[stylist] books I recommend

[Jacobson, Shawn D]

Bridgit

Here are some books that I think are good/interesting

Education of a Wandering Man by Louis L'amour--A book about the famous author's early life with some thoughts about writing, well written and interesting.

The Vanishing American by Zane Grey--a beautifully written tale of the American Indian set in the early 20th Century.  At times the writing is lyrical.

Strange Travelers by Gene Wolfe--a collection of science fiction/fantasy works by a very good writer.  I didn't get all of the stories, but they were interesting even when I didn't.

The Starry Rift, various writers--a collection of science fiction for young adults.  I'm not a young adult anymore, but I still enjoyed the stories.  Another plus is that the authors give the stories behind the stories.

Good reading.

Shawn

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From: stylist-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:stylist-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Bridgit Pollpeter
Sent: Monday, October 25, 2010 7:30 PM
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Subject: [stylist] books I recommend

Hey,
 
I recently read the following and found them to be fabulous:
 
Play/poetry- For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the
Rainbow Is Enuf by Mtozake Shange
This is technically a play, but if you enjoy poetry, I would read this.
It is a riveting piece of literature that incorporates multiple artistic
expressions.  It looks at issues women face, but it is so beautifully
written.  It is not for everyone, but I recommend it.  I found it on
RFBD (which I do not prefer, but I have not found it elsewhere yet)
 
Creative nonfiction memoir- Bigger Than Life:  A Memoir by Dinah Lenney
Dinah is an actor and writer.  Her bio is impressive.  The book recounts
her father's murder and how this has influenced her life.  I had the
great pleasure to hear her read from this work for a reading series my
university host each year.  She was just fabulous and the book is great.
I have not found an accessible form yet, but I just bought a hard copy
and scanned it.  Lenney experiments with form and structure, which I
like.  I strongly encourage people to read this.
 
I would love to hear from anyone about books, any genre, that they have
read recently and enjoyed.
 
Bridgit
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