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jasonpettus

jasonpettus

I'm the owner of the Chicago Center for Literature and Photography (cclapcenter.com), as well as a former novelist and travel writer. I am actively seeking recommendations on contemporary books and authors, especially ones who tour and are seeking extra publicity for their projects. Also -- yes, CCLaP is accepting submissions! Please drop me a...more »
  • Chicago, IL, USA
  • member since Thursday, May 3 2007

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  • Miss Ann Thropic

    miss ann thropic says

    I enjoyed your review of "The Gum Thief". It did bring back memories of a Douglas Coupland "brush with greatness"----
    in 1992, Coupland came into the place where I worked. Unknown to me, he had just spent weeks on multiple bestseller lists for writing "Generation X", and I had the audacity to mis-pronounce his name as Coop-land.
    He tersely informed me that it was Cope-land, with a flash of arrogance that implied that I should know him. I added insult to alleged injury by saying: "Oh, like Aaron Copland, the composer. You can always tell people that you are related to someone famous!"
    Ditziest moment ever--I still cringe!

    posted 4 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Gashlycrumb

    gashlycrumb says

    Your review saved me from adding "The Pesthouse" to my wishlist, but I am adding "Layover" even though I'm not a big fan of chick lit.

    posted 4 months ago. ( send a note )
  • jill_elvish

    jill_elvish says

    You're too welcome.

    posted 12 months ago. ( send a note )
  • jill_elvish

    jill_elvish says

    Jason, your next Boyle has gotta be "A Friend of the Earth," and if you've never read his short stories they are second to none. Begin with the first story, "Sorry Fugu," in "If the River Was Whiskey." Trust me on this; I've seen your shelves.

    posted 12 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Dave

    dave says

    Hi Jason. Congrats on the 50th review and thanks for the Shelfari shout out.

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • robertaruark

    robertaruark says

    Your book reviews are so articulate, witty, and precise. I think I would read anything you recommend.

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Tembi

    tembi says

    Welcome to Shelfari! I can think of nothing more delightful than writing about traveling, except perhaps writing while traveling. What are your favorite destinations?

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )


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