Channeling The Smiths this morning and every morning of late – trying to squeeze time out of this dried up fruit I call a life. I want it to flow – or at least dribble – but instead it’s been cut up and dehydrated and locked up in a plastic bag for consumption somewhere down the road. Presumably when I’m on the top of a mountain after a long hike, which may seem convenient and perfect but when we’re talking about needing/wanting/clawing for time to write, the top of a mountain is less than ideal. Where’s the wifi and the power outlet?
I want to dump out everything that happened this weekend onto the page before the details slip away, but the forecast is calling for piles of shit to do and little time for that one thing I need to do.
The summary is that the show went well and I was humbled and Godsmacked by the amount of support and love shown by friends.
Before I start whining and blithering about what’s coming up, I need your help. The Mc and I are leaving on (an internetless) vacation on May 9, and I need book recommendations again!
On the list: Pride and Prejudice and Zombies (thanks to SI and CM). What else? Preferably nothing too terribly meaty (though I imagine I’ll get something else by Anne Lamott, LOVED Traveling Mercies).
I could use more reccos along the lines of Eat, Pray, Love or even The Sweet Potato Queens Book of Love. I need happy (not morbid ala laughter Augusten Burroughs) with a twinge of deep.
Whatcha got?
28 Apr 09
8:08 am
“Prey” by Michael Criton
28 Apr 09
8:19 am
my feelings regarding p&p&zombies are a matter of public record….
the tender bar is a brilliant and bittersweet memoir by a great author. i read it on the beach last summer. well worth it.
28 Apr 09
8:32 am
I just finished re-reading The Solace of Leaving Early by Haven Kimmel, which is one of my favorite books. I think I’ve read it at least once a year since it came out in 2002. I think this would totally fit the bill in terms of “happy…with a twinge of deep.”
28 Apr 09
1:35 pm
The American Wife by that chick named Curtis. It’s the fictional tale of a first lady who sure does resemble Laura Bush. great reading. You can borrow y copy if you promise to finish it in time for Crissie’s maternity leave.
28 Apr 09
5:04 pm
You might like the one I just finished: The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society. It’s a quick read but funny and moving at the same time.
28 Apr 09
6:03 pm
Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell… must read.
28 Apr 09
6:40 pm
How about Bel Canto? If you haven’t read it, Pillars of the Earth is great. One of my faves: The Sixteen Pleasures. Recently I read Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers (okay, I know…macabre, but surprisingly, also, laugh out loud funny. We’re a lot less uptight when we’re dead) and The Chemistry of Calamity Physics…a novel. One of my most favorite authors is Kate Atkinson and she has a great cannon. The one that got me hooked though was her short story collection, Not the End of the Earth (or maybe it’s world…can’t remember). Ok. Fin. Have fun.
28 Apr 09
8:31 pm
Just finished “You’re Not You” by Michelle Wildgen. Thought of you almost every page. Deep, but not especially happy – will send it to you so you can read it AFTER your trip.
29 Apr 09
9:12 am
My default for an easy read and some laughter is David Sedaris. I’m pretty sure that’s not what you are looking for….but he fits the bill.
Have a great time!
01 May 09
2:07 pm
The Art of Racing In The Rain.
It’s a life story told by a dog…and his life and the life of his owners and family through his eyes. I read it on the beach in two days and laughed out loud & cried big important cries. I’ll loan you mine if you want it
04 May 09
8:12 am
Super super rad recco’s ya’ll! See new post on who made the cut.
Rob, read that a few years back, Jen I’ll rush to the mailbox when I get home and Tami, I want yours when I get back!