All Consuming : Junicus

Why I recommend "When She Was Good"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Junicus) — Tue, 08 Aug 2006 03:27:39 GMT

When She Was Good

by Philip Roth

Oh my God. Read this. There is absolutely nothing else out there like it. So real. So powerful. So heartbreaking.

A story about "Fifth Business (Deptford Trilogy)"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Junicus) — Sat, 30 Jul 2005 12:55:07 GMT

Fifth Business (Deptford Trilogy)

by Robertson Davies

A great story, and so complete from beginning to end.

A story about "Henry Miller on Writing (New Directions Paperbook)"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Junicus) — Tue, 28 Jun 2005 07:36:52 GMT

Henry Miller on Writing (New Directions Paperbook)

by Henry Miller

What words!

A story about "Collected Prose: Autobiographical Writings, True Stories, Critical Essays, Prefaces, and Collaborations with Artists"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Junicus) — Tue, 28 Jun 2005 07:36:11 GMT

Collected Prose: Autobiographical Writings, True Stories, Critical Essays, Prefaces, and Collaborations with Artists

by Paul Auster

Oh, it’s a gem.

A story about "The End of the Affair (Twentieth Century Classics)"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Junicus) — Tue, 28 Jun 2005 07:25:03 GMT

The End of the Affair (Twentieth Century Classics)

by Graham Greene

I think it’s about time I read some Graham Greene.

A story about "White Teeth: A Novel"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Junicus) — Tue, 28 Jun 2005 07:25:03 GMT

White Teeth: A Novel

by Zadie Smith

It’s supposed to make you laugh…

A story about "On the Road"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Junicus) — Tue, 28 Jun 2005 07:25:02 GMT

On the Road

by Jack Kerouac

I’ve been meaning to read this one for a long time.

A story about "Buddy Babylon: The Autobiography of Buddy Cole"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Junicus) — Tue, 28 Jun 2005 07:24:57 GMT

Buddy Babylon: The Autobiography of Buddy Cole

by Scott Thompson

I’m averaging about 3 laughs per minute.

A story about "Tuesdays with Morrie: An Old Man, a Young Man, and Life's Greatest Lesson"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Junicus) — Tue, 28 Jun 2005 07:24:55 GMT

Tuesdays with Morrie: An Old Man, a Young Man, and Life's Greatest Lesson

by Mitch Albom

Just seeing what all the fuss was about

A story about "Fall On Your Knees (Oprah's Book Club)"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Junicus) — Tue, 28 Jun 2005 07:24:54 GMT

Fall On Your Knees (Oprah's Book Club)

by Ann-Marie MacDonald

I’m hooked after the first chapter.

A story about "Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Junicus) — Tue, 28 Jun 2005 07:24:54 GMT

Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life

by Anne Lamott

I’ve been wanting to read this for a while.

A story about "Bluebeard's Egg: Stories"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Junicus) — Tue, 28 Jun 2005 07:24:53 GMT

Bluebeard's Egg: Stories

by Margaret Atwood

I’m quickly becoming a fan of this Canadian author.

A story about "The New York Trilogy (Contemporary American Fiction Series)"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Junicus) — Tue, 28 Jun 2005 07:24:52 GMT

The New York Trilogy (Contemporary American Fiction Series)

by Paul Auster

A friend with impeccable taste in books recommended this.

A story about "What Should I Do with My Life?"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Junicus) — Tue, 28 Jun 2005 07:24:51 GMT

What Should I Do with My Life?

by PO BRONSON

This question used to make my stomach churn. Now I find myself able to plan only 6 months into the future. Either way, these stories may serve to inspire.

A story about "Crazy English"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Junicus) — Tue, 28 Jun 2005 07:24:50 GMT

Crazy English

by Richard Lederer

This was a present from my dad for my 10th birthday. As an English teacher I appreciate it a lot more now.

A story about "Catch 22"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Junicus) — Tue, 28 Jun 2005 07:24:50 GMT

Catch 22

by Joseph Heller

Reads like a movie script, with an amazing cast of quirky characters.

A story about "The Lovely Bones: A Novel"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Junicus) — Tue, 28 Jun 2005 07:24:49 GMT

The Lovely Bones: A Novel

by Alice Sebold

32 pages in, and I’m shedding tears. A book hasn’t made me cry in at least 10 years.

A story about "Money"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Junicus) — Tue, 28 Jun 2005 07:24:49 GMT

Money

by Martin Amis

I’m loving John Self.

A story about "Tropic of Cancer"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Junicus) — Tue, 28 Jun 2005 07:24:48 GMT

Tropic of Cancer

by Henry Miller

I can’t believe I’ve never read this before.