I am intrigued by many of these titles and descriptions, not only because they mean something to AJ, but I imagine these works have been important to Zevin at some point in her life as a reader and writer.
Have you read and enjoyed any of the ...
Created: 04/15/14
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Join Date: 05/27/11
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I am intrigued by many of these titles and descriptions, not only because they mean something to AJ, but I imagine these works have been important to Zevin at some point in her life as a reader and writer.
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Join Date: 06/15/11
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Join Date: 06/27/11
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I haven't, though I know of all the authors and some of the short story titles are familiar. I t would be interesting to read some and see how they connect to AJ at that point in his life. I think they are a kind of added piece to support Aj in his development as a Father, bookseller, friend. They are possibly his way of checking in on himself as he grows/changes.
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Join Date: 05/12/11
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Join Date: 07/18/11
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Yes, nearly all of them. I am a retired English high school & community college English instructor, so that isn't surprising. Part of the delight I felt reading this book came from those connections.
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Join Date: 08/14/11
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Not many of them. I quickly took up pen and pencil to add title to my "to read" list. Having other books blending in with the story was part of the charm of this book. The introductions into each chapter is what made this story unique. Hooray for the author!!!!
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Join Date: 05/16/11
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Join Date: 03/28/14
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I had only read Poe, but I was familiar with the one that opened the book. I know it from an old episode of Twilight Zone, maybe. I can't really remember which "supernatural" show it was, but I do remember it.
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Join Date: 04/11/11
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I've only read the Poe, but plan to work my way through the others. The Dahl Lamb to the slaughter feels familiar. It may have been referenced in a tv show or movie at some point that I've seen.
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Join Date: 04/10/13
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I have read several. I will add more to my "to read list". I love Ms. Zevin's use of these works to start each chapter. The wisdom AJ divines from each and his eagerness to share with Maya. I love his connection to books and their significance in his life and how it spreads to the people around him.
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Join Date: 03/26/14
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Join Date: 09/19/13
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Some of the books are rather obscure and I have not read many of them, but I sure intend to. I have, however, read many of the books mentioned in the story and am surprised by some of them and have to shake my head "yes, indeed", at some of them. How so very clever of Zevin. She must be an amazingly prolific reader!
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Join Date: 08/29/11
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I've read most of the books listed. I really enjoy the comments made by AJ.
In the story about the leg of lamb, for instance (which was presented in a "Dragnet" episode), I love AJ asking about the logic of the whole matter. We've all heard of "suspension of disbelief," but it's still fun to point out things that don't make complete sense.
Being as I've long revered Flannery O'Connor, I appreciate her "A Good Man is Hard to Find" also being included.
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Join Date: 04/16/14
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I read very few that introduced each chapter or mentioned throughout the book. But, I've been able to acquire several recently at used book sales.
My favorite, not a chapter introduction, referenced by elderly customer of Island Books, the "book narrated by death" (I'm assuming The Book Thief).
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