NEW BOOKS

okieparrot · Post by **okieparrot** » February 4, 2005 9:21 am

Recently something amazing happened to me. Someone bought me "A Salty Piece of Land" and I promised myself I was going to read it. Being I havent set and read a book in yeeeeaaaarrrrs I knew this wasnt going to be easy but I did and you know what I loved it. The book was good but I really enjoyed the "quiet time." Well I just finished "Where is Joe Merchant" and am fixing to Start "A Pirate Looks at 50" and was looking for any suggestions on what I should read next.

VaPHead · Post by **VaPHead** » February 4, 2005 11:18 am

I guess before anyone can really answer that one that would really need to know why you liked the book. I mean did you like it and WIJM because of where they were set or just because they were really good books?

I would, however, recommend that you read Tales from Margaritaville. It is a very good book.

bananaman · Post by **bananaman** » February 4, 2005 12:48 pm

.....and then maybe Don't Stop the Carnival after that. Very funny book.

jollymonsings · Post by **jollymonsings** » February 4, 2005 11:12 pm

Dont Stop the Carnival by Herman Wouk. The book that obviously inspired Jimmy's Musical Play.
Its a fast paced book. The read goes by so fast.

jimolliemom · Post by **jimolliemom** » February 5, 2005 1:51 am

Following the Equator...
And get a glimpse at Jimmy's keet books too. The art work is great!

Ilph · Post by **Ilph** » February 5, 2005 8:37 am

bananaman wrote:.....and then maybe Don't Stop the Carnival after that. Very funny book.

Amen. This is one of my favorite books. A few other key choices would be "The Sun Also Rises" "A Trip to the Beach" "The Sex Lives of Cannibals" and "Key Weird."

East Texas Parrothead · February 5, 2005 2:03 pm

I just finished three of Christopher Moore's books

THE LUST LIZARD OF MELANCHOLY COVE
ISLAND OF THE SEQUINED LOVE NUN
FLUKE

I've never laughed sooooo hard. FLUKE was my favorite because (1) it's set in Maui (2) it's about the "inner" lives of whales and (3) it's just plain funny!!!

Enjoy!

Gumbo · Post by **Gumbo** » February 5, 2005 2:34 pm

Anything by Pat Conroy. Stories from the Lowcountry of SC. Good reading.

East Texas Parrothead · February 5, 2005 2:36 pm

Gumbo wrote:Anything by Pat Conroy. Stories from the Lowcountry of SC. Good reading.

I love Conroy. PRINCE OF TIDES is one of my Top Ten.

Joni Tyring · Post by **Joni Tyring** » February 5, 2005 4:20 pm

I have two of his books: Saltly Piece Of Land and Joe Merchant. I will
let you know what I think when I'm finish with both of them.

Cajunph · Post by **Cajunph** » February 5, 2005 6:07 pm

Just finished Don't Stop the Carnival. Great book, I couldn't put it down. One thing though - why did he leave?

Quint · Post by **Quint** » February 6, 2005 12:31 pm

If you liked Tully Mars in ASPOL get Tales From Margaritaville. You will have a little more understanding to Tully , Donna, and Mr. Twain.