Freebie Friday: John Hughes & The Brat Pack
Happy Friday, everybody!
With temperatures in the TEENS and TWENTIES, I'm planning on staying indoors as much as possible this weekend. I mean, I get it, it's winter. But does it have to be so horrible? At least it means plenty of reading time, right?
I'm looking forward to spending a few hours with Robert Harris' "Conspirata." I read "Imperium," the first of this trilogy about Cicero and ancient Rome, in a single sitting while taking the train up to New York City; I have high expectations for this next installment.
But on to our winner. Congratulations, Matt! You've won "Lunch in Paris." I hope you enjoy the story and the food!
Next up: "You Couldn't Ignore Me If You Tried: The Brat Pack, John Hughes, and Their Impact on a Generation," by Susannah Gora. For everyone who's wanted to know everything about Molly Ringwald, Anthony Michael Hall, Matthew Broderick, Rob Lowe, Ally Sheedy and John Cusack -- the list goes on -- you'll want to read this book.
So let us know what you're reading, and it could be yours!
Comments
I'm reading The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin. And I think what would make me happiest is You Couldn't Ignore Me If You Tried. :)
Like most people in my generation, I love the John Hughes movies (even the ones without Molly Ringwald). :)
Posted by: Kelly | January 29, 2010 11:53 AM
Reading David Denby's Snark (It's Mean, It's Personal, and It's Ruining Our Conversation).
Posted by: Eve | January 29, 2010 12:17 PM
Currently reading CATCHING FIRE by Suzanne Collins.
I'm definitely a 'John Hughes Generation' person. Thanks for the contest!
Posted by: Elizabeth | January 29, 2010 12:17 PM
Reading "Await Your Reply: a Novel" by Dan Chaon
"No more yankee my wankee, the donger need food!"
Posted by: Andy Flacks | January 29, 2010 1:49 PM
I'm reading EVERYTHING RAVAGED, EVERYTHING BURNED by Wells Tower right now.
I'm just under the Brat Pack generation, but these movies were an important part of my formative years. I wanted to be Molly Ringwald.
Posted by: Michelle | January 29, 2010 1:49 PM
I grew up with these films. I know that really dates me!
I am reading WHISTLIN' DIXIE IN A NOR'EASTER today!
Posted by: Julie P. | January 29, 2010 1:50 PM
Just about to start on THE MANY DEATHS OF THE FIREFLY BROTHERS - I'm picking it up from the library tonight.
Posted by: TS1 | January 29, 2010 1:58 PM
I'm reading "How the Garcia Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez. It's my homework assignment as part of a group working to pick the book for the 2010 One Book, One Maryland program. (I'll post more on the other choices Monday.)
Posted by: Dave | January 30, 2010 8:50 AM