Posted by rainyday on March 30, 2004, at 18:23:19
In reply to Re: Who read what » rainyday, posted by Karen_kay on March 30, 2004, at 18:09:33
> well, I can read more than one book at a time, as well as the same book over and over and over again. So, currently I'm reading Charles Bukowski "notes of a dirty old man" , which is just what it sounds like. I'm not usre if you like gritty writing, but if you do, this is up your alley. I'm also reading (still!!!!, I'm slacking here!!!) "Tuesdays with Morrie" by Mitch Albom. I've read it several times, but I read "the five people you meet in heaven" around christmas and went shopping. i went with tuesdays. If you haven't read it, you MUST MUST MUST!!! Read the summary on amazon. It's truly fabulous. I'm also reading (not even sure there's a link) "Kerouac: an introduction" by Brad Parker before starting "Big Sur" by Jack Kerouac. My old man recommended it several times. We also own "Vanity of Duluoz" by ke5rouac, which I'll read after "big Sur"... I'm excited to start on Kerouac, but wanted to know his history first.
I have never read any Kerouac, even though he died in the town I live in. My brother is very keen on him and I was doing the - whatever he likes must be dull - lumping together, so I have not yet read any of his stuff. What a prejudice to have. I just have an aversion to feeling TOLD what to read instead of choosing it myself. Yup, and then I post here, go figure.Plus I have never read any Beat poets or authors. Any suggestions....
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