tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6275165298547340568.post4482967709383886542..comments2023-10-20T16:03:03.157+01:00Comments on Devouring Texts: Devouring Books: Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? (And Other Concerns) by Mindy KalingLaurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17371636785566309578noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6275165298547340568.post-37682567276827919632013-08-25T02:13:58.213+01:002013-08-25T02:13:58.213+01:00Kaling's book is remarkably enjoyable, and spo...Kaling's book is remarkably enjoyable, and spotlights the writer in a new way.In the introduction, she says she'd like to be friends with Beyonce. Well, I'd like to be friends with her. <br /><br />Marlene Detierro (<a href="http://www.tonylamaboot.com" rel="nofollow">Cowboy boots for men</a>)Marlene Detierrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09035816972520443608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6275165298547340568.post-35559561644984171892012-05-21T00:06:46.257+01:002012-05-21T00:06:46.257+01:00I'm actually watching it right now, if you can...I'm actually watching it right now, if you can believe it! But thanks for the US Office support :).<br /><br />I find that so interesting with The Kite Runner and Atonement, cause I've read them both and I know what you mean, but I read them quite far away from each other, so I didn't even think to compare them! <br /><br />Oh yeah, and this and Bossypants are both excellent, so, yeah, get on that! :)Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17371636785566309578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6275165298547340568.post-33774031318322708062012-05-21T00:01:43.985+01:002012-05-21T00:01:43.985+01:00I'll chime in with the others to say that US O...I'll chime in with the others to say that US Office is good stuff. <br /><br />I haven't read either of these books though I am interested in getting around to them at some point. I do identify with reading two similar books close to each other and thus a decent book gets overshadowed by the other, thanks to the proximity. For me that was The Kite Runner and Atonement. I read Atonement first, and then Kite Runner and they both had similar themes, but Atonement was far superior, in my opinion.Christyhttp://agoodstoppingpoint.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6275165298547340568.post-72677248248092473632012-05-12T11:20:25.989+01:002012-05-12T11:20:25.989+01:00I'm still like '... that's really stup...I'm still like '... that's really stupid' with the title story, just because it's like there was a standing invitation to their Friday thing, and *she's* the one who chose not to go- I mean, I'm sure her old friends felt waaaay more bummed that she didn't want to hang out with them (AT THEIR USUAL PLACE AND TIME!) than she did because they were 'hanging out without her'.<br /><br />Obviously I've forgiven her because she's funny :)<br /><br />Also, I forgot Jane Lynch has a memoir thing! Interesting...Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17371636785566309578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6275165298547340568.post-74016076375218694652012-05-12T11:18:03.753+01:002012-05-12T11:18:03.753+01:00But but but Tina Fey!
TINA FEY!But but but Tina Fey! <br /><br />TINA FEY!Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17371636785566309578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6275165298547340568.post-25883559747097021942012-05-12T07:40:29.490+01:002012-05-12T07:40:29.490+01:00I've never seen Ricky Gervais's version, b...I've never seen Ricky Gervais's version, but the US The Office is awesome. Still one of my favorite shows. <br /><br />I remember kind of being like "WTH?" with the title story, but I guess I kind of get it. In school you're all like "we're super best friends and it'll never change!" and then she found out her friends went out without inviting her, and she was feeling kind of guilty about doing the same... At least she had already made that other friend. I would have felt her pain more if she was like friendless except for that group. <br /><br />ANYHOO, I think I like Mindy & Tina's books equally, but for different reasons. I'm trying to refrain from reading more comedic actress memoirs/essays now, even though Jane Lynch's has been calling to me...Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196903315080725315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6275165298547340568.post-13736873727681005512012-05-10T23:19:04.966+01:002012-05-10T23:19:04.966+01:00I know everybody has said this, but the US Office ...I know everybody has said this, but the US Office really is brilliant. I don't like Ricky Gervais either and I can't stand the British Office, but I still love this version. All seasons are worth watching - the earlier ones are better but even the newer ones are good :)<br /><br />I really want to read this. And Tina Fey's very existence irritates me so there's no chance I'd prefer her book!Hanna @ Booking in Heelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17705048655467252248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6275165298547340568.post-58545015437218900232012-05-10T17:42:39.904+01:002012-05-10T17:42:39.904+01:00They must do... MAN we must be behind you guys! I ...They must do... MAN we must be behind you guys! I shouldn't be surprised though- like, regular tv is always TWO series behind with True Blood. TWO SERIES. They might as well not even bother!Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17371636785566309578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6275165298547340568.post-13448843420766981202012-05-10T17:25:30.995+01:002012-05-10T17:25:30.995+01:00Well, if she doesn't want to hear it, maybe sh...Well, if she doesn't want to hear it, maybe she should've written a better first season. EVER THOUGHT OF THAT, KALING?Reading Rambohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12614467198216577755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6275165298547340568.post-13337779564796375242012-05-10T17:18:35.339+01:002012-05-10T17:18:35.339+01:00James Spader sort of takes over? But not really. I...James Spader sort of takes over? But not really. It's complicated. But no, Carrel is not back. Le sigh. I think what they mean to say is "all new (to you) The Office!"Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16456600806188531803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6275165298547340568.post-70672897534005986372012-05-10T17:10:04.260+01:002012-05-10T17:10:04.260+01:00Dude, I know. I'm so irritated with that story...Dude, I know. I'm so irritated with that story I can hardly cope. But I still liked it, even if I now wish the title of the book was something else.<br /><br />This is good to know! I just have to watch Breaking Bad and 30 Rock and probably The Wire and Six Feet Under, but right after *those* I'll watch The Office... lol. Also, fun story, apparently people come up to Kaling all the time and say 'I love season 2 of The Office but season 1 suuuucked' as, you know, a compliment. She doesn't like this. SO if you see her before you read the book, don't tell her this, ok? :)Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17371636785566309578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6275165298547340568.post-76556338325838995142012-05-10T17:06:38.913+01:002012-05-10T17:06:38.913+01:00It's like the compariest comparey book to Tina...It's like the compariest comparey book to Tina Fey's ever (in a good way!) But I just don't like doing it because it's not fair to the poor books! <br /><br />Who takes over from Carrel? And also isn't he back? Because on English telly, they're like 'all new The Office' and Steve Carrel is in it, but we could, of course, be waaaaay behind (This is likely. Just sayin.)Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17371636785566309578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6275165298547340568.post-75596749884139879112012-05-10T17:04:39.900+01:002012-05-10T17:04:39.900+01:00Ah, nice plan! Although Kaling doesn't actuall...Ah, nice plan! Although Kaling doesn't actually tell you what to do if you do bring a murderer home, just advises that you avoid all situations like that... heheLaurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17371636785566309578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6275165298547340568.post-42682588779629479212012-05-10T15:41:35.684+01:002012-05-10T15:41:35.684+01:00I've had this for a while. And I totes agree w...I've had this for a while. And I totes agree with Alley that now I'm annoyed with the title. Damnit. But I shall read it.<br /><br />US Office season 2 is BRILLIANT. So well-done. Then it slowly...kinda...fell off. but I have seasons 1-3 on DVD, because Golden Years, man. (well, s1 sucked, but it's only six episodes)Reading Rambohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12614467198216577755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6275165298547340568.post-62353204558062388502012-05-10T14:30:37.343+01:002012-05-10T14:30:37.343+01:00Now I'm annoyed at the title. I want to read t...Now I'm annoyed at the title. I want to read this one and it's been awhile since I read Bossypants so I should be good. Although I'm sure even if you hadn't said anything I'd be comparing this book to Fey's anyway.<br /><br />You should watch the US Office but only up to when Carrel leaves. After that it has its moments but is mostly meh. And Kaling's character is great after a few episodes. In the beginning they don't really know what to do with her. Which is silly since she's one of the writers but still.Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16456600806188531803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6275165298547340568.post-20546272752920981252012-05-10T13:43:34.100+01:002012-05-10T13:43:34.100+01:00The title is a totally legitimate question! That&#...The title is a totally legitimate question! That's what our greatest philosophers should be worrying about day and night, but the story of the essay IS stupid.<br />Nonetheless I think I'll make my parents feel guilty for neglecting my educational needs and so force them to get me both this AND Tina Fey's book. Should I ever bring a murderer home with me they will be thankful I was prepared.Cassandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06672158633910811092noreply@blogger.com