Today sees the start of roofbeamreader’s Beats of Summer reading event and I’m really pleased to be taking part. As I’ve said in the past, I came of age reading the Beats in my late teens living in smalltown England and their books have a special place in my heart.
At present, I definitely plan to read “Wake Up” and “The Sea is My Brother”, both Kerouac titles which are new to me. After that, I’m not sure – I re-read the whole of Richard Brautigan’s oeuvre a couple of summer’s back, and loved the lot all over again, but I wonder if it is too soon to go back to his work? We shall see – watch this space!
Kaggsy's Bookish Ramblings 
Jun 01, 2013 @ 16:35:02
I’ve never read any Richard Brautigan, actually, so I might try to sneak one in sometime in the next 6 weeks. I had planned for 3 or 4 books, but maybe I can squeeze in another or make a substitute (I’ve read a lot of Burroughs already, for instance, so I don’t necessarily need to read another during this event).
Jun 01, 2013 @ 16:36:19
Oh, Brautigan is wonderful! One of my favourite authors, and completely unique in my view. His books are slim too, so I’m sure you can fit one in!
Jun 02, 2013 @ 04:31:32
The books you chose sound interesting. I’ll (shamefully) admit I haven’t read anything from the Beats except parts of Howl, so I’m looking forward to this event. Enjoy the event, and happy reading!
Jun 02, 2013 @ 10:49:24
And to you – you have some many delights to discover!