Today I had 2 stints in Barnes and Noble. During the first I took the first list off the shelves randomly o peruse. duringmy second visit I took the second list. I didn't get to look at some at all, others I skimmed. I went home with The Worlds Strongest Librarian, An Abundance of Katherines, and Poetry magazine. I also bought a bottle of Fuji water and chocolate covered Graham Crackers. The house always wins.
Holes - I think I may have seen the movie. I think my mother recommended it, that there was some talk between us about it.
An Abundance of Katherines - I was about two thirds through this and it disappeared. I think I left on behind on one of my many recent long busrides.
The Absolutely True Diary of A Part Time Indian - I really like this guy's poem about Facebook, and I remember the Machefsky family (Pam, Ira, Chavie) talking about meeting hime when he did a reading.
Trains and Lovers - This is by the author of a popular mystery series that someone I dated once mentioned that she was into. I was curious about how he did with what seemed to be a more sophisticated and anmitious project.
The Astronaut Wives Club - I read about this, sounds interesting. Didn't even open it though.
Earl the Pearl: My Story - He was a superstar on the super Knicks of my youth. I read the whole introduction by Bill Bradley. He spoke aabout how when Monroe came to the Knicks he humbly put his showiness on the back burner and became a humble team player like no other. He spoke about how much Earl has persevered in life, how he is a mentsch, how he never once said no when Bradley asked him to speak at an event.
The Illusion of Separateness - The title grabbed me. Didn't look at it.
The Impossible Lives of Greta Wells - At a recent Shabbos meal someone mentioned how fond she is of this book, thought I'd take a look.
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Let's Explore Diabetes With Owls - New David Sedaris. In the intro, that i read in the aisle, he says that there are monologues for high school students in the back. Turns out that was a gag.
Antonia Lively Breaks The Silence - Looked interesting, read a page or two. Then I saw a bunch of back reviews for it from readers.
The World's Strongest Librarian - Looks great. I have high hopes.
Bobcat and Other Stories - Got rave reviews. I didn't buy it because I think I'll catch up on old New Yorker stories before buying a new collection.
Dad is Fat - Jim Gafigan (sp?) is funny. I didn't get to open the book, don't know about it.
The Unchangeable Spots of Leopards - Heard of it.
Poetry Magazine - Read a bunch of things here and decided I wanted it. Three pieces by and about dead people caught my attention. They had me at Roger Ebert.
Jewish Book World Magazine - Didn't get to it.
Believer Magazine - Didn't get to it.
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