kidsmoke Posted May 3, 2008 Share Posted May 3, 2008 it's a (mostly true) biography about a southern Sudanese boy's journey from his village (after it was attacked) to several refugee camps, and finally, America. The things that happened to this kid, and the amount of strength and growth and resilience he's shown - just amazing. and it's beautifully written; every sentence seems to have a larger purpose, and is perfectly crafted. Sounds amazing. Link to post Share on other sites
Good Old Neon Posted May 4, 2008 Share Posted May 4, 2008 it's a (mostly true) biography about a southern Sudanese boy's journey from his village (after it was attacked) to several refugee camps, and finally, America. The things that happened to this kid, and the amount of strength and growth and resilience he's shown - just amazing. and it's beautifully written; every sentence seems to have a larger purpose, and is perfectly crafted. I'll second that, easily Eggers' best novel to date. These sorts of stories are great for putting all the trivial bullshit of daily life in perspective. Link to post Share on other sites
Lynch Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 HUGE used book sale in our town today, it fills a large gymnasium. Looking forward to finding good records and books. This is a yearly event for me, so I am looking forward to it. Link to post Share on other sites
austrya Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 Just finished: Currently reading: and Link to post Share on other sites
W(TF) Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 Just finished - Music from Big Pink: A Novella (33 1/3)by John Niven (thoroughly enjoyable and bittersweet) Next up - The Film Clubby David Gilmour (err, not him...the other David Gilmour) Link to post Share on other sites
Reni Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 Just got this for a gift and I can't put it down. I love Mr. Rogers so much! Link to post Share on other sites
kidsmoke Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 Just got this for a gift and I can't put it down. I love Mr. Rogers so much! I want to read that! Link to post Share on other sites
poppydawn Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 Ooooooh, I think I have to have that! We've been watching a lot of Mr. Rogers at my house lately. Link to post Share on other sites
Reni Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 I read the Mr. Rogers book in a day - read most of it in bed last night. It is an easy read, and a really nice book. I do love Mr. Rogers! Link to post Share on other sites
kimcatch22 Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 Reading this, based on isadorah's recommendation here awhile back: I'm about halfway through and am really enjoying it. Food and American history, my two favorite things!! Link to post Share on other sites
afterthefact Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 Franz Kafka - The Metamorphasis I just finished last night; quick read of course, but I haven't got anything else particularly lined up yet. Link to post Share on other sites
Reni Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 I have to add that I emailed the author of the Mr. Rogers book last night about a couple things. He emailed me back a very kind note this morning. Wow. Link to post Share on other sites
poppydawn Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 That's on my list. I'm at the end of a self-imposed food book break. Finally reading this: It's good, but so far not as good as "Little Children". Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 Finally reading this: It's good, but so far not as good as "Little Children".Yeah. Link to post Share on other sites
kimcatch22 Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 That's on my list. I'm at the end of a self-imposed food book break.We just got this in the library. If I don't do a self-imposed food book break, this is next up: Link to post Share on other sites
Reni Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 for some reason that book makes me think of this one..... a social history of air conditioning - heard the author on NPR years ago and have always been intrigued. I should add it to my wishlist. Link to post Share on other sites
poppydawn Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 We just got this in the library. If I don't do a self-imposed food book break, this is next up: Oh, I need to read that! I also need to read that a/c book at the same time I read the kitchen book, as my kitchen is essentially sans a/c. Link to post Share on other sites
kimcatch22 Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 for some reason that book makes me think of this one..... a social history of air conditioning - heard the author on NPR years ago and have always been intrigued. I should add it to my wishlist.I love social history. If I can pry myself away from the Vietnam War, I'll probably do something 20th century American social history as my thesis. And I'll do all my writing while watching I Love Lucy. Link to post Share on other sites
Reni Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 that sounds like a PLAN!! Link to post Share on other sites
gogo Posted May 12, 2008 Author Share Posted May 12, 2008 Finally reading this: It's good, but so far not as good as "Little Children".I just bought this. Like, just this minute (http://www.qpb.com). Link to post Share on other sites
Preferred B Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 I'm in the middle of about three books right now, but speaking of food books: This one is very cool so far. The photographs are great - any Bourdain fans (fans in that way, I mean) should check out his portrait in here. It's, um, something. Link to post Share on other sites
yermom Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 It's, um, something.I googled it. That's a really big bone. Link to post Share on other sites
Willkoman Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 My favorite Hemingway and also my favorite all-time book. I read it every couple of years or so. Link to post Share on other sites
Oil Can Boyd Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 It's good, but so far not as good as "Little Children".I'm a big Perrotta fan but this didn't do much for me.It felt a little dashed off. Link to post Share on other sites
poppydawn Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 This one is very cool so far. The photographs are great - any Bourdain fans (fans in that way, I mean) should check out his portrait in here. It's, um, something. Oh my. I think I have a boner now. I'm a big Perrotta fan but this didn't do much for me.It felt a little dashed off. Which one? I'm getting that "dashed off" feeling from "The Abstinence Teacher". I thought "Little Children" had more depth. Link to post Share on other sites
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