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posted by [personal profile] quinn222 at 03:15pm on 04/06/2005
As a rule I don't usually read Oprah's book picks. I've found that I just don't share her taste. However I'm going to go for this Faulkner thing she's doing. I've only read one of the three books (A Light in August) and I think I'll enjoy it. So I took myself off to the bookstore this morning and bought the set of books. Is anyone else going to read them? If you didn't see the show it's As I Lay Dying in June, The Sound and the Fury in July and A Light in August in August.

In totally unrelated entertainment news I've discovered Entourage on HBO. I've only seen 2 episodes but I like it so far.
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posted by [identity profile] lit-writergirl.livejournal.com at 12:22pm on 04/06/2005
I've already read As I Lay Dying and The Sound and the Fury. Somehow I never got around to A Light In August. What was your take on that one? Is it worth adding to my already long summer reading list?
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posted by [identity profile] quinn222.livejournal.com at 12:39pm on 04/06/2005
What was your take on that one? Is it worth adding to my already long summer reading list?

It's a long time since I read it but as I recall I did enjoy it, it's what made me decide to go for the summer reading class thing.
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posted by [identity profile] polykleitos.livejournal.com at 12:23pm on 04/06/2005
I was really surprised that Oprah chose these books, actually. They're wonderful books, all three of them... :)
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posted by [identity profile] sandid.livejournal.com at 12:27pm on 04/06/2005
When we received the sets on Thursday I didn't think they'd sell. We sold out in two days. Apparently, others decided they liked the Summer of Faulkner idea too.

Happy Reading
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posted by [identity profile] quinn222.livejournal.com at 12:43pm on 04/06/2005
When we received the sets on Thursday I didn't think they'd sell. We sold out in two days.

The woman can move books, that's for sure. They still had several sets this morning at my local B&N and they were 30% off with my discount card, so it was a good deal for me.
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posted by [identity profile] shape5.livejournal.com at 01:05pm on 04/06/2005
I had to read The Sound and the Fury for a class, and didn't like it much. Interestingly enough, I bought it used on Amazon for a dollar, and it was an edition of both that and As I Lay Dying. If the latter isn't as head-trippy as The Sound and the Fury, let me know :D
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posted by [identity profile] armandlegg.livejournal.com at 06:28pm on 04/06/2005
If you get a chance (and are so inclined) try out 'The Hamlet' - it's the basis for the 1958 movie 'The Long Hot Summer' with Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward (There was a 1985 made for TV version with Don Johnson as well...) I thought it was a good read...

But I was one of those sickos in high school who read Faulkner for fun!
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posted by [identity profile] kimberbaby.livejournal.com at 07:06am on 06/06/2005
I loved and adored Sound and the Fury. I enjoy all of Faulkner. It must be the English major geek in me.

I read the Cliff notes first at the suggestion of my professor so that I could pick up the clues as to who is talking since it is done in a stream of consciousness style. It is also very helpful in regards to symbolism throughout the novel.

One of my favorites. Any idea why Oprah chose Faulkner for the summer?
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posted by [identity profile] iwantmygnr.livejournal.com at 08:21am on 07/06/2005
Entourage rocks!! i saw the whole first season and just ordered HBO so i can watch the second season....i'm slutty like that *grins*
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posted by [identity profile] quinn222.livejournal.com at 02:54pm on 07/06/2005
Entourage rocks!! i saw the whole first season and just ordered HBO so i can watch the second season....

I just ordered the first season on DVD. It's pretty cheap as box sets go, especially with my employee discount.
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posted by [identity profile] iwantmygnr.livejournal.com at 03:05pm on 07/06/2005
ooh cool!! employee discounts can't be beat!!
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