What are you reading now - and then

[danthepoetman]

Just finished a couple of books on animal sexuality.
Pretty recent and way too politically correct “Sex, Man and Evolution”, by Pascal Picq and Philippe Brenot. The second one is a psychoanalyst, and should never have commented the first part, which was written by the former, a biologist. Older (1979) and more biology oriented “Sex and Innovation”, by André Langaney, a relatively technical account on the evolutionary development of sexuality from the first mono cellular beings, and its importance to life.
I am in the process of reading a few texts by XVIIth century classical philosopher Leibniz, and think of re-reading his “Monadology” after.

There's an other thread indeed, but where is it when you need it? A second one will help fill the need. I appreciate it, JPH!

[Baron Of Hell]

Royal Assassin by Robin Hobbs. Part of a trilogy. She has a interesting style in this book. The book is told from the point of view of the character. I liked the book but can't recommend it.

[Prospero]

"Parade's End" - heavy going, but the TV adaptation of the Ford Maddox Ford inspired me to give it a go. It is a fascinating portrait of the end of an era and of the way class structures and strictures malform human relationships.

[buttslinger]

THEN- Ultra goes to War

About the Allies capturing a german Enigma code machine and the cat and mouse game they had to play to convince the nazis they didn't have one.

[Prospero]

Also reading Pulphead by John Jeremiah Sullivan. A young writer from the South of the US. (Born in Kentucky) These are essays on a wide range of American topics - reportage of the very highest qualty. Great observational pices about such things as the Creation Christian festival, the Tea Party and other less politically loaded subjects. It is not all politically correct in the least but written with real perception and compassion. The essay on the Christian festival makes you fully understand the evangelical impulse.

[JenniferParisHusband]

THEN- Ultra goes to War

About the Allies capturing a german Enigma code machine and the cat and mouse game they had to play to convince the nazis they didn't have one.

That sounds like a good read! Who is the author?

[buttslinger]

That sounds like a good read! Who is the author?

http://spyinggame.me/2011/05/15/ultr...ld-lewin-1978/


This was my Dad's book. Read to the bottom of this article to find newer books on the subject. The British are so good at codes at Bletchly Park that an American has to learn Cricket and other British Prep School games to understand the lingo in their codebooks. Enjoy. Should be cheap on Amazon

[Prospero]

A good insight into the british love of codes is for you to try and do the Times crossword puzzle. (not the NY Times - the Times of London).

[Paige]

"The Middle East Under Rome"-no choice-i tutor Latin, so have to keep up with the context. And besides, it's fascinating! The eastern Roman Empire is much more intriguing than the western-wish i knew more about it.

[Prospero]

Sounds intriguing Paige. who is the author?