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The Crying of Lot 49
by Thomas Pynchon
read 10/18/09
Time listed this in their top 100 books from 1923 - 2005... I can sum up my views on the book quickly... I didn't get it.
I am not saying it was bad... I just didn't get it... read it yourself and see what you think.
Monday, October 19, 2009
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Sandy MacDonald’s Man (29)
Sandy MacDonald’s Man
By R Clyde Ford
Read 10/1/09
My wife found this gem of a book in a used store years ago and it became one of my favorites at once. It tells the story of a young man who works for his uncle at an independent fur trading post on Mackinac Island. He goes ‘into the woods’ for a season and spends a winter in the Wisconsin woods trading and living with the Indians. It is an interesting look at life, trade and the views of people of that time, and perhaps how much has changed in 150 years.
The book was written by a Prof at Michigan Normal College (now Eastern) I have never been clear if this is a fictional account, or a historical account. I have not been able to find much information on it online anywhere. Either way it is an enjoyable read.
By R Clyde Ford
Read 10/1/09
My wife found this gem of a book in a used store years ago and it became one of my favorites at once. It tells the story of a young man who works for his uncle at an independent fur trading post on Mackinac Island. He goes ‘into the woods’ for a season and spends a winter in the Wisconsin woods trading and living with the Indians. It is an interesting look at life, trade and the views of people of that time, and perhaps how much has changed in 150 years.
The book was written by a Prof at Michigan Normal College (now Eastern) I have never been clear if this is a fictional account, or a historical account. I have not been able to find much information on it online anywhere. Either way it is an enjoyable read.
White Pine Days on the Taquemenon (28)
White Pine Days On the Taquamenon
William Daveport Hulbert
Read 9/23/09
This book was written over 100 years ago, by a gentlemen that lived in the Taquamenon area, and whose family owned a timber business. He has wonderful stories about the people and the business and timber cruising. But what comes across all his stories are the beauty of nature and the area in the U.P. He has wonderful descriptions of the area. I read this book because we were going to Tahquamenon area camping and after reading this book (again) it is still as true today. It is a beautiful area and this book is a great way to experience it.
The book itself was published about 60 years ago by the Michigan Historical Society and is no longer in print. I was able to find a nice copy on Amazon for $35, and I was happy to have it in my collection of books of Michigan.
William Daveport Hulbert
Read 9/23/09
This book was written over 100 years ago, by a gentlemen that lived in the Taquamenon area, and whose family owned a timber business. He has wonderful stories about the people and the business and timber cruising. But what comes across all his stories are the beauty of nature and the area in the U.P. He has wonderful descriptions of the area. I read this book because we were going to Tahquamenon area camping and after reading this book (again) it is still as true today. It is a beautiful area and this book is a great way to experience it.
The book itself was published about 60 years ago by the Michigan Historical Society and is no longer in print. I was able to find a nice copy on Amazon for $35, and I was happy to have it in my collection of books of Michigan.
How To Sell (27)
How To Sell
By Clancy martin
Read 9/15/09
This was an odd and confusing book. The story takes place over about 20 years and starts with a teen moving from Canada to Texas to join his older brother who is doing well in the jewelry business. There is a host of characters in and the business always seem slightly shady in a way that is hinted at but never explained. The brothers move on to run their own store, and have flashbacks to other problems in the past . As well as a father who is mentally unbalanced, but living the life of a preacher. The book always seems to be going somewhere, but never quite arrives. There are relationships and stories but you are never sure where it is going, or where you were once it was over. An odd book that was largely a waste of time.
By Clancy martin
Read 9/15/09
This was an odd and confusing book. The story takes place over about 20 years and starts with a teen moving from Canada to Texas to join his older brother who is doing well in the jewelry business. There is a host of characters in and the business always seem slightly shady in a way that is hinted at but never explained. The brothers move on to run their own store, and have flashbacks to other problems in the past . As well as a father who is mentally unbalanced, but living the life of a preacher. The book always seems to be going somewhere, but never quite arrives. There are relationships and stories but you are never sure where it is going, or where you were once it was over. An odd book that was largely a waste of time.
Preston Falls (26)
Preston Falls
By David Gates
Read 9/5/09
This is the second book by Gates, the first Jernigan I read a few weeks ago. This is a similar character in a different setting. This character takes time off from his job that he dislikes and stays at their house in the country in a small town called Preston Falls. Much like Jernigan his life is quickly falling apart, however he can rationalize it each step of the way to the point that it seems like the logical course of action. I really enjoyed this book as I did his first and hope to see more work from this author.
By David Gates
Read 9/5/09
This is the second book by Gates, the first Jernigan I read a few weeks ago. This is a similar character in a different setting. This character takes time off from his job that he dislikes and stays at their house in the country in a small town called Preston Falls. Much like Jernigan his life is quickly falling apart, however he can rationalize it each step of the way to the point that it seems like the logical course of action. I really enjoyed this book as I did his first and hope to see more work from this author.
Memoirs Of A Welshman (25)
Memoirs Of A Welshman
By Lyn Clarke
Read 9/2/09
My college roommate was originally from England, occasionally his dad would come visit and go out to the bars with us, he was quite a character. Fast forward 20 years my old roommate has moved back to England, but his Dad moved to Florida and retired… and started writing books about his life. He is an interesting guy and never afraid to strike up a conversation with someone.. through this, and a lot of Rugby playing he has met some interesting people and has some great stories. This is the first of four books that he has written. While heavy on Rugby and Soccer it is an entertaining read.
By Lyn Clarke
Read 9/2/09
My college roommate was originally from England, occasionally his dad would come visit and go out to the bars with us, he was quite a character. Fast forward 20 years my old roommate has moved back to England, but his Dad moved to Florida and retired… and started writing books about his life. He is an interesting guy and never afraid to strike up a conversation with someone.. through this, and a lot of Rugby playing he has met some interesting people and has some great stories. This is the first of four books that he has written. While heavy on Rugby and Soccer it is an entertaining read.
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