Samantha Vowell

[MonkeyFunk]

I read "Assassination Vacation" a few months ago, now I'm blazing through "Take the Cannoli".

Wow, is she a fun writer! I also read her friend David Rakoff's book in between, and he's very funny, too. Anybody else enjoy these books?

[evlbstrd]

1. She's a wonderful writer.

I especially like hearing her read the stories. Much like Sedaris.

[pansypoo53219]

2. taint it sarah?

i gotta get that book.

[MonkeyFunk]

3. LOL

Yes, of course it is. I was watching an old Daily Show with Samantha Bee on when I typed this and just totally brain-farted. Thanks.

[terrya]

4. I've read "Assassination Vacation" and David Rakoff.

I should read more of Sarah Vowell. I like David Rakoff...very funny writer.

[MonkeyFunk]

5. Rakoff actually has the best laugh-out-loud line

in "Take the Cannolli"

He describes Tom Sawyer Island at Disneyworld as "just like the Ramble in Central Park, only without the men jerking each other off."

[terrya]

6. Ok...I need to get "Take the Cannoli"

As I said, I've only read "Assassination Vacation", but I haven't read that one. Funny line. :-)

[MonkeyFunk]

7. I read Don't Get Too Comfortable

have to get "Fraud".

Yeah, he accompanies her to Disneyworld and throws down some choice words in "Take the Cannoli"