A Gambler's Anatomy: A Novel | 
I am posting one book per day from my extensive collection. No description. No explanation. Some will be old. Some will be new. Don't judge me. I have a lot of books. Join the fun if you want.
This is day 19
#tbrpile
Original idea of- @StaceyKondla @cortg
Courtesy tags for @Trashcanman @Catherine_Willoughby
pickQuite an uplifting, different kind of novel. Thought I was getting a dissolute man kind of thing, but this was much more as it avoided being predictable or too saccharine. Some great characters, particularly like the German woman he befriends, his crazy self obsessed doctor and his anarchist boss. Funny in parts too.
Different names in the US and UK. My oldest library book, just haven't got around to reading it yet and now I've finished USA this seems a good idea to try something physically lighter!
Tonight I finally got to hear Jonathan Lethem read (seen here making fun of his author photo on the back of As She Climbed Across the Table) and it was AMAZING. Hard to believe I've been reading his books for twenty years. ❤️
The start of my "what should I read next?" book jar!
pickTrying to explain what happens in this book would be nearly impossible, so I'll just say this: it's James Bond meets Kafka meets Kurt Vonnegut. Like all of Lethem's others it's often clever, occasionally impenetrable, and always utterly weird. Anybody who likes their fiction with a dark sense of humor and an absurdist philosophical twist will likely get great enjoyment out of this one; I certainly did. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
So far it's living up to its cover. Loving it!
Getting ready to start this one. I hope it lives up to its cover, because I freaking love it.
pickLethem is at his best when he takes something real and gets weird with it. And this one is definitely weird (though there are no kangaroos).
panI didn't get the point of this story. It was my final read of 2016 & I probably should have bailed but I just wanted to eek out one more book for the year. For at least the 2nd half of the book I just keep thinking, "Why?"
so-soHuh? What did I just read? An international backgammon sensation travels the world & develops a blot behind one of his eyes that turns out to be a tumor. So he undergoes face replacement surgery? I don't understand the point of this book. The characters were flat, the writing mediocre, the plot contrived without a foreseeable deeper meaning, & the female characters were all props. 🙄 it was ok I guess, but confusing. Mediocre white dude book. 🃏
Book friends are the best friends! In 1999 I joined a list service book discussion group. it's still going though not as active as it was back then with over 500 emails a day. We did holiday card exchanges and a few members met at book festivals over the years. (sound like litsy friends?). Today I received a package in the mail from my friend Elaine in Tel Aviv from that group! #bookmail #internetfriendsarereal
Guess what Jonathan Lethem's latest novel is titled in the U.K. and Australia! (I found that really interesting -- wonder why they changed it.) #AsSeenOnNetGalley
Kicking off our #25doubledays promotion with some Johnathan Lethem!
Taking a #booksnbucks break with @becausetrains. Book not pictured because it's on my phone. I'm reading this right now in addition to The Gunslinger but this gets priority today because otherwise my ebook will return to the library. 😱
It's nice to relax after a rough afternoon. We just got back from visiting my old puppy Zeus in the vet hospital. He's really sick & things aren't looking good, so we'd love some positive vibes for him. 😔💕
pickExcellent writing and intriguing storyline! Loved the flow of the words and many of the passages that made me laugh out loud☺️A little crass at times but that stayed true to the characters and their personalities which made the read an enjoyable one!👍🏻
pick"Just when I think you couldn't be any dumber....you go and totally redeem yourself" that is how I felt about this book, it was well written and sometimes the word usage was a little much but it kept me interested. I wasn't connecting and felt a little depressed but then the last 10 pages....and boom. It ended the only way it could and it was wonderful.
Onto the last couple pages of this one... not sure I'm ready for it to be over!😔😩📖
Since I was a kid this week has always been my favorite week. It means no school, no work, and I can read all evening. So tonight I am having beer and a good book. #booksandbrews
The BEST Friday surprise ever! My husband gets me. ❤️
Book and a chocolate maltesers cake I made over the weekend. I just started this so can't really say how it's going, but I have loved other Lethem books previously. And also they gamble with backgammon. I did not know that's a thing!
I am really liking this characters personality... I mean he can be an a$$ sometimes but there's something about him that's appealing in the way he talks😆
Put a good dent into this one on my hike today! Thankful it wasn't raining so I could read in the beautiful scenery☺️ #eaglecreek #hikesandbooks
When I found out Anthony Bourdain was the guest judge and picked an author I have enjoyed previously, this month's #botm pick was a no-brainer for me #bookmail
#BOTM #bookmail 😁👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻!!! Looking forward to these two selections. The magnet is already on the fridge, lol. Nice having Bourdain's note on the back of the bookmark. Well done, BOTM! Whoever thought of that should get s substantial raise 😉👍🏻.
Met the man himself last year and got him to sign all of my books by him. Very excited to get into this. He is my joint favourite writer. Wish I had his brain for stories.
Got my book of the month today. My TBR is out of control. this has been a good week in literature for me. #bookofthemonth
Just signed up for #BOTM and I picked this! Very excited
pickGuest Judge Anthony Bourdain's selection!
My choices this month, one new, one from last month...I think BOTM reveal day is my favorite.
My November #BOTM selections! I went with guest judge Anthony Bourdain's choice then added Ready Player One and Kitchen Confidential. I read (and loved) Kitchen Confidential several years ago but needed a copy of my own.
#BOTM options are up! Thoughts anyone?
