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Furry Logic: The Physics of Animal Life
Liz Kalaugher, Matin Durrani
The Travels of Marco Polo
Edward W. Marsden

Is Another World Watching? The Riddle of the Flying Saucers

Is Another World Watching? The Riddle of the Flying Saucers - Gerald Heard Started reading it a second time as the first time was very long ago (1953). Quit about half way through as the author seems more intent with talking of his own faulty (my opinion) ideas and not telling much about older sightings. If you are going to read period literature about UFO's there are much better books than this one.

The Cruel Sea

The Cruel Sea - Nicholas Monsarrat One of the best novels of war at sea.

Atlantia

Atlantia - Ally Condie Enjoyable read.

Close to Shore: The Terrifying Shark Attacks of 1916

Close to Shore: The Terrifying Shark Attacks of 1916 - Michael Capuzzo Well researched and well written. Better than the movie, Jaws. The real story. Highly recommended.

Eddie and the Cruisers

Eddie and the Cruisers - P.F. Kluge, Sherman Alexie Good read, good movie.

Starclimber

Starclimber - Kenneth Oppel Not sure why, however it was not what I thought would be a fitting end to the trilogy. Still liked the first book the most. By Far.

Cover-Up at Roswell: Exposing the 70-Year Conspiracy to Suppress the Truth

Cover-Up at Roswell: Exposing the 70-Year Conspiracy to Suppress the Truth - Donald R. Schmitt Well written and helped to catch me up on something I've followed since I saw the headline in a Chicago newspaper, 70 years ago.

Skybreaker

Skybreaker - Kenneth Oppel well written but not as good as the first book of the series.

Convair B-58 Hustler (Schiffer Military History Book)

Convair B-58 Hustler (Schiffer Military History Book) - William G. Holder Great Aircraft but short lived.

XB-70 Valkyrie: The Ride to Valhalla

XB-70 Valkyrie: The Ride to Valhalla - Jeannette Remak, Joseph Ventolo Well written and eye-opening account of the fate of the greatest aircraft ever designed and built. Shows how ignorant politicians are.

Adrift

Adrift - Paul Griffin Terrible story, well told. I liked it so well, I immediately ordered another book by this author.

Killers of the Flower Moon

Killers of the Flower Moon - David Grann David Grann is a phenomenal researcher and writer. He goes way beyond the 'Just the Facts' and digs into his story and covers it thoroughly. While the story is not pleasant, it is on target and he does not get lost in going off on other directions like some other writers. He lays bare a moment in the history of the United States that was not nice. Kudos to Mr. Grann.

The Lightning Queen

The Lightning Queen - Laura Resau well written and very interesting story.

Never Call Me a Hero: A Legendary American Dive-Bomber Pilot Remembers the Battle of Midway

Never Call Me a Hero: A Legendary American Dive-Bomber Pilot Remembers the Battle of Midway - N. Jack "Dusty" Kleiss Great story of a great man. He was a hero.

Spell Of The Tiger Cl

Spell Of The Tiger Cl - Sy Montgomery Well done, but a bit repetitive and a little too much of other stuff besides the tigers. I didn't read it to find out about their religion.

Untitled

Untitled - Ally Condie Well written, engaging story. Great characters.