M. (hristine Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 i know i'm late to this boat, but i never planned on reading it... but we're reading it for my creative nonfiction writing class so that we can talk about the boundaries of nonfictionRegardless of the genre label placed upon this book, there is a great deal of truth to be found here. Link to post Share on other sites
rwrkb Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 Regardless of the genre label placed upon this book, there is a great deal of truth to be found here. it's not the best writing in the world, but honestly it kinda freaks me out how much of the book i can relate to... which i think freaks out my classmates even more during our discussions Link to post Share on other sites
viatroy Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 Rereading some disturbing favorites lately, and what could be better than that? Exposure by Kathryn HarrisonFermata by Nicholson BakerVox by Nicholson Baker on deck:Hollywood by Charles BukowskiThe Known World by Edward Jones Link to post Share on other sites
jimmyjimmy Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 Very light read, thematic coming of age story about an eccentric girl and a reserved young man. Contains references to the Conet project, short wave transmissions and there's two eclectic mix tapes incorporated in the narrative. Neat little read I knocked out in two evenings. Link to post Share on other sites
Jay Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 Fargo Rock City is still his best work, but i've liked them all. The new book is the first of his that I've read but I've wanted to pick up FRC for a while. He going to be at the local Borders in a few weeks so I'll go the next day to see if they have any signed copies of FRC leftover. 1/3 of the way through A Decade of Curious People and I really like it. Link to post Share on other sites
foolnrain97 Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 Just finished:So This is Love Lollipop and Other Stories by Gilbert Reid it was pretty good. I liked almost all of the stories contained within, which is more than I can say for a lot of story collections. on deck:Family and Other Accidents by Shari Goldhagen Link to post Share on other sites
lizish Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 Booked the author for a concert and bought a copy of his book last night. Funny godamn jew. INTRODUCTION BY AUTHOR What This Booklet Can Do For You When I began playing the accordion in public, interviewers would ask me Link to post Share on other sites
fickerson Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 this book is riveting, funny at times, and makes me want to visit alaska tomorrow. Link to post Share on other sites
Elixir Sue Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 i know i'm late to this boat, but i never planned on reading it... but we're reading it for my creative nonfiction writing class so that we can talk about the boundaries of nonfictionUnder a tentative legal settlement, readers who said they were defrauded by Frey's best seller, "A Million Little Pieces," can claim refunds, an agreement called unprecedented -- and understandable -- by a leading publishing attorney. http://www.cnn.com/2006/SHOWBIZ/books/09/0...t.ap/index.html Link to post Share on other sites
rwrkb Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 (edited) edit: hi esue, i didn't notice that was a post from you above me Edited September 8, 2006 by rwrkb Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 A buddy who used to own a bookstore sent this to me a while back kind of as a joke, as I used to have a thing for Don Knotts. I started reading it last night. Not a bad read, actually, as far as light and fluffy goes: Link to post Share on other sites
Willkoman Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 20th Century Ghosts ~ Joe Hill. Very spooky book of short stories. After all Halloween is on the way. P.S. ~ Joe Hill was eventually outed AFTER the glowing reviews. He's Joe Hill King. Stephen's son. Link to post Share on other sites
WildMercurySound Posted September 9, 2006 Share Posted September 9, 2006 Just finished:Michael Chabon - Wonder Boys I was a little let down by this. I had heard so much good stuff and loved the movie. It was good but just not something that the book was that much better than the movie. I hate reading stuff that I've already seen the movie though. I just finished reading this too after seeing, and loving, the film a while back. I felt the opposite though; the book gave a much greater insight into the characters (as books usually do) and Chabon's writing style was a pleasure, just as it was with Kavalier & Clay. One of the best cast films of recent years for sure. Currently reading: I haven't been reading nearly enough lately. Next up might be something by Jonathan Safran Foer. Link to post Share on other sites
austrya Posted September 10, 2006 Share Posted September 10, 2006 Every year since about 5th grade, I've read this book the day before school starts. I guess it's my own way of making sure I don't grow up too fast, or something. Plus, this is probably the most imaginative book ever written, and it makes me feel all sorts of happy inside. I picked this up at the library today. I used my kids to disguise the fact that I was checking out a kids book for myself. Link to post Share on other sites
Elixir Sue Posted September 10, 2006 Share Posted September 10, 2006 edit: hi esue, i didn't notice that was a post from you above me Link to post Share on other sites
M. (hristine Posted September 10, 2006 Share Posted September 10, 2006 This guy's writing is turning me on so hard, to paraphrase J. G. Ballard, I want to fuck his words. Also, after many recommendations from this board, (including admitted Chabon addict, ms yvon) next up: Wonder Boys. Link to post Share on other sites
awatt Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 This guy's writing is turning me on so hard, to paraphrase J. G. Ballard, I want to fuck his words. Um, wow. I've got to read this, I guess. And if I may say so, this is a dream review for any writer! Link to post Share on other sites
M. (hristine Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 Sorry.I tend to be pretty direct. And yes, given the subject matter, and what you teach, this is a must read for you. Link to post Share on other sites
c53x12 Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 The Queen's Gambit by Walter Tevis. Good story, quick read. It probably helps if you know something about chess. I don't and still enjoyed it. Link to post Share on other sites
ction Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 I just started Feast of Snakes by Harry Crews. Link to post Share on other sites
bobbob1313 Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 Pretty clever. Link to post Share on other sites
EL the Famous Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 Link to post Share on other sites
Atticus Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 Also, after many recommendations from this board, (including admitted Chabon addict, ms yvon) next up: Wonder Boys. Hands down one of my favorite reads... Link to post Share on other sites
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