SALVADOR
The Happiness of Pursuit by Chris Guillebeau
“Fantastic! I will read anything this guy writes. I started with his The Art of Non-Conformity, which is a classic along with The Happiness of Pursuit. Guillebeau is so clear about how people live their lives thinking that’s what they’re supposed to do, not thinking about it being a source of immense unhappiness and boredom. He encourages people to live the life they dream about and should be living. This book is kind of a step-by-step manual for living the life you want. Highly recommended.”
CHRISTY
A Brief History of Seven Killings by Marlon James
“This book is based on the attempted assassination of Bob Marley in 1976, who is known in the book as ‘The Singer.’ I found this story to be quite relevant to what’s happening in Mexico: politics in upheaval, corrupt police, the American CIA are involved. In this world, Jamaican citizens aren’t allowed to rise above their station. A fascinating read, though potentially difficult because it is written in dialect.”
MICHAEL M.
The Dog of the South by Charles Portis
“So awesome. A guy goes to Honduras to look for his girlfriend and the car she absconded with. Hilarity ensues. I recommend anything by Charles Portis.”
JOE
Rebellion: The History of England From James I to the Glorious Revolution by Peter Ackroyd
“This is the third book in Ackroyd’s series on the history of England, spanning James I to the Glorious Revolution. The English Civil War is one of my favorite periods of history. There are very few popular books on the subject, so I’m happy to have one written by one of my favorite novelists.”
KATHLEEN
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riendswood by Rene Steinke
“A great story by an author who read at the store recently. Set in a small town on the Texas coast just south of Houston, this novel is told from the viewpoint of four or five different people who live in the town. The main character is trying to do research on the town’s oil refinery, which has caused houses to be built on a toxic site. Her daughter died of cancer, so she’s looking for answers. It’s very readable and moves very quickly.”
FLIPPO
Observatory Mansions by Edward Carey
“A modern Gothic tale of entwined lives at a rundown observatory turned into an apartment building. I read it maybe ten years ago when it first came out and have been reading it again. I love this book and I definitely want to read his new book, Heap House.”
(Ed. note: Edward Carey will speak about and sign Heap House on Wednesday, October 29 at 7pm.)
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