Which Buffett book would you recommend?

Altered Boy · Post by **Altered Boy** » February 4, 2005 11:35 am

Which Buffett book would recommend?

I am getting closer to my trip down to Jamiaca and I need some reading material for some of the down time which will be very little. Basically, for the flights and sitting on the beach one or two days. The wedding and all the water sports will keep me busy, but I will need to get away from it all for a little while.

I haven't read any of his books yet. I know all of you gasped at this poser on BN. I just haven't been able to get around to it yet. It is totally my fault, but I am here to make ammends to all you true PH.

Thanks for the help.

Mr Play · Post by **Mr Play** » February 4, 2005 11:45 am

Depends on your reading level

cmpete · Post by **cmpete** » February 4, 2005 12:54 pm

Well, Altered boy, if it is vacation - I'd recommend Tales from Margaritaville.

It is ideally suited for trips and waiting rooms - the short story / novella format is perfect - it takes you to the sun and the sand, but you don't have to wait till you get more time (like after you get home) to reach resolution!

I have a paperback copy that goes with me on all business trips and another that goes to all Dr visits with me....

And if you take this book, you MUST take Off to See the Lizard too.... They go together!

Quiet and Shy · Post by **Quiet and Shy** » February 4, 2005 1:11 pm

They're all good. TOM is great for short reads, WIJM and ASPOL are great escape stories, and APLA50 is a great travelogue/picture into the person. You've got some reading to do!!!

(And this is without getting into Trouble Dolls or Jolly Mon....)

Dirk341 · Post by **Dirk341** » February 4, 2005 1:27 pm

I'm reading the new one and enjoying it very much. The fiction is great but I loved A Pirate Looks At 50... it was like hanging out with Jimmy for a weekend.

savvysdad · Post by **savvysdad** » February 4, 2005 2:03 pm

APLA50 might motivate you to try some new things on your vacation, the others are good for kicking back and getting some rays.

sonofabeach · Post by **sonofabeach** » February 4, 2005 2:25 pm

I agree with the Tales From Margaritaville suggestion.
The short stories are perfect for a vacation, they also kind of tie in together. I hope that Jimmy writes another book like this one day.

krusin1 · Post by **krusin1** » February 4, 2005 2:30 pm

A Pirate Looks at 50.

Hands down, no question. Great intro/background on Jimmy and will make some of his other stuff more interesting because you'll catch all the inside jokes, cryptic references, etc. etc. etc.

Enjoy the vacation.

Carmen Miranda · Post by **Carmen Miranda** » February 4, 2005 3:51 pm

A pirate looks at 50.

Hands down his best book. I really like his personal stories compared to his fiction.

Carmen

Sidew13 · Post by **Sidew13** » February 4, 2005 5:37 pm

I agree with APLA50. But then you must continue on and read them all

jollymonsings · Post by **jollymonsings** » February 4, 2005 11:10 pm

I love Pirate looks at 50. Joe Merchant?, and The Jolly Mon.

JW · Post by JW » February 5, 2005 1:42 am

I'm in the the middle of Pirate Looks at 50 and can't put it down. Haven't tried the others (yet)

jimolliemom · Post by **jimolliemom** » February 5, 2005 1:48 am

Well, since I have them all, I can honestly say I enjoyed reading Trouble Dolls to my Mollie as much as any of the grown up books. Joe Merchant is my favorite. ASPOL is still sitting on the coffee table.

It took me over a year to get thru APLAF. Hey, I'm a busy girl, but any of them would be worth taking.

Ilph · Post by **Ilph** » February 5, 2005 8:35 am

A Pirate Looks at 50, is my favorite Jimmy book. If you're taking kids along with you, pick up The Jolly Mon. Great books!

Joni Tyring · Post by **Joni Tyring** » February 5, 2005 4:24 pm

I just got Joe Merchant so I will let you know.

jbfinscj · Post by **jbfinscj** » February 5, 2005 6:34 pm

A Pirate Looks at Fifty