Extraordinary.

[penellyjelly]

So I just finished the book, Ask The Dust. It was amazing. I read it to fast, I need to learn how to slow down. But how do you slow down when the book is amazing, how do you even begin to set it aside when all you want is to gobble up every word that melts off the page? Someone recently told me I need to find my passion. But the thing is I never

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[ezr_2stalk_wlj]

friend of mine's sister works for the Boston Library---
her job: to read everything she can; then, when some cripple comes in and cannot get around to flip thru the books, they tell her what books they have enjoyed in the past and she tells them what books they will enjoy in the future. eight hours a day, paid to read until someone comes in... said she talks to one or two people a week. how do you like that shit?
A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius by David Eggers... he also wrote a book about travelling with a friend... kinda. if you're looking for a book to read while travelling, it's a good one... called You Shall Know Our Velocity. there are two versions of the book... one is the story told all the way thru - the other has a chapter added in the middle. if you can find the latter, it is MUCH better with that extra chapter...

[penellyjelly]

That sounds like a wonderful job, I would love to get paid for reading! Thanks again for the great suggestions on books! I still love Robins and Vonngut though. I think yesterday was the first day in a very long time that I have run into you, so it was lovely saying hello. See you in the near future I am sure.

[ezr_2stalk_wlj]

how was the trip?

[penellyjelly]

The trip was amazing! I got to stalk around in the jungle at night with night vision! It kicks ass. I also finished all three books I brought, so on the the next round of the ones you suggested. I am just waitng for christmas money so I can go out and get them!