Friday, January 11, 2008

Silver Lining zine: Jessa Crispin's "Books for Getting Off the Couch"!

I asked some of my favorite writers and lit types to contribute lists of recommendations. Bookslut's fabulous editor Jessica Crispin, a fellow Chicagoan and former Austinite, came through with flying colors. Yesterday we wallowed in her list of books, and today we revel! - Erin

Top 5 Books for Getting Off the Couch by Jessa Crispin

Pussycat Fever by Kathy Acker
"All of us girls have been dead for so long. But we're not going to be anymore."

We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson
Jackson will make you believe in the power of witchcraft and the rage of little girls.

Lawless Roads by Graham Greene
Greene's travel narrative of Mexico will make you want to go exploring yourself, even through the worst parts of his trip.

Becoming the Villainess by Jeannine Hall Gailey
Gailey retells fairy tales, Shakespeare's stories, and superhero plots with a quick wit and modern sensibility.

Don't Tell Me the Truth about Love by Dan Rhodes
These stories of love gone horribly and hilariously wrong will eclipse any problems you're going through.

1 comment:

Jeannine said...

Thanks for the shout-out - and tell Jessa thanks too!