What book are you currently reading?

Right now I am halfway through Donnie Brasco.


Don Cardi

I am reading Gangster by Lorenzo Carcaterra

dc

How much more does the book tell you than the movie?

I'm trying to finish of The Sicilian.

dc

How much more does the book tell you than the movie? [/b][/quote]A whole lot more. I really liked the movie, but after reading just half the book, the movie doesn't even come close to the book. The book begins by telling you just how Donnie Brasco worked his way up to getting in with Lefty. Then it goes into many details regarding his dealings with Lefty. Put it this way, I am a little more than halfway through the book and it is just introducing Sonny Black! A great read so far.


Don Cardi

I read Gangster when it first came out. A truely enjoyable book! I want to read Cacaterra's new book, which I think is titled " New York Paradise." About a young boy whos family falls victim to the mob, and this young boy grows up to become a policeman and some how tracks the mobster to New York. Anyone know of this book or read it yet?

Don Cardi

dc

How much more does the book tell you than the movie? [/b][/quote]A whole lot more. I really liked the movie, but after reading just half the book, the movie doesn't even come close to the book. The book begins by telling you just how Donnie Brasco worked his way up to getting in with Lefty. Then it goes into many details regarding his dealings with Lefty. Put it this way, I am a little more than halfway through the book and it is just introducing Sonny Black! A great read so far.


Don Cardi [/b][/quote]I couldn't agree more, I've read it twice so far and if it wasn't for other books to be read I'd read it again. For years I've billed it as the best mafia book. It's such a fast read.

I'm reading Comrade Criminal and about nine books for school.

I just got Donnie Brasco in the mail and I'm looking forward to reading it.

i've got 4 on the go,

Gangs of New Youk
Wiseguy
The Last Don
The Godfather Legacy

"The Magus" by John Fowles. Nothing to do with the Mafia, of course, but none the worse for that! Tremendous read.

The next Mafia book I will read will be "Cosa Nostra."

Mick

Silence of the Lambs

Macbeth

I'm currently a third of the way through "Angels and Demons" by Dan Brown. Unusual style, but pretty good so far.

I'm also re-reading "Wiseguys" and "The Godfather Legacy"

I'm now reading "The Davinci Code" by Dan Brown and "Bright Lights, Baked Ziti - The Sopranos" by David Bishop.

I'm going to be trying to track down a copy of "The Godfather Returns" later today.

I am reading the GFI agian went out and bought my self a new copy.

I'm reading "John Dillinger" by Dary Matera, a pretty decent bio of the famous bank robber.

The Da Vinci Code.

GoodFella

i'm done reading the godfather
love it better then the films

now starting reading the new one

Was reading "The Godfather Papers and Other Confessions" but am now reading the new Godfather book

It's called Paradise City from memory. I love working in a book store, I can order things in for myself left right and center as soon as I see them. It's due to arrive in Australia at the end of the month, and I'm dying to read it, I've loved everything by Carcaterra. His biographies and fiction works were brilliant.
Right now I'm reading Gone With The Wind, but I have only a chapter left, so I'll start The Godfather Returns tomorrow.

Besides the mob, I'm also a Star Wars buff. I try to alternate between SW and Mob books. So now I'm reading "Star Wars Medstar II: Jedi Healer". (I know, call me geek, I'm used to it) I'm close to finishing it, chances are I'll finish it on the train this evening. So, the next book will be...

War of the Godfathers - William F. Roemer, Jr
or
Roemer: Man Against the Mob - William F. Roemer, Jr

Hey Liz! How are you, my friend? Long time no see! How are ya? Hope all is well and keeping cool over the other side of the world.

Mick

Lat Don
GF Returns- The lost years
Cosa Nosrta

I am now reading Wiseguy, which I got for Christmas

American Mafia- The Rise To Power

Fools Die by Mario Puzo

Im thinking of getting a new mob book tomorrow any reccomendations.

I´m reading pattern recognition by william gibson and neuromancer (2 time) by william gibson too , I guess in the deep I´m pretty nerd

Trying to finish The Godfather Returns for a 2nd time. The first time I read it, I thought it was good, and worthy of a second read. But my second go-through, I've picked up on some of the mistakes and complaints that have been mentioned on the other board.

I am nowreading two:
Wiseguy by Nicholas Pileggi
Casino by Nicholas Pileggi

Angels and demons by Dan brown.

I'm reading Gangsters & Goodfellas by Henry Hill and Gus Russo. After that, I'll be reading Way of the Wiseguy by Joe Pistone.

There both very good books.Get to read what henry Hill does after Goodfellas which is interesting.

I just started reading THE SHINING by Stephen King. I am not a big reader, so it will probably take me a while to finish. :p

Rock Hard The Authobiography of a Former Alcatraz Inmate Leon "Whitey" Thompson. Formerly Titled Last Train to Alcatraz.

GoodFella

I'm currently reading The Godfather. I'm trying to finish it, so I can get The Sicilian.

Just finishing off "Roemer: Man Against the Mob" - William F. Roemer, Jr