I’m obsessed with writers who have their own voice, to the point where I can be forgiving of some weaker plot shit. I can’t entirely forgive weak plot -ish, looking at you Burlesque with your plot holes and lost opportunity — that movie needed more Cher songs, way more Cher songs, like ten Cher songs. A Confederacy of Dunces is easily the best book I’ve read since Last Exit to Brooklyn. I strongman recommend both. And not like 1920s circus strong man, but like the ones that pull busses complete with vains that pop, grunts that could wake heavy sleepers and oversized organs that will probably lead to premature death. Read it.
On a side note, I hang out at a coffee shop across the street from where Burlesque was filmed. There is a really sad framed movie poster signed by a PA that says “Christina loved your coffee!” There is also a hot barista who came to LA to be in “weird, arty movies” and we share a passion for ghost tours in foreign cities.
Hope everyone had a great weekend, comment if you did anything epic! I finished reading two books, spent 12+ hours travelling, and am about to be late to meet up with a friend.
Hugs///AJ
Ashley Jillian 
Ignatius is an interesting study. We have a friend (sort of) that is just like him…that may be the only reason why I didn’t just love the book! lol…He’s like Comic Book Store Guy from the Simpsons, only without a job.
I like the line that goes something like, “The most dull things can seem interesting through the eyes of a good narrator, and the most interesting things can seem dull through the eyes of a bad narrator.” Or something like that.
Epic: after years of helping people in crisis, realized a couple weeks ago I am WAY burned out. Quit my job to be a musician/producer. Ready for more abundance than ever. Peace.
The only reason i can see that Confederacy of Dunces is not taught in schools, and The Great Gatsby is, is that gatsby is shorter. CoD is magnificent. I was moved. To what, I am still baffled. Ignatius reminded me of Wimpy, an American for whom i harbour great fondness.
Ashley, I loved Ignatius too, read COD 25 years ago or so when I lived in New Orleans. If you have the opportunity, The Neon Bible is also very good.
Ironweed by William Kennedy has been sitting in my bookcase for 20 years and was good in a similar way.
John Kennedy Toole and Hubert Selby, Jr. are two of my heroes. Definitely on my “Dead People I’d Like to Have Lunch With,” list.
I walked around in the woods and won at it. Always a champion.
I read CoD a couple of years ago and just wasn’t enamored of it.
As far as epicness, I went out drinking on Saturday night and did so for $40 for 2 people. It’s good to have friends. 😉
Weekend epicness was birthing two zucchini out of my garden and two auditions.
I loved Confederacy of Dunces! It’s rare that a book can be so funny and so sad at the same time.
Well, I helped my 63 year old friend celebrate a birthday with what else but day drinking. I am 24. Age really is a number.
aye you read a lot and I’m jealous 😦
I may have to read CoD again. Maybe I was expecting too much the first time I read it. There were parts I liked and parts that seemed to drag. But, I read it a long time ago so maybe I need to revisit…
It’s on my list, but I fear I shall watch the current production and call it even. ~
I dig your unique way with words. I oil-well dig your unique way with words.