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One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich

phrough — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 05:15:30 +0000

This book details a single day in the life of Ivan Denisovich, a prisoner accused of spying and serving tens years in a Soviet labor camp. My major takeaways? Life can be ridiculously difficult sometimes, and even with a seemingly bleak future the average person wants to struggle on and see another day. Hard/quality work is something to enjoy and take pride in regardless of compensation. It’s actually not that cold in Tulsa right now. I’m relieved I’m not in a labor camp.

The Road by Cormac McCarthy

phrough — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 04:37:37 +0000

My faithful readers, if you have not read Cormac McCarthy’s The Road then you should know that I hate you. I’ll never say it to your face, but I do hate you. Go buy it and read it immediately. It will only take you a day to read, and then I won’t be forced to hate you anymore. Not to mention it’s brilliant.

Further motivation: the story will be hitting the big screen next year.

Survivor by Chuck Palahniuk

phrough — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 17:07:40 +0000

If you aren’t a Palahniuk fan, chances are you can’t read. Though, I must admit I have to look up his last name every time I go to type it. Survivor presents the first person story of a celebrity religious leader, told via the little black box of a plane on its way to a watery grave. Chuck Palahniuk (sp?) on religion, sex, and murder. What’s not to like?

David Sedaris Book Signing

phrough — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 19:58:56 +0000

For those of you in the Tulsa area, author David Sedaris will be signing his new book, When You Are Engulfed in Flames, at the B&N at 5231 E 41st St tomorrow night (Friday, June 20th) starting at 7 PM. I haven’t read any of his books yet, but sources I trust tell me they are hilarious. Previous titles include Me Talk Pretty One Day and Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim.