Fritz Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 There aren't many books I can read again but this is one of them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
smells like flowers Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 There aren't many books I can read again but this is one of them. I'm so glad to have found this author through your posts. I've been making my way through his novels slowly, to savor them, since they're relatively short. Reading The Motel Life now. His barebones style paints stark and desolate images of people who have pretty much fallen through the cracks. They are honestly a little depressing, but I keep going back for more. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fritz Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 I'm so glad to have found this author through your posts. I've been making my way through his novels slowly, to savor them, since they're relatively short. Reading The Motel Life now. His barebones style paints stark and desolate images of people who have pretty much fallen through the cracks. They are honestly a little depressing, but I keep going back for more. Yeah, they're a lot like that. You just want to go back in again. Amidst all of that desolation there are sparks of hope and that's what makes them compulsive reading. Aside from this, he cares about his characters so much. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fritz Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 Has anyone tried this? I'm in real deep: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NoJ Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 I'm so glad to have found this author through your posts. I've been making my way through his novels slowly, to savor them, since they're relatively short. Reading The Motel Life now. His barebones style paints stark and desolate images of people who have pretty much fallen through the cracks. They are honestly a little depressing, but I keep going back for more. Read Motel Life a month ago, I liked it. Havent seen the flick that came out recently based on the book but IIRC, it didnt get glowing reviews. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
smells like flowers Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 Read Motel Life a month ago, I liked it. Havent seen the flick that came out recently based on the book but IIRC, it didnt get glowing reviews.I don't think I'd want to sully the characters by seeing a movie version, especially if it got bad reviews (I'm a sucker for being predisposed by bad movie reviews, and certain critics I trust altogether too much). Just finished The Motel Life last night -- I totally loved the part where Frank told Jerry Lee the story that had Willie Nelson in it. That pretty much made the book for me! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Oil Can Boyd Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 I read this a couple months ago but I just saw him do a reading/Q&A and it was great. Pretty interesting guy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Inside of Outside Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 A good read so far. And she was (is?) a Wilco fan, as evidenced by a few references to the band. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Just ordered this book a friend from college wrote. Hopefully a decent read on the honeymoon: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-angel-in-my-pocket-sukey-forbes/1117225066?ean=9780670026319 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NoJ Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Hopefully a decent read on the honeymoon: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-angel-in-my-pocket-sukey-forbes/1117225066?ean=9780670026319 Uh, I'm not certain that book will help set the mood, IF you know what I mean..... Whens the nuptials? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Uh, I'm not certain that book will help set the mood, IF you know what I mean..... Whens the nuptials?The book will have no import on any shenanigans. Pretty sure the wedding is the 21st of this month. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NoJ Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Pretty sure the wedding is the 21st of this month. Well, have fun, I wont be able to make it though, sorry. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Well, have fun, I wont be able to make it though, sorry.You should come, anyway. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NoJ Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Prior plans preclude my being present. Please offer my apologies to the newly Mrs. Lammycat. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
smells like flowers Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 A good read so far. And she was (is?) a Wilco fan, as evidenced by a few references to the band. I really, really liked that book. The painful truths Cheryl Strayed revealed about herself and the painful reality of life on the trail made for a great read. The Wilco references gave her extra points, too! And, as a personal bonus, I was inspired to start backpacking after reading the book last year. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kidsmoke Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 That's on my to-read list. I've heard such great things about it! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NoJ Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 "Wild" was indeed a good read. Now reading "Settled in the Wild; Notes from the Edge of Town" by S. Shetterly Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NoJ Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 "Wild Tales" by G. Nash Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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NoJ Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 "The Leftovers" by T. Perrotta Just started this morning, interesting premise. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Oil Can Boyd Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 "The Leftovers" by T. Perrotta Just started this morning, interesting premise. I liked it a lot. I'm curious to see how it works as an HBO show ... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NoJ Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 I liked it a lot. I'm curious to see how it works as an HBO show ... Its reminding me a bit of that book by that Spanish guy....."Blindness". Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NoJ Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 Now reading Sam Cutler's book about his time with the Stones and the Dead. Lots of interesting details on Altamont. Well worth the time to read it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GtrPlyr Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 About halfway through this entertaining read. Tommy Wiseau is an interesting character to say the least. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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