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Dec. 16th, 2007 09:47 am![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
blue_lotus13Last night I went to a party in a bookstore. I hereby declare that more parties should be held in bookstores, because it gives you something to look at and do if you don't feel like talking. I didn't stay long, mostly because I was tired and felt like being alone.
1. THe Secret Life of Lobsters by Trevor Corson- This book started out okay, but then got rather dull. It's an exploration of lobsters, lobster fishery and science out near Maine. I did learn an incredible amount about lobsters. (they pee through their faces, they engage in about 20 minutes of foreplay before penetration, and they have to shed skins) AN interesting read, if you're interested in maritime history.
2. Bridge of Sighs by Richard Russo- This book is Russo's first novel after his Pulitzer prize winning "Empire Falls", which I loved immensely and have read about 3 times. "Bridge of Sighs" tells the story of a group of friends from a small town in New York. As always, Russo succeeds in creating a strong sense of place, and weaves the location into the narrative. This is a good novel, but I still prefer Empire Falls.
3. Blankets by Craig Thompson- Read this one in one sitting. I LOVED this book. It's a graphic novel that tells the story of one young man's first experience with love and loss, and sleeping in the same bed as someone. Wonderful art, beautiful story, highly recommended.
4. The Apple by Carol Martin- An overview of Canada's history of the apple and apple development across the country. Rather interesting if you're into that kind of thing, which I am.
5. King of Lost and FOund by John Lekich- A YA book about a very dorky young boy who is in charge of his lost and found at school. He gets into an alliance with a cool senior and they form a secret club called The Lost and FOund club. This was a rather sweet and fun book.
6. Drown by Junot Diaz- a collection of stories about immigrants from the Dominican Republics. I liked the use of voice and language in this collection.
7. In the Frame- by Helen Mirren- I read a review of this book and had to pick it up. It's sort of a scrapbook created by Helen Mirren, illustrated by family photographs, promo materials, and photos. I learned a lot about the actress and her career. She started off acting with the Royal Shakespeare company, then moved to experimental theatre. I had no idea that she was such an incredible feminist. She really takes the piss out of some of the establishment in this book. Quite fun, really.
1. THe Secret Life of Lobsters by Trevor Corson- This book started out okay, but then got rather dull. It's an exploration of lobsters, lobster fishery and science out near Maine. I did learn an incredible amount about lobsters. (they pee through their faces, they engage in about 20 minutes of foreplay before penetration, and they have to shed skins) AN interesting read, if you're interested in maritime history.
2. Bridge of Sighs by Richard Russo- This book is Russo's first novel after his Pulitzer prize winning "Empire Falls", which I loved immensely and have read about 3 times. "Bridge of Sighs" tells the story of a group of friends from a small town in New York. As always, Russo succeeds in creating a strong sense of place, and weaves the location into the narrative. This is a good novel, but I still prefer Empire Falls.
3. Blankets by Craig Thompson- Read this one in one sitting. I LOVED this book. It's a graphic novel that tells the story of one young man's first experience with love and loss, and sleeping in the same bed as someone. Wonderful art, beautiful story, highly recommended.
4. The Apple by Carol Martin- An overview of Canada's history of the apple and apple development across the country. Rather interesting if you're into that kind of thing, which I am.
5. King of Lost and FOund by John Lekich- A YA book about a very dorky young boy who is in charge of his lost and found at school. He gets into an alliance with a cool senior and they form a secret club called The Lost and FOund club. This was a rather sweet and fun book.
6. Drown by Junot Diaz- a collection of stories about immigrants from the Dominican Republics. I liked the use of voice and language in this collection.
7. In the Frame- by Helen Mirren- I read a review of this book and had to pick it up. It's sort of a scrapbook created by Helen Mirren, illustrated by family photographs, promo materials, and photos. I learned a lot about the actress and her career. She started off acting with the Royal Shakespeare company, then moved to experimental theatre. I had no idea that she was such an incredible feminist. She really takes the piss out of some of the establishment in this book. Quite fun, really.
