viatroy Posted November 25, 2005 Share Posted November 25, 2005 Just finished ... Braving Home ... examination of several individuals who choose to live in places of isolation and sometimes danger ... the lava flows in Hawaii, an abandoned flooded town in NC, a single highrise in Alaska accessible only by tunnel, the southernmost boundary island of Louisiana, and the fire-plagued hills of Malibu. Excellent. Now reading ... The Painted Drum by Louise Erdrich, right up there with her finest stories, this one springs from NH, where the main character and her mother operate an estate sale business, and come across a treasure trove of Indian artifacts, the title drum of which leads her to explore its long provenance and origin. Link to post Share on other sites
Dreamin' Posted November 26, 2005 Share Posted November 26, 2005 I went a bit crazy (no pun intended) and bought a dozen self-help books on depression, addictions, self-esteem, etc. for our library at work. The clerk gave me a funny look. This is excellent so far. She's a rare and gifted person! Link to post Share on other sites
nalafej Posted November 26, 2005 Share Posted November 26, 2005 Watching Capote made me go out and get In Cold Blood. So that's what I am reading. Link to post Share on other sites
bobbob1313 Posted November 26, 2005 Share Posted November 26, 2005 Just started this last night. Quite good so far. the curious incident of the dog in the night-time I liked that book, but the main character was so frustrating. I understand why he was how he was, but it was hard to root for him. Link to post Share on other sites
LACahill17 Posted November 27, 2005 Share Posted November 27, 2005 Curious Incident That's one of the hardest things about teaching kids with Aspergers/Autism - communicating with them and getting them to communicate with you. This author did an amazing job at showing the world from an Autistic teenagers viewpoint. Interesting, fun, easy read Link to post Share on other sites
WildMercurySound Posted November 27, 2005 Share Posted November 27, 2005 Just started rereading: Michael Chabon - The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clayand am once again blown away by the scope and beauty of this story. An incredible novel. I loved this novel when I read it recently. Chabon's prose is so rich and evocative, I felt guilty for reading it at a regular pace. The story is amazing too. Link to post Share on other sites
Oil Can Boyd Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 Link to post Share on other sites
Oil Can Boyd Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 The other thing that I read last night was a long story in the New York Times magazine (written by Barry Bearak) about last December's tsunami. It is an account of six people who survived, and it is absolutely riveting. I don't know if it is on-line, but it is worth tracking down. Link to post Share on other sites
jimtweedy1977 Posted December 4, 2005 Share Posted December 4, 2005 Guided By Voices A Brief History Although the book is so far interesting and sheds some light for me on the Monument Club (I'm still a relative newbie to the GBV scene) and other aspects of early GBV, I'm fininding it difficult to read. For someone who used to be an editor at SPIN, Jim Greer is somewhat of a sloppy writer. I realize this is all in fun for how he set how to write it, but the Economist is an easier read. Still, i'll stick with it. I'm curious to see how it ends. Link to post Share on other sites
Guest rwrkb Posted December 4, 2005 Share Posted December 4, 2005 i love that book... i convinced my senior english teacher in high school to let me write my term paper on it. wonder boys is another favorite. i can't wait for his new one in april. Link to post Share on other sites
bjorn_skurj Posted December 5, 2005 Share Posted December 5, 2005 This dude's semi-estranged wife is the co-worker I had a dream about being in the shower with last week. Link to post Share on other sites
JesusEtc Posted December 5, 2005 Share Posted December 5, 2005 This book is becoming increasingly difficult to read. Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted December 5, 2005 Share Posted December 5, 2005 This book is becoming increasingly difficult to read. That quote should be on the jacket. Link to post Share on other sites
SomewhatHonest Posted December 5, 2005 Share Posted December 5, 2005 And yes, I am pretentious enough to be reading this for fun. Link to post Share on other sites
JesusEtc Posted December 5, 2005 Share Posted December 5, 2005 And yes, I am pretentious enough to be reading this for fun. I hate you. And good luck. Link to post Share on other sites
M. (hristine Posted December 6, 2005 Share Posted December 6, 2005 Been reading passages today like it was the Bible. Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted December 6, 2005 Author Share Posted December 6, 2005 And yes, I am pretentious enough to be reading this for fun. I have a very old edition of that. Link to post Share on other sites
gogo Posted December 6, 2005 Share Posted December 6, 2005 Been reading passages today like it was the Bible. Thinking hard about you I got on the bus and paid 30 cents car fare and asked the driver for two transfers before discovering that I was alone. is the street poetry at the stop where I caught my train today. Link to post Share on other sites
Guest rwrkb Posted December 6, 2005 Share Posted December 6, 2005 And yes, I am pretentious enough to be reading this for fun. don't worry i'm pretentious enough to read it once a year... all for fun Link to post Share on other sites
nurfherder Posted December 6, 2005 Share Posted December 6, 2005 I want the 12th and final book to come out so I can finally put this god-awful series to rest. I'm a glutton for punishment sometimes... Link to post Share on other sites
M. (hristine Posted December 6, 2005 Share Posted December 6, 2005 Thinking hard about you I got on the bus and paid 30 cents car fare and asked the driver for two transfers before discovering that I was alone. is the street poetry at the stop where I caught my train today.It's good someone still remembers. Also from Rommel: DEER TRACKSBeautiful, sobbing, high-geared fuckingand then to lie silently like deer tracksin the freshly-fallen snow beside the one you love. that's all. Link to post Share on other sites
viatroy Posted December 6, 2005 Share Posted December 6, 2005 Been reading passages today like it was the Bible. Arrived on my desk today: A Confederate General from Big SurDreaming of BabylonThe Hawkline Monster Link to post Share on other sites
Reni Posted December 6, 2005 Share Posted December 6, 2005 I was thinking about getting this for my mom for Christmas....has anyone read it? I could use some insight.....my mom is SO HARD to buy a present for!! Link to post Share on other sites
M. (hristine Posted December 6, 2005 Share Posted December 6, 2005 Arrived on my desk today: A Confederate General from Big SurDreaming of BabylonThe Hawkline MonsterUpon my suggestion, or before? RIP Richard. Such a gentle soul. Link to post Share on other sites
viatroy Posted December 6, 2005 Share Posted December 6, 2005 I couldn't remember who suggested it. Thanks. BTW ... watch for Neil to arrive on your doorstep Link to post Share on other sites
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