Hey, pals:
What’s the book (fiction or non-) that you think of as your secret? Ie, nobody knows how astounding it is but you? Sure sign: you’ve bought multiple copies to give away. Two of mine: “The Mezzanine” by @nicholsonbaker.bsky.social and “Golden Gate” by Vikram Seth. What’s yours?
What’s the book (fiction or non-) that you think of as your secret? Ie, nobody knows how astounding it is but you? Sure sign: you’ve bought multiple copies to give away. Two of mine: “The Mezzanine” by @nicholsonbaker.bsky.social and “Golden Gate” by Vikram Seth. What’s yours?
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Then I read all his books on russian tears. Excellent author.
Silly title, but this series is the most enjoyable one I have ever consumed. The audio book is perfect as well.
Autobiography but also lessons on the history of embalming and the crazy expensive funeral culture.
It’s funny, well-crafted, and so informative about why and how the American west is (so wrongly) developed the way it is.
The River Why.
https://scottsteinonline.com/books/the-great-american-deception/
by
David Bowman
Once upon a time, circa 1980…
I have no secrets, but my favorite book this year was Familiaris by David Wroblewski
I read this book years ago. I have applied these principles to my life as much as possible. Leading to happiness and kindness.
Beyond Power: Women, Men and Morals by Marilyn French
Yes, I've read most of her other stuff but nothing else comes close to The Sparrow, for me.
Supaari VaGayjur remains one of my all-time favorite characters. The Jana'ata handshake scene still cracks me up.
I'd already been a fan of his work when this came out in 1995. I was so blown away by the book that I gifted it to family and friends for Christmas, but most admitted it was too dark for them to make it through😌
Fiction and non-fiction in one package, thank you very much.
Song for Arbonne
Tigana
The Wheel of Time
The Dark Hunters
To Kill a Mockingbird which is quite necessary because I actually lived in Monroeville
Well shit.......SO many
I love all his works (Secret Knowledge of Water is my favorite).
It's the life story of a rat living in an Eastern European city
It is totally realistic. The rat doesn't talk or wear waistcoats or anything
Very well researched. Very carefully authentic
Revolting
I have tried to read it all the way through twice but can't
The ramifications of the Truman presidency and the Marshall Plan are the reason Trump scares me so much. He doesn’t understand history or soft power. All the things that kept us safe for a century.
Non fiction there are several offerings from Lost Art Press on woodworking that I have read, given, and recommended. The Anarchist Design Book, Anarchist Toolchest, Anarchist Workbench, Stick Chair Book, Dutch Toolchest, Make a chair from a Tree, and more.
Invisible life of Addie LaRue VE Schwab
It really is an interesting book.
And...Tepper isn't Going Out by Trilling...centers around a parking spot in nyc...so if I'm visiting anyone who maybe can relate to the rules of city parking....
Both bks brilliant
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Remainder_(novel)
Fiction - A Fire Upon The Deep by Vernor Vinge
Bought and gifted several copies of both
https://a.co/d/h7nO4k9
It’s my go-to when I need a reminder of the power of what I do.
It's a perfect light introduction into sci-fi/fantasy with Asian characteristics
I tried to teach it, once . . .
Also - Confederates in the Attic by Tony Horwitz
If none of your circle knows these books, you need a better circle. 😊
Good Omens is at the top of my *KNOWN* gems, not *UNKNOWN* gems...none of the Pratchetts should be allowed here..
< scuffles off grouchily mutterring >
it‘s not a traditional narrative, but a collection of songs, rituals, and stories from a future civilization
I must read for any history buff interested in the men that made the West around the time of the gold rush.
Oh: Fisher's Hornpipe by McEwen. We all need some silly humor right now.
She uses words like an artist with paint…a brilliant artist.
Not a secret because it's widely known. But I read it from cover to cover and then read it again, ad infinitum. Every time I learn more.
B) *Et tu, Babe* by Mark Leyner
And the Mistborn series by Brandon Sanderson
It’s not only a look inside her life, but also a glimpse of the world changing as she lived.
In recent days: Shark Heart by Emily Habeck
Why Does He Do That? By Lundy Bancroft
Used to give away The Gift Of Fear by Gavin Debecker, but he made that a free PDF.
Lundy's book might be that too, at this point.
Andrew Yang
nonfiction:
Pity the Nation, by Robert Fisk
fiction:
Dark as the Grave wherein my Friend is Laid, by Malcolm Lowry