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And, rereading this...
And, rereading this...
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What are you reading Chapter 4
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Gotta, Gotta love George Will!
Without any doubt, one of the best books we own.
If the house was on Fire, etc.
He’ll keep your synapses firing!!
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I just finished this. I love Carl Hiasen for his characters, biting commentary on pop culture and the craziness that is Florida.
I'm not sure if the bird-flipping-en-masse cover is allowed by TB rules, so I'll just note that I took a quick detour from the Stewart Copeland book to read Fat, Drunk, and Stupid: The Inside Story Behind the Making of Animal House by Matty Simmons. Alternate image, just because:
And then yesterday, I read this...
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...after attending his talk in Atlanta on Tuesday.
Now I'm back into the Stewart Copeland book.
And then yesterday, I read this...
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...after attending his talk in Atlanta on Tuesday.
Now I'm back into the Stewart Copeland book.
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Ok, done with the Copeland book. It's more a raconteurish assemblage of memories, rather than a nuts-and-bolts, chronological act of accountancy, which lends an impression of what one might experience in a conversation with the author. For example, on the subject of polo, he mentions going "out for a chukka." All well and good if you know the sport, but for the great unwashed, we get to read through a few more pages before he remembers to explain what a "chukka" is. Such small, arcane oddities are few enough that once you get used to his amiable, meandering style, it's a fun read.
Now, it's on to the other-other-guy-in-the-Police, Andy Summers. Just from the prologue before the first chapter, it's clear this is a different kind of writing altogether; More formal, more stylishly crafted, and more intensely introspective than the approach from the guy who hits things with sticks. I'd heard/read good things about this book when it came out, and it promises to be very interesting indeed. Really looking forward to digging into this one.
Now, it's on to the other-other-guy-in-the-Police, Andy Summers. Just from the prologue before the first chapter, it's clear this is a different kind of writing altogether; More formal, more stylishly crafted, and more intensely introspective than the approach from the guy who hits things with sticks. I'd heard/read good things about this book when it came out, and it promises to be very interesting indeed. Really looking forward to digging into this one.
The documentary film Can’t Stand Losing You is available on Amazon Prime Video. It is narrated by Andy Summers and is based on this book. It’s worth the watch.Ok, done with the Copeland book. It's more a raconteurish assemblage of memories, rather than a nuts-and-bolts, chronological act of accountancy, which lends an impression of what one might experience in a conversation with the author. For example, on the subject of polo, he mentions going "out for a chukka." All well and good if you know the sport, but for the great unwashed, we get to read through a few more pages before he remembers to explain what a "chukka" is. Such small, arcane oddities are few enough that once you get used to his amiable, meandering style, it's a fun read.
Now, it's on to the other-other-guy-in-the-Police, Andy Summers. Just from the prologue before the first chapter, it's clear this is a different kind of writing altogether; More formal, more stylishly crafted, and more intensely introspective than the approach from the guy who hits things with sticks. I'd heard/read good things about this book when it came out, and it promises to be very interesting indeed. Really looking forward to digging into this one.
I can now report that the Summers book was absolutely outstanding. He's every bit as good a writer as he is a guitarist. It's truly fantastic work throughout, well exceeding any expectation I may have had. Highly recommended. 
One might be inclined to expect Sting's book to be next, but I actually don't have it. Maybe it's a side effect of media saturation, but given the never-ending avalanche of press and promotion he's had over the years, my mind never came up with the thought, "Y'know what I need? Even more information about Sting." Still, I suppose just out of curiosity, and a sense of fairness (to give all parties a fair hearing), I might dig it up at some point.
For now, the to-be-read shelf yields up two more Police-related volumes. First, a flip through Lynn Goldsmith's collection of photos:
And then, because I'm not sure a photo book actually constitutes reading, I'll jump into the book that gave rise to the song "Tea in the Sahara" (Invalid Link Removed), The Sheltering Sky by Paul Bowles:
One might be inclined to expect Sting's book to be next, but I actually don't have it. Maybe it's a side effect of media saturation, but given the never-ending avalanche of press and promotion he's had over the years, my mind never came up with the thought, "Y'know what I need? Even more information about Sting." Still, I suppose just out of curiosity, and a sense of fairness (to give all parties a fair hearing), I might dig it up at some point.
For now, the to-be-read shelf yields up two more Police-related volumes. First, a flip through Lynn Goldsmith's collection of photos:
And then, because I'm not sure a photo book actually constitutes reading, I'll jump into the book that gave rise to the song "Tea in the Sahara" (Invalid Link Removed), The Sheltering Sky by Paul Bowles:
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Lord of the Rings here! Maybe I’ll finish next month sometime. Love that book, but extra challenging when you’ve got a toddler at home!
Just finished two of Spider Robinson's "Callahan's Tavern" series novels, and really enjoyed them.
in the past 2 weeks (clearing out a 10yo hodgepodge of garage sale books):
Black Beauty
Oliver Twist
Of Mice and Men
The Grapes of Wrath
TRYING to get past the 5th page of Jane Eyre now....
Black Beauty
Oliver Twist
Of Mice and Men
The Grapes of Wrath
TRYING to get past the 5th page of Jane Eyre now....
Well, that was bleak, thank you, Mr. Bowles. (That said, I can see why broody-moody ol' Sting was taken with it.) 
Right, shifting back to rock'n'roll now...
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Right, shifting back to rock'n'roll now...
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Very interesting read from Mr. Felder.
And now, on to another bygone era:
And now, on to another bygone era:
