Bad enough for me to skip it? I got a pile of books from the library, and arbitrarily chose that one to start.
Bad enough for me to skip it? I got a pile of books from the library, and arbitrarily chose that one to start.
We're trying to build a monument to show that we were here
It won't be visible through the air
And there won't be any shade to cool the monument to prove that we were here. - Gene Parsons, 1973
If you're a big fan of Animal House like I am, you'll enjoy the book, Steve. I have on order from the Boston Public Library Chris Miller's (one of the screenwriters) reminisces about frat life at Dartmouth, The Real Animal House: The Awesomely Depraved Saga of the Fraternity That Inspired the Movie. Should be ready for me to pickup today. I'll report back after reading it.
Lou
Looking forward to my day in court.
Just started "1793" by Niklas Natt Och Dag from Sweden (in Dutch translation).
Historic thriller.
Fluke by Christopher Moore
Quite possibly the most bizarre thing I have ever read. The premise of the story is a life long whale researcher is out in the Hawaiian Islands recording, and trying to figure
out why the humpback whale (male) sings. By the way, Fluke here references the two horizontal flat ends of a whale tail. Much to his surprise, the scientist comes across a humpback
who has "Bite Me" written in black on his flukes. It just gets weirder from there on out. Typically filled with Moore's irreverent humor. Consistently funny is Kona, the hired hand. 20 something
blonde haired dread wearing local surfer boy who speaks in a combination of Rasta/Pidgin. Any fan of Moore needs to read this.
A Comfort Zone is not a Life Sentence
I'm always looking for justification for my upbeat, hopeful personality. " Enlightenment Now: The Case for Reason, Science, Humanism, and Progress "by Steven Pinker enlightens the progress of mankind in a way Eighteenth century scientists would have approved. Lotsa data. You can make your own conclusions. Mine are a happy future outlook for my four children and four grandchildren.
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My first Elmore Leonard book - Killshot
Any Elmore fans with recs here?
no tunes, no dynamics, no nosebone
"Five Carat Soul" by James McBride, a collection of previously unpublished short stories. This is my first exposure to this author and he's kind of blown me out of my chair. I'm partial to the short story form and these are some of the best I've read. He creates vibrant, memorable characters and places them within compelling stories. If you enjoy short stories I'd recommend this collection.
Reading another rock bio (are you seeing a pattern here) written by Joe Walsh's ex called "Rock Monster My Life With Joe Walsh". I am only part way into it, but it has been pretty interesting so far.
If you are looking for justification for your optimism the new book "Factfulness - Ten Reasons We're Wrong About the World and Why Things are Better Than You Think" by Hans Rosling is right up your alley. I just got it from the library today and only read the introduction. I'm looking forward to reading it.
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The Girl In The Moon by Terry Goodkind
We're trying to build a monument to show that we were here
It won't be visible through the air
And there won't be any shade to cool the monument to prove that we were here. - Gene Parsons, 1973
Last First Snow by Max Gladstone, another bewildering and wonderful entry in his Craft series. I am addicted to these books and I have absolutely no clue how to describe them.
I don't like country music, but I don't mean to denigrate those who do. And for the people who like country music, denigrate means 'put down.'- Bob Newhart
Vineland by Thomas Pynchon
Currently I'm reading "Hello America" by J.G. Ballard (recently translated again in Dutch in a fine series containing modern classic SF-writers like Ballard and Dick).
I've also started "The Seven Deaths Of Evelyn Hardcastle" by Stuart Turton:
Just finished this one. It's wilder and more perverse than the movie could ever be, and I loved every page of it. I was in a fraternity in college, and as nuts as it was, it was never like this. The book is told from the point of view of Pinto, the Tom Hulce character in the movie and the real-life Chris Miller. All through it I'm thinking this can't be true. I even looked up references on the internet, and most of the places and events mentioned are real. At one point (in 1961), Pinto pops the pull-tab on a can of 7-Up. Pull-tabs were invented in 1962. The "Where Are They Now" section at the end, hints at what may be real and what may not be.
Lou
Looking forward to my day in court.
[QUOTE=Bartellb;826149]If you are looking for justification for your optimism the new book "Factfulness - Ten Reasons We're Wrong About the World and Why Things are Better Than You Think" by Hans Rosling is right up your alley. I just got it from the library today and only read the introduction. I'm looking forward to reading it.
“One of the most important books I’ve ever read―an indispensable guide to thinking clearly about the world.” – Bill Gates
Thanks Bartellb. You are right - up my alley. I think they are saying the same thing, Pinker in a million words more, as usual.
I met a guy in South Africa who was saying how the present administration was "fixing all the problems with America". I asked him what problems he was referring to, and this stumped him. He was totally under the impression America was in ruins - bankrupt economy, illegal migrant around every corner, high unemployment, etc. This book gave me confidence to present another, less hysterical reality of the world - Enlightened Progress.
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One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel García Márquez
Keith Rowe-The Room Extended by Brian Olewnick.Bio of former AMM guitarist Keith Rowe.Pretty good, so far.
"please do not understand me too quickly"-andre gide
The Sirens Of Titan by a guy named Vonnegut. No really... that's the guy's name.
"Corn Flakes pissed in. You ranted. Mission accomplished. Thread closed."
-Cozy 3:16-
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