16 March 2011

Haulbloggin'

Books I got for my birthday last weekend:
  • David Hering ed., CONSIDERING DAVID FOSTER WALLACE
  • Sean Manning ed., BOUND TO LAST: 30 WRITERS ON THEIR MOST CHERISHED BOOK
  • Seth Mnookin, THE PANIC VIRUS
  • Téa Obreht, THE TIGER'S WIFE
  • Tom Rachman, THE IMPERFECTIONISTS
  • Richard Schickel, CONVERSATIONS WITH SCORSESE
Sometimes people don't buy me books because they're afraid of picking up something I already own or have no interest in -- but I'm much more often pleased than disappointed. That said a word to the wise: If you are buying Kindle books as a present, they will be "delivered" the exact day you buy them -- there doesn't seem to be any "Buy now, download later" option. (Not mad, Dad!) (He doesn't even read this.)
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1 comment:

  1. Wade Garrett2:08 PM

    That's a great haul! Definitely post your thoughts on the Obreht and the DFW book. I'm looking to treat myself to a few books for my birthday, and those are high up on my list.

    I am picking up All Things Shining a the BPL soon - that apparently has a long discussion of Infinite Jest.

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