagles and their Kazarkh & Mongolian owners in the far reaches of Mongolia after the breakup of the Soviet Union and a return trip some years after. A falconer for many years, he reaches back historically thousands of years and brings the experience of the people, land, history, and the eagles involved into today’s world. Only speaks to fishing very briefly in the latter stages of the read.

After buying and reading his “Querencia” in the early 90s I’ve followed Mr Bodio’s blog and read most of his books. It’s been worthwhile. I highly recommend Querencia also.

A friend who I fish with, recently sent me a email upon his return from an Eagle Festival in Mongolia with an image of him dressed as a local hunter on a sturdy Mongol horse with an eagle on his right arm, Kazarkh style….also another holding a 40” Taiman……..hmmmm. Things to do before you die……hmmm.
 
VAGABOND said:
Eagle Dreams - Searching for Legends in Wild Mongolia - Stephen Bodio

Stephen Bodio’s book on hunting with Golden Eagles and their Kazarkh & Mongolian owners in the far reaches of Mongolia after the breakup of the Soviet Union and a return trip some years after. A falconer for many years, he reaches back historically thousands of years and brings the experience of the people, land, history, and the eagles involved into today’s world. Only speaks to fishing very briefly in the latter stages of the read.

After buying and reading his “Querencia” in the early 90s I’ve followed Mr Bodio’s blog and read most of his books. It’s been worthwhile. I highly recommend Querencia also.

A friend who I fish with, recently sent me a email upon his return from an Eagle Festival in Mongolia with an image of him dressed as a local hunter on a sturdy Mongol horse with an eagle on his right arm, Kazarkh style….also another holding a 40” Taiman……..hmmmm. Things to do before you die……hmmm.
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If you go after Taimen, take plenty of mice patterns tied on stout hooks .
 
Tim L said:
Easily a favorite, and one of the best producers on the planet.
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Just finished - outstanding autobiography covering his coming of age as an aspiring hip-hop DJ in 90s NYC. Impeccable detail recalling people, places and things of significance. An intimate window into a time and place where a lot of pop culture history was being shaped, but before the age of viral social media. Mark connects the dots up until he breaks out as one of the top record producers in the business. To me, this book really shines with his self portrayal as a nerdy neurotic white kid who doesn't exactly fit in, and lives with his share of failure and awkwardness the entire way. Honestly and brilliantly written.
 
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Catching up with an invaluable classic. There is so much classical literature I wish I had read in my 20s and 30s. Better late than never!
 
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Catching up with an invaluable classic. There is so much classical literature I wish I had read in my 20s and 30s. Better late than never!
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Having stored a share of classics is like having many fly rods in waiting seemingly never used, yet available when the thought comes back that they are in need of purposeful enjoyment.
 
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Capt Insano Emeritis said:
Having stored a share of classics is like having many fly rods in waiting seemingly never used, yet available when the thought comes back that they are in need of purposeful enjoyment.
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Well there is always Thoreau, read about 5 or so times since the mid 70’s
And Vonnegut(about 15 volumes)

Currently i just finished stabilizing some very old books from moms place that I knew would not find good homes if I did not save them. IMG_8786.jpegCondition makes them of diminished value . They have stories to tell . Now I am beginning to peruse a John Greenleaf Whittier poetry volume. Many of his poetry was published in this collection dated to 1835 and the early 19th century.

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Buzzy - I have sitting on my shelf. Not sure if I’ll read it or not. I have no doubt that it will be a tough read.
Currently reading Wilderness by Lance Weller. Weller lives in the PNW.
 
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