Read any good books lately?

[Maryann]

I found The Old Man and the Sea (will be my first time reading Hemmingway), The Last Resort, and Far Tortuga at the library last night. It was too late for me to order Rasta Heart from Amazon and I couldn't find it at the library, so I'm going to keep that in mind for my next trip. Have already read the Don Juan series (loved). Started reading Jeff Long's The Descent last night and had a hard time putting it down. Might be finished with those books before I even leave! Thanks so much for the suggestions!

p.s. After starting The Descent, I'm thankful to be staying on the beach because this story takes place in caves. Should have probably started it when I got back because it kind of freaks me out!

[Rasta Stan]

I Started "A Pirate Looks at Forty" By Jimmy Buffet years ago, I'm sure he'll be ^5 by the time I finish it....lol
Too much going on for me to read in Jamaica.

[rocknrollfarmer]

I did read "A pirate looks at 40" It was not bad. You just have to get in Jimmy's frame of mind I guess, and go with it. The Neil Young autobiography was good. Hippe Dream or something like that it was called. The Gregg Allman book was good too. Would like to get the Rod Stewart book next. Best regards..."Rock'n'Roll Farmer"

[johng]

Hi Maryann,

Glad to see you found Old Man and The Sea and Far Tortuga, please post your impressions when finished. While in Negril be sure and check Miss Brown and have a big portion of her World Famous Tea. Enjoy your trip!!

Regards,
John

[Yvonne]

Personally, I'm a big fan of any of Jonathan Kellerman's Alex Delaware books; ditto Robert Parker's Spencer books. Reading "Disposable People" now... a story, more an auto-biograpgy of sorts, of a young boy growing up in rural Jamaica written by his adult self. It's not the first book of this type I've read yet still keeps me engaged & wanting to read more.

[debitdog]

Happen to read The Columbus Affair by Steve Berry the week before I went to Negril.
I've read a few of his, ad didn't realize it had Jamaica connection.
Dan Brown-ish "true history of Columbus" = Was Jewish and left the Ark of the Covenant in Jamaica.
Partly set in Blue Mountains and discusses the Maroon people.

[johng]

Maryann,

The Old Man in the Sea was written by Hemingway when he lived in Cuba. It's an easy but great read. He was a huge fisherman. If you're ever in Key West there is a Hemingway museum that was his old house. Be patient with Far Tortuga as it has some slow spots but all in all I think you'll enjoy it.

[tahrheel]

"Gone Girl" When you think you have figured it out, the next chapter turns your theory upside down.

[johng]

Hi Maryann,

How was your trip to Negril and what did you end up reading while you were there?

[biggbxguy]

Anything Clive Clussler...or Mule: My Dangerous Life as a Drug Smuggler Turned DEA Informant by C.A. Heifner. I really good adventure.. The Jamaica Triangle..available in the shops at hi lo...