PigSooie Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 since you are just recently digesting 'doolittle', i reccomend the 33 1/3 on that album...it's actually one of the most solid and well put-together of them i've read so far. I was just reading about that one. How's the "Paul's Boutique" one? Link to post Share on other sites
jimmyjimmy Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 Just finished that the other night. I love Russo and liked the book.Liked being the operative word here for me too.It's good, but not his best work. Link to post Share on other sites
EL the Famous Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 I was just reading about that one. How's the "Paul's Boutique" one? Fantastic. Those are two really good ones to start with...take a look at the list, see which others pique your interest for a third choice and i'll tell you if i've read them or not. Link to post Share on other sites
PigSooie Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 Fantastic. Those are two really good ones to start with...take a look at the list, see which others pique your interest for a third choice and i'll tell you if i've read them or not. The Replacements, or Ok Computer? Link to post Share on other sites
EL the Famous Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 The Replacements, or Ok Computer? I read the 'Mats one...it had very little to do w/ the actual album and while I hate Collin Meloy, it was still a really cool read about his personal education in music and how it shaped his life. the album kind of served as a catalyst to a much bigger tale. didn't read the radiohead one yet. Link to post Share on other sites
PigSooie Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 I read the 'Mats one...it had very little to do w/ the actual album and while I hate Collin Meloy, it was still a really cool read about his personal education in music and how it shaped his life. the album kind of served as a catalyst to a much bigger tale. Cool. I've been on a big "Let It Be" kick the last few months, so maybe I'll go with this one. Link to post Share on other sites
Reni Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 I am working on a paper.....but this is pretty darn good. Link to post Share on other sites
EL the Famous Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 Cool. I've been on a big "Let It Be" kick the last few months, so maybe I'll go with this one. sounds solid to me...really suggest picking up that full Mats book that just came out: 'All Over but the Shouting'. couldn't put it down. Link to post Share on other sites
PigSooie Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 sounds solid to me...really suggest picking up that full Mats book that just came out: 'All Over but the Shouting'. couldn't put it down. I'll give it a go. Thanks. Link to post Share on other sites
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Reni Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 I need some book help.....I don't really read a lot of fiction, but at the end of the semester I would like to indulge in just one delicious, enjoyable read before I spend the bulk of my Christmas break studying. I am looking for something like Secret Life of Bees, Water For Elephants.....nothing too heavy, but I also don't want silly fluff...... I am especially looking at Christy, Laura, Maudie and Brianne for help...... On my shelf, I have The Time Traveler's Wife and The Glass Castle - both of which I know have gotten good reviews. Maybe one of those? Something else? Link to post Share on other sites
darkstar Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 I need some book help.....I don't really read a lot of fiction, but at the end of the semester I would like to indulge in just one delicious, enjoyable read before I spend the bulk of my Christmas break studying. I am looking for something like Secret Life of Bees, Water For Elephants.....nothing too heavy, but I also don't want silly fluff...... I am especially looking at Christy, Laura, Maudie and Brianne for help...... I'm really benjoying the hell out of Water For Elephants....great book May I suggest "A Prayer For Owen Meany" by John Irving? Great story EDIT: It's a bit on the heavy side....emotionally, and it may take you 50 or so pages to get into it but if you stick with it you will be glad you did. I can't reccomend this book enough, its easily in my top 5 all time Link to post Share on other sites
Reni Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 A Prayer for Owen Meany is one of my all time favorites. I also LOVED The World According to Garp - I have had trouble getting into other Irving novels though. Link to post Share on other sites
darkstar Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 A Prayer for Owen Meany is one of my all time favorites. I also LOVED The World According to Garp - I have had trouble getting into other Irving novels though. well hell.....it is really great is it not? Try some of his other stuff Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 I'm really benjoying the hell out of Water For Elephants....great bookI finished it a few weeks ago. Very good read. Reni, if you haven't read Peace Like A River it may be up your alley. Beautifully written book. FTR, I enjoyed The Secret Life of Bees very much, too. Link to post Share on other sites
Reni Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 that's funny- a couple minutes ago, after Graham read my post he said, "did you ever read Peace Like a River?" I started it earlier in the year, but never finished it.....I do remember liking what I had read so far. Link to post Share on other sites
la* Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 I need some book help.....I don't really read a lot of fiction, but at the end of the semester I would like to indulge in just one delicious, enjoyable read before I spend the bulk of my Christmas break studying. I am looking for something like Secret Life of Bees, Water For Elephants.....nothing too heavy, but I also don't want silly fluff...... I am especially looking at Christy, Laura, Maudie and Brianne for help...... On my shelf, I have The Time Traveler's Wife and The Glass Castle - both of which I know have gotten good reviews. Maybe one of those? Something else? Congrats on finishing your semester, Kate! I've read both Time Traveler's Wife and the Glass Castle. The Glass Castle is a memoir that can be a bit heavy at times so I don't think it's appropriate for right now. Time Traveler's Wife, on the other hand, would be a perfect treat for you. I loved it and I think you'd enjoy it. Link to post Share on other sites
gogo Posted November 30, 2007 Author Share Posted November 30, 2007 Yay for reading for fun! Kate, I've posted about this one before, but have you read Crossing California? It's set in Chicago in the 70s, I believe you're familiar with the neighborhood. Kathy and Trish and I all loved it. Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 I'm on the library waiting list for that one - excited. Link to post Share on other sites
poppydawn Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 I need some book help.....I don't really read a lot of fiction, but at the end of the semester I would like to indulge in just one delicious, enjoyable read before I spend the bulk of my Christmas break studying. I am looking for something like Secret Life of Bees, Water For Elephants.....nothing too heavy, but I also don't want silly fluff...... I am especially looking at Christy, Laura, Maudie and Brianne for help...... On my shelf, I have The Time Traveler's Wife and The Glass Castle - both of which I know have gotten good reviews. Maybe one of those? Something else? "Water for Elephants" is fabulous! I was skeptical about it at first, but it wound up being my favorite book of 2006. I'm reading "Open Me" by Sunshine O'Donnell, and I keep meaning to mention it to you. Not sure why, but every time I read it I think it might be something you'd like. I'm completely engrossed in it. Just finished "What You Have Left" by Will Allison. Good, quick read that still manages to have some depth. Have you read any of Julia Glass' novels? "Three Junes" and "The Whole World Over" are both excellent. Yay for reading for fun! Kate, I've posted about this one before, but have you read Crossing California? It's set in Chicago in the 70s, I believe you're familiar with the neighborhood. Kathy and Trish and I all loved it. Add me to the list of people who loved that one! The sequel, The Washington Story, isn't as good, but it's still a worthwhile read. Link to post Share on other sites
gogo Posted November 30, 2007 Author Share Posted November 30, 2007 Add me to the list of people who loved that one! The sequel, The Washington Story, isn't as good, but it's still a worthwhile read.My sister Trish is stridently anti-sequel, but if she knows it's out there, she has to read it. We all agreed on that one, too, not nearly as good as the first one. I loved Three Junes, too. Link to post Share on other sites
Preferred B Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 I haven't read anything mentioned recently except The Time Traveler's Wife, but I really enjoyed that one a lot. Link to post Share on other sites
Reni Posted December 1, 2007 Share Posted December 1, 2007 Thanks for the recommendations guys!! Now I have a few more things to add to my wishlist!! I have decided to go with....... I am almost finished with The Magician's Nephew - though had started it awhile back. I know I can't get through them all in a short period of time. But, they are so quick and fun that I hope to plow through 2 or 3. Link to post Share on other sites
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