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Combine travel, languages and a sense of humor, and you have Doug Lansky's book "Signspotting 2"! I recently bought this book for my sister and cracked up out loud while reading it at the store. Many times I wondered how the signs could even be real! Maybe they were taken out of context or a victim of literal translation, but these signs will make you laugh! Now I just need to get the next ones in the series . . .
As a displaced Portlandian now living in Maine, I treasure my yearly visits to Powell's -- still my all time favorite book store! I have several Powell's stickers on my laptop, my laptop bag and even on my classroom bulletin boards. My brown grocery bag, numerous t-shirts, a mug, etc. all sport the familiar moniker. All my swag makes me feel closer to my home state!
For some reason, I had never read Alice Hoffman. The Red Garden interweaves a different story in each chapter, illustrating the transformation in a little Massachusetts town from primitive settlement to contemporary community challenged with feminist and counterculture ideals. I loved the recurring motifs of bears, bees, the color red, gardens, red hair, social misfits, etc. -- all adding to a wonderful example of magical realism. Highly recommended.
For some reason, I had never read Alice Hoffman. The Red Garden interweaves a different story in each chapter, illustrating the transformation in a little Massachusetts town from primitive settlement to contemporary community challenged with feminist and counterculture ideals. I loved the recurring motifs of bears, bees, the color red, gardens, red hair, social misfits, etc. -- all adding to a wonderful example of magical realism. Highly recommended.
I am a huge fan of books told in nonstandard ways, and I really enjoyed Jennifer Egan's latest A Visit from the Goon Squad. The time frame and time span of the stories jumps all over the place - even into the future 2020 world. The title refers to Time, the ineveitable and masterful goon squad, and the disappointments, losses and eventual connections that keep us grounded in the passage of time. I loved the anticipation of each new chapter and figuring out connections between characters and events. In addition, the chapters are told in various narrative perspectives, tones, purposes, styles and even a whole chapter told in powerpoint presentation, which I felt was very quirky and powerful. I look forward to discussing the book with my Book Club tonight.
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Lonely Planet Signspotting 2: More Absurd and Amusing by Doug Lansky
Paula Weisberger, September 13, 2011
Combine travel, languages and a sense of humor, and you have Doug Lansky's book "Signspotting 2"! I recently bought this book for my sister and cracked up out loud while reading it at the store. Many times I wondered how the signs could even be real! Maybe they were taken out of context or a victim of literal translation, but these signs will make you laugh! Now I just need to get the next ones in the series . . .Powell's Oregon Sticker (Red) by Powell's Books
Paula Weisberger, September 13, 2011
As a displaced Portlandian now living in Maine, I treasure my yearly visits to Powell's -- still my all time favorite book store! I have several Powell's stickers on my laptop, my laptop bag and even on my classroom bulletin boards. My brown grocery bag, numerous t-shirts, a mug, etc. all sport the familiar moniker. All my swag makes me feel closer to my home state!The Red Garden by Alice Hoffman
Paula Weisberger, September 2, 2011
For some reason, I had never read Alice Hoffman. The Red Garden interweaves a different story in each chapter, illustrating the transformation in a little Massachusetts town from primitive settlement to contemporary community challenged with feminist and counterculture ideals. I loved the recurring motifs of bears, bees, the color red, gardens, red hair, social misfits, etc. -- all adding to a wonderful example of magical realism. Highly recommended.The Red Garden by Alice Hoffman
Paula Weisberger, September 2, 2011
For some reason, I had never read Alice Hoffman. The Red Garden interweaves a different story in each chapter, illustrating the transformation in a little Massachusetts town from primitive settlement to contemporary community challenged with feminist and counterculture ideals. I loved the recurring motifs of bears, bees, the color red, gardens, red hair, social misfits, etc. -- all adding to a wonderful example of magical realism. Highly recommended.A Visit from the Goon Squad by Jennifer Egan
Paula Weisberger, March 16, 2011
I am a huge fan of books told in nonstandard ways, and I really enjoyed Jennifer Egan's latest A Visit from the Goon Squad. The time frame and time span of the stories jumps all over the place - even into the future 2020 world. The title refers to Time, the ineveitable and masterful goon squad, and the disappointments, losses and eventual connections that keep us grounded in the passage of time. I loved the anticipation of each new chapter and figuring out connections between characters and events. In addition, the chapters are told in various narrative perspectives, tones, purposes, styles and even a whole chapter told in powerpoint presentation, which I felt was very quirky and powerful. I look forward to discussing the book with my Book Club tonight.(2 of 4 readers found this comment helpful)