Writing as a full time career means reading – alot. The sage of all fiction writers, Stephen King, suggests reading 10,000 words for every 1,000 written. I have found that one of the best pieces of advice On Writing I ever received. Here is a list of what I’ve read so far in 2025. Check back often for updates.
- The Last Lion: Winston Spencer Churchill – William Manchester
- The Cold Dish – Craig Johnson
- Atomic Habits – James Clear
- Lonesome Dove – Larry McMurty
- Centennial – James Michener
- Seven Days in May – Fletcher knebel and Charles W. Bailey (keeping in mind the real time 1962 context made this a fascinating read)
- The Langoliers – Stephen King
- Suspect – Robert Crais
- Fear on Trial – John Henry Faulk
- Decision Points – George W. Bush
- Red Rising – Pierce Brown
- The Art of War – Sun Tzu
- The Art of Logical Thinking – William Walker
- The Stand – Stephen King
- Red Rabbit – Tom Clancy
- Loitering with Intent – Stuart Woods
- Carnal Curiosity – Stuart Woods
- Hot Mahogany – Stuart Woods
- Santa Fe Dead – Stuart Woods
- Cross Fire – James Patterson
- Kill Alex Cross – James Patterson
- Double Cross – James Patterson
- The Cardinal of the Kremlin – Tom Clancy
- The Sound of Thunder – Ray Bradbury
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