Flight tomorrow, recommended reading

blu62vette · June 27, 2007 5:16AM

I have a long flight and a long layover tomorrow. I am mainly a Morgan collector so if you had to run to a store tonight and get some reading could you recommend anything? I assume most magazines may not be a great read but could kill some time so what would you pick up at a Borders or Barnes and Noble for a flight?

Thanks

Doogy · June 27, 2007 5:17AM

Playboy.....for the articles

09sVDB · June 27, 2007 5:18AM

Have you read the Whitman book on Morgans? Or the Crime of '73?

StrikeOutXXX · June 27, 2007 5:19AM

<< Have you read the Whitman book on Morgans? Or the Crime of '73? >>

The Whitman book is good. A new version is in the works, but this should hold you over for a plane ride and stop-over. It is probably the most in-depth Morgan book you will find in a retail store too.

Longacre · June 27, 2007 5:19AM

Do you have the QDB book on Morgans? Any of his books would be good for the flights. I really like his Investing Guide and that should keep you busy for a while. They should be available at both Borders and B&N.

Can I ask where you are going?

itsnotjustme · June 27, 2007 5:22AM

Stephen King

Cell (Excellent Easy Read)
Lisey's Story (Much more complex plt, but excellent)
From A Buick 8 (For those who must ask why)
The Dark Tower (Series of 7 books)

blu62vette · June 27, 2007 5:23AM

<< Can I ask where you are going? >>

You can, it is not exciting. I am flying from Sacramento to Chicago so i can drive to Madison, WI for a wedding of some people I don't know. Yippee.

I have not read the metioned Morgan books and will look for them and the way home from work today! Thanks!

Cladiator · June 27, 2007 5:25AM

Tales from the Bourse by David Feigenbaum, available at DLRC for a mere five bucks. It's a relatively short book but absolutely entertaining for anyone involved in the hobby. I highly recommend it.

UtahCoin · June 27, 2007 5:25AM

If you have a nosy person seated next to you, open up your laptop and hit this link:
Link
They should leave you alone after that...

Longacre · June 27, 2007 5:28AM

If you're interested in picking up the ladies on the plane, get this book: Link

BobGreene · June 27, 2007 5:49AM

Any books from Clive Cussler's "Dirk Pitt" series. That should keep you entertained. Have a good flight.

itsnotjustme · June 27, 2007 5:51AM

Hey Longacre, you really scored on that hot fudge sundea! Ever wonder what could have happened if you said one sold recently for over $100,000?

RYK · June 27, 2007 6:09AM

<< If you have a nosy person seated next to you, open up your laptop and hit this link:
Link
They should leave you alone after that... >>

Oh, that's good.

This was a question that should have been asked one week ago, time enough to prepare. Now, you are at the mercy of whatever is at your local bookstore.

I would recommend either Illegal Tender (David Tripp) or Double Eagle (Allison Frankel), both books about the 1933 Saint, but excellent overviews of US numismatics of the 20th century. I would give the edge to the Frankel book, but both are perfect for travel and should be available at a Borders or B&N.

CoinRaritiesOnline · June 27, 2007 6:16AM

<< 

<< If you have a nosy person seated next to you, open up your laptop and hit this link: Link They should leave you alone after that... >>

Oh, that's good.

This was a question that should have been asked one week ago, time enough to prepare. Now, you are at the mercy of whatever is at your local bookstore.

I would recommend either Illegal Tender (David Tripp) or Double Eagle (Allison Frankel), both books about the 1933 Saint, but excellent overviews of US numismatics of the 20th century. I would give the edge to the Frankel book, but both are perfect for travel and should be available at a Borders or B&N. >>

I was going to recommend either of those 2 books on the 1933 Double Eagle as well.

fivecents · June 27, 2007 6:20AM

The Red book.

nuz · June 27, 2007 6:29AM

Have a safe flight!

7over8 · June 27, 2007 12:01PM

Ship of Gold

blu62vette · June 27, 2007 12:28PM

Thanks for the help. I know I should have started looking earlier but I found a couple at borders and will look for the rest so I dont run into this situation again. I need to start some coin reading so this was good info regardless of timing!

BloodMan · June 27, 2007 12:35PM

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Anyone know when the Third Edition will be available?

Fountainhead · June 27, 2007 1:00PM

Can't you forget coins while you're on the plane? I recommend "Mason & Dixon" by Thomas Pynchon. Naval battles, navel battles, a talking dog, a supersonic duck, dope-smoking dead presidents, and a zenith sector, all for a couple of English shillings - what could be better?

ModernCrapNut · June 27, 2007 1:23PM

Make it a short book, that's no more than 4 hrs. in the air.

blu62vette · June 27, 2007 1:29PM

Yea no more than 4 hours but I have afunky layover ( I didnt book the flights!) and after the flight will be in Madison, need something to do......

garsmith · June 27, 2007 3:47PM

I have a long flight on Friday but I am going to sleep thru most of it so that I am wide awake when my wife meets me in Manila

ModernCrapNut · June 27, 2007 9:36PM

Yep gar, now that is a long flight that will make your butt numb. I know you're looking forward to it though.

Flight tomorrow, recommended reading

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