Closing Time

Closing Time: The Sequel to Catch-22 | Joseph Heller

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Day 225.
Here I will note 365 books (or as many as I will have before I get tired) that have shaped my taste in literature. No explanations, no reviews. Just the cover of the book.
I do not challenge anyone. You are all welcome to take part.

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QBub

Closing Time: The Sequel to Catch-22 | Joseph Heller

so-so

I read Catch-22 in 1967, when I was 13 and loved it‘s insanity and dark humor. I waited til now to read Closing Time (C-22‘s sequel). I‘m now 68, the age of Yossarian in this book. At this age I can appreciate the characters‘ reflections on their lives and their preoccupation with their mortality. It took several chapters for Heller to approach the humor and style of C-22. Disappointingly, the book just stopped rather than concluded. Sad.

ishan0986

Closing Time: The Sequel to Catch-22 | Joseph Heller

Reading is all messed up this month. Couldn't concentrate on anything and a lot going on around me. But got some pre-loved books 📚 in a sale so that's something good.

tenar Hello, it‘s been a while and just returning the check-in favor! Had a chance to read anything, or is it still very busy for you? 3y

ishan0986 @tenar hey thanks for checking in 🤗. My college schedule leaves little time and energy for reading. I hope to have a better schedule and also post during the weekend. Once again thanks for checking in. 3y

tenar Whew, I know how that is. I read very, very little for fun when I was in college. I hope that you can enjoy your studies somewhat, even when they‘re hectic. Glad to hear from you, good luck! 👍🏻 3y

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BookishTrish

Closing Time: The Sequel to Catch-22 | Joseph Heller

Today was my last day at a job I've worked and LOVED for nearly ten years. The image is from my book trolley. New job starts Monday #allthefeels #onwardandupward

alisiakae That kind of looks like a real snake, wearing a unicorn horn and ears? 🤔 🐍 🦄 6y

rockpools Congratulations on the New Job! 🎉🦄🍀 6y

haanim Congrats and all the best for the new year. It‘s brave leaving a job you love, but change is always a good thing. Onwards and upwards 💜 6y

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BookishTrish @4thhouseontheleft It is! I nabbed it from https://m.9gag.com/gag/an1bNq5/oh-a-unisnake No one ever took my trolley 😜 6y

BookishTrish @RachelO Thanks! I'm going to be sad today and then I'll get all excited! 6y

alisiakae @BookishTrish I totally thought you had a real snake dressed up on your trolley. 😂😂😂 Leaving a long-term job for a new one can be hard, good luck with the transition! 6y

DebbieGrillo How bittersweet and exciting. Good luck! 6y

Simona Good luck 👍 6y

SilversReviews Best of luck in your new job. 6y

LA_Mead Good luck! 😊 6y

Blaire Good luck at your new job. 6y

Bks4Wrms Good luck! 6y

Jabberwocky 💖 6y

Mollyanna Best of luck at your new job! May it be as fulfilling and enjoyable! 6y

JessClark78 Good luck! 6y

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2BR02B

Closing Time: The Sequel to Catch-22 | Joseph Heller

I have such bittersweet feelings about bookstore closings. On one hand, this represents the quantifiable loss of hundreds of jobs, as well as, on a more abstract level, the inexorable decline of brick and mortar bookshops in favor of faceless giants of e-commerce. On the other hand, those sweet deals tho. #bookvulture

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