I didn't read this book until just a few months ago, and I could kick myself for not having devoured it sooner. Such a marvelous universe, this alternate world of circuses and magic and love. It actually put me in mind of Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell, in that sense of whimsical magic and a … Continue reading The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern
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The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams
Friday, May 25 was the anniversary of the death of Douglas Adams, author of The Hitchhikers' Guide to the Galaxy. For anyone who loves sarcasm, satire, and snark, this book is a must-read. I was introduced to this book in a way a lot of geeky types are - by someone far, far nerdier than … Continue reading The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams
The Gashlycrumb Tinies by Edward Gorey
Edward Gorey is known worldwide for his illustrations for the Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats, by T.E. Eliot, for his stage decorations and costume design of Dracula several years back, and of course for the opening introduction to PBS's long-running TV series Mystery, as well as countless others. I think his work is instantly … Continue reading The Gashlycrumb Tinies by Edward Gorey
The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
For MGC, who turned me on to Kentucky bourbon whiskey. Here's to you, my dear. I've often thought F. Scott was the man of my dreams, albeit 50 years too early. The man could write, loved to drink, was a party animal, and as handsome as any man I've ever seen. I mean, what else … Continue reading The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald