I read - a lot, normally. I just haven't had time lately.
Zorba the Greek is lying here, taunting me. NO idea what I'm in for but it was suggested my a lit-prof friend who gives me many "reading assignments" I'd never think to pick up otherwise. One of the last ones was by Phillip Roth and was very well done. Don't remember the title. He and I often have several of each other's books at a given time. I figure if he reads what a dumb technical guy suggests, the dumb technical guy can at least reciprocate. Works out well, often.
Pioneers, by David McCullogh is lying here guilting me. I'm a quarter of the way in, but put it down months ago in deference to contemporary priorities.
Big fan of Steinbeck. Love John LeCarre's work. I'm due for another reread of Grapes of Wrath and Tinker, Taylor, Soldier, Spy. A bunchof both within arms' reach, untouched for some time.
I read a lot of Stephen King. Last one I bought a few weeks ago, I got home and realized I already have it and have read it more than once. A "reliable" author - sort of like eating at McDonalds. It's not amazing, but you know that and aren't disappointed when it isn't, but it feels good when it's a little better than usual. Drags your brain away for a while, from realities which are sometimes way scarier than he can dream up and write down. He's described his own work as "literary junk food," but he's had some amazing novels and novellas. Dr. Sleep was a full-blown stinker. He still owes me seven bucks for that one. I won't charge him for my time.
Zorba the Greek is lying here, taunting me. NO idea what I'm in for but it was suggested my a lit-prof friend who gives me many "reading assignments" I'd never think to pick up otherwise. One of the last ones was by Phillip Roth and was very well done. Don't remember the title. He and I often have several of each other's books at a given time. I figure if he reads what a dumb technical guy suggests, the dumb technical guy can at least reciprocate. Works out well, often.
Pioneers, by David McCullogh is lying here guilting me. I'm a quarter of the way in, but put it down months ago in deference to contemporary priorities.
Big fan of Steinbeck. Love John LeCarre's work. I'm due for another reread of Grapes of Wrath and Tinker, Taylor, Soldier, Spy. A bunchof both within arms' reach, untouched for some time.
I read a lot of Stephen King. Last one I bought a few weeks ago, I got home and realized I already have it and have read it more than once. A "reliable" author - sort of like eating at McDonalds. It's not amazing, but you know that and aren't disappointed when it isn't, but it feels good when it's a little better than usual. Drags your brain away for a while, from realities which are sometimes way scarier than he can dream up and write down. He's described his own work as "literary junk food," but he's had some amazing novels and novellas. Dr. Sleep was a full-blown stinker. He still owes me seven bucks for that one. I won't charge him for my time.
