My Book List

A couple of years ago I embarked on a quest to read (not speed read, or photo read mind you) at least 5000 more books in my lifetime. That may not seem like a lot at first blush, but if you read cover to cover a book every week for 10 years that is only 520 books. You may ask, "Why 5000?" My only answer is: because. The books here reflect some of what I like, and some of what I would like to become, and also some of what I don't really understand. Finally many of the books are just for fun.

If you have any recommendations feel free to leave them here.

So, without further ado:


Biography

  • O’Driscoll, Jeffrey S. Hyrum Smith: A Life of Integrity. Deseret Book Company, Salt Lake City, Utah: 2003.
 
Children's

 Current Events & Politics

  • Antenori, SFC Frank. Roughneck Nine-One. St Martin’s Press, New York, New York: 2006.
  • Bush, George W. Decision Points. Crown Publishers, New York, New York: 2010.
  • Johnson, Phillip E. Darwin on Trial. InterVarsity Press, Downer’s Grove, Illinois: 1993.
  • Glynn, Patrick. God the Evidence: The Reconciliation of Faith and Reason in a Postsecular World. Three Rivers Press, New York, New York: 1997.
  • Luttrell, Marcus; Robinson, Patrick. Lone Survivor. Back Bay Books, New York,New York: 2007.
  • Maurer, Kevin; Bradley Rusty. The Lions of Kandahar. Random House, New York, New York: 2011.
  • Mortensen, Greg and Relin, David Oliver. Three Cups of Tea. Penguin Group, New York, New York: 2006.

Fiction & Literature

  • Barkdull, Larry. Cold Train Coming. Shadow Mountain, Ann Arbor, Michigan: 2004.
  • Beck, Glenn. The Christmas Sweater. Simon & Schuster, Inc. New York, New York: 2008.
  • Berry, Steve. The Romanov Prophecy. Ballentine Books, New York, New York: 2004.
  • Berry, Steve. The Templar Legacy. Ballentine Books, New York, New York: 2006.
  • Gardner, Willard Boyd. Pursuit of Justice. Covenant Communications, Inc. American Fork, Utah: 2003.
  • L’Amour, Louis. Last of the Breed. Bantam Books, Inc. New York, New York: 1986.
  • Robson, Nancy Taylor. Course of the Waterman. River City Publishing, Montgomery, Alabama: 2004.
  • Wright, Jason F. Christmas Jars. Deseret Book, Salt Lake City, UT: 2005.

Alternate History

  • Stirling, S. M. A Meeting at Corvallis. Penguin Group, New York, New York: 2006.
  • Stirling, S. M. Against the Tide of Years. Penguin Group, New York, New York: 1999.
  • Stirling, S. M. Dies the Fire. Penguin Group, New York, New York: 2005.
  • Stirling, S. M. The High King of Montival. Penguin Group, New York, New York: 2010.
  • Stirling, S. M. Island in the Sea of Time. Penguin Group, New York, New York: 1998.
  • Stirling, S. M. On the Oceans of Eternity. Penguin Group, New York, New York: 2000.
  • Stirling, S. M. The Protector’s War. Penguin Group, New York, New York: 2006.
  • Stirling, S. M. Scourge of God. Penguin Group, New York, New York: 2008.
  • Stirling, S. M. The Sunrise Lands. Penguin Group, New York, New York: 2007.
  • Stirling, S. M. Sword of the Lady. Penguin Group, New York, New York: 2009.
  • Stirling, S. M. The Tears of the Sun. Penguin Group, New York, New York: 2011.
  • Turtledove, Harry. Days of Infamy. New American Library, New York, New York: 2004.
  • Turtledove, Harry. End of the Beginning. New American Library, New York, New York: 2006.

Classics

  • Austen, Jane. Pride and Prejudice. Wordsworth Editions Ltd., Ware, Great Britain, 1999.
  • London, Jack. The Sea Wolf. Random House, Inc. New York, New York: 1904.
  • Paulsen, Gary. The Hatchet. Simon & Schuster, New York, New York: 1996.
  • Stendhal. The Red and The Black. Penguin Putnam Inc., New York, New York: 1970.

Fantasy

  • Britain, Kristen. The High King’s Tomb. DAW Books, Inc., New York, New York: 2007.
  • Brooks, Terry. Running With the Demon. Ballentine Publishing Group, New York, New York: 1997.
  • Marco, John. The Eyes of God. DAW Books, Inc. New York, New York: 2001.
  • Knight, E. E. Dragon Avenger. New American Library, New York, New York: 2006.
  • Knight, E. E. Dragon Champion. New American Library, New York, New York: 2005.
  • Knight, E. E. Dragon Outcast. New American Library, New York, New York: 2007.
  • Knight, E. E. Dragon Strike. New American Library, New York, New York: 2008.
  • Kurland, Lynn. Star of the Morning. Penguin Group, New York, New York: 2006.
  • Martin, George R. R. A Feast for Crows. Random House, Inc. New York, New York: 2006.
  • McKillip, Patricia A. The Riddle-Master of Hed. Penguin Group, New York, New York: 1976.
  • McKillip, Patricia A. Heir of Sea and Fire. Penguin Group, New York, New York: 1977.
  • McKillip, Patricia A. Harpist in the Wind. Penguin Group, New York, New York: 1979.
  • Monk, Devon. Magic to the Bone. Penguin Group, New York, New York: 2008.
  • Paolini, Christopher. Eldest. Knopf, New York: 2006.
  • Paolini, Christopher. Eragon. Knopf, New York: 2005.
  • Roberson, Jennifer. Sword-Born. DAW Books, Inc. New York, New York: 1998.
  • Ruckley, Brian. Bloodheir. Hachette Book Group USA. New York, New York: 2008.
  • Ruckley, Brian. Fall of Thanes. Hachetter Book Group USA. New York, New York: 2009.
  • Ruckley, Brian. Winterbirth. Hachette Book Group USA. New York, New York: 2006.
  • Smith, Sherwood. The Fox. DAW Books, Inc. New York, New York: 2007.
  • Smith, Sherwood. Inda. DAW Books, Inc. New York, New York: 2006.
  • Smith, Sherwood. King’s Shield. DAW Books, Inc. New York, New York: 2008.
  • Smith, Sherwood. Treason’s Shore. DAW Books, Inc. New York, New York: 2009.

Historical

  • Forester, C. S. Beat to Quarters. Back Bay Books, New York, New York: 1998.
  • Forester, C. S. Commodore Hornblower. Back Bay Books, New York, New York: 1998.
  • Forester, C. S. Flying Colours. Back Bay Books, New York, New York: 1998.
  • Forester, C. S. Hornblower and the “Atropos”. Back Bay Books, New York, New York: 1998.
  • Forester, C. S. Hornblower and the “Hotspur”. Back Bay Books, New York, New York: 1998.
  • Forester, C. S. Hornblower During the Crisis. Back Bay Books, New York, New York: 1998.
  • Forester, C. S. Lieutenant Hornblower. Back Bay Books, New York, New York: 1998.
  • Forester, C. S. Mr. Midshipman Hornblower. Back Bay Books, New York, New York: 1998.
  • Forester, C. S. Ship of the Line. Back Bay Books, New York, New York: 1998.
  • Pressfield, Steven. Gates of Fire. Bantam Books, New York, New York: 1999.
  • O’Brian, Patrick. Desolation Island. W. W. Norton and Co. Inc., New York, New York: 1978.
  • O’Brian, Patrick. The Fortune of War. W. W. Norton and Co. Inc., New York, New York: 1979.
  • O’Brian, Patrick. H.M.S. Surprise. W. W. Norton and Co. Inc., New York, New York: 1973.
  • O’Brian, Patrick. Master and Commander. W. W. Norton and Co. Inc., New York, New York: 1970.
  • O’Brian, Patrick. The Mauritius Command. W. W. Norton and Co. Inc., New York, New York: 1977.
  • O’Brian, Patrick. Post Captain. W. W. Norton and Co. Inc., New York, New York: 1972.
  • O’Brian, Patrick. The Surgeon’s Mate. W. W. Norton and Co. Inc., New York, New York: 1980.
  • Ramsdell, Mike. A Train to Potevka. Zhivago Press, Layton, Utah: 2006.

Science Fiction

  • Abnett, Dan. Horus Rising. BL Publishing, Nottingham, UK: 2006.
  • Card, Orson Scott. The Call of Earth. Tom Doherty Associates, Inc. New York, New York: 1993.
  • Card, Orson Scott. Earthfall. Tom Doherty Associates, Inc. New York, New York: 1995.
  • Card, Orson Scott. Shadow Puppets. Tom Doherty Associates, Inc. New York, New York: 2002.
  • Card, Orson Scott. The Ships of Earth. Tom Doherty Associates, Inc. New York, New York: 1994.
  • Card, Orson Scott. A War of Gifts. Tom Doherty Associates, Inc. New York, New York: 2007.
  • Counter, Ben. Galaxy in Flames. BL Publishing, Nottingham, UK: 2006.
  • Goto, C. S. Dawn of War. BL Publishing, Nottingham, UK: 2004.
  • Hubbard, L. Ron. Battlefield Earth. Galaxy Press, L.L.C. Los Angeles, California: 2005.
  • Huff, Tanya. The Better Part of Valor. DAW Books, Inc. New York, New York: 2002.
  • Huff, Tanya. The Heart of Valor. DAW Books, Inc. New York, New York: 2007.
  • Huff, Tanya. Valor’s Choice. DAW Books, Inc. New York, New York: 2000.
  • King, William. Grey Hunter. BL Publishing, Nottingham, UK: 2004.
  • King, William. Wolfblade. BL Publishing, Nottingham, UK: 2003.
  • Mcneill, Graham. False Gods. BL Publishing, Nottingham, UK: 2006.
  • Moon, Elizabeth. Command Decision. Random House, Inc. New York, New York: 2007.
  • Moon, Elizabeth. Engaging the Enemy. Random House, Inc. New York, New York: 2006.
  • Moon, Elizabeth. Marque and Reprisal. Random House, Inc. New York, New York: 2004.
  • Moon, Elizabeth. Trading in Danger. Random House, Inc. New York, New York: 2003.
  • Moon, Elizabeth. Victory Conditions. Random House, Inc. New York, New York: 2008.
  • Rusch, Kristine Kathryn. Diving into the Wreck. Prometheus Books, New York, New York: 2009.
  • Spurrier, Simon. Lord of the Night. BL Publishing, Nottingham, UK: 2005.
  • Swallow, James. The Flight of the Eisenstein. BL Publishing, Nottingham, UK: 2007.
  • Thorpe, Gav. 13th Legion. BL Publishing, Nottingham, UK: 2000.
  • Thorpe, Gav. Annihilation Squad. BL Publishing, Nottingham, UK: 2004.
  • Thorpe, Gav. Kill Team. BL Publishing, Nottingham, UK: 2001.
  • Weber, David. Ashes of Victory. Baen Publishing Enterprises, Riverdale, New York: 2000.
  • Weber, David. At All Costs. Baen Publishing Enterprises, Riverdale, New York: 2006.
  • Weber, David. Bolo!. Baen Publishing Enterprises, Riverdale, New York: 2005.
  • Weber, David. By Heresies Distressed. TOR, New York, New York: 2009.
  • Weber, David. By Schism Rent Asunder. TOR, New York, New York: 2008.
  • Weber, David. Echoes of Honor. Baen Publishing Enterprises, Riverdale, New York: 1999.
  • Weber, David. Field of Dishonor. Baen Publishing Enterprises, Riverdale, New York: 1994.
  • Weber, David. Flag in Exile. Baen Publishing Enterprises, Riverdale, New York: 1995.
  • Weber, David. Honor Among Enemies. Baen Publishing Enterprises, Riverdale, New York: 1996.
  • Weber, David. The Honor of the Queen. Baen Publishing Enterprises, Riverdale, New York: 1993.
  • Weber, David. How Firm a Foundation. TOR, New York, New York: 2011.
  • Weber, David. In Enemy Hands. Baen Publishing Enterprises, Riverdale, New York: 1997.
  • Weber, David. Midst Toil and Tribulation. TOR, New York, New York: 2012.
  • Weber, David. A Mighty Fortress. TOR, New York, New York: 2010.
  • Weber, David. Mission of Honor. Baen Publishing Enterprises, Riverdale, New York: 2010.
  • Weber, David. Off Armageddon Reef. TOR, New York, New York: 2006.
  • Weber, David. Old Soldiers. Baen Publishing Enterprises, Riverdale, New York: 2005.
  • Weber, David. On Basilisk Station.  Baen Publishing Enterprises, Riverdale, New York: 1993.
  • Weber, David. Out of the Dark. TOR, New York, New York: 2010.
  • Weber, David. A Rising Thunder. Baen Publishing Enterprises, Riverdale, New York: 2012.
  • Weber, David. The Shadow of Saganami. Baen Publishing Enterprises, Riverdale, New York: 2004.
  • Weber, David. The Short Victorious War. Baen Publishing Enterprises, Riverdale, New York: 1994.
  • Weber, David. Storm from the Shadows. Baen Publishing Enterprises, Riverdale, New York: 2009.
  • Weber, David. War of Honor. Baen Publishing Enterprises, Riverdale, New York: 2005.
  • Weber, David, et al. Changer of Worlds. Baen Publishing Enterprises, Riverdale, New York: 2001.
  • Weber, David, et al. In Fire Forged. Baen Publishing Enterprises, Riverdale, New York: 2011.
  • Weber, David, et al. More Than Honor. Baen Publishing Enterprises, Riverdale, New York: 1998.
  • Weber, David, et al. The Service of the Sword. Baen Publishing Enterprises, Riverdale, New York: 2003.
  • Weber, David, et al. Worlds of Honor. Baen Publishing Enterprises, Riverdale, New York: 1999.
  • Weber, David; Flint, Eric. Torch of Freedom. Baen Publishing Enterprises, Riverdale, New York: 2009.
  • Weber, David; Flint, Eric. Crown of Slaves. Baen Publishing Enterprises, Riverdale, New York: 2003.
  • Weber, David; White, Steve. Crusade. Baen Publishing Enterprises, Riverdale, New York: 1992.
  • Weber, David; White, Steve. In Death Ground. Baen Publishing Enterprises, Riverdale, New York: 1997.
  • Weber, David; White, Steve. Insurrection. Baen Publishing Enterprises, Riverdale, New York: 1990.
  • Weber, David; White, Steve. The Shiva Option. Baen Publishing Enterprises, Riverdale, New York: 2002.

Thriller

  • Cussler, Clive. Arctic Drift. Penguin Group, New York, New York: 2008.
  • Cussler, Clive. Treasure of Khan. Penguin Group, New York, New York: 2006.
  • Cussler, Clive. Valhalla Rising. Penguin Group, New York, New York: 2001.
  • Flynn, Vince. American Assassin (The Mitch Rapp Prequel Series Book 1). Atria Books, New York, New York: 2010.
  • Flynn, Vince. Kill Shot (The Mitch Rapp Prequel Series Book 2). Atria Books, New York, New York: 2012.
  • Flynn, Vince. Transfer of Power (A Mitch Rapp Novel Book 1). Atria Books, New York, New York: 2001.
  • Ludlum, Robert. The Bourne Identity. Random House, Inc. New York, New York: 1980.
  • Ludlum, Robert. The Bourne Supremacy. Random House, Inc. New York, New York: 1986.
  • Ludlum, Robert. The Bourne Ultimatum. Random House, Inc. New York, New York: 1990.


Fitness & Nutrition

Gospel

  • Lewis, C. S. Miracles. HarperCollins Publishers, New York, New York: 2001.


 LDS Curriculum

  • Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Heber J. Grant. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Salt Lake City, Utah: 2002.
  • Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Spencer W. Kimball. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Salt Lake City, Utah: 2006.
  • Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Harold B. Lee. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Salt Lake City, Utah: 2000.
  • Teachings of Presidents of the Church: David O. McKay. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Salt Lake City, Utah: 2003.
  • Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Joseph Smith. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Salt Lake City, Utah: 2007.
  • Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Joseph F. Smith. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Salt Lake City, Utah: 1998.
  • Teachings of Presidents of the Church: John Taylor. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Salt Lake City, Utah: 2001.
  • Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Wilford Woodruff. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Salt Lake City, Utah: 2004.
  • Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Brigham Young. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Salt Lake City, Utah: 1997.



LDS General Authority

  • Howard, F. Burton (First Quorum of Seventy). Eternal Marriage and the Parable of the Silverware. Deseret Book Co., Salt Lake City, Utah: 2004.
  • Hinckley, Gordon B. (President). Way to Be!. Simon & Schuster, Inc. New York, New York: 2002.

LDS Member

  • Bytheway, John. How to be Totally Miserable. Deseret Book Co., Salt Lake City, UT: 2001.
  • Carlston, Liz, ed. Surviving Columbine. Deseret Book Co., Salt Lake City, UT: 2004.
  • Hinckley, Marjorie Pay. Small and Simple Things. Deseret Book Co. Salt Lake City, UT: 2003.
  • Wilcox, S. Michael. When Your Prayers Seem Unanswered. Deseret Book Co. Salt Lake City, UT: 2006.
  • Hafen, Leroy R. and Hafen, Ann W. Handcarts to Zion: The Story of a Unique Western Migration, 1856-1860. Bison Books, Glendale, California: 1960.


History

  • Ambrose, Stephen E. Band of Brothers. Simon & Schuster, Inc. New York, New York: 1992.
  • Burnod. Military Maxims of Napoleon. MJF Books, New York, New York: 1940.
  • Duffy, Peter. The Bielski Brothers. HarperCollins Publishers, New York, New York: 2003.
  • Mosier, John. The Blitzkrieg Myth: How Hitler and the Allies Misread the Strategic Realities of World War II. HarperCollins Publishers Inc., New York, New York: 2003.
  • Murphy, Audie. To Hell and Back. Picador, New York, New York: 2002.
  • Townley, Alvin. Legacy of Honor: The Values and Influence of America’s Eagle Scouts. St. Martin’s Press, New York, New York: 2007.
  • Tzu, Sun. The Art of War. MJF Books, New York, New York: 1940.
  • Vegetius, Flavius Renatus. The Military Institutions of the Romans (De Re Militari). MJF Books, New York, New York: 1940.
  • Winters, Maj. Dick. Beyond Band of Brothers. The Penguin Group, New York, New York: 2006.
  • Wukovitz, John. Pacific Alamo: The Battle for Wake Island. The Penguin Group, New York, New York: 2003.

Humor

  • Seabrook, Jane. Furry Logic: A guide to life’s little challenges. Ten Speed Press, Berkeley, California: 2004.
  • Greive, Bradley Trevor. The Meaning of Life. Andrews Mcmeel Publishing, Kansas City, Missouri: 2002.

Language
Arabic


Russian


Other


Poetry

Relationships

  • Lund, Dr. John L. For All Eternity. Covenant Communications, Inc. American Fork, Utah: 2008.
  • Schlessinger, Dr. Laura. The Proper Care & Feeding of Husbands. HarperCollins Publishers. New York, New York: 2004.

Religion

  • Ruiz, don Miguel. The Four Agreements. Amber-Allen Publishing, Inc. San Rafael, California: 1997.
  • Strobel, Lee. The Case for a Creator. Zondervan, Grand Rapids, Michigan: 2004.
  • Strobel, Lee. The Case for Christ. Zondervan, Grand Rapids, Michigan: 1998.

Sports

  • Lewis, Michael. The Blind Side. W. W. Norton & Company, Inc. New York, New York: 2007.

Success & Business

  • Anthony, Dr. Robert. Beyond Positive Thinking. Morgan James Publishing, Newport News, Virginia: 2004.
  • Christensen, James P.; et al. Rich on Any Income. Shadow Mountain, Salt Lake City, Utah: 1985.
  • Clason, George S. The Richest Man in Babylon. New American Library, New York, New York: 1988.
  • Evans, Richard Paul. The Five Lessons a Millionaire Taught Me, About Life and Wealth. Aurcadia Press, Salt Lake City, Utah: 2004.
  • Gerber, Michael E. The E Myth Revisited. HarperCollins Publishers Inc., New York, New York: 1995.
  • Gladwell, Malcolm. The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference. Time Warner Bookgroup, New York, New York: 2000.
  • Kiyosaki, Robert T. Rich Dad Poor Dad. Hachette Book Group, New York, New York: 1997.
  • Mandino, Og. The Greatest Salesman in the World. Frederick Fell Publishers, Inc. Hollywood, Florida: 2001.
  • Maxwell, John C. Put Your Dream to the Test. Thomas Nelson, Inc. Nashville, Tennessee: 2009.
  • O'Leary, Col. Jeffrey. The Centurion Principles. Thomas Nelson, Inc., Nashville, Tennessee: 2004.
  • Pausch, Randy. The Last Lecture. Hyperion, New York, New York: 2008.
  • Safford, Bob. The Safford Legacy. Primerica Financial Services: 2007.
  • Sharpe, Michael. The Sharpe Focus. Primerica Financial Services: 2007.
  • Wilkinson, Bruce. The Dream Giver. Multnomah Books, Colorado Springs, Colorado: 2003
  • Wilkinson, Bruce. The Prayer of Jabez. Multnomah Books, Colorado Springs, Colorado: 2000.
  • Williams, A.L. Coach. Art Williams Productions, Atlanta, Georgia: 2006.



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