What It Is is an opening to whatever you want. I've been a long-time Lynda Barry fan and I thought this was going to be more of the same and while it...moreWhat It Is is an opening to whatever you want. I've been a long-time Lynda Barry fan and I thought this was going to be more of the same and while it is more of the same it is also the best of the same. Nothing bolsters my ego like a Lynda Barry comic. I know that she's not for everyone and that's okay. But check out something by her from your closest library - please. If you're not happy, I will take you out to lunch.(less)
I'm rounding up to 3. I liked this collection of 100 short short stories less and less and I read them. The voice and tone was the same throughout and...moreI'm rounding up to 3. I liked this collection of 100 short short stories less and less and I read them. The voice and tone was the same throughout and I found myself wanting a change or shift. That said, many of them were very cool in an O. Henry or Twilight Zone kind of way.(less)
actually only read one of these - I had written down "Of Missing Persons" but can't remember where I heard about it. Anyone...? Great short story by t...moreactually only read one of these - I had written down "Of Missing Persons" but can't remember where I heard about it. Anyone...? Great short story by the author of Invasion of the Body Snatchers and others. I will read more someday. (and that will be on my tombstone)(less)
This is a collection of previously published stories aimed at YA readers - great idea since Kelly Link is such a great writer and so in touch with the...moreThis is a collection of previously published stories aimed at YA readers - great idea since Kelly Link is such a great writer and so in touch with the fantastic - YA readers would love her stuff. You will too!(less)
"THIS is the book I want to have if I've got a cold or broken a bone or been snowed in with nothing but leftovers...moreStill Making time, still loving this.
"THIS is the book I want to have if I've got a cold or broken a bone or been snowed in with nothing but leftovers and bourbon.
Why don't I make time for books such as this?"(less)
I fell into this book of interconnected short stories and couldn't stop thinking about it even when I wasn't reading it.
The first character you meet i...moreI fell into this book of interconnected short stories and couldn't stop thinking about it even when I wasn't reading it.
The first character you meet is the assistant to a successful music industry executive and each subsequent story moves from place to place, throughout time, touching on people both central and marginal.
I started each new story with an anticipation of who I would be reading about and how they fit into the ever-growing narrative. (less)
The title story is wonderful and the few after are also quite good. I think I'm the right audience for these kind of stories and that's why they make...moreThe title story is wonderful and the few after are also quite good. I think I'm the right audience for these kind of stories and that's why they make me a little sad.(less)