tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8068873.post2051274113857531672..comments2024-02-14T01:50:56.112-06:00Comments on The OF Blog: Books I don't have time to read, but think other reviewers might review them wellLarry Nolenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16001420558511460998noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8068873.post-71981572559977152072011-11-12T00:50:26.357-06:002011-11-12T00:50:26.357-06:00I think Paul's waiting until a more propitious...I think Paul's waiting until a more propitious moment to crack the code of <i>The Omen Machine</i>. That or he's in a catatonic state after reading that suggestion ;)<br /><br />Glad to hear you are enjoying <i>The Weird</i>. I wait each day, so far in vain, for my print contributor's copy to arrive.Larry Nolenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16001420558511460998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8068873.post-13763761379363399172011-11-11T07:27:19.829-06:002011-11-11T07:27:19.829-06:00Sir, when there's a print edition, I absolutel...Sir, when there's a print edition, I absolutely will. ODD? looks like the perfect complement to The Weird, and The Weird has been wonderful. So... science!<br /><br />Really looking forward to Paul's thoughts on The Omen Machine, now that's he signed a legally binding document to take it apart for our pleasure/pain. Because he has; I saw it on the internet somewhere so it's surely true.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08713791516631476930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8068873.post-81928071242029435082011-11-09T16:01:50.594-06:002011-11-09T16:01:50.594-06:00It is a good book, Adam, but alas one that I don&#...It is a good book, Adam, but alas one that I don't have time at the moment to review. Thought you might enjoy it as a change of pace.Larry Nolenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16001420558511460998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8068873.post-31625168986803900422011-11-09T13:50:24.490-06:002011-11-09T13:50:24.490-06:00That actually sounds like an interesting book. Tho...That actually sounds like an interesting book. Though if I added it to the to-read pile now, it'd probably be 2014 before I got to it :-)<br /><br />Neth, I read a previous Oyeyemi novel, White is for Witching, and it was out there and bizarre, but also tremendously well-written. I've been considering giving this one a go.Adam Whiteheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11383677312079611311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8068873.post-72719765966670484812011-11-09T01:33:22.029-06:002011-11-09T01:33:22.029-06:00Larry,
I was enjoying it. The last thing I wanted...Larry,<br /><br />I was enjoying it. The last thing I wanted was for the chapter to leave me hanging. I will be heading over to the library sometime over the next few days, so I will pick it up then.Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16504273309594020933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8068873.post-80451932588916882612011-11-08T23:25:15.933-06:002011-11-08T23:25:15.933-06:00Oh, he already told me on Twitter what he thought ...Oh, he already told me on Twitter what he thought of the selection. I then suggested, this time seriously, Colson Whitehead's <i>The Colossus of New York</i>.<br /><br />If you want, you could always try to read/review Amit Majmudar's <i>Partitions</i>. Curious to know what you make of that. I liked it, but not as well as his short fiction that I chose for consideration for the aborted <i>Best American Fantasy 4</i>.Larry Nolenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16001420558511460998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8068873.post-71479637157245845392011-11-08T23:16:18.493-06:002011-11-08T23:16:18.493-06:00I notice that Paul has refused to comment here. I ...I notice that Paul has refused to comment here. I can't imagine why.Aishwaryahttp://practicallymarzipan.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8068873.post-37103112516325435312011-11-08T19:54:15.274-06:002011-11-08T19:54:15.274-06:00Weightless Books carries the ebook; never used the...Weightless Books carries the ebook; never used them before since I prefer Kobo (or Smashwords) and then Amazon if Kobo does not carry it, but I am all for using smaller outlets if they are competitive<br /><br />http://weightlessbooks.com/genre/fiction/anthology/odd/Liviuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04615405766065227026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8068873.post-86300470174956244662011-11-08T17:16:51.308-06:002011-11-08T17:16:51.308-06:00Ken,
I was thinking of your recent post about you...Ken,<br /><br />I was thinking of your recent post about your youngest child. Sorry I was unclear with that. As for the Oyeyemi, if you've ever read any of the old fairy tales, especially "Bluebeard," you'll have a leg-up on things. Add to that that the sections aren't very long and it should be perfect for a parent of an infant, no? :P<br /><br />James,<br /><br />Sometimes you just have to take a plunge blindfolded ;)Larry Nolenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16001420558511460998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8068873.post-37130615792740318152011-11-08T16:38:37.327-06:002011-11-08T16:38:37.327-06:00Larry,
I was quite annoyed to discover the Amazon...Larry,<br /><br />I was quite annoyed to discover the Amazon preview ended mid-chapter.Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16504273309594020933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8068873.post-84321435928760178172011-11-08T16:28:45.558-06:002011-11-08T16:28:45.558-06:00Well, after 4+ years of fatherhood, I'm not su...Well, after 4+ years of fatherhood, I'm not sure that I still qualify as a new father as I do have at least some seasoning. However, the year has been quite the rollercoaster.<br /><br />It sounds like a very interesting book, though I know I don't have the background to fully appreciate it (at least based on the couple of reviews I looked at). I'll keep an eye out for it, though with the severe constraints on my reading time these days it'll proabably be a while before I can get to it.Nethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16963540055415924510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8068873.post-38268906885218816472011-11-08T16:08:19.570-06:002011-11-08T16:08:19.570-06:00James,
I think you might enjoy the O'Nan. I ...James,<br /><br />I think you might enjoy the O'Nan. I did, at least.<br /><br />Liviu,<br /><br />Cool! It would be out-of-place for me to justify reviewing a book in which a translation of mine appears, but it's nice to know there are outlets out there besides Amazon and B&N that carry it.Larry Nolenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16001420558511460998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8068873.post-67358539626719208302011-11-08T15:56:16.336-06:002011-11-08T15:56:16.336-06:00As it happens I just bought Odd? - from an indepen...As it happens I just bought Odd? - from an independent ebookstore that was linked on JV site as they offered a nice drm-free epub for 5.99 - last night to alternate with Parallel Stories which is mostly great but pretty hard going on occasion and I hope to read all the stories by this Sunday or next one at the latest and run a review; I sampled all the opening lines and I liked most if not all of themLiviuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04615405766065227026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8068873.post-13918933733458332622011-11-08T15:24:51.766-06:002011-11-08T15:24:51.766-06:00I have only read The Metamorphosis and, yes, it wa...I have only read The Metamorphosis and, yes, it was definitely weird. Can't say that I enjoyed it all that much either. Wouldn't put me off reading more of his work though.<br /><br />---<br /><br />Well, hey, look at that. My library has Stewart O'Nan's Songs for the Missing. Will be picking it up soon.Jameshttp://dazedrambling.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8068873.post-51581389001355778132011-11-08T14:37:01.718-06:002011-11-08T14:37:01.718-06:00You should try it, as his stories are wonderfully ...You should try it, as his stories are wonderfully weird.Larry Nolenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16001420558511460998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8068873.post-56136352463458840482011-11-08T14:34:37.117-06:002011-11-08T14:34:37.117-06:00Only aware of Kafka and his work through cultural ...Only aware of Kafka and his work through cultural osmosis. Haven't read any of it directly.Aidan Moherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11680602160285884082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8068873.post-33574274764956712432011-11-08T14:27:08.267-06:002011-11-08T14:27:08.267-06:00I read it in both, as I bought the translation for...I read it in both, as I bought the translation for a planned project that might not now come to fruition. I can say the translation is good, but the original is mesmerizing.<br /><br />Well, the Scliar is a bit more challenging in some ways... but at least you'll be guaranteed a long, enjoyable read, no?<br /><br />And Aidan,<br /><br />I hope you're somewhat familiar with Kafka, as he does play a role in this :PLarry Nolenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16001420558511460998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8068873.post-33903779596341952752011-11-08T14:23:08.267-06:002011-11-08T14:23:08.267-06:00That sounds like a wonderful novel. I have a soft ...That sounds like a wonderful novel. I have a soft spot in my heart for Prague and just started writing a short story set in the city. It's like you can read my mind, Larry.<br /><br />The cover art *is* kinda boring, though...<br /><br />;)Aidan Moherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11680602160285884082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8068873.post-9257753432144746782011-11-08T14:20:32.283-06:002011-11-08T14:20:32.283-06:00I'll be the first to bite and pick-up the firs...I'll be the first to bite and pick-up the first volume of Your Face Tomorrow. I'm a fan - as you probably know - of Spanish fiction. Did you read MarĂas in the original Spanish or the English translation?<br /><br />Just noticed. Aidan gets 152 page novel and I get a trilogy comprised of more than 1,000 pages?Mad Hatter Reviewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16020033648108721552noreply@blogger.com