I've noticed on a lot of people's bio's, they are avid readers. I, too, and a bookworm, okay I'm really a nerd.
I just wanted to know what all of you have your bookmarks in right now, some of your favorites and books you may want to read.
I just finished reading, It's Superman by Tom De Haven. It's a retelling of the classic tale of Superman, set in the 1930's and it follows a 17 year old Clark Kent, along with the other classic characters from the saga, Lex Luthor, Perry White, Lois Lane. It begins in Smallville Kansas and ends up New York City with the powerful Lex Luthor planning and evil scheme and a fledging Superman forging his way into the fabric of society. Everyone knows how the story ends we've all seen it a hundred times, but it's a great story of the most recognizable American hero. I enjoyed it, if I wasn't a superhero nut, I wouldn't have enjoyed it nearly as much though. I saw it at Barnes and Noble and couldn't resist picking it up. If you're a Superman fan, it's a worthwhile read.
I'm also working my through the Best American Short Story Series: Vol. 2005, edited by Michael Chabon, author of the Pulitizer Prize winning The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay, which is an outstanding read. It's the best collection of short stories I've read in years and has some of the best stories I've ever read, period.
What I'm working my way through now is Thomas Mann's A Death in Venice and Other Tales which is very well written, but I'm only through one story thusfar so I can't draw adequate conclusions just yet. I'm also reading Augusten Burrough's Possible Side Effects another outstanding memoir from the so sad he's hilarious author. And finally I'm rereading Richard Russo's Empire Falls, which may be the finest, grandest novel I've ever read. Everyone who hasn't read it needs to buy or check out a copy immediately.
I haven't decided what I'll get to next. Any suggestions?
I hope many of you will chime in on this topic, books are some of my best friends and I'm always looking for more.
Thanks
I just wanted to know what all of you have your bookmarks in right now, some of your favorites and books you may want to read.
I just finished reading, It's Superman by Tom De Haven. It's a retelling of the classic tale of Superman, set in the 1930's and it follows a 17 year old Clark Kent, along with the other classic characters from the saga, Lex Luthor, Perry White, Lois Lane. It begins in Smallville Kansas and ends up New York City with the powerful Lex Luthor planning and evil scheme and a fledging Superman forging his way into the fabric of society. Everyone knows how the story ends we've all seen it a hundred times, but it's a great story of the most recognizable American hero. I enjoyed it, if I wasn't a superhero nut, I wouldn't have enjoyed it nearly as much though. I saw it at Barnes and Noble and couldn't resist picking it up. If you're a Superman fan, it's a worthwhile read.
I'm also working my through the Best American Short Story Series: Vol. 2005, edited by Michael Chabon, author of the Pulitizer Prize winning The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay, which is an outstanding read. It's the best collection of short stories I've read in years and has some of the best stories I've ever read, period.
What I'm working my way through now is Thomas Mann's A Death in Venice and Other Tales which is very well written, but I'm only through one story thusfar so I can't draw adequate conclusions just yet. I'm also reading Augusten Burrough's Possible Side Effects another outstanding memoir from the so sad he's hilarious author. And finally I'm rereading Richard Russo's Empire Falls, which may be the finest, grandest novel I've ever read. Everyone who hasn't read it needs to buy or check out a copy immediately.
I haven't decided what I'll get to next. Any suggestions?
I hope many of you will chime in on this topic, books are some of my best friends and I'm always looking for more.
Thanks