Reni Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 Sir Stewart - what do you think of the new Hornby? I have picked it up a few times at the bookstore, but have not actually made my way to the register with it......I have read all his other novels....how does it compare? Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 Sir Stewart - what do you think of the new Hornby? I have picked it up a few times at the bookstore, but have not actually made my way to the register with it......I have read all his other novels....how does it compare? I've only read About A Boy, and I'm enjoying this one about the same as I did that. I just fall in love with his characters; he makes it so easy to, somehow. Link to post Share on other sites
WildMercurySound Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 I'm waiting for it to come out in paperback, i know it'll be about Link to post Share on other sites
tugmoose Posted October 13, 2005 Share Posted October 13, 2005 a certified hoot!(Sorry to quote myself - a Jay Bennett moment there.) How has this not been turned into a movie? Ignatius J. Reilly is the role Phillip Seymour Hoffman was born to play! A glorious abomination! John Belushi and Richard Pryor? Wow.http://www.thebookstandard.com/bookstandar...t_id=1000865382 Link to post Share on other sites
Guest carlos Posted October 13, 2005 Share Posted October 13, 2005 Since High Fidelity I've liked each book less than the last though.same Link to post Share on other sites
viatroy Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 TC Boyle's new book of short stories "Tooth and Claw" just landed on my desk Link to post Share on other sites
Dude Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies. Fascinating shit, yo. Link to post Share on other sites
cwnorman Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 TC Boyle's new book of short stories "Tooth and Claw" just landed on my desk You should wear a helmet! Link to post Share on other sites
thisyearsgirl Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 john by cynthia lennon. i can't get away from these dang music books! Link to post Share on other sites
M. (hristine Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 Third time. One of my all time faves. Link to post Share on other sites
viatroy Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 that's not in my library system ... trade ya for Shakey Link to post Share on other sites
Synthesizer Patel Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 Link to post Share on other sites
M. (hristine Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 that's not in my library system ... trade ya for Shakey My copy was 'lost' for a while. I'll trade. Warning: Hot dolphin sex. Link to post Share on other sites
viatroy Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 My copy was 'lost' for a while. I'll trade. Warning: Hot dolphin sex. that's okay, i just watched Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, Im ready for anything dolphins might do. Link to post Share on other sites
M. (hristine Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 that's okay, i just watched Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, Im ready for anything dolphins might do.Done deal. Link to post Share on other sites
Welsh Rich Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 For a quality piece of escapism that doesn't involve Harry bloody Potter Link to post Share on other sites
m_thomp Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 next: That is a fantastic book full of detail and salacious tittle-tattle to make it completely compelling. A bit of a nostalgic, puerile giggle session for me next: Link to post Share on other sites
Candy Floss Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 NOw: High Fidelity by Nick HornbyNext: A Long Way Down by Nick Hornby Link to post Share on other sites
Guest carlos Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 good choice Matt. Link to post Share on other sites
Dreamin' Posted October 24, 2005 Share Posted October 24, 2005 Just finished Klosterman always makes me laugh, but I sometimes fear that most men are secretly like him. He's like a more narcissistic Coupland (clever, but without Doug's heart). Just started "In my mind, Neil is fifty feet tall and made of solid gold - even his flannel shirts are gold - and his muttonchop sideburns are bejeweled. I value his music too much to chance any disillusioning encounters" Not your typical Neil Young book - e.g., Nardwuar the Human Serviette is featured in the second chapter. Link to post Share on other sites
brianjeremy Posted October 24, 2005 Share Posted October 24, 2005 I'm reading through the Narnia books. Link to post Share on other sites
EL the Famous Posted October 24, 2005 Share Posted October 24, 2005 Wanted to pick this up forever and found it at one of those big book warehouse sales:so, i'll be alternating between that and this: Link to post Share on other sites
jimmyjimmy Posted October 24, 2005 Share Posted October 24, 2005 Just finished:Whoever posted this one, thanks. I enjoyed it. Just starting Hornby's Long way Down. I like the dialog in part one so far. Link to post Share on other sites
EL the Famous Posted October 24, 2005 Share Posted October 24, 2005 Just finished:Whoever posted this one, thanks. I enjoyed it. Funny thing, I haven't finished it myself...totally sidetracked. Liked what i've read so far tho. Link to post Share on other sites
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