Three posts in one day. I know, I know. I’m sorry. But holy crap. HOLY CRAP. So remember Steve Kluger, the author of my absolute favorite book in the world, The Last Days of Summer? I write about him so much he has his own “tag” (check the tag cloud to the right of this blog and a bit further down, and you’ll see what I mean). I love his books and I love his writing and… yeah. I’m probably one of his biggest fangirls ever. Anyways.
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[Day 304] BCILAAMTBW Week 4: Charlie Banks
Two Charlies in two days! A mini-mini arc! I doubt many of you will recognize this character’s name, so I’ll fill you in: Charlie Banks is one of the two main characters in The Last Days of Summer, my favorite book that I mention in all sorts of different posts. (here and here and here and here and here and here) Charlie is the 3rd baseman for the New York Giants and regular correspondent to Joey Margolis, the book’s 12 year old other main character. And Charlie and I are meant to be. Continue reading “[Day 304] BCILAAMTBW Week 4: Charlie Banks”
[Day 240] Do you want a cookie?
I read my favorite book, The Last Days of Summer by Steve Kluger, over Easter weekend, and as usual, I cried uncontrollably. My mom found me sobbing, but wasn’t concerned, since she noticed the book in my hands. For some reason, though, I still felt like I owed her an explanation. Unfortunately, I can’t articulate, or even enunciate, anything when I cry. And as I thought about this, I realized something.
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[Day 184] Happy Birthday Anthony!
I should probably clarify that Anthony is a fictional character in the exceptional book My Most Excellent Year by Steve Kluger. Now, I’ve talked about Steve Kluger a lot on this blog. I reviewing his Almost Like Being in Love before, and have cited The Last Days of Summer as my favorite book of all time.
I just thought I’d point out another book that I would absolutely recommend to anyone and everyone. I love, love, love it. It makes me laugh every time I read it, even though I’m accustomed to the repartee of the characters after many re-readings.
Che-che-check it out!
[Day 143] Good Guess!
“Travis, everybody you touch falls in love! Can’t you see that?! The only one who’s coming out of this whole deal empty-handed is you! It’s just not fair.†Continue reading “[Day 143] Good Guess!”
[Day 137] Time Capsule
Question: Answers in 1999 Answers in 2009
All answers will be spelled the same.
My favorite thing to do is: Makeing things and being with my friends.
Writing, arguing, reading, and watching YouTube videos
My favorite subject in school is: Art.
AP Literature.
My favorite musical group & song is: My music band! *creepy drawing of lips*
Group: Jason Mraz. Song: “Woe” by Say Anything
My favorite book is: Star Wars Ep. 1
The Last Days of Summer by Steve Kluger
My favorite movie is: Star Wars Ep. 1
Star Trek or Chasing Liberty
In 10 years I think I will be: A driving mania (I think I mean ‘maniac’, as in I would be driving a lot)
Graduated from college in a job that I enjoy at least most of the time
When I grow up I want to be: Be an Aartist and fly airplanes
An author/webblogger/videomaker
I hope by 2009/2019 I have traveled to: Minisota (Never happened. This was where my first kiss back in preschool had moved. I have a long memory)
Italy and England
My favorite sport is: Baseball.
Fencing
I think the next president of the USA will be: ME!
I still think it’s gonna be me. Screw the over-35 rule
Other comments: I hope my life will be great for the rest of my life! And I will write very neat!
I just want to be happy.
[Day 2] Old friends
Today was the day I had to give something away. Originally, I intended this to mean a physical thing, but then I realized the broadness of the phrase. Was it possible, then, that I could give something like a secret or a personal story away? I thought so.
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Traits of an Excellent Writer
So I was gonna do a YouTube video instead of a blog today, but now I can’t, because I’m sobbing my eyes out and sniffling.
Steve Kluger really got me this time. His book, My Most Excellent Year, was, to put it simply, excellent. Even the tenth time reading it I laugh. For my birthday, I got an Amazon gift card, so I bought Larry and the Meaning of Life by Janet Tashjian, and The Last Days of Summer by Steve Kluger. I finished Larry and loved it, and then I finished Kluger’s book today.
Set in post-Depression WW2 era, the book is written in a series of news articles, telegraphs, and letters. I’m terrible at book reviews, but I’ll give you a list of things you’ll find in this story: young love, baseball, war, friendship, absent fathers, Jewish culture, and witty, clever writing. I’m going to go out on a limb and suggest this book to everyone. I think anyone can enjoy this book, because it’s so well written.
When I went to tell my mom I finished the book, since we swap books a lot, she was surprised to find me crying. I’d been reading it around the house for the past two days and laughing almost the entire time. Steve Kluger is truly an author I’m glad to have found.