Okay, since I joined, I've gone through a Bukowski rennaissance (did I spell that right?). And since I've never read one of Buk's novels, I thought it prudent to make a mental list of the order of the books I want to read.
First, I must finish Pleasures of the Damned. Started it before I joined here and I'd hate to leave it when I'm nearly done.
Second, is Factotum. That will be my first Buk novel. I have high expectations because I have also had several blue collar jobs.
Third is The Most Beautiful Woman in Town. Before I read another novel, I want to get a grasp of Buk's short fiction. Just the titles look enticing. I can't wait to read Fuck Machine.
Fourth is Women. Gotta love a story about a writer who gets more tail than he knows what to do with.
Fifth is Portions of a Wine-Stained Notebook. Bought that with a little Christmas money. It's got Buk's very first stories and a few columns, too.
After that, it's still up in the air. But I have several poetry books that I need to catch up on. This will be a very good year for reading Bukowski.
So that's me. What's your list like?
(if you have one, that is)
First, I must finish Pleasures of the Damned. Started it before I joined here and I'd hate to leave it when I'm nearly done.
Second, is Factotum. That will be my first Buk novel. I have high expectations because I have also had several blue collar jobs.
Third is The Most Beautiful Woman in Town. Before I read another novel, I want to get a grasp of Buk's short fiction. Just the titles look enticing. I can't wait to read Fuck Machine.
Fourth is Women. Gotta love a story about a writer who gets more tail than he knows what to do with.
Fifth is Portions of a Wine-Stained Notebook. Bought that with a little Christmas money. It's got Buk's very first stories and a few columns, too.
After that, it's still up in the air. But I have several poetry books that I need to catch up on. This will be a very good year for reading Bukowski.
So that's me. What's your list like?
(if you have one, that is)