50 something queer writer who reads far too much and loves it. Though I read a lot, I mostly read fanfic, but with a book here or there.
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Simple Suburban Murder is the book that started it all--the debut novel of Lambda Literary …
While I don't like works in First Person, some pieces intrigue me. This was one of those; the plot was interesting, and I liked the characters. Depressing ending, but not unexpected. Glad I read it though - I'll move on to the other books in the series.
Just finished re-reading this so I can start the long awaited sequel. Still as gripping all these years later, and on the second read!
Just re-read this book after a decade. Still as suspenseful and intriguing!
Into the Wild is a 1996 non-fiction book written by Jon Krakauer. It is an expansion of a 9,000-word article …
A beautiful book of writings and poems that allows a glimpse into Dag's life, and struggles with spirituality.
There is a long tradition of Great Detectives and Dirk Gently does not belong to …
I just finished re-reading this; I usually read it about once a decade or so. The Dirk Gently books are by far the best works of Adams, though I love all of them. Just Dirk Gently more.
A comedy on two homosexuals in Boston who become parents of a boy when his …
For one of the first times ever, I have to say that the movie is better than the book. Let me explain.
I picked up Breakfast With Scot after reading a review of the book on a GLBT bookstore's website. I'm a huge fan of the movie, so I figure I'd love the book as well. And I did, just not as much as the movie... First of all, the book is written in first person. I, personally, am not that much of a fan of first-person written works. When it comes to fanfiction, I'll skip it altogether. But I gave the book a chance.
The book deviates from the movie in several ways, all of which are pretty enjoyable. The deeper delving into how Scot came to live with Sam and Ed, the more loathing section about Billy (Sam's brother), and more of an interaction between Ed and Scot. …
For one of the first times ever, I have to say that the movie is better than the book. Let me explain.
I picked up Breakfast With Scot after reading a review of the book on a GLBT bookstore's website. I'm a huge fan of the movie, so I figure I'd love the book as well. And I did, just not as much as the movie... First of all, the book is written in first person. I, personally, am not that much of a fan of first-person written works. When it comes to fanfiction, I'll skip it altogether. But I gave the book a chance.
The book deviates from the movie in several ways, all of which are pretty enjoyable. The deeper delving into how Scot came to live with Sam and Ed, the more loathing section about Billy (Sam's brother), and more of an interaction between Ed and Scot. It was pretty fun to read - I may be a slow reader, but I read the whole book in less than 24 hours, using only my free time (plane ride, reading before bedtime, etc).
That said, I honestly think the movie has more heart. But I'm still glad that I read this.
This book is something anyone who has an inkling of an interest in science should read. It grabs your attention from the beginning, and doesn't let go until the last bit. Even the epilogue keeps your attention! And it's little things tossed in like the phrase "sperm is cheap and plentiful" or referring to young bucks as "little fuckers" that keeps you laughing - totally unexpected from a scientific book.
I'm a sucker for airline/NTSB thrillers, and this one is one of the best! Not only that, but the fact that it takes place (mostly) in Oregon is the icing on the cake. Loved the storyline and characters - and can't wait for the next book!
It begins as an innocent trip to the deli-mart, on a quest for nachos. But Stephanie Plum and her partner, …
Douglas Adams for those who may not be familiar with either him or his books writes rather tangentialy than linearly, …
Preceded by: [Life, the Universe and Everything][1]
Including everything you wanted to know about the first three books but never …
Life, the Universe and Everything (1982, ISBN 0-345-39182-9) is the third book in the five-volume Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy …
