But it's fictional, so it's all good. I read it a long time ago, and remember liking it pretty well.Oh, thank you. I didn't realize that's what the book was about.
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But it's fictional, so it's all good. I read it a long time ago, and remember liking it pretty well.Oh, thank you. I didn't realize that's what the book was about.
It's Only Rock n Roll - Jo Wood
A biography of Jo Wood, ex wife of Rolling Stone, Ron Wood. They were married for 30 years and she was also Ron Wood's PA on Rolling Stones tours. She tells all kinds of wild tales of what life is like on the road with the Stones. Interesting and horrific at times but always entertaining. She met Ron Wood shortly after he joined the Stones in 1976 so her story is very interesting as she was in on the tale end of the carefree tours through when the tours got much more professional and huge.
I've always wanted to read The Woman in Black. I think I will make it my next read!Finished re-reading The Woman in Black by Susan Hill. Really enjoyed the book, as well as the movie with Daniel Radcliffe.
Going to start reading Rose Madder.
Yeah, you should read it, that's a good book. I really recommend all horror fans read it (especially if you read alone at night, that will make it really scary!)I've always wanted to read The Woman in Black. I think I will make it my next read!
Irving between Garp and The Fourth Hand is one of my top five writers ever. His first three and last two... not so much, for me anyway. I loved Piggy Sneed, though, especially the essay about refereeing wrestling--so funny!About 2/3rds of the way thru Trying To Save Piggy Sneed by John Irving. It's a compilation of some essay's and some short stories. He certainly has a thing about bears! They show up in two of the short stories (one of which has to do with The Hotel New Hampshire and one pertaining to The World According To Garp). He is a very interesting writer! His essay on being invited by Dan Quail to the White House for dinner is hilarious!
Really disliked that book, and not because of the Jesus/Mary Magdalene thing (that was a pretty prevalent story in the middle ages. Supposedly after his death she went to France & her son became a ruler; thus 'Divine Right' kings ). I thought Brown's writing was atrocious.Has anyone read The DaVinci Code? I have not and I would like to know what it is about it that church goers do not like. Anyone care to share?
I just found a 1st printing hardback of The Cider House Rules today!Irving between Garp and The Fourth Hand is one of my top five writers ever. His first three and last two... not so much, for me anyway. I loved Piggy Sneed, though, especially the essay about refereeing wrestling--so funny!
Maybe my favorite book ever (definitely top four, along with The Stand, East of Eden, Lonesome Dove)KRF, please tell me you've read A Prayer for Owen Meany by John Irving. It's such a beautiful story.
GREAT book. Even an okay movieI just found a 1st printing hardback of The Cider House Rules today!
Read it years ago when a friend was trying to convert me over to Irving. I have to admit I was resistant at first. Had only read A Prayer For Owen Meany up to then. I wasn't into 'mainstream' writing then- I was into King, Barker, Koontz, Rice, etc. I guess I have aged, like a fine wine (shut up, Scott! I know you want to say something, right?! ) and have expanded my literary tastes. Of course, now I'm tired of reading about supernaturally talented Golden Retrievers and bourganvillae.........GREAT book. Even an okay movie
I just love books--lol. I read just about anything, including that damn Golden Retriever (I really liked that book when I was in high school!). Irving is definitely a unique writer--it's clear that Dickens is one of his favorites. He blends this sort of archaic story structure with a richness of language and modern sensibility that makes my heart sing. Only thing even close is Wes Anderson's film making. I'm getting moony just thinking about it (lol).Read it years ago when a friend was trying to convert me over to Irving. I have to admit I was resistant at first. Had only read A Prayer For Owen Meany up to then. I wasn't into 'mainstream' writing then- I was into King, Barker, Koontz, Rice, etc. I guess I have aged, like a fine wine (shut up, Scott! I know you want to say something, right?! ) and have expanded my literary tastes. Of course, now I'm tired of reading about supernaturally talented Golden Retrievers and bourganvillae.........
I think the same about Faulkner. I read him because I 'should', but I didn't enjoy much of it.Sludging through Whitman (again). What I'm reading, not a title...although that would be a good one.
Either I'm not as smart as I know I are, or there's a major pedantic blowhard effect surrounding most of his stuff.
I think the same about Faulkner. I read him because I 'should', but I didn't enjoy much of it.
I could not stand Whitman.Sludging through Whitman (again). What I'm reading, not a title...although that would be a good one.
Either I'm not as smart as I know I are, or there's a major pedantic blowhard effect surrounding most of his stuff.