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Stupid and contagious

I have been reading quite a bit lately, what's new?

I am in the middle of a very funny book. The title - Stupid and Contagious - is a nod to Nirvana's Smells Like Teen Spirit. The author, Caprice Crane, is the daughter of Ginger (Tina Louise) from "Gilligan's Island". Who would of thunk that? Crane is about the same age so many of the references to life really hit home. It is basically the book that I would want to write, if I could write a book. Very Hornby-ish. It is as if my thoughts about life in general have suddenly appeared in print. Gotta love that.

I just finished Scar Tissue by Anthony Kiedis. Kiedis is the lead singer of one of my favorite bands, The Red Hot Chili Peppers. It was disturbing and sad, however explained a lot of the odd Chili Pepper's lyrics. Kiedis had a tragic childhood, with a completely inappropriate drug dealer father in California during the 70s. The perfect storm needed to create an immature rock star. He in turn became an addict and delinquent by the age of 13 thanks to the stellar role model in his life. I am amazed a person can do so much to repeatedly destroy himself and somehow manages to survive. Someone must really want him to be here. I would only recommend to fans of RHCP.

Next on the docket is The Audacity of Hope by Barack Obama. The freshman senator from Illinois has been receiving quite a bit of buzz as of late and I want to see what he is all about. I saw him on Oprah a few months ago when the book came out and he intrigued me. He appeared to be a down to earth idealist which is a feat in itself. I can say with 100% certainty the right-wing home office will not be reading this book.

Comments

carey said…
Cool, Sue. I can always use good book recommendations. I am currently, and on purpose, without a book. I know I don't have time with the holidays...but it's killing me. I had to buy a magazine the other day to curb my craving...

btw, i can COMMENT AGAIN. WHEE!!
12:04 PM
Karen said…
Suse--thanks. I'm not sure I agree w/you on your Obama assessment. I will read his book and get back to you on that. Otherwise, thanks for the tips.
12:28 PM
Susan said…
Carey - So good to have you back...you have been missed.

Karen - thanks so much for your ongoing comments. We will have to have a good discussion when we are both done with the book. I am already having multiple debates with Dan and I haven't even opened the book. He assumes my mind is made up, however I am completely open.
10:23 PM
Karen said…
Sue--can we discuss it over some of your chocolate chip cookies??
3:29 PM
Susan said…
Sure. You know my chocolate chip cookies haven't been quite the same as in college. It must have been a magic oven. That would be the only thing that was magic in that dump.
9:59 AM
Karen said…
Audacity came in the mail today. Will begin after the Monkey is in bed tonight. Have you finished it?
3:39 PM
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