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House of Leaves

by Mark Z. Danielewski (Goodreads Author)

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"Including footnotes! This book is so meta . . it's like the Synecdoche, NY of books." — Mar 12, 2009 03:57AM

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“My Library [is] Dukedom Large Enough” — 12 members — last activity Aug 18, 2023 04:04PM
A new day has dawned. In the past, when I would look at the many unread books on my bookshelf, I would remember the scene from Derrida when the interl A new day has dawned. In the past, when I would look at the many unread books on my bookshelf, I would remember the scene from Derrida when the interlocutor asks Derrida whether he has read all the books on his shelves. Derrida’s response is classic: I haven’t read all of them, but the ones I have read I’ve read very well. Eyeing my own plethora of unread books, I would think, “What’s good enough for Derrida is good enough for me.” I've now decided that I can be better than Derrida! [Cue theme music:] No longer will I be concerned with adding to my collection! No longer will I be enslaved to the establishment! I vow to not buy another book until all the heretofore unread ones have been digested! (Unless the new Audrey Niffenegger book comes out. Or a new Harold Bloom. Or something else that I’m highly anticipating. Or I happen to be walking by Powells, stroll in, glance at the new used arrivals, and see a book that looks interesting.) Ok, who am I kidding? I can’t swear off buying books altogether, but I WILL curb this tendency and devote myself to what I already own. But wait! There’s more! I pledge to write a comment—possibly an in-depth review but sometimes just a pithy remark—about every book I complete. That’s not all! You might just get lucky, because if I read a book and don’t like it (and don’t want to put it aside for further review), I will offer it up to a goodreads friend. You may be wondering, “What if more than one person wants that book?” Well, I’ve thought of everything, my friends; when necessary, these contests will be decided by a ferocious game of rock/paper/scissors. Join me on my quest to read every book I already own! This could have worldwide philosophical, theological, and ecological implications! You either can participate vicariously through me or embark on a quest of your own. My own personal gains will be twofold: I will save money AND I will clear out some rubble (I have a sense that my copy of the portable Henry James is gone). ...more

Being Andy Henroid — 10 members — last activity Oct 31, 2009 09:40AM
Yes, you too can read along with Andy as he completes 100 books in 2009. "What's the point?" you ask. Well, for starters, think of all the brilliant d ...more

PDX Book Club — 7 members — last activity Aug 04, 2009 09:43AM
Some serious bookworms reading books about life, love, and the eternal struggle in between. Feel free to post questions, thoughts, or comments about ...more