Books Thread

[rlipps]

Not surprisingly, I enjoyed it more than the movie

[LBRod]

[Smitty]

just picked it up.

[Beebs]

just picked it up.

If you'd care to listen to an interview with this guy on my local public radio station's "Book Show".

http://wamc.org/post/jimmy-mcdonough-ta ... ntry-queen

What an Fing jack off. He refers to all women as "dames" and when the interviewer (who is seasoned, smooth and really good at his job) stealthily suggested that he tone it down he really let loose. If I recall correctly he claims to be personally haunted by Tammy Wynette.

Could still be a great book. Don't mean to ruin it for you Smitty

[chickenwingpuke]

Is there something inherently derogatory about calling a chick a Dame? That interview isn't that bad.

just picked it up.

If you'd care to listen to an interview with this guy on my local public radio station's "Book Show".

http://wamc.org/post/jimmy-mcdonough-ta ... ntry-queen

What an Fing jack off. He refers to all women as "dames" and when the interviewer (who is seasoned, smooth and really good at his job) stealthily suggested that he tone it down he really let loose. If I recall correctly he claims to be personally haunted by Tammy Wynette.

Could still be a great book. Don't mean to ruin it for you Smitty

[Duke Silver]

Picked this up last week and couldn't put it down. Perfect summer read.

[one belt loop]

Picked this up last week and couldn't put it down. Perfect summer read.

Oh, good - I've been thinking of picking this up. It sounds excellent.

I'm at sales conference for Winter 2013 (Nov '12 - Feb '12 releases) and learning about some cool stuff. There's a book of short stories sent on Lookout Mountain, GA. Looking forward to that!

[Beebs]

Is there something inherently derogatory about calling a chick a Dame?

If it's not derogatory it's at least tacky as hell. Try it out on Mrs Puke and let me know how it goes.

[Zip City]

I'm about to tackle Moby Dick. Wish me luck

[Beebs]

I'm about to tackle Moby Dick. Wish me luck

Your soundtrack sir:

[beantownbubba]

Nameless Dame: Murder on the Russian River by Bart Schneider. Not such a great mystery but a great read. Great collection of oddball characters and expert weaving of poets and poetry into the narrative. First book of his that i've read, but i will read more.

[Smitty]

just picked it up.

If you'd care to listen to an interview with this guy on my local public radio station's "Book Show".

http://wamc.org/post/jimmy-mcdonough-ta ... ntry-queen

What an Fing jack off. He refers to all women as "dames" and when the interviewer (who is seasoned, smooth and really good at his job) stealthily suggested that he tone it down he really let loose. If I recall correctly he claims to be personally haunted by Tammy Wynette.

Could still be a great book. Don't mean to ruin it for you Smitty

McDonough's style takes a little getting used to, but he's one of my favorite biographers. Loved Shakey and his writeup on Gary Stewart; I'm not surprised his personality could rub someone the wrong way though.

[acoxofrd]

I started "House of Leaves" by Mark Z. Danielewski a couple of days ago. I like it, but it's a tough read. Strange.

[Smitty]

re: McDonough

and I'm also not surprised he says he's "haunted" by Tammy Wynette - he seems very, umm, passionate about her to say the least.

[one belt loop]

I've been looking through this thread trying to find a good comp title for the Jay Farrar book of stories that's coming out in about six months. He's not as big as most of the bios you guys read - Patti Smith, Steve Earle, Willie Nelson - and I wanted something autobiographical or fiction by a well-known musician. Not easy! Most are too old or didn't do very well and they're all pretty hard to find. Finally came across the Bob Mould autobio and i think that's the one - it's only a year old, has sold about 7500 copies, and I think they probably have a comparably-sized audience (maybe even some overlap).

So, you guys are the best. Thanks for the help.

I was also gratified to see that you read quite a few books distributed by the company I work for, and not just because I sent you free copies! Duke Silver in particular likes our stuff and I saw that Smarty read our book about rescued horses. Awesome.

I love that you're a literate bunch.

xoxo

[dogstar]

I've been looking through this thread trying to find a good comp title for the Jay Farrar book of stories that's coming out in about six months. He's not as big as most of the bios you guys read - Patti Smith, Steve Earle, Willie Nelson - and I wanted something autobiographical or fiction by a well-known musician. Not easy! Most are too old or didn't do very well and they're all pretty hard to find. Finally came across the Bob Mould autobio and i think that's the one - it's only a year old, has sold about 7500 copies, and I think they probably have a comparably-sized audience (maybe even some overlap).

The Bob Mould book is pretty good - I picked it up last January. I shall also be buying the Farrar book when it comes out, hopefully pick up a copy next January as it is likely to be tough to find on this side of the pond.

Would Willy Vlautin's books any good to you as a comp?

[one belt loop]

I've been looking through this thread trying to find a good comp title for the Jay Farrar book of stories that's coming out in about six months. He's not as big as most of the bios you guys read - Patti Smith, Steve Earle, Willie Nelson - and I wanted something autobiographical or fiction by a well-known musician. Not easy! Most are too old or didn't do very well and they're all pretty hard to find. Finally came across the Bob Mould autobio and i think that's the one - it's only a year old, has sold about 7500 copies, and I think they probably have a comparably-sized audience (maybe even some overlap).

The Bob Mould book is pretty good - I picked it up last January. I shall also be buying the Farrar book when it comes out, hopefully pick up a copy next January as it is likely to be tough to find on this side of the pond.

Would Willy Vlautin's books any good to you as a comp?

It may not actually have released by January, but I'll save you a galley if the publisher makes them.

Willy Vlautin might be a good comp as well, though he's not as well known as Farrar (as a musician). Thanks for that!

[Smitty]

[one belt loop]

Thanks to dogstar, I look like a GENIUS.

[rlipps]

Finished this in one day, really enjoyed it. Bird was right on Sir Charles' heels as funniest guy on the team.

[one belt loop]

Nameless Dame: Murder on the Russian River by Bart Schneider. Not such a great mystery but a great read. Great collection of oddball characters and expert weaving of poets and poetry into the narrative. First book of his that i've read, but i will read more.

Did I send you that?

[beantownbubba]

Nameless Dame: Murder on the Russian River by Bart Schneider. Not such a great mystery but a great read. Great collection of oddball characters and expert weaving of poets and poetry into the narrative. First book of his that i've read, but i will read more.

Did I send you that?

Nope.

[one belt loop]

Nameless Dame: Murder on the Russian River by Bart Schneider. Not such a great mystery but a great read. Great collection of oddball characters and expert weaving of poets and poetry into the narrative. First book of his that i've read, but i will read more.

Did I send you that?

Nope.

Sorry. If we have the next one, I'll pay attention.

[oilpiers]

just picked it up.

If you'd care to listen to an interview with this guy on my local public radio station's "Book Show".

http://wamc.org/post/jimmy-mcdonough-ta ... ntry-queen

What an Fing jack off. He refers to all women as "dames" and when the interviewer (who is seasoned, smooth and really good at his job) stealthily suggested that he tone it down he really let loose. If I recall correctly he claims to be personally haunted by Tammy Wynette.

Could still be a great book. Don't mean to ruin it for you Smitty[/quot

McDonough's style takes a little getting used to, but he's one of my favorite biographers. Loved Shakey and his writeup on Gary Stewart; I'm not surprised his personality could rub someone the wrong way though.

My problem with Shakey is the author puts himself in the narrative repeatedly. Came off real creepy.

[Smitty]

My problem with Shakey is the author puts himself in the narrative repeatedly. Came off real creepy.

He writes letters to Tammy in this book....


i'm sure you know she's dead

[The Black Canary]

the new Kathy Reichs is coming out and there is a new Agent Pendergast too!!!! Hot damn York Beach will never be the same.

[dogstar]

Thanks to dogstar, I look like a GENIUS.

Not sure if you're calling me stupid or whether I've heped you out.

[Beebs]

[beantownbubba]

Thanks to dogstar, I look like a GENIUS.

Not sure if you're calling me stupid or whether I've heped you out.

Gotta love that dry English wit

[cortez the killer]

Thanks to dogstar, I look like a GENIUS.

Not sure if you're calling me stupid or whether I've heped you out.

Falling Cars and Junkyard Dogs?