Joe Queenan, my (current) favorite fellow book lover
And why does Mr. Queenan currently occupy this exalted post? Just read “My 6,128 Favorite Books” to find out!
Mr. Queenan treats this delectable subject at even greater length in One for the Books.
Joe Queenan
Nan said,
November 11, 2012 at 4:11 pm
I’m with you! Ever since hearing him on NPR, I’ve been most eager to read his book. I’m sure you’ve seen or heard this, but in case you didn’t, here’s the link:
http://www.npr.org/2012/11/01/163949969/reading-125-titles-a-year-thats-one-for-the-books
Roberta Rood said,
November 12, 2012 at 7:36 pm
No, Nan; I did not know about this interview – It’s terrific! I’m laughing out loud. Thanks so much.
Barbara said,
November 12, 2012 at 2:38 pm
What a fabulous essay. I, too, went through a phase where I selected books from the library with my eyes closed. It, too, was an unsuccessful experiment.