Ok this book is awesome in that Wodehouse/Don’t Point That Thing At Me kind of way except that when this guy screws his rich dad’s girlfriend then later punches her in the face and calls her a whore and naturally made me really wonder why I’m still reading it. I of course thought that those other guys didn’t do that.

I guess the point here is that the English have a fascination with the scoundrel-hero and this guy is just pushing it to see how far his rather spectacular writing skills can carry it. Pretty far, I’d say, cuz I’m pretty sure I’m gonna read the whole thing and really quite like it.

COURTNEY TAYLOR-TAYLOR

Two books I got for my birthday. These are both great. John Waters of course is brilliant. This is him hitch-hiking from his place in Baltimore to his place in SF. He is very clever and this is a really fun read so far. If you’re yet to leave on vacation get this before you go.

Mad World is great reference material for the most influential bands of the era and more importantly the “why” of their success. Actually or possibly more importantly is that its written by an amazingly clever writer. (And also one good and sensible writer (two writers). The gal Lori is stunning though. Totally worth the price of admission. Maybe see if there are some excerpts online and check out what I mean. Pretty incredible.

COURTNEY TAYLOR-TAYLOR