Joe Swam Book Recommendations & Book Mentions

Joe Swam

“Don’t Know Tough” by Eli Cranor was a favorite of the books I read last year. I just finished his second novel, “Ozark Dogs,” and it’s AMAZING. You don’t want the best books to end. Fortunately, I believe this one will stick with me for quite some time. Thanks @elicranor !! https://t.co/2HYSC9r7Mg

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If you’ve ever thought listening to Mel Brooks talk about his life and career might be interesting (and why wouldn’t you?) this book is for you. Very good. “It’s All About Me!” by Mel Brooks https://t.co/4GPCQTk3w9

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This excerpt, the opening to Kurt Vonnegut's novel "Deadeye Dick," remains my favorite opening to any book ever. (Note I didn't say "best." I don't like using "best" for anything, really. I'm not qualified to make such a statement. And not just about books and their openings). https://t.co/ydWcJChvMp

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Just a great GREAT collection of short stories. For someone (like me) who spends time writing and thinking about writing, this was simultaneously intimidating and inspiring. I’m super grateful for this one. “Liberation Day” by George Saunders https://t.co/BizUTfkdPp

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@CodyWritesBooks @Gabino_Iglesias @hystericteeth @rachfacelogic LOVED “The Devil Takes You Home.” Currently reading (and loving) “Such Sharp Teeth.” Great choices!

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@astraughnomer “Razorblade Tears” @blacklionking73, “Random” @pennjillette, “The Hero of this Book” @elizmccracken, “Don’t Know Tough” @elicranor, “She Rides Shotgun” @jordan_harper, “The 1000 Crimes of Ming-Tsu” by Tom Lin, “Hamnet” by Maggie O’Farrell, and 3 titles by @LauraMLippman

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@astraughnomer “Razorblade Tears” @blacklionking73, “Random” @pennjillette, “The Hero of this Book” @elizmccracken, “Don’t Know Tough” @elicranor, “She Rides Shotgun” @jordan_harper, “The 1000 Crimes of Ming-Tsu” by Tom Lin, “Hamnet” by Maggie O’Farrell, and 3 titles by @LauraMLippman

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At times reading this you’ll think, “WTF is Bob talking about?” More often, you’re left thinking, “Wow, that’s a really interesting point/idea.” If you read this, stop and listen to each song as you go. Worth it. “The Philosophy of Modern Song” by Bob Dylan https://t.co/v3ckpbK5Gb

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You know the difference between a million and a billion? A million seconds is eleven days. A billion seconds is thirty-two years.” (From a REALLY fun novel I’m reading, “Everybody Knows” by @jordan_harper)

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Look, me blathering on about how good this book is should mean nothing to you. Other, smarter people can do that and have done that. I loved it. You might, also. That’s all I’ve got. “The Souvenir Museum” by Elizabeth McCracken https://t.co/x9uiE4OPuO