Literary Exploration discussion

March's theme will be an autobiographical novel, so we need some book nominations. Let us know what book you are suggesting.

Rules
* can't nominate your own book
* only one nomination per person
* first 6-8 books will be chosen
* need to tell us why you are suggesting this book
* be respectful of other people's choices

If you need some suggestions; https://www.goodreads.com/genres/auto...

I nominate The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie. "Heartbreaking, funny, and beautifully written, The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian, which is based on the author's own experiences, coupled with poignant drawings by Ellen Forney that reflect the character's art, chronicles the contemporary adolescence of one Native American boy as he attempts to break away from the life he was destined to live."

Janet wrote: "I nominate The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie. "Heartbreaking, funny, and beautifully written, The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time In..."

I just read this book today and really enjoyed it. I have gotten tired of YA books, but I recommend this one. And it's a very quick novel to read.

Janet wrote: "I nominate The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie. "Heartbreaking, funny, and beautifully written, The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time In..."

nice one

I'll nominate Post Office by Charles Bukowski. Bukowski worked at the post office; he is a key (and some may say best) LA writer.

Flash Beagle wrote: "I'll nominate Post Office by Charles Bukowski. Bukowski worked at the post office; he is a key (and some may say best) LA writer."

I like that nomination. I was gonna nominate Ham on Rye of people didn't start nominating

Could I nominate Black Boy by Richard Wright? I have had this on my to-read shelf for quite some time. It is an important novel from the perspective of an African American living in the South during a turbulent time.

Franky wrote: "Could I nominate Black Boy by Richard Wright? I have had this on my to-read shelf for quite some time. It is an important novel from the perspective of an African American living in t..."

It isn't a novel but I think since its been quiet here, I'll allow it

In an effort to move things along a little more, I'm going to nominate Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit because it is a coming of age story that might be a little challenging. An autobiographical novel about religion and sexuality.

I will nominate Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas by Hunter S Thompson. A novel about a long crazy weekend in Las Vegas that I've thought about reading since I used to live there.

The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
Post Office
Black Boy
Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas

Would like a few more before I close this.

I nominate The Heroin Diaries: A Year in the Life of a Shattered Rock Star by Nikki Sixx just because the album is wonderful!

Kristin wrote: "I nominate The Heroin Diaries: A Year in the Life of a Shattered Rock Star by Nikki Sixx just because the album is wonderful!"

Awesome, The Heroin Diaries: A Year In The Life Of A Shattered Rock Star. I do love Six:AM

I would like to nominate An Angel at my Table by Janet Frame, if you think it fits the genre. It is the story of Frame's life, well known because of the Jane Campion movie. I would love to read it soon.

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