Addicted
The reference librarian and I were chatting the other day, and we both decided that we are addicted to books. I probably should chart the number of books I have checked out from the library; the graph might make a pretty (and impressive, at least to Tim) picture.
Well, this morning I was dropping off some of the books I have read, and picking up the ones I had on reserve. I quickly glanced at the New Fiction book rack (I prefer to read fiction, because it is easier on my head usually), something I usually do, just in case. And there, at the bottom of the rack, was a book with an American Gothic-like cover. I looked closely, and read the title: The Twilight of Lake Woebegotten, by Harrison Geillor. Immediately I thought, Twilight and Lake Wobegon spoof? Let me at it! So, I brought it home. I plan on starting it this evening.
Has anyone read it? I found reviews on the internet, but I'd like to know how you felt about it, if indeed you have read it.
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Speaking of reading (and perhaps addiction, but not mine), a few friends of mine are reading the famed Fifty Shades of Grey. If you have not heard of that title, I am betting you are cut off from all technology. After all, I don't watch television, but my computer presence has allowed my path to cross it. Personally, I don't know that I could stomach reading it, but I am curious to know if any of you have? And feel free just to email me personally, if you are embarrassed to admit that you have indeed read what some consider to be "mommy porn." By the way, that is NOT my description. I will say again that I have NOT read it, and therefore I will leave the judgment by the wayside. On the other hand, some feminists have decided that a consensual relationship such as that depicted in the book may be empowering for women. I'll let you decide. Just let me know what you decide!
Well, this morning I was dropping off some of the books I have read, and picking up the ones I had on reserve. I quickly glanced at the New Fiction book rack (I prefer to read fiction, because it is easier on my head usually), something I usually do, just in case. And there, at the bottom of the rack, was a book with an American Gothic-like cover. I looked closely, and read the title: The Twilight of Lake Woebegotten, by Harrison Geillor. Immediately I thought, Twilight and Lake Wobegon spoof? Let me at it! So, I brought it home. I plan on starting it this evening.
Has anyone read it? I found reviews on the internet, but I'd like to know how you felt about it, if indeed you have read it.
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Speaking of reading (and perhaps addiction, but not mine), a few friends of mine are reading the famed Fifty Shades of Grey. If you have not heard of that title, I am betting you are cut off from all technology. After all, I don't watch television, but my computer presence has allowed my path to cross it. Personally, I don't know that I could stomach reading it, but I am curious to know if any of you have? And feel free just to email me personally, if you are embarrassed to admit that you have indeed read what some consider to be "mommy porn." By the way, that is NOT my description. I will say again that I have NOT read it, and therefore I will leave the judgment by the wayside. On the other hand, some feminists have decided that a consensual relationship such as that depicted in the book may be empowering for women. I'll let you decide. Just let me know what you decide!
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