I had to look that up. I am not a gamer but I have discovered the YouTube AI videos of Arthur! I love throwing those up as background noise. Interesting!
Lonesome Dove is so good that I actually used it as a theme for the commencement speech I gave at our local high school last weekend. I used Jake Spoon as an example of what NOT to do (though I skipped past the part about being hanged)
Many people, young and old, came up afterwards to say that they were inspired to read it this summer!
Awesome! I've had this on my reading list for years. Now it's moved to first place with this prompt. Thanks Brett. Looking forward to this book club reading.
“I would prefer to be shot, myself, if I get that sick,” Call said. “Once there’s no avoiding death I see no point in lingering.” Augustus smiled at the comment, and poured himself a little more whiskey. “We’re all just lingering, Woodrow,” he said. “None of us can avoid dying—though old Scull did the best job of it of any man I know, while that old bandit had him.”
I’m a huge movie soundtrack buff, and the soundtrack to Lonesome Dove is a good one. Heavily considering listening to it in the background while reading. It is composed and conducted by Basil Poledouris. If you’d like to try it as well, here’s the Spotify link: https://open.spotify.com/album/4AfpP90IPCGNQJmAmtqRkN
I’m in. Haven’t read this in over twenty years but have read it twice. Due for round 3. Loved the series as well. Excited you’re doing this Brett, none better to lead this charge!
I'm in. My wife loves the book and has tried to get me to read it for a while. I have to say that I started it last year and read through the first part (Book 1?), but it didn't do anything for me. So I'll be interested to pick it up again and read with fresh eyes and some new insights. I may do the audio version. The wife recommends it.
I have the book sitting on my shelf, unread.
Count me in. It is time...
I’m absolutely in! I might also use this as a reason to replay “Red Dead Redemption 2” 😏
My poor friend, Arthur Morgan.
“You’re a good man, Arthur Morgan.”
I had to look that up. I am not a gamer but I have discovered the YouTube AI videos of Arthur! I love throwing those up as background noise. Interesting!
I did a full replay over 120 hours last year and it was glorious. There is so much detail and texture that I missed the first time around.
Lonesome Dove is so good that I actually used it as a theme for the commencement speech I gave at our local high school last weekend. I used Jake Spoon as an example of what NOT to do (though I skipped past the part about being hanged)
Many people, young and old, came up afterwards to say that they were inspired to read it this summer!
I’ve been looking for book club opportunities lately and my cousin recently gifted me Lonesome Dove. Perfect timing, looking forward to it.
I'm climbing up into this saddle. I've been on this ride a few times before and I can't wait to do it with friends.
Glad to have you with us, pardner.
My copy just arrived in the mail! Excited to follow along as a first-timer for this book!
Awesome! I've had this on my reading list for years. Now it's moved to first place with this prompt. Thanks Brett. Looking forward to this book club reading.
“I would prefer to be shot, myself, if I get that sick,” Call said. “Once there’s no avoiding death I see no point in lingering.” Augustus smiled at the comment, and poured himself a little more whiskey. “We’re all just lingering, Woodrow,” he said. “None of us can avoid dying—though old Scull did the best job of it of any man I know, while that old bandit had him.”
― Larry McMurtry, The Lonesome Dove Series
I just finished this book two weeks ago! I'm not going to read it again so soon, but I will follow along with updates.
I’m a huge movie soundtrack buff, and the soundtrack to Lonesome Dove is a good one. Heavily considering listening to it in the background while reading. It is composed and conducted by Basil Poledouris. If you’d like to try it as well, here’s the Spotify link: https://open.spotify.com/album/4AfpP90IPCGNQJmAmtqRkN
May 30 can’t get here fast enough.
That is interesting. I am a soundtrack buff and I think that is a great idea! Thanks!
I just bought the book last month, so it must fate. I’m still in the first third of The Three Musketeers so it sounds like I need giddy up!
Destiny is calling you.
Also my favorite book of all time, looking forward to reading it with a community this go round
I’m in. Haven’t read this in over twenty years but have read it twice. Due for round 3. Loved the series as well. Excited you’re doing this Brett, none better to lead this charge!
I'm in. My wife loves the book and has tried to get me to read it for a while. I have to say that I started it last year and read through the first part (Book 1?), but it didn't do anything for me. So I'll be interested to pick it up again and read with fresh eyes and some new insights. I may do the audio version. The wife recommends it.
I received Lonesome Dove a few Christmases ago as a present, have yet to read it, and now I have the perfect opportunity to do so!
Same here. Let's ride this summer for the glory of past christmases... 😀
Do you recommend the audiobook?
It's good. I've listened to it on a roadtrip before.
Yes, twice for me back in my business travel days. Whoever the reader is, he is very good at the voices.
I'm in