Kylie Posted December 26, 2010 Share Posted December 26, 2010 Thanks Chesil. I have indeed marked the Oprah books separately. I have the list ready to go so if you (and anyone else) would like to PM me your email address I'll happily send you a copy. It's in Excel format. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AbielleRose Posted January 7, 2011 Author Share Posted January 7, 2011 Hello there fellow Roryites! It's a new year, a new beginning, a new era *puts on Obama pants* It is a time for change! We must resurrect this Rory Gilmore Booklist thread and put on our 'Reading is Sexy' shirts. Can we do it? YES WE CAN! Okay... enough of that. Who wants to start discussing a potential book from the list to read for February? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankie Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 Me me me!!! I want to be like Rory!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lauraloves Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 me too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
page turner Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 I'm so in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chesilbeach Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 I'm happy to start the discussion off ... I haven't got a lot of books on my TBR pile from the Rory list, but I got a few for Christmas, but the one I'm going to try first is Me Talk Pretty One Day by David Sedaris. It's a bit of a departure from our previous reads, as it's a collection of essays, but I've heard great things about his books from people I respect, so it's definitely one I'd like to try sooner rather than later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankie Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 (edited) Chesilbeach, I read Me Talk Pretty One Day last fall and I didn't personally think much of it, but I can see how some people might enjoy it. At least you have one good turd story to wait for Are there others who'd like to join in on a group reading of MTPOD? Or do you have something else in mind? I could wait till you guys have finished the book, it's kind of a quick read and I can read other stuff while I'm waiting Edited January 8, 2011 by frankie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
page turner Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 Like you Frankie I read this some years ago and didn't think much of it at all. I think I'll wait for a different read to pop up. Happy reading everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chesilbeach Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 I can just read that one on my own then! Anyone read Everything Is Illuminated by Jonathan Safran Foer? I read Extremely Loud and Incredibly Clear by him a few years ago and I've been meaning to read Everything Is Illuminated ever since - anyone fancy that? I'm happy to go along with every one else if there's another book chosen, just thought I'd make a few suggestions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kylie Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 I'll join you in Me Talk Pretty One Day, Chesilbeach. I could also go with Everything is Illuminated. I'm intrigued by Foer and have been wanting to read something by him for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankie Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 Like you Frankie I read this some years ago and didn't think much of it at all. I think I'll wait for a different read to pop up. Happy reading everyone. This is a bit off-topic, I hope you don't mind: Do you think you didn't like David Sedaris's style of writing or his stories, or is it that the kind of book of short autobiographic stories just doesn't appeal to you? MTPSD was one of those books on the list that I was really looking forward to read and I wanted to like it but I just didn't, for some reason. David Sedaris has been often compared to Augusten Burroughs, whose books I've read all except for one, and unlike the Sedaris one, I really loved the Burroughs ones. If you like, you could try him some time (Sorry, I'm always recommending Burroughs whenever there's a chance ) I can just read that one on my own then! Anyone read Everything Is Illuminated by Jonathan Safran Foer? I read Extremely Loud and Incredibly Clear by him a few years ago and I've been meaning to read Everything Is Illuminated ever since - anyone fancy that? I'm happy to go along with every one else if there's another book chosen, just thought I'd make a few suggestions. I wouldn't mind going for Everything Is Illuminated, but unfortunately I don't have a copy of my own and the two library copies have been borrowed, and they're not even in English. I would much rather try and read it in English, and at the moment I can't be buying any more books But like I said before, if everyone else is up for this book, I'm happy to wait for the next group reading Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
page turner Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 (edited) This is a bit off-topic, I hope you don't mind: Do you think you didn't like David Sedaris's style of writing or his stories, or is it that the kind of book of short autobiographic stories just doesn't appeal to you? MTPSD was one of those books on the list that I was really looking forward to read and I wanted to like it but I just didn't, for some reason. David Sedaris has been often compared to Augusten Burroughs, whose books I've read all except for one, and unlike the Sedaris one, I really loved the Burroughs ones. If you like, you could try him some time (Sorry, I'm always recommending Burroughs whenever there's a chance ) I don't know what it was I didn't like about it - it was touted as a must read some years back so I read it and was like huh. I haven't read Burroughs but I will take a looksee at what he has to offer Edited January 8, 2011 by page turner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankie Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 Oh, I can only imagine what it was like to read the book after hearing so much hype about it If you decide to try Burroughs I would recommend starting with Running with Scissors, or perhaps with Magical Thinking or Possible Side Effects. RwS has a more of a storyline to it and it's about Burroughs's childhood and teenage years, MT and PSE are stories in no chronological order, stories about this and that from here or there, just like the Sedaris book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chesilbeach Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 I'll join you in Me Talk Pretty One Day, Chesilbeach. Sounds good - let me know when you're ready and we can make a start on it I could also go with Everything is Illuminated. I'm intrigued by Foer and have been wanting to read something by him for a while. I wouldn't mind going for Everything Is Illuminated, but unfortunately I don't have a copy of my own and the two library copies have been borrowed, and they're not even in English. I would much rather try and read it in English, and at the moment I can't be buying any more books But like I said before, if everyone else is up for this book, I'm happy to wait for the next group reading I think we were going to go for a February read anyway, so maybe one of the library copies might be back by then, frankie? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ooshie Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 Count me in, please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kylie Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 I'm ready whenever you are Chesil. I'm jumping from book to book at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
page turner Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 I'd be happy with Everything Is Illuminated. I'd just need time to order it from BD it normally takes 1-2 weeks to get here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lauraloves Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 I wouldnt mind joining in with Everything is Illuminated too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brida Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 I've been meaning to read Everything is Illuminated, so I might join you if I find time in February, if that's ok? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucybird Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 I'll have to get hold of it but I'm happy to go with Everything is Illuminated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bookworm44 Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 Hello there fellow Roryites! It's a new year, a new beginning, a new era *puts on Obama pants* It is a time for change! We must resurrect this Rory Gilmore Booklist thread and put on our 'Reading is Sexy' shirts. Can we do it? YES WE CAN! Okay... enough of that. Who wants to start discussing a potential book from the list to read for February? Love the enthusiasm! I'm just starting the Sookie Stackhouse books, so you'll have to count me out for the February reading. I'll check back though to see what's up for March. =) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ooshie Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 I just went on to Amazon to order Everything is Illuminated - and when I saw the binding realised that I already have it but had completely forgotten about it. So I don't even have to spend any money! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankie Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 (edited) I just went on to Amazon to order Everything is Illuminated - and when I saw the binding realised that I already have it but had completely forgotten about it. So I don't even have to spend any money! Nice one, Ooshie Chesilbeach, I'd forgotten that it was a February read I'll try and get a copy of it from the library, but I'll have to see what the translation is going to be like. Edited January 10, 2011 by frankie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AbielleRose Posted January 11, 2011 Author Share Posted January 11, 2011 Everything is Illuminated sounds god to me I'm looking forward to starting up this challenge/thread again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
page turner Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 looks like I'm going to have to cave and place an order tonight to get everything is illuminated. Wonder if I can restrain myself and just order this and nothing else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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