Best Books ... chosen by Jim James

[markcel]

I was sitting down to finish up this weeks issue of The Week, when who do I discover did this issues Best book selections, our very own Jim James.  

Here's the link:

http://www.theweek.com/article/index/100776/Best_books__chosen_by_Jim_James


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[AMightyCaporal]

I was sitting down to finish up this weeks issue of The Week, when who do I discover did this issues Best book selections, our very own Jim James.  

Here's the link:

http://www.theweek.com/article/index/100776/Best_books__chosen_by_Jim_James


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looks like I've got some books to buy- I tried reading A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius but I couldn't get into it. that was a few years ago- maybe I'll try again.  I loved What is the What- what a powerful book.

[Love Dogg]

I was sitting down to finish up this weeks issue of The Week, when who do I discover did this issues Best book selections, our very own Jim James.  

Here's the link:

http://www.theweek.com/article/index/100776/Best_books__chosen_by_Jim_James


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looks like I've got some books to buy- I tried reading A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius but I couldn't get into it. that was a few years ago- maybe I'll try again.  I loved What is the What- what a powerful book.

You should.  Dave Eggers is great.  He's one of those voices of a generation that I personally dig.

[el_chode]

What? No typical list of pretending to "really be into" the beatniks?

I wish I could suggest something, but the most interesting read I just had was an argument in favor of the destruction of copyrights.

[xmascriminal]

A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius is my favorite book.

[Nikkogino]

What? No typical list of pretending to "really be into" the beatniks?

I wish I could suggest something, but the most interesting read I just had was an argument in favor of the destruction of copyrights.

Yeah, and I bet you'd be down with doing that for musicians too.  Let's not buy the album....we'll just download it when it leaks.  

[el_chode]

What? No typical list of pretending to "really be into" the beatniks?

I wish I could suggest something, but the most interesting read I just had was an argument in favor of the destruction of copyrights.

Yeah, and I bet you'd be down with doing that for musicians too.  Let's not buy the album....we'll just download it when it leaks.  

Except that's not what the book is about.

[DaFunkyPrecedent]

A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius is my favorite book.

ME TOO!!!!!!! I grew up in the Bay,  and had my older brother raise me, so I could really relate.

[apotheosis]

"The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay" is my best friend's favorite book.  She has really good taste.

[el_chode]

Probably the last fiction book I ever read:

Where the Red Fern Grows

I don't use smiley faces often, but goddamn  :'(

[pawpaw]

The Story of Ferdinand  8-) That's awesome, just made my day. I'd forgotten about Ferdinand. I'm going to go buy this for my son on my way home.  :) Thanks Jim (and markcel for posting)!

I've read a few of the others listed too. Nice little list!

[AMightyCaporal]

I'm reading "Be Here Now"  Just got started but can tell already that it's going to be an experience for my mind and soul.

[Cameron]

i read wind up bird chronicle a few years back.  it's a wild ride of a story.

[Soulshine]

I'm reading "Be Here Now"  Just got started but can tell already that it's going to be an experience for my mind and soul.

It is. Enjoy it.  :)

[lasvegas]

The Story of Ferdinand  8-) That's awesome, just made my day. I'd forgotten about Ferdinand. I'm going to go buy this for my son on my way home.  :) Thanks Jim (and markcel for posting)!

I've read a few of the others listed too. Nice little list!

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[Soulshine]

The Story of Ferdinand  8-) That's awesome, just made my day. I'd forgotten about Ferdinand. I'm going to go buy this for my son on my way home.  :) Thanks Jim (and markcel for posting)!

I've read a few of the others listed too. Nice little list!

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When I was a kid I named my kitty cat Ferdinand b/c of this book  :)

[bold99]

Monkey Wrench Gang is a great book...I read the sequel to it also, great characters.