bailedBilled as extremely funny, I was so looking forward to listening to this book. Alas, I started it right after reading his If This Isn't Nice, What Is? I felt so preached at in that book, so when it started up again with this book I bailed. Maybe I‘ll try it again someday but it just didn‘t work for me this month. On another note, I am enjoying his short stories that I‘m currently reading. #authoramonth @Soubhiville
pickKurt Vonnegut‘s biography starts this audiobook, which I found to be very good, not knowing anything about him—even though I knew he was a famous author who had a big impact in the 1960s and 70s. These are mostly his commencement speeches at colleges. The first speech ends with a discussion of how politicians use hate like a drug. In the second speech, I was astounded at how he, an atheist, respected Jesus is the prince of peace. Sadly, after ⬇️
A rather odd collection of previously unpublished stories that will probably be most appreciated by fans. My favorite part of it was an essay about American myths and decline, which is even more painfully relevant than it was in the 90s.
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I‘ve just started this audiobook for #authoramonth @Soubhiville
I‘ll probably never get reviews posted for August, I‘m still behind for July but I managed to read 20 books, which surprised me given my schedule & energy level for the month. Many were short books & I made 8 day trips in the month which gives me about 90 minutes per trip of reading + airport commute time.
Finished books for #SundayBuddyRead #SheSaid #NancyDrewBR #BobWhiteBuddies #EBBR #CampLitsy2025 #ChildrensClassicRead2025 #AuthorAMonth ⬇️
Megabooks, Riveted_Reader_Melissa, Soubhiville, TheBookHippie, Librarybelle, squirrelbrain, BarbaraBB, Ruthiella, TheAromaofBooks, PuddleJumper, julieclair
I finished this short story today, a standalone free on Audible. The story recounts Rose, a college student, dreams about a mad scientist Doctor Beilstein who has the grand idea to steal the blood of famous people for nefarious reasons. The ending is a surprise about Rose, even to Rose herself. I appreciate that we are reminded all along that this is a dream. It‘s very very short and I enjoyed it. #authoramonth @Soubhiville
I‘m listening to this audiobook. OMG everybody should hear this. It‘s a collection of Vonnegut‘s graduation addresses. It starts with a wonderful biography of Vonnegut. And his speeches are humorous and deep. The first speech ends with a discussion of how politicians use hate like a drug. So meaningful now. I‘ve only just started the second one and I‘m astounded and love how he, an atheist, explains why Jesus is the prince of peace. #authoramonth
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