I am such a Nerd

So, I havent been doing much with my broken arm and awkward green cast. I have been super dorky and reading a lot though. I have assembled brief reviews of the books I have read this summer in case you are bored and gimpy as well.

The Wee Free Men by Terry Pratchett: I love the Discworld series, but this book was not the best of them. If you like sheep, elves, or the Irish, you may enjoy this story. Otherwise Jingo and The Lost Continent are far more enjoyable.

Jazz Generations by Buddy Collette: Many interesting anecdotes about Mingus and other prominant jazz figures, however, Collette makes a much better musician than a writer.

Villa Incognito by Tom Robbins: This book is based on bestiality, Vietnam MIAs, and Circus People. If you are new to Robbins though, I recommend Skinny Legs and All and Another Roadside Attraction.

A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius by Dave Eggers: Humorous, insightful, and well written. I am so happy that I was able to borrow and read this book. Eggers has an awesome thought process that was highly entertaining, and comforted my own occasional insanity.

Enough dorkiness for now. An entertaining quote from an REI customer:

"I like that there is an injured employee at REI, its like fat people working at McDonald's."

Cast quotes from rock stars:

"OUCH! -Your Horrible Arm" - Guitarist, Your Horrible Smile
"The green cast is the source of rock." -Kyle