BreezyGrass Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 I ordered IJ from the library as it gets a lot of references here - can anyone shed some light as to what I'm in for? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Inside of Outside Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 Doing some work related reading now: May read Infinite Jest this summer - heard great things about it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
anthony Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 I ordered IJ from the library as it gets a lot of references here - can anyone shed some light as to what I'm in for?I wrote a mini-review here. Note there are minor spoilers, so be warned... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The High Heat Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
uncool2pillow Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 Banks is usually good for a nice, light, cheerful beach read. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Good Old Neon Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 I ordered IJ from the library as it gets a lot of references here - can anyone shed some light as to what I'm in for? Late fees, definitely some late fees. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The High Heat Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 Late fees, definitely some late fees.Someone mention late fees? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Good Old Neon Posted April 21, 2010 Share Posted April 21, 2010 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted April 21, 2010 Share Posted April 21, 2010 Been rreading a lot of poetry lately: Poe, Bukowski, Nye, Rumi. Re-visiting two books: Founding Brothers, Joseph Ellis. In-depth take on Revolutionary kingpins Washington, Hamilton/Burr, Franklin, Burr, Adams, and Madison. Colorful writing and very well-researched.andA New Earth, Ekhardt Tolle. This book gets panned often in book threads for being New Age blow-it-up-your ass stuff, yet I've always found it to be a decent read with some neat parables and lessons and things to, at least, consider. It's not ground-breaking in a philosophical or psychological manner but it puts a new perspective on an old concept. I've gone back to it several times and lways take something new to consider from it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Oil Can Boyd Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moss Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 I was hoping to get in on an Infinite Jest reading group like they did last year at the infinite summer site. Looks like they just did 2666 as well. Anyways, some cool stuff at this site but probably some spoilers. Maybe we should have our own Infinite Jest reading. Infinite Summer Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gogo Posted April 26, 2010 Author Share Posted April 26, 2010 This is probably next for me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Oil Can Boyd Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 This is probably next for me. I really liked it. I think it does a really nice job at capturing the complexities of a place like New York City while also pointing out how interrelated things can be. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
drop dead ed Posted April 28, 2010 Share Posted April 28, 2010 I hardly ever read, but just recently caught the book bug and I've compiled a short list of books that sounded interesting. Slaughterhouse Five - Kurt Vonnegut What is What - The Autobiography of Valentino Achak Deng - Dave Eggers The Great Gatsby - F. Scott Fitzgerald Bang the Drum Slowly - Mark Harris The Labyrinth of Solitude - Octavio Paz In Watermelon Sugar - Richard Brautigan Maltese Falcon - Dashiell Hammett Babbitt - Sinclair Lewis The Handmaid's Tale- Margaret Atwood Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hwllo Posted April 29, 2010 Share Posted April 29, 2010 i'm looking for some good book recommendations. i love vonnegut, tom robbins and christopher moore. lately i've read cannery row-steinbeck, high fidelity-hornby and survivor-chuck p. i'm looking for books about people trying to find themselves, or something of the sort, but am open to any that would fit with the group i mentioned thanks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Good Old Neon Posted April 29, 2010 Share Posted April 29, 2010 i'm looking for some good book recommendations. i love vonnegut Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jay Posted April 29, 2010 Share Posted April 29, 2010 Some books you may like: The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen ChboskyEverything Is Illuminated by Jonathan Safran FoerRevolutionary Road by Richard YatesThe Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Junot Diaz Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dreamin' Posted May 8, 2010 Share Posted May 8, 2010 How about favourite self-help books: Full Catastrophe Living I'm going to lead a mindfulness-based stress reduction group for students this fall. If professional athletes can get a competitive edge with MBSR, perhaps it will have a similar effect on academic performance. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kidsmoke Posted May 8, 2010 Share Posted May 8, 2010 How about favourite self-help books: Full Catastrophe Living I'm going to lead a mindfulness-based stress reduction group for students this fall. If professional athletes can get a competitive edge with MBSR, perhaps it will have a similar effect on academic performance. That book looks pretty amazing, Judy! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Inside of Outside Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 About to finish the Young Reader's version of this - aimed at teens. The high school where I teach is including it as a choice for summer reading. I am interested to hear what the students think of it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PopTodd Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 Excellent toilet reading. Yeah, it's a bit lurid and voyeuristic, but that doesn't mean that it's not a good read. I like her writing style, too: very self-effacing and wry; perfect for somebody with her background. I am enjoying this more than I probably should. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lynch Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 I hardly ever read, but just recently caught the book bug and I've compiled a short list of books that sounded interesting. Slaughterhouse Five - Kurt Vonnegut I just finished that, and I loved it. It was not at all like I expected it to be, and a very entertaining read! Now Reading: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cooperissup3r Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 It - Stephen King. taking forever to read, but enjoying it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
alison the wilca Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 just starting... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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