The HipForums Book Club

A great idea, and it looks like an awesome book! Im currently reading 3 books, ranging from a mystery to a motorcycle suspension book, so I cant take another on at the moment. But def interested, and I saved the picture of Odd Billy Todd to read at a future date!

 

I was talking to my mom yesterday and I mentioned that I hadn't sat down to read a book in a very long time. Most of my reading has been articles on line, mostly to do with classic cars, or ATVs.

 

Billy feels as though he is the only person left on the planet when the story begins; I admit that I have a great fondness for post apocolyptic books and movies. This is the first book I habe ever read by Reed, and I am impressed with this writer's style!

 

I haven't read this one, but I do have some suggestions for some others I like--I will stay tuned.

 

He seems to need to write everything down because he doesn't feel that he can trust his memory. As someone with memory issues, I feel for him there. I disagree with those who see and describe him as feebleminded. His problem, as I see it, is low self esteem.
Billy needs to believe in himself.

 

I am deeply into the story now, lost in Billy's world. Not even halfway through yet, but already dreading the end of the book. I never want it to end!

 

Yes; how long before other people find out about those stockpiles and decide to relieve them of that hard earned stuff?

 

This is a great book. Can't believe it's his first!

 

This will give you some thoughts on being prepared

 

My wife and I try to keep all of our really important electronic possessions in my detached shop/garage. The entire building is one big Faraday Cage. After the pulse, we'll most likely be the only people for miles around with working vehicles... until the fuel supply is exhausted.

 

IDK if an english version of these books exists but I just finished "Alabama" by professor Alessandro Barbero and I'm currently in the middle of "Beautiful life and foreign wars of Mr. Pyle, Gentleman". The former is recent while the latter has seen multiple editions in several languages. Both deal about American history, while "Alabama" is the collected memories of a 100 yo confederate veteran interviewed by a near graduate student in history looking for first hand witness about the massacre of an entire captured black union regiment at the hands of confederate soldiers, "Mr. Pyle" deals with the adventures of an American diplomat in Europe during the time of Napoleonic wars, constantly facing the reality that at that point in history only a few ones knew about the USA. The novel is a first person diary by mr. Pyle himself and his political and... less political deeds in the early 1800s. Through his journey, he manages to make acquaintances with several historical figures. Alessandro Barbero is a professor of medieval history who enjoys a full fledged rockstar level popularity in Italy. Which is an uncommon occurring for his profession. He authored a considerable amount of books, both novels and historical essays.