A few days ago I finished The Exile's Return by Malcolm Cowley. It's about the "lost generation" of writers in Europe and America in the 1920s -- Hemingway, Fitzgerald, and others of their time. Cowley was an editor and critic who knew a lot of the most famous authors in that group, and he explains what motivated them to do what they did, and how their experiences -- growing up and going to college in America, fighting in World War I, living in post-war France, then finally returning to the U.S. -- shaped their beliefs and their art. Highly recommended for anyone with interests in the 1915-1930 era of literature, and in how writers are influenced by their reading, friendships with each other, and life experiences.



How about you people?

The Count of Monte Cristo

Loved it.

Just getting into Ellis' "American Psycho" now, and really enjoying that one as well.

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Cool. I've only read Slaughterhouse-Five, which I really enjoyed. I saw Galapagos on the shelf once but had never heard of it. Maybe I'll look into it.

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Just getting into Ellis' "American Psycho" now, and really enjoying that one as well.

Pretty funny book, and also disturbing.

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Originally posted by MrJiveBoJingles Cool. I've only read Slaughterhouse-Five, which I really enjoyed. I saw Galapagos on the shelf once but had never heard of it. Maybe I'll look into it.

It's actually kind of sci-fi, which I thought was great. I think if you liked Slaughterhouse Five you'll enjoy it.

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Originally posted by RJT It's actually kind of sci-fi, which I thought was great. I think if you liked Slaughterhouse Five you'll enjoy it.

Galapagos is next on my list. Last Vonnegut I read was "Slapstick" which is fucking hilarious.


Last good book I read:

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Asimov's Guide to the Bible: The Old and New Testaments

Isaac Asimov's in-depth look at the historical significance and events surrounding each episode of the bible. really explains a great deal about everything and why/how it was written. purposes of each apostle/chapter.

good read, especially for all you amateur theologians out there.

the stranger

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Originally posted by pkcRAISTLIN dont argue with the yanks nutter, they know best!

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Footballs' Comin Home....

Heinlein, Stranger in a Strangeland, Starship Troopers


Millman, The Journey of Sacrates

All great