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(photos of nyc in the rain from my recent trip)
Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close by Jonathan Safran Foer is one of the most beautiful books I have ever read. I can't describe it other than that it was unlike anything I've ever read in my entire life. Everything that happened in the book seemed the opposite of what was expected to happen, and yet somehow it felt right. It was more of an experience than just a story... I laughed until I cried, I cried until I laughed... Jonathan Safran Foer is pretty much a genius. Annd now I'm off to read his other books :) Read anything good, lately?
PS. Anyone catch my Regina Spektor reference? :)
36 comments on "I fell in love with a book."
Great pictures!!! I would love to visit NYC! How was your trip? When did you go?
Might have to read that book now ;)
Ooooh, I love the look of NYC, gosh it's my dream to go there! The book sure sounds like it impressed you, I'll have to add it to my growing list of books to read!
Hello! Your blog is so cool. I was born in New York so pictures like that are SO nostalgic for me! haha
I'll have to check out that book! I have fallen in love with many a books:)
I could't descibe it better myself. It is the most amazing book I've EVER read, and I was so sad when I finished it. I wanted more. I just bought it in English (I read it in Danish), and I can't wait to read it again.
oh I want to read that book so badly.
The pictures are so melancholic, I love it when it rains! I wonder if I ever get to NYC. I would really love to...so if I start saving now, maybe I'll be able to get there for my retirement, hehe :)
The book you described sounds really great, never heard of it, but definitely going to check it out. I had a similar feeling about Haruki Murakami's "Kafka on the Shore" - just epic. :)
Love, Andrea
I've been looking for a new read! thanks for sharing and these photos from NYC are amazing.
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I just finished Everything is Illuminated by the same author! awesome book :) I'll have to read this one too.
P.S. Beautiful pictures, hope you had a great time!
That book sounds so amazing. I'm definitely going to read it.
Photographs of New York always make my heart ache. I miss it like an old friend.
I've heard a number of wonderful things about "Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close" yet never read it, will have to, one of these days!
xoxo,
S-C
anytime someone asks me my favorite book this is the first one that pops into my head. i can read it over and over again, always find something new and love it even more. it's a beautifully written book.
Oh I definitely have that on my list of to-reads. I haven't been into reading that much lately which makes me sad because I'm such a fan of reading and books in general. So I must change this. I'm currently trying to read Devil in the White City since I live in Chicago. It's really good I just haven't been making much of an effort to sit down and read it since i"m not riding hte train every day anymore. Sigh. This might just change my mind. Happy weekend!
I have to check it out!!
Right now i'm reading Just Kids by Patti Smith. It's amazing.
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Annemarie
haha, I caught that Regina Spektor reference!
And knowing that you listen to her music, is one more reason to read your awesome blog!
Oh, and since you're asking about books. Have you read the Hunger Games? It's a reeeally weird book, but everyone I know that has read it (which is about 15 people) loved it! It's a series of 3 books, you should check them out.
Oh thank you so much for the book reference, great pics, really lovely.
Ammm, the last book I really enjoyed was...Anima Mundi by Susanna Tamaro, some of my friends referred to it as depressing (as I read a few paragraphs to them), but what do they know...anyways I love reading it because it sort of paints a picture in detail, and presents to you this man's perception of the world, for me one of the best books I've ever read.
With Love
Great blog.
Wow just based on your write up I already bought it for my Nook! Love finding out new books to read...Have a great weekend honey! Kori xoxo
First of all, I must say that these are splendid photos that you took of New York. Secondly, thank you for sharing this book with us! I have been dying to read something new lately. :) And thirdly, I love Regina Spektor! She is simply fabulous. :)
cheers.
anh♥
That is my absolute favorite book ever. Every page is my favorite. Especially the laughter that kept the feathers in the air.
That is my all-time favorite book! It's just amazing in every way! When I was in New York, I kept thinking about it and the story about the lost borough.
On the Radio!! I love that song by Regina Spektor. I think I'll have to check this one out...
i caught the regina reference!! <3
one of my now-favorite books is lolita. i know, i know, it's about pedophilia. but i swear that it is the most beautifully written book ever.
love the photos!
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Ahhh it makes me so happy to see these photos!! I went to school right there at NYU!! My best friend and I would walk around there every day during our breaks between classes- it was so much fun! Even in the rain, it looks so pretty and chic...
I've never read that book before, but any book that is that powerful is definitely a good one.
*Claudia* x
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Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close is one of my FAVORITE books also... You MUST read The History of Love by Nicole Krauss (who happens to be JSF's wife... but supposedly wrote the book without influence from her husband before they'd even met) They both have a quite similar style. The History of Love is equally brilliant and incredible!!!!
I'll have to check that book out. Thanks for recommending it!
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Thanks so much for the book recommendation! I've been needing a good book to read for ages.
Much Love!!
-Colleen
definetly wish i could visit nyc! I never have, and it certainly looks beautiful in the rain :)
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I'm going to have to give that a read!
It is one of my favourite books ever! You need to read Everything is Illuminated, also by JSF, also amazing. And History of Love by his wife Nicole Krauss is very similar and also magnificent. xx
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Thank you for recommending that book! I will look it up. Right now I'm reading "Spiced" which its ok. But the best book I've read so far is Water for elephants.
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Sounds like an amazing book!
I love reading books that are unpredictable!
Oh, on the radio - Regina Spektor's songs are so beautiful!
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Beautiful photos. I'd like to read that book too. Maybe i like it too.
I just got the book for Christmas and can't wait to begin reading it. If you love NYC, you should read New York a good historical fiction book on the city, and not a bore either!
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