I want to read all of these books through osmosis.

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I was at my favorite friendly neighborhood bookstore this weekend and saw this new book:

And all I could think was, hmmm, that reminds me of this OTHER book:

What do you think? Am I over thinking this?

I’m curious to know…

– which brand of computer should I buy? This is a BIG DEAL decision.
– when will I ever be inspired to write an actual post for this here blog?
– why doesn’t laundry take care of itself?
– if I tried to bake a duck, would it be edible? Duck seems like an easy thing to mess up.
– why am I so tired all the time?

I’m listening to a Stephen King novel, narrated by Stephen King (in his full Maine accent), and HE SOUNDS LIKE MY GRANDMA. Only, you know, not. But so Maine-y! Ayup.

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(And before you ask, yes, that is a President Obama bobble-head. Carry on.)

Sometimes I pretend my personal library would look like this, only with more colorful book spines.

If you can’t stand to listen to non-fiction audio books, may I suggest starting with a book by a famous news caster? I’ve been listening to Tom Brokaw’s new book today, which he (of course) narrates himself, and the simple pleasure of listening to a well known voice tell me interesting things makes me happy.

Other authors/famous people/npr journalists you may or may not have heard of who read their own books in a pleasing manner:

- Tina Fey
- Gwen Ifill
- John Moe
- Rob Lowe
- John Lithgow
- Michele Norris

Anyone you’d add to the list?