Im a part of a Banned Book Club and it was apparently banned for obscenities lol
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Yep. It was written a long time ago and pretty racy for it’s time. I read it when I was too young for just that reason.
A banned book club sounds fantastic.
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Can you imagine how amusing it would be to say that Stephen King was one of your school teachers? Great conversation topic 
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He spoke at my high school compatriots college graduation back in 83. His book, On Writing, is autobiographical and he discusses his addictions…as well as his life and process. His character development in his older work is magnificent. And he is so of Maine. Being a Mainer myself, I love his depictions of our state. Carolyn Chute does similar in The Beans of Egypt Maine…classic depiction of the ‘real’ Maine, behind the quaint seaside towns and lobster traps.
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I added The Beans of Egypt Maine to my to be read list because of your earlier suggestion.
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I just finished this
I had not read any Michael Perry since I quit drinking. While sobriety is not his topic, he does manage to live an inspiring life without any alcohol. And he’s doing it and making a living as a writer in my alcohol soaked home state of Wisconsin.
His writing is an up front view of rural and small town living. I highly recommend his books.
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Sounds up my alley!! Thanks!!
Hi there! I Love reading and collecting books. If you’re interested in yoga or Buddhism or just a mindful lifestyle I am enjoying Light on Life by B.K.S Iyengar. Also, Amor Towels is one of my all time favorite authors. Rules of Civility is excellent!
Mary
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Currently 3/4 of the way through House Of Leaves, so glad I bought a physical copy this book is a trip haha
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I really liked Population 485. I’ll add this one to my to be read too. I liked his writing style, it felt conversational.
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Oof, I worked in a bookstore and finished this book because some of my co-workers doubted I could. I had MANY bookmarks going at the same time. Some of the descriptive passages still stick with me and I ended up really enjoying it.
Peter Heller: The dog stars
i’m at the third of this post apocalyptic/dystopian book. So far so great 
If you like this type of stories, wilderness, nature and dogs, you may like it too
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Check out Jesus’ Son, a short novel by Denis Johnson. It’s a beautiful book about addiction and eventual recovery
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i really liked that collection. i liked train dreams too 
That is a beautiful book. I always mean to read more by him but haven’t yet.
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Train Dreams is maybe my favorite book ever
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I just finished the first book in the Legend of Drizzt series I borrowed from a friend, soo good. Starting the second book tonight before bed!
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That’s a great book! I really need to reread it.
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Need to read this series. Should just get Audible. Currently just checking out audiobooks from Libby, but I’m just limited to the local library systems database, which is not always reliable.
It’s so good i almost already finished it 