Puddn’head Wilson

Heat 2 was cool. The ending is a little sloppy or rushed or something, but I enjoyed it. Probably could have been two books.

Finished North Woods about a week ago. Great book. Will likely read again at some point.

I started reading The Need by Helen Phillips. It's not very good. sci-fi meets motherhood, but beating you over the head with it. I don't think I'll finish it, and I'm more than halfway through.

also been reading It's Better to Be Feared, and just picked up If I Survive You.

This is actually going really well. I am now not considering reading anything else until the re-read is complete—after some rocky beginnings, his fiction really takes off with the 1990s works. I’m reading some short fiction now and will soon get back into The Savage Detectives, which is so incredibly exciting to have on the horizon.

Has anyone read the Dune series? I’ve spent plenty of time in bookstores and libraries thinking about taking those books home, but never have. Any thoughts?

I think i started the third book but never finished. The second book is not very good imo, but i heard they get better.

I've read the first three, all of which I really enjoyed. The second one (Dune Messiah) is far and away my favorite. Though, it's also the most divisive. A lot of people really hate it because it's a total subversion of the story/expectations.

The third one is the least interesting, but still a great read. The world is so vast and the themes so strong and pertinent. I'd definitely recommend reading them -- at least those first three.

I read Dune a few years ago when the movie was in production, and I’m glad I did, but I had no desire to continue the series. First one was enough.

I went to a Tommy Orange reading last night. I haven't read There There or Wandering Star, but my sis had an extra pass and needed company.

There was plenty of pearl clutching amongst the academics in the crowd during the Q&A session. The writer was simply on a completely different trip than the interview host, and it was a fun spectacle to witness.

I've not yet read Wandering Stars, but There There is pretty good. Borrow a copy from your library.

I'm #58 in the audiobook queue on Libby

oh good, so you'll at least get it by the end of next year.

say more about this wild Q&A

He was very real about his discomfort with the whole process, but I could tell it wasn't what the interviewer or a lot of the audience came to hear. His answers were all non-linear dances around stuffy questions and he may or may not have just been kinda stoned. He was polite and had very interesting ideas and stories, but he made it obvious that his publisher was the reason he was there. I appreciated it all for its authenticity. Kinda reminded me of Dylan in the mid 60s but with leas posturing.

sounds like he took a page straight from the Marshawn Lynch playbook.

Describe his works, Reid. Can’t say I’m familiar.

what's up doug

doug reifying relaxation

panic attacks the last 3 years..they come and go..no fun