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[BruceH]

Intelligent Thought: Science versus the Intelligent Design Movement

[Eloe Omoe]

The Lincoln Lawyer--Michael Connelly

Has anybody read any of Connelly's stuff? If so, would you consider his books pulp fiction? I'm fascinated as much by his writing, the technical/mechanics of how he keeps my attention as I am the story. The story is about a high powered defense attorney and how he handles clients from a business perspective, preparations and laying groundwork for going to trial.

I've read a 1/2 doz or so of his works, this is the first where a lawyer is the main character. IMO, an excellent read.

Excellent, indeed. One of his better novels, in my opinion (and I've read them all). Last year's "Echo Park" was quite good, too.

[Eloe Omoe]

I've been reading more of Michael Dibdin's Aurelio Zen mysteries, most recently A Long Finish. These novels are Italian-based, with a high degree of cynicism.

You know, living in Italy I am very familiar with Dibdin's settings and cynicism (he lived here for quite a while, too). I met him more than once: he was a very interesting guy. His recent death was a shocking surprise to me.

[TheMusicalMarine]

Recently read Democracy (Henry Adams) and The Stranger (Camus), both authors whose works I hadn't read before. The first was alright but I was glad to finish it. The second was a quick, good read and left me bleakly amused.

[T.D.]

[You know, living in Italy I am very familiar with Dibdin's settings and cynicism (he lived here for quite a while, too). I met him more than once: he was a very interesting guy. His recent death was a shocking surprise to me.

A shock to me too... I only began reading the novels this year, and this is the first I heard of his death. Thanks for the (sad) information.

[Eloe Omoe]

A shock to me too... I only began reading the novels this year, and this is the first I heard of his death. Thanks for the (sad) information.

Dibdin's Obituary from The Guardian

[Eloe Omoe]

[Shawn]

George Carlin - When Will Jesus Bring The Pork Chops?

With a title this good, I knew this would be some seriously funny shit.

Edited August 10, 2007 by Shawn

[Uncle Skid]

That Carlin book is pretty funny, but I remember thinking in a few sections.

Just starting "Forces in Motion: The Music and Thoughts of Anthony Braxton", by Graham Lock.

[7/4]

That Carlin book is pretty funny, but I remember thinking in a few sections.

Just starting "Forces in Motion: The Music and Thoughts of Anthony Braxton", by Graham Lock.

I should take a look at that again, it was very inspiring.

[Kalo]

Richard Yates, REVOLUTIONARY ROAD.

Been meaning to get to that one. I read his short stories a few years ago and was blown away.

[montg]

Just starting: Ross Macdonald--Ivory Grin. Mulligan/Baker (Lullaby of the Leaves) make a nice background while reading this ...early 50s LA detective story. Great stuff!

[jlhoots]

Ana Castillo: The Guardians

[paul secor]

Recently read John Berendt's The City of Falling Angels. An entertaining read (including a short section from Ezra Pound's daughter's autobiography with an illuminating letter from Pound advising her how to write). Every review I looked at after I read it compared it unfavorably to Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. The first book is better, but this one has its moments. Part of the problem is that the weirdos he encountered in Savannah are stranger than the ones he found in Venice. Also, it appears that Venetians play their eccentricities a bit closer to the vest, while Savannahnans tend to flaunt theirs.

[Van Basten II]

George Carlin - When Will Jesus Bring The Pork Chops?

With a title this good, I knew this would be some seriously funny shit.

His previous ones were better, especially braindroppings. title is great though

[Van Basten II]

[Eloe Omoe]

[Matthew]

How is the book VB? I always found Kahn to veer toward the melodramatic in his books. Of course, with Dempsey's life, that might be a great way to go.

[Eloe Omoe]

...and the next in line is:

[AndrewHill]

The Cambridge Edtion of Descartes' Complete Works, Vol III.

[Van Basten II]

[]

How is the book VB? I always found Kahn to veer toward the melodramatic in his books. Of course, with Dempsey's life, that might be a great way to go.

Very entertaining so far, although with Dempsey's life, it would be hard to make it boring, My only qualm would be that he thinks that he is as interesting as the subject so he puts personal stories about himself in it.

[Matthew]

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How is the book VB? I always found Kahn to veer toward the melodramatic in his books. Of course, with Dempsey's life, that might be a great way to go.

Very entertaining so far, although with Dempsey's life, it would be hard to make it boring, My only qualm would be that he thinks that he is as interesting as the subject so he puts personal stories about himself in it.

yeah, the personal stuff really weakened The Boys of Summer, and his other books. Still, Dempsey is a fascinating character, so I'll probably get the book.

[jlhoots]

...and the next in line is:

I'm about halfway through this.

I really like Pelecanos' writing.

[jazzbo]

[Jazzmoose]

I picked up Dawkins' The God Delusion today; gotta see what the fuss is all about...