Welsh and McLean: Friend or Foe?

[Alexis_US]

Looking for readers of these fine authors. You either love them or you hate them! But you have to admit they are interesting.

Haven't read them, interested in reading them... interested in a book discussion group?

[Alexis_US]

Sounds like a good idea!
Here are some possible books:
Irvine Welsh:
The Acid House
Trainspotting
Marabou Stork Nightmares
Filth
E

Duncan McLean:
Bucket of Tongues
Bunker Man
More but I don't have the names right now

Ollyright... since I must rely on Interlibrary loan for books, I need about a month or so lead time to get books, then a couple of weeks to read them.

Anyone else interested?

[arie]

It sound like a good idea to me. I'd love to join you two.
arie

[Alexis_US]

Welcome, Arie!
I suggest we start with filth, by Irvine Welsh. You think you can get it at the library, Sonsie? I kind of think it may be hard.
Otherwise, let's try Bucket of Tongues, by Duncan McLean. It won the Booker prize, or the Somerset Maugham or something, so it should be easier to get. Let me know when you find one!

[This message has been edited by Alexis_US (edited 01 August 2000).]

I'll start looking. I seem to remember seeing the occasional mention by people who are fans of Irvine Welsh, so maybe we can pull in some more people. I'll look for "Filth" first, and "Bucket of Tongues" second.