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Title: John Hodgman's books
Post by: Fido on November 05, 2009, 05:11:56 PM
Who's read 'em? What did you think?

If you can judge these books by their covers, I'm in.

Why isn't Tom doing this too? If I weren't a nobody, if I were recognized by people for something noteworthy, as these guys are, I'd totally be writing books.

http://www.sampottsinc.com/pages/aome.html (http://www.sampottsinc.com/pages/aome.html)
Title: Re: John Hodgman's books
Post by: yesno on November 05, 2009, 06:32:12 PM
They're funny.  I've read them.  I was introduced to J-Hod through the McSweeney's empire, and I'm glad to see he's left them in the dust.  The Little Grey Book lectures were awesome, as well.
Title: Re: John Hodgman's books
Post by: jbissell on November 05, 2009, 06:45:11 PM
They're very funny, though I would also recommend checking out the audiobooks.
Title: Re: John Hodgman's books
Post by: Big Plastic Head on November 05, 2009, 08:06:08 PM
They are good. And it is hard to read them without hearing his voice and delivery in your head. And that makes it even better.
Title: Re: John Hodgman's books
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on November 05, 2009, 08:23:32 PM
I like the Areas Of The Expertise, for the 700 Hobo Names alone.

Respectfully,
Balloonpopper Chillingsworth
Title: Re: John Hodgman's books
Post by: Bryan on November 05, 2009, 09:38:33 PM
Yeah, I've read the first one, and it's great.
Title: Re: John Hodgman's books
Post by: samir on November 06, 2009, 04:43:17 PM
Just began the new audiobook. Hooray for a new theme song from Coulton!
Title: Re: John Hodgman's books
Post by: samir on November 09, 2009, 03:04:30 PM
Little FOT gathering at the Miami Book Fair this weekend at the Mr. Hodgkins/Mr. Wilmore event!
Title: Re: John Hodgman's books
Post by: jbissell on November 09, 2009, 03:27:44 PM
Chicago FOT - Hodgman is having a "secret show" at Second City etc. tomorrow (Tues.) at 9:30pm. A copy of More Information gets you in.