What Are You Reading

[DNO]

Raymond Chandler, The Little Sister.

 

[Sefton]

I'm currently (speed) reading my way through Julius Evola's "Revolt Against the Modern World" -an appropriate title for this site I'd say- which will be followed by David Lynch's "Catching the Big Fish" which is about creativity and Trancendental Meditation. Actually, this is a CD of Lynch reading his book, so perhaps it doesn't fit in this thread. I do like to listen to Authors reading their work, though.

 

[Touchofevil]

Sam Eastland's The Red Moth

 

[Stray Cat]

"The Greatest Miracle in the World" by Og Mandino

 

[Nobert]

Ex Libris, Confessions of a Common Reader by Anne Fadiman.

 

[DNO]

Just started Public Enemies by Bryan Burrough

 

[Harp]

Jacques Barzun, From Dawn To Decadence; 1500 To The Present

 

[Nobert]

The Old Curiosity Shop by Charles something-or-other.

 

[Shangas]

The Old Curiosity Shop by Charles something-or-other.

One of my personal favourites!! I have a copy of that book, from 1910!!

I got to visit it when I was in London.

 

[Sefton]

Jacques Barzun, From Dawn To Decadence; 1500 To The Present

Sort of a reactionary history textbookーa fun read by the greatest ever "old fogey". Neat book.

 

[cw3pa]

Just finished "Viking: The Norse Warriors [Unofficial] Manual" in time for the season. Lots of useful information on booking a cruise, the proper kit and the best places for souvenirs, such as Jorvik or maybe Miklagard (time permitting).

 

[imoldfashioned]

A biography of Zelda Fitzgerald!

 

[Harp]

Sort of a reactionary history textbookーa fun read by the greatest ever "old fogey". Neat book.

Barzun is a favorite of mine and his Dawn is a long delayed revisit; but I was sidetracked
by Cicero today and his Roman-centered mindset.

 

[Harp]

A biography of Zelda Fitzgerald!

Did she love Fitzgerald? ....I know Edith Wharton apparently did not---

 

[shazzabanazza]

Circus of Ghosts - Barbara Ewing


What a fantastic writer! Im looking forward to reading more of her books.

 

[cw3pa]

Just finished "The Rum Diary" by Hunter S. Thompson. Started in 1959 and finished somewhat later. Published in 1998 after Johnny Depp discovered it among Thompson's papers. Turned into a movie in 2011 starring Johnny Depp. It's a pretty good tale from the pre-gonzo period.

 

[Nobert]

Did she love Fitzgerald? ....I know Edith Wharton apparently did not---

My favorite line on them comes courtesy of Ring Lardner: "Mr. Fitzgerald is a novelist and Mrs. Fitzgerald is a novelty."

 

[Harp]

My favorite line on them comes courtesy of Ring Lardner: "Mr. Fitzgerald is a novelist and Mrs. Fitzgerald is a novelty."

I never heard
Of any true affection, but, 'twas nipt
With care, that, like the caterpillar, eats
The leaves of the spring's sweetest book, the rose.

Middleton

The golden girl.

 

[countryclubjoe]

Genius

By Harold Bloom

 

[Two Types]

More fans of Simenon! He is one of my favorites. I usually by a copy for my kindle as well as a tangible copy. Four of his stories will be rereleased in the coming months.

Not just four, all 75 Maigret books are being re-released in the UK - one per month. They are up to number 4. It makes me very happy.

http://www.thefedoralounge.com/show...man-with-the-pipe-and-overcoat-Ch-Ins-Maigret