Haha I haven't actually finished a book in months. I read to like the last two chapters and then put it down to never pick it up again. I think I'm having some ADD issues or something.
Just wait till summer!
Friday, March 27, 2009
Friday, February 6, 2009
"Last Night at the Lobster"
by Stewart O'Nan
This book was depressing. It was about the last night at a Red Lobster before it closed for good. It's set right before Christmas and there's a monstrous snow storm.
It was a good, quick read and made me glad that I'm getting a Master's so I don't have to work in restaurants. Though I probably will with this economy...YAY!
This book was depressing. It was about the last night at a Red Lobster before it closed for good. It's set right before Christmas and there's a monstrous snow storm.
It was a good, quick read and made me glad that I'm getting a Master's so I don't have to work in restaurants. Though I probably will with this economy...YAY!
"Are You There Vodka? It's Me, Chelsea"
by Chelsea Handler.
This was a trashy read, but it was pretty funny!
I picked it up because I find "Late Night with Chelsea Handler" (it might not be called that...) a pretty funny show. She says things that I think a lot but have the common sense God gave me to not say out loud.
This was a trashy read, but it was pretty funny!
I picked it up because I find "Late Night with Chelsea Handler" (it might not be called that...) a pretty funny show. She says things that I think a lot but have the common sense God gave me to not say out loud.
Sunday, January 25, 2009
"No Reservations: Around the World on an Empty Stomach"
by Anthony Bourdain
I didn't exactly read this book as its mostly pictures. I did not realize this was a companion to his TV show which I have never actually seen. It wasn't a bad picture book-some of the food in Asia looked like things my dog has barfed up...
The best part (that I actually read) was Beirut because Bourdain and his crew were there when things got bad not too long ago.
I'm not sure I can recommend this book but if you like to look at Food Porn and Anthony Bourdain (who's not too bad on the eyes) then go for it!
I didn't exactly read this book as its mostly pictures. I did not realize this was a companion to his TV show which I have never actually seen. It wasn't a bad picture book-some of the food in Asia looked like things my dog has barfed up...
The best part (that I actually read) was Beirut because Bourdain and his crew were there when things got bad not too long ago.
I'm not sure I can recommend this book but if you like to look at Food Porn and Anthony Bourdain (who's not too bad on the eyes) then go for it!
"When You Are Engulfed In Flames"
by David Sedaris
I've wanted to read one of his books for awhile. I just picked this one out at the library and it's apparently his latest.
I really enjoyed this book. It's in essay format and he has a humorous writing style. His just be writing right along and then he'll throw in some random thought or comment and it's really funny. He has a very sarcastic take on life.
Good good. The last section "Smoking Section" was a smidge long and kind of boring at first. Then it got better.
I want to read his other books and see what they are like.
I've wanted to read one of his books for awhile. I just picked this one out at the library and it's apparently his latest.
I really enjoyed this book. It's in essay format and he has a humorous writing style. His just be writing right along and then he'll throw in some random thought or comment and it's really funny. He has a very sarcastic take on life.
Good good. The last section "Smoking Section" was a smidge long and kind of boring at first. Then it got better.
I want to read his other books and see what they are like.
Monday, January 19, 2009
"Portraiture"
by Shearer West
I had to read this for class. If you like portraits and all that surrounds them then this book is for you!
I didn't mind it. I wish I had had more time to read it (I read it in about nine hours) but I can always go back to it. Pretty well written and easy to understand (perhaps that's because I've had to read Kant and Foucault). There is a lot to digest in here but she (? I'm assuming...) does a really nice job of summing up the history of not just portraiture but all the other theories and ideas that have somehow informed portraiture.
It was really annoying when she would talk about a painting or portrait or something and not use the title. I like to look up the works that aren't in the book on the internet and when you just describe them but don't use the title that makes it almost impossible to find the work you are talking about! Grrr...
I actually enjoyed this book.
I had to read this for class. If you like portraits and all that surrounds them then this book is for you!
I didn't mind it. I wish I had had more time to read it (I read it in about nine hours) but I can always go back to it. Pretty well written and easy to understand (perhaps that's because I've had to read Kant and Foucault). There is a lot to digest in here but she (? I'm assuming...) does a really nice job of summing up the history of not just portraiture but all the other theories and ideas that have somehow informed portraiture.
It was really annoying when she would talk about a painting or portrait or something and not use the title. I like to look up the works that aren't in the book on the internet and when you just describe them but don't use the title that makes it almost impossible to find the work you are talking about! Grrr...
I actually enjoyed this book.
"Knit Two"
by Kate Jacobs
This is a sequel to "Friday Night Knitting Club" which I adore. That book had me in tears for most of its ending.
This one I did not like all that much. It seemed to take a whole lot to get going, like half of the book. Once they got to Italy it was a good read. It did make me cry at the end, too. But I cry at the end of many a Lifetime movie so...
The author also makes the characters harp on death way too much. I understand the death of a family member/friend is traumatic and a giant upheaval. I totally understand thinking about said person everyday. But I hope to GOD that five years later you can cope with it and not let it negatively affect your daily life. I think that gave it a super depressing tone.
Anyway, I give this a blah.
This is a sequel to "Friday Night Knitting Club" which I adore. That book had me in tears for most of its ending.
This one I did not like all that much. It seemed to take a whole lot to get going, like half of the book. Once they got to Italy it was a good read. It did make me cry at the end, too. But I cry at the end of many a Lifetime movie so...
The author also makes the characters harp on death way too much. I understand the death of a family member/friend is traumatic and a giant upheaval. I totally understand thinking about said person everyday. But I hope to GOD that five years later you can cope with it and not let it negatively affect your daily life. I think that gave it a super depressing tone.
Anyway, I give this a blah.
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