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February 20, 2003
When In Doubt, Read.
Went to the bookstore that has the fat cat today. Fat cat is still there. Fat cat is still fat. Bookstore is still fabulous. Lainey still bought books despite being broke.
Books Acquired:
1) Tropic of Cancer - Henry Miller
This is inspired by my friend who told me that Tropic of Cancer is banned Singapore. It's the forbidden fruit syndrome and it's good that I have both Cancer and Capricorn now. :) And to think the Henry Miller revival is due to a Jewel song. :) Henry Miller and Anais Nin revival. ;)
2) The Book of Daniel - E.L Doctorow
One of my readings for my Postmodernism class next semester. And I just can't wait. :) I do think Doctorow is better than Delilio tho, and less erm "sexual" than Kathy Acker.
3) The Sea, The Sea - Iris Murdoch
Just had to check out what the fuss is about her.
4) Shame - Salman Rushdie
Another of my readings for Postmodernism. And also to see what's the fuss about him too.
5) The Haunting of Sylvia Plath - Jacqueline Rose
Even though I've lost my intrigue with Plath, I think it's cool to have an entire collection of her works, books on her..blahblah. Besides, I thought - since I already know so much about her, what's the harm in knowing all. And more. And who knows, I might just do her for my Thesis in future. Nah....I don't think so.
LOL
Now Reading:
- Nickel & Dimed -Barbara Ehrenreich
My Contemporary American Society lecturer recommended this book last year and I only found it now. It's set to depress me like how Fast Food Nation did. Hmm.
Posted by lainey at February 20, 2003 03:59 AM