Got a copy of King of Dogs in the mail today. Looking forward to sitting down with it once I get my kids to bed. Definitely breaking out the scotch and a little pipe tobacco.
Second this. @Darryl I know others have asked this, but would love to see even an incomplete reading list broken down by your series/episodes (e.g. the main sources for The Antihumans, the Epstein series, and of course The German's War). Please don't feel like it has to be comprehensive--I think I can speak for most of your readers and listeners in saying we'd love even a starting point to dig deeper into these topics on our own. FWIW, I'm particularly keen to hear your book recommendations regarding Russia-Ukraine-US relations (in addition to Horton's Provoked).
Man I been trying to get an anti-humans reading list for as long as there’s been a substack! Keep poking the bear sooner or later he’ll give us the goods!
This would be a game changer. If you’re interested in book recommendations, we send out 3 newsletters a week. Every Wednesday is a book recommendation…completely free to subscribe 👍🏼
I'm currently reading No Country For Old Men for the third time, so I can appreciate a novelist akin to Cormac McCarthy. Thank you for the recommendation!
I'm in a book club (with real readers), and it gets tougher and tougher to find new books worth reading. For a woman, my taste is eclectic. Over the last couple of years, I've enjoyed everything written by Jack Carr, both his Terminal List series (so much fun!) and his book on the Beirut bombing. I only recommend those to guy friends, though.
2. I purchased it this morning and can't remember for sure, but I believe it's on sale, 70% off right now. (I'm a monthly member, so they just charge me in credits, which is why I can't be sure.)
Geez Darryl, at least set up an affiliate account with Amazon so we can feel like we're supporting you with a few pennies when we buy the book. I have a feeling you think something along the lines of "I don't want my readers to think I'm only doing this for the affiliate money."
I can only speak for myself, but I'm sure I'm not alone... we know you wouldn't fuck us over for a couple hundred bucks, but maybe you can buy some more firewood with the cash, and that would make us happy, because then you could stay inside and finish your WW2 work .·°՞(˃ ᗜ ˂)՞°·.
On your recommendation on X I read "King of dogs" a couple of weeks back. Cormac McCarthy was my immediate comparison in terms of style and power, along with the way he's able to explore both the darkness of human nature and resilience in the face of it. Finished it in a sitting. Just ordered Crowbar!
Everyone who can should buy copies of these books. If you want to change the culture, you have to support artists...
Exactly.
Got a copy of King of Dogs in the mail today. Looking forward to sitting down with it once I get my kids to bed. Definitely breaking out the scotch and a little pipe tobacco.
I have started reading King of Dogs this week-- it is great.
Make this a monthly or quarterly (or whatever interval makes sense based on your reading volume) topic, please!
Deal.
Second this. @Darryl I know others have asked this, but would love to see even an incomplete reading list broken down by your series/episodes (e.g. the main sources for The Antihumans, the Epstein series, and of course The German's War). Please don't feel like it has to be comprehensive--I think I can speak for most of your readers and listeners in saying we'd love even a starting point to dig deeper into these topics on our own. FWIW, I'm particularly keen to hear your book recommendations regarding Russia-Ukraine-US relations (in addition to Horton's Provoked).
Man I been trying to get an anti-humans reading list for as long as there’s been a substack! Keep poking the bear sooner or later he’ll give us the goods!
I’m listening to king of dogs now. Thanks for the recommendation!
This would be a game changer. If you’re interested in book recommendations, we send out 3 newsletters a week. Every Wednesday is a book recommendation…completely free to subscribe 👍🏼
I also liked “once a mighty tribe” by Clive Clovis
Check out Mockingbird by Walter Tevis
Thanks for the recs.
Quick question : "and he’s one of us" - I don't want to get sloppy and assume - what do you mean?
A fan of Martyr Made!
Got it. YES!
Andrew grew up in Portland, maybe that is a best place to see how America could experience USSR style collapse.
Thanks for the books and author suggestion.
I'm currently reading No Country For Old Men for the third time, so I can appreciate a novelist akin to Cormac McCarthy. Thank you for the recommendation!
You won't regret it.
I'm in a book club (with real readers), and it gets tougher and tougher to find new books worth reading. For a woman, my taste is eclectic. Over the last couple of years, I've enjoyed everything written by Jack Carr, both his Terminal List series (so much fun!) and his book on the Beirut bombing. I only recommend those to guy friends, though.
@martyrmade, you need to read his audio books.
For you audio book listeners:
1. King of Dogs is available on Audible; and
2. I purchased it this morning and can't remember for sure, but I believe it's on sale, 70% off right now. (I'm a monthly member, so they just charge me in credits, which is why I can't be sure.)
These books ARE incredible! J Burden, Pete Q, and myself have all interviewed the author. Listen to those and read the books! You too will be floored.
Just ordered both. Thanks for the recs. Exactly what I’ve been looking for.
Geez Darryl, at least set up an affiliate account with Amazon so we can feel like we're supporting you with a few pennies when we buy the book. I have a feeling you think something along the lines of "I don't want my readers to think I'm only doing this for the affiliate money."
I can only speak for myself, but I'm sure I'm not alone... we know you wouldn't fuck us over for a couple hundred bucks, but maybe you can buy some more firewood with the cash, and that would make us happy, because then you could stay inside and finish your WW2 work .·°՞(˃ ᗜ ˂)՞°·.
No such thing as pennies
Loved these books. Read each in 2 days. Now there's a void. Great.
King of Dogs arriving today.
Wishing you and yours a Merry Christmas and a blessed New Year
Thanks for the tip big dog
On your recommendation on X I read "King of dogs" a couple of weeks back. Cormac McCarthy was my immediate comparison in terms of style and power, along with the way he's able to explore both the darkness of human nature and resilience in the face of it. Finished it in a sitting. Just ordered Crowbar!
bro! more book recs please!
I ordered them both. I really appreciate your recommendations.