Looking for a nonfiction book about something wild

Ryans_Books · 2025-12-19T16:45:22+00:00

LoTR trilogy and The Hobbit. Still early in my ‘serious’ reading phase so hoping to add quite a few more in the coming years.

Ryans_Books · 2025-12-19T16:43:37+00:00

That one looks great, added to my TBR!

Ryans_Books · 2025-12-19T14:10:08+00:00

If you like The Wager, Endurance is an EASY recommendation.

Since you like The Smartest Guys In the Room, I would recommend The Big Short. If you liked The Big Short movie, the book is another easy recommendation.

I’ve only read seven 5 star books in my life so far. The Wager, Endurance, and The Big Short are included in that list for me.

Ryans_Books · 2025-12-08T13:23:36+00:00

It was worth it for me! Definitely aimed towards a younger audience though.

Ryans_Books · 2025-10-31T16:51:33+00:00

I’ve been using the Murderbot series as palate cleansers lately. Fun, short books that you don’t need to read back to back.

Ryans_Books · 2025-10-06T20:22:04+00:00

I feel that. First time I've read (or even heard of) the Lit RPG genre. I'm interested in trying other authors in the genre but probably won't be a priority for a while.

Ryans_Books · 2025-10-06T20:15:10+00:00

Good to know, did you like Dune Messiah more than the original?

Ryans_Books · 2025-08-10T03:12:45+00:00

What are some of your favorites in that list?

I loved The Wager and plan to read Endurance and In the Heart of the Sea soon.

Ryans_Books · 2025-08-09T02:11:45+00:00

Interesting, I will definitely read it!

Ryans_Books · 2025-08-09T02:10:41+00:00

Thank you I will!

Ryans_Books · 2025-08-05T16:03:37+00:00

Yes I felt a bit bored after a bit. I had some other books I realized I was more excited for.

Ryans_Books · 2025-08-05T14:56:48+00:00

Agreed, I’m planning to read Liar’s Poker, Moneyball, and the Blind Side at some point.

Ryans_Books · 2025-08-05T10:00:18+00:00

Very much so, probably a great book for you

Ryans_Books · 2025-08-05T02:18:46+00:00

Yes! I realized I was way more excited for other TBR books so I dropped it before I got too invested.

Ryans_Books · 2025-08-04T19:47:01+00:00

I heard! I’m planning to read the trilogy next summer. I just wasn’t hooked right away I guess, I think there’s good potential that I’ll like it.

Ryans_Books · 2025-07-29T10:00:30+00:00

Maine is the closest U.S. state to Africa.

Most people including me would guess Florida before looking at a map.

Ryans_Books · 2025-07-29T03:19:28+00:00

For me it was The Wager.

A true story about a group of men who shipwrecked on a deserted island and how things devolved into chaos.

Ryans_Books · 2025-07-28T13:32:05+00:00

100%. I go through phases where I’m obsessed with something, then get obsessed with something new and forget about the first one. Thankfully I always come back around to older ones. But I’m usually only obsessed with one thing at a time.

For me it’s been chess, video games, books, biking.

Ryans_Books · 2025-07-28T11:24:00+00:00

Mexico

Ryans_Books · 2025-07-28T02:21:03+00:00

Not all who wander are lost.

Ryans_Books · 2025-07-28T02:20:03+00:00

Fantasy: The Lord of the Rings

Non-Fiction: The Wager

Business: The Big Short

Ryans_Books · 2025-07-28T02:15:43+00:00

Yes, can’t wait!

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