Member: dyoneo

Noticed you liked Vernon God Little, and I was wondering if you'd be interested in reviewing my new novel and posting your comments here as well as a few other book-related sites. Thought you might like my novel since it's also southern (and a bit dark). I could e-mail you the novel in an e-book format if you'd like (I'm currently out of physical copies). If you're interested, send me your e-mail address (mine is mail@christophertusa.com), and I'll send you the e-book. Here's a link to a summary (and a sample chapter) in case you'd like to read more about the book before you commit:

http://www.christophertusa.com/

Thanks,

Chris

posted by cmtusa at 8:52 am (EST) on Sep 11, 2009

Of course I didn't draw your attention to it: I _have_ that book, even if I haven't read it yet. It's far more amusing to taunt you about Judith Butler, since I have none of her works nor any intention of acquiring them.

posted by roomraven at 9:41 pm (EST) on Jun 22, 2009

thanks for bookmarking me

posted by papalaz at 7:39 am (EST) on Mar 2, 2009

Actually Dyoneo we have quite a lot of books we share. Noted as well an affection for a few Oulipians. Anyway I hope you don't my putting you on my interesting libraries list also.

posted by lriley at 11:06 pm (EST) on Mar 1, 2009

The power of Joyce compels you!...The power of Joyce compels you!...The power of Joyce compels you!....

posted by EnriqueFreeque at 10:23 pm (EST) on Feb 2, 2009

I wasn't hinting, but of course I'd be pleased to have any of your doubles.

Oh, the Meyrink books came in; I'll bring yours tomorrow. I haven't even opened mine yet, so I don't have an initial impression to share.

posted by roomraven at 2:40 pm (EST) on Feb 2, 2009

No, I'm back from glorious R-------, and not once during my stay did I monitor anyone's library. I also bought only one book the entire time, which felt very strange indeed. We did run across an open air vintage/antiquarian book market one night, but it felt very like the shop in Through the Looking Glass: all enormously appealing to the eye, but due to language and baggage constraints, largely out of reach.

And yes, I am jetlagged and capable of very little. I reorganized my bookmarks around 2:30 this morning -- the air traffic control, perfume, and Canadian Human Rights Commission blogs now have their own subfolders -- and that is probably going to be my most substantive accomplishment of the day.

If I had my wits about me, Eggers would have been the first name I'd have checked in your library for evidence of pruning. Presumably I can amuse myself during my next visit to the Elephant by trying to identify your castoffs.

posted by roomraven at 1:23 pm (EST) on Feb 2, 2009

Is it just me, or did your library contract in the night?

posted by roomraven at 6:38 am (EST) on Feb 2, 2009

Damn it, here I was all ready to put up a good fight on Adam Bede's behalf, and you're no longer in the ring.

Surely a man of your refined and exacting tastes can find something else in my ratings to criticize.

posted by roomraven at 1:15 pm (EST) on Dec 30, 2008

Have I been unduly harsh to Frankenstein? I will admit that I was completely carried along by it until Chapter 17, when, after relating the tale of his rise to consciousness and his deeds and misdeeds, the monster abruptly demanded the creation of a new Eve. Given that he had just confessed to child murder a few sentences previously, this struck me as abrupt and even laughable. I thought it was bad art.

But how can you argue with my rating for Adam Bede?

posted by roomraven at 12:24 pm (EST) on Dec 30, 2008

I have not only numerically evaluated Walter Scott's fiction, but have added quotes in the Comments section...between bouts of vomiting. Want to make something of it?

posted by roomraven at 11:50 am (EST) on Dec 30, 2008

Mr. Ed, I think your libray's interesting too! Your fave authors are exceptional. I've had my eyes on Durrell for awhile. I've looked and looked in my used bookstore binges for a copy of the complete Alexandria Quartet in one volume, though haven't found one, assuming one even exists. Curious to know what you're reading now?

Adios,

EF

posted by EnriqueFreeque at 2:49 pm (EST) on Oct 26, 2008

Hey! Our next issue might actually have an ISBN. If by some stroke of providence we sell enough copies of this one to not end up wearing concrete overshoes in the East River, that is.

I must say, though, I have serious library envy. Especially your Man Without Qualities. Is it actually any good?

posted by nasreddin at 4:28 pm (EST) on Aug 5, 2008

Thank you so much :-))
I've collected books by (and about) Knut Hamsun for several years, and he still fascinates me. It isn't just his literary style (which is excellent I think), but also that he wrote a lot of novels describing people and landscapes in the region (Northern Norway) where I grow up and am living now. My first remembrance of getting to know about Hamsun and his books is that my grandmother read the first chapter of "Wayfarers" (1927, in Norwegian: 'Landstrykere') for me when I was just a kid. A marvellous experience!

2009 is Hamsun's 150th anniversary, and then (august 4) a new Hamsun centre will open in Hamaroey (Nordland) where he grew up. I surely plan to visit that opening.

I also see that we share some 60 books, are there any among them you like more than others (perhaps favorite books)?

kik.

posted by kjellika at 3:01 pm (EST) on May 14, 2008

At least you've cracked it. I've shelved it.

posted by benwaugh at 3:48 pm (EST) on Apr 18, 2008

Thank you for your note. I see we share an interest in Alexander Theroux's writings - a small but expanding cult.

posted by benwaugh at 9:28 am (EST) on Apr 17, 2008

Welcome on LT. Have a nice time here.
Happy reading!

posted by JanWillemNoldus at 6:09 am (EST) on Mar 28, 2008