Spent a quiet night in last night … just putzed around the house and read. I’ve started reading the classic J.D. Salinger book The Cather in the Rye …
… mainly because I want to read the unauthorized book 60 Years Later: Coming through Rye by Swedish author John David California:
As you may or may not know, California‘s book has been published in the UK but has been barred from publication here in the US due to copyright restrictions … it’s an unauthorized sequel to Catcher that Salinger (now 90 years old) himself is not happy with and sued to halt US publication. I managed to order a copy from Amazon UK but want to reread The Catcher in the Rye before tackling this forbidden sequel. It’s been AGES since I read Catcher so I figured I’d read it again before reading the unauthorized sequel. I had forgotten what a fun book it is. Did you know that in 1981, The Catcher in the Rye was both the most banned AND most taught book in the US? Reading is fundamental, y’all. Some friends and I are talking about starting a book club so I’ll be reading for that soon PLUS I’m really anxious to start re-reading the entire Harry Potter series again. I’ll be in full book worm mode, y’all.
Anyways … yeah, kept it quiet yesterday. No plans for today. Life is good ;)
You should definitely post your book club reads on the blog. Or make a smaller blog for it. Because I’d definitely try to keep up with you guys. Reading = Life!
Ah, I loved Catcher In The Rye. Right before I started high school, I wanted to seem “cool and advanced”, so I read it. Good thing I did!
A book club sounds like a great idea! You should do it. Reading is FUNdamental!
Trent, this post made me teary eyed. This book is my absolute favorite. Even though I am 30 years old, Holden Caulfield is still my hero. The first time I read it was when I was in the tenth grade all the way back in 1993. I’ve since read it three times. I planned to reread it this year, but I think I’ll do Obama’s books instead. (since I got my degree, I read less. bad I know)
Strangely, this book has a long history with serial killers. The guy who killed John Lennon was a huge fan of the book & I think he was carrying it when he shot Lennon. The Son of Sam referenced the book heavily as did 2 or 3 other killers.
Not that I can stop you, but PLEASE do not entertain this unauthorized sequel. I value Mr. Salinger & if he is not blessing it, then my eyes will not glance upon it. If I may, Trent, suggest you read some of Salingers other works, most importantly “Franny and Zooey.” His short stories are great reads also.
Holden’s reason for wanting to be the catcher in the rye explains so must about my personality. I have been working on a homage tattoo to this wonderful piece of literature for years. If I ever find something that does it justice, I will be sure to send you pic. Enjoy the book!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ahh i havent thought about that book in ages! must put it on my re-read list.. & how fun about the book club.. I tried to get one started w/my friends a few times but it just never worked out.. but yay for reading! :)
I’m with y’all on Trent posting his book club reads on the blog.
For a great read, try “Leave Myself Behind” by Bart Yates. The narrator, a 17 year old coming to terms with his sexuality named Noah York, has been reffered to as an heir apparent to Holden Caufield.
I haven’t read Catcher since high school, but I loved it. Definitely, need to read again. I’m with you on Harry! I am currently reading Prisoner of Azkaban, one of my favorites in the series! I also want a kindle! Then I can take all of my favorites with me.
Cather is a #1 fav for death row inmates. true story.
and by Cather i mean Catcher.
Aww, Catcher in the Rye is my favorite book of all time. Have read it more times than I can count – an absolute classic! Enjoy Trent! :)
That is SO WEIRD cause I’m reading it again too! Creepy Trent….stop copying me
@Jason — I’m watching you right now ;)
I read and studied Catcher in the Rye two years ago!! :D Very very good book! I loved it, enjoy! ;)
I’m such a loser! I never had to read the book and never did. I am going to grab it before we go on vacation based on everyone’s comments. Please keep us posted on your book club choices! Based on your movie picks I would guess the books would be good ones too!
such a great book. I think I would read the “sequel” only to be able to give an educated opinion, but I would not regard it as a sequel.
I read this last month, in five hours, in a bar, while waiting for my boyfriend to get off work. Good book, quick, easy read.
too funny, this is also one of my favorite books…strangely enough I found a left behind copy on an airplane about a month ago and was inspired to re-read it….
@Daniel — really? that is so random … and kinda cool.
Fav book here too. So much so, I named my son Holden. Put myself in a world of trouble with that one! Hope he doesn’t run away and live in the sewers like his namesake.
I gave this to many of my students this year (I teach 8th grade). It is one of those perfect books that actually lives up to the hype. Certainly in my top ten books of all time!
That is a book that everyone can relate too and for that reason, something everyone has read. I am actually surprised and at the same time not so surprised to no one has made it into a movie, although I am sure some movies have been ,made with this book in mind. It just resonates with so many generations and I can imagine how daunting it must seem to recreate in because you want it to be perfect.
This guy who made a “sequel” to the book hs some serious balls.