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Mark Neigh — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 10:35:59 -0000

Currently carrying Metaphors We Live By.

Re: Largehearted Boy: Contest: Olive Reader Pocket Books, Win Three Modern Classic Novels

largehearted boy — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 09:35:47 -0000

We have a winner! Belynda from Dimestore Romance.com gets the three books.

Thanks to everyone for participating, with this great turnout, I will host a contest every Sunday featuring books, music, and DVDs.

Re: Largehearted Boy: Contest: Olive Reader Pocket Books, Win Three Modern Classic Novels

Terry — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 09:29:52 -0000

Stalefish: Skateboard Culture from the Rejects who Made It. Also, Star of the Sea by Joseph O' Connor cuz I always read a fiction and non-fiction at the same time.

Re: Largehearted Boy: Contest: Olive Reader Pocket Books, Win Three Modern Classic Novels

Condalmo — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 22:00:26 -0000

I'm carrying "The Manual of Detection" everywhere.

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Adrian — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 19:58:26 -0000

I've been reading Jean Ritchie's 'Singing Family of the Cumberlands'. It's really interesting and she even intersperses transcribed traditional songs as they relate to the story.

Re: Largehearted Boy: Contest: Olive Reader Pocket Books, Win Three Modern Classic Novels

Topher — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 18:13:08 -0000

I'm carrying around Sharp Teeth and White Tiger.

Re: Largehearted Boy: Contest: Olive Reader Pocket Books, Win Three Modern Classic Novels

Jeff Warrington — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 17:57:17 -0000

I'm currently carrying around a USB stick full of Stephen King...but alas, I can not read it without a computer. I'm a fan of Chabon (Wonderboys rules!) and would love to read "Mysteries of Pittsburg" the old fashioned way...on paper...

Re: Largehearted Boy: Contest: Olive Reader Pocket Books, Win Three Modern Classic Novels

evan — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 16:01:34 -0000

i fit d.h lawrence's "england, my england" in my pocket when i went downtown for a show last week. i've never read him before, and its quite good so far.

Re: Largehearted Boy: Contest: Olive Reader Pocket Books, Win Three Modern Classic Novels

teeny — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 15:44:25 -0000

"white house mess" by christopher buckley. i like to re-read it whenever a new administration enters the white house. it has proven to be a timeless piece of satire.

Re: Largehearted Boy: Contest: Olive Reader Pocket Books, Win Three Modern Classic Novels

lance reynald — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 15:22:29 -0000

Howl... always in backpack, and fits pockets.

I'd love to carry anything by michael cunningham in a pocketsize.
or Didion.

or a pocketsized written on the body.

those would be my first picks... I need more pockets.

Re: Largehearted Boy: Contest: Olive Reader Pocket Books, Win Three Modern Classic Novels

Skyler — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 14:51:53 -0000

I've been toting around Roberto Bolano's 2666 for the past week or so - now halfway through the second paperback volume & still absolutely loving it. My most battered book is likely Mark Z. Danielewski's House of Leaves, due not only to attempting to carry it around but also lending to friends who did the same. I now have two copies, so I can lend one out & keep the other relatively dent-free!

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tsutrav — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 14:25:47 -0000

I am reading Drood. And boy do I wish it fit in my pocket...

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OT — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 14:21:16 -0000

Current subway reads: Final Exits, The Illustrated Encyclopedia of How We Die

I really wish this was pocket sized, it barely fits in my tiny purse. I really need a smaller, easy-to-carry source of eye distraction :) and I haven't read any of those books listed!

Thanks for still keeping up this blog, I've been reading since there were only the big four: you, Fluxblog, Stereogum (in LJ form), and Said the Gramophone.

Re: Largehearted Boy: Contest: Olive Reader Pocket Books, Win Three Modern Classic Novels

marta — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 14:11:11 -0000

please enter me...

I am reading DROOD and REALLY wish it would fit in a purse...it's huge!

tbbycatt (at) gmail (dot) com

Re: Largehearted Boy: Contest: Olive Reader Pocket Books, Win Three Modern Classic Novels

Erik T. — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 14:06:37 -0000

I'm currently reading 2666 by Roberto Bolano, and it's a beast of a book at 900 pages, so there's no way it could fit in my pocket. Good read though. Cheers!

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Jessica — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 14:04:03 -0000

Brave New World would be awesome in a little book like that.

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Bryan — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 12:00:27 -0000

I am currently reading Salman Rushdie's "Satanic Verses." It is way too big to carry around

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Troy — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 11:59:19 -0000

I'm currently carrying around Patricia Highsmith's The Talented Mr Ripley.

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Darren — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 10:37:20 -0000

i wish 'confederacy of dunces' was small enough to fit in my pocket cause i re-read it all the time

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Jason Slatton — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 10:36:38 -0000

John Banville's The Sea. Slim, yet heavy.

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Jeff Macklin — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 10:02:14 -0000

I am currently reading "Kill Your Friends" on your recommendation. It's cool.
Can you enter me in your contest?

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Muzamil — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 09:52:40 -0000

Currently carrying around "The Girl From Foreign". Unfortunately it doesn't fit in my pocket.

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Lauren — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 09:36:07 -0000

I'm currently reading "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel. I was interested to see what all the hype was about, especially since it's currently being taught in high schools. It's quite good so far.

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Catherine — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 06:50:44 -0000

I'm re-re-reading Jon McGregor's If Nobody Speaks Of Remarkable Things - it's small and perfectly formed (perfect for crushed morning commutes).

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eliMordino — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 06:47:35 -0000

Middlesex is in there at the moment, but the book I most wish a) existed and b) would fit in my pocket is The Complete David Foster Wallace. I fear our understanding of physics is not yet advanced enough to accomplish this.