Oil Can Boyd Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 A few weeks ago while I was fighting insomnia I read Nick Flynn's memoir Another Bullshit Night in Suck City, which aside from being a pretty good book also has one of the best titles in contemporary American literature, doesn't it?I really liked that book. Link to post Share on other sites
Good Old Neon Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Link to post Share on other sites
austrya Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 I'm looking forward to this (publication date April/May 2009): "Pride and Prejudice and Zombies features the original text of Jane Austen's beloved novel with all-new scenes of bone-crunching zombie action. As our story opens, a mysterious plague has fallen upon the quiet English village of Meryton Link to post Share on other sites
Moss Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 Actually nothing too highbrow. Reading Duma Key by Stephen King. Link to post Share on other sites
austrya Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 Notes From a Small Island by Bill Bryson Link to post Share on other sites
Good Old Neon Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 Actually nothing too highbrow. Reading Duma Key by Stephen King. After reading quite a few positive reviews, and seeing it on a few Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 Since I saw a show about this on The History Channel last night: Stealing Lincoln's Body by Thomas J. Craughwell. Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 Since I saw a show about this on The History Channel last night: Stealing Lincoln's Body by Thomas J. Craughwell.I watched some of this last night. I need to watch the program from the beginning, though. Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 I was just happy to see a show on there that was not about biker gangs, space aliens, and the end of the world. Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Gym Teacher Man Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 decided to read this one again after claiming it to be the best book i've ever read... Link to post Share on other sites
Three dollars and 63 cents Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 I really liked that book. I think I liked it more than I initially thought I did. I just finished Flynn's first collection of poems, Some Ether last night, and I got a lot more out of it than I would have without reading his memoir first. He's got a great ability to capture broken, beautiful things on the page, that's for sure. Link to post Share on other sites
tapmyglass Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 Just finished Beckett's Murphy gonna start Molloy tonight.Taking a pretty intense Beckett class this semester which has been great so far.His novels are tough and definitely not as entertaining as his plays but man was he a great writer Link to post Share on other sites
Oil Can Boyd Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 I think I liked it more than I initially thought I did. I just finished Flynn's first collection of poems, Some Ether last night, and I got a lot more out of it than I would have without reading his memoir first. He's got a great ability to capture broken, beautiful things on the page, that's for sure.The band Buffalo Tom wrote a song "Ink Falling (Father Outside)" which was adapted from a poem by Nick Flynn. It's on a benefit CD called "Give Us Your Poor". Link to post Share on other sites
austrya Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 I'm going to start this. It's marketed as a teen or "young adult" but many English teachers tell me it's one of the best books for kids or adults they've read. I just finished this and was surprised that it was considered "young adult". I think adults should not let that label fool them as it is more challenging than a lot of adult books I've read. That said, I absolutely adore this book. It's very moving and not for the faint hearted. I cried like a baby more than once. Link to post Share on other sites
yermom Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 I'll finish "Childhood's End" tonight and then I start the Rama series. Link to post Share on other sites
Moss Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 Just finished Duma Key and I'm moving on to Dylan's Chronicles volume 1. Been putting this off until I can really savor it. Seems like the right time. Link to post Share on other sites
Three dollars and 63 cents Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 I've tried reading Chronicles twice and can't get into it. I don't know what it is, because I expected it would be something I'd love. I should be finished with my stack of library books today, which means a trip to the library tomorrow! I've been reading only nonfiction and poetry so far this year, so I think I'm going to check out some fiction. Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 Recomended by Bubba, at Bubba's Book Club: Late Nights On Air Link to post Share on other sites
kimcatch22 Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 I couldn't get into Chronicles either. It's Spring Break, so taking a quick break from the history books: Link to post Share on other sites
Moss Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 I've tried reading Chronicles twice and can't get into it. I don't know what it is, because I expected it would be something I'd love. I should be finished with my stack of library books today, which means a trip to the library tomorrow! I've been reading only nonfiction and poetry so far this year, so I think I'm going to check out some fiction. I have heard good and bad (mostly good) about it so we will see. Recomended by Bubba, at Bubba's Book Club: Late Nights On Air Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 He also has a new update on the other part of his site. Link to post Share on other sites
myboyblue Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 Sean Doolittle -- Burn Link to post Share on other sites
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