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listersgirl) wrote2005-10-11 09:48 pm
listersgirl) wrote2005-10-11 09:48 pm
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Booktalk: The Lockout Edition (Part 1 in a series)
In the beginning, there was time not at work. And a couch. Thus did the reading begin.
Steve Almond The Evil B. B. Chow and Other Stories
This is the same guy who wrote Candyfreak, so I had high hopes. Unfortunately this book of short stories was pretty much meh - the writing was good, but most of the stories didn't have much behind them. Somewhat of a disappointment.
Mark Dunn Ibid
Did you read Ella Minnow Pea? You should. This is another very cute book based on a literary conceit -- in this case the book is just the footnotes, because the actual supposed book was "lost". And we all know footnotes are awesome. Plus it's the life story of a three-legged man. How can you go wrong?
Barbara Hambly Dragonsbane
This was actually pretty good -- I picked it up at the Chicklit book swap last year and was trying to read it so I could send it back again this year. But actually, it was fairly decent fantasy, with interesting characters, a quest, and enough scheming and plotting to last through three books. A bit heavy on the dragon worship, though.
Steven Levitt and Stephen Dubner Freakonomics
Ever wondered why drug dealers live with their mothers? Awesome. I love people whose brains can follow those twisted, creative paths. Sadly, it's been long enough now that I can't remember many of the details of the book, but the section on the names and how a name can influence people's perceptions was fascinating. Read this book!
Connie Mason Laird of Stonehaven
Cheesy historical romance! Perfect after walking around the block for 6 hours.
Jon Stewart America (the Book)
Oh Jon Stewart and Daily Show writers. Why do you have to be on so late at night? Luckily I had this book to make me laugh in my time of sorrows. There's also a tiny possibility I may have actually learned something (shhh!).
Stay tuned as I learn to read and walk at the same time, thus making picket duty much more bearable, if somewhat more dangerous.
Steve Almond The Evil B. B. Chow and Other Stories
This is the same guy who wrote Candyfreak, so I had high hopes. Unfortunately this book of short stories was pretty much meh - the writing was good, but most of the stories didn't have much behind them. Somewhat of a disappointment.
Mark Dunn Ibid
Did you read Ella Minnow Pea? You should. This is another very cute book based on a literary conceit -- in this case the book is just the footnotes, because the actual supposed book was "lost". And we all know footnotes are awesome. Plus it's the life story of a three-legged man. How can you go wrong?
Barbara Hambly Dragonsbane
This was actually pretty good -- I picked it up at the Chicklit book swap last year and was trying to read it so I could send it back again this year. But actually, it was fairly decent fantasy, with interesting characters, a quest, and enough scheming and plotting to last through three books. A bit heavy on the dragon worship, though.
Steven Levitt and Stephen Dubner Freakonomics
Ever wondered why drug dealers live with their mothers? Awesome. I love people whose brains can follow those twisted, creative paths. Sadly, it's been long enough now that I can't remember many of the details of the book, but the section on the names and how a name can influence people's perceptions was fascinating. Read this book!
Connie Mason Laird of Stonehaven
Cheesy historical romance! Perfect after walking around the block for 6 hours.
Jon Stewart America (the Book)
Oh Jon Stewart and Daily Show writers. Why do you have to be on so late at night? Luckily I had this book to make me laugh in my time of sorrows. There's also a tiny possibility I may have actually learned something (shhh!).
Stay tuned as I learn to read and walk at the same time, thus making picket duty much more bearable, if somewhat more dangerous.