The Best American Nonrequired Reading 2005 Edited by Dave Eggers,
Introduction by Beck
I continue to enjoy this series which is aimed at a demographic 10 years
younger than I.
It’s got a nice variety of essays, comics and stories, including one by Al
Franken about his USO tour in Iraq.
Very enjoyable.
How did you figure the demographic?
I think I read it in the first edition somewhere. Also, all of the folks who choose the entries are 15-25.
Does that include Dave Eggers?
He is the exception. Someone has to crush the spirit of those young souls.
I enjoyed reading over your book list and comments.
Umberto Eco is weird because you need a reference book to get through his books. The Key to The Name of the Rose is thicker than The Name of the Rose. Perhaps Foucalt’s Pendulum will be made into a film and then we can get the short, unpompous version.
From the bits has read to me from The System of the World I need to add Neal Stephenson’s books to my reading list. And I need to get around to reading The Cartoon History of the Universe.
We picked up a signed copy of The Truth (With Jokes) at Al Franken’s event at the Variety Playhouse last week and, if the introduction is any indication, I’m going to enjoy it.
I just can’t get into business books, unless I’m having trouble sleeping. ;D
I’m glad you enjoy the Book Log. I started doing it because I have, in the past, purchased books I already own but had forgotten. My mind is just that way.
I’ve read all of Neal Stephenson’s books, with the exception of the ones he wrote under a pseudonym, Stephen Bury. Or Brury. Something like that.
One great thing about Neal is that he writes very strong, multidimensional female characters, which is odd for a science fiction writer.
It amazes me that none of his books have become a movie yet.
One great thing about Neal is that he writes very strong, multidimensional female characters, which is odd for a science fiction writer.
Ah! The Tennessee Williams of SF? ;D
Now I *have to* read them.