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Chad Walsh's
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Chilean poet, ex-Trotskyist and (unsuccessful) spy, Robert Bolano's first novel gives to voice to 50 narrators in 5 continents over 20 years, in this love letter to the last generation to show up. So many stories are simply told. This one is written. |
It's been quite difficult for me to choose a few titles to recommend. For good reason, namely, I don't want to look like a high school American Lit teacher. Nor do I wish to look like some haphazard illiterate. So I compromised. The first few selections are recent reads, followed by more general interest driven reads.
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The Joke's Over
by Ralph Steadman
This is a rather erratically written memoir about the friendship and partnership between Ralph Steadman and Hunter S. Thompson. Steadman has a lovely time recounting their exploits with great humour and detail, soaring with the exuberance of youth and the promise of new friendships and adventures. This elation visibly ends the author still hung up on old grudges and the last chapters falls into terse and rudimentary prose describing only what is necessary. Still the best part, was feeling Hunter's presence with every bitter sweet moment the book describes. A must for any Gonzo Fan.
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Heat
by Bill Buford
I have read quite a few gastronomically inclined text but this one has a few factors that all of us can enjoy. From celebrities debunked (Mario Batali) to the undercover reality of the new Star Chef Culture to stories involving Hunter Thompson and Jim Harrison, this simply has it all. |
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The Raw and the Cooked
by Jim Harrison
The "Old Man" writing sophisticated, kind and luxurious prose about what all true Gourmand's think of constantly: Food and Travel. One if my favorite authors with a sentimental link to my hear(stop by the store and I'll tell you the story) this book will charm you and have you drooling at the same time.
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Portrait of the Artist,
as an Old Man
by Joseph Heller
Heartbreaking, touching, and unforgivably honest. A final piece of classic writing with the same witticisms and poignant foresight as Catch-22, this time focusing not on the harsh insanity of war, but the inevitable failure of physical life and the fears of failure the is kindred to art.
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A Monk Swimming
by Malachy McCourt
Written by brother of famed author Frank McCourt (Angela's Ashes) this is a rollicking tale of typical Irish nature. Malachy fights the desperation of poverty and depression through some of the best means available: Alcohol, and women! Drunken cavorting on Fire Island in the 50's, Theater parties with Peter O'Toole, and Gold smuggling in the 60's are just some of the exploits Malachy gets up to.This tale is filled with all the rich realism, pessimism and base irony that all good Irishmen take to heart! Sez I! |
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Okay... So While I've never been a large supporter of food T.V. especially the iconic chef's and their celebrity. I do have a soft spot for Jamie Oliver. Despite being hounded by papparazzi and being internationally renowned, he still has a relaxed attitude towards life and an inspiring passion for cooking. As for the Cook Book. I've tried maybe 5 dishes and so far so great. There are a few tidbits in here that are absolutely pucker! |
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Cooking asian in general can be unbelievably frustrating, because so many dishes use the same base ingredients it can be difficult to hit the flavor dynamics you're striving for.
This book is a great introduction to the world of Vietnamese, and the recipes are great! It provides few illustrations, but gives you a wealth of knowledge from the history of vietnamese to different purchasing methods for all sorts of ingredients! |
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The Hustler
by Walter Tevis
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The Color of Money
by Walter Tevis
Hustler Days
by R.A. Dyer
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Here's what I will be reading post-haste
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The Yiddish Policeman's Union
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Michael Chabon
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Strange Tribe
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John Hemingway
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Blood Meridian
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Cormac McCarthy
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The Beast God Forgot to Invent
by
Jim Harrison
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A Man Without A County
by
Kurt Vonnegut
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Following are some classic recommendations:
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Jack Kerouac
There are a few authors whom I feel express simply the disenchanted view of youth and the world that needs to updating. Any of his books are easily recommendable- especially for those who are still young...
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The Love of the Last Tycoon
by F. Scott Fitzgerald
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Some of my
all-time favorites...
Foreskin's Lament
East of Eden
by John Steinbeck
Mysteries of Pittsburgh
by Michael Chabon
Wonder Boys
by Michael Chabon
Cannery Road
by John Steinbeck
Less Than Zero
by Bret Easton Ellis
True North
by Jim Harrison
Tender Is the Night
by F. Scott Fitzgerald
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