Excited to be starting this. I'm a big fan of the movie.
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This guy was ahead of his time falling into a rabbit hole like this before the internet even existed.
This guy was ahead of his time falling into a rabbit hole like this before the internet even existed.
I went to a professional training about this methodology about 6 years ago, and have been singing its praises ever since. Yet I somehow never actually got around to reading the accompanying book. Apparently I didn't take it's lessons to heart... That changes now!
Just started reading this and I'm already making plans to enjoy it.
Enjoying this much-loved library copy on a beautiful September day.
Having a lovely time reading this, and the illustrations in this edition really bring it to life. I'm also enjoying the introduction and commentary by Carmen Maria Machado. I might have to read some of her work next!
It's taking me forever to finish this book because every sentence makes me want to stop and think for like 30 minutes.
It's hard to find time to read when there is just so much to do around the house.
pickI don't usually read books about history. That's a habit I'm trying to change, but I still often struggle to maintain my focus enough to remember names, dates, and other facts. Luckily for me, this book made it easy for me to stay mentally engaged. It used narrative flourish, excerpts from letters, and even poetry to paint a vivid portrait of the time and the key players involved and related it to relevant current events.
These poems, written in the 1920s and 30s, feel really fresh and raw. It is nice to practice my Yiddish AND feel metal AF.
This just got here and I'm so excited to read it! It has the Yiddish and the translation side-by-side so it is perfect for practicing the language. Yiddish has such beautiful poetry and I want to keep it alive.
This Holocaust Memorial Day, I am giving myself permission to mourn. To cry. To stop faking like I'm not upset by Holocaust jokes or dehumanizing language. We need to talk about it and learn about it even though it's painful. Not talking about it is killing us. It can't just be me.
pickThis book was dark, beautiful, and funny science-fiction horror. If you enjoy nightmarish imagery, heartbreaking narratives, and creeping existential dread, then this book is for you.
I wish I had a more seasonally appropriate book to photograph next to my menorah, but this is what I'm actually reading and it's pretty awesome so far.
Glad I managed to get in a little reading at the park before it started raining.
Happy Halloween! This was a fantastic read. Dark, dramatic, not sensible, but felt deeply real and meaningful.
I am enjoying the melodrama of this book and thought this photo captured it nicely on this gray morning.
Book is unfortunately not pictured but we spent some quality time reading in the park today and it was enjoyable.
Just started reading this and it feels like a perfect Yom Kippur read. Wishing everyone a day of spiritual healing, and to all who celebrate, an easy and meaningful fast.
I honestly just took this photo because I thought I might need it later.
Started reading this for a book club and so far I'm enjoying it. It has enough campiness and nostalgic pop culture references to make it feel like a light read, but there's also enough originality to the characters and the story to keep it feeling fresh and engaging.
pickI knew when I started this book that it would be filling a large gap in my education, having grown up in a very segregated community. What I didn't know is that not only would it clearly articulate the causes of the polarization and divide in our country, it also outlined some clear solutions that could have a huge impact if only our politicians would acknowledge the reality of the situation. This needs to be taught in schools.
I am going to miss this book like I will miss the weekend.
This book is so informative about the historic forces that shape the way we live today, I feel that it should be required reading, particularly for young students growing up in areas that are deeply segregated (such as the one where I grew up).
Celebrating our 1-year wedding anniversary today! Wanted to share this book which was so important to us and helped us craft a ceremony that was uniquely tailored to us and our values.
Ok so it's not the most thematic choice for the 4th of July but I am really enjoying this book so far, and embracing the opportunity to get outside and hang out in the park on a beautiful day. Happy Independence Day!
As a native Long Islander, I know my childhood was shaped by segregation in ways I didn't understand at the time. It wasn't talked about, and it certainly wasn't taught in our local schools. Taking some time now to get educated.
Finished reading House of Leaves. I loved it and I feel like there is still much to explore within the book. My favorite is the poems in Appendix I-F.
Found my new mantra.
I had been telling myself after House of Leaves I'm going to take a break from reading books written by white men, but since I'm enjoying it so much, it is tempting to seek out more books by Mark Danielewski. Luckily for me, I found this list of his recommendations, which include books by diverse authors and lots of poetry! Just what I have been seeking! https://www.avclub.com/house-of-leaves-author-mark-danielewski-on-five-books-t-1...
I generally live by my calendar and my to-do list, but I'm trying to take more time to allow myself to get lost in an activity.
