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coffeesnob318Pie weekend shall be continued, but first, I wanted to do an updated book post.
I just finished "It All Changed in an Instant" - More Six-Word Memoirs. It's a collection of just that - memoirs, written by well-known and lesser-known authors, actors, activists, etc., that are just six words long.
Here are a few of my favorites:
"Bimbo wannabe, writer as second choice." Isabel Allende
"If Raggedy Ann practiced poverty law..." Helene Busby
"My mind danced, they suggested ADD." Brenna Reineck
"I will sleep when I'm read." Rodes Fishburne
"Left behind; friends lost to marriage." James Littlejohn
"At least I never voted Republican." Tony Kushner
"Said vagina more than necessary. Vagina." Sarah Silverman
"Little me would've liked big me." Tova Goodman
"The Froot Loop among the Cheerios." Gabrielle Povolotsky
"Turned lemons into lemonade. Added vodka." Leah Noble Davidson
"Had kitties, not kiddies. God misunderstood." Sue Burghard Brooks
"Saved the people in my head." Hanna Utkin
"Shhh, not now. Mama's writing smut." Kimberly J. Cockrill
"Danced in rain. Caught pneumonia. Danced." Stephanie Marcellin
"Tried atheism once; still loved God." Ariel Rivas
"I ran with scissors and lived." Rienne Smith
"Barney...Doogie..! Average names elude me." Neil Patrick Harris
"The only way out is in." Junot Diaz
"Love at first sight. Needed glasses." Susan Holcombe
"Ate, prayed, and loved, but differently." Andy Raskin
"Six words not enough for a" Laura Hillenbrand
"Disarm them by seeming sorta nice." Naomi Klein
Anyway, that's Book #9. Other books I've read since my last update:
10. This Beautiful Mess: Practicing the Presence of the Kingdom of God by Rick McKinley
11. Comfort Me With Apples: More Adventures at the Table by Ruth Reichl
12. I am an Emotional Creature: The Secret Life of Girls Around the World by Eve Ensler
13. Bright Lights, Big Ass: A Self-Indulgent, Surly Ex-Sorority Girl's Guide to Why It Often Sucks in the City, or Who Are These Idiots and Why Do They All Live Next Door to Me? by Jen Lancaster
14. Pretty in Plaid: A Life, a Witch, and a Wardrobe, or, the Wonder Years Before the Condescending, Egomaniacal, Self-Centered Smart-Ass Phase by Jen Lancaster
15. Holidays on Ice by David Sedaris
16. Pure Drivel by Steve Martin
17. That Old Cape Magic by Richard Russo
18. Committed: A Skeptic Makes Peace with Marriage by Elizabeth Gilbert
19. Flight by Sherman Alexie
20. Note to Self: On Keeping a Journal and Other Dangerous Pursuits by Samara O'Shea
21. The Fire Gospel by Michel Faber
And I've also become oddly fascinated with Young Adult Fiction. However, I cannot bring myself to count them as whole books (at least, not toward my goal of 100), because they take me about a breath and a half to read and, thus, feel like cheating. But I will count them each as half a book.
22. Me, My Elf and I by Heather Swain & The Secret Rites of Social Butterflies by Lizabeth Zindel
23. Chicks with Sticks (It's a Purl Thing) by Elizabeth Lenhard & An Abundance of Katherines by John Green (aside - if you have teenagers in your life who like to read - I recommend John Green)
...1/2. Lock and Key by Sarah Dessen
I would include all my comments on these books, but that would take a year to type and to read. Instead, you can see some comments or at least get my rating on each of these on Goodreads. Even better, you can see reviews from multiple people. If you're on Goodreads, add me! Just follow the widget:
I just finished "It All Changed in an Instant" - More Six-Word Memoirs. It's a collection of just that - memoirs, written by well-known and lesser-known authors, actors, activists, etc., that are just six words long.
Here are a few of my favorites:
"Bimbo wannabe, writer as second choice." Isabel Allende
"If Raggedy Ann practiced poverty law..." Helene Busby
"My mind danced, they suggested ADD." Brenna Reineck
"I will sleep when I'm read." Rodes Fishburne
"Left behind; friends lost to marriage." James Littlejohn
"At least I never voted Republican." Tony Kushner
"Said vagina more than necessary. Vagina." Sarah Silverman
"Little me would've liked big me." Tova Goodman
"The Froot Loop among the Cheerios." Gabrielle Povolotsky
"Turned lemons into lemonade. Added vodka." Leah Noble Davidson
"Had kitties, not kiddies. God misunderstood." Sue Burghard Brooks
"Saved the people in my head." Hanna Utkin
"Shhh, not now. Mama's writing smut." Kimberly J. Cockrill
"Danced in rain. Caught pneumonia. Danced." Stephanie Marcellin
"Tried atheism once; still loved God." Ariel Rivas
"I ran with scissors and lived." Rienne Smith
"Barney...Doogie..! Average names elude me." Neil Patrick Harris
"The only way out is in." Junot Diaz
"Love at first sight. Needed glasses." Susan Holcombe
"Ate, prayed, and loved, but differently." Andy Raskin
"Six words not enough for a" Laura Hillenbrand
"Disarm them by seeming sorta nice." Naomi Klein
Anyway, that's Book #9. Other books I've read since my last update:
10. This Beautiful Mess: Practicing the Presence of the Kingdom of God by Rick McKinley
11. Comfort Me With Apples: More Adventures at the Table by Ruth Reichl
12. I am an Emotional Creature: The Secret Life of Girls Around the World by Eve Ensler
13. Bright Lights, Big Ass: A Self-Indulgent, Surly Ex-Sorority Girl's Guide to Why It Often Sucks in the City, or Who Are These Idiots and Why Do They All Live Next Door to Me? by Jen Lancaster
14. Pretty in Plaid: A Life, a Witch, and a Wardrobe, or, the Wonder Years Before the Condescending, Egomaniacal, Self-Centered Smart-Ass Phase by Jen Lancaster
15. Holidays on Ice by David Sedaris
16. Pure Drivel by Steve Martin
17. That Old Cape Magic by Richard Russo
18. Committed: A Skeptic Makes Peace with Marriage by Elizabeth Gilbert
19. Flight by Sherman Alexie
20. Note to Self: On Keeping a Journal and Other Dangerous Pursuits by Samara O'Shea
21. The Fire Gospel by Michel Faber
And I've also become oddly fascinated with Young Adult Fiction. However, I cannot bring myself to count them as whole books (at least, not toward my goal of 100), because they take me about a breath and a half to read and, thus, feel like cheating. But I will count them each as half a book.
22. Me, My Elf and I by Heather Swain & The Secret Rites of Social Butterflies by Lizabeth Zindel
23. Chicks with Sticks (It's a Purl Thing) by Elizabeth Lenhard & An Abundance of Katherines by John Green (aside - if you have teenagers in your life who like to read - I recommend John Green)
...1/2. Lock and Key by Sarah Dessen
I would include all my comments on these books, but that would take a year to type and to read. Instead, you can see some comments or at least get my rating on each of these on Goodreads. Even better, you can see reviews from multiple people. If you're on Goodreads, add me! Just follow the widget:
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Date: 2010-07-29 01:35 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2010-07-30 05:47 am (UTC)There are lots more on there, and some of them have expanded. I could lose a lot of time at this site.
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Date: 2010-07-30 02:51 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2010-07-30 01:09 am (UTC)I read the crack pie recipe, and realized I'd read an article about it months ago claiming it was the best pie in the world. So, is it?
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Date: 2010-07-30 05:49 am (UTC)I'll have to give Anderson a try! Yay!
Best pie in the world? That's a bit much. It was good, but it wasn't even the best pie of our weekend. It tasted like either maple candy or pecan-less pecan pie.
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