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S U G G E S T E D
R E A D I N G S
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Current Selection
YOU SHALL KNOW
OUR VELOCITY
Dave Eggers
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Other Selections
(in no particular order)
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The Middle Stories
Sheila Heiti
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I.
Stephen Dixon
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SUPERBAD
Ben Greenman
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THE NEAL POLLACK
ANTHOLOGY of
AMERICAN LITERATURE
Neal Pollack
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SAMUEL JOHNSON IS
INDIGNANT
Lydia Davis
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THE NEW SINS
David Byrne
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THE PHARMACIST'S MATE
Amy Fusselman
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THIS SHAPE WE'RE IN
Jonathan Lethem
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LEMON
Lawrence Krauser
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A HEARTBREAKING
WORK of
STAGGERING GENIUS
Dave Eggers
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McSWEENEY'S #9
McSWEENEY'S #8
McSWEENEY'S #7
McSWEENEY'S #6
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TIMOTHY
McSWEENEY'S
INTERNET TENDENCY
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f r e q u e n t l y a
s k e d q u e s t i o n s
[Q] What is this?
[A] The McSweeney's Reading Group is a gathering of very fine folks who
enjoy funny, quirky, stirring, thought-provoking, original writing, lively
discussion and good-natured debate. We're working our way through the
books published by McSweeney's Press and/or writers associated with McSweeney's
somehow, someway.
[Q] Who can play along?
[A] Nice friendly people with a slightly sarcastic bent are certainly
invited. As are funny folks with an interest in fine writing (and precision-point
layout). The politely curious are welcome as well. Really, anyone not
outright insulting is invited for at least one meeting.
[Q] When are the meetings?
[A] We're just getting going, so meetings are still on a bit of an irregular
schedule. The May meeting has at long last been scheduled for June 3,
2002. That's a Monday evening from 7:30 to 9:00 pm.
[Q] Where are the meetings?
[A] The brave folks at Joseph-Beth
Booksellers, Lexington
store, have graciously offered in-store meeting space. We'll try meeting
in the cafe and see how just well we mix dining, drinking and discussing.
[Q] What do I need to bring to the
meetings?
[A] The book is a good place to start (see the next question below). Beyond
that just bring a keen interest, willingness to talk (but not dominate)
and perhaps a friend.
[Q] Are there financial incentives?
[A] Mention the McSweeney's Reading Group when buying the current selection
from Joseph-Beth Booksellers, Lexington, and receive a 10% discount!
[Q] Why start a McSweeney's Reading
Group?
[A] Well, it all started with
McSweeney's
#6 . . .
(artistic license begins here)
Finally, it had arrived! That much-anticipated
mix of Dave Eggers, They
Might Be Giants, et al, in our hot little hands. Flushed with excitement
(in a cute way), we were eager to share our joy with friends. A small
festive gathering was clearly in order.
Wearied by repeated unsolicited readings
from various things McSweeney's, friends arrived (nonetheless) bearing
sincerely feigned interest and bottles of wines. Lots of wine. A brave
and loyal and slightly sotted lot.
Shortly into the evening the truth
emerged -- they didn't get it. They just didn't see what we see. But not
for lack of trying. Truly. And now the thrusting of books with
many flagged pages into their patiently accepting hands had to stop. sigh...
What were we to do?
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