Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk

I'm a sucker for a Sedaris. He is one of the few authors I can't wait for paperback and end up dropping the dough for the hardback; he is also one of the few artists that will have me LOLing. Unfortunately not this time. This collection of "Modest Bestiaries" is missing something...what, I can't pinpoint. I liked many of the personalities the animals carried (there's a lot of human issues mirroring issues with race, gender, egos, etc.) but somehow, I found it a little cheesy and a little iritating. Animals! Why aren't you funny?! They even have a story about leeches in a butt hole (right?! that's right up my alley, no pun intended). Perhaps I am too alike these animals, or perhaps I'm taking the short stories too seriously. Overall, I thought it was a bust. I still love you Mr. Sedaris.

Just Kids

"For art sings of God, and ultimately belongs to him."

I'm on a role here with amazing books. I love a good autobiography now and then (though, I guess I never read one this past year huh?), and I found that I couldn't put this one down. Whether or not you are a Patti Smith fan, you can admire her as an artist, musician, and above all, a poet. I found her story about her relationship with Robert Mapplethorpe endearing (wouldn't anyone want to find a soul mate like they did?). Like Chronicles by Dylan, Smith's narration is poetic, like reading an epic song. Their talent to share their lives on their beginnings makes you love their music even more.

"Taken down, the stardom they so desired just out of reach, tarnished stars falling from the sky."

The most inspiring thought I took away with her story was to always stay true to your heart. Because everything works out in the end. That may sound cheesy but with all the changes in my life right now, this just had me thinking...thinking a lot.

Because you're never too busy for some P & P...

comic bo, I mean graphic novel style. Ahem. What more can I say about a comic book of Pride and Prejudice? I'm sure you've seen a movie version. And read the book. Well, I will have to say, the graphic novel was amazing (like how I keep switching it up comicbookgraphicnovelcomicbookgraphicnovel). Concise, no surprises, yes the sisters are a bit slutted up (ok, not really) but this might even have the guys reading it as well. Yes, no? Can you tell I'm tired?

Now instead of unpacking my room in my new place, I think I will read Patti Smith's Just Friends until I pass out.