NoJ Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 "Cornbread Mafia" by J Higdon. Its about a bunch of weed growers from central Kentucky who grew massive amounts of killer bud in the 70s and 80s. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fritz Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 I loved this. I read it too fast and will read it again soon. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NoJ Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 Going back to "The Big Short", which is being made into a film starring Brad Pitt and Steve Carrell.......I still cant believe that no one in the financial services industry went to jail for all the crimes committed related to rating those crappy subprime mortgage bonds. Its incomprehensible. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rwrkb Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 Starting the audiobook Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rwrkb Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 on to another audiobook Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 I've only read The Bandini series, which was very good. As you may know, Bukowski actually helped get him a larger audience through his (Bukowsi's) publisher, Black Sparrow Press. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
calvino Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 Speaking of Bukowski - checked this out from the library and now reading. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 ^ Oh man, I haven't seen/heard of this one! Must be new. I have most of his writings. I had no idea he had an autobiographical book like this on tap before be died. Also, check out the Netflix documentary on him, if you haven't. It's excellent. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
calvino Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 (edited) Yeah - it was in the new book section -- I happen to be browsing and came upon it - didn't realize it was out. Kinda surprised that Black Sparrow Press isn't the publisher. And I did watch that doc a couple of weeks ago - it's a good one. Also, I wouldn't call it a autobiographical book - the editor went through Buk's letters and took out the bits where he talks about poetry and writing in general. I only up to about 1961, so I haven't gotten too far. Edited November 5, 2015 by calvino Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 Yeah - it was in the new book section -- I happen to be browsing and came upon it - didn't realize it was out. Kinda surprised that Black Sparrow Press isn't the publisher. And I did watch that doc a couple of weeks ago - it's a good one. Also, I wouldn't call it a autobiographical book - the editor went through Buk's letters and took out the bits where he talks about poetry and writing in general. I only up to about 1961, so I haven't gotten too far.Yeah, I wonder where he (the editor credited on the cover) got the letters and also, why Black Sparrow/Jpohn Martin wasn't involved. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jff Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 I'm reading Tony Visconti's book, which is mostly about working with Bowie and Marc Bolan. Can't remember the name of it. That's one downside of a Kindle. Yesterday I saw the announcement for the next crop of 33 1/3 book. There's going to be a Modern Lovers book. I was all set to buy it, but unfortunately it won't be out until late next year or early 2017. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fritz Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 I've only read The Bandini series, which was very good. As you may know, Bukowski actually helped get him a larger audience through his (Bukowsi's) publisher, Black Sparrow Press. Yeah, this one is actually a Bandini one too, though written (or rather dictated to his wife when he had gone blind) much later in his life. I love his writing. When I start reading I just want to devour it in one sitting. He writes sentences so beautifully. I can also recommend 1933 Was A Bad Year (which has a knockout opening paragraph) and his collection of short stories The Big Hunger. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rwrkb Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 Starting this audiobook. Not really a fan of DFW's writing, but this is an interesting portrait. The film was good, too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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NoJ Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 "City on Fire" by G R Hallberg. I think the author is trying too hard to impress, I might bail on this one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
calvino Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 Ford was on Fresh Air last week or so, nice interview - reading "Independence Day" now --- I read the Sportswriter a long while ago. I have the 3rd book on my bookshelf. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chez Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 ^^^ The third -- Lay of the Land -- is also great. They all are. I will have read all four in the last 8 months. Thanks for the heads-up on the Fresh Air interview. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Oil Can Boyd Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 "City on Fire" by G R Hallberg. I think the author is trying too hard to impress, I might bail on this one.I'm on the fence on that one. The subject matter looks great to me but most reviews I've read have been pretty mixed. He's doing a reading near me on Monday so maybe I'll check it out and decide then. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NoJ Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 I'm still reading it but halfheartedly. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 Don't do it any favors.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GtrPlyr Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 I enjoyed Patti's last book, and this one too so far. The Ernest Cline one on the other hand hasn't grabbed me yet, though I'm only in the early stages. I'm not sure if it's the writing or the story. At this point I think it's more the writing; his sentences are a bit too pedestrian and uninspired for my tastes. I really loved "Ready Player One" so I'm gonna soldier on through for another few chapters and see if my opinion changes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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uncool2pillow Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 I'm nearly done with Patton Oswalt's Silver Screen Fiend. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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