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Eva ([personal profile] verity83) wrote2009-07-21 09:01 am
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Recommend me a book, people.

[identity profile] butterbobbin.livejournal.com 2009-07-21 09:31 pm (UTC)(link)
Ironically, I did finally select a Wodehouse today since I haven't read him before. I'm always hesitant to get books that are supposed to be funny because a LOT of times, while they may not be bad reads, I just don't get the humour. Like with Terry Pratchett. I've read several of those with a perfectly straight face - just am not on that humour wavelength or something. My dad picks one up and is in hysterics the whole time. We'll see!

[identity profile] nuranar.livejournal.com 2009-07-21 09:42 pm (UTC)(link)
It would be very sad if you don't crack a smile over Wodehouse.

[identity profile] ruthette.livejournal.com 2009-07-21 09:58 pm (UTC)(link)
<3 WODEHOUSE <3

Who can resist characters named Gussie Finknottle and the various Biffy, Beffy, Stiffy, Tipper, Tuppy, Corky, Sippy, and let's not forget Honoria Glossop!

[identity profile] butterbobbin.livejournal.com 2009-07-21 10:09 pm (UTC)(link)
They had quite a few to choose from, but I chose Psmith based on the fact that the description on the back explains that the P is silent.

This harks back to my Tintin days. "It's Thompson. With a P! As in PSYCHOLOGY!"

[identity profile] ruthette.livejournal.com 2009-07-21 10:19 pm (UTC)(link)
I haven't read those, but Katherine loves them.

I've concentrated on the Blandings Castle books as well as Jeeves & Wooster.

[identity profile] butterbobbin.livejournal.com 2009-07-21 10:06 pm (UTC)(link)
Guess we'll find out soon!