03-20-2011, 04:38 PM | #16 |
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I immediately contradict myself. It is not recent, but it is one of the funniest books ever. And it is available in all ebook formats. I nominate A Confederacy of Dunces by John Kennedy Toole.
"But it is Ignatius--selfish, domineering, and deluded, tragic and comic and larger than life--who carries the story. He is a modern-day Quixote beset by giants of the modern age. His fragility cracks the shell of comic bluster, revealing a deep streak of melancholy beneath the antic humor. John Kennedy Toole committed suicide in 1969 and never saw the publication of his novel. Ignatius Reilly is what he left behind, a fitting memorial to a talented and tormented life." --Alix Wilber |
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What about a "modern" classic? (I love that phrase: only a marketer to say it with a straight face.) Anything by, but why not start near the beginning of his career, Kurt Vonnegut Jr's The Sirens of Titan. Happily, copies may be found on your bookshelf already, in the attic, in the basement, at a second hand store, at the library, at the e-library or as a relatively inexpensive ebook in ePub or Kindle.
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Here is the trailer for the book The Revenge of the Radioactive Lady.
By the way, this is available at libraries in the USA and Canada via Overdrive. Last edited by JSWolf; 03-20-2011 at 05:51 PM. |
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A trailer for Super Sad True Love True Love Story by Gary Shteyngart
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I second A Confederacy of Dunces by John Kennedy Toole. Great book, Pulitzer prize winner. Too bad it will not win.
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Hmmmm....humor, a difficult concept. Really what is humor? Everyone has a different idea of humor so this could be really interesting. I mean almost anything by Mark Twain is funny as heck but is it really humor? I dunno, gonna have to think on that for a bit.
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I'll second The Finkler Question
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03-20-2011, 09:51 PM | #26 |
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There are now10 fully nominated books. Nominations are now closed. See post #1 for the final list. Updated through post #67.
Let me know of any errors. As, JSWolf mentioned, the Inkmesh search I post is not always up-to-date. Please check your favorite sites for availability to you. Don't forget, you can also check your libraries. [*][3] Super Sad True Love Story: A Novel by Gary Shteyngart [obs20, JaneD, Asawi] Inkmesh search Spoiler:
[*][3] The Revenge of the Radioactive Lady by Elizabeth Stuckey-French [JSWolf, DixieGal, Hamlet53] Amazon | B&N | Kobo |BooksOnBoard | Sony It's also available at some libraries in the US & Canada via Overdrive. Spoiler:
[2]Wallet of Kai Lung by Ernest Bramah [Missmas, sun surfer] Inkmesh search Spoiler:
Esprit de Corps by Laurence Durrell [Missmas] Was this a nomination? [*][3] The Finkler Question by Howard Jacobsen [SensualPoet, edbro, lila55] Inkmesh search Spoiler:
[*][3] The Night Life of the Gods by Thorne Smith [GA Russell, SensualPoet, arkietech] Inkmesh search | MobileRead's Patricia Clark Memorial Library uploaded by BenG lrf - Mobi - IMP Spoiler:
[*][3] A Confederacy of Dunces by John Kennedy Toole [Hamlet53, Hoyt Clagwell, VioletVal] Inkmesh search Spoiler:
[*][3]The Sirens of Titan by Kurt Vonnegut Jr [SensualPoet, GA Russell, DiapDealer] Inkmesh search Spoiler:
[*][3]Naked by David Sedaris [sun surfer, Asawi, DixieGal] Inkmesh search Spoiler:
[*][3]Hal Spacejock #1 by Simon Haynes [caleb72, JSWolf, snipenekkid] http://www.spacejock.com.au/index.html Spoiler:
Gulliver's Travels by Jonathan Swift [VioletVal] There is a question, as to this qualifying as humor. Inkmesh search | MobileRead's Patricia Clark Memorial Library uploaded by Hamlet53 ePub (Illustrated) - upliaded by Jellby ePub - PDF (9x12cm) - uploaded by nrapallo IMP (Illustrated) - uploaded by Madam Broshkina IMP - Mobi - lrf Spoiler:
[3]Cold Comfort Farm by Stella Gibbons [seagull, issybird, sun surfer] Inkmesh search Spoiler:
[*][3]The Diaries of Adam and Eve (also called extracts from Adam and Eve's diary) by Mark Twain [spellbanisher, lila55, issybird] Inkmesh search Spoiler:
[2]How to Really Stink at Work: A Guide to Making Yourself Fire-Proof While Having the Most Fun Possible by Jeff Foxworthy[pilotbob, DixieGal] Inkmesh search Spoiler:
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The Night Life of the Gods is clever, but not pee-your-pants funny. I read it a long time ago, maybe back in the 90's. I am not sure, but is it a short book? I ask, because it seems like I remember it in an anthology. I read a lot of anthologies, so they run together in my head. Sorry.
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DixieGal, Night Life of the Gods is an average length novel.
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I suggest not using an inkmesh or addall link as these search engines are not being kept updated and they miss quite a lot of searches like this one. But an Overdrive search that shows it at libraries is a good idea. Last edited by JSWolf; 03-20-2011 at 10:30 PM. |
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Thanks, I checked and added the other sites. Inkmesh just happens to be the quickest for me, as I try to keep up with the information.
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